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Congress, and asserting my innocence, have nc
favors to ask from the Government but, as a citi-
zen and public officer, may be pernstted to
suggest the entire absence of any necessity for
pressing, to serious consequences, prosecution
which, SO far as the public interest and am re-
puted to BE- connected with it, certainly deserves
to be considered as frivolous, when short delay
will quietly effect all proper objects of the prosecu-
ton
The Government scarcely hope to involve
me seriously in the charges preferred. But should
il be that the indulgence of some sympathy for the
oppressed people OF Cuba, calls for the incton of
some punishment il seems to me that the offended
laws of the country would be amply vindicated by
the eventual punshment of the offender, without
deemng il necessary to invade the government OF
State, forcibly seize upon her Chief Magistrate,
remove him from the performance of his duties,
and actually suspend for time the Executive
powers Of n sovereign State.
am, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
j. A. QUPTMAN
Governor Of Mississippi
ii. J. HARRIS, Esq, United States District Attor-
ney, &c, Vicksburg, Miss.
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STATE OF MIssIssIPrl, EXECUTIVE Der

JACKSON, Nov. y, 1850
sR A long protracted ndisposition has pre-
vented me from giving the additional reply to your
letter of the 2Sth September, promised in mine of
the ID October to which again refer.
had some hopes that the Government, in view
OF all the circumstances, would be disposed to sus-
pend the prosecution against me, until the termi-
nation of my official duties Governor of this
State might leave me at liberty to repair TO New
Orleans and meet the charges against me.
am now informed by your note that this propo-
siton is not satisfactory, and | called on under
threat of and forcible removal from the State
to say whether will voluntarily make my appear
al &c in New Orlans and give bail according to
law, in any reasonable time, &c
again assure you that if felt at liberty TO pur-
sue my personal inclinations, would hasten TO
meet the charges exhibited against me and confront
my accusers, but upon full reflection, have con-
cuded that the highest obligations which can bind
my conscience, and the highest duties Of allegiance
TO my State, forbid me from voluntarily placing
myself in a position in which cannot comply with
the nor perform the other.
therefore respectfully decline making any vol
unary pledges for the surrender of my person, ex-
oept that heretofore proposed, Of meeting the in
dictment promptly the termna tion of my pre-
Office if the same shall be acceptable. As an
individual, charged with a violation Of an act Of
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.who would sever Freedoms snrine.,,

In answer TO the inquiries of CiciS," we
state that the very pretty and patriotic lyric
which appeared in the Republic Of the I'd in
stant, commencing with the above line, was
cut from an exchange paper in the form and
with the credit with which we published it.
Having, however, heretofore seen it under the
name of Thomas ). GRMKE, of South Carroll
ma, and also attributed to the Rev. SAMUEL
GILMAN, we marked the words '.by lady"
to be omitted, but the mark was overlooked by
our corrector. This is all we know of its pa
ternlty.
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

JACKSON, OcT. 2, 1850
SIR avail myself of the first leisure moment to
answer your letter of the 2Sth ultimo, received
several days since Upon the receipt of the first
Information that had been indicted IN the United
States District Court in New Orleans, for partci
patton in the late Cuban affair, my personal in
clnatons would have induced me promptly TO
meet the baseless charges that had thus been ex-
hibitcd against me by the Federal Government or
its agents, and TO demand investigation, but,
those who brought about this prosecution are
perfectly my official position as Governor of
tho State of Mississippi imposes upon me solemn
and responsible duties, which do not leave Inc at
liberty TO consult my private incinations, espe
cay when the consequences of my action might
result in a suspension of the executive power of
sovereign State, to which my primary allegiance
is due.
In the peculiar and unprecedented attitude in
which l am placed, my sincere desire is to ascer
tain the rule of action which should govern me,
and to perform my whole duty
To enable me to decide correctly, it is my pur-
pose to consult competent legal advisers, and
hope to be enabled within a fortnight to return a
definite answer to your inquiry whether will give
the assurance that will voluntarily make my ap-
pearance III New Orleans and give bail according
to law, or whether shall decline doing So
In the meantime pray you make known to the
Attorney who has thought tt to exhibit this indict-
against me, that am ready at all times to
give the assurance that will appear and meet the
charges made against me so the termina.
ton of my official duties Governor of this State
shall leave mo the control Of my own movements.
remain, very respectfully, your obedient SER
want, J. A. QUTTMAN.
II. j. HARRIS, Esq,
United Statcs District Attorney sc
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PR ESIDENT.

PAINE's LIGHT.-The Boston Transcript learns
from gentleman who has just visited Worcester,
in compuny with Mr.. Ames, of Springfield, and
Mr.. Merrick, President of the Gas Company in
city, that the party visited Mr.. Paine his house.
and were admitted to an examination of his process
for generating hydrogen gas, by of electric-
ty, the result of their examination being that they
were fully satisfied that Mr. Paine had made great
discovery They were allowed to operate the ma
chine themselves, and were shown the peculiar
construction of the heliccs, by which the immense
power is obtained
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CONTESTED ELECTION,
PETITIONS PRESENTED UNDER THE RULE.

By MIR. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania: A petition
signed by Isaac Ii. Conrad and others, citizens of
Philadelphia, praying for the immediate repeal of
the Fugitive Slave Law.
BY Mr.. SCHENCK: Two memorials Nof four
hundred and seventy four citizens Of Ohio praying
for the completion OF the National Road from
Springfield, in Ohio, to the boundary of the State
of Indiana. Referred to the Committee on Roads
and Canals
By Mr.. CHANDLER: The memorial of the Pre-
sidents OF the several Marine Insurance Companies
OF Philadelphia, asking for an increase in the sal
airy of the Judge of the United States Court at Key
West. Referred To the Committee on the Judiciary.
BY MIR. TAYLOR The petition Of John Porter
Brown, dragoman of the United States Legation at
Constantinople, praying compensation for perform
ing the duties OF Charge d'Affaires of the United
States, the Sublime Porte, under the direction
of his Government, during the absence of the Anne
rican Minister. Referred to the Committee For
cign Affairs.
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BEARS AID DEERg ON BAYOU SALE.-A large
number of bears and deer have been killed tb
year on Bayou Sale, some of which have been re-
markabe Tor their size. Mr.. John Garrett has shot
elght or ten bears, and Mr.. Nathan Berwick
We are informed that these animals have henp,
very plentiful this in other portions of the
parish. II Is thought the high waters last season
nave forced large numbers OF them to change their
places oil abode Franklin (Ld.) Banner
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A Scrap OF History.

From the Richmond Enquirer Of Dec. 10, lS0s.
son Thursday last the electors Of Virginia dined
together at the Swan tavern, in this city. The
Madison Corresponding Committee and the Cover
nor of Virginia were their guests. These gentle
men, coming from differ parts of the State, and
bringing with them the sentiments Of the people,
many OF them distinguished Wings of the Revolu'
tion assembled III harmony and unity to inter
change the emotions of friendship at this interes
ing crisis of our public affairs. Every thing was
conductad in the mest orderly and dignifed man :
1t all the feast of reason and the flow OF
SOUL
spencer Roone, Esq, of the judges of the
court Of appeals, and Chairman of the Electoral
After elegant md plentiful dinner, the cloth
was removed, and the following toasts and voun =
teers were drunk"
Omittng the preceding toasts, the following was
the l4th regular toast on this occasion:
"THE UNION or STATES MAJORITY MUST
GOVERN IT Is TREASON TO sEcEDE"
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CHESAPEAKE AND ONO CANAL-We learn from
the Cumberland Ciriiian that owing to the accu-
mutation of ice in the above named canal the boats
are being laid up fast they arrive, and navi
CATION is regarded as at an end Early this month
the water will be drawn off from the upper canal
to admit the improvements at the locks and flumes
and TO deepen certain points along the line
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Hon. ABBOTT LAWRENCE was in Liverpool on the
l4th ult, to attend the departure of his son, who
came in the Baltic. He was, with the Bishop OF
Chester, the Sheriff, the Judges, and select
Der of the bar, and other gentlemen, entertained by
the Mayor, on Thursday evening, to sumptuous
banquet at the Town Hall. The "United Statcs''
formed one of the principal toasts of the evening"
TO which, says the European Times, Mr.. Law.
renee responded in his usually able and appropri-
ate style.
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T H L r E ? u BLIC .
ASHINGTON
SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY 4. 1851
Congress-.

The Senate yesterday was engaged prlnci-
pally ia the discussion of the bill 10 ascertain
and settle private land claims in California.
Without taking any vote, the Senate adjourned
till Monday.
The House OF Representatives were engaged
in the consideration Of private bills, and passed
twenty four of them.
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HORSEBACK RIDINO IN MADKIRA.-The Hon.
John A. Dix, III his recent work, "a Winter in
Madeira" gives an amusing account of horseback
riding at Funchal For thirty cents hour a
fine horse be hired at any livery stable, toge-
ther with man as attendant, who follows on foot;
and, when you desire 10 ride fast, he catches hold
of your horses tail and is drawn along. In this
way he prevents you from running way from him.
Mr Dix says that the horses soon become accus-
toned TO these human appendages, apd that the
fellows have way Of making the horses 20 fast or
slow, az they desire in spite of the rider. Mr.. Dix
says that Tor ladies this association of horse and
driver is great convenience They need no other
attendant He IL always ready TO render any as
slstsnce; If the horse loses shoe, lac has hammer
and nails in his pocket to replace il. II is not easy
to fancy a more ludicrous spectacle than lady
riding through the city at full gallop with man
hanging to the tail Of her horse; but such scenes
are Of hourly occurrence IN Funchal, and the eye
soon becomes accustomed TO them.
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DEATAoF Miss LEHMAN.-Miss Lehman, Young
actress OF considerable celebrity, who was burnt
at Niblos theatre, few evenings since, in conse.
quence OF her dress taking fire, has since died of
the injuries she received.
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yesterday in opposition To the bill, and in favor of
the proposed amendment. He read considerably
from the report of William Cary Jones, Esq, on
land titles in California and other works, TO demon
state his arguments on this subject.
Mr.. GWIN moved, and the subject post
poned till Monday.
And then, on motion, the Senate adjourned till
Monday.
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FROM ST. THoMAs.-Fourteen days later advices
have been received at New York by the schooner
Euphona, from st. Thomas. The United States
frigatc John Adams was there; she arrived on the
l4th OF December--all well. Many returning Cali
iornians were there waiting passage. They are
from the western islands
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The q. S. cutter Morris left New York on the
I'd instant on cruise along the Capes being pro-
vided with provisions and every thing necessary
Tor supplying vessels in distress on the coast,
where, 1t is feared, number suffering from
the recent gale. This is commcndabe enter
prise
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The Minots Rock lighthouse is nearly much
cx posed TO the prevailing storms as the famed ed
dystone light" and the structure ia far less sub
stantal We believe that an appropriation was
made by Congress at its last session to strengthen
the lighthouse, but we presume the season was
far advanced 10 commence operations We
trust the delay will not be attended with serious
consequences 70 the worthy keeper If the light,
who has our warmest sympathies in his perilous
position.
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The CoMnoNwEALTH" is the name adopted bv
the Boston Cironotype since it changed hands
We suppose that this designation has been assumed
ironically
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U. s. DlsTRIcT ATToRNEy's OFFICE,
FICKsBURG, SEPT. 2S. 1850.


SIR The United States District Attorney for the
Eastern District of Louisiana has forwarded Inc a
certified copy of the indictment now pending
against you and others in the Circuit Court of the
United States for that district, together with an
open letter to the Hon. j. S. Gholson, requesting
him, upon the presentation of the Indictment to
take the steps prescribed by the act of Congress to
secure your appearance at the next term of court
In his letter to me, accompanying these papers,
dated New Orleans, September 25th 1850, Mr.
Hunton says
"lf you can have any assurance that these gentle
men nwllvountarily make appearance here, land
give bail according to law, in any reasonable time
would in that case request that you retain the let
ter and indictment for the present"
In compliance with the wish thus expressed |
now have the honor to call your attention TO this
subject, and to respectfully inquire whether you
feel disposed to give the assurance specified in the
above extract.
reply to this communication, at early day
your convenience will allow, will much oblige
me, and is solicited.
am, very respectfully, your obedient servant
HORATIO J. HARRIS,
United States District Attorney
Hon. JOHN A. QUITMAN, jackson, Miss.
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NEW BAsK.-subscription to the amount of
Sl6o'ooo have been raised in Troy towards the or
ganization of a new bank in that citv
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DEATH OF AN EDIToR.-Henry j. Tooe, editor
OF the Wilmington IN. Co. aurora, died in that
town on Saturday last.
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The CASE OF LONG, at New York. has been post
poned ON account of the indisposton of Judge
Judson.
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From the Pennsvluanian.

UNITED STATES SENAToR.-The fillowng letter
explains itself The name Of Mr.. Rush has been
generally and favorably mentioned in connexion
with the place of United States Senator and his dis
tnguished ability and high character would adorn
this or any other public position:
TO He Editors Of the Pennsyivar,ian.
My name having been mcntioned in connexion
with the Senatorship of the United States to sup
ply an approaching vacancy in the seat Of one of
our Senators from this State, the time seems appro
priate now that the Legislature is on the eve OF as
sembling, for me to say that decline being a can
didate for that high situation, and ask the favor of
making this public through the medium of your
columns. RICHARD RUSH
sYpENHAM, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, Dec 81 1850.
MASSACHUSETTS BANKs-There are one hundred
and twenty six banks in Massachusetts, of which
twenty nine in Boston. The following table
will show their condition on the first of September
last
resources. Liabilities.
Specie. 81, ,993,l7s % Capital 4 81, ,925, ,05O 90
Real estate 9SS ,235 80 Circulat'n I7,OO5 s26 %
Bank notes 5,66S, ,52l 81 Profits. 1927 659 50
DISC ts, &cb3 ,33O,O24 81 Due banks 6,549 ,929 90
Other res 3,7l5,OO3 90 Dcp's, sc. IL H,6lS,9l2 81
Total $40, ,694 ,964 ~ Total. S76, 1877 .377 o.
There are forty two savings institutions in the
commonwealth, with 1898 depositors, and SI3,-
Goo ,024 "a of deposites.
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THE Fan Uss.--R Riddle sold at auction yester
day the celebrated horses Mary Taylor aud Polly
Ogden, the first Tor $3.50, and the second for $500
tRosion Post, lsi
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MASSACHUSETTS, LEGIsLATURE.-The Massa hu-
sets Legislature met at Boston on the lst instant
The Senate was organized by the election of Henry
Wilson, Of Middlesex county, as president, and
Chauncey L. Knapp as clerk. The votes were as
follows:
PRESIDENT. CLERK
Henry Wilson. is c. L Knapp. .. 20
David Sears ........ 9 Charles Calhoun. IA
George III. Kuhn. $50. 1
In the House Nathaniel p. Banks, Jr., of Wal
than, was chosen Speaker, receiving 2l2 votes to
Ia for Ensign III. Kellogg, Lewis Josselyn, of
Lynn, elected Clerk, receiving 1870 votes to
lS5 for Charles w Storey.
The officers Of the Senate arc members of the
Frec-soil party, and of the House. Democrats
division of the spoils having been agreed to by the
caucusses of the two parties II is understood that
the arrangements, so far completed, do not ex-
tend beyond the organization of the Legislature.
the subjects of the election of State officers and
United States Senator, in place of Mr.. Winthrop,
being left for further negotiation between the high
contracting parties.--N. Y. Com. Aduertser
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The United States Courts and the Governor
mississippi.

The Southern papers bring us information
that Judge SAMUEL }. GHoLsoN, of the United
States District Court for the Southern District
OF Mississippi, has refused to sign the order is
sued from the United States Circuit Court at
New Orleans, for the arrest OF Governor OUR
MAN, on the Indictment found against him for
his alleged participation in the Cuba expedition.
The following correspondence appears in the
Jackson .uississippian, of the Goth instant, in
reference 10 the subject:
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Maryland Convention.

A quorum was present on Thursday, but n
business of any importance was transacted.
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Total. i. S76.6 .694 .964 2p

JENNY LIMBS CHARITY AT CHAHLEsroN. The
nett proceeds of the third concert given at Charles
ton by Jenny Lind distributed for charitable
purposes, as follows
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UNITED STATES GRAND jury ROOM,
District Court for the District of Illinois,


Resoiued, That approve of the several Com
promise measures passed into laws at the last
session of Congress-; that consider these mea-
sures as settling the questions in controversy in
relation to slavery In the Territories and States;
and that they ought to be sustained now and here
after by the Representatives of the people in
Congress and their constituents throu ghout the
Union.
Resolved, That we deem it the duty of all Grand
Juries, assembled under the authority of the Uni
ted States, to take notice of, and present all per
sons who shall, when requested, neglect refuse
to aid assist the proper officers of Government
IN executing each and every of these several laws
The foregoing resolutions unanimously
adopted VIM BUTLER
Foreman of the Grand Jury.
true copy-Attest:
ID. ROCKWELL, Secretary
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The True SPIRIT.-The following is n series o
resolutions passed by the grand jury of the Uniteo
States district court, in session at Springfield
Illinois.
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Mr.. GILBERT introduced joint resolution--tc tc
make 30 much Of an act " making approprla tions
for the support of the army for the year ending
June 80, lo5l," approved September 2s, 1850, as
provides for extra pay to the commissioned officers
and enlisted men of the army of the United States
| serving in Oregon and California retroactive in it
operation.
The resolution referred to the Committee OF
| Military Affairs.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-05

Below we copy an extract from the New Or
leans Crescent, TO which we attach more import
ance from its being copied in the editorial col
umns of the National IEteliigencer. IL is terri.
BILE, but we believe unexlggerated, picture Of
the moral condition Of California, that glorious
freesoil State, which has sprung with magical
sud1enness out of the seeihing train Of the an.
t-slavery North. Ii is fair specimen of what
they can do when they have their own way, un.
restrained. IL il anti-rentism, Greeleyism, and
Garrison.n, and Sewardism, all mingled in one
broth, and houndering in its own chaos. The
North is beginning to reap the harvest Of that
fragrant contempt Of the Constii ution and laws,
through which California came into the UniJn
Il was not alone in the latter that the spirit VI
lawlessness and mobbing was sown by the violen,
effervescence Of Northern cupidity and ambition
in the late sectional struggle. We have seen its
fruits in the old States. IT, has established
among them the maxim that might Is right; and
nurtured throughout the North The feeling that
by doing evil TO & cir neighbors, they are of
course benefing themselves. We are very far
from yet seeing all the mischief that is to result
from the adm ision Of California into the Union
But we quote the extract from the recent
Charleston Mercury
The news from California is Of character
10 stflke our DelleT TegulaJe0. oder, ana more
quiet communities with establishment Through
out the State, Law is, so far as criminal jurisdc
ton Is concerned, & mere dead letter, and the
mob's viii is life OF death. The courts may de-
eide as they please but they know if their de-
cision be not reshed by the mass Of excited
and watchful men around them, a short trial,
pitiless sentence and summary execution await
the accused. The gibbet, ready for momentary
use, stands perpetualiy IN the public streets of o
great metropolis, and at the tolling Of bell the
whole community is gathered TO fearful scene
Of violent death--all crowded into few brief
hours Of agony and excitement The court, the
State, and local authorities in vain seek 10 stand
up before the spirit Of tie mob-law which sweeps
over the State, whelming laws. constitution, and
authority in IFS uncomfortable tide. The judges,
indignant at this relapse into disorganization,
this autccracy Of popular passion, have retired
IN disgust from their courts, vacant, ard silent,
and powerless in the excesses Of the day. IL is
strange scene to contemplate, and one which
will be widely censured But morality and
eulogy OF the law are cheap things, where socie-
ty shields every right and interest Of the citizen.
and regular police sentinels his safety. Bot
look at California-its papers filed with endless
accounts Of murders, robberies, and deeds of
vioienee--and then consider il sncn elements
can be cas- Iy controlled by ce;emonious law, and
il society so yeTed may not be provoked into
ekces es II is impossible to approve, but there
may be some paliation for this terrible mob-law."
The southern press. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-11-05
The YalIure Of The ualI,.

THE MAILs.-Out of four exchanges we net
from Washington city, we have received one
paper In three weeks The subscribers to the
Washington papers in this neighborhood are
equal sufferers, and complain that they frequent.
W lose their papers entirely. The roads were
never in better order then Why this entire loss
of our papers p Union Beacon, Mississippi
The above is only one of many assurances
that there is something wrong in the conduct
OF those charged with the transportation Of the
mails. Complaints often reaoh us, alleging that
there is great irregularty and inexpIicable delay
in the arrival Of letters as we'll as papers at the
proper Offices Of delivery. We do not make
thi. observation with any disposition TO find
fault with the central post ofllse arrangement,
but to call attention If the head Of the depart
ment TO the necessity for increased vigilance in
the Southwestern States, where there is evil
IDENTITY some disorder that ought to be corrected.
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