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The Opposition.

To mistake forbearance for indifference,
or to suppose that want of arrogance i'm
plies lack of firmness, is an error to
which many are liable-many of the
weaker sort. The opponents of the Ad-
ministration, in numerous instances, have
fallen into this error. Because the Presi-
dent of the United States has confined
himself, as a constitutional Executive
ought, to his own duties and responsible
ties-leaving other functionaries, legisla-
tive and judicial, to theirs-it has been
charged, with all phrases Of disparage-
ment, that he takes no interest in the
affairs of Government. II is, in effect,
imputed to him as fault that he will not
usurp; it is ground of attack upon him
that he holds and maintains strict fidelity
to the Constitution and to his oath of Of
fee.
Those who assal the Administration in
this manner would be equally virulent,
and more so, if more were possible, should
the President undertake, az some of his
predecessors have done, to bring the force
of his position to bear upon the legislation
of Congress, and to make himself emphat-
ically the Government. II is useless to at
tempt to satisfy those whose business it is
to find fault; but it may be well for these
vindictive enemies of the Administration
| to remember that the same man who fought
the battles Of the Rio Grande-who con-
quered at Monterey and at Buena Wis
| ta-who has enhanced the national glory
by the illustration of his own, and
whose clear judgment and sound good
| sense, no less than his heroic demea-
nor in the field, have commended him
to the admiration and confidence of the
people, -that this same man is now the
President of the United States, and quite
| prepared to exercise, in the administration
of civil affairs, the same qualities of pa
triotism, courage, judgment and infexible
determination, which signalized him in
his campaigns, and gave him an ilustrious
career in arms. The people have called
him to his high post. He is there-there
| in the full stature of President, who,
knowing his duties, will not shrink from
the performance Of them at any hazard or
in view Of any responsibility.
The country is well convinced of all this;
but what can appease the undying rancor
Of defeated politicians, desperate at the
loss Of power, and interruptions as to the
means Of regaining it, 1t cannot be APP
peased; but the considerable sense and pa
triotism of the people will be sure to pre-
vail against it.
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TELEGRAPHIC.

BosroN, May Is.
The bark Undine, just arrived from Buenos
Ayres March g. reports two hundred vessels In port
Freights are much depressed, and business dull.
A British merchant of Buenos Ayres had been in
suited by French party in Montevideo, and the
English admiral, Reynolds. had gone there to de-
mand redress.
New YoRx, May 20.
Intelligence has been received here stating that
very destructive fire occurred on Saturday morn
ing last in the village Of Coming, New York. Be-
fore the flames could be subdued, the greater por-
ton of the business part Of the town was destroyed
Not store left standing. The loss is roughly
estimated at quarter OF a million OF dollars. The
amount of insurance is not known. This calamity
has brought great distress upon the inhabitants.
PHILADELpHIA, May 90. "
The bark Lyra, Capt. Remington, arrived here
last night from Havana with dates to the 18th inst
She brings intelligence of great alarm and con-
sternation among all classes of the community.
The cholera still prevailing to an alarming ex-
tent The deaths averaged about fifty per day.
The slaves have been removed to the interior.
Business is PROSTATE in nearly every department.
The captain general and staff, with eight
hundred soldiers from Spain, arrived at Havana on
the 10TH
Extensive preparations for the defence Of the
island being made All the old batteries are
being overhauled and new ones are in the course Of
erection. The people generally are anticipating
difficulty.
A gentleman just arrived from Council Bluffs
reports the smallpox among the Californian emf
grants. Six had died of the disease.
The planning mill and distillery of Rolleson
Aughes in Dallas, ILL.,, destroyed by fire on the
18th. Loss $4,000 Insured for $1,000
There is no cholera here, in ST. Louis.
CLEVELAND, May l6.
The steamer American, from Buffalo to Cleve
land was discovered TO be on fire her boilers,
when within about FIVE miles of this port. Sha
reached her dock about IL O'Clock, and by the aid
of the fire department, and the assistance Of our
citizens, the flames were extnguished after work
ing about three hours.
The fire was confined to her hold, in the vicinity
Of her boilers.
LOUISVILLE, May Is.
We have just received despatch from Nash
vile, stating that the steamer Josephine struck
snag in the Cumberland river, between Nashville
and Clarksville, and sunk. No lives lost. Tho
boat and cargo a total loss. Not insured
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sEA-BATHING.
Old Point Comfort Hotel.

THIS magnificent establishment is now open for
Il the reception Of visitors. Surrounded entirely
by salt water it affords every facility for Sea Bath
ing. There arc very capacious and we'll arran ged
Bath Houses, with Hot Baths, and Shower Baths
and a fine Surf and splendid Beach for those who
prefer the open sea.
The Hotel. situated directly the Bay, and in
view OF the Atlantic, presents beautiful prospect;
while Fortress Monroe, the largest military work
In the Union, offers TO the visiter splendid PRONE
nades, daily military parades, and fine music No
place can be more healthy, or possess finer eli
mate than this does through the entire summer
and fall months; proverbially healthy, having had
no cholera here last summer; nor have we ever ep-
idemc diseases Of any kind, or fever and ague, OF
bilious fever.
With drinking water unsurpassed in excellence,
we offer the attractions Of fine Band Of Music and
the most beautiful Ball Room in the Union
JAMES y. FRENCH
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Local Matters.

THIRD WARD MErTIso.-A very large meeting
of the voters Of the Third Ward was held last even
ing at the Columbian Academy on Ninth street, for
the purpose of nominating suitable candidates TO
be supported at the ensuing municipal election.
The meeting was organized by the appointment Of
DIR. T. Watkins, chairman, and Mr.. A. b. ClaI-
ton, secretary. Upon proceeding TO the vote, 1t
appeared that WALTrR LrsoI, esq., had received
a large majority Of the votes cast for Mayor; and
he was thereupon declared duly nominated. John
Towers, esq. was unanimously nominated for Alder
man Messrs. Silas ii. Hill, o. j. Prnther, and Jos.
Davis, having received the largest number Of votes
cast, were nominated for the common council. AZ
ter ordering the proceedings TO be published, the
meeting adjourned
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King of Great Britain, as trustee, appro.
priated the lands entirely to another pur-
pose, although she undertook to discharge
the trust Not the proceeds OF one acre
of the two and half millions assigned by
the Cherokee Indians, in trust for the
benefit of GALpHIN and other creditors,
were ever appropriated to that object.
Surely this circumstance constitutes a
peculiarly strong feature in the justice
and equity of the claim!
Q. OF the nine traders, eight of them
took sides with the mother country, DUR
ing the war of the Revolution, and were
subsequently paid principal and interest
by the British government, although the
lands had been wrested from the Crown.
But Great Britain, although she lost the
lands, would not permit the eight traders
to suffer because of their fidelity to Der.
She, therefore, paid them both principal
and interest.
With GALpHIN the case was otherwise.
He was Wing, and rendered, as it is &C
knowledged on all hands, important SER
vices to his country during the war.
When, therefore, his representatives, some
years after his death, applied to the Brit
ish Government for payment, in like
manner with the other traders, they
we're refused, upon the ground that
GALPHIN had not, like the other traders,
by his fidelity to that government, in the
war of the Revolution, entitled himself to
any such favor at its hands. Had he been
Tory, his representatives would have
been paid, principal and interest, and we
should never have heard of "the Galphin
claim" We are greatly mistaken in the
intelligence and sense OF justice of the
people of the United States, if, when they
come to understand all the merits of the
claim, they do not applaud, rather than con-
denim, its payment.
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[oounrsposDrxer or THE a.YusLIe.I
BALTIMORE. NAV oo-6 r

DNLII1iUEEJ Way I'D p m.
We have but little news. The Wings are wax
ing up in regard to the gubernatorial contest
Baltimore county has chosen delegates in favor Of
James L. Ridgely, of said county. Dixon H. Ro-
10 spoken Of, and think stands the best chance
for the nomination.
The flour market is somewhat hrmer-sales to-
day Of Howard Street brands at So l2i, and City
Mills at So rs.
Sales of Pennsylvania red wheat at lis li6 cts
white 100 cts; white corn 81 SIS cts.; yellow 90
81 cts; oats 40 cts; whisky "a cts.
There were 254 head of beeves offered to- day, al
of which were sold at SO 80 SIS on tho boof
equal TO STA 50 rs per 100 lbs. neat, averaging
81 25 gross. Hogs IS SIS 50.
Stocks quiet.
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of Congress Of the Goth of April, 1913,
which owes its existence to the law of ma
tons and the policy Of WASHINGTON him
self, shall remain on our statute books, |
hold it to be the duty of the Executive
faithfully to obey its injunctions." Such
is the language of President TAYLoR's
first message to Congress; and the purpose
which it announces is not likely to be va
ried from or relaxed.
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7 H e R EP u BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
TUESDAY MORNING. MAY 81, 1850
OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
by and scih the aduice and consent Of the Senate
PosTMAsTERs.
CHARLES T. MADDOX, to be postmaster at Balti-
more, Maryland
WILLIAM M. BLAcKroRD to be postmaster at
Lynchburg, Virginia
Frederick w. SMITH to be postmaster at Hous-
ton, Texas.
cONsULs.
john SUMMERS SMITH, of New York, to be Con-
sui Of the United States for the port of Malaga in
Spain.
GEORGE MoUNTFoRT, Of Massachusetts, to be
Consul of the United States for the Island of Gambia
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COPP's PAVILION.

DOARDING.--A few more gentlemen can be &C.
Id commodated with meals at Copp's Pavilion, at
the low price Of So SO per week; also. rooms with
board on moderate terms.
~ B.-Superior bathing rooms always ready
Sulphur fume, Galvanic, vspor. and shower Baths
al the shortest notice
Private psrlor. for dinner and supper parties,
MAY 1-eodlM
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0r+second wsrd.-WM. y. BAYLY IL pre-
scented TO the voters Of the Second Ward as a can.
didate for the Office Of ALDERMAN, and will be sup
ported by MANY VOTERS.
Nav ~
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DIED,

On Sunday night, the 18th instant, after an i'll
of but four days, in the 2lst year OF his age,
JAMES N. FITZPATRICK. His friends and so-
quaintanccs invited TO attend his funeral from
the residence Of his father JoHs G. FrTzPATSicx,
south street, Capitol HILL Tuesday, the 2lst
instant, at o'clock, p. m.
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0o- MrssRs EDrToRs: Please announce JOHN
II. GIBBS n candidate 10 represent the Third
Ward in the Council. lie will be supported by
MANY VOTERS.
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MAY 20, 1850.
TERMS.

Board per day OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90
BY the week. at the rate Of (per dsy) :. so
BY the month, at the rate Of (per day.. l 90
Children under ~ years Of age, and servant.
halfprice. May I6-TTh& s2m
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fy+PUBLIC MEETING.-At the request OF
a number Of citizens, HENRY MAY, esq, has con-
sented 10 address the public, the subject Of Ju
dietary Reform, in the front Of the Patent Office, at
O'Clock on Wednesday evening, May 22d.
Nav al
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WAsHseros MoNuMEsT. ~ csterday, the Board
Of Aldermen Of this city resolved upon the appro-
priation Of one thousand dollars year for five
years, in aid of the funds Of the Washington Ma
tional Monument. We doubt not this resolution
will be concurred in by tho other branch and APP
proved by the Mayor.
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NOTICE.

r OST or mislaid, certificate Of stock in the
IL Western Telegraph Company, numbered one,
for 8 700, signed by John +. Pickrell, president,
and assigned to Alfred Vail. Persons are hereby
cautioned against trading for the same az payment
and transfer has been stopped, and application made
for certificate. The finder win be suitably
rewarded on leaving the same at the Office Of
Chubb Schenck. May 2O-d3w
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OFFICE OF CoMMIssIoNER or PUBIC BUILDINGS,

OFFICE OF CoMMIssIoNER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,
May Goth, 1850 (
SEPARATE sealed proposals will be received at
~ this office until the 9th instant, inclusive for
he following described labor and materials; that ia
70 say, for excavating and removing the surplus
earth from the street around the Capitol enclosure.
The depth Of cutting to be determined by an en-
gineer, and will probably be from IL to Is inches.
II will be removed to the adjacent low grounds.
either north, south, west of the Capitol. 1t will
be required that the work shall be commenced at
early period after the terms accepted and
continued with such force as may be deemed ne
cessary for the progress of paving. sc.
Also, for delivering and spreading gravel for the
bed OF the pavement, and for after covering. The
quality Of the gravel and the manner Of spreading
and grading il, must be under the direction and APP
prevail of a superintendent appointed for that SER
vice.
And Also for the delivery Of round paving stone.
sufficient to pave about $1,000 superficial yards;
specimen of the kind and quality of which may be
seen in this office, which is similar those used in
paving Pennsylvania avenue Bids will be con
sdered for all or any portion thereof
The bids will state the price per cubic yard for,
the excavation and for the graveling, TO be
sured and computed by the engineer or superin-
tendent. IGNATIUS MUD.
May 20-dtd Intel. and Union.l
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HANDsOME CANES, Umbrellas, Feather
III Busters, Carpet Bags, Boys' Leather and Mo
rocco Belts, Gentlemen's Buckskin Gloves, &C, re-
Gently opened at j. n. GIBBs's Fancy and PERU
merry Store, Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10Th
streets May ls-3tif
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GUNNER GLOVES, MITs, Riding Gloves,
~ &c--An assortment Of the above just opened
at JOHN ii. GIBBS'S
Fancy Store, Penn. av., bet. 9th and 10th sts.
May lS-3tif
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THROUGH LINE TO CALIFORNIA, VIA
CHAGREs,


Carrying tho United States Mall.
TUESDAY, MAY D, AT , O'CLOCK, p. NJ,
From the pier foot Of Warren street, N. r.
Sh The new and elegant double engine
1B steamship OHIO, James Findlay
Schenck, u. s. Navy, commander,
will be despatched above, with the Government
mails for the West Indies and the Pacific.
The books now open for passage TO Charles
ton, Savannah, HAVANA, New Orleans, and Cha
gres, and for through tickets 10 San Francisco To
secure through tickets, early application must be
made as only small number remain unengaged.
An experienced Surgeon 10 attached TO the Ohio
The accommodations for passengers Of each class
unsurpassed by any steamship ahost
The passengers for Chagres are transferred
at Havana 70 the superior double engine steam
ship FALCON, and proceed from Havana direct 10
Chagres.
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM NEW YORK TO
CHAGRES.
State room ....................... 500
standee berth ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 50
Storage, found bed and separate table,. 80
RATES OF PASSAGE FROM PANAMA TO
SAN FRANCISCO.
State room berth .......... .............. 300
Storage berths, found bed and separate table go
RATES OF. PASSAGE.
To Havana. To N. Orleans.
State room berths. $40 876
stsndee berth, forward cabin 90 90
Storage, found bed and board 20 rs
Freight 10 New Orleans will be taken at as cents
per cubic foot The bills Of lsding must all be
signed ON board the vessel the day before sailing
For freight or passage, apply TO
NJ. D. ROBERTS,
M.y ltd lis West street, New York
rJ,HE UNDERsIeNED has associated With him
II I'm the Practice Of the Law HE son. REvERDY
JOHNSON, IT,, whose address is Baltimore. Com
munications 10 either upon professional business
will be promptly attended to.
REvERDY JOHNSON
Washington, May 6, 1850
May s-2sw2w
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FIRr.-A stable, near the junction of Ninth and
streets, the property Of Mr.. J. A. M. Duncanson,
was set ON fire on Sunday evening, at twilight.
The fire was discovered in time to be arrested.
Two boys nine or ten years old. one white and tho
other black, were seen running from the spot.
They had placed shayings beneath and against the
door, and fired them. A row Of new stables, re-
Gently completed, are 30 near Mr.. D.'s that they
must have persisted with IL; and then, no one can
tell where the destruction would have ended Keep
good lookout for young ncendiaries.
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MO. 10 OF BYRNE,s DICTIONARY OF
IN Engine Work and Engineering
The Village Notary romance OF hungarian
Life.
Mersofands System for the study Of French. by
J. Rocmer
Life of Jean Paul Frederic Richter, translated by
Eliza Buckmnster Lee.
This day received for sale by
TAYLOR 4 MAURY,
MAY Al Booksellers, near 9th street.
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LNANs, FANS, FANS, FANS Spanish, Chinese,
IL French, Palmleaf, and other Fans, in great va
riety and at every price, now opened at JOHN H.
GIBBS'S.
Also, large supply of plain black Fans. which
will be sold cheap.
Fancy and Perfumery Store, Pennsylvania ave-
nue., between 9th and 10th streets.
Nav IS-3tif
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HrSRy MAY, Esa.-This gentleman will not be
able 10 attend the meeting appointed for this even
ing, and IL is therefore postponed till "wednesday
evening, at s O'Clock. See the advertisement
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TNHK AMERICAN ADMIRALTY, It's JU-
Il risdiction and Practice; with practical Forms
and Directions, by Erastus C. Benedict. vol.
New York, 1850.
Also. The Law Student, or Guides 10 the Study Of
the Law in its Principles, by John Anthem. vol,
New York, 1880
Spence's Equitable Jurisdiction of the Court Of
Chancery. Vol. 2. Philadelphia, 1850.
Greenleaf's Cruise ON Real Property. Second vol
ume, just issued.
Jarman on Wills. 2 vols, Boston, I649.
Comstock's Reports of the Court Of Appeals Of the
State Of New York, second vol, New York, 1850.
Phillips on Evidence, new edition, vols. lS49.
Russell on Crimes, new edition, 2 vols, 1850
May Il FRANCK TAYLOR
tNhAGRANCE AND FASHION.-Au the fash
IL ionable extracts Of the season now opened in
large assortment at JOHN Fl. GIBBS'S Fancy and
Perfumery Store, Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 10th streets.
Also, perfectly new and superior article Of real
Farina Cologne, in quart bottles, and a small in
voice Of the celebrated Violet dc Chine, acknow-
lodged to be the most perfect sembance Of the odor
of the natural flower ever introduced.
May lS-3tif
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LNOR SALE-TEXAS BONDS AND NOTES.
Il Apply to JOURDAN w. MAURY,
May l6-l2t One door east Of National Hotel
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Propagation of Parliament.

ToRoNro, August I0.-This day at II o'clock
his excellency the Governor General prorogued the
Provincial Parliament The Legislative council
chambers were crowded. The Buffalo visitors were
present.
His excellency, in the Queens name, assented to
one hundred and seven bills, among which were
an act for the transfer and management OF the pro-
vincial post office, acts TO equalze assessment, to
establish free banking, to impose twenty per cent
on foreign reprints OF copyrights, Incorporating
company for the settlement and moral improve
ment of the colored population, TO make the selec
ton of jurists by ballot, giving municipalities
power to issue or withhold tavern licenses.
In his speech his excellency said he would carry
the post office law into effect without any unneces-
sary delay. He expressed satisfaction at the adj
dresses proposed by either House. expressing loyal
" 10 the throne and attachment to the institutions
Of the province, and expressed confidence that the
sentiments Of the address those of the great
body Of the people. He congratuates Parliament
on the improvement of the revenue. He avowed
great satsiac ton with his visit 10 the Weand ca
nal and qualification at the courtesy Of the citizens
of Buffalo on that occasion. He recommends the
members, when they return home, 10 promote
measures of practical utility.
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CORRESPONDENTS OF THE Rrpuu1Ic.l
BALrrmonr, August l3-5 D. !

BALTImoRE, August 1875 p. III.
The Wing City convention assembled last night
for the purpose of considering the best mode OF
proceeding in regard TO the approaching election
for convention TO reform the State constitution.
II has finally determined to nominate no candidates
for the convention. The Wings believe that the
spirit of the law passed by the Legislature, did
not contemplate making party question out OF
this great measure, and that to nominate candi-
dates would be following the very injudicious ex-
ample of the Locofocos, thus rendering nugatory
and destructive the very subject for which the
friends of reform have been contending.
The glad tidings, from Washington, of the pas
sage for engrossment Of the California bill, is
received here with delight by all.
The weather continues hot There is good deal
Of sickness in the city, but no signs of cholera.
Business is yet dull, as is usually the case at
this season. Our merchants, however, anticipate a
large trade this fall
Flour is quiet-small sales Howard street at
SIS 81; City Mills So so. Corn meal $50 %.
Wheat dull-sales of red at 81 s 0S; white
81 II 81 25. Corn "a a 65 cents. Oats % 81
cents.
Sales of 5ll hogsheads Porto Rico sugar at Sc IS
a ST.; an advance Molasses steady. Whisky 90
u cent?.
Stocks steady. Sales of S 900 u s. 6's, of 1868,
at s. l5, So 900 Ohio 5's at ISL SO; 50, 300 Bal
timore 6's at 1865 90 shares Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad at TO- a 70s; Md. 6's,lo3 bid.