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United States under color Of law Of the State Of
Massachusetts,. The Legislature of South Carolina
justified itself in passing their act In violation OF
the authority of the United States, under the pre-
text of acting under the sanction OF an ordinance
of the people of the State, passed in convention
assembled by the State. They did not pretend TO
any power to nullify law Of the United States,
by their simple Legislative authority, independent
ly of the ordinance of the convention for confer
ring on them that power. The present proposal
for an act of notification comes to our legislation
on the simple recommendation OF MIR. Bucking-
hams committee, entirely unsupported by the
voice of the people of the State. We have no fear
of the passage of such law by the Legislature. We
trust that even the Senate, subservient as they
have shown themselves to the will of the Free
party, will hesitate before they commit themselves
to the support of such measure as that here pro-
posed.
Independently Of the general object of this bill Of
interfering with the execution of law of the Uni
ted States in matter of which the jurisdiction be-
longs to.the national authorities, by express terms
Of the Constitution, it contains some provisions OF
an extraordinary nature. 1t confers the authority
ofissuing writ of habeas corpus upon every JUS
tice Of the peace of the Commonwealth; an author
ity which, except in special cases, rarely occur
ring, is by the existing laws, and always has been,
reserved only to the justices OF the supreme judi
cial court 1t authorizes the service of such writ
by constable, well rs by sheriff or his depu-
ty; and it seems designed, by virtue OF the writ
thus issued to take the case of every fugitive slave
out of the hands of the officer by whom he may be
arrested on the warrant Of commissioner Of the
United States, and out of the control Of the COM
missioner.
The Boston Traveller, speaking of the bill,
says
| "The passage of such law as this by the Legis-
lature Of Massachusetts would place this ancient
Commonwealth u par with South Carolina it
would make her the tail of that monster OF which
South Carolina is the head Notification"
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1t has been suggested to us by the Superin-
tendent of the Census to request of all heads of
families or single persons throughout the United
States, who have not been called upon by the
assistant marshals, to send statement to that
effect to the Census Office, stating their places
of residence on the LIST day of June last, to-
gether with the name, sex, age, color, and con-
dition Gree or slave) Of each person. If the
omissions shall be ascertained Con examination)
to exist, the record will be corrected accord
ingly.
1t is important that all persons be registered,
as reference will doubtless hereafter frequently
be made to the tables TO establish facts of inter
est and importance to individuals.
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II will be seen, by the notice Of Mr.. Postmaster
Maddox, in another column, that from and after
TO- day the express mail for the East will be closed
at IL a. M, instead of l0a a. M. and that the
press mail for the West will close at 10 p. M, in
stead Of 8 p. m. This is done to meet the new ar
rangcments, by which the express mail between
this city and Philadelphia is transferred from tho
railroad to the Union line of STEAMBOATS,, which
leave this city Mt IL, noon, from Bowly's wharf,
and Philadelphia at 2 p. m.
The mail arrangements between the East and the
West are, under the new schedule of the present
Postmaster General, more perfect than ever, and
evidence of the admirable administrative talent
which he brought to the discharge of the duties of
that office. Heretofore, under former auspices, it
has been deemed sufficient for the great w est that
it should have but one mail day, while almost
every town the Atlantic border was sup
piled with certainly two mails day. Last fall
Postmaster General Hall established the second or
express mail between Baltimore and Cincinnati, SO
that the papers and letters from that city and Louis
vile reach here in three days; as, for instance, we
received this morning Cincinnati papers of Friday
morning and Louisville of Thursday morning, and
they will be in New York by the time they would,
under the old arrangement. reach this city.
We notice this matter again, because there has
been some doubt expressed whether it would be
necessary to continue the express mail after the
adjournment of Congress. The despatch of the
mails, and the frequency of intercourse between
the East and the West, are, of course, more import
ant to those engaged in commerce and trade. gen.
orally than any other class of citizens and it is
their interest that ought first to be looked after.
There is but one opinion among them in Baltimore,
and that is, that the stoppage of this express mail
and the going back to the old schedule, would be
"step backwards" which the Post Office Depart
ment should never think of taking. As it is, this
express mail from the West to the East is, ofthc two
decidedly the most important, and it is fully of
equal Importance when going West. If either had
to be discontinued the old line would seem to be
the one to stop. But they are both important, and
both ought to be kept up; and we have doubt
Postmaster General Hall will decide. As there
has been some doubt expressed about the matter, it
might not be out Of the way for our traders md
merchants, who are SO deeply interested in 1t, to
take some action upon it. word from them, in
the form of memorial, could not fail of decided
effect Baltimore Patriot.
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The POSTMASTER GESERAL yesterday re
turned to this city from the North.

ELECTION OF SEsAToR.-The next trial to elect
United States Senator will take place on We'd
nesday next, tyesterday.l We believe that the
Wings of the Legislature need no urging to do
their duty. and that there will be prompt and full
attendance. There lie no chance for Sumner 30
long his election is resisted by the Wings with
the same frmncss and unity Of purpose which they
have exhibited at the previous trials The Wing
party has every reason to be proud Of the harmony
which exists among its representatives. That
body of nearly two hundred men, Of different
shades Of opinion, should have resisted the inhu-
which have been brought to bear upon them
by an artful and interruptions opposition, and
should number NOT one deserter, il highly honora-
BILE to them individually, and augurs well for the
triumph Of the Wing party at the next State cleo
ton. --Boston Journal
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The Hon. CHARLES t. JAMES has addressed
the following letter to the editor Of the Provi-
dence Post, from which, coupled with previous
declarations and statements, it is hard to say
what is his political complexion, though the
nearest present approximation to the fact is that
he belongs to the Democratic party, but enter
tains Wing principles:
editor of the Prouidence Daily Journal:
Having seen the letters published in your paper
of Friday last relating to me, deem il an act of
justice to myself, to my friends and to the public.
to say: LIST. That have never ON any occasion,
nor to any person, said that was a Wing I'd.
On the contrary, have always belonged to the old
Democratic party. 3d. ! am in favor of a judicious
tariff such an one will effectuay protect the labor
of the country by taxing lightly the necessaries of
life and heavily the luxuries. If there be
sure Of government more democratic than another.I
consider that which, by such means, compcls the
rich to give employment and support to the poor,
be SUCH 4th am in favor Of internal improvements
by the General Government-especially our
southern and western waters, far the Same
can be carried out consistently with the Constu-
tion-and which the true interests of our country
demand. These two measures consider the
only leading Wing measures' of the present day.
To these my assent and support are given, not be-
cause Of any pledge to that effect, but because
adopted by me many years since principle.
This is all consider to be embraced in my note to
Hon. William Sprague, and it was regarded at
the time it was written. These measures are, in
my estimation, not only Wing, but Democratic;
lying at the very foundation Of national pros
perity and greatness; especially that of protection
to our industry.
al regret exceedingly the necessity which COM
pels me to appear in the public press in my own
behalf, and was induced to hope should be left
free to exert what little ability and influence l
might possess for the benefit of our State and
try in accordance with my best judgment, indepen-
IDENTIFY of party dictation; and still hold the fixed
determination, without Difference to such dictation,
TO pursue such line of conduct as in my judg-
ment may best comport with the true interests of
our common country. Thus much have said in
justice to myself and others; and shall leave my
course in the Senate of the United States to speak
for itself whom the time may come.
"CHAS. T. JAMES.
"PHILApELPHIA, March II, 1851"
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Statue OF Wsbstsr.

1t is stated in the International Monthly
Magazine for April, that it is in contemplation
to place in the park of New York city a CO.
lossal figure Of Mr.. WEBSTER, by HIRAM
Powers.
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REMARKABLE DEArH.--On Wednesday even
ing Mrs. Doran, who had been during the day
complaining Of severe toothache, undertook TO
cure IL by mode which had been recommended to
her rs highly efhcacious and which, in several in
stances, had been successfully put in practice.
phur, beeswax, and onion seed, and burn It in q
dish, while the face of the afflicted person to be
held over it until the pain in the tooth was gone
Mrs. Doran tried the remedy, but unfortunately in
hailed the gas from the burning compounds fell
over, and expired in an instantly. o. Delta.
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ABEL CHANDLER, late of the firm of Chandler.
Howard Co., Boston, who died on the 22d instant
at Walpole. New Hampshire, has left, by will,
$4,000 to Dartmouth College, to establish school
of instruction in the practical and useful arts Of
life. He has also given S 600 to the New Hamp-
shire Asylum for the insane, and made many de-
yises and bcquests TO his relatives and friends.
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WASHINGTO
Thursday MORNING. APRIL 3. 1851.


.sThe series of measures TO which nave aiuaeo
are regarded by me as a settlement, III P.in0iP'e
and substance-a final settlement--of the dam ger
/. ous and exciting subjects WHICH they embraced"
..Rv that adjustment we have been rescued from
. the wide and boundless agitation thatsurrounded
/. us and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
. 10 rest upon And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tjfy me IN EXPORTING MY coUSrRYAEH TO RALLY
. Upon AND MAIsTAIH THAT GROUND a. the best, II
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviOlate the in
: tegrity Of the Union"
(PREsIpENr FILLMoRE's MESSAGE.
1.-THE Presidents message, at the opening OF the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
. nlainlv his own and the unanimous opinion of all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
/. ;stration Of the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures of last session. That opinion is, that those
&. measures should be regarded in principle as
a final settlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperfections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connection, they formed
a system of compromise the most concilatory
and best 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-
monstrate the necessity of further legislation To
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, &c
far as know, remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisvely. Thu
peace of the country requires this; the security o
the Constitution requires this; and every conside
ration of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
of the message it does not expect to stand at ALL
[DANIEL wEBsTrR's Letter to the Union Meeting
at IVestchester.
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We understand that arrangements have been
made, though not yet formally ratified, by
which, on and after the 9th instant, mails be-
tween the United States and Canada may be
exchanged at the following points, viz:
On the side Of the United States-At Port Huron,
Mich; Detroit Mich; Black Rock, N. Y; Lewis
ton, N. Y; Youngstown, N. Y; Rochester, N.
Y; Cape Vincent, N. Y; Morristown, N. Y; Og-
densburgh, N. "; White Hall, NJ Y; Platts-
burgh, N. Y. Rouse's Point, N. Y; Burlington.
Vermont; Derby Line, Vermont.
On the side of Canada-At Port Savina, Wind
sor, Waterloo, Queenstown, Niagara, Cobourg,
Kingston, Brockville, Prescott, St. Johns, STAN
stead.
Mails, by through bags, may be exchanged
by the following offices, viz:
Buffalo, N. Y; Albany, N. Y; New York, N. Y;
Boston, Mass
Toronto. Upper Canada; Kingston. do /; Mon
treal, do.
Between any Office in the United States
(nof over three thousand miles from the Cana
da line by the route selected) and any Office in
Canada, the postage on a letter not exceeding
half an ounce in weight, is ten cents; over
three thousand miles (within the United States)
from the line of crossing, fteen cents Every
additional half ounce, or additional weight of
less than half an ounce, is to be charged as one
additional rate. Prepayment in either coun-
try is optional; but less than the full rate can
not be prepaid. The postage on all printed
matter is to be prepaid, or sent free, to the
line; and any postage afterwards accruing
thereon, beyond the line, either way, is to be
collected by the receiving Office. The offices
of dispatch and receipt are to post bill to each
other in due form; and the United States dis
patch offices are instructed to keep regular ac-
counts of the mails received and mails sent,
separately from their ordinary accounts. The
United States dispatch Offices are to stamp
"United States" upon all letters sent into
Canada; and the corresponding Canada offices
are to stamp "Canada" on all letters sent
into the United States for delivery.
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EMroRANrs.--Las night no less than forty three
emigrants, all of whom were in very destitute
condition, were taken to the Fourth Ward station
house, where they were provided with food and
lodging. About dozen of these unfortunate crea-
lures, who were found lying sick in the streets.
were taken to the hospital.
[Ne,c York Epsninr Post, lat
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PLENTY OF IcK.-Thc Alexandria Gaxsfte says:
In addition to the home supplies of ice. we no.
tice the arrival Of several cagoes OF northern ice Of
superior quality, which is now being stored away
for use during the ensuing summer season."
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REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTION IN Roxpuay Al tho

REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION IN RoxnuRy-At the
election in the city Of Roxbury yesterday to fill the
vacancy in the delegation from that city in the House
OF Representatives caused BY the resignation Of MIR.
Sleeper, Hon. Samuel II. Valley was elected by
about $50 majority. Mr.. VALLEY was for several
years Speaker Of the House, and his presence will
be felt in the deliberations of that body.
Boston Daily Advetiser.
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MAYOR Filming HIMSELF Mayor Kingsland
has been filming the merchants OF New York city
for obstructing the sidewalks with their boxes
bales, and barrels of goods. Some of the sufferers
retaliated by keeping watch over the large whole
sale establishment of the mayor, who ia himself a
merchant The other day they caught the may
or's employees mapping. entered complaint before
his honor, when he readily fined himself three hun
bred dollars.
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Massachusetts senator.

A despatch received from Boston, last eve
ming, states that proposition to postpone the
election of United States Senator had been
voted down, and the Legislature was about to
proceed to ballotng.
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EARrHouAKE AT CARTHAaENA.-The New York
Erpress, of the LIST instant, learns from Captain
Gibbs, of the brig Richmond, arrived on the day
previous at New York, from Carthagena March
LIST, that severe shock of an earthquake was felt
there at n. m. on the I'd ult So serious was it,
that quito number of buildings were completely
destroyed and several persons wounded. The
church was considerably injured, the mason work
fell in large masses to the floor; the large columns
in the interior of the church broken, and the
key stones of some of the arches were displaced.
At Santa Martha, on the Goth, a severe shock
was also felt, injuring number of houses. was
supposed the shock severe in the interior.
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Messrs Mckay and Crydcr, the parties alleged
TO have obtained large amount of Milwau-
admitted to bail yesterday in the sum Of 5000.
~. Y. Mirror.
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yesterday says
eve rejoice in the belief that this spring our
builders, bricklayers. carpenters, &c., will have
plenty of business. A number Of improvements are
in contemplation. The workmen are employed in
preparing the foundation for the Gas Works. The
Alexandria Foundry is being greatly en-
larged and in that valuable esta blishmcnt large
number Of additional hands will be engaged. Seve-
raj new stores and dwelling houses in different
parts Of the town to be built We hail these
proofs OF prosperity with great pleasure. May all
our citizens live to realize the fruits of their perse-
verancc and public spirit"
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The FISHING SEASON, we learn from the Alex
andria Gazette, is now in "full tide" At all the
landingson the Potomac the fishermen are actively
engaged in hauling their scines, and large quanti-
ties of shad and herring caught and sold on
the shores sent up for sale.
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wAsHrsoroN, March "a, 1851.

To His Excellency WIN. f. JOHNSTON,
Governor of the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania.
Sir: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
Of your exccllency's communication OF the goth OF
this month. transmitting to me resolution OF the
Senate and House Of Representatives of Pennsylva-
MIA rendering the thanks Of the Legislature for
the manner in which the established principles Of
the Government of the United States were vindi-
Gated in letter addressed by me to the Chcvalicr
Hulsemann, Char ge Afihires from the Government
of Austria, on the 2lst day Of December last
May bcscech your Excellency TO offer TO the
two houses my profound and grateful acknow-
Judgments for this distinguished mark OF their APP
probation; and may be further permitted to offer
to your Excelency my warmest thanks for your
kindness in signfying to me that you cordially
concur in the respect paid me by the resolutions of
the Legislature.
have the honor to be your Excellency's obe-
dent servant, DANIEL WEBSTER.
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FiRE IN NORTH WOODSTOCK, CT.--A report Of
fire in North Woodstock, resulting in the loss Of
several lives, was published in paper several
days since. The Windham County Telegraph,
published at West Klingly, corroborates the story.
and gives the following particulars:
'Thc house burnt is the gate house on the turn
pike between the villages Of North and South
Woodstock. About O'Clock in the morning, Mr..
Phillips, the tenant of the house, discovered every
thing in flames, and the same impulse led him and
his wife, forgetfu of every thing else to rush into
the street. Tho thought passed through his brain.
the instant he had attained safety for himself. to
see if his children, four in number, who slept in
the second story, were safe; and, with parents
fondness, he leaped up the stairs, but, alas, too
late. Three of the little past the help of
man, and the fourth 30 badly burnt to die in
short time. Mr.. Phillips was himself 90 injured
by the flames to lose all power Of sight. His
eyes were almost literally burnt out, and he 10 suf
fering from other effects Of this awful catastrophe.
Mr.. Phillips is an Engishman, and has been very
unfortunate hitherto. His wife we do not UNDER
stand to be materially injured. The family origi-
nally consisted Of seven children, three Of whom
died by starvation and consequent sickness in the
Atlantic voyage while the other four were reserved
for a later and even more horrible death"
nv. Y. Journal of Commerce.
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The New BANK AT ALExANDRIA.--The Gazette
states that immediate steps to be taken to or
ganizc the Bank Of the Old Dominion at Alexan-
dra on the free banking principle, a charter for
which has been granted by the Legislature Of vir-
0inia
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JENNY LIND was to stop at Kean's Louisville
undergoing repairs, L. M. Shreve, esq, has placed
at Mr.. Kean's disposal his elegant residence in
Walnut street, for the accommodation of the night
ingale. 1t has fine flower garden attached to It,"
This is one of the cases where the nightingale
has cage that is worthy of her great fame. The
magnificent residence of Mr.. Shreve in Louisville,
Kentucky, might not inaptly be called palace.
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Interesting Correspondence.
executive CHAMBER,

ExEcUrIvE CHAMBER,
HARRISBURG, March 90, 1851.
Hon. DANIEL WEDsTEa. Secretary Of State.
SIR have the honor to transmit herewith a
resolution of the Legislature of Pennsylvania. ex-
pressive of their thanks for your able vindication
of the we'll established principles of the Republic,
~ contained in letter addressed to the Charge
d. Afiaircs of the Austrian government Cordially
concurring in this just tribute, am, with great
consideration, your friend and fcllow-citizcn.
VIM. f. JOHNSTON.
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JAMES B. SHAW, ESQ.,,
Comptroller of Public Accounts, State of Texas.
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$2.67l,OOO 90

Silver bullion deposited in same time S,400 90
The following statement shows the receipts and
disbursements proper at the office of Assistant
Treasurer of the United States, at the Mint. Feb
ruary 49, 1851:
Balance. S 53l SOL 40
March 81, reefs, customs. $ 1856, 694 n
Post offices. ............. 1921 SO
Pensions, miscellaneous. 67,672 10 463,34s 50
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-06-05
pT.ANK ROAD

At meeting OF the President and Direc'
tors OF the Glasgow and Huntsville Plank
Road Company, held at Roanoke, on Tues
day the 9th, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That the Stockholders be re-
ouired 10 pay, on or before the 18th dey o
June, 1851, five dollars on each share o
stock subscribed, payment to be made to N
B. Coates, Treasurer, Huntsville, or F. A
Savage, Secretary, Glasgow.
D. G. GARTH, Pres't.
F. A. SAVAGE, Sec'y.
The Stockholders in the Glasgow ant
Huntsville Plank Road Company will com
forward and make payment in accordance
with the above resolution.
N. B. CoATs, Treas.
F. A. SAVAGE, Sec'y.