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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22
From the New York Express.
THE CABINEI Ar WASHINGTON

letter from an occasional correspondent Washing
ton published IN this journal the other day, going
show that some radical changes in the Cabinet in
contemplation. Our al enon has been called TO this let
ter ffan Washington and ii has been freely comment ID
up,n, see. IN The 'Uninn" which induces us 10 say
thai We put but little faith Just nav, in It's vaiicinao
OF designations Of PLACES or persons.
Nevertheless that there will be changes in aud modi-
aim, Of the Cabinet. during tho administration Of
GeRslal Taylor. scarcely doubt Meh often be
one ~t,ty Of their places and pant for change OF f;
i' n dub, d. now already the Of members Of the
N'hscsi C,an-i Rumot and with much plaushll-
', Ia Nj lay'ea deses feiife after the cunclusinn
81 the IupsftaRi n.eoations he has on hand " h
= & ina t-sf~cilas tie Nicaragua caaaL The agia
is'f rauhceiec with. sad 10 be yti more connected
wa iht great tt FAia CLAIM must make uneasy Mr.
Crt~5ra Nj. Meisilih And Mr. J.hnson, who are more
n "" EI-S Up with u, though doubt with
~>cf Aenof and nsci- nctousne.. we pre- uno even
NE D'mrf.hc Committee appointed by Mr. Speaker
Gosh viii show. But the crnina ions and recrifnlna
utn' ihais very likely l., arise in the press aud on
,h- stump, may 81 involve the whole Whg parry and
even Gen Taylor. that these gentlemen, with their high
sense OF honor and acute sensbiies may ask 'ifihey
have right 10 stand in positions where they may pos
'ibly damages Wing President and his succe, ul con
aid Of III. Wing party
There is no truth we may add. with all coni lenc. ii
any ~ all Of the rumors which prale Of rupures
tho President and his Cabinet lie has given every
member "f II. from the first day Of his acoiainance
hearty and generous confidence, and his relations with
Them all have been and are those Of hearty good will
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o. In recent debate, in the New Bruins
wick Colonial Parliament" the annexation of
Canada to the United States was openly adyoca-
ted by Mr.. End.
o. On the 18th instant, destructive fire pre-
vailed in Louisville, (Ky.,) which DESTROYED pro-
perty TO the amount of $50, 600.
o. Henry county has acted adversely TO the
Nashville Convention.
". AT the last Amherst Court, meeting was
held, which took steps to send delegates to the
Nashville Convention. INJUSTICE TO the people
OF amherst, we feel it due to them to say, that
tins meeting was composed of only those friend
ly to the Convention.
o. The citizens of Washington gave Mr. CLAY
grand serenade, on the 18th instant, it being his
birth day.
a'' Four vessels, Cherokee. Georgia Empire
CITY and Philadclphia,) sailed upon The 18th and
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22
From the National i,,telfgenc,r
THE OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GEN

There hiss never heen an Attorney General Of tho Y.
nited States whose Standing lawyer and whose con.
duct asa private gentleman entitled him to the re-
spect and confidence Of Cunare.. and II the public a
atgs than Mr.. johnson. No man ever filed This hioh
ONCE who was more worthy 10 receive and has more
uy possessed the esteem of the Admlnstra ion of hrh
he is a member. Yet as means of assaling the Ad-
mnislraion, find that some IT his opinions are now
card IN question As the proper law officer Of the Gov
eminent, he is necessarily consulted BY tho Presden,
and Heads OF Departments whenever judicial 1u.s ion
OF snflcem Importance is presented for their decision
no misfortune Of past Admins,ra tons ha. too Of con
Sisted IN the negl"ct Ia consult The Attorney General,
though the general usage has been uader most ADM mis-
HA'os To seek his counsel On all legal questions This
is The safe and only true rule Of action for any Admins,
a'inn 10 rely upon. is indispensable secure uni
"tn'y, harnony, AID consistency among the Heads
~ Departments in administering the Government, Adj.
""}f's' AZ other cabinet officers may be. yet withm,
,oine common shlter 10 whom all equally hound Ia
oelr' riaim might be admitted By one Department
within Vie sphere " It's utsdclon aud another f, c,eJ
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22

ia golden eagles and tpears, HsAe ~fi
anee indeed splendid. These banners are ex-
Ecesd;neIy credtable to those who have got ihem
|up. who. we are informed. are MeSsrs. McDoh-
aid and LYONS of Richmond. The procession on
Friday far surpassed, in number, any proce sslon
in which il has been the good fortune oil the
citizens of this place TO participate. The beant-
full blending of the fred white and blue, IN such
numbers, is demon.trave Of the growth OF the
Order in this section, and il presented US with
scene of an imposing nature. The procession,
after marching through several OF the principal
streets, reached Republican Spring, and, alter
having partaken of collation., retired.
FRIDAY EVENING. ,vs=
On Friday evening, two Churches were open.
Mr.. GREEN delivered the address, at the Baptist
Church. II was not our good fortune TO hear the
address Of Mr.. Green. The Grand Division at
tended, in body the Methodist Protestant
Church, where the Grand Worthy Patriarch, Mr..
DRrNKARD, Of Petersburg, delivered an address.
Mr. ID. traced the temperance movement through
its several phases, TO the organization OF the Or
der of the Sons of Temperance. He exhibited
the objects Of the order, showing them to be the
destruction Of the vice of intemperance, TO afford
mutual aid in case of sickness, and TO elevate
the characters of lis advocates. lie then refuted
the objections urged against the Order and closed
with an address of encouragement and admo-
milton to his co-operators and brethren. The style
of Mr. ID. is neat and chaste frequently ascend
ing into manly and dignifed eloquence. His de-
livery is distinct and deliberate. Indeed the ad.
dress was highly cieditable to the speaker and in
teresting to the auditory.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22
THE, GARNET.

The Cabinet of General Taylor is still unchane-
ed and the character of its members is yet with
out impeachment. But, for all this, they are
without Indebtedness to the adherents of the ex-
PEELED administration. The recent rumors of
change and impeachment have proved to be the
inventions of the INSCRIPTIONS, or the offspring
OF malignlty, hurried into maturity by unfounded
suspicious. The improbability of the rumors was
impressed upon their faces and we only waited to
hear the contradiction from the seat of Govern
ment, to pronounce them ISLANDERS upon the ad-
mlnlstration and to trace them to their proper
source. This contradiction we have in language
which cannot be mistaken
We regard the cries Of the opposition and their
efforts to animadvert upon the administration. as
the strongest proof of its efficiency and prompt
mesa of action. When an opponent is pursuing
course iraught with error. it is the policy of
malignity to leave il TO its own operations being
fully conscic us that the result will ensure for that
opponent more injury than opposition and expo
sure can possibly effect And when tie course
pursued is Of that mild and toncliatory nature,
which operateshalffor its own good and haftorthal
OF its opponents prudence and sef-interes suggest
that opposition should be hushed and they teach
the policy OF making occasional mild and quail
ned commentators 1t is only when the course
OF a man Is whole-souled and entirely devoted TO
the support of the principles which he espous-
es that he is met with the ,inrclenting and bitter
opposition of his opponents. And course of this
nature is not always satisfactory to friends. Ev-
cry party has more asprants for positions than it
has positions of which TO dispose. Disappointed
asPilants are generally apt to find defects so nice
ly hid as to require the keen eye o& interest i'm
proved by the operation of malignity to make the
discovery. And not only so. Neutral men, often
made SO by interest, are sometimes classed with
the strongest adherents of party. To act in ac-
co'dance with the desires of this class, you must
pursue course, which part right and part
wrong. And as these gentlemen are very sensi-
tive, unless this course be adopted, you must ex-
pect their denunciation and opposition. The re
cent manifestations OF opposition 10 the course OF
General Taylor, are, therefore, easily traced to
their proper source; and since they have consist
ed in the circulation OF falsehoods, now exposed
they will be without effect upon the administra-
ton, save 10 elevate it; and without effect upon
its opponents, save to impair their influence
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22

We lrsfn from the National laielligencer that the
work on this great national edicc, dedicated 10 The
memory Of Washington, was RECOMMENDED on Monday
last for the season, and will he continued ill the
again closes IL is So feet high. and gives idea
of what II is intended u be when completed. block
Of stone has been presented to form part of Tins great
monument. by o'ery Slae Of the Uplon, with two ex
ceplons thus showing the interest fell in this great
fe by III. States. well tho people Of this country
From both II is hoped that the Contributions will be such
as to render its completion. though gradual certain and
thus prove 10 the world that the American people know
how to appreciate and honor patriotism and public virtue
aud add new glory 10 the Republic. by erecting me
n"rsl Of their gratitude and venera,ion which will be-
unsurpassed in the Woild.-BaH american.
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For the "Virginian."
TO THE WINGS OF AMHERST

The day OF contest is at hand On Thursday
next, yon will be called upon discharge the highest
duty o the patriot and to exercise the mobiles, privilege VI
the freeman. DUTY and privilege which no man i'm
pressed with proper Of his .biity can At
any time, neglect without selfaccusaton and sefrs-
proach. When the importance Of The approaching cleo
ton duly considered when the character of the issues
involved in are calmly and soberly contemplated, il
does seem that no Wing within the broad limits Of the
should stand in need of any appeal to re-
mind HIM OF his duty in the present emergency or to
stimulate HIN 10 earnest zeal in behalf Of that party to
which, IN every aspect Of its fortunes ne has chung
with more than fial devotion. Now if ever, is the
lime to sink all minor considera forget all pr
sonai or sectional preferences, bring all personal jsal
ouses and differences among oursev and 10 stand forth
III the sublime attitude Of great and united party, SEEK
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22
CONGRESS-

The Senate was, on the 18th instant the scene
of the most disgraceiul conduct. While consid-
erng MIR. Foote'S resolution 10 refer the compro-
misses of Messrs. Clay and Bell to a Committee.
manifestations of hostile nature were made bv
Messrs. Foote and Benton. Benton led on in
the most furious and angry manner, and was re-
sisted by Foote, who drew revolver which how
ever, was knocked out of his hand before injury
was done. We believe that no blow was struck,
and the only damage done was the breaking OF
chairs, glasses, &c.
What respect can the people of the nation en-
terrain Tor this legislative body, if they are pre-
sented with instances of this nature To be en-
gagged in an affray of this kind, is highly dis
credltable, and deserves the highest censure and
condemnation. The U. S, Senate is composed of
men of age, who ought to have learned before
now the art of controlling passion. 1t is made up
of men ofntellect of the highest order, and hence
they ought to be prudent. 1t is their peculiar
province to exert great influence over the ma
ton at large, but nothing is so well calculated as
the dsgraceful conduct of the 18th instant, 10 i'm
par their influence and to destroy the power of
their talents. We hope, for the character of the
nation, that no such disgraceiul and highly inu-
diclous scene will again occur, during the present
session; and we hope that the people, who we
know dlsapprove this conduct, will prove the
guardians of their own interest and will moi 10 fail
TO repudiate and censure in the highest degree
such undgnifed conduct
The House OF Representatives have done moth
ing, save TO elect a Clerk. On Tue sdav it made
hive Intellectual ballots. On Wednesday the bal
iottlng was continued. Upon the ninth ballot,
Richard M. Young Of Illinois, was elected.
o.. Congressional proceedings, unavoidably
crowded out this publication, will appear in the
next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22
WAsnisGror AprIl 9th 1850
To the Hon. Daniel Ueb,ier Of The United Stat,

WAsHIsGror Aprl 9th 1850
To The Hon Daniel Ucb,ter, Of The United State
Senate.
Drn SiR.-I have tn, honor 10 acknovl.du, tho
receipt o Your letter Of the 9Th inst and reply Ia IL with
great pleasure. New Mexico Ia an exceedingly noun
ianonns country. SAINT, Fe sof besg twice as hph =,
the highest polst 1T tn" Aghanes and nearly all the
land. capable of cultivation. IS of equal height through
some IT the valley. have less altitude ali I'VE tn.
The country cold Its general agricultural products
are wheat AID corn, and such vegetables as grow in
the Northern States Of his Union 1t is entirely un
suited for slave labor. labor exceedingly abundant
and cheap II may be hired Or three OF four dollar.
month, IN quantity quito sufficient for carrying On all
tho sgr,cullure II he territory. There no cultivation
except by irrigation. aud there Is not suflicicncy OF
water Ia irrgate all The land.
A. IL the existence, al present, II slavery in New
McKee, 1t is the general understanding that II ha, been
altogether alb shcd by the laws Of Mexico hut wa b,ye
M established tribunals which have pronounced a. y.t
what The law 1.-THE land in this respect is IL i, uni
veshy considered, however. that the territory is alto
gehsr free territory | know Of no pers N. in III.
country who treated slaves except such as NAV
he servants 10 gentlemen visiting passing through the
c"nniiy NAV add that the strongest cling agains,
slavery universally prevails through the whole territory
and suppose 1t quite impossible to convey II here and
maintain II 10y any means whatever.
have the hunor 10 be. with regard.
your ohdt s~rvt
(S'gred) HUGH n. SMITH
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18th in.,ant,, from New York for ,s,s..s.z :.

TOT" 1nstahu, froM NeW fofk Tor Chtg,es Th.,
carry out very large number Of Passengers.
o. Professor Chapman, after having filled IL.
Char OF the Medical Department Of the Un;,."
slty OF Pennsy wanna for thirty years has pre..,,
ed his resignation. '"''
Co A Convention of the Ladies of Ohio -.
appointed to assemble at Salem, Ohio. ON ~.
18th instant. The object Of the Convention :. =
assert woman's rights. ---,-.----s4----...- : F."
o. The House of Representatives of penn.,,.
vania has granted Forrest divorce.
%. Ex-Governor Smith, Of Virgins, ha, len
the State for California. 7ssaaz .. w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22

rns In rech Sss~ vef-.sr n'r'i "v~s sss d.
ueAr s6rs. with Ill ih~ Strength If great nationality
IN which Stand eni.ded hefae The world. A dis
mnse cnmrt ca,rl her Interval af,irs Than she
p~ss>-< The evil. IL wvad inhc, upon her are be-
yound cbmrs,s,ion.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22

@S. Congressional proceedings, unavoidably
crowded out this publication, will appear in the
next.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-04-22

Cony Of correspondence between the Honorable Dan
el Webssr. oi tho Senate othc United States and the
lion. Hugh n. Smith. Delegate from New Mexico
Washington. April 8 1850
3 n H.. I.al
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-08-17

thies Of the people, But Il i precisely these mpahies
which enrage youyou Montsgnards-who see slipping
from you the Influence you used but for In you Leg
ms who courting popularity you will never attain
you Oreanss who affect Government but that which
gorges you with gaces and with gold. France, which un-
your little eaculaons and your little
France, that has such earnest need Of order, security calm
and prsspety-Fnnce only waiting word from the rre
sdent Do you fear that he will utter ~ Hyou think
that the country with you, you aboring under
strange illusion, and you will be soon undecevedi
What could you answer to the President rom wnom you
are demanding his annual messagef What could you an
swer him. If be should you to say what you have
done for the people, Of the Left who can do nong
but parody 1898. And you, men Of the Right VINO Only
seek The restoration Of your privileges and are now acing
concert, in obedience to common sentiment OF hostility 70
the elect Of France And what think you the SIX millions
Of voters who nominated him would II he should say
to them Tomorrow Between the President and the As
sembly, Choose'" .
This article, appearing on Wednesday evening,
was the subject Of all conversations at the Assem-
bly, the following day. Great was the indignation
interpretations would Immediately be made from
the tribune. But il was finally resolved TO post
pone them for future concert That evening ap-
peared second article in the same journal, an ap-
pendix seriously sggravating the import OF the
first. The storm burst with great fury IN the AS
sembly on Friday. There was imminent danger,
for a moment, that grave crisis had come. Inc
Minister Of the Interior, M. BARocHE. assumed at
first very high tone; the Assembly was evidently
firing up for an extreme resolution, which seeing,
the Minister suddenly tackled about, and, changing
his tone, made such earnest protestatons OF honest
intent and attachment to the constitution in behalf
Of the President, and took such positive engage
ments for himself respecting the future, that the AS
sembly relented, put out its fires, and adjourned
the final conflict, which will inevitably come
| ere long. 80
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-08-17
So the bill was passed.

A TRAeEDr.-A shocking affair recently took place In
Texas. A Mr. Wiley, living upon the Sabine, near Van
Zandtt had separated from bis wife, apPean that be al
,erwards visited her at house 10 the neshborhood where
she was esidng, and proposed dvson Of the property.
to which she consented He then took her behind him on
bis horse and proceeded to their former house. which they
reached moon apparently friendly terms. During the division
Of the property be requested her to walk out in the yard with
him As soon Is they e the house he shot her dead with
pistol and mounted his horse to escape number Of cit
1ens followed and overlook him in Rusk county, and killed
hm-PicayW1e.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-08-17

Loss OF AN IsprAnAs AND FRENcH GuN BRIe.-One
Hundred Persons Drocned-On Friday letters were re-
ceved at Lloyds from Madras and Martinique, communcat-
ine the melancholy intelligence says the London Times Of
the loss Of an ndiaman the Summary Of Bombay bound to
England and Of the wreck Of the French Republican war
brig LAisle, fourteen guns, both Of which were aended
with irightful loss Of human life The Su'mary lnoaman
was riding at anchor of the coast and encountered the
Gath Of May dreadful gale Of wnd in the height OF which
she parted from her anchors and was driven ashore when
the splendid ship speedily became wreck An attempt was
made TO the passengers of whom there were several b
means Of the boats They were however quickly destroyed
ny the fury Of the and upwards Of forty, including the
captain, his wife, and hirtythree seamen perished An
other ndiaman named the Guns, driven ashore on the
same coast about the tre and became wreck The
crew Of this vessel founste they a escaped The
loss OF both vessels is said exceed The sad
amy 70 L'Aise happened on the 10th Of June She
suddenly oversaken in heavy squs and almost instantly
cspszed, and went down. Her and officers amounted
% sixty men, With the exception Of two, every soul me,
with watery grave
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-08-17

MosrALIrr AT Nsw ORLEAss.-The number Of deaths
in New Orleans during the week ending July q lss.
or the whole number there but ten Of bowel dsease
and three Of these were Of choiers.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-08-17

tuesday, AUGUST IOCOs
The Senate resumed the consideration Of The bill for the
admission Of California State into the Union.
The pending question stated to be the passage of
the BILL t A saf tfR
long debate ensued, in which Messs DAVIS. of Mis-
sissippi, CLEMENS, HOUSTON, BARN WELL. EW-
ING, BERRIEN, CASS, ATCHISON, FOOTE and
others took part Of which report will be given hereafter.
The PRESIDENT. The question is on the passage Of
the bill aAs seF
Mr. EWING called for the yeas and Nays and they
ordered; and being taken, were fellows
YEAS-Messrs Baldwin Bell, Benton Bradbury, Bright
Cass, Chase, Cooper Davis Of Massachusetts, Dickinson,
Dodge, Of Wisconsin, Dodge, Of Iowa. Douglas, Ewing
Fech, Greene, Hale, Hamln, Houston, Jones, Miller,
Norris Phelps Seward, Shields, Smith, Spruance, Sur.
geon, Underwood, Upham, Wales, Walker, Whieomb and
Wnthrop--34 t
NAYS-Messrx Atchison, Barnwell Berrien Butler Cie-
mens Davis, OF Mississippi Dawson, Foote Hunter King
Mason, Morton, Pratt Rusk, Sebastian, S0uie, Tney and
Yulee-IS.
So the bill was passed.