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Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08
MICHIGAN COPPER BLOCK FOR THE WASH
INGTON NATIONAL MONUMENT.

The Legislature of Michigan, at its last session,
authorized Gov BARRY to procure and transmit to
Washington block of native copper from Lake
Superior, TO be placed in the Washington National
Monument. Hon. ANDREW HARyIE has been cem-
missioned by the Governor to make the selection,
and to prepare and forward the block from the
mines. Mr.. Harvie went up as far as Saut Ste.
Marie for the purpose of making selection from
the masses of copper now out at the Cliff Mine,
which company have very generously given, for
this purpose, as large mass of the pure metal as
the agent on the part Of the State may please to
choose but, on account of not being able to pro-
ceed at once to Eagle River, from the lateness Of
the opening of navigation Lake Superior this
spring, Mr.. H. returned to Detroit, and we un-
derstand will make the selection by writing.
The expose surface Of the copper block is TO be
three by and half feet, and of indefinite thick
ness, bearing this beautiful and appropriate in
scription, set in letters Of natiUe saUer:
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

There is ordinarily no official annunciaton OF
designations of Officers of Government, either on
the Civil List or in the Army and the Navy. Some
plan should be devised, we think, for such publi-
cation; being nearly as interesting to the country
as appointments, and always leading to promotions
or new appointments.
Two recent designations have been announced in
the newspapers, and we understand have actually
taken place, viz
By Commodore ROBERT F. STOCKTON, of his
Commission of Post Captain in the Navy.
By JOHN BUB1ER, of his Commission of Com
mander in the Navy.
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SUPPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATION.

A very large and enthusiastic meeting of the
Wings of Philadelphia took place in that city on
Monday night last, for the purpose of testifying
their appreciation Of the policy and acts of the Ma
tonal and State Executives" We compile from
the North American as full account of the affair
as We can find room for:
at was meeting the purpose OF which appeal
ed to every Whg sympathy, and the response was
as enthusiastic the most sanguine could have an
tcipated. The assemblage filled the vast saloon !;
and if the spectacle of so large mass of the COM
munity was in itself pleasant il was more SO in the
evidences ffealty to Wing principles, and thorough
adherence to the great Wing leaders, which was
frequently and unrestrainedy given. The meeting
was glorious one for the Wings of Philadelphia !;
proud evidence of her feeling, and manifestation
most honorable to those in whose honor and support
it was convened. 1t was heart-stirring and con-
vincing testimony that the Wings of Philadelphia
are one in their political faith, and that they
have unfaltering reliance on the ability and puri
ty of President Taylor and Governor Johnston.
"The Hall was handsomely decorated with flags,
and band was placed on the upper platform. 1t
played frequently during the evening, and received
several additions from the bands of the delegations
from the various districts, which came in after the
meeting was organized"
Inc eloquent patriot ana accomplished genue-
man, the Hon. JOS. r. INGERsoLL, presided assist
ed by seven Vice Presidents, representing the four
contiguous Congressional districts, and eight
| taries.
"Mr. Ingersoll, on taking his seat as chairman,
| saluted the assemblage as Whigs-as Wings met to
discuss important matters. A Whig meeting was
always of importance, and more especially now,
when men are driven by sectional interests almost
to phrenzy of political feeling. We have now, as
Wings, the same sentiments to guide us as our
fathers had we have a noble leader in Governor
Johnston and we cherish in our heart of hearts the
good and gallant General Taylor. Disunion and
division had been imputed to the Wings; but while
they held fast and true to these gallant leaders could
there be disunion? There never was greater cause
for the Wings to triumph in their union than a
present"
Aseries of strong resolutions, in accordance with
the above sentiments and in support of the protec
tive policy, were adopted by reclamation.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08
CIJBAN AFFAIRS.

Further intelligence from Cuba is awaited with
no little anxiety From the last advices received, and
which are deemed of reliable character it appears
that four of the five prisoners taken at Cardenas
had been shot; that two vessels, sailing under the
American flag, and having on board one hundred
and five men, had been captured by Spanish ma
val force at the island of Contey, which is situated
on the northeast coast of Yucatan, and belongs to
Mexico that portion of these men had been
conveyed to Havana, and that the others were daily
expected; and that an interview with those who
had been taken to Havana had been asked for by
the commanding officer of our naval force there,
and been refused by the Captain General.
tits sincerely to be hoped that the course of pro-
ceeding of the Spanish authorities at Havana, in re-
ference to such of the csens of the United States
connected with the late expedition as may fall into
their hands, may be marked by prudence and mo-
deration; and that all Of the rights and privileges
which may be claimed for the prisoners, either up
on the principles of International law, under ex
listing treaty stpulations, may be scrupulously re-
spected Any excesses on the part OF the Spanish
authorities in this respect-any punishment infict-
ed by them on any American citizen which they
had not clear and incontestable right to infict
may lead to the most serious consequences. While
the President has, on this occasion, been prompt
and faithful in the discharge of all our neutral ob
cations, his character affords the ampest guaranty
that he will be sure to do all that he may rghtully
do for the protection of such Of misguided cit.
sens as may be in condition to require il at his
hands, and that he will not look with indifference
upon any violation Of their rights by the Cuban au
thorities of yesterday.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

EXTENSIVE BANK RoBBERr.--The Dorchester and Mil
ton Bank, Dorchester (Mass entered Saturday
night and robbed Of about hirytwo thousand dollars viz
twenty thousand dollars in bills Of that bank thou
sand in bills the issue Of various other banks and about
thousand in specie The banking up stairs and
the door, which five locks opened by the
application OF false keys The door Of the bank room ard
the door of the safe also opened by means of du-
pcae keys but the lock the inner iron door Of the safe
opened by the Of gunpowder. The lock blown
pieces and the whole contents of the safe were carried off,
The robbers then locked all the outer DOORS leaving tie
external appearance Of things just they found them The
directors Of the bank offer reward Of two thousand dollars
for the restoration Of their funds.
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LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM HAVANA.

CHARLESTON, JUNE 6-3 P. M.
The schooner Merchant has arrived here from Havana,
bringing dates to the 30th ultmo
The United States frgae Sararac arrived at Ha-
the 26th ulmo She carried dispatches from
Government to the Captain General Of Cuba and to General
CAMPBELL, Consul of the United States at Havana.
The Saranac Immediately put under orders of the Gov
Of Cuba to assist suppressng any armed expedition
from the United Staes whose purpose invade and dis
turb the peace Of the Island.
The ships Albany and Germantown lying at the port of
Havana, received information that Spanish vessel Of
expected with part Of the Cuban expedons board
ships started pursuit. and intercepted the Spanish vessel
in about four hours sail from the Moro. They demanded the
prisoners from the custody of the Spanards and about
eiectng their release when the saranac up. After
interview between Captain TArNALL and Commander RAN
DoLpH the Spaniads allowed take the prisoners into
Havana where they placed in confinement board
Spanish seventy-four.
Five individuals, who taken prisoners Cadenas
being part of the Lopez orce shot at Matanzas the
Goth ulmo. Four Of them Scotch and Irsh and
American, boy, who stated that he joined the expedition
under the impression that he going to California.
The United States vessels Saranac Albany, and German
to,c the harbor Havana when the schooner
chant left
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08
THE PRESIDENCY OF MEXICO.

La Cronica, the Spanish newspaper at New
York. has thefoowing in reference to the approach
ing election of President in Mexico:
"We understand that Senior De RosA the Minister OF
Mexico Washington declines being candidate for the Pre-
sdency of that Republic, through considerations which will
shortly be made known his country by Of the press,
and that in the exposition which he proposes to address to his
citizens he will speak fully of the great reforms which,
his vew ought be made in the administration Of the
affairs of Mexico 1t appears that he will also propose the
Moderate Republican" party to which he belongs three in
divdua who, in his opinion most worthy to be present.
ed candidates in the constitutional election Of Pesi-
dent of the Republic"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

Our Telegraph despatch states that the nomina-
ton was hailed with repeated cheers, and resou-
ton declaring Mr.. CLARKE the Wing candidate for
Governor was passed with acclamation. Mr.. c..
is the present State Senator from Washington coun-
ty, and is sound reliable, never-deviating Whig.
He received the votes of delegates from all parts of
the State, and is recommended to the people of
Maryland a man of high character, an enterpris-
ing citizen, and estmable in all the relations offe.
Let the Wings now set themselves to work TO elect
him, as they can do, and as they WILL if they are
Just to themselves.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

U The undersigned hereby acknowledge to have received
in their mailbag from the Post Office of this city, Tues
day last three Letters each addressed hem and each let
containing of the Patriotic Bank for five dollars
in all fifteen dollars There being writing within the let
te except the figure Of Cross in eacb this notice pub
lshed for the information Of the SENDER and enable him
direct Us what disposition to make Of the money enclosed
In the same manner, but several months ago,
closures Of one Bank note Of dollar EACH addressed in the
way, and in the handwriting, were received
from the Post Office and have been since lying in the
desk Of the Office Of the National Inelgencer awaiting
explanation of the mystery which we shall be glad receive.
GALES & SEATON.
WASHINGTON, JUNE 9, 1850.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

If the speeches and conduct Of the Representa-
tives were true indces Of the peoples will and
pleasure, then would revolution and dissolution
have taken place long since; but most fortunately,
in this instance, while Congress is agitated and
distracted, the people cool and collected; conf
dent of the continued enjoyment Of the blessings
of Constitutional Union, and only annoyed and
greved, but not at all alarmed, at the sectional
political thunder gusts prevailing at Washington.
There IS more aggregate content'nent, comfort,
and prosperity throughout the country than at
any former period. Trade and traffic are brisk,
the farmer is reoiced at the prospect of an abun-
dant harvest-the laborer can find plenty of work
at remunerative wages-internal improvements and
commercial enterprises are engaged in with unu-
sual energy and confdence-our public credit, at
home and abroad, is largely above par-travel for
pleasure and business was never SO large-indeed,
| every body, every where, and in all respects, is
manifestly cheerful contented, and happy-nether
fearing nor dreaming Of dissolution of the Union,
or an attempt at secession by any of its members.
1t is only at Washington, and among the Peoples
Representatives that excitement and passion, and
agitation, and gloomy forebodings prevail. There
are no public gatherings, conventions, or panic
meetings-no sympathetic response from the peo-
pie to the hailings of distress from the Capitol.
The people made the Government, the people sus-
tain the Government, and the Government can
neither be dissolved nor destroyed without the peo-
pie " have hand in it."
General TAYLOR has seen darker days than
these, and was not /" alarmed" Selfcomposed
and trusful Of the good sense and fidelity of the
People, whose Chief Magistrate he is, he has an
lundoubting confidence that the Union will receive
no detriment.-Cincianati Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

A CouRr OF ERRoRs.-A certain limb of the law, argu-
ing case in one Of Sucker courts, informed by his
honor that the case had already been decided by the
know it." responded the attorney, with peculiar nasal
twang for which he then somewhat remarkable, but
am going 10 prove the court that the is wrong
And at it be went right and left when the judge again in
errup,ed him with, "I have decided that before "Hsve
ha with usual accompaniment responded the attorney
continuing MS argument BY this time the patience of the
Judge was getting exhausted, and he rather inclined to
the "re and in somewhat tone he said, ell you
wish perss, in arguing this case you carry it up to
the court Of errors" "Mu. ha il this amt court OF
errors, don't know what it s' Chicago paper.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08
APPOINTMENTS BY THE pREsIDENT

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and with the adrice and consent Of the Senate
:. ROBERT BIRcHETT, to be Postmaster at Lynch
burg, Virginia.
ISAAC HENDERsHoTT, to be Postmaster at Spring
field, Ohio.
ROBERT p. LETcHER, Of Kentucky, to be Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the
United States to the Mexican Republic.
ORLANDO BRowN to be Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs.
JAMES Mcdowell, of Ohio, to be Consul of the
United States for the port of Dundee, in Scotland.
ROBERT BIRcHETT, to be deputy postmaster at
Petersburg Dinwiddie county, State of Virginia.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

LATER FROM TAMPA BAy.-By the arrival at
New Orleans ION the 29th ultimo) Of the United
States schooner Col. Cross, Captain KNOX, from
Tampa Bay, we learn that the Indians were COM
ing in at Charlotte Harbor in so friendly manner
to induce the belief that they would speedily
move from Florida. Gen. Twiggs was at For!
Brooke, and fast recovering the use of his arm.
The U. S. steamer Planter left Tampa for Char
lotte Harbor on the 22d. Captain CASEY, U. S.
army, had previously gone to that point in the U.
S. steamer COL Clay.-Irue Delta.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

FRANcE.-The critical condition of affairs in
France is thus described in recent letter from Pa
ris, written by RoBERT WALSH, Esq, to the New
York Journal of Commerce:
cat present. lively of insecurity-as general an
apprehension of sangunary srugseand much hostile
preparation the side Of the Democratic parties and that
of the Government to be remarked at any period with
in the twenty years past The bill about to be reported for
altering and curtang the law of universal suffrage, the
occasion for this turmoil and danger but the real
deeper and broader and must speedily have in
duced the same state of things No party content with the
constitution
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

FRANCE AND BUESos ArREs.-We learn from the Ad-
veser that Capt Smith, Ct baque Roman at this port yes
terday from Buenos Ayres when nearly up with Cape ST.
Augustine, large French squadron, steering for the
River Of Plate.-B0ston Journal
An intelligent personal friend, who resided in
Montevideo as merchant for many years, and is
about to publish history of the River Plate-a
country about which information is greatly needed
confirms to us, in writing from abroad the proba-
bility Of further difficulties in that region. He
says, in substance, that Rosas is setting the interior
in ferment, and may possibly involve himself in a
war with Brazil 1t is by no means improbable
chat further troubles are brewing.
IN Y Commercial idperkser
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FROM
MIC HIGAN N :
AN EMBLEM OF HER TRUST IN THE UNION.

AN EMBLEM OF HER TRUST IN THE UNION.
MIcHIsAS will have the honor Of placing in this, Ma
tons nobles Monument the most valuable contributions bear
ing inscription embemaca of the strength Of her firm,
decaying trust in the Union We copper fastened to the
Union, and in this mighty structure, being erected to
testify nations veneraton for the memory Of her nobest
son, the Copper Block will be the last crumbe into dust
may the faith and of State in the Union be
dying and the last to fail in the hour of trial
Lake Superior Journal
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

The mortal remains of JAMES K. Polk, late Pre-
sidept of the United States, were on the 22d ulti-
mo removed from their temporary resting place in
the cemetery, with appropriate and impressive ce-
remones of public solemnity and respect, and de-
posted in the private vault prepared for them in
the beautiful lawn in front Of the family residence
in the city of Nashville.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

The LATE RIOT PANAMA, between the natives and the
American emigans in which several persons each side
killed, grew out Of the arrest of coloed boy, named
ANGELINA Cadennas, suspicion OF having stolen from the
printing office of the Panama Echo trunk containing several
hundred dollars. He tacy confessed the theft and offered
to show where it concealed. While the way TO the
place, in company with Mr. NEED and Mr. O. NJ. V1NroN,
he told natives who following that the Americans
were taking him out TO hang him. The natives at once
fell upon the men, drove them Off and rescued the boy The
next day the facts made known the Governor and
the boy again arrested He again confessed the theft
and taken to the printing Office, where he confined
large party of natives commenced attack upon the
office, with stones, &c., and in the acas which lasted
fifteen twenty minutes, Mr. WILLIAM A. SEMPLER, of
New York. stabbed with knife and instantly killed. This
occurrence and the display Of his bleeding bedy through the
Streets excited renewed anger and sympathy Major Con-
WINE, the American Consul, hearing Of the disturbance
repaired the spot and great peril exeed himself zeaously
to aay the riot On learning the death Of Mr. SEMPLER,
he went to the Governor and demanded the and pun
ishment Of his murderer The Governor promised do ali
in bis power to bring him to justice.
Meantime, the crowd on both sides increasing The
natives numbered nearly thousand and very fierce.
Maj CoRwINE addressed the multitude, did also the Gov
both of them exhorng peace. Rumors of several
deaths however, renewed the excitement and great num-
Der Of shots fred at the natives outside the walls 1t
said that six eight killed. but this not accs-
ratey known The funeral of Mr. SEMPLrR was attended
Sunday by large of persons Major CoRwISE
delivered very eloquent and appropriate address, and
dered his thanks publicly the Governor for the aid he had
rendered in restoring order The Governor made appro
pirate reply The body Of Mr.. JoHS EyERKrr, Of Cayuga
county, New York. found outside the walls the day,
horribly muaed, and his pockets ried His funeral took
place in the afternoon. On the first evening of the
ment, armed force Of forty organized by Med
Ross of Mobile which dsbanded however, upon The
mendaon of the Governor The boy has been arrested
and was in Jail awaiting his trial Quiet had been completely
restored High credit is awarded to the Governor and to the
French Consul well own for the zeal ard efficiency
which they evnced in restoring order The foreign Consus
held meetng and drew up joint protest against the acts OF
violence, and recommendation to the Governor to enrol
protective force composed of the citizens the nations
residing there The papers also urge the necessity OF having
United States of that port for the protection Of
American interests ~ Y Courier.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08
wHIG NOMINATION IN MARYLAND.

The Wing State Convention of Maryland, in
session at Frederick, yesterday morning nominated
WM. b. CLARKE, of Washington county, as the
Wing candidate for Governor of Maryland, TO be
voted for at the ensuing Fall election. The nomi-
nation was made on the first ballot after the re-
assembling Of the Convention. Two ballots were
had on the preceding day, making three ballots in
all as follows.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

The Ohio Constitutional Convention has decid-
ed in favor of biennial sessions, of making the
Senatorial like that Of the Representative term. tive
instead of four years, and of placing the eligibility
of Senators and Representatives, as regards age,
upon the same footing-the age of twenty-five be-
odoptcd
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

The United States steamer Viren arrived at Norfolk
Wednesday morning. four days from Port au Prince.
Mr.. GREEN, Charge from Government to the Republic
of St. Domingo and Lieut.. James 8. Rdgey, u s. Navy,
passengers in the Vixen. She brings no news, and
was TO sail yesterday afternoon for this city.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

Col. FREMoNT.-We understand that the Geo.
graphical Society of London have voted gold
medal to Col. FREMONT, for having made, during
the past year, the most valuable discoveries in
geography of any known person. 1t is usual, we
understand, for this society to give medal every
year to the person having made the most valuable
discovery in geographical science.
Ne,c York Courier,
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

The Alexandra Gazette says there no lack Of convenience
for travelling and from Washington. The steamboats, now
make toenty.one trips, to and fro, daily Besides this
Iahams omnibuses four times daily In addition to
which the regular lines Of stages from Winchester and War
reton three times week, and daily line will shortly
commence
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08
VIRGINIA STATE CONVENTION.

We have the official vote on the question of call
ing Convention in VIRGINIA for the purpose of
revising the Constitution of that State. 1t will be
seen that the majority in favor of the measure is
very large, 25,ss2. The election for delegates will
take place on Thursday, the 22d of August; and
the Convention will meet in Richmond on Mon
day, the l4th of October:
.
No Convention. Observation-Disclosures 20, 466
Majority for Convention. .25,ss2
Bath, Frederick Clarke Logan, Orange, Pulaski, Taze-
well, Wyoming, and Doddrdge, not heard from and not in
cluded.
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Lieut. JoHS HARDING MARSHALL, Of the U. s. Navy,
died at the Naval Hospital at Norfolk, Saturday last
He native Of Lousana, from which State he was ap-
pointed to the navy thirty years ago. He nearly the
head of the list Of Lieutenants at the time of bis DEATH
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

Commodore COOPER, Of the United States Navy,
died on Saturday morning, at his residence in
Brooklyn, at the age of about ffty-seven years.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

CUBANs DIsBANDED.-A large body of young
men, who had organized at New Orleans, for the
Cuban invasion, disbanded on the 2sth ultimo, on
hearing of the flight of Lopez.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-08

WILLIAM t. MORRISON has been nominated as
the Democratic candidate for Canal Commissioner
in Pennsylvania. The nomination was made on
the twenty-sxth ballot.