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Tire TRUE FRIENDS OF THE PEoPLE.-How indus
triously brawling Locofoco dcmagogues labor, at
times to make it appear that they the exclusive
friends of the poorer classes Of society in this
try, and that the Wings the natural enemies Of
these classes; yet practically, the contrary is con-
tinually shown to be true In this connexion we
have been struck with the business Of the following
remark by the New York Commercial advertiser, in
relation TO the late message of the Governor ofNew
York:
alt was not our purpose SO much TO speak of what
the message dscoses TO us as the message itself
the spirit which has presided over its construc
ton. And upon this subject we have II in our mind
TO offer but one thought. Mr. Fish, il is known is
n man Of large wealth. and in all his associations,
from youth upward, has belonged 10 what is falsely
and absurdly called the 'aristocratic class; mean
ing the class which gives most heed TO mental cul
tvation, TO the requirement Of intellectual wealth,
the practice of refined and elevated habits and pur
suite. He is, presume, the richest Governor
have ever had. Yet what former Governor has
spoken to the legislature and the people lam
guage more thoroughly imbued with large, Just,
generous, philanthropic sentiment What former
Governor, Of the most ultra Democratic
school, has more earnestly set himself TO study out
the good Of man as man, unregarding station
wealth or occupation, any other artificial dis
tinction? What former Governor has manifested,
in the performance of his duties, more catholic,
more republican souR Not one. This man Of great
wealth, this whigof long standing, this gentleman
of ancient family, has surpassed all his prcdeces
sors in just and generous appreciation of his broth
erhood with all mankind. And for this we honor
him, more than for the intelligence of his
craftsmanship and the rectitude Of his official con-
duct"
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MURDER.-We learn that man named Myrick
was murdered in his own house, near Bottoms De
pot, in Kinds county, by his own son, on the night
Of the 25th ultimo. We know nothing of the char
acter of the parties of the particulars of the
murder, further than that both and father were
intoxicated, and had been quarreling some time,
when younger son became Disguised and left the
house. In short time afterwards he was called
back by the negroes, and found his father MORALLY
stabbed, and the elder son standing near holding
the knife with which the deed had been committed.
Ipicksbtug Wing.
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MURDER.-Thc Memphis (Tennessee) Enquirer
Of the 18th utimo says, that the 23d man named
William Newbcrry, residing in Fort Pickering,
committed foul murder upon his brother, Jacob
Newberry' The parties appeared friendly, &c.
William said to Jacob he would stab him. Jacob
replied that it would hurt, &c. William sworc he
would Jacob was in his shirt sleeves. William
then stabbed him in the neck with butcher knife,
cutting wound about an inch and a quarter in
rear Of the jul ular vein.
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DEPARTURE OF COLONEL WEBB.-It is stated in
the New York Courier and Enquirer, in reference
to Mr. CAss's remark that Colonel WEBB's depar-
ture was like "fight from the judgment of the
Senate" that Colonel w. had not intended TO EN-
bark before the Goth of December; and that he de-
parted the LIST of December, that paper says,
was owing TO considerations entirely domestic and
personal, and such every Senator would pro-
nounce highly honorable to Col. WEBB himself.
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DISCONTINUED.

DISCONTINUED.
Carrick, Franklin county, Pennsylvania.
Milton Hill, Charles county, Maryland
Sang Run, Allegheny county, Maryland.
Rufin Mills, Orange county, North Carolina.
NAMES CHANGED.
Monroe, Bucks county, Pennsylvania-name
changed to Durham"
Greenville, Luzerne county ,Pennsy lvania-name
changed to ssGreen Grove.''
Van Buren,, Lee county, Iowa-name changed to
"Warren.''
Mendon, Clayton county, Iowa-name changed
to "Farmersburgh.'
Coffee Creek, Porter county ,Iowa-name changed
to Calumet
Darien, Fairfield county, Connecticut-name
changed to ''Darien Depot
Lexington Heights, Greene county, New York
name changed to "Jewett."
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FARMERS AND WooL-GRowERs' CoSvENTIoN.--
The Beaver argus contains call for convention
on the 10th instant, at Newcastle, in Lawrence
county, Pennsylvania, of the farmers of the coun
ties of Lawrence, Mercer, Crawford, Butler, Erie,
Beaver, Washington, and Allegheny. The argus
states the object to be, to cause the establish
ment of extensive woolen manufactures in the
West, to secure to the wool growers steadier
ket for their wool, and the expense and risk of
sending il several hundred miles east
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NAVAL CounT- MARTIAL.--A Pensa cola CORE.
spondent Of the New Orleans True Delta writes un
der date Of Dec 9th:
'orhe decision Of the court martial lately held on
board of the U. s. soop- Albany for the trial
Of Passed Midshipman Davidson, was received yes.
terday, and we learn he Is dismissed from the SER
vice. -
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The following petitions and memorials were pre-
sented under the rule
By Mr.: HUNTER: Petition for mail route from
GAINESVILLE, in Muskingum county, to Woodsfield
in Monroe county, Ohio. Referred to Committee
on Post Offices and Post Roads.
Petition of Joseph Cross for pension. Referred to
Committee on Pensions.
Petition of jeremiah Hess for a pension Referred
to Committee on Pensions.
Resolution of the legislature of Ohio in relation
TO postage. Referred TO Committee ON Post Offices
and Post Roads
BY Mr.. REYNOLDS: Petition of LII. Bartbolo
NEW Van valhenburgh for commutation pay
By MIR. PUTNAM: The petition of Anna Griffin,
the widow of a revolutionary soldier, praying Con-
gress TO grant her pension under the act OF Con-
gress of July 4, 1896.
Also, the petition of Alanson Pool of the town of
Murray, New York, praying for pension on ac-
count OF disabilities incurred in the service of the
United States in the Of 1912 with Great Britain
Also for back pay and bounty land.
Also, the petition Of Samuel Gilman, of Perry
New York, praying Congress TO grant him a pen
sion or extend the provisions of the of Congress
of June Z, 1892, to the officers and soldiers who
served in the wars against the Indian tribes pre-
vious TO the treaty Of Greenville, in 1895.
Also, the petition of Mason G.. Smith, and three
hundred and thrty-five others, inhabitants of the
counties of Wyoming and Livingston New York,
praying Congress 10 pass law placing the officers
and soldiers who served in the Indian previous
TO the peace in 1895, on the pension roll with those
who served in the Revolutionary war; and, also, in
support of the petition OF Samuel Gilman.
by Mr.. WILSON The petition Of Charles Stew
art, praying for relief Referred to the Committee
Of Claims.
BY MIR. CHANDLER: The memorial of mer-
chants and Others citizens Of Philadelphia, asking
for the construction of harbor at Reedy Island in
theDelaware. Referred TO the Committee on Com
merce.
The petition Of Charles w. Dunlap and other
citizens of Philadelphia, asking for the abolition Of
the spirit ration in the nationaships. Referred to
the Committee ON Naval Affairs.
The petition of the executors Of the estate of Rob-
ert Smith, Of Philadelphia, praying compensation
for French spoliations prior TO 1900. Referred TO
the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The petition Of the heirs Of James Vanuxem, de-
ceased, asking remuneration for French spoatons
prior TO 1900. Referred to the Committee on For
eign Affairs.
The petition of master warden, the pilots, ship
masters, and others, Of Philadelphia asking for the
construction of a harbor the east side Of Reedy
Island in the Delaware. Referred 10 the Committee
on Commerce.
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DONATIONS FOR BENEVOLENT OBJEcTs.--A Mari
ner's church-"thc best in the world"-has Just
been completed at Detroit, at cost of $4,000,
having connected with IL stores that will produce
clear annual revenue of $500, with property be-
qucathcd for the purpose by N1ss Charlotte M. Tay
lor, and her sister julia, widow Of Col. Anderson,
U. s. engineer. Mr.. J. X. Herrick, Of New York;
has contributed $500 towards mission chapel at
Annoy. The proceeds of the late fair in Albany by
the Sisters Of Mercy, for the purpose of erecting
Orphan Asylum in that city, were -four thousand
dollars .-Nerpark Daily Adperfiser.
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IoE-CAR.-The Fond du Lac Republican gives the
following arrangement for travelling on Lake Win
nebago this winter:
"Mr. Hotaling has constructed a very handsome
ice-car, which will run between Fond du Lac and
Neensh this winter, for the purpose of carving
passengers. With ordinary breeze, it is ex.
pected that the will run through in FIVE hours
Our brother Minnesotians have adopted the same
plan on the Mississippi"
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GOVERNOR OF MAssAcHUsErTs.--Geo N. Briggs
has been reelected Governor of Massachusetts,,
and has entered upon the duties Of his Office. In
the House, Briggs received l57 votes, Phillips So,
and Boutwell, SO. In the Senate, Briggs received
%, and Boutwell, IL votes, the Free-Soil members
voting for the latter.
John Reed, of Yarmouth, was chosen Lieutenant
Governor
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LusUs NhrrRK.-Not long since COW in Gwyn-
ned township, Pennsylvania, hada calf having two
heads, four fore-legs, two hindlegs. two tails, and
two bodies far back the hp-bones Of the calf,
and even the flesh on the hind parts double.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

The Hon. M. p. GENTRY took his seat yesterday,
for the first time this session.
The SPEAKER appointed the following named
gentlemen as the Committee on Printing, on the
part OF the House Messrs. McWILLIs, j. b.
THOMPSON, and FULLER.
Mr.. KAUFMAN remarked that there was mes
sage from the President Of the United States lying
upon the table; and he asked unanimous consent
that be presented and printed. II might contain
matters Of interest to every member.
The SPEAKER said that he would lay II before
the House, If there was no objection
Mr.. McMULLEN objected. A voice: "Lets
hear what il ISL
The SPEAKER stated the business first in order
TO be the election Of officers Of the House.
Mr.. WILLIAMS withdrew the name of THOMAS
J. CAMPBELL, as a candidate for Clerk.
Mr.. KAUFMAN informed the SPEAKER that
Mr.. McMULLES objected merely to the reading of
the message.
The SPEAKER replied that it was usual to read
Executive communications.
Mr.. McMULLEN withdrew his objection.
The SPEAKER said that objection was made on
both sides Of the Hall.
The House proceeded to the election of Clerk.
There no election; one hundred and ten votes
bcin ~ IN choice
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DEATH or AN OFFICER or THE NAvY.--Com.
mander Gordon, Of the United States brig Por.
poise died at Port Grand. island of St. Vincent on
the llth of last October. He had been in command
Of the African squadron since the return Of Com
inodore Cooper. He was, we believe, virginan
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PARTY VIOLENCE IN PAST TIMEs.-Mr. Gallatin
related several anecdotes illustrative of party
violence in by-gone times; for instance, how the
dephia at one time During an election,
think) completely invested by a body of men hired
by their political opponents, and how they soon
raised the siege by playing off the game against
house of Commodore Nicholson, at the lower end of
Broadway, in New York, his father in law, where
he was staying, and played the Rogue's March the
old gentleman, his wiies father, who had never
porch all the time, under the idea that it was in
tended as complimentary serenade, and being on
the point of inviting the party in to entertain
ment till the character and meaning of the music
Pennsylvania, he once walked to his carriage
through a mob who were busily engaged in burn
ing him in efhgy.-Butletfs "Reminiscences.
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The FINAscIAL Policy THE STATE OF MARY
LAND.-The portion of the message Of Governor
Thomas which especially commands attention and
appreciation, is that which sets forth the financial
condition of the State 1t is gratifying to the pride
of every Marylander, that he say, with the evil
dence before him Of its truth, that no people have
shown more sensitive regard to the honor of the
State than has been shown by the people of Mary
land in their readiness and anxious desire TO
make sacrifices and incur burthens, that the good
name of the State might be redeemed from the cen
sure TO which partial breach of faith, under pre-
vous Locofoco administrations, had subjected il.
This redemption took place under a Wing admin
istration and rallied in it's support the leading men
Of that party every where We will not particu-
larize by saying who il was opposed it, but we will
say, that many of the opposition earnestly advo-
Gated 1t. There were, in many counties, excep-
tons to the general course of the party, and the
defeat of the Wing candidate for Governor in 1s47
was claimed by some, and not altogether without
plausible reason, partial defeat Of those who
were for keeping the State faith, every sacrifice
But the result has been otherwise Gov. Thomas
has fully carried out the Wing policy in relation 10
the public debt, and has thus given a full answer
10 those who voted for him, If any did. hoping
that he would hesitate in so doing. The result is,
that the Wing policy has been most triumphanty
indicated, and while all praise is due TO Governor
Thomas for the manner in which he has carried il
out, IL must be ever remembered, that il was the
Wing party who began it, and that TO them emphat-
cally belongs the great honor which its establish
ment confers.-BaItimore Patriot
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The claim Of w. w. Cocoran, of Washington, as
assignee OF Williams and Lord, was adjudged to b.
a valid claim, and was allowed accordingly-tht
amount to be subject to the future action Of tn,
board.
Adjourned till IL, a. m, tomorrow
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The enterprising people of Petersburg and vicin-
ity arc adopting measures TO build plank road
10 Clarksvills, about one hundred miles, at 81, 900
per mile.
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I H E R E P u BLIC..
WASN'T N GTON:
THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 10. 1850
Congress.

congress.
The Senate yesterday proceeded to bal
lot for a Chaplain. On the fifth ballot,
the Rev. Mr.. BUTLER and the Rev. Mr..
SLIcER having each thirty votes, the first
named gentleman was elected by the cast
ing vote of the Vice President-the con-
stituional right of this officer so to vote
being generally assented to. After short
time spent in Executive business, this
body adjourned.
The House of Representatives made
three more efforts to elect Clerk, but did
not succeed.
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DEATH OF Az EMINENT CLERoYMAS.-The ven.
cradle DR.. Miller, long distinguished professor in
the Theological Seminary at Princeton, New Jer-
soy, died the sth of January in the sOth year of
his arc
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HERnINe AT wrxroRp, IarLAsD.--The Wexford

HERRING AT WEXFORD, IRELAND.-The Wexford
Guardian says:
Not for many years has the herring fishery
been so productive this coast, and il the weather
permits the prospects are still further very prom
ising. The spirits and means of our fshermen
were nearly worn out, and no inducement being
held forth for new enterprise the number of boats
both in this town and along the shore had dwin-
died to a scanty few. No inconsiderable quantity
of fish entered our harbor, and up the Slaney"
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RAscALrTy The Bank of Mobile has discovered
a gross fraud that villain or villains arc at
tempting upon the bank. II consists in cutting the
notes in pieces and putting the parts together again
in such way M 10 make one additional note out OF
every five or six notes cut.--MoJie Advertiser.
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HOMICIDE IN WoRcEsTER.-In rencontre be-
tween two men named William Shurtliff and John
Brewer, at Worcester, Massachusetts, on Saturday
evening, the latter killed by blow from the
former, which broke his neck-bone. Shurtliff sur
rendered himself TO the authorities
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SUDDEN DEATH OF A PRINTER.-C. w. Courtney,
the foreman of the Tallahassee (Florida) Sentinel
was seized with febrile paroxysm on Sunday, and
died with cerebral congestion on the Tuesday fol-
lowing. He was just in the dawn of manhood.
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RAILROAD AccIpBNT.--Thc Martinsburg IVA
Gazette says We learn that serious accident oc-
Cured on the railroad Duffield's Depot, on
Saturday night last, by which two or three burden
cars we're demolished, and the track much injured
for some distance.
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SYMPATHY ron THE Observation-Disclosures he
Stable Door If ter he Sfsed is stoien-A correspond
ent wants TO know of what service non. intercourse
with Austria will prove, at this time, TO the Hungs-
the same interest that is displayed now in certain
quarters had been publicly exhibited three four
inonths since, Hungary might have been saved; but
the measures now proposed will be of little avail,
except to make the American Government the
laughing stock of Christcndom, 10 say nothing Of
The Turks. Non-interconrse with Austra--hal hal
Why not include the great Russian bear in the
same category He, above all others, is deserving
the maledictions Of Americans. Austria has proved
herself but pigmy in the recent struggle against
liberalism, and had about much 10 do in crush
ing Hungary, as Father Richie bad in electing
General Jackson for the first term. Boston Herald
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Juvenile Depravity in New York.

The chief of police of New York, in his annual re-
port to the mayor Of that city, gives frightfu pic
ture of the growing depravity of children to be
found there. says:
"In connexion with this report, deem it to be
my duty call the attention Of your honor to de-
plorable and growing evil which exists amid this
community, and which is spread over the principal
business parts of the city. 1t is evil and re-
proach to our municipality for which the laws and
ordinances afford no adequate remedy.
81 allude to the constantly increasing numbers of
vagrant, idle, and vicious children Of both sexes,
who infest public thoroughfares, hotels, docks,
&c. Children who are growing up in ignorance
and profligacy, only destined to life of misery,
shame, and crime, and ultimately to felons doom.
Their numbers are almost incredible and TO those
whose business and habits do not permit them a
searching scrutiny, the degrading and disgusting
practices Of these almost infants in the schools of
vice, prostitution, and rowdyism, would certainly
be beyond belief The offspring of always careless,
generally intempernte, and oftentimes immoral and
dishonest parents, they never see the inside of n
school room and so far our excellent system of
public education Is concerned, (and which may
be truly said to be the foundation stone of free
insttutions,) 1t is to them an entire nulty. Left,
in many instances, to roam day and night wher-
their inclination leads them a large proportion
of these juvenile Migrants in the daily practice
of pilfering wherever opportunity offers, and beg
cling where they cannot steal In addition TO
which, the female portion of the youngest class
those who have only seen some eight or twelve sum-
mers, addicted to immoralities of the most
loathsome description. Each year makes fearful
additions to the ranks of these prospective recruits
of nfamy and sin, and from this corrupt and fes-
tering fountain flows ceaseess stream to our
lowest brothels-to the penitcntiary and the State
prison."
The chief then Classics these juvenile offenders
but we consider the details unit for publication.
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The st. Lawrence was frozen over at Montreal on
Wednesday, the I'd instant, and crossing ac-
complished at Lonreuil
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The THREATENED INUNDATIoN OF THE MIssIs-
sIPPI-The rapid, and, at this season, unprece-
dented rise in the Mississippi river, has excited the
fears of the citizens of New Orleans to very con-
siderable extent and another inundation, even more
disastrous than that Of last year, is dreaded by
many. On the 10Th ult., the river broke through
the levce at Madame Films plantation, in the par
ish of st. John the Baptist the left bank of the
river, opposite Bonnet Care, about thirty six miles
above New Orleans The river, ON the 30th ult
was said to be only four and a quarter feet below
the high er-mark during the overflow of last
season; and the authorities Of the city have
their surveyors on duty TO report what steps are
necessary to be taken to prevent such another dis
aster.
The Concordia Intelligence of the 29th says
The Mississippi river has been rising at this
point now nearly three weeks. II is still rising,
and have not seen so much drift in the river for
q long time as we saw yesterday. The water is yet
eight feet below high water mark. II has risen
nearly twelve feet since the continuing rise
began. The interior streams are filing up rapid
ly but whether this arises from Red river backing
up Black river, or from flow in contrary direc-
ton, we have not been able 10 learn. In the inte-
rior Of this parish the water Is looming up all
the low places TO such extent that the mail
tractor, between this point and the Black and Ten
rivers, anticipated the necessity of skif
Ueyance Of has mails in his next weeks trips"
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Lone Pen HoLpEn.--On Saturday afternoon
operator in the eastern telegraph Office in this
city, succeeded in writing direct 10 Halifax, ~ s.,
distance Of nearly thousand miles of contnu.
Gus wire. This is the greatest distance that any
telegraph has yet worked intelligibly.
Nv. y. Tribune.
We are not in the habit Of betting, but we will
give long odds that the operator cannot accomplish
such feat by nearly fire million feet, when for
eign steamer is due at Halifax Who will take us
up for any amountS--Phiia. Sun.
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Post once Operations.

The POSTMASTER GENERAL has established the fol-
lowing new Post Offices for the weeks ending De-
cember %, 1s49, and january 5, 1850.
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During the past year, S. ID. Parker, csq, district
attorney Of Massachusetts,, has paid into the trca-
sury Sill ,297 81, being money recovered from the
suretios for criminals who failed TO appear for
trial in Accordance with their recornisances.
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The Concordia Intelligencer of the 2sth says

COFFEE TRADE.-There were brought to this
country last year, from Rio alone 245 900 bags Of
coffee, which, valued at Sl7 per bag, amount to
S4,l75,000