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From the Boston T'ranscript.

The past career of Mr.. FILLMORE and his we'll
known character for integrity, good sense, and
moderation, are abundant guarantees that he will
neither "gve up the rens, nor shut bis to the
counsels of the eminent public men of the country
who represent public opinion so largely. There is
no fear that hc will play the selfish part of John
Tyler; or that he will run into the opposite error
and surrender his judgment to the leaders of a
party. Experienced in public life intimately ac-
quaintcd with public men and the wants of the
country, at the same time entertaining decided
views as to policy, imbucd thoroughly with repub
lican sympathies, and above all guided by princi-
pie and by convictions that look 10 a responsibility
beyond the life in this wOrld-we cannot doubt that
MIR. FILLMORE will prove himself discreet, honest,
and liberal Chief Magistrate, who will not, after
taking the oath to support the laws and Constiiu-
ton of the United States, pretend that he owes fsoy
10 higher laws, TO which they must be held subject,
and for which his own conscience alone must find
the Interpretation.
"MILLAR q FILLMORE" writes a New York Wing,
'is statesman of whom the country may be justly
proud. He is n man of unsIlied regulations; in
public or private life, without a stain. As Comp
trolcr of this State he conducted its financial affairs
with consummate ability; and though ardent
and decided Wing, he kept in Office every clerk
whose faithfulness and ability entitled him 10 be
retained. In Congress he was pre-cmincnt as
Chairman Of the Committee Of Ways and Means,
and has, on all occasions, ably performed the du-
ties of his various high stations"
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From u, poughkeep.ie journal and Eagle.

As to the policy the new President will pursue,
we consider no speculations necessary. A Wing
from the start, elected to carry out the principles
supported in the election Of General TAYLOR, Wings
need have no anxiety respecting him; he will go
straight forward in the right path. lie assumes the
rcins Of Government at trying period but beiu q
in every sense national Wing Of the conservative
school, ever free from all radicalism and opposed
to third pwtyism in every shape, firm in principle,
yet conciImtory in spirit, We shall look with conf
dcDco to sec him carry the country safcly through
the dangers that now threaten IT, to the satisfaction
of the Wings and the people.
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The duties Of the chief Executive office Of the pa-
ton devove, under the Constitution upon the Vice
President Of the United States, the Hon. MItLARp
FnLMoari and at 10 o'clock on Wednesday he took
the required OATH IN the preaence Of the two houscs
of Congress, and ia now tho President Of the United
States. He enters upon tho performance of his hiGn
and responsible duties at critical period In the
history Of the country, and surrounded with vexed
and exciting quosIionsi but he "a man in whom
the whole pnan may repoae firm aud Just cont
dence, and, amid our national calamity, II cannot
but DO soprce Of congratplatiog that the coaslitn
tional successor OF the patratp DECEASED President
iaa man distinguished foF the possession Of many
Of the aame sterling virtpps and eminently fitted
to perform tho dutios Of the Executive Office in
such manner a. will rebound to his own honor
and the lasting welfare and benefit of tho country
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From N, ZanespIie (Ohio) Courier
Willard Fillmore.

Called by dspcnsation of Providence TO be Pro
sdent of the United States, is emincnuy qualified
TO properly perform the duties Of that important
station; and alienation Of the sorrow which the
people feel for the loss Of President TAYLOR IL on
20 be found in the fact that 20 competent, and, judy
ing from his past history, 20 true man Is to sue
coed him.
We hive not space nj present TO say much Of Mr.
FLLNoRE's character and career. He Ia in his Fiji
eth year. has long enjoyed the confidence Of his ma.
tive State; did valuable service 10 the country when
he a member Of Congress; has recently presi.
ded the debera tons of the Senate with ability
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From Me Lurn lllLa,,.l Nnr,.

The constitutional successor Of General TAYLOR
is Vice President MiLLARD Fill NoRE, who is now
President Of the United States. MIR. FILLNoa has
been jealous and faithful in every station TO which
he has hitherto been called by his constituents; and
the high and responsible duties that now dcvolve
upon him will be performed with like zeal and
fathiulness, with patriotic devotion to his coun
try, and a sincere desire to preserve and promote
the welfare OF the Union.
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THE REPU BLIC.
w HI N GTON:
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 10, 1850.

The WEEKLY REPUBLIC, for this week.
contains the speeches delivered in the Senate
and House of Representatives on the death of
President TAYLOR, and the particulars of the
funeral ceremonies, including the address of the
Rev. DR.. PYNE.
Copies can be had on application at the Of
fee
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derstandng of the critical state Of public Affairs.
aud for y singiencss Of purpose To copsumIpste y
work looking to the true glory and welfare OF the
patton. 30 ausPciousIy commenced by his lameRted
prcdefessar,
From M He'risb,ws (Ps.) I~tsusme~.
MlLhA4p FILLAoal, tho Vice President. viii, uu.
der tbs forms Of the Constitutions and bX virtue Of
bis once. now become the President. We rejoice
ppnn one in every way ~ worthy 70 become his
successor, i 10 encouraging 70 reflect that he was
elected by the same votes Which elevated General
TAylS S a.. .S tina; b va. ssleeted remotely is
gency that has occurred. We have an abiding
confidence IN the integrity, ability and failhfuE
ness Of the Vice President, We feel an unshaken
ssaGa THAI b s +; gd:s ay tho ss
the policy Of tho Standardization viii be subjected
70 no material change,
From the Goshen IN ~ Democrat and Whig,
Its consoAtion, at loast TO the Wing party in
this affective event, that no John Tyler stands next
s V As s1 ysstss e sss q ss n slsI ,hs
office every qualification thet could DO desired IA
q statesman and q sound and thorough gning
Whg' he has fsw suPeriors,
From tie Psrtsmoutk (Va.) WIZ.
PaxsIpsHT VIIlAosx.-In the Inidst Of the II.
Fiction with which II has pleased the Supreme Ru.
Ter Of the Universe to visit W, we are constrained
to acknowledge his bcnencenos In providing by his
DEGREES wiss and patriotic successor to one 80 de.
servedy loved and honorcd a. no who has gone.
The tears of an affectionAte people cannot be
stayed; but their grief may be partly assuagcd by
the knowledge, that the mantle of General TAyLoK
falls upon one who has won the confidence Of the
country by his services in the councils Of the ma
ton; by the sound principles he has ever held and
the eminent ability he has displayed in the many
responsible stations he has filled.
The dcpraved spirit Of opposition may attempt 10
blacken his fair name; but malignity cannot tor
ture dispersion from single act of his life. His
whole political career has been guarantee for the
faithful administration of the high, responsible and
arduous office, whose duties he has, by an nscruta-
BILE act of Providential will, been called upon to
discharge.
No one can doubt his nvincible attachment to
the great principles which have ever actuated the
Wing party Of the Union; his answering adhc-
renee to the Constitution formed by the fathers of
our common country, and the consequent Claims
which each section has to its benefits and protec
ton. The exalted station to which he has been
called can make no change in sentiments matured
during years Of political service, and We cannot
doubt but that under his wise and equitable admin.
istration the many causes of difference that now
exist to distract legislative halls and excite the
people OF the United States, will be early ad-
justed by the combined wisdom and patriotism Of
Congress.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

FRAsKING PRIvILrGE TO MRS. TAYLOR.
Mr.. MORSE, by unanimous consent, introduced
bill granting the ranking privilege to Mrs. Mar
garct Smith Taylor, widow of the late President,
and il was passed
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From lA1 Richmoud fVa. ! Rsp,.byiOan

We have great confidence in Mr.. FILLsosx, bs,
cause we believe him an emnenty wise, Hrm, con.
cilstory. and national statesman. II Is true that
he u northern man, but he Is no stiff neckcd hEa,
neither North nor South in the administration Of
this Government,
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and tho Cot.on-pI.nter..

A comparison of the emigration returns at the
three ports of New York, Boston, and Phila-
delphia, for the first six months of lS49 and
1850, shows decrease this year of q Oil.
The figures are:
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From the Hartford { Ct) CoiHant.
Duty or the Wings.

1t becomes the Wing party, under the present
dispensation, to rally the more close around that
leader whom Providence has left us. The death of
General TAYLOR should be followed by a re- union
between every division Of the party, if such divi-
sons exist, and determination to fling aside all
sectional and personal disputes in the support Of
Wing principles. The standard bearer of those
principles is an able man. He has performed dutcs
for his country In civil affairs no les- important
than victories obtained on the field of battle lie is
entitled to the entire confidence of the Wing party
which placed him in the elevated station he has oc-
cupied; and he now only needs undivided sup.
port to mako the remainder Of the Presidential term
a brilliant exhibition of the utility Of Wing prin-
ciples to the safety, honor, and happiness OF our
country. lie will call around him councillors that
will have the best interests of the nation at heart
He will, If fully supported by the influence and
affections OF the Wings, 90 regulate our present
difficulties to secure lasting tranquility and per
pstuate the Union. Let there be, then, unani-
nous feeling in the Wing party TO support him.
cheerfully, firmly, and wisely in the station to
which he has been called, and to merge all petty
Engagements and personal rivalres in the single
wish for the welfare of the whole country.
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The following petition was prescated under the
rule, viz:
MIR GOODENoW presented the petition of Al
bert S. Clark and fifty -four others, citizens of the
State of Maine, asking that the present laws may
coming from the British colonies, shall pay duty
equivalent to two dollars per cord-other kinds of
lumber in proportion; and fish, one dollar per quin-
tai. Referred, under the rule, to the Committee
of WAYS and Means
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and iplpartiatyi and have no doubt will per-
| form the duties of the Executive office, in man.
ner preditable 10 himself and beneficial 10 his copn.
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THE REPUBLIC.



On motion of Mr. STRONG. the House resolved
tself into Commttee Of the Whole on the state Of
the Union, (Mr. McLANK, Of Maryland, in the
chair,( and proceeded to the consideration Of the
special order being tho report Of The Committee Of
and the memorial Of Hugh n. Smith, praying 10
b admitted to seat In the House ~ . delegate
from New Mexico.
The report concluded with the allowing rssola.
ton, visl
Resolved, That 1t 10 inexpedient to admit Hugh
n Smith, ESQ, 70 scat In this House A. delegate
from New Mexico.
Mr.. MoGAUGHEY. OF the minority addressed
the committee. He said, In the course of his
marks, that the majority objected to tho admission
OF Mr.. SMITH, for the reason, mainly that no law
had been passed by Congress authorizing the PEG.
pie OF New Mexico to elect delegate. and they
declare in their report that there Is no precedent
TO justify his admission, updsr those ciroum-
stances. Now, he maintained that the admission
OF Mr.. SnLEy, a. = delegate from Minnesota, was
clearly In point no law had been passed by Con-
gress authorizing tho election Of that gentleman.
but he came here, and was admitted to seat In the
House.
Mr.. swEETsER inquired of the gentleman
whether there was any precedent Tor admitting a
ganisation Of the Territory.
Mr.. McGAUGHEY apprehsnded that the gen
tleman had been asleep, OF had just come into the
hal. II he had heard nothing for tho last half hour.
on sh.. ground. 10 tMr. MEG. would CONSENT ' to
repeat hIs remarks.
Mr.. MEG. continued. Suppose you keep Mr..
Saith out, Il would DO ~ much ~ to say 10 New
Mexico, You shall not continue In your territorial
condition II is utterly impossible for the House to
pass bill for territorial government toithout the
Wilmot proviso in It, and 1t Is equally impossible to
pass in the Senate, territorial bill toih the pro-
yiso. You, therefore, refuse to the people the right
to be represented in their present territorial capa-
city; and probably, and most likely, you would re-
fuse to admit New Mexico State. The dele
gate has been waiting here for eight months,
| Mexico a political organization, and guaranteed
to the inhabitants by treaty the rights and privi-
leges of American citizens. Therefore, this is
additional reason for admitting the delegate. If
| ID to be admitted, it should be done at once; it
should not be longer delayed
The committee then rose, and, on motion,
The House adjourned.
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From As proridenes ~ Iomnnl.

The new President Of the United States enters
upon the discharge of his high office at a time of
unusual trial and difficulty. lie is not untrcd in
the national councils and not unused to situations
Of trust and responsibility. lie possesses the great
foundation Of erccllencc-a character Of persona !
purity and honesty. lie has proved himself equal
TO every duty which he has been called TO perform
and in all his public life he has manifested those
broad national views which alone can secure the
successful administration of national office. There
is nothing sectional in bis policy.
We look with great confidence TO Mr.. FILLMORE.
We believe that his administration will be dstin.
guished by hrinncss, liberality and nationality.
We believe that the who elected him will rally
around him, and that the true of the country
will stand by the Government and by the man
upon whom it's chief administration hss constitu-
tionally devolved.
Mr.. FLLsoas is fifty years old, having been
born on the 7th Of January, 1900 His first polit-
cal service was in the legislature Of New York, to
which he was elected in 1929. lie has served three
sessions a. a member Of Congress, and In the lsst
as the chairman Of the Committee Of Ways and
Means. In lS<7 he was elected comptroller Of the
State Of New York, which Office he resigned 10 en-
ter upon his duties Vice President Of tho United
States In all these sta tons he has proved himself
worthy Of the trust which has been placed in him
by his fellow ciuzcns. In the higher station TO
which the national bereavement has called him, he
will prove himself worthy of his own reputation
and Of the public confidence.
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From the American. Taunton, Dra,,ac,m,ns.)

From the american, (1aunton, Ma,sachusetts.)
The constitutional successor Of General TAYLOR
IL Vice President MiLLARD FILLMORE, who is now
President of the United States; and tho people are
fortunate that the rcins of Government are placed
in the hands Of such man. His past life may, VIC
feel assured be taken guarantee for the future;
and no alarm need be felt at the sudden and unex-
pccted change which has taken place in the natural
order Of affairs.
Mr.. Fillmore has been jealous and faithful in
every station TO which he has hitherto been called
by his constituents, and the high and responsible
duties that nov dcvovc upon him will be performed
with like zeal and faithfuncss, with patriotic dc
vo,ion TO his country, and sincere desire 10 pro.
mote the welfare of the Union.
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From the Frederick (lId.) Herald.

WILLARD FILLMORE, who succeeds Cen TAYLOR
President is of the best and purest of states
Having risen, by the force of industry, integ
rity, aud worth, from humble station in life, he
has now reached the summit Of preferrpent. He has
held many stations of public trust, and in all has
exhibited faithiuness and capacity. He is worthy
OF the fullest confidence The best interests Of the
nation will be cafe in his hands
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After quoting extracts from various letters OF
Mr.. FILLMORE on the subject Of slavery, the Char
lottesville (va.) ddpocatc SAYS:

ottesve (Va.) Aduocate says
"Thcsc sentiments are emincntly calculated 10
conciliste the South, and we trust that southern
man, and especially no southern Wing, will deter
mine TO condemn Mr.. FILLMORE in advance. For
one We tender him our cordial confidence, and We
shall not withdraw IL until good cause for
doing The which has bsen 20 unscrupu-
lousy wagcd sgainst the vcncrated patriot now in
his grave, will doubtless be renewed against his
succcs-or with tenfold venom, but trust that no
southern Wing will be frightened from his pro-
priety.' Let 'the tree be known by its fruits, say
we
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From the Chicago (IHinois) Journal.

This is not the time to turn from weaving the
cypress and the laurel, to contemplate the virtues
the abilities statesmanlke qualities Of him upon
whom the mantle of the Presidency now falls
Welded, with almost idolatry, to the political
principles he upholds just, prudent, patriotic, well
may the country repose in him its trust.
General TAYLOR is gone! MILLARD FILLMORE is
spared! How well, and how truly he will admin
lister the duties of the office, those who know him
best answer. On their behalf and the
knowledge possess of his character, from the
pleasure of a personal acquaintance, we bespeak
their confidence i'll 50 worthy successor of him
over whom the nations tears now falling.
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derstanding of the critical state Of public affairs.
and for singleness Of purpose to consummste y
work looking to the true glory and welfare OF the
nation. 30 ansP!ciously commenced by his lameRted
Predecessor,
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From the -Albanu STATE Repisfer.


Deeply as we deplore, in common with the whole
community, the death Of President TAYLOR, man
who stood so deservedly high in the affections and
confidence OF the American people, il is a consola
ton to know that his mantle has fallen upon one
every way worthy to succeed him. We know of
better qualified for the high station to which
he is elevated by this sudden and mysterious be-
reavement than MILLAnD FILLMORE. Enjoying,
in an eminent degree, the confidence Of the people,
largely endowed with the qualities the statesman,
without any of the arts of the demagogue, enligbt-
cned in his views rational and patriotic in his feel
ings and sentiments, pure and incorrupibe in his
integrity, and well versed in public affairs, looking
only to what is right and for the best interests Of
his country his administration will be distinguished
for it's hrmness, Its wisdom, and prudence. Called
to the Chief Magistracy at most critical moment,
in time of imminent peril to the republic, the high
powers with which he ID clothed will be discreety
used to restore peace and harmony, and compose
tho unhappy differences that now unfortunately
divide and distract the Union. Without surren
dering his own judgment, he will call to his aid the
w,e counsels of the great and good men, of whom,
fortunately, there not few at hand, in sha pin
his course of action. The task devolved upon him
is easy one, but we have every confidence in his
ability TO meet the emergency, supported, we
trust he will be, most cordially, by the people of all
sections, by the patriotic of all parties and espe
cially by his own Selected for the Vice Prcsiden
cy, in view of the contingency which he will regret
much do, his own State honored by
the choice, and will continue to give him her en-
dorsement.
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Wing sentiment on that point, which, as the
knowledge of the decease of the late Fresi-
dent reaches them, come rolling in from all
quarters, by each arrival OF the mail, show
that this would be unnecessary, as II might
Be thought indelicatc. Everywhere, 30 far
~ heard from, the Wings Of the Union have risen
up with one accord, and in voice, the sincerity
and trushfhlness of which no one oAn doubt. to
extend to President FLLMoRE the same frank
and generous confidence that sustained his la
mented predecessor, and which they plighted
to him in his election. They do it with all the
more alacrity and heartiness, becapse they re-
cognise the embarrassment and difficulty with
which the circumstances of the country, and
the suddenness and gloom in which he is called
to encounter them, surround him; and because
they know that now, more than ever, "the
union Of tho Wings for the sake Of the Unonn
speaks as much Of solemn truth as Of genial
sentiment; and that henceforth, as their chosen
representative, he is the centre Of that union,
to subsist only as 1t clusters around him.
Notwithstanding, therefore, the difficulties,
the very great difficulties with which Presi-
dent FILLMORE finds himself confronted upon
his entrance into Office, the alacrity and unan-
unity with which the Wings everywhere are
rendering to him the highest manifestations OF
their generous confidence, give bright and hope
full promise that those difficulties ,ciH be over
come, that the country wiu be safely conducted
| through the present crisis, and that the Wing
party DiH maintain its integrity, and by conse-
quence its ascendency-upon which the best
| interests of the Union SO vitality depend.
The following are portion, only, Of the nu-
merous extracts which we might make from
Wing papers in various States of the Union,
going to show the admirable spirit which per-
vades the entire Wing mind during the present
momentous conjuncture in our national affairs.