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vention, pledged to the most strict hostility to
River and Harbor Improvements, would not
venture to place such candidate in nomination.
1t is clear enough, then, that the DEMOCRATS
of the West have not only nothing to go upon
in their opposition to the PRESIDENT, but they
have to oppose their own favorite policy in as
sailing his Administration. On one banner
they inscribe ''River and Harbor Improve
ments," and on another, "Down with the Ad-
minstration and the WHIGs." If they ventured
openly to proclaim their hostility to the i'm
provement system, they would be overwhelmed
by general uprising of the people. But what
sincerity can the people repose in their profess
sions Of attachment to that policy, when they
are pursuing course the tendency and aim of
which are to overthrow a PRESIDENT friendly
to the system, and to elect PRESIDENT who
will sustain the decisions OF the Senatorial eau
Gus, and carry out the doctrines Of the Balti-
more convention
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MIR. Corwin.

We have noticed in several journals letters
from Washington animadyerting on the course
of Mr.. CoRwIN in relation to his alleged CON
nexion with certain Florida and Mexican
claims. Mysterious limitations and givings
out are circulated with the view Of creating
unfavorable impressions though we have as
yet seen no specific allegations of official i'm
propriety. Every professional man who ac-
cepts seat in the Cabinet must necessarily be
more or less embarrassed by his private profess
sional engagements; and, as far as they
conflict with his public duty, his only course
is to relieve himself of them before enter
ing upon his office. To assume that only
those men are eligible to such places who are
free from all past or present professional impli-
cations, would be to exclude from the circle of
candidates most Of those who are best adapted
to do honor to eminent stations Thus it is
stated that Mr.. CoRwIN had been retained on
behalf of the claimants in matters pending be-
fore the Mexican Commission, and in relation
to certain Florida claims; and it is not denied
that he Invested himself OF all interest in both
before entering upon the duties Of the Secretary
of the Treasury. Both these statements rest
upon the same authority.
Now, we are not aware that on this showing
there is any charge against Mr.. CoRwIN which
his friends are called upon to repel. But it is
not improper that they should deny, in the most
explicit and peremptory manner, that there is
any ground of imputation against the SEcRE-
r.pv in connayinp NTH tho liar, t;one <b, =
have been SO freely dispersed through the coun-
try. His high character and eminent services
are sufficient to give all necessary warrant to
the public that he is incapable of any official
improperly. He might safely stand on this
ground, and defy the worst malice of his enc
mics. But we 60 further, and distinctly aver
that there does not exist the slightest reason to
impeach his conduct, whether on the score of
integrity or delicacy. We believe that he has
exhibited the most scrupulous and fastidious
regard for his public character, and that his
whole conduct is entirely beyond suspicion.
The position Of the SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY necessarily exposes him to the
shafts of malevolence. He is compelled, in the
discharge Of his official duties, to give much
cause of dissatisfaction and disappointment to
the various claimants who come before him.
This Of itself raises up a host of enemies, who
seek to crafty their spleen by anonymous at
tacks in the newspapers. Frequently these
can be traced without difficulty to their au-
thors; and in the present case the motives Of
Mr.. CoRwIN's ASSISTANTS are believed to be
well understood. We have no apprehension,
however, that they will succeed in shaking
the public confidence in man who has thus
far in life sustained character for spotless in
tegrity, who has made a distinguished name by
his eminent abilities and commanding eloquence,
and who has won as many friends and admirers
by his private virtues as by his public ser
vices
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condition In that oath as this-i,lless The nlaycr
shall order you not to NEEDLE ia the matter! If
| the marshal had kept order, in defiance Of the
| mayors command that he should violate his
oath aud the law, would the mayor have ven
| tured to represent the marshaPs disobedienee to
tbs aldermen2 Never.
| And here let me express my humble opinion
Of the good Judgment Of the city authorities, in
| recently refusing the use of Faneuil Hall for
meeting OF those who are opposed to the Fug-,
| tive Slave law. A temperate discussion OF this
matter, at the present moment, is impossible;
and 1t Is no time to add one Jot or title TO the
| popular excitement by any additional confusion
| of tongues.
| do truly hope that the use of good old
Faneul Hall will be little more charity be-
slowed by the mayor and aldermen, hereafter,
| than it has been in these latter days. | am
sure Peter Faneuil would be shocked could he
witness the Dissertation to which it has been
occasionally subjected.
There is certainly something revolving in
| the idea that the spot consecrated by the pa
| triotic efforts of our fathers should be devoted
to all the comical purposes for which its use
has been allowed Of late years. There is sure
| ly something offensive in the thought that
Garrison and the foreign incendiary who is
now vagabondizing over the land, peddling the
essences of treason and disunion, should be suf-
fered to deseerate, by their presence, the very
spot upon which our venerable fathers poured
forth that tervid eloquence which resulted in
that Union whose overthrow is the principal
object of these unprinciped fanatics. Such a
dissertation Of Faneui Hall resembles the con-
| version of the ark of the covenant into tum
bril-. SIGMA
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THE REPUBLIC

that go back every day of my life to the model OF
Washington's administration. And say to you
here to- night, were ! TO draw the character Of a
President such Washington, were he on earth,
should approve. Washington himself should stand
before me, and would copy his master strokes
and initiate his designs. [Great applause.J
IL was a marvel, perfect marvel, for a man to
come up to the civil government from the head OF
our armies, who possessed SO much moderation, 80
much caution, so much wisdom and hrmness, and
who at once entered upon the civil administration
OF the Government with so much prudence, and,
in manner, to give much satisfaction. and that
has left on the whole character more remarkable
and more renowned than any other mortal ever
possessed. lAppausel
SO II has happened we have had great models
In the course of succeeding times we may have
great models. We have sometimes thought that
this administration or that has gone wrong; but
they all at length have worked into the same line,
and we have come now, after the lapse OF more
than fifty years, into the possession OF the same
Constitution, adequate to the accomplishment of all
good purposes; and think, if we have the good
sense and forbearance to keep together, there is
nothing may not expect to attain to. We have
had dangers, but they can be avoided; and Halter
myself that shall remember that our forefathers
fought together, and achieved liberties to-
gether, established this Government together-that
il was their united wisdom that gave the first i'm
pulse to the laws setting the Government in mo-
ton.
We have prospcred under it, and have gloried
under il, and il has raised name, and fame,
and charactcr-I would not boast--higher than that
Of any other nation upon Gods earth. prolonged
cheers. say it., in the fulness of my conviction,
there is not name given under Heaven which
touches in so thrilling manner the races OF mil
lions of the civilized people of the world, AS the
American nation and the country Of Washington.
hope to live to good old age; hope to see
nothing that shall mar that name; but If it be the
pleasure Of God in His all wise Providence to cast
cloud over that prospect-f il bein the future that
this country, this glorious nation, this renowned
Government shall fall to pieces, thankful to Him
he shall take to himself before see such state
of things TGreat applause.
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The SrEAmER CLEOPATRA, which was recently
seized by the United States authorities at New
York, on charge of being concerned in the pro-
posed Cuban expedition, was on Friday formally
surrendered to Mr.. O'snllivan, her owner Mr..
O'sullivnn, it will be remembered is under indict-
ment by tho grand jury for participating in the
late attempt TO invade the Island Of Cuba.
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TIL E REPU BLIC.
WASHINGTON:
TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE 3. 1861.

"The series of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me as a settlement, in principle
sand substance-a final settlement-of the danger
GUS aud exciting subjects which they embraced"
"By that adjustment we have been rescued from
the wide and boundless agitation thatsurrounded
us, and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
to rest upon. And the occasion, trust, will JUS
tify me IN EXPORTING MY coUNTnYMEN TO RALLY
UPON AND MAINTAIN THAT GROUND as the BEST IL
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
10 the country, and maintaining inviolate the in
stegrity of the Union.''
president FILLmoRE's MESSAGE.
"The President message, at the opening fthe
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion Of all
those associated with him in the Executive admin
sistraton of the Government, in regard to what
are called the Adjustment or Compromise mea-
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 from mperlections, yet, in their
mutual dependence and connexion, they formed
a system of compromise the most conciliatory
and best for the entire country that could be 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 to
guard against evasion or abuse. That opinion, so
6 far know, remains entirely unchanged, and
9 will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace 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
ofthe message, it does not expect to stand at ALL"
[DASIEL WEBsTER's Letter to The Union Meeting
at Vestchssfer.
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FoR UrAH.-Wc learn from the Kanesville
No way Frontier Guardian that DIR. John NJ Bern
hsel the agent from Utah, Hon. A. w. Babbitt,
her delegate. and family. his honor u. Snow and
family, Captain II. X. Day, and Stephen b. Rose,
esq, (the two latter Indian sub-agonts for Utah,)
lately left Kancsvillc with fine teams and outfits,
to wcnd their way over the plains to the place OF
their destination in the valley Of the Salt Lake.
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PApLIAMENTAnv DEooRuM--Thc Alexandria
Gazette Gays; '.Though the session OF the Virginia
Convention has been long one, and the topics be-
fore it necessarily exciting, it be said, its
credit, that all it's debatpa have been conducted
with dccorum, and its declarations marked with
entire courtesy. We question whether the annals
Of any body of similar kind win show greater
degree Of the suapifsr in modo than has character
lied the proceedings Of our convention. Though
great differences Of opinion prevail the utmost de-
gree Of kindness and good feeling exists among the
members"
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Mn. WEBsTER's SPEEcH.--It is refreshing to pc
ruse tho admirable and patriotic speech OF the de
fender of the Constitution, delivered few days
since in Albany TO an immense gathering Of citi-
zcns of all political grades. The first men among
the Wing and Democratic leaders were found srde
by side listening to his unanswcrabc arguments
in favor of the Compromise measures Of the last
acssion Mr.. Webster never occupied prouder
position than at present, and oil unite in doing
him honor. 1t is a happy thing for the Union
when the matchlcss talents of such men are freely
offered to sustain it.--Ne,o York Sunday Times.
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EXTRAORDINARY EscAPE.-The last number Of
tho Abingdon Virginian contains an account Of
remarkable escape of child that had fallen into
pit over sixty feet Deep in Scott county Virginia,
where he remained nearly twenty seven hours be-
fore he was rescued. Itappears that he was showed
in by playmate, and fell directly forty feet, and
then slid down twenty feet further. After many
frutless efforts to obtain knowledge of the
chid's condition, Gone of which to send down
light, by which it ascertained that there WINS
no choke damp or foul air in the pit,) and when
the parents had begun to yield to despair, and
thought of filing up the hole to prevent similar
Academia thereafter, they hit upon the expedcnt of
sending down a person to search.a and brother of
the lost child undertook the task Having gone to
the depth of fifty feet he discovered two glistcn-
ing eyes, and ten feet further he succeeded in my
ing hold Of the body of the child. and having Sc
cured it to his own body was drawn safely up, to
the convulsivc Joy of the parents and other behold
ere. When examined the child found to be
perfectly sound and unhurt, with only slight
bruise the back Of the head, and complained of
being hungry, after a fast Of twenty seven hours.
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JAMES HAnLAN.-Wc are authorized to say that
the Hon. James Harlan has declined the appoint
mcnt of commissioner to adjudicate California land
titles, with which the President of the United States
had honored him. While the Union has thus lost
the aid of one Of the ablest most diIigent and
defatigable lawyers in this important post we can
not but congratulate Kentucky that she will still
be at liberty to enjoy his invaluable services at
home; for whether employed professionally or in
his capacity as private citizen. his sound head
and true heart make his cxertions for the good OF
his beloved State, and of his fellow men, Of ncsti-
mable value.
Mr.. Harlan is now attorney general of Kentucky,
and is a candidate for reelection in August. There
is candidate out as yet in opposition to him, and
suppose there will be
tMaysriLe Eagle, 10Th uIt.
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The nwor.en Aarre.slon,

Our metropolitan contemporaries do not seem
disposed to continue the agitation of the land
question: SO we'are unable to learn whether the
Union means to stand by ANDREW JOHNSON
and Chancellor NICHOLSON in their policy OF
giving away the public lands to actual settlers,
or to unite with the Nashville Conventionists
in their idea that such donation would be a
worse outrage ethan the robbery Of California
We regret this, because the subject is one OF
great, and likely to be of absorbing, interest;
and it might aid individuals in selecting their
position to know the light in which such a
movement would be regarded in the Southern
States. As well as we can recollect, the pro-
position of Mr.. JOHNSON in the House, and the
corresponding views Of Mr.. SEWARD in the
Senate, met with no great favor in either
branch of the Federal Legislature. We may
be mistaken, however, in this regard; and
it is not impossible that, with the aid Of the
Union, they may succeed in recommending
their peculiar views to the people. Mr.. JOHN
SON and Mr.. SEWARD present certainly pretty
formidable combination of antagonisms; and
when men of such opposite views agree in the
advocacy of measure, it is hard to say what
extremes of opinion may not be found to unite
upon it. We are glad to see, however, that
the Press has spoken with SO much earnestness
and zeal in defence of Southern rights in this
behalf, and five were only little better salts
fled with its authority ospeak for anybody except
Mr.. RHErr and South Carolina, we should not
be at all alarmed at the movement Of Mr.. JOHN
soNand Chancellor NICHOLSON, even when sus-
tanned by the endorsement of the Union news
paper.
JAMES HAuLaN.-Wc are authorized 10 any tina
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MR.. WEBsTER'S SECOND SPEECH AT SYRACUSE,
MAY &c, 1851.
b. Davis Noxon, esq, gave the following toast ::
" The Constitution and its greatest expoundcr-
the Union and it's ablest defender ("
Mr.. Webster arose. amid great applause to
ply. am happy to meet you, and to enjoy this
quiet, social, and agreeable dinner with you. Mr..
Noxon has done me too much honor, to aIlude TO
me in the terms which he has chosen, in connect.
ing my services with the Constitution Of the coun-
try and the Union.
II has so happened that all the public services
which have rendered in the world. IN my day and
generation, have been connected with the General
Government. ! think ! ought TO make ex-
cepuon. ! was ten days member of the Mas
Aachnsetts Legislature, laughter j and turn
60 my thoughts to the search Of some good object
III which could be usciul in thatposition-and az
Yer much reflection, introduced bill which, with
me general consent Of both houses OF the Massachu
sctts Le gislature, passed into a law--and is now
law OF the Statc-which enacts that no man in the
s'ate shaii catch trout IN any other manner than
with the ordinary hook and line. IGreat laugh
ter With that exception, I never was connected
for hour with any State government in INV life
never held any office, high or low. under any State
| government. Perhaps that was nay misfortune.
At the age Of thirty was in New Hampsbire
| practcing law, and had some clients.
The Governor of the State, John Tia ylor Gilman
| thought that youth and young man as was /
might be fit to be attorney general OF the State
OF New Hampshire, and he nominated me TO the
council and The council taking II into their deep
consideration and not happening TO be Of the same
politics of the governor and myself voted three
| of fives that was not competent. Laughter
10 N sec, gentlemen, never gained promotion
m any bate government.
Gentyemen. TO be serious 10Y life has been life
OF severe labor in my profession, and ali the por-
ton could spare OF that labor from the support Of
| my family and myself, has been devoted TO the
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pleasant way. Suppose the marshal had said
to the mayor, "Mr. Mayor, am sorry to mar
your projects with the Free-soilers, but must
respect my oath and the laws of the Common
wealth to keep the peace" Suppose he had
dispersed the mob; does any one imagine that
our worthy mayor would have dared to com
plain before the aldermen of the marshal's dis
obediencel He would no more have dared to
| complain to the aldermen of the conduct of the
city marshal than he would have ventured to
complain to his liquor selling constituents of
the deplorable consequences Of their traffic.
The case have supposed is an extreme one.
Let us take the case Of the Thompson row,
riot or hubbub, at Faneuil Hall. However alb
surd the conduct of the abolitionists, they were
lawfully assembled, in that place, under the
| sanction of the mayor, with full knowledge
of what manner of bad citizens they were.
Under such circumstances, it was very bad
faith in the mayor to suffer them to be in
suited, and their meeting rendered null and
void, by the continued shouts and uproar Of the
mob
They were, pro isiac Uice the guests Of the
mayor, and under his roof The marshal was
excused, because the mayor had ordered him
not to interfere unless the parties came to blows;
and yet every one sees that the wrong done is
just as unlawful, and just as effectual, whether
the object of meeting be defeated by camor
or by clubs. The decision of the aldermen
upon this occasion | believe to have been a
wrong one. They did not pretend that the in
terruption was not unlawful, nor that the mar
shall was not bound to keep order, but they ex-
cused him because the MAYOR ordered him not
TO do his duty. The marshal. by his constable's
oath, was bound TO keep order; there is no such
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$4,000

The engineers employed to survey route
for the Allegheny Valley Road, from the mouth Of
the Mahonirg to Ridge1ay, report tn at they have
examined the route of the proposed road and esti-
mate that the whole distance by railroad, from the
mouth of the Mahoning to olean, would be about 100
miles This makesthe entire length Of the new road
from Pittsburgh to Olean about $50 miles They
calculate on vaduct 40 fee; above low water over
tie Mahoning at It's mouth, and another viaduct 80
feet in hight over Redbank. The above Company IS
organized Governor Johnston being appointed
President. The people on the line from Pittsburgh
to Clean are subscribing literally TO the road, sfsr
ing the night Of way, &c.
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NETWORK TRIBUNE.
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.

The bids for the Canal Revenue Certif-
Gates, amounting to 100000, opened at Albany
by the Controller on Tuesday afternoon in the pres
ence ofthe State officers and number of capitalists.
The aggregate bids amount TO $l,o26 oOO-more than
double the amount that was required, at price
ranging from par to 81 SO. We annex list of the
offers made and the amount awarded 10 successful
bidders OFFERS.
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NOTICE Pob

~ Ecce Is hereby gwen 70 the OTaers occl-
pant occupants 81 all houses aud Ots inprDTei "a
improved lands AZ c'sd thereby tbs, the - 10 Vfs ses
IS have be- completed by The Assstsrrs ami Ts
LODGED IL the Office OF the Bureau Of Assessments - *
sten ~ ali parties Interested. For REGu Lhl-
ING and GRADING EIGHTY EIGHTH ST bssSesa
ID sno 5th The It's embraced ny 81 assess nea.
include all the several houses and lots al Ernund vacant
)os pieces End parcsso land situated both sfes "'
56th-si. be 81 AID 5b-s All persOhs whose n
tefesfs affected b. TIC above n7rne1 asseFssrs au
o are ubtus1d 'ue s1ue D. h-T re ars re-
onest.d 30 present their ouscons. Vtg o. The IA
deIs cIec, a. their ofie No Hsn OF Records Nlt4-
thr'y DAYS from tue Gais Of this notice Office Bureau
Of Assessments Street DeparInsLt Dec 9j. 1881.
SAMUEL n DE MOTf)
FRANCIS NIcHOLSOS,3 Assessors
d2sln ISAAC Wa. SMITH,
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

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