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Missouri Senator.

A very distinct and satisfactory exposition Of
the views and principles Of Mr.. GEYER, now
Senator elect from Missouri, was given by Mr..
BRoApHEAp, Of Pike, in the Joint session Of the
Legislature of that State, on the 4th January.
A report of Mr.. BRoADHEAD's speech at length
we find in the St. Louis Inieiiigenccr. and we
should be pleased to transfer il entire TO our
columns, but for the demands upon them from
other quarters. There is no doubt that all who
voted for Mr.. GEYER did it with full know
ledge of his antecedents and his whereabouts
after hearing the following remarks Of Mr..
BRoApHEAD.
81 vote for Mr.. Geyer, not because he is sup
porter Of that underlined and undcfinable doctrine OF
State Rights SO much lauded by the gentleman
from Howard, Gen Clark, not because he is the
representative of the "pecuiiar ve,rs' of any man
upon this floor, but because he is a Wing, and has
been allied with the interests and destiny of that
party for twenty years past; because he is opposed
to the doctrine of secession and notification; be-
cause he believes that the Supreme Court of the
United States is the final nrbiter in the settlement
of all constitutional questions which can be brought
before that tribunal; because nc is in favor Of q
protective tariff and the power of internal improve
ment by the Federal Government; because, being
Wing, he believes that our Federal Constitution
having been established amongst other things, for
the purpose Of providing for the common defence
and promoting tho general welfare has endowed
our Government with living principles and invest
ed II with powers commensurate with the wants
and necessities OF every section ofthis vast Confcd
eracy."
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The death of MIR. KAUFMAN was appropriate
Iy noticed in both houses Of Congress on Satur-
day. The order of proceedings for his funeral,
which will take place to-day, will be found in
another column. We were misinformed as 10
the place of Mr.. KS nativity; for it appears by
the statements Of his friends that he was a ma
tive of Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
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The Atlantic supposed Ia have been seen.
The telegraph brings information that the
captain of the ship Tarquin, arrived at New
York on Saturday afternoon, reports having
seen large American steamer, which he sup
posed to be the Atlantic, steering for the West
ern Islands. The vessel seen had no bowsprit,
which is said to be the case with the Atlantic
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Addre.. OF tho Union safety COMMITTEES.

Address OF the Union Safety Committee.
We publish in another column the address Of
the Union Safety Committee of New York,
suggesting to the citizens of the United States
that they meet together on the 22d instant
the Birthday Of the FATHER OF OUR CouN-
rRY--for the purpose Of kindling anew, in all
hearts, that love of the Union which is the only
anchor Of hope for the continuance of its un-
numbered blessings. This call Of the commit
tee invites us also to make this patriotic cele
bration the occasion and the instrument Of with
drawing our citizens from angry and irritating
discussions. and at the same time to unite them
in good fellowship for the promotion Of those
great common interests which lie at the foun-
dation Of our national prosperity. AS we have
before said, the day is suspicious for the pro-
motion Of such high objects; and we cannot
doubt that the recommendation of the commit
tee will find universal response Of appreciation
to the call they make.
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kend.il,s MEXICAN n.ttles.

We had the pleasure to-day of inspecting
the beautiful work by GEORGE WILKINS KEN
DALI, Of New Orleans, on which he has been
engaged for the last three years in Paris. it is
entitled "The War between the United States
aud Mexico, Illustrated embracing pictorial
drawings Of the principal conflicts, by CARL
NOBEL. With description of each battle,
by G. w. KENDALL. New York: d. Ap-
PLEToN s. Co." The letter-press is in i'm
perial folio, double columns, printed in Paris
from beautiful type on the finest paper. The
plates are twelve in number, drawn on stone,
and colored by hand in style that we have
never seen excelled. The views of the battles
of Buena Vista, Churubusco, Chapultepec, and
the entrance into Mexico, are especially admit
rable. These views were drawn on the spot
by the artist, who was with Mr.. KENDALL in
the Mexican campaign. We doubt if the bat
ties Of any country have been more faithfully
and artistically presented to the eye by the
pencil. A copy Of this splendid work may be
seen at the bookstores in this city.
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more earnestness, eloquencc or power. He saw the
beginning of spirit very much like that which
exists now; he foretold- its dangers, and did %
much any man to rescue tho public opinion from
its pcrnicieus grasp.
In 1885 he wrote to friend, ''It is my first wish
to see the United States assume and merit the cha
ractcr of great nation, whose territory is di-
vdcd into different States merely for moro convc-
nicnt government" In 1887 he said, !" II has
until lately been a received and uncontradicted
opinion, that the prosperity of the people of Amer
lea depended on their continuing firmly united ;
and the wishes, prayers, and efforts, Of our best
and wiscst citizens have been constantly directed
to that object But politicians now appear, who
insist that this opinion is erroneous, and that in
stead Of looking for safety and happiness in union,
we ought to seek it in division of the States into
distinct confederacies sovcreigntes
This country and this people seem to have been
made for each other and it appears as If it was the
design Of Providence that an inheritance so proper
and convenient for band Of brethren united 10 each
other by the strongest ties should never be split
into number Of unsocial, jealous and alien SOW
creignties.
"They who promote the idea OF substituting
number OF distinct confedcracics, in the room of
the plan OF the convention seem clearly to forcsce
that the rejection Of it would put the continuance
OF tho Union in the utmost jeopardy. That cer-
tainly would be the case; and sincerely wish
that it may be AZ clearly foresecn by every good
citizen, that whenever the dissoution Of the Union
arrives, America will have reason to exclaim, in
tho words Of the poet, 'Fdrsrsu! long JarsvsI to
all my yrsafnsss.''
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

than in the case of Spanish subject prose-
cuted for similar offence, may be matter Of doubt
ard controversy. The view which tho Spanish
courts Of the highest jurisdiction take of it, may
be seen by the Communication Of the Royal Court
OF Judicature, accompanying the letter Of tho CO.
werner General TO Mr.. Calderon. But, however all
tbs may be, the general question still returns,
whether this right secured by treaty, whatever il is
be not Justly limited to such persons as are at the
time, In all respects American citizens having
never voluntarily changed their domicil, or taken
upon themselves now allegiance!
In this view Of the case, il might therefore be
asked whether, II Mr.. Thrasher had been a native
born subject Of her Catholic Majesty his trial and
ts result would have been different from what they
actually were
IT, indeed, Mr.. Thrasher, in his arrest and trial,
did not enjoy the benefits which native born Spar.
ish subjects enjoy in like cases, but was moro
narsniy treated or more severely punished, for the
reason that he was native born citizen Of the Uni
ted States, 1t would be clear case ofthe violation
OF treaty obligations, and would demA I'D the inter
position of the government. There exists in this
treatment Of Mr.. Thrasher. II may have taken
place. In the Absence Of all other information, re-
terence made that point, well as to all the
rest OF the case, to the letter Of the Governor
General Of Cuba 20 Mr.. Callerop, her Catholic
Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary to this Cover
ment
For tie further informa alton ofthe House of Rep
resentatives, also transmit herewith a copy Of
the dek patch of the 18th instant from this depa
ment to the Minister Of the United States at Mad
rid. and of dispatches 20 the acting Consul q
Havana, Of the 18th and 2sth November last
DANIEL WEBSTER.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Financial Eject OF the French Revolution

Financial ERect OF the French Re Iution.
The confirmation Of the news that no further It.
tempt At resistance was 70 be expected IL Paris,
andthe announcement tina, French Rentes had closed
on Saturday at 10, caused the English funds to open
this morning at IN advance Of nearly one per cent.
II was, however only partially maintained up to
the termination Of business. The first quotation of
Consols for money was 9S to 1, whence they almost
i'm ediately receded to 97i to -. They then re-
mained with q more steady appearance until near
the close, when further decline Of eighth took
place; thela:t pri ,es being s,i TO for money, and
" for the opening in January
Although the market was comparatively FREQ
from sgitation to-day, there was an evident feel.
irg OF disguiet, that seems likey now to assume
chronic form. The remarkable rise on tho Paris
Bourse, which, according to tslcgraphic accounts,
has.been further continued this morning, imparts
no sense Of confidence at all proportiona.e to its ex
tent. Some Of the business letters from the SPIT
assert that it has been ca1sed by direct operations
for the purpose, and this inference mus. Of course
occur to every one. But whether IL be correct or
not Is impossible TO suppose that under the condi-
ton OF surprise or terror into which the whole city
has been thrown, there can have been any sufficient
transactions on the part OF the general puohc 10
warrant its being regarded steady anifestation
Of national confidence. The advance since Tues
day has been equal to seven per cent and the price
70 now higher than some time back, when c cont.nu-
Gus Improvement had taken flace. under the i'm
preston that the law Of the 3Ist May would be
quietly repealed or odi6ed. and that the President
would be reelected, through some compromise that
would avoid any disastrous convulsion. Whether
the present condition of affairs is superior to what
was then contemplated, must bo eft to the judg.
ment Of each individual. IL the existing buoyancy
Of the Rentes has resulted from the use Of the
public money or credit, IL is probable a further
considerable rise may yet be promoted by the
same means. Ii IL has been brought about by p<i-
vats sreculations, rea,tion must ensue when the
various accosnts shall TO be closed; while, IL
lis TO be attributed TO actual purchases on ths
part Of the public, from conviction that true
basis for peace, economy, and commercial progress
has at length been secured, u win thea again Be
steadily manta med. To the majority Of persons Ia
Epgland, however, even IL the best assumption be
adopted. II will most likely appear that French
stock, yielding very little more than Eve per cent
is, in the face Of the number Of channels opeu for
the employment OF capital, in England, the Unite /
states, and the colonies, not an Investment thai
for permanent purposes can be regarded With much
favor -TNadrn TtDsS.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Another Thrasher Meetinx.

very large meeting Of the citizens Of Lsfaystte La
was held in that place to express their Indignation at
the conduct OF the Cuban authorities After elo
quent addresses the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted
Whereas, Authoritative information establishes the
fact that John g. Thsasher an American citizen, pur
suing his avocations in the Island Of Cuba ha,
been seized upon and mmufed in prison Ia the city
on the charge OF treason against the
OF Spain, and Of which charge he after mock trial
before military tribunal convicted and condemned to
an imprisonment OF eight years in the mines in Africa
without having been even with copy of the
charges preferred against him. notwithstanding his de-
msrd for fair open and impartial trial guaranteed to
him. as an Americas citizen by existing treaties between
The United states and The government of Spain;
Therefore resolved That the proceedings Of the c,lo
mai snthorties OF the island Of Cuba agsinst ) 8.
Thrasher are gross disregard of his rights citizen
OF the United States and direct violation OF the trea
ties existing bstween our government and spain
Resolved That in the Of John g. Thrasher the
rights and liberty Of every citizen OF the United states
has been assied and la tagrant insult offered to our
country as u nation
Join with US In calling on to demand Of
Spain the immediate release OF fellow citizen j. g.
Thasher and ample reparation for the injury done him
Resclved That the Of s. Thrasher Is one which
loudly calls for immediate action the par. our 60
vernmeLt in his behalf and that this is fitting
occasion fer show TO the ws that ths and
rights OF American eze cannot be invaded by foreign
powers wits impuuity
Resolved That hail with pride the doctrines laid
down BY present able Secretary State In his cor.
respondenco with the Austrian Minister the rights
OF American citizens abroad and call government
TO enforce them at all hazards in is int with
foreign powers. and particularly with spain.
Reto!ved That We pledge to government our lives
our fortunes and our sacred honor to support the fore
going principles.
Resolved That copy of the.e resolutions BE- sent to
our senatos and Representatives in Congress and to
his sxceilenoy the President Of the United States.
The resolutions we're unanimously adopted. On mo
tion IL proposed that committee bs appointed to
raise funds TO bring the father ,.her and brother Of
Adsns Gilnoreand Kicker, sppcinted this
nittee
The New York herald., 1851-12-26
The American Minister and the Prisoner

In Spain.
The Chorfeston Courier has been furnished the
subJoin ed letter received from Minister at the
court OF Madrid. which IS published for the infor.
nation of such az may have friends or relatives
among the unfortunate members Of the Lopez
expedition, who have been transported to Spain -
LEGATION OF UsIrED STATES,
MADRID, NOV. Il, 1851. (
MY DEAR SIR You may rest assured that no
proper effort will be wanting, on my part to obtain
the release Of your brother. law, youug T.. o.
Del, @ho was seduced into the Inflated Lopez ex.
petition.
The goverrmen. of the United States has also
requested mo to intercede in his behalf But even
without such request, ii will be my greatest
happiness to be in any degree INSTRUMENTAL in
restoring to his afflicted mother and family, his
country and friends, one who, though in an evil
moment led a.tray BY older and more artful men,
seems possessed of so many generous and redeem
ing. qualities. will endeavor to SEQ lto the libe
ration OF all the prisoners which think would be
best for Spain, and know would be most agree.
a6ie TO the whole people of the United States.
They have already been punished enough for their
folly, and Spain has had ven ngeanoe enough too.
Ihe unfortunate affair at New Orleans and else
where in the United States, in which Spain be-
,ieves there has been great insult aud outrage to
ber flag, and injuries to her subees re dent In the
United States, have much duplicated and added
greatly to the difficulties of the release Of these
prisoners II all cannot be soon disch sed, will
then try for few Of the most mertorious and uo-
fortunate Of them for whose release nv special in
tercession has been asked and | repeat to you
thar among them your brother, and the son Of a
most distressed mother, shall have q conspicuous
place in my efforts
Yesterday received letter from tho American
Gonful at Cadiz, informing me that tho vessel
Primera de Guatemala, in which young Bell is
mentioned in the papers az having sailed, had
arrived at that port after 10 days passnge from
Havana and il was uncertain when he wrote
where she would De ordered for quarantine,
whether to Vigo or Port Mahon, in the Mediter-
ransan. have taken all proper steps for commu-
nicating with the prisoners; and al soon as know
where they destined will forward the letters to
young Bel. shall. too, do all in my power
to alleviate their bard fate, and would see them in
person but for the great distance OF this city from
the coast-the daisalty Of internal communication
in this Peninsula, and the conviction that can
serve them better by remaining here where my
pressing duties occupy all my time.
Say to the disconsolate mother and family Of thu
unfortunate young man, to be Of good cheer, and
hope, and believe me dear cir,
Very truly, yours,
d. M BARRINGER.
To b. F. DEBow, Esq Charleston. s. G.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

CHAroED WITH OBTAINING HrsBAND UNDER
FALSE PRETENcEs "A divorce case Is pending in
sf the courts at Cleveland, Ohio, In which Da.
MEL Parish seeks to be absolyed from matrimonial
obligations to his wife, Mary The principal cause
which the complainant alleges in his petition, and
for which he wishes the matrimonial bonds to be
dissolved, is a fraudulent marriage contracted be-
tween himself and defendant; be asserts that the
defendant procured the assistance Of her friends In
and that they also withheld from the complainant
several reports and rumors concerning the oharac
ter Of the defendant and which reports, likewise,
her friends then considered 70 be without founda-
ton
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

REPoRTED Loss or A Scow AND FIVE OF Hsa
CEEw.-A Cleveland, Ohio, paper has resolves
informaticn that the scov Anawsn IN command OF
Lewis Luddington, and having on board George frser
John Moore and his WIFE, ana two whOe names ara
not given eft Keiys Island for Clsvclsnd THURSDAY
night last and at o'clock Friday morning cap5izet "a
Huron river, aud eight OF ten miles hon sh1rs Ihs
crew COX to the yaw boat, the wind seinS W untu
io'cock 7 "a and after that nom the y. sud shout
O'Clock Friday evening they made Clevelani but tue
yAwl striking the piles Stockey pier Freer sprsny
from the boat lssving the others board who navs
rot since beer heard rom Such u The story ~ as1rgs
Frepr who on friday night came cold aud tpsscni" -
the hous. OF su lrsh lily the pier 81 soon az
be could masr himsnu undstst OF the family proposat
ssakur the othera but ne Objected saying ~ 1s.
Tresr dii rot Geek Mr. Vftngtcu mr. irt0ru rir "
me ~- VI Ire -co~ until Monday ade ..vy ss retste.
seems improbable but Mr. Ludinston sthsr &C Csptsis
D. tnst the Answsu s mis.re sod that fre-r va
one Of bee srev.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Exprosrov OF G. uNrowDER--A House. BLowN UP,
Two Cpupnfv KrtrD svo Tsv WouvoED Nc George
Rasteu. OF Kings creek. Hancock county, Ns.a few
DAYS $50 purchased keg Of powder for the purpose OF
tltstiE rocks and placed t In his cellar ior saekeep
ing During hs abseLcs, his little son ayad sz years
not being n The c'nsq 1e1ces apphe4 torch 20
the beg and instantly the whole Building vas blown fo
atoms sud The boy. with another child killed Art ten
others seriously injured 80 Erciange papa.
The New York herald., 1851-12-26

Port Oxford, Sept ~, 1851.
Three Of the party alluded TO as being murdered.
Wig !-Haydep, Williams. and Thomas j. Dsyeu-
port Of Greenfield. Mass had arrived at Soots-
burg. Williams was very badly wounded. ana
DaVeDpor. looked like a skeleton. lie was out
fifteen days in the mountains subsisting on roots.
and without clothing lie and his two companions
fought their way through the lines Of Indians, vi.h
the butt end Of their rides
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Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
May l3-lawl3w


ny inc frcbIuoht Oh tic Ohhtcu Statcbs
IN pursuance Of law, i, WILLARD FILLMORE,
lsPrcsident Of the United States of America, do
hereby declare and make known that public sales
will be held at the aforementioned land offices in
the State of IOWA. at the periods hereinafter desg
At the Land Office at 10 WA CITY, commencing
on Monday, the first day of September next, for
the disposal of the public lands situated in the fol-
lowing named townships viz:
North Of the base line and tosst Of the fM principal
meridian.
Township seventy nine, of range twenty nine
Townships seventy nine and eighty, of range
thirty.
Townships seventy nine and eighty, of range
Townships seventy nine, eighty, and eighty-one,
of range thirty two.
Township eighty one. of range thirty three.
AT the Land Office at FAIRFIELD, commencing
on Monday, the fifteenth day of September next,
for the disposal of the public lands within the
aforementioned townships, to wit;
North Of the base line and ,Dest Of the h principal
meridian.
Township seventy, of range thirty.
Township seventy, of range thirtytwo
Township seventy, OF range thirty three.
At the Land Office at DUBUQUE, on Monday,
the eighteenth day Of August next for the disposal
OF the following tracts, to wit
small island in sections seventeen and eigh-
teen, in township eighty two north, of range one
cast, and the southeast quarter of section twenty
seven, in township ninety six north, of range nine
west of the fifth principal meridian.
Lands appropriated by law for the useof schools,
military and other purposes. together with '.hose
swamp and overlooked lands made unfit thereby
for cultivation" if any, which shall be selected by
the State authorities before the days appointed for
the commencement Of the public sales respectively,
under the act entitled An act to enable the State
Of Arkansas and other States to reclaim the Swamp
lands within their limits" approved September,
25th, 1850, tciH be excluded from the sales. And no
locations for land bounties heretofore granted by
any law Of Congress, for military services render
ed to the United States sciH be permitted any of
tie abous mentioned lands, provided by the act en-
titled can act making appropriations for the civil
and diplomatic expenses OF Government" &C., app
proved Sd March, 1851.
The offering of the lands will be commenced on
the days appointed, and proceed in the order in
which they advertised with all convenient des-
patch, until the whole shall have been offered, and
the sales thus closed; but sale shall be kept open
longer than two weeks, and private entry of any
of the lands will be admitted until after the expirn
ton of the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the city of Washing
ton, this sixth day of May, Ammo Domini one thou
sand eight hundred and fifty -one.
WILLARD FILLMORE
By the President:
j. BUTTEaFIELD,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.