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NiCSSr5 j.
Cabe Ashe, Allison, Meachan, Preston King,
and G w Jones, each one vote.
Whole number cast, 2l2; necessary TO a choice,
1907. LINN BoYp having received llS, was declared
elected Speaker OF the House Tor the Thirty second
Congress.
lie was conducted to the chair by Messrs DIS
NEY of Ohio, and STASLY of North Carolina, when
I've briefly returned his grateful acknowledgements
to the gentlemen of the House Of Representatives
for the kindness and confidence which they had
shown by eecting him the presiding officer. Pro-
pery approaching, he truscd, the responsibility
imposed, as well as the high honor conferred by It,,
he nccepted the station with most earnest desire
and a fixed determination to administer the duties,
so far be might be able, for the promotion of the
ends of their deliberations pleasant to themselves,
and agreeable and prchtably to our common coun-
try. Applause
The CLenk requested Mr.. GIDDlNos, of Ohio, the
oldest member of the House, consecutively, to adj
minister the oath Of office; which he did
The members were then sworn the various State
| delegations presenting themselves az they were
called.
COMMUNICATIONS TO THE sENATE.
On motion Of Mr.. BAYLY, it was
Rss0iued, That the Senate be informed that the
of Kentucky, Speaker Of the body, and that they
/ arc nov ready to proceed 20 business.
COMMITTEES TO WAIT vroN THE PRESIDENT.
On motion of MIR. BAYLY it was
ResolUcd, That a committee be appointed on the
part OF the House, TO Join such committee as may
be appointed by the Senate, TO inform him that a
quorum OF the two Houses have assembled, and
that Congress il now ready 10 receive any conmu-
nication which he may be pleased to make.
Messrs. BAyLY, HAVEN, and JoNRs, of Tennes-
see, were appointed the committee on the part OF
the HOusc.
RULES AND ORDERS OF THE HousE.
On motion of Mr.. BAYLY the rules and ORDER
OF the last House adopted for this, until other
Wise ordered.
coaPLETIoN OF THE oRoANizATioE.
The House then proceeded 10 the election OF
Clerk. The roll having been called, the following
1 was the result:
! Whole number Of votes, Dos. Necessary TO a
/ choice, los or which number J, w Forney re.
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[ Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.

The Democratic Caueus-A Union Organization of
Resistancs-Fmfher Proceedings-A Senate C,qii-
eus ''to take The Pledge '-Adherence 10 the Nomi-
nations.
The ground on which the Southern Union men
have fought and conquered lie rejected by the De-
mocratic House in caucus.
Mr.. Richardson, of Illinois, acted as chairman of
the meeting, and Messrs. Stanton of Tennessee,
and Hall of Missouri, as Secretaries.
Major Polk, of Tennessee, offered the resolutions
decarative of the purpose of the body to maintain
the Compromise measures an adjustment of the
slavery question. The meeting was held with clos
ed doors, but learn that considerable excitement
was manifested, and that smart discussion en-
sued. The resut was soon reached and this ..stun-
bling block was, some how got over The resu4
lutons laid on the table, but whether to he
taken up again s not stated. But some Of the
members withdrew upon this movement, and il ia
openly and confidently stated that the Union men
will resort to separate organization, if the Demo
Gratis persist, as body, in refusing TO adopt the
Compromise pledge.
We shall witness some further proceedings ON
this subject very
Tomorrow ming caucus of Democratic
Senators will be held, in which the Compromise
pledge will be offered and strenuously insisted
upon II may meet with a better reception in tho
Senate than in the House
MIR. Boyd received 81 votes Speaker, and Mr.
Disney p as Clerk, [meanng Speaker,l both
together amounting to about two. thirds OF a ma
jority of the House.
The inaity of the Compromise being brought
into doubt. the fnality of the caucus may also be
questioned If there is any boiling from one nomi-
nation there will be from both. But the nomna
tons will be adhered to by all who took part in
them, and, for the sake of harmony, by the whole
party.
The Union men cannot object to either Of the
nominations, but they may possibly be willing
at once to manifest their independence of all party
ties in some suitable manner, perhaps by refusing
to vote at all and also by holding separate meet.
ing, and Issuing manifesto of their grievances
and purposes ION
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The Presidents Message

Can be obtained at the office of the Republic
Ninth street, the day is presented to Congress
Members of Congress and others desiring copies
are requested to send their orders early.
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THE REPU BLIC .
WASHINGTON:
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER .. 1851

"The series Of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me a settlement, in principle
and substance-a final settlement-oft the danger
QUE and exciting subjects which they embraced"
:" By that adjustment we have been rescued from
{ the wide and boundless agitation that surrounded
US, and have a firm, distinct, and legal ground
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will JUS
{ tify me IN ExHoRTINa my oouSTRYMEN TO RALLY
{ UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND as the best, II
not the only means Of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
tegrity of the Union"
tPaEsIDENT FILLMoRE's MESSAGE.
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From Democratic and neutral sources we de-
rive the following accounts Of the proceedings in
the Democratic caucus held in the Hall of The
House of Representatives ON Saturday evening
last:
Correspondence Of the Baltimore SUM-
WAsHrNoroS, November 80.
Tie democratic Caucus and 1abling Of the Compro-
mise Resolations- IPilh0Jalpa OF hfsBbers- Only
Majority Candidate for Offices Of he House
The Votes
There was considerable animation in the Demo
cratic caucus last evening; and contrary 10 all
pectation, the Compromise resolutions were voted
down; that is to say, they tabled, though
motion was pending to refer them TO a committee.
motion TO adjourn was also voted down, though
that would have given absent members chance to
be heard.
But fifty members voted against the Compro.
mise-that is, for tabling it--and thirty-one or
thirty nine for it-that is, against tabling it, The
short sense of the long story ia, the Compromise
was kicked out Of caucus by about nineteen ma
jority.
number of members then withdrew, or alb
stained from voting. Among them were Judge
Bayy of Virginia, German OF Indiana Geo w
Jones of Tennessee, Freeman and Wilcox of Mis-.
sissppi, and good many others
Among those who remained and voted were
New York, Governor Cleveland Of Connecticut,
and others of that persuasion of politics.
None of the caucus nominations received ma
jority of the Democratic vote in Congress but Mr..
johnson, the present postmaster of tse House, who
was renominated without opposition.
Colonel Forney received 90 votes for Clerk, and
Linn Boyd 81 or 81 for Speaker. Yet both these
men known to be staunch Compromise men so
that after all, the intentions OF the majority Of the
Democratic party have been faithfully carried out
in their selection.
What effect the voting down, or kicking out, OF
the Compromise resolutions will have on the coun-
try, remains TO be seen. An effort will, no doubt,
be made to offer similar resolutions as soon as
Congress shall organize and some think they
will pass; but that may safely be questioned If
they pass, they will pass by the joint vote of Union
Wings and Union Democrats.
MIR. Glossbrenner was, of course, renominated
for Sergeant at Arms MIR. McKnew, whose name
forgot TO mention in my last letter, was nomi-
mated for Doorkeeper. The selection is, no doubt,
good one. X
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From Democratic and neutral sources we de-
rive the following accounts Of the proceedings in
the Democratic caucus held in the Hall of The
House of Representatives on Saturday evening
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-23
FROM HON. R. J. WAIVER.

MN ORR, JQly ~, 1921
HhNiLLNhN. have Just received a telegrapalc
dispatch from Washington which compelS me to be
absent from New-loFk ON the 2lSt and Will deprive
me OF the anticipated pleasure I'm compliance with
your KIND n.l'stonl OF participating the dinner
on that day, 10 be gwen al the Astor House 10 the
Most Reverend Archbishop Hughes have known
hun for many years, and respect much his many VIZ
tues and pTeemlneni talents. Great and patriotic
services. unconneced with party, were rendered by
MN 10 our country on memorable occasion during
the administration OF Mr. Polk and no difference OF
faith or opinion should restrain The expression OF my
grateful thanks
Rcgre,ilng most deeply that circumstances beyond
nv control viii denriye me OF the pleasure OF uniting
With many esteemed friends and fellow citizens, n
thus well-mer;et tribute OF respec; and regard for
tbs mosl worthy All distinguished gentleman, pet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-23

0O0ni>tS consiser that the question Of the mos: SUIT
able seat OF Government IS one which the future To-
lOnlal Legislature should declfe There Is no doubt
that the great majority Of the nha5li nis OF the COLO
ny wCsll be IN favor OF Caps Town. which combines
numerous advantages possessed by other LOCALITY,
and Is. moreover much nearer To the center of the
coas; line OF the colony than any other IL
The FTemlers positive statement, however. IN the
House OF Commons. that no instructions had been
sent Out IN reference ID the suggested removal has
quoted the discomfort which has been excited BY
the rumor> respecting the dispatch.
The desire which had been generally expressed
for he appointment OF a commission 10 inquire INTO
the causes of the dlSaieCton among portion Of The
frontier Hoentots has been responded 20 the part
OF the local auihOr.i!e> by the nomination 81 tour
highly respected gsntemen-the Hon. W. Porter.
Esq, Aitorney-Genera Hon. W Hope. ESQ. Audi
tcr-General +. K. StrrtCcS, Esq. II. VI. Arbitrator
IN TIE Mixed ConmiS SlOr { OUrt and II. +. RUther
foord. Esq. Of the firm Of Rutherford & Brother,
Cape Town. The Oniy ground Of objection which
has been urged against this commission Is the large
preponcerance OF the ofhcial element, the inquiry,
II Is considered. being IN fact trial IN which the
Government Is party concerned"
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WASHINGTON, July u, 1871.
GENTLEMEN: have read your very kind letter OF
the 9Th inst, inviting me to attend public DINNER,
proposed 10 be gwen 10 the Most Rev. Archbishop
Hughes, on the occasion of ms return from Europe.
Not only because should be happy 10 be present al
a complimentary dinner 10 very distinguished per
SON. but also because II would be most agreeable 10
comply with a request from gentlemen 80 reSpecia-
Die rs yourselves, and among whom | have many
friends, should | comply with your invitation cheer
nllv were II III my power. But have made an en-
cagemen 10 be III Massachusetts,, the day OF the pro
posed dinner. from which engagement cannot free
myself
Ii could be present, gentlemen should offer the
following sentiment " Religious TO!ertuon ana
Chauiy Let all Christians remember that they nave
one Lord. one faith. one baptism"
am, gentlemen, with much regard
Your friend and obedient servant,
DANIEL WEBSTER
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A Word on the Other Side.

The following extract from commune
cation in late number of The AsheriRe q. g.
Messenger, shows that there are men even as far
South as that who not only think in advance OF
the community where they live. but dare to
speak what they think.
1T l. strange that the intelligence OF the country
cannot foresee the true OF what Is affecting the
institution OF Slavery thai II IS not the general laws
of the country the nffaclon of The Federal Constr
tutlon nor the AbOItlOnSts OF the North, bit that
is me result Of progress and the Splr Of the age
slavery must exist or not exist this country and
that mus, depend upon the moral influence IN regard
10 H. rather than any law that governs IT, and the IN
'erest which II NAV be- IN the progress of time, to the
STAKEHOLDER Slavery IS a night that belongs exclu-
Svely 10 the states, and II may exist with some oil
the S.ayehOldng states with profit, for a century
after il becomes Improbable to others: For IN
stance Virginia North Carolina ana South Carolhd
cauno; retain Slavery At this moment, with the same
profit of Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi ana LOUIS
lana: with their productive SOL and valuable staples
and i'm any event the savehOldng states must soon
enact prohlbtOry laws against the tranSporlatlon
and migration OF slaves out of one state INTO another
for salc consequently the slaves of each State VIII
be confined 10 their own territory. ms SfaS q"
THINKS the establishment Of Southern Confeferdcy
i,o1d MT aroid nor would the old and worn out
slave States be benefited by the change ana they
may rest assured that the sympathy OF the ieruie
STATES Of the South West would never be SO great as
TO take upon them the burden OF the slave popuiato
OF those sister States OF the new Government, be-
cause 4 had become improbable and yalueeSS
hence the importance that Slavery should exist ana
belong exclusively TO the rights of the states
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-23
Slaye-Catohing IN Southern Ohio.
- tho Erss BrgsbnferlHU

New ATHENS, o., Tuesday, Juys
Mr. Gordon Circumstances have lately
come to my knowledge calculated 10 show by whatspi-
nj some OF the Christian bodies IN our land are actu-
ated And as the facts may not be unlntercstlngt 10
your readers / shall attempt to give them. NOT
long since CHANGED To DC IN Adams tounlf, IN uhs
State--a part no way proyerbai ior hhu-olavery
sentlment-while there the following occurrences
some eighteen slaves OF Lewis County, Ky, IN
whose souls the burning desire for liberty had become
80 strong as 10 be irresistible under the cover Oh
night succeeded IN crossing the river INTO aodma
Countv They Travelled on "A road leading north VII
daylight when IL become necessary 10 seek place on
concealmeni Having left the road, they sought
hlclngplace IN the Woods y. lehg.n ,ns' nv ME-
sugar-tree grove. Here they all entered hoping 70
lie concealed iiil night, when they mght venture 70
travel with more security mere was t.e hl a,
and the wife. the parent and the chid Inc iathei,
who had feli the damnatl0n OF The Shareholders
sway. no doubt already pictures 70 himself quies
ana peaceful home IN another and, "hefe he may
sueud The remainder Of ms day u peace, anu afouhi
Which hi children may sport IN happiness ana uee-
dom The mother. TOO, doubtless LOOKS FORWARD 10
the completion Of her long Journey when beyond tne
reach Of the tyrant master, she may possess hoho
OF peace and quiet ana Joy MI,
bu, alas now were their hopes blasted. They
were discovered BY four men, citizens Of Adams
county To- under the garb Of friends, succeeesd Ia
deco,lng them 70 a house, where they were KEPT IN
close Confinement during thirty SIX hours aiter "nlch
time they were securely bound, and. under cover on
the night. were transported out Of the state 49,
No~ this whole proceeding was "lthout even 'no
shadow of law There was neither warrant, po"e'
Of attorney process not even the ,enasl ,'''
c,cs OF the Fugitive Law were extended 10 Insn'
The whole was accomplished BY iIeachefy ano " I've
force By the laws OF this state It Was klanapg .
and the offenders liable to DC puhisn19a ~ aso
years confinement in the state PRISON. ~ 80, =.
violation of tho higher Law the Ia" VI ~" ,'i
Iad down n Deut 23 Is Thou shan noe ae sl1s
unto his master the servant "hch ,eoss sc,ye 81
bis master unto thee And YET me noss acuEs y!
M, me ksjpappers are members Of the Methodist
Episeopa church They mad NAMED ea me ea name Q,
Jesus they had Professed 10 iT'r b., S,ohey he
man say loye God and ha'e'" "'' ''''"'' "'
LaF' .,,.., Of ,,. law NJ God ana
,oan = charge vas brought against them IN the
Church and although they h4d conmltted crime
t,,st bI0h Heaven and their own conscience al
,Eorgh they hal committed an ofense against the
siaie and common humanity they were retained m
the Church
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Bv Telegraph to the New-YOrk Tribune.
er;ous Rio, at Saco. daine-Accident.

". 7
not occurred at saco. Name, on rrlday ias',
iruor. lanes futile, a friend Of Gurney's, struck
ONE ~ the witnesses named Evans, and general
fight ensued. 4
futile was arrested. and subsequently ieScueI
f,o,, Tho Police hut when the frht over he gave
hlmselfup Several of the Police were badly beaten
and large extra force has been sworn IN, IN anici
patjon OF more trouble. Three arrests OF rioters
have been made.
son of MI Amos G. Bartlett, Of NewYork. (six
wears old visiting NewburyDOr, had one OF his feet
crushed last evening by the wheel of railroad en-
gne.
Markets CHARLESTON. JAY q.
The sales to-day Of CoTToN, were LOO bales, at
5.ae;c.
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HARVARD Law ScHooL-At the Annual

commencement of Harvard University Law school,
the Prize Committee which consisted OF Hon. NJ l..
Bennett OF Vermont Hon T.. Fitch Smith, of New
York. and Gen Carpenter, of Rhode Island, award
cd the four prizes as follows
First Prize, For best Essay on Law OF Landlord
and Tenant" to LENUEL SHAW, Jr., OF Massachu-
sets Second do, to ALFRED RUSSELL, OF New
Hampshire.
First Prize For best Essay on the Rights and
Liabilities of Railroad Corporations, to a. w.
NAcUoN. of Virginia. Second do TO THOMAS
HIrcHcocK. of New-York city.
At the meeting of the story Association the Com.
mlttee spoke in terms of high commentator OF all
the ESSAYS which were land before them Judge
Smith In the course OF his remarks. took occasion 10
say that # the productions of the competitors for
the prizes should be presented to the legal profession
under the names of either CHI j Packer. or story, or
Groenleaf or Gu. J Shaw, they would be pronounced
able productions and worthy of such ilustrouS au-
ihorS "
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rRov GovERNoR HrNr.

ALBANY, July 10. 1851.
GENTLEMEN: have had the honor to receive your
letter inviting me TO attend public dinner 10 De
gwen 10 the Most Reverend Archbishop Hughes, IN
honor Of ms return from Europe
Sharing with you IN the sentiments Of friendship
and admiration which have prompted this tribute to
the character OF an eminent prelae, who Is no less
distinguished for the continual exercise of CHRISTIAN
virtues than for his rare intellectual endowments. Il
would afford me sincere pleasure to be present with
YOU al the proposed festival compliance with your
request regret that my public duties VIII not per-
NIT NE to crafty my personal inclinatlons. Com
PEELED rs an to decline your invitation. must ask
that Won vii express 10 your honored guest the SIN
cere satisfaction II affords me 20 welcome HIM back
10 the country OF has adoption.
remain, very respectfully. &c .
WASHINGTON HINT
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81 w.Jersey, working 10 hours per aay ~
turers u compete with those in the Eastern
can lsnn orking II, this Ten Hour Law, oy CON
stale tho manufacturers to shut up theit mis-
peh"1b ne considered as alike injurious ~ .nd
n oT and employed6Iougni ,b lUl" consider
passed " regardess of consequences, tor tne
alton, 81" of ssining little political popularity
PurpO'se. considered exclusively ana par eACe''
anu the poor mans trend. hi"H"
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MesSrs. z. A. Hargous, Charles OConor, and other
members of the Committee of Arrangement, &c
bROM GEN. CA>S.

DETROIT, July H. 1891.
GENTLEMEN / am much Obliged 10 you for your
invitation to attend the dinner proposed To be gwen
10 ARCHBISHOP Hughes, at Newlork, on the 2lsi INST
and should be happy TO JOIN IN this tribute OF respect
10 that eminent prclaie, were II IN my power. But
other engagements VIII prevent my attendance ana
must content myself with expressing my gratlhca-
ton al tins public mark OF esteem to one VINO 50 well
deserves by the power of his intellect the purity
of his life and the services he has rendered 10 the
cause of religion and virtue.
am. gentlemen, with great regard.
Your obedlent servant, LEWIS CASS.
Charles O'Conor Esq. and others Committee, sc.
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BALTiNoRE, July 10, 1851.
GENrLENEN Passing rapidly from the North back
10 Washington, find here your KIND note inviting
me 10 meet the Most Rev. Archbishop Hughes, al "A
public dinner IN New-Nork, the day after tomorrow.
10 be gwen by YOU and associates IN honor OF that
highly distinguished preldte.
lr,gIet much, gentlemen, that my official duties
ooge nc 10 CeCine the honor being present on an
occasion OF 50 much interest and remain, very truly
Your friend and servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-23

" A queer crim. con. case has just de-
veioped at Lowell. Dr. Fitch who has fed ],
accused Of placing a Mrs. Thayer IN the nesmer'c
state ard then having Illicit intercourse Eoen
Llbtey was arrested as AZ accomp.ce OF ftchs
bat tie magistrate refused TO admit the testimony Q.
Nr ThayeT ard his wife agalnst him. because ti.ef
cd not believe J. God, and 10 Liooei go his
charged The LQwell papers sca.t It The c91'e ~
tie magistrate
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-23
ain. very respectfully. &c.
WASHINGTON HUNT.

BHoKEN LEG.-A man named Edward
Hogan had his leg broken on Monday afternoon. in
consequence OF a bale Of cotton fang upon II Wnue
he as II work board the ship Milo, lying al pier
l2E r. lie was taken 10 the City Hospital
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CITY ITEMS.
TiesaI


STEAMERS FROM The SoUTH-The steam
er Southerner, Capt Dickinson, arrived yesterday
in fity-eight hours from Charleston. Our friends
of the Charleston Erening Ners and Mercury VIII &C
cept our thanks for late papers.
The steamer Alabama, Capt. Ludlow also az
rived from Savannah, after quick passage OF fifty
eight hours The Savannah Republican and Veus
have our thanks for fayOrS.
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NIT me TO offer, through YOU, to the assembled com
pany the following sentiment
Most respectfully, r. J. WALKER
"7Hr Cs--sfi1n Chrrch-Esiabshed by Almighty power
and neabe love. free from all schsms Ike the unity Of
truth II must IN time be and universal"
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L. S. NAvY.-The following statement
EXECUTIVE PARDoNs IN PENNSYLy

TNECITINE ARUONS IN 7 tNNSf ~ ANIA'
The Harrisburg American gives the following llst OF
pardons by the various Governors of Pennsy yalla,
since 1890
Observation-Disclosures granted by