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We indebted TO Mr. ~ Bennett, of this city, for
daguerreoype likeness Of Mr. Mard Fillmore, the
present President OF the United States and Autographed by
Mr A. Newman II is an admirable Likeness, and beauii-
fully executed. The Presidents face is calculated 10
grace the art OF the dagueueoypist the painter but
those features apt to undergo premature revou-
ton from the wrinkles OF care, which power, II faith
fully administered stamps with it's seal upon the brow
We have two OF that late able and consc-
eniious statesman, James X Polk-tbe first taken mme-
datcy upon his entering the presidency and the last in
the last days OF his power II would il twenty
years had passed the disc The hair almost turned
entirely whte,he thoughtful features furrowed with
care and the effects Of the fidelity with which he had dc
voted himself TO his duties appear in every lineamen Of
his counienance is OF the which duty pays for
power Win Mr.. Fillmore undergo the same metanor.
phosis
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-21

The Hon. Tbos Bocock, of Virginia, is detained at
home by the serious illness OF member of his family
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-21

We have been shown by DR.. Gabor Nephegyi an ilu-
minated letter Of congratulaton to the President which
he intends presenting to-day, at 10 o'clock.
In the centre is likeness OF Mr.. Fillmore on rice
paper, with illuminated border in the Chinese style
On the right is the oath OF Office in English, which
the Goddess Of Liberty, with the OF arms of the
United States and the Goddess Of JUSTICE with her scales
On the left is the Virgin Of Comon with the coat OF arms
OF Hungary. The following inscriptions appear:
In Hungarian: Placed by Fate in the highest office she
could select better succeed him who has gone
before"
In SelavOnian: shay thy Guardian Angel never be
parted from thee"
In German: Diamonds and pearls are the Jewels in
the crowns OF Thy jewels will be the love of
the peope-the honor OF the world"
In HebeU wherever thy steps go, may you be blest by
The mighty God over thee"
In Caldo placed ia chair built by the free will OF
whole brave nation is the highest honor which mortal
attain" -tl~ Iss t.iaA aaEat
In Latin: "Initum sapenr est timor Domni."
In Italian: " Tonga vita ct bene sanae"
In French "Touiour devant tot rmpariali,ie"
In Syriac: "On thy right Equality"
In Armsniaa g On thy left Fraternity'
In WaHaehian: "And ever before thee Impartiaity."
In Modern Greek Justice shall be thy mirror, which
and from which thy actions will be reflected"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-21
House OF Representatives.

HOuse OF Representative.
Yesterday the House devoted its session 10 the further
consideration OF the details OF the civil and diplomatic a
preparation bill, in Committee of the Whole on the state
of the Union.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-21

WASHINGTON, July %, 1880
GENTLEMEN have your letter OF the 10th, a
mtee OF citizens OF New Market and its vicinity, in
viting to attend and TO address "Union mass meet
ing to be held at New Market Saturday, the 9th IN
slant "to take into consideration the plan submitted by
the Committee OF Thirteen, now before the Senate OF tne
United States for the adjustment Of the unhappy difcui
ties existing between the North and South on the snoect
of slavery, and all other subjects connected win ne
same -. -,
Could | be absent from my place at washington,
should gladly embrace the opportunity anof1ed py your
kind invitation to meet my fellow citizens oil oheLAndoan
in counsel and to lay before them my views at large on
the great and momenous questions now depending before
the country =, =.
Rut nv frs duty is to be discharged here and until
these ouesons are disposed Of, representative from
he Son,h can be safely absent from the post assigned
him regret therefore, that cannot be present with
you the 9th:
That our glorious and once happy Union is brought
into serious danger by the perverse and wicked coun-s
OF those who seek to destroy the equality OF the States
and to break up the social organization OF southern
Institutions we have been again soemply and Impressive
ly warned by own general assembly during tne pas
winter, reviewing and rcafhrmng the deliberate Pos1
OF resistance 1t forced to in isf7 IN ps s
gnage of our legislature speaking TO their sister Sta.es
the voice OF Virginia, I" Her loyalty 70 tne on n . ~
matter OF empty profuson II is stamPed upon evep
page OF her history No State has done as mucn 20 10TH
the Union none is prepared to do more 70 pe,peAe y,
IN the spirit in which I was lornsu h i and ever bs
can be preserved But. loyal as she IS anu ever nns
been were fatal error TO suppose ina, virginia VIII
eve that that Unon to wnch she mas looked ~
nu,o ~ happness and honor, shall be converted into
an instrument OF degradation ana oppression -,
Euas,, ,rne son of our noble Commonwealth will stand
bv The general assembly in support Of the principles and
ssn,,mens thus announced-1 sure none with more
nnwayerng devotion than my fellow citizens to whom
address this letter, - :. !,
In the present unhappy dissensons which divide the
The New York herald., 1850-03-15


Our telegvaphc Intelligence, to day, 10 interest
ing, and will amply repay the labor Of perusal,
coming as il dses from all sections OF the country,
and containing intelligence as divernfied in its
character as it is in the several places from which
1t is derived. II will be found on our yrst page.
The Senate were engaged in the discussion OF
the question Of granting trial by jury TO fugitive
slayes-a movement that was commenced, az well
might be expected, by Mr.. Seward, the senator
from New York. What object he had in view in
bringing into debate such question at this partc-
open the unfortunate Issue which is now agitating
the country, and to prevent the healing of the sore
which is fostering and eating away the vitality Of
the body polltic. That, and the Presidents Cali
fornia message, occupied the attention OF the Sc
nate throughout the day.
The greater portion of the day was occupied in
debating Mr.. Foote'S motion for a select COM
mlttee. General Cass responded to Mr.. Calhoun;
and as will be seen from the proceedings, took
occasion to differ with the distinguished South
Carolinian in many of his views
The House of Representatives was occupied in
considering the Woodwork patent case and the
California question, and, in connection with the
latter question, the dissolution Of the Union
Nothing of Importance, however, occurred. Ac-
cording to all appearances, it is uncertain when the
questionable real vital question-will come up for
final settlement.
The navigation of Lake Ene, 1t appears, is regu-
larry opened The probability is thatn will not be
interrupted again.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15
CeHMERCIAL AFFAIRg.
MONEY MARKET.


There was slight lull In the stock market to-day
and there appears TO be Q great want Of cousdense
between operators The fevsrish condition Of prices
and the enormous fluctuations show that holders are
essy frightened and have very little faith In the ulti
mate saecess Of any Of their schemes On Saturday
last Morris Canal vent up TO 10 In the morning,
ard down 10 10 In the afternoon, and has since been
vibrating between 10 and Is per cent. We shall see
the bottom tumble At Of these days and prices 90
down on the run SO far, fortunstely the movement
has been confined to small clique Of brokers' aud all
outsiders have had to do with H. h to avail themselves
Of any advance 10 realize. The rise In Reading Raii
road is nothing but bubble, and when n bursts u
win scatter destruction among those Who have been
drawn within its blishtins influence. Thers are no
sutsidsrs In either Of these snces and n viii be veil
fer them N they are NOT induced TO come Ia at the
eleventh hour.
Attic nrst board to-day United States s's, 1857,
advanced ~ es, lses coupons Vi Norwich and wct-
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

MELANCHOLY SuIctpE ar TVS MsstNs B.RR.rna
BHoosLsr.-At half Tast eight O'Clock on Thur.d.y
morning. acting Sergeant James Montgomery Of Ma.
rnes deliberately shot himself through the head sitn
smusket He vas on duty ss Qusrtsrmaster's Ser.
gssnt In the clothing departing Mt and hs. bee OBJ.
srysd for the last fortnight very much depressed
with hts ~ melancholy. he wss constantly etadyins
the Bible and; copying maps ard charts of the iIoy
land described therein aud doubtless had meditated
msiion. Sergeant Montgomery was Sergeant Major
of the Marine regiment serving ct Chspultspec and
other places before entering the city OF Mexico and
vas ever observed as most correct aud intelligent
mani but the severe psign and the privatons en-
durt d with attendant Hines had rendered him weak
ard deeposdept On the evening previous he abruptv
ssked OF bis meesmates"M hats the use Of uvlpg
when tns has object 90 live forin and sgsin he
musingy observed" After all h darkness What come.
henln But no one entertained an Idea that he wa.
thus rsdaAae on self destruction; but on the morn
ing In question he vent into the store room locked
the door. made pillow Of bis watch. coat took add
his head on the pillow, placed the muErle under his
chin and pulled the trigger with hs foot thus d.Iibs
fately blowing out his brains. when the room wss
entered by the Orderly Sergeant the corpse ay IA he
position above described and every spark Of life must
have been entirely extisguisbed with IN. renort ~
the musket Coroner Ball held inquest ON ths hosy
Of the deceased and rendered verdict in accorisscs
With the above facts
Cirv Mosr.Lrry. Charles 4. j. GeoifIoh Health
Fhysiciap reports the weekly number Of deaths ana
interments for the week ending March o. 1850 10 bs
males "a females, 1s Adults, rs. children is
Total 90. 1nterments In Greenwood C,u,sts-v ana
other Brooklyn grounds, ffom New York and other
places, ~.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15
Latest from Washington

OUR SPECIAL TELE0RAPHIC CORRESPONDENCE.
WASHINGTON, March IA, 1850.
The discussion of tho slavery question, In the Sc.
nate, is ominous. II does not at present. tend to
general adjustment The revolutionary spirit seems
increasing since the delivery Of the speech of MIR.
Seward.
The confederation Of Mr.. Foote's resolution for h,
appointment Of committee of thirteen for the
ment Of the sectional difficulties, has been postponed
until "Wednesday next.
Capt Rynders has been appointed bearer Of des-
patches to California
The census bill will be taken up tomorrow.
The trial Of Earle In the Criminal Court of this city
for killing marine, board the steamer Allegheny,
WAS concluded to-day, and the jury brought In .
dict Of guilty Of manslsughter.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

Affairs Europe and on the Atlantic side Of America
~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THE CALIFORNIA QUESTION IN WASHINGTON.
&C., &C., &c.

The splendid steamships Empire City, Capt. Wilson,
and Cherokee Capt. windls viii leave this port at
three o'clck this afternoon.
The Weekly Herald to soin the malls Of these steam
will be very interesting sheet to send to the Pacific
II will bs published ct ten O'Clock this morning. Its
contents win embrace the great speech Of the Hon
Daniel Webster the territorial question the doou-
msnts lately issued BY the Caorns delegation to Con-
grsa the recent European news; the local news COM
msrcial msttsrs shipping intelligence to the latest
moment and the marriages and deaths in the United
States since our last.
Single copies, in Wrappers, sixpsncs. Agents will
please send In their orders before ten O'Clock this
morning.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

A New ERA OF SPECULATION TO
all appearances, we are going to have new move
ment in speculation of all kindsin real estate, in
stocks in stapes-in everything that can be bought
or sold. Only mark the movements among the
real estate auconeers, and the prospect is strong.
The opening of the gold mines Of California, and
the vast increase Of our trade In that region, are
the moving causes of this new era In speculation.
Be cautious, however, and beware of breakers
ahead.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

TrlssRApHic BLurpERISo-MR. JoHN Nuerrr.-A
teegrsphc despatch appeared in the Herald yesterday
m,rning announcing the murder BY Indians, in
Texas OF Mr. John Nugent There Is not the slightest
truth In the despatch, for Mr. N was in San Francisco
on the 1st Of February last and his arrival at San
Diego published two weeks since In New Orleans,
from which place the despatch was transmitted It
would be veil telegrspho reporters would pay little
mere attention their business and thereby avoid such
grose errors
The New York herald., 1850-03-15


CHorriSe AND CBANoiNG The Courier and
E"g.irer, the SHn, the Tribune, and the Erening
Posf-ell journals in this cliyare out more or ess
IN favor OF the ultra an,i.slavery doctrines and
abolition notions Of Senator Seward. Such spirit
Of ultra amalsanatiOn Is very natural in the Sun.
which possesses a large circulation among the
colored people. tn also natural with the Tibum,
and Erenirg Post, whose fanaticism and love Of
ultrsnm are well known but why the Co,pier and
Enguirer, supported by the intelligent classes Of
merchants, should turn recreant to ITS own sup
Iorters and friends, by advocating notions and men
who are inJunous to the commerce Of this city, is
more than we can fathom.
While these characteristics mark the tone Of the
press here IL is cunous 10 observe that the Wash
ington Rsysbiic-ihe organ Of Gen. Taylor, and Of
his special tuends-denognces the Titbuas for iis
ultraism. What Is m the wind now
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

The Great Question of the Day on this
Continent.

Singular deveopements are certainly begin
ming TO show themselves the subject of
public opinion, on future events connected with
this republic and the northern portion of this con-
iinent AT Washington the whole time of Con-
gress is occupied in debating the slavery question:
and endeavoriDg TO prevent disruption of the
Union, by some compromise that terrible SUBJ
ject. From all the ultras we hear nothing but
threats of disunion, dismemberment, civil war; In
surIection, and what not. These are the staples of
many of the speeches of the ultras in both houses
of Congress.
But look al the strange contrast presented IN the
public opinion and public indications In those
States and countries this continent, outside of
the limits OF this republic. The question OF annexa-
lion to the United States is the principal topic OF
agitation in Canada. The same question fills the
MINDS of the people of Havana and Cuba, as far as
they allowed to express it, under their military
despotlsm. According to all accounts from Mexi-
co, brought TO US by every arrival, the people of
that country have dropped all their preudices
against the United States, and looking earnest
ly TO the day when they will be united and incor-
porated with this republic. Central America is
endeavorlng TO form a new union, and asking, IN
every shape and form, closer connection with
this republic, even TO entire incorporation of
their destinies with ours. California is knocking
at the door for admission into the Union.
What spectacle All these old and young re-
publican States, and California, In condition OF agi-
tation, asking for connection and union with this
country, while our Congress are deliberately con-
sulnpg whether the confederacy shall lreman united
ornot What folly in public men in Washing
tOn!-what ignorance IN the spirit that controls the
public councils In the White House, as well as in
both houses of Congressl When will General
Taylo emancipate himself from the ignorant
weak, imbecile, and contemplate cabinet around
him, and come forth on his own responsibility, and
with his natural instincts and vigor, In favor of
plan, great and comprehensive, that would settle
the question in three days and three nightsl Come
forth, General Taylor. Come forward at once.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

The MnLloNAIREs AND THE TAX BILL-We ad-
wise the members of the Legislature particularly
those sent from thisctyto take care and vote right
lyon the tax bill now before them; otherwise, they
will find spirit Of indignation againgt them that
will leach them lesson next November, and the
party that have supported them The masses in
this city, who own small properties, will not be
controlled or governed any longer by the few mil.
honares who want to conceal their property and
shuttle of all taxation on the poor and moderate
classes of society.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15
movements OF individuals.

Hen. q. w. Wright, CALIFORNIA; y. W. HEX, Major l..
Whiting, u. q A., have arrived In this city.
Major Dasheil, U. 8. A, and Governor Thomas Of
Maryland. are In Wasbinston.
Al the late election In San Francisco, California
Ssmue Clarke Jr, ESQ was elected TO the Lexisls
ture. We learn he q citizen Of New Haven and .
member a the bar Mr.. Clarke bsisg called 70 their
fret session the srea. district Of san Francisco
there h no doubt hu, What he win do credit TO his
SiAta ard the citT Of his birth
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

News FROM HAvASA-We have received files Of the
Dario De Ia Marina, Of the above place. to the sth ns
inclusive, being four days later. They brought
by the steamer ssbel ct Charleston The commercial
aud chipping will be found In the appropriate
columps Of other intelligence there Is nothing what.
ever deserving special notice.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15
Court Carendsr-rn,s Dsv.

con.os rlss-Nos. 2s2, ses, SsS 70 sss s7i, s7s,
srI, sTe TO s7e.
surptwr Cousr-Cncvrr CovRr.-Nos. $50 70 500,
see sp7 sss Reserved Causes Nos ass ao3, 2Ts ae,
las, $50, ass.
surssics Covpr.--TssrwrasrD BRaroH.--Ncs 1s,
So a. 3 81 90, %, ~, IS, 81, "a, e1, "a, "a 10 70.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15
Lake Navigation.

DEJRoir, March IA, 1860.
The weather has become milder. The steamboats,
are now running regularly between this city and Erie
1t s expected that Lake navigation will be fully
sumsd in few days. should the weather continue IA
vorable. We have change to report In produce.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

ON DIR In Albany. that DR. A. sidney Doane Of this
city has been nominated to the Senate by Governor
Fish for Health Officer at Quarantine, In place Of Dr.
whiting This is ,sid to be Seward movement, aud
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

NEWSPAPER CHANGEs-We understand that Du
Sole has abandoned the post Of editor Of the
Globe, and his place in that concern is supplied by
John l. Mumford. The present proprietor paid
twenty-three hundred dollars, cash down, for
that establishment, and gave mortgage for the
payment of two thousand dollars more. BY the
recent change, 1t is entirely in the hands
Of the original friends of General Cass but
through the medium Of the mortgage, it can be re-
volutionized in one day, and thrown back into the
hands Of the free soilers. John l. Mumford will,
however, conduct 1t for few weeks.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

TIE TEiKeRArH AND ITS ABusEs.-Some days
since, a bill was introduced into the Senate Of this
State, making it a misdemeanor tor any person
connected with any telegraph company. as clerk.
messenger, or operator, or in any other capacity,
to divulge the contents Of any private communlca-
tion entrusted to him for Transmission or delivery.
The punishment in the proposed bill, for violation
OF the law, is imprisonment for not less than three
months, and fine Of five hundred dollars, the fine
10 be paid by the company In whose employ the
guilty party may be at the time OF the commission
Of the offence.
This is an excellent movement, and we hope
that the proposed bill, or some other like 1t, will
be passed by the Legislature during the present ses
son 1t is loudly called for by the interests of the
public, which, on several occasions, have suffered
in consequence Of there being no law to reach
the case. We have heard of dispatches containing
the foreign markets, being transmitted to private
persons, without the knowledge or consent of the
parties owning them. 1t has happened two or
three times. In one case, the persons were dis
covered and punished. In how many more in
stances, that we know nothing of, the same
thing has happened, we cannot, of course, tell.
The rights of the telegraph are protected by e-
gislative enactment. 1t Is a misdemeanor, we
believe, if not worse, to cut their wires; and while
they are protected the public likewise, who are to
very great extent at the mercy of the telegraph,
should also have its share of protection. We hope,
therefore, that the bill on this subject will be
passed. The telegraph Office will then be cleared
of the dishonest, and the men of integrity appre-
ciated
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

APPOINTMENTS Nv rHr Govrs,cs ssr,rr -Nots.
ries Public-New York-D Lyon, Geo w MeI,esn
Hell Gate Pilots-Isssc NJ stlvel ychn Niarshsll wu
Graahsn, y. r. Areulaxius
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

ADVICE TO GENERAL TAYLoR.-Among the re-
cent curious ceremonies at Washington, was a
presentation made by 10. Hoxie and others, to
the President of the United States, of a silver
curry comb for the use of " Old Whitley" and also
of fish with sparkling eyes, which was sent
to him as a present from piscatory club of
this city. All such proceedings, and the speech
es and replies attending them, with as much pomp
and circumstance as mark the admission of a
new State or new Territory, may be very
well in the way of farce but we rather think
that in the importance of the present crisis in
Washington, such fiummery and such nonsense as
attended those exhibitions in the White House,
should be discontinued.
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

ne United States ffirate Rsritan Com Parker. and
aoop on var 1trmsntovn, capt Lownds we're expected
TO srriye at St Johns r., on the 2tth Of s.h-n.rv
The U. s. steamer Water witch, ro,ten. frsm Ia
euns bound for fensscsls, v@ ., Vera Crus on the
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

e. hGovTENMENr FINANcEs-M -MoRk MONEY WANTED.
We published yesterday, exclusively, the bill
reported by the Committee of Ways and Mems at
Washington, in compliance with the request Of the
Treasury Department., for additional appropria-
tion and allowance for carrying on that department
Of the government II will have been perceived,
by the bill, that several hundred thousand dollars
OF additional expense are authorized by the com.
miitee. The bill has, however, yet to pass the
House, and we trust that before authority for such
additional expense shall be sanctioned by tha,
body, they VIII institute a rigid Investigation into
the waste and extravaganza which exist in the
different collection offices. especially in the Custom
House in this city. number of idle office holders,
who have lule or nothing to do, headed by NJ. NJ.
Noah, who has belonged to all parties and been
true to noue, still retained, paid, and provided
for, by the collector Of this port
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

GPRING cOOns-sG sTEFssr BEcs TO rNFov TJE,
- public thft he intea1s cpsrns his srt earaat
store No SO Brosdway White sr-e oa mans.v
nest 18th ai yaen ne viii Be hsppT
q bew nnd splendid selection Of spxlnx xooda -
The New York herald., 1850-03-15

The Leeisiature of Kentucky have passed o bin
giving the Chancellor Of Louisville jurisdieion 10 en-
tertsin . bill for q divorce on the part Of sse w.
Lawrence against her husband, Timothy B. Lawrence,