The North-Carolina standard., 1850-07-31

The Compromise Bill still fingers in the Senate.
Perhaps measure has ever occupied so much time
and ELECTED so much debate but there have been
few measures Of such vital importance. We this
morning yielded up much of our space to the Speech
of MIR. Clay. which he delivered on Monday last,
and to which we have hitherto been able 10 make
only some brief ausion. Nor is it now necessary
to bespeak attention for this Speech, as it will
mand the attention of the whole Union.
There is a feverish anxiety in the community to
know the fate Of the bill to which so much of the
time and so much Of the intellect of our Statesmen
have been devoted. II is still poised in the balance.
Yesterday Mr.. Clay gave expression to the hope that
the day would not pass away without conclusion
being arrived at; but his hope was not realized. 1t
cannot be concealed that there is much anxiety
the part of some Senators to obtain vote upon it,
while others seem disposed to defer action until the
arrival of the successors of Mr.. Webster and Mr..
Corwn, who now occupy places in tho Cabinet.
Mr.. Benton intimated yesterday that Mr.. Corwin's
successor is in this city, awaiting the arrival Of
his credenals-the allusion being understood to be
10 Mr.. Ewing. the late Secretary of the Interior.
Both the vacancies daily expected to be filled.
The question which more Immediately en-
cages the attention of the Senate is the settlement of
the disputed boundary between Texas and New Mexi-
CO. A Commission has been proposed to accomplish
that object and the decision on that amendment it is
anticipated, will have an important influence the
ultimate fate of the bill itself.
InleAigencer Of Friday last.
Interrie,c betsDeen Professor Hebser and Mr. Lilfed
BosToN, July 25. Professor Webster and Mr..
Littlefeld had an interview yesterday in the JAIL at
the desire of the former.
The Professor said that he could not rest until he
had acknowledged that he had done Litte6eld great
, injury, and asked his forgiveness.
He said that Little6ed in his testimony had told
nothing bnt the truth, but that he W knew nothing
about the sledge-hammer.
The Boston Courier says that the decision Of the
executive council has produced change in Profess
or WIS appearance or behavior. His mood has for
some time past been that of in deep thought.
When alone, he has book in his hand, but does not
| read much. The Jail officers do not keep strict
watch upon the prisoner, and they have fear that
he will commit suicide. He is, according TO the Jail
record, in the 55h year of his age, and is five feet
two inches and one-eighth in height
| The Latest Cotton Narket-Per .2sia.
LIVERPOOL, July Is. A continued activity prevails
in the market for cotton and the sales to-day TO-,
900 bales, at the late advance. Middlng Upland and
Mobiles are firm at 7fd, and New Orleans I'D. The
sales are chiefly on speculation.
| 1t is not likely that the prices will advance much
further for tine holders offer their supplies
quite freely.
Late reports from Havre announce considerable &C.
tvity and full market.
! From Manchester the orders continue favorable,
and manufacturers enabled to obtain firm rates fol
| their goods.