The New York herald., 1850-12-11

The Maryland Convention.
RESOLUTIONS IN FAVOR OF THE coNPRoMIsE AND THE
UNION.
ANNAPOLIS, Dec 10, 1850.
series Of resolutions reported to day. in the
Reform Convention BY the special committee in favor
of the compromise Of the last session OF Con-
grsss. The third resolution declares that whilst the
several acts Of Congress in respects opprss
sive to the South nevertheless viewing them parts
Of entire system to BE- adhered to and maintained
- whole proceeding the basis Of oompro mise aud
tions to heal the public agitation and psrpsuste the
Union they have received the acquiescsnce of Mary
and The resolutions TIC also decar: that tn. Fugitive
sisted by the North without leading to dissolution
Lindmanfx In Baltimore, &c.
BALTIMORE, Dso 10, 1850.
The Lind mania is raging strongly here and tickets
for the second cannot be procured under $40
We have no mall again to night, south Of Richmond
Ship from the East Indies Ashore, sc.
BosroN, Dec 10, 1850.
The ship Jacob Perkins, Moore, from Manila June
9Th, via st. Helena oct oth for Boston went ash ore
yesterday, at nveA. NJ Smiths Island Point south
sidsof Nantucket An express messenger arrived here
this morning for assistance, who stated two ballast
lighters had left Nantucket for the purpose of rem
feet nine inches water in her hold, and In ex
posed situation. She has valusbls cargo Of sugar
co. s9ooO; United States ss 500; fremont SIS 600:
Boylsten $4,000; Equitable Safety $lsso0.
The steamer r. B. Forbes has gone to the assistance
letter dated Valparaiso, Nov received here states
that the the new chip Brewer Of Robin:toD, Me-, from
and badly strained Cot Of repairs :. ss:s
MuDiciual Elections In bgnss.ch,...,.
lowell, Dec 10 1850.
Yesterday Mr.. Ayers the vhig candidate was elect
ed Mayer, BY 600 majority. Nearly al the city oouu
cilmen wings
In Charlsstown, Mr.. Frothingham (dsm) was elsst
Cd Mayor by over 100 majority. The democrats also
In Ro1bury, Mr. Dearborn, (whis) is almost unani
nously elected.
Trial OF Dunbar, the Murderer
ALBANY, Dec. TO- 1850.
The District Attorney concluded his address this
morning In the case Of Reuben Dunbar charged With
the murder Of the Lester children. Judge Wright
charged the jury in eloquent and dignaed address,
which occupied one hour In its delivery ana was
strongly against the prisoner.
Tine Estate OF McDoneugh, the Millionaire.
NEW ORLkANs, Dec. 7, 1850
The State Of Louisiana, through the Attorney Gene
raj applied for the sequssration Of sl the real estate
left BY John McDonough, which was granted by the
court aud the Sheriff took formal possession hold
the same until the question Of ownership s decided
The United States and Nicaragua.
ORIGINAL DRAFT OF ARTICLES RELATING TO FREE
CITIES, AsskNTEp TO, But RESERVED FOR sPE-
Ii is understood between the two high contracting
parties, that the government of Nicaragua, as an
evidence of its desire to promote the Trade and
merce OF the world, shall cause to be surveyed
and established within one year after the line of
the canal contemplated shall have been deter
mined, free city at either extremity OF said canal
and the extent OF territory which shall be set
apart therefor shall be one league in width on
each side OF the canal, and two leagues in length
upon the line OF the same. II is further understood
That the State OF Nicaragua shall retain It's
right Of property in the public lands which may fall
within the sections of territory apart for said free
cities which lands shall be freely aud unreservedy
sold at uniform rate, TO be liked at the time of the
The establishment Of said free cities shall be
without prejudice 10 the right of the State of Nca-
ragua TO establish custom houses and collect tolls
and duties at the respective ports where they may
be situated, upon articles destined for consumption
in the interior
3 The said free cities shall enjoy, and the same
IS solemny guaranteedi TO The citizens thereof for.
Of tna by jury; unrestricted liberty Of the press;
perfect religious freedom; the night TO elect their
officers, executive, legislative and judicial 10 ac
cordance with their own laws and fundamental
regulations, TO be determined by convention
chosen for that purpose, as hereinafter provided.
2. Total exemption from all military or civil ser
vice, except as much as may be required for the
defence Of said cities the proper discharge Of the
duties required by the laws OF the same B. Total
exemption from all contributions or taxes, except
such as may be imposed by the respective muufci-
palities, TO be applied by the same for their own
benefit. 4. Until the population Of the said cities
shall respectively amount TO live hundred souls,
they shall be subject to the same local regulations
with the city Of Leon, go far as the same may be
applicable, and NOT in conflict with the rights grant
ed and guaranteed 10 this article. O. Whenever il
sball be determined. by actual census, that the
POI ueton OF said cities respectively amounts 10 five
hundred souls, upwards, the adult males thereof
being the OF real estate in said cities, shall
elect, from theif own number, nine individuals who
shall frame the fundamental laws for Sad ciues 10
consoLance with the principles herein laid do wn.
g. The said free cities, after their organization,
shall be under the joint protection Of Nicaragua
end the United States, aud entire liberty ot set
tlsment and trade therein is guaranteed TO the citi
zens Of ell nations who shall recognize the muni-
cipal existence and Independence Of said free
critics and enter into treaty ttipulstons with the
republic Of Nicaragua to protect and defend the
same. Bot II the sid free cities are not estab-
lished. as herein provided, within the time desig
mated IN the hrst section this artlcle, then the
obligations incurred by the United States shall have
TO force or effect whatever.
A CURIOUS MERr1Ne AT RrcMoSp, Va "A
meeting took place At the Exchange, on Saturday
evening, which, the Times says, was very curi-
Gus affair Mr. Daniel III London was put in the
chair, and stated the object TO he to condemn the
President for not quellng the Boston riot, 20 de-
nounce Northern aegrtssions generally, and
especially the Compromise bills, aud tn make re-
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