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From the Baltimore CMd.J Patriot.

The TROUBLE Is EsDED.-The passage by Con-
gress Of the several adjustment bills has, we arc
told, exercised n most consoling influence over
Congress itself Tho members generally, whether
they voted for the bills or against them, hap
picr-a trouble has been taken from them, and
they "breatho freer and deeper" They are glad
that the task that before them is done and
They show this in their faces, and they give evil
dcnce Of II I'm the return to the cordial and social
intercourse, which is for many Of them a great
charm in Congressional life, and has been felt
as happy influence in staying the madness Of le-
gislatiOn.
But it is not only Congress that is relieved by
what il has done The people arc relieved. They
may be found everywhere, when public affairs arc
alluded 10, congratulating each other the settle
ment Of the perplcxing questions that had long
sgitatcd and bewidered the proceedings Of Con-
gress. They not curious 10 know how they
have been settled. They had an abiding confidence
that the men in Congress who would be TO ex-
ercise a controlling influence in the matter would
be able TO settle the difficulties wisely, and they
had ceased 10 be anxious about the terms Of the
settlement. Their only desire to have them
settled. In the qualification Of that DESIRE the peo-
pie, everywhere, and Of all parties, rejoice.
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From Tie -ilbanu IN. W Register.

The CoAPRoMisE.-Ex Expressions of Joy, at the
adjustment which has taken place, continue meet
us from all parts of the country, with the excep-
ton of here and there growl or snarl from some
disappointed cur, who regards it the loas of a
bone at which he was gnawing. The North has
little to find fault with the terms of settle
ment; she gets Immediately free State,
and two more III prospect, while the South gets
nothing but the barren strip along the Rio Grande,
and the staked prairie surrendered to Texas BY
the SlO,OOo,OO0 paid to Texas partly for the sur
render of her claim and partly in discharge of the
equitable obligation to pay portion of her debts,
arising out OF the assumption of revenues pledged
10 her creditors, the South is no more benefited
than the North. The dispute which had arisen
out Of the acquisition of territories could not
be settled all on one side; il must be adjusted by
mutual concessions, or by appeal to the last
sort; none but madmcn or traitors preferred TO
leave IL to the arbirament of the sword and in the
way OF concessions we must say the South has
been quite as liberal the North. The South has
yielded pretty much every thing but abstrac-
ton, and the North well afford 10 give up that,
for three free States. We think the bargain fair
and liberal one on both sides, and rejoice at it,
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not meet the present demands of an active and
extended commerce, nor can II compete with
the increasing steam marine Of England. The
contest between navy relying Principally
upon sail-vessels, and the steam navies of Eu-
rope, would be almost as hopeless as the con
fiicts between the gun-boats of 1907 and the
navy of England We are satisfied that the
reasoning of Mr.. STANTON is unanswerable, and
that the gradual introduction of steam navy,
connected, like that of Great Britain, with the
commercial marine of the country, Will be the
most efficient and, in the end, the most eco
nomical
We observe that Mr. VEEABLE, true TO his
vocation of opposing any thing which may nure
to the positive benefit of the South, opposes the
establishment of ''the African line" lie thinks
II will afford additional facilities for the escape
of Southern slaves. Were it not that we be-
hold this gentleman opposing the appropriation
of public lands to the construction of railroads
traversing the whole length of the Union and
terminating at Southern port, we might en-
terrain some surprise that he does not advocate
system which would not only relieve the
South of a very evil population, but would ena-
BILE her, if carried out in conneXon with an In
terror system of railroads, to establish at once q
direct connection with the commerce of the
world
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Navy Omcers.

In letter to the editor Of the Times, Sir
CHARLES NAPIER says that according to the
system now pursued in the British navy, il
does not come TO an officers turn TO be en-
poyed in much less than twenty years in the
upper ranks. while in the French service off
GERS Of a certain age are obliged 10 retire, and
poyed. "If this system is persevered in, he
says, " at the beginning Of a war we shall find
our officers without experience opposed to Off
GERS who have been in constant practice and
il is not difficult to see the result" This re-
mark indicates the importance Of our mail
steamer service as a school for the education OF
our naval officers in the knowledge Of steam
navigation.
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From The I}oy IN. W JVh;e.

The settlement OF these Troublesome questions
will leave the national administration on high
ground strong in the affections Of the people, and
free to act with reference to the wants of the
ton. The republic will be the great gamer in
newcd quiet and in the return of good feeling Now
that the dark night Of doubt and trial has ended
there seems TO be nothing in the future longer to
obstruct the nation in the career of prosperity and
fame in which it was for time suspended.
Standing on the high ground on which by this
fortunate termination of events the nation has been
placed, we can profitaby survey the past with ref
brink we have been carried by unsound counsel
we may hereafter avoid the precipice to which the
guidance ofmcn, having ends not purely national
will surely lead. We may see how valuable
is the experience and safe the guidance of men who
chad rather be right than President" and how
dangerous it is to forget the good of the whole in
the pursuit of single idea
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THE "GRASD RALLY" IN MissfssPPt.--We we're
somewhat surprised at seeing in the last Sentinel an
account ofa Grand Southern Rally in Hinds," on
Monday last, at which great many military gen.
tlemen appeared, (vhether In full uniform or not
10 not stated and made very able, eloquent, and
belligerent speeches, That this grand rally"
should come on come OF, and be made the subject
Of column In the Sentinel, without ecitng the
least notice, or being spoken or thought Of any
moro than III II were the tmallest possible occur
renee Of ordinary life, IL certainly evidence that
the hesrts Of the people Of the South not in the
work Of those jealous gentlemen who seem 10 be
l.borina to prevent compromise and Cancellation,
and 10 bring about excitement and difficulty
The paper referred 70 mentions the names ofsev-
ersl gentlemen who spoke with great ability and
eloquence at this meeting, and then gravely adds,
that the same feat ~ss doubtless accomplished by
others whom It's editor bad forgotten This cres-
ton Of allies IL ludicrous old Fslstsffs crea.
ton Of enemies; bot the oause requires something
Of the kind, and We are not surprised that the
ruling passion Of eJaggeration should sometimes
appear In slsughable predcsment.
tVietsbvr Whir
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The present Administration.
From the Alexandria Gasetfe.

The ends and aims Of the present Administration
are entirely national The President and the Cabi-
net profess to stand upon sectional ground, and
to have in view no sectional designs or objects.
Their whole course has proved this; and their flu
ture action, have doubt, will demonstrate il
still more clearly. The passage Of the Compromise
measures was hailed nowhere with delight,
we sure, than in the Presidents house. Stud-
ously keeping aloof from all interference with the
action of Congress- it yet manifest that the Adj
Manifestation deeply sympathzed with every effort
made to adjust the vexcd questions, and to restore
once more peace and quiet to the country. The
President is much opposed to the ultraisn of the
North he is to the disuaon doctrines of some of
the southern politicians; and feel confident that
he deprecaes and disapproves of the action othose
reckless and disappointed partisans who will not
let ''well enough" alone, and who seem disposed
to keep up agitation and excitement He knows
that the South has rights which ought to be respect
cd and which none but mischief makers would
wantonly invade.
II this administration should pursue wise, con-
servativc, and judicious course, las believe it
will, moderate and just, calm and energetic, it
will be worthy OF the confidence of the PEOPLE,
North and South. Having no sectional feelings it.
SELF it does not ask for seek sectional support
lite highest honor will be TO elicit the appreciation of
American citizens in all quarters. Ii will be the
rallying point for the friends of the Union, from
Maine 10 Florida and from the Atlantic to the Paci
hc. That it may realize our hopes, and be, in
truth, an Administration for the good of The country,
is our sincere wish and hearty desire.
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The Charleston Mercury seems to be in a
very i'll humor with the rest Of mankind, OF at
least with the Northern part Of his species II
assures its readers that the Nashville conven-
ton ,riH assemble, though its President, Judge
Sharkey, "does not seem to have any very clear
idea Of the side he is on" and may not in all
probability attend. The Mercury recites the
accumulated indignities which have been heaped
upon the South, and seems to think that ga
full representation Of the Southern convention
will be an adequate remedy. The Mercury,
we think, begins to have misgivngs that diff
cuties will be adjusted. 1t fears, like Eldon,
that
The Catholics will not rise
In spito Of bis tear nd his prophecirsb
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From The Raleigh m ca Register.

TToW inc hdeiSH Nv VI NtBiStd'
Few perhaps either in the North South, will
be entirely satisfied with the adjustment which has
taken place, but to all who love their country il
tracing questions which have So long excited the
hopes and the Tears OF the country that have aroused
the widest passions, and kindled the crcest fires
Of fanaticism, are dmica6ly settled and this, too,
without either impairng the Legitimate powers of
the Government, Ion the one side, or weakening the
ties which hold the States together, the oIher.
For ourselves, we do rejoice with deep thankfuness,
at this result. We rejoice that the functions of our
Government are to be relieved from the paralysis in
which they have been bound up for nine long
months, and that our Legislators may now transact
some OF the business for which they assembled; we
rejoice at the return OF reason to mems minds, and
at the exode, however temporary, Of faction from
the councils OF the nations; and rejoice above
ALL that, while the rights of section have been
dsregarded or violated, our glorious Union comes
out unscathed from the fiery trial.
1t has been strongly urged as an objection to the
settlement OF the agitation of the day upon the
it could produce but temporary calm; and that
the rumblings of the volcano would scarcely die
away in the distance, before another shock, per-
haps more violent, would succeed. We do not be-
'leye so. IL ever there was a in which any
ton of Congress was sustained and demanded by
public sentiment it is assuredly this. After the
evidences which the people have had, for the past
nine months, of the manner in which politicians
fan into fury the flame which it is their province to
alay they will take the future tranquility of the
country into their keeping, and preserve il
free from the approach OF misguided men and de-
luded fanatics. There is power behind the throne
stronger than the throne itself; and that power is
destined TO be felt, when any future emergency
shall call for its exercise.
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THE Mississippi cAvISo 1S.-Thc Plaquemine
Sentinel of the 9TH inst says that number of acres
Of the river bank, extending up from the mouth Of
Bayou Plaquomine. had cavcd in within the pre-
vious few days, and the water at that point is
still very deep, much apprehension is entertained
that the earth will continue TO give way. 1t is upon
the land Of Mr.. Gervas Schlatre, situated in bend
Of the river where the whole force Of the current
strikes. This alarming land slide has greatly
widened the mouth Of the bayou, and in its present
state much larger body Of water win hereafter
rush down this bayou when tho river is high. II
the earth continues to sink at this point, the most
serious consequences may be anticipated to those
who live on the bayous in the rear of Plaquemine.
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BY telegraph we learn that the steamship
Philadelphia arrived at New York yesterday
from Chagres, having on board one million dol.
lars Of gold dust, and one hundred passengers.
The Northerner had arrived safely out, The
Philadelphia brings verbal report that dread
ful riot had occurred at Sacramento city, grow
ing out Of the land troubles. The Mayor Of the
city and many others are said to have been
wounded. The squatters threatened to burn
the city; and it was afterwards rumored that
they had carried thi, threat into execution.
Further particulars will be found under our
teleg,phic head,
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From The 81. Lom. (sJol R,D,.bl;,on.

IMPORTANT FROM WAsHISGroS.-Our paper to-
day is the herald of glad tidings. We say il in nc
impous spirit, that this news brings peace TO the
country, and restores good will and fraterna feel
ing, where before discord and i'll suppressed
and even vindictive hatred. The spirit of patriot
ism has triumphed over that spirit of disunion and
civil strife which had taken possession of few
demagogues in the North and at the South THE
USIoN rs sATE-the Constitution unframed Are
not these glad tdings, and may not we'll pro
claim them to-day, when the hearts of men arc
better prepared TO receive evidences Of national
well individual benefit, and all unite in fell.
citation upon event of such vast moment, both
70 ourseYes and 70 postcrty.
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a Quorum.

Fears areentertained, in consequence Of the
absence Of large number Of Representatives
who have paired of, that the House may find
itself without a quorum before the close of the
session. The mere suggestion Of such posi-
bility, at this most interesting and important
period, cannot fail to prevent its actual occur
renee. Legislation Of the utmost moment is
anxiously expected by the country, and we
hope that the country will not be disappointed.
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From The Montgomery (Ala.) Journal.

by reference TO a Geographic despatch in another
column-for which we are indebted to our obi ging
contemporaries of the Macon (Ga.) Tslegraph-and
which we sent out in an extra yesterday, that the
Senate bills have passed the House. Whatever
may have been the objections 20 the original an
nexation of California and the Mexican territory, il
ii has been constituuonally admitted which see
good and valid reason TO doubt, shall sustain
IL, for reasons which we give in another column.
We devoutly wish they may give peace to the
country-for it, aad especially the South, has no
thing 10 make by revolution and disunion.
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From hs Richmond (Va) Republican.

THR ApJrsTnrNT.-From ono extreme OF the
land to the other, glad shout Of JOY, that cannot
be repressed rises the voice of man, in graf
itude and rejoicings over the adjustment OF the
exciting questions which for the last eight months
have so profoundly agitatsd the country and the
halls OF Congress. The people Of this country,
North and South, In their common EMULATION over
this adjustment, exhibit their scnse Of 4 common
interest In the preservation OF tho Union and their
revived hopes In behalf Of human liberty. The
only sounds Of discord, which interrupt the gen
eral elictstions those Of the Abolitonisls and
the nulfcrs, who, united in lifci in their deaths
are not divided
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HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES.
NAYf ArrnnrniArtnr nttt.

wv HTFNUTRIATioN pILLI
The Bovss tesolved itself into a COMMITTEES OF the
wbolr on the state Of the Union Mr. Disrr. in
The chair-and resumed the consideration of the
bill making appropriations for the naval service
Tor the year ending June 80, 1851.
Mr.. McLANE ssid that he was instructed by tho
Committee on Commerce 10 AJAX that the House 70
into committee on the River and Bsrbor bill after
the army and navy bills cha II have been disposed
Of lie expressed the hope that gentlemen would
be prepared 70 pursue this course
Mr.. EWING addressed the COMMITTEES In favor
Of the employment Of mail steamers, and replied
60 The remarks Of the gentlemen who yesterday
opposed appropriations Tor that purpose. The qoes-
ton was, he said, whether We shall sbsndor those
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r III Il r E ? u B Lie
WASHIN GTON
SATURDAY MORNING. SEPT. 81, 1850
OF FIG A l..
APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
BY and 10th the adpice and consent Of The Senate.
GEORGE LuET of Massachusetts, to be Attorney
of the United States in and for the district of Mas
sachusetts.
c. GOETHE BAYLOR of Texas, TO be Consul of the
United States of America for the port of Amster-
dam, in the Kingdom Of the Netherlands, in place
OF Albert LANCE, resigned.
WILLIAM ID. LEWIS, Collector of the Customs for
the district of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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NAvAL.-A letter dated Malta, August %, gives
the following a. the position OF the United States
squadron in the Mediterranean
At AleSsndria.--The Cumberland, Captain Lat.
inner.
Conover.
In route TO Naplcs.-Tbc Independence frigate
bearing the flag Of Commodore Charles w Nor
gan Mississippi steam-frigate, Captain Long
At Nsples.-The 81. Lawrence, Captain Paul.
ding.
Az Palermo.-The Erie sore-sbip, and the
Jamestown corvette.
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TVS Census or GroReErows.--We are inform.
ed by the census takers that the population Of
Georgetown exhibited by the late publioa ton Of
the census, does not at fret view give correct rep.
rescntstiou Of the increase Of our numbers, whom
compared with the returns of 1910, from tho fact
that the Academy and Nunnery were then within
the limits OF our town. by the act Of Congress,
excluding these from our corporate limits, about
300 persons are thrown cut.
The increase OF population since 1910, would
therefore be about POO.
The correct population OF the town, II ID judged,
IL now about 5000 - Usovrsfotrn Adyocdfs,
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In the Senate, yesterday, bills relating to
California Were under consideration, and two
Of them We're passed.
The House Of Representatives were occu-
pied in the consideration of the Navy Appro-
nriaIinn hill
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TIE QvssrfoS ssTTLtb.--Thc hearts OF our
readers have already been made glad with the
joyful tdngs Of the settlement Of the veted ques-
ton of the day. For many months the public
mind has been in a state Of painful anxiety a. 10
the fate Of the measures before Congress for the
adjustment Of the difficulties which have for 90
long time threatened obr very existence as ma
ton The word di'union, which very short time
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From he Hunisviue { .4la.) .Adyoeai,.

We congratulate the entire country upon this aus
picious result. That their passage THAT of the
compromise blls) will restore peace, harmony, and
greatly add TO the prosperity of the Union, VIC en-
terrain not doubt. That they will "stop the feed
OF agtators and disorganizers, North and South we
are quite convinced. Henceforth their occupation
is gone, and they resolved again into their ORR
qinal insignifcance
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hack had no place in our national vocabulary, had
become as common household word, uttered
fppantly, not by beardless youths whose very
food is excitement, but by grave and reverend
Senators, selected for their superior wisdom and
discretion MS proper and safe guardians of the
honor and glory of their country. The stoutest
hearts in the land had begun to cover, and the
experiment Of free government had wellnigh 70.
suited in failure. All was indeed dark and
dreary. But thanks To kind and benefcent
Providence who has continually vouchsafed to us
the blessings OF free government, the gloom
which has hung DER US like black pail is now
dspelled, the storm is over, the troubled waters
are still
"And the dark clouds that lower'd upon our house
In the deep bosom of the ocean buried"
After the adoption of the Declaration Of indie
pendence, the history Of the period tels US that
John Adams recommended that the anniversary Of
the day should ever after be regarded political
Sabbath, and should be devoted to rejoicings. II
an act creative of the Union should thus be OBJ
served surely the passage OF measures preserva-
tive of that Union should be hailed with like re-
joicings throughout the length and breadth of the
land.
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sEAMES's sPrRrrs.-The British Admiralty have
announced that in the event Of any improper
being made Of spirits, the party offending will be
paid one penny day in lieu Of such allowance Of
spirits in future.
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Tnr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. were fcoeiv,

THr TeLsopAru. --Dcspatches were received by
the telegraph day before yesterday, from Wash.
ington, twenty minutes ahead Of time. At IL
O'Clock on the same day there was an official de.
spstch directing special messenger TO be sent To
Texas with information of the passage Of the Texas
bill, and In three hours afterwards the messenger
was Oh his way In the steamship Portland, and
this fact was probably known at Washington in
the course of the same afternoon. This is what we
call doing work on the high pressure principle,
" o. bulletin, 1sH,
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From the Staunton (Ta.) Spectator.

GLORIOUS News just as we are closing our
columns the Northern mail brings the joyful in
telgence that the bills admitting California, as a
State, and providing Territorial Government for
Utah, have been passed by the House of Represent
atvcs
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Loss or a sTrAssoA4.-Th. steamer Julia struck
a snsg on the Mississippi river eight miles above
the Mouth Of the Missouri, and instantly sank in
nine feet water. She had on board l05 tons Of Gov
eminent stores part Of which IL was thought, with
the machinery Of the boat, would be saved. The
boat herself Il vas thought, could not be raised,
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PUBLIC OPINION.
The Adjustment.

We have selected at random from our ex-
change papers few of the expressions OF feel
ing with which the adjustment has been re-
celved in different parts of the Republic.