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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

PUBLIC SENTIMENT IN INDIANA.-The Indiana
Courier, published at Newcastle, Henry county,
Indiana, brings the proceedings Of meeting held
on the 9Th instant at that place, at which resolu-
tons were adopted expressive Of determination to
adhere to the adjustment measures of the last ses-
sion Of Congress, and to frown down all attempts
to renew the agitation Of the slavery question. The
Courier states that the meeting was called to de-
nounce the action Of Congress, but that the friends
of the Union, who desired to see the character of
the county saved from the disgrace which set of
raving fanatics had designed to bring upon it. as
sembed in sufficient numbers under the called issue
and outvoted them. .~
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TIE AssrRIAH DIscoyxRIxs-The antiquities al Nine
ven are placed by late accounts at more modern epoch
than that fixed by Mr. Lsyard Major Rawlinson thinks
they do not ascend beyond twelve thirteen hundred years
before the Christian because, In the earliest inscriptions
the walls references made TO Tyre Sidon, and other
cities which were not founded than fifteen centuries
before Christ He also considers Egypt and not Assya,
the cradle Of humsn civilization II cannot be doubted that
the Aayan monuments partake largely Of the Egyptian
type, and also that the Oldest palaces In Aya Of
modern date than the pyrsmds but this does not ap
pear to be at al conclusive In favor Of Major Rawnsons
view May not both Asya and Egypt Of present known
TO be the children Of earlier civilization, every vesse
Of which has disappeared except what In s progeny
The points OF resemblance between the Euphraan and the
No,c monuments favor this Hypothesis, rather than The
believe, in word, that there than cycle
civilization in Mesopotsma before that whose fossil relic
Lsysrd hes dissnombsd. PiiadelpAs Bulletin.
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FROM THE SOUTHAMPTON (rse. PAPER.

FNON EoUUIHAMFTUN WV
RE-IxsrArEMENr or Mn. CRosKEr As AMERICAN Cox
suLThe Gazette Of last Friday night contained the official
announcement Of Mr.. CRosKsrs appointment American
consul this port will be recolleced that this gentleman
superseded the change Of Ministry in America to
make way for political friend Of the new Government and
that his recent visit to the United States be ensta,ed
in the Office which be had previously filed much to the
satisfaction Of all who in official contact with him. We
are glad hear that it 10 contemplated by of lead
ing professional and commercial invite
Mr. CRosKzr to public dinner this occasion. We have
no doubt but that large number Of inhabitants will gladly
seize the opportunity Of acknowledging the great service
which Mr. Croskey has rendered to the trade Of the port
bis exeriohs 10 establish and extend regular eampacket
communication between Southampton and New York as
well IS to testify to bis unng courtesy Of manner and great
personal worth.
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FROM THE SANDWICH ISLANDS.

By way of California we have accounts from
Honolulu to the 10Th October. The British ship
Herald had returned to that port from the Arctic
ocean on the 18th, after an unsuccessful search for
the expedition of Sir JOHN Franklin and of the
many whale ships that had lately arrived, none had
seen or heard any thing Of the missing expedition
Fifty American whalers had arrived at the port Of
Lahaina during the months of September and Octo-
Der, every one Of which, it is stated, was loaded to
its utmost capacity with oil and bone. The sea-
son srepresented to have been one Of extraordinary
success to all the vessels thus far heard from. AT
Honolulu the same influx of whalers is observed.
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FROM TEXAS.

We have accounts from Galveston the 10th instant.
The coolest weather since 1888 has prevailed in Texas the
thermometer being 5o below the freezing point is thought
the Grange and lemon trees have been killed The United
States Indian Commissioners had arrived They proceed to
Austin, San Antonio, and Ell Pssso
The Legislature Of the State Of Texas has adjourned.
They did not pass any act dsposing Of the
law has been passed directing the election Of the Chief Justice
and the Associate Justices by the people, Lighthouses,
constructed on iron scewpes, about to DO erected of
Galveston bar off Pass Cayalo and at Brazos Santiago
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

No Coal IN CALIroRNIA.-Mr. p. T.. Tyson, of
Baltimore, as the result Of scientific visit to the
late Territory OF California, contradicfs the reports
of plentiful supply Of coal there. II is to Van
couver's Island, Mr.. Tyson says, that California
must look for supplies, unless they may be obtained
from Oregon.
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EXEMPLARY PUNIsHMENTs.

We read in the Buffalo Commercial few days since
police account Of outrage committed 10 Buffalo last sum
The circumstances they appeared on the examine.
ton, recoect them, ~ follows Dur
ing the stranger employed cab.man to convey
him from about the centre Of the city to the steamboat land
ing-the distance being some quarter Of mile. Before
reaching the landing the csbman stopped, saying he could
go further, and invited hi. passenger 70 leave the cab and
pay his fare In reply TO tho inquiry a. TO how much be
should pay he was told IS. This be refused to give and
therefore the csbmsn, assisted by another ruan, set upon
him. knocked him down. and beat him until the stranger
scented to pay the S. in order to his life. This paid
over the magnsnmous assistant Of the cabman demanded S5
more Of the stranger for the assistance he had rendered his
friend and the additional S6 paid The stranger
made complain, ct The police Office and the assalants were
arrested The record Of sentences the last term Of the
Erie Circuit and Oyer and Termine held las. week, will
show how these worthless were disposed Of by sensible jury
and just court:
Thomas Fitzgerald. Highway robbery, State Prison ten
years.
Luingson Sheldon Highway robbery. State Prison ten
years.
The Buffalo Commercial says: "The sentence 10 severe
one, but il will be lesson TO the cabnterniy generally a.
many Of them disposed TO rob Strangers in the way OF eI
toonae charges least If not BY open violence, % In the
of these prisoners"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

A RxMARxABLx JScIpErr.-A singular occurrence hap
pened in the village Of Piedmon. en- last week Two
little children one Eve and the Other three years OF age hav-
ing srayed from home and not returning at dark inquiries
made for them BY the parents and ~ no taee was
found Of them general search throughout the night
made by the people Of the village In the morning. the chill
dren were discovered 10 open field lying upon the frozen
ground and locked in each Others amsone sleeping sound
" and the other awake. Although the night was severe
one the little ones have shown q yet III effects from the
exposure. It 10 truly wonderful how two such little children
could pass winters nigh, upon the cold frozen ground
without perishng
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COST OF THE MEXICAN WAR.

"Thus have expenditures and liabilities chsrgesbls
directly said and the acquisitions Of territory consequent
upon the treaty Of peace, the sum Of Sal7. 81
Ths does not include many claims presented and to be
presented, arising indirectly from the war; their great variety
orbidding approximation either as to number
amount" -Secretayy Cor0in's Report.
The enormous sum of tho hundred and seven
teen millions Of dollars has been paid, or is TO be
paid as the cost of the late war with Mexico, yet,
because Wing Administration have demanded an
additional amount Of revenue to meet the interest to
be paid on these immense expenses, and the claims
daily presented, the cry of extravaganza has been
raised by the whole Locofoco press. But here we
have the true source of all that is demanded by the
Wing Secretary to meet the current expenses Of
the year. The Locofoco Administration Of Mr..
Polk could saddle the nation with an expense Of
the above appalling amount, and not word of sex
travagance" was breathed by their press.
During the coming year there must be enume-
rated as drafts on the Treasury the interest on the
war debt; the claims yet due for services in the
war; the Texan boundary stock with It's interest;
the value Of the public lands bestowed gratuities
the soldiers the claims to be paid to our citi-
zens under the Mexican treaty; the portion Of the
purchase money of California due during the year;
and the charges for running the boundary line, for
the survey Of the western coast, and for the in
creased judicial and legislative expenses connected
with an increase Of territory. All these drafts on
the Treasury are the results and necessary conse-
quences Of the Mexican war, an exclusEa Locofoco
measure. and they can never, with any degree Of
justice, be chargeable upon Whig extravaganza.
From this same war have arisen likewise the
evils and dangers now threatening the perpetuity
Of our Government. No question of extension of
slavery would have agitated our nation but for the
territory acquired from Mexico. None Of the evils
&c ba,v <>r
ration have been feared, but for this war.
A more complete refutation Of the accusation of
Wing extravaganza could never have been conceiv-
ed. A more perfect exhibition Of the recklessness
of Locofoco expenditure could never have been
presented.-Connect ic,h Courant.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

USpARALLELxp DEPRAvIrr.-Among the items In the
criminal department Of Paris Journal We notice that boy
nine wears Of age had been arrested and committed prison
in that city, on the charge of having killed another child bis
own cousin who was still younger. appears says our
authority that months ego the children had quar-
rel about bird and since that time the little murderer had
saved up his money! sou by SOU until be able 70 pur
chase knife. He then watched opportunity, and when
favorable arrived he butchered his little mate with
perfect phrenzy We remember have ever read Of
similar Of youthful revenge long entertained and 20
fearfuy contaminated.
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A FRIEND OF THE UsloN-The A.alanta (Ga.)

A FRIEND OF THE UNIoN-The ATLANTA (Ga.)
Republic says:
con the day Of the meeting Of the secessionists at Kings
ton. revolutionary soldier returned his residence Cobb
county on tho osd though his eyes were dim that be
get the people dissolve secede from the Union. Where
upon be dropped his whsred face and seemed be in deep
distress for one or two minutes after which he raised up
his bead, and with terng voice said ooh, don't do that
till am dead! While he uttered these words, the large
chased each other down bis wsyworn cheeks He was
told that great number Of would try to prevent them,
to which he replied, Don't let them do that till am dead -
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

JENNY LIED AT RIcHMoSD-The first choice Of seats for
Madle Lnds concert at Richmond sold for Sl05, and the
second choice for $780, All the tickets sold at auction,
varying from those in the paiquet averaging
about Sl2 in the first circle ss, in the second circle sl2,
and the third circle IS or 81 the stage $la The total
amount Of seats sold Is estimated At $ls 600.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM FLoRrDA.-The
House of Representatives agreed, few days ago,
to 60 into an election for United States Senator,
vice Mr.. YuLEE, whose term expires on the 4.h Of
March next but the State Senate, on the 9th in
slant, refused to meet in joint assembly for that
purpose, by vote Of IA to S. The Democrats
have majority in both houses of one, making two
on joint ballot; but it seems there is little unan.
unity among them.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

REMRDr SCARCITY or SILVER CoIr.-A cor
respondent Of the New York Joana Of Commerce, referring
TO the present scarcity Of silver con recommends that the
minis Immediately the coinage Of gold dollars,
which, he says notwithstanding tipsy careless person
may occasionally pay them out for sps," really desi-
rabie and popular coin. We like the suggestion. This III
pusn currency may be somewhat rouhcsometo finger, but
this disadvantage IL amply compensated BY s convenience
for breaking i've doiaf bill and its easy portage.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

AT Newark, New Jersey, Wednesday while the Chief
Justice Va: sentencing some convicted prisoners one Of .hem
placed, and sprang 10 the ground d.ncs ~ .ho
twenty feet clearing the area beneath and made his
He had been sentenced to six months in ,he .,s 49,
and described as ono Of the rockies, 81 shos con-
vtr - ss.oS~ WI
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

precept addressed 10 Commodore Aulick has been
ceived from the Navy Department. ordering that officer to
convene court martial Wednesday on board The Penn
syvana, to try sailor for mutnous conduct and murderous
threats hoard the steam frsae Saranac we are MORN
ed that this reckless man not only refused do duty, but de-
clared the lieutenant that he would blow up the mag
azine Of the ship If he could get chance.
Portsmouth Pilot.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

News Room, at b. Johns (New Brunswick on the 10Th.
that the house Of Mr. John Couhard in Queens
bury, consumed FIRE that morning sbou, two ccock
with all s family, Consisting Of Mr.. Coulthsrd Wife and
child. Cause Of the FIRE unknown.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

panther, measuring three feet and half from mon, =,
tail killed Niagara Falls last week The .n;,.s
hunted BY dogs and took refuge In tree from .hch
was brought down By shot from rife and dispatched scr
savage resistance, and doing some damage 10 h. H.. ho
attacked him. Panther hunting may be considered ,.ys 49,.
Ia that section of country. ~
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

TIE IsDIASA CoHsTIrUrIoEAL CONVENTION has adopt
ed resolution making embezzlemsn Of public funds felony
Also one requiring section making duty Of the Legs
lstuie provide permanently asyums for the deaf and
dumb, blind, and insane. ,t.
We have before stated that this Convention had reconsd-
cred the the section relating to "Womens Rights
II then proposed that the real and personsl property Of
married shall be secured to them under equitable
ditons BY w-os ayes co. So II was NEXT proposed
that the property Of women shall be secured against the cred
os and legal representatives Of the husbandos ayes 35,
noes %. The vote then taken upon the repassge
the original section, and yeed, ayes IS, rs.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

REvoLT or FxnALEs.--A letter from Bonn 10th in!
ssn in the German Journal Of Frankfort states that the
7h revolt had broken among the young girls in the TO
male prison Of Puzchen, when from one hundred and twenty
hundred and thirty Of them took 10 fight aer break
ing all the furniture detachment Of cuirases sent
in pursuit Of the runaways.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

The Indiana State Convention has reconsdered
the section securing the right TO married women to
hold property. The question is again OPEN
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CHoLIaA ON sHIrBoARD.-The ship Sias Leonard, from
Tampa Bay bound for New York with United States troops,
dcne the Cholera having broken out on hoard anr;ng The
passage. Ten cases had already terminated fa,.lly
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PIrr,su.eH. Drcxrnrp 20.

PITTsBuHeH, DEcKABRR 70.
The Aue Of the steamboat Fashion, No o collapsed this
sernoon the Mononsshes river short distance above
town, causing the instant death Of several Of the crew and
Passenger and seriously, not MORALLY, scsding others
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

The AnrrnAS WELL, at Charleston, has attained
depth Of $50 feet. The Mercury remarks The lsst nine
teen feet perforated was thorough stratum Of arglsceous
slate uterm1ed with granite boue one Of which arrested
proceedings. ~
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

- IHE END OF THE CHArLIS CAsE--Mr CHARLrS was, on
Thursday, liberated from The jail Of Montgomery county
bail having been entered for his At How
ard District court Bail to the amount Of &C. 900 had been
given in this District He passed through Baltimore on
Thursday on bis return home.-RepubEe
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

Mr.. Atwood, the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor in New Hampshire, has repudiated late
letter published as his in regard to the Fugitive
Slave law, and says that as christian and patriot
he shall stand by the late Compromise measures.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-28

JENNY LIND, while at Richmond, made dona-
ton of twelve hundred dollars for charitable pur-
poses, as follows:
Female Orphan Asylum (ProtestanS ...... $500
Male Orphan Asylum (Proes.ant. ........ 400
She at first designed making donation Of 1000
to the Female Orphan Asylum but, hearing of the
existence of the two other institutions, she added
$500 to the gift, and divided the amour. equally
amongst them. " @';. =
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The venerable President of the late Georgia Con-
vention, THOMAS SPALDINe, of Mcintosh, whose
years have nearly reached the scriptural limit Of
fourscore upon taking the chair addressed the body
over which he was called to preside in the few but
expressive words which follow:
Gentlemen cfMe Convention thank you for the honor
you do in placing in the chair this memorable
casion It perhaps approximate feel that it is grace
full termination Of my long life.
Gentlemen, it may be expected that should say
thing Of my opinions this occasion. For the first time in
twenty-five years. Congress has appeared willing listen
ear complaints and filed with hopes for the future.
For fifty years. the enlightened nations in Europe
France, Spain, Italy, and Germany-have been aboing in
blood and through desolaon after free Government" For
sixty three years have known quetude. From small
people we have become great nation under Constu-
ton-and, rather than THAT CONSTITUTION should
perish, would wish that myself and every human being that
has drop of my blood in his veins should perish To use
the words Of Homer,
"Before that dreadful day,
May me and mine lie pressed beneath monumental cay"
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M\ \&< \>>n
N>>NN~NM\ AI\ ~
We observe in the Message of the Presider OF

We observe In the message Oh the fresiuel ! Oh
France, delivered on the l2th ultmo to the Legis-
latve Assembly of that Republic, the following
passage:
"n Spain we have seen with pleasure the ties which uni
ted the two countries drawn closer BY the mutual sympathy
Of the two Governments As soon the French Govern
ment learned the criminal attack made by adventures The
Isle of Cuba forces to the commander Of the
West India station with njuncons TO unite his efforts with
those Of the Spanish authorities prevent the repetition Of
similar attacks"
If such an act of comfy was due from the Gov
eminent of France-having little or no direct inter-
est in the afair-how much more incumbent on
our own Government was such interposition, when
il was on our shores that the predatory expedition
was prepared, and in contravention of our own
laws, as well in violation of the law of nations
Not many days ago we stated that information
had been received at the Department Of State Of the
issuing Of orders by the Spanish Government for
the release Of the remainder Of the Contoy prison
ers. The mere statement of this naked fact does
Spanish Government in regard to the matter; and,
therefore, we embrace this occasion to add, that the
release Of the remaining Contoy prisoners was a
voluntary act Of grace on the part OF the Queens
Government, designed to manifest her respect forhe
sentiments Of good faith and justice which had been
avowed by the American Government and espe-
cially by the Secretary Of State, in regard to the
affairs Of Cuba. II seems to US to be due to the
liberal spirit in which the course Of our Government
has been met by the Spanish Sovereign, that the
fact should be published, as it has come to our
knowledge.
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IS5U-Uct list 10 Oct 3lst, number arrived, ,30I
lS5O-Oct. LIST to Oct. 3ls, number left s., 500
An underakers BILL for collins furnished the destitute poor
Of Sacramento City, from the Sd Of September slst Oco-
Der, was S4, $50!
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DR.. FooTE. Of the Buffalo Commercial Adver-
tiser, after an absence from the country Of some
eighteen months on his diplomatic mission to Boz
gotta, resumed the editorial charge of his paper on
Wednesday.
An anxious locker on from abroad, during the
agitation which convused the country last year,
and sharing in the socitude of all true friends of
the country for the result DR.. FooTE appropriately
seizes the occasion Of his return to his editorial
duties to congratulate his countrymen on the pas
sage of the measures of adjustment, and on their
escape from the danger that threatened the Union.
We copy portion of his address to his readers:
"Fsr removed as we were from the United States during
the past year, and receiving information only long and
tedious intervals, watched the progress Of events in
country with painful soictude unmiIed with amazement
the madness Of many in both extremes who, in pur-
suit Of what they deemed their rights in obedience
tons Of Duty had exaggerated and submated their views
particular questions, by long and ervd dwelling
idea, that they willing leopard the very existence
of the fabric without the maintenance of which the country
would sink into anarchy and ruin The grand whole, with
all the vast interests depending upon nterests that do
affect the American people alone, but in which the whole
world and all time concerned-seemed lost sight of in
eager pursuit Of part, The greatest possible political
lamy that could act the world would be the dissolution
the American Union. Few among u.s. while enjoying the
esmsbe blessings Of this Union, consider Justly its moral
influence upon other people, the colossal grandeur to which
it has raised a naton the admiration with
which other nations struggling maintain republican insu
tons regard u.s. and the greatness attain if the Union
be preserved in harmony and hearty good faith"
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-01-30

EoTIcE,

THE sum of s..0 is hereby offered for he
best PLAN of d COURT HOUSE
The building to be 40 feet front and 60 feet
j. ep, to have a Court Roo,ns5 l,y 90 feet,
and 2 Offices, also, Cour, Room 40 10y I'D
feet, and four other Rooms fer Grand and
Petit Juries, and other purposes.
The plaps will be received at The Regis
ter OF ID eds Office until Saturday moon of
9th Febsur., and the premium awarded by
The Board OF Commissioners.
By order Of The Board of Commissioners
Of Ramsey Co., VI. T.:
S9-tf. ID. DAY,
Reg. of Deeds.