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Coast Survey.
From the Pacific Ne,os, March 10, 1851.

FT0m Wk fdctrc 1Vet0s, 111dTcH 10, looI
ToPoaRAPHIcAL SuRvEY.-By letter from a
friend at Monterey, we informed that the
Economical and typographical parties of the United
States Coast Survey. under the superintendent OF
GxonoE DAVIDSON and A. M. HAaaIsoS, have fin
ished their labors at Point Pinos, Monterey.
and are now on their way to San Diego. The
weather has been extremely unfavorable to the
progress of their labors for the last two months
still they have accomplished large amount of
work in satisfactory manner The parties have
made favorable report towards establishing light
houses and fog-signals at Point Pinos, San Diego.
and the proposed sites northward. Il is to be hoped
that Congress will exercise wise and liberal poll
cy, proportionatc to our already great and grow
ing commercial requirements.
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In this country we may say at this mo-
either by sea or land, except by the electric line;
and admirable and perfect as this mode is, yet there
variety of positions in which it cannot posi-
bly, be applied, as from ship to ship, and from ship
board to the shore, and uics versG. This Ill will
allow to be serious evil in those times, whom
steam vessels run hither and thther with the ut
most rapidity. In time of war this evil would be
still more fearfully felt, yet it il defect which
see now to be readily met by the new system OF
light signals still under the consideration of the
committee of naval officers at Portsmouth.
( II is very gratifying to learn that Thomsons
or more Of the European governments; and that
there ia, we hope, strong Likelihood of it's being
adopted not only on the continent, but in most Of
the Mediterranean and West India islands, many
OF which, If not all, are at present wholly cut OIL
from local and inteIligible communication by
night--a state Of things suitable, it may be, in q
time OF peace with sailing vessels, but never in
1t will scarce be credited, but such 10 the fact,
that at Gibraltar and Malta the whole Of the out
posts are completely isolated and cut off from each
few signals that can be given in the way of alarm.
The Isle OF Wight, too, where her majesty and
the roya! family are every now and then residing,
lie in the like predicament, having no communica-
ton with the main land after sunset
1t is still more incredible that in the royal navy
there only nineteen night signals; and when
ever moro are required a rocket or gun must be
had recourse to.
In the British navy there has always been an un-
Willingness to depart from old established customs,
and strong prejudice against every innovation,
and more especially when originating with a civil
liam; but we pleased to learn that in this
there ia ready and explicit desire manifested by
all to this system Of signals in extensive gene
raj use; and 1t will give ten thousend signals hor
izontally for shore purposes, at five six miles
range, and thousand vertically for sea going
ships at three miles range, it will at once be
to meet every cxigency.
The framework for the horizontal system, with
lamps for working from the shore to the sea, may
be seen and examined on board her majesty's ship
Victory, at Portsmouth.
We understand that the vertical lamps, now
der the constructive care and skill of MIR. Miller
Piccadilly, will be laid before the committee in q
few days. All the cylinders arc now removed, as
ordered by the committee. There has been q slight
difficulty in getting the exact amount of shading
for the new lenses, which has in some degree
tarded the progress of the workmen.
London Nautical Standard.
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IMPORTANT FROM NicARAGuA.-The New Or
leans Picayuns learns from J. c. Hall, from Gren-
ada, that the Nicaraguan government and people
have, through British influence, taken sudden
aversion to Americans. and that all Americans,
from Realejo to San Juan, (about eight hundred in
number,) had been compelled, for their interests
and personal safety, to break up their business and
leave, and on the 9th instant were at San Juan,
preparing TO embark for New Orleans and New
York Fifteen Americans have been murdered
within twenty days, one of whom was Mr.. May
nard, from Western New York, where he leaves a
family. The government Is represented as paying
no attention to complaints Of these outrnges.
The j. c. Hall, from whom the Picayune derived
the above, 10 the who obtained the right for q
plank road near Realcjo. A warrant for his arrest
for some cause was issued against him, and he was
compelled to fly TO San Juan, whence, under Brit
sh protection, he has been directing letters,
tanning the substance of the above nonsense, the
prominent editors in tho United States. In com
mon with others, we have received copy. Hall
has since arrived at New Orleans, where he has
been again hoaxing the editors in similar man
ner. The. story 10 false, from beginning to end.
The only American who had been compelled to
leave was this Hall. who made off in double quick
time. We rather think that eight hundred Amcri-
cana would turn Nicaragua inside out quicker than
run away .-New York Sun.
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From The Rome { Ga.) Courier, Apra II.

From the Rome Ga) Courier, ApriI IT,
From present indications the approaching Gu
bernatorial campaign will be surprisingly unique,
exciting and funny. Already the elements arc in
commotion and the wires in operation, and politi-
clans In the fold; some superannuatcd and broken
windcd, others fresh and vcrdant, but all full Of
patriotic ardor. The Southern Rights party, COM
posed Of Wings and Democratic, are coming forth
from their winter quarters, still looking little the
worse from the effects of the last November gale,
but on the whole presenting quite respectable
and somewhat formidable aspect. The Constitu.
tional Union party, on the other hand, composed
OF old fashioned Clay Wings, Taylor Conservative
and jackson Democratic, have sounded the reveille
and are marshalling their hosts, sanguinc Of an
other victory. Meetings are being held all over
the State by both parties TO select dclcgates to the
Gobernatorial couventons-one 70 be held on the
LIST and the other on the I'd week in June next.
A call was made in last Courier for Union
men, without respect to old party lines, to meet
the fret Tuesday in next month to select delegates
to the Union convention which will be held on the
frat week in June. We would now earnestly
urge upon our friends in this county TO attend on
the day designated. Let there be q large attend
ance from every district. Let every man feel that
his presence 10 necessary. st
We would also urge upon Union men In Pauld-
ing, Chattooga, Walker, Murray, Gordon, Dade,
and in all the counties of Cherokee Georgia, TO
hold meetings at once, and make arrangements
for full representation At MIledgeville in the APP
proaching convention. ~ E.
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HON. DANIEL WEBsrER.--The people (says the
New York Commercial ddve, fiser) are coming
round gradually, but with marked progress, to the
just, conservative, and conoiliatory views which
the then Senator from Massachusetts," at such
peril TO his political prospects, boldly avowcd in
March, 1850, his very enemies helping on con.
summation Of that renown which belongs to him
as the /" defender of the Constitution" In conse-
quence of the refusal of the Board of Aldermen OF
Boston to grant the OF Faneuil Hail. and the
failure, thanks to the impeders Of legislation, Of
the New York Legislature to mature the invitation
intended to BIO given to him to visit Albany, the
following invitation is rapidly filling with sigma
lures;
TO the Friends of the" Union, ioittouf distinction of
party.
In view Of the services and sacrifices of the Hon.
orable Daniel Webster in maintaining inyiolate
the Constitution and laws of bis country, in con-
trast with the recent act of the Mayor and Alder
men OF Boston, in refusing the use Of Faneuil Hall
TO the friends Of that gentleman to congratulate
each other on the recent vcri6cation of his repre-
and in view, also, Of the refusal OF the
Of New York to invite Mr.. Webster to visit Alba
ny AZ the guest of the State indignites cast upon
that disting uished statesman by abolitonists and
others opposed 10 his patriotic course,
The undersigned, citizens Of New York, reepect-
fully invite Mr.. Webster TO meet them in this city,
at some period convenient to himscf, in order that
they may express TO him, in person, their deep and
grateful appreciation Of his devotion to the great
public interests of his country.
New YoRx, April 10, 1861.
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The Florida Indians.

The following letter from the SECRETARY OF
WAR to the Governor Of Florida sufficiently
explains the nature Of the application that has
been made in the premises, and the circum-
stances which prevent the Department from
giving it a favorable consideration:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGroS, March Il, 1851.
Sra: Your letter of the 18th uk., enclosing the
copy of an act recently passed by the Legislature
of Florida "To provide for the final removal OF the
Indiana now remaining in Florida beyond the
limits of the State" received in due course OF
mail, bu. constant and urgent business has pre-
vented me from making an earlier reply to it.
have doubt that the INDIANS still remaining IN
Florida source Of annoyance and injury to that
State and regret exceedingly that all tho Efforts OF
this Department to prevail upon them TO migrate
have. thus far, proved unavailng. The Department
WILL however pcrsevere in these efforts, and does not
despair Of its ultimate success. For the present,
however, il can employ none but peaceable means
70 effect this object. The ANAL military force which
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TIMBER TREsP AssEs.-It is stated that in the
United States district court at st. Augustine,
Florida, on the 10th instant, several timber cases
were trie d, which resulted in failure on the part
Of the Government to convict. case Of consid-
cradle Importance relative to entering upon public
lands for the purpose Of establishing turpentine
plantations was also tried and a verdict rendered
in favor of the Government for damages, thus set
Ting the principle against such trespasses
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DEsERvRp CoMrLrMEsT.--Generai Leslie Combs
has received the unanimous voice Of the Wing
party for Congress. in the Ashland district OF Ken
lucky, without district convention. The CON-
s,og,scealM says that other candidate IL thought
Of, and \ convention is declined, although the
General himself suggested the calling Of one.
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DEATH OF RACE HoRsxs-We regret 10 state
that Duncan +. Kenncr's fine race horse Florin
who so gallantly won the first heat of tho three
mile race over the Mctairic course ON Saturday
last, In the remarkable time of $3.50, died about
hour after the race. Florin was started for the
second heat of the race, although without any OK
pectaton that he would win it, AZ be was suffering
severely from cramps. It was thought that the
not, and spasms followed the cramp, cAusing the
death Of the noble animal soon after being led 10
the stable sfll'' .ifW
We have also just learned that the celebrated
fast pile horse Jim Brown, owned by Mr.. Angus
tus Brooks, Of Mobile, died in that city on Satur
day night. Jim Brown has been for . long time
considered the heetest mile horse in Alabama.
Nssp Orleans Picayurs.
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From TeHuANrRPEc.-Thc New Orleans Dsifa
has letter dated at San Gabriel, Boca del Monte.
ON tho 10th instant, confrmatory Of the report
heretofore pubIishcd, that the Mexican Congress
would annui the Garay grant for opening COM
nunication across the lsthmus Of Tohuantcpec.
sition ON the part Of the inhabitants Of The sthmus
TO such decision. In his opinion their resistance
will. II necessary be carried TO the extent Of re-
volt.
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RAILRoAD RIor.-The Pittsburg Gazsits, of the
2lst, states that riot occurred on Friday, at the
section Of the CHARTERS Valley Coal railroad, mme
diately above the Steubenville road, in which N.
F. Jones, esq, the chief engineer. who has but
Gently arrived from New York, was very severely
beaten, and driven off the line. Twenty-one war
rants were issued by Mavor Guthrie
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ADMIRALTY OnpEa AoAIxsr sMoKISo.--An or
der from the British Admiralty has been promul-
gated board the commissioned ships at the ports
prohibiting any naval officer, whilst in uniform,
smoking either in the public streets or in boats.
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THE REPUBLIC.
q e r &c A l..
NATIONAL OBSERVATORY,

WASHINGTON, April 10, 1851.
SIR have the honor to enclose for your
official action the accompanying Notice to
Whalemen," which is derived from the inves-
LEGATIONS that have been carried at this office
with regard to the migratory habits and places
OF resort of the whale-sperm and right.
have reason TO believe that the right whale
Of the southern hemisphere is quite different
animal from that of the northern; that the
two are separated by Ito them) an impossible
barrier. have also reason to suspect, from re-
suits that have been elected in the course of
these Investigations, that the same whale which
is taken in Behring's Straits is taken in Baffin's
Bay also; and, if this be SO, these investigations
prove beyond question that this animal cannot
pass from the one region TO the other except
through the Arctic ocean; and hence we are
entitled to infer that there is, at times, at least,
an open water communication between these
Straits and Bay; in other words, that there is
a northwest passage.
This interesting piece of circumstantial evil
dence in favor Of a passage there, was called
to the notice of Lieut. De Haven, when he left
this Office to take command Of the expedition
In search of Sir John Franklin and his COM
panions. So much was that enterprising officer
| impressed with the importance of this sugges-
| ton, and the considerations growing out of it,
that he expressed the intention, after reaching
the Arctic sea, to observe closely the habits of
the whale, and should these fish be observed to
take westwardly course, to use them as pilots
by the way.
The wind and current charts give me reason
to conjecture that the whaemen who attempt
to cruise in high southern ATTITUDES will find it
region Of heavy weather, for though our re-
searches have not yet been extended to that
quarter, the results attained with regard to the
trade winds indicate that in the general system
of atmosphercal circulation the prevailing winds
are less liable to interruption, and that the gen.
eral system of circulation is more active in the
southern than in the northern hemisphere; and
therefore it may be suggested, by way Of pre-
caution, that none but staunch, well-fitted, and
found vessels should undertake the high south
ern cruise. Respectfully, &C.,
(Signed) M. +. MAURY,
Lieut.. U. S. N.
Com. l.. WARRINGTON, Chief of Bureau Of
Ordnance and Hydrography.
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ACuRIosIrY.- While Governor Brown was in Key
West, says the Tallahassee (Florida) Sentinel, he
was presented by Hon. A. Patterson with minia-
turs bust of General w ashington, found, ten years
ago, in the neighborhood of Mr. Patterson's prem
ises, imbedded in the limestone which forms the
island. The bust is of marble, and is evidently the
work Of master. The expression is said to be
identical with that of the famous statue of Wash
ington at Richmond allowed to be the best likeness
in existence The little bust is in state of perfect
preservation; all the delicate chiselling in the pas
OF ruffled shirt remaining as sharp and well-de-
fined as ever, and the marble without discoloration.
Across the shoulders is inscribed the word "Was-
ington'-a spelling which seems to indicate an
Italian origin. In the same spot two English gu-
were found, the dates and inscription Of which
We did not learn. All were probably deposits by
some freebooter Of the olden time.
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PARKEa H. FRrNcH, the notorious swindler and
desperado, it is reported, is not yet dead II il
said he and others of his party prisoners in
Durango, Mexico. ~
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PATENT RIGHT CAsEs.-In the United States cir
cult court at Baltimore on Monday, before Judges
fancy and Heath, as we learn from the american
of that city, the of Ephraim Larrabee Cor-
Ian & Co., an action to recover damages for al
legged infringement of patent right for the manu-
facturc of shower baths, was concluded by a YER
dict for the defendants The plaintiffs counsel de-
ciined going before the jury, and verdict was
taken for the defendants under the instructions of
the court The case will be carried up to the Su-
preme Court by the plaintiff. johnson and La
trobe for the plaintiff; Schley for the defence.
The court subsequently took up the of o. F..
Winchester Whittemore and Brett, an action
for an alleged infringement Of the plaintiffs patent
right for the manufacture of peculiar kind of
shirt Evans and Latrobe for the plaintiff; Schley
and Cochrane for the defence.
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NoRTH AMERICAN REvIRw.-We are indebted !,
Mr.. Franck Taylor, Pennsylvania avenue, for No
Isl, being the April number Of the North Ameri
can Review so t
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STEAM NAvIoATIoN.-There is a bill in the
British House of Commons drought forward by
Mr.. Labouchere) to consolidate and amend the
laws relating TO the regulation of steam naviga-
ton, and to tho boats and lights to be carried by
going vessels. There are forty nine clauses in
the bill. Some new regulations are to be made
specting steamboats, which will prevent their being
oyer-crowded, Steam yesaels are to be surveyed
twice year, and the owners to transmit the
declarations to the naval department of the Board
Of Trade, which board will grant certificates,
which certificates are to be placed in conspicuous
parts of the vessels. The number Of passengers
is to be limited by certificate, and penalty of
So. to be enforced for every passenger beyond the
number allowed. Persons forcing their way on
board when vessels full will be liable to penal
ty of 4os.. and IS. penalty on persons who refuse
to pay their fare to quit q vessel The Board of
Trade are to appoint surveyors, and they to
be allowed to go on board and inspect vessels-par
ties obstrpcting them to be liable to penalties Iron
steamers to be DIVIDED by watertight parti-
tions. The measure is to be called "the Steam
Navigation act, 1851"
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NOTICE TO WHALEMEN.

Captain Daniel Mckenzie, of New Bedford. and
George Manning, of New York, have been en-
gagged for year in procuring for this office infor
nation from whalers and others concerning navi-
CATION and its industrial pursuits the sea-
The log books containing this information have
been used here by Lieutenants Herndon, Leigh,
and Fleming, of the Navy, in making chart to
show when and where our whalemen have searched
for whales; when and where they have found them;
with what abundance; and whether in schools or
alone.
This chart divides the ocean into districts Of 80
latitude by 50 longitude perpendicularly through
each of which districts twelve columns for the
twelve months; and horizontally through each of
which districts three lines; one to show the
number Of days that have been spent in each month
in every district; and the two others to show the
number of days in which whales, sperm, or right,
have been seen.
Thus: Extract from the whale charity
$50 w. A. SOP w.
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From the National Intelligencsr Of yesterday.
The Forged Despatch.

We have observed in several public prints no.
tce OF what pprports to be intercepted despatch
from Sir Henry Bulwer, the Rritish Minister, to
Lord Palmerson, which is said TO have made its
appearance in Boston paper called the Celt We
have not met with the document ourselves in any
paper which we receive, and can only speak of it
from hcarsay. We understand that il as con-
temptiblc in execution as ii 10 base in conception.
and carries forgery its face so plainly as to be
unworthy Of contradiction; but, lest some who
may not the article itself may be mised by the
newspaper notices Of it, think it proper to say,
fully authorized to do, that the paper is
entirely and in all its parts sheer fabrication.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1851-04-21
NEW DRY GOODS STORE.

Fosters nelo Building, on Maia Street, Sd door
beL0io First.
HAVlNG established large dry goods store at
II the above place, | am now opening fresh
stock OF fancy and staple dry goods TO which in.
vlte the attention of the citizens of Evansville and
vicinity. In my stock is comprised The handsom-
est varieties and latest styles Dress Goods, as well
as everything fancy aud staple usually found in
similar establishments, all which are adapted
to this market, and have been purchased at such
prices as will warrant me in selling at least as
cheap as any other house in Evansville. The pub
lie are respectfully invited 10 give me call and ex
anime for themselves. will be continually in the
receipt Of fresh and seasonabe goods, and am now
expecting a large addition of Fall and Winter
Goods to my present stock.
sep2S-tf f.. e. BARNES
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NEW GOODS! NEW GOODSll
Wholesale and Retail,

CtHANKLIN 81 REILLY have Just received O
- very desirable stock OF DRY GOODS, HARD.
WARE. &C., which they will sell low at whole.
sale or retail, fr cash or produce. Their stock
consists IN part of the following, viz:
Blk and cold French and English Broad Cloth,
do do do do Cassimeres:
Plain and ig'd Saun and S. g Ves'ings;
Blue blk mike d'b, z cen and brown Sattinetts;
Ass'td colors Ky. Jeans plain and plaid Linseys;
Red, white, yellow and green Flannels;
Bieached and brown Canton do;
do do Shirtings and Sheetings;
English and French Merinoes Thibet Cloth;
Plain and fig'd SILK and Mohair Alpaccas;
Fig'd and solid coored Muslin DeLaines,
Silk and wool Chameleon PaplIns;
Blocade and Turkish Satins, Chameleon SILKS;
Bid Gro. DeRhine Silks % 10 50 inches WIDE;
Neat new styles English and American calitoes;
Rob Roy cloak Innings, blanket coatings;
Carpets, oil cloth, carpet satchels travling bags;
White whitney and nackinaw blankets, French
blankets Every tinc,''
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, Of the newest
styles;
Bonnet and Cap Ribbons, Velvet Trimmings,
Laces ard Edgings;
Scotch Diaper Crash Towels, Table Cloths, Nap
Ens, &c:
Toge her with great variety of Fancy Articles
and Notions, too nun erous to mention, selected
with care for this market, which will be sold the
lowest price for Cash or Produce: such as Corn.
Oats, PORK. Feathers, White Beans, &c. &c.
Nov. IL. 80. SHANKLlN 81 REILLY.