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su.v NJ TN. Delta OF the Mississippi.

An appropriation of $4,000 was made by
the act ..making appropriations for the civil and
Diplomatic expenses of Government for the
wear ending the thirtieth June, 1851, and for
other purposes" for the typographical and by
biographical survey of the delta of the Mis-
sissippi, with such Investigations as may lead
10 the most practicable plan for securing II from
inundaton and the best mode of so deepening
the passes at the mouth OF said river as to al
low ships of twenty feet draught to enter the
same.
To conduct this survey, and these investiga-
lions. the War Department have despatched Ma
jr LONG and Captain Humphreys, of the corps of
Typographical Engineers. Both these officers
enjoy very high reputation in the service, both
for their scientific attainments and their practi-
cal skill and judgment. Major LONG is now at
Louisville, and Captain HUMPHREYs has set
out TO join him there; and they will, together
descend the river to New Orleans.
But in order to omit no precaution to obtain
all possible information in relation to subject
of such immense importance to the whole val
ley of the Mississippi, but more especially to
all who dwell on the banks of that river, from
the mouth of the Ohio TO the Gulf, the Depart
ment have called in the aid of a civil engineer,
who in boldness and originality of conceptions
and accuracy of detail enjoys reputation Per-
haps unsurpassed by that Of any other of his
profession in this country-Mr. CHARLES Ell
LET, jr.
These two parties are TO act separately, but
are at the same time directed TO assist each
other, where it is required to impart mutual
information, and to prevent the duplication Of
labor.
1t is considered that by bringing to the per
Torrance Of this important work men who
although belonging in one sense to the same
profession, are yet trained in different schools
and are not each uninfuenced by the opinions o
the other, there will be better chance of obtain
ing correct result, and a solution of what il
justly considered one OF the greatest problems
ever submitted to the science of the engineer
These two parties 60 provided with ampl,
means and appliances to execute their worl
with the utmost accuracy, and with instruc
tions to accomplish it as speedily as it can b,
correctly performed.
As the gentlemen engaged in this survey
naturally feel desire to associate their names
honorably with work Of such vast importance
and utility, we have no doubt that they will
report a plan that'will commend itself to the
favorable consideration of Congress, and capa
bic of accomplishing the great object they have
in view
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THs UNloS.-The St Louis Republican, referring
to the marriage Of tho Representative in Congress
from Florida lady Of St. Louie Missouri (Which
will be found in the hymenial department Of the
Republic Of to-day,) says:
Who will entertain bpprehensons Of the disco
luton of the Union, when the honorable and gifted
cons Of the South, away in Florida, find their mat
rim0nial companions in the distant West? When
men speak Of dissolution Of the Onion they should
reflect upon the deep and intimate social ties that
bind every part Of our great governmental fabric
together. In this there is band Of affection, n
chain Of love, stronger moro enduring and lasting
than iron. If, by the force Of circumstances, IL
should be severed, alienated II has healing
power within itself We cannot be otherwi,o than
one people. How agrcesbly this exomplifed
in the marriage ceremony performed by the Rev.
Bishop Hawks in Christ church, ON Tuesday even
ing last, in the presence OF large crowd Of friends
and early scqunintances Of the bride, which is
nounced in another column"
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CAPThr BovELL, y. s. Ave yesterday bad
the pleasure Of greeting Captain NJ. Lowell, Of the
4th United States artillery, ON his return from the
Plains. His corps, which il now in finished con
diuon, We regret TO say, viii remain at Fort Joay-
cnworth. Last season this corps was fitted out in
THE city with harness, &c, and they have spent
several months the Plains. oud returned 10 Fort
Lcaycnvorth with every thing in perfect order and
condition; and We believe are justified in say
ing that there is not an arm Of the United States
service in perfect condition, drilled and pre-
pared fot efficient action, than that under the com
maDd Of Captain LJvcll. The captain il an officer
whosc passion for his duty is above every other
considcratiOn.-SL Louis Republican, 2d.
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Colonel A. J. PICKETT is lecturing in Alabama
on the history and antiquities Of the State-an in
teresting theme, il may be said, when remem-
Der the expedition Of Herman de Soto and his fol-
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OF FL CT A l..


TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited to
me that Signor LuIeI b. BiussE has been APP
pointed Consul General of the Pontfcal States
to reside at New York, do hereby recognise him
as SUCH and declare him free to exercise and en-.
Joy such functions, powers and privileges, as are
allowed to the Consus General of the most favored
nations in the United States.
In testimony whereof, have caused these letters
to be made patent and the seal of the United States
TO be hereunto affixed.
Given under my hand at the city of Washington
the fifteenth day of November, A. ID. 1850
T.. 81 and of the independence of the United
States Of America the seventy fifth
WILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
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II was the Wing party which, six years ago,
sought association with the Abolitionists, and
attempted 10 obtain their votes for their Prosi-
dental candidate. Unfortunately, they appealed
to them a third party, whose views were said to
be 90 much like those Of the Wings, that it was
unnecessary for the Abolitonists to set up can
didste Of their own'-JpGshington Union.
This is entirely false, and there is no need
Of mincing words about it; for the Union knows
it TO be false. The Aboitionists have always
sought and generally effected Democratic al
liances to defeat the WINGS The Abolition
vote in New York defeated Henry CLAY in
1874.
The coalition Of Abolitionists and Democrats
in New York has just defeated all the VINO
State ticket, with the exception Of the Gov
ernor.
The coalition Of the Abolitionists and Demo
Gratis has just defeated VINO Governor in
Massachusetts, and several Wing members of
Congress, and has prepared the way for Loco
foco OF Abolition Senator in the place Of Mr..
WINTHRoP.
This coalition the Union admits in the fol
lowing passage Of an article which it copies
(and endorses) from the Newport IN. H. .9r-
gus
E" The Democratic party Of Massachusetts, have
seen fl to ally themselves with the Abotionists
and Free soilers in the election which ia TO take
place in that State on Monday next"
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We pubish to-day an interesting communica-
the Texan, New Mexican, and Californian from
tiers. The writer is a gentleman who has had
ample means Of information in regard 10 the
shocking barbarities which he depicts-some Of
which we should hesitate to publish, did then.
not seem to be an oyeruling necessity for their
publication, in order that measures may be
adopted 10 prevent their recurrence.
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All the counties Of the State having been Of,
fcially reported, WAsHSGToN HUEr is ascer-
tanned to be elected Governor Of New York by
two hundred and seventy majority.
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mounted Indian service much better men can be ems
listed than be induced to enter the infantry reg
ments. But a stronger argument than this can BIO
urged against mounting the infantry, which IL,
that all the infantry in their proper sphere, who can
be spared from other points, will be needed in Il
Indian country in aid of the mounted men. The
artillery and infantry being employed in escorting
trains and garrsonng depots. will leave free for
active operations the mounted men, who alone can
act advanageously.
Economy well as duty requires of Congress TO
provide the of bringing to a speedy close the
depredations of the Indians on our own citizens
and on Mexico. Just claims for Indian spoiationa
are rapidly accommodating against Government
Congress will fail in its duty if another session Is
allowed to pass by without placing in the hands Of
the Executive the means of protecting the frontier
people, and carrying out our treaty shpulations
with Mexico.
We haze but three regiments of mounted troops
We should haze ten, for all Of hom there plenty of
tooyk
No one desirous Of seeing frontier people pro-
tectcd, and treaty stpuatons carried out,
should wish to see any bill for raising new troops
encountered with proyiso " that the President
should be confined in his selection Of field officers
and captains to officers Of the line of the army as
was the case with the two regiment bill which failed
at the last session.
Such proviso will tend to defeat the bill; and,
besides there those who think the efficiency of
| the regiments will not be advanced by the opera
ton of such proviso. The Texans. for instance,
| think their rangers know how to fight Indians
well the officers of the line of the army and 30
| of the volunteers Of Missouri Georgia, Illinois,
Ohio, Kentucky, &c, &c.
1t is sufficient, however, that such proviso is un
| popular, and ,oiH therefore tend TO dfeat the biR
and the object, which is not to make places for Off
Of the army, but protect the frontier people
and the emigrants, and carry out our treaty stp
| ulations with Mexico. The President be safely
trusted tn make judicious selections from the army
| and elsewhere
Will Congress again adjourn without providing
| for raising new regiments VERRENIOS.
| NoTE.-since preparing the above an account is
published in the newspapers of the malicious burn
| ing by Indians Of the grass the prairies above
Fort Leavenworth, by which accomplished the
destruction of the fences crops, &c, Of the farmers
| This is the beginning of disturbances in that quar-
| ter. V.
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NEw PARA IN CAtWoRNtA.--Mr J. w. Simon
ton, Of Washington, sailed for California on We'd
nesday in the Empire City, for the purpose Of es-
tablishing new Wing paper AZ San jose.
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TREATMENT or SCARLET FEvER-Importanf Pre-
'cription.-Dr. LISDsLY, Of this city in letter TO
the Boston Medieaand C.irupgieGi Journal, strongly
recommends the mode Of treatment Of scarlet fever
rosortcd TO by DR.. Schneemann, physician to the
King OF Hanover. II is as follows, and exceedingly
simple;
"TFeatmenf Of Scarlet Ferer By Inuneiion.--From
the first day Of the illness, and soon we are
certain Of its nature, the patient must be rubbed
morning and evening over the whole body with a
piece of bacon, in such manner that, with the ox-
ccptiOn Of the head, covering Of fat is everywhere
applied. In order 70 make ths rubbing-in some
what easier, IL 10 best 10 take piece Of bacon the
sizo Of the hand, choosing part still armed with
the rind. that we may have firm grasp. On the
soft side Of this piece Sits 10 be made, in order
10 allow the oozing ont Of the fat. The rubbing
must be thoroughly performed, and not too quickly
in order that the skin may De regularly saturated
with the fat. The beneficial results Of tho eppli-
cation coon obvious; with rapldity borderin <
on magic, all, even the most painful symptoms Of
the disease, are aiayed; quiet sleep, good humor,
appetite return, and there remains only the impa-
tiencc 20 quit the sick room"
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lLLtSois ELEcrioS. Richard Yates is said to bo
elected in the eth Illinois district. All the other
distriots, IL is reported have elected Locofocos-
vulgarly called Democratic
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The New HAVEN LEGATEE.-The Albany On.
W argus publishes the following letter from the
reported heir to 100000, to whom reference has
been made in our paper:
"WAsHINeToS, Nov. 8, 1850.
"DEAR Sin: note from Major General Winfield
Scott was handed me this morning, nquiring my
address. called soon after upon the General, and
shown letter addressed to him from New
York, and enclosing article of some interest to
me- cut from the Newark On. J.) Adperfiser. at
forwards the same article in your paper of the
7th, credited to the Philadelphia Ledger. 1t is head
ed 81 WmdfaH for Somebody" Several letters
have reached me within the last few hours from Bos-
ton, New Haven, and New York, congratulating
me upon being Tor being soon to beg double mil
lionaire. shall endeavor to "bcar my honors meek
ly," and if the burdens of this mighty windfa do
not make me more unhappy than the lack of wealth
has made me, shall be truly glad that am its re-
cipient. There is doubt that am the legatee;
can have but little trouble in proving it, The only
wonder is, that so large fortune should attend such
poor services as mine. Nineteen hundred thousand
dollars and upwards! Well, will set about look
ing IT up; and, if ever secured trust the means of
doing good will not find with less Of heart for
| it than have hitherto had. | have many friends
whom it will please me TO help Yours truly,
al. Y EOUNG.p
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COuRRiER nEs FLATS USIs.-This excellent Jour
nal, published In the French language, in New
York, by Mr.. Paul Arpn, gentleman Of sterling
talents and fine writer, has lately received a
great accession 10 It's editorial department in Mr..
De Trobnsnd, lately the editor OF the "Rcvtu de-
Noupeau Monde" Mr. Dc Trobriand is n most
graceful and engaging writer, and ono Of the best
critics on art in the country.
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AuMtp ReasTANcr. AT Chardon, Ohio, fly Of
The most respectable Influential, and wealthy citi-
zens have formed themselves into military com
pany 20 resist, by force Of arms the Fugitive Slave
law in that vicinity This movement is absurd,
~, criminal and should be condemned by every
good citizen Boston Journal.
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To the Rev. r. II. GuELrY.

CorrEE.-A commercial letter from Havana, Of
the 2glh ult., published in the Charleston NsirI,
Gays:
"New crop coffee is now making its appearance
in town, though slowly ns yet, and in small lots.
Tie crop will be abundant comparatively speak.
ing, with former years"
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I'VE NEXT GOVrENOR OF NhbtACHLsErTe.--By
the constitution Of Massachusetts II will devove
the House Of Representatives. on the failure Of a
the candidates from nc four who may receive The
greatest number Of the votes Of the people. Three
II thcsc candidates will Of course be Governor
Briggs, and Mcssrs. Boutwell, and Phillips, and il
Is not improbable that Mr. John p. Bigelow will be
the fourth In this event the WING House will have
II IN their power 20 send 10 the anti Wing Senate
the names Of Briggs and Bigeow; in which event
the latter gentleman would stand an excellent
chance Of seing elected. Stranger things have
happened MIR. Bigeow would be highly popu-
lar and acceptable chief magistrate. MIR. Bigc
lows chance is certainly much better than Il was
the morning after the Iancuil Hall meeting; by
Wmi.h be vas noInlnaL.d. -B0rI0n Trnn,cripe.
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WAsHINGToS HUNT.-The following card ap-
pears az an advertisement in several Of the New
Woodruff, John a. Stevens, Hiram Ketchum, and
other prominent Whigs;
"Having perceived that erroneous reports have
been industnously circulated, 20 the prejudice Of
Mr.. Washington Hunt, take leave 10 assure our
fellow citizens, partly from personal intercourse
and partly from statements Of common friends.
that we arc assured Of his entire devotion TO the
national principles Of the Union carried out by the
recent acts Of Congress; 20 the supremacy OF the
Constitution and the laws, in reference not only 20
the Anti-rent movement, but 60 every movement
adverse 20 tho sacredncss of contracts; 20 the pro-
lection Of property and labor; and that he il adj
verse 10 al resistance 20 the laws Of the country
enacted by the representatives Of the people. who
thcr in Congress Or IN the State Legislature"
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CAvk-IS At NATCHEz "A most ruinous falling
in Of the bank took place on Water street, at
Natchea lately. by which the street was entirely
cut OIL, and three buildings on the Caroan estate
rendered untcnantablc. The entire bank, includ-
ing the whole width Of the street, sunk, without
moments warning, TO the depth OF twenty five or
thirty-hye feet, nearly level with the water in
the river The disaster has not only ruined the
street. sidewalk and ALL bot has rendered tho
buildings unsafe and useless An Omnous crack
In the rear Of the buildings shows that their sites
are threatened, IL not irrovOcably doomed.
This Is the third dangerous break in the bank
which has occurred in Natchcz and its vicinity
since the low water; one very destructive one near
the steam saw-mill Of Andrew Brown, esq,
other opposite and below the steam mill Of u.
Cozzcns, ESQ., ConeOrdia InisHigence.
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by Tue FTtsIutHl.
WM. S. DERRICK, Acting Secretary Of State.
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-29

Mr., Manon thought the commissioners
should report asystem Of reforms, and should
not be leftto determine whether they thought
the thing practicable or not.
Gen. Mason said that we are all in favor of
legal reform. The difference is, that we differ
about the length we GO and the way Of get
ting at it. He defended the common law at
length, and with much ability. He comment
ed with severity, yet with pleasantness, upon
the propensity to run after new measures, be
cause they are new. We are disposed to copy
from New York. Wei, he was native Of
New York, and was rather proud of that state
But he did not forget that Jeremiah Wilkinson
iourished there Mormonism hourished there;
Aboltionism run mad, fiourishcd there. He
did not follow these, or any of them, and he
did not sympathize with, this feeling of rum
ming there after legal reform.
The amendment of Mr.. Taylor, making it
imperative on the commission to report sys-
tenn of reform, was lost; and the report was
adopted, substantially as reported.
The convention then took recess.
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From Salt Lake.

Mr.. Livingston, says the ST. Lous Republi-
can has arrived at St Louis, from the Great
Salt Lake, with dispatches for the Govorn-
merIk He left Salf Lake city on the 18th Of
April, and he and his party were occupied
twenty -one days in forcing their way across
the SHOWS of the mountains-a distance of one
hundred miles. But they made up for this
delay, and the consequent fatigue, by the ra-
pidity with which they passed from Fort Brid-
ger to old Fort Kearny, on the Missouri river
about twelve hundred miles, and which they
accomplished in twenty-five days
Capt Stanbury, who has been for year
past engaged in reconnaissance and survey
of the Salt Lake Valley, will be able to com
plete his labors in September, and he may
be expected 10 return to the States in October.
His report upon this subject it is said, will be
a remarkably able and interesting one, and
will enable US exactly to determie the value
of the country over which he has extended his
observations
Mr.. Livingston represents the colony of Nor
mons in the Salt Lake valley as in an ex-
ceedingly prosperous and happy condition.
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Foreign News.

New York, June 20.
EEGLANp. Ministry have been defeated by
a majority Of 50 on a question as to duty on
home made spirits.
Sir George Gray announces the intention Of
Government to stop all post offices on Sunday
and mails. if at all practicable which met with
no favor.
M. Theirs had arrived in London and was
received by the Statesmen at St James. 1t
is said his visit had deep political changes in
view The pending difficulty with France was
expected to be settled by the 18th inst,
FRANcE-The committee have reported
against the increase Of the Presidents salary,
Notwithstanding such sharp contests Bills for
granting pensions to the survivors of those kill
ed and wounded in the affair of June, was re-
jected by large majority.
RoMR.-The Pope was engrossed in reli-
gious ceremonies to the exclusion of the I'M
perial Government.
PRUssIA.-Preperations for hostilities con.
tinue on a great scale. Severe laws were is
sued against the press.
The confirmation of ]. Neevett Steele, Of
Maryland, Charge d,affairs to the Republic of
Venezuela, Nicholas a. McSun, Consul to
Porte of Acapulco, Mexico, Edward NJ. John
son, of Washington city, to the Board of Mexi-
can Indemnity Commissioners.
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What Constitutes LADY.

Mrs. Francis D, Gage, in one of her admir-
able Letters from the kitchen" published in
the Ohio State Journal, has the followingsensi-
BILE observations on this topic;
q am thinking that in these days of pro-
gression, steam, and electricity, things are
called by new names sometimes, A woman
that dresses exactly of the syle of "Godey's
Paris fashions Americanized, no matter if she
should treat that other lady who calls at her
door to sell her pair of neatly-dressed chick
ems, or roll of sweet pure butter, with inso-
lentcontempt-'1 very lady-like'' Orif she
should treat the walters at the hotel haughtiIy
and unkindly, or keep half table full of guests
waiting, for her especial accomodation-awed
in silence by violence or self-important airs
what does it matter? Her dress is exactly
the color. of the mode-has precisely the right
number Of buttons-her jewels are the latest
style, her ribbons just the fashion, and her
hat not one hairs breadth too small, and
what's more, she eats peas with a fork-has
beautiful white hands, and is to all intents and
purposes, in the eye of a certain class, avery
much of a lady"
Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-06-29

A few weeks ago. a lonely traveller was seen
approaching solitary log hut which stands
fifty miles from any house, in the centre of a
western prairis The tenant of the cabin was
much struck by the woe -begone looks of the
traveller who. approached. holding bis KNAPP
sack in his hand. The following confab took
place:
What's your opinion of the Webster case 90
asked the Traveller.
~Hever heern of il, . answered the Squatter
- And what do you think Of the Forest Di-
vorce case ?s
Never heern Of him nayther," responded
the Squatter
And and-as to the Gaiphin claim" con-
tinued the traveller
Never hsern Of him." was the quick re-
sponse of the Squatter
Then strangerln he cried, in an outburst
Of ioy-@I' stay with you for few weeks
1t win take about three weeks for those three
cases a reach this quarter; and when they
do-Why then I'D strike out for Japan
He was man who had been bored into
madness By reading newspaper discussions on
The three eases Quaker City.