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The republic., 1850-12-06
Report OF the Com ssioner Of the General
Land once.

We have read this very able Report, and not
having it in our power to present it to our read
ers fora few days, we lay before them a synop-
SIS Of its contents.
The subjects treated Of in the report are so
arranged as TO present clear, concise, and in
teresting view Of the operations Of the office
during the past year, and Of the whole land
system.
1t commences with a reference to an i'm
improvement in the arrangement Of the statis-
tics; gives a summary of the surveying opera
tiOns, Of the sale and disposal Of the public do
main, including grants Of every kind, private
claims, and Indian reservations; communicates
brief and succlnct history Of the action Of the
Office under the Legislation Of the last session Of
Congress, and recommends the adoption Of sew
eral important measures, especially the exten-
sion Of the land system 10 our Pacific border,
and the sale Of the valuable mineral lands OF
those regions in tracts Of small size, and in
quantity only to meet the demand.
The surveys, it appears, have been pressed
| forward as rapidly as the means placed at the
disposal Of the Office would permit, to enable the
| hardy and enteTprislng pioneers 10 avail them
selves Of the benefits Of the pre-empton act Of
4th September, ls4l. The terms ofthat law ex-
pressly exclude all persons who settle on unsur-
veyed lands and hence these efforts for the ben
eft Of this portion Of our citizens are worthy Of
! Recommendation. 1t is through the instru-
mentality u these frontiersmen that our public
lands have become valuable, that the wilder.
ness has given place to the busy throng Of com
merce. and the smiling fields OF plenty. They
are, therefore, entitled to all possible considera-
tion; and it is a matter Of satisfaction and con
graduation, that their interests and those Of the
public, which are identical, are 50 well cared
for
The combination Of the geodectc with the
rectangular system Of surveys, authorized by
the act Of last session. creating the office Of Sur
yeyor General Of Oregon, is discussed in very
The republic., 1850-12-06
Narrow Escape.

We learn from the Raleigh On. c. Regisie,
that the Hon. EDMUND DEBERRY and the Hon
JAMES l.. Orr, members of the House of Rep
resentatves from North and South Carolina
recently passed through Raleigh on their way
TO this city; and thai the former gentleman had
night of the 26th ult., while crossing the Cape
Fear river. Surprising, in the darkness of the
night, that the fiat had reached the shore, he
stepped out, and was plunged into the stream
where the water was some twelve feet deep
He was rescued with difficulty; but, it affords
us pleasure to say sustained no further injury
than thorough soaking.
The republic., 1850-12-06
Pubic Sentinl ent.

We publish to-day further extracts from the
press in relation TO the PRESIDENTS Message.
Our Southern aud Western mails last evening
came freighted with numerous similar COM
mentaries. Only here and there some solitary
croaker is discovered who affects to be dis
satisfied with this patriotic State paper. The
Charleston Mercury, for lack, we presume, OF
any real fault to find with it, styles it " the
essence Of respectable plattude and constitu-
tional ding-dong" All well, there is some
times a platitude that is not respectable, just
as there is an acuteness that is sometimes quite
dull-that is to say, satire without point. The
more melancholy .Ne,cs, of Charleston, init
mates that President FILLMORE may yet learn
that there is no idolatrous devotion TO the
Union in South Carolina. We hope yet to see
our brethren Of South Carolina recover from
the monomania with which they seem at pre-
sent to be afflicted, and to relinquish their de
termination TO be miserable without sufficient
cause.
The republic., 1850-12-06

IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARpoRs-The
editor OF the Louisville Journal, in the following
notice Of the course Of his neighbor OF the Democrat
hits very numerous class:
'The citizens Of Evansville, few weeks ago,
held meeting and invited the assembling OF n
western Convention at that place for urging upon
Congress the right of the West To be more regarded
an The legislation Of the country. The resolutions
OF the meeting dwelt with peculiar emphasis upon
the right OF the West TO expect and demand appro-
priahons by Congress for the improvement OF the
navigation Of the lakes and the rivers of the West
This was regarded and treated by all az the chief
object Of the Convention.
'When the day for the meeting Of that body was
athand the editor of the Louisville Deuoerof under
took TO make quite noise upon the subject. lie
said That Western interests had been neglected
long enough, and that the people of the Wost would
submit to such nagrant injustice no longer; that
they would speak through their Convention at
Evansville in tone that Congress would hear and
be compelled 10 obey.
"Well, the Convention met and adopted an able
address and series Of resolutions, calling on Con-
grcss TO do justice TO the West especially in the
matter OF appropriations for the improvement of
our rivers and the hsrbors of the lakes. And now
the editor Of the Democrat who but lately was 40 fi
rious for western interests and who proclaimed that
the Convention would vindicate them cavils at the
address and resolutions, and argues that Congress
ought not TO appropriate money for Internal inn
provemcns, but leave all such things 10 individual
states Such being bis views, what was the mean
ing OF all his fiery zeal for the Evansville Conven
uOnf " he thinks the West has nothing at all 10
complain Of upon the subject of appropriations for
the Improvement Of our rivers, &c, what on earth
are those western rghts and interests which he .eid
mad been 80 long and 80 outragcously elected by
the General Government, and which he told va the
convention would teach Congress TO respect"
The republic., 1850-12-06

FUGITIVE SLAvEs.-A woman, her daughter and
daughters son. nearly white not to be distin-
guished from persons of color, have been recently
claimed in New Albany, Indiana, as fugitive slaves
from Arkansas. Mr.. Tramel, the owner, evinced
great humanity for them, and offered to liberate
them for a small sum; and subscription was i'm
mediately taken up in New Albany, and in Louis
vile, Kentucky, to purchase their freedom. In
regard to the enforcement of the Fugitive Slave
Law in Indiana, the Louisville Journal says:
"We may say to the credit of the citizens of New
Albany, that, although there was considerable
feeling in that CITY account of the delivery of
these persons into bondage, not the slightest synp-
tom of opposition to the execution of the law was
manifested. We have doubt that the law can
be executed peaceabiy every where throughout In
diana"
The republic., 1850-12-06
Ernm fha Ro,Lon Transcripf.

THE PREsIDENr's MEsshoE-THE USioN.-Few
sblor and more patriotic messages than that which
we this day publish have ever emansted from the
Chief Magistracy OF the United States. Mr.. Fill
SoRE has shown himself worthy Of his poet and
equal TO the critical tmcs In which he fnds himself
its occupant. The perfect simplicity, csndor, mo
deration, frmness, and high constitutional devo-
ton, which characterize his sentiments and the
style in which they conveyed, must commend
him TO of all parties as a wise, honorable and
well qualified President on whom the country,
whether in prosperous adverse fortune, can rely
From The Boston (Nass.) Tir1e,, Democratic.
PsEsrDESr FfLLNoss's MrssAoE is on the whole
respectable document, II is quite as liberal as
The republic., 1850-12-06
THE REPUBLIC.

said, 'Massa, you know right well dat you bet on
de ioio comb, and bet on de highs comb cock, and
the stakes are mine The white man said You
lying negro, did you not hear halloong for the
high comb cockH To which the negro replied
Yes, rnassa, know you did when you saw he was
going TO whip; but you halloo'd on dc lo,p comb
cock at first After little more wrangling, the
white man said TO the negro Well, you take your
money and I'll take mine; and if ever bet with
negro again may be --; damn negro, any
bnxy
The republic., 1850-12-06

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MoNuMENT.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Clipper says:
"The proprietors of the Citizens Line, ofsplendid
omnibuses, with praiseworthy lberality, set
apart next Mondays receipts for the benefit of the
National Monument We trust citizens and stran-
gers will pay especial attention to this, and that the
example of the line will every where be followed -
The republic., 1850-12-06
From the Springfield (lMass.) Republican.

The Message Is neither long nor verbose. II is,
on the contrary, avery compact and business like
document treating briefly but intelligently the
rious topics properly coming under the review OF
the National Executive. His remarks in the first
part upon the Constitution, its character the d.
vision of powers under it, and the necessity of main
tanning its authority, are very forcibly and elo-
quently expressed, and will receive very general
approval from all parties.
The republic., 1850-12-06
From the Boston (IIass.) Courier.

THE MEssAeE.-President FILLMORE has entered
upon the important part of his duty Chief Magis-
trate Of this nation in most commendable spirit,
and such must give hope and confidence to all
good citizens. The tone OF his Message is precise
ly what the present state OF the country demands.
1t is MOI a party or sectional work. but thoroughly
American, conservative, and loyal TO the cause Of
this great republic. Its views of policy states
manlile, sound, and constitutional. On the deli
cate subjects which now agitate mems minds, the
President speaks with hrmness and decision, and
at the same time with just perception of the
tent of his powers and dutes executive officer.
Thus much is certain, if the Union Of the States is
to be overthrown it will not be the result of the
missness or pusillanimity of the Federal Govern
ment in doing its duty and maintaining It's proper
authority.
AS the Message is both concise and clear, there is
less need than usual for abridgment commentary.
As a matter of course, President FILLMORE will
be furiously attacked and intemperately abused
for this Message by the red-hOt agitators OF both
political extremes. The President desires to main
tain the peace Of the country and the preservation
Of the Union. There are those among us who are
resolved that they will not have Peace nor Union
and such men must be expected to growl at the
mention of Peace and Union, though the words be
spoken by angel from Heaven. But let the 4.
cellent advice rendered to US in the Message be
properly laid to heart let study TO cultivate en-
larged sentiments of patriotism and national duty;
let thoughts and our language, and our actions
be inspired by truly American feeling, and the
arts Of demagogues will be defeated. The Union
will pass through the fiery furnace Of the present
agitation unscathed, and not so much the smell
OF the fire be left upon it,
The republic., 1850-12-06
The Presidents Message Opinions OF the
Press.
From the Boston (llIass.) Dailu Adpertiser.

From the Boston (lhass) Daily Adpertiser.
The PREsIDENT's MEssAoE.-The general tone
of this document ia likely, we think, to be highly
satisfactory to the great Of the people of the
Union, of both national parties. To sectional par
ties it WILL Of course, be unsatisfactory because it
declares decided approval of the measures of the
last session or Cong ess i.i.i. ~~r.i
purpose ofconciliation and for restoring harmony
the Union. The Presidents views on the subject o
conciliation and the necessity of sustaining th e
compromise measures of the last session, are 80
clearly stated; his purpose of carrying them into
effect, so far depends on himself, is declared in
terms explicit, and at the same time conciia-
tory and his reliance on the unanimous support of
the friends of the Union in all parts of the country
is manifest, that perusal of the message can
hardly fail to inspire confidence in the restoration
of harmony, the discontinuance of agitation, and
the return Of the fraternal feelings Of years past
Sentiments this subject, explicitly expressed,
serve as point of union between those who have
hitherto been in conflict
We have seldom had an Executive Message writ
ten in a style neat and appropriate, free from
inappropriate theoretical discussion and excessive
DETAIL and at the same time explicit and intelli-
gible in lis statements and recommendations. The
Presidents opinions freely expressed great
variety o. subjects, and those opinions, to very
great extent, think, will meet the of
persons of both the national parties. On some of
the topics there will, of course, be dissent on the
part of members of the Democratic party, partcu-
larly in the views expressed the subjects of the
tariff AMI of internal improvements But even on
these questions the opinions of the President
moderate that do not despair Of finding an ap-
proxImlton of views, and a sensible modification
Of extreme opinions, on the part of many members
of the Democratic party, which may lead to some
successful legislation these subjects at the pres
ent seEsion.
The republic., 1850-12-06

From HoNDURAs.-The brig September, Capt.
Nckerson, from Truxillo, Nov. 10th, at Boston,
brings advices that Honduras and the other States
of Central America remain quiet. The public
mind still remained highly incensed against Mr..
Chat6eld, the English consul, and the English ma
ton generally. political handbill was circu-
lated there, denouncng in terms of indignation
and reproach the acts of the English consul.
The republic., 1850-12-06

in unison with our own. The President unqua-
fedly endorses the compromise measures-one
and all; declares his determination to see them exc
cuted, and recommends to Congress can adherence
to the adjustment established" by them. His views
upon this subject thoroughly national.
The republic., 1850-12-06
From N. S,ooc,,s m v, s,or

The whole document is admirable State pa
per, and will secure, we doubt not the decided ap
probation OF very large majority Of the American
people The patriotic spirit by which it is per
vaded, the soundness of it's recommendations anG
its freedom from sectionalism, will strongly com.
mend it to all who love their country and its noble
institutions.
The republic., 1850-12-06

The New YoRK CHAMBER COMMERCE is
preparing memorial to Congress in favor of the
formation of bureau by the General Government
for the senttlement of private claims, as recon-
mended by the President in his late message
The republic., 1850-12-06
From The ROchesfer IN Wy 1uer;r1,,

The tone of the Message is firm, patriotic, and
national Its recommendations are eminently just
and enlightened That it is document worthy OF
its distinguished author, and adapted to the posi-
sition and exigencies of the country, will be the
cordial judgment of all candid men and patriots to
whatever party or section they may belong.
The republic., 1850-12-06
Supreme Court OF the United States.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1850.
Present as yesterday.
NO ~. r. iiogS eS ai, pIain,IIo I..o o..o., .o.
John b. Emerson. The argument of this cause
was continued by Mr.. SARGENT, for the plaintiffs
in error, and by Mr. GILLET, for the defendant in
error.
Adjourned until to- morrow, IL O'Clock, A. NJ
The republic., 1850-12-06

NEw YoHE HIsTosrcAL Soo,rTY.-The regular
monthly meeting of this society was held last even
ing. Mr.. Brodhead read paper on the Hollanders
OF Holland and of the United States; after which
resolution was offered, recommending members 9
subscribe towards the fund for the Washington
Monument, the sums not to exceed y THE was
laid on the table.
The subject Of paying the librarian a salary was
then discussed, but no action was taken.
Nep York Mirror
The republic., 1850-12-06
From hs Bo,ton Many Journal.

THE PREsIpEST's sMrssAsE.-The Message Of the
President, which publish in full to.day, is a
document which should be read by every citizen.
Its a clear and concise statement Of the affairs Of
the nation, written with vigor and eloquence
which cannot fail to enchain the attention of the
reader. lts tone is patriotic and national; its re-
commendations sound and sensible. The reader
cannot but be struck with the absence of violent
party or sectional defamation, and Of all specious
pleading in defence Bipartisan policy. The mea-
sures Of public policy recommended by the Pres-
dent are whig, but commend themselves TO the
candid consideration Of the moderate Of all
parties. The Message lays down broad platform
Of public policy, upon which the Wings Of both
sections Of the Union rally on terms Of mutual
amity and good fellowship, and with aim singly
to the advancement Of the best interests OF the
try, and to the preservation Of the Union. We feel
confident that it will command the appreciation Of
every truly national and patriotic whig in the
Union.
Upon the sectional questions which unbappiy
disturb the harmony Of the Confederacy, the re-
marks Of the President indicate that he is deeply
sensible Of the danger which attends conti-
uuance Of the agitation There is depth Of feeling
and an earnestncss in that portion Of the Message
which relates to these delicate subjects which will,
VIC trust awaken the serious attention Of the friends
of the Union"
The republic., 1850-12-06
From the Boston Daily advertiser.

Mr.: Willis II. Hughes, the person who came to
this city as agent To arrest the fugitive, William
Crafts, has published n statement at Macon. Ga, ,
which gives the impression that the judicial officers
of the United States in Boston, avoided their Off
cial duties. This statement has been copied into
some OF our papers. In il Mr.. Hughes says, among
other things, that he called on "Mr. Curtis, a
United States Commissioner He wanted time,
like the others, to consider, and requested Us TO
call at o'clock, p. Ai., which did, and he then
stated that they had agreed to have meeting Of
the six commissioners and the two judges, namely,
Woodbury. and Sprague, that night. They held
that meeting, and decided that the Judges should
hear my complaint next morning in chambers. I
was then required to go into court and make my
complaint, when they ordered the warrant to be
issued in open court, which the clerk did BY this
time il was known all over Boston that the warrant
was issued, and who for and who applied for re
Mr.. Curtis, the commissioner alluded to, has
addressed a letter TO Mr.. Webster, giving him m
account OF some of these occurrences This letter
a copy of which has been handed to us, explains
fully the course taken, that every will under
stand that Mr.. Hughes received prompt attention,
from the moment when he presented himself to
proper magistrate, attended by counsel TO act for
him in the premises and to prepare his papers.
The republic., 1850-12-06

quired this same kind of proof from revolutionary
pensioners, and there is no reason why Gistincuon
should be made in favor OF soldiers who served In
other wars. In fact the proof OF service should be
something more than the solemn ufhdavit OF the
soldier He should oppose the adoption of the reso
luton at present, but, II permitted TO lie over he
might acquesce.
Mr. CALDWELL, of Kentucky, proposed the
following, a substitute for MIR. RoDINsoN's reso-
luton viz;
Resoired by The Senate and House of Representa-
tipes Of the United States Of A.erica in Congress
sembied, That nothing In the act approved Septem-
ber 2S, 1850, ''granting bounty land to certain of
ficers and soldiers who have been engaged in the
military service of the United States" shall be SO
construed as to prevent the sale and transfer of
any certificate warrant issued by virtue of said
act, prior to the issue of the patent thereon.
The SPEAKER ruled that this could not be of
tered a substitutes; and
Mr. CALDWELL then gave notice that he
would some subsequent day, introduce his joint
reso. ut ~ as an independent proposition
Mr.. WHITE modified his amendment to the re-
solution OF MIR. RoBIssoN, to refer the sub
Ject TO the Committee on Public Lands; but this
was rejected, and
The resolution, originally offered was under
the operation of the previous question, agreed to-
The select committee was ordered to consist of
hive members.
TREAsURER's ACCOUNTS.
The SPEAKER laid before the House commu-
nication from the Treasurer of the United States,
transmitting copies of his accounts for the third
and fourth quarters Of ls49, and the first and se-
cond quarters of 1850, adjusted by the account
ing officers of the Department; which was laid upon
the table and ordered to be printed.
WORLDS FAIR.
Mr. SCHENCk asked leave TO offer the following
resolution, which read for information, viz
Resolued, That the Committee of Ways and
Means be instructed to inquire and ascertain the
necessary expense therefor, and to report forth
with bill appropriating amount of money
sufficient TO enable the President of the United
States to fit out the ship Of the line Pennsylvania
and to send her to England to convey thher, under
such regulations he shall prescribe, the works Of
art and productions of the United States intended
by citizens of this Government to be exhibited at
the " Worlds FAIR which ia to assemble in Lon
don in May next
Objection was made to the introduction of the
resolution and
The House adjourned until Monday.
The republic., 1850-12-06

YoUNe CoLoNy or SnPsoAnp.-Tbe chin
Washington, which arrived al New York on Tues.
day morning from Liverpool, had ON board min,
hundred and srrfy sfssrrge passngrs-this is the
largest number OF persons ever brought across the
Atlantic in one vessel They are all in good health,
The republic., 1850-12-06

Most of the recomme ndatons in the Messae .
that not of political character indicate libe-
raj mind and kind heart the part Of the Prssi-
The republic., 1850-12-06
From the Boston (DIass.) -4tlas.

We cannot find space in present number for
the extended remarks upon this able, calm. dgni-
fled, and well-intcnded Message we would be glad
to give, and which intend at the earliest oppor-
tunity.
That portion of the Message to which all eyes
first, almost involuntarily turned, much are all
absorbed by interest in the subject, is that relating
to the distractng and exciting topics of the day.
This portion of the Message, which is quite brief,
forms the closing portion. 1t is conceived and ex-
pressed in prudent and careful, well as a dig
nifed and frank manner. There is an entire free
dom from any thing either offensive or irritating
in the expression of his views, which must favora-
bly, impress all who read the Message with unbiased
feelings IT is at open, explicit and yet con
veyedin terms so unobjectionabe and even respect
full, that those even whose views upon the subject
do not fully correspond with the Presdent's can
hardly fail toreceive them in the same spirit of
courtesy as that in which they given. Honesty
and sincerity, wherever meet them, are ever
to win and to enforce respect even where they
do not carry conviction; and there are intrinsic
evidences of both throughout the whole of this Mes
sage which cannot fail to commend it to the favor
able regard of all men of all parties
The republic., 1850-12-06

"The conclusion Of the Message, in which he al.
ludes to tho series Of measures passed with view
20 heal sectional differences, should be read by every
citizen Of the United States. We will not attempt
to give a synopsis Of the patriotic and national
views Of the President. lie recommends an sdho-
renee to the adjustment established by those mea.
sures until time and experience shall demonstrate
the necessity Of further legislation to guard against
evasion or abuac
The republic., 1850-12-06

PETITION PRESENTED.
The following petition was presented under the
rule, viz:
By Mr.. CHANDLER The memorial of Messrs.
Diehl Co., asking the assistance of the National
Government establish and maintain line of
steam mail packets between the town of Liver
pool, (England,) and the city of Philadelphia /;
which referred to the Committee Naval
Affairs.
The republic., 1850-12-06
Commission on Claims against Mexico.

Several cases were taken up for consideration
yesterday, but no decision on any arrived at. The
Board adjourned until IL O'Clock to- day.