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THE REP BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
MONDAY MORNING, MAY %. 1851.

1.-The series of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me as settlement, in principle
and substancc-a finalsettlement-o the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced"
'.By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation thatsurrounded
Us. and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tify me IN EXPORTING my couNTRymEs TO RALLY
UPON AND MAIsrAIs THAT GROUND as the best, if
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
TO the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
'tegrity ofthe Union
TPREsIprNr FTLLMoRE's MESSAGE.
1.-The Presidents message, at the opening ofth
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion of all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
'istration Of the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures of last session. That opinion is, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
a final settlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperfections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connection, they formed
"a system of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
opinions, and that therefore they should be ad-
shered to, until time and experience should de-
monstrate the necessity of further legislation to
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, so
far as know, remains entirely unchanged, and
swill be acted upon steadily and dccisively. The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security OF
the Constitution requires this and every conside-
Aation of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
ofthe message, it does not expect to stand at all
[DANIEL WEBsrKR's Letter to the Union Meeting
at Westchester.
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The Detroit Adrertisr states that the dwelling
on fire from stovc-pipc in the bath. room on the
18th instant. BY tho prompt assistance of the cit-
zens II was cxtinguished before much damage was
done.
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81 don't like this telling what people give TO this
and that object said penurious person; "what
give 10 nothing 10 nobody"
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A convention of the Wings of the fourth
Congressional district Of Virginia was held at
Farmville, agreeably to appointment, on the Goth
instant, for the purposeof nominating Wing
candidate for seat in the House of Represent
atves in the next Congress of the United
States for that district, when Colonel PHILIP
A. BOILING was unanimously nominated A
committee having been appointed for the pur-
pose of informing Col. b. of his nomination,
and requesting his acceptance, subsequently
reported that he had accepted; and, at the re-
quest of the committee, Col B. appeared before
the convention, and in appropriate terms
thanked the meeting for the honor done him,
and ably addressed the convention.
JOHN II. THORNTON, esq.,, being present,
was called out, and. in an able and eloquent
manner urged upon the Wings of the district
to unite in giving to Col. BOILING that cordial
and united support which it was his own pur
pose to render to him.
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VERMoNT.-The odline Democrats of Vermont
held their State convention at Montpelier on the
22d instant, and nominated, for Governor, John 8.
nor, Giles Harrington, of Alburgh; for Treasurer,
Z. G. Reddington, of st. Johnsbury. Resolutions
were passed repledging the Democrats of ver-
ent to the old platforms Of the party in the posi-
tons taken by National Democratic Conventions;
in favor Of the recent Compromise measures, and
protesting against the question of slavery being
made party test.-Boston Courier, oath.
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KILLED BY AN ELEPHANT.--We learn that q lad
was killed by blow from the trunk of one Of the
elephants attached to Raymond & Co.'S IN enagere,
in Derby, during the exhibition there on Wednes-
day As is frequently the case, a crowd of boys
were feeding the animal with nuts, apples, &C.,
when the deceased, who was among the number,
wantonly punctured the trunk with some sharp
instrument, which cnragcd the elephant.
The keeper cautioned the lad to keep away after
given to the warming, and soon after he ap-
preached within reach of the elephants trunk from
which he received blow the head which pros
trated him, and soon after caused his DEATH
Netp Hdpe,, Palladium 23d
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The TEHUANrsrEc GRANT.-J. p. BENJAMIN,
esq, the chairman Of the Permanent Committee of
Stockholders OF the Tehuantepec Company, has
published statement in the New Orleans papers
by which it appears that the original grant by
Mexico remains untouched, notwithstanding as
sertions to the contrary Two successive ad-
ministratons, under two regularly elected Pre-
sidents of the Mexican republic, have formally
acknowledged to our own government that tho
grant ia in actual force and effect, and the sur
vey nearly concluded on the Isthmus was only
undertaken after a special permission, and pass
ports had been obtained from the Mexican Presi-
dent authorizing the company to act, and ordering
the officers the Isthmus to give aid. hospitality,
and protection to Majer Barnard and his party.
The letter further says:
"Tbere many important considerations to
which cannot now advert; but we will merely
state that the treaty concluded with Mexico, and
ratified by the Senate of the United States, has not
yet reached Mexico, and that the intelligence re-
ceived by Va, and which not at this mo-
ment permitted to make public, 10 such leave US
no doubt that this treaty ,ciH be ratified"
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VOYAGE AROUND THE WonLp.--In the days of
Capt. Cook this was considered a vast enterprise.
Now vessels arrive in the United States almost
every week, after crcumnavigating the globe.
Ship Wisconsin, Capt. Mumferd, which arrived at
New York the 10Th instant, sailed from New York
Feb. 20, 1850 for San Francisco, thence to China,
thence to London, and from London TO Now York.
She has been absent 357 days has laid in the dif-
ferent ports she has visited $50 days has been at
307 days, in which time che has sailed Al 900
miles, and has reefed her topsails but Ave times
since she left New York.
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FITz HENRY WARREN, ESQ. yesterday had
the pleasure of greeting in city this gentleman,
the Second Assistant Postmaster General. With
his lady he is visit to his former residence in
Iowa. He has been indefatigable in the discharge
of his duties, and has earned for himself the Just
reputation of an efficient, impartial. and courteous
officer, and will meet cordial reception from all
his old friends and former acquaintance. He has
been unwearied in his efforts to have Justice done
to the West, and if in this he has not been AZ
ccssful could be desired, he has certainly ac-
coEaplished great DEAL During his sojourn in
this quarter he will acquire information thatvill
be valuable, and, trust, lead to reformation on
his return to Washington. ST. Louis Rspub 18th.
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EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN RAILROAD
The Hon. Caleb Cushing has introduced into the
Massachusetts Legislature bill to aid in the con-
struction of the European and North American
railway, authorizing issue of State scrip TO the
amount Of 100000, bearing interest at the rate of
five per cent. per annum, payable semi annually,
and the principal redecmable in twenty years, for
the use and benefit Of the said road whenever it
shall be organized, with 81 100000 stock sub
scrbcd for, and $500,OOO paid in. The State of
Maine has made similar grant of $5OO,OO0 in
money scrip, or equivalent form satisfactory to
the Governor and Council.
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SAILING or THE ARcrIc.-The United States mail
steamship Arctic. Captain Luce, left this port at
noon to day for Liverpool, with one hundred and
forty nine passepgers. The Arctic also takes out
four hundred and twenty four thousond five hum
dred dollars in American gold and one hundred
and sixty pounds in English silver Among her
passengers arc Martin F. Upper, Henry Wander
WORT, esq.,, clerk of the court Of sessions. and DR.
William b. Mofatt and father. Mr.. Vandervoort
has been appointed by the corporation to investi-
gate the criminal courts and public markets of
London, with view to reporting upon the same
when he retarns.-N. Y. Com. Adv., 24h.
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The PRESIDENT AND vIReINIA.-The Richmond
Times of Saturday observes:
can indistinct expectation seems to have existed
in our community that the President would take
Richmond in his way back to Washington. II
appears that such is not his purpose. Our citizens
would havo been delighted to welcome among
them Chief Magistrate whose integrity and
courage in the performance OF his responsible
duties receive their highest appreciation. Indeed
we doubt whether there is city in the whole
Union, not even excepting Rochester itself, where
Mr.. Fillmore would find people who commend
his administration cordially than do the peo-
pie Of Richmond His fidelity To- his trust has
almost disarmed opposition in Virginia, and Demo-
crats are generally as free as Wings to admit that
he has proved himself good President"
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He was married in this country. He knew some.
thing of this country; and he saw various relations
between this country and England in far more
phlanthropical point OF view than most others; and
he stated in speech, which is record some
where, al must admit that when British subject,
Irish, English, or Welsh, becomes American,
and claims no longer the protection of his own
country, his own country has no right to call him
a subject and to put him in position to make war
on his adopted country; and il appears to me- he
added, 'that we may count it among the dispen
transporting men from country to country, by the
power OF steam, and quickly, nre designed by
higher wisdom" He said: awe have more peo-
pie than land, and you have more land than peo-
ple Take as many from us you please. That
seems to be the order of things; and 1t is not to be
stopped" told him that was my opinion too
Gentlemen, this emigration is not TO be stopped;
we must keep things as they are; we must impress
all who come here with tho necessity of becoming
Americans. We must teach them; we must en-
deavor to insl American hearts into all their boz
SONS. [Applause.1 Gentlemen, If it were not 40
late in the evening would say few more words
ferries Of ego on go on. u about the public lands Of
this country. and the best disposition to be made
OF them. What shall we do with them? There
they arc-amounting to vast extent of terri
tory-rich in its natural fertility but can any one
tell me what& the value OF land unconnected with
cultivation and social life J thousand acres
would not in such case, be of the value OF dol
lar. What is land worth in the extreme in
terror Land 10 a theatre for the application and
exhibition Of human labor and when human la
Dor goes there it its valuc and, without it,
IL 10 not worth rush, from "Dan to Bccrshcba."
don't wish to say every Of land there must
be settlement; but there must be human labor
there must be something besides the mathematical
divisions apportioning it into sections. half sec
tons, and quarter sections, before land is OF any
value whatever. But, gentlemen, we have had a
series of events in our commercial relations. The
commerce of the country il filing the Golfers Of the
country. 1t has supplied, and now supplies, every
want OF the Government. What. then, shall we
do with the public lands Z During last Congress
acts were passed distributing large quantities Of
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toll, when the military formed in front to keep
the crowd back, which was very difficult
matter.
Mayor PERRY and the PRESIDENT come out
on the steps of the building, and his Honor
addressed the Chief Magistrate as follows
"Mn PnEsiprsT: It becomes my agreeable duty,
acting on behalf of my fellow citizens, to tender to
you, and the gentlemen accompanying, hearty
welcome to this ancient city. 1t was my good for
tune to be present at your arrival in the city of
New York, and to witness the enthusiasm and
ardsr with which you received by the many
thousands Of that great metropolis; but allow mo
to say, you will meet here from our citizens,
though less in numbers, warm hearts and as
cordial welcome. We receive you as the Chief
Magistrate Of this mighty nation. We are proud
to recognise in you distinguished son of our
own State, and lately esteemed resident Of our
own city Accept then, sir, the welcome we ten
der you az citizens Of the Union, as New Workers,
and as Albanians. The whole State, regardless Of
selfish local interests, rejoice in the completion Of
that great work which you have been induced to
revisit at this time. Such works, while they en-
courage agricultural industry and promote COM
mercial interests, give increased strength to the
bonds Of our Union. Accept, sir. for yourself and
your Cabinet, our most cordial wishes for your
individual prosperity, and for your safe return to
the important duties that await you. With the
hope that your journey through this State has
been as agreeable to you as it has been gratifying
to your fellow-citse here, again say, Mr.. Pre-
sidcnt and gentlemen, welcome"
The foregoing was received with loud cheers
by the people Mayor Perry is Democrat
and Union man, and has acted very different
ly from the Mayor Of Utica.
The PRESIDENT replied as follows;S
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-08-23
Merchandising, Aug. 0, ls5l.-3mo.
New Nlusic-.Iust Published.

u EE * WALKER, No. 1G2 Chesnut ST.,
4 4 are constantly publishing and receiving,
new and beautiful music from the most distin-
gushcd composers.
The following list contains some of their cho-
ccst and most popular Songs, Waltaes Polkas,
&c.
Now, thou art Gone, a beautiful song, word.
by Thomas J. Dirh, music by Ilamhridgc.
My New England Home. words and music by
Mrs l.. Wade.
Grohc's Omnibus, by c. Grobe-a collection
Of Ducts.
Sounds from Home, piano and violin, hy Jos.
Gung'l.
Pretty Little Polkas for Pretty Little People,
by J. Ling.
All the Winds aIo Sleeping, by A. $. Worn.
scy,
Guardian Angel, by the author of Glove Not
Household Words, written by Chas, Young, do.
The Adicus, words by Thomas J. Dichl, lnu-
sic hy Ilorr.
LEE * WALKER have constantly on hand,
superior Pianos, and a supply of Martins Cele-
bratod Guitars, which together with fine as
sortmcnt of Musical instruments and Merchan.
die in general, comprise a stock not to he sur
passed by that Of any other establishment in the
country. LEE & WALKER,
162 Chesnut street, Swam'e Building.
Philadelphia, June IS, lS5l.-ly.
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For the American.

Mir. EpiToR Permit me TO recommend
THOMAS S. MACkEY, Esq, of Milton, as
= candidate for Associate Judge, Of this
County. Mr.. Mackey is an intelligent and
competent man, and has for a Lumber OF
years acted as a Justice of the Peace. lie
was also the late Marshall in taking the CEN
sus, and was an excellent officer. The Forks
nre entitled TO one of the Judges, and we
know no man in it, better qualified for the
Office than Mr.. Mackev.
MANY OF SHAMOKlN.
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NO CURE NO PAY
Hughes Fever and Ague Pills |!

a PERFECT aud speedy cure for the Fever
L n aud Aguc is guaranteed to any one who
may use the Pills. They have been used for the
last ScrcH gears and have never been known to
fail in a single instance-and in cases, too,
where persons have had the disease for several
years, without intermission. The proprietor
challenges The ,rorid to produce an article that
will cure in as short time, without leaving any
deleerious effects from the use oft. If the Pills
do not perform a speedy and perfect cure, the
proprietor will return the money. For sale by
Jacob 5. Lawrence, Minersville; Il. HELEN
stein, Treyorton S. r, Dixon, Schuylkill Ha-
ven; John w. Frilmg, Sunbury; Mary A. Nc
Coy, Northumberland; DIR. Becky, Danvie
John Sharplcss, Cattawissa Dr. Judd, Williams
port John Raser, Milton, and by respectable
Druggists throughout the State.
/. CURTIS G. HUGHES, Proprietor.
Poitsville, June rs, lS5l.-ly.
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A CARD.
To the Free and Independent Electors Of
Northumberland County.
A CARD.

FELLOW CITIZENS :-Encouraged by the
advice of several of my personal friends,
am induced TO offer myself TO your sullrages
at the next election for the Office Of AssocI-
ATE JUDGE of Northumberland county.
canno: boast of being democrat, nor will
exult at being whig-being of opinion that
&c a man have no other merit than that oi
belonging TO one or the other of those re-
spectacle parties, however desirable their
countenance and support might be, such a
man, say, is not the best candidate for pub
lie support. | am of opinion, with the Illus
srious jefferson, that the time has now arri-
ved when the only question, that should be
nsked in relation 10 a candidate (for Judi
cal office a! least,l is simply this: 'ls he
honest, is he capable, is he fit" These ques-
tions it is your unqueslionable province 10
decide. Under this persuasion of the quail
fcations for the office, it only remains for me
TO say, that should be elected, | will en-
.dcavor so 10 perform the duties Of tho Office,
as never TO inquire, or desire TO know, the
politics. or religion, OF any suitor in Court
One respectable gentleman already named
for the office, has declined for the present
but intimates, that in future, he may be obi.
ged 10 you for your votes. My case is not
simiar-as am now in my sixty third year,
there is not in any human probability, any
"fuiuro" for me in reference TO this matter.
l remain, fellow citizens,
Yours, respectfully,
WIN. MCCARTHY.
SUssuRy, Aug. 14th, 1851.
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For The mericnn.
WHO SHALL DE OUR NEXT MEMBER {,

H. b. MAssER, Esq. The question is
frequently asked-who will be our next
member We feel here deep interest in
the matter, and as there are many things
that will come before the next Legislature, in
which we all feel deep interest, it is all
important that we should elect the right kind
of man. There can be no question we
think, that WM. FORSYTHE, Esq, of Nor
ihumberland, is decidedly the best man
named. Besides, his interests are similar to
our own, and we could safely rely on him, if
the question of dividing the County should
again be brought forward. That there is a
secret design and determination TO divide
our County, by number of individuals in the
upper end, is no longer matter OF donbi.-
What security have we that the candidates
from the upper end will not favor the mea-
sure ! Nothing but their simple promise !!
and hat does that amount TO when we re-
collect how easily each of these same men
forgot their promises on several other occa-
sions. II mistake not, one Of them, when
in the Legislature, voted for the removal of
our Supreme Court, by mistake, as he after
wards alleged. Such mistakes might divide
our Couniy-ncrease our taxes destroy our
coal and iron interests, and arrest our rail
road improvements. We want a man who
we know will not make such mistakes. The
above reasons, | think, are sufficient TO in
duce every man who has any regard for the
interests of the County, to vote for Mr.. For
sy,he. Blu, Independent of all this, Mr.. For
sythe is a man in every respect better quail
fed-of greater abiliiy-more experience in
matters Of business, and better calculated in
every way to represent The people of this
County. SHAMOKlN.
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OUR NEXT MEMBER.

MR EDIroR The time is nearly al hand
when VIC shall te called upon for the sclec-
tiou OF candidate for the Legislature. This,
lot me remark is a much more important
matter than many seem 10 imagine. The
Improvements of the country, and the vari-
Gus other interests connected with The legis-
lation of the State, is such that every farmer
mechanic, and laborcr, is deeply Interested
in selecting for their member of Assembly.
such man as will best guard and protect
their interests. There have been but three
candidates named, and these are all from the
western side of the river, or in the Forks
This, know, will be serious objection to
every farmer and tax payer, who recolIects
the powerful efforts made for the last three
years 10 divide the County, by number of
interested persons in the upper end. Bnt
the next member, it is conceded, must be
taken from the other side of the river, and
we must take one of the three offered For
iunately, one of Them resides close by, and
may be considered one of ourselves, and
who is, therefore, personally and pecuniarlly
interested IN opposing all attempts TO divide
the County. The gentleman alluded 10 i,
WILLIAM FORSYTHE, Esq, of Nouhum.
berland. need not say, what will be gen.
orally admitted, and without inteudin" tc
cas-, any reflection on the other candidates
that in business habits, and in point of ahili
iy and general information, he is much The
fttest man. Mr.. Forsythe and myself have
not generally acted together in political mat
ters, but ! must do HIM the justice to say
that always; and under all circumstances, h,
has ever acted the part Of gentleman an,
liberal minded man. In every respec
then it will be the interest of the people o
the lower end TO support him as our mex
candidate for the Legislature.
AN AUGUSTA DEMOCRAT.
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For the American.
OUR NEXT MEMBER.

Fl. B. MAssER, EsQ.--lt is conceded that
the candidate for Assembly, at the coming
election, is TO be taken from the Forks. A
number of persons have been spoken of as
candidates. Among them is COL. WILL
LIAM FOLLMER, of Turbut township, who
ia known 10 many as one of the late County
Commissioners. Col. Follmer is a practical
farmer, of good sound sense and unassuming
manners, and would, we think, make an eS-
ceent member. II has been asserted that
Col, Follmer would favor division of the
County, because he is resident of the up
per end. Col. Follmer is in favor of letting
the County remain as it is, and is opposed ic
any division, POINT.