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Meeting In Charleston.

We rejoice TO see the proceedings of a large
and influential meeting in Charleston, the pur-
pose Of which is to prevent the immediate
withdrawal of the State of South Carolina from
the Union. We rejoice that portion of the
citizens of that State have determined TO con-
slider the extent to which her vital interests
are implicated in the desperate action to which
she has been almost committed
The meeting ayow the belief that the ag-
gressions of the North are systematic, that their
design is the abolition Of slavery, and that If
this design be not arrested its success will be
inevitable. They express the opinion that the
time has come when the Union should be dis
solved and a Southern Confederacy formed.
They deprecate the separate secession Of Caro-
lima, and desire postponement of action until
the other States can join them or propose some
method Of reinstating them in their rights, and
providing some adequate guarantees Of future
security.
There are many who no doubt have been
sceptlcal Of the extent to which the disaffection
has spread; but the ground taken in the resolu-
tions of this meeting show that every thing is
CoHCSutu W thOoe WHO auNO Cdte lie WITHDRAWAL
of South Carolina, except that the time has
not yet come when she can with prudence
do so and we would ask every patriot solicit
tous for the restoration of peace, il these be the
doctrines of the Conservatives" Of South Car
olna, what have we not to apprehend from
those Of her ''Extremists?'
We have no hope that any thing that we
could write upon the subject would be accept
able to either those who are in favor of imme-
date or conditional secession We are aware
of the natural and great jealousy with which
distant interference is regarded in a domestic
conflict.
But, as American citizens, we cannot with
hold an expression of pleasure that prospect
is open for avoiding strife whose consequences
must be alike direful and disgraceful to our re-
publican system.
We have never spoken with harshness of the
people Of South Carolina, or of their motives
We presume them to be influenced by desire
TO promote the prosperity, and to maintain the
rights Of their State, whilst we sincerely
believe they attribute existing evils to made
quate causes, and rely upon remedies INSULT
cient for their removal We have never com
planned Of the free exercise Of opinion, OF the
pnrestrained warmth Of the press. These are
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Ths Elections today.

The elections which take place in the States
of Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennes-
see, Alabama, Arkansas, and Texas, must ex-
ercisea most important influence upon the politi-
cal position of parties throughout the Union.
There is an evident anxiety to return to the regu-
lar party divisions Of the past. But this DISPOSE
ton is restricted by the imminent danger in
which the Union has been placed by the mad
ness of fanaticism.
If the party of the Union prevails in the
contests TO be this day decided then we may ex-
pect the reorganization Of Wings and Demo
Gratis under the accustomed slogans Of party. If
those who denounce the Union and plot its de-
struction succeed all men will be compelled to
forget their political antipathies, and unite for
the salvation of the country. We should APP
prehend much from the success of those south
ern enemies of the Compromise who contend
for the absEact right of secession, but who base
upon the assertion of that doctrine purpose to
enforce it Immediately.
The readiness with which the Democratic
party in the Northern States are coalesciDg up
on Indifferent issues, forgetting their late dis
sehsiohs, argues wen LOT the success OF lnal
policy which the present Administration has
sustained so steadily. We hail every sign Of
restored harmony, although it may be accom-
panied with the reconciliation of VAN buren,
and CAss. We are, Of course, in 4 state Of some
uncertainty in regard to the contest in the South
The issues have been shifted within few
weeks past.
Many of those who were furious in their de-
nunciations of the Compromise, and welcomed
disunion before submission, now deny their in
tention to dissolve the Union. We are, how
ever, gratified that the friends of Union
and the Compromise will triumph in Alabama
to-day, just as they will in the States of Geer
gia and Mississippi in the elections shortly to
take place.
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Governor OF cuba.

The CLamor PdbIico, journal published at
Madrid, states that Don JOSH DE LA CoNoHA
(who, it will be remembered, assumed the
reins of government about year ago in the
Island of Cuba) has been recalled, and that
General CoRDovA is to be appointed Captain
General Of that island in his stead. The
Madrid correspondent of the London Times
notes, in this connexion, an announcement by
the HeraIdo that the Marquis DEL DoURo, a
brother of the present Captain General, had re-
sigued the government of Catalonia with a
view to join the opposition against the ministry.
This may explain movement which, so far as
the preservation of the island from revolution
is concerned, seems exceedingly inopportune.
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sentation should be based upon a combination
sion desired to establish the basis Of numbers.
The conflict between these interests was of an
exciting character, and at one time was thought
to threaten the dispersion of the convention.
The question Of relative power was settled,
however, by the adoption of " a compromise, p
which, like the adjustment of similar diff
Guilty in Congress between the great federal
sections, occasoned great dissatisfaction.
We infer, however, from the personal har-
mony with which the convention adjourned,
that there is disposition to acquiesce in the
general results of long and laborious session.
The indications from the Richmond press are
that the new constitution will be adopted.
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THE REPUBLIC
WASHINGTON.
MONDAY MORNING. AUGUST 4. 1851.

.eTheseries of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me as a settlement, in principle
and suhstauce-a final Observation-Disclosures
ous and exciting subjects which they embraced. 4"
"By that adjustment we have been rescued from
TIE wide and boundless agitation thatsurrounded
u.s. and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
sto rest upon. And the occasion, trust, willju
tify me IN EXPORTING MY couNTRYMEN TO RALLY
UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND as the best, if
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviolate thein-
tcgrity ofthe Union.''
IPREsIDENT FILLMoRE's MESSAGE.
.sThe Presidents message, at the opening of the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his ouNp and the unanimous opinion of ali
those associated with him in the Executive admin
'istration of the Government, in regard to what
ARE called the Adjustment or Compromise moa
'surcs Of last session. That opinion is that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
a finalsettement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
{ we're not free from imperfectons, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connexion, they formed
a system of compromise the most conciliatory
and beat for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
'opinions, and that therefore they should be ad
hered to, until time and experience should de-
nonstrate the necessity of further legislation tc
guard against evasion or abuse. Thatopinion sc
IA as know, remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security o.
the Constitution requires this; and cveryconside-
ration 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 WHDsTER's Letter TO the Union Meeting
at Westchester.
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From the pIains-Indlan pepre dat,on., g..

From the PIains-Indian Depre dati0ns, Sc.
The st. Louis Republican of the 9th ultimo pub
lishes the following interesting items of news
from the PlainssR
On the Xa $&stant a party of sixteen teams Of
Oregon 1MkSlGt3ofa arrived at Kanesvilie, having,
f1 no IL II the @ in Of asf ss
i've bend o. oattkf This heavy theft commit
lid At Beaver creek, one hundred miles from the
Missouri river Two or three days previous to this
loss, which occurred in the carly part of June, they
were visited by a body of some two hundred In
dams. mt a short distance from whom between five
and SIX hundred others were seen. They demanded
OF the immigrants two head of cattle from each
wagon for the right OF way through their country,
threatening violently that if they did not comply
with their demand they would murder the whole
party. The Indians, it is said, of the Pawnec
and Omaha tribes. The immigrants, in order to
save themselves resorted to persuasion and finally
succeeded, by letting them have two cows and two
sacks of flour.
On the 18th of June their cattle took a stampede.
which was supposed to have been caused by the In
dams. They were confirmed in this superstition
on the morning following, from visit they re-
ceived by several hundred Indians, who offered
their services to bring in the missing cattle. on
condition that they were literally paid The i'm
migrants agreed to this offer, and in day or two(
a lew OF the poorest were returned. These sufcedy
merely TO enable them to reach the river Theirl
children and themselves much ill used by the
Indians. !
The majority of the party, it is said, had been
formerly, from Sarke county, Illinois. The In,
dams informed them that it was their intention I'd
head the Mormon train and extort pay for passins
through their country. They added that a refus
to comply with this request would be followed W
the most rigorous example on themselves and tn
property
The advanced company ofthe Mormon train
not been heard from. 1t is supposed, hover
that they will reach the Sioux country before TIN
can be overtaken by these Indians.
The last company Of Mormon immigrants were
heard from at Loupe Fork where they were to cross
on Tuesday week last. They are said to be prose-
cutting their journey prosperousy. But one train
remains yet to go out this season 1t ia that of Mr.
L. F. Williams, trader to Salt Lake, now encamped
at Fort Kearny. 1t will leave in a few days.
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OFFICIAL.
GENERAL oRDERs-No. a.
HEAD QUARTERS or THE Amy,
ADJuTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
IIrnnLs....io.. LIZ DC 1911


ADJuTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Uashington, July 26, 1851
For the information Of the officers of the Ar
my, notice s given that swords Of the pattern adopt
ed by the War Department, April 9th, 1850, (see
paragraphs 80 and SO revised 'sDress Of the Ar
my,') will be in deposit, for issue 10 officers
at cost price, at the New York, Warrington, st.
Louis, and Baton Rouge Arsenals, from which
places officers can obtain them by applying TO the
Commanding Officers, in conformity with the pro.
visions of article ~, Ordnance Regulations, as
amended by paragraph 3, General ORDERS" No.
10, March 80 1919.
The coat price of the sword prescribed by para
graph 92 of the above regulations is twenty dollars;
and of that prescribed by paragraph 95, fifteen dol
lars
H-Horeafter, whenever contracts are made un-
der the Regulations of the Subsistence Department,
or by which subsistence is TO be furnished for the
use of troops, the words "subect to the appro-
val of the Commissary General Of Subsistence"
shall be inserted therein.
By command of Major General ScoTr:
r. JONES, Adjutant General.
NorE.--The amended article of the Ordnance
Regulations, above referred to, provides that one
complete set Of arms and accoutrements may, if
the state of the public supplies will permit, be
issued to each officer of the army, for his own use
and no others, on his payment of the cost price
thereof to the issuing officer. "
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A SoUTH CARoLINA ToAsT.-The folio wing toast
was given at thecelebration of the 4th of July in
St. Peters parish, S. c.:
b "By r. X. Uflliams. Hon. r. b. Rhett-May he
be the first President of South Carolina"
We have no doubt that is all Mr.. Rhett wants;
If he can't be President Of great country, he is
determined to be President Of a small one. He
probably thinks that there he "may reign secure
and that
"To reign is worth ambition, though in hell;
Better to reign in hell than serve in heavcn.''
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ARsrocnArIoT lrLrs.-The utter improprie

ARIsTocRATIc TirLEs.-The utter impropr iety of
either bestowing or permitting to be bestowed in
this country the titles of "his Grace" and "his
Lordship'' on Catholic prelates, is well shown up
by writer in the New York Tribune, who signs
himself, and doubtless is, ga Catholic" Such III
ties lessen the public respect for any ecclesiastical
functionary upon whom they avished, and
strengthen the sectarian anmosities of many per-
sons, who mainta n that religion which permits
such DESIGNATIONS is anti republican.
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The wings OF NeNy York.

A telegraphlc despatch from Albany informs
US that the Conference Committees in session
in that city on Saturday entered into an ar
rangement for the settlement of differences, and
that the Wing Convention for the State of New
York will be held at Syracuse on the 18th OF
September next.
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The National monument journal.

We are requested to say that the second number
Of the National Monument journal will not be pub
lished until about the middle of September--m
time being necessary for subscriptions to be re-
turned. If not then published it will not be at all;
and to those Subscribers who have paid in advance
their money will be returned
Editors of newspapers generally are requested to
give this notice an insertion or two.
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iREv. Ma. RYDER, it is stated, has relinquished
the presidency of the college at Georgetown, D. G.,
and has gone to Worcester. Mass, where he s TO
be stationed permanent pastor of the Roman
Catholic church, Rev. Mr.. Stonestrcet, late of
Frederick, Md, succeeds DR.. Ryder in tho presi-
dency of Georgetown College Rev. Messrs. Early,
late president Of the College Of the tioly Cross
Worcester and Blox, late president of the f street
Washington Seminary, have been transferred 70
Frederick
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A'DANeEnoUs FRAun,--At Bailey & Kitchens
jewolry establishment, in this city, may be seen
chunk of what appears TO DO the pure gold ore, as
sometimes discovered in the mines. Firmly inn
bedded in the is the quartz, often found in the
pure gold. BY cutting off part of the ore with
sharp instrument, and applying the aquafortis it
found to be more thaniQpe- third copper. Hap
PLY science has discovered Che cheat.
PhiLndkphiaeE nnsuivnninn. Thtrsdau.
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CoLD WEATHER AND THE EoLIrsr.-The New

CoLp WEATHER AND THE EcLIrsE.-The New
York Evening Post says:
The great total eclipse of the sun in 1906 was
followed by ten or more very cg.L,~summers. and
the climate OF this country seeme6~ have under
gone change. The vulgar notion was that the
great shadow Of that eclipse had chilled the at
mosphere that it required years to recover from it's
effects. This, however, did not account for the
milder than before. II is little curious that the
present remarkably cool weather and .pald sun
shine dates from the very hour of the eclipse on
Monday morning."
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RAILROAD ExTENsIoN.-The extension of the
Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad to New Brighton,
Pennsylvania, was celebrated in that town ON the
30th ultimo. The municipal councils of Pittsburg
and New Brighton were present, and speeches were
made by q number of gentlemen Interested in the
emit, rorise
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CUMBERLAND Coal TRADE.--The Cumberland
(Md.) Ciuiiian says the amount Of coal shipped by
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, for the week end
ing the 3lst ult, ,l49 tons, and that the
amount transported by the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for the week up to the end of which the
last account was made was 573 toms
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Reform Convention of virginia Adjournet

This body closed its labors on Thursday, the
The constitution reported for popular adoption
contains, we believe, most of those reforms in
the extension of the right Of suffrage and eli
giblity Of public officers which prevail in most
Of the newer States of the Union. The Pines
and Compiler give the following summary of
its provisions:
Nearly all State and county officers are to be
elected by the people, including the Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, the Judges Of The supreme,
district, and circuit courts and the Justices of the
Peace, Commemorative Attorneys, Clerks, and
Sherifis The Legislature is to be apportioned the
House Of Delegates the suffrage basis with a
weatern majority ofiourteen, and the Senate with
an eastern majority of ten, which arrangement is
TO continue until 1865, when the Legislature may
agree upon new apportonment, submit the
question Of basis to the people, Taxes are TO be ad
UGlOreD, except that slaves under twelve years of
age are exempted; white males twenty one years
old are to pay capitation tax, equal to the tax on
S400 worth of land; slaves over twelve years of
age not TO pay moro than the tax on $500 worth
Of land, and licences, incomes, and salaries may
be taxed at the discretion Of the Legislature; seven
per cent, of the existing debt of the State, and OF
every future debt is to be set apart annually for
the payment Of the interest and principal. The
new constitution lie to be submitted TO the voters
qualified under il on the fourth Thursday in Octo-
Der, the returns made to the Governor, and If he
proclaim it ratified, the Legislature then elected is
to be superseded by the new Legislature, which
will be elected on the second Monday in December,
and Will meet on the second Monday in January;
and thereafter the sessions will be biennial"
The most important question discussed by
the convention, and one which principally
caused the extraordinary prolongation of its
session, was the basis Of representation. The
eastern division of the State desired that repre-
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PENNsYLvANIA CREDIT.--The State Treasurer oil
Pennsylvania wac in Philadelphia the 3lst ult
prepared to meet the semi annual interest on the
State debt, falling due the lst of August, in
specie funds.
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EMIdRATIoN TO New YoRK.--During the month
of July no less than 30.034 immigrants arrived at
New York from Europe. On Wednesday and
Thursday Of this week alone there were about 900
arrived.
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SICKNESS OF Mas. WEBsrER.-Tho Newport
Netos Of Wednesday says "In consequence of the
sickness Of his wife, Mr.. Webster will not be able
to visit here at the present tme as he had arranged
do. -
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DEATH OF RHv. On. LrNeARp.--Dr. Lingard, the
great historian of England, died at his residence
in Horribly, England, on the 18th of July. The
venerable historian was in his Slst year.
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POLICE OFFICER SrABBED.--An officer of the
Fourth Ward Police, in Now York, has been stab
bed by Portuguese sailor named Lopez, and the
wound s thought to be fatal.
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And EL-KApER.--A correspondent of the AHge-
meine Zsitmg states that the French government
has proposed TO the Sublime Porte to release Add
el-Kader, provided the Porte will agree to Keep
him from returning TO Algeria. The proposition
has been declined.
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HUEGARIANs ARRIvED.--Some forty seven Of
hcers and privates of the Hungarian army, en- \
gagged in the recent revolution, arrived at New
York ON Saturday, from Turkey.
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The BAnrLLA CRor, at TenerifTo, is said to be a
failure this year.
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2,26S,2O4 pieces, amounting to. ,992 IL
The gold bullion deposited from the lst to the
3lst of July, inclusive, is as follows:
From California. SO, 053, 900 90
From other sources ........,..... 1000 90
$3.50, 900 90
Silver bullion deposited came time. 1880 90
Total deposits. ....,.....,..." SS,l43, 500 90
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Operations of the Mint.

The MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA and ten or the
Aldermen have started on voyage 10 Boston.
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The following is the coinage at the United States
Mint, in Philadelphia, for the month of July:
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Mcssrs. BnrIng's Circular.

LospoS. friiay, Sept 26-5pY
We have no material char &c to notice In the cobnia
snd foreign produce markets this week the same iu-
nets we have 80 frequently had report still continues
out holders o. produce having shown less anxicy to
,o ~ PUBIC sales Rave succeeded In mainta ning
MoNtr continues in demand but with large arrivals
INC precious metals ire stock Of bullion Increases
are quoted at Is loAd, and bar silver S. GA rer
Fer the principal transactions Of the week We would
refer to the following remarks -
AsIts IN limited request We quote Montres Pot,
CocmrrAL hss met good demand, and l61 bar Hon.
dures silver at public sale have found ready buyers at
% 100. Be- ID perlb 20 bags Mexican silver held at
Coco. aims neglected and in the absence ofpubic
sales no bufiness has been done
Corrrr-Ihe demand has continued noderse, but
pave teep very hrm and prices have beer main
tanned OF 40 casks 500 bags plantation eyon Al auc
uon about bal sold from as asa for ord to god mid
and about 800 bags native have been taken At ps Sd
~ oss there are ready buyers but II IL principally held
Tor Gus 1000 cees &c East India mostly sold at Ais
oss Tor I,nicherry and Ais a., ca for Mysore 20
cssks 5eo bags Jamaics, have brought 3ss and 100
baes gtod clean garbled Jochs 7Os per cwt In Brazil
and St. Domingo kinds nothing has been done
The Contin.nisl advices report increased frmness
and In Holland deliveries are procecdng yery ,atsfac
ttry exceeding already upwards Of 20 600 bsss Of the
sohse, sold :, the company late sale. While writing
w bags good drst' Rio has been taken for Ham
bro s7 floating conditions insured free Of particular
oss.with liberal supplies further decline on Eng
lisb Wheat oils was submitted TO at Monday market
Vhe last weeks average price 37s Sd per ar and
foreign met limited fsle at similar sduson Spring
corn without material change. Flour dull at l5s 2)s.
per Dbl as in quality On "Wednesday and to-day the
trade ruled heavily In Indian there hssbeen no
thing Going.
CoTTor quiet, with saes for the week of only l15o
bale at the rmer value including 100 bowels az "a
for mid fair 70 good 272 bales surat at auction
yesterday we're bought In considerably above The market
Az Liverpool there has been moderate bushes. doing
ouyut having ample choice mid. Orleans was quoted
Dhycs. Sc-ht public fae the following articles have
iouno buyers viz '-4o4 chests gum Orbsnun at los .,
$50 az eases Animt at 40 "a $40 Ia Cd. "a cares
Arabic zoe ats Cd 1856 cases star Anseed at "a. "a
.oe 10 chests gum benjamin at f5 IS n IS IL Cd
~ tops Dutch at lee 1ss Sd 900 baskets Gambler az
los los "a and 100 tons Bimss sapsn Wood cs Ia
"a 40 o. Csmpbor remsns quiet at 6fs Cd a Csc
Sas' oA Isiher cheaper $50 at auction bringing