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The republic., 1851-08-13
Southern Elections.

The defeat of Mr.. LAEGDoN, Of Mobile,
though subject of regret, because of his worth
and ability, is yet more to be regretted as an
indication of the triumph of the Disunionists
The defeat seems to have been attributed tc
several causes, one of which is said to have
been that, while the "Whig Union men were
willing to vote for Democratic Union men, the
Democrats refused to vote for Wing Union
men,"
Previous to the election, I'VE observed violent
personal attacks upon Mr.. LANGDoN, on ac-
count of his bank obligations, his advocacy of
the revision of the 2lst rule, and on account Of
his being by birth Yankee.
To what extent this system of assaults may
have prejudiced him, we cannot say.
Though defeated in this district, where we
had confidently counted on success, we are
gratifed that the indications from the State of
Alabama are SO decidedly favorable to the
Union. The Union party is said to have carried
the State Legislature. The intelligence from
North Carolina and Tennesses is also cheering
to the Wings and friends of Union.
The republic., 1851-08-13

FATHERs Your coming and asking me for my
country makes me sad; and your saying arm not
able 10 do any thing with my country, makes me
still more sad. Those who coming behind aIe
my near relatives, and expected certainly to 3
them here That ia all have TO say. am going
to leave, and that s the reason Ispoke, Turning
to the other See-see twans. he said, 'Come, let
go.''l
Here this chief arose with other See see. twans,
and in confusion left the council amidst loud cries
from their young men on the outskirts UptA
this
GoverIsr Ramsey Immediately said: GAS
provisions short, and they seem indisposed To
to talk or treat shall stop the issue of raions
TO them for the present.'
Col Lea.-Interpretcr, proclaim that we desire
to understand distinctly whether they wish to have
my further talk interview with about selling
their lands II they wish so in earnest, to say So
II not, TO say We are in this last ready
and willing TO come to a conclusion and go as they
are. They must let US know by this evening II
they are serious in wishing TO treat-if we do not
hear from them to that effect, will leave by that
time for below, early to- morrow morning.
Upon this, the commissioner ordered the United
States flag to be struck, and retired from the
ell ground.
Orders were then given to get the boats ready
for departure in the morning.
Towards evening, however, committee, on the
part of the Indians, waited ON the commissioners,
and expressed desire TO treat-ra esting them to
remain and resume the sessions GSthe council on
Monday; and disclaiming any intention on the
part of the chief, Sleepy Eyes, or themselves, to
show any disrespect towards the commissioners.
The orders for departure were then counter
manded, and provision rations directed TO be issued
as usual.
The republic., 1851-08-13

dEement- Mississippi is fast convincing herselfth
rivers Of her best blood were too high price 10 pay
for the parchment privilege OF arresting at Boston
some mulatto barber who had escaped Rom NatcheZ
on Ohio steamboat-for such Ia her part in the
Mexican acquisition-her share in the ',just and
glorious Compromise" They see, and begin to
feel. there is no remedy but disunon. That ban
is the breeze-and soon, very soon, it's hosts
will be beside ours, and before them the wretched
agent at Washington will tumble like a child's
card castle. Acting alone, and despite our natural
allies, who shouting TO US to await their COM
ing, give strength to the weakness of our foes
we invite and almost drive our own friends to join
them-we make glorious, vital cause the sport
of chances which are all against us. In word, we
risk every thing an impatient sense OF wrongs
which require for their effectual cure more of pa
tence fortitude, and wisdom than of the force and
power of the rashest and most chivairic courage.
Such, then, gentlemen, is my belief that South
Carolina should devote herself now and patiently.
to seek the cooperation of other States-to do this
| by the sentiment Of her people expressed IN their
primary associntions-by the acts Of her Legisla-
ture, and most especially by the solmen ordinance
of the peoples supreme organ existing-in all
honor to all argument and solicitation. If she
fails sovereign and free she is, she has acqut-
ted herself to the world and to poscrty. Then let
her take her destiny in her own hands, and those
who cry for cooperation will be seen and felt
! in her front ranks.
Renewing the expression of my sincere thanks
for the honor you have done me, beg you, gentle
men, to accept the of the perfect esteem
with which am,
Your feow-citizen and friend,
JOHN S. PRESTON.
Messrs. BARKER, Riley, Hooa, &C.. Committee.
| The meeting then adjourned.
G. w. MOVE, Chairman.
c. c. BRowN, Secretary.
The republic., 1851-08-13

Where such reasons for hostility exist, it is
not singular that England should take deep in
terest in our sectional differences. Suppose the
Union were divided would not England be placed
on an equality with the shipping interest of
the North, by cutting off the exclusive coastwise
trade which is now alleged TO give American
shipping such an advantage Suppose the
Union divided, would not the home market of
the American manufacturer be destroyed, and
the English manufacturer admitted upon equal
terms in the Southern and Western States2
Suppose the Union were dissolved on account
of slavery, might not England, with the Co
operation of the Northern confederacy, enclose
slavery in her coils; might she not succeed
in her avowed purpose of "extinguishing it
through the world ?"
We think it plain that, if the Southern States
should secede, slavery will be more insecure
than it has ever been, because the constitutional
and fraternal considerations that restrain the
non-slavehoiding States will have been long
since lost in recrimination perhaps in civil war.
Because the reciprocity of interests which the
Constitution has established will have been de-
sroyed by the retaliatOry legislation that will
succeed it,. Because the marine supremacy OF
the Northern States would make them most
formidable enemies to slavery. Because, in a
word, the seeding States would lose the protec-
tion of the Union without acquiring that OF
England, France, or of any other European
nation whose alliance would be worth seeking.
A Southern Confederacy might be formed, but
it would not destroy the Northern Confederacy
| The same form of government would still pre-
vail. Ifone member of the Confederacy should
withdraw, it would bind closer perhaps the
bonds of those that remain. We need not draw
the picture of the conflicts between the two Con
| federacies. We trust no historian may evel
have them to describe But it is perfectly
plain that an institution protected by the Con
| stitution and the courts of the Union must be
safer than when assailed by foreign and domes-
tic foes, and dependent upon alien alliances fol
protection.
The republic., 1851-08-13
The New american House. Bos,on.

full description of the American House, re-
Gently opened by Lewis Rice, the proprietor, was
published in the Boston Journal and Transcript
The brief account of it is condensed from those
papers
s'The American House ia one of the finest arch-
tectural ornaments of the city, presenting beau
tiful 'front.' of the Italian style. The main building
is one hundred and twelve feet front Hanover
street, with two wings of six stories; two hundred
and fifty feet deep to Sudbury street. having pas
sage between them of twenty feet in width, the
areas being so disposed TO admit ample light and
air from all sides, the whole covering twenty seven
thousand feet of land erected and finished at cost
OF about 100000. II has three hundred and forty
rooms, and will accommodate five hundred persona.
"Thc Ladies' and Gentlemen's Parlors occupy
the whole front on the fret floor, approached by
wide balls, with ample receiving rooms bal
cony extends along the entire front. the entrance
to which is from the oriole windows in the parlors
II contains suite of splendid bridal rooms, very
which (says the Iranscript) might possibly ami
hlate the soicism of the most incorrgbe bachelor
's'The spacious Entrance Hall or Genteman's
Exchange, on the same level, extends through the
centre OF the building, and measures one hundred
and sixty feet in length by thirty in width.
"Besides five main starways leading to the up
per floor, there several other flights in various
parts of the American House, 80 that in the case OF
fire, or for any other cause, ample means of egress
! are provided.
ssThe immense structure has been built upon a
unique plan, combining the utmost convenience OF
| arrangement with great elegance and thoroughness
of finish, and the introduction of all the desired
modern improvements, and it is probably the best
calculated in al its appointments for large bust
| ness house of any in the country. number OF
our best city artisans, mechanics and furnishers,
have contributed their skill and taste to this noble
pile, which of itselfsuciently speaks their praise,
as seldom ia there found in single building so
| much of general perfection"
The republic., 1851-08-13
Expedition against Cuba.

The New York Express of Monday publishes
the following despatch, which seems to tally
with the information of the sailing of the Pam
pero from New Orleans, and the reports of
warlike preparations in Florida and elsewhere
in the southwest:
ORANGE KEY, BAHAMA BANKS, Aug. /, 1851.
Two small steamboats, from New Orleans with
from 1000 to 1900 men on board, anchored in Los
Mimbros Roads last evening, and, after stopping for
about two hours passed this place, steering E S. E.
II is well known here that the Cubans have pur-
chased these steamers, and that those on board
formed the auxiliary force expected by the patriots
from the United States. 1t is impossible to coniec-
ture the cause OF 80 many small craft, with such
ablebodied crews, assembling along the reef and
among the innumerable islands, unless that which
exci.es the public mind in regard to the political
movements ranspiring in Cuba.
The destination of the steamers and the hota
in this archipelago is unquestionably the Bay OF
Neuvias, which ia the entrance to Puerto Principe
the river emptying into the bay running into the
interior Of the town Of Principe. The approach to
the Bay of Neuvitas by troops must be made by
sea from Havana, and not oyster boat can now
move in these waters unknown to the invaders
At Puerto Principe, or the opposite side of the
Island, and equl-dlstant, are the town and river o
st. Cruz, which is accessible to small vessels oi
war, and to certainty, at Of those two points
will the men from the reef and from the steamers
effect landing.
The white population of Cuba docs not reach
100000, and the free colored and slave many
The Creole whites are 40 0O0 and the free colored
40 OOO equal to 1870 OOO all of whom arc capable o
bearing arms, and favorable, it is said to the revo
luton. Opposed to this force are 10000 Spaniardi
belonging to the leland, and $4,000 Spanish troops
The next intelligence will be decisive, and will
declare TO the world that Cuba has severed the link
that connected her with Spain, or rivettcd it more
firmly, to endure for ages. Yours very truly, sc.
J. THOMPSON WYLDE.
The republic., 1851-08-13
THE REPUBLIC.
WAsHINGTON:
WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST ls. 1851.

''The series of measures TO which have alluded
are regarded by me settlement, in principle
and substance final lsettlement-ofthe danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced" Z"
"By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation thatsurrounded
9 us, and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
to rest upon And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tify me IN ExHoRTISG NY oouNTRvMEN TO RALLY
UPON AND MAIsTAIN THAT GROUND the best, if
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
tegrity Of the Union.''
[PREsIeENT FILLMoRE's MESSAGE.
s'The Presfdent's message, at the opening of the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
istration of the Government, in regard to what
sare called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
sures of last session. That opnionis 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
mutuaidependence and connexion, they formed
n system of compromise the most conciliatory
and beat for the entire country that could be OBJ
tained from conflicting sectional interest and
Opinions, and that therefore they should be ad-
hered to, until time and experience should de-
monstratet the necessity of further legislation to
guard against evasion or abuse. Thatopinion, sc
far as know, remains entirely unchanged and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security o.
the Constitution requires this; and everyconside'
ration of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the eprinciplel
ofthe message, it does not expect to stand at all
[DANIEL WEBsrER's Letter TO the Union Meeting
at Westchester.
The republic., 1851-08-13
OLD POINT COMFORT,
HYGEIA HOTEL, August IL, 1851

OLD POINT COMFORT,
HYGEIA HOTEL, August il, 1851.
find myself again at this delightful retreat. We
still continue to have very select and quite full
company. though the crowd has passed. The sun
shines with much power, but at all times we have
a refreshing and delightful sea breeze. Those who
wish can keep perfectly cool and comfortable, and
be accommodated in every thing to their hearts
content.
Major General Scott by invitation of Messrs.
Reynolds Co., proprietors of the Hygeia Hotel,
arrived here yesterday morning and took suite
of rooms. He looks well and enjoys good health.
Athine O'Clock this morning, accompanied by the
commanding officers of fortress Monroe he entered
the enclosure, and honored by salute. The
troops were brought out, and after performing va
rous military evolutions, were reviewed by the
General. He stood before them with his tall, ven
cradle, commanding figure, and was the admra-
ton of hundreds of ladies and gentlemen who went
out to see the drill and review. / learn that the
General was highly pleased and 80 expressed him
self to his friends. He has accepted invitation
to visit Nag's Head, place the the shore OF
North Carolina, at the entrance of Abemarle Sound
For this purpose he leaves here Saturday next
proceeding over the Roanoke and Scaboard rail.
road from Portsmouth, thence down the Blackwa-
ter and Chowan rivers and Albemarlc sound by
steamer. The party will return early next week.
observe Chief Justice Taney and Judge Heath
improved in health.
There continues very excellent company here
and all not only enjoy themselves fully, but meet
with accommodations to their full satisfaction. Vsi-
tors come and go every day. j. w.
The republic., 1851-08-13

The AsHLAND DIsTRIcT.-1h he election of a Lo-
cofoco to Congress from the Ashland district will
certainly great surprise everywhere, and a
feeling of profound regret in the bosom Of every
true Wing. For quarter of century that dis
trict has been represented in the National Legis-
lature by Wings, and no one supposed that the
Wings, who have so large a majority, would ever
suffer it to be represented by Locofoco. In their
"liberality" and generosity" they have elected a
Locofoco.
This is not result for Locofocos to ohucke over
so much as it is a result over which Wings should
utter their lamentations. 1t is not Locofoco VIC
tory, but Whig defeat brought about by the
Wings themselves.
Soon after the announcement Of Gen. Combs ne a
candidate for Congress in the district it was as
certained that there a large number of Wings
who were greatly dissatisfied. They declared
there were other and far more popular Wings in
the district, of whom, it was urged,
ought to be the candidate. General Combs, fully
aware of the discomfort which the fact of his being
a candidate had created, came forward, and in a
generous spirit proposed and urged on the Wings
of the district the propriety and policy of a con-
vention to nominate candidate. But the Wings
of the district did not respond to the appeal OF
General Combs, and, not doing so, they owed it to
their own credit and TO the country to take care
that he should be elected. But such was not the
case A large number of Wings either refused to
vote for either of the candidates for Congress or
voted for Major Breckinridge, and it was thus thai
the mortifyng result Of election of loccfoco to
Congress from the Ashland district was brought
about.-Louispille journal.
The republic., 1851-08-13

RAILRoAD BRrpeE NEAR WHEELISe.-Th Wheel
ing Gazette Of Saturday, States that the splendid
bridge for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over
Bogg's run, three miles below that city, will be
finished during the present week. The Gasette
says that il s Of the finest and most substantial
structures of the kind in the country. Upwards OF
200 hands are daily employed on the line within
forty. six miles of Wheeling, and the work is going
forward as rapidly as possible,
The republic., 1851-08-13

UNIFoRM ron THE New YoRK STATE MILI-
TARy.-Governor Hunt has appointed a committee,
to meet in the city of Albany the 10th inst, to
consult and report to the Governor whether il is
advisable to change the present uniform Of the
New York militia adopted in 1912, and il SO, 70
examine the order lately issued regulating the
uniform and dress OF the army of the United States,
with view to determine what portion Of IL might
adyantagcously be adopted by the military Of that
State.
The republic., 1851-08-13

THE SANDWICH IsLANps.--A number of the Poly
ncsian, which has come to hand since the news pub
lished last week compiled, contains the reports
of the Minister of the Interior and the Minister Of
Foreign Relations.
The income from licenses during the year was
1924, las. The Minister of the Interior recommends
the appointment of skillul foreigner supervisor
of prisons, roads, and wharves, to be paid by the
government.
ing the year. been naturalized, by taking the oath
of allegiance. OF these, SO were from the United
States and 81 from Great Britain.
In the five Islands of Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai,
and Molokai, 81 ,5lS acres of land have been sold,
realizing $f4,352.
The Minister of Foreign Relations discusses, at
some length, the relations between France and the
Sandwich Islands, and defends the policy which the
king had pureued.--N. Y. Com. Aduertser.
The republic., 1851-08-13
Governor of Virginia.

GEORGE w. SUMMERS, esq, of Kanawha
county, has been named as suitable Whig
candidate for the office of Governor of Virginia
at the approaching election.
The republic., 1851-08-13

MINNEsoTA.-Th population of 81. Paul, seven
hundred and fifty miles above st. Louis, on the ia
ther of waters is two thousand, and rapidly in
creasng; sixty four houses have been erected since
the first OF March ST. Anthony, at the falls of that
name, contains one thousand Inhabitants; five
steam boats arrive here weekly, all crowded with
passengers. Saltwater s the only other considera-
bic place, though other villages springing into
existence every year, and growing rapidly. ITO
the envalid, it's dry, bracing air. and espring wa
ter, panacea for all the ills with which he Is af
icted. To the farmer it presents soil rich and
fertile watered with beautiful rills and rivuets.
and climate well suited for great variety of pro-
duction.
The republic., 1851-08-13

A CoNvENTIoN OF FREE PEOPLE OF Color is now
in session at indianapolis, and is occupied in de-
liberatng upon various matters relating to the in
terests OF its constituents q class. There is
said to exist among its members a strong inclina-
ton to out of the State OF Indiana to some
other country, where they hope to enjoy greater
social advantages. After much debate a resou-
ton adopted by large majority, providing
that should the laws of the State become so op-
pressve as to be intolerablc, they would recon-
mend their people to emgratc to Canada, Jamaica,
or elsewhere, in preference TO Liberia, against
which there appears to be violent prejudice in tho
convention.
Among the countries spoken of for the purpose Of
migration, besides those mentioned, arc Mexico,
New Grenada and Central America; but Canada
is generally regarded most eligible, on account
of Its accessibility. AT ast accounts, the conven-
tion had under discussion resolution somewhat
contradictory to that which had just been passed,
mentioned above. 1t asserts, in substance, that
the free negroes have right to remain. if they
choose, in the United States, the land of their ma
tivity; and 1t accordingly recommends them to
stay here and strive for their moral, social. poti-
cal, and intellectual elevation. IL was expected
that the resolution would be defeated
TPMia. North american.
The republic., 1851-08-13

Mr.. EDWARD DEsToEcKE, Secretary to the Rus.
sian Legation at Washington, and bearer of dc.
Spotches to that legation, is of the passengers
who arrived at New York on Monday in the steam
er Arctic.
The republic., 1851-08-13

WHEAT CRops.-The Chicago Advertser snys:
''The wheat crop in all of the northern counties in
this State will generally prove failure The rust
has destroyed the winter, and the fly scab or rot
the spring. Thousands of acres which but very
short time since looked promising, and the far
mers anticipated good yield, will not be worth
harvesting. The farmers are generally much en-
barrassed, and this serious drawback-the failure
of the crops-will affect them mats6ially."
The fret cargo of new wheat ofe> State OF New
York arrived at Albany Friday last, and sold at
l0s cents. The first cargo of new wheat which ar
rived last year sold at l3O cent?.
The republic., 1851-08-13

CUBAN AFFAIRs.-As the public mind must be
less excited in regard to the political move
ments transpiring in Cuba, we place in our
columns the following statistical table, taken from
Wilson's Map of Cuba, published in 1850:
The whole population, including troops, stran-
The white population is,............. 665,56O
The free colored do is. s................ 205,570
The slave do is. 1885, 100
Estimate of the number Of men capable Of bear
ing arms:
Creole, whites. ................... 100000
Do free colored .............. 10000
lS0,000-all of whom it is said are favorable to.
revolution.
Spanish troops. .................. 23,00O
43,000-who may be opposed to revolution
In the Jurisdiction where the revolution is said to
have commenced, Puerto Prncipe:)
Whites. .4O,UOO
Free cclored. -. .IO,00O
Puerto Principe is about three hundred and fifty
miles from Havana. The bay of Nuevitas is the en-
trance to Puerto Principe and the river emptying
into the boy runs into the interior to the town OF
Puerto Principe. The approach to the bay OF Nue.
vitas by troops must be made by sea from Havana.
On the opposite side of the island and equi distant
from Puerto Principe, the town and river st.
Cruz, which is accessible to small vessels OF war.
[Sauannah Republican.
The republic., 1851-08-13
From Old Point Comfort.

The Hygeia- General SCOTS 44rriral-Miiitary Sd
late and RsUie,o-The General about TO yisit Nag's
Head, IN North Carolina-- Chief Justice Ianey and
Judge Heath among The Uisitors to Old Point.
The republic., 1851-08-13
Conservative Feeling i'm south Carolina

To convince our Northern friends of the pre-
valence of a feeling at the South which calls
for the exercise of forbearance and the restora-
lion of harmony, we publish the letter of Col
JOHN S. Preston, advising the people Of
South Carolina against immediate secession,
but avowing the opinion that dsunion is de-
sirable, and that postponement and peaceable
agitation will spread the sentiments of South
Carolina throughout the whole South.