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To tie Editors Of he Union.

To tss Editors of The Union:
The official organ par ercelence-that is The Repub-
Ac OF this morning-n an editorial under the head oil
Board OF Accounts proposed TO be organized by Con-
gress for the ascerainmen and settlement of private
claims, says man who can make large fortune out
OF bad claim may well afford TO divide with lobby
bers. Gentlemen OF intelligence and address may very
properly, and often do very probably, engage in the pros
ecution of doubtful claims upon the chances Of conin
gent remuneration, as well they may do before tr-
bunal which, IL have any quality OF Justice has only
the poecal attribute oil its blindness and whose decrees
capIicous the judgments OF lottery are only most
likely 10 favor those who WOO with the incest skill and
the greatest perseverance," Will the organ describe how
Congress- and whether there any PERSONS other than
lobby MEMBERS" who managed by egerdemain 10 do
this "upon the chances Of contingent remuneration ~
and further, whether said claim, alter being settled by the
opened for further allowances by the way Of interest
phie, 10 vry large amount has been paid 20 meaber
Of The cabtns7 II so, what has the organ TO say OF one
OF its "household gods" procuring TO be done for
himself what humble claimants denied, unless grant
ed by express enactment of Congress
The organ correctly remarks: !" Every man Of course
desires TO see Just and honest claims paid prompyfor the
government pays no Interest," What says the mem Der
Of the cabinet whom near eighty thousand dollars has
just been paid interest What influence brought the
sympathetic ibefaly OF his colleagues in power to pour
out Of the treasury much TO crafty his cupidyi To
procure this, did the Secretary exert himself upon those
who If they have any quality OF JUSTICE have only the
poetical attribute OF its blindness and whose DEGREES,
caprcous the judgments OF lottery are only most
likely TO favor those who with the incest skill and
the greatest perseverance, y An explanation is ex-
pected and trust that the explanation will not be with
held since the Republic is ready 10 prefer charges
of corruption against democrats, and more especially
since its declaration that II desired wing majority 10
Congress, so that investigation might be Tree and I'M
checked LOIlEhf.
MARCH 81, 1880
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A magnificent ball is TO be given at Tammany Hall,
New York, on next Monday night in honor Of General
Cass Eleven democrats constitute the reception COM
mitlee, and i2e the committee Of arrangements. We
have before programme Of the festival Published on
very large sheet signed by Thomas wheelan, chair.
man, and announcing that Gen Cass. Gen. Foote, Gov
Dickinson, Gen Shields. and others. would honor the
ball with their presence But understand il to be
probable that neither Of these senators will attend We
are informed that Gen Cass, Gen Foo,e and Gov Dick.
nson have sent on letters regreng that il out OF their
power consistently with their public duties at this most
important crisis. to accept the invitation.
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Tho Mexican sympsshixers.
We copy the following paragraph from the Baltimore

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We copy the following paragraph from the Baltimore
Argus Of yesterday:
The Hon Luther Severance of Maine who has been a D.
pointed United States commissioner the Sandwich
lands, OF the fourteen members of Congress tina,
voted against supplies for army. when we were en-
gagged in the Mexican
The Hon. Mr. Marsh, minister at Constantinople,
not only voted against supplies for the army during the
late but also made violent speeches in Congress d-
cuing volunteers and denouncing them cut,h
and murderers. Will the Senate confirm such nomina-
tons For the credit Of the nation, we trust not.
We suspect that the rumor which is now circulating
in the northern wing papers, to the effect that Mr. Marsh
has been confirmed, is well founded Therefore, we see
reason why Mr. Severance of Maine, should not be-
Henceiorth there is to be distinction made between
those who faithfully served their country upon the bat
tie field, in conflicts with foreign nations and those
who stay at home. and in the councils OF the nation
in the press, oppose IT, Shall alIAboth patriots and
traitorsbe alike considered worthy Of the confidence
and the highest honors Of the republic And hence
forth will the government give a. much encouragement
TO the one as to the otherl
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Appointments by the President,


By and Nth the advice aud consemf Of the Stnafs.
William p. Bainger, Texas to be attorney Of the Uni.
ted Sta ties for the district of Texas.
John T. Myfick, Of Florida be marshal of the United
States for the orhern district Of Florida.
Robert Kennedy Of New Jersey, to be marshal OF the
United States for the district Of New Jersey.
Fielding Davis OF Mississippi TO be marshal of the Uni
ted States for the southern district Of Mississippi.
Joeph Bates, Of Texas, 10 be marshal Of the United
States Tor the district Of Texas
Andrew J. Jay, Of Alabama, to be receiver Of public
moneys at Sparta, Alabama.
Charles Noland Of Arkansas, be receiver pub
lie moneys at BaiesviIe, Arkansas.
National InfeQirencer
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The sea serpent. which was supposed to have been
seen by the captain and passengers in the steamboat
Metamora, of Beaufort, South Carolina, few days
since has been ascertained TO be .plale or whales
An expedition fitted out from Beaufort on the 18TH
in pursuit Of the monster, with three boats. six pound
rifles &c. They reached Broad river before daybreak
and assembled three four miles and they discovered
the object Of which they were in pursuit Upon APP
preaching it, they discovered tsays correspondent OF the
Charleston Coure that they in proximity to four
Wholesome large, and three smaler-whch generally
preserved their respective posonsone Immediately fol-
lowing the other, and, in their movements, when this
the case. at the distance Of few hundred yards
hduinR all the appearance Of SINGLE animal The largest
whale, which calculated TO be about sixty to sixty
five Feet and the head OF which several times raised
about six feet out Of the water, had below the mouth
what resembled white beard-the floating name 30
often described as belonging 10 the sea serpent"
The adventures fired their swivel rifles &C., and used
their hapoons but they had not succeeded in taking
hem yet on the next day they expected TO capture them
in the river, which is about six miles wide. Thus the
sea serpent deeenerates into a ichdiel
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BY GREEN a TAsrET. Aucsaoneer..

CONTINUATION SALE OF ExcELLENT FURNITURE, AT
" THE EXCHANGE HOTEL, AT AUCTToN.--Tho sale be
continued 10 day, rday the a2d O'Clock M
Saturday the 2d instant 10 O'clock Exchange Hotel
on G., between ~ and 9Th streets. n Z
Having sold The furniture IN the house. win
the sale an the main building this
amount Of good furniture China glass and crocke ware, kitchen
utensils ONCE furniture, Sc Nc, Persons
wishing 70 purchase viii do well attend the sale We
liver the furniture on Monday next.
GREEN 4 TAsTET,
Auc
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The following is extract Of letter March o. from
Mr. Clay to number OF democrats in Philadelphia, who
had addressed him complimentary letter, thanking him
for his efforts in settling the controversy:
wish that could you that all danger had dsap-
peared. ihnk IL is greatly diminished, and that much
better spirit prevaiIs but shall continue 10 feel lively
socude Until all matters Of controversy amicabiy adj
iusied.
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WAsHrxcroN, March is, 1850.

Mr. DEAR SIR am exceedingly grati6ed at having it
in my power TO you that it was not my inien-
on the speech of which you present several extracts
Of your friends and that the thought that the supporters
Of your California resolution had been induced TO
quesce in its withdrawal in consequence OF being sub
jected to Intimidation, had never entered my mind.
do not deem il necessary to discuss the delicate
question, whether there danger had the
luton been pressed, Of certain dsageeabe in the
their occurrence, am happy to believe is obviaed and
whether have aided in the good work Of paci6caon
not am rejoced that there is prospect at this time OF
orderly legislation, and the eventual arrangement of all
pending questions between the North and the South.
With sentiments OF cordial esteem and kindness, re-
main, very respectfully, your friend,
H. s. FOOTE
Hon JAMES DUANE DoTY
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ZINE gold and silver Watches gold guard chains
cls pens niger and ear rings boxes, breapns
description with an extensive loo Of other ewely auction
On Saturday evening" the 23d
afternoon and evening the 18th and ASH O'clock
shall sell The largest and best the
ladies and gentlemen the District are particularly invited 20
attention. A
sale take place room Concern Ham
Hotel. TAsTET.
Mar 2a-m Anctisneens
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nECK and PORT incidents OF cr~sse I'm se htg.se
~ "Ccngres' 20 California,
Francisco, Lima &o Waiter Cotton, Navy,
TAYLOR MAURY,
MMa Booksellers, 9th street
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 20. 1850.

yMr M. LEwis Montgomery Alabams, our gen
s travelling agent Alabama and assisted By Mr. b.
b. BRETT.
aMI r. yAHks, No le2 South Tenth street. Phadsl
pha general travelling agent assisted BY Mess JAAEs X
WHrrLs VIZ HI WKLD o. H. r. srxh, Joas CoLLIss, JAnEs
DEssxs, A. KIKK wEIIIssros, A EVANS, JAMES CLARK,
yoHs w. ALLks, and r. LOCKS.
00MI w. JAHEs, No Harrison street. Cincinnati, Ohio, IL
travelling agent for the States assisted BY Mess
r. snrrH,J T. DKsr JAses TAyLoR w. ARMSTRONG, PEKRn
Looxs, w. RAssAr, and @. srEisxAs.
00-Reesipss from either Of the above win be good
0y-voLy IL authorized advertisements
the New York. Phsdsphs, and Boston, receipt
payment for the same.
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We regret TO state that DR.. William A. Newell. rep
esentave from New Jersey has again been called home
by severe illness Of a member Of his family.
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DEBATES tho Kentucky Convention. 1s4o 4 vci-
by sutton, oca reporter 70 the convention For
by TAYLOR MAURy,
mmN NMH Booksellers, Oh a.
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SUpERrOR Private Carriage Horses ~ Austton--On
y Monday, March as O'Clock In front o. our auction
splendid light coorcd horses,
with flowing names compesely single
harness. perfectly gentle, symmetry carriage
and They
Virginia, blood stock Terms AZ sale.
Mar DYER BROTHER, Auciionesr..
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An Explanation wanted.

Hon. JAMES DUANE DoTY.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15
From the Savannah Georgian.

MErrIxc IN CAMDEN.-A large number of the
citizens of Camden county, met at Centrevllle on
the Sd inst. to receive the report of the committee
appointed a: the meeting in Jefferson, on the 18th
utlrlo.
On motion, John l.. Villalonga, esq.,, was called
to the chair and Benjamin Benton, esq, invited
TO act as secretary. The meeting having been
called to order by the chair,
The committee, through DR.. Thomas X. Dun
ham, reported the following preamble and resolu-
tons, which were ably sustained and supported 10y
James NJ. Smith and +. Atkinson, es1s., and OPP
posed by Col. J. Fl. Dilwor.h.
The names Of James Nj. smith and +. Atkn-
son, esq, having been submitted to the meeting,
these gentlemen were unanimously chosen to re-
present Camden county, in the Convention.
On motion, pr. Thomas K. Durham, N. ].
Patterson and r. Thomas were appointed by the
chair to notify the candidates of their selection,
and request their acceptance. On motion,
Resolved, That the proceedings he signed by the
chairman and secretary, and published IN the Sd
vannah papers.
JOHN L. vILLALoNGA, Chairman.
Il. BENTON, Secretary.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15
From the Ala. advertiser and Gazette.

ALL FupGE.-The rumor from Washington
about the Presidents ordering troops 10 Boston
to enforce the Fugitive slave law, put the subs
in state of extaeies on its receipt in town yes.
terday evening. But hold on, gentemen---it's
all fudge. Mark our prediction. The Fugitive
slave lazy will not be enforced, Notwithstanding
all this parade. MessVs. Hughes and Knight,
who were compelled to fly from Boston, 'oN moi
10 The contrary not'cith standing. If it was the
Presidents intention in good faith to enforce
S R provisions snsd o1 the Fovs slave law xhy
Messrs. Hughes and Knight were compelled to
leave the city, No; this law, as we have often
to have an influence on the Georgia elections.
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TREAoHERv.--lf we are not misinformed-
and we have the information from the best au7
thority--certain persons, who profess to be
among the leaders Of the Wing party in Boston,
aud one of whom is II high officer of the State
Central Committee, took the pains 10 prepare
and distribute counterfeit rotes for the eight dis
trict, bearing tie Eane Of Horace Mann instead
Of that of the regular Wing candidate, rhese
men have always called upon their followers TO
vote the regular Wing ticket" Let the world
Judge whether party, which will obey leaders
who practise such troaohery as this, can expect
ANYTHING but ultimate defeat and diyraoe.
ton Courier
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From The Spirit Of J.6srson.
LattaI finn Senator Mason.

TIE following correspondence has taken place
between a portion Of our frllow-citzens and the
Hon. James NJ Mason, warmly commencing the
able and patriotic speech made by him at the
Court House Of this county, on the 18th ultmo,
less tn n fully endorsing the wisdom and pro-
priety of his course in the Senate during the pend
eney of these measures of Compromise, I" which
have shaken the Union from its centre 10 circum-
ference. The names appended, number many Of
the hest citizens of our county, ard had opporlu-
nifty offered, or had il been deemed necessary, to
have circulated the paper generally through the
towns and neighborhoods, four or Ave hundred
signatures could have been easily procured. The
response Of Senator Mason, to thus testimonial of
approval by his friends and tellow-ctizens of JEFF
fprson. IL brief, though eloquent vindcstion Of
his whole course in the Senate, and furnishing
abundant evidence tina, he feels conscious recti-
lude in having faithfully reflected the sentIm mis-
nf his State, and advocated that policy alone
which must ultimately rebound to the honor of
our Commonwealth, and the interests of the
South.
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From he North csrolir.a Telegraph.

TIE COMPROMISE FAnURE.-Th. Com
promise ID u future" says the Charleston Mer
curry. IL 80, the Constitutions Is failure, the
Union is failure, and the sooner il j. dissolved
the better. Ii does indeed seem, that the Fugi
tive slave law has proved a failure, at least 50
FIR az Boston is concerned, since warrants ior
the capture of fugiiives have remained unexecII-
ted in the hands Of the officer and the owners
having been threatened with assassination, and
treated otherwise with the grosScst indignity
have left the city, and abandoned their undsr-
taking as fruitless. The Marshal, it seems Ia
us has been guilty of signal neglect of duty.
in not notifying the President of these f,ct
and call ng upon him for aid. If this case does
not require Executive interference. it * difficult
t. conceive of one that does. The President
governed by the solemn oath which he took at
his in usuratior, has declared that the Fugitive
81 We law shall be executed to the very letter
be the consequences what they my. If, there
fore, assistance bad been asked at his hands, il
would undoubtedly have been given. II is en-
tirely useless, either for marsh lis or other Off
GERS, or for.the citizens of the North generally
to be backward or refr etory in this matter.
The Indignation Of the ehtire South has been
fully aroused by the insults and injuries which
have been heaped upon her, and she has spoken
and is speaking, language which is unmistake-
able There comes forth but one voice through
out all her wide spread borders. The law lately
enacted 20 secure to Southern citizens the en-
joyment of rights, just, necessary, but long dis.
regarded, must and shall be enforced. Allow il
TO lie dead letter upon the Statute Book, and
the Constitution will be dead letter also, since
the only thing which called it in o life, and now
causes il to be animated by The living principle
is the very clause upon which this law is founded
To nulIiiy the one will be 10 nullify the other
o repeal the one will be to repeal the other
The question then is not merely, shall this law
be enforced, but shall this Union stund. A mo-
mentous question truly, one in the answer OF
which, may be involved consequences far more
important, perhaps more dreadful, than in any
other, past, present, or to come, but one which
you, and yoH only, are called upon to answer
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15

MARROW ESCAPE OF WILD BEAST TAMER.-
Hydralgo, one of Van Amburgs assistants in
tanning lions, at Toronto, lately went into a cage
IN which panther, a tiger, Ioness, cougar,
leopard, and hyena had been placed The
tiger became sulen, when Hydralgo struck him
with whip, which 50 enFaged the beast that lie
sprnng upon the man and brought him down to
the floor At that moment Van AmbuIg sprang
into the cage, took the tiger of, and we'd tie
mans life,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15

NJ ssISsIPP,.-- HE lio..nrabie Jefferson Davi>
addressed some six hundred of the citizens OF
Vicksburg, on Wednesday last H. vindclted
his position in the Senate ably and satisfied
ory. and presented some of the pretended friends
Of the Union in rather an unenvable liz ht. Th
address does not end the labors of Mr.. ID wis.,
He is resolved to corr ct unfounded prejudice.
which have taken root in portions of Mississippi,
and explain satisfactorily to the people the true
relation which the North and South bear to each
other.
1t is manifest that such course is necessary
There is IL concerted and wicked etfurt makius
TO disparage and reflect upon many of our public
men, whose every energy. at the late session OF
Congress, was directed to the preservation If
Southern rights and interests. IL is now high
time, in the recess Of Congress, that gentlemen
thus abused, The iraie patriois Qfhhe and, who ar
moved by an ardent attachment to the Constitu-
ion as ii is, and not az il Uoutd be mute, should
enlighten the people who have been led int"
error AMI deceived upon m ltters touching direct.
ly the integrity of the States ....a.3-..
Sen tor Davis will visit several Of the most
populous and heightened counties in Mississippi
with view to correcting misrepresentation
calculated to do much mischief-La Courier
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SOUTHERN RIGHTS MEETING A large and en-

SOUTHERN RIGHTS MEET1NG.-A large and en-.
thusiastic meeting of the friends of Southern
Rights was held at their Hall, over N. Ousey
& Sons Ware House, on Thursday night 1t
was addressed in eloquent and effective speeches
by Col. II. G. Lamar, and o. A. Lochraine
esq, of Athens. The letter gentleman we lad
never heard before. He Is decidedly one of the
most eloquent and effective speakers Of his age
in the state, and we predict for the young min
early distinction, in the state Of his adoption
Possessed of finished educton. graceful. fluent
and resoipte, he cannot fail to be favorte with
the friends ofSduthern Rights wherever he may
go.-Mdeon (Ga) Telegraph.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15

We learn from one who was present, that the
Southern Rights men held most enthusiastic
meetings at pontooc during the present week
Able ard gtirrpg addresses We're made BY Hon
Hugh r. Miller, Hon. Jacob Thompson, Hon.
T, J, Word and Col. John W. Thompson. The
speakers took bold and decided ground in sup,
port Of resistance TO Northern aggression and
robbery. The people of Lafayette would like
to hear from them one and all, during the SEES
sion Of the Circuit Court at this place. Oriord
(M) Organizer ..
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15
From the Richmond Republican

KING GEORGE LEADING oFF-A Coon EXAMPLE.
The Petersburg Intelligencer of the 9th inst
contains acaIl of the citizens of Prince George
county, to meet at the Courthouse, on the next
November rt-day, for the purpose of forming
an association to encourage aud patronize 1.-The
u>e of the manufactures and productions of the
South, to the exclusion of all Northern articles,
as far as practicable The Association to re-
main In full force as long the interference with
slavery continues. In publishing this call, the
Petersburg Inte!ligencer says: Most heartily do
We hope TINT this movement in Prince George
may be warmly seconded by other communities,
not only in Virginia, but the entire South. We
may not succeed at once in breaking up this in
tercourse with our Northern foes, for We have
go long permitted ourselves to be dependent on
them for almost everything, that it will take us
some time fully to set up for ourselves But the
object can be gradually accomplished it we only
persevere In united action. Let the merchants
in Baltimore, Norfolk, Richmond and Petersburg
have the assurance that if they import goods
directly from Europe the country merchants will
buy their surplus. of them, and there will soon
be such assortment Of goods in these cities as
will relieve the Southern merchants Of the neces-
sitv of going North Of Baltimore"
We trust that this good advise will be follow
ed. In conhexion with this subject, wo hope that
some friend of the South in the next Legislature
will turn his attention to public institutions OF
Virginia. and see that the funds of the State are
not expended outside its limits for articles which
can BIO procured at home.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15

A CAUSE.-THE NaysviIe Eagle, of the I'd
inst, was informed that party of citizens of
Nicholas county, KY, started the day previous
in pursuit Of runaway slave in this State, about
fifteen miles distant from Maysvillc. They
caught up with him, when sharp pistol firing
cnsued on either side 4 ball from the pistol of
the fugitive struok against a handcuff in the
pocket Of one Of the pursuers, and this only
preserved him from severe il not dangerous
wound. The fugitive escaped and the pursuers
returned CiH Emp
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CHARLEsTowN, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
. October Is, 1850.
Hon. JAMES M. Mason:

SIR: The undersigned, citizens Of Jefferson
county, respectfully tender you their warmest
thanks for the able and striking exposition which
you made this day Of the recent m assures Of Con-
gress SEALED u compromise of the differences ex-
isting between the .uth and the No til, !" and for
the failhfuness and distinguished ability with
which, in the Senate Of the United States, you
maintained the rights Of our honored Common
wealth end Of the whole Suh against Northern
aggression. "and Of your fidelity TO the instruc-
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-11-15
ITALY.

Letters from Rome, of the 18th instant, state
ha. the Eloly Father had quilted his capital on
he preceding day to visit Castle Gandolfo, where
he arrived at half past ten in the forenoon. por-
ion OF the French troops quartered at AlGano
we're drawn up in front of the Cathedral, who re-
;eived the Pope with military honors ~