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WILLIAMSBURG.

At meeting Of the steward, trustees, and leaders
of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Will
liamsburg, IN. W held December IL, 1850, the
following preamble and resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted: . ,...i.-.s.e
Whereas the Preachers meeting Of the Ministers of the
Methodist Episcopal Churches of New York. Brooklyn, and
Williamsburg, held in the session in Mulberry street
the 9th Of November, 1850, the said ministers assumed to
themselves the right of Promulgang officially their opinion
respecting an !ac Of the last Congress entitled An oct
amend and supplementary respecting sives from
justice and persons escaping from the service Of their masters
approved February TO- l7s3 which action the part Of the
ministers aforesaid unnecessary and uncaled for cacu
lated to engender spirit hostile to the interests Of the church
and the peace and harmony Of society
And whereas while deprecaio all agitation upon the sla
very question the present excited state the public mind
yet in OF the authority which the resolutions proceeding
from the aforesaid meeting may command both home and
abroad, cannot suffer them pass unnoced Therefore
Be resored That the aforesaid ministers have volunteer
ed an act Of supereogaton for the guidance and direction of
the people which Is unacceptable TO them il deroga
tory to the character Of those who offered that when the
ministers ofthe Gospel lay aside the sacredness Of their calling
and enter the Of politics. they forfeit the respect which
the world and the church cheey accord TO their profession
and level themselves to the standing political demsgogue
and that while recognise in its fullest extent the undspu-
ted right Of individual opinions in all matters both eccieslas
teal and civil yet feel ourselves called upon to condemn
10 the strongest terms any and every interference oy ne
isiep of the Gospel in all matters which are purely POLITICAL
believing that every such interference will prove to De as pre-
Judicial the interests of church know them to be
variance with the teachings of Him who commands US TO
Render under Cesar the things which are Cssar and
unto God the things that are Goda
And whereas the Rev. Dr. Peck, editor Of the Christian
Advocate, did from prudential motives decline TO publish
the proee}nos of the Ministers Meeting believing
that the PRONUNCIATION of their proceedings would be poduc
tive Of much evil and Of good to society Therefore
Be IL resoired That the said Dr. Peck Is entitled to the
thanks of this meeting and Of every friend to the country
for The ucious exercise oha prudence which, like the cha
ritz zee profess beareth all things believeth all things
hopeth ali things . and that individuals feel ourselves
bound sustain him in his position, satisfied with The ins-
gritty Of his purpose and the purity Of his intentions believing
that when the mists OF deuson dspeled and the fire.
brands Of dcord quenched, he will receive the applause
Of those who the most jealous In his condemnation
w. H. BUTLER. Secretary.
EDMUND briggs, Chairman.
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not to be mistaken of her attachment that Constitution and
that Government which embrace her and her interests
within their protecting and benefcent control IA
Over the residue OF the acquired Territories regular
rorial Governments established in the which
has been usual in the history Of this Government Various
ether acts OF Congress may undoubtedly be requisite Tor he
benefit well for the proper government OF these 20
tant parts Of the country But the same legislative wisdom
comphed the main end safely be relied on Tor whatever
found necessary TO perfect its work 30
that the accession of these vast regions TO the United
rather strengthen than weaken the Constitution when
ALL and of the Union, which affords such ample daily
proofs Of its inestimable value. ~ Y
.g WILLARD FILLMORE.
Mr.. MANGUM. move that the message be printed for
the use of the Senate. l-tsrfs
The motion to print the message for the Of the Senate
agreed to- 4"
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
The PRESIDENT Of the Senate laid before the body the
annual report of the Secretary Of the Treasury the state
OF the finances. .g E1H a&
On motion by Mr.. HUNTER it referred to the Com
mee Finance, and the motion to print was referred to
the Committee on Printing
Mr.. MANGUM. would remark that il is very desirable
that number Of copies of the annual report OF the
Secretary Of the Treasury should be printed for the use Of
the Department. Many applications made for \, and it
has be distributed TO the different bureaus There has
sometimes been neglect print any extra numbers OF It for
the Department but there should be 500 1000 copies
printed for It's therefore that 2OOU0 extra CO.
pies Of this report be printed
The PRESIDENT. The Chair cannot receive that mo-
ton until the Committee Printing report on printing the
document.
On motion Of Mr. DAYTON, the Senate proceeded the
consideration Of Executive business, and after some time
spent therein, the doors reopened and the Senate adj
journed. sa
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From the Of public information, II would
appear that very remarkable degree ofunanmy prevailed
not only in the Legislature but among the people OF Texas in
respect the agreement OF the State to that which had been
proposed by Congress.
cannot refrain from congratuatng Congress and the
country the Of this great and leading Of
cancellation and peace The difficulties felt and the dangers
apprehened the acquisitions Of territory under the
late treaty with Mexico seem now happily overcome BY the
wisdom Of Congress Within that territory there already
exists one State respectable for the Of her population
distinguished for singular activity and enterprise and
variable 10 many respects from her condition and history
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SAID mat ne not rise 10 mahe any gem
era remarks upon the subject connected with this BILL He
wished offer an amendment the bill of the Committee
the Post Office and Post Roads, which proposed reduction
three cents He desired to submit proposition which
contemplated reduction to two cents He wished to propose
in such form and such time that when the committee
upon it, il would be thoroughly understood. He
moved amendment strike all of the substitute moved
by the gentleman from Ohio and insert another plan and
proceeding to explain his amendment when
The CHAIRMAN ruled it out Of order. .-..
Mr.. ASHMUN then moved to strike out the first section
of the original bill and insert in lieu thereof the following
That from and after the first day of July the postage
all letters shall be follows All letters not exceeding
halt in weight conveyed any distance within the
United States shall be charged with cents postage and
thereof the postage being prepaid in all and all drop
letters letters to be delivered the office where deposited
shall be charged with cent postage to be prepaid"
Mr.. VENABLE thought that il right and proper that
postage should be reduced He thought that the
Post Office Department should sustain itself. He will
ling to vote for postal reducon-o make uniform rate Of
five He would 60 further for If reduced too low,
would deprive the country Of necessary mail facilities. He
called upon eeaders show their faith by their votes
II low tariff made increase of the revenue, would
low tariff letters make Of the revenue and an
increase of facilities II this doctrine regarded
the necessities Of e it true also in respect
forts Of life. He in favor Of allowing the circulation
of newspapers free Of postage in the county where they
published, because they gave light and knowledge to
the people, &c.
Mr. SACKETT said he rose to address the committee on
branch Of the BILL and that the postage on country
newspapers He asked the attention Of the committee to that
subject II we to from the circulation Of
the country press the postage Of that branch Of the service
be greatly reduced. As the matter now stands not
than five per cent of the weekly newspapers OF the
wnoe country pass through the mails In fact nearly the
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which read twice, and referred to the Committee the
Public Lands,
Mr. POTTER moved that the House resolve itself into
Committee Of the Whole the state Of the UnoD with
view Of taking up the special order !, being the bill to
duce and modify the Of postage in the United States
The motion agreed to- and the House went into Com
mee Of the Whole the state Of the Union, MR. BURT,
Of South Carolina, in the cha and proceeded to consider
said BILL
The bill was read and is as follows "
Bill reduce and modify the OF postage in the Unit
#" ed States.
Be enacted &C. That letters carried in the mail of the
United States shall be charged with postage follows
Upon each letter weighing halt ounce when
paid where such letter is Mailed three and
Tor each additional half ounce, fraction Of halt
when prepaid there shall be charged three There
shall be charged upon each unpaid letter weighing not more
than onehaf ounce five cents and for each additional halt
fraction Of half ounce when unpaid the sum of
FIVE cents. 's #"#
Sec. q .and be further enacted There shall be charged
square inches transmitted through the mails from the office
capitalization to place Of the State where published
the OF and for any such newspaper delivered
within the State where published the Of half cent
and each newspaper OF larger dimensions than above pe-
Cited shall be charged with an additional for each add
ona nineteen hundred square inches fractions thereof
And all pamphlets periodicals. magazines and every other
description OF printed NATTER Except newspapers which
shall be unconneced with any manuscript written natter
and which is may be lawful transmit through the
mails OF the United States shall be chargeable with postage
the rate OF two cents for each copy ono greater weight
than ounce, and In addition for each additional
ounce fraction Of ounce Bound books not weighing
thrytwo shall be deemed maabe matter under
the foregoing provisions any thing in the fifteenth section OF
the approved March third eighteen hundred and ory
fve to the contrary notwithstanding.
Sec s. .fnd be further enacted That the directors OF the
minis in the United States authorized and required TO
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action on the subject by the Senate.
The resolution was agreed to. "
fBILL INTRODUCED ON LEAVE.
Mr.. ATCHIsON, in pursuance Of notice, asked and OBJ
tanned leave to introduce bill granting to the State of Mis-
purpose Of aiding in making railroad from ST. Louis the
time by its title, and referred to the Committee the Public
Lands.
MISSION TO AUSTRIA.
The following resolution, submitted by Mr. CAss the
10th instant, came up for consideration
Resolved That the President be requested If ncom-
pablc with the public interest," communicate the Senate
copies correspondence fany has taken place. between
the Department Of State and the Austrian Charge dArss
respecting the appointment proceedings Of the agent sent
examine and report upon the condition and prospects of
the Hungarian people durng their struggle for nde
pendence. "
Mr.. Glass; Mr. President let that resolution lie on the
table for day two Ihave received information the
Senator from Connecticut (Mr SMITH) which affords
pleasure and doubt not will the Senate may be
indication Of the Executive action. informed that the
Charge d. Afaires to Vienna, Mr.. McCurdy though some
time appointed has not yet taken bis departure hope
therefore, that this resolution will lie for the present.
II was laid over accordingly.
The hour having arrived for the consideration of the special
ORDER the Senate resumed the consideration Of the resolution
submitted by Mr. BRApDuRr on the subject Of removals from
Office
debate ensued which occupied the residue Of the day.
in which Messrs. DAYTON, WHITCOMB, GWIN,
EWING, CAsS, MANGUM, and BRIGHT participated
Without concluding
On the motion Of Mr. BRIGHT, the Senate adjourned
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do. of Connecticut; Carter Of Ohio Peek oil YER
mont.
Il will be observed that IL is the western
men again who take the lead in resistance to the
Slavery tactics
Some surprise was manifested in certain quar-
tiers at the conduct Of the eight Southern Demo-
Gratis but it does not surprise us. We have be-
come accustomed to see Shareholders sacrifice Par
ty upon the altar of Slavery. 1t is no new thing.
Their recent act is but illustration Of general
principle These eight Democrats have done for
Mr. .Forney and their party, just what their breth-
rem in the South did for Mr. Cass and the Party,
in the last Presidential election.
We have spoken plainly, though we know plain
speech will wound not few for whom we enter
tain the kindest feelings
But crisis has come when We feel constrained
to expose fully to the people the conduct OF their
representatives II the conduct Of the latter
please them let them say so; if not, let them ex-
press their disapprobation. One thing is certain,
the non Shareholders Of the country will be trod-
den under foot so long they suffer their repre-
sentatives to submit to the despotism OF caucuses
controlled absolutely by the Slave Power.
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GENERAL TAYLOR At last SURRENDERS.

President Taylor at last surrenders. In the
Republic of last Thursday, bis policy for the settle
ment of the Territorial Question is authorita-
lively disclosed In commenting on his message,
we said that the ground he occupied Oh the sub
ject, so far as we could infer anything from that
document was identical with the ground taken
by General Cass in his Nicholson Letter. This
view is completely confirmed by the Republic, in
the following paragraph taken from an editorial
in its columns
"President Taylor, after mature deliberation,
has indicated mode in which this question can
be satisfactorily adjusted, without wounding the
feelings disturbing the rights of either section
of the country Ledue the Thote natt,J r- PcopIo
Of the He,n TsrrnOrpS, M whOm, BY the U1y nature
and necessities Of our institutions, The whOie actual md
efficient control of me whoe matter is ultimately Ufaed
The sem msRts Of Pread,m Taylor on this wbject
hare been responded 10 nth The fullest appreciation by
the Whig press Of The North We hare not seen the
FIRST Journal which has eTcp'ed go this portion Of the
Message. IL is equally commended by the Wing
press of the South H,re, ttcn is nn,iondt ptd,-
form on which The Wings Of all quarters can stand
together Ware The Iyruoriqi organization, and
admit the ne,p countries phea hev 0re prepared for
admission as sovereign States. Sanding IN that ca
prcity the whoie subject is thu erchSpe cogaizance
and control; and Congress has nothing more 10 do
nth than than nth other States Ia thar domestic and
municipal affairs.
"This course could well enough be taken, but
for the gentlemen who have personal and part-
san interest in agitation. Ii they are met with
firmness by the friends of the Administration and
the Union, their faclious purposes can he easily
defeated, good feeling and harmonious counscs
can be restored, and the Legislature can devote
its attention to the other great questions of policy
which have been recommended to their attention
by the President"
BY the unanimous consent then, of the Wing
press, North and South, the entire Wing Party,
in the twinklipg of an eye, is translated from the
low and sectional ground of the Wilmot Proviso,
to the high and national platform of the Cass
doctrine of NoN-INTERvENTloN-the doctrine of
the Nicholson Letter. This is the position of the
Republic, the organ of General Taylor. If the
assumptions of the Republic pass unqucstioned by
the W hig press at the North we shall henceforth
regard the Wing party as committed to the main
tenance of the policy of General Cass
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REV. DR.. DICK.

rrho ,or,a OF M n,cy 20 Gan. ;I;on ~ CHI;
,;or o,la II;s ur;,iro, 20 ,,,,oro,,a ,,o,,,,,au
u,0,r ouon,o,sd o,d havo ,o,h,,oo0 hoo, e.,,;,sj
IF GOOD 70 thousands If ,eaders That sucb .
man at eighty veors Of noe in q coun,rv lilo
E,al and ovs,aovino with wea,tb undor Gov
o,n,o,, oooro,o,od % ais,,o, ;,s ,;hou.,;.,, -.
rons;o,;ra oorirs sbo,,J =, Mi. mouon. 10 =,
ahso,uto nenurv we could not he,eve had wa No,
tbo roe;t;vo etotomont 90 NJ p,ru;,, of,ho Tu.;.
lin, C;j,,u that sucb 10 the fact ITs ;s now nm.
ob,a 70 write be no ,oncar rece;ves on, ;noo,no
from b;s worts. recort c,,om;tss have 90 rsdu-
cod b;s resources that bs Is almost entirely doot;
tuta widowed sister and three o,andcb;ldrsr
vet denend unon him for snnnort Two other
grandchildren whom be sustained have been nd.
u,;,,od ir,o n cbo,itv bosr;,o, ~ Fd;rburoh sroh
"a Mr. Rurritt,s statement con6rmed hv occounts
~ ~. Eno,;sh noners Ard ,h;s :, - C,o,ona
wao,,bv ENGLAND bo,s,irc borss,f Tho rnocr;s
con, rotron Of oen;ps and learning in Cb,ist;on
4 M,
'an' Chris'ehooh why, Tue s'a'e'o"her OF the
South, whom England thinks the impersona-
ton of the Devil could hardly treat slave worse
than this What n comment ON the charity of
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1912, which served to keep her troops within the
limits of her own State, in the hour of aggression
regret that | shall have TO part with many of
my friends with whom have uniformly acted in
the Senate, upon the motion to print these reso-
lutions. would sgree to print them, sir, however
offensive they might be, if the State had sent
them to the Senate for the State has right to
speak to the Senate. | would receive them If they
were addressed to the Senate by the State, but !
accept the argument Of the Senator from Georgia,
which gentlemen have termed special leading l
hold that not being addressed to- the Senate, 1t
rested with the Senators from Vermont to pre-
sent them or not they have chosen to do So ihey
were merely instructions for the regulation OF
their own conduct and might have reposed IN their
own pockets rs we'll as upon the table OF the SEN
ate. hold them to be unjust, | hold them 10 De
offensive, hold them TO be insulting, treasonabIe
to the country, and untrue in fact, and VIII not
endorse them by my vote.
Mr. Phelps arose and stated that he had come
TO the conclusion to vindicate the resolutions oil
the State of Vermont and his own course he
bad preferred to let the subject rest with the re-
marks he had made, but after what had taken
place, he must speak
HOUSE OF REPR ESENTArINES.
The House voted three times to-day for Clerk,
without success
On the 18th trial the vote stood-FOrney lO2,
Foote 1903 St. Clair Clarke 3, French 3, Phil
leo T.
The three that voted for French were, Bling
ham, Booth and Harlan for st. Clair Clarke,
y,.Is..,.-- - 1r---~,i-s and
SSSSSry e. ---~ -~-~-- ------->>.~, UNI
billiard of Alabama; for Philleo, King Wilmot,
Julian. and Durkee
MIR Schenck then withdrew the name of MIR
Foote, and the next vote l6;hl s,ood-for Forney
&C. Prindle SO, Campbell 80, French If, Fisher
7, Phileo 4, Foote 2, John Smith /.
On the 18th trial, the vote was-Forney SO,
Prindle g. Campbell 2s, French IS, Fisher 8,
Phileo 3, Foote 2, Gouverneur /.
For Mr.. b. B. Ffnch-Messrs, Bingham, Will
liam J Brown, Cabell, Campbell, Carter, German,
Harlan, Julian, Letter, Mcdonald, McGaughey,
Morris, Root, Whittlesey, Wilson, Wood, Tuck,
and Crowell.
For Mr.. c. w. PhlleO-Messrs. Durkee p.
King, and Wilmot.
The House adjourned.
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LOWELL'S POEM

LOwelrs POEMS noticed bybur associate on the
first page, are for sale by Taylor & Maury, Penn
sylvania avenue, above 9th street
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The iNDEx-The Index to Vol III viii be sent
to our subscribers next week. We did not hold
it back as an inducement to subscribers to renew,
but simply because we had not room for it in the
last number of the volume
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THE NATIONAL ERA.
WASHINGTON, JANUARY IT, 1880.

The GREAT STONE FACE, by Nathaniel Haw-
thorne, viii appear in our next
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A LETTER FROM GRACE GREENWOOD is received,
and will be published next week.
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@. r. HAzEwFLL has become proprietor Of the
Mem York Weekly GlO6s, the editorial chair Of
which is hereafter TO be filed
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The VINO PARTY IN New HAMrsBIRE-The
Wings of New Hampshire in State Convention
at Concord on the % nominated Levi Chamber
lain Of Keene as their candidate for Governor,
and passed the following resolutions concerning
Free Soil and the Union:
Resolped, That the Ordinance Of 's7, recently
called the Wilmot Proviso, meets our unqualified
approbation-that an extension Of Slavery over
territory now free would be repugnant to the
spirit of Constitution derogatory to the char.
ter Of our country, and inimical to the princi-
Piles of common humanity.
4" Resolpsd, That the Union Of these States, ac-
complished by the wise and patriotic efforts Of
our fathers, and thus far preserved by common
love Of liberty of order, and Of law, is cherished
by the Wings Of New Hampshire with undmn-
ished affection, and will be sustained and defend
ed by tn m against the assaults Of fanaticsm and
notification to the last extremity. That TO the
American people and to the cause of Freedom
throughout the world, the value Of the Union is
beyond calculation, and its preservation the lead
ing Star Of our political hopesp
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Ex-GovrRsoR PRsrr, of Maryland, has been
elected u. s Senator from that State to fill the
remainder of Mr.. Johnson's term which will ex-
pire on the 4th of March, 1851, and for six years
thereafter,
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Death OF Louis PhIl.ippe.

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