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The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-04-30

TEXAS. DIR. Ashbel Smith. formerly minister If
Texas to Great Britain, writes from Galveston, that
publicoplnlon in Texas is decidedly opposed to fur
Their subdivision of its territory for the creation of new
states The people, he further says, would assent with
much unanimity to arelinquishment of the Santa Fe
portion of their territory for an indemnify
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-04-30
NEW VERSION

A'OCtfOS, CHupteT n Z.
AUTHORISED VERSION.
.. Fools make mock at sin; but among the right
eous there is favor
IL. There is way which seemeth right unto a
man. but the end thereof are the ways of death
Il lie that despseth his neighbor sinneth: but he
that hath mercy on the poor happy is he
Oh righteousness exalteth a nathion: but sin 10
a reproach to any people
NEW VERSION.
u Evil doors cloak over their trespasses but
amongst the righteous there is reconciliation.
IL There Is way which seemeth TO be sotisec-
tory to man, yet the end thereof leads sometimes
to destruction. '1'''e'
II; lie that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; and he
'hat lavors the meek is praisewortly
tons is sin. Vi ma
The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1850-04-30

PRESIDENT TAYLOR. The Geographic correspon
dent OF the Sentinel Of Boston, says that Gen Tay
ior stated on Saturday, in conversation with Bosto
man. that the damage to his plantation by the inunda
ton last WINTER would require him to go there imme.
dlatey after the adjournment of Congress Later in the
season he hopes to visit the Morrill,
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No choice having been effected, after the result OF this
Mr. SACKETT moved that the House do now ad
ourn and on that motion he asked the yeas and nays
which were ordered.
The SPEAKER, ruling that motion to be out OF order
pending motion to adjourn put the question on the mo-
ton of the gentleman from New York MIR. ANDREWS
to adourn which was decided IN the negatiye-yeas 81
Mr.. STANLY moved the postponement OF the further
execution of the order for the election OF officers until TO-
MIR. SCHENCK asked for the yeas and nays on that
motion which were ordered.
Mr.. Mclean moved that the House do now ad
ourn and that motion the yeas and nays were asked
and ordered
The cali for the yeas and nays on the motion to ad
jogrn having S been withdrawn. "a II. ,,o, =,
yeas and nays were ordered.
Mr. r. inquired of the Chair whether il was within
his power to Withdraw the motion to adjourn; and
The SPEAKER replied in the negative, unless by the
unanimous consent OF the House, the yeas and nays
thereupon having been asked and ordered
Mr.. RUMSEY asked the unanimous consent Of the
House for the withdrawal oil the motion TO adjourn but
Mr.. JACOB THOMPSON and others objected; so
leave to withdraw The motion to adjourn not granted
The question on the motion to adjourn was then put by
yeas and nays, and was not agreed toyeas So
MEMBERS !. Call the roll ~ "Ca the roll"
The SPEAKER stated the next question in order 10 be
the motion Of the gentleman from North Carolina Mr.
STASLYl TO postpone the further execution of the order
for the election OF officers until tomorrow, which the
yeas and nays had been asked and ordered,
MIR. CLlNGMAN asked whether II would De IN ORDER
TO move to amend that motion to postpone the fur.
ther execution OF the order TO later day.
The SPEAKER replied in the negative; when
Mr. STANLY withdrew the motion TO postpone.
MIR. CLlNGMAN moved that the further execution OF
the order be postponed until the LIST OF March, 1851.
Mr.. SCHENCK moved a call OF the House.
Mr. ASHMUN moved that The House do now adjourn,
saying that he trusted that the yeas and nays would not
be demanded that motion; but many members asked
the yeas and nays thereon.
Mr. CLEvELANDsn remark not distinctly heard
at the Reporters desk.
Tellers having been demanded on the motion to ad-
journ, il was Withdrawn.
Mr.. ORR renewed it, and the question thereupon
having been put by yeas and nays which asked and
ordered il was agreed to-yeas 80, nays III.
And so the House adjourned
I'VE requested to state that Mr. Meade, Of Virginia,
being called home by the illness OF member Of his fami-
ly has paired of with Mr. Thurman, OF New York, who
is also Unexpectedly called homel
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Parrots and crows believe, the only species OF
the feaheed creation that can learn to articuae words
oil human speech; and these they learn by rote not
comprehending their meaning Teach them word, and
they will repeat until they learn another; and when
they get word they never fall il they are at all
laxative, to repeat all occasions evidently charmed
with the new combination OF sounds. The organ Of
the cabine, seems to be in similar predcament About
SIX months since il got hold OF the word "as" and
pretty soon aiier IL mastered "biffer-eads and in
the absence Of IDEAS those words have constituted
the text OF its rgmaroe until the present moment Re.
Gently. has made another acquisition II has learned
the word "raths" II heard Mr. Woodward, Of South
Carolina use the word in speech. asa the sound OF il
tickling the ear OF the organ, once caught il up and
now we see tdifs," /" hitter end" and .yabbls," all
figuring In one short paragraph The jingle and CHATTER
OF these words evidently supply the place Of IDEAS to the
ogan and, we suppose. fill the vacant heads Of
ats readers. II so, gnt6ed We rejoice that the
cabinet organ chatter about something even il il be
the repetition Of single and dsoinei words which
has caught up from hearing them spoken BY its oppo-
neats For the purposes Of the democratic party the cab
inc, cosh not have selected iot it, organ journal more
acceptable than the Rsp.Nn We think such rare ca.
paeities daily displays could resah only from the
peculiar combination o the northern and southern talent
which presiaes over i,s eelamnsalea, selected and
combined by the ap, and ska hands Of General Taylor
himself, he being Judge 81 literature and rhetoric
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sc, Georgetown in The District Of Columbia
This well and valuable foundry, with all It's fixtures
and implements pertaining ~ win be offered public sale by the
Of Gen. John Mason deceased It's late
proprietor, Monday, the eleventh day Of March next on The
the Potomac rve the western limits
Georgetown, having the great Chesapeake Ohio canal passing
Of the canal The
land bordering the The
containing
building adjoining containing the cupoa furnace two
boring lates and machinery
backsmths shops Offices, and dwelling
Of brick and The implements tools,
complete and ready
and shot well other work usually
caron mouds for and like
mouds shot and Shells OF various Sizes wooden TASKS iron
caped for all OF castings general demand black
smiths and carpenters tools in short all The usual tools and
plsmenfs pertaining 10 foundry on large SCALE
establishment fifty the regular and
execution with the
the latest Of which, entered into by its
completed and enjoys earned
excellence work. immediate
continue what has always
of the public work Coal and Of the best
quality hoightto by the canal II will be shown
DESTROYS OF H. by Mr. Duval charge of
Temss Ten thousand dollars Of purchase money viii be
hand for the residue credit will Of three,
and four equal payments bearing be secured by
bond and security, and a mortgage on the property.
For further information, address the subscriber washington
city. JAMES M MASON,
Jan le-d&cs Acting Executor
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-19

Il was no, our good fortune TO be present in the Senate
when Mr. Bradbury, Of Maine, made his speech on the
resolution introduced BY him. calling upon Gen. Taylor
for the causes of the removals which he has made since
he assumed the Office Of President. But we learn from
those who did hear it, that il very able, and reflected
high credit upon The abilities Of the honorable senator.
And II wanted other proof OF It's ability and power
we have enough Of il in the gross vuperaon and abuse
heaped upon the honorable senator by the "Sviss corps
in the pay Of the administration We find. in all their
letters the usual amount of misrepresentation and
uity, applied to Mr. Bradbury, which the unprncPled
tribe heap upon every democratic who does jus
tice to himself and his cause The truth is, Mr. Brad
bury made speech which il will exceedingly trouble the
friends Of the administration to meet and answer. We
shall publish II tomorrow.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-19

CEsTLEMEN's Wear nj Low Prices--wc respectfully
solicit the attention Of gentlemen complete assortment OF
goods FOR their which will sell much below former
consequence Of the advanced period OF the season. IN order
to make room Tor spring supply We name the following
Rich Cashmeres, k and satin vestings figured and PLAIN
French English Scotch, and American fancy cassmeres part
OF which the best In the District
Fine French cloths, black blue brown, olive and green
Together with complete Of Shirts drawers, Cloves
80 cIAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, \ CO.
Jan l7--A
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-19

The Senate did not meet yesterday.
The House Of Representatives were still engaged in
the election OF Doorkeeper. Three days have passed
in vain and yet there has been no Doorkeeper elect
ed II appears that Mr. Stewart was dropped. and Mr.
Weller of Ohio He came SO near the goal that on
the last ballot he wanted only voe to be elected
The wings finally succeeded in adjournng the House.
and laying over the election until another day.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-19
THE UNION.

TAT tme ere the result OF this vote was declared.
Mr. Tufts had received sufficient votes for his election
al another time Mr. Stewart elected and subse-
quent changes in favor Of Mr. Wright defeated cleo.
toni
No choice having been effected after the result OF this
10th vote declared,
On motion, the House adjourned.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-19
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY moRNING. JAN. 10, 1850.

0y-M M. LEWIS OF Montgomery, Alabama gen
travelling asen, for Alabama and Tennessee BY
b. BARR.
M ISRAEL e. JAMES, No. lea South Tenth street. Phiadel
pha general travelling assisted BY Messrs
WnppLE WM H. WELD, o. II. p. STEM Jons coLLss, JANIS
DEERIsa A. KIRK WELLIssros ,CHAs D. HALL, EvAss,
JAMES CLARK, JoHs W. ALLEN, and p. LOCKS.
-r O. W. JAMES, No. Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio IL
our travelling agent States assisted by Mess
r. SMITH, j. T. DRsT TAYLoR ARMSTRONG, PERRIs
LOCKE, w. RAMSAY, and O. srEIss&s.
lry-Recepts from either of the above will be good
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man be disposed to denounce them az .yagabonds and
paupers, and to cast them of from the bosom OF the
country they have faithfully defendedi
Mr. CARTIER (Mr s. yielding for explanation) dis
claimed having intended any personal alusion. Nothing
was further from his heart than to abuse old age in
the public service whether in military naval or civil life
It had not entered into his heart to do it, II was prsa-
iIrs old age to which he had audedthat class Of men
who were indicted into the public service introduced 10
the public crib, and then disappeared no other
evidence OF service TO the country than having their
names placed upon the lists and drawing their pay from
the treasury That was the class 10 which he had alu
ded and he could assure the talented chairman OF the
Committee on the Navy r STANToNl IL he doubted it,
that that class could be found
Mr. STAN ION Tesuming) said il was very easy to
make such charges against the navy
Mr.; BROWN, OF Mississippi, interposed with point
Of ORDER and objected this discussion in reference
the navy as Irrelevant and out of order.
The SPEAKER. The Chair is OF opinion that the
discussion OF that question is entirely out OF order upon
the proposition before the House,
Mr., STANTON. Very well have nothing else to
say upon the subject then, except this. which
you will allow to say, that IL every practicable mode
OF economy, with reference to this branch OF the public
service, shall cordially unite with the gentleman from
Ohio, whether to reduce the expenditures to rid the
country OF "vagabonds" if there be any such in the
navy. ,o,,e>o,
sufficiently discussed to enable members to vote upon il
Understandings He therefore moved the previous ques-
on and the House seconded the call for the previous
question.
The SPEAKER then put the question upon the amend.
ment proposed to the second resolution reported by the
Committee Printing by the gentleman from Illinois,
II Mr. McCLERNAND,1 to strike out 10000 and insert
5ooo the number to be printed and il not agreed
to.
And then. as amended, on motion Of Mr. CONGER, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr.. CHESTER BUTLER desired the unanimous con-
sent OF the House TO present joint resolution Of the
Legislature Of Pennsylvania the subject OF Whitneys
scheme for railroad to the Pacific
Objection being made, leave not granted.
The SPEAKER announced the next business in order
be the further execution Of the order for the election
of officers of the House. and named teers Messrs.
NEVILLE PECK, LITTLETIELD, and HAMPTON.
Mr.. HOUSTON withdrew the name OF X. F. Homer
from the list of candidates for the Office Of Doorkeeper
| Mr.. SCHENCK withdrew the name OF s. Tufts.
| Mr.. CARTIER withdrew the name OF Chas. Wolcott.
The House then proceeded with the 9th Diua voce
vote for Doorkeeper. with the following result:
Whole number OF votes cast, 2l2.
Necessary to choice, lot.
Mr.. Randolph received 50
Flood is
Tufts
Stewart
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No choice having been effected after the result OF this
sth vote had been declared,
Mr. McCLERNAND stated that, having brought for
ward the name OF Mr.. Stewart upon hisown response
by, at the request of that gentleman ne would with
draw il.
Mr. SCHENCK withdrew the name OF Mr.. Randolph,
at that genemans request
Mr.. CALDWELL, Of Kentucky, nominated q w.
McKnew of the District OF Columbia
Mr.. BUEL nominated II. H. Heath, OF Michigan.
The House then proceeded with the 9th pooe vote
for Doorkeeper, with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast, 207
Necessary TO a choice, I04.
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No choice having been effected after the result OF this
vote was declared,
Mr. McLANE withdrew the name OF Christopher Cole,
at the request OF that genemans friends.
MIR. THOMPSON, of Pennsylvania, withdrew the
name Of William Flynn.
The House then proceeded with the 18th Uiua vote
for Doorkeeper, with the following result:
Whole number OF votes cast 1893.
Necessary to choice, 100.
Mr. Tufts received 81
Weller ~
Stewart 10
Wright III
Dnerson
Heath
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Mr. BAKER moved that the further execution OF The
order for the election of officers OF the House be post
poned until the LIST OF March, 1851.
The SPEAKER The gentleman from Illinois Mr.
BARER the indefinite postponement oil the further
execution OF the order for the election OF officers OF the
House
Mr.. BAKER No; until the LIST of March, 1851.
The SPEAKER stated the question TO be on the motion
to postpone the further execution OF the order for the
election of officers until March LIST, 1851.
On this motion the yeas and nays having been asked
and ordered i was not agreed to-yeas 3d. nays 100.
The SPEAKER having again summoned the tellers 10
their seats at the Clerks table,
Mr.. McCLERNAND withdrew the name Of Charles
Stewart.
A MEMBER moved that the House do now adjourn
which was not agreed to-
Mr.. WlLDRICK withdrew the name OF Joseph L.
Wright.
The House then proceeded with the 18th viua uoee
vote for Doorkeeper.
Before the result was announced by the Chair,
MIR. OLDS inquired whether, under the rule, votes
given to individuals who had not been nominated were
to be counted in deciding the result
MIR. WOODWARD said that having voted for Mr.
Stewart, he would obvate the difficulty of making
election so far as the effect of his vote concerned
by changing it. But
The SPEAKER ruled il to be out OF order to change
vote after the telers had reported the result to the Chair
then went to explain in reply to the gentleman from
Ohio, that though the rule required that persons voted
ing that votes for others should be counted and
further that in all the elections for officers Of this Con-
gress, all such votes had been counted Had different
been pursued in most OF these elections choice
would not have been so long delayed.
The result OF the 18th vote for Doorkeeper then
announced by the Chair, as follows:
Whole number OF votes cast, 200.
NznA 49,, nklsAA
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No choice having been ELECTED alter the result oil THIS
Mr.. STANLY nominated Charles W. Stewart
A MEMBER moved that the House do now adjourn;
which was not agreed TO-
also nominated Charles w. Stewart.
Mr.. McGAUGHEY renomnaied 5. Tufts,
A MEMBER (whose name the Reporter could not learn)
nominated Charles L. Weller, OF Ohio.
Mr. McMULLEN again nominated Z B. Robinson
Mr.. MASON withdrew the name Of z. w. Mcknew:
Mr.; HARRIS, OF Illinois, again nominated w IT,
Mr.. McMULLEN, at the request Of E. B. Robinson,
Withdrew his name,
persons then in nomination for the office OF Doorkeeper,
The House then proceeded with the 10th viva vote
for a Doorkeeper; and after the roll had been called
through, many members changing their votes,
Mr.. SCHENCK asked leave to say few words rela-
Mr. GoRMAN said, il leave be grasted to the gentle
man from Ohio he should also ask the House TO hear
what he Mr. 60 had to say with reference to the same
individual
Many members Directing, leave not granted to
After much confusion in the hall, the result Of the 10th
viva voe vote was declared as follows:
Whole number OF votes CASTOR.
Necessary to choice, l0i
Mr.. Tufts received 80
Stewart 96
Wright
Weller
Randolph
Cole
The following is the vote 10 detail:
For Mr.. Turrs.-Messr Alexander, Aston. Anderson.
Andrews Ashmun. Baker, Bennett, Bokee Bowie. Breck,
Briggs Brooks Burrows Chester ButIer, Thomas Butler.
Joseph p. Caldwell, Calvin, Campbell, Casey, Chandler,
Clark Clingman, Cole, ConRcr Conrad, Cowin Crowel,
Debery, Dickey Dixon Duer Duncan, Durkee Alexander
Evans Nathan Evans Fowler, Freddy, Gddings, Cot,
Could Grinnel, Holloway. Hampton, Hay, Raymond,
Henry, Houston, Howe, Hunter, Kerr, Daniel r King,
George G. King, James q King, Preston King, IL Mann,
Marshall, Mateson, Mcdonald, McGaughey, McKissock,
Mclean, Meacham, Moore, Morehead, Nelson, Newell,
Ople Otis, Outlaw, Phnnix Ptman, Putnam, Reed,
Reynolds Risley, Rockwell. Root Rose Rumsey Ssckett,
Scbenck Schernerhorn Schoolcraf, Shepped, Sylvester,
Spading, Sprague, StanIy, Stevens, Taylor Thurman,
Tuck. UnderhilI Van Dixie, vnton. Watkins White, Will
son. and Winthrop.
Bayy Beae, Bssel, Bocock Bowdon, Bowlin Boyd, A. g.
Caldwell Carter Cleveland, Howell Cobb, W. X. w Cobb,
Cocoe r. Daniel Doy, Ed,nnndson Ewing, Fesiherston,
Fitch. Gilmore, German, Green. Hall, Hamilton, Ham
mond HARRISON, T. @. Harris, S. w. Harris, + l. Harris,
Hbbard Hiliard Hoagland, Holiday, Howard, Hubbard
Andrew Johnson, James L. Johnson, Robert w Johnson
jones' kaufman, La See, Letter, Iiue 6eld JOB Manu.
Ms son, McCIernand, Mcdowell, Mcl.anahan, McLane.
McMuien, Mcqueen, McWiIe, Meade, Miller, Mison
Morse, Orr, Parker Peaslee Phelps Potter Poweil Rob
bins Robinson, Ross, Savage. Sawtele Seldom Richard
Stanton, Stephens, Stetson. Strong Sweetser Thomas
Jacob Thompson, James Thomp son, William thompson
Venabe, Walden, Waldo, Wallace, Wellborn, Whittesey
Wildrick, Woodward and Young
For Mr.. WRIeHr.--Messrs Bingham, booth, Durham,
Harlan, Odds, Peck Morris. Wii,not, and Wood
For Mr.. RANDoLpa.--Mr Morton.
For Mr.. WsLLEa.-M. Disney.
For Mr. CorE.--Mr. Julian.
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Mr.. McCLERNAND after few remarks upon the
long and faithful service OF that gentleman officer
of the House, nominated Mr.. Charles w. Stewart
candidate for the Office of Doorkeeper.
The House proceeded with the sth vua vote for
Doorkeeper, with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast, 2Os.
Necessary to choice, los.
Mr. Randolph received 100
Cole 10
Stewart
Parker
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No choice having been effected after the result
declared,
Mr. HARRIS, OF Illinois, withdrew the name OF VIM.
G. Flood
Mr. McMULLEN nominated <. B. Robinson, and in
a few moments afterwards withdrew his name
The House then proceeded with the It'll vote
for Doorkeeper, with the following result:
Whole number of votes cast 200.
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No choice having Been effected,
Mr.. RAYMOND nominated James J. Randolph.
MIR MARSHALL Withdrew the name Of VIM. Duer-
son.
The House then went on with the lath uipa uoce vote
for Doorkeeper, with the following result
Whole number of votes cast, 20S.
Necessary to a choice, los.
The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-01-17
THE GOLD DIGGINGS.

Among the numerous letters published
descriptive Of California and the gold Dig
ings, while there are none 50 interesting,
he doub, il there are any ,ruer than those
course Of publication in the N. \. Tri-
une, tho production Of Bayard Taylor,
$50, one Of the editors Of that paper, now
N cruise through California. We con-
tder these letters wholly reliable, and
|ilAou, any design or desire Of inspiring a
yer 10 the bosoms of our readers, publish
few extracts from .hem:- Ed. Ca.
Coming down the almost perpendicular
dc Of the hill, my saddle began to slip over
be mules straight shoulders, and, dismount
bg, waded the rest of the way knee-deep
dust. Near the bottom we came upon
DO Sonorian Town, as i, is called, from the
lumber Of Mexican miners encamred here.
he place, which is regularly laid out
Pwn Of sapling houses, without walls and
bofed with loose oak boughs, has sprung
b in this wilderness in three weeks
here are probably 500 persons living in
near il. Under the open canopies ofoak
|e heard, as we passed along, the jingle Of
pin at the monte tables, and saw crowds
|athercd to watch the progress Of the game.
me Of the frs. men Lieut.. Beale saw was
|aptiste Perrot, mouu,aineer who had
cen in his party last winter. lie keeps a
ote here, and soon had US comfortably
hstalled for the night.
Our first move was for the river bottom,
here number Of Americans, Sonorians.
Eanakas and French were at work in the
ot sun. The bar, as il is called, is nothing
bore nor less than level space at the
'nction tho river with a dry arroyo or
gulcb," which winds for about eight miles
nong the hills. 1t is hard and rocky, with
b loose sand except such as has lodged be-
veen tho large masses OF stone, which,
bust Of course be thrown aside to get at the
bid. The whole space, containing about
ur acres, appeared to have been turned
Yer with great labor, aud MI the holes
anting down between the broken strata Of
late, 10 have been explored to the bottom.
o spot could appear moro imposing to the
Experienced go!d-hunter. Yet the Sonn-
ans, washing out the loose dust and dirt
khich they ecrape up among the rocks, OBJ
lin from $40 to two ounces daily. The
rst party we saw had just succeeded IN
biting new channel for the shrunken
Eaters of the hlokalunle, and were com
|sncing operations on about 20 yards OF
10 new-bed, which they had laid bare
hey were ten in number. and their only
hpements were shove!s, rude cradle for
be top layer Of earth, and flat wooden
owls for washing out the sand. Bap,is!e
pok emo Of tho bowls which was full OF sand
hd in five minutes showed Us dozen
rains Of bright gold. Tho company had
|ade in the forenoon about 3 lbs: we
atched them at their work till the evening