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Communicated.

Now, what will our worthy neighbor of the
Republic say if it should turn up that Mr. Pres
ident Fillmore has rendered the appointment of
Consul at Havana to a gentleman who was
conspicuous member of that self-same famous
Nashville Convention? Could he any more
twit his contemporary of the Union? Would not
his guns, in that matter, be completely spiked
ALAS! HOW CHANGED The New York Tri-
bune commences its notice of the late Union
letter of Mr.. CLAY as follows:
"There rds time when any letter from
Henry Clay to his friends in this city on the
ruling topics of the day would have been offered
for publication to the Tribune at least as early
as to the HerdLd and Journal of Commerce.
That, however, was before the accession OF
Charles o. Conor, 4. II. Mickie, C. NJ ConoIly,
&C., &C., &C., to the roll of Mr.. Clay's support
ers and confidential correspondents. When he
was to be served rather than used, the Tribune
was deemed fit medium for his communica-
tons with the public. Now we concur in the
opinion that when men wish to profit by Mr..
Clay's influence over the public mind, who have
nearly hunted him out of public life, and who,
for a quarter of q century have defeated his
honorable aspirations to the highest civil trust
| by the grossest Misrepresentation of his political
i
umnies on his personal character, they do well
to choose for their organs gazettes which never
missed chance to stab him, while stabbing
could satiate grudge or subserve partzan
purpose Those who have hunted the great
Kentuckian to the verge of the grave should
prepare their crocodile tears for exhibition Mt
his burial, is as was to be expected; but it is
not well that they should, to subserye their own
ends, pour their batteries into his ears while
yet unsealed by death, for the sake Of making
profitable use Of his influence and mo thanks
to them } indestructible popularity
MLrTARY.-The National Grcys commanded
by Major BACON, parnded this morning in
goodly numbers, and presented beautiful an
J pearance.
The Walker Sharpshooters, Captain BRYANT,
are also out but we have not seen them.
The surrender of CORVALLIS is the even,
commemorated on this day.
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DIED,

On the 9th October, at his residence in New Geneva,
(Penn.,) JAMES w. NICHOLSON, in the 10th year OF
his age He was the only of the late Commodore
NICHOLSON, Christian and gentleman, beloved ard
respected by all who knew him.
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MONDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 20.

sun rises Oh lsm. Sun sets Oh ION.
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E. w. HALL.
NEW FAMILY GROCERY sTOREl

rNHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs the Public
that he has taken the Store at the corner Of and
18th streets where he intends to keep constantly hand
superior assortment Of FAMILY GROCERIES, which
he will sell at the very lowest prices for cash. The Pub
lie may be assured that they will be furnished with the
very best articles in his line.
lS-Zw ED SHOEMAKER
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COMESTIBLE STORE.
Still ahead--cheaper than the cheapest!
TUST RECEIVED
~ English, Walnut, and Tomato Catsups
Mixed and Cucumber Pickles
Vardalles Olives, Capers
Canton Ginger
Sardines in whole and half boxes
Superior Salad Oil
Pure English breakfast Tea All warran ted to be fresh
and of the best quality.
For sale by JAS. T. LLOYD,
oct l8-tr Pa av., doors east of 18th ST.
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HORK-sOLED BOOTS, Of greatly improved
~ style, the only safe and handsome Boot for wet
weather. speedily supplied from the shelf the shop TO
punctual customers at JANNEY'S, Sth street,
oct 8-2w the General Post once.
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FURNITURE! FURNITURE! FURNITURE!
A L WALLS House furnishing Ware-rooms, on It'll
N street, opposite the National Inteigencer Office,
where may be found very large and handsome assort
ment OF every article necessary for furnishing to which
the attention OF purchasers is respectfully invited before
purchasing elsewhere; among which may be found
rey OF styles OF handsome sets of Cottage Furniture
made IN the very best manner, of different colors
Mahogany and Walnut Marble-top and Plain Bureaus
Do Sofas, Tetea tetes, and Divans
Do style Of Sofa Bedsteads
Do Chairs, Arm, Rockers and Easy Chairs
Do Marbletop Centre, Sofa, Side, and Pier
Tables
Walnut and Mahogany Washstands, several styles
Mahogany Dining, Card, Side, and Sofa Tables
Walnut and Mahogany French, Cottage, and other
Bedsteads
Mahogany and other Wardrobes
Cottage and variety of styles of Cane-seat Chairs
Caneseat and Wood-seat Rocking Chairs
Large and small sizes handsome Gilt frame Looking
Glasses, with Brackets and Marble Slabs
Feather Beds, Hair and Shuck Mattresses
With many other articles which will be sold the
most reasonable tcrms all of which will be delivered
any part OF the city or Georgetown free of charge.
oct 9--2aw I'm
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D0UBLE-BARREL GUNS, &c.
"B HAVE JUST RECEIVED lot of DOUBLE
wv BARREL GUNS, and GUN FURNITURE which
we offer at very low prices.
Also, SINGLE-BARREL.
CAMPBELL a COYLE,
sep 2O-lmf Sign Of the Anvil, opp Browns Hotel.
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+ AIDES AND CHILDREN'S SHOES,
IL Of the more substantial kinds-a small supply 20,
gether with good supply Of Boys Boots, OF the pest
quality Of work, at JANNEY'S, Sth street,
oct S-2w near the General Post Office.
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TO LOWERS OF Goon paTINo

ENoUR PRIVATE SUPPER ROOMS, and several elc-
~ CANT Boxes are Just completed at the +" EMPIRE
now IN his employ very superior COOK, and promises
10 satisfy the most fasious eating drinking His
BILL OF FARE will also be complete and his arrange
ments for getting Game and fine Oysters guarantees
regular supply of both. He hopes TO receive share of
the patronage Of the citizens this Metropolis and re-
turns his thanks for past fayors. r. W. ALLEN
oct 9--eo Pa. avenue near Az street
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E. SHOEMAKER,

Corner Of n and Eleventh streets,
OFFERS for sale family, extra, and superfnc Flour
~ old Java Rio, Maracaibo, and Laguyra Coffee fine
Imperial, Gunpowder, Young Hyson, and Black Teas
Clarified, Crushed Loaf Pulyerised Porto Rico, and New
Orleans Sugar; superior HAMS Corpena, Farina Water
Buckets Keclers and washing requisites Sperm, Mould,
and Adamantne Candles Maccaroni, Olive Oil, Olives,
Capcrs, &c, &c. oct 1S-2w
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absence Of all positive provisions the ooaary is sound
through is own proper departments legislative executive
a.d = au is By the
Here again the whole question is begged. The learned
Judge declares the powers Of the " National Government
not from any specified grants 10 the constitution, but FIN
the absence Of all provisions TO the contrary de proceeds;
eff this 50, it would upon just principle. Of con-
must srsede State Liquidation upon the sue, and by
cessay bro6 For ii Congress have consti-
tuona regulate particular :obect and they actu-
ally regulate ia given and in certain form, 1t
cannot be that the State Legislatures have the right to inter-
ere. Where Congress have exclusive por0er over sub
ect, il is not competent for State legislation TO interfere"
Here is the doctrine by which Congress not only possess
the power Of egating the subject Of fugitive slaves but
all legislation on the part of the States is prohibited The
same doctrine 10 reiterated in another case:
"The right seize and reake fugitive slaves and the duty
deliver up whatever State othe Union they may be
found under the constitutions recognised as an absolute
positive right and duty pcrvadng the whole Union with an
equal and supreme force, uncontrolled ana conoaaoe oy
State sovereignty or State legislation"
State sovereignty which alone under the constitution,
cordng TO its plain purpo, had any thing to do with the
rendition of fugitive slaves is thus arbitrarily put aside and
State legislation, the only efficient OF enforcing their
recovery is prohibited.
Such the reasons, fairly collect them, by
which the decisions Of the Supreme Court of the United
States on this important subject sustained. And what
do they amount to Flat asserons-naked dogmatism-
and manifest assumption from beginning end Of the thing
TO be proved f Senators have been able in them any
thing to satisfy their minds Of the authority Of Congress
act al all upon this subject much less to exclusively they
have been more fortunate than have been. Yet blame
not my honorable friend from Virginia for introducing the
Law, of the last session Of Congress- 10 force Right
wrong Il is the ON sort of legislation which the Supreme
Court would sanction or enforce Practically it only
remedy weak and feeble as is The judiciary the only
channel through which the constitution 10 its ordinary
ration can be enforced and when this fails the constu
ton fails ms blame no one for conforming in their egsa
ton the judicial decisions Of the country But Sen
ato shall surrender my views Of the constitution to the
decision Of any tribunal; and Southern man, have felt
TO be my duty expose the wrong which the soon, In
my opinion has sustained by the usurpation of Congress
and the corresponding usurpaons Of the Supreme Court Of
the United States.
Sir know very well that il will be said that these few re-
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HOW ItBdIu 10 act OF lTS6. which ben
advered to by the honorable Senator from Kentucky, am
which il referred in the message Of the President Why
the very complaint Of the message that the Executive de-
partment is required before military power is resorted to
carry into execution the laws of the Uued States to makea
proclamation requiring the insurgents nsurreconiss To-
dispense. The policy Of that is perfectly obvious the good
OF be misunderstood The design was that al
penceabe measures, all quoting measures all mild and pad
measures, SHOULD frs be tried before force escorted t.
The purpose and intent plain upon the face Of te static
itself Congress intended to restrain the President ona
hasty nconsdeate, unlawful exercise of this CO.
gess required him first to issue his proclamation for the PIT
pose Of seeing whether that would not be effective II
should be effective then agree would be very propr
foce the opposition is beyond the control of 70
civil authority The honorable Senator from Kentucky sas
important has arisen since the organization Of ID
Government except the whiskey rebellion. Let wher
that s correct Let u.s. In order to test that point ok
to the state of things which exists in Boston, condemn
much any cam the act of violence But does it brhr
with testimony OF such extensive dissatisfaction in hs
popular mind that the judicial tribunals cannot maintain I'D
support their authority That the question That is he
point to which wish to call the attention of the Senate
In the first place, have all learned that il was an n
considerable band of persons who rescued the fugitive ad
then, If were TO confess their own weakness and thr
own want OF power and their own inability face the oil
authority carried him in disguise Of the country oen
Jurisdiction This implies that the parties who resisted ,e
operation Of the law there weak in themselves. hut
there much more striking fact than this and desiro
present II to the Senate II is known gentlemen that sine
these transactions, and Immediately after they did occr
measures taken the persons supposed be coz
cened in Them the conederates and conspators as b
Senator from Illinois calls them. Warrants were issued VI
rous persons white and black arrested and brought b.
fore the competent tribunals to inquire whether not the
should be held 10 answer their conduct These courts wen
held from day to day, and far know they he'll
now and have been heIdopeny peaceably without any
additional consabulay force to the obedience Of M
people. None whatever constable is all that is needed
Business goes precisely IL this thing had happened
There commoton, and there are no signs Of commoon
There not and has not been moment when the judicd
tribunals of the Commonwealth and Of the United States then
could not maintain their authority and execute the law
precisely If nothing had happened All this Is apparent
all this is manifest upon the face of the facts they reach
from day to day through the papers. This would show
apprehend, that military force necessary to sustain thu
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opposition If understood him, to the enforcement Of the
laws and to the reference of the message agato
and the Senator dove Of peace [Laushter.l
While this subject beg leave to say that except in
the case Of the whsey rebellion there has been instance
in which there violent and forcbe obstruction 10 the
laws Of the United States since the of the
Government. Perhaps ought to say word occur
Of this kind which took place in my own town, which
referred to the other day by the Senator from New
Hampshire (Mr HALE.) What was that case? name
sake of mine attempted to establish paper in the town Of
Lexington that town situated in county where there
the greatest number Of slaves Of any county in the whole
State of Kentucky. There Incorporate and sup
posed to be ncendiary articles in the paper The editor
requested to stop his paper he refused 10 do it. The people
Of the surrounding counties-he ekte the Of wealth
and highest respect the most prominent in society,"
not there myself and do not suppose to be
of that apparently orderly proceeding, for the
ray condemn all violent interference with the due and
regular execution Of the in the town Of
Lexington to the amount Of thousands That public meet
ing appointed committee Of sixty eighty persons to request
the editor again remove his paper. He declined They
then removed it themselves. 1t taken out without the
employment Of force and without resistance The types
carefully put up and sent to Cincinnati the city IN which the
honorable Senator from Ohio himself resides But now for
the sequel This editor himself excepsionable to that
meeting But he brought his suits in the courts and actually
recovered damages for the injury done to his property by It's
being seized and contrary to his wishes and IN vo
laon Of bis rights He recovered verdict and Judgment
and received every cent the full amount Of injury he had
sustained.
Sir shall not 90 over the various instances which have
been adverted to Of the rotous proceedings Of mob
they have been called condemn them all But il they
have been sequen they have been represented
far from being paaton for the recent mob in Boston, the
necessity greater that the Government should speak out and
exercise its power rpess these irregular proceedings
There seem TO be regrets expressed about the employ
ment of force in order TO execute the laws Of the United
States happen to have in my hands two laws passed on
the same day, during the administration of Mr. Jefferson in
vestng the Executive part of the Government with power to
employ the military and naval forces. One provides:
"That in all Of insurrecon or obstruction to the
laws either OF the United States Of individual State or
Territory where 10 lawful for the President of the United
States to call forth the militia for the purpose of depressing
such nsurrecton of causing the laws be duly
1t shall be lawful for him to employ, for the purposes
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BIRTH from my knowledge Of conscious existence
human being, and since have turned my attention po-
tcal affairs have been emphacay in the true, legitimate
full sense Of the term, Saterights But look at that
school to which have referred They want you to exercise
no power but what to be found in the constitution should
like some Of those strict State-gh to point out to me
what part Of this constitution gives to any State the pow
er Of notification Of the acts Of all the other States What
part Of the constitution gives 10 any one Of the States the
power OF secession from the membership Of the Union :
Where are they to be found Why YOU find that whenever
you press them on these points, they fly from the constitution
ana TAX about the mode Of its formation its compact charac
ter Its being formed by the States Whenever suits their
purpose or for any improper purpose they wish to deduce
power either OF notification secession or any other, they
can md without the least difficulty, limited and ccumscnb
ed as ney would have all others in the Interpretation ofthe
constitution.
Mr. RHETT wish say to the honorable Senator from
Kentucky that suppose he will not At All object from the
course he is pursuing should think proper to reply to the
observations he is making.
Mr. CLAY OF course have no right 10 object to it, II
the gentleman chooses, will sit down now IL he has any
thing to say think due the Senate that this debate
should be to-day and this message be referred the
mtee, IN order that they may upon Immediately will
listen with pleasure to the Senator il he wishes to 20
But is mere passing notice upon notification and
sion which have been making, and will meet the Senator
OF his school, In debate whenever they choose to bring
up this point on proper occasion.
Mr. President c,uld enumerate various instances where
when powers were wanted, there was departure from the
rules Of Interpretation which are insisted upon by the Senator
Whenever the exercise Of power dsked when there Is
opposition to the power whenever there has been oppose
ton TO law OF certain character being passed. the denial
Of the power to pass II the invaable resort Now, with
respect to this question: discuss question which
has been settled for upwards Of half century let look for
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of revolution nothing than little ques-
ton the price Of tea No. but principle involved
in it. So is principle involved in this matter. What is
that principle II is whether the laws shall be violently and
ouageously opposed by orce shall be executed II to-
day the law upon the subject of fugitive slaves obsuced
by violence and force and its execution prevented what other
law on our statute book may be INSTRUCTED by
equal violence and its execution prevented What depart
ment of the Government, what Government ITSELF will not
be opposed BY violence and by foce and thus its very exist
snce be threatened The question, then, is not the recovery
of the fugitive slave The question is shall the Government
be maintained Shall the law be enforced Shall those
who have violated the sanctuary of justice and carried away
bv frcbe rescue prisoner in the custody of the United
States and all other similar occurrences be aveed and pre-
vented by peacesbe means, not prevented, punished
Whv we would have somewhat analogous to that
which occurred in Boston, If two three hundred black
men, instgaed by parcel of white men, were to enter
door and drag the Senator from Ohio any other Sena
tor from bic seat and withdraw him from hi duty. Would
then be said that only Senator out Of sxtytwo had
been tsken and il great matter No, sir The ques
ton Il not about thousand fugitive slaves II
question which strikes at the authority Of the awskes
the maintenance Of this Government which have derived
from ancestors.
The Senator from Ohio (Mr CHAsK) the other day told
us that promised the compromises of the last session
would bring peace and tranquility this land, and that these
have effected such thing Why, sir, so far
relates to the Wmot provso, agitation is quiet So far
eates the settlement of the Texas boundary there is quiet
So far relates to the abolition Of slavery in this District
have not heard single voice complaining it. Then those
have worked wonders. At least the honorable
Senator, and others who concur with him in opinion anc
psted vast and boundess fund Of agitation the compro
mise passed Instead Of that they have them
selves been reduced peace Nay more the Senator him
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Hot mdtueHaucdl problem IN EuciQ more clear
nan TINS Just IN proportion you limit the sphere of the
operations OF the General Government according the simple
Purpos OF the constitution, in that proportion you strengthen
the Union and just In proportion you enlarge the sphere
OF the operations Of the General construction
n that proportion you endanger the stability Of the Union
Those who adopt the policy Of charging the powers of the
General Government by construction have only to 20 on and
they will consummate that prediction made by Distinguished
statesman on this foor that we would become
people, but divided people, people fownng at and hating
each other You have, by this Of consolidation de.
oyed the bond of peace and bohey that has 50 long
united together. ! do not know what other gentlemen
say. but for speak for my constituency as to
the effect Of your legislation upon them They look upon
this Union in the in which the North carry out its
operations, rather than blessing. They deem
the Of policy which you have pursued in your mea
Of compromise and spoaton, TO be inconsistent with
their honor and inconsistent with rights and safety
One word before close TO my Democratic friends. have
been Democrats republican ratherever since have
been able 20 form opinions upon public As
as able to examine the constitution of the United
States came the conclusion that there was but one
way Of administering its powers consistent with truth and
honesty and that conne the action Of this Govern
ment to the plain, simple, specified limitations in the const
tuition. Sir, have been humble follower Of that party
for more than twenty years For thirteen years have been
standing up here in Congress- endeavong bring back to
the original principles upon which it placed II was
placed there by mighty The genius Of jefferson and
Madison founded it. II based, not only on princ-
Piles Of policy but the fixed and immuabe principles of
truth and Justice But the last session Of Congress they
surrendered to their enemies they in the free
States to the consoldaons in order that together they
might spoil the South They took the honorable Sena-
tor from Kentucky their leaderhe who for twenty years
has been the leader OF the great Federal Wing party and
an sbler leader they have had will possess
Every step they took under such leader towards
mating these measures Of compromise, they strengthened the
federal consolidation party, and weakened themselves
Now, where are they Where the principles of the
Democratic party They gone-tkey are destroyed
The Wing Federal party is the only party that possesses
power in this Union and those Of Democratic friends
who thought proper operate with them in the measures
Of consolidation Of the last Congress must sink into their en-
braces sink beneath their feet There may be yet recupe
Iave power in the country il could be brought forth but
have waited here watcher Of the night and have looked
long and long for the seaks Of day Shall that bright day