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This gentleman is still canvassing the State Of
Georgia The Journal and Messenger of that State
contains the following notice OF speech recently
delivered by him in the court house Of Macon:
"We have heard but one opinion expressed by
those who heard II, in regard to the great speech
delivered by the Hon. Alexander III. Stephens at
the court house on Thursday night last. II was
clear, connected, and convincing argument, free
from all attempts TO excite either the passions or
preJudices of his hearers.
she reviewed the various measures which passed
Congress during its late session, and proved con
ciusvely that the South has less to complain of
than at any time since the adoption of the Ordi
nance of 1887.
''He detailed the provisions Of the Utah and New
Mexico bills, and showed wherein they were supe
rior to the Clayton compromise, which he opposed
in 1913. He declared that although he would have
preferred that the Mexican laws had been repealed
by special provision still the whole matter was
left to the people, and they not restricted from
the passage OF laws protecting slavery. There are
already three hundred slaves in Utah, who were
protected by existing laws.
''ln regard TO the Texan boundary bill, and the
admission OF California, Mr.. S. was equally clear
and fehcitous. lie showed that the purchase from
Texas OF the territory in question operated in effect
as repeal OF the Wlimot proviso on all that part
OF her territory north of 36o 3d. and opened to the
Shareholder the whole of the country as far north as
the 42d degree north latitude
''ln regard to California. he proved conclusivey
mat her admission was not IN conflict with the Con-
Niat eseH In her or
ganization, 50 loudly complained of, were not as
great as these which occurred in the organization
of Michigan and other States.
che showed clearly that Mr. Toombs and him
self had been entirely consistentin the positions
sumed by them during the session of Congress, and
now occupied before the people. Their position at
Washington was the result of necessity, and was
forced upon them by the enemies of the South. 1t
had been boldly and iearlcssly taken, and their de-
,nands had nearly all been granted. They had, at
least, succeeded III establishing the great Ameri-
can principle, that the people Of the Territories
should be allowed 10 settle their form of gov
ernment without Congressional interpretation; and
that the power of the Government could only be ex-
ercised Tor the protection Of our rights and prop
erty IN slaves-not for the injury of either
1.-The speech was listened TO throughout by be-
tween four and five hundred people, and may
safely say, that at least Que half who went were
compelled to leave because they could neither get
into the house, nor within comfortable hearing dis
lance of the speaker
.'Mr Stephens is in fine health and excellent
spirits, and will address the people in Atlanta to-
morrow, in Cumming Saturday, in LaGrangc
on Thursday, 3lst inst, in Newman on Tuesday
5th November, and in Kingston on Friday, Sth
November
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Arrest OF FuoITIvE SLAvEsIN MASSACHUSETTS,
The intelligent correspondent of the Baltimore
Sun, "Ios," points out an error into which Mr.
JOSIAH QuIScv has fallen in stating that no furi-
tive slaves have ever been arrested in Massacbu-
sets. He says:
Mr.. Quincy, true to his peculiar principles ad-
yises resistance. With view TO encourage it. he
esserts that fugitive has ever been delivered up
in Massachusetts,, under the act of 1893 lie is mi.-
taken to the fact. could refer to a very promi-
nent case, occurring the year 1919 Some slaves
eloped from King George county, Virginia. and
were conveyed In vessel from fredericksburg 10
Boston. They were arrested under that act, in the
town OF Dedhan, near Boston. The agent and
counsel for the claimants wa. the Hon. Samuel l..
southsrd, a judge OF New Jersey, and afterwards
Senator, and Elk Years member of the cabinet
under the administrations of Monroe and j. @.
Adams. The slaves were delivered up as furitives
from labor and service, and without any mob riot
resistance.
" There were no objections TO the law in Massa-
chusetts till after the year 1888. After that time
there we're decisions that slaves brought by their
owners into the State, and remaining there, we're
not fugitves But there was never a case Of a re-
iusal TO deliver up fugitive OF forcible rcsst-
ance 20 the act Of 1888
The fret case Of a refusal TO deliver up fugi.
tive was in New York. and by Governor Scward
A slave from Virginia was claimed as a fugitive
from justice and from labor, and Governor Seward
upon some technical point, refused TO surrender
him, at the demand Of Governor Gilmer, Of Vir-
ginia.
Congress however attempted, by another and
more cihcacous law, TO give effect to the constitu
tonal provision"
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American Art Union OF New York.

Ii is gratifying TO observe the successful pro-
gress of this invaluable association. Ii now
numbers probably twenty thousand members,
and its incomeis so ample thatit may, no doubt,
be regarded as one Of the permanent institu-
iions of the country. Amongst the innumera-
bic purposes TO which the principle of com
blned effort has been applied, we know none
which is more creditable 10 the wisdom or hu-
mainly of those who have founded it, 1t has
taken charge of profession which is proven
bially untitled TO combat with obstacles. or TO
secure for themselves a fair compensation for
their labors. Sensitive, embarrassed, fiying from
society to seek in the bosom of nature the in
splratons of genius, the artist is in the eve
OF the world an useless dreamer, and in It's hands
helpless child He requires some practical
friend 10 protect HIM from imposition, and to
secure for his labors the patronage which they
deserve.
This the Art Union has done. The artist
can now labor for the improvement of his tai
ent, assured of 4 fair compensation. Nor is the
good Of this association confined to the profess
sional painter. The Art Union will collect
the materials for a national gallery, which,
though inferior 10 those of Florence or Yer
salies, will be yet sufficient to inspire and TO
improve. 1t will, moreover. found an American
school which will substitute the freshness and
originality of natural objects and unsophisiicated
impulse, for the fading influences of the chef
d'Guvres OF Europe. The subscribers of this as
ISOLATION, il is well known, are each entitled to
copy OF standard engraving; they have,
moreover, chance to draw, in the annual allot-
ment OF pictures, valuable paintingt We OBJ
serve that Messrs. TAYLOR and MAURy are
receiving subscriptions for the year 1850.
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Mr.. EiIot's Letter.

We have placed in another column Of this
mornings paper a letter addressed to the editor
Of the Boston Daily advertiser by the Hon.
SAMUEL 4. Eliot, explanatory Of his views on
tho subject Of tho.Fugiuyc Slave bill. which re-
ceivcd his vote on its passage in the House Of
Representatives, in concurrence with the Sen
ate. in which body IL originated. It is with
the sinceresi satisfaction that we lay this admi-
rable communication before our readers The
good temper, manly independence, and high
sense Of personal and constitutional obligations
which il exhibits, no less than the statesman
like views which il presents, lead Us to regret
that Mr.. Eliot has adhered 10 the determine
ton expressed by him on accepting the nomina-
ton Tor Congress, not TO become a candidate for
reelection. The high character and distin-
guishcd aitainments Of Mr. Eliot have secured
for him the esteem Of his colleagues, and could
not have failed TO give him distinguished 20
stion in the public councils
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GarSSrII ARCTIC Expedition. The Pacific
(says the New York Tribune brought another let
ter from Mr. w p. Snow, who was an officer on
board the Prince Albert, recently arrived in Eng
land from the arctic regions in which he says:
al was the only officer who went on board the
Advance NJ Cape Riley, and can confidently
assert that there u 10 doubt Of her havn
been very speedily got OF from her unpleasant DO.
sitiou will briefly state how she got there, as
told me by Lieutenant DE Haven, when stepped
on board on my way TO examine the point
cit appears the vessel was standing off and on
while he, Lieut. d.. went ashore 10 examine cairn
erected by one Of the government vessels. During
his absence the Advance was swept in by the tide,
and suddenly grounded, without injury. When
left them, after Offering the services OF our boats
crew. they had warp Out ~ large iceberg and
were heaying off, 90 that have no doubt they coon
got clear.
"Too much praise, am sure, cannot be awarded
20 Lieutenant De Haven and his officers for their
bold and soaman-likc manner Of handling their
craft in the ice during the night of the 3d. when
VIC were in company. You have fine set of off
GERS, who will carry out the enterprise they arc
employed in, and add to the glory OF your national
flag"
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Hon. John NJ. Clayton.

We learn from the Wilmington (Del.) Jour
nal of Tuesday, that the committee appointed
to superintend the arrangements for the Dinner
in honor of the public character and services of
the Hon, JOHN M CLAYTON, having fully
completed their arrangements, and that having
communicated that fact TO Mr.. CLAYTON, they
have left to him the choice of the day. He has
appointed Saturday after the General Election
for the purpose. The subscriptions are most
numerous, and are not confined to anv part OF
the State. The meeting, we learn. will be one
of the most brilliant affairs that have ever taken
place in Delaware. Invitations are TO be ex-
tended to many eminent gentlemen abroad and
10 all the members Of the late as well as the
present Cabinet
The following is copy Of the correspond
ence between Mr.. CLAYTON and the gentle
men of the committee fixing the day upon
which 10 hold the dinner.
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African Colonization.

The Colonization Herald, published al Phil
adelphia, has received an interesting letterfrom
ELLIOTT CREssoS, esq, al London, princi-
pally in reference 10 Liberia, in which he
strongly urges the appointment, by the United
States Government, of consul TO Monrova
and more especially as England has, in her be-
half, now appointed one--the Rev. A. w. Ham
SON, native of Africa. The letter represents
the prospects of Liberia as very flattering, not
wthstanding the smallness Of the sums appro-
priated for the benefit of that colony
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nurial % comnoaor. Ion,,.

most imposing pageant took place at vii
mington, Delaware, on Saturday last. in honor
Of the late Commodore JAcoB JOINS. v hose re-
mains had been removed from the family bury
ing ground al ST. S;ephen'5 church in Cecil
county, Maryland. Several military companies
were present from Philadelphia. and were COINED
by the Masonic fraternity Of the place.
Afcr arriving at the Cemetery the mortal
remains Of the sailor hero were consigned %
the tomb with oil The honors Of war. and
Each colder DISCHARGED bis farewell shot
V,f i"e crave where our hero wae buried"
Every thing went OF wei. and no ci-cr,n
stance occurred 10 mar the solemni,y or he
harmony Of the occasion.
II is understood that the lion r,uy NJ
CLAYTov has consented to deliver an address in
Wilmington in the carly par; II December. on
the life and character Of Commodore JOKES.
This intelligence, says the Journal Of that
city, will be received by the community with
great satisfaction. for there was no one 10 thc
State who knew him better than Mr.. CLAYrov,
nor Who can more eloquently portray the excel
lcnoe Of bis character, and the brilIiancy Of his
achievements.
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THE CrnANs ARREsrED.-A correspondent Of the
New Orleans Pioayune, writing from Havana, on
the 18th instant, furnishes the following explana-
ton Of the arrest Of certain Cubans alluded 10 in
paper Of Tuesday as derived from the Phila-
delphia NoTh american.
"In Matanzas, rs the story runs, certain old
Spaniards, DESTROYS 20 revenge the spite exhibited
against them, employed fellow TO spread the re-.
port that be had arms for sale. No sooner was this
known than several Creolcs, in their earerncss TO
get hold Of any thing in the shape Of weapon az.
piled to him. lie gave them 10 understand that he
bad them sccre,ed upon the bank Of the river, aud
that Il would be necessary to 90 at night and in
LAUNCH In order to avoid observation. The bait
took, and the time named. Four young men
started up the river. In the mean time informa-
ton, probably OF an exaggerated character, was
given To the Governor, new in his office and, I'M
fortunately for ell, picket Of soldiers ia citizens
dress was placed in ambush TO receive them
When the launch touched the bank the Young men
leapcd out, and the soldiers set upon them In the
frny one soldier was killed and two badly wound
ed. Three Of the young men were taken, one Of
them with four bayonet wounds and a mustct ball
IN bis bOdyj the fourth escaped. In MatsnEas sew
cral arrests made Immediately, among them
two Of the richest aud most respected citisons-
Messrs Garcia and hernandez Morcjon. As soon
asiniormation was conveyed 20 the Captain Gene.
raj, he perceived the mistake that had been com.
mitied in Disgusting the troops and turning them
into apparent robbers, and ordered the Gamma
ton 10 be Immediately finished. No proofs were
to be had, and consequently The prisoners have all
been put at liberty, except tho wounded man, who
nee ia the hospital in very dangerous state"
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oIsssaohusett.-Eightb District.

BY telegraPhic despatch, received last
evening from Boston. we learn that the WINGS
Of The eighth district Of Massachusetts yester-
day nominated the Hon. SAMUEL II. VALLEY,
Of RoXbury, as their candidate for the House Of
Representatives. The balloting in convention
stood-ior Mr. VALLEY 81; for Horace MANN.
the present incumbent, So. The result, though
not unanticipated, caused some sensation.
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FRoM OREooS.-Govcrnor Gaines arrived at
Oregon City on the 18th of August, and was wei
coined with public dinner. During the firing Of a
salute on the occasion, man named Pearce, lately
arrived from the Sandwich Islands, was severely
wounded by tho premature discharge Of a cannon
liz left arm had 70 be amputatcd.
The Spectator says that the overland enigrants
10 Oregon have not experienced the same difficulty
on account Of scarcity Of water, grass, and wood
complained Of by those taking the California route
IL notices the arrival Of party with wagons
drawn BY mules and horses, who made the trip
from ST. Joseph (No.) in about three months.
Oregon appears TO be making rapid strides i'm the
career Of improvement. New roads arc in the
course Of construction in various sections Of the
Territory. Companies forming for improve
mcnt Of the internal channels Of communication;
steamboat lines arc In progress Of organization;
and substantial buildings arc noticed ne erecting
In several Of the cities and towns.
The fret Congregational church in Oregon City
was dedicated on the 18th August
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The Fair at Primo. Georges.

The Prince Georges Agricultural Fair com
menced yesterday at Upper Marlborough, Ma
ryland, and many specimens Of domestic manu-
iaciure and varieties Of live stock were exhib-
iled. large number Of persons were present
The tair VIII be continued 70 day, when JosrpH
~ BRADLEY, esq, Of this city, will deliver an
address suitable ,o the occasion.
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MACHINERY roa TIVE CALFoR MA GoLp MrNEs-
We examined yesterday a splendid sct OF ma
chinery just completed at the establishment Of Mr.
WIN. p. Eichbaun, in Allegheny city II il
splendid piece Of workmanship, md seems most adj.
mirably adapted 10 the purpose for which IL is de-
signed. IL De- 90 be used in pulverzing the quartz
rock NJ the mines. !; consists Of six heavy cast
iron mortars, in each Of which three heavy chilled
verifying the quartz, preparatory to the final sepa-
ration OF the gold from the rock In side of the
mortar - an opening, or hopper, into which the
quartz is put after having boon broken up in ,Inall
Jumps. II then undergoos the pounding process,
being covered with water in the morars; after the
quartz has been sufficiently puverized, the small
particles Of gold arc carried of with the sand by n
copper screen, the opposite side Of the mortar
from the hopper, and the machinery works 20 nicely
that the very smallest particles Of gold arc scpa-
rated from the sand, and saved without lose
After the process above described. the gold and
sand passes into another distinct and ingeniOusly
constructed machine, called the Anlalgarnator. II
here passes over another sct Of screens, by which
the gold IL separated from tho sand and gathered
by the application Of quicksilver The particles Of
gold adhere 70 the quicksilver, which is gathered
into small balls, and the gold is finally separated
from the quicksilver by means Of another process
The plan Of this machine taken from one
used at the gold mines in Buckingham county.
Virginia, by Mr.. Eichbaum, who was employed 6y
the Pacific Mining Company, for whom the ma.
chine was built for that purpose.
In taking tho drafts and constructing the ma
chincry, the searching eye and mechanical skill Of
MIR. Eichbaum discovered several parts which
we're susceptible Of improvement These improve
merits have been added. by which ita utility has
been enhanced, 90 as 20 be c. Fable OF turning of
larger amount Of work than the one from which IL
was taken.
II is estimated that THE machine will work I'M
twenty i've tons Of quartz per day The apparatus
" now completed, and is ready for shipment. u
WILDE sent TO California by way Of New York.
tPifisbwg GassfN.
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The board ofamy officers convened 10 settle
the rank and precedence in the army, and the
relative rank Of the officers Of the army and
navy, met yesterday. at II O'Clock, at the As
sisiant Quartcumaster's office, on Pennsylvania
avenue. Present:
Gen. ScoTr. President.
Gen. JEsUP,
Gen. WooL,
Col. CRANE.
Col. HTcHcocK.
-. Col. LAESED,
Surgeon MooRE,
1t. Col. ScoTT, Recorder.
The board organized. and after some consul
taiion adjourned to meet this day, at ! / O'Clock.
al the same place
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Our Democratic friends of the New York
Erenuig Post and the Washington Union are
engaged IN controversy which il is painful to
witness. 1t is clear enough that the VAN b.
Rem wing of LOcofocosm are determined to
give no quarters TO the representative of the
distinguished Democrats of Richmond The
author of the Shockoe resolutions is doomed.
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We have been indebted TO friend for a
copy of w. }. GRAYsoN's eloquent and able
letter TO the Governor of South Carolina on
the dissolution Of the Union. We have read
1t with great pleasure, and shall present por-
ton of it TO our readers at an early day.
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The new Wing Mayor Of Philadelphia, CnArLrs
GftrrN, esq, has determined to scrutinize rgidly
the bail which may be henceforth offered in behalf Of
persons engaged in rowdyisn in tlatoity. in every
case he will demand freehold security and, unless
he knows tho surety 20 be undoubted, will insist
upon the production Of the deeds. Even then, IL
not perfectly satisfied he will have the records in
the proper Office consulted
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The Report of the Commissioners rpatent

The following communication is from the
pen of an ingenious and laborious mechanic.
whose skill, ingenuity, and intelligence enttle
him IN an especial manner to the privilege of
addressing the class of our iellow-citizens to
which he belongs, and who are most deeply in
terested in the right administration of that i'm
portant department of our public service, the
Patent Office:
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LANp ~ RocRiSenAs.--Th Rockingham Re.
gisfsr states that farm owned by Samuel Bow.
man, esq, Linvilrs crock. in that county, con.
tanning ono hundred and thirty six acres was lately
assessed ~ ninety dollars per acre Two otbcr
farms in the sstnc ncighhorhoo1, belonging 10 tho
same gentleman, one containing one hundred and
forty six acres and tho other one hundred and
ninety-two acres, we're assessed at fifty dollars an
acre. These aro considered the most valuable.
lands IN the rich farming county Of Rockingham
II they arc 30 valuable without irnprovefnents
what viii they be when they have the railroad
Richmond Reprsblican.
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rENA VISTA, Delaware.
BuESA yIsTA, Del. Oct.

BuESA YIsTA, Del, Oct 25, 1850.
GESTLEMES: ] appreciate the kindness which
has induced you 20 defer to my own wishes in re-
gard 70 the day Of our convivial meeting would
prefer day after the general election in this State
because il would be more convenient and the OBJ.
jet VIC have in view is not 10 make the o. aston
one Of mere party character The subjects Of
which wish to speak are Of national, no, merely
OF local interest While therefore, stsn nd ready 10
attend you at any time most agreeable 10 your
selves, yet if the day be left 70 nc will name
Saturday, the 10th Of November next
Very sincerely, your friend and fellow.citzen.
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON.
Thomas NJ. Rodney, l.. F. Wales, Alexis l. Du
Pont, J. G. Barstow, John A. Alderdice, Henry
Garrett Emmor JeGeris, Robert NJ. Candy, II
r. Binghurst, f. c. stotsenburg.
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CHEsAPEAxE AND ONO CASAL.--A letter has
been received from the Chief Engineer of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal, under date of the 9th in
slant. which says, that the late rains have fur
nished supply Of water TO the canal, and that the
coal boats may now be looked for in day or two
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yYILMgSeroN. Oct. 2s. 1850

W IL1I4NuIONJ OCT. =, I5OU.
DEAR SIR; The committee to superintend the ar
engagements fora public dinner to be given by your
friends and fellow-eitzens in honor of your public
character and services, having fully completed
those arrangements, now desire you to name the
day on which you will meet them. 1t is deter
mined to leave the appointment of that day to your
own choice.
We are, with the highest respect and esteem,
you friends and fellow citizens,
Thomas II. RODNEY, HESRY GARRETT,
l. L. WAtEs, EMMoR JEFFEnIs,
ALEXIS i. Du PoNT, RoBT Nj. CASBY,
J. G. BARsTow, II. II. BRISGHURsT,
JSo. A. ALpERDIcE, E. c. SroTsEsBURe,
Committee Of Arrangements.
Hon. JOINS NJ. CLAYToS,
BCENA VISTA, Delaware
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MuRpERous.-Two police officers were shot in
Philadelphia the night of the 10Th inst, while
endeavoring TO arrest some rioters. One of them,
officer Saven mortslly wounded, and the other,
Captain McShea, though not mortally wounded, re
ceived three balls. No arrests were made. One
thousand dollars reward are offered for the Of
tenders
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RoBBERy OF A PRIsTING OFrIoE.-Messrs. G. F.
Nesbitt Co., of New York, offer a reward of five
hundred dollars for the detection of the burglars
who robbed their premises on Saturday evening,
the Goth instant