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Mail Robbery.

We are informed that late clerk in the
New York post office, by the name of James
Vassar, jr., was arrested on Friday in that
city as the person who purloined the Reading
Railroad bonds, $4,000 in amount,) contained
in a letter mailed at Philadelphia for London,
about the first of January. The bonds, it ap-
pears, were sold in New York and Boston, and
the special agent of the Post Office Department
for that section has succeeded in tracing some
of them directly to Vassar, who has confessed
his guilt His connexions are said to be of the
first responsibility, and quite wealthy.
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Nh. LAwRENoE's REcErrroN.-His oxcellency
the American Minister, and Mrs. Abbot Lawrence,
had grand reception, on the night of the Goth
ultimo, at the American legation, in Piccadilly;
and, notwithstanding the very unfavorable state
of the weather. not less than four hundred persons
Of rank (says Liverpool paper) graced the beau
tiful saloons Of the legation by their presence.
The Duke of Wellington was among the earlier
VISITORS
Among the members Of the corps diplomatique we
remarked his excellency the Dutch minister and
Mdlle Schimmelpcnninck, his cxeellency the Sar
dinian minister, his excellency the Buenos Ayrean
minister, his excellency tho Swedish minister, the
French charge daffaires, Portuguese charge daft
flares, the Turkish charge datfares and attaches.
his cxcellency the Peruvian minister, Count Pos
senti, Count Comic, Baron Stratenns, &C.; and,
among others, the general company comprised
many of the leading aristocracy, and a host Of
members Of the House of Commons, and many dis
tnguishcd divines, literary and scientific charac-
ters, &c.
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General Cas-. on the R,ver and H.rbor Bin.


AS it is somewhat difficult to ascertain from
the course of General CAss in the Senate whe-
Their or not he is in favor Of appropriations for
the improvement of rivers and harbors, and as
we desire to throw all the light we can ON the
subject, we copy the following letter addressed
to the editor of the Allegan Record, which ap-
pears in the western papers:
"WAsHINGroN, Jan. %, 1851.
envy DEAR SIR have just received your letter,
and hasten to reply TO it, l think the appropria-
ton bill for the improvement of rivers and harbors
will pass; and if it does the appropriation for our
friends the Hollanders, will certainly succeed there
is no doubt of that OF course it will receive my
vote and support heartily, my Chicago letter. to
the contrary Notwithstanding. know of no i'm
provement more just and necessary, and you may
depend upon it that it will receive the entire sup
port of our delegation. am, dear sir, truly yours,
"LEWIS CASS.
"JOHN X. KELLOGG, esq.,"
This letter, be it remembered, was intended
for the West, and may, therefore, be presumed
to come as near to a declaration in favor of the
bill as the General thought it entirely safe to
go. 1t might fairly enough be considered as
pledge to support the bill; and yet there is
an ambiguity about it which, after the exhi-
bition of senatorial lodging which the General
has recently given US, it is easy to believe was
designed.
The ''noise and confusion" which prevented
General CAss from being heard at Cleveland,
the circumstances" which prevented him
from attending the Chicago convention, the
religious scruples which prevented him from
voting at one time, the constitutional scrupes
which prevented him from voting at another,
and the strange lack of perspicuity which char
acterizes all that he has said or written in re-
gard to internal Improvements, have placed the
country in glorious state of uncertainty as to
his opinions on this subject, from which we
hope that it will some day be relieved.
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The SOUTHERN PATaroT."-We copy the fol-
lowing from the first number of the new paper at
Greenvlle, South Carolina, from which it will be
perceived that the prospects of this journal at the
start arc extremely fattcring:
"Persons to whom copies of the prospectus of
The Southern Patriot were sent, and who have
been kind enough to procure for any subscri-
bers, are requested to forward them, as soon
yenient, to this Office We would likewise state,
Tor the information of persons wishing to advertise,
that the present issue OF paper s two thou
sand, which will circulate in every district in the
State, and throughout large portion Of Georgia,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Missis-
sippi. Even Texas and California have sent us
bcrs, and our list is daily increasing by ac
eessons, throughout the length and breadth of THE
REPUBLIC. No pains or expense shall be spared by
the editors to make the Southern Patriot worthy of
this liberal patronage. The maferiei of their Office
when packed up by the manufacturers, was pro-
nounced the most perfect and complete ever for
warded to the South. We have engaged, TO write
for the Southern Patriot, number of gentlemen of
the most distinguished ability, learning, and wide
spread famc-men who would add to the reputation
of any periodical quarterly in the United States
The ornamental cuts. and heads of distinguished
men, giving true likeness of their features, with
which our paper will be embcllished, must add
something to its interest and appearance, not usual
In country newspaper"
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WASHIN GTON:
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1851.


s.The series Of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me as settlement, in principle
and suhstance-a final settement-of the danger
ous and exciting subjects which they embraced.
''By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation that surrounded
u.s. and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tify me EXPORTING MY ceUNrRyMEN TO RALLY
UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND as the best, II
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
tegrity of the Union"
IPREsIpgNr FILLMoREs MESSAGE.
"The Presidents message, at the opening Of the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion OF all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
istraton of the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise inca
sures of last session. That opinion Is, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
final settlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free fron imperfections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connection, they formed
a system of compromise the most conciatory
and best for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
opinions, and that therefore they should be adj
hered to, until time and experience should de-
monstrate the necessity Of further legislation to
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, so
far as know, remains entirely unchanged; and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace Of the country requires this; the security OF
the Constitution requires this; and every conside-
ration of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
of the message, it does not expect to stand at all "
[DAsIEL WEDsTER's Letter to the Union Meeting
at TPestchester.
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times the inland rate where the letter rate il TWEEN
ty cents, is deemed a just and proper rate"
There is no part of the Presidents message
which called forth a more cordial response, or
was received with more general satisfaction,
than that which we have above quoted. At
an early period of the session the subject which
it presented came under the consideration of
Congress-; and it has been the topic of numer-
GUS interesting debates, which we have, from
time to time, during their progress, sketched
and commented upon. The question has been
examined in all its bearings by both Houses Of
Congress; and it may be noted as indicative of
the soundness of the views expressed by the
Postmaster General, and Of the confidence re-
posed in the recommendations OF the PREsl-
DENT, that the result of this searching discus
sion is a law framed in its substantial features
according to their suggestions.
We have SO recently published the law in
full, that it is unnecessary for us to give a
more particular account of its provisions. So
far as we have been able to learn, it has met
with approval in all parts of the country
There are many persons who believe in the
practicability of still further reduction Of the
rates Of postage, and who would have been bet
ter pleased had the bill become law in the
shape which was first given to it by the House
of Representatives; but every one must acqui-
esce in the wisdom Of proceeding cautiously in
measure the effect of which upon the reve-
nues Of the Department is still matter of
doubt. Even at the rates established by this
law, the Postmaster General is Of opinion that
the revenues of the Department will, for three
or four years. be insufficient to meet the OK
penditures; and the law itself appropriates the
sum of five hundred thousand dollars to supply
the expected deficiency.
The law does not GO into effect until the LIST
fully next. Between that date and the next
session Of Congress its operation will afford
the means of forming an opinion as to the ex-
pediency of further reductions; and if it shall
be found that such reduction can be made
without entrenching too far upon the revenue
of the Department, we doubt not that all will
join heartily in advocating the measure. In
the mean time the friends of cheap postage
have reason to be satisfied with having made
one step in advance towards the desired end.
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Defeat OF the River and Harbor Bill.
Efom the Buffdls Commercial ddrerfiser.


The River and Harbor bill, the most important
measure for two thirds Of the country that con-
adhered during the session. appears to have been lost
through the management of the Presidential aspi-
rants in the Senate. The navigation interest must
be neglected, and the lives and property Of our cit
liens putin jeopardy for the purpose of conciliating
the support Of certain strict constructionsts in the
southern States. This policy, besides
being wrong in principle. No man risks any thing
by standing up firmly for the interests Of his own
section. The South would not desert any northern
Democrat for supporting AUST measure unani-
mously demanded by his constituents; while the
North would certainly withhold its support to a
candidate who should refuse neglect to do SO.
Most sincerely do regret the loss of the bi but
our sorrow is somewhat qualified by the considera-
ton that il will be made the instrument Of damag-
ing those who, from unworthy motives, conspired
to procure its defeat.
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We have received the Hong Kong Overland
China Naa to the 29th of December last. The
same arrival brings letters from Hong Kong Of the
30th December from Calcutta of the 9Th of January
and from Bombay of the 18th of January. From
Hong Kong, in China, to New York, via Europe.
in sixty six days, is pretty quick time.
The new governor of Macao, Senior Francisco
Antonio Gonsalves Cardozo was expected to arrive
at that place by the next mail steamer
Lin tsih- su (Anglics, Commissioner Linn) was
reported to be Dead but there some uncertainty
about the matter.
Kwanshau, formerly adjutant general Of the 60
vernon generals division, under Kiying and Su,
was reported to have gained important advantages
over some two thousand outlaws on the l2th De-
cember, at place called Yu-tsz' Wan, in the dis
trict OF Wing teh, killing two hundred and making
forty or fifty prisoners. His force was stated to
have been but four hundred strong, which lessons
the credit of the story, and these said to have
taken four rebel standards, and several guns and
other arms.
Fever continued at Hong Kong. Commerce dull
in all its branches Freight of tea to England from
Canton as low as 80 shillings.
Money continued scarce, which famed CONNER
cial transactions.
Sir Charles Napier had arrived at Bombay. He
was to leave in tho packet of the 3D.. He was the
guest of the governor general.
The works of the Bengal railway were suspend
ed, in consequence of the insufficient powers of the
committee.
continued system of canals is to be carried
out towards the northwest frontier and the Punaub
Sickness continues to prevail in Lahore. and
cholera exists among the native population Of Bonn
bay.
Some important failures have taken place among
the native merchants. Commerce was dull, and
money scarce.
The Bengal journals give an account of an ex-
change of visits between the governor general
and Gholab Singh, on the 9th and 2Sth of Deem
Der, near Wuzcerabad.
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TPuBLIC-No. 26,1

AN ACT to change the terms of the circuit courts
for the eastern and western districts Of Pennsyl-
vania.
Be ii enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatires Of the United States Of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the terms of the circuit
of the United States for the eastern and western
districts of Pennsylvania shall hereafter COM
mence as follows, TO wit: The April and October
terms of the eastern district shall commence the
first Mondays Of April and October; and the May
and November terms of the western district shall
commence on the second Mondays Of May and No
vember.
Approved, March 3, 1851.
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Arrixal OF inc GeorRin.

graph, arrived yesterday at New York with
the California mails, bringing one hundred
and forty passengers and half million of dollars
in gold dust.
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STEAMER ATLANrIc.-Thc steamship Atlantic,
which had been lying since her return at her
mornings in the Sloync. at Liverpool, was, on the
10Th ultimo, towcd into the Huskisson lock, where
she was expected to lie for about three months.
by which time she would again be ready for sea-
Her machinery was to be repaired by the proprie-
tors of the Soho works, near Birmingham, and her
carpentry work by Mr.. Wilson Greene, of Liver
pool.
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ExEcuTIoN OF M'LAueHLIH.--Thomas M'Laugh-
ln lately tried and convicted of the murder OF his
wife. was executed at Cumberland, Maryland, ON
Friday, the 7th instant. He made no public con-
fsson, but is reported that he acknowledged the
crime to his spiritual adviser!
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SHORT or Fusps.--The Richmond TVhig states
that there but $50 in the treasury of that
State ON Thursday last, and calls on the banks to
assist the Commonwealth in her present difficulties.
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TPUBLIc-No. 25.1

AN ACT TO amend the act to change the time of
holding the circuit and district courts of the Uni
ted States for the district of Ohio.
Be ii enacted by the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatiues Of the Emitted States Of America Con-
gress assembled, That the of the circuit and
district of the United States for the district
of Ohio, now required by law to commence on the
third Tuesday Of May in each year, shall hereafter
commence on the third Tuesday of April in each
year; and all provisions of law applicable to
the holding Of said May term shall apply to the
said April term.
Approved, March 3, 1851.
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AMERICAN STooKs IN LoNpoN.-American secu-
rites in the London market were without change
on the ,2lst ult. Annexed were the quotations ON
that day:
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SIC g. And be IL further enacted, That the Presi-
dent be. and he.s hereby, required 10 cause to be
detailed from the engineer corps Of the army, from
time to time, such officers as may be necessary 70
superntend the construction and renovating light
houses.
Approved, March 3, 1851
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!" And you are really expecting
20 60, Maggie 2"
& sTo be sure I am you didn't for
q moment think that | was going to
be such q fool as to stay at home,
did you?' was the unreGned and
hasty answer.
Howard Dorrance's proud lip
curled as he replied:
t confess that / have been so
foolish as to think that you would for
once yield your wishes to mine.
You know very well how much l
disapprove Of fancy parties, Mrs.
Dorrance, and had you any regard
for me and my opinions, you would
4 have spared me the pain of request
ssing you to desist from any farther
preparations, for l shall not accom-.
pany you
Margaret Dorrance's eyes flashed,
but looking up at her husband, she
met glance as resolute as her own.
She had never yet openly deGcd
him and there was something now
in that stern, answering gaze, which
checked the words tha. were already
trembling OH her lips. With u yio-
lent effort, she suppressed tho pas
sionate emotions Of her heart, and
answered with calmness that sur.
priced herself still more than her hus-
band:
Worry we'll, sir, it will be as you
cay Of course
There was long pause. Mr..
Dorrancc had not met the opposition
that he expected, and his heart was
softened by the compliance which he
never for moment doubted that his
wife had given to his request. lie
moved his chair nearer to her, and
his deep low voice expressed much
tenderness, as he said
Il wish, Margaret that we were
better suited to each othcr:'
Il wish we we're, she answered
lacohlcally.
For q moment he was chilled ; but
Influenced by the kind and gentle
thoughts that now bcla their sway in
his bosom, he continued,
We're / Convinced that it would
eventually bring yon true happiness,
My;wifs, to indulge in the gaicty for
Which you have SO much inclination,
would not seek to deprive you of
any portion Of it. I would, for your
sake, renouncc the home pleasure in
which | alone find enjoyment, but,
Margaret, such constant dissipation
as your taste, would lead you into,
would not only deprive you of that
greatest blessing which God can give,
the blessing Of hcalth-but your
moral nature would become bhghtcd,
the best affections of your heart
would wither in the glare and heat Of
fashionable life. I have seen but
too often the effects which it produces,
and I would shield the wife Of nv
bosom from them. Will you not,
love. place your hand in mine as on
our wedding-night, and promise again
to love, honor, and obey 2
For moment, but only for q mo.
ment, had Margaret Dorrancc re-
Tented. That unfortunate word
obey again aroused the evil within,
which her husbands earnest tones
had so nearly qucllcd.
She drew the hand, he essaycd to
clasp, rudcly from him.
~ You preach well,' she said, but
no clolncnce can disguise to me your
motives. Remember, Howard Dor
rance, yon arc ten years Older than
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CHAPTER n

Frivolous and hcartlcss as Marca-
ret Dorrancu may have appeared il.
the preceding chapter, she was not
wholly SO. Gladly would she have
thrown her arms around ller hus-
bands neck, acknowledging to him
that Of ali the unkind things she had
not mcaht one, could she have been
sure THAI he, with truthfuIncss, could
have said the same.
Often had he forgiven her impul.
sivc words, and she doubted not he
would again: but pride kept her
from seeking him. Sho had soduced
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MISCELLANEOUS.
From Sar,nin's Magazine.
TKEE ESTls RANGED HEARTS
A TALE OF MARRIED LIFE.

by CLARA oRETo
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1851-05-03
women's Rights Convention.

At Convention Of Women held in Salem in
April last it was resolved that VIC the women of
Ohio will meet annually in Convention to con-
suit upon and adopt measures for the removal
OF the various disabiitics-politica, social, reli
gious, legal and pecuniary-to which women, las a
class, arc subjected, and from which result so
much misery, degradation and crime.
The undersigned were appointed Committee
10 issue a call and make necessary arrangements
for the Convention of the present year.
As men and women have the same origin and
destiny, and can therefore have no legitimate
aims or interests independent of each other-as
their relations and obligations are mutual-as
the bonds that unite them arc inevitable and
iEdissolu5le-as whatever degradcs or ennoblos
one has a corresponding effect on the other-it
is fitting that men should cooperate with us in
our efforts at emancipation from the ignorance
and thraldom Of ages. We therefore cordially
| invite all the friends of Self Government and
! Human Equality to meet in Convention at
AKRON, Summit Co., on WEDNESDAY,
2Sth of May next, at 10 o'clock in the morning.
To all the friends of Reform, in whatever de-
partment engaged, we say-Comc, give us your
presence and counsel. Give it for the sake Of
or efforts to alleviate humanity can fully realize
their objects while one-half the laborers in Re
form arc DISTINGUISHED by law, perverted by
education and degraded by the opinions ant
customs of society. War viii continue to dc
vastate the natons--Slavery. political and per
sonal, will crush acknowledgements an'
scnsuality will pollute the earth, while so mucl
of tho moral power which should be arraye
against them is lost by the position Woma
now occupies. @. ID. SMALLEY,
NJ. l.. GILBERT,
j.. ROBINSON,
Com. Of arrangements.