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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.



Mr.. PUTNAM asked leave 20 make report
tcorn the Committee on Roads and Canals.
Mr. BURT objected.
Mr. THOMAS moved that the House resolve IL
.eIf into a Committee Of the Whole on the private
calendar NJ
Mr. PUTNAM said that il would be renoilected
that a day next week was assigned for the consid-
Grafton OF bills with reference To the Oregon TERN,
tory and he wished to report bill TO be considered
at that time.
Mr. BURT inquired whether the gentleman
simply wished 10 report the bill that II might DC
referred.
Mr. PUTNAM replied, that was all
Mr. BURT would waive his objection, and gave
notice that he would insist on the regular order.
Mr. PUTNAM then reported bin providing for
the construction Of certain roads and bridges IN
the Territory Of Oregon; which was referred 70 the
Committee Of the Whole on the state Of the Union.
The question was taken the motion Of Mr..
THoMAs 10 go into committee on the private calen-
dar, and decided in the negatiye--ycas %, nsys7o
PROTECTION on TIRE rsosTIEss
The House resumed the consideration Of the bill
from the Senate providing for the increase Of the
army and 20 encourage enlistmcnts.
Mr. CARTER, being entitled TO the floor, urged
the immediate passage Of the bill II was true
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..rhs Model Rspubl,c. .

Who first gave this title 10 our Union Many
Of the writers and orators Of old England thus de-
signate when they would deride us, and we believe
they quote our own journals the originators of
the designation. We have no objection to this.
Ours is the model republic for the world, and the
world so regards it and every American should
regard it, and should reflect upon the responsi-
bility Of his high privileges. The regal powers Of
the world are falling by their own rottenness, and
the republican spirit Of civilized needs no
other beacon-light than our Constitution and laws
to guide him TO light and liberty. Our flag is in
every cline hailed by the people the emblem of
liberty and equality, and every American should
resolve to preserve il entire and unsullied. Let
him remember that not only his country's welfare,
but the emancipation of his race, depends upon the
perpetuity and the prosperity Of our Union.
late number Of the New York Journal of Com
msrce has well said
"Thc friends Of liberty in Europe are waiting
with deep interest 10 see whether the Congress and
people Of the United States have wisdom enough,
and moderation enough 10 solve the difficult prob
lem now pending in their national affairs, without
an explosion. The enemies Of liberty and the
friends OF white slavery watching with equal
interest. in the hope that some grand act Of nfamy
on the part Of the "Model Republic" may enable
them 70 escape from the force Of her example,
which Is more troublesome TO them than million
bayonets. The lesson TO be deduced from these
facts IL No obvious 10 require remark"
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Far AT ALrxANpRrA.-On Thursday night,
soon after our engines had returned from the burn.
ing Of Mrs. Gavin's property-at ten O'Clock prob
sbly--it discovered that fire was raging at
Alexandria. Many Of our fremen Immediately
started for 1.-THE Perseverance taking four pieces
Of machinery, and the Union one. The distance,
on the road is eight miles; yet, we are assured,
they made IL, thus encountered, in an hour and ten
minutes. Three or four horses were destroyed,
but we have been unable TO learn the particulars.
Yesterday morning at six O'Clock our fremen re-
turned as they went. pretty well fatigued II may
be, yet ready as ever for the next summons.
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I H E R L P U B Ii C .
w ASH NGT0N:
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY as. 1850.


The Senate, among other business, con-
sidered the bill for the establishment of a
branch mint in the city of New York, and
without coming to conclusion upon the
subject, adjourned until Monday
The House of Representatives. passed the
Senate bill, with an amendment, to in
crease the rank and file of the army and
to encourage enlistments, with view to
the protection OF the western frontiers,)
and adjourned until Monday.
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"DsPhpTnEsT or STATE,

"The SECRETARY Of State, 10 whom has been refer
red, by the House Of Representatives, the petition
Of Joseph ID la Francis, has the honor 70 report:
That the petitioner claims the representative of
Henry De u Francia, Sill 1850, with 10 per cent.
interest theron from the = day Of December, 1910,
per, acting the agent Of the convention which re-
VOTED sgaipt the Spanish government in that part
OF West Flrida claimed by the United States un-
der the cesion Of Louisiana, and Of which they
subsequently received possession from the said con-
yention; thlt act Of Congress passed the 18th
April 1914 by which II was enacted that the Sec
rotary Of Safe be, and he is hereby, directed TO
iquidats, according 70 principles Of justice and
yfnceof wfst Florida, now included within the limits
Of the Stat Of Iouissps Of the Mississippi terri
tory for sdsnocs by them made, for the and ben
cto the United States, prior 10 and since the taking
Of possession Of the said portion Of the said late pro-
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HANCOCK County, GroRoIh.--The Savannah
Republican states that the whole of the stock-one
hundred thousand dollars-for factory in Sparta,
has been subscribed, and il is probable that stock
for plank road from Sparta TO the nearest point
on the Central road will be taken ere long. The
Republican describes this country as being well
wooded, generally level, presenting great facilities
for the construction Of such road. The town Of
Sparta is in improving condition, and much Of
the ground in the burnt district is being covered
by substantial buildings Of brick.
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DTLrMnA.-we have met with the following
confession Of brother Of the prcss, and would
offer him hearty coincidence, and sincerely
hope his wicked enemies may derive consola-
ton from his humisting confession He says;
"Thero are some situations in life in which
knows not how 10 act Our own is one, and,
however much consolation our enemies may de-
rive from the confession, IL IL made"
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Destructive FIRE IN PRIscE GEoReE's COUNTY,
MARyLAsD.-The Upper Marlboro Gazette Of the
oath instant says that the frame dwelling house Of
MIR. Robert A. Clagett, formerly the residence Of
Thomas w. Clagctt, csq.,) about three miles from
that village took fire about one O'Clock, p. m,
Friday, the nth instant, and in less than an hour
was totally destroyed. The building was a fine
one, nearly new, and cost between eight and nine
thousand dollars. Mr.. Clsgett saved part Of bis
furniture. There was no insurance.
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JOSEPH c. G. KENNEDY, esq, of Penn
sylvania, was yesterday appointed Super
intendent of the Census, under the act of
MAY %, 1850.
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which they may confer; so to demon
strate the compatibility of liberty with
law, and the necessity of their conjunc-
ton to make either valuable, that all ma
tons worthy to be free may behold what
boon is within their reach, and contem-
plate the conditions upon which alone it
may be fully secured and enjoyed.
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FUEL AND SALT MASuTAcrURE.-The Syracuse
New York; Star, in urging the construction Of
the Syracuse and Brighton Railroad, that Penn
sylvania coal may be obtained for the use Of the
salt works, says
"Not less than ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THOU
SAND cords Of wood burned yearly, in our city
and its suburbs alone, In the manufacture Of fine
,dh. Saying nothing Of that used for other pur
poses throughout the whole city, this iumenss
amount itseIf, annually used for the purposes Of
boiling salt, WILL in little time, consume all the
fuel for great distance Of country around US.
Moreover, the fine salt business 10 on rapid in
crease; new and extensive blocks are constantly
being built the demand for fuel grows greater and
greater, and, consequently, the price Is steadily
advancing. II now costs our manufacturers not
less than 300, 900 yearly for wood and IL the in
crease IN price contnues-as II Of course will in
| proportion TO the demsnd-hve years will not
elapse before the fine salt business will be ruined
either by its yielding profit, by it's necessari-
ly excessive price; thereby af1ording successful
competition 70 foreign SALT unless other fuel can be
| furnished at desirable rates."
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wAsHrsGTos AND BURs.--Msior Noah, in his
Times, answers every week many questions that
arc probably never asked; but as be answers WE'LL
we will quote one Of his replies. He'sys
ave sIo not b,lievs Colonel Burr svu aid
de camp 10 Warrington. The commander IN chief
neper kad any confidence IN him. AT ps battle Of
Monmouth, BUR- commanded regiment, and took a
position contrary 20 orders hich induced The General
10 speak IN term, Of strong Interpretation Of his con
duct the field Colonel BUR- on one occasion spoks
of General Warrington 10 e IN NE most opTrotvtou'
terms They could hare been frtsndiy'
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presented by the new evidence. The recapture oil
the arms and munitions by the Spanish authorities
is dsproved and, indeed, is altogether Improbable,
the United States took possession OF Baton Rouge
ON the 10th of December, while only seven days
previously the Spanish governor, Folche, wrote 10
the Government OF the United States that he should
cvacuate Mobile unless aid was furnished by them
TO prevent kemper's incursions. AS 10 the cap
ture, If true, il question between the provi-
sional government and the captor, who was also
rendor; and the rights OF the latter were recog-
Missed by the commander -chief Of the former,
clothed with plenary powers. Immediately on the
capture, the captors acquire such right as no Teu
trail can justly impugn or destroys Dallas, loS.
Occupancy alone confers the title.-2 Voet, 1855;
as between the belligercnt parties the title passes
and is vested when the capture is complete
Kent, 100. Moreover, as the revolution so the use
of the munitions of war by which il was achieved
enured to the benefit of the United States, who can
not, after reaping the fruits. refuse to share the
burdens, as it would place them in the unfayorabe
attitude of having received, captured, or stolen
property, Of availing themselves OF its use, and
then refusing to pay for it.. Besides tho want OF
presentation TO the convention, the capture and re-
capture Of the arms the sole objections to the
claim, and the conversation of Colonel Kempcr the
sole ground on which they rested. AS to the first.
1t is manifest mistake, for the convention could
not have certified four years after its dissolution In
lSlO-the act of Congress having passed in 1914.
The true and only question is, was this a debt OF
the convention of West Florida? OF this there can
be no doubt, unless there can be doubt as to the
power Of the agent to bind his principal or Of the
right of the commander in-chief with plenary
powers to provide the necessary means, to con-
slider arms and munitions of war appropriate
means in accomplishing revolution and achiey-
ing the rights of self government. As to the con-
sideratons of state appertaining to the occupation
of West Florida and TO the act Of Congress of 1914
which grew out OF it, the public archives Estate
Papers, Foreign Afars) show 'the magnitude OIL
the stake III the words of Mr.. Madison, while the
protest of the British government and the threats
Of the convention to look to some foreign power for
show the magnitude of the dangers surround
ing"
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"IN SENATE OF THE UrITEp STATES, January 5,
1S47, Mr. Johnson, Of Maryland made The folio,o-
ing report, 10 accompany bill s, No. 81.
"Tbe Committee Of Claims, 10 whom was referred
the petition Of Joseph De la Francia, report
s'That they have examined the papers in the
case, and are VI opinion that such bill as accom-
panies this report should pass. The committee
deem IL unnecessary 10 state the facts connected
with the claim the reasons which, in their judg-
ment, show that IL should be allowed. These they
think are sufficiently stated in report upon the
claim by the Hon, II. Clay, then Secretary OF State,
annexed"
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"JosEPH Or Ia FRAScfA. To accompany bin n. r.
No. 646.l Hoosg or REPREsrSTATIvEs, Marcl
3, 1S45, Mr.. Saunders, from The Committee on h,
Judiciary, made the Joilotoing report:
"The Committee on the Judiciary, 10 whom was
referred the PETITION Of Joseph De Ia Francis, 70.
port.
THAT a report made by the Hon. II. Clay, willis
acting ss Secretary Of State, fully explains the ma
ture OF the chimJ and az the committee concur
with the views as expressed by the Secretary o
State, as the justice Of providing for the settle
ment Of the claim, they report bill accordingly
and refer to his report for exposition Of the facts
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THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
FRIpAy, May "a, 1850.
SENATE

Petitions were presented by Messrs. SEWARD
DAyTos, CoRwIN, RUsK, STURGEON hAMLiN'
pn rr CnnprR and PEARCE.
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made Tor the usc and bcneht OF the united states
prior 10 and since the taking possession OF the said
late province Of West Florida by the United States
That although this IL still In force, the several
Secretaries OF State whose attention has been called
10 the subject, have declined any examination OF
ne additional newly produced evidence in favor
Of the claim Of Francia, on the ground that re-
vision Of the opinion Of predecessor in office, In
one case, would impose like necessity in all cases,
which would result in serious and inadmissible
interference with the discharge Of their current Of
fetal functions.
"Tbe memorial Of the claimant, therefore, is in
the nature Of craving leave 10 file bill OF review,
on the ground Of evidence discovered or produced
since the refusal TO audit the claim; mode OF re-
dress familiar TO chanccry proceeding
at appears, by the evidence on file, that since
the case was before Mr.. Rush, two successive YER
dict. and Judgment were obtained IN louisiana
for the amount Of the claim against Colonel n.
Remper the agent Of the convention, and COM
mandcr in chief Of the conventional volunteers.
Kemper states on oath, on the trial. that his author
itv 10 purchase the arms derived from the gov
eminent Of West Florida; that he acted under the
belief that the property belonged bona hde 10 Dc
la Frapcia and that he became security for the
same, and that the government OF West Florida
never paid the whole or any part 81 IT, having been
nor has any other government paid any part Of that
debt.
1.-THE evidence further proves that the judgment
was obtained without fraud or colusion; and the
plcsdings, which were adroit and technical, and
The statement made by Judge Billiard, (now Of the
Supreme Court Of louisiana show that the defence
was ably and zcalously conducted. II appears,
also, that the arms and munitions of war were de-
livered at Baton Rouge, and part Of them used in
the defence Of New Orleans, in 1915; that delays
have arisen in the Of the claim from the
loss OF papers which bad been, according TO the
statement Of the Hon Josiah s. Johnston laid
upon the table OF the Secretary Of State that the
claim has been four times favorably reported upon
by committees ofthc Senate, and once by the chair
has three times passed the Senate, reaching the
Housc twice--too late for its action. The commit
tee deem Il unnecessary to revise the opinion Of
Mr.. Rush, based, as appears by statement OF the
Fifth Auditor, solely upon a conversation stating
Kemper's impressions, inasmuch az a new case e
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Theatrical and Musical

powERv THtkrrE The addition of the orchestral
drawing many this theatre who wish, for comfort
sake TO be apart from interruption The price Of ad
mission 10 this part Of the theatre Il ATTY cents The
nit and boxes remain as before. The drama Of the
Shoemaker Of Toulouse" will sgsin be presented this
evening in consequences OF the enthusiastic manner In
which u has been received.
BRosDwr THrArns The proprietor OF this ests.
blishmsnt Mr. H. A. Marsha and his able and talented
stage manager, Mr.. George Barrett. whom everybody
and as an accomplished gentleman, are uncea,ins 10
their efforts to please the patrons Of the Broaowy
IhssHe, ,,h con,anss ss Msr.,a The msnt.
will close with the Dead Shot"
Nrpto's GARprS.-To night the great aud surprising
rope dancer, Leon Javelli takes his benefit He De-
has contributed very much 70 the pleasure they have
enjoyed since the Rsvels appeared At this theatre
BvRroNs THEArRE.--The manager OF this establish.
legitimate drama under the most fsversbls and eec'
Ave circumstances.
National THr.rpr-This evening the general favor
lie comedian. Mr.. q. Burke takes his benefit Mr.: b.
has many claims upon the dramatic public. He has
long contributed 20 their Amusement, and hoped
his friends win use their influence In giving him
bumper to night.
Custsry's MIrsrsrIs Mechanics Hall IL crowded
every night by the admirers Of this eyoelept band Of
Ethiopian Ministries. An excellent programme for
Pr1Iows' orER. Heusr This band Of Ministries are
doing an excellent business. Their programme for
this evening contains the choicest pieces Of Ethiopian
music.
Amrrrcsr MusErMTbe great attraction OF General
Tom Thumb u filling the Museum daily. He Ia very
,urrrispg His performance excitsa the utmost mer
riment end rewarded By enthusiastic cheering.
Ngw YopK AMPHrTHEArRr Great preparations are
being made 10 bring out on Monday next, at this
beautiful circus the fairy spectacle OF "Cnderels
n will be produced in most magnificent style The
Of the French troupe recsived every
niaht with the greatest applause. There Will be an
siserr DON psrfor tomorrow, for the aooommo-
dalton Of families.
NrrnvA RooNs.--Loomis's panorama Of Cuba vii
close this week De not lose the opportunity OF visit
ing ".
WNHrSoroN TaLL-The "PilErim's Progrees' at
tfsrtsla-ee audiences every night. IL " beadthu
reiptipg. and carries vith Il gsod moral lesson
srorr.St UsLL.-Tbe panorama o. Voyage TO Ca
lncrpar Il WORTHY Of the great patronage rceeiTs
nightly.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH,
interesting from WashlnxNen.


THE CALIFORNIA DRY DOCK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
AT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGAINST AN AMERICAN
COUNSEL DIshIssED-ARRIvAL oP MEMBERS OF
CONGRESS, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 81. 1850
The Republic, of this morning declares that however
much the President would deplore the necessity Of
employing the troops Of the United States against in
surgent citizens. he would not for moment hesitate
or falter In his course but would bring all the force
placed at his command, the militia, army and the
navy. necessary, to that the law be faithfully
executed
Secretary Graham has decided that the Dry Dock
at San Francisco for which Congress made the first
appropriation Of hundred thousand dol ars at the
last sssson, shall not be commenced until Congress
gives further directions The decision created great
astonisbme Mt and attributed old salts At the
heads OF the bureaus In the navy department
The charges against the American consul at Panama
nave been thoroughly investigated by the State De-
partment at the instance Of the consuis brother, r.
M Corwine Esq lawyer, from Cincinnati and IL is
understood that the investigation has resulted in the
osmpete acqutta of the consul from censure and an
approval Of his conduct. The decision gives general
satisfaction. Mr.. Corwine is becoming q popular
officer
The fourth auditor, Mr. Dayton, Is to be removed
the state from which he halls New Jersey having
gone democratic.
Secretary Corvin will make many removals in the
first part Of next month
Senator Clemens. OF Alabama; Mr. Holmes and other
members Of Congress. have reached Washington.
large corps Of engineers under the direction of
Barnard of the army about starting for the
veys for railroad about to be constructed BY the ct
gems Of New Orleans.
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M A r X E T S =,
&e., &C., SC.

The steamship Crescent City, Capt. Stoddard,
arrived at this port yesterday afternoon, from Cha
gres, via Havana, with two weeks later news from
California.
The G. c. arrived at Chagres, p,a Kingston,
Jam, on the 7tb of November, making the pa age
outward in nine days from New York She left
Chagres on The 10Th inst, at o'clock, p. M, and
arrived of Havana on the evening of the 18th inst,
making the run in four and half days from
Chaeres. She left Havana on Saturday, the 10Th,
at o'clock, p NJ, and arrived at the quarantine,
Staten Island. on Thursday, November 2lst, at 6
o'clock, p. NJ, days from Havana.
The C. C. brings three hundred and fifty passen-
gers, and one and half million of dollars in gold
dust, freight, and in the hands OF the followin
passenEers:-
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Naval InteIIinonoe.

The Eer Beacon furnishes the following letter from
ofhcer on board the
81 FLAc SUR PLYMOUTH, at Sea. Aug 20 1850.
We are now homewsrd bound touching AMER Point
Cape Tewn (on the Cape % Good Uope) st Helena,
from thence 10 Norfolk where expect 70 arrive
about the LIST 10 the 10Th OF January 1851 We leave
the Marion the station. but ut present cruise.
The Dolphin has left July 10y for home via California
THE ocsrs OF the Plymouth all well the follovng
II a list Commodore. p. v. voorhees,; Conn snder
I r. Gsdney; Lieutenants, A ID Davis, q. W. Defy
and O. Donsldson Acting and Master, ID. Lambert,
and Davis: purser, L. Warrington; Assistant
Surgeon, J Hoptinson; Midshipmsn. A. J Dsllss
Henry Wilson. Charles Smith, A. Benhsm, w. will
iiams. Felix Grundy; Dostswain whiting; Carpenter,
H. q. Thomss; Gunner, y Davis; sailmsker u. ID
Burcs~s.sd; Passengers, Lieuts Geo. l.. selden and
Andkev Weir
ia BUR YoRsrowr-In reference TO this vesssl,
reported lost at st Jago Cape de Verbs, the Pbade
phic Inquirer says =" The yorktown vas commanded
by Captain Marsten OF this city, and Lieut. frsey,
OF Philadelphia also Of her chisf officers Both are
smora the most estmabe and seamaulike officers
OF the u Navy and alike esteemed for their vir-
tues as well afost ashore Both have families In
Philadelphia. and many warm friends The yorktown
nearly at the close Of her cruise having been or
dered home some time since disaster under such
circumstances cannot but be regarded particularly
unfortunate The service the African coast is AZ
all times arduous; while the danger Of sickness and
death iron, the coast fever. II By 80 means slight
We shall deeply depore the oes Of the ship, while We
csnnot but rejoice that no lives wersl lost"