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The African stenrnshIps.

Mr.. STANTON, the chairman of the Commit
tee on Naval Affairs in the House Of Repre-.
sentatives, on introducing, yesterday, the Naval
Appropriation bill, gave notice Of bill which
he proposed to offer as an amendment to estab-
lish line Of steamers TO Africa. This project
has been sometime before Congress and the
country, and has received the very general
appreciation Of the press in all quarters and
Of all parties. In every aspect in which this
subject can be Observation-Disclosures as a coloni-
zation scheme, or as a step in the policy of coun-
teracting the vast naval projects of Great Britain.
by corresponding measures of our own--we can
not but deem this proposition as one Of the
greatest interest and importance. We appre-
bend that no one could have read tho letter
which we published last week, addressed by
Mr.. KING to Mr.. STANTON, without arriving at
the conclusion that every consideration Of ma
tional interest prompts a prosecution Of the
policy which we have so favorably commenced.
Of competing with Great Britain upon the ocean.
by the adoption of her own system for monop-
olizing the carriage Of the mails and the pas
sengers Of the world, in connexion with the
support Of her naval marine
There is entire truth in Mr.. SrANroN's re-,
mark that the navy is worthless in proportion
as it is unequal in any important particular to
the commercial marine it is designed to protect.
Experience demonstrates that the navy has
not kept pace with the merchant service; and
that the Government, with all its means, has
not yet matched the achievements Of indi-
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The PITTsBURG MUnDER.-On Monday evening
= man who calls himself Daniel Mackey entered
the tavern Of Melchor Betzhoovcr, on the Browns
Vile road, and asked for lodgings for the night
saying at the same time he sick. lie was
shown 30 room, where he went 10 bed. Some
time after, Mr. William Beltzhoover, the brother
of the landlord, entered the came room TO sleep in
another bed. lie had sooner entered than
Mackcy sprang from the bed and attacked him,
stabbing him with knife in the abdomen. The
wounded man called for assistance, and his brother
Mclchior ran up stairs into tho room, and was inn
mediately attacked by Mackey, who stabbed him
between the lower ribs, apd again higher up under
The arm. These wounds proved fatal almost in
stantly.
At thsjuncture tho barkeeper Of the house
tered the room and Knocked the murderer down,
attempted to secure him, with the assistance Of
William, who was not conscious of the depth Of his
own wounds Other persons entered the room at
tho came time, and Mackey was finally secured
but in the early part Of this final conflict the bar
keeper was severely wounded; his upper lip was
deeply cut the blade Of the knife being drawn
across his face. His wounds, however, are not
dangerous.
At the time Of writing, VIM. Bcltzhoovor is still
living. but no hopes are entertained that he will
recover.
The murderer severely beaten before he
could be secured, aud il was reported Yesterday
evening that his life in danger i iftsbug
Journal l5h.
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PiLoT REeULATIoSs.-For the information Of
those interested We publish the following decision
recently made by the Board &C Commissioners for
PilDts, Tor this port. u is a matter in which the
maritime interests have n particular ooncern.
wien vessel enters Cape Henry, bourd for
tbis port, having on Joard pilot licensed by Vir-
ginia or Maryland and not h0ring been previously
spoken by Virginia pilot boat, Cape Henry bear
ing wet Of south, that the pilot who has her in
charge is entitled &c said vessel to her port of dcs
tinatiou.
when n vessel bound TO this port is spoken by
Of south, not having board ut the time Of being
thus spoken n lawful pilot Of Virginia or Mary
land. IL IL incumbent on the master Of said vessel
10 take tho pilot thus Offering far as Smiths
Point the Potomac. and from Smiths Point to
sea on his outward voyage; refusing TO do which,
the said vessel IL bound To pay the full rates Of pi
lotoge. But " not spoken in,rnrd bound, Cape Hem
ry bearing west Of south, the said vessel is not
bound TO take pilot either inward or outward
dierandria fYd.) Gazette
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Ertract Of letter received by gentleman in this citu
from ms son, attached TO the boundary Surpeu:

"lSDIANoLA, August 81, 1850.
DEAR FATHER have nothing of importance
TO communicate; but you desired me TO inform
you OF every little event which might transpire in
our route hther, saying it would be at all times
gratifying to the family. l have briefly to state
that we were stranded on the coast Of Florida one
night, and all hands thought more or less of old
Dacid Joness estate but the good steamer
Galveston survived the humping surge till the
morning, when we took pilot for Key West. 1t
was hot enough to fry negro We stopped there
for one day, during which saw all sorts of tropi.
cal fruits. We sailed thence to New Orleans stay
ing only two days there; thence to Galveston,
where we made brief stay Of one day and half
thence to this place, where we have been encamped
two weeks, fixing train. We have had one
hundred and eight mules to break, Just caught
from the desert or wild prairies. They were hard
TO introduce to harness. even in the most cir way;
but they are, when broke, good authorizations
todp and cdtgn filling being he constituents of a
mustang, or prairie mule. II is difficult to urge
them forward, and hence We expect to be fully
month getting 10 Lavacca, which is one hundred
and twenty miles from this place. We shall not
remain more than n week there, / understand.
The amount Of our wages is not yet fixed at least
We do not know what we arc TO receive per month.
We ought to be well paid, as the route is difficult
and the duty arduous in the extreme moreover,
the natiues tell the Indians arc playing havoc
with the inhabitants along our line of march. We
have only seventy five marines
"Dircct your next TO me at FL Paso del Norte.
uJ T., RI
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CoTToN cRoP.-The New Orleans Commercial
Buiietin says speaking Of the estimates Of the cot
ton factors, that some have put the production Of
tho present year low 1900, O00 and others up
ns high ns 2,4O0,O 600 bales. All Of them, however
20 predict, AT this time with any degree Of correct
ness, what tho result will be, il will depend upon
contingencies, which can neither be foreseen pro.
Inotcd, or prevented. The crop is several weeks
later this season, and the loss Of two or three weeks
Of the beet portion Of the picking season is matter
OF much importance, as il materially increases tho
dangers Of the crop, and is one Of the principal
reasons why confidence cannot be placed in the cs-
Inmates which have been made on the subject.
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WASHIN GTO N:
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 20. 1850.
GSse first pags.l


In the Senate, yesterday, the Civil and Di-
plomatlc Appropriation bill was under con
sideration, An amendment, appropriating ten
rection of the Secretary of State, to defray the
expenses of the agent of the Sublime Port, was
adopted.
The House Of Representatives. were engaged
in the consideration of the bill making appro-
pratlons for the support of the navy for the
year ending June 30. 1851
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TEIAs-The following is from a highly intelli.
gent and respectable source


HoUsToN, August 81, 1850
To The Commercial Bulletin. Private correspond.
ence from Austin represents the spirit ne much
abated When the news Of the passage Of Pearce's
bil through the House reaches the capital the last
war gun will have been fired
This quiets the agitation for the present; but
should the Legislature refer the question to the yo-
ters, IT IL TO be feared the proposition may be in
danger. The disunion war-party have drilled their
supporters into the most perfect obedience, and by
misrepresentation, acting upon State pride, they
may secure n majority
Should they succeed in this, after an exciting
canvass, the whole subject, far az Texas Il con
cerncd, will be thrown open again.
General Houston should return at once 10 Texas
on the adjournment Of Congress. His voice would
be heard, and 1t may be needed.
The Government should look we'll 10 its appoint.
mcnt Of marshals and others. Men unfaithlul 20
its principles and the Union can and will work
great dstrust 10 the interests Of State IL not TO
the entire Union. A Texan VINO.
IN o. Bulletin, Oh.
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THE WHEELINo BaIDGz CAsE-Wo learn from
the Pttsburg papers ofFriday last that Chancellor
Walworth has finished TO king the necessary depo-
stions in the above end they will be presented
to the Supreme Court of the United States at its
next meeting, whca decision will doubtless soon
be made
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JENNY LIND.-The Baltimore Patriot states that
Mr.. Mcllheny, of the City Hotel, received further
despatch this morning, stating that the visit of
Jenny Lind is postponed for the present, az ar
engagements have been made for a concert in Bos-
ton on the goth inst, and she will return to New
York, and give other concerts there before visiting
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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and safety. This will be work of internal
any that Congress has been called on to con-
struct We shall, in spirit Of patriotism which
knows no SO 30, advocate its spcceas as another
great measure of national protection of Southern
interests,
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Party Nomenclature.

The editor Of the New York Tribune having been
assaulted with hard names by the Cleveland (Ohio)
Piaindealsr for using the term "Locofoco" instead
Of that Of democrat" valves the question Of per-
sonal dignity, and assigns tine following among
other sensible reasons for the ofthe term:
1--WE use the term 'Locofoco' 10 desi gnate Ger
tain political creed whereof exclusive hard money,
hostility TO the protection Of home labor, general
aversion 20 Government aid 20 the improvement of
rivers harbors, &c, the chief articles. The fit
motto Of this political school IL, The best govern
ment is that which governs least IL would, If
logically consistent, contnc the sphere Of govern
ment TO punishing criminals and rcprcssing out
rage on persons and property. u IL q do nothing,
stand stiil, anti-sOcial school We, on the other
hand believe that government, like every other in
teligcnt ngcnCy, u bound 10 do good 10 the extent
Of il ability-that u ought activclytO promote and
increase the general well bcng-that Il should en-
courage and foster industry, science, invention in
tellcctual, social, and physical progress, ms we'll as
provide prosecuting attorneys, constablcs, and exc
cutioncrs. Such is our idea Of the sphere Of gov
crnment-such u our conception Of the essence and
scope Of the great questions whcrcOn the country
il politically divided.
ave believe that Ours i. truly the Democratic
side Of these questions, but claim and desire no
/ monopoly Of the Democratic name All VIC AJAX
and desire is 10 stand footing Of equality with
! our antaCOnists-n0t 20 be required 10 admit our
selves Ou Of court In opening the % the jury.
To very large proportion Of our citizens, and CO
/ pfcally those coming 90 from Europe, tho
l Term Democrat IL decisive Of the controvcrsy-
| they 60 where that s found whether used 10 cover
slavery aufi-Blavsry, protection anti protcc-
ton, improvement Or anti-improvement. Hun
dreds Of thousands regularly vote against protec-
ton 10 home industry because they told that they
/ must 20 vote 90 be Democrats, who formerly and
with greater heartiness voted for protection when
/ that was termed Democratic We only require the
usc Of such names that the questions 10 be passed
upon by the electors shall be decided their naked
| ncrIts, and not on the names assigned TO or as
sumed by the parties respectively. But TO admit
that the party 10 which VIC opposed is the Dem
oCratic party, s 20 tell the millions Of fugitivcs
from Europe for Democracy sake 20 vote against
us-to close their cars against our views aud our
| Arguments. VIC cannot consent 20 do such wrong
| to truth and the public veal"
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The Ocala (Fla.) Argus, Of the 10th ultrno an ".
"a white boy was recently stolen by the Indians
from the lower part Of this county. The lad had
been sent for a branding. iron. The horse which
nc rode returned that night with the boy's suspend
ere BRAIDED ir he mane. Investigation proved the
vicinity Of Indians. The argus says much OK
citemcnt prevails Families are again breaking
up. The boys parents pre- incOnsolablc.'
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The Nashville Banner says that the new capitol
of Tennessee, now in Of erection i'm hat city
will, when completed, be the nOblest structure oi
the kind in the Union The roof II to be of iron,
and no wood at al. il used in it's exterior.
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The liberal donation Of ten thousand dollars
which Jenny Lind has made 20 the Charitable In.
situations OF New York has been paid TO John jay,
early az possible.
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viduals in the construction and equipment of
ocean steamers. There seems TO have been
an aversion on the part OF the navy TO keep up
with the spirit of the age-snd we have rea-
son to believe that the Government steamers
built under the last law of Congress in this be-
balf are inferior TO the steamers that have been
built by individuals for the mail service under
the same enactment.
We entertain no doubt that Great Britain
understands her interest in the policy she has
pursued of establishing her lines of mail steam
ers with individual cooperation. Her states
men obviously entertain no doubt ON this score,
for they watch these lines with great interest,
and are developing and extending the system
with active energy. In our judgment, if the
United States are not prepared to yield the
maritime sceptre, they must pursue similar
policy
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The Hon. Mr.. MORTON, of Virginia, we re-
greet to learn, has been detained from his seat
In the House of Representatives since Monday
last, in consequence of indisposition.
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The Albany Eeening Journal tenders us
certain personal issues, to be joined after the
New York elections on behalf of the WING
Senator from New York and the members Of
the late cabinet. We may be permitted to
doubt if the gentlemen for whom the Journal
speaks have authorized it TO commence any
such controversy in their behalf We certainly
shall recognise no such authority unless it is
distinctly avowed and in the event of such
avowal, we shall treat with its principals and
not with the Erenng Journal.
1t has always been our Judgment in re-
gard TO the conduct of political newspaper
that the newspaper itself and its opinions,
and not the individual conductor, are the
proper subject Of editorial comment; but, if
the Erening Journal is of 4 different disposi-
ton, and imagines that the personality of an
establishment has any interesting connexion
with its public course, we should be reluctant
to thwart its inclinations. We have never
been actuated in our political course by any
other than public and political considerations.
We have no desire TO commence or pursue a
controversy that may embarrass any of our
Wing friends.
We have been silent under attacks that we
could trace to sources which might seem to
Justify or demand reply. We shall continue
to be silent, unless the Journal should think fit
to present itself as an authorized calumniator.
when we shall exercise our judgment upon the
case that may be presented, and shall discuss it
with the individuals for whom the Journal may
assume to appear, and not with their attorney.
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SrrAMERs.-The New York Courier and Enquirer
contains the following in reference to the Cunsrd
steamers touching al Halifax hereafter.
1--WE are requested 10 state, that the Asia, and
toe other steamers Ot the Cunard line, will, here
after, run direct between Liverpool and New York
without touching At Halifax. The Asia does not
touch there on her present outward passage. This
arrangement BE- obviously made for the purpose OF
competing moro adyantag eOusly with the now
American steamers Of the Collins line. The ad-
mireblc performances Of the Atlantic aud the Pact
&c have evidently convinced our transatlantic
fyas that they arc to have a competition which Il
will not do 90 disregard. They arc accordingly
putting their beet steamers On the route between
Liverpool ana New York, ard arc doing all they
can 70 expedite their passage. Tic trips Of the
Ala have always been * ccdingly good, and her
latest j. ono q tho ocs, made BY any vessel.
Indeed, the only ono 10 dispute the palm with II j.
the Atlantic's last outward voyagc-and 1t IL not
clear that even fhe then victorious. The
rivalry is honorable o. both countries az is also tho
-p.rit IN which IL has been conducted"
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PaEsEHTING CkNEs-Thcre IL at present great
rage Er presenting canes, by the Democrats We
have scarcely received the intelligence that cane
was prcsenttd % Mr. Love by the Democracy, be-
lore that another wac alec presented TO Governor
r. p. Thomas, and yet another 10 General Csss.
The meaning Of all Of this do not pretend 10 I'M
derstand, unless II be, 10 provide these lettering
politicians with stats 90 lean upon in their dscom
fiturc. defeat and leave 70 retire.
Frederick (ud.) Eyamirer
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Mr. CHANDLER, under the rule, presented the
memorial Of sundry merchants OF Philadelphia,
asking compensation for loss sustained in mer-
chandsc, by the falling Of the public stores for
bonded goods. Referred 10 tic Committee on
Commerce
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THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
THURSDAY, September 10, 1850.
S f NAT E.
= L ~ n Il y
CALIFORNIA BILLS

Mr. FELCH, from the Committee on Public
Lands reported back the various land bills relating
10 Eol
The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1850-05-11
HOME AND WOMEN.


II there ever has been more touching and
eloquent sulogium upon the charms Of homo
and its dearest treasure, woman. than Is con"
tanned in the following extract from the Chris
tian Enquirer, it has not been our good for
tune to meeti it:
"Oor homes, what is their corner stone
but the virtue Of woman. and an what does
social wel.being rest but our honest Must
we not trace all other blessings Of civilized
life to the doors Of our dwellings Are not
our hearthstones guarded by the holy forms OF
coujugal, filiaI, and parental love, the corner
stones Of church and state, more sacred than
Esither, more necessary than both 2 Let our
temp es crumble, and our academies decay, let
every public edi6ce, our halls Of justice, and
our Cuptols Of state, be leveled with the dust;
but spare our home. Let no socialist invade
them with his wild plan OF community. Man
did not invent, and he cannot improve or abb
rogate them. A private shelter to erin two
hearts dearer to each other than all in the world
high walls to exclude the profane'eyes OF ev-
cry human being; secusiOn enough for chill
dren to feel that mother is holy and peculiar
name-this is home, and here sthe birthplace
Of every virtuous impulse, of every sacred
thought. Here the church and state must
come for their origin and support. Oh, spare
. our homes! The love we experience there
/ gives us faith in an infinite goodnessi the Pu'
rity and disinteresed tenderness ofahome Is oul
2 Goretaste aud earnest Of better world. In the
r relations there established and fostered. do We
. find through life the chief Joy and solace Ant
8 Joy Of existence.
e wWhat friends deserve the name compared
j. with those whom birth~right gave us! On
10 mother is worth thousand friends, one siste
le truer and dearer than twenty intimate compan
F, ions. We who have played on the same heartf
al under the light Of the same smile, who dat
\, back to the same scene and season OF lnnocen
J. aud hope, in whose veins runs the same blood
Is do we not find the years only make more sa
ir cred and more important the tie that binds US
d Goodness may spring up, distance may sepH
h rate, different spheres may divides but thos
who can love anything, who continue to lov
" at all, must find that the friends whom Go
le himself gave, are wholly unlike any we ca
ID choose for ourselves, and that the yearning Il
ID these is the strongest spark in our exPiTir
to dffection."
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Judge Scarborough, Of Georgia, has declin>
ed the honor OF assisting to represent hand
full of INSCRIPTIONS partizans In the Southern
Convention. He has written two letters on
the subiect-one before and The other after
the late farce Of eleCting delegates. In the
first he says:
Candor. sincerity and honor compel me ID
say that regard the movement now making
towards the Nashville Convention, premature,
unwise and injurious to the objects and aim
doubtless intended TO be achieved by 1t.
There is now every reason to believe that
the South will receive justice from our North
ern brethren. That such an adjustment OF
the great exciting causes Of difference here
toiore existing between the North and South
as the South will accept and preserve erFiphts;
her honor and the interests OF her people, will
he made durihi the present session Of Com
gress.
Since the election he writes as follows:
Since then This last letter the election has
come of, and, as was anticipated, has proven
a signal failure. Not failure because the
people Of Georgia are not alive to their own
rights, interests and honor. Not failure, bo-
cause they are tame submlssinnists to aggres-
sion, wrong and injustice. Not failure, be.
cause the people will not resist unto DEATH
if need be, at proper time, and waen resis;
tance is demanded, No, no. But a failure
because thev have good reasons to dslrust the
motives Of the auttOrS-lhe policy and pros
Priety Of the NOV emenh at this juncture Of
time.
As the committee have deemed timproper
or impoltic, to officially make known 10 yo,
that shall now do SO. l recognize no au
thority in this Legislature to call the contem
plated convention. Ii was an usurpUtion-'
power not delegated to them by the peOple--aI
intermeddling where they were not ask ed, and
in my judgment, dangerous to the Perpetuit
of the Union.