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OPTICAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and ,oih the advies and consent Of the Senate.
BEsJAns EvERErr SMITH, of Maryland, to be
Consul of the United States for Turks Island.
ALFRED MITCHELL, of New Jersey, TO be Consul
Of the United States for the port of Cork, in Ire
land.
HARVEY GLEASON, of Louisiana, to be Consul Of
the United States for the port of Chagres, in New
Grenada.
THOMAS Turner, of New York, to be Consul of
the United States for Bahia de San Salvador, in
Brazil.
SAMUEL SIMPSON, of Virginia, to be Consul of the
United States for Bombay.
WILLIAM p. ROGERS, of Mississippi, TO be Consul
of the United States for Vera Cruz in Mexico.
AMOS b. CoRwINE. of Ohio, to be Consul of the
United States for Panama, in New Grenada.
HORACE SMITH, of Pennsylvania, to be Consul of
the United States for Portugal
DANIEL LIE Roy, of New York, to be Consul of
the United States for the port Of Genoa, in Sar-
DINA.
CHARLES L. FLEIscHMANN of the District of Co
lumba, to be Consul of the United States for Studt
gardt, in Wurtemberg.
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We have received by late arrival from Yucatan
the Merida Boietin Official of the 22d ultimo.
The government issued decree on the 2lst per-
hitting the importation into Merida of brown,
muscovado, and cucurucho sugar, on the payment
OF a municipal tax of two rails quintal. White
and crushed sugar to continue paying four rails
the quinta, according to the tariff Of November 3d.
lS4l.
We also learn by private letter, dated Cam
peachy, 26th ultimo, received by a mercantile
house in this city, that ON the nth ultimo orders
were received from the city of Mexico for the new
Mexican tariff to go into operation on the PENN
sula Immediately. Until lately Yucatan had been
subject exclusively to her custom house regu-
atons but the provisions of the new tariff are now
made to extend over the whole republic. "A short
time ago decree issued by the Yucatan gov
eminent opening the ports for the introduction Of
variety of goods which are totally prohibited by
the new Mexican tariff.
Acting on the assurance of the validity of the
Yucatan decree, which to continue in force for
two months, many merchants had sent goods 20
the ports Of the peninsula, and partly prepaid the
duties on them, for the purpose OF relieving the ne
cessies of the government, occasioned by the war
with the Indians. II, however, the new Mexican
tariff forthwith 60 into operation, most ruinous
consequences will befall the importers. Large
quantities of cotton goods either now at Merida,
Campeachy, &c, on their way thither,
which subject to conscaton if the tariff be put
IN force. An arrangement, VIC learn, has been
made between the merchants and the collector Of
the customs at Campeachy, by which the prohibit
pleasure OF the central government in the city of
Mexico be known. In the meanwhile, petition
has been forwarded to the capital setting forth the
grievances above alluded to- and praying for relief
or for the continuation of the Yucatan decree for
two months, as originally intended.-N. O. Pic.
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THE VOLUNTEERS OF lsf2.-Extra pay and bounty
lands have been allowed 10 the volunteers who
fought in the Mexican war, and other propositions
are spoken Of, as likely To be brought before Con-
gress 10 confer other and greater vors upon these
volunteers. This think all well enough. But
as the Government has acquired great extent Of
territory in Mexico and Oregon, we think that
extra pay and bounty lands now TO be allowed
70 the officers and privstes who volunteered in de-
fence OF their country in the Of 1872 with Great
Britain. Such compensation justly belongs 70 them,
and II will be act Of injustice to withhold IL. We
know many Of the men who served in the war Of
1912, in East Tennessee, who are patriotic and
mcritorious men,-many Of whom were disabled
by sickness in that campaign, returning home with
ruined constitutions, and are now in circumstances
that donation Of this kind would greatly relieve
them.
The legislature Of Kentucky, by joint rcsolu.
ton, has instructed their Senator'S and Representa-
tives in Congress, 70 procure the passage Of law
giving bounty lands 70 the volunteers and militia,
in the war Of 1912. This IL as IL should be. Both
those who volunteered and were drafted should
receive the same compensation. We trust some
patriotic member Of our legislature will make a
similar move, in order 10 urge this matter upon
ngrcss.-Rnorvile (Tsnn.) Whig.
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LATE From BnAzrL.--we have file Of the Rio
de Jsneiro formal extending 10 the 9Th Of january
inclusive, received this morning by the ship Maria
arrived at this port. We translate the following
from the formal Of the lst.
1--WE are informed that NJ. Bonsrd, Governor of
Tahiti, now on board the (French) frigate Thisbe.
in this port, has instructions from his government
70 establish at that island shipysrd which will
furnish 10 vessels Of all nations means and mate
rails fer such repairs as may become requisite in
the navigation OF these waters"
The Thisbc was to sail the next day, via valpa
raise.
The Brazilian Legislature commenced its session
on the let OF January, the emperor opening Il in
person. His brief speech adverted chiefly 70 The re-
cent disturbances in Pernsmbuco; and dwelt on
the necessity OF increasing the force OF the army
and navy.
mass Of interminable documents from Assurnp.
ton, the capital Of Paraguay is published in the
yornai, the substance Of which appears 10 be that
provisional treaty has been agreed upon between
Paraguay and the Argentine Confederation, which
will be likely 10 result in a satisfactory arrange.
ment Of all the matters in difference.--N " Com.
merci1i Adcerfisv.
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on that matter. This fact being settled, IL really
seems TO that this exciting question might be
speedily adjusted. if calm counsels prevail. The
: South contends for her honor, and for the great
principles of on-interventon and State equality
: Why, then, cannot all unite, and permit California
: 10 come into the Union as soon as she can frame
constitution? Then, according to the doctrines
which prevail on both sides of Mason and Dixon's
line, she may constitutionally establish her do
mestc institutions any basis consistent with
publican principles The South could lose nothing
by adopting this On the contrary, she ,oould
sars all for tchich she contends"
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From the ~. Y. Journal Of Commerce Of the 10th.
The Union.

The history of the world affords no example of
nation arising in 30 short period from such small
beginnings, TO such height of greatness and glory
| as has been attained by these United States. No
other population on the globe, twenty millions in
number, are so generally prosperous, intelligent,
and happy. Instead of wasting energies in
nerce and bloody wars one State or section against
another-instead of imposing all manner of rcstric-
tons and hindrances upon each other--we have
lived together in harmony, cooperating in all mat
tiers of joint concern, but leaving the separate in
terests of each State to be managed in its own way
When we call to mind the vast and immeasurable
sacrifices made by our fathers in laying the foun-
dations OF this great republic, We cannot but ad-
mire their far reaching sagacity, nor less the de-
yotedness with which they laid themselves and
their all upon the altar of their country. They felt
that the prize for which they contended was Of in
estimab0 vaauH and therefore that no hardships or
sufferings, no expense of blood or treasure, were
too great to be endured in such 4 cause. Yet we
doubt if the most sanguine of them all anticipated
the realizaton in SO short period, of the wonders
we now behold.
Having received such glorious inheritance from
our fathers, the question is, whether will sell il
for mess of pottage nay, for what is Of less value
even than that-an abstraction All now admit
that there can be no slavery in the new Terrific
ries; yet, with strange infatuation, many still
persist in urging the passage of the Wilmot provso
by Congress, although they know it will cndanger
! our very existence as nation.
1t is in the hope of doing something to counter
act this dangerous deluson, and of rallying public
sentiment in support of the Union, that the meet
ing at Tammany Hall is to be held to- night AL
though the call is extended only to Democrats, we
have doubt that every citizen, of whatever name
who is disposed to unite in the demonstration, will
receive hearty welcome. We trust it will be seen
that at least in the city of New York, which owes
much of its greatness to the Union of the States
the sentiment in favor of that Union, and against
all measures tending to overthrow or weaken it, is
overwhelming and universal. We understand
that letters have been received from many highly
distinguished citizens in different parts of the
country, expressing their deep interest in the
cess Of the meeting, their cordial sympathy with
its Objects and their readiness to aid the impulse
which may be created, by every means in their
power.
We regard this meeting, taken in all its bear
ings, one Of the most important which has ever
been held in this city; and we hope it will be at
tended by thousands and tens of thousands, without
distinction of party. "THK UMos-Ir MUST
Pr EsEpyrp.o
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Gre.t Fire AM New orleans.

We learn by private Geographic de-
spatch, that on the morning Of the 10th
inst, at two o'clock, fire broke out in
No. 65 Camp street, New Orleans, which
destroyed about thirty buildings-large
mercantile houses. Amongst those which
were entirely consumed were two large
four-story houses belonging to the Plea
yune newspaper, and used in the publication
of that journal. The fire must have ragged
with great fury, as the Picayune buildings
were on the opposite side Of the street to
the house in which it first broke out.
These are the only particulars we have,
as vet, received of the disaster.
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In republishing speech, recently de-
livered in the House Of Representatives Of
Pennsylvania, by Mr.. KILLINGER, we
overlooked an offensive personal allusion
contained in it, to gentleman of the
United States Senate, with which we do
not sympathize, and which we should have
stricken out as alike unjust to that gentle
man and as inconsistent with the spirit Of
comfy which we desire at all times to OBJ
serve towards our political adversaries.
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SYMPATHY ExILEs.-The sympathy Of the
American people has been deeply excited in behalf
of Hungary and the noble spirits who have been
banished from their " fatherland.' But some eau
ton will be necessary in regard TO the exercise of
practical sympathy. II is stated that pretended
Hungarians are becoming very numerous in some
Of the cities. Every mustached loafer who may
find himself destitute will swear he is Hungarian,
and in little while we shall have more Hungry
men than the public bounty can feed.
We think, too, there is disposition among some
Of the politicians in Congress 10 carry this matter
little too far. Some of them arc for giving large
tracts Of land to the cxilcs. We may have no par
ticular objection TO this but first, we think the
wounded soldiers and the families Of those who lost
their lives in Mexico, ought to be provided for. In
this case, should say emphatically, "let charity
begin at home;" and after liberal exercise Of the
god-i feeling, we can take care Of the Hunga-
rians.-W inchester (Va.) Republican.
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FRlDAY, FeUruary TO, IooU
Charles w. Russell, esq, of Virginia, was adj
mitted an attorney and counsellor of this court.
No. 25s. e. p. Calkin 8. Co. vs. James III. Cooke
In error to the supreme court of and appeals
for the State of Texas.
On motion of Mr.. Harris, of counsel for the de-
fendant in error, this cause docketed and dis
missed with costs.
No. 254. Samuel Sample ct al, appellants, vs. ShGd-
raoh Barnes.--The motion to dismiss this cause was
argued by General Howard in support thereof, and
by Mr.. Walker against the same.
No. So. Nm III. Lrtcin, appellant, vs.. George o.
Dirion ct al.-The argument of this cause was con-
cluded by Mr.. Davis for the appellant. :
Adjourned till Monday, ii O'Clock.
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"a Place in thy Memory"

We noticed the other day book under this title.
written by Mra. S. H. DE KRoYFT, lady who,
was stated, has had the unexampled misfortune of
being /" bride, widow, and blind" in one short
month, and who has now to employ her literary
talents in obtaining livelihood. The amiable
young authoress is still in city, and her book
for sale at Messrs Taylor Maury's, Franck Tay-
lor's, and R. Farnham's bookstores, and will be
also offered to many of citizens by the lady in
person. We most cordially commend her to all as
lady deserving the highest consideration and re-
spect, and her book literary bijou eminently
worthy of place ON the centre tables and book
shelves of our friends and the public at large
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vorEs ron Govrsros ON smpBohRp.-we have
received letter from Captain John u. Dornin,
ter and director Of the Msttspoisett and Brdgewa-
ter Mining and Mechanic Expedition 70 California,
dated "Atses, November ~, $780,, enclosing to us,
with view 10 lie publication, the votes for gov
ernor cast board the Oscar on the day Of the
nual State election.
The meeting was opened, in due form, by the
choice Of s. X. Eaton, csq.. president Of the com
psny, as chairman, and the polls then opened.
The result IL as follows For George ~ Briggs, So
Boutwell,, "a; Phillips, s.-Neo Bsdford Mast
H<rr,-y
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MoRE INDIAN MAssAcREs.-The following pas
sage we take from a letter addressed 10 us from
Arkansas, and dated the 22d instant. The writer
il gentleman in whom the utmost confidence may
be placed. This account ofthe massacre OF Major
Bryant will be read with much sorrow by his many
friends in this city:
"About the 9th instant Major c. G Bryant Of Cor
pus Christi formerly Of Galveston,) was killed by
party Of seven Indians on the Chocolate, between
the mission Of Refugio and Black Point. He was
on his return from Austin, when he seen, by
Mexican laborers At Woods's rancho, 10 fall from
his horse at the fash Of gun fired by the Indians,
who had with them about two hundred horses.
They also stole ninety horses from Mr.. Woods.
Captain Grumble's company Of rangers are in
pursuit. Mr.. welder's boys at Black Point also
saw the Indians. II IL reported that Castroville
has been destroyed by the Indians, the men mostly
killed. and women made captive. This s not yet
confirmed. howevcr.--Gairesio (Ttzas) Neos,
Jam %
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ARRIVAL DrREcT from THE CARE orGooD Hopx.-
The barque Arthur Pickering, Capt. Nickerson, ar
rived at this port yesterday morning, in fifty days
from the Cape Of Good Hope. Captain N. reports
that the excitement at Cape Town, relative 10 max
ing Il penal colony, was on the increase. The
attempt 20 starve the government into sending the
oonvicts away bad failed, owing 10 some contrac-
tors who bad surrepttiously supplied the autbori-
ties The streets were filed with hsndbills de.
nouncing these traitors. Half the stores in the
place were closed, and men were suspicious OF
each other as 10 refuse 10 trade together Business
was paralyzed. The Neptune, with her passengers,
the cause Of all this trouble, at anchor at St.
Simon's Bay.
The Traveller states that Cape Of Good Hope
house here have received letter from London
firm, stating that the Home Government have sent
out orders 70 despatch The Neptune 10 another penal
colony - Boston Anns, 14h
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MUTISv on Boarp THE ScHooSER J. b. LINDSEY,
Riggs, Of Norfolk, which arrived at 81. Thomas on
the 9Th inst, from Trnidad.--while Captain Riggs
wac asleep, two Of the crew shot the mate dead In
the cabin, and then killed young man who was a
passenger in the vessel
The noise brought the captain on deck, when they
attacked him, firing two or three shots AT him, one
Of which passed through the front part Of his neck,
which caused him 70 retreat 10 his after cabin where
nc fastened himself in. The men tried 10 force the
door open with axe but without success.
They then rummaged the cabin, but found nothing.
After three days, they took the boat with her sails,
also axe, with which they attempted TO scuttle
the vessel but the cook, perceiving their inten-
TONS cot the boats painters, and let her 60 adri
They then attempted 10 reach the vessel again,
but seeing the Captain armed they pulled off,
promising 10 leave the vessel II be would not shoot
them, which they did /; the vessel, being short
handed was put under short sail, and succeeded in
reaching Trinidad. Captain Riggs is on shore and
doing well.
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DARNG BURGLARY ID PHILApELPHIA.-Betwe
nine and ten O'Clock on Thursday night, the l4th
instant, two burglars in Philadelphia effected an
entrance into the dwelling house of John Miles,
esq, who had come to the city of Washington on
professional business; and, although discovered in
the act by the housekeeper, succeeded in carrying
off several hundred dollars worth of valuable silver
plate and jewelry. The thieves entered the house
by third-story window, which they enabled
to reach by means of a trellised grapevine. They
had not been arrested on Saturday morning.
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News has been received Of the death Of s. N.
Chandler, Of Portsmouth, Va. at the gold mines in
California. The Portsmouth Pilot says -" We
learn that he died without friend near him 10
soothe his last moments His identity was discov-
cred only BY q memorandum in his pocket, with
the name Of n. p. Woods, late Of Norfolk, 10 whom
Chambers letters and effects were taken, and by
whom his death was ascertained"
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According TO the New York Herald, the theai-
rical report by the last Liverpool steamer state.
that "Mrs. Mowatts comedy OF Fashion is all the
rage in London. - Transcript.
The London press speaks highly Of the play, AZ
giving faithful exhibition Of American manners
and customs lts success will raise the reputation
OF the fair author, but will lower the American
character in the London metropolis. The play
gives about as fair representation Of American
manners and customs ne Hacketrs Lion Of the
West does Of western life, which is mere burlesque
boston Anos.
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JAMES LENsox, esq, of New York, the gentle
man who purchased the original manuscript Of
Washington's Farewell Address, is said to pos
sess fortune which yields $4,000 per annum
It is further said that he is bachelor, and man
of the most princely libcrality and bcnevolence
and that his charitable contributions amount to
$4,000 per annum--one. half Of his income.
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shILTNe oF THE CHrnogEr.--This fine steamship
s 10 leave at O'Clock this afternoon, for Chagres
with three hundred and twenty passengers bound
70 California, about as many A. she can comfortably
accommodate. Thcsc passengers are booked for
the Tennessee At Panama, which place IL is ex-
pected she viii reach previous TO the Goth instant
30 great is the rush 10 California we are inform
ed, that the Messrs. Aspinwsll cannot issue any
more tickets for their steamers until June. num-
Der Of families viii take passage in the steamers Of
April and May their friends In California having
made arrangements for them TO that effect.
IN. Y, Com. /dc., 16h.
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MICHIGAN ExIoaAvrs MURDERED nv INDIANS
A letter from Salt Lake City, in the Detroit M
buns, dated October 7th, mentions that a party Of
eighteen emigrsnts from Michigan were attacked
by Indians the 10th Of September. Joseph War
rem and Jonathan G. Turner were killed, and sew
animals were also wounded, and their cart, with
it's contents, burnt. The loss Of the Indians was
not known, but, from the traces OF blood, il was
thought number were killed and wounded.
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NEwsPAPERs.-A bill has passed the Senate Of
Ohio authorizing the Commissioners Of the several
counties to subscribe for copy each Of the lead
ing newspapers Of each political party printed in
the county, and TO have the same bound and pre-
served in the Office Of the Recorder.
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Zachary Taylor, President OF the United
States OF America.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to
me that Ferdinand Karck, Of the city of New
York, has been appointed Consul of the Free
and Hanseatic city of Hamburg for New York,
! do hereby recognise him such, and declare
him free to exercise and enjoy such functions, pow
ers, and privileges, as allowed TO the Consuls
of the most favored nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof. have caused these letters
to be made patent, and the seal Of the United States
to be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington
the sixteenth day Of February, A. d. 1850,
Il. 81 and of the independence Of the United
States of America the seventy fourth.
z. TAYLOR.
By the President:
JOHN M. CLAYTON,
Secretary of State.
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CoLD.--The mercury in Fshrcnheit's thermome-
ter at sunrise February g. stood, in several local..
ties in Montpelier. at forty degrees below zero.
This IL the greatest degree OF cold that has occurred
here since January, 1919, when our Thermometers
indicated that point, very nearly, for three suc
ccvsivc mornings.-Mo~frels~ Frsem1~.
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The Supreme Court Of Louisiana recently made
the following decision:
When one of the part owners Of a steamboat,
trading between port in this State and out of the
State resides in this State and the other part own
ers are non residents the boat be attached
for debt for which the owners are liable in solido
when II docs not appear that the partnership dom.
Gil is out Of the State"
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FnE IN FAnrAx.-The dwelling Of Mr.. Samuel
Tennison, in Fairfax county, about eight miles
from Alexandria, on the Little River turnpike,
was entirely destroyed by fire the night Of Sat
urday last. IL is supposed to have caught from
sparks from the chimney