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by A. GREEN. Aucsionser.

VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 23os ACRES,
lying Hardy county, Virginia. auction On Thursday the
day Of February shall offer public auction
O'Clock, Washington the
and avenue valuable tract OF land
tanning twenty three hundred and less being
Addison Murdock deceased,
NJ Denkens and John Hoye Of VIM Deakns
lying North Branch Of the Potomac Hardy
Virginia. beginning Mineral well
the Big Elk Lick Spring The and distance OF
said will be shown the sale,
The described considered valuable for sercu
and and its value daily enhancing IN eons
proximity Virginia state road, the railrond,
National road and its bordering the Potomac where
is abundanty sufficient for milling purposes
will be liberal and made known on the day OF sale
persons wishing establish fine agricultural o
gnzing and SPECTATORS respectfully invited heJ VIII
~ A. GREEN,
Eel Aucuoneer'
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY q, 1851.

alieI The Teadisg of the journal
Ina W.. paiL u obtained the unanimous consent OF the
~ o' eaVe 10 report the annual naval appropria-
o ieau twice, referred to the Committee OF the
printed ' o"'o"' a"u o'"e'eo W &c
'h' HEIRS OF COLONEL HOPKINS, or SOUTH CAROLINA
:, Mr. fEATHERSToN desired 10 move the suspension
m , Iues 70 take mp from the Speakers table the bill
/ D.. a." ,e'el o. Colonel Hopkins Of South Carolina
|urder '"'eu 'hat mouon 10 De Out OF
'"e 'esu'ar order oil business being called for
THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
% hakER stated that the first question was on
|non hH % me amendment 10 the post Office appopria-
|o ~ Exported on the day before from the Committee
|tn,a mole on the state OF the Union: which was ms
clauses: o'' ''oh Tue oii "s ioho""s
|clet, prsahon OF three assistant Posastcrs General
said A. ehge assistant messengers and Gilman Of
For ninety i've thousand nine hundred dollars,
Ibuid,oy o. the superintendent of the post office
~ ue' two hnnd "a and hiy dollets
II liars 'On W temporary CLERKS, one thousand
For No., v"n etpen,es of SAID Department Wiz
Pos eooss oinJthg ststuneTy lo III. General
3shd dsO y oiiR, OIL, gas al caud es printiix boz,
For ,,iHsh rtte thousand seven hund ed uuafs
10, ,rsx ''heous Items, cigit hnudrrd dollars
oi,o, y, We Ge,it raj PJ- Once bu Id n.y. Tor office
'.sndt.d doisy - 'N V"'e""'"t'k' o"s ''e"'A" I'VE
a,m.n, pensson Of the auditor OF the Poet ORc. De-
'"e clerks, messenger, end assistant tnessen-
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BY A. GREEN, Auct,on..r.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, PIANO FORTE,
III hc AT AUCTlON-On Monday, instant, shall
SELL 10 O'Clock the residence of gentleman declining
OF Mr.. scryener, excellent furniture
Mahogany sofa, dressing plain bureaus
DO sidebosrd, work and wa-hstnnds
do dining and marble tables
Piano forte, grandoles, solar and other amp-
Hiyhpo cherry French and low maple bedsesds
Feather beds and hearth
oilcloth window and shades
andirons, tongs, Tenders
Maple, AM and other chairs rockers sc.
Cock, looking glasses lounge cradle, refrigerator, Sc
China, glass, and crockerywsre
cooking and air tight
Also, good OF kitchen requisites, safe, sc.
and under s25 credit OF 60
satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
the sal.
well worthy OF the attention of persons furnishing
A. GREEN,
Febal-3 Auctioncet.
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Letter from Geo. ~ Sanders to Eipood Fisher of ihe
Southern Press.


Southern Press.
WASHINGTON, February 81, 1851.
DEAR reply over my name las OF the par
ties nteresed TO the various attacks you have made upon
the bill now pending before Congress Tor the
OF line of steamers to the western OF Africa and
Europe. Most of what you have said being irrelevant
to the real question involved in the establishment OF said
ne pass it, and 60 directly the subject matter
You assert, first, that the prot is unconstitutional
and second that there trade to justify the establish
ment OF the line The rest Of your assertions refnte
themselves in the mind Of every intelligent reader
Take the Ebony line apart from negro emigration
there ~ no constitutional objection to it that app
cable to all and every steam line in operation. How
then, does the privilege of touching Africa, any more
than OF gong TO Europe or ASIA make
GU admit the constitutional power OF Congress to esiab
lish lines of steamers between New York and Europe
and between New York and California and Oregon-ihe
success OF these enterprises depending entirely upon the
immigration from Europe and the emigration to Cali.
fornla.
Now il it is constitutional TO promote the immigration
OF free whites from Europe, how be unconstitu.
'ona for Congress to give precisely the same aid in the
emigration of blacks Africa Indeed the cons,-
uhonal argument is entirely the side of the Ebony
ne as the bill which establishes II makes il a substitute
for the African squadron which under treaty obi
cations TO maintain BY this substitution, moreover the
government will actually save an immense sum.
Congress, you say, has no power COLOMBO But
Congress s not asked to COLOMBO The States of Rhode
Island, Delaware Maryland New Jersey Virginia Ohio
and Pennsylvania by their executive officers their Iegt.
aiures and in several instances by their reform State
conventions also-the cities of Washington Georgetown
and Brooklyn by Their chief magistrates and common
councs-have petitoned Congress, with solcude not
to be Misunderstood Tor the establishment of line (upon
the same principles those already happily in opera
tion) tor the accommodation Of certain portion of Their
population.
Whatever may be your own private judgment on the
subject we will pay those States and cites the decent
compliment TO believe that their representatives in legis
Ye bodies, and IN COW ntons just formed to revise ana
IMPROVE Their State constitutions. know something OF the
needs aud views OF their constituents They hare asked
u, however, and emppaically II II Is denied them as
uhcpnslluona, then the legislation IN favor OF othst
steam lines, tor The advantage ~ other classes ssJ
unconstitutional, and is, moreover, sectional and unjust
But the constitution and laws OF nearly all the
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

HOUSEHOLD Furniture. Paintings, &C., of the late
III OF the honorable the Orphans court
ON Saturday, 1851 shall sell, AT the residence Of the
household
valuable paintings, among which the following com
prise part, Wis "a.
An original portrait Of Washington, by Stuart
An original portrait John Adams by Tfumbn'r pronounced py
The a the best portraits Of his faher ever
taken)
DO Ia M Madison, by Stuart
Do do Mrs. Madison, do noMhsuo
beauty OF finish these two can scarcely be eqea w
cosptryO =, -,
An original portrait Of James Monroe, by Nanoefyn.
The portrait. painted expressly for MI Madon anu
haye oftbe possession OF the family ,.
Also, portraits Of Americas Vesppcius, SoumphS Seoa",
Cabot, &C. 80 ma. =.
Christ Disciples by 49, by Carlo sprou (lh@ Pe
turr t,ukt premium At BRUSSELS In ltosl
Together many ps,nugs worthy the attention o. lovers
Of tbe fine
''' ]. O. MCGUIRE, Administrator.
DYER MCGUIRE,
80,
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National Hall

The rush great last evening that the nun
bers that were refused seats were numerous as
those that obtained them and Miss Davenport prolongs
her stay and repeats Lea Hardy in the Bellies Strata
gem, and Christine, in the Youthful Queen, on Monday
Every in the dress circle taken early in the day,
and the parquet cranmed, and let at IS cents in adj.
vance There has been witnessed such dramatic
in this city.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

In the Postmaster Generals letter to the Hon. Mr..
Rusk, which appeared in our paper of Friday, the
permanent appropriation which he recommends, in lieu
OF the frankng privilege, is stated FIVE hundred dol
lars II should have read five hundred thousand dollars
per annum which is the sum mentioned in the letter
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

We confess we were somewhat surprised TO find Mr..
Ranoul in his seat in The Senate yesterday. We had
been led 10 hope tina, the statement contained in the
Springfield papers few days ago, that Mr. Rantoul
no party to the coalition in Massachusetts, and would
not contribute 10 carry il ont by accepting the Office was
well -founded but il that such is no, the fact
He has taken his and friend OF his has suggested
that, he direct party, he can accept the
office without sanconng the whereby it was OBJ
tanned This is shallow pretext Casuistry itself
cannot de ny that his election par, Of the con.
sideralion for the election OF Sumner; and by ac.
cepting he not only con firms the coalition, but re-
deems the pledge to enforce it. Mr. Rantous talents
standing, and democratic fidelity had inspired the belief
that he would spurn this nine days baabc with disdan
We hope he will yet explicitly state his and
tives and promptly resign. Some who are disposed to
view his conduct in the most liberal sense of opinion
tina, he will take this course The Office reflects no
honor upon hint is dshonor to the Senate that he
should fill it, No new member was ever more coldy re-
ceved by his brother senators, and he could not
hela feeling that his i" situation did not correspond
with his intentions" We invoke him, as he re-
spects his own character and the opinion OF the demo
cratic party 10 retire from place which can IA little in
ure to his own interest to the glory Of his country
To lend countenance in any manner, whether directly
by the direct coalition OF his friends
with free soers by prohting from the fruits OF that
upholy combina,ions to sanction the most mischsvous
element, of di.cord and confusion which attack the
stability OF the Union itself |, is sufficiently clear that
the free sellers would not have elected him for The mere
fragment, of term, if they bad not calculated upon the
vote. of Mr. Rantous friends being given to Mr. Sum
ner for the whole term Of six years, t
The Birthday Of Washington csssbra,ed yesterday
by the volunteer companeA The annivsrsary ball will
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

I, was recently reported that Mr. Barnum had pur.
chased the Greek Slave a, New Orleans This is mis-
take 1t had been purchased by the Art-Union, and
then drawn as prize by gentleman in New Orleans,
from whom it has been purchased by gentleman in
this city for $1,000. We congratulate the city in
curing the most beautiful sculpture which has yet
been wrought by the chisel of an American artist
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

Who the principal language. OF EUROPE
and as educational matters being about
to TIM continent, popos,s 20 mNs WIZ s ~.
hy1 Of liberal education ana such
N d.. modern languages desired proposed 20 anenc
rs,, and .oorn interesting ces Of France
lsslt 0ermspy enough TO acquire 'och languages
'' ~ ,ta hshe., fss,-ttsbi,y win be given
Address n. l.. r., Dor ais, Washington, p'o'
ts-dn
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S,ToCK OF LACE GOODS sHAWLs, RIBhNDs, FANCY
- GOODS, PERfUMERY, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &c.-on
Monday morning February shall selling at the
occupied Madame L. Caverdacher on Pennvana
9th 10Th all her valuable stock com
prising rich and desirable goods
viii be continued from day to day until tbs Who'll. DIS
posed Of ,-.,-- =, !.
Those with stock need other description Than
a selected cannot be found In the District
Sale 10 O'Clock and continue unni D
\. -, -, -.
UNDER cash $50 credit of two and four
months. satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
DYER A. MCGUIRE,
r.h oodsa.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23
PETITIONS, ETC. psKsEsrKD UNDER rnE RULE.

BY Mr.. JACKSON, OF New York The petition OF Giles
Gregory deputy marshal OF Tom county New York
and hrYs citizens OF sa county, praying additional
census compensation TO said Gregory.
BY Mr.. GILBERT The petition of five hundred citi-
Of aba county, in CALIFORNIA; praying the OF
board OF commissioners 10 adjudicate private land
aims in that State and that laws be passed Tor
veying tue public lands and granting presumption rights
therein referred TO the Committee on Public Lands
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Hon. DANIEL WEBSTER.

Copy Of despatch OF the arsha OF the United States for
the district of Massachusetts district for
tho said district Ma rsha Devens, and attorney general
WAsnlNsroN DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Feb. IL, 1881.
Information has reached this cly through the newspa-
pers and private letters that the execution Of the lug tive
slave has been rcibly resisted in the city Of Boston
by nwless mob, which overpowered the officers OF the
law and the President surprised that no Official inor
nation has been received from You respecting this occur
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BosroS, February Is, 1861.


Your despatch received this morning Rescue occurred
after lett court house Overwhelming suffered 10 ac
cumulate by negligence OF the city
shas department; not being fully prepared Negro re
turned Two arrests madeWright, editor Davis LAWYER
The is oil evying but the prosec are
only for aiding to rseape-brought before Haneu
GEO. T. CURTIS
Hon. DA MEL WEBSTER.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

In our article yesterday Washngton's Birthday, we
inadvertently wrote Jamestown instead of Williamsburg
in spea king of Washngtons trip from thence TO Pitts
burg The fact is no, material, except far hisor
cal accuracy may be deemed advisable.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

The discussion was continued yesterday for some time
on The PRESIDENTS ssage Mr. Clay's resolution and
the actual condition Of things under the fugitive law
and the prospect Of carrying il out Several of Tie
speeches were marked with great force and eloquence
The TWO senators from the young States Of Illinois and
Iowa (Menss Douglas and Dodge came forward in the
most decided manner 10 disspate any reasonable doubt
OF The law being carried out. They moi only insisted
upon the duty 10 carry fully into execution bar upon
the prospect OF lis successful accomplishment We have
strong hopes too of such a result II is essential 10
the preservation of the peace of the country and TO the
stability OF the Union Ii we believed with OF the
original opponents Of the Compromise, that tie North
will not carry out the law we should indeed trembe for
the safety OF the republic. The Union is in the hands
OF the North II they support the Compromise in good
faith, the discontents of the South will their
clamor.
The debate was not ended when the Senate adjourned
and on Mr. Clays notion postponed ill O'Clock
on Monday.
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FRoAT. ST.. LAwkEscx.-In consequence of tho prove
ence Of avorable winds the fgae ST. Lawrence with
goods for the Worlds Fair obliged anchor in
the lower bay New York. and O'Clock Thursday
morning had not sailed This delay is unfortunate.
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Very respectfully,
GEO. N. SANDERS

GOVERNOR or CALIFORNIA REsIGNED.-On the 9Th ultino
Gov. Burnett rendered his resignation of the office OF
ecutve chief OF California, which pied by the le
gsatue OF that State, and Lieutenant Governor McDouga
took the oath Of office.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

M. RITcmK-The bin before Congress, relieving Mr..
tchie from his ruinous contract for public printing, has
been the Com nitee Printing The Bait.
more Suns correspondent thinks this 10 in effect to kill
H. Alexander, the coppersnh, has done u.s. politically.
much harm" but earnestly do regret this neglect
IN. part Congress do him justice The work has been
faithfully done thar half price Lit comparatively
no benefit any one, whilst brings Overwhelming
the man who executed it, FSedsr,ck.b,rg N,m. tuh,g
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BosToN MoB.-The examination OF Charles q. Davis is
going Boston, for aiding and abeng in the
of the fugitive-slave Shadrackthe charge
which Elizur Wight has been held in 81, 900 bail.
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BosroN February IL, 1851.

want OF efficiency on the part OF the deputy marshsl-
gross neglect OF the city authorities large and organized
mob--see mornings papers +. IL. Wright editor, and
Y Davis, law pat under heavy bonds day Tor
tci patton c. HARVEY,
Hon. DAME. WEBSTER
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PETITION PRESENTED UNDER rur RULE

"a nt RUSS The petition OF John s. Bryan, Charlie
10, n ana hty Other sitiz.ns OF Bucks county askn,
$40 e same quantity OF bounty land for the volunteers O
t,,a Nas gwen TO the soldiers Of the Mexican
''"ea 10 the Commit g on Public Lands
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

Among the documents accompanying the Presidents
Message on the oursges in Boston, we find the follow.
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RETURN Mn Ton, oHro-The personal and 30
l,ca friends of this Distinguished gentleman, of whom
there many in this State, will be gsted 20 learn that
he ha. been recalled bis solicitation. and Will prob
nbly return In the Of few months Mr. Tod has
conferred honor bis county the party and himself
BY his mastery of our interests Al the Brazil
Robert 9. Schsack, ~hig member OF Congress
from this State bss been appointed his successor
IYVu~gstoser (ohfo) Republic.
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10y telegraph

EosroN, February 10. 1851.
Yesterday slave rescued from the marshal in the
court room Of the Unilsd States rourt What -to be done
O. HARVEY.
Hon. DAStkL WFn.rkR
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BpsroN, Feb. 10, 1851.

SIR As the outbreak occurred, ! took every
necessary step discover and prosecute the offenders
Three have been arrested and warrants for more, and
am investigating evidence which have no doubt will
fully nplicate others. Nothing here has been neglected
for instant The hearings going Shall
mmunicale more fully with yourself -g-a .-
GEO LUNT.
Hon DANIEL WEBSTER
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

CARD.Ie public respectfully invited sale sss
Of Madam Cavedatoher Pesnsyvsna ssassn
instant ioociock and O'Clock - con
nued daily stock dspo~sd a.
Pupctus requested the Of die sssck - very
extensive aud embraces Of rich and desirable
MCGUIRE
Fpb AuctoneerH
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The Birthday OF Washington was csssbrated yesterday
by the volunteer companiea The annivsrsary ball Will
be given to- morrow night.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-23

Hon. DASIkL WEH,rkR.
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Feb ald
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-26
Trndnin ErancS.

An important bill has been introduced in the
French National Assembly, BY NJ: st Beuye. in
tended 70 effect q complete reformation 10 the
present commercial system Of France. Toe plan
is very full and comprehensive. The following
are the principles on which it is based =,
l. The repeal Of all protecting duties upon aru'
cles Of food.
THE repeal Of ell duties spon raw materials.
3. The absence Of all prohibitions and prohiet-
tory duties.
upon the import Of all partly manufactured ard-
cles
5. A protective import duty upon manufactured
articles not TO exceed 20 per cent
The import duty upon wheat to be 20 centimss
per hectohtre.
Upon the import Olive oxen, now fixed at -
francs per head, the duty TO be at once reduced
70 25 francs, and ultimately, by q gradually do
oressiDg scale, to one franc per head.
The duties upon all other meat, whether alive
fresh oriat, Upon butter cheese, fruit and h'h. 70
be repealed.
On sugar the duty to be 25 fr. per kilogsmms.
The import duty upon iron 10 be reduced one
half on the lat Of January, 1889; one NTH on eana
of the following years aud st the end OF the MIA
year one franc only per kilogramme to be payable
Upon wool, cotton, skins, timber and coal no
duty 10 be levied.
No dilIstential duties TO be 90 levied on foreign
ships.
To make up the deficiency OF income which
iii he occssioned by this tarK, "A. St Bsave
proposes an income tax.
'Thereis 10 chance thstth plan Eii be adopted.
m Amos Green a negro has been convicted