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From The Boston Journal
The boundary and Territorial Bills.

Although the California admission the Texas
boundary, and the Territorial Government bills
have passed the ordeal of Senatorial discussion and
amendment, and have gone TO the House of Repre-
.entatvcs, doubt is still entertained in some
quarters whether they will there pass, on account
Of objections entertained by some members to one
bill, and by other members 10 another We trust
the event will prove that these apprehensions arc
unfounded. II is true, the Compromise bill of Mr.
Clay has been rejected and the principle of a for
NAL compromise has been rcpudisted yet the HE.
tory Of the session must have taught the members
of the House that if they expect to bring their la
bors 10 a successful close, they must regard these
several measures as forming parts Of system, and
must be willing TO conccdc some objections for the
sake Of the whole which they might be disposed to
urge TO some Of the parts, If part only were put
at hazard by their opposition. If members have
come to the conviction that, from the peculiar
complication Of parties and of interests in the
House. some concession of individual opinion is
indispensable 70 n successful adjustment of these
difficult questions, th ey will hardly attempt after
the time and eiort which have been devoted TO the
arrangement Of these bills in the Senate where all
the parties ably represented, and where there
is much better opportunity for practical discus
sion and comparison Of objections and difficulties
than there can be in the Housc-thcy will hardly
attempt TO disturb the arrangement which has been
there at length concurred in by pretty decided
majerites.
It is we'll known that there arc on the part of
southern members strong objections to the Cafor-
MIA bill, and equally strong TO the territorial bills,
and 10 the boundaries OF Texas. On the part Of
northern members there arc objections to the boun
Diary conceded TO Texas not withstandng it falls so
far short of the claim Of that State and still stronger
objections TO the payment to Texas Of ten millions
Of dollars in consideration of her consent to all the
provisions Of the bill IL Is impossible to say what
would be the result Of these questions, were they to
be individually pressed and decided exclusively on
their own merits, in body composed tho pres.
ent House Of Representatives is II is possible and
perhaps probable, that by the power Of sectional
influence, all these questions might be decided in
favor of what is called the northern interest.
Strictly speaking, no northern interest southern
interest can be promoted by deciding questions in
either way, by mere sectional vote, against the
unanimous opposition, and at the expense Of the
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

CIVIL AID DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
Mr.. sTANLY called for the regular order Of
business.
The SPEAKER said that this was, the call Of the
committees lor reports.
Mr.. RICHARDSON said that he was in favor Of
first dspOsing OF the Civil and Diplomatic Appro.
priation bill, and therefore moved that tho House
resolve itself into Committee Of the Whole on the
state Of the Union.
The motion was agreed to, and Mr.. BuRT was
called 20 preside the committee.
Various amendments were discusscd and among
those agreed 10 are the following, offered by the
gentlemen whose names arc attached, viz:
BY Mr.. BAYLI For repairs, alterations, and
furniture for the custom house at Portland, Maine
eight thousand dollars
BY Mr.. FULLER. For repairs and furniture for
the custom-hOuse at Castinc, in the district Of
Maine, three thousand ak hundred dollars
BY Mr.. DISNEY For the purchase Of a sight and
the building Of post Office at Cincinnati, Ohio,
be expended under the direction Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury, fhy-fve thousand dollars; provided
that the plan Of the building be such that the whole
cost. both Of building and site, shall in no event
exceed the appropriation hereby made
BY Mr.. CHANDLER. For repairing and lining
the arches and vaults Of the custom house buildings
in Philadelphia, 10 render them appropriate for
storing goods, $1,000.
BY Mr.. BOWLlN For the purchase Of a site and
the erection Of a suitable building for custom.
house, post Office, and other Government Oklces in
the city Of St Louis, $4,000, TO be expended un-
der the direction Of the Secretary Of the Treasury;
provided that the whole cost shall not exceed the
SUM hereby appropriated
BY Mr. BAiLY: For the purchase Of a site and
the building Of custom. house and poet Office at
Bangor, Maine, 10 be expended under the direction
Of the Secretary Of the Treasury twenty nine thou
sand dollars; provided the plan Of tho building shall
be such that the whole cost, both Of building and
site, shall in no event exceed the appropriation
hereby made.
TIN committee rose without coming 10 a conclu.
sion on the bill.
20 announce that his colleague, the Hon. Mr. ELIOT
from the first district Of Massachusetts lin the
place Of Mr.. WfNTHROP,) who has Just been elect.
ed, was present and desired 10 be qualified.
Mr.. ELIOT was accompanied by Mr.. GRfNNELL
20 the Speakers desk, where the oath to support
the Constitution Of the United States was admins
tered; and lac took his scat in the hall.
Mr. POTTER gave notice that be should to. NOR
row move 10 take UP the Poet route, bill, which, he
said, could soon be disposed Of
The House then adjourned.
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From The Lafayette CLG.) Republican.
MIR. Courn IL 4.

In the choice of MIR. c. NJ Conrad, as Secretary
of War, just compliment has been paid to Lou
isiana, which Jefferson parish and the city Of La.
fayette truly appreciate. Reared in our midst,
exhibiting in his daily intercourse with us his ster
ling qualities man and patriot, il is pccu-
liarly appropriate that should speak strongly
of his fitness for the high position which he now
occupies.
Mr.. Conrad is a man Of the most unmpeachablc
honor and the strictcst integrity The bitterest
political enemy has yet found no to as
sail his private character impeach the integrity
of his motives.
He POSSESSES moral courage in the highest de-
gree. His course some years since in the Senate
Of the United States and his position in the present
House Of Representatives, exhibited this trait OF
character in the strongest light.
Few men possess a higher order of business tai
emit interchangeable. prompt, quick Of comPrehcn
sion, ready in adapting himself to new circum-
stances he enters upon the discharge Of the duties
of Secretary Of War with great promise Of honor
to himself and credit to the Administration. lie il
conservative without opposition 10 judicious re.
forms; af1able without any appearance of condo
scension; politician without the arts Of the dem.
agoguo; honorably ambitious without losing his
honesty for popular favor. Tie lie a man Of enlarged
NlsNss anu Nnlit hu hlNtub fltuu ol Nlt DohAil
would not endenger the Union for a mere abstraC.
ton.
In this community Mr.. Conrad is highly apprc-
ciated. The assaults Of the organs Of the Democ-
racy arc evidences Of his political strength if any
was needed after the triumphant vote by which he
was sent to Congress- vote larger than that OBJ
tanned by his popular predecessor, Mr.. Thibodaux.
Mr.. Conrad will reflect honor upon the parish and
we may we'll be proud of the choice which was
made in the struggle year since at the ballot box
Of this State to maintain the supremacy Of Wing
principles.
We shall probably gain refer TO this subject
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From he Harrisburg (Pa) Telegraph.


The bill for the settlement of the Texas bounda-
ry, we had the pleasure of announcing the pas-
sage of, by the Senate in our last paper, and now
we have the qualification of announcing the pas
sage, by the same body, by vote not loss deci
rive Of the bill for the admission Of California, and
also the passage to its final reading Of that for
the erection of a Territorial Government in New
Mexico.
Our readers arc already aware Of the terms Of
the Texas boundary bill, which preserves the Ter.
ritory of New Mexico intact while it offers salvo
to Texas, and equivalent for her disputed rights
in the territory given up by her, in the sum Of ten
millions Of dollars. Many think that ten millions
], an c1orbtant price to pay for this disputed ter
ritory, and that Texas has obtained very decided
advantage over her sistcr States But we must re-
member, that whatever may have been the ancient
limits Of Texas, the question has been sadly com
pcated by the constitution Of Texas, which de-
fines ts boundaries on the south and west 10 be the
Rio Grande from ts mouth to its source and by the
partial tacit recognition Of that boundary the
part of the United States, in declaring against
Mexico for an invasion Of tho territory thus claim
cd, and that in addition to these important consid
eratons the sum paid may be considered, in part
to have been rendered tho price Of peace and
good will
In this view Of the case, we apprehond that there
arc but few either North or South, who will not be
delighted with the passage Of the measure in its
present shape by the House Of Representatives,
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From The ". D. Bee.
The United States and Texas.

The importance of the documents laid before
Congress on the 9Th instant, in relation to the dis
pued Jurisdiction Of Texas over New Mexico, is
such as to induce us to give them publication with
out curtailment or condensation. They consist of a
message addressed by President Fillmore to the
two houses of Congress, and letter by MIR. Web
ser in reply to certain Undergraduates propoundcd
to the General Government by his excelcncy, Gov
ernor Bell of Texas.
We have space for elaborate analysis and crit
ical examination of thcse State papers; but can
not refrain from remarking, en- PEASANT, that the
message of the President is conspicuous for ability
and candor. 1t displays a thorough knowledge of
the constitutional obligations attached to his Office
and firm determination TO fulfil them; while it
evinces earnest and commendable desire to
avoid all possible of collision and to secure
an early and amicable adjustment of conflicting is
sues, through the agency and cooperation of the
legislative authority of our Government and of that
ofTexas.
We arc of those who believe that Texas has
something like substantial title to that portion of
New Mexico to which she lays claim; but, at the
same time, VIC cannot possibly perceive any other
alternative than the one adopted by Mr.. Fillmore
in question that is coniessedly open, but which
Texas seems disposed 10 consider already adjudi-
Gated and settled by her sovereign will. Mr..
Fillmore has treated the subject with marked
acumcn, and with great mildness and modera-
ton. Sworn as he is to protect defend, and OK
ecute the Constitution Of the United States he must
stand prepared to obey its solemn injunctions lie
cannot pretcrmit his paramount duty; but he seeks
wisely and periodically seeks to preclude all ne.
ccssity for go stern and dangerous cxerton even
Of Legitimate power, by speedy settlement of the
boundary question. This can only be effected by
Congress, with the consent of Texas Happily the
initiative has been already taken, and promises
to be carried out to prompt and satisfactory full
ilment
The letter Of Mr.. Webster will arrest the attcn-
ton OF the reader. 1t is written with the habitual
force and cogency Of that great constitutional law
yer. II explains clearly and convincingly much
that was obscure in the history Of the recent trans
actions in New Mexico, and cannot fail to smooth
the way for honorable and amicablc eompro-
misc.
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hostility, of the whole representation of

determined hostility Of the whole representation of
either section.
We are accstomed in this country, under our
system Of equal representation, and under the reign
OF parties, hitherto formed happily upon bases
tirely distinct from sectional divisions, to submit
cheerfully to the dominion of the majority How
ever small the majority by which any question is
decided, and however important the question may
be- the decision is quietly and readily submitted to-
provided the voice of that majority is legally and
consttutionaly expressed II ought not to be for
gotten, that the reason of this ready acqucscence
is the universal feeling and knowledge of the party
IN the minority at one time or on one question,
that they may be in the majority in another, and
they therefore do not feel oppressed or degraded
by the application Of the principle. 1t is in fact
often felt, that from being thrown into a minority
at one time they are hardly the less likely to be in
the majority at another, any other question: or
even on the same question presented in a different
shape.
But when it comes to the subiecton of a large
minority TO the rule of majority by a sectional
VOTE and on strictly sectional question, the case
is very different. Questions of local and sec onal
interest at once assume an importance over all
Others and adverse decision at one time is CON
sidered but precedent for like adverse one at
another, especially if the decision is made after
long debates and animated contest For this
reason, there seemed to be wisdom in combining
several sectional questions, relating to the same
subject matter, in the bill, 30 that if it con
tanned matters not wholly palatablc to either sec
ton the carrying of the bill might not be regarded
the triumph of either section the other This
course having been overruled, the same end may
be still attained by little moderation the part
of the majority in the exercise of any power which
arises from geographical influence Of a nature to
excite sectional jealousy.
We hope, therefore, that when these questions
come up for decision in the House, members from
the North will not look at them merely in the light
In which they may think each question has scpa-
rate bearing on northern interests, but as bearing
upon the great interests which may be seriously
affected, iavorably or adversely by the passing or
rejection of each of these bills. The Texas bound
airy bill is that to which we suppose objection is
most likely to be made for which are sufI-
GENTLY obvious, and which will be countervaied
only by reasons perhaps less obvious on the other
side. When these, however, are deliberately con-
aidercd in connection with the extreme import
ance of an immediate settlement of this question,
together with the other questions more less init
nately connected with it, we incline to the opinion
that this will receive the support of large portion
of the Wing members from the northern States,
and that it will pass without long debate in the
House, and that The other bills will also pass.
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Paris Corresponderee Of Ate younal Of Commeree.

French sensbility is rendered sore by Lord Pal
mcrston's statement in the House Of Commons, on
the 2sth inst, that there has been no formal recog
milton OF the dominion OF France in Algeria and the
North African Lttoral, by the government of rcst
Britain Sharp comments have appeared in the
Paris journals. II is the common impression that,
in the event Of war with Great Britain, Algeria
would be quickly lost to France, as the British
fleet might command the Littoral, and the port OF
Algiors particularly, to intercept the supplies
of every description that would be needed by the
French forces contcnding against general despe
rate Arab instruction. You may note Lord Pal
merston's reply, at the same sitting, to sOc CUES
tons concerning his claim on Tuscany;
"Whcn the offer made of the good offices of
Sardinia we had not received the despatch from
Tuscany, offering the arbitration of any great
power and If we had we should have returned the
same rcply-that We could not accept the arbitra-
ton Of any power, though we would abide by the
rood offices Of the power referred TO.
"Mr Hume. What is the difference
Lord Panerston. The difference is, that when
we accept an arbitration we agreo to be bound by
tho award; but when VIC accept good Offices we
only accept such endcavors ms friends make be-
tween individuals 10 promote an amcablo arrange
lncnt Of the matter in dispute"
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Erem The H4ntsrilLe lIenn.l Uhir.

The question of the territorial claims of Texas,
FILLMORE, in a recent message to Congress, in
which ne expresses his determination to support
the laws; and, if necessary, he gives Governor
Bell and other Texan agitators to understand that
he will call out the militia of the country, and
ploy the army and navy for the protection of the
rights of the United States, as secured by the laws
and treaties existing between Texas and the Gene
raj Government. The tone Of the message is con-
cliatory, but it is firm, and will meet the approba
ton Of nine-tenhs of the whole population of our
country. And if the rival interests of Texas, and
the strife Of contentious clique within her limits,
push this boundary question to extreme, the
President will see that the laws be faithfully exc
ton is settled by Congress, it may become his
duty to call an extra session at an early day. As
this message is an important one, and gives the
first act of the administration, we shall lay it
before our readers next week.
Since writing the above, we have received pr-
vate letter from member of Congress- dated on
the evening of the 10th, announcing the passage,
that day of bill in The Senate selling tie Ieras
boundary question permanently. The terms Of this
healing measure rccited by our correspond
cnt, but he states that overwhelming majority
Of Senators for it, of both sections and parties.
Our readers will unite with in congratuatng,
most heartily, all sections of the Union, and all the
lovers of liberty and national peace, upon the set
Element of this truly menacing subject.
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DEATH OF Hon. JEssE MuLER.-We regret 10
learn that on yesterday, about noon, Hon. Jesse
Miller died at Harrisburg, of congestion of the
liver. lie ate freely Of corn on Thursday, took
sick afterwards, and died yesterday II has not
been our fortune 20 agree with Mr.. Miller upon
Some recent questions; but VIC have never bositatcd
to do justice 70 his energetic and steady character
in all his undertakings. lie has filed many public
the State Legislature for several sessions; Repre-
sentative in Congress; Auditor Of the Treasury of
the United States; Canal Commissioner; Secretary
of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania under Tow
crnor Skunk, and at the time of his dcccasc was
the editor Of the Harrisburg keystone. He was
good citizen, ahectionatc husband and father,
and an influential member of the Democratic party.
tPennsyranian.
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From the Mem York E.rpress.


ThE MESSAGE or PRESIDENT FILLMORE, notwth-
Stephens, and others, in the House of Representa-
tves, is approved by the candid and moderate men
of the South We have carefully noted the COM
ments of very numerous list of southern exchange
papers, received at the Express Office, in order to
test the manner OF its reception, and confess we
receive high encouragement from the manner in
which this seasonable State paper has been re-
ceved. There are dissentients at the South, it ia
true as there at the North, for in this day of
faction and extreme opinions an angel from heaven
could not find general acceptance though sustained
by the powers of Jehovah and the Prince of Peace;
but the calm and dspassionate presses of the coun-
try do not dissent. The position of the Executive
is felt to be the true, the honorable, the national
and the patriotic course and we hear it spoken
of by the majority of the press, who are no doubt
the true exponcnts of the people upon this subject
Thus speak the Louisiana press, generally, and we
happy 10 state here that Louisiana ia of the
truest States in the Union and almost the rees Of
any from faction and all kinds of ultraism. We
see like spirit in the press Of Mobile, Montgom
cry, and other parts of Alabama, Tennessee, North
Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, and very
many in Georgia and Mississippi also stand by the
doctrines of the message. South Carolina, how
her public men in Congress. Texas may dissent
also, but the majority Of our countrymcn, North
and South, will stand by a President and mes
sage which ably stands by the Constitution and
the Union
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Hon. w. NJ. MEREDITH. distinguished
gentleman has returned to this city, and will re-
sumo the practice of his profession.
Philadelphia has always been proud of the high
attainments, the great professional skill, and the
lofty personal character of her eminent son; and
the broad and comprehensive craftsmanship, and
the earnest devotion to the great interests of the
country, which characterized his management OF
the Treasury Department under the Administra-
ton Of General Taylor, have given additional force
to this sentimcnt-a sentiment which will shortly
find appropriate public utterance.
philadelphia North Ame.
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The Cholera.

The Baltimore american learns that the
cholera is rapidly abating in all the towns in
which it has appeared in the valley Virginia.
The Winchester Pirgiaidn, of "Wednesday
states that that town is remarkably healthy
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TIL e REP u BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST %, 1850.


In the Senate, yesterday, the Fugitive Slave
bill was under consideration. Mr.. PARTS
amendment was rejected-yeas 10, nays q.
Pending the question on substitute for The bill
proposed by Mr.. UNDERwooD, the Senate ad-
joumed.
The House Of Representatives, in Committee
Of the Whole on the state Of the Union, We're
engaged in the consideration of the Civil and
Diplomatic Appropriation bill. The committee
rose without coming to conclusion upon it;
when Mr.. GRINNELL introduced Mr. ELIOT,
from the first Congressional district of Massa-
chusetts, elected TO fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation Of Mr.. WINTHROP; and that
gentleman was sworn to support the Constltu-
ton ofthe United States, and took his seat.
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NEWPORT Via PROVIDENCE.
E-.=--,., On and after June II, 1850, fs's A.
L3skhAss5 he A11d Il u
s.a-1stg STEAMER PERRY, SS5zss=zsssSs

CAPTAIN WOoLsEY, will run between Providence and
Newport connecting twice each way each day with trains
PROVIDENCE & WORCESTER RAILROAD,
follows:
Leave Newport at 5 A. NJ. and 1.45 P. NJ.
Leave Providence at $50 A. NJ and 615 p NJ. ar
rival of trains from Worcester and Boston.
G Passengers may procure through tickets at Railroad
stations of New York and New Haven Railroad New York;
OF Western Railroad Albany, Providence and Worcester
Railroad Worcester.
FARE.-New York and Newport, via New Haven
Hartford, Springfield and Worcester, $3.50
Albany and Newport via Springfield and Worcester $50
Worcester and Newport, l50
Passengers may leave New York by A. NJ. train and
arrive in Newport the same evening leave New York
by p NJ ran sleep at Worcester and arrive at Newport
next noon; may leave Albany the morning and arrive
in Newport the evening; may sleep Worcester,
and arrive at Newport noon leave Saratoga in the
forenoon, dine Albany sleep Springfield and arrive in
Newport evening of next day or leave Springfield at 85
A. NJ dine in Providence, and arrive in Newport same
evening.
Passengers from Worcester will take the IA M and 10
p NJ trains to avoid delay, take the II A. NJ train and
dine in Providence.
An examination of Goldthwae's Railroad Map will clear
ly show the eligibility of this route to those travelling from
New York or Central New England to Newport.
Passengers and Baggage conveyed free of charge between
Boat and Railroad station in Providence.
ISAAC Ii. S0UTHWICK, Supt. z. W&. Railroad.