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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-11-14

NEW YoRK. Nov. 6.

NEW DIRK, NOV. y.
The Empire City reached here about
10 l-2 o'clock this morning, bringing 200
passengers and Two Millions Of dollars
in gold dust! The bulk of the gold dust,
about 81 100000, may be expected by
the Georgia. The Georgia left Chagres
before the Empire City, and the Chero-
kee was to leave on the following day.
They will bring each two or three hun
bred passengers.
The Empire City left Chagres on the
26th of October, and Kingston, Jamaica,
on the 29th. The Isthmus and New
Orleans, which left San Francisco on the
lst and 9th ult., had both arrived at Pa
mama, but the Sarah Sands, which left on
the 25th, had not arrived.
The Equator, which left San Francisco
on the 10th September, did not reach
Panama till the 18th ult., having got out
of coal. tfit y CO.
The Purser of the Empire City, resi-
dent of Providence, R.. l., we believe,
died on Wednesday last. He was re-
spected by all the officers on board
Another passenger died on the passage.
The great fire already reported at San
Francisco, broke out in house on jack
son street, called the Philadelphia House,
it extended to Pacific, Duport, Prince,
Montgomery streets, SC. 1t is said to
have been the work of an incendiary. -
Several arrests were made on suspicion.
The following are the principal losers
+. Bell. $4,000
Winchester, Pacific News) 10000
Johnson g. Co, aa 5000
]. Caraforth, ~ $4,000
The Italian Theatre was also destroy
ed, and the Washington Market. Total
loss. half million. sas
The State Election was to take place
on the 7th October, two days after the
N. Orleans left, and was occupying all
the attention.
The expense of the Squatter war
reached 81, 900.
The accounts from the diggings are
various, and many are vending their way
back from the mines.
Accounts had reached San Francisco
from the Plains, dated Capt. Walker:
Station, Salmon Trout River, 22d Sept.
giving most deplorable accounts Of the
emigrants arriving in extreme distress.
The money market is improving
rather easier--five to eight per cent. pei
month.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-11-14

10 In this county the Democrats have car
ried three of the four Assembly Districts. In
the first, Johnson, Loco, is elected over Rood.
Second, Jones, Loco, over Paine. Third, Bid
dlecome, Loco, over Chapman. Fourth, Briggs,
Wing, over Woods. 3' h-ltt
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Southern Rights Meeting.

oANh 4Noss q
The Union Southern Rights Meeting
held in this city last night, adopted the
following resolution:
Resolved, That if Congress undertake
to legislate aggressive upon our rights,
by the abolition of slavery in the District
of Columbia, the Introduction Of the slave
trade between the States, or interfere
with the Fugitive Slave Law, the peo-
pie of Georgia will not submit, but with
united voice will resist though that re-
sistance should cause a dissolution of the
Union. ~
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6.
Gov. Alex. Ramsey and Richard w.
Thompson are appointed Commissioners
to treat with the Sioux Indians in Min
nesota. Thos. Foster to be Secretary to
the Commission.
John II. Robbins, Jesse Stein and John
II. Rogers to be Special Agents for the
Kean Indians. h5
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1850-11-14

ELEcTIoNs.--It is now conceded that New
York has elected the entire Wing ticket with
the exception of State Prison Inspector, which
Office will no doubt be filled in more salts
factory manner by Loco than Wing. rgs
From Michigan we have the most satistac-
tory accounts. The Wings have succeeded in
every Congressional District. afa4 eau
Accounts from Illinois are not so cheering.
In the Galena District the Democratic candi-
date for Congress has succeeded. M #
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GRANT COUNTY HERALD.
LANCASTER. Wis.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. ia, 1850.
WISCONSIN.

Another election has passed, and from the
result we may gather the fact that our state
has undergone little or no change since it en-
tered the Union, in political sense. The
State is decidedly Loco, although split upon
a subject which enters largely into the politics
of both parties has caused the defeat of Dem
ocratic candidates in some instances. The e.
lection of Mr.. Cole, in 1913, may be attribut-
ed in part to the dsafection of the Freesoilers
The political complexion of the members elect
may be stated as follows:
In the first district, Mr.. Durkee, who is re-
elected, is Free soiler, and holds no affinity
with either Of the great parties of the country.
He was elected in opposition to Mr.. Elmore,
the Democratic nominee, and although not a
Wing is, in some respects, preferable to his
opponent. The Wings had no candidate Of
their ownto support.
In the Second District, rir. Cole, the pres
ent faithful Wing Representative, is defeated
by from 1000 to 1900 votes. Mr.. Eastman, his
successful opponent, is Loco Foco, dyed in
the wool, and has beer ever since our acquain-
lance with him. His election is Democratic
gain, and in our estimation he is the best man
named for that station by his party. We sin
cerey regret the defeat of our candidate, but
when we reflect upon the causes which secur-
ed his election two years ago, we rejoice that
this district, in spite of its Democratic MAORI
ty. secured his services for one term.
In the Third District, Mr.. Doty, has been
reelected over his Democratic opponent. Mr..
d. is somewhat Independent in his conduct,
and we are at loss to determine whether he
is Democrat, Wing or Free Soiler. Which
ever party he may favor he is preferable to
Mr.. Hobart, his Democratic opponent.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-21

THT U. S. SHIr YoRKrows.-We yesterday
published among the foreign news very painful
rurnor in relation TO this vessel. The Queen Nab
arrived at Liverpool on the 3lst of October, with
report that the United States sloop- of. York
town was lost on the north part Of St. Jago, Cape
dc Verd Islands, on the 25th September ast-crew
saved. The information derived from the royal
yacht schooner Ariel, from st. Jago, which was
spoken ON the 22d Of October, in lat. H. long al.
We trust that this account may prove untrue, and
yet it is quite crcumstsntial. The Yorktown was
commanded by Capt Marston, OF this city, and
Lieut. Frailey, OF Philadelphia, ALEC one of her
chief officers. Both among the most cstmable
and seamsnlikc officers Of the United States navy,
and are alike esteemed for their virtues, as well
afiost as ashore. Both have families in Philadel-
phia, and many warm friends The Yorktown wns
nearly at the close of her cruise, having been or
dered home some time since. A disaster under
such circumstances cannot but be rega rded par
ticuarly unfortunate. The service on the African
coast is at all times arduous; while tho danger of
sickness and death from the coast fever 10 by no
means slight. We shall deeply deplore the loss Of
the ship, while cannot but rejoice that no lives
were lost Philadelphia Inquirer.
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PACIFIC RAILRoAD-The Little Rock (Arkan-
sas) Gazette notices the arrival there Of Captain
Joshua Barney's surveying party from st. Louis.
Captain Barney belongs TO the United States To-
biographical Engineers, and he has been engaged
for year past, under the orders Of Government,
in an experimental survey of a railroad route from
ST. Louis, via Fulton on Kid river, to III Paso, on
the Rio Grande, and thence TO the Pacific Ocean.
The Gazette learns from conversation with Captain
Barney and ono of his assistants that the line
marked by them deviates but little from direct
coarse. cit passes near Grcenville, Missouri,
Randolph county, Arkansas; crosses White river
at Jackson port, jackson county; Little Red river,
near Prospect bluffs; and runs about three miles
east OF Searcy, White county; intersects the road
from Little Rock to Memphis at Mr.. p McCrsw's,
twelve miles cast of this city; and strikes the Ar
kansas river about three or four miles below this
city.
"For some sixty miles before striking the Ar
kansas, the line, VIC understand, is perfectly
straight. At White river, a considerable deviation
from a direct line Is made, to avoid some abrupt
bills that make into the river; but, beyond that
river perfectly straight line, for some eighty TO
ninety miles, can be obtained, without any obsta-
Gle to the construction of a railroad. The princi-
pal distractions are found north Of the Missouri
line.
"The party is now engaged the southsidc Of
the Arkansas, in exploring the Fourche bottoms
and valley, TO find level route in the direction
tho road il to run, and when we last heard from
thom, we understood the prospect very fiat
tering for the finding Of good level route, with.
out much deviation from direct line"
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Tn. Letter to DR.. Collins, and the Opposi-
stttou.

The letter Of the Acting Secretary Of State
70 DIR. COLLINS calls forth every variety Of com
ment from the press, according to the temper or
position OF the respective journals. The Dis
union papers Of course arc not satisfied they
are not prepared TO be pleased with any thing
that may proceed from President FILLMORE.
The Southern Press Of this city, the metropoli-
tan organ Of The Disunionsts and Secessionlsts,
is especially dissatisfied, and chiefly, we APP
prehend, because il can find nothing in the let
ter to censure. This we infer from the fact,
that while it grOans aud grumbles over the Incl
dents Of the letter, 1t permits the letter itself to
pass without a comment:
"The rurnored Proclamation Of President FIT
nons touching the Crafts case, it seems was ad-
dresscd not 70 the people Of Massschu,ett, but TO
those OF Georgia
Or Collins have, IL seems. been laid at the foot
Of the throne and assurances Of the most distin-
guished consideration for the laws Of the United
States have been grsciously voUcbsafed in reply.
" Dr. CoLLIss has not received his negro, he has
received letter from the President, and Of course
should be content
1--WE append this letter. which, appearing in the
Georgia papers just the OF the election might
look 10 some persons like attempt at interior
ence on the part Of the Executive in behalf Of its
submission allies.
1--WE suppose it will be asserted, however, that
the coincidence was one Of tbose fortunate acct
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MILITARY MovEMEsTs.-A letter from Fort Lea
wentworth says that, the 10th of October the 7th
regiment of infantry returned to that place, hav
ing been overtaken by an express with orders TO
that effect, when about third of their way
the march to Santa Fe On the 18th, six compa-
uies embarked on board the steamers Anna and ST.
Ange for Jefferson Barracks, where they will win
ter, and where headquarters will be established.
The four mounted companies OF the regiment will
remain at Fort Loavenworth until further orders
The letter says:
Light company ], 4th artillery, and company
of mounted infantry, being Colonel Summers OK
petition, returned from the Plains on the 18th
During their absence from here, (about three
months,) they had selected tho point for a new mil
itary post on the Santa Fe route, and built a mud
fort thereon. The point selected lie the site Of
old Fort Mann, on the Arkansas, about $40 miles
from this place | understand the new fort is 10 be
called Fort Mackay, in honor of the late Colonel
Hnas Mackay, Deputy Quartcrmsster General
United States Army, than whom a more meritori-
ous and deserving officer never lived"
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CENSUS OF GroneIA.-Co William NJ Brown,
United States Marshal for this State, informs us
that complete returns have been received from
about one third OF the counties, and that the wboc
will probably be in about the 25th December
Those returns show that the population In those
counties in the Cherokee section which have been
heard from, and in a few along the Cbattaboochce
river, has doubled since 1915, when the last census
was taken. There has been slso a material in
croase in every county in the State, even in tho
oldest, such Bullocb and Tatnal
Colonel Brown gives it as his opinion, from tho
partial returns received, that the population OF ths
State will exceed ,000, 900 of souls. He thinks
there will be about 6Oo,0oo whites, and 400, 900
blacks.
The late oensus of Macon shows that tho popu-
stion OF that city and its immediate vicinity in
GLIDING Nineville, now amounts TO 1850. The
population Of the whole Of Bibb county IL Ia ,6ss
Savannah Republican,
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A SYNoPsIs OF THE BANK LAWS OF THE SrArx or
NEW YoRK.-The owner of bank stock ia individu-
ally liable for the debts of the bank to an amount
To the par value of the stock The fact that the stock
stands in the name of another person does not re-
heve from liability the real owner Non residents
are equally liable with citizens of own State.
Any class OF creditors can claim the benefits Of this
liability
Safety fund banks can take 7 per cent. discount
from all paper having sixty three days to run,
but only per cent from shorter paper.
Free banks take per cent. discount from
all paper, without reference to time.
The circulating notes of the safety fund banks
not required 10 be secured by deposit with the
comptroller. The circulating notes of the free banks
secured as follows:
LIST. All New York State stocks.
I'd. Half New York stocks and half United States
stocks
Sd. Half New York stock and half bonds and
mortgages.
4th. Half New York stock and portions of United
States stocks and bonds and mortgages.
The bonds and mortgages must bear per cent.
interest, and must not exceed in amount two ffths
the value of the property, exclusive Of buildings.
The property must be unincumbered and pro-
ductivc.
The stocks must bear per cent, or an amount
will be deducted, which will leave in the comptro-
ler's hand a security equal to a per cent. stock
Joint stock banks can organize not less than
100000 capital, and must deposite with the con-
troller not less than 100000 of securities for cir
oIatng notes.
Individual bankers are not required TO have any
glye' amount of capital, but must commence on
not iess than $4,000 of security deposited for cir
culatins notes
All oaI<s and bankers required to provide for
the REDEMPTION OF the circulating notcs in New
York city on Albany at half of one per cent. dis
count.
CONSTITUTIONAL PRoHnrTIoss AND RraUIRs-
mEsTs.-The LEGISLATURE cannot grant any special
charters for banking purposes
The Legislature cnnot leealize n susnension of
specie payments.
All circulating notes must be registered by the
authority OF the State, ADD ample security taken
for their redemption in specie.
Holders oil bank notes are ordering creditors.
We give these leading features of our bank laws
for a double ooject:
LIST. That all parties interested may know their
rights and liabilities.
I'D That our readers in the We.ern States when
the questions OF banks IL under oi.cussion NAV
have a comprehensive outline of our laNs
These banking privileges and restrictions are tho
result OF fifty years experience.
Can the people, Except they become stoc khold.
ers, be injured by banks and bankers, acting un-
der such laws'-N. y. Tribune.
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On Tuesday the Convention adopted the rules
reported by committee the subject. The
clerks Of the of appeals for the Eastern and
Western Shore. we're directed 10 report in what
number Of cases opinions were filed, and in what
number Judgments were rendered without opin-
ions. Lottery commissioners were called on for a
statement in regard TO the licensed lotteries Of tho
State. The President of the Convention wa, d.
rected 10 communicate with the Secretary Of the
Interior in relation to the census returns Of the
State. Various committees were proposed-one TO
inquire into the eppcdency Of codifying the laws
Of the State, in order that the people might under
stand the rules by which they were governed, and
litigation be diminished
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CIeusIGnd Herald.
MARSHAL BOND or lLLINoIs.-The editor of the
Chicago Tribune, in late paper, stated that, far
no attempts had been made to execute the law to
arrest fugitive slave in that city" the warrants
lying dead in the marshal's Office, nobody being
found mean enough to attempt their execution"
The statement has elected the following reply from
the marshal:
:" Messrs. EDIToRs: My attention has just been
directed by a friend to the foregoing in the st.
Louis Republican Of the 7th inst. In reply, can
say that no warrant to arrest fugitive slave has
as yet come into my hands, marshal, nor am
advised that any such warrant has ever been placed
in the hands OF my deputies. If such warrant
placed in my hands, would know higher law
than that enacted by Congress- and which has re-
ceived the sanction of the President and would ex
ecute the writ though my life should prove the for
felt. Such verify believe would be the course of all
my deputies. If deputy should see proper to
question the law, his error would be promptly cor
rected by me, SO far as am vested with power to
make the correction.
''BENJ. BOND, U. s. Mar. dat. Illinois,
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The EXCEPTION" OF GEORGE THOMPSON BY THE
CoLoRED PEOPLE, which took place the Belknap
Place Church last evening, was not attended by
any disorder whatever. The police early
upon the ground and protected the approach to the
church by running line across the head of the
court, and no person WAS permitted to enter with
out leave from black man, who acted nspec-
tor. The proceedings in the church were conduct
ed in an orderly manner and witnessed by all the
leading spirits of the Anti slavery party The
speech of welcome was delivered by G. l.. Remond,
and MIR. Thompson occupied about an hour in his
response. 1t was in every particular anti
slavery speech. Abiding To the confusion at Fan
Gull Hall, he said he would give any champion of
slavery opportunity TO discuss the question with
him-and would allow him the advantage of two
hours to his one, and jury selected by his adver
sary should pronounce between them. Mr.. Thomp-
son is an imposing speaker, and a mere elocu-
ZIONIST has lew equals. In many respects, his ges
lures resemble those of some of the great play ac-
tors, and his language, too, has dramatic color
ing. His speech last night a history of the
an slavery movement, together with biographi
cal sketch of sundry "pfalanthropists," w. l..
Garrison included. After speaking of the groans
at Faneuil Hall in honor of John E1ll Mr. Tnomp-
son assured the audience that England was with
them. "She hears not the groans OF the venal
the slave" &c, &c. This may as speci-
men of the entertainment, which applauded
most enthusiastically. The speaker secmeoto en-
Joy his own performances, and exhibited high
spirits.-Bosfon Courier, 10Th.
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CommissIon on Claims Against MEXICO.

At the meetings on Monday and Tuesday, the
first Of the session, the Board was FULL but no
business was contaminated. Yesterday also
all the members were present. The memorials
Of Simeon Remer and Of Sanforth Kidder, seye-
rally claiming indemnity for expulsion from
Matamoras, in April 1876, were taken up for
consideration, together with the proofs and
documents connected herewith.
The Board came to the opinion that the
claims were valid against the Republic OF
Mexico, and they were accordingly allowed, the
amount to be awarded subject TO the future ac-
ton Of the Board.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-21

A telegraphic despatch from Louisville, Ken
lucky, apprizes us Of the death Of Col. Rich
ARD NJ. Johnson, former Vice President Of
the United States. lie died Of paralysis at
Frankfort, (where he was in attendance as a
member Of the Legislature on the 10Th inst,
at an advanced age. Col. JOHNSON was dis
tinguished in war as brave soldier; in the
Senate Of the United States as a firm advocate
Of the adjustment Of Imprisonment for debt /;
and, in the public and private walks Of life, as
a man Of unbounded generosity Of character.
Peace 70 his names
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THE r EPU BLIC.
WASN'T N GT0 N:
THURSDAY MORNING. NOV. 81. 1850.

EDWARDS, SAspFoRD Co., Express Agents and
Bankers. in the United States, Liverpool, and Lon
don are the authorized agents Of the Republic, and
will receive subscriptions and advertisements for
this paper Their office in London is at No. 10
Gresham street, and in Liverpool at No. Colon
bia Buildings This concern is connected, in this
country, with the we'll known house of "Adams &
Co.'S Express" and ID entitled to the confidence Of
our friends abroad.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-21

Hor. DANIEL wrBsTsR.-It has been mentioned
in paragraphs which have been extensively repub.
lished from papers Of this city that Mr. Webster s
expected to be present at the Union meeting at
Fsneuil Hail on Tuesday next. Mr.. Webster cor
daily united in the call for the meeting but de
cIined an invitation 10 address the the meeting,
the ground that he would be under the necessity Of
leaving the city before the date Of H. Mr.. Web
ster, we believe. left the city yesterday with Mrs
Webster on his return TO Washington. His health,
which has been much impaired during greatpsrt
Of the period Of his abserce from the seat OF Govern
mont, we are happy TO learn, IL much improved.
tBo'ton Dolly Advufi'r, l9n
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NECK AND NECK RAsE.-A most remarkable
statement in the population of Dayton, Column
bus, and Cleveland was put record in the census
OF those cities for l840 and '46, and bids fair by
present appearances, to exist in the recent decen-
NAL enumeration for 1850. This is the slight diff.
ference in the population of all three cities at all
fheae
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We inadvertently omitted TO publish yesterday
the appointment Of James l.. Petgru, Eco. as Uni
ted States District Attorney. The appointment 10
good one. - OharIs,ton Mercury.
It is gratifying TO perceive that it is in the
power Of the General Government to do any
thing that is pleasing 10 the editors Of the
Charleston Mercury.
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THE HIGH rnIcr or ToBAcco.--A cargo of Ken.
lucky tobacco, common quality, has been pur-
chased at Bremen for reshipment to the United
States-the price here being much higher than in
bremen. III now on it's way to Philadelphia, and
has been sold at profit of 8 80 to 81 per hun
dred.
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NhyAL.-Tho United States ship Albany went
into commission at Boston, on the 18th instant.
A naval friend has favored with the following
authentic list OF her officers
Communications. T. Platti Licutenants--w.
r. Taylor, Charles Hunter, and Stephen Tren-
cbsrdI Assistant surgeon-H o. Msyoi Purser-
ID. FsuntIeroyl Acting Msstcr-A. X. HugbesI
swsin-stephcn Foediok Gunner--F. Dawson;
Carpenter-Rowland Leach, sailmaker-stcpben
Seaman,
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Aparty OF elk gentlemen lately took hunt ON
the Alspahs, In Irwin county, Georgia, and killed
within six days thirty deer. One Of the men alone
killed seventeen in twenty shots
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PAsoRAMA OF THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI BuRsT.-
Pomsneds's panorama Of the Upper Missis,ipa
was destroyed by fire at Newark, New Jersey, on
the 18th instant. II was insured in st. Loui, for
q ODO
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WIscoNsIN.-The state Of parties in the next
Legislature is as follows:
Senate. ~ Dem. Whig. Free-soil
Assembly AZ II :"
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THg u. s SHIP PLynoUTH is expected TO arrive
at Norfolk between the lst and 10Th Of January