The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-10-12

only will he made, and no subsequent writings in
relation to this subject have been discovered.
But, as we all know, he did return; and the ques-
ton occurs, does the Monterey instrument hold
good Ii 10 supposed, however, that the several
parties interested, will divide the property in ac-
cordance with the desires of the deceased; and
thus the original design be consummated.
First, he made ample provision for his wife, CIV
ing TO her forever three large storehouses and
lot, and more than hundred shares of bank stock,
and SIX or eight slaves, in the city OF LOUISVILLE,
Kentucky.
He left but one son, Richard, who, short time
after his fathers election 10 the Presidency, came
hither on visit, and then returned TO the panta-
tons in Mississippi and Louisiana This estate, and
twenty thousand dollars beside, is his portion.
To his daughters-Mary Elizabeth, (Ms. Bss,)
and Mrs. Wood, wife of DR.. Wood, OF the army
he made provision for ten thousand dollars each
to the former, in addition, several negro women.
His wish was that his plantation and servants
should not be divided before the end OF ten years.
be divided between his two daughters, until they
shall have received twenty thousand dollars each,
in addition to the ten.
He made Judge McGehee, of Mississippi, his
executor, TO see his wishes carried into effect
In addition TO this il is worthy of record that he
made provision for the payment OF a security debt
OF one thousand dollars. He owed nothing on his
own account.
moderately worked, and kindly treated-the old
ONES to be taken good care Of and made COM
Portable.
Colonel Fremont is on the eve of starting for Ca
lifoni8, and does not expect 10 return 10 Washing
ton till after the Christmas holidays. lie has had
large number of his speech on California matters
printed, for distribution in that State.
Miss Jagello, the Hungarian heroine, has entered
boarding school in this city, for the purpose OF
acquiring an English education. CAPITAL.
WASHINGTON, Oct. Q, 1850.
Rene,red Agitation- Southern Conrention,--North-
nn Meettngs-Propects Of Revival Of the
Trouble at the Merit Session.
The rejoicngs of the friends of peace upon the
passage of the Compromise bills were, doubtless,
well intended, but they were toe fast. A trouble
of fifty years agitation, with its commissions, from
time to tine increasing in strength, bitterness and
prejudice, until the two sections of the Union look
upon each other with mutual suspicion, aversion
and distrust--a trouble of this sort is not to be
cured by bread and milk poultices, nor by such
exciting stimulants as the Fugitive Slave bill.
Where is the hacyon era of peace that was to
follow these measures OF adjustment Look at
the Southern Rights CCnventiAns-the call of a
State Convention in Georgia-of a special meeting
of the Legislature in Missssppi-the mass meet
ines throughout the South-the tone OF the South
ern newspapers, and the proceedings of Carolina
upon Northern ships-and no man, with his senses
about him, will say that the South is very happy
about the slavery adjustment No, sir. They
believe they have been shamefully cheated-that
other aggressons are to follow, and that, sooner OF
later, the South must come to the question OF sub
mission or resistance upon the distinct issue OF the
abolition of slavery in the States by act OF Con-
press. That's what they beeve-they OF the
South. Now, what will they dol
The Nashville Convention, appointed to meet on
the eleventh of November, will have that question
TO consider. We do not expect them TO recon-
mend imme diate resistance 10 the laws of the land
but they will probably recommend more enlarged
Southern Convention, for the consideration of the
policy be pursued by the Southern States in their
intercourse With the North. And the effect Of the
present agitation in New York and the North, will
be to sharpen the appetite of the Sou;hrons for dis
union. They are too lazy TO move in open re-
bellion until driven TO the wall-besides, "the
ringers" are not altogether reliable in the event
=" of war;" and hence the South will submit 10
good deal before they set out in military phalanx
for the North, leach man with his coffin upon his
back. But there are such things as local taxes
upon NortherDgoods, Northern dealers, and North
ern vessels; and there is such thing the refusal
TO pay Uncle Sans revenues as laid Down in the
statute Of 1916.
Reprisals ard retaiations for Northern aeeres-
sons and sPoliations may be expected, il Northern
resistance TO the restoration Of fugitive slaves is
continued. And il will be continued; aud while
this fugitive bill exists, the abolition sentiment will
feed and get fat upon IT, ltis rich marrow bone
n
very stringent was passed as a compromise mea-
sure.
We venture to say, that during the first week of
the next session, bills will be brought forward in
the Senate 10 repeal the fugitive slave law, TO
abolish slavery in this District. TO provide for the
trial OF the constutionality Of Tie imprisonment OF
free colered seamen in Southern ports, on account
Of their color and for the reason that coming from
among the Northern aboltionists, they might be
dangerous TO turn loose among Southern slaves.
These issues will afford scope and verge enough
Eos al. .a(N all
vas; amplitude OF causes and results 30 far, then,
ION he negro business being settled, the dispute
will only assume a new shape, and upon issues
upon which there can be no compromise, as long
as Hboltions's exist in the North and Shareholders
in the South. The war must go on till one or the
ether are put down, OF until the boundary line Of
separate nationality marks the latitude where
slavery stops and where free soil commences.
And with both the great parties 10 the North
counting the support Of the abolitioniss, what is
he prospect for putting them down Again, with
such state 81 things existing, what is the prospect
for national wing, or national democratic
Under the present disorganized state Of parties,
the best that we can hope for, is scrub race in
1852, and the election from the best OF the oand.
oates of some national man. by the House OF Re.
preeentatiyes, by junction OF moderate men of all
parties.
WASHINGTON, October ., 1850
Congrsuronai Land Grants-RcpcGl Of Canal,
Railroad and Bank Charters in Hiuois-Land
Grants issued by he State Of Illinois.
The recent act Of Congress, granting the State Of
Illinois alternate sections OF land in aid of the con-
s,Uction ola railroad from Chicago to Cairo, on
the Ohio, having attracted considerable attention,
aud Engaged the cupidity of speculators, deem il
due to all parties, and especially to the business
men Of New York, TO make a statement similar to
that which may have appeared in the St. Louis
Republican, but which, in many respects, may
prove a novelty to the readers Of the Herald. il
VIII exhibit the precise position Of the Cairo City
and Canal Company, and its connection with that
railroad and the recent act Of Congress.
In ls25, Mr.. d. b. Holbrook, originally ftom Bos.
ton. pr, cured from the Legislature Of the State o.
Illinois bis first charter for the Cairo City and Ca
nal Company and he also procured a charter for