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The republic., 1851-04-12
Commission ON Claims against Mexico.
FRIDAY, April IL, 1861.

FRIDAY, April IL, 1861.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment all the
members present.
The Secretary laid before the Board the memorial
of David Douglass, claiming damages sustained by
his expulsion from Chihuahua in 1916, (alcd on the
llth March, 1851 setting forth reasons why the
same has not been presented earlier; which, being
deemed satisfactory the same was ordered to be
ceived; and being then taken up for consideration,
together with proofs and documents connected
herewith, the Board came to an opinion that the
claim was valid, and allowed the same accordingly;
the amount to be awarded subject to the future
order Of the Board. Thercupon--
The Board adjourned until tomorrow at II a. m.
The republic., 1851-04-12

NAvAL-The revenue cutters Morris and Taney,
the former commanded by Capt. Walden, and the
latter by Capt. Rudolph, arc now lying at anchor
in the East river Both vessels having under gone,
hauling and repairs. leach being supplied with
new suit Of sails, &c.s) are now in complete sail
ing trim.
The fancy is only in lack Of her armament,
which, however, will be placed on board imme-
diately II il thought she will then take the place
Of the Morris this station; in which the lat
Ter will probably be ordered to southern port.
Nrp York Jour. Commerce.
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The FUGITIvE SLAVE LAw.-The Providence
Journal, in the catholic spirit Of many other jour
nails at the North, remarks OF the law now 80
much misreprescntcd as one of the Compromise
measures:
"Howevcr we may be opposed to a law before it
il enacted, we always in favor OF sustaining II
afterwards; and not in favor Of an agitation
TO repeal law before II IL dry upon the statute
book; especially in the case OF law which has been
strongly discussed, and which, with others, il
expected TO conducc 30 largely to the quiet Of the
counirY.v
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"THE LARdEsr LiBHnry."--Somc Of the papers
Of st. Louis, Missouri, (Whig and Dcmocratic,)
appear to be much incensed against postilcntalset
OF Germans who at present infesting that city.
The 81. Louis Republican says
"The great body of the Germans are peaceable.
law abiding citxens. They love our laws, Consti-
tuition, and institutions they are, and desire
change. But there arc fcw others whom we will
not be % unjust to the former a. 10 clan with
thcm-led on by an advcntursr who, unfortunately.
controls the types and press Of the Anxeigsr and
social and political order Of tho community. They
entertain wild and latitudinous idea OF liberty.
wholly incompatible with any good and wholesome
fidelity, Community of Property, and immunity
from punishment for crimes, are the elements Of
their faith; and, as they unwilling TO work TO
support themselves, they think that those who
be dvestcd ofit, that Il may Be divided among The
lazy and the worthless"
The republic., 1851-04-12

TIDEwArEn CANAL.-Thc Havre. do. Grace Mod
''oni0n OF Thursday morning says:
ION Tuesday last wc had considerable rain
storm About thirty yards of tho towpath near
THE town = impassabe. and boats art detained
boat, loaded with store goods, burst asunder near
Cooleys Point in cndcavoring to proceed upwards,
aud the goods are stsewed TO aud iro."
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DrSA.r.ssr or srAr..

Information has been received At this Depart
ment from the United States Consul It Lima Of Tho
death Of both Mr. EowARp J. sroHsR (Iats Purser
United States Navy and his wife, on board Of the
British steamer Bolivia" while ON their passage
from Panama to Callao
Agreoably to the law in such case made and pro-
vided, the Consul has forwarded 10 this Department
copy Of the inventory which was taken Of the Of
fects left by the deceased.
The republic., 1851-04-12

BAsvAnD IN Esysrs-Our countryman, Ban
ward, is now in Egypt preparing Panorama Of
tho Rivor Milo,
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Mr.. Webster at Spring. Held.


The Springfield Republican publishes the
following report of the impromptu and very
happy remarks Of Mr.. WEBSTER, on Tuesday
last, on his arrival in Springfield, Massachu-
setts
"CIrIzENs OF SPpINarIELD This pleasant in
corruption Of my journey from the of public
business to the quiet of homo. affords mo- assure
you, tho sincerest qualification. l glad to see
your faces here to-day. ! am glad to meet you.
feel that am in Massachusetts,; that stand on
Massachusetts ground; that am among Msssa-
chusetts men. i feel that am at homo. In other
days knew your thrifty town Of Springfield.
knew your river, your public squares. your streets
Of shady elms. know your neighbors. Mount
Tom and Mount Holyoke. They remain, but all
else is changed. New buildings and new faces are
seen your thoroughfares, and yet feel that
am not changed in my feelings toward your peo-
pie, the people of Massachusetts. have great
desire to servo you. ~ strong a wish for your
welfare, and as warm attachment to your in
terests, a. ever had at any period Of my public
ife in the various responsible positions in which
you have placed me.
"Thc cloud that has darkencd the political hori-
zon has passed by, and what we now want, and
what all the great interests of the country need
peace. We want security In the prosecution of
business and Of enterprise. We want protection
do not mean 1t in any technical sense, although
should rejoice most heartily in such an adjustment
of the revenue laws as would protect our business
and our labor-but mean it in that broader sense,
| to be found in mutual confidence, mutual regard
for law, and universal disposition to consult the
highest good Of the whole country. 1t is for this
end that have labored, and shall labor. am now
ON my way home from some months of arduous
toll in public business am going to nv farm
| 10 Marshfeld. am going 70 snuff the sea breeze.
and seek for renvigoraton and for rest; but before
pass allow me to reassure you of the high gratca-
ton which this brief interview has afforded me.
You have my best wishes for yourselves and for
i your families"
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and giving utterance TO torrent of abuse directed
against the officers on duty. They were dressed
that they had been favored with advantages which
they were abusing. One of the number inquired
Of one Of the officers what pay he got for standing
all that was promised him, besideS having the sat
isfaction Of knowing that he had faithfully per.
formed his duty, she said, "Pll give you better
offer" The officer, however, declined listening to
her proposals.. The women walked on; and held q
succeed in winning one Of them from his duty.
When politely asked for their names and address,
the females refused to give them.
The WAR OF PERSONAL RrPLrvIN.-A writ of
repevin was placed In the hands Of Sheriff Eveleth
some days ago, by which il was intended to take
Sims out Of the custody Of United States Marshal
Dcvens, and the latter refusing TO surrender the
prisoner, Governor Boutwell, directed District At
tornoy Parker to give legal opinion upon the sub
ject The writ 10 Issued under the law of 1885, en-
titled An act TO restore the trial by jury ques-
tons of personal freedom" and ID returnabc to the
court OF common pleas. Mr.. Parker has submitted
a written opinion, deciding against tho power Of
the sheriff, as Sims is now situated, to arrest him.
We understand that Attorney General Clifford is
TO give his opinion upon the subject at carly day
(Bosten Courier, 10h.
"THs CoURT- HousR IN CHAINs."-This has been
topic Of discussion in various quarters for como
days past. Some people have affected great anger
al this precautionary step to protect the peace on
the part of the mayor and aldermen. Grave Scna-
tors have stopped from their high eminence TO in
quire into the matter; solemn judges have do
manded reasons and authority for such .'obstruc-
uons-and the police have been beset in the street
by scolding women. Chief Justice Wells sent
Sheriff Evelcth TO tho mayor and aldermen TO
know why tho court building was enclosed in
chains, and they deputcd Solicitor Chandler TO an
swer that II for tho protection of the general
peace. Mr.. Chandler further informed his honor
that the courthouse was the corporate property Of
the city OF Boston, and that the mayor and alder
barriers on such occasions a. the present He also
said that the city authorities had no desire to in
fringe upon, or to interfere with. tho functions Of
the COURTS but a. conservators of the public peace
to the court house until the abatement of the pre-
sent excitement. The judge, aftor rcgretting that
the mayor and aldermen had not seen fl TO confer
with him upon the subject, said no was satisfied
with the soiicitor's explanation n.-ibid.
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sultation upon any mode of proceeding for obtain
ing modification repeal Of the law, consisted
Of violent denunciations of the law and its authors
assertions Of is unconstitutonality, and efforts to
excite the odium Of the public against 1t and those
who support 1t; and those whose duty it is to carry
it into execution The resolutions adopted consist
Of feeble argument against the constitutionality
Of the law, concluding with the declaration that to
aid in the execution of It, is "sinning against
Christian light and against Cod" and that the law
ought to be Immediately and forever repealed.
An effort was made by portion Of the meeting
to render 1t accessory to actual resistance TO the
ecution Of the process now pending in the case of
the fugitive Sims false annunciation was made
at the meeting of an intention to escort him by q
military force on board vessel in the harbor, and
desire was ntimated that the friends of the slave
might be present.
At the breaking up of the meeting II was ad-
journed to rcassemble on Friday, Tomorrow, tho
speakers having previously recommended to the
country people to como in on that day, when the
fugitive slave was to be given up to the claimant.
Mr. Wright the editor Of the Commonwealth, as re-
ported by the Journal, "advised the people TO 20
home and come back on Friday with their neigh
bors by dozens, armed with muskets and ball car
tridges He did not say thero would be occasion
to use them, but the people should be present with
them, and plant themselves upon the boundary of
their rights"
In accordance with this announcement, we find
in the Commonwealth Of yesterday notice, which
We give below. Whether il is intended TO resist
by force the delivery of Sims to the agent of the
claimant. in case the Commissioner should decide
to that effect the public are left 10 judge from these
announcements. There 10 no reason to apprehend,
however, that the legal authorities will be ntimi-
dated by these demonstrations. The announce
ment above referred 10 is in the following words
" 1b the good people Of TIE Commonwealth of Mas
sachusefts.
"ln accordance with vote of the late Mass Con-
vention, to adjourn till Friday next at nine o'clock.
a. M, the Vigilance committee earnestly urge
upon every friend Of the slave throughout tho
Commonwealth TO report himself in Boston on
Friday morning. the lith inst, TO witness the last
sad scene Of the States disgrace, II Il shall be
found impossible 70 avert Il. Como by thousands
Let those who have been hero urge their friends 10
come-snd come with them.
"TheTrcmont Temple WILDE Open, and addresses
may DO expected throughout the day"
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passage they have quoted Do they imagine
that Mr.. Webster meant to convey the idea
that the President had found out his error, and
that he was wrong, and that Mr.. Webster and
the Cabinet were wrong in supposing the res
cue to be part of system or plan which, hav-
ing succeeded twice already, it was intended
by certain bold disorganizers TO carry into ex-
pertinent again and again so long as the Gov
ernment would bear it2 Do they suppose the
avenues Of knowledge, so open to usall have been
closed in some unaccountable way to the Pres-
dent and the Cabinet? Surely they have eyes,
and they can see they have ears, also, and
they can hear. No man at this moment, prob
ably, has more clear conception of this mat
ter than Mr.. Webster. He we'll and Justly es-
Inmates men and things.
What says he in his letter to the New York
committed
"Now, understand that the persons concerned
in this outrage in Boston avow openly their full
purpose OF preventing by arms, or by the power OF
the multitude, the execution Of process for the
rest OF an alleged fugitive slave in any and all
cases."
DO these worthy editors agree with Mr..
Webster in this opinion2 Or do they, suppose
he has altered his opinion2 Or do they think
the President and Mr.. Webster are of two
opinions2 Or do they fancy either 80 profound
ly stupid as not to comprehend the entire COM
patibility between the fact that the rescue
was effected by "a rery uncomfortable number
of persons" who might have been easily resist
ed by mayor disposed to do his duty; and the
fact that instigators, prompters, aiders, and
abettors, abound in this Commonwealth, with
their vigilance committees, liberty bells, and
incendiary presses2
The honor Of Boston is not more precious,
even in the sight of these worthy editors, than
1t is in that Of the President and Of Mr.. Web
ster; though, possibly, the latter may be rather
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18

TObaccO-We did not hear OF sale.
Sugar-There a moderate demand. with sales Of
about 500 hhds at 4SD5c for Fair to Fully Fair-easier
rates.
MOlasses-Larger supply. The sales reached about 1000
bbs at @25h for ordinary and 26DNc for good prime
lots
FIour-Dul. We noticed sales Of only about 100 bbls
including 500 Ohio at "a 1904 12k; 100 st. Louis a
l5 800 at - and 100 Illinois. choice brand at ~ 81 bb
GraiD-Lower. The sales Of Corn reached fully COCO
sacks. including 100 81. 2OO at 62963. and 300 GAO
CSC W bushe Oats have also declned-a large lot of St
Louis being reported sold at 49, and several small lots dis
posed of at 60c v bushel.
PrOvisiOns-The Pork market heavy, with sales of
retail lots of Mess GA So and $50 bbs unnspected
at about aI3 co. A lot of 0OOb Bulk Pork in casks sold
at &c y ID for Shoulders and TX for Hams 100 tierces
picked Hams disposed Of at Tie y h.. Bacon was in
request with sales of about 450 casks, including 40 cass
Sides Tin three ots)at Ss $50 casks Shoulders prime
6D6k 80 at IS Missouri and Cincinnati in two os At
$685. and 40 tierces Hams y for choice
cured OF Lard about 300 bbs and tecss and 1890 kegs
sold, including 40 bbs No. g. tainted at 6
No. at IA $50 at 7a@7; 400 kegs at s3s1s and 100
from store at SIC y ID.
C0ee-Market active. Sales 5l0O bags Rio mostly nj,
l0a4c v ID, with few lots at 10k. Holders are now asking
l07si6Dllc.
Lard OillO0 bbs sold from store at 59c y gallon
LfmeA cargo Of $500 casks Rockand was taken at a 40
Y cask-an advance.
Whisky-in better request Sales $50 bbls at g. and
some retail lots at 251ac y gallon.
Exchanges-Limited demand. We still quote Sterling
10a@l0s14; New York 60 day bills 224 per cent disc
Sight Checks lGSlk per cent disc.
Freights-We heard of nothing new.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18

PRIZE WEDDING-The first weddi ng in the
stirring town OF Trevorton-which has sprung into
existence within the last six months, in the valley,
few miles back of Sunbury, on the road to Potts
vile, Pa, was celebrated on the oath ult., with
great rejoicings. According to previous stipula-
ton, the happy couple became entitled to, and
received the following substantial premiums, viz ::
The wife the best dress in the company's store,
and the husband handsome town lot, and loan
OF 800 from the company to build upon it.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18

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The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18

A RICH TANNER.-The Hon. Zadok Pratt, of
PrattvilIe, Greene county, NewYork, who is said
to be the greatest tanner in the world is also said
to be the richest 1t is stated that he has con-
sumed in the course of his business 100000 cords
of wood, tanned 100000 sides of leather, and
employed and fully paid 10000 men, He has also
represented his district in Congress, and is worth
S2,0O00O0. We have already mentioned that he
intends to send specimens Of leather from each of
his seven tanneries to the Worlds Fair
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18
WERTMULLER'S
CELEBRATED PAINTING of DANAE,
Now exhibiting adjoining the National Gallery of
rhe Arts, IL st. Charles ST., up stairs.
Admission IN c.nt,

all the choice Pictures remaining with us evidences
Of surprising taste and skill in the masters oden
ume none perhaps. can with the subject Of this
noce DxNAE. painted by Rudolf Unck Wertmuller. who
closing his life on il SOIL When DANAE was originally pro
anced a ra IN i7o the admirers OF the Fine Arts in that
metropolis We're electrified into enthusiasm SURPRISING
thing ever occasloned by similar event. and tie Painting
w G once pronounced to be fully equal production
pps nS IN the temple of fame None now
the oTm the graceful posture. the life ike coong the
matches: beauty Of the countenance Bathed atmos
pere OIL the purest light the modest the engaging
sweetness o. expression, combined with the exquisite grace
and endearing tenderness OF the compositions render il
ousy TO force the declaration that it painting OF
ing beauty possessing the most lurvaed interest," and will
Wettmuler was engaged upon this Picture more than
oveiest living models Of Paris 1t has passed through
career on both continents winning the universal
forcing The owners OF rival paintings by the old masters
concede lis superiority, fel3 If
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18

HEIGHT OF NArIoNs-Professor Forbes states
the Irish be the taller the average than either the Enc
lis the Scotch Having measured thousand of each
nauOn-Engish Irish and Scotch. He gives lhe following
as average height Of each English IS I2 niche. Scotch
GALA; Irish, 70; and the age of each 2l years.
A cockney conducted two ladies' to the observa-
tory TO eclipse of the moon. They late the
eclipse was over and the ladies were disappointed "Oh
exclaimed hero, don't fret know the astronomer
again.
At the Pttsburg theatre the drama of Anthony
the by one the other actors have to retire
while his horseshp through with his exercises there
not room enough the stage for all the members of the
company to be there at one time
The Western Star is the name of a new paper
started at milwaukee, Oregon the willamette 1t belongs
TO the democratic school Of politics.
A singular discovery has been made by one Nj
ehoas Zach. photographer of Munich lie has found that
by preparation applied to designs traced by pointed
slrunent. plate OF of metal, the drawing re-
produces itself in relief in less than hour the plate
Zach has given 10 his discovery the name OF metaography
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18

AN AUSTRALIAN EXPLoRER.-The Australian
papers are beginning to ask the question Where
Is Dr. Lechdardt! The time has already elapsed,
according to his own estimate, when he should
have been heard OF at the end of successful jour
ney. Three years have passed since he undertook
his task Of exploring an unknown part of the great
Australian continent; two years since he was
heard Of last He had then returned three hun.
dred miles to the last station on the frontier for
the purpose of describing the beauty and fertility
of the country through which he and his compan
ions had passed, saying in justification of the pro.
ceeding, that he feared he might never return from
his great journey, and was anxious that the knowl-
edge which he had already gained, should not be
lost. He departed again, in high spirits, into the
painless wilderness, and has since been heard
of seen. The authorities of New South Wales
should at once set the machinery Of succor at work
London Athenaum.
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Tea Warehouse,
No. 81 Camp street, New Orleans.
ME largest assortment Of GREEN and BLACK

he AS ever offered for
salem this city and at lower
prices. These TsAs are of
the latest Importation. and
ofthe most choice qualities
grown in q h. inn. ha wing
been selected with great
care. For the use of fam
lilies they are put up in
small quantities in well Sc
cured metallic packages, so
as to preserve their fra
graBce as long as in the
chests.
City retail dealers,
country merchants, steam.
boats, ships And hotels sup
piled with every dnscrip.
ton ofTKAs, inchests, hall
chests, ~ ID and . ID box
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-02-18

HUNDRED MUTINY AND BLOODY RETRIBUTIoN
The Boston Mail gives as a current report, which
1t believes 10 be true, an account of mutny al
legged to have occurred on board the Boston bark
William II. Slialer, Capt. w. Fl. Gardener, Jr., on
her late voyage MA the West Indies, to California
ltappears that the captain two new hands, one
Portuguese and the other an Englishman. at Ma
nilla, on ordering one Of them alof he refused to
go, and as the captain advanced to enforce the
order, the sailor clinched him and both fell upon
The deck. AT this moment the other sailor ap-
preached, with knife nnshea,hed 10 aid his com
rade. The captain managed TO draw a revolver
and with it shot the seaman with whom he was
struggling in the neck. Springing to his feet, he
encountered the other sailor, who menaced him
with his knife, and shot him through the head
killing hun on the spot. The other mutineer sur
vived. although badly wounded. Capt Gardener
left his vessel at San Francisco, and returned in
the last steamer. He is now in Boston, and it is
said the affair will be investigated.