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Defence Of the Administration

The Union seems for some weeks past to
have adopted portion of the advice given by
JOHN VAN buren, to the brethren of Tammany.
1t has certainly "indulged in as strong denun-
Citations of the General Administration at
+ Washington as the most vehement" partisan
could DESIRE
Beginning with the Executive, we believe
there is scarcely Department of the Govern
ment which has not been denounced for the
manner in which it has performed its duties
OF this we do not complain. 1t has given the
Administration an opportunity to hear every
objection which the most captious opponent
might make, and to put on record its justifica-
ton.
We have felt it duty to the Wing party
and to the country to offer such statements in
defence or reply as were relied upon by the
parties implicated; and we are gratified to fee
that the materials for the entire vindication Of
the Administration have been submitted to the
great and impartial constituency, to whom
alone aud to its legislative representatives the
| Administration acknowledges a responsibility.
1 The Administration and its friends have no
thing to apprehend from angry denunciation no
half uttered insinuations. They desire and de
mand an impartial inquiry at the hands of Con
gress into any wrong or incompetency which
may be alleged against them.
They will receive proud verdict when thu
American people shall come to ask how they
have performed the high trusts confded t
them. IL will be seen that they have no
fnched from their duty in period of sectona
excitement, and that the destinies Of the Repub
lie have been guided with integrity and ability
We have therefore published statements il
defence of the Departments, not with any ex
pectation of satisfying the directors, but for tn
purpose of placing on record the denial and tn,
disproof of the charges brought against the AID
ministration. They will constitute the mate
rials to which the impartial mind may turn 70
information, or the friends Of the Administration
for its defence.
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The PROPOSED SHIP CANAL BETWEEN THE TWO
OcEANs.-The company lately authorized to make
canal or railroad between the rivers Atrato and
San Juan, in New Grenada, have in view route
where a boat canal was actually made, and for
some years in use, towards the end of the last
fury. 1t was dug by natives, under the direction
OF priest residing in that region, and this fact
proves the feasibility of the project The route
from the sea is about three hundred miles up the
Atrato, thence by canal to navigable point Of the
San Juan, whence the passage TO the Pacific is
short. The land is of course low between, and the
supply of water is reported to be sufficient.
The company have grant of large amount of
land to be located by themselves; and, the Choco
country and its vicinity among the richest in
gold at the time of the conquest, and gold is now
mined there, this part of their acquisitions may be
rated Mt very high value. Other privileges con-
tanned in their grant also liberal. We may
give more particulars soon.--N. y. Erpress.
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PARKEHsBuRa AND THREE FoRKs RAILROAD
The Parkersburg (va.) Gazette of the Goth ult.
contains the following:
cat this time the position and prospects of the
Northwestern Virginia Railroad Company are
most gratifying. The stock already subscribed
gives that the residue will be secured with
out difficulty. Even along the line of the road we
learn that considerable contributions will be made
to the work soon the books are opened under
the company's direction. The organization will
take place in week from to-day, so that little
delay will occur before additional subscriptions
will be invited in the various places interested.
From the spirit Of the Baltimore press we may ex-
pect liberal subscriptions in that city, whose peo-
pie appear fully awake to the vital importance of
speedily constructing this link in their grand
chain of communication with the Ohio and Nissis-
sppi valleys. With such aid, every impeachment
to the prompt undertaking and early completion
Of the work will quickly vanish. Baltimore has
the ability; if she has but the iUi, road will
soon be among the "fxed facts of the age. And
that the will is not wanting is clearly evinced by
the anxiety and eagcrness Of her citizens to obtain
access to the books of subscription. Taking these
things into account, think we may say TO the
friends of the N. w v. r. R. throughout the coun-
try-all's right, aud will go ahead 20
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THE aEPUBIIC
FalUAY MoRNlNG. AUG UsT /. 1851.


.sPheseriss of measures to which have alluded
are regarded by me as a settlement, In principle
aad substances final settlement-oft the danger
.sas and exciting subjects which they embraced"
ssBy that adjustment we have been rescued from
The wide ana boundiess agitation thatsurrounded
US, and have firm, distinct, and legal ground
10 rest upon. And the occasion. trust, willJu
tify me IN ExHoRTiNe MY couETRyMES TO HALLT
upon AND mAIsrAIE THAT GROUND as the best, n
not the only means, of restoring peace and quiet
to the country, and maintaining inyiolate them
stegrity of the Union.'
IPAEsrDENr FILLMoRE's MESSAGE.
.sThe President 3 message, N the opening of the
present session of Congress, expresses fully and
plainly his own and the unanimous opinion ofall
those associated with him in the Executive admin
s;stration of the Government, in regard to what
sare called tho Adjustment or Compromise mea
sures Of last session. That opinlonis, that those
measures should be regarded in principle as
8 a dnalsettlement of the dangerous and exciting
subjects which they embrace; that though they
were not free from imperfections, yet, in their
neutrality-suspicious. and connection, they formed
"a system of compromise the most conciiatory
land best for the entire country that could be OBJ
tanned from conflicting sectional interest and
sopinions, and that therefore they should be ad
shered TO, until time and experience should de-
snoustrate the necessity of further legislation t.
guard against evasion or abuse. Thatopinion, SO
far ms know. remains entirely unchanged, and
will be acted upon steadily and decisively. The
peace ofthe country requires this; the security Of
the Constitution requires this; and everyconsde-
ration of the public good demands this. If the
Administration cannot stand upon the principles
ofthe message, it doesnot expect ostand at all "
lDANIEL wEBsTER's Letter TO the Union Meeting
at Westchester.
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IL is true the two great States of Ohio aud Penn
sylvania have spoken in favor of General Scott for
the Presidency in 1852. But there appears 10 be
doubt but that Virginia is decidedly in favor Of
MILLARD FILLMORE. And present appearances
would indicate that the EnPIRE STATE is rapidly
coming up to his support.
We see no good reason why every Wing in the
Union and every lover Of his country may not
give this exalted patriot and statesman his enthu-
siastic support. HE wisdom, his prudence, his
foresight, and his unswerving integrity have rob-
bed those who were pledged to "oppose the Ad-
muistraion, right wrong, to the bitter end" Of
their poisoned weapons, and converted them into
friends and admirers.
MILLARD FILLaoRx is carrying out the true Wing
doctrine of non-inte ference with the Legislation of
Congress he throws the responsibility of making
laws ON the lawn making power From him we
have heard Of no dictation to Congress as to the
character of the laws they should enact. No
threatening of the exercise of the kingly preroga
tive of the veto power if they should venture to
adopt measures contrary to his wishes He has
confined his action to strict discharge of his
stutional duties the Executive OF this great Re-
public Congress has been fully informed by him
OF the condition Of the country with all its various
interests, and OF our foreign relations. That body
has enacted such laws as the wisdom Of its mem
bers dictated, and the President has given them
a prompt and energetic execution. On this ac-
count both the friends and the enemies of the
late Compromise measures can give him O
hearty support, because he does not, and as a
Wing President cannot, diyest Congress of its
reignty as the Legislative power of the country.
The erpsdiency of every measure is left with the
people and their representatives their eonstiiu-
tionaiy is left to the Supreme Judiciary, where it
rightfuily belongs, their execution however de-
wolves the President. Nor have the obnoxious
character Of measures in the opinion Of thousands
of his countrymen, all the prejudices of educa-
ton and association, caused him to swerve from
the line of his duty. In short, he is model Presi-
dent. He is carrying out that fundamental prin-
ciple ofthe Wing pary-that the Executive, Lsgis-
lathe. and Judicial departments of the Government
should remain, far possible, independent in
their respective spheres; because their union forms
DKsPorIsM.
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THE REPUBLIC.

and the North, by night; and always feeling and
acting if united constitutional American
liberty were in some degree committed TO your
sharge, keep her, far it depends you. clear
Of the BREAKERS. Whatever latitudes yo1 ira
verse, on whatever distant pillows you tossed,
let your country retain her hold your affections.
Keep her in your hearts, and let your carol TO her
ever be,
IS Lashed to the helm,
Should seas o'erwhelm,
I'll think on thee"
am, my friends, with sincere regard, your
obliged fellow citizen and obedient servant.
DANIEL WEBSTER.
Messrs. William Gooch, Eleazer Nickerson, jr.,
Miller w. Nickerson, and others.
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VIsIT ExTRAoRDINARy.--A deputation of the
Ojibwa Indians, from Minnesota, on their way to
Washington, hearing that the Swedish Night
ingale, who MARBLES sweeter than the songsters of
the wild woods, was in Rochester, stopped over one
train of cars in order to attend concert or obtain
interview with the lady whose fame has pene-
trated even into the Lakewood haunts of the ma
tive tribes Of America. They failed to get into her
concert, and at her request met her at her rooms
yesterday morning. Decked in their bravest at
tire, for the war dance, with the ornamented
robes and implements Of war, their faces painted
after the most approved fashion, and with lofty
head dresses of feathers, &C., they waited upon
Mile Lind, and were received at her rooms, where
they spent some time in conversation, SC.
At MILE Limbs request the Indians sang sew
eral of thsir songs and performed their dances
and their fair entertainer sung the Bird and Echo
songs in return for the compliment. The gene
rous lady expressed herself highly gratifed with
the visit, and gave them souvenir at parting.
The Indians were probably one of the most novel
and picturesque sights that the fair stranger has
seen in this country. They were not without in
terest in the eyes of our citizens, who sell
dom the "poor INDIAN arrayed in his old time
bravery.-Rochesier Democrat.
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Coon MEN DRPARrED.--The Charestown IVA
SPIRIT Of Jefferson records the decease of John
Yates and Busbrod G. Washington, csqs. Mr..
Yates died ON the 9th of July, in the county oil
Cumberland, England, whittier he had gone to
visit the home Of his fathers. He was aged about
seventy five years; was born in England, though be
emigrated to this country some fifty odd years ago
and has reared large and most respected family.
Mr.. Washington died on Sunday morning last, in
the sixty first year of his age, leaving most Z
tepsive family connexion, and the whole commu-
nifty, TO mourn his unexpected death. These gen.
tleinen have long been regarded as the wealthiesi
of jefferson county-snterprising, humane, and
benevolent.
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DEATH OF JOHN RousRR.-The Davenport (Iowa)
papers announce the death, from cholera, of John
Rouser. esq, old and respected citizen of that
place, the 18th instant MIR, Rouser was for
many years justice of the peace, and at the time
of his death filled the Office of clerk of the county
commissioners court of Scott county. and was also
candidate at the approaching election for the
office of county Judge.
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The Charleston papers of the 18th ultimo
contain call for public meeting, 10 be held
ON the evening of the following day, Of those
opposed to the separate secession of South Car
oIina from the Union under existing circum-
stances
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MRs. FILLMORE, the lady of the President, and
her son M. p. Fillmore, and Miss Fillmore, are at
the Irving House, and will leave the city this after
to spend some time at Newport. Mrs. Fill
more is from Washington, but the others OF the
party are from BufIalo.-Ne,n YORK. Erpress. 3Oh
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STEAMER MoNMovTH.-The 1perican, at Balti
more, contradicts telegraphic report published
in the northern papers, that the steamer Mon
mouth, at that port, was fitted out for the Cuban
expedition, and denies that she is in any manner
connected with such an enterprise.
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rendered the fret decree under the law limiting
the number OF passengers on emigrant vessels.
The decree referred to directs the sale Of the Brit
ish schooner Brilliant, Captain Smith, which ar
rived at this port from Galway about month
since, and was seized for carrying an excess OF
passengers over the number allowed to vessel OF
her tonnsge.-N.-Y. Courier and Enquirer, 20th uff.
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The WHEAT CaoP.-In Ohio advces from all
quarters of the State show that the wheat crop of
the present season will be the largest ever grown
in the State.
In New York, Indiana, Michigan, and Wiscon-
sin, the yield said TO be also very large and the
wheat OF the very best quality. The Detroit Free
Press says it has information from all parts of the
State that crops of every description promise
abundant yield to the farmer. Wheat harvest has
already commenced in many places, and the yield
exceeds any thing ever known, even in Michigan.
In the northern and western parts of the State and
also in the southern tier of counties the wheat crop
ia said to reach from quarter to third high
err than at any previous season. Corn is little
backward, but no fears are entertained for its
safety, while summer grains of every description
promise an abundant yield"
In northern and central Illinois heavy rains have
destroyed portion of the crop, but in the southern
portion of the State it will be abundant.
The reports from all grain growing parts of the
Union indicate that the wheat harvest of 1851 will
be the heaviest ever taken from the EARTH
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NAvhL.-The United States sIoop- Of war Levant
was taken into the Gosport dock on Saturday, and
awaits orders from the Department for further op-
crations. The Levant is one of the twin trophies
Of "Old Ironsidcs'' in the war of lsl2--the Cyanc
(sso at the Gosport yard) being the other.
fNorfcK Herald SOFA
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! The Hon. JOHN j. CRIrrEEDEN and Col.
PERsIfER F. SMITH arrived recently at Louis
vile, KY.
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rnvitatlon 20 mr. Webster 90 visit Cape Cod.

Invitation to MIR. Webster 40 Visit Cape Cod
The citizens of West Dennis, Massachusetts,,
on learning that it was the intention OF Mr..
Webster TO spend some time at Marshheld dur
ing the present summer, addressed an invita-
ton to him, requesting visit at such time as
would be convenient TO him. The correspond
following is the reply of Mr. Webster:
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Question Had you any conversation with the
prisoner before this time which could enable you
TO form any opinion Of his sanity or insanity?
Answers---My conversation was but sght with
him. He came to me the afternoon OF the 22d
of April. His manner busness.lik and he
transacted the business he came He appeared
to be very sensible.
Cross ernmined.--Was not the prisoner in deep
distress and crying during the examination at the
jailS
Answor.--There was somo emotion, / think, dur
ing the recital of portion Of Mrs. Fridleys evil
dence. can't say that he was in great distress or
crying during the greater part of the time.
Ed,oard q. Handy.-I recollect seeing the pri-
soner on the night OF his arrest. saw him when
he was brought out of the watch-house.
Question. State what took place then between
the watch-hous and the jai2
Mr. Bradley objected to the evidence
The Court ruled that the evidence must be con-
fined to what the prisoner said and did.
Question.--State what the prisoner said and did
Answer. We started out of the watch house with
Boss and prisoner. He objected to going; he asked
where going; told him TO the Jail. He
said he wanted trial before he was committed
He was told he was only committed for further
hearing He went along peaceably; as be came out
of the door locked arms with him; was one
side and Boss the other. He objected TO my
taking hold of him at the time. He went along
then until got opposite the crowd Mt the end of
the market Some one spoke TO him. ] don't re-
member what. He stopped and objected to going.
He wanted to converse. | had hold of him and
urged him along, and we got him out When we
got to the edge of the pavement he then struck at
me. Mr.. Boss then took hold of his other arm (the
arm with which he struck at me.) can't cay
whether he jerked it away from Boss or not, He
missed me. We then got into general scufRe, and
! trpped Day, and we all went down together
Boss, Day, and myself We went down to the
ground easily, Boss and myself having hold of him.
Don't think any one was top; no was between
us Boss then gotta piece of rope out Of his pocket
to tie him. Day was at that time fighting and re-
sisting All he could Several other officers came up,
and the crowd got around Tattompted TO tie him,
and he bit at me, | struck him then when ne bit
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BOARD OF anperrisors.

strr ~ The board met yesterday at four P NJ for
the elton OF husiness-Aderman Brttcn In the
chair The minutes Of the Last meeting we're read snt
approved. and the following accounts we're submitted
and referred -
Bill Of Thomps Csrnley, the Sheriff Of the city and
county 81 New York for the antessnce Of witnesses
confined In the Eldrijee street jail in the case OF
the People sgainet Clark and Brown for the murder
Of the policeman Gillespie ,untpg 70 tlOo OF Messrs
Weird Co for the omnibuses used IN conveying the
Grand Jury 10 Blackwell's Island amounting TO $40
beth Of which were audited and allowed Of J II Per-
kns for ree@hents for Court Of Sessions Sji-which
va also sudited ard allowed
The claim q ASrabsm 7 Hnlyer. for conveying the
Caroline pfsoser Mcleod. rom New York % Utica Ia
ls4i, wss ~ etrtd TO q special committee
The Beard after bsving dispss,d o further bus
ness, adjourned to Me hrst Monday in october.
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Our Paris Correspondence.
eossrP or PARIS.

PARIs September n, 1881.
Who could believe il I'm the month Of Ssptsm-
Der, under fine climate, at the ordinary ws-m sea-
son of the year, the cold has been much felt IN
Paris, that, for the last Ave days, our beusvlrds
and streets have assumed the appearances OF the
latter part Of autumn. TIE cause Of tnis sudden
change Of Temperature may be accounted Tor BY shs
fell Of large qusn.ity Of snow, which has tskes
place in the Alps and 10 several parts Of the VosSc
The snow, in certsl parts vas about 90 incs >so
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The Per nsylvania Negro Rioters,
THE EXAMINATION CONTINUED.

LaScAsrnR, Sept 23-P. n.
In addition 10 Mr. Cline, the U. 8. Marshal four Wit
examined To. day, among them Mr.. Huchins
and DR.. Pierce However, nothing Of Importance was
elected further than what has hitherto been published
The counsel the defence intimAted that they had
some thirty witnesses to be examined. The will
probably be got through with before Thursday morn
Ing. il apparent that strong Of treason against
the United States has been made out and II
the general impression among the members Of the bar
that the prisoners will be committed this
charge The crowd in attendance continued very large
up TO the hour Of adjournment
LANCASTER, Sept. a. 1851.
The examination Of the prisoners brought here charged
with being concerned In thu Chrstisna outrage
sumed at the Court House ut O'Clock this morning.
Dr. Pierce and Marshal Kline called aud after
their examination, the testimony Of the commonwealth
closed. -
Hon Tbsddeus Stevens opened for the defence and up
TO this time, but Elk witnesses have been examined
that side The defence mainly depends upon the
Trajectory testimony Of the principal witnesses for the
commonwealth.
John Carr and John Q. Cochran both testified that
Scott who yesterday stated that he John Morgan
cut kdvsd Gorsueh over the head With cutter,
Mr. q. shot and supposed that simms shot him
In the house 81 Mr. Carr when the took place.
THREE miles distant.
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sAvaSNaH, September %. 1851
The steamship Alabama. Captain Ludlow. from New
York has arrived here after passage Of IS hours.
CH,sIrsroS Sept %, 1851
The steamship Marion, from New York arrived At the
Charleston wharf this morning
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HAVANA ADvEBTi.E nENr.

VJRNrosAs FURNITURE sTOaE3 NO a3 OBIsec
" street, and s. Qhrspis street, Haoans tCulal NJ
ventoss has constspy hand IN the st~ve welt bn0w1
lass and vsiuasls assortment Of Fur1
and Upholstery Of the fssett style waieh BE VIII sci
twenty per less IN sny other so 10 Ha ana rer
sons vsing Hab.rs Ding 70 keep snd moi vie
ins 70 purchase select the stscksf sSose erN
0lSs, en hire 81 ths nest rsssoasble rstss.
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Heavy Gale on Lake Erie.

BurraLo, Sept. "a 1851
heavy Northwestern prevailed on the lake last night
Canadian schooner loaded with lumber became water
logged, and the crew was taken OF BY the steamer
Ocean
The steamer Buckeye State put back 10 Cleveland with
her deck load washed or
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EXPRESS AGEHCiEs. &C.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA EsIesANrs-
rs s Ssy 81 .'s s IS. d All
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dst.p.d three d.y, sitsr The .avert.sd time sailing
ines on steamer, at the oytisn StZ Go: ,.,,
Received sixty dollars for the passage Of $ A. Grams.
sn rsh; s. os siP ra; Ss h., s,S No Glass;
SsS' me
their nssnsoS to refund SIS Psnsms after dsSaotns So
Sosss asIss ss ps:.sss.rs They viii
one for The yonsiS.n Ssnss To- ch:srs SO n
L Th; r. h .n s'ss hsy s' ~ sls for the
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s.y vim then refund SIS thus securing e sssT SO 6 fss
GREoonYs CALIFORNIA LIZA. EAcSAc5 AND Parcel slI
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snt The Of the dag che steamer leaves and letters
sIslog should delivered !. our GAG: !s:iss:
furnished on the ''''' Eff
Mansges and Agents, isg Pearl street.
ID through less than % days chssrss and Psnsms
Our next elpre viii be cent on the splendid stesmshp
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soses fss nsn' faes' S and
No. vssey street. AssOr House.
REpUcED RArEs.cALIroRNIA.-rR
N lion across the Isthmus OF Psnaus or goods taken
hrc.sh 70 San A. cp... v zass5s.sn
Vie rndsrrisned before mskns elsewhere Ter