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A work has just been published at Boston, as we
learn from a notice in the Journal, giving full
and accurate history of the Leland family in Amer
lea. II commences with the ancestor Of the fami-
ly, Henry Leland, who was born in England about
1925, and to this country in 1862, and traces
down his descendants from that time until the pre-
sent, running through ten generations, and en-
braciug an account Of nine thousand six hundred
and twenty -four porsons. Henry Leland FIRST re-
sided in Dorchester, but, sfos short residence
there, removed to IL what now the town Of
sherburne, where he resided until the time Of his
death, in 1850. The whole number Of bis lincs
descendants, the magazine states, cannot be Ices
than fifteen thousand, nearly ten thousand Of whom
are mentioned in its pages. The work is cmbcI-
lished with thir,y-tvo autographed hkencssos Of
members Of the family. Among them is that Of Mrs
Abigail Fillmore, tho wife Of our President
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The London Times. of the 10th ult., pub
fishes the following extract Of letter from its
Madrid correspondent:
"Thc real object of the mission Of Count Mirasol
10 Cuba is now known. The Count was sent TO re-
concilc the differences which have long existed be-
tween the two parties into which the inhabitants Of
the Island arc divided. One Of them desires more
liberty reform in the administration and the eco.
nomical system, and additional civil guarantee,
and individual equality; its chief is the intendsnt
general Of the colony, NJ. Yilanueva. The other
party is anxou. for the continuation Of the abuses
and Of the arbitrary and violent sysem that has
hitherto been pursued and recognises as its chief
the General OF Marine, Armero.
Count Mirssol, IL appears, 20 far from eficciing
reconciliation between those parties, has wdened
the breach that separated them, and rendered them
both Unaffected 10 the metropolitan government.
The Count is hourly expected in Spain"
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The workmen on the railroad near Aurora, Hi
nois, have exhumed two immense tusks and several
teeth evidently belonging to some creature of the
mastodon species. One tusk, from which about six
inches seem to have been broken, weighs hun
dred and five pounds, and the largest tooth is
twenty -one inches in circumference.
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We published on Saturday full account OF
the proceedings of the mass meeting recently
held at Macon, in this State. One good effect
may certainly be expected to result from this
movement. twill open the eyes of the peo-
pie of Georgia, and make clear to their compre-
hension the true purposes Of its authors and of
the principal actors in it. Those purposes no
attempt whatever was made to disguise Dis
union, If California be admitted into the Union
as State, under her present organization. and
with her present limits-that is the Issue which
is distinctly presented. That is the center
tainmen" to which the people of Georgia
and the entire South are invited, in case
the bills which the Senate have passed, with
view TO the pacifcation Of the country,
shall be passed by the House Of Representa-
tives. Union or dsunion will be the alterna-
tves between which the people Of Georgia
will have TO choose, when their chief magis-
trate issues his Proclamation calling upon them
to elect delegates TO the contemplated conven-
ton. As to which they will choose, we have
not doubt. We have abiding faith that their
attachment 10 the Union will be manifested in
a manner 50 signal as to overwhelin its enc
mics with confusion, and teach them lesson
they will never forget.
In relation TO the meeting at Macon, the
.Malcdge rifle Recorder has the following re-
marks:
THE MACON MASS MEETING.
We give some accounts Of this asscmblnge NJ
Hr1 ham E.r IL b,..
sons writing from the spot The accounts vary
as to the supposed number ofpcople in attendance.
From all learn, both by these reports and
conversations with gentlemen who were prescnt,
we suppose the meeting numbered probably about
two thousand persons, and Of these the citizens Of
other counties and from abroad probably constilu
ted one. third.
The substance Of the resolutions Of the meeting
the adoption Of the Nashville Convention plat
form az the utimatum Of the South. As to the
mode Of redress, we are informed in the event Of
this not being obtained. secession, with the quslif
cation by some of a temporary secession, was dis
tinctly advocated The position, then, as VIC I'M
dcrstand it, assumed by this meeting, is The Mach
vile ultmstum OF the line Of 36o 30 with congress
.ional legislation authorizing permitting slavery
in the territory south Of that line secession from
the Union, temporary or otherwise, as the may
be-or, in the very common phrase Of the day
thirty six thirty or fight.
SO far az mass meeting Of the people Of Gcor
gia may have been intended by those who origin
atcd the assemblage just held at Macon, II must be
considered failure, being hardly as large, GER
tsinly not larger, than some Of the county meet
ings, as reported, which have been held. There
appears TO have been convened larger number of
those who considered as leaders, and this is the
most important aspect Of the meeting.
n an ultimstum lie really TO be fsed-if no other
terms Of settlement but those laid down by the
Nashville conyont3pa arc to be pcrmittod-if Con-
gress refuses 10 PCS the Missouri compromise, with
Legislative enactment Authorizing slavery south Of
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Trade OF THE WEsr.-The Burlington (Ver-
monty Free Press, announces the arrival at the
wharf in that town of the bark Rapid, with one
thousand five hundred barrels of -four of this year
crop of wheat, direct from Detroit, with tran
shipment at Montreal.
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The most curious instance Of a change OF instinct
is mentioned by Darwin. The bees carried over 10
Barbados and the Western Islands ceased TO lay
up honey after tho fret year. They found tho
weather 40 fine. and material for honey 30 plenti.
ful, that they quilted their grave, prudent, and
mercantile character, became exceedingly profit
gate and dcbsuched, ate up their capital, resolved
20 work no more, and amused themselves by flying
about the sugar houses, and singing the negroes
Frctonpe
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THr MrLS BuuNEss.-Wo learn from a farmer
residing within few miles Of this village, that
over 90 900 worth Of milk was cent 10 market tho
last year from the farm which he lives. The in
come to the railroad for the transportation of this
milk, must have been about 8 900.
Goshcn nv. W Democrat
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THE R EP u BLIC.
w ASH N GTON:
MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 2, 1850
OF FL II A L.
Land Officers.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and ,cith the adpice and consent Of the Senate.
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Result Of the M,.,our, Er.o,,o,..

We believe it is now settled that the Wings
Of Missouri have elected four out Of the five
members Of Congress--at least. so says the St.
Louis Republican. The same paper gives the
result of the elections for members Of
the egislature-returns from all the counties
but four having been received.
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THlRTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

SATURDAY, August 81, 1850
The Senate was not in session to day.
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From the correspondence given below II will be
seen that nice state Of affairs exists in that Terri
tory. Colonel Monroe, civil and military Governor
OF that Territory, by virtue of appointment by the
General Government, denies the constitutional
right Of the officers, and the latter deny the same
right 10 Colonel Monroe. From the decisive Ian
guage used by Colonel Monroe, and the equally
decisive and violent reply Of It. Gov. Alvarez, we
should not be surprised if collision ensued be-
tween the two parties whose organs Col M. and
Lit. Gov. A. are.
This intelligence was brought by Major Weight;
man, United States Senator elect from the State OF
New Mexico, who arrived at st. Louis on Thurs
day, en- route for Washington, where he will pre-
sent and press the claims of the State for adj
mission into the Union. We think with the St.
Louis Republican, (from which we obtain this in
teresting news,) that her admission is scarcely
probable, from the action of the Senate in relation
to her territorial organization.
The violence Of the contest between the parties
for and against State government was very great
The friends of tho State government carried every
county save one.
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HEApauARrEns, NINTH Mil. DEp'r,

SANTA FE, New Mexico,) July II, 1880
Sir ! send you the within extract from com
munication received on the 2lst of May last from
the War Department, as having distinct bearing
the subject of yesterdays conversation held be-
tween us. shall be happy to subject the original
to your perusa, should you desire it,
am, respectfully, your ob't serv't,
j. MONROE, Bvt. Col, &c.
It. Gov. MANUEL ALVAREZ
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MIssIUN TO LIDERIA.
Mr.. Sylvester asked unanimous consent 10
offer resolution requesting the President of the
United States, If not Incompatible with the public
interests, TO communicate TO the House the re-
suit of the mission of the Rcv. r. R. Gurley TO
the Republic OF Liberia, and especially the report
of that gentleman now on the files of the State De-
partmcnt.
Objection was made to the introduction of the
resolution.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

A STATUE WASHED AsHoRE-During
the heavy gale of Saturday last, box
containing marble statue was washed
ashore at Fire Island. about four miles
from the wreck OF the Elizabeth. 1t is
the naked figure of boy standing in a
tub of grapes. which measures 10 inches
in height, and eighteen inches across
The boy holds bunch Of grapes, eight
inches long. in his right hand-his left
rests on his hip; his face inclines to the
left, and his right foot is balanced on his
toe. The height of the statue. with the
tub. is four feet four inches. The tub is
a very natural representation, filled to
overfowing with grapes. The whole IS
in good condition, having been well
secured in strong box, FIVE feet FIVE
inches high, and two deep.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The WASHINGTON MoUMENT.-The
Baltimore Sun, referring TO the statement
of the Philadelphia Ledger. that PROT
Johnson had predicted that the Washing.
tom Monument would crumble and faff
before its completion, from the softness
OF the stone and its incapacity to bear
the pressure, says:
We have been favored with copy OF
the report made by Prof. Page, who' IN
connexion with Robert Mills, the arclif-
tect. tested, by powerful hydrostatfc
press, the relative power of this marbfe'
in comparison with others, TO sustain
crushing force. The investigation prov
ed the Symington crystal marble TO be
capable of bearing crushing force OF
1000 to 1880 lbs, TO the four square
inches, of the varioas specimens present.
ed. the lowest of which exceeded the
power of resistance of any one OF dozen
other specimens tested. Prof johnson
has therefore made a statement that we
doubt not he will find il very difficult to
substantiate. In the meantime, those
who are contributing to the completion
of the monument need have no fear that
their childrens' children will ever witness
the crunbling of the obelisk from the
crushing force of its own weight. The
report proves this beyond dispate.s by
mathematical measurement. r~r.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

A SINGULAR FREAK OF NATuRE-SI-
AMEsE TwINs-Death Of Mother and
Children.-A very singular and unfortu-
nate case of monstrosity occurred, or
rather came to light yesterday, in City
Hall place. A woman named Muldon.
the wife of printer, was brought 10 bed
for the first time. and after painful and
long protracteG labor, gave birth to twin
female children, perfectly formed and Of
nearly the usual size, but born together,
face to face. aud fonnd to he united at
the breast and abdomen by growing to-.
gether of the flesh. The children were
exactly alike in appearance, presenting
no other singularity OF form; the arm of
one was thrown over the shoulder and
back of the other as if in the act of en-
bracing. We learn that the children
were alive when born, but died soon af-
ter. What renders the case peculiarly
painful IS the subsequent death of the
mother, Every effort was made to save
her, but the extraordinary effort of this
double birth was too much for her
strength, and she died at noon. This is
one of the most singular cases that ever
occurred in our city, and its unfortunate
termination, so far as the mother was con-
cerned, is deeply lamented. We hear
that Mrs M. was worthy woman.
~ Y. Tribune.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09
ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE "BRorAEE JON

ORIGIN OF THE PHRASE "BRoTHEE JoNA-
THAN."-Gen. Washington placed great
confidence and patriotism in the good
sense and patriotism Of Jonathan Trum-
bull, who at an early period of the Ameri-
can revolution, was governor of the State
of Connecticut. In certain emergency,
when a measure of great importance
was under discussion. Washington re-
marked, 1--WE must consult brother Jona-
than on she subject" The result of that
consultation was favorable, and the words
Of the commander-in chief passed into a
common phrase, applied indiscriminately
by officers and men in all cases of diff
Guilty which afterwards occurred during
the war. Thus, from the constant use of
the expression, "we must consult brother
Jonathan" which soon passed from the
army to the people at large, the Amer
leans received from the English that ap-
pellation which has s:nck as closely as
their "John Bull' TO them.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The Washington correspondent Of the
Richmond Republican writes to. that
paper, under date of Aug. 81, as follows:
l learn, on good authority, that Sena-
tors Mangun and Pratt design to publicly
withdraw their names and countenance
from the Southern Press, because Of its
sentiments. Other gentlemen who sign
ed the prospectus purpose, 1 understand.
doing the same thing. The true friends
OF Southern rights are not for disunion.
They are for the maintenance of these
rights in the Union, and it has been a
matter of wonder to me that such ma
tionai man as Mr. Mangum would have
suffered his name to rest so long under
the black cloud of disunion. Every man
whose name is appended to the prospect
us of this journal will be driven into ,pri-
va.e life, sooner or later, by the indigna-
ton and scorn of his constituents, if he
suffers it much longer to remain there.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

Mrs MILLER.-We learn from a
souce fully entitled to credit, that Mrs
Miller, whose sudden disappearance and
supposed suicide at Niagara Falls elected
so much remark few months since has,
within few days, returned to the home
of her father, the late Senator Norvell,
at Detroit. Michigan, who died during
her absence. The stories with which
the press has teemed about her having
gone to Europe with gentleman, &C.,
&C., are wholly unfouded She returns
of her own accord, drawn mainly, we
believe. by strong desire to see her
children. Her mind seems to be disor-
cred, and, it is supposed by her
friends, that her absence was induced by
the strong religious excitement under
which she has been laboring for some
time.-N Y. Courier.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09
TIE ARRIVAL OF THE TURKISH Envoy.

THE ARRIVAL OF THE TURKISH ENVOY.
Abdu Medjid, the Sultan Of the Turkish
Empire, who. in the spirit of wise and
enlightened ruler, is endeavoring to re-
generate his empire as political power,
has sent an ambassador, Amir Bey, on
a mission to this country, with the view
of establishing friendly commercial in
tercourse between Turkey and the United
States. Tire ambassador has arrived and
will receive from our Government well
come, such as is due 10 his rank and the
important subject ne seeks to accomplish
This affords most excellent opportunity
for paving the way for more extended
commerce with Turkey. The present
Sultan is very friendly disposed toward
the United States, ard has taken every
occasion to exhibit HIS favorable regard
by employing Anne rican talent and genius
in the great work he has set about in his
own dorninfors Men of science from
our country have assisted in building the
present Turkish navy and in establishing
agricultural schools for teaching the
youths of tnat country the best modes
Of cultivation. American skill is employ
can machinery is used in the extensive
Improvements which have been projected
The talent, science and SIX ill of our coun-
trymen have most favorably impressed
the mind Of the Sultan with the intelli-
gence and resources Of our country, and
in looking for. the assistance he needs in
the social and political reformation he is
endeavoring 10 effect, he naturally directs
his attention 10 this quarter, where both
the necessary information for the work
and the practical means for accomplishing
it are to be had. This opens a large
field for our artisans and manufacturers.
Capt. Amir Bey. the Envoy who has
been sent on this mission, is said to be
gentleman Of fine capacity, and has been
employed in numerous Confidential mis-.
sions. He was once Minister at the
Court Of Muscat He was the secret
agent on the frontiers of Hungary aud
Turkey, during the recent struggle Of
that gallant country with Austria and
Russia. The selection of a naval officer
is delicate eciprocation of the sending
OF Commodore Porter as our first Diplo-
matte Representative to Turkey. The
Envoy is accompanied by Mr. John P.
Brown, Secretary and Interpreter Of the
Legation of the United States to the
Sublime Porte. and by his Dragoman and
servant The conrtesies Of the city au-
thorties of New YORK have already been
extended to him, and early next week he
will leave that city for Washington,
where every respect and attention await
him.-New York Paper.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

EXAMINATION OF THE BLIND'-On
Thursday evening we had the pleasure
of attending, at the Church, the examin-
alton of two Of the Rev. Mr.. Champlin's
sch o!ars. 1t was strange sight to wit
ness the facility with which they conld
read by the touch the raised letters in the
bible and other books. A young lady Of
this place, who was taken by MIR. G. last
spring, having received no education
whatever previous to that time, has been
taught, in the short space of six or seven
months, to read with facility, having
learned the grammar thoroughly, repeat
ing every rule with wonderful accuracy.
Every one in the house appeared to be
delighted with the exhibition, and were
struck with the fact, that the blind have
the power of concentrating the mind
upon any subject, and learning, with ap-
parently, greater facility, than those per-
sons who enjoy the advantages of the
light of the sun. We could not avoid
thinking that it would be well if great
many more persons were blind, for then
we would have better scholars and better
citizens.-Fort Smith Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

THE FORREST DIVORCE CAsE-The
New York Courier, of the 18th, says:
"An application has been made by Mrs.
Edwin Forrest to the Supreme Court Of
the State, for an injunction TO stay Mr..
Forrest from further prosecuting his ac-
ton for divorce in the State of Penn-
syIvania, or in any other Jurisdiction than
that of this State; and from dsposing Of
or epcunaberihg his real estate IN this
State; and Also from obtruding himself
into her presence, on the allegation that
she apprehends violence at his hands,
After hearing before Judge Edmonds,
in which Messrs. Rowland and Chase ap-
peared for the plaintiff, the injunction
was granted yesterday, and MIR. Forrest
was Immediately arrested at the Astor
House and conducted before the Court,
when he was required 10 give bail in the
sum of ten thousand dollars to refrain
from all violence toward Mrs. Forrest,
aud in every respect observe the injunc-
ton.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09
JENNY LdND.-Jenny Lind is doubles

JENNY LND.-Jenny Lind is doubtless
charming songstress-unquesti
a glorious woman. She must be ad-
mired by every one who has the least
emusic in his soul" or humanity in his
heart. She is of an order superior to any
of her redecessors-modest, ladylike,
generous. Fanny Ellsler was no such
haracter-character did we say-Fan-
ny's character was in her heels.
But why were heads given US if not to
keep US within the bounds 0: propriety-
if not to enable us to regulate our actions
according to dictates of common sense?
O ye Gothamites. Jenny Lind, although
angelic, must be annoyed by your extrav-
agan, attentions. and smile contemptu-
ously in her sleeve at your unmltigated
serviIity. We DO not object to your pat
ronizing her literally, for what she gets
of you goes in the way of charity, but
do not, we beseech you, forget in your
admiration for a young and highly inter-
esting foreigner that you are men--that
you are freeme~.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09
The BATTLE OF IDsTEbT.-The follow

The BATTLE OF IDsTEbT.-The follow
ing return of killed, wounded and prison
ers made at Idstedt, has been reported
from the Holstein headquarters:
Killed-22 officers, surgeons, 38 non-
commissioner officers, and 476 privates.
Wounded in our own hospitals-31 Off
GERS, 73 non-commissioned officers, and
6e7 privates; wounded in the Danish
hospitals-l4 officers, so non-commis-
stoned officers, and 346 privates. Prison
ers-IO officers, l8 surgeons, 81 nom
commissioned officers, and 1903 privates;
making a total loss of II officers, 20 sur
geons, 2O7 non-commissioned officers, and
2,5l4 privates, or 2.63e persons hors de
cunbat.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

ANOTHER RUMoRED CUBAN EXPEDITION
There have been rumors flying about for
some time past of another expedition
being formed for the purpose of invading
Cuba. The New York correspondent of
the Philadelphia Inquirer says:
l heard today from person who as
sumed to know all about the subject,
that they are true, that an immense sum
of money has been raised Tor the purpose.
and that as many as seven thousand men
have already been enlisted for the purpose
of making another descent or that island.
The gentleman is recently from Havana
and in addition to what he said in refer
ence to the rumored expedition, informed
me that at least two-thir6s of the people
of Cuba are opposed to any further po::ti-
cal connection with Spain.
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

The Mobile Register, which has stead
lily opposed the Compromise bills, re-
spends thus to the inquiry" What should
the South do!''
For ourselves, we answer acquiesce.
There is no medium ground 10 occupy
between submission and disunion. We
have watched too closely the current oi
public sentiment to believe that major.
ity of our people will prefer dissolution
of the Union to acquiescence in the set
tlement, taken as whole. The South
has fought good fight. considering the
malign influence in our midst
Washington telegraph., 1850-10-09

GREAT DIsCovERY.-The cave recently
discovered near Madison, Wisconsin, is
supposed to extend under the greater part
of Dover and Iowa counties An explor-
ing party lately passed five days in ex-
amining it.
They passed over and among large
masses, which proved to be lead ore of
fine quality. spreading over an extent of
three miles. They found, also, fine cop
per ore, and eleven pounds OF native silver.
Crystals, stalactites, incrusrations, Sc.
were abundant, and waterfalls and lake
which was explored in canoe, and found
to be thirty-seven feet deep.