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Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
THE FLORIDA INDIANS.

A Bill has passed both Houses Of the Legislature
of Florida having in view the removal of the In.
dams from that State- From summary Of the ACT
in the Florida Republican we learn that it instructs
the Governor to urge upon the President of the
United States the necessity ofremovng the Indians
in fnlflment of the treaty Of Payne's Landing,
and until this be effected Of maintaining the force and
posts designated by the Secretary of War in 1912 and also
authorizes him to raise and equip regiment Of mounted
untee consist of ten companies of eighty rank and file
each and to increase the if need be to regiments
It also invests the Governor with power said force
cooperate with any United States troops the President may
order to Florida for the removal of the Indians Or if in his
Judgment it may become necessary, to them nde
pendent force Said troops to have the pay and raons
as are allowed United States troops, and that the Governor
be required make application to Congress to make provi
sion for the payment Of the expenses incurred The bill
further enacs that $4,000 be appropriated subject TO the
control Of the Governor provide for the necessary supplies
and munitions and authorizes the Governor pledge the
State for the payment Of the sum of money appropriated
The bill also provides that if the United States decline
fuse to take prompt steps for the removal Of the Indians that
the Governor empowered to propose undertake their
moval for the sum of 0OO 900, provided the United
States will furnish at Tampa Bay other suitable
point means Of their anshipment.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
WISCONSIN.

The Legislature Of Wisconsin was organized on
the 9th instant. F. w. HORN was elected Speaker.
The Governor, in his address, says that the fnan-
ces of the State are in sound condition. The
expenditures during the year amounted to $62, TAG
receipts $93,ss9.
The improvement of the Fox and Wisconsin rivers pro-
crossing rapidly the limited MEANS arising from the sales
Of the lands granted by Congress for this object will admit
The upper Fox river within three four miles Of the
Portage, and will reach that point early next
The subject Of the compromise action is reviewed
length Though opposed Of the details the Governor
deems it the duty Of States and citizens to seek redress by
the remedies suggested by the constitution He
6 1t is believed that Wisconsin, State and people,
fulfilling its federal relations, will be governed by high
sense Of its moral obligation that has hitherto acuaed all the
States and in seeking relief from the Objectionable feauresof
the Fugitive Slave Act she will appeal to the constitutional
remedy by asking Congress for such notifications
ssent with feelings and duty and not by resisting the
execution of its mandates. This the duty enjons
upon US religious, moral and law-abding people.
shall be sustained by affirmative response from the
people Of Wisconsin, in declaring that she will stand by the
Union in sustaining the great arch of its federal unity, and
uphold and maintain its constitution and its laws all times
upon all occasions, and at every hazard ...e-.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
NEW JERSEY.

The Hon. GEORGE F. FoRT, the newly elected
Governor Of theState of New Jersey, was installed
into Office at Trenton on Tuesday last.
In bis Inaugural Address the Governor sets forth that he
is in favor Of the establishment of free schools of the mod
cation OF the present system Of taxation of replacing
nopoy privileges by general laws of imposing persons
liability the stockholders Of hanks of homestead exemp
ton Of limiting the hours of labor to ten per day. of
trenchment in public expenditures of the tariff in ls46, with
modification Of the duty iron and Of prohibiting specu
laon in the public lands He thus speaks of the compro
mise
"The passage, during the first session Of the present Con-
gress OF the series Of known the compromise
laws was eminenty conducive 10 the restoration OF tranquil
y and raterna feeling between the North and the South
Whatever difference Of opinion may exist in regard to them,
it is the duty Of every citizen sustain and carry out their
ensctments They originated in the purest devotion to the
spirit and provisions Of fundamental law. Emanaing
from an exalted love Of country, worthy Of the fathers OF the
Republic, they are entitled to unfaterng support
"The doctrine Of reaning from any interference with
the domestic policy Of our sister States sacredy entertain
Should this just principle be maintained, any attempt TO ag
tate the subject Of slavery will find encouragement in
midst II is plain duty fulfil that stipulation of the
constitution which requires that person held TO service
labor in one State, under the laws thereof escaping into
another SHALL in consequence Of any law regulation there
be discharged from such service labor but shall be de-
uP on claim Of the party to whom such service or
labor may be due
ne recent act Of Congress IN relation 10 the rendition
OF fugives from labor is intended 10 give force and
tica effect to this provision Of organic law, and is valid
and binding upon It in accordance with the evident
nendment Of the constitutional compact Of these United
States the peace, sabiy and union Of which cannot be
preserved without it. Open resistance to its mandates would
be rebellion against the Government failure properly to
support il the part of public officers citizens would be
violation of legal obligations. As law Of the land, it,
authority is supreme. We should suffer sectional peju
dice, anatcsi spirit no metaphysical opinion, no false
phanhropy iscOncepon Of public sentiment, fea
personal consequences deter from sustaining the law
and execution Of the same by all lawful means Our Slate
enacmens upon the subject should be conformabe 10 the
Of Congress- and should they any wise conflict there
with, it will be duty to repeal them
New Jersey has been loyal to the Union, and stood
faithfully to the constitution and its compromises She still
occupies that exalted position, and is ready to plight her faith
to the Union now, and the Union forever"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
THE REv. WALTER COTTON.


The friends of this gentleman and the public
generally will regret be informed Of his death he expired
his residence in Philadelphia the 22d instant after pro-
aced Illness alleged to have been complication Of disease
induced by his services in California and by exposures
his return. ,.H
Mr.. CoLros appointed to chaPlaincy in the navy
under Gen. Jackson and has served his country and that
Of the public service in this capacity with great credit
and ability in the Of which he distinguished himself
the author Of several literary productions well known to
the public-such Ship and Shore, and Constantnopk
and Athens, published years ago, and more recently,
Deck and PORT being journal Of his voyage in the ship
Congress to California by way Of the Sandwich Islands, and
Three Years in California. Besides these prominent
works. Mr. CoLroN has contributed largely to the literature
Of the country editor and poet On the breaking out
Of the with Mexico, Mr. CoLToS detached from the
Congress by Commodore Stockton, and appointed acade Of
Monterey, in California which Office he afterwards
repeatedly elected by the people, having discharged its duties
with honor and usefulness till time after the peace.
He also oiciaed at Monterey judge Of admiralty during
the and reputation for his DECISIONS though out
Of the range Of his own profession.
Mr.. CoLTos will live in the literature Of his country, and
be long regretted by those who have known him. chris
an gentleman and in the various relations Of society He
leaves widow and son, and circle Of family
connexions, to mourn bis loss ." @,.'@@.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

HoUN, in the prime and vigor Of his life, will not be
without its just weight. 1t must, at least, have
weight against mere inferences from casual express
sions at later periods in his life.
In a very long and elaborate Letter from Mr.
CALHOUN, dated August %, 1892, drawn forth by a
request from Gen. JAMES HAMILTON arguing, with
the greatest ingenuity, but entirely to his own satis
faction, the consfituionalify of the principle of
Modification, we have the following incontestable
proof of the opinion of this eminent statesman that
the line of conduct which, perhaps as much in
honor of his memory as for any other cause ra-
tiona or irrational the State Of South Carolina has
chaked out for herself and invites other States to
stand up to- receives and ought to receive, the ex-
ecrations of this and all future generations We
quote the passage entire, itacised as find it in
the original:
with institutions every way SO fortunate, pos
sessed of means well calculated to prevent dis
I" orders, and so admirable to correct them when
they cannot be prevented, he who would prescribe
for our political disease disa,ion on one side
coercion of State, in the assertion of its rights
g on the other Wo,ad deserue and will receive the
execrations of this and all future generations"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
THE CUBA AFFAIR.

The trial of Gen. Henderson, for being concerned in the
Cuba expedition, which has been progressing New Orleans
for me has revealed rich disclosures Several
witnesses testified that they engaged by Capt Hadee
at Cincinnati, to go to Chagres and California work
quartz mine. The first intmaon they had Of the real object
Of the expedition when they arrived the outside of the
Balze and took board and ammunition. Some on
board the vessel expressed themselves dissatisfied and wished
to return to New Orleans Capt Hardee told them they
might go back the tow boat but il kept at such dis
tance that it impossible to get board. The witnesses
further stated that when they arrived Contoy they had
enrol themselves in company to get provisions. Those
that chose remain the Georgana permitted do
so Col OHara told them that he thought no gentleman
that had gone far would turn back. The taken pr
soners were badly treated. se..
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
THE NEW SENATOR FROM FLORIDA.

We grafed to record the election United States
Senator from Florida for six years, Of esteemed friend
STEPHEN MALLORY, Esq. Of Key West. Mr. M. reckons
several acquantances in this city, who know how to value
his talents, bis virtues and his social qualities. During the
twelve fifteen years past he has been very conspicuous in
Key West for his at the bar and he is particularly
we'll versed in maritime law. He is Democrat and owes
his election to the junction Of all the Wings with few
bers Of his party. Mr. MALLORY will, in opinion
do honor to his State and although he will probably be by
far the youngest in the Senate have apprehensons
to his success ,--Sauannah Republican.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
PROPOSED NEW LINE OF STEAMERS.

We notice that the Legislature Of Pennsylvania has passed
the following resolutions in relation the proposition Of Mr..
THOMPSON, Of Phadepha, establish line Of mail
ers between our Western coast the Pacific and Chins
and Southern mail line to Europe, from Norfolk and Pha-
delphia to Antwerp:
Resolved That view with appreciation the project of
uniting Philadelphia with the South by establishing At
lantic and Pacific line of steamers, which enterprise will
secure much Of the valuable trade from the continent OF
Europe also from China and the Pacific hitherto pro-
tabe Northern enterprise, TO the Southern States and
Pennsylvania who in advance to the emnence
in commercial prospeyo which their combined resources
favored position and adaptation to commerce, entite them
Resolved That the combination Of scientific and practical
knowledge evnced by Ambrose W. Thompson, the designer
and constructor of Of the most safe, successful and
speedy steamers afoa and through whose energies the
"Atlantic Steam Navigation Company" brought into
successful operation ene him the confidence Of the Uni
ted States and California well also Of Virginia and PENN
sylvania in carrying the projected undertaking. he being
the first to engage uniting the two States in enterprise
looking to their common benefit.
Resolved That Senators in Congress be and they are
hereby instructed and Representatives requested
support the bill reported by the Committee Naval Affairs
by which il is proposed that the Government contract with
Ambrose W. Thompson establish line of steamers from
California to China and line from Norfolk and Phadel
Phia to Antwerp, In Europe
Should this proposition Of Mr. THompsoss be accepted b,
Government and these lines be established they will tend
promote the general prosperity Of the country, by equaun,
the commercial advantages the different sections Of h
Union, and thus afford Of the strongest bonds for cement
ing US together. a
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

ST. CHARLES HOTEL, NEw ORLEASs.-The destruction
by fire Of the ST. Charles Hotel New Orleans, which has
been announced by telegraph having taken place the
18TH will be considered by the entire North who do business
in that city, public loss. Thousands who, during the
fall and spring visit the city for business pleasure health
and who have found home in this pincey establishment,
and within all the enjoyment Of society exercise and luxu
rous living which could be desred will miss their
ed place. The loss, fear, will prove irreparable We
think this hotel built about 1886. may be considered
having been built by the public, for, if we not very
much mistaken, it erected BY corporation with banking
powers, called the Exchange Hotel Banking Company,
which, in the transaction of its business and in the erection Of
this establishment issued their notes. which obtained wide
circulation The Bank failedthe notes sold at high
Of dscounhe hotel sold for the benefit Of cred-
tors, and think purchased in by sundry associated
individuals, Of whom Jacob Barker the principal The
Of the hotel much short Of million Of dollars
We fear that money enough will not readily be found to
rebuild it. The hotel beautiful model of architecture,
the pride Of the city, and visible to travellers ten m
miles before reaching the CITY, It often provided for
seven hundred vers. Where will New Orleans find
accommodation for them p Cincinnati Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

The SENATE OF MAssAcHUsETTs-whichis is COM
posed of fourteen Wings, fourteen Democrats, and
twelve Free-Soilers-on Wednesday elected Mr..
CHARLES SUMNER (Free-SoiD United States Senator
for the long term; that is, for six years from the
ensuing 4th of March. In Massachusetts, how
ever, before an election is complete it is necessary
that both Houses Of the Legislature, acting inde-
pendenty, shall elect the same person, and this Sc
lection has not been confirmed by the House of Re-
presentatives. That body have since had several
more ballotings, the result Of the last Of which
was as follows: For Mr.. SUMNER IF. 81 1876 !:
for Mr.. WINTHROP, (Whig,) l6S; scattering o..
Thus again have the Coalition failed to choose their
candidate and further balloting has been postponed
for fortnight.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

Missouri SENATOR ELEcTED.-A Telegraphic
report, received at late hour last night informs
us of the election Of Whig United States Senator
by the Legislature of Missouri. HENRY S. GEYER,
of ST. Louis, elected on the fortieth ballot, by
a vote Of 80 against SIS for Mr.. BENTON and 20
scattering.
AS Mr.. GEYER is comparatively unknown in
this section of the country copy below the COM
pliment paid to him by the St. Louis Intelligencer
on the occasion Of his nomination for the station to
which he has been elected:
Abity Of the highest oderattanments rarely supass-
ed-that invaluable knowledge of men, their motives and
ons acquired in the large and successful practice for many
years Of that profession which is the best school for public
ample and thorough knowledge Of the political his
tory, condition, and Of the country; patriotism
nest and wide the whole Unions character unblemshed
and pure-surely these constitute title to the public a-
vol, fitness for public All of these requisites we
assert, without fear of contradiction, be found in
the candidate presented by the Wings. We endorse their
nomination with hearty approval" IT,. g.. ~...
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

SAMUEL HAMBLEToN, Esq, the senior Purser in
The United States Navy, died at his residence in
Talbo. county, Maryland, on Saturday last, at the
advanced age of 73 years. Mr.. Hambleton was
the purser Of the brig Lawrence, the vessel bearing
the pennant of the gallant Perry in his memorable
action on the Lakes. He served with the Commo-
dore himself at the last gun fred from the brig, and
was desperately wounded by the discharge from
the enemy which dismantled the gun and left the
vessel powerless. Mr.. Hambleton has resided for
MANY years past in Talbot county, enjoying the
high and distinguished esteem of large circle of
friends - .. #, .m .,.... ...
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

SENTIMENT AT WAsHINGroN.--Judge ALsToN,
the worthy and ever-faithful member of Congress
from this district, in business letter TO the Editor
of this paper, thus speaks of the feeling of Con-
gress on the questions that SO much agitated the
councils of the nation during the last session:
sThe Fugitive Slave bill will neither be modified nor re-
peaed neither do believe from present indications, there
will be serious effort do either. Many Of the Northern
members who would vote for that bill say they will
vote against repeal &c. and they say furthermore, that
although the execution Of the law may be frustrated in
places in few instances ultimately the law will be executed
everywhere So mote IL be-" ..'.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
+ TELEGRAPH DISPATCHES, &c.
BALTIMORE, JANUARY 24-5 P. M.

. BALTIMORE, JANUARY 24-5 p. M.
There is Of moment here to day. The weather
is mild, almost spring. and the streets Ihronged
with thousands who out promsnadng
None Of the Arctie's news, except the
ment that no tdings had been heard Of the ~
has yet come to hand shall be 10 receipt of the inte
gence some time this evening The of the Atlantic
from the fact Of her having been heard Liverpool
the lh instant the day Of the Arc,ics sailing
fearful There are however, many grounds for hope yet
Our market quiet Sales Howard street -four at S So
City Mills the same. Red wheat 100 1903 cents yell
low corn &c. white 81 Ga Oats AZ cents rye ~
cents Provisions and groceries steady.
The Tobacco market is very firm Sales however, are
small holders expecting higher prices There are buyers in
the market at the present rates. but very little disposition to
sell. The stock is very small receipts light inspections on
ly little over 100 hhds during the week.
The Stock market quiet Sales Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road bonds 90 1000 Chesapeake and Ohio Caus guaran-
tied by Virginia, 100; Ohio Railroad shares TAT Mary
land 6's 1929 bid.
PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY "a.
The extensive chemical works Of Messrs. Powers and
Weghman the schuylkil falls destroyed by he this
morning. Loss about $4,000.
Mr. PoPE MITCHELL, the well known and much esteemed
proprietor Of the United States Hotel died this morning about
o'clock, of gout in the stomach
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
New ORLEANS, JANUARY 20.

The steamer Brilliant collapsed of her hues on the
Basos few days ago. by which accident the engineer and
two Of her crew lost their lives.
learn that the fine steamer Palmetto has been totally lost
in Maagorda Bay Fortunately the passengers and crew
were all saved.
1t actual fact that Judge Gholson has issued
for the of Governor QUrMAS The
will be executed the United States Marshall Mr.
Fielding Davis reaches Jackson whittier he has gone The
impression is however that application will Immediately be
made the Judge Of the high Of and appeals for
writ Of habeas corpus, which, believed will not be
granted The affair has produced considerable speculation.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

SAMUEL WARD KING, formerly Governor Of
Rhode Island died recently in Providence, after a
slow and lingering illness. The Providence Jour-
nal says of him:
"Few have enjoyed in their day, to greater degree
the confidence Of the public and few in their private lives
have exhibited greater amabiy and genuine kindness Of
heart In the roubous Of ls42 bis conduct won the
appreciation Of his friends and concaed his opponents and
in his voluntary retirement he carried with him the respect
and esteem Of those against whom he acted in seasons
of unusual difficulty"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

The trial Of Gen. HENDERSON, at New Orleans, not
continued the 18th instant in consequence of the illness
of Of the jurors. Mr. Henderson proposed to proceed
with the with eleven jurors. but the District Attorney
preferred waiting day longer rather than make any arrange
which might give for future objections. Mr..
Henderson did express his willingness to 60 the next
dsy with eleven Jurors.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

The Hon. HENRY DODGE, of Wisconsin, was on
Tuesday last reelected by the Legislature Of his
State to the United States Senate for six years from
the 4th Of March next. The vote was nearly una
nimous, Mr.. DoDGE having received SO votes out
of the rs cast.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

We learn that a Committee, appointed by the
Governor of VIRGINIA, has arrived in this city to
present to Major General WINFIELD SCOTT, on be-
half Of that State, the splendid gold medal voted to
him by the Legislature of Virginia. This day,
at O'Clock, is the time appointed for the presen-
taton.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Wards are new
Ones containing total population of O6O9 the details of
which given viii be observed by the above table
that the slaves have decreased in Dumb while the free popu-
laon has increased The population Of the city is
A. 6O4 against 81 527 in ls4O an increase of LIT.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

STEAMBOAT DIsAsrERs WEsrERs WATERS
The ST. Louis Inegencer Of the 7h instant contains list
occupying upwards Of two closely printed columns Of steam
boat disasters the Western waters during the year just
ended. The whole number of accidents up 1874 Of
which 49 occurred from sinking, by striking snags and other
distractions in the river; l3 from collapsng fues; from
explosions; from collisions; IA from fire, and 26 from
other The number Of boats lost up 3d. Lives
Gas asceraned 324, Of which the result of
collisions As from collapsing ues 1875 from explosions, and
| 56 from fire.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

MrssrssIPPI-The returns Of twenty-five counties in the
southern district Of Mississippi show white population
Of 66,s63, and slave population of s6, 504 - total,
l53, 367. In 1910 the counties contained 4s,674
whites, and g. 546 saves-tota ,22O. This is in
crease in ten years Of 39l47 very nearly IS per
There is SO far less than Of per cent difference in the rea
tive increase of slaves and fee persons the difference being
in favor of the latter. .n.. .&
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25

EXTENT OF TExAs-Those who have been dissatisfied
about the size Of California, should for sake of appearances,
say something about the proportions Of Texas The
Of Texas is about five times the size Of New York. II is
about four hundred miles from San Antonio to the
point Of New Mexico From the mouth Of the Rio Grande
to Ell Paso it is about eight hundred and thirty miles, in
straight line, and twice that distance by river. From the
northeast Of the State Ell Paso is about eight hun
dred and sixty miles, and about the from the mouth of
the Rio Grande tothe northern ne.-N,c Orleans Crescent
Weekly national intelligencer., 1851-01-25
FRENCH spOLIATIONs.

The Senate yesterday passed the bill providing
an indemnity of FIVE million dollars for French
spoliations prior to 1901. The bill has yet to re.
ceiye the sanction of the House of Representatives