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JENNY LISD.-The New Orleans Delta contains
an account Of the visit of Governor Walker and
Mayor Crossman to Miss Lind. The Governor
addressod her In French, introducing the Bateman
children who are well known in this city, to whom
Miss Lind gave a few words Of excellent advice,
advising them to preserve the natural modssty and
than even talents and genius. She expressed her.
self highly delighted with New Orleans, and re-
marked that the people. in some respects, reminded
her of home. She also referred to her delight and
joy on receiving news Of the safety Of the Atlantic
which steamer was especially cndeared to her by
pleasing associations.
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CsuNrEaFHrr HALF DoILAns.-S Spurious half
dollars. to considerable amount, have been put
in circulation in some Of the cities of the West.
They are Of the emission of 1919, tolerably well
ccuted, though, upon close examination. the face
Of the female will be found imperfect. They are
lighter than the genuine, and have the letter on
the reverse, which the genuine have not.
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LIoHTrISo AT SHA.-The brig Shakespeare, Cap
tain Pendleton, arrived this morning, and reports
at ii m, on the 2st utimo, lat. 39o, long. TAO,
the fore try sail truck, and mast. Two Of the men
were in the foretop at the time, taking in sail One
Of them, Martin Powers, of st. Johns, Nova SEQ
head, piece was cut out of his tarpauiin hat. ali
his clothes, bis pantaoons, drawers, shirts, stock
iugs and boots, were all more or less burned. The
other man, Hugh McCannon, Of Boston, aged
twenty years, was struck and fell 10 the deck
and died in sixteen hours. His body il on board
the brig.-Nnc York Evening Post, 2fh.
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SUR ON BANK BfLL.-Somc ingenious
thieves, nimblc-witted yagabonds, have for some
time been practising their industry in cutting up
bills Of the Canal Bank into slips, and from each
so cut appropriating d portion; which portion,
when sufficient to make an entire bill, they attach
together, a. thoy also do the pieces of the BILL from
which they steal part These latter being mutt
lated but slightly, are easily passed Of on the I'M
wary, who only find, on presentation ut the bank.
that they will not be received at their presumed va
lue A gentleman informs N THAT on the presenta-
eight dollars for IT, which he thinks UNFAIR and has
it In contemplation. in consequence to try the oues.
ton by an amicable suit The bank should not.
we think, exact larger discount from the note
loss 10 we are not prepared to say. The suit, If
brought, will be a strange one--N. o. True Della
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The VIRGINIA LEoJsLArURs.-On Thursday
both Houses Of the Legislature were principally on
gagged in executing the joint order, being The elc
ton Of State officers. Ali The present ircumbents
were reelected, viz: For First Auditor-Robert
Johnson; for Second Auditor-Iamss Brown. 5ir. !:
for Treasurer-Robert Butler; for Register 81 The
land Ofhce-Stafford e. Parker; for Secretary of
the Commonwealth--Wm H. Richardson: for Su.
perintendont of the Ponitentiary-Chs rles g. Nor.
gan; for General Agent and Storekcepsr of tho
Penitcntiary--Jas. G. Spots. There were no other
nominations, and, In tho Senate, the vote for the
nominees was unanimous, except that Mr. Woods
did not vote for Mr.. Spotts The Senate passed the
bill divorcng Caroline o. Ralls from her husband,
Robert M Ralls ya,,r "
In the House Of Delegates the bill chan rim . the
times of holding the circuit courts of the COUNTIES
Of Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Wythc and
Washington, was passed. The House also passed
the bill postponing the elections; and the Bill re
pealing part of the act passed 7th February, 1850
to increase the capital stock Of the Morgantown
and bridgeport turppike also, The bill to 3noorpo-
rate tho Providence and Potomac Plank Road
Companyj also, the bill increasing the capital
stock Of the Harrisville Turnpike Company; also
the bill relating to a road from the mouth Of the
East river, In Giles county; and the bill increasing
the stock Of the Fredericksburg and Valley Plank
Road Company. The House then went into the
election Of the State officers, which resulted as
given above, in the Senate proceedings, some four
or five members, however, did not vote for the
nominees aboyo- named. Richmond Enquirer.
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EVENING Session.


Mr.. BISSELL moved suspension of the rules,
for the purpose of proceeding to the consideration
OF the Seuate bill making grants Of public lands to
the several States Of the Union for the relief and
support of INDECENT insane persons (appropriating
ten millions OF acres for this purpose.)
The motion was agreed to-yeas los, nays so.
The bill was read, when a motion was made by
Mr.. MILLER to lay IL upon the table.
Mr.. BAYLY moved that the rules be suspended,
and that the House resolve itself into Committee
Of the Whole on the state Of the Union, (on the
~ Navy 6ili;5 The motion was disagreed tO-yeas
The question recurred ON laying the bill on the
table, and it was decided in the negative-ysas So,
nays 100.
Mr.. JONES moved that the House resolve itself
into COMMITTEES Of the Whole the state of the
Union. and this was disagreed yeas "a, nays 81.
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, inquired whe-
Their this was not private bill day.
The SPEAKER replied that il was.
Mr.. THOMPSON thought that this bill ought
not to pass, and he would be justified in making
every opposition to it therefore, he moved that the
House resolve itself into Committee Of the Whole
The question was decided in the negative-yeas
81. nays 100.
The question then required ON seconding the de-
mand for the previous question, when
Mr.. ASHMUN said he had voted, as long as he
thought expedient for the BILL and in good earn
est he desired il to be passed. but as the public
business should be attended to, he moved that the
House resolve itself into a COMMITTEES of the Whole
on the state Of the Union.
Mr.. ORR Cat eight ocIock) moved that the
House adjourn, but the motion did not prevail
The question was taken on the motion of Mr.
AsHMuN, and decided in the affirmative-yeas %,
nays 80.
Mr.. RICHARDSON was called to preside over
the committee.
THE NAVAL SERVICE.
The Committee took up the bill making appro-
priations for the naval service for the year ending
June 80, 1852.
Messrs MEADE. and STANTON. of Tennessee.
severally addressed the committee on the subject
Of mail steamers, when the committee rose
Mr.. JULIAN, objection being made, moved to
suspend the rules to enable him to introduce the
resolution read in the former part of the day. pro-
posing the appointment Of committee to inquire
into Mr.. ALIENS charges against Mr. Webstes.
He was willing, as the House thin, to postpons
the vote un0l the morning. 4a
Mr.. JONES. Better take it to night; we'll have
no time in the morning. F
The yeas and nays were ordered ON the motion
to suspend the rules; pending which pTss
The House, at five minutes to ten, on motion of
Mr.. STEPHENS, of Georgia, adjourned.
PETITION PRKsENTED UNDER THE RULE.
BY Mr.. HOWE: The petition Of John McCrea
and forty six others, citizens of Ponnsyivania,
.~wxsv~< " A.. r. ~ -
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


inferior on the extra numbers; making average
Of the quality of paper required. As TO time, the
apparent delay has arisen from the great quantity
vious Congress on which the estimates were based,
and the time consumed in organizing the House.
The delay, the committee say, is rather apparent
than rcal and they give several instances to show
wherein Mr.. Richie has lost large sums of money.
1.-THE joint resolution for the relief of Mr. Richie
was before tho House,
Mr.. EVANS. Of Maryland, inquired of Mr.. Nc
t,... " this of the
Mr.. McWlLL1E replied that the committees had
instructed him to write the report, but they had
not seen it, after converting and agreeing upon
not feel at liberty to trespass the time Of the
House by reopening tho question; but he stood
ready, IL others do to take part in the discussion
for he was a. much convinced of the truth and JUS
II was simply question, (for there was not man
who did not know Mr. Richie TO be great loser,
whether the public printing of this great nation
shall be done by Mr. Richie, or whether it shall be
Mr.. ASHE said that the House and the country
aware of all the facts in this CASE therefore
there was no need of additional discussion; and he
moved the previous question.
Mr.. WENTWORTH made point. He wished
the committee to specify what amount of money
Mr. Richie has lost, and what amount they pro-
pose to give him.
The SPEAKER overrulcd this as a point of or
der.
Mr.. WENTWORTH. How can the House tell
what amount they are votingi
Mr.. EVANS, Of Maryland. ! wish to know
whether this Is report Of the joint committee.
The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Missis-
sippi has 20 stated, and the Chair received it rs
such.
Mr.. EVANS. Of Maryland, moved that there be
a call of the House.
Mr.. WENTWORTH Yeas and nays; let us
have full House before We vote.
The question was taken. and call OF the House
was rcfused-ycas Al, nays 1874.
MIR. BURT wished to ask two or three questions
but the privilege was denied,
Mr. ASHE refusing to withdraw the demand for
the previous question, wishing to stop debate.
MIR. WENTWORTH moved a suspension of the
rules, that the gentleman from South Carolina
(Mr. BUnT) might be heard.
The SPEAKER decided this motion TO be out of
order.
Mr. WENTWORTH moved to Law the whole
subject upon the table, and demanded the yeas and
nays.
Mr.. BURT. suggest to my friend that, 10 pro-
coed more intclligibly-
Mr.. STEPHENS, Of Georgia. Order, order!
Mr.. BURT. Who cries ORDER
Mr.. STEPHENS. do.
MIR. BURT. State your point
Mr.. STEPHENS Il il not in order 70 give any
views this subject.
Mr.. BURT. Il il not in order to suggest TO the
gentleman from Illinois to withdraw his motion,
The SPEAKER. II 10 not If any objection be
made.
Mr. WENTWORTH. Iwillthen withdraw my
motion.
Mr.. BURT. Iwish TO put myself right de-
SIRE to know of the Chair whether, by the rules and
practice OF the House, gentleman cannot rise and
make suggestion that . motion b Withdrawn.
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Congress.

Congress.
In the Senate, yesterday, the joint resolution
from the House explanatory Of the act of last
session granting bounty land to persons engaged
in the military service Of the United States,
was amended, and then ordered to third read
ing. The Civil and Diplomatic bill was then
taken up, and was under discussion at the time
of adjournment.
The House of Representatives passed joint
resolution for the relief Of THOMAS R1TCHIE,
and the bill making appropriations for the army.
The Navy Appropriation bill was next consid-
cred in Committee of the Whole on the state of
the Union.
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HON. DANIEL WxBsrER.-That this distinguish
ed gentleman should have given offence to ultra
Aboltionists, by his able and eloquent speeches, 10
not to be wondered at, for he contributed largely
to the defeat of their favorte project of dissovnR
the Union, but that man holding the honorable
position Of Representative in Congress should rise
in his place and deliberately make false charge
against him, il thing to excite surprise. But that
has been done by Mr.. Allen, Of Massachusetts He
has dared to charge Mr.. Webster with having been
bribed by the merchants OF New York and Boston
to accept his present position of Secretary of Etate
and this charge il made at q time when no opporc
tunity is afforded to have it Investigated officially
MIR. Webster has pronounced it to be base false
hood, and there will be hesitation in creditiur
his denial, and in stamping the fslsehood upon the
forehead Of his sccuser. Mr.. Webster was in the
Senate at the time Mr.. Fillmore succeeded to the
Presidency. The old cabinet officers resigned their
stations, and the President had but few DAYS in
which to form cabinet Mr.. Webster was
promptly appointed to his present station and ao-
cepted. There was not therefore, time to counsel
the merchants Of New York and Boston ON tho sub-
ject Of his acceptance, much less to make coudi-
tons with them. We consider the charge az
wanton and malicious fabrication, designed to in
jure the reputation of Mr. Webster, because OF his
patriotic and zoalous support Of the Compromise
measures. But it will fall harmless; for II will not
be beloved, and must consgn its author to infamy
whilst Mr.. Webster will continue to be hailed ~
one Of the abest and most distinguished champions
Of the American Union. baltimore Clipper,
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WASHINGTON:
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH /, 1851.

"The series Of measures 70 which have alluded
are regarded by me a settlement. in principl,
and substance-a final settlement-of the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embraced.
''By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation that surrounded
US, and have q firm, distnct, and legal groune
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will jus
tify me In ExHoRTIsG MY couNTRyMKN TO RALL,
. UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND the best, i
. not the only means, of restoring peace and quie
to the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
tegrity of the Union"
[PREsIDEsr FILLmonE's MESSAGE.
"The Presidents message, at the opening of th,
present session of Congress, expresses fully ane
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion of al
those associated with him in the Executive admin
istration of the Government, in regard to wha
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea
sures Of last session. That opinion is, that those
measures should be regarded in principle u
q final settlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperfections, yet, in theiI
mutual dependence and connection, they formed
system of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could DO 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 L
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, q
far as know, remains entirely unchanged, ane
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. Tn,
peace Of the country requires this; the security o
the Constitution requires this; and every conside
ration of the public good demands this. If tn,
Administration cannot stand upon the principle
Of the message il does not expect to stand at all.
at TVestchester.
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PETITION PRESENTED UNDER THE RULE.
By Mr.. HOWE: The petition of John McCrea
and forty-si others, citizens of Pennsylvania,
praying Congress to modify the tariff by increasing
the duties upon iron, coal, and other articles Re-
ferred to the Committee of Ways and Means.
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MIR. MoWlLLIE moved to amend the title.
Mr.: WENTWORTH hoped that the title would
The amendment of Mr.. McwILLrE was read. M
follows: "a joint resolution for the relief of VIM
M Belt and his assignee, Thomas Ritchie and for
other purposes" and agreed to.
RECIPROCITY WITH CANADA.
Mr.. DUER called up a priyilcSed question
namely, motion made at the last session TO re,
consider the vote by which the bill providing for
reciprocity Of trade in agricultural products with
Canada was referred to the Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union. He expressed the
hope that the House would consent to act on
the bill one way or the other.
Mr.. McLANE, of Maryland, offered substitute
for the bill, and made few remarks in expla
nation; when. on motion of Mr.. AsHMuN, the mo-
ton to reconsider laid upon the table; and the
bill 10 left In Committee Of the Whole on the state
Of the Union.
HoMEsTEAps.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, called up the mo-
ton to reconsider the vote by which bill heretofore
reported by him, giving farms to the andless, was
referred to the Committee Of the Whole on the
state Of the Union. He said that no considered
this subject ono Of the most important brought
to the attention Of the House. The motion to lay il
on the table was defeated by ten votes showing
that the bill could be passed If direct vote were
taken.
The motion to reconsider was laid on the table
ayes 90, noes 81
MR. ALIENS cHAneBs AGAINST mn. wRBsrRR.
Mr.. JULIAN asked leave to introduce the follow
ing resolution, viz:
Whereas il 10 important to the wise and pure ad-
ministraton Of the Government that its high off,
GERS and functonaries should be free from the
due influence Of any persons representing particu
lar interests in the State; and whereas Il IL espe
cially important that venaity in such officers, under
whatever form disguise IL may assume, should be
rebukcd by the representatives Of the people; and
whereas member of this House has upon his per-
sonal responsibility charged that the present Score
ary OF State, before his acceptance Of said Office, did
enter cement with certain Capitalists in An
eastern city, by which large sum Of money was
agreed to be paid 10 him an inducement to take
upon himself that office, the said arrangement
having been suggested and proposed BY the said
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tanned in the fifth article of the treaty Of seventeenth
August, eighteen hundred and forty six, in addi-
ton to the appropriation Of thrtieth of September,
eighteen hundred and fifty, in full for all service
rendered hereafter to be rendered, one thousand
five hundred dollars
For expenses Of holding treaties with the wild
tribes OF the Prairie, and for bringing delegates
on to the scat of Government, one hundred thou
sand dollars.
For expenses Of the removal and subsistence Of
the Choctaws, from the State Of Mississippi to the
Choctaw country west Of that river, in addition to
former appropriations for that object, twenty thou
sand dollars.
For payment to the Wnnebago Indians, of this
sum erroneously charged against the fund Of ten
thousand dollars, set apart (out OF the considera
ton TO be paid for the ands ccded) by the eighth
clause Of the fourth article of the treaty Of the first
OF November, eighteen hundred and thirty seven,
six thousa nd two hundred and twenty eight dollars
and twenty eight cents.
For payment to the Cherokee Nation the sum Of
seven hundred and twenty -four thousand six hun
bred and three dollars and thirty cents. and
interest the above sum at the rate of five per
centum per annum, from twelfth day of June,
eighteen hundred and thirty eight until paid, shall
be paid to them out OF any money in the treasury
not other wise appropriated. But no interest shall
be paid after the frat of April, eighteen hundred
and fifty one, if any portion Of the money is then
left undrawn by the said Cherokees: Prouided,
horepT, That the sum now appropriated shall be
in full satisfaction and final settlement Of all
claims and demands whatsoever OF the Cherokee
Nation against the United States, under any treaty
heretofore made with the Cherokees; and the said
Cherokee Nation SHALL on the payment of said sum
of money, execute and deliver to the United States
full and final discharge for all claims and de-
rnands whatsoever on the United States except for
such annuites in money or specific articles Of
property the United States may be bound by
any tresty to pay to said Cherokee Nation; and,
except also, such moneys and lands II any, az the
United States may hold in trust for said Cherokccs
And provided furi4r, That the money appropriated
an this item shall be paid in strict conformity with
the treaty with aid Indians Of sixth August, cigh-
teen hundred AID forty six.
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THE Ccusrs To-day the C4rcuit ooar
and Cour' OF Oyer and Terminer OF klngs Cows,
commence their session before Judge Barculo IA
Justices Snlwell and Wright There are ia caus,,
for trial on the civil calendar. The principal cana,
on the CRIMINAL calendars that OF the People sxans
Lawrence Reilly for the murder Of hss wife AL
mother-in-law IN Williamsburg Il viii D. tined tie
second week Every Monday Wlli, a. uSua., Ae L.
voted to the business OF SPECIAL Term.
The City Court, Judge Greenwood. viii Se onr,
pied with civil business There are cases tor ty
some Of which involve large amounts
The REcosDEs. clerical error the
word Recorder was mentioned N the list Of on
GERS named IN the pgecep directed hy the SecrsS,,
OF state TO the shenr OF hing'S County foe tie ae,
election, and The lawyers have been elisea,ly e..
gagged searching the statuie-books for Tue act Al,
ihorizng the election Of such An officer n Btook,v,
Mos, OF the daily papers have also fallen INTO N.
error.
PASSING FALSE TOKEN On Satuni,,
afternoon last Thomas Martin WAS hrouSh, Aefo,s
Justice Truman smith charged with pasSas AL.
token purporting 10 be bill on the Nes.Yoss ro.,
and Banking Company. which does not exist otAe,
spurious bills were also found upon him. and he w.>
remandeG 10 lail for examination tins IAoala,,
morning
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Bv last nights mail from the South we
received New-Orleans papers Of the 22i ult. filled
with conflicting details in regard TO tn landing
and doinrs of Lopez, and the recent disgraceful
riots IN New-Orleans In regard 10 Cuban al
fairs we ind very little OF moment which has not
already been published in The T15une. Let
,ers from Havana to Yhe Pieaylns and other
papers reiterate the statement Of brutaltles per-
netrated on the bodies Of the Americans after
execution Large numbers Of country people
are reported to have Joined Lopez. bringing their
blood-hounds with them, which they insisted on
using against the Spanlards. ! hshlng-boat
from Kew West. reported to Gen. Concha that
two vessels with Fllhbusters had sailed from
that place. on the 10th, for Cuba
one account says. the Americans were exc
cuted BY order of the Captain-General. IN contra
yeption of the decree Of the court-martisI by
whom they were tined.
Sehor Costa, 4 Spanish merchant OF New
Orleans. obtained the bodies Of Col Cnttenden
and Capt Kerr, and had them brought to y. o.
in the Empire City. A dispatch from Charles
ton. Aug 27. says:
We have. from various sources, the accounts
Of the successful landing OF Gen. Lopez
The Savannah Republican states that Gen
Lopez, previous to landing at Bahia Honda
heard that one OF his old officers, Gen. Cantos,
was in arms with a band OF twenty followers,
ready to receive and welcome him as one Of the
hberatOrs OF Cuba.
The editor of The Republican also confirms, on
the authority of an eyewitness, the accounts OF
the enthusiastic welcome given to Gen Lopez,
and his band, by the people in the vicinity IN
which he landed
A Dispatch to The Express, lated Washington,
Aug. 30, has the following IN regard TO reputed
movements in this City:
The Government authorities here have to-day
received information. which NAV be fully relied
upon. that a formidable expedition for the In
vaSion OF Cuba Is fitting out IN your City.
Stringent instructions 10 prevent 1t were sent
on this morning to the several agents there
The persons engaged in this scheme are well
known but their lntercessons Will be OF no
avail