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Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

1t gives us pleasure to state that the Secretary
of the Treasury has consented to the use OF vessels
in the Revenue Service of the United States for
the transportation Of articles of American produc-
tion from the various ports along the Atlantic
Coast tosuch point shall be selected for the de-
parture'o the ship appropriated to convey them to
the London Exhibition, wherever it can be done
without detriment to the public service.
We also learn that the SECRETARY OF THE Ma
Wy, in the spirit of lberality which has mark
ed other Departments Of the Government in re-
lation to the same matter, has consented that
the navy yard at New York (ncluding the requi-
site -storage) may be used as place of temporary
deposite and safe-keeping for articles intended for
the London Exhibition. Any articles, however
valuable, may be placed there with entire conf
dence, under the safeguards which give protection
to the public property.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

PRHsIDENT FILLMORE AND THE FUGITIVE SLAVE
LAw.-The following incident is told in letter
from the Washington correspondent of Tuesday,
Richmond Enquirer:
ga distinguished gentleman from the Wes-an ex-Sena-
tor-caed Mr. FaLLMoRE, and after exchanging the usual
courtese asked by Che President how the fugitive slave
bill received in the West The reply that the law
although unpopular in his State, would doubtless be enforced
The remark playfuy made that the President
to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and
laws, he (he eKsenato) presumed Mr. Fillmore would
cute this laU. Ito the very letter, sir, the instant
ply Of the President to the very letter. s whatever may
be the consequences
The Washington Union relates another incident
in which it is stated that the President declared
that he was determined to execute faithfully the
fugitive slave law, and would appoint no man to
Office who might be called upon and would not
zealously cooperate i'm its execution.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

REcovERr OF Mr.. CALHoUN's SrArUE.-Capt JOHNSON,
of the yacht Itcght has succeeded in recovering the
statue of the Hon. JOHN c. CALHOUN, which, it will be
membered lost some months ago from vessel that was
wrecked off Fire Island. The statue has been but slightly
injured Part of the right arm mostly, however, covered by
drapery, has been broken
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

BALLoosISe ExrRAoRDISARI.-Each succeeding steam
er brings accounts Of the foohardy eats of who
makes weekly ascents from the HPpodrome in Paris This
adventuer has made seated upon pony donkey
and ostrich an his wife has also made ascent on
pony At the last ascent Of NJ Potevn, Of which have
an account his balloon carried besides the aronau three
wings xed to their shoulders and appeared il flying in
the air. Their ascent hailed with shouts by the immense
concourse Of persons assembled but feeling Of
cd to predominant seeing the suspended in mid air.
without any thing apparent support them After being
about hour in the air they aghsd in safety on plain
near Villeiuf
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

BALLOON SAscENsIoS-We Wednesday afternoon was appont
ed by Capt. TAesARr experiment at aerial navigation
in balloon, to which attached pair of revolving fans
be turned with crank, and apparatus for steering
The balloon to ascend from Jersey City, appears
however, by the following paragraph copied from the New
ark Daily Advertiser that the Captain did not succeed in his
experiment
The Captains Flying Machine. e.-Thousands of people
from New York and other parts unknown assembled mn
Jersey City yesterday afternoon to see the ascen, Of Captain
Taggart with bis Flying Machine He had advertised 10
fly the city in various directions demonstrating that he
could navigate the air well others can the water Three
o'clock the hour appointed for the ascension and for two
long hours the multitude gazed upon large balloon swayipg
in the air and apparently anxious make an excursion into
the heavens.
AT four o'clock the brought out slight Fame
work with crank being attached which was be worked
by the Captain, to turn the WINGS and tail of coon-coh
was to be guided ruddr the vessel through the
liquid fields of space The gallant of this baque then
took his seat in the midst of loud cheers from the thousands
OF eager spectators. The rope that bound the car to the
earth was sundered, 'he last link broken, and away
went the balloon the WINGS the car, the The flying
machine and all But, alas for all subunay hopes As
often with those who esscng to soar to the skies on
wings Of light and life, it happened to the ilstarred nav
gator Long before he reached the lofty height from which
Icarius fell This waxen piBons meting) modern hero
doomed to most sad and melancholy disaster The
starting point was gore of land between which and the
shore is the Morris Canal and the Balloon after rising few
feet came down into the miserable ditch submergng the car
and the capan while the bsoon rested against the trees on
the edge OF the Thaiched Cottage garden
boat was soon hand and half dozen men were soon
on the car and sfer the balloon dsengaged from the
gave unequivoca signs Of going up The passengers
alarmed the prospect Of ascension before they wer
ready, tubled hetekeer Of the on the banks os
canab and, the load being thus removed away went the
balloon with the cara winged horse without rder-and
5 voyage somewhere among the stars I'm 70
his hour of writing intelligence has been received Of its
whereabouts.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

All idea of Secession disunion to have been
abandoned in Georgia. where the for the Convention
now actively being prosecuted The flag of dissnon
longer fauned in that State and both parties the opponents
and the friends of the late Of Congress- appear
vie with one another in avowals of devotion the Union
The former Gin Chsham county, have adopted the title of
the Union Southern Rights Party, and the latter that of
the "union and Southern Rights Party" Indeed, the Sa-
vannah Georgian, the organ of the former complains that the
latter have attempted "to steal thunder and appropriate
the name to themselves" How different this picture from
that sketched time snce viz that Georgia clamor
Gus for dsunon, and would rampe the Union under her
feet !--Richmond Enquirer.
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COLLINS AND CUNARD.-The New York CORE
spondent Of the Philadelphia Inquirer says:
An arrangement has been entered into between Mr.. E.
X Collins and Mr. Cunard that during the winter vessel
of each of their respective lines shall leave New York and
Liverpool alternately. We shall therefore have week
communication with the Old World until spring, when, as
heretofore, it will be semi weekly"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

MAsUFAcrURERs' CoSvESTIoS.-It is proposed that
Convention Of Manufacturers North and South be held in
the city of Richmond, in the State Of Virginia, Monday,
the 18th day of November $780, to digest and prepare
suitable memorial to be presented to Congress the
mencement of the ensuing session. embracing setting forth
truly and faithfully all the facts connected with or believed
to be the Of the present extremely depressed state
manufacturing industry and urging the necessity Of speedy
revision and modification Of the tariff laws The call is
signed " Sundry Virginia Manufacturers
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CALToRNIA.-EDwN BELL, Esq, formerly edi-
tor of the Hagerstown Torch Light, writing from
San Francisco to friend in Virginia, says:
regret (shoud this reach you) that cannot give
than shall be expected give Sin
cerey and frankly cannot advseyou here You may
succeed you may fail the failures being to one in pro-
portion to the The great would be glad
go home if they had money enough to carry them back
know you WE'LL and have distinct knowledge Of things
here, and, you wish my advice, will tell you stay where
you are and be content with your lot"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02
THE wANE OF ULTRAIsM.

The signs both from the North and the South
are conclusive that the tide of ultraism and disaec
ton to the Union is on the refux. From the South
Gf we may except South Carolina) the evidences
are unmissakabe, not only Of devotion to the Union
among the great body Of the people. but of the
moderated tone of many who had taken ground for
measures hostile to it; of those, in fact who
were prominent in setting the ball of discomfort in
motion arenow exertng their energies to stop it.
In the North the signs equally satisfactory of
sound public feeling, and Of the disfavor in which
leading persons find themselves who have advo-
Gated notions incompatible with loyalty to the Con-
stitution. An incident very significant of this fact
is the recent rejection Of the Hon. HORACE MANN,
of Massachusetts, by the Wing Nominating Conven-
ton of his district he having received but SO votes
for reelection in body of I IL delegates Mr..
SAMUEL H. VALLEY received the remaining Ga
votes, and the nomination. Considering the abili-
ties and high personal character of Mr.. MANN, and
pre-eminent standing in his district the feel
ing that so suddenly placed him in aminority could
only have arisen from dsapprobasion Of his course
on the measures growing out of the slavery
agitation.
From these tokens it is plain that ulraism has
reached its eliminating point. The great body Of
the American people are opposed to fanaticism of
all sorts but most of all to that which menaces the
Constitution and the Union. Such appeals as that
which the able and independent Representative,
SAMUEL A. ELIOT, has addressed to the people of
Boston--so calm, SO clear, so conclusive in argu-
ment, and SO patriotic-must exert the most sooth-
ing influence on all excited but candid minds
throughout the North; it will bring to most of
those who have been led astray the " sober second
thought"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

BOARD OF ARMY AND NAvT OrrIcERs.-We understand
that this Board which convened Wednesday, at the Quar-
termasers Office, under resolution Of the House of Repre-
sentaves for the purpose Of settling the rank and precedence
in the army met again yesterday pursuant to adjournment
is understood that the Military Board before their adjourn
ment will act in conjunction with the Board Of Naval Off
GERS in session. for the purpose of settling the relative
rank and precedence of officers belonging both branches
of the service.
The Military Board consists Of Gen. Scorr, President
Gen. JEsur, Gen. Wool, COL CRANE, Col HrrcHcocK,
Lieut. Col. LARSHD, Surgeon MowER Lieut. Col. ScorT,
Recorder.
The Navy Board consists Of Commodore CHARLKs Stew
ART, Commodore CHARLEs MoRRIs, Commodore w. b.
SHUBRrcK, Commodore M. q. PKRRr, Captain S. L..
BREEsR. A
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Severe and unusual storms Of prevailed in the south
and western counties Of New York Saturday night
and Sunday morning last The Rochester Advertiser under
stands that snow fell to the depth of eight inches in Niagara
county, and in parts of Ontario and Livingston counties
Much damage done to the fruit At Lima and Ii
vonia the is represented have covered the ground to
the depth Of seven or eight inches on Sunday.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02
THE GREAT UNION MEETING OF NEW YORK

We have never before devoted the same amount
of oar space to matter of any description with more
satisfaction than we have given the preceding page
to the proceedings Of the great enthusiastic meeting
in New York. in support of the Laws, the Constitu-
ton, and the Union. No American, whether in
South Carolina or elsewhere, can read those pro-
ceedings, and the noble sentiments which breathe
through the speeches, the resolutions, and above all
the, soul-stirring letter of Mr.. WEBSTER, without
feeling his heart glow with renewed patriotism and
deeper devotion to the Constitution of his country.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Another company of PoRTUeuksE ExILKs, forming de-
tachment of those who fed to this country some time since
from the Island Of Madeira of the violence Of pa
pal persecution left New York Wednesday in the steamer
Isaac Newton for their future home in Central Illinois, They
are under the guidance Of the Rev. Daniel W. Lathrop
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

LEssos-The Chicothe (Ohio) Gazette says that the
portion of the State which is least contaminated by mis- called
sosm, is the only part Of Ohio in which the Wings
maintain their integrity and exhibit gain this year the
election of lS4s The Gazette then shows that even the
Whg candidate for Governor, who was defeated by
twelve thousand majority in the State, gained thirty
this districts and il that if the this year had been
as large as was In ls4s the Wing gain would have been
five hundred.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Hos. JoHN NJ CLAYToN.-We learn from the Whining
ton (Del) Journal that the committee appointed to supern-
tend the arrangements for the dinner in honor Of the public
character and services of the Hon. JoR NJ CLARToN have
fully completed their arrangements and that having
nicated that fact to Mr. Clayton, they have left to him the
choice Of the day. He has appointed Saturday after the
ea election for the purpose making the 10th November He
says the subjects of which be wishes to speak Of NATIONAL
not merely local interest The subscriptions most
merous and confined any part of the State The
meeting we learn, will be Of the brilliant affairs
that has ever taken place n Delaware Invitations are
extended many eminent gentlemen abroad, and to all the
members Of the late well the present Cabinet.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The Governor of Maryland has appointed Thurs
day, the 26th Of November, to be observed through
out that State as day of Thanksgiving.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The remains of the late President TAYLOR arrived Pitts
burg Sunday evening, and Monday morning they
escorted to the steamboat landing by procession, civil
and military in which the citizens generally united.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Hon. s. s. WILDE, of Massachusetts, in conse-
quence Of increasing indispositon, has communi-
Gated to the Governor his resignation Of his seat
upon the bench of the Supreme Judicial Court Of
the State
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The remains Of Gen. TAYLOR reached Louisville
(Ky.) yesterday, and were buried in the family
cemetery, eight miles from the city. There was a
solemn procession and general suspension of
business on the occasion
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

An ARGUMENT FOR PRorEcrIvE TARIFr.-The Prov-
dence (R I Journal publishes list Of sevenyone cotton
and wooen mills all with the exception of three within th-
miles of that city, which have suspended operations and
now lying idle. Comment is needless.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

RIVER ST. bAwREScE.-Therei prospect Of the speedy
removal OF the impedimens navigation between Montreal
and the ocean. The Government engineers employed in
progress.
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estimated that the loss by the heavy rains of Saturday
and Sunday last, in the neghborhood of Utica, New York;
will not fall short Of $1,000
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The Prince Georges Agricultural Fair terminated Thurs
day. JOSEPH H. BRADLEr, Esq, agreeaby to appointment
delivered address, and large number of the premiums
were distributed.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

CHoLERAOf seventy nine deaths which occurred in St
Louis during the week ending October 2s eight are report
ed resulting from cholera. The victims belonged fami-
lies recently arrived Occasional deaths from cholera also
tho steamers navigating the Mississippi river.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

movement s now in progress in Canada to amelorate
the condition Of the coored population Of the provinces
tract Of land has been purchased in the township of Raleigh
Canada West containing about nine thousand acres which
school and mission have been established, and
in active operaon.-7rou Budpef
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The Frigate st. Laurence, from Bremen via
Portsmouth, England, was boarded on Thursday
night off the port of New York.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Hon. JoHS SHORT, Of Cincinnati, and Professor CaARLEs
SHORT, Of Louisville, have munfceny offered to bear all
the expenses Of botanical mission Africa, provided per-
son can be engaged duly qualified for the service,
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The Sacramento Transcript in speaking Of soiree given
by the mayor, says "The mayor Of the city, the ladies'
&c ,oere appropriately and elegantly drunk and the party
separated in fine cheer"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Gen. CHILDs, U. s. Army, leaves this morning for
Florida, where he will take command Of the Gordon
Of posts established in that State for the protection
of the country from the Indans.-.4ler. Gaz.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The New York papers the death Of Benz
De FoRnEsr, Esq, Of the oldest and respectable
merchants Of that city He died Sunday the advanced
age of eighty years.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

ONO RIvER.-There ten feet eight inches Of water
in the channel at Pttsburg on Tuesday.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

The Catocin Mountain, west of Frederick was covered
with snow on Monday last.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

MILEA MIsUTE.-The Utica Gazette says that the
press the Utica and Syracuse railroad with the en-
gne Lightning for its motive power recently made l3
miles in fourteen minutes and that day last week the
same train came through from Syracuse Utica, y-hree
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Mr. BARTLETT, the commissioner left here for Ell Psso
this morning with escort of thirty men, and with the in
enion of meeting the Mexican Commissioner at that place
by the first of November. Colonel McCLHLLAS will leave
Monday the l4th and Of the mounted company
60 with him. We consider ourselves fine escort and
believe that whip any Indian force One of our
horses in this morning shot in the back by an Indian
The arrow was sticking in him"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-02

Having thus adverted to the general policy upon which the
fugitive slave bill rests will in few words my view of
the character of the BILL and its probable effect onhe condition
OF the fugitive. Il may seem strange to those who have
heard nothing but bitter denuncatons Of the act hear
said that 1t is practically favorable the fugitive than
the law of l793 The evidence of such assertion may be
found in the fact that by the old law every magistrate in
Massachusetts, amounting together several hundreds and
so in the other States authorized and required
the arrest of any fugitive, examine into his case and deliver
him to the claimant, he proved to be slave while
under the new law that power limited to the justices Of the
United States courts ard to the commissioners appointed by
them, not exceeding perhaps average, eight
persons In e,ch State There trial by jury pro-
vided Tor under the old than under the law The claim
jury trial entirely new, thought OF till modern
discussions OF the subject began For yseven years
fathers aud we have under laws which provided for no
such thing and now which makes such provision is
denounced In unmeasured terms cruel and nhuman
Where have we oil been for half century Do not the de-
nounces perceive that they denouncng their fathers and
themselves The entire population Of the North has acqu
esced in the provisions of the law Of l793 without thinking
itself exposed 10 the charge of barbay and have only
say that do not think the charge any more Just now De-
abe as may be that trial by jury should be required in
the State where the made the absence of this prov
sion cannot be termed barbsrous or inhuman Nor should
be overlooked that Southern brethren have sympahes
with the colored man. have heard it stated TO have been
said by MI Clay, IN public manner, and believe some
thing OF the sort occurred in Of his speeches in the Senate
last spring. that he had almost always succeeded when he bad
acted counsel Tor the cspve but when he had been
engaged by the master and that there general leaning
in favor Of the claim Of freedom And why should we doubt
Do imagine the entire South 10 be inhabited by
fend Have we forgotten that the white Of the South
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Mn. ELIOTs LETTER.

they will impue to sinister ambitious motive for
what may not have met with their appreciation.
is rather striking circumstance attending the excite
ment Of the present moment that among the several subjects
of importance which have been brought the attention of the
great community Of the North the which has reused all
their fire, and excited much sympathy and indignation, is
precisely the only in regard to which there existed any
constitutional obligation. AL the other questions to be
adjusted on considerations of poprety expediency but
this upon the Of duty aone The feelings are, all
times very bad guides for political action and in this
seemed to be imperative upon every claiming
principle ard with due reverence for the constitution
to set aside every impulse Of feeling, and consider
especially his obligations TO the Government under which ne
lives
In order to have clear and just of the nature and
weight Of those obligations, deem it necessary advert
little the history Of the period when there was no constitu
ton of the United States to inquire what was the condition
of things at that time, what the for forming the
constitution and the terms upon which alone could be
adopted is we'll known that the state Of affairs, both at
the North and the South previous to the adoption OF the con
sttuon was one Of unequaed depression and misery The
period Of the war Of the Revolution itself less dsas
rous me for war gave the exclusive possession Of the
home market at least and own industry was supported
by our own consumption But with peace came the intro
ducon Of foreign commodities, at such rates OF duty eacn
rival chose x-generay the lowest possible, on free trade
principles and had little else than corn, wheat and
tobacco pay WITH compelled to gut our own mar
kets with very limited variety Of articles and thus depess
our prices for selling well as those Tor buying feople
impoverished disheaened miserable, 10 such degree
that the days Of the confederation between the close OF the
war and the adoption of the constitution, are universally
spoken Of by historians and always described by the
men OF that generation whom remember to have seen, as
the darkest and most distressing period of history Every
body saw and acknowledged that the union Of these
reign and independent States into Government the
remedy and the only remedy for the existing evils There
were great difficulties in the way of such experiment
was complicated arrangement embracing almost nnumea-
BILE particulars But all might be arranged pretty well
cept Slavery had been abolished in some Of the States