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Faction sometimes works melancholy changein some
Of s victims Look for example at the spectacle present
"a By Mr. John Forsyth Of the Columbus (Geoga) Times.
His ultsaism nrst destroys his love for the Union next
his respect for the principles OF the democratic party
bu-"las, stage in this eventfu hstoryi' has affected
the disasy and decency with which his paper wa.
once conducted. Once he had the bearing and re.
6nsment Of man OF "gentle bleod," and now his
manners his passions are violent
We lament the metamorphosis but we DO not even
yet despair OF his reformation. Once he substan-
TALLY in favor OF the elements Of the Georgia platform
bat when would have taken him nj his word, before
ths Georgia Convention adopted il, he flew OF at tan
essa. denied the position which he had taken, and
pstnsnsd to wallow in the mirc" We have respect
fos he excuses OF such critic We feel terror Al
HE Iash L., him rdicule rebuke us as he peases
We Assd not the passing wind. All we wish him is a
rstsn 70 his reason.
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old friends, perhaps for low State reforms
Ii ibis be IL admit the desraboness OF these reforms
but beg leave say, In Judgment we are paying 100
dear for benefits sought We Gao live honofaoy under
unequal lave, thai such eka'nst our con-
ssut but can honor hold up our heads airr having
bxrtered away our prnci Piles The Thing 10 impossible
Voting going the free-so party, and
procsaon 70 the contrary Will not weigh
sashsr III the Judgment of the dsInoc party
yood the Limits OF Massachusetts within her borders
win thoss adhere IN good faith the old articles
our creed For these and other reasons oby
Gus on 4 Tefecon the little band he
ross in will the sawd BY their and
dssat svuy attempt to impose free soer is
oftAs U~ifsd Stafss
From the san
The free soilsss--democrac and whg-are making the
most strenuous efforts insure the choice OF Mr. Sumner
on Friday next Every means will be resored 10, we
have been warned by the declaration Of Mr. Reyes in the
senate. foul far 70 effect the triumph OF The free soil
agttaoE But have doubt the integrity and
nruness OF every OF that patriotic band OF men VINO
have 70 far shielded the democratic party from disgrace
and modification, and the country from harm, by defeat
Ing the election Of Mr. sumner Let Them remain true
and sssadfa the last and they Ill be rewarded with
honor gratitude their political brethren and te
low -citixvns in every State In the Union
From the Republican Herald.
MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR After Mr. Sumner had been de-
several attempts made in the lower house 10 elect
him. but without We are happy 10 that the
democrats shaken by the action VI tho In
deed. they could with honor to themselves u, say
nothing about effect the whole Union, depart
from the decided stand which they have taken II they
should they could the mpntaon OF having
rendered 10 the enemy
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earth the fabrics Of our manufactures and the contribu
tons OF our countrymsn the cause Of science and OF
art They will compete with the productions Of other
countries and raise the character Of Four own enter
prising people,
Nxw Yoax. Feb 81 D. m
DEAn srr The history Of my las, twenty four hours u
ruther an eyonul ous received telegraph dssnatch
nom Hon W T. Hodge, Assistant sscrs.fy Of The Treas
ury about O'Clock, which is as iollows'
Tn. ao.ctor advises difficulty and delay In sending
IN. goods from son Please advise by hume
disteiy II all the goods New York board and tho
a,, honr the frigate could sail Boston, TO take on
boa I'd the goods there Prompt action and
will be- necessary
To this replied At once stating that all the goods
many others were bv shipped through this port relying
on rhe assurance that the ship would not sail ill Satur
Aner sending this despatch received letter by mail
from Mr. Hodge, in which he places the cutters at my
aiterwa ard. thought it would be best try get The
sss 81 ssy
req uss,ing free ansporaon THIS note is ~
to pnes9n Win deo,ons 70 find Gem
and telegraph the result sent notice OF this action 10 Mr.
This morning sent to Nj Hodge request to obtain an
order from the Secretary Of The Navy 70 the commandment
q & m Ia Of tho my
asked from Commodore Stockton Il these two moves
shall have the goods here by Friday morning at fur
This morning sent despatch to Mr. Hooper of Boston,
telling him what had done with regard to the Pnilade
phia goods and asking him make the arang
with regard to the Boston goods
His reply is - portion OF our goods cannot be sent by
ralroad neither the cutters take them Dispatches
we're sent Washington yesterday the subject To this
Piled had received advice from Washington
the subject, ship could we'll leave here before
Saturday-hai delay would If she had to touch at
Boston asked what he proposed 10 do but no reply has
| reached mo yet. L
received this morning yours Of Monday evening" The Sd
instant 1t is important that should 10 in the
steamer advance OF the ship, make all necessary
rang MS there You know Mr. Draper by reputation
and believe personally the enclosed letter from him will
SK plain itself
shall attend the articles you commend my
ton.
Since written. have received the follow
Ing,
"The order requested has been the ndant
Piadepha and the sailing of the irigate has been
placed under your control Hope you will get her away
soon.
"W. HODGE.
Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury"
Ihave fall powers. and feel satisfied that shall be
able manage matters satisfactorily than when so
| many different heads had to be consulted
To push this thing through in matter credtable to the
committee have spared expense Money is flowing
very fast, and hope will flow the other
or the fountain will be dry. Do let US have little
lberality Uncle 3 ans part
enclose bills Of adng for the goods. for which you
| quested them.
have honor be, sir, very respectfully, friend
| and servant .-
Jos c. g. KENNEDY. esq.
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EDITOR'S CORRESPONDENCE.
FROM our D.l,,aor. Correspondent.

BALrIsogk, February SIS, p. m.
~biie Schools Of Baltimore a"d F'osposty --ofd
FsLoWs Etsefo~- Do9~sasts,s Eoi~g 10 Wash"gfo~
The Markets. &c.
The annual report of The public schools OF Bsttmore
the year jast closed exhibits in prosperous
don There thirty -four schools most OF them IN
large And odoss buildings ced by the city, com
prsng three high schools for mses and two of To-
males male grammar schools, eleven female gram
schools aud prima schools employ ing il9 teach
es of whom "a males and 50 females The number Of
scholars enrolled the schools $685. being increase
The previous Of $3.50 The cost OF tuition to the
parents of the scholars is ~ per but of those
poor pay nothing tae toal receipts Tor tut
lion during the year but Sl9l66 Whereas from the
number OF scholars, oshoud have been S2o S8s The
each scholar in the high school, for males TO the
city 1928 81 female high schools. SlS u.s. aud in
the schools IS 49, The cost scholar
in all schools the city is 80 49, whilst in Phsdelpha
tits " ~
The Grand Encsmpment OF the indie pendent Order of
odd Fellows Maryland have elected the following officers
for The ensung year: r. W. Grand Patriarch William
Grim M. w. Grand High Priest, J. I. Rinedoiar; u.
Senior Warden w. Jarvis; G. Junior Warden, George
H Mettee; Grand Scribe, Is. r. Zimmsmani " Treas
urer, A. E Warner, jr.
Mr. PeIhsm. shIewd Downeaser, has gotten up IN ex
curson from Washington agreeing carry them
,hher and back The exceeding small OF 1lo-hav-
ing made with the railroad companies for
reduction Of The patty will leave Boston on Tues
day morning next and IL 10 said will number several hun
dred persons from Maine, Hew Hampshire Vermont, and
Massachusetts They will remain one day la Baltimore,
and two Washington This is quite novel affair. and
shows what Yankee Ingenuity and enterprise can effect
He expects csty large party during The summer from
the granite hills of New Hampshire TO Charleston and back
The MARkxTs-In the Baltimore market this morning
there were 500 bbs Howard street flour At " o.
and $50 do choice "a 66i Sales OF l,l0o bbs City
Mills at 50 60 Red wheat - lO2 cents; white do iOi
liz Yellow corn, 20 ~ cents; and white, 90 GEMS
Oats q As cents Rye 10 cents Whskey in hhds, "a
cents in bbls est Sales Of 100 bbls mess pork
at SI3-4 months Sales OF 100 kegs No lard at
Sales 900 lbs bulk shoulders cents 900 lbs as
sorted at II GEMS and 1000 hams u Fair sales
bacon sides Il 81 shoulders, II cents, Par,
cash Sales OF lilo coffee to-day auction, consisting oil
22O4 bags inferior fair quality 81 bags lO3 cents ~
do M s75 do, II cents; 27S do, III cen,s 6O6
do III Sl2 do III cents l3i do lit cents aver
aging all around a fraction III cents.
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SPRAorELD, (UL,) Jan. "a.
BY the courtesy Of the Hon. Mr. Rantou. we have
proceedings OF great railway convention held in Port
land, Maine, in July and August last
The object OF the convention was TO devise "a plan
for shortening the time OF passage between New York
and London"
There delegates present from the British provin.
ces and distinguished men from several States The
governor OF Maine presided.
We hope TO avail ourselves hereafter oil an opportu-
nifty give brief synopsis OF the contents Of this inter-
esiing pamphlet
In considering the shortest and quickest route be-
tween New England Old England" il was in the minds
OF that might be no less important to devise the
sh ortest and quickest communication between the two
halves OF great nation and IN eloquent adj
dress to the convention Mr. Rantou adyeried to the
corn growers OF Illinois, without perhaps, dreaming OF
the large interest which trust be is the eve OF
embracing with producers and productive ener
gies He remarked:
1.-THE corn growers Of inoi. roads, awd havs
htmr They have little spare capital. and need cheap
ails good They have not wanted home,
bat wanted good pcea by the makers OF British iron
One Of delivered in Liverpo viii buy ton OF
rails and give pioymcnt 10 American shipping and
home. Such exchange IL inl Of benefit To a mes
There is danger that mankind having enj Dyed
those benefits. wi voluntarily repquish them, God has
created In vain different soils and climates but by
SANITY improving facilities Of intercourse, tho people OF
every other look forward then. future commerce
far beyond the present brilliant reality. and Of the inter
course growing OF that commerce The shortest and
quickest route between New England and Old England
must be . main artery
Mr. Rantous remarks were received with enthusiastic
applause by the convention.
There are quite a number OF distinguished characters
in the capitol at present Among the number notice the
Hon. William H. Bissell, M. c.; Hon Thompson Camp
bell and Hon Willis Allen. members elect to Congress-
from this State Hon. Mr. Hogue, ex-member oil Con-
gress from the Galena district and Hon. Robert Rsnoul,
IT,. of Boston ViRGINIUS.
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In compliment to Mr. Thaddeus Osgood, agent for the
Sesmen and Strangers FrendJ Society, (who is in
this cy) as we'll from regard TO the in which he
ia embarked, lay before readers the following
communication, Mr.. Osgood is recommended by gen.
tlenen OF high character in Albany New York, Phil
adephia and Baltimore-and also by Of the most
highly respected ministers OF religion in this city He
states that donations in good books or cash will be
ceived by the Rev Drs Laurie and Butler-kewise the
Rev. Mr. Balan,ine, the Rev Mr. Smith, the Rev. Mr.
Hill and the Rev Mr.. Morgan The society is in great
want OF the funds to erect the suitable buildings
for worship and instruction among and immi-
grants Two thousand dollars have been subscribed and
twelve hundred paid James Count, esq, the
"Messs Rsdpeth, Orr Dougall, and the agent.
thorized by society raise unds for this OBJ
jec Some gentlemen have .ub-c rbsd Literally, be paid
| esy and respectfully invited TO do likewise.
THE following form OF subscription and beques s pre-
promise 10 pay to the agent or treasurer Of tho above.
named society tho sum of 81 when said buildings shall
| be erected
| R.igiow.
"Do tby.elf harm. and good ALL thou hast OPP
Tempsrancs the proper Of Cots merce., and
religion Is love to God and goodwill TO all mankind st
James has beautifully expressed what religion
the close Of his ra chapter Al arc respectfully invited to
read that epistle and the 7th of st Matthew'S gospel
"Many estimnble men refuse TO unite with any church,
through fear OF promoting sectaanism but all sgn
the following pledge, which has been signed by ministers
of religion und members Of Congress-
"'We tho undersigned, PROMISE by divine assistance to
abstain from spsyhiNg kwrfw dWd W~s<csssSry-to do
Others wsh ,hom do usnskng the Bible to be
the rne OF our faith and Practice
"Ths pledge recommended people OF all eds and
all potca opinions Shond the Roman Catholic brother
object OF the rules OF his church being omitted
he may enjoy his own Bible and the traditions OF his
church.
should minister, and teachers OF the rising adopt
this plan expected that any thousands members
any church. would unite in snppressng vice and in
ting true religion, stated aud xplaned by Christ und
the apostles.
ro promote health and happiness Is tho duty and priv
lego OF all Every person permitted TO think and act ac
cordng to his conscience BY adopting this plan. thou
sands OF lives and millions OF dollars would be annual
savsd, and most crimes and suli-rings prevented
"Tnut all may initiate HIN who cane from Heaven and
went about doing good is the sincere desire and ervsnt
prayer of - -.
"WAsutNoroS, February o, lo5l"
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THvaspAY. February .. 1851.
No. rs. j. p. Hotchkss. plaintiff in error, M. Green
wood al al The argument Of this Gause was continued
by Mr. Chase for the defendants in Vor and concluded
BY Mr. Ewing for the plaintiff in error
No. 10. jeremiah Van Rensselaer,. appellant. Philip
Kesrney ct al. The argument Of this cause was CON-
msnced BY MI. Blunt for the appellant
Adjourned until to. morrow, IL o'clock, =, m.
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READY-MADE CLoIhlNI FUh ACCouNI 81 uNDn
front of auction rooms, lot Of co
consisting Of coats pantaoons, shirts, gloves hosiery -
caps kc damaged by are the morning Of the 10Th ultima a.
which will be sold general Of sseea ~.
household furniture, comprising
Mahogany sofas, lounges, and chairs
Do. secretary and bookcase
Sideboards, bu, eaus, waYdrobes
Washstands, tables bedstsads
Beds, mattresses, carpets
Crockery and glassware, lamps
Cooking, parIoF, and chamber stoves
Kitchen utensils, &c.
Terms cash.
DYER MCGUIRE
Feb6-d AucHo.ssn
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Nh ana Mrs HLAsxO have homer snfA~rnsns
the lsdss gentlemen Of Washington that Dancing
Academy a the Hail. will be
opsnsd cvery day o'clock TO o'clock tsxcspt
ing sundays)
musicians price. Applications b. made a
Psrkers Fancy store National notsl
rsbT -
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WAsnrSaror Cry, Jan. IS, I8c


SR Ihave received your letter dated January q, with
enclosure urging upon Congress action this In refer
encs TO masing New Mexico State certain condi.
tons
Ihave examined your paper w and have to say
that the ain object which you proPose-to wit. refer
of decision OF the question OF State or territorial
nment people Of New Mrycol entirely agree
you We only differ the mode Ia which this should
be done
In my opirop, il is advisable that the subject be
TO the people of New McSco prspious
Of Cong rc. believe the bill providing terrific
rial for the people OF New Mexico" IL better
to promote their welfare aud happiness and IS
better suited their and condition. and would be
more acoe pabe than the 80 ton which was
by te when they abandoned the hope OF OBJ
tanning territorial government
The people shoad, undoubtedly be permitted to control
TIL. whole Tor themselves and they will equally
have this control in their hands In the mode propose as
in yoop
your history the formation OF tho State government In
New Mex In ali its details, though falling short
giving ides of ouirsxes uhced upon ths
people by authorities OF that county What you have
detailed moreover, is correct and perhaps sufficient to IL
lusuAte the point in view.
Inc showing the right OF the people OF
New Mexico 10 admitted State whenever they APP
ply for admission and present republican constitution,
ba they upon astiona as opposed 10 s'cfosaf
grounds and upon be opinions OF Distinguished Statesmen
different portions country, command my entire
concurrence and appreciation
Ihsve honor be, most respectfully, yours,
WILLIAM s. MESSERVY.
Hon RrcHARp H. WuanrnAs
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Ths Senatorial Election OF New York.
The New York Herald contains long article which
shows what schemes have been resored in New York
In former times to control the elections of senators OF the
Uptsd States Some OF these modes Of proceeding were
Of great celebrity in their day. but they have been utterly
east into the shade by the pending transactions in Massa
shusetts Should Mr. Sumner possibly succeed IN secu-
ng his election to the Senate il will set an example OF
the most perncious tendency. and reflect deep stain on
the high character of that body itself We hope will
b. spared this indignity.
The annexed articles from the New York Express and
Globe point out some interesting facts connected with the
psnding election of senator in New York:
ts From the NJ Y. Express.
Tx s1NAToR.-There be election OF
this State without the adoption OF concurrent resolutions
BY the two houses go into an election without the
pNssage Of law setting time and place Tor election
In joint convention Of the Two houses
Tho constitution appoints THE first Tuesday in Febru-
day is necessary begin de The proceedings in
hs Legislature will explain themselves and need bur e
nsIon Of the senate and thar one
senators in body the assembly chamber, where the
had received the majority Of tho senate The
speaker would have Instructed the clerk TO proclaim the
an end Of the matter. But the vote wanting
whether for forever remains 10 be We
from highes, convictions of duty party
country Still less have doub that his judgment
doaby armed, he can afford bear all the assaults
which may be aimed against him and what such
Of personal honesty and public right Mr.. Beekman
doubt in voting as he did, encountered the most painful
struggle OF his lie Even 10 save his personal ircnd he
would not him. evidence him
that be could do without sachce OF judgment and
duty. Il was bold act, and doubt not, honest
characterized the conduct oil the nobest pub
lie
for Mr.. Eish-Mr. Varnum in assembly, giving his
reasons in the fact that he believed the nominee to be
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CTOCK OF BOOT AND SHOE STORE AT AUCrros
y Friday morning, February 7th Al 10 O'Clock, shall
entire stock Of bool, shoes Ac in the store occupied By &
Drury Penasyvania avenue between 9th aud 10Th see ~
psng general Of aud fine work. adsp.sd NJ
dies, gentlemen, and chldren's
$50 UNDER cash; $50 credit two ~ -
months, for satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest
DYER MCGUIRE,
Feb Cd Aucuonssr
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Michigan Election,

The promptitsde with which General Cass re-
elected senator OF the United States is high compli-
nsnt 10 his character and course Whilst Ohio, Massa-
chuses, New York, and New Jersey hesiating and
somewhat distracted about the election Of their respect
i've senator's, the legislature OF Michigan come forward
the very first day Of their session. and e-elec Gene
ral Cas- Immediately after their organization.
fBy telegraph to the Washington Unonl
DBTaorr, Febroary 6-The no Sc organized today. Mr.
Thpyber, oil Monroe, was elected speaker; Mr. Bushnell
Of Wayne. clerk Mr. Phelps OF Oakland enaosng clerk
and Alfred johnson sergeant alarms General Cas-
d, os~d SENATOR l,ni committee Immediately organ
tsssion. No election Of officers In the senate.
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Public Putnting.
We notice In the Ssssw Press Of "Wednesday the fol-


We notice in the SsaaAH~ Prs. Of Wednesday the fol-
lowing paragraph
ave arc requested 10 state by members Of Congress.
agricultural part Of the Patent ofce Report. made 70 the
year since il is not YET ready distribution, though y 10
supposed that the will at no very distant dsy
begin TO deliver IT,"
part Of the Patent Office Report in advaacs Of the time
when plates would be furnished by the engravsn. As
as was thought be necessary. the stereotype
plates were ordered and unavoidable delay Of about
three weeks was caused by strike for wages at the
North-s delay which the printer could not possibly
prevent But further the printer has executed the Re-
port rapidly the plates have been furnished and
although the Southern Press is requested to state BY
members of Congress" that it is supposed that the con-
tractors will at very distant day begin to deliver" the
second part the printer has already completed and delv
cred the binder thirty sussnd copies Of In fifteen
days he will deliver about twenty thousand copies more
and the binder. we know, will give them all possible
despatch. for the supply OF Congress. and for the
benefit OF their constituents II Congress had but in
February last accepted of our proposition to make new
arrangements for executing the unparalleled quantity Of
public work which has been pouring upon our hands,
and more efficient had been taken by others for
obtaining the necessary en2avings no member OF Zoe
Rress would have found necessary 10 put the above
question 10 the Southern Press, and the Southern Press
would have been relieved from the duty OF throwing out
these ungenerous innuendoes al such moment as this
We say it boldly. that has 90 much public work
been ordered-never have many energetic efforts been
made to execute inever has the public printing been
better or Is promptly doneand have more lberal
efforts been made bear the printer down, BY refusing
him justice and relief Yet he st reposes confidence
in the Justice and magnanmity OF Congress.
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CTIMSON u Co.'S New York New Orleans, and ns>e,
y Express connecting with the swiss and respoaa =
The principal in Maine New Hampshire "
mont, Massachusetts. Rhode Island Connecticut Lower Chr
York State, Delaware, Pennsylvania Maryland Dsnc
Columbia Indiana Ohio Illinois, the western States generally
Mississippi and Alabama river towns and the sea
Georgia aud the Caroiinas.
Our facilities extensive and perfect that ck
safe speedy transportation Of freight trunks packages ~
able parcels from end Of the country the other aad
the most remote points.
many yea' experience in the express business W
Adams Co., advIl
respects the least Of which the confidence k
tronage ofhe New York community feel
give the most entire satisfaction 70 ea1
Jewellers, bankers, and merchants generally
We call California
Orleans, express between New Orleans Mobile
Offices Camp street, New Orleans, and 70 Wall New I'd
Feb 6-dAcpl2w