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WING MEETING AT SALEM, (MAss.)

The Wings of Salem had an enthusiastic meet
ing last Thursday night for the purpose Of express
sing their firm and undiminished confidence in the
wisdom and patriotism of President TAYLOR, as
exhibited in the manner in which he has discharged
the duties to which he was called by the voice of
the American people. The meeting was crowded,
and the response given to the sentiments advanced
in the speeches and resolutions was whole-souled
and hearty. The following are part of the reso-
lutions which met the unanimous approval of the
meeting:
Resolved That the People Of Massachusetts have noticed
with constant satisfaction and profound approval the
of President TAYLOR in the high Office which their electoral
SURFACES contributed elevate him and have observed with
admiration that considerations of humanity present
to his mnd in the hour BATTLE he has preserved
and mperturbabe good will towards all parties and all
tons of his counymen in the midst of the facous sectional
and inscriptions exemtes Of violence with which his ad
mnistraon of the Government, and the Government ITSELF
have been assaied.
Resolved That the Wing party is determined with en-
tire unanimty, PRESIDENT, and demands
of its representatives firm and support of his Ad
ministration.
Resolved That it has become the duty Of all good
citizens and true PATRIOTS who approve Of The Of Pres
dent Taylor whatever parties they may heretofore have be-
longed rally forthwith TO the rescue of the nconupbe
magistrate, the plain republican, and the honest man. without
fear and without reproach who has brought to the chair of
Washington the spirit Of the Father of his Country Let the
PEoPLE rise in their might Let them in their primary
assemblies and reecho through the land their pledges 10 him
who faes and fails in the hour of danger and
and the FREEDOM, the HoNoR and the PEACE of the
ntrv
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FROM PANAMA.


The steamer Empire City arrived at New York
on Saturday, from Chagres, whence she sailed the
5th instant.
No later intelligence from California is brought
by this arrival, as the Sarah Sands and Ishmus had
not yet arrived at Panama, but were daily expected.
Peace and quiet seems to have been completely re-
stored at Panama, there having been no further out
break at the time of the sailing of the Empire City.
The steamship Tennessee, with $50 passengers,
left Panama on the Both ultmo for San Francisco.
Two other vessels, the British barque Sarah, with
220 passengers on board, and the California, were
expected to sail on the lst or I'd instant. The three
vessels have in all about one thousand passengers,
bound for California In consequence of the limited
number OF vessels in port the rates of passage
higher than formerly.
Several Americans had died in Panama; their
names were not ascertained. The place isreported
comparatively healthy.
About $1,000, in gold dust and coin, was stolen
from Capt. Bowman while crossing the Isthmus,
on his way home from California, by the negro in
charge Of the mule to which the trunk containing
gold was lashed. Part of the gold was recovered.
Another gentleman, belonging to the same party
with Captain Bowman, was robbed of $4,000, the
half which he succeeded in recovering.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
NATIONAL POLICY.

The development Of the natural resources OF our
country, and the diffusion of practical knowledge
among all classes of American citizens, are two lead
ing, fundamental objects of national policy. The i'm
portance of each no one will doubt. Their entire
feasibility is every day becoming more manifest.
The former must produce the latter. The moment
every farmer the land understands the capabilities Of his
farm, knowledge will be both "INcREAsED DIP
FUSED" extent and Of character present aimed
at thought Of by those directing school operations
Schools themselves will become fountains Of practical science,
instead Of places Of confinement for the repetition from day
day and week week. of unmeaning phrases Sup
pos for example, that each of the seventy thousand schools
in country should become Exploring Agency Of the
mineral and other natural of the district within the
range of its pupils the result would be that stone oud
be left untrned" and every farmer would be able to
determine what useful deposes his possession Thou
sands Of mari beds other fertilizers, unknown, would
view and Immediately change barren places into fer
Tile fields.
day or two since member Of the United States Ser-
ae after examining some collections made by the pupils of
school in Washington, several of them children Of other
bers of Congress- remarked that in canvassng his State,
he e1pectedo do in the coming autumn, he should call the
special attention Of the public to these two great objects of
National poicyhe development Of natural resources
and the diffusion Of practical science presenting distinctly to
view the great importance and entire feasibility of self nstruc
ton, specimens Of which he witnessed in the collections
feed He also remarked that substantial knowledge
generally dused, recognised by all the only safe
foundation Of Republican Government the citizens of our
Republic might reasonably expect indeed justly claim, that
all government functionares should lend helping hand
for the increase and diffusion" of such knowledge. In
view Of this object, the Senator referred to has already pro-
ded collections similar those calling forth the above
Marks be in advance Of the 10 his State
contemplated by him this season. H.
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FROM MEXICO.

Files of the Monitor Republ,cano, of the city
of Mexico to the 2lst ultimo, state that an extra
session of Congress was to assemble on the goth
OF this month to arrange the treasury, upon which,
the Republican, says, depends the salvation of the
Republic. By the report of the Committee on
Credit on the English debt, it appears that it
amounts to $55. 100000.
The cholera making considerable ravages in Vasdo-
lid Up to the 18th of May there were 26l deaths. The
average number Of deaths per day twenty.
On the as,h Of March great snow storm took place in
Durango. The snow lay foot deep on level
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THE CREvAssE At Bonnet CARRE.-Tte mighty mass
of water continues flow through the with undi
mnshed force and volume and has doubt saved the
try below it. including the city, from great injury and pro-
babe overflow We have but little doubt that for all future
time will form Of the permanent outlets Of the Mssis-
sppi particularly will be very difficult not imprac-
tcabe by any human efforts to close it. when the river
is at lowwaer mark This, any rate cannot be accom-
pished except at outlay, for understand that the
current has already made itself channel sixty to eighty feet
Deep and the stream Of the actually wider than the
river ITSELF We alternative but when, in low water its
dimensions are contracted to the deep portion Of the channe
u has worn, to the erection Of artificial banks
evees within which conne in seasons of food aud let
remain as permanent and necessary "tap upon the
periuous flood Of the Father Of Waters-N o. Bulletin
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A REAL HERO.

The following extract Of letter, written by the distinguish
ed naval officer Lord ExMourH, and published in the
United Service Journal" very forciby illustrates his bene-
violent disposition
Why do you ask to relate the wreck Of the Duton,
Susan Lady Exmouth and | were driving to dinner
party ymouth when crowds running to the Hoe
and learning il wreck, e the carriage to take her
on and joined the crowd the loss Of the whole five
or six hundred inevitable without somebody to direct
hem for the last officer pulled ashore reached the
surf urged the officers to return but they refused upon
which made the rope fast myself and hauled through
the surf board established order, and did not leave her
until every saved but the boatswan, who would not
10 before got safe land and so did he, and the ship
went all pieces But laid in bed for week BY get
ting under the manmas which had fallen towards the shore
and my back cured by Lord Spence having convydt
me by letter his Msjesys inenont to dub me baronet No
more have say, except that felt pleasure in giving
10 mothers arms dear little infant only three weeks old
than ever felt in my life and both saved The strug
Gle she had to entrus with the bantng cam
no, descrbenor need you and consequently will never
let this be visible"
We are informed that the injunction just referred to was
scupulousy regarded till death removed all necessity for
secrey.
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FROM TEXAS.

Lieut.. MEcHLIN arrived in San Antonio on the
Goth ultimo, from Ell Paso del Norte, having made
the trip in twenty-si days. The " Western Tex
an " says:
The town Of Ell Paso and the post on this side of the
river progress but little Most Of the American resident adj
ventue who have been there during the year. have left
for California No trouble experienced by Major Neigh
bors in the organization Of the lower countless but strong
opposition encountered, and still apprehended, in
the organization Of Santa e Many of the native New Mex
cans have innate luminosity towards the Texan population
the more ignorant confounding them with the Indians No
interference has been received either favor or against the
Texan organizations the part Of the United States officers
in Santa Fe."
Accounts from the station on the Leona state that
Captain MERCHANT, of the Dragons, was wounded
in skirmish with a small party of eigh, or ten
well mounted Indians on the 10Th ultimo He
had with him only dozen men, none of whom
were hurt. Two of the Indians were killed. The
Captain says of his wound. that, though annoying
and facilitating, he does not think it will prove
serious.
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WING SENTIMENT IN Pennsylvania.
FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRAT.

FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRAT.
AT Wing Meeting held in Fayeue county
(Penasylvania) few days ago, the following reso-
lutions were adopted, viz:
Resolved That we have undiminshed confidence in the
purity and patriotism Of General TAYLOR, who, under the
guidance Of sound head and honest heart is daily gaiI
ing the affections and confidence Of patriotic and
ghtened people, and that all those who assa him. of what
party in whatever numbers, will meet in the end the
fate of Santa Anna and his followers at Buena Vista. To
the Old Hero would say, " be just and fear not the
people with you.
Resolved That we concur with President Taylor that the
question of slavery in the Territories will be better settled by
people of the Territories themselves than by Congress
and that had his this subject been promptly
adopted all the angry debates which have marred the debe
raons of Congress for the last six months would have been
avoided the public business properly Transacted and the
harmony of the Union preserved and firmly believe that
this dacting question be satisfactorily settled but
by the adoption of the recommended by Gen. Taylor
which requires compromise and no concessions either
side but refers the whole matter to the people, to be constt
onay settled in their way, without dcaton control
Resoped That productive industry is the great Of
national wealth, and that it is the first duty Of Government
protect and cherish it. That long labor and capital
cheaper in England than in the United States free trade will
be policy, and protection 1t is therefore, not
surprising that the Queen of England has instructed her
Minister to demonstrate against any change Of the British tariff
Of 1885, which enables her send her goods by ship loads
into ports, and away money and public stocks
by millions pay for them and hence have President
Taylor calling Congress modify the tariff of 1916 for
the benefit Of Americans and the Queen calling them
let alone for the British and it remains to be which
will have the majority, the British the Americans in
American Congress.
Resoiped, That having undmnished confidence in the
ability and fidelity Of Representative in Congress- tho
Hon. ANDREW J. QoLE, ready again to rally his
banner for victory in the ensuing campaign against his former
competitor.
The foregoing resolutions, reported by Mr. STEWART from
committee Of thirteen, unanimously adopted and may,
think, be regarded the true exponent Of the Wing
men not only Of the county, but Of Pennsylvania generally
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IONAL INTELLIGENCER.
HE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN.

outstanding the contrary reports OF the va
Jter-writers and newsmongers about this CITY,
We see published in the Eastern papers with
;ast day or two, we learn, with much gratlfl-
that there is nothing in the aspect OF affairs
h this Government and that of SPAIN to war
L apprehension Of rupture between them al
ne. The Cuba expedition has been god
d these letter-writers, in the dearth Of other
,ore interesting information, and they have
The most oft Vague rumors are often seized
by these gentlemen, in the streets and hotels in
iiy, and he is generally considered but sorry
spondent who cannot occasionally commune
something more novel and exciting than his
mporaries. A story will start from Wizards
|, at one end of the avenue, and, before it ar
at the National, it will beat the "three black
is."
he Government has no knowledge OF any tor
or death inflicted upon the Contoy prisoners,
sported in letters thus dispatched from this city,
we trust that in few days the communications
Cuba will put an end to the rumors. But what
!? Why, in less than week after the present
ming apprehensions have been quieted, some
g else will be seized upon for letter-writing ca
4, and to satisfy the demand for fresh excitement.
But, to address ourselves more directly to the
rming statements transmitted from this city in
ashington correspondence during the last week,
feel authorized to say, that, from the just and
icable temper Of the Spanish Minister near this
vernment, and the prudent advice which it may
presumed that he has given to the younger and
'bably more impulsive Governor General of
ba--as well as from the unequivocal language
lressed to him by our Secretary of State, through
Consul, Gen. CAMPBELL-there is no reason to
icipate any harm to the men who embarked from
island of Contoy, and were captured by the
ansh cruisers and carried into Havana. These
N Though the Creole marauders were recruited
part from among them) committed no act Of hos
ty against Cuba, nor is there any sufficient proof
t they designed any, but the contrary; and
refore, though they had sailed from foreign
t, and not from the United States, when they
re captured, yet, being known to be in part at
st American citizens, it is the duty of our Gov
ment to extend its protection to them, and avert
punish any harm to life or limb.
The Spaniards of Cuba have, it is true, reason
feel deeply aggrieved. A lawless banditti has
ded on their peaceful shores in the dead of night,
mt their houses, murdered their people, and
aped by hasty flight to the United States; and,
thew caDtured and executed eyery one of the
aders, no one could have justly complained.
t, in their indignation against these violators Of
' and humanity, the Cubans must take care not
confound the innocent with the guilty, and
ng down on their own heads the penalty of
ended Justice. ~.
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FoRsEss New Rre.-Captain John Lord, of the chip
Reindeer, in recent letter from San Francisco thus gives
his testimony in favor of the Forbes Rig, which sP-
piled to his ship
Gas for the rig Of the ship, said before all could say
from the little experence that had had that me but in
the heavy weather off Cape Horn was fully satisfied that it
the greatest improvement that has ever been made in the
rigging and sparng of ships For instance was IN company
with two ships after passing ne cape ,ney carrying
top aalan, sails over singled reef topsa my ship with top
sails and top-gaapt sails set when we were struck by
heavy hail saua Both the other ships kept off before the
wind and let fly sheets snd hayads, while we took in top
gallant sails and sailed steady without losing
an inch and the last Of them they still off
before it. with every thing flying. | convinced that
ship with this rig and steering apparatus be sailed
equal safety per cent cheaper than Of the
with the old rig
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We have received from an aged subscriber in
North Carolina the annexed Letter. 1t was not
written for the public eye; but the spirit which
prompted it, and the patriotic sentiment which it
breahes, will apologize, we trust, for the liberty
take in placing it in our columns. Who, indeed,
read the noble sentiment Of this patriarch with
out feeling the glow of fraternity and patriotism
kndled more brightly in his own bosom! Truly
it is sample of that genuine spirit of patriotism
OF the olden time, which the Editors of this paper
were taught to revere whilst WASHINGTON him
self yet stood at the helm of State, surrounded
by his great compeers; reverence inspired during
his life, and deepened by every year added to the
memory of his services and his virtues.
The last paragraph of the Letter, though most
grateful to us from SO respectable source-as are
those ohers of like character which we have
lately recsived-we should have omitted, would it
not have ben mere affectation to desire to be
thought Indifferent to such compensation for SER
vices which nothing but consciousness of right
and paramount sense of duty could have sustained
us in. We therefore give the letter entire:
MEcxLEsBuRs COUNTY, North CAROLINA,
JUNE 8, 1850.
McSSTS. MALES q SEATON: l nave taken the
liberty to commit to you the enclosed donation,
which you will do me the favor to have applied to
the Washington Monument.
am now in my eighty first year; and no event
in latter years has given me so much pleasure as
the foundation Of this long.delayed Monument to
the honor Of the Father of his Country. We can
never sufficiently admire the character, estimate the
services, or revere the memory of Gen. WASHING
TON. During long life, in which have watched
the current of public events with deep interest,
have never known period when good and honor
able men of all parties were SO imperavely called
upon to invoke his example and his .eachings as
the present; and, amongst many embarrassing diff
6culties, have not yet despaired that his example
and his teachings would finally triumph.
You will acceptthe gratitude due from reader
OF thirty years standing, that you have not failed to
impress the doctrines and incalcate on your coun-
trymen the spirit of WASHINGTON.
Very respectfully and truly,
ROBERT DAVIDSON
The amount enclosed in this Letter from our
venerable friend was twenty dollars; in acknowledge
'ng which we had yesterday the pleasure of trans
uniting to him certificate of Life Membership in
the Washington National Monument Association.
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ANOTHER CREvAssE IN THE MIssIssIpPI.-A Tel
egraph despatch dated at New Orleans on Friday
evening says: Another new Crevasse has taken
place in the Grand Levee on Parish Roint, the
richest sugar region in the State. The loss of pro-
perry is immense, and from present appearances
will be much more. 1t is impossible at present to
estimate the consequences. All efforts thus far to
stop the overflow have proved unavaling.
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YELLow FEvER AT ST.. CATHARINE's.-The New York
Commercial Advertiser has letter from Sag Harbor men
sioning the arrival Of the barque Ann, from ST. Catharne
April A. She left the United States stoe-ship Supply with
the recently appointed Governor of Oregon, Major GAINES
and Family board They had suffered severely from fever
Too daughters of Major Gaines had died, and Mrs Gaines
bad been very ILL., but reported better As the Supply
was to sail in day after the Ann left Capt Edwards
infers that Mrs. G. was considered out Of danger.
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VALUABLE CARoo.-The whaeship Coral, Captain
SEABURr from the Pacific Ocean, arrived at New Bedford
the 18th instant with cargo of three thousand barrels Of
sperm OIL which, at present prices valued about one
hundred and thirteen thousand dollars. The Coral has been
absent from port about three years and half This is said
to be the most valuable Of sperm oil entered in one
vessel at any port in the world
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The Legislature of Connecticut did not succeed
in electing United States Senator on w ednesday.
but, after having taken three additional ballots on
that day, again postponed the election to We'd
nesday of next week.
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vessel at New Orleans, which left Tampa
Bay on the I'd instant, reports that as she came
out she met with the steamer Col. Clay, with some
Of the Florida Indians on board from Charlotte
Harbor for the West
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LIBERIA.-The New York State Colonization Society has
resolved in view Of the need of in Liberia and the
Der Of applicants seeking passage hher furnish ST. 500
toward the expedition Of July ls by the Liberia Packet and
to forward 500 for securing the purchase Of Ganas river
and territory, the location notorious for slave trading
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suit has been brought by NATHANIEL CHILDs, late
Teller Of the Bank Of the State Of Missouri against that
suon, for defamation, false Imprisonment, and malicious
prosecution. He has laid the damages at $4,000.
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Hon. ANDREW ]. OGLE has been unanimously
nominated for reelection to Congress, by the
wings OF the District composed of Somerset
Fayette, and Greene, Pennsylvania.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and scith the advice and consent of the Senatt

JOHN X. BARTLETT, to be Commissioner for run
ming the boundary line between the United States
and the Republic of Mexico, under the fifth article
OF me treaty with that Republic, concluded on the
I'd February, lS4S
EBzA Z. CoFFEY, to be Receiver Of Public Mo
neys at Kaskaskia, Illinois.
JOHN w. AsHMEAD, TO be Attorney of the United
States for the Eastern District Of Pennsylvania.
JAMES M. CLARK, to be Attorney of the United
States for the District of Rhode Island
]. PREscoTT HALL, to be Attorney of the United
States for the Southern District Of New York.
WILLIAM HALsTED, to be Attorney of the United
States for the District of New Jersey.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
CHARLES H. MERRITT, as Agent to take the Gen.
sus of New Mexico.
BRIGHAM YOU'VE, as Agent to take the Census OF
Deseret.
J. N. JOHNSON, as Agent to take the Census OF
California.
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The British Mail steamer TRENT, which LEFT Jamaica on
the I'd instant for England had board nearly two millions
Of dollars in specie.