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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-06
To the Editors Of the Republic.

Two or three times recently we have observed in
your editorial columns statement to the effect that
Mr. Prestons bill, introduced at the last session of
Congress, proposing to admit New Mexico and Cal
ifornia into the Union State, had received the
unanimous favor of southern members. This morn
ing you state that this proposition (Mr Preston's
billy "receiued the unanimous voe of epGy southern
delegate in Committee of the Whole" This is a
very great mistake Many southern delegates
opposed Mr.. Preston's bill, and we among them.
The ayes and noesare never recorded in Committee
of the Whole; and it is therefore impossible at this
day to know who voted for, and who against the
bill in that stage of its progress We claim to have
voted against it. Our speeches are on record in
opposition to it. That of Mr. Brown will be found
on pages l20-2l, Appendix Congregational Globe, I'd
session, 30th Congress lift will not be asking too
much, he would feel indebted TO you if you could
make room in the Republic for the first nine para
graphs, or at least for the fifth, sixth, seventh,
eighth, and ninth paragraphs Of that speech.
Mr.. yenable's speech may be found at pages l6l
TO l64 inclusive. He will thank you TO publish an
extract commencing with the first paragraph on
page l62, and concluding with the first paragraph
ON page 1863. We could point out other speeches
against the same bill.
Very respectfully, your obedient servants,
A. G.. BROWN,
A. w. vENABLE
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MIR. Preston. Territorial Bill.

We give place to the following correc-
ton with pleasure. The information upon
which we made the statement, contro-
verted in the annexed letter, was derived
from sources entitled to our confidence,
and from persons who were not unmindful
Of what was passing in Congress at the
time. There could have been no design
to deceive us, and we certainly have none
to mislead the public in respect to any
gentleman's position upon any question:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
18th Nav 1880
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Our Paris Correspondence.
POLITICAL MATTERS IN KrRorR.


PARIS, Jaoe %, 1850.
FaHos AVID Ergiand-Debotes in the National is
smby-Gousan 1Gaus aud the Health Of Low.
PliiTTs, SC.
The unforeseen adoption OF Lord Stanley's mo.
ton in the House Of Lords, is the most important
event ofthe last shrce days. (since my last cores
pondence,) and il has created great sensation,
not only in England, but also in France. The
check to which Lord Palmerston has been sub
mitted, has been considered by all our politicians,
a capital fact to be placed forward in our public
affairs for it is certain that the consequence Of il
will be the retreat Of the English ministry, which
is far from being popular as well in Great Britain
as 10 our country. Thus will be ended the career
Of inirigues Of Lord Pslmerston, who will retire
from the position in which he was placed, with the
reputation Of Talleyrand 1anqpt. This news
has been received with much favor at the Bourse
Of Paris, and has produced hass,, whish has
been much felt on the market, as you will see by
the table which send to you inclosed.
The affair relating to the gift to the President,
is still unsettled. The report OF the project will
be read on Saturday next, at the National Assem-
bly,. The majority Of the members have adopted
the decision ] sen, TO you by the last steamer,
whchisto allow an extraordinary credi, Of one mil
lion sir hundred thousand francs to the President
The commission had understood tha, the principal
objection against the project Of the ministry, was
its character Of permanent gin, and i,s members
have changed it by the qualification Of an extra.
ordinary credit So much so, that, according 10
the constitution Of ISIS. Louis Napoleon has bu,
one year and half to remain in power and that
no one can tell what will become Of our rrpsblic
before the end Of his time.
The change Of our Ministers, OF which have
been speaking 10 you, and which is rumorcd in
the National Assembly, will not take place
before the end Of the discussion Of that law
The emily certainty have abo1t these changes il
that Mr.. D'HantPoal will positively retire from the
Ministry Of War, and will be replaced by General
La Hitte, our present Minister Of Foreign Affairs
The debates in the National Asse mbly have been
very dull, and nothing is worth mentioning bu,
the acceptance of MIR Emile De Grardin, who had
been elected by the Department du BastOn. He
first entered the hail Of representatives. yester-
day, and amidst much agitation and noise, excited
by his presence, he went TO a seat which had been
prepared for him, between Messrs. Eugene Sue
and Vidal, the red aud socialist members Of the
Mountain" The few words which he uttered, at
the end Of the ssg, were the object Of some queer
remarks, and elected much spprob ition BY The
fIiepds he has among the ultra republicans. Mr..
De Girsrdin retires from the editing Of the journal
la PrssV he announced II in leader" which
was published in yesterday morning paper, and
he told his rrsde that, for the future, the journal
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.prsn,,. L,r,rr sarv.p Az ,.nr.


In the night OF the 18th instant, Bakunin, pri-
under sentence of death in the caste Of Konig
stein, was conveyed TO the bohemian frontier, and
delivered over TO officer OF an Austrian detach.
ment in that ntighborhood. Bakunin was one OF
movements in 1913 Soon after February he was
in Paris hence he led the German legion which
invaded Baden. lie was also engaged in tho in
suuection at Vienna and Pesth again escaped,
and appeared in Dresden in May, lSl9 where he
was taken tried by court martial, and sentenced TO
death. The appearance Of the order Of the 9th in
slant saved his life lie was well known in Ber-
lin during The disturbances Of 1873. lie Is pro-
scribed BY France and Prussia Is liable TO sentence
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-" LONDON, June II, Io0J.
ocwss~rs Of E~gla~d ard the U~itsd States-
Sssaw ShiYs-Saeii~g Vessels-Impusa~cs Of
sStsaas Marine Cnba-Polities &c.
The Congress of the United States represents,
without question, the first maritime power that ever
existed. England has been in the habit of COM
pairing herself with the confederation bat in this
year. after letting the last tack of canvass, she
has been driven into acknowledged nferionty ::
The commercial tonnage of the two countries may
be stated at the following conclusive figures =
The United States $3.50 900 tons
England. .oiloooo0
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tence in Ssxony, and, il given up to Russia, of
which he il q sabjecD viii sssuredly DO sent 10
Siberia
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Our Railroad,

The communication in another column,
from Messrs. Robinson, Damarin g. Conway
president and Directors Of the S. and II.
v. Railroad Company will be read with
interest by the citizens of this and jackson
county. 1t is not only frank and fair
statement Of their opinions, but contains
lucid and forcible arguments in favor Of
the Jackson route and to provo the neces-
sity and Importance of speedy, united and
harmonious action on the part Of oil the
citizens Of this region of country in behalf
Of the county subscription. 1t is well
timed, too, since the idea has prevailed, that
there was want Of good faith on the bart
of the leading friends of the road, in urg-
ing the claims of the route through the iron
region. Such, We are perfectly assured,
and can assure our READERS, is not the case.
We have always been Of opinion, that
road into the iron region would be of almost
infinitely greater value to this whole Sec
tion, east, north, or west, than any other
could be; and We know that others hold
the same opinion. We believe too, and
that beliefs strengthened by removed re.
Election, that the interests oftown and coun-
try are insepnrably connected. We trust
therefore, that no shadow of suspicion or
jealousy will be suffered to rest upon the
mind Of any voter, but that all will come
up maniully and unitedly in aid of the
great cause, SO vitality important to their
interests.
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The Convention.

The convention to revise the constitu-
tion is fairly at work. We intend to keep
our readers advised Of its doing, as we
shall receive daily letter from our corre-
spondent, which, though giving q general
outline only Of the proceedings, will still
serve to show the progress the members
are making in the great work before them.
We trust they will not be in haste.
Constitutions ore not ofton formed, and
when they are, great care and deliberation
should be exercisedin their formation. We
wish to see every proposed provision thor
oughly analysed and discussed, until its
bearings upon the people and upon other
provisions become fully understood. When
such is the case the chances are that the
constitution presented to the people will be
adopted by large majority, and will re-
dound 10 the lasting good Of the State.
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Affecting incident.

The Sandusky Mirror relates the follow.
5 ing touching incident, ,us connected with the
wreck of the steamer Anthony Wayne,
few days since on LIKE Erie:
The case of Mr.. Archer Brackney Is Of
thrilling interest. He was on his wav
from Lafayette. To-, to Philadolphia, with
the remains Of his wife and child, recently
deceased. Both the corpses were enclos.
sed in one box, When the explosion took
place, he succeeded in dragging his two
living children from their rooms, and with
them plunged into the water. After swim.
ming around fora short timo, he came in
contact Nth the boz containing his ,eife g.
child. Upon this he succeeded for some
time in keeping himself and children from
drowning, although every wave would roll
his frail support and plunge them in the
water until, at Inst, his littlo boy, isrc
yedrs old, was drowned in his arms. ~
Aftcr becoming satisfied that his. h3y wns
dead, reluctantly parted with the body,
and turned his attention to the rescue Of the
remaining child, who was cIinging around
bis neck, crying, "Papa ! we shnll drownl''
Hefnally succeeded IN gaining iho floating
part wreck, with bis little dpuehipr,
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ZED.
COLUMBUS, May 8, 1850.

We had as good as no forenoon session
to-day. The committees to which most of
the resolutions heretofore introduced have
been referred, must report something back
before there will be much business trans
acted. The joint resolution passed by the
last General Assembly, appointing ], v.
Smith reporter for the Convention, was
concurred in today, and a committee now
has under consideration the manner in
which the reporting shall be donc-to what
extent the debates shall be reported. Mr..
Smith and his assistants are now reporting
the proceedings in full, as far as they are
bile, andeit is "a common remark AMONG
the members TINT the reports are as full
and accurate as they can be made.
Mr.. Dorsey, Of Miami, introduced series
Of propositions on the subjects of Banking,
corporations in general, &c many of them
being very wholesome, which, at his request,
were laid on the table and ordered to be
printed for the informationof members.
This afternoon there were but two sub
jects before the Convention, and both were
discussed at some length. The first subject
was resolution calling on the clerks of the
several courts Of the State, for statistical in
formation in relation to the various kinds of
civil and criminal proceedings. &c. during
: the rear l846, which was finally laid On the
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COLUMBUS, May 8, 1850,

The forenoon session of the Convention
to-day, was of little interest, it being con.
fined to local business. At the opening of
the session, the President announced the
different committees ordered yesterday, the
most important one being tho committee
of II on business, which will send YOU
Tomorrow. A resolution was passed au-
thorizing the appointment of second as
sIstant secretary, and an assistant scr
geant-at-arms. Col. Sawyer introduced
resolution TO allow each one six dollar ,
worth of Columbus newspapers to send to
their constituents, and to be paid for out ol
the public treasury which created some de-
bate and was finally referred to com.
mittee.
Some wings were violently opposed to
this, as wellas to the appointment of any
more officers, preaching economy with all
their eloquence and power, and nobody can
deny that old Eaglc-eye, Chambers, of Mus
hngum, is extremely eloquent and powerful
too. What different tune they would
sing, if they had the power to feed few of
their own hungry politicians, and to pay
few Galphin claimsl
This otleruoon we had quite discus
sion on proposition of Col. Sawyer, to
print 800 copies Of the debates and pro-
ceedings OF the Convention, fifteen per
cent. Of in German, but it was referred to
committee, along with everything else.-
Everything goes TO committee. Only one
resolution during the whole afternoon ses-
sion, passed the body without going to n
committee, and il was one that had previ-
ously been referred and reported back
authorizing the sergeaht-at-Nrms to appoint
four messenger boys. When those COM
mittees begin to report back the large
amount of business which they have under
consideration, the proceedings will become
more interesting and important.
The strangers who have thronged our
city for several days, to witness the OPEN
ing of the Convention, and as delegates to
the Wing and Free Soil Gubernatorial con-
ventions, appear to have deserted us, and
business matters are assuming their wont.
ed quietude. Yours,
ZED..
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The Explosion at Pine Grove.

In another column will be found n COM
munication from the proprietors of the Pine
Grove furnace, giving particular account
ofthe bursting Of boiler which occurred
there, on Wednesday last. 1t is the first
accident Of the kind that we recollect, as
having occurred at furnace, and is al.
most equal, in some Of its particulars, to
the blowing up Of boiler, at the paper
mill, near Norwich, Conn.,, an account Of
which we published sometime during the
winter. If we often have to deplore the
loss Of life eEPlOsions, we can, in this
cnse. rejoice thnti Aps no greater.
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J. V. ROBINSON,
G. A. M. DAMARIN.
B. +, CONWAY.
PINE GROVE FURNACE, May 8, 1850.
fr. Francis Cleueland.

Mr.. Francis CLGUGland,
DEAR SIR You, perhaps, ere this reach
es you, will have heard of The explosion of
one of the boilers of the Furnace, which
took place this afternoon about 4} o'clock.
The after head of the west boiler (cast head)
blew out emptying its contents upon Mr..
Jackson Willis, who was setting by the side
of the Hot Blast, killing him instantly. AS
soon as the head burst, the boiler cylinder
10 inches in diameter and 43 feet long, flew
back (belng some do or so feet above the Pot
House floor) about It's yards, carrying along
with it part of the boiler front, and a stick
OF oak timber II by l6 inches, l6 feet long.
The boiler passed overa house in front of the
Pot House, tore lis roof off, leaving the stick
of timber in Mr.. Jno. F. Steele's garden,
and landed on Mr.. Hamilton's COW stable.
The other boiler was carried about half its
length over the stack, and what is SO remark
able, is, that there was no more persons in
jured. The engineer was standing at the
throttle valve ready to start the engine
stopped TO let out at the time Timbers
and large trough for holding water for sup
ply, fell at his feet, yet he received no injury
worth mentioning The two ore founders
and filler were in the act Of filling the box
with ore at the time, not more than 10 or IL
feet from the boiler, yet they received no in
jury. The balance of the Bank hands were
at that time out of the bridge house, having
but few minutes before, stepped out. No
one can account for the accident. The en-
gineer says, there was plenty of water, and
blowing off at the safety valve at the time.
The boilerswere both sound, there being no
break in any other part of them.
Fortunately for us, it happened to be rain
ing at the time, and all the hands on the
furnace ground were on the spot in short
time after the explosion. The bridge house
was torn to pieces, the roof falling down
upon the stack, and the flames from the
trundle head set the roof on fire. Had it
not been for the manly exerions of all the
men, in tearing away and passing water, all
the buildings about the stack and bankwould
have been wrapped In flames in few mo-
ments. We have fountain pump on the
bank which furnishes us with an ample sup
ply of water.
You cannot imagine what an alarm it
created. The noise was terrific, and fathers,
mothers, wives and children, were running
to the scene Of desolation to see whether
they had lost any near and dear to them.
Mr. Willis was valuable man, and leaves
wife and five small children to mourn his
loss Respectfully, yours.
X z. HAMILTON & Co.
One Of the leading Brazilian houses in
Liverpool shipped quantity Of Manchester
goods some months ago to Buenos Ayres,-
Finding the market closed up and no sale for
the articles, they were re-imported, and the
shippers recently resold .tbemin Manchester
- kallgpet &c ~ par. can't after naxing freight.
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Columbus Correspondent.
COLUMBUS, May 4, 80.

SOboAnoo, uAoJ - w.
The convention met again this morning,
but did very little business. Several fesolu-
tions were introduced, but only enc passed,
the balance being referred to select COM
mittees. The principal portion of time was
spent upon resolution TO appoint Col. Me-
Diary, printer to the convention, which was
swallowedup into amendments and substi-
tutes some half dozen times, and finally the
whole was referred to committee of yet
to be appointed.
Several other committees were authorized
--one to report rules for the government of
the proceedings OF the convention, and one
ito consist of 81 members) to report busi-
ness for the convention, the number and
character of standing committees, &c. The
convention adjourned at IL o'clock to meet
again at 10 tomorrow. Taking things easy.
Whiggery has done it," They had a
funny time of it in their convention yester-
day afternoon, on proposition to appoint
committee OIL resolutions. 1t was agreed
that no good had ever resulted to the party
from the practice, and the proper way to Sc
cure success was to go before the people
without declaring tina. the wbig party had
any principles. following every man to be
whig as he understood ii" just as they did
when they knew nothing but Hard Cider,
Tip and Tyler, and two or three little isms
in 1910, and when they took the Philadel-
phia saughter-house plan in l849. Mr. Gest,
of Green, and some others, contended that
the whig party was in peculiar position"
that there were Z" some wings who didn't
know whether the party had any principles
or not, and some others who admitted that
they had principles, but didn't know what
they were." That was the best argument,
and took SO that the committee was appoint
ed.
This morning, they nominated their Gov
emor. They voted by counties, (about two
thirds of the counties in the State being
represented,) and the hrst vote stood
For WIN. JOHNSON, of Hamilton, 81
f" SEABURY FORD, 72
B. SToRER, 81
JOHN F. BEAVER, 8
Several other candidates receiving some 5
and 10 votes each. The second vote stood,
For VIM. JOHNSON, 1852
SEABURY FORD, 10
Some liked it, and some didn't like it.
One Mr.. White, delegate from Clinton CO.,
declared that he would rather be beaten with
Seabury Ford than to have victory with Col.
Johnson. However, they may as well rest
easy. Didn't Beavers boots get O. big vote h?
Yours, ZED,
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PHILADELPHIA, Nav 8.

Niagara advices published this morning
noticing a further adyqnce,o J pence per
ID. for cotton in Liverpool--has impaired
increased confidence to the market here.
Flour very dull. demand for export limited
and only 500 bbs. Standard brands have
been sold at S5,25. Market rather bet.
ter supplied with wheut-- demand is less
active, prime whito at 81, 10 a ! 30, red at
$l.l3a l,l6 per bushe. Corn further
sales of 1000 best yellow'at 60c--aAoat.
Oats we quote at 3S SOC per bu. Whis.
key dull at 23c. $1,000 Cincinnati
skies sold at SOC.
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Railroad Doines. .,,

A meeting Of the citizens Of Kingston,
Ross co., was held OH Saturday, the 4th
inst, at which it was
"Resolped, LIST. As the unanimous sense
Of this meeting, that the two great thorough
faresby thernilroads inlersecting Ross coun.
ty, on which vote of the people is to be
taken, meets our most hearty assent and
approbntion, and that the construction Of
said roads is required equally for the pros.
perity Of the "Great Vest" and the pecu-
liar interest and advantages of the Scioto
Valley.
ResoIred, I'd. That the foregoing reso-
luton Of appreciation is predicated upon the
fact that the Directors Of the Scioto and
Hooking Valley Railroad do enter upon
the books before the election, that Kings
ton be made n point"
The lettings on the Central Ohio rail-
yoal, aro TO take place on tho 10th Of this
month. That portion Of the road between
Newark and Galnalbus will be reudy for
contract sometime 10 July.
Tho 100 Newark Gazeite says
IN inqnm county Bonds are 81.
roady ilsd1. aud for sale to The amount Of
SI66.000. IN sumsof 800, $500, ond
~ ooo ~. f..o. X por toni nfarasf4V
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oaioers Of the Convention.

The organization of the convention was
effected with great order and unanimity.
Col. Medill, of Fairfield, was elected Pre-
sident on the first ballot; w. H, Gill, of
Guernsey, Principal Secretary; VIM. s.
ID. Prentiss, of Knox, Assistant Secretary;
G. B. Carrolton, of Hamilton, Sergeant
alarms; and James Arnold, Of Richland,
Door-keeper.
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Or At the meeting of the Board of man.
ayers of the Methodist missionary society,
at New York, on the 3rd inst, it was deter
mined that the appropriations for 1850,
should be $l50,OO0. For missions in foreign
countries, $64, 2OO-domestic, $s5,OOO.
This last is divided between the domestic
work proper and the foreign population resi-
dent In this country, viz: Germans, Swedes,
Norwegians, Danes and French. The Indi-
ans are included in this last division.
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HUNS MERCHANTS MAGAz1NE.-This
excellent periodical for May, has come to
hand, with its usual amount of interesting
and instructive matter, 1t contains urti-
cles on "Tea and tea trade "German no
ticesof California, Mercantile law cases.
Commercial, Railroad, Canal and Steam
boat statistics, &c. Published by Free
man Hunt, No. I42, Fulton street, N. Y.
at IS per year in advance.
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ny FELEGRAPn.
HALIFAX, May I

Niagara arrived. Political affairs quiet
Flour in limited demand at previons rates.
Corn has advanced Is. with lively demand.
Advices from manufacturing districts are
essentially the same as by Canada. The
Europa had not arrived when the Niagara
left Liverpool but her news was anxious
ly looked for, and it was anticipated would
have q materiol effect on the cotton mar.
ket, and consequently on trade in the
manufacturing districts.