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CUBA AND IT'S THREATENED INVASION.

The papers in this part of the country have, for
several days past, abounded in paragraphs of the
most extravagant nature respecting the gathering
and transportation of illegally organized bands
from ports of the United States, destined to at
tempt the suhjugaton of the Island OF Cuba, Tor
the purpose of aggrandzement by that exploit ot
those who are engaged lit. In some OF the papers
the number Of persons engaged in this enterprise is
said to amount to twelve or thirteen thousand men
another account represents Gen. QUITMAN, of Mis-
sissippi, to be the Commander of the forces, Gen.
LOPEZ being second in command and these stories
are equally to be relied upon, neither Of them hav
ing much foundation.
The only statement on the subject that we have
seen, to which full credit can safely be given, is the
following from New Orleans, furnished by Tele-
graph, and of the latest date
SIT is now currently reported here, and, from the numsr
Indications believed by many, that expedition is about
forming invade the Island of Cuba 1t is well known that
preparations making daily to that effect and that
the fast rpenng into maturity For several weeks
past the signs have been onous that mistake
them Arms, ammunition, and have already been ship
ped Chagres for the purpose of eudng suspicion but
their uteror purpose and destination to aid in ting an
invasion of Cuba The Spanish Consul seeing these things
rather being informed Of them has dspacheda fast sailing
schooner, the swiest he could obtain, to Havana, with
bearer of dispatches reference the matter There
to be doubt that expedition for the above purpose is
secretly organizing in this city," ... '.~.
From Havana, advces have been received OF as
late date as the 9Th instant; at which time great
excitement existed there, caused by reports (such
probably as those transmitted by the Spanish Con-
sui at New Orleans) Of expeditions about to sail
for the Island; the amount of their numbers, and
the places of their sailing and destination, being
varously stated. Already, under the influence OF
alarm thus created together with that produced by
the existence of yellow fever, and that terrible
scourge the cholera-the deaths from the latter
numbering from 96 to LOG per day, exclusive of the
deaths in the Spanish army and navy-all strangers
had left the city, and many also of the respectable
Creoles. .t.. A
OF these latter classes considerable number
arrived in the steamer Isabel at Charleston, day
or two ago some of whom already in this city,
and were yesterday among the spectators of pro-
ceedings in both Houses of Congress.
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The project of the Nashville Convention had re-
ceived its death-blow by the votes on the subject at
Richmond, in Albemarle, and other towns and coun-
tics in Virginia. All attempts to resuscitae it have
been, and will be, unavailable. A desperate effort to
get in its favor made in the city Of Nash
vile itself, on the 9th instant, in pursuance of a
call for public meeting, made several days before
The meeting, by an overwhelming majority, de-
clared it inenpedient TO appoint Delegates to the
Convention. .>
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EDITORIAL CHANGE.

Courtesy to our neighbors, the Proprietors and
Editors of the Republic newspaper, and cour-
sesy also to the Administration, of whose views
that paper has been generally regarded the organ,
seem to require that should, in the terms which
the parties interested have themselves chosen, state
the fact that the Editorial department of that paper
has passed into new hands; Messrs. BuLLITT &
SARGENT having retired from it, and ALLEN A.
HALL, Esq. Qately of Tennessee) having taken
sheir place.
The following the publications on the sub:
iect as made in the Republic of Tuesday.
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NEW ORLEANS CATHEDRaL.-The falling of the beffy Of
this edhce, on the 18th Of January last caused an examna
ton OF the whole edce which process of erection
The resu, alarmed the chuchwaden and after much oub
they have at length broke with their contractor had an in
junction issued restraining him from continuing the work.
employed contractor, and aege their damages in con-
sequence Of the delays &C. Of the former one at s2 OOo
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watched these matters with more attention than any
other paper in the country is decidedly of opinion
that Sir JOHN FRANKLIN is still aliue. They sup
pose he is further TO the West and North than the
English naviga,ors have imagined, and that he is
rather to be sought for through Behring's Straits
1t is supposed he might have entered that sea
which is believed to lie around the Pole and have
progressed too far to the west to be reached
through Baffn's Bay. Some navigators, after
passing over the immense icy barrier, have disco
vered an open sea beyond, through which Sir John
may have passed. Connecticut Courant.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18

The accounts of CORNELIUS w. LAWRENCE, late
Collector Of the port of New York, have been ad-
justed with the Treasury Department, and, taking
during his term of office, it is remarkable that there
was not a single error or discrepancy We could
not place record stronger evidence of the nteg-
rity and ability of Mr.. LAwRENcE.-N. 7. Courier.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18

CALIFORNIA EMIGRATIoN.-The steamers Geor-
gia and Cherokee sailed from New York on Mon
day afternoon, both of them crowded with passen.
gers-the Georgia. having on board above six hun
dred and the Cherokee upwards of three hundred.
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SoCIALIsM.-There are some men who are hon.
esy endeayoring 10 effect different organization
of society, in the vain hope of establishing greater
equality and comfort among mankind whilst there
others who maintain the theory of the socialists,
whilst their practice is precisely the reverse. Of
the latter class is EUGENE SUE, Of France, who,
adopting as fundamental maxim that " no one has
right to superfuty while any one is in want of
necessaries," lives in the most splendid and luxu-
rious style, whilst the poor and destitute of his
neighborhood labor hard for scanty fare, and some-
times go S" "supperless to bed
We have unfortunately many of this class in the
United Statesmen who preach up liberty and
equality, and stoutly maintain the rights Of the poor
at election times, but who would kick them from
their doors at any other period. We have heard
politicians ridicule the Goldfish arstocracy," silk
stocking gentry" and the like, who would consider
themselves disgraced to sit at table with mocha
mic /; and yet, like Eugene Sue, they are cheered
for protesting what they do not practice.
Now, we do not believe that all the reformers in
the world, admitting them 10 be honest in their in
tentons, can so constitute society as to prevent in
equality in station and in comfort. Whilst some
are prudent and others prodigal, some Industrious
and others idle there must necessarily exist diff
ference in condition; and is right that such should
be the case, otherwise all motive TO exertion, in
tellectually and physically would be destroyed. If
the maxim of Eugene Sue were universally adopt
ed and acted on, mankind would soon become an
assemblage of beggars for there would be no in
cenve to labor 1t is the ambition to excel that
gives an impetus to industry, and draws forth the
talents and virtues of the world. Were raen not
permitted to enjoy the fruits of their industry even
to the indulgence in superhutes, their labors would
become as tiresome and fru,less as those of Sisy-
phus, but would have speedier termination for
no one would continue to work if the lazy, the
prodigal, and the ntemperate were permitted to
participate equally in the results of his exertions
,.... Baltimore CEpDer,
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The ARCTIC EXPEDITION in search of Sir JOHN
FRANKLIN, consisting of the Resoiute, Captn Aus
TIN, and the assistance, Acting Master ALLEN,
sailed from Woolwich (England) on the 25th of
April and the Pioneer and Intrepid steam vessels
were to follow on the 9th. They were to rem
devious at Greenhithe, whence they would all de.
part on the 3Oth for the Northern regions
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MONUMENT TO SILAs WR1GHT-The citizens of
Weybridge, Vermont, (SnAs WRIGHT's native
town. are erecting splendid monument to his
memory. The main shaft is thirty feet high.
splendid Bust now under the chisel of our towns
man, Mr.. PALMER, is to be set in the shaft, about
eleven feet from the base. The estimated expense
is $4,000. All classes freely contribute to the ex-
pense. This is deserved compliment to the
memory of great man-.4lbanu Journal
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18

From the date Of the foregoing communication, ALLEN A.
HAIL. Esq. will be responsible for the editorial charge Of
the Republic. In parting with the gentlemen who have
hitherto controlled its columns it is proper that should
say that retain confidence which circumstances could
shake in their fidelity to Wing principles, in their patriotic
devoon and in their attachment to President TAYLOR
Ia welcoming Mr. HALL 10 the position which they have
occuped-as have to beve with general saisfac-
ton the party and the county-we only bear witness
his welestablished Whg character and knowledge
that he will in respect fail respond the exgenciss OF
the party and the expectations Of the country.
. ...' GIDEON & co,
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TO DIR SUBSCRIBERS.

To the FIVE and twenty thousand subscribers who during
the last months have enrolled themselves upon lists
feel that word by way of explanation for the
course that we deem il our duty to pursue.
With the present number the Republic passes into other edo
rial hands II sufficient for that personal differences
exist between ourselves and members of the Cabinet that
inconsistent with the relations in which stand towards
President TAYLOR and the WHIG party. In this of
things and with the determination nterpose obstacle
the preservation Of harmony and good will between Pres
dent TAYLOR and the Wares, have thought duty
to withdraw from position in which longer main
tain silence view of certain conoverted questions
sstenuy with serespect Personal fortunes sacr-
ce without regre-poica associations and relations too
sacred TO be irified with abandoned.
In taking leave Of friends it is proper that should
say ha, confidence in President TArLeR is unmpaed
and that the sentiment which has Induced devote the
volunteer services of years in his remains ardent
and unaloyed when first took the field in his behalf
In his personal inegy-n bis unselfsh patrotsm-in his
nationality, neutrality and elevated honor, retain an
undimnished confidence and had not believe
that this sentiment is fully recprocated, should
abandon the position which surrender only from defer
his feelings and unboGnded respect and
for his character and his services.
Ia taking leave Of our friends personal and polcaany
of them connected with by the memories of twenty
of struggles ard vcss udes-we omit
mend their kndes regards and their wamest
favor. We know that Mr. HALL is entitled to their conf
deace and esteem He has 5een like ourselves, VAIN,
earnest, and unfarng advocate Of WHIG principles, WIG
measures, and WHIG From circumstances which 1t
Is not necessary for mention, il is within his power to
preserve the relations which ought to exist between the party
and its acknowledged exponents He possesses the conf
denoe which have failed solicit oban-and he occu5
pies position in which it is eHtey his power to reconcile
outside differences with the internal economy of The Cabinet
We take great pleasure therefore, commencing him to the
kind feelings and wishes of our friends and sub
scbers and that while he will be in all things
ccnsderate, prudent, and able than
selves be will in respect be waning to the great Of
TRuTH, HONOR and the UNION which have been al
ways devoted and in which shall always be ready seve
according convictions, the PARTY and the CouSTnr
ALEXANDER G. BULLITT,
-. JOHN o. SARGENT
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Mr. JANIS N. POWER late Canal Commissioner of Penn
syvapia, Died at Aleghahy city on Sunday night He Lad
only arrived there in the morning from Cincinnati
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18

MASTER from Nuevita in the island of Cuba duties
which not landed in the United States having been de-
sroyed by fire in the harbor of New York. upon their pro-
ducng proof to the collector Of New York Of the destruction
Of said merchandise.
find be further enacted That the following pay
the balance OF for which appropriations
m and which have been and allowed by the
per accounting officers Of the Government before
them for audit and for the of which appropriations
be and the same are appropriated wiz For made
by the proper accounting officer OF the Treasury in favor Of
the owners Of the steamboats, Sasca and for services
quartermaser for the transportation OF supplies laborers,
and other things for the Of the works Fort Smith, Ar
kansas in the year 1883 For payment OF balance
due for supplies furnished to the Greek Indians, and medical
services rendered those Indians after the
Of the disturbances the Greek country and before and dur
ing the removal Of the said Indians west Of the Msssspp
which incurred under the direction OF the
per officers or agents OF the Government, M a. For the
Brohertown Indians among the members OF the ribe in obe
ence to the act of Congress Of the Sd Of March, 1882
titled An for the relief OF the Brothertown Indians
the Territory of Wisconsin," the duties having been per-
formed and the accounts presented, 1850.
Mr.. CLAY. There great many others
Mr.. BENTON. What is the date Of tha, act
Mr. CLAY. 1t was approved July lst, 1910; but have
one Of later date if the honorable Senator will prefer it,
Here is in ls49 "ened for the relief Of James
Norris, and for other purposes"
BE enacted by the Senate and House Of Representatives
the Secretary OF the Navy be- and he s hereby ireosed TO
the name Of James Norris Of Sandwich in the STATE OF
New Hampshire, the roll Of invalid pensioners ana pay
him pension at such rate per year is provided BY law LOT
the total disability Of assistant surgeon IN the navy ne
United States the first day o. july A. u.
lS4s, and continue during bis natural life.
Sec find be further enacted That there pc, ana
Otherwise the following sums, for the govern
ment Of the Territory OF Minnesota
'For salaries governor, three Judges and secretary "
thousand dollars ,,a
For contingent expenses Of said Territory three hundred
and fifty dollars. . r. a.. .r;.-
For compensation and mileage Of members OF the Legs
atve Assembly pay Of the officers and attendants prnuns'
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for instance. Nobody believed, think the time that
Texas had population emitting her representatives,
but the of Of the old thirteen States in the
case of Texas, she rapidly filling up. II was known
as have doubt will turn out be the whom the
to be taken in Texasthat before the
enumeration should take place she would have population
not only emitting her to two, but probably to than two
Representatives.
Now, sir, there is existing, at least thought
from the remarks of friends the other day. with
regard to the requisite population to ene California two
representatives 1t is not is supposed double the ratio
which fixed len years ago by Congress. That ratio
fixed at TO- ESQ., but expressly provided in the law
tabhng that any State which had excess beyond the
moey Of the ratio established should be entitled to an add
tiona representative. According to the provisions of that
law to ente California to two representatives. she would
only be required TO have population Of 06 02l and not
supposed the other day. of hundred and forty odd
thousand Well now, sir, the question is, putting Of
place the population of California, whether she has po-
puaon this me-at the time when her members come to
be admtted-whch would enttle her to
Mr.. President, have here what will satisfy nv mind and
trust will also satisfy the minds Of other Senator's In the
first place offer the Senate extract from memorial Of
the Senators and Representatives from the State Of California
to the Congress Of the United States II is matter dealing
in details and in figures ard would take up some time to
peruse the whole. That memorial has been before every
Senator and be resored by him If he has not already
examined be examine for himself According to the
details contained in that memora-pary coniecura il is
true but partly, and believe the larger portion Of them Off
ca-he population Of California on the lst Of January,
$780, 069, exceeding the Of population
quisite ene the State Of California two Representa-
tives But thai brings down only the Ist of January,
1850 Since that time authorized to add 10 the num-
br above mention ell the arrivals by at the port of San
Francisco shown by the official report Of the habor mas
ter from the lss Of January, 1885, to the eth March, 1850
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-05-18


New Mexico venture to cay that, before meet again
next December shall hear Of civil commoon, per-
haps the shedding Of blood in the contest between New Mex
and Texas with respect 10 the boundary for without
meaning express this time, any tme positive
opinion that question, know that the people of Santa
Fs much opposed TO the of Texas and
much convinced that they do belong Texas that they
constitute portion Of the territory Of Texas, know
Texas to be earnest in asserting the contrary, and amng
her right all the country from the mouh the Rio Gande
to its uppermost IL il right then, to leave these
territories unprovded for Is it right to leave this important
question of boundary between New Mexico and Texas un
settled Is it right that should be left unsettled TO produce
possibly the fearful consequences to which have advered
Sir, these questions beevehough do not recollec
the state Of the in commeethat there was no
serious diversity Of ornion. We all thought we should
tabh for them if coud that at any rate
should make the attempt and if we failed after making
the attempt, should stand reproachabe for any volun
tary abandonment neglect of them on our part
The next question which before the committee,
sfer having agreed upon the proposal be made to Texas
for the settlement Of the boundary between her and New
Mexico was the question Of the union Of these three mea
sures in one bill And upon that subject sir, the d
vesy Of opinion which had developed itself IN the Senate dis
played itself in the committee.
SKSAron, in his seat What Of the amount to be paid
to Texas
Mr.. CLAY. All; am reminded that have said nothing
about the amount proposed be given to Texas for the ren
ouisbmept Of her title the United States Of the territory
norh Of the proposed line. The committee, hope with the
appreciation Of the Senate thought best TO gil up that
blank until the last moment, upon the final reading Of the
bill that if il inserted in the bill would 90 to the
country, and night lead 10 improper speculation in the stock
markets and that therefore better 10 leave until
the final passage Of the bill When srive at that point
which hope shall do in short time, shall be most hap
py propose the which has been thought of by the
mittee.
Sir the committee recommend the union of these three
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you 60 the northern portion OF California there vast
desert known to have been passed. extending from the
country occupied by the Mormons down the Pacific
Now, you 60 there, how could you reach the Of the
Pacific through this impassabe desert There seems to
be adequate motive for the curament of the limits of
the Pacific, with view the accommodation of future
States least Judge not from the of geographical
knowledge which present possess Of these territories
But, Mr. President, said here the other day, with
spect California that her different from that of the
other States which have been admitted into this Union
is mentioned in the report that there of States
which have been admitted without the previous authority Of
Congress And is it not SO My honorable friend from
Alabama stated that in all the other instances Of States which
have been admitted into the Union, they had served
premiership of many years but the observation and
statement in the report of the committee stands unconradct
ed Michigan, Arkansas, and Florida il not o,her States
came IN without any other act of Congress- according the
which prevailed in the early admission of States au-
thorzng them TO hold convention to frame constitutions
and to come in with that constitution They laid off limits
for themselves They called a convention they ad, pied
constitutions and they have come here and asked for adms
sion. It said that they under the Government
the United States So much the better for them they had
a good Government; Territorial Government But how
is il with California! She has no Government You
have deserted hers you have abandoned her you have
lated engagement contained in the treaty Of Guadalupe
Hdsgo and left her to shift for herself as well as she could
In this of abandonment she chose to form for herself
constitution, and she has here to ask for admission
and ask again, had occasion TO ask three months ago.
whether she does not present herself with much stronger
claims to admission than those States which had all the ad-
vantages Of free Governments which have come here to be
admitted into the Union think, then, Mr. President that
with respect TO the population of California with respect
the limits of California, and with respect the
under which she presents herself Congress for admission
as State into the Union, all favorable grant her what
she solcis and we find neither in the one nor in the
other sufficient motive to her, and throw her back
into the state of awess confusion and disorder from which
she has emerged
Sir with the committee unite in saying on this occasion
that oil the considerations which call upon Congress admit
Gsotifn Sfafo
and to give her the benefit Of self government apply with
equal force to the Territories Of Utah and New Mexico.
The Port Gibson herald, and correspondent. (Port Gibson, Claiborne Co., Miss.) 1848-18??, 1850-06-14
Valuable Real Estate for
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THE undersigned would sell their tract
i of land in the upper part OF the Parish
of Tensas, La, about eight miles from the
Mississippi river. at Ashwood Landing,
containing 1890 acres, thirty. five
hundred acres of which are above the high
est water of this season, and of which
twenty-five hundred acres are from D to 5
feet out of water without levees to protect
it, and that portion under water we look
upon as most valuable, on account OF the
Cypress timber. We have two plantations
upon it in high state of cultivation, and
would sell 10 suit purchasers, In tracts OF
not less than eight hundred acres, improv.
ed or unimproved. Persons wishing t.
purchase had better come while the water
is up, and examine the premises.
THOS. M. & ED. ID. NEWELL
Cypress Place, La,
May 81. 1850. } 39.H
The Natchez Free Trader and Missis
sippian, will please copy to the amount Q
SIS. and forward their accounts to this OF
fee for collection.