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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-08-26


nom Auburn 10 the Nev-York and Erie Road.
The expense he estimstes at o 100000
The Woonsocket Unios Railroad BILL which
lately passed the General Assembly of Rhode
Island, charters road from WooDsocket to the
State line at Killinsly there to connect with the
road already chartered by the State of Connecticut
rom Willimsntc to that place. These sections OF
road are designed to form part of the " Air Line
to this city il conjunction with the Norfolk County
road nov open 10 Blackstone.
The receipts of the Norfolk County Road 10 the
moths o. Msy, June aad July lsaL show an in
crease OF e5,67i Sc over those Of toe corrs.oonBo
months 10 lsis, again Of neatly loo per cen, while
the expenses during the ssme period have IN.
creased but 20 per cent.
Al Buffalo the Money market is without material
change, and there lie difficulty in selling short
business paper.
In lsis tie Legislature Of Texas passed a l,y 10
afceftain the debt OF the late Republic of Texas
and the Auditor and Controller Of the State were
spPo ned to ascertain the ossensibe amount Of the
liabilities Of Texas, and the amount realized in
money or those liabilities q. the time Of issuing
them. The officers named at the mex, subsequent
session OF the Legislature, reported the os.ensible
amount .of claims fled, principal anG interest at
s72ls,i77 d, ssd the ansan. 6r which Texas
was liable. principal and interest. at g. $50 sO7 So
There are, however, other liabilities than those re-
ported upon BY the Auditor aud the Controller and
the aggregate Indebtedness. principal and interest
probably reaches a very much larger amount.
The European and North American Railroad Co
has been chartered by the Asine Legislature. Ths
Legislature has made an appropriation Of $1,000
Tor q survey OF the route, bat viii leave II to iDd
vidusl enterprise.
The books Of the Waterbury Bank are TO bo
'peDed next Wednesday kr increasing thsir CAPT.
al stock el5o,ooo.
The Michigan City Meas Of the LIST inst. says the
Engineers engaged In making the survey Of the
icbigsn Central Railroad route from Nsw.B afllo
D that place. have completed their survey.
Nearly 100000 has been subscribed IN Aitics
vitbin Q Sw days 10 the Attjcs and HcrpellsviDe
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
From the Missis~ippian.
LETTER FROM col. McWILLIE.

We olive below an extract from letter OF
n .sys,T,sep,atiye Of the 81 District 10 his tx.
ellen. Governor Quiman. ltPrcsenis pain
laT picture of the prospects OF the South N Con-
grcss; ,
The abolition OF free soil question is truly a.
lar,, ny do not myself sUs how q IS possible
10 auestt The North Is more nnsound on this
question than in times past, and from all can
see. are determined to carry out their measures
Jy usurpius the whole OF the territories They
may no, pass the proyso 60 nom'ne--bul lhe
same thing by admitting California as State
and by keeping the question open as 10 Ne"
Mexico. and by agitation, they will keep slaves
out of it. and admit that also rs a state al the
next Congress. They will give 1t to US IN bro'
ken doses. but they are determined we shall take
the whole ofthis bitter pin. am daily becom.
inc less hopeful OF the adjustment olIhs question
by peaccebe or constitutional means-and am
entirely satisfied with the course iakcn by our
own State. The southern Convention ought 10
he held. and unless God in llis providence shall
cause better councils to prevail, twill be the dn-
~ Of tha, Convention to submit distinctly AID IN
couivocally to the North the question OF union or
dl,,miop--pcacc or war. fear that even this
may not arrest the loul spirit that Is at work TOR
the overthrow OF our glorious Union. The men
in power here, mean the politicians, do not ap
pear to properly estimate TINS matter nor 90 'h'l
appear to value the obligations oIlhe constitution
in the least fthcy can obtain minority Of votes,
The Northern and southern IDEAS on this SUBJECT
are entirely different The Constitution imposes
no restraint ON The action Of many men here
viii not dwell on this most disagrecahlc subject,
as you no doub, understand it better than do.
Yours, respectfully,
W. MWlIllE.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

II the South stands firmly by her rights, we
may hope 10 see a reaction OF sentiment nj the
North. Aheady some cheering signs have
manf sted themselves. The Democratic State
Convention Of Ohio have voted down the WI,
mot proyso, two to one, although II was
coupled with compliment 10 the course Of
Senator Allen. The Pennsylvania says:
One Of iha great causes Of complalni IN thc
southern States, is the fact unhaWiy too tar be-
yond contradiction that that article ltOe Consu
tuition in relation to The recaplurc fugitive saves
has been deliberately nulihed by the Legislatures
and magistrates olmost Of the Northern states
This article secures the right irecaplurng these
slaves 10 the South; and the act OF Congress, ap-
proved 2th Of February 1893 was passed IN or
der that Il might be carried into effect. we no
licc in Saturdays Baltimore Sun, short mes
SAGE from Gov. Thomas, to the Legislature
Of MARYLAND in which be states two very
striking cases, and inyokcs the aid Of the Legs
lalure.
The same paper speaks Of Cen Cass speech
"As an effort ofcYraordinary ability It's arga
mout is clear aud irresistible especially where
il point. out and proves the tendency Oh many o
the public men Of our day, to make Congress the
Depository ofungranted powers, and the posses
sors OF almost despolic sovereignty over vast IN
tercsis belonging 10, and subject 10 the people n
lone. This great propositions stated, with lumi
nous power, is fortified by train OF close an'
and mathematical reasoning, that is c2ncIu7ivcI.
convincing 1t is impossible to escape the con
yiction, that the distinguished statesman feels IN
tenseIy all that he says,aud understands the qles
ton TO which he speaks, most thoroughly Im
speech will be read with deep interest, aud We
await the remaining half to be concluded to-day
with much Impotence"
The New FORK Globe states that Senate
Dickinsons patriotic aud eloquent speech "'s eF
ery where received by the Democratic party viii
tokens OF heartfelt satisfaction. Senator ID nd
mirabIy pictured the disposition Of the Democrat AT
lc party Of the North, to unite in some tfaaqn'l'
zin, action, with the South, upon the luiatini
subject Of slavery"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

FINE CoTToN.-Dr. ". P. Beasley, OF Troup
County has left IN our office small specimen Of
his "Meyican Burr or Panama Cotton" 1t il
indeed remarkable Tor its fineness of staple and
excess yield. From certificates in the posses,
sion of Dr. b. we learn this cotton will yield at
least one third more seed cotton to the acre than
the best Upland. The proportion OF lint TO the
seed cotton is also much greater; IS pounds of
seed cotton taken previously from the pe yield.
cd 3TJ pounds Of lint, which was pronounced to
be worth from to l! cents more than the best
Upland. These facts which are sustained by nu-
merous certificates from the best planters in
Western and Middle Georgis, cannot fail to rec
ommend The Panama Cotton to all who desire to
improve the staple and benefit themselves.
Macon (Gd.) Journal.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
GOOD SIGNS,

We arc clad to see that the firm ana DECIDED
stand which the Southern States have recently
assumed. added to the lOrciblc arguments and ell
oopan, appeal. Of such northern patriots as Cass
and Dickinson, are causing the North to reflect
.u,op the dreadful consequences which must result
,,o,n ner continued eucroachments upon the
South. ,,,
In the Pennsylvania Legislature, WiImot Pro.
,igo ,esolulions. have iaiIedi and Mr.. Sturgeon
ire democratic Senator from that State, is left
r,ee 10 oooosc the Pfoviso according to the die,
,a,os Eis Judgment. In New York anti.
~ resolutions still lnger in her Legislature, an,
il is supposed they viii be materially modified II
rassed at all. Mr.. Disney Of Ohio offered lew
days since in the House Of Representatives, res.
ol1tions breathing a spirit Of compromise. And
in the same body a bill offered by Mr.. Root fol
the nrobibtion Of slavery from all the terrtorie;
belonging to the u. s., has been laid on the Ia
bic by large majority.
These are some of the fruits Of the spirit OF re-
ss,auce manifested recently by the South. But
thew should not luil her again into apathy; en-
couraged by the past let her be bold IN the ek
preston of her rights and prompt in preparing 70
defend them. Away with the cant and the I'm
ion." Let every Southern man emoIaIoh uPo"
H. hammer the sentiment Of Robert I. Hayne:--
81 ,ruyprv yrRsr-UNIoN AFTERWARDS.
Ydzoo Democrat.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

FRur-s or GENERAL TAYLOR DupLIcuY.
We Owe below specimen Of the effects upon
membes Of bis own party in Georgia Of Gener,
al layers unblushing treacheryto the cause Of
the Souh.
The bIowing language is reported by the
Federai Union, of the 18th inst, as having been
used by Mr.. Love, in the Senate, talented and
influential Wing, in the debate on Mr.. ChIsoIm's
amendment to the 9Th resolution ofibe series re.
ported ly the Committee on the State Of the Re
public
Mr.. Love took bold and decided stand in OPP
position to the motion regretted that it had been
made. and expressed his surprise at the views Of
Mr.. Miller. He said be was wbg; was born
whig and expected 10 die a wing, had sustained
Gen. Taylor because he thought the South could
rely upon him, bu, bis annual message had excl
ted his alarm. Now however, be was compell'
ed to say, since the reception Of his California
message, The scales had fallen from his eyes
He could not rely upon Gen. Taylor. Tha
message proved that he had taken ground agans
tho South, He, Mr.. L. in this matter knew n
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

The following lines are touchingy beau'iaI
We have seen nothing Of late that has SO moved
our sympathy. The man who can write such Po'
c,ry, who has such thoughts cannot be utterly
l,prayed. The curse OF in,emperance, with lis
attending downward influence, has here done its
work, and spri, noble aud generous, that might
and should be the pride and ornament OF the social
circle is the degraded convict in the walls Of
penentiary. How will that fond mothers heart
Iced, il she shall hear OF her darling boy, inmate
Of a prison in foreign landl
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

party; he would act with those who went fer the
South. lie characterized the movements by
which California is sought to be brought into the
Union. as the Wilmot Proyiso in is basest form
As a fraud upon the South. After discussing
several Of the questions at issue, he expressed
his devotion to the Union, bat preferred Us sever
an,e 10 dishunor and the degradation OF the
south. and closed with an eloquent appeal to the
Senate. 10 stand firmly by the rights OF the South.
As the only means Of preserving 1t.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Jackson, Feb. II, 1850
WAsnrNGroN, Jan. 2lst, 1850.
His ErceHencH John 4. Quitman, Gorernor,

WAsHTNGToN, Jan. -ls', lSJV'
His Ercelieacy, John 4. Quitnan, Gorernor,
DC. dc"
sra; We, the Senators and Representatives
in Congress from Mississippi feel it incumbent
uoon Us to advise YOU, and through you, our com.
mon constituents, thai we have welldetned o.
pinion that California will be admitted as state
of this Union du,ing;lhe present session OF Con.
oress. The President earnestly recommended
T and we cannot be mistaken in supposlng that
majority of both houses of Congress will be
found to vote for il. Our individual positions
have undergone no change. We regard the
PROPOSITION to admit California as State, under
all the circumstances of her application, as an
attempt to adopt the "WiImot Proviso" in ano'h'
er form. But separated, as we are from our
constituents, and having no convenient means
of consulting them, as to their views on inc
new phase Of this perpexing question: we de-
sire, through you to submit the simple tacl to th'
people and the Legislature, that California VII
mos, likely obtain admission into the Union wit
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

ENGLAND AND THE UNITED SrATTs.-The
London Illustrated News. in its article on the
signs and prospects Of the new year. compares
ENGLAND and the United States in this manner.
Al empire, twenty, thirty, fifty times as exten-
sive, and as rich as ours, has already arisen on
the other side Of the Atlantic to enice into its
bosom the best blood which remains to us. The
young, the hardy, the perseyering Of our country,
and Of oil the countries Of Europe that groan un.
der weight of debt and difficulty. and of sur
plus Of population, and that cannot say as the
New World does, that every man is a man, wel-
come for the sake Of hi, manhood 10 the great
feast of nature, where there is enough and to
spare tor the meanest, are daily Invited toileave
the shores Of efele Europe, and settle in Ameri>
ca. THE grorth Of the United States is, in fact,
the Downfall of Great Britain. All the unhappy
circumstances that ARE OF prejudice to us, are Of
benefit to them. With us the mouths that ella.
NOR to be fed are causes of decay. With them,ev.
cry additional mouth is an additional pair ofhands,
and every additional pair Of hands is an increase
of powcr, wealth and influence let US pour our
millions into the great valley Of the Mississippi,
and It will hold and feed them all were the mum.
beers quadmped. While in this old country the
paeper vegetables and dies. in hatnew country he
no longer vegetables but lives and counts by thou.
sands his llocks- a Job in the land of plenty.
Let those who dream of perpetual Britain
think Of these things. The signs Of decay are
around Us, on every side. Events are more pow.
erfII than we are. We must, sooner or later
Weld ou'pIace to the more prudent, the less en-
I barrassed. and the more vigorous off-shoots OF
our race, and consent TO occupy the easy.chair Of
our senility. Nor is there anything to regret in
this. The civilization that is removed is not de.
stroyed; and the genius Of our people can exert
itsefas well on the borders Of the Ohioas on the
banks Of the Thames, and rule the world with as
much propriety from the White House IS from
the palace of St. James. Europe has enjoyed
power, and has abused it, and the sceptre Of the
worlds dominion is passing from her grasp
Civilization, as of old, is following the course Of
the Sun, and the doctrines Of humanity will work
themselves out in new field, and on larger
scale.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

Grace Greenwood, sweet and charming au'
tboress, though she be, has taken to swearing
She said OF an old mill that had gone to decay,the
water having dried away in its stream--"lt wash
worth q dam" Oh, Grace
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

I've wandered far from thee mother
Far from my happy home,
I've left the and tina: gave me birth,
la other climes to roam
And time sine. then has rolledlts years
And marked them on my brow,
lie, have often thought ottheo--
I'm thinking OF thee now
rm thinking on the day mother
When at my tender side,
You watched the dawning ofmy yonth
And kissed ne in your pride,
Then brightly was my heart lit up
With hopes Of future Joy
While yoar bright fancy honors wo'e
70 deck Thy darling boy.
Iu ,h.atug ol,he day mother
When with such anxious care,
Yyu lifted up your heart to heaven
Your hope, your trust was there.
f'o.l memory brings thy parting words,
While tears stole down your check
Tae long last, loving look, told more
Than ever words could speak,
I'm tar away from thee, mother,
NJ friends is near me now,
To -aothe me with a tender word
Or cooImy burning brow.
The dearest ties affection wo,e,
Are aHnow torn from me,
They lett me when the trouble came,
They did not love like thee.
lm lonely and torsakon now,
Unpiliod and unbie7t,
Yet still would not have thee know
How soreIy I'm distressed
know you would not chidc, mother,
You would not give me blame
Bat soo.he me with your tender words,
And bid NE hope again.
/ would not have thee know, mother
How brightest hopes decay,
The tcmptcr with his banerul cup,
Has dashed them all away;
And shame has left its venom sting,
To rack with anguish Wild
Yet .tll would not have thee know
The sorrows Of thy child.
On, have wandered far, mother,
Since deserted thee,
And left thy trusting heart to break,
Beyond the deep blue sea;
Oh! mother still love thee we'll
And long to hear thee speak,
And feel again thy baImy breath
Upon my care.wom cheek.
But, ali! there is thought mother,
Peryades my beating breast,
That thy freed spirit may have flown
To its eternal rest;
And while wipe the tear away,
There whispers in my ear
a voice that speaks Of Heaven and thee
And bids me seek thee there,
- ALPI
tThcsc lines were written by convict in t
'ententiary, and inscribed, ITO my Mothe
OHIO plniteuttdrV. ian. II 1870
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

An Irish paper has notice for 1.-TWO ap.
pren,ices, who will be treated as one OF the
family"
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

her constitutional prohibition Of slavery ana We
beg leave 10 sii that we shall be greatly pleased
to have such expression cf opinion by The Leg
isla.are, the Governor, and ii practicable 10y The
people. as sbs,l clearly Indicate the course which
Mississippi viii deem it her duty to pursue IN Tins
new emergency.
Very Respectfully
Your oh't. seryls.,
TS.cuedl JEFF. DAVIS,
II. 5. FOOTE,
J. THOMPSON,
". 5. FEATHERSTON
WM. NEVILLE,
4. &. BROWN.
ExFCrrINE CHAMBER,
jackson, Feb. H. 1880.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

81 the commencement Of this session ol Con-
aress, thee was some curiosity among all parties
iodiscoycnhe course which Mr.. Clay would rur-
sue with respect to the present administration. -
Much, it vas supposed, depended on his intention
with respect to his being candidate for the
Prcsideng in 1852. 1t is now pretty generally
understood that be will be a candidate. Ills
friends will we learn, run bin, nomination or 40
nomination Messrs Clayton, Ewing, Seward,
Ell id omn, genus, will strive TO defeat him. lie
must be Glly aware oflhis movement, and he VIII
owe them no good will a little incident DC,
cured the other day in the Senate, indicating
his feelings. In rising to make aiew remarks
in reply Il Mr. Douglas, Of Illinois, and Mr.. lm.
man Smin, of Conn, in the debate in which
Smith cane out az tho secret keeper Of the
administration, he sneered at Smiths assumption
Of authority to speak for the President and cabt-
net. BY the remark that the senator from Conncc.
dcut hadH,e aduaniage Of size over the senator
from Iilois, but the latter had the advantage d
POSITION and that he was not disposed TO inter
fre between them. We regard the scene as
significant Of his opinion that the championship
OF the powers that be was no very engabIe po'
sition u MON
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
lNFCurNE CHAMBER,
Jackson. Feb. IL, 1850.

do hereby certify that the within and iorrgo.
ing letter Is true copy Of the original, as filed
in lds otiioe, tae lI,h day Ut Fsl~,nry. 1850.
JAMES MCDONALD,
Private Secretary, &c,
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

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Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
MR.. FOOTE OF THE UNITED STATES
SENATE.

This distinguished Senator, Of Mississippi, has
literally fought himself into the respect aud re.
gard of his biucycst opponents, The severity OF
his in,el,cc,ua blows, had told too powerful up
on the country for them ioolshiy to attempt Ion.
ger TO disregard them. We take from the Wash.
iug,on Republic, the organ, par excellence, OF
Gen, TAYLOR and his Cabinet, the following no.
tee Of this gentleman:
Montgomery Birc tScr.
We are quite certain that the wing press the
country over, and its letter writer's from this city,
mderyalue the position OF Gen. Footc, and per-
haps underratc bis powers and capacity Tor the
duties Of tha, position. He slhe o,tensbo and
the real leader OF the Opposition IN the Senate.
This is undeuabc. And, tor all the purposes OF
our observations, it is immalcrlal whether That
post Of distinction has been conferred upon him
by the unanimous voice OF the party, or he has
constituted himself the genera,lsslmo, prompted
by Consciousness Of bis superior abilities tor the
station, The ready acqulescence OF the malol'
ty in his leadership furnishes conclusive evidence
Of their appreciation Of bis skill, prudence and
wisdom. he has superseded all the experienced
democratic statesman IN the Senate, aud stands
forth the great champion and captain OF the de-
mocracy acting, on all occasions as though there
had been deyoiycd uIon him the regulation and
control OF the whole legislation Of the body
He is Eclipse, and the rest are nowhere The
great lights that were won't IA .umine that side
Of the chamber are paled before the rcluIgence
Of this new sun. Messrs. Calhoun, Bcmou and
Cas., &c, are secondary and really inconslderd
bic men in comparison with General Foote's and,
as for Dickinson, Douglas Hunter, and that class
generally why they are OF no account in the es.
innate IN Fighting the battle, General Foo'c
dsdains aid, and seeks no sympathy. lie stands
there, another Amadis de Gaul, deljng all en-
enics, relying on the might of his strong right
arm. Meter was there SO ygiiaul commander
never man so ready at every description OF
war; offensive and defensive. lie Yields his
weapon with equal gtace, facility, and effect
/ Like the Lishman, who went into fight with
the determination to Bit every head he saw cy.
posed. Getrmi Footc lays about him with SO
/ much vehcncnce that his own troops sometimes
feel the yior Of his blows; but this isquiDe Ijkely
the effect # calculation, and intended 10 enforce
more perfect discipline in his own ranks. Such
/ being the POSITION Of General l'ootc, and such his
4 relations t. the majority Of the Senate, it is nc
Their wisenor lusl to disparage bis talents on
misreprcsml his importance in that body. The
application Of opprobrous cpilhets aud terms Of
rcp,oach generally to man holding this position
in the Sefnie j. in bad taste, and the effect is
necessary injurious to The whig cause.
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23
THE CONVICT TO HIS MOTHER

From .1s Ohio Sat JaraGl
Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1850-02-23

tThesc lines were written by convict in the Ohlc
Penitentiary, and inscribed, ITO my Mother"
OHIO Pc1Rentiary, jan II, 1880.