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The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-11
From the Fredericksbtrg (Va) Ne,ps.


The PREsIDENT's MEssAsE.-We have never risen
from the perusal of any similar document which
gave us such pleasure as the Message of Mr. FILL
MORE The style, the length the conoiseness, the
wisdom which mark it, constitute it the very best
Message since the days of Madison.
When we reflect upon the position of the Presi-
dent these characteristics will be more impressive
and convincing. II his first Message; he
was not the President elect of the people; ne had
two parties to please, both wrought to intense
excitement The Union upon the verge of dis
solution, and both extremes resolved that their
measures should be carried or the Government de-
stroyed. With these difficulties before him, he has
put forth Message against which no man North
or South Wing or Democrat, can honestly saw one
word. The principles sound, the language
strong, chaste, and beautiful; the temper winning
and concliatory.
His views of the Compromise we heartily ap
prove. IL Is known we opposed that measure
when discussed in Congress. We thought it wrong
IN principle, oppressive in its demands, and unjust
to the South. But it is now law, a compromise.
settlement OF difficulties, which az contestinar
parties 1t behooves US to ratify. We could not, il
we could, :" right the wrong" and policy and wis
dom require our acquescence in these measures
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by my oath of office, l shall shrink from no re-
sPonsibility and shall endeavor to meet events IA
they may arise, with frmness as well as with pru-
dence and discretion"
To deny that the President will be guided by thesa
solemn declarations, will 10 to outrage common
sense and will be wagng a hostility entirely un
worthy OF consideration, and not entitled TO be re-
PEELED.
None ef his predecessors have paid Greater re-
spect to the powers Of the coordinate brancbes Of
government. than has President Fillmore. II
would be well for the country at large if the Leeis
lative department would always appreciate the dis
tnction here awarded to il, which would in an am
inent degree restrain it, body, from participa
ton in those scenes Of excess which the ntroduc
ton of sectional prejudices never fails to produce
"With Congress is the power, the honor, and the
responsibility of the Legislation of the country" is
sentiment dictated by strict adherence to the
Constitution, and elevates the station he adorns
Nothing but the ''honor" and welfare of the coun-
try, united with the responsibility" for the failure
to those ends, will be received in discharge
OF the trusts committed by the Constitution to Con-
gress.
We repeat our ferycnt wish that this messa1
may br received as it becomes the American peo-
ple-and that his timely suggestions may receive
the sanction of Congress and contribute, as thew
would not fail to do, essentially to our happiness
our prosperity, and safety as great and
united people.
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Commission on Claims against Mexico,

Toe Board met yesterday according to adjourn
ment, Hon. Caleb Smith and Col. Robert T. Paine
being present.
Several cases were taken under consideration.
out decision ON none OF them had been arrived
A. when the Board adjourned till Ii O'Clock, this
morning.
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RIor.-A serious riot occurred ON the night oftbe
23d ultmo. IN the town Of Alfred, New York, he
tween come Irishmcn engaged upon the New York
and Eric Railroad, originating from strike for
higher wages. Two Of them were sbo, dead and a
third badly wounded. man named Kent,
foreman, cruelty mutilated. As the nightws
dark il is not known by whom the shots were fired.
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THE SOUTHERN CoAsr.--The United States rove-
nue. cutter Crawford arrived at Mobile Point, on the
25tb instant, from Key West, via Tampa Bay and
Cedar Keys The Crawford has been on cruise
az far ss tho Rio Grandc, making an examination
Of sites for light houses ordered to be constructed
by act OF the last session Of Congress.
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From The Petersburg tva.) Inteuieencer

Never we're sentiments better timed than those
expressed by President FILLMORE, in his Message,
in relation 10 the questions which have 90 deep.y
excited the country. His language on this sub
jcct looked TO with intense interest, and " he
had paltered with itn the least the most disastrous
consequences must have ensucd. II may be said
that the President has only done his duty, bu, II
must be borne in mind that there we're divers ways
in which he might have treated the subject and il
matter Of just congratulation that he has taken a
stand which must satisfy all but those who will
be satisfied until every thing is conceded TO their e1.
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The St John river wrs closed by ice TO Freder.
ickton, on Tuesday night last,
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From the Bu6alo Nv. ~ Courier. (De

From the BuGalo Nv. ~ Courier. Democratic
President FILLMoRE's first Message is such a
document as was expected from him-plain, sensi-
BILE, and to the point. II has also an additional
merit which commends itself to everybody is
short. Presidential messages are commonly 30
excessively prolix that it needs retentive memory
to keep in mind the leading topics discussed, to
say nothing of those less material.
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From De Boston (Mau.) Post Democratic

The Message Of President FuLMosy-a docu.
ment in more respects than one crcditable to him
as a statesman and a msn-contains more in il
that we can approve than any Wing document
that has emanated from this quarter for long time
II is certainly able neatly worded, plain, bust.
ness like State paper, expressing views frankly,
and in some cases boldly. II IA, too, short, and
this VIC regard at small recommendation.
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From the Frederick (Md.) Herald.

| The Message of the President, which we publish
to-day. is one of those good old fashioned docu-
mens, characteristic of the earlier days of the
| republic. II is plain, unassuming, and to the
point announcing in direct and explicit terms,
gard to our intercourse with foreign nations, the
President maintains high and elevated tone,
which cannot fail to be appreciated by all nations
with whom we on terms of friendly and com
mercial intercourse.
The Message is equally commendable in regard
to the domestic policy of the country. 1t advises a
strict obedience to the laws of the country, and
firmly expresses the determination Of the Executive
to cause all laws to be enforced. Such assurances
at this moment will tend to give quiet to the coun-
try-strke with fear those who cause violations of
law, and encourage the patriotic friends of The
Union.
From Noah's ". Y. Sunday Times. Democratic. !
The Message was looked for with great interest
at this crisis Of local agitation, and has been care
fully and generally read with satisfaction in every
direction. II is calm and cautious, but firm, leav
ing not the shadow of doubt that the whole power
of the Government will be exerted, if necessary, to
sustain the Constitution and laws. Indeed the de-
| monstratons every where in favor of union, with
| some trihing exceptions, so full and satisfac-
tory as to dispell all apprehensions of further diff
Guilty. The greater part of the Message is of a
business character. The exhibit of great prosperity
drawn from the Message is source of high graft
fcation to all possessing patriotic attachment to
the country and its institutions.
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From the ZanssuiAe { Ohio Courier.

we nave not room IN the present paper 10 say
much in regard to the Message, and this is the
less 10 be regretted. the message itself so plain
that no explanatory criticism is necessary, and il
needs only to be read TO receive the appreciation OF
every lover of his country. Doubtless there will
be few ultraists, both North and South, crazy on
the subject of slavary, who may attempt TO find
fault with MIR. FILLaoRE's opinions but the i'm
mense majority of the people in every section will
applaud the patriotic position that has been taken
many Of our strongest Democrats praise the Mes
sage in the highest terms And though OF course
IL to be expected that some Of the doctrines
characterized as being peculiarly Wing would not
the appreciation of Democrats, still they give
cordial approval to all that portion of the Mes-
sage which goes TO the support Of the Union and
the execution of the laws.
The evils that would result from disunion cause
the differences existing between the two parties OF
the country to sink into comparative insignia
canoe; and, alike in Georgia, Massachusetts, and
New York, she people care only TO remember that
they all republicans, and joint-heirs Of the
same political birthright We hail this state Of
feeling one Of the beat augurics to tho welfare
and prosperity Of our common country. As long
~ II continues that country cannot be in danger.
The preservation Of the Union Is the paramount ut
duty of US all Let that be firmly secured, and the
other differences between us then be settled.
Until then our chief object should be to work to-
sether; and to remember, in the language Of JEFF
ferson that eve are all Fcdcralists wo arc all Re
publicans."
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The view taken of harbor and river improve
ments is the one that has always prevailed here
among business men, irrespective Of their relations
to party. That the commerce of Buffalo is much
entitled to the consideration of the General Gov
ernment az that Of any port on the seaboard, ia a
proposition so generally acquiesced in not re-
quife discussion.
The compromise measures adopted at the last
session receive the Presidents entire approval and
he reiterates his determination to see them exc
cuted TO the letter.
So far as we have heard the Message commented
upon, it has been in terms of appreciation, and
such will doubtless be the general verdict
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After taking the bold measure Of forming his
Cabinet by placing Webster at it's head, 1t is not
strange that he should now have come out in as
bold, at.footed approval ofthe adjustment heme.
II is useless to this up try to escape from
il; the language Of the Message means this, or it
has no meaning HE calm, quiet, decisive words
in favor Of maintaining the aw--of preserving the
integrity Of the Constitution-csnno but have
their effect the country; while his language lie
as decisive against any disturbance Of the Com
promise measures. In all this tho President las
como up TO tho expectations Of those who are op.
poscd to further political slavery agitation. and
thus far has done a good work for the cause Of the
Union.
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The SPEAKER appointed the following gen
temen to constitute the committee under the reso-
luton of Mr.. RoBISsoS TO inquire into the opera
tions of the Bounty Land Law, and to recommend
such amendments to it as may be necessary, viz:
Messrs RoBIssos, BRIoGs, MILLEH, WILLIAMS,
and mason.
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II 1.-THE messagel is a, free from arrogance it 10
from puerlity. Its topics arc presented concisoly
and yet intclligcntly.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-20
r, ON the North Carolina Southron.

SEeEssloN OR DIsusIoN.-Wth joyful accama-
! tons from Abolitioniss and SubmissIonisis comes
the news that several of the measures of the " Oni-
| nibus," differing somewhat IN detail from their
/ previous character have passed the House OF Re-
/ representatives. We have not been furnished yet
with the particulars, but we have no doubt they
! have passed without material modification, and If
so bat one alternative and that rs diSitnioa
immediately and distinctly. We cannot stay Ia
the Union any longer with such dishonor attached
to the terms of remaining. 1t is 10 sign our
death-warantto do We speak unreservedly
Jet us come out from il. The matter has been
discussed enough for every one to know that our
entire exclusion slave States from all territory
now common the United States, has been ei-
fected by the passage of these odlous discriminate
ing bills.
How can we stay in confederacy, the stron-
ger members of which practice such wrong and
insult upon the weaker: and especially when
such strong members have derived nearly all OF
their strength from political subsidies furnished by
the weaker Mr. Badger said North Carolina
was but colony of the Federal Government
Truly have the Southern States been TO all practi
teal purposes colonies to the .North--gIviug
strength TO their sinews, powers to their muscles,
and furnishing their arteries of trade with the
very elements of their existence and health; but
this is not suicient--three-fourihs of the money
spent and fpur-ffths of the blood split, in the
QUESTION of new territory, is to be flung in as an
additional gratuity to the North, without our de-
irving one copper's benefit Out upon such con-
federacy! Out upon union which binds us to such
degradation, which fastens upon us the chains
Of such disgracefd vassaage.
We go for the South Is secession, for a moety
of States to secede, and if only one we will sac
rifce every prospect other we may have, and
unite our fortunes with her, and stand by her to
the last. h @tI
We pronounce the laws past, as abominabe,
disgraceful, degrading, insulting. I'VE expect the
South now to act We have a small piece of
steel and frame none the largest; they are both
at her service.
We'd rather die and fill freeman's grave,
Than live and be Yankees abject slave.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-20
From The .3bberiile Banner.

PASSAGE OF THE CALIFoRNIA AND Texas BILLS.
Another column contains the astounding intel
gence of the passage, by the House OF Repre-
sentaves, Of all the Senate bills. California was
admitted by majority of 90. The Texas Bill
passed by ma oiity Of 10.
One hundred guns were fired in our federal city,
IN token of the great event--the ev mt that re-
cords the final overthrow and inequality of the
South. Great event it is, and destined to light
the matches of a hundred thousand guns, before
the consequences of that evil day are got rid OF.
That federal artillery should boom its loud plau
dts at the overthrow of the South, will be the
signal of universal shout of defiance from the
lips of the oppressed The excitement and deep
passion of the House, during the final votes on
these bills, are but symptoms of that deeper pas
sion and excitement destined to fire up Southern
breasts. The fiery will be carried over every
hill and through every valley of the South, a
token of the resistance and defiance she will an
swer back those shouts of dishonor and nfamy.
The Governor Of Georgia is directed, by reso
luton of the last legislature 20 c al convention
of her citizens, in the event of the admission of
this spurious State of California, 10 consider of
the necessary measures of safety to the State
The Governor of South Carolina, by resolution
of our last Legislature, is required TO convene
that body TO consider the mode and measure of
redress and resistance The Nashville Conven-
ton will again meet to CONSIDER of common dan
gers, now no longer feared. but upon us, and to
concert measures against common enemy.
| The People, that last great tribunal, borh legis.
latve and judicial, has yet to be encountered, be
| fore these measures are to be fully and finally
passed, and before the wrong can be eiectualy
4 inflicted upon us. That tribunal dares n OF sane
ton the dethronement Of their rights and prosti
/ tuition of their honor.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-20
From the South Car0iipian.

The CoNsuMMATIoN.-The telegraph has
brought us the news that California IS a State
of the Conicderacy, and that her senators have
taken their seats in the councils of the country
Comments now are superfuous. For nine
months our column S have given evidence of the
deep interest, and intense anxiety with which
the people of this and our sister States have
watched the events Transporting at Washington,
and now that the dreaded measure of all is con-
spmnuted they must turn their thoughts home
wards aud review the past with that deliberation
which is necessary to make their future action
what il should be, what it must be, no matter
Nhat may be the character to make it effective
viz: concerted and unanimous.
For this reason we apprehend that South
Carolina will patiently await the movements OF
her sister States. Her beacon fires have burned
too long and brilliantly for them to mistake her
POSITION now; and in the language of the peo-
pie OF Iroup county, Georgia, whatever course
the South may adopt for the v;ndication of her
rights and her honor, she will be with her. The
Palmetto State claims no precedence in the
ruks: she seeks not to be the leader of the
Southern phalanx; in the full enjoyment of the
confidence of all the Southern States. she can
wait with calmness the marshalliug of the hosts
always ready to take whtever position may
be assigned to her.
For this reason, too, she will probably have
few suggestions to offer at the present juncture
Wien the Southern Convention meets, she vii
lie these TO mingle in its connsels, and to give
hearty support to its measures, whatever the,
ma, be- for the defence Of the honor and right
Of the slaycholdiag States. Her delegates II
that body will represent no divided opinions o
sentiments at home; and whatever manifest
they subscribe to in that assembly, will bear tn
seal oil the entire people of South Carolina. q
The assembling of the Georgia Convention
viii p oblb'y be the first step in vndcation o
Southern honor. Its proceedings will be watched
with the most intense anxiety, for on it, in
great measure, will depend the character of th,
future policy Of the South Mighty in resources
and strong in their prompt development, it j:
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-20
From Die True Issue, Helena .qrk.

THE STRUGGLE NEARLY OVER On the 9Th
Of August; 1850, the bill for admitting Cali
fornia passed the Senate of the United States
by vote of "a to is.
The admission of California with her present
constitution and boundary, sounds the death
knell to all agency in the South in the affairs Of
this government. The institution of slavery and
its advocates, are dead dead dead No man
IN future who is not against the constitution OF
his country-against the work of his forefathers,
can ever enjoy any of the Offices, honois or
emolnments ofthe country. ] he question here
after will be, which party can put up the most
thorough Aboitiouist-w party will go f.iltIl-
est in despoilipg the constitution and tramping
upon the rights of the South. And this work
has been done by the aid Of Southern Senators
and Representatives and Southern citizens !.
The object Of the Wilmot Proviso is now ne
compshed, and we bend the servle knee to abo-
litionism More than three-fourths of the terri
tory of the country is now in the hands of the
Free-soilers, and the same principle is rapidly
advancing in the States. We wash our hands Of
all this serviIe deg addition. We have butted
against it I'LL the time. This is a source Of
qualification to our feelings. Let Others feel
likewise if they can.
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rsem DC orterd t.uis,i,,ipril o,rmi.er.

Unfortunately and deeply to be deplored AS
this contest will be--this conflict between
UsURPED FEDERAL POWER and STATE sovE-
REI6YTY-between ABoLTIoNIsTs and DOMESTIC
sLAyERY--4yet it viii not be wholly without its
uses II will enable those men who have so
constantly and loudly protessed love to the
South, while they idoiized the" glo,ious Union"
to prove their attachments to tie land Of their
birth, by something more than mere words, by
braycly cnlisting themselves on the SIDE OF
Southern rights. The South will then recog-
nize us well her jeccis," rs those who are Will
ing to abindon her in this her hour OF need
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-20
From The PendIeton Is. CO. Messenger.

The news from Washington by the last mail is
important. The bill for the admission of Califor-
MIA, on Saturday last, passed the House, and be-
fore this has undoubtedly received the sanction of
the President. The announcement of the vote
called forth from the galleries loud shouts and huz
zas for the States Of California. Thus the great
end and aim of Free-soilers and Abotionsts, in
one point, is consummated, amid insulting accla-
nations of victory and triumph in the halls of the
Capitol The day, which the far-seeng men of
theSoutn have been looking forward to, has come,
the council rooms of the Confederacy are made
the theatre of riotous rejoicing and Jubilee at the
trampmg under foot of Southern rights. The
will of the mass has become the law af the land.
Constitutional rights and privileges are forever de
parted, unless we now rise and wrench them from
the hands of our oppressors. Another vote has
been taken upon the bill to dismember Texas, and
defeated by small majority Next weeks mail
VIII m all probability announce that il has been
Drought up IN a new form, without material alter
auon, and finally passed, Again will the House
be disgraced by the low howlings of what is little
better than mob Our enemies are in earnest
and determined to make thorough'work Every
point IN the game will be managed with the ut
most skill, till all is accomplished
| That which is now common propertv for South
and North, will be established as freesoil. and a
part OF that which is now slave territory. bv Mr.
Pearce's bill is to be made free Step bv stem the
whole work is to be accomplished, and we are TO
he made hewers ofwood and drawers Of water. But
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-20

let draw another picture, and more pleasing TO,
look upon.one that our fathers, could their spirits
rise from their graves, would gaze upon with solemn
aud profound admratIon IL is the picture of Justice
and equal rights. Let /, be drawn, no matter what
the consequences, he it colored with oil or the
hood OF lie sons of the South, it will be the more
beloved by posterity, the more creditable to the
virtues of human nature. We shall shall see
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perhaps well that she is pledged in advance TO
make the first movement among her associates
We trust she will faithfully and promptly indi-
cate er devotion TO her owa rights aud honor,
and the general interest Of her aggrievcd and
injured section. Let her inserbe on her banner,
INDEPENDENCE, and not Submission. %
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A BREAK DowN AT THE FALLS OF ST. AN
THoNy.-An immense apron of rock, being
fat sheet about thirty feet wide by one hundred
and fifty feet long, over which the water of the
Falls of st. Anthony lately poured, next to the
western shore, fell down not long since, under
the weight Of the flood. There was magni-
ficent hall made by this great roof behind the
sheet of water.
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A Yankee editor says he'd "like to die a
lartin to see drinkin' chap trying to pocket the
shadow of swining sign, for pocket han
kerahief"
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MINNESOTA DELEGATE.--A correspondent of
the New York Tribune says that Col A. NJ
Mitchell will contest the election of Hon. Henry
II. Sibley, who was recently chosen to represent
the Territory of Minnesota in Congress. Sib-
leys majority was rs votes.