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California.

We publish in another column the re-
port of the select committee of the Legis-
lature of California, on various subjects
connected with the mineral wealth of that
country. The committee, it will be seen,
propose to urge upon Congress the pas
sage of such laws as may be necessary to
secure the exclusive working of the mines
to American citizens and such foreigners
as have declared their intention to become
citizens. They also recommend that Con-
gress should not sell the mineral lands, but
should grant leases or permits emitting the
holders to work the lands, on the payment
of such sums as Congress may demand A
minority report was presented against
either selling or leasing the mineral lands,
and urging the propriety Of permitting
them to remain free and open to all Amer
lean citizens.
Governor BURNETT, on the Goth of Feb
ruary, communicated message to the
Town Council of San Francisco, suspend
ing the sales of all municipal lands in that
city, till the further order of the Execu-
tive, or till the Legislature should have
passed some act in reference to such lands.
On this subject the Governor seems to
have directly differed with the Ayun-
tamiento or Town Council, whose attor-
ney, to whom the mandate of Governor
BURNETT had been referred, gave an opin-
ion denying the power of that functionary
to interfere with the action of the Ayun-
tamiento. II seems to have been deter
mined that the sale of lots advertised to
take place on the Goth of March should
take place, notwithstanding the order of
the Governor to the contrary.
There seems to have been some move
ment in California towards the formation
of parties. One of the papers, we per-
ceive, makes loud call for the union of
the Democracy for the sake of California
When Californians read the speeches of
some of their Democratic friends this side
of the continent, we imagine that they
will see no special reason for throwing
themselves into the arms of the Demo-
cracy. cit is for the people of Califor-
MAJ" says the Pacific .News, .sto decide
what principle shall be dominant in this
State. Will they allow the party of ad-
vance to take our infant State by the
hand and lead it on to prosperity or
are they to allow the chilling influence
of vatism-that principle which
says stand, stand, the present is good;;'
are they to allow that principle to numb
our State, and impede the litheness of
its movements % We apprehend that
the Democratic managers in California
will hardly succeed in convincing the peo-
pie of that country that their interests will
be consulted and advanced by joining hands
with the men who are opposed to harbor
and river improvements. We are prom
ised by the next steamer plan and reso-
lutions for the organization of the Demo
cratic party, reported by committee
appointed for this purpose by recent
Democratic meeting at San Jose.
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Congress.

The Senate was occupied with the con-
sideration Of Mr.. BENToH's amendment
to the motion of Mr.. FooTE, to refer Mr..
BELLS resolutions to committee of thir-
teen, to consider all questions growing out
of slavery. This amendment provides
that the motion shall not be so construed
as TO authorize said committee to consider
any matter relating to California. Mr..
BENTON spoke about two hours in support
of his amendment, contending that the
admission Of California had nothing to do
with the question of slavery; and review
ing all the objections made to her admis-
sion. Mr.. CLAY followed against the
amendment, and Mr.. CAss on the same
side. Mr.. HALE supported the amend
ment. Mr.. T. SMITH was in favor of the
amendment, as he desired to vote for the
admission of California, and was opposed
to the formation of Territorial govern
ments. Mr.. DOUGLAS moved to lay the
subject on the table, for the purpose of
taking up the California bill. This motion
was withdrawn at the request of Mr..
FooTE, in consequence of the absence of
several Senators, and the subject post
poned until Thursday, when it is under
stood test vote will be taken.
In the House the Committee on the Ju-
dietary reported the Census bill, which
was made the order of the day for Thurs
day. Mr.. VINToN introduced a joint reso-
luton, in favor of complying with Mr..
GRINNELL's application for manning from
the navy the expedition fitting out to go in
search of Sir JOHN FRANKLIN, and moved
suspension of the rules, to act upon it at
once-but the House refused to suspend.
On motion of Mr.. BAYLY, the House
went into Committee of the Whole on the
state of the Union, and took up the Cali
fornia message. Mr.. WALLACE, of South
Carolina, and Mr.. JOHNSON, of Kentucky,
addressed the committee at length, when
the committee rose. Leave was then
asked to introduce certain resolutions,
which will be found in another column.
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ABOLITION PuBLIcATIoNs.--An indictment was
found last week by the grand jury Of Cecil county
court Md, against VIM. I. Jeandel, one of the edit.
ors Of the Bi1 Hsns chioh>., published at Whining
ton, Delaware for the circulation at Ekton Of Ger.
tain illegal abolition papers. The particular paper
presented bore date The sth day Of February last,
and the Objectionable matter was resolution pur-
porting To have been passed at convention held at
Syracuse New York. stating that the slaves Of the
South would be justifable in rising in arms to as
sert their freedom; and that they-the parties who
adopted the resoluton-would not assist 10 suppress
an instruction. II was proved that from ten TO
fifteen copies Of the paper came TO the Elkton post
Office, sent grstuitously in most cases.
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4 H Z r Z P U BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
TUESDAY MORNING. APRIL Q, 1850.
Industrial Exhibition.


We would direct attention to the inter
esting official correspondence, and the &C
companying documents, in this mornings
paper. The exhibition of works Of indus
try, to which they relate, will be one of
the most remarkable occasions of the age /;
and we have no doubt that the ingenuity
and skill of our countrymen will be large
ly represented there. If the reign of
Queen VICTORIA were marked with no
other instance of her majesty's apprecia-
ton of what constitutes the true glory of a
nation and the true mission of govern
ments, this single official act would be
sufficient to associate her memory with
the promotion of the arts of peace, and
lend lustre and dignity to her annals.
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EnepArIoS.--It IL surprising, says the Fort
Wayne (Indians) 7ymss, 10 see what numbers are
leaving the western counties Of this State for Cali
fornis. Every little town IL sending out its dozens
Twenty. five left Rochester, Fulton county, few
days ago, and more are preparing 10 leave. One
thing is very certain, that II Congress does not
move pretty quick for the admission Of California,
20 large portion Of their constituents will have
omigrated there AZ 10 be able to take possession of
the country and hold Il against all corners.
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MONDAY, April 8, 1850.
Moses F. Holt, esq, Of Alabama, was admitted
an attorney and counsellor Of this court.
No. 10. Chssapeaks and Deia,oars Canal Company,
d.fendant', Va. j. a. Perins, complainant. The
gument Of this cause was commenced by Mr. Gilpin
for the defendants, and continued by Mr.. Whitley
for the complainant, and by Mr.. Bayard, for the
defendants.
Adjourned until tomorrow, II O'Clock a. m.
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RAILROAD IRoN.--we learn that the briggs Impe-
rial, Jsuden, and Ampulla have been chartered and
loaded with railroad iron, at Newport, Wales. for
the use Of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad.
They will bring about six hundred tons, and may
be expected TO arrive at this port somewhere about
the fret Of next month. Other vessels about
iron
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Ma. IseE.-The Marion (Ala.) Commonwealth
regards Mr.. ISer AZ the most Objectionable man in
Congress from the South, and as the only member
from Alabama who seems 10 be trying TO make cap
ital for himself out Of the slavery agitation.
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omciaI Correspondence.
BRrrIsH LEGATION,
WAeutNoron March q IQE0


Sin: have the honor to transmit to you herewith
a copy of commission which her majesty, the
Queen, has been pleased to issue, for the purpose
Of promoting exhibition in England for the works
of industry of all nations.
enclose also a copy Of letter which has been
addressed TO the Foreign Office by the Board Of
Trade, describing the nature of the proposed exhi
bition, and stating, with regard TO those foreign
countries whence articles likely to be sent for
exhibition, that the Commissioners anxious to
be placed in communication with such persons or
bodies who may be authorized TO act behalf of
those who wish 10 become exhibitors.
II s proposed that the exhibition in question shall
take place in London in the early part Of the year
1851, and have been instructed TO express TO you
the conviction, on the part OF her majesty's gov
eminent, that the United States Government will
be well disposed 10 promote the success Of this
dertaking, and to request that you will kindly
able me TO comply with the wish expressed by the
Board Of Trade ON the part Of the Commissioners
avail myself Of this opportunity TO renew to you
the assurance Of my highest consideration.
II. l.. BULwER.
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ToBAcco.-The stock Of Kentucky, Virginia,
and Ohio tobacco on hand LIST April, in the Phils-
dephis Inspection Warehouse, was 1853 hbds.
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NEW CoUsTEprrrT Of the denomination Of IS
on the Wilmington and Brandywine Bank, at viii
mngton, Delaware, is said TO be in circulation.
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The Troops In Charleston.

Perhaps there is no proceeding of the Legislature
which could have 30 much aslonshed the people of
Charleston as the unanimous adoption of resolu-
luton, directing the Governor "to ascertain from
Federal authority, the purpose for which addi-
tional troops have been sent to Charleston, and
whether they intended to remain there" To
many OF our citizens, the first intmaon of the ar
rival Of any troops here was derived from reading
the resolution, which has certainly created more
talk than regiment of Uncle Sans sodicrs could
have done. We did hear, but did not believe it,
that there had been some excitement on the sub
ject in Savannah; but for own city, we were all
as cool as cucumbers just out Of the icehouse
There were not, perhaps, an hundred people out of
the immediate way of the news who were aware
OF the arrival, certainly not dozen who remem-
bered it the next day. The whole matter seems to
US to have been very much like trying to raise
tempest in teapot, and should have been bet
ter pleased if our conscript fathers at Columbia
had first inquired into the exact degree of danger
that existed among their faithful legcs at the me-
troPols, before they attempted to egislate for their
safety Charleston Is C.. Sun.
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matter how plausible his arguments, or what names
he gave to his reasons for opposition is against the
Union; and every who dares not speak out
his sentiments is traitor. The audience thereon
rose as one man, and shouted and cheered aud
waved their hats until il appeared they would
have done.
Judge Larue concluded by an eloquent and affect
ing appeal in favor of the Union, and against all
agitation secession, or disunion; he ridiculed such
conduct in scathing terms; he painted the disas-
trous results OF disunion with terrible pencil and
ended by expressing the hope that, when the Union
Is dissolved, when America--the home of his birth,
the home of his hope and pride--is ruined, and is
no more, he may lie down and die. This was ut
tered with an earnestncss of passion and thrilling
truhfuiness OF feeling that brought every ma
there to his feet, applaudng ifhe mad, and
brought tear to many an eye.
The Hon. Reverdy Johnson addressed an elo-
quent letter to the meeting, in reply to invita-
ton from the Committee of Arrangements to be
present, regretng that indisposition compelled
him to remain at his lod gings
The President then put the resolutions to the vote,
and such storm of ''ayes' responded as fairly
shook the walls of the building.
The meeting then adjourned.
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dence from our brethren, and, my life for it, there
will be no ground for apprehension. The present
excitement will be found soon to subside and none
will be seen to regret it more than many of those
who are now 30 zealously participating in it. For
myself, can imagine event full Of calamity
to men as the destruction of Union; beyond its
existence see nothing even to hope for, whilst no
thing but prosperity and national glory await us
as long as it continues. God in his mercy will,
fondly trust. avert from 30 dreadful catastro.
phe as its downfa but if it shall come, the Union
men will have the only consolation that could in
any degree mitigate the severity Of such a fate
the knowledge that they did ali they could to pre-
vent it, and ], as Maryandcr, the additional con-
ISOLATION that all her citizens were united in the ef
fort.
81 have the honor to be, with high regard, your
obedient servant, "REVERDY JOHNSON.
"Messrs. II J, Rsnny, Chairman; E. H. Durell,
j. Z. Benjamin, and others, committee, &c, New
Orleans"
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THE MEETING IN THE STREET.

During the progress of the great meeting inside
the theatre, another, much more numerously at
tended, was held outside. Some five thousand per-
sons, who could not get into the building, so
crowded was it, held Union meeting of their own,
and made the welkin ring with frequent and tre-
mendoza bursts OF applause They addressed
by Colonel Bingaman, of Mississippi, and by
Messrs. Matthewson, Clendennin, and Noise, of
this State. The Coloneis speech was a spirit
stirring appeal in favor OF the Union, aid we re-
greet that want of space and time prevents us from
giving more extended account of it.
Last evening proud epoch in the history of
the Crescent City.
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Commission ON Claims against Mexico.

The Board met yesterday, according to adjourn
ment; all the members being present, as upon the
preceding day of the session
The memorial of Charles IL. Cooper, Of Connec-
ticut, claiming for seizure of person. imprisonment
and consequent damages and loss of property, in
California in the year 1910, being taken up for con-
sderation, together with the proofs and documents
connected herewith, the Board came to al opinion
that the claim is one valid against the Republic oil
Mexico, and the same was allowed accordingly; the
amount to be awarded subject to the future nc ton
of the Board
Hamilton Robinson, claiming for pay of his father,
IA an officer in the Mexican service was submitted
examined, and rejected.
That OF David Douglas, examined on the Doth
ultimo, and suspended, as being sworn to by the
attorney and not the claimant, was ordered not to
be received.
That of Louis Nj. Dreyer, claiming for goods con-
fiscated on board the schooner Susannah, bound to
Corpus Christi, and driven by of weather into
the Rio Grande, in 1885, being taken up considera-
ton, together with the proofs and documents con-
nected herewith, the Board came to an opinion
that the claim is valid against the Republic OF
Mexico, and the same was allowed accordingly; the
amount to be awarded subject to the future action
Of the Board; but this claimant to make further
proof OF the extent Of his interest.
The Board adjourned until Monday morning at
III O'Clock.
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not ven attended to, they arc certain neyer to

not well attended to, they are certain never to
pass.
But il is in cases of large claims, where the bur-
den falls heavily on the Government; man really
not entitled 10 tarhing, can very well afford to
engage platoon of bor1s at fus thousand dollars a
head, provided they will get him through bill for
hundred thousand. And he must have case
very much worse than bad, who cannot command a
regiment OF these agents, upon contingent fees if
ne wants them. So il happens, and always will
happen that the cases which are really just en-
trely disregarded, and the largest and the worst
cases from time 10 time passed; the Government all
the while paying, where it owes nothing, twenty
times as much would discharge all its just obi
cations. A FARMER.
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

A money article in the New York Herald con
tsins the following in reference to the arrange.
ment for developing the resources Of the Maryland
coal region, and the great utility Of the Chesa
and Ohio Canal:
Avery important financial arrangement was con
cluded at Baltimore, on Saturday last, between the
State agents OF and the Board Of Directors
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Crnal on the one pa IT.
and the several coal companies of Cumberland on
the other hand. IL furnishes another gratifying
evidence Of the prodigious recuperative powers OF
the indebted States OF tho Union and will not fail TO
impart a still higher degree Of confidence al home
and abroad, TO the holders OF MARYLAND State
ny tine arrangement a revenue is insured TO the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, from the descending
coal trnde alone, Of 62 900 during the year 1850
being nearly equal 10 two per cent. on the hth, rto
unproductive investment Of Maryland in the great
work referred TO, and a revenue from the same
source of S2l6,OOO during the year 1852, being
equal to about two and hafper cent. upon the in
vesiment OF Maryland.
The Chesapeakc and Ohio Canal was originally
located by General Bernardo the first spsdcful Of
earth vas dug in 1923, by John Quincy Adams: il
has been in progress for twenty two years and was
first opened at Cumberland during last month IL
one OF the most magnificent of that long list Of
stupendous enterprises to which the energies and
capital oil this country have given existence during
Tn. lat thirty ycars IL connects the inc ha ustbe
semi -bituminous coal field of Cumbcrland with tide
water, at Georgetown, Washing ton and Alexan-
dria, and, united to the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road, affords means Of coal transportation equal 20
3,5oOooO tons per annum.
BY the arrangement in question, the State agents
Of Maryland aud the Canal Board reduced the tolls
on coal and coke from Cumberland to Alexandria,
during the year 1851, 20 fifty -four cents per ton
and during tho year 1852 to thirty six cents per
ton, ON the pledge OF General Tyson, in behalf of
the coal companies, that 100000 tons of coal and
coke shall pass through the canal during the first,
and t0J.OoO tons during the second ycar-a guar
anty that will not be considered extravaeant at
thosc rates Of toll. when the daily increasing de-
mand OF that uneqoallcd steam aud manufacturing
fuel is regarded
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Rock ISLAND ASp LAsALLs RAILROAD Our
fri, nds OF the Cincinnati Ga.tffe appear 20 be una
ware Of the progress of the Rock Island and La
sale railroad. For their information would
state, that the company u fully Urgnnizcd that
a delegate will be ia attendance at the next
session OF the Illinois Legislature to extend the
charter of the company in direct line to Chicago,
and that capitalists in readiness TO assume the
whole distance and complete it in readiness for the
cars within twenty four months If Cincinnati be
not first connected with the Mississippi at Daven-
port, VIC viii be mistaken, by twelve month. II
our friends OF the Gassne would make an early
trip by railroad to the beautiful little city of Daven-
port, TO observe lite growing importance and to
brush the cobvebs from their brains, among the
grouse of our brscfng prairies or the finny tribe
Of our majestic river, we would advise them by all
means To engage passage via Peru and Rock
lsland.-Dapenporf (Io,rd) GarefN.
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Lose or a CAItroRsA SHIP.--Captain Lcfavour
Of the brig Sutton, arrived this morning from Buc.
Ayres, reports that while there he informed
by Mr.. Harris, u. :. charge d'asires, of the loss
OF n large American snip, with most of her cargo,
on the Yuga bank, near Cape Antonio. Her name
wac not escerteined She was hound for Cefor-
mia, and when off Cape Horn received damage
which compelled the captain TO bear up for Monte
video, while doing which the vessel was driven
ashore in Of the many gales that had visited
that coast this season.-N Y Com. Ado, 5h.
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[ Charleston Mercury, Dee. 4,

CouSTrarEirs.-Wc learn ny the telegraph that
James Rogers, Of this city, arrested at Buffalo,
the evening OF the Sd instant, having about him
$1,000 in counterfeit note, principally on the
Bank Of New York. They are well done, aud de-
ccved some OF the best Judges. Rogers was ex-
amincd and committed for .rial.
The above probably refers to counterfeit ten dol.
lar notes on the Bank Of New York, scvcral OF
which appeared in Wall street yesterday.
N Y. g,rn Ady
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SrRANGEi-A most remarkable fict il that in
spite Of the great damage done the institution Of
slavcry, by the passage of the several acts bearing
thereon at the late session the price OF negroes 5
still advancing Here il fact rs. theory with
geance How do the FIRE eaters explain ip How
- II, gentlemen, that you cay slave property Is
drcadfully Injured by the recent legislation, and
yet you ask twenty five per cent. more for your
grocs than you would have sold them for two years
ago, Speak, one at a time.
Chambers { Na) Tribune
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SAvASNAH MUNicIpAL ELEcrIoN-The Demo-
Gratis have elected their mayor and aldermen in
the city of Savannah They rallied under their old
party designation. whilst the Whgs rallying un
der the banner of Union and Southern Rights, we're
defeated.
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MARYLAND Reform COMMUNICATIVE BODY,
on Thursday, adopted, in amended form, the
report of the majority of the committee on cleo
tons, declaring all civil officers of the State to be
eligible TO seats in the Convention