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Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

New YoRK.-We are pleased to see
that the various branches of the Wing
party in New York, whose divisions and
differences of opinion were likely to en-
barrass the cause of the united country,
have been satisfactorily harmonized.-
The Republic thus speaks of it.
The basis of this agreement is no sac.
ri6ce of the right of free opinion or ad-
mission of previous error. 1t is a COM
pact that past quarrels shall be forgot
ten, that established laws shall be SUBJ
mitted 10 and enforced. 1t is an agree
ment that they will, in the words of Jef-
ferson, .sput the past under our feet, -
and be again one nation Neither opin-
ion claims triumph; each asserts for it.
self that its purposes have been patriotic.
II cannot be otherwise than consolatory
to the Administration that those who dis
approve Of its course upon the various
and important measures upon which it
has been called to act should magnani-
mously unite in a declaration "I'hd1
the National Administrator IS enti.
tied to the confidence and support Of Nse
Wings Of Ne0 York for the eminent
ability and patriotism a0hich haze char
acterazcd ITS measures"
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
PETER PIKE.

The Right of Secession.-We have
never believed that any State had right
to secede from the Union. When one
or more persons enter into a contract or
agreement, no one has right to annul
it, or to say that he will no. abide bv its
provisions. The Constitution of the
United States is such an agreement, and
we cannot see how any State can with
any pausibility assert, that she has the
right to depart from a compact into
which she has solemnly entered. To
secede from the Union aud to refuse 10
give up fugitive slave are, equally.
violations of the Constitution.
The following is Mr. Webster's reply
to the question asked him-"Do you be-
leve that State has right to secede
from tho Unior?"
DEAR SIR: received your letter OF the
Goth July.
The Constitution Of the United States
recognises no right Of secession, as exist
ing in the people of any one Stale or
any number of States. 1t is not limited
Confederation, but a Government; and
it proceeds upon the idea that it is to be
perpetual, like other forms of Govern
ment, subject only to be dissolved by rev.
Olution.
confess can form no idea of seces-
sion but as the result Of a revolutionary
movement. How is it possible, for in
stance, that South Carolina should secede
and establish Government foreign to
that of the United States, thus dividing
Georgia, which does not secede, from the
rest of the Union?
Depend upon it, my dear SIT. that the
secession Of any one State would be but
the first step in process which must
inevitably break up the entire Union into
more or fewer parts.
What | said at Capon Springs was an
argument addressed to the North, and in.
tended to convince the North that if. by
its superiority Of numbers, it should de-
feat the operation of plain, undoubted,
aud undeniable injunction of the Constitu-
ton. intended for the especial protection
of the South, such proceeding must
necessarily end in the breaking up of
the Government-that is to say, in a
revolution.
am, dear sir, with respect,
your obi servant,
DAN'L WEBSTER.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

PAINFUL RUMoR.-Under this heading,
the WoodvIle (Miss) Wing of the lst
has the following horrible story:
During :he las: few days a report has
been in circulation ir our vicinity 10 the
following effect: 1t is stated that on FRI
day last. as three children were returning
from school, near Liberty. in Amite coun-
ty, they were overtaken by pack Of
dogs in pursuit Of runaway negroes
The dogs fell upon them, and before as
sistapce could be rendered, killed and
nearly deUou,rd eUery one Of them.-
The father of tho children, hearing their
screams and the barking Of the dogs, ran
out with his gun and succeeded in kill
ing two of them. AT this time the own
er Of the dogs rode up and threatened to
shoot the father if ne shot any more OF
the dogs. The distressed father reloaded
his gun. and deliberately shot the owner
of the dogs through the heart; after
which he gave himself up. was tried and
discharged. We have not heard the
names Of any of the parties.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

The VArIcAN.-The ancient palace of
the Popes, and the most magnificent in
the world, stands on the right bank Of
the Tiber, at Rome. The palace takes
its name from the hill on which it stands,
derived from one of those ancient impc.
sitions, known as oracular deities, called
by the Romans "Jupiter Vaticanus." -
Who began the building is not known,
but it was occupied by Charlemagne,
more than thousand years ago, and has
been increased by successive popes until
1t has reached its immense extent. The
number of rooms in the Vatican exceed
4.42O, and its treasures in marbles, bron-
zes, frescoes, statue. paintings, and gems,
are unequaIled in the word, aud its IL
brary is the richest i'll Europe. The
length of the museum OF statues alone
is computed to be mile.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
Further from Havana by the Geor-

Further from Havaua By the Geor-
gia.-Ne,0 York AMgmst The gov
ernment had received news the evening
the Georgia arrived, which resulted in
the sailing of all the war vessels in port
except the Pizar!o. The movement took
place in the night of the LIST, in the most
quiet manner. 1t was rumored that the
fleet was bound for the Florida reefs,
where it was reported armed forces were
gathering.
Expresses were arriving every hour
from the interior, but, officials kept every
thing SO quiet that it was impossible to
learn anything definite.
The Government paper had been print
ing two days. and is TO contain some ex-
citing news from the interior; but its is
sue was prohibited until after the depart
ure of the American steamers.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

THE SCENE OF THE OUTBREAK IN CUBA.
The town of Puerto Principe, which is
the capital Of the Central Department of
Cuba, is situated in the interior, little
to the east of the centre of the island,
and four hundred and fifty miles from
Havana. II is thirty.six miles from
Neuvitas, which is its seaport, and through
which all its foreign trade passes. The
town is situated between two rivulets,
which unite aud form, the San Pedro
river. The country in the neighborhood
formerly produced immense quantities
of cattle. and supplied the markets OF
Havana. 'Fhe soil is exceedingly rich
and productive, but much Of it lies waste
and uncnltvated. The mountain range
Of Cuba fanks the city on either hand.
The eastern chain. running to the point
of the island at Cape Maysi. is savage
and broken, some Of the peaks rising to
the height of eight thousand feet, These
mountains valleys and defiIes will afford
ample shelter 10 the revolutionists. who
may also draw their supplies from the
rich agricultural region adjoining.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

editors anything for professional services, which
may account for great share Of his SUCCESS
not that he ever shaved the for nothing-of course
not.
= | think mentioned some time since the elec-
lion Of Alderman Solomon to the British Legs
ature, and his determination, in spite Of belonging
to tho Tribe of israeli to take his seat ia the
Commons House of Parliament The English
papers brought by the Atlantic, which recently
arrived at this port. inform US that Mr.. Solomon
patiently awaited the issue Of the "second reading
Of the Jewish Emancipation Bill" in the House
Of Lords; and finding Il rejected by a small nto-
Grant majority, Qhough by the way may men,
ton that, 10 their honor, of the much abused
Bishops were among its most strenuous supporters;
he appeared at the bar of the House on the evening
Of Friday, the 18th uIt., and offered to take the
oaths. Two were duly taken and sworn to, on
the Old Tes. ament; but the third, which concludes
with the words "on the faith Of Christian" he
refused to repeat The Clerk Of the House there:
fore informed the Speaker that the oaths had not
been taken. Thereupon debate ensued, during
which the member elect for Greenwich was re-.
quested 10 retire. AT the termination, however,
he again advanced, passed the bar, and was led
by Sir VIM. Molesworth to front scat on the
Ministerial side Of the House, smidst the cheers
of his party, and the Kisses and groans of the
opposition. The Speaker then requested him to
withdraw or take the requisite oaths, both Of which
he refused to do. II was then moved and sec.
onded by some of the extra-pious Christians on
the Tory benches, that the sergeant -at-arms he
erdersd TO remove the refractory intruder. That
dignified officer there ore. advanced to obey; and
Mr.. Solomon; declaring that, as force had been
resorted to, he was satisfied, retired.
PETER PIKE
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

JULIAN DErEATED.-Ii the Wings in
Indiana had no other cause tor rejoicing,
the defeat of Julian. the Abolition Loco
foco coalition candidate for Congress.
would be sufficient. Samuel w. Parker.
Esq. who was the Wing nominee. took
broad and decided ground i'll favor Of the
compromise measures, endorsing in all
things Mr.. FilImore's administration
Julian, on the o'her hand, revlleG the
Wings and the administration with all
that coarse vnlSarity generally resorted
TO by those who, from the fact of bemg
IN the wrong. have no argument at CON-
mand, and made the fugiuve slave law
prominent issue. against which he rauted
with all the bllteruess OF a taualic.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

FREMoNr's CALIFORNIA LAND CLAM.
The Washington correspondent of m.
New York Herald, under date of july Orb
has the following, which may go for wba,
it is worth:
I'VE understand from the most salts.
factory authority. that Col Fremont. 50
far from having returned 10 the Atlantic
States as reported, continues in Califo,.
MIA, where he will remain, at leas, III,
next winter. At The last advices, he was
at Cindad de los Angeles. while his fam.
lily were at San francisco. some five
hundred miles further up the coast. His
immense land clam, which was more
particularly the subject of Legislation a,
the last session. than all the California
land titles together. has been disposed of
The estate. or rather district of country
embraced in this claim, lies in the yoid
region; aud besides its rich mineral wealth
is said to be highly productive in agricul.
tural products. We understand that The
agent of Fremont has disposed of this
claim of forty. five thousand acres of COLA
washings, mines and arabic lands to a
London company, for sone $22 per acre.
or an aggregate of nearly one million
dollars. and this is in face of The alleged
insufficiency Of Fremont's title, aai Of
the Board of Three Commissioners who
have to pass upon it, with all the other
titles and claims to the $500, O,0OO, 900 of
landed property IN California. The sale
is subject to the ratification of Fremon,
of which there Is no reason 10 doubt.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

FEUp IN HoUsToN COUNTY. Texas
The Huntsville Item OF the 26th ult says:
1--WE have been informed that the diff.
culties between the Clicks and PooIes OF
Houston county, which recently resulted
in the death of two OF the latter, have
not yet terminated. The parties charg-
ed with the murder were bailed out. aud
a few days back. another hostile demon
stration was made by the Clicks, but they
were discovered few miles from Pooles
house. and thinking them, if prepared,
too many for them. they returned; but we
are sorry 10 hear both sides are making
every preparation for . renewal OF the
bloody fray, and uasfess the s"thosities and
people of our neighboring county adopt
vigorous measures. there is no telling
where this disastrous fsSd will stop
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

PROGRESS OF TExAs.-A correspondent
of the New York Journal of Commerce,
writing from Texas. says vno, ~. 'r-'''iry
river is to he the great thoroughiare of
counties Of the State. IN which sixty
thousand people settled last year, and ill.,
to which one hundred thousand emi-
grants are expected to enter in 1852
He adds that he had just met Ma Howe
and lacy. with large company of Scotch
lads and lassies," en- route to their colo
ny of Kent. on the uppes Brazos. They
are reported to be the advance party o:
very large number Of Scotch men aud
women who are getting ready to emit
CRATE TO Texas in the next Autumn and
Spring.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
A CONGRESSIONAL BIGAMIsT.-The cor.

A CONGRESSIONAL BIGAMISr-The cor
respondent Of the Lancaster (Granl coun-
ty. Wisconsin, Herald. under date of
Council Bluffs. May l3. thus speaks Of
the ex-delegate from Utah:
A. w. Babbitt. delegate from Utah, is
here. and leaves tomorrow ior Salt Lake.
lie has six women, who are said to be
his wives. with him, and has three al the
lake. The church here have expelled
or expunged him from among them, aud
accuse him Of all manner ol bad cou.
duet. such as profanity. drunkenness.
RIGHTEOUSNESS &c. He. has several splen.
did carriages, aud takes over printing
press with him.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

LOUISVILLE. AUGUST 1.-THE Arctic
arrived at New York on the lI:h, bring
ing four days later news. The Africa
arrived at Liverpool on the 26th,. and,
the Baltic Oh the 29th. Prices advanced
an penny. Sales on Saturday, Mon-
day and Tuesday $4,000 bales 10000
on speculation and for export.
Fair Orleans 5jc; Fair Mobile 51c.-
Provisions in request at previous rates
Coffee in request-Sugar. steady re-
tail demaud-Large business in Molasses
at previous prices.
Bullion in bank of England fallen of
near a million dollars. French assembly
proposed to adjourn on 10th August to
Goth October-estimated deficiency lila
French revenue 59,000.000 francs.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

The PRESIDENTS VIsIT TO THE VALLEY
OF ViRGrNIA.-We learn from the Ma
tioual Intelligencer tina; the President of
the United Safes and the Secretaries of
War and of the Interior Mr.. Courad aud
Mr.. Stuart.) were to leave Washington
on the 5th instant, on visit to the va:-
ley of Virginia. The Intelligercer says:
ION his way the President, with the
Secretaries, will make a personal inspec-
ton of the public works and property at
Harper's Ferry, which ne has long been
desirous of doing"
They will then proceed up the VAL
ley, by the Potomac aud Winchester
Railroad, TO Charlestown, turning off at
that place to the nelghboring Shannon.
dale Springs. there to meet, in friendly
and familiar way, the citizens of the ad-
joining counties of Jefferson. Clarke, and
Loudon, in compliance with an iuvi-
tation of the latter made some time since.
Leaving Shannondale, the President
and his friends will go on to Winchester,
aud taking. perhaps, Capon by the way,
thence to the White Sulphur Springs Of
Greenbrier. At this poi,ft, if we are not
misinformed, MIR. Stuart will cross into
his own district, to attend to some legal
business requiring hiscare. ssOf Mr.. Con-
RAIDS purposes we are notcapprised. but,
being a native of Winchester, at which
place his near relatives are still resident,
he will, of conrse, feel himself in that
region every where at home. This will
be Mr.. Conrad's first release this summer
from the tolls and cares of his Depart
ment."
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

BACKING OUT.-We notice that Judge
E. G. Wilkinson, of Yazoo county, Miss.
has published a long reply to letter of
inquiry from Gen. Foote. in which he
takes decided ground that for Mississippi
to meet South Carolina or any other
State alone in convention would be an
abortive and useless procedure. He
thinks such step indscreet, because
cooperation cannot now be obtained
He. however, is for Southern Congress,
could the South be united in it. This,
says the Natchez Courier, will be an nn-
expected blow to the Southern Rights
leaders, who have been advocating SO
strongly this darling object Of Quitman
and The secessionists. Judge Wilkinson
is one of she most ultra leaders, and even
he is forced to acknowledge the folly of
their favorite measure.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
The MEXICAN DEBT.-The N Y. Ex-

The MEXICAN DEBT.-The N. Y. Ex-
press says that much the largest amount OF
the Mexican debt is due to English bond
holders GoF Loaus made at different times
The debt due to England, aecordMg to-
the arrangements entered into by William
Parish Robertson. representing the +, 2
lish bopdhelders. and M. Arrangoiz, the
Mexican Minister Of Finance was hxed
at S1,000,00O. This was in lSl9 Mr.
Talconet. formerly of the house of Barring
Brothers & Co., has recently been deputed
to Mexico by the bondholders, to carry
out the convention with the aid OF the
Government.
The Spanish claim is about $24, ,OOO'OVo
and the immediate payment of one moi.
ETY. Of this amount has been demanded
The French claim is the smallest, bh'
we are not informed Of the exact amount
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

GROWTH OF THE UNITED STATEs.-Mr
Darby, well known statistician Oh
Washington. has addressed letter 10
the N. Y. Express upon the bounoa,
ries of the United States. In 1793 Tue
entire length of the boundary lines was
$500 miles, and the area enclosed was
100000 square miles. In 1901 tao
length of the boundary lines is 9.4oo
miles. or allowing for the curves and ID.
let's OF the maritime frontier, II GOO mliss
and the enclosed area is 1000 squa's
miles.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

SAINT LOUIS, 11th.-The boilers Of the
steamer Decatur exploded Saturday al
Peoria; eleven persons killed, ten badly
wounded, many others badly hurt. Min-
eso;o treaty been concluded with lower
band of Sioux Indians. City very healthy
no cholera.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

: It is objected to the Bloomer costume
that it was invented by the Abolitionists.
We think ourselves it is striking H.
lusafatiou of the higher law apptied to
petucoats.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD.
Gov. Jones. the president. will start in a
few days to purchase the iron for the FIRST
City miles of the road. 1t is expected
that the road as far as La Grange will
be ready for the transportation Of the
crop of 1852. aud that the whole road
will he completed, and the cars running
through to Charleston in 1854.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

THE FRANKING PRIvILEGE.-The Post
master General gives notice that it has
been decided by the Attorney General.
OH reference from the Post Office De-
partment, that members elected 10 the
Congress to assemble in December next,
are now entitled to the ranking privi.
ilege, and the law Of Congress gives this
right in express terms to the members
of the last Congress until the first Mon-
day in December next.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
The .REsuLr.-Preston, the Union


The .REsuLr.-Preston, the Union
candidates.. is defeated by about 5000
votes. The candidates had warn!. al,
asduous,. but We are pleased to add, q
courteous and gallant struggle. . Fhe.
issue is against US; and we regret il the
more at this time when the country is
agltaied BY questions involving Lie per.
petuity of the Union. WeTshould have
been proud to have seen Arkansas throw
her Indignant frown upon every symptom:
of Disuuion, aud to have declared by her,
vote that she honored the ties whfc ch.haye
hitherto bound u.s.. But as.it,is Int sosf
there is no use of complaining. nor of
being reproachful To.the patriotic and
reflective, truth will dawn i'll time TO save
from serious damage, and in The confident
hope that we will hereafter he more sue
eessfui, we will keep our Union Banner
loatipg to the breeze.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

More than 10000 immigrants landed
at New York during the month OF July.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27
Jonnson's maj. 2.9u4

The three counties yet TO hear from,
Marion, Mississippi aud Polk, in 1s4S.
gave johnson an aggregate majority over
Newton of 325. Johnson's maj. over
Preston as compared with his maj. over
Newton has decreased 2.003 votes. II
Johnson's vote decreases in like ratio in
the counties to hear from, his majority
in the State will be about 3.10O. ~
acknowledgement Nasoritses.-Erst
District, Lockhart, dem.. 800 majority.
Second District, Durham, dem., 900
majority. -. .-e-...... ..,t-
Third District, Robinson. dem.. report
ed electec-maj jority not known.
Sixth District, German. dem., 8, 600.
Seventh District, Davis. dem., 100.
Eighth District, Mace, dem 400.
Ninth DISTRICT. Calfox, whig: reported
elected. -~,..-..- 80.
Fourth, Fifth aud Tenth Districts not
heard from. In the Fourth, the whig
candidate is probably elected, and Fifth
and Tenth, democrats.
The State Legislature will be largely
democratic.
Eennessee.-Campbell the whig candi.
date for Governor lis elected over Trous-
dale. Both branches of the Legislature
are whig, which secures the election Of
whig U. S. Senator, in the place of
H. l. Turney (Loco.) The whig's have
gained one member of Congress. (Cullom)
in the Nashville district, and Polk, Gn.
dependent DemocraD has beaten Thomas
democratic nominee) in, JAS. K. Folks
old district. Station is elected in, the
Memphis district by 453 majority. = :.
! Kentucky.-The returns from 50 coun-
ties an5. the city of Louisville, leaving
40 counties yet to hear from. indicate
the election of Powell, Dem. Governor.
by small majority. Thompson the
whig candidate for Lieut.. Governor. is
doubtless elected. The Democrats, have
carried five Of the ten members Of Con
gress. As far as heard from. the wings
hape maiorities IN both branches of the
20 .@...-,t = 81. - - = -: =
l,sgislature.-, -
a.oAluba,na.-Collier. (Dem.) is elected
Gayeruor. The following members to
Congress have been elected, (whigs in
itaIics)-
list District, John Bragg; I'd James
A6ercrombie; Sd L. W. Harris; 4,h VIM.
r.. Smith; 9Th David Hubbard; 9th w.
II. w. Cobb; 7th AIezander White.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

The CHARLESTON ANTI-SEPARATE STATE
SECESSION MEETING.--A large and enthsin-
astic meeting OF the citizens of Charles
ton was held on Tuesday evening, the
9th ult., the call for which was signed
by LOO citizens opposed to separate
State secession The meeting was ad-
dressed oy Col Isaac w. Hayne, Hon.
Robert w. Rarnwell. and Hon. A P.
Butler. The resolutions adopted are all
in favor of secession, and the formation
of Southern coufederacy. as the only
"hope of deliverance at this crisis" The
fifth resolution was as follows:
Res0lUetl, That while we are opposed
10 the separate secession of South Caro-
Ina from the Union without the concur
renee and cooperation of at least some
other slaveholding State. or the reasona-
BILE assurance that such wonld be the
result Of her separate action we hold The
right Of State to secede as no longer
an open question, and as essential to the
sovereignty and freedom of each metn-
Der of this confederacy.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

The Wings of New York have healed
all their difficulties, and united IN calling
a State Convention.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

There were fourteen beautifully embel-
lished blocks of marble presented to the
Washington National Monument during
the mouth of July.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

HORSE THIEVES ARRESTED o.
Conner, Alexander Walker and john
Sewer, were arrested in the Choctaw
Nation recently by the U. S. Marshal for
the Western District Of Arkansas. on the
charge of horse stealing. They were
taken to Van Buren,. and O'Conner COM
mitsed for trial at the regular term OF the
United States Court.
Washington telegraph., 1851-08-27

The Teas DeLt.-One of the candi-
dates to represent the counties of Bexar
and Medina. in the ensuing Legislature
of our sister State, proposes TO pay the
public debt at its face value, provided the
creditors will take it in stock in internal
improvements. This proposition is also
warmly advocated by writer in the
Western Texan.