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shall make oath that they purchased for actua
| settlement; and the sales made shall be at the
| rate OF twenty five cents per acre, and no more
| Secondly, that all the public lands in the mar
ket, IT not sold within five years, shall vest IN the
States respectively in which they are Situated,
| and all lands hereafter brought into market, II
| not sold within like period, shall In a
similar manner vest in the States, to be sold within
| a reasonable time at prices the States may deem
expedient. and the net proceeds shall be appro-
priated follows: one-third TO the States making
the sales for perpetual common school fund; one
third TO be Distributed among the other States in
proportion TO the Federal representation, and in
GLIDING the District Of Columbia, ond the other
third to be given to the American Colonization So
ciety, for the colonization Of the free blacks Of the
United States with their own consent, in the re-
public OF Liberia.
This proposition the honorable gentleman
planned, showing the advantages of It's provisions.
Mr.. MlLLSON, Of Virginia, said that at fret
he thought the bill before the committee to be jest
as one Of the extravagant propositions sometimes
brought before Congress, and that II was not until
recently he persuaded himself gentlemen were
really in earnest in desiring its passage.
Mr. JOHNSON, of Tennessee. i understood the
gentleman as saying this proposition s Jest.
Mr.. MlLLSON. thought, when it was first in
troduced, that it was designed as practical Jest.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Tennessee. This ''jes'' was
introduced six years ago, and its friends have
ever since been perscvering in their efforts to
compsh this 'jest"
Mr.. MILLSON said he meant no disparsgement
to the gentleman and others who were its advo-
Gates. He knew that men differ, and ought to diff
fer; and he assured the gentleman he dis-
courtesy. He regarded the effect of the measure
apain and fragrant violation OF our constitutional
charter; and replied to remarks which had been
made in advocacy Of the bill; denying, during his
argument, that the General Government is the pro-
prietor of the lands; they are the property of the
United States, and hence the former does not own
one foot of land.
Mr.. WALSH obtained the floor, and yielded the
floor for a motion that the committee rise, which
prevailed.
The House then adjourned.
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From DE National h.felEsonccr Of Monday.


The committee Of gentlemen from New York,
Mcssrs. Ullman, Leupp, aud Price, charged with
the presentation TO HESRy CLAY Of the counterpart
OF tho gold medal which was recently ost, per
formed their agreeable and interesting duty in this
city on Saturday last
IL was done without any form or ceremony, at
private interview with Mr.. Clay at hi, apartments
The venerable siatosman was deeply touched by
this renewed evidence Of affection and respect,
and, we informed, responded to the committee,
in an informal manner, at considerable length.
Among many other things, he said that he knew Of
no man, either Of ancient or modern times who bad
received 80 many and great Testimonials Of re.
spcct and attach mcnt as he bad from bis New York
friends The whole interview was in the highcst
degree interesting and deeply affecting.
The medal is Of course, precisely similar TO tic
ono lost, having been struck from the same dies,
and fortunately, too, before any IL the bronze me
dale bad been executed Toe slight imporfec tons
in the former hive been entirely avoided in THE.
by giving il greater number Of blows in Tho
press. This has rendered The impression more
Distinct and The outlines sharper. The bas relief
Of this medal is believed to be higher than any
now cxiant The silver case cnclosing The medal
has the same designs engraved on II as was on the
former; the chasing, however. is much more ex.
quisitely wrought and highly finished
We are informed that the bronze medals (of
which we understand there are to be ono hundred
and fny) are now being executed at the United
Statos mint and will shortly be ready for delivery
to the gentlemen associated in the presentation If
this fitting testimonial to the life and services
OF HgSRy CLAY
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Fillmore Meeting I'm New York.

We learn from the papers of that city that a
large and enthusiastic meeting was held in
New York on Monday evening, the Doth in
slant, of the political friends Of MLLARD
FILLMORE.
SHEPHERD kHAPP, esq, presided, assisted
by General Ian and others The Mirror
states that the meeting appointed Finance
Committee, General Executive Committee,
and committee OF fve-local-in each ward
for the organization and gathering Of the clans.
The same paper says:
Several speeches were made expressive Of the
object Of the meeting, lie regard for MLLhRo
FILLMORE, and lie determination to rally under
HE banner. The Clay men were there; and, at
every mention Of the names Of Clay and Fillmore,
tho room shook with applause"
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Ia the Senate, yesterday, the joint resolu-
tons reaffirming the policy of onintervention
were further debated by Mr.. CooPER, and
were then postponed till this day week, when
Mr.. WADE will have the floor
In the House Of Representatives the Home
stead bill was under consideration. During the
debate, Mr.. PAEKER, Of Indiana. defined his
position on the Compromise measures, and re-
piled to a portion Of the address to the Wings
of the United States" which was published in
the Republic Yesterday.
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leye CHAT the movement win be generally Approved

leve that the movement will be generally approved
in the interior.
"The Greene county Wings have not expressly
declared their preference for Mr.. Fillmore the
Wing candidate for the Presidency, but they have
done what amounts TO it in substance, and am
fully satisfied that he is not only their choice, but
the choice of the entire Wing party of Alabama.
On this point believe speak advisedly. have
taken some pains to find out the current Of Wing
feeling, especially in the interior counties. 1t is
deep, strong, and universal in favor of Mr. Fill
more. have yet to meet or hear of the fret Wing
unwilling to support him. Indeed, he is the first
choice of nearly all, and the second the list Of
the Scott and Webster Wings. If nominated by the
National Wing Convention. he will receive the
votes Of all the Whigs and of not few of the De-
mocrats of Alabama. Mark the prophecy, and if
it be not fulfilled. write down your correspondent
as most unskilful reader Of the signs in the po-
litical armament"
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North Carolina.

Among the resolutions adopted by the Wing
Convention of North Carolina were the follow
ing:
"First That WILLARD FILLMORE, for the able
firm, and patriotic manner in which nc has admin.
istcred the Government, deserves the confidence of
the whole country, and we do not hesitate to de.
clare that he is the fret choice of the Wings of
North Carolina for the office of President Of the
United States.
"Sccond. That WIN GRAHAM, by hs ability,
integrity and patriotic devotion to tic country has
endeared himself to the people Of this State; and,
believing him faithful and capable, earnestly
recommend him 10 the Wings of the Union for the
office of Vice President
Third. That, whilst thus declaring our choice
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency, we will.
nevertheless cordially support the nominees Of the
Wing National Convention, if they are unequivo-
cally in favor Of sustaining the Compromise inca
sures, which We insist ,hould be adhered to and
carried into faithful execution, as a final settle
ment, in the principle and substance, of the dan
gerous and exciting subjects they embrace. And
declare it, as the opinion Of THE convention,
that no candidate for the Presidency or Vice Prcs-
dency can obtain the vote Of the Wing party Of
North Carolina unless he is, beyond doubt, in Ia
Of maintaining the entire eerics of Compromise
measures.
Fourth. That we are opposed TO the doctrine
of intervention, and declare that il is the duty
Of the General Government to adhere strictly 10
the foreign policy Of Washington
Fifth. That we disapproye the legislation Of
Congress by which the public lands, the common
property of all the States. often appropriated
for the cole and exclusive benefit Of the new States
and insist, and shall continue to insist that in
The disposition OF said lands for purposes of cduca
ton aud internal improvements the State of North
Carolina ,hould receive her equal and just share Of
the same.
"Sisth. That We cherish n cordial and irnnoy.
able attachment TO the Constitution and Union Of
the States; and it IL our determination. 10 rosist
every attempt to ALLEVIATE one portion Of coun-
try from the rest, and 10 oniocbe the sacred tics
which bind together its various pntts."
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MIR. Abbot Lawrence.

Mr.. LAWRENCE, the American Minister To
England, was present at grand civic enter
tainment given by the Lord Mayor of London
on Easter Monday, and responded to the toast
in honor of the corps diplomatique. He is thus
reported:
IL have been requested by my brethren Of the
corps diplomatique to offer my thanks to your lord
ship aud to this company for the kindness with
which you have received the last toast feel my
self somewhat embarrassed, not being Inc Oldest Of
the corps diplomatiqle this occasion, in thus ap
Pcaring before you my only apology, however, is
that my colleagues fear that they speak the
English language withvufiicient accuracy 10 make
themselves understood. We thank you unitcdly-
we thank you most heartily-for the honor you
have done us in affording the opportunity Of
coming into the old city Of London, and meeting
here, not only the most distinguished persons of the
city, but of the town. and of En- land itself Deeply
do we feel the prosperity which exists here, mas
much as the countries respectively repre-.
sent deeply interested in tho prosperity Of
the city of London. [Cheers.J The glorious
links Of commerce have united us-I speak now
of all foreign countries hear lin bonds stronger
than these that can be made by treaties; and VIC
desire, and hope, and believe, that if agreed
upon nothing else, we greed that it ia for our
moral and material interests that peace should
be preserved, not only with all the world, but par
tcularly with Great Brtain-[great cheeringl-
and especially with the heart of Great Britain the
city of LONDON. loud cheers and laughter On
behalf of my colleagues and myself, again offer
to you our thanks for this renewed testimony Of
your kindness-this renewed opportunity of visit
ing your city on this festive day-a day which has
been 30 long celebrated here. Many of US have
partaken OF the hospitality Of his lordship's predc
decessor; and rejoice to add that have al ca
nest to- night that the robes Of office have been ira
nlited to one in whose hands the character Of your
Chief Magistrate, for hospitality, ia not likely TO
suffer- TCheers
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But he regarded far greater than any mate
rlai defence would be, the union of the American
people OF all sections aud parts OF the country. Let
all sectional agitation and strifes be buried. Let
improvements Of all kinds which tend to bring the
people OF the various parts OF the country nearer
together, and into closer communion and Inter
course, be literally encouraged. The nearer they
are brought together the stronger Will be the bonds
Of their union. When the people of the South
know more of the North they will know, that x
cept among very few, there feelings Of
hostility entertained towards them their nstitu
tons. The North, when they become better
quaincd in the South, Will reject the many false
impressions and preudices entertained against the
people and institutions of the South He urged
liberal encouragement to the construction of rail
roads, connecting and binding together the various
States Of the Union. While he approved of the
policy OF Washington, and saw nothing objection
able In the resolutions offered by the Senator from
Rhode Island, (Mr. CLARKE,) he thought the best
and wisest policy was to say nothing; to do act
committing the Government for against inter-
vention, but leave the policy Of the Government
open TO be continued or changed according sub
sequent events should require and demand.
lie replied TO that portion of the speech of MIR.
Soule in which it was maintained that Washing
toms policy had not been always what set forth
In his proclamation Of neutrality. Mr.. q. contend
ed that there was nothing, in the proceedings be-
tween Hamilton and Miranda, showing, on the part
OF Washington, any departure from that policy
1t was said that protest would give no offence,
and would not lead to war. He argued that should
government, and then should that protest be dis
regarded, not enforced and maintained by arms,
il would be disgraced. He cited the speech by
kossuth at the bar dinner at New York to show
that he entertained similar views But even il il
did not lead to war; it would effect good, for it
would certainly be disrcgarded.
He then examined the policy pursued by the Adj
ministration with regard to the Cuban invasion,
the insult to the Spanish consul at New Orleans,
&c; and held that it was just, wise, and proper
and the only policy that could be pursued consist
emily with the national character
Mr.. WADE obtained the floor and the subject
wac postponed till Thursday, the 9th OF May.
And then, on notion
The Senate adjourned
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New Jerscy WING Convention.

BY telegraph we learn that the Wing State
Central Committee Of New Jersey have issued
call for State Convention to meet in Tren-
ton on the I'd day Of June, for the purpose of
appointing delegates to the Wing National
Convention al Baltimore
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u r CHA l..

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
By and tDh He adUice and consent Of The Senate.
LUTHER BnADrsH, to be Assistant Treasurer Of
the United States at the City Of New York, in the
place Of John Young, deceased.
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AssIsraNT TREAsusEp.--Wo learn authcntical
ly that the Hon. Luther Bfodsh has accepted the
Office Of Assistant Treasurer Of this port, rendered
him by tho Precedent better appointment could
not have bee N made IN. y. Com Adeotiser.
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NJ. MAfLLRFERr bas suspended his operations at
Hurl Gate for a while, and travels through the
country for the purpose OF recovering his health
and strength, after the severe shaking he under
went at the late accident.
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Mr.. ID. II. GwrS, apothccary aud druggist in Al
erandrii, Va vas drowned in the Potomac river.
opposite Giesborough point, Monday afternoon,
by the accidental upsetting Of n boat. IIo was %
cnmpanied by Mr.. McClclland, who, having
seized an oar, s1vcd himselfby great exertions.
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TIL b REP u BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 30, 1852.

"a crisis is approaching that must, if it cannot
: be arrested, soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved, anarchy and
confusion ensue. | can most religiously aver |
have no wish that is incompatible with the dig
nifty happiness, and true interest of the people Of
: this country. My ardent desire is, and my aim
has been, as far as depended upon the Executive
Department, to comply strictly with all our en-
gagcmcnts, foreign and domestic; but to keep the
United States free from political connexions with
every other country, to see them independent
Of all and under the influence of none. In word +,
: ] want american character, that the powers of
Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves,
and not for others. This, in my judgment, is the
only way TO be respected abroad and happy at
horne; and not, by becoming the partisans of Great
. Britain France, create dissensons, disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy, perhaps forever,
= the cement which binds the Union"
GEORGE WAsHiNoToN, I795.
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"Resolued, That VIC regard the series Of acts
known as the Adjustment measures as forming
in their mutual dependence and connexion sys
tenn of compromise the most conciliatory and the
best for the entire country that could be obtained
from conflicting sectional interests and opinions,
and that, therefore, they ought to be adhered to
and carried into faithful execution, final set
Element In principle and substance of the danger
Gus and exciting subjects which they embrace"
Resolution Of Phig Congressional Caucus, Deem
Der |, 1851.
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THE DoTAU0N OF THE COLLINS STEAM COM
PANY

The ayes aud noes in the Senate, on the bill
to appropriate 500 900 per trip TO the owners
Of the Collins steamers, were as follows tWhiEs
in itrires }
YEAs-Messrs. Bell, Berrisn, Bright, Cas-,
Dawson, Downs Fish, Foot, Gwin, Houston,
James, Jones OF iowa, Mangum, Miller Nor
ris Pearce, Rusk, Seward Shields, Smith, SpyrL
anee, Stockton, and Upham-23: IL Democrats
10 Wings
NAYs-Mcssrs. Adams, Borland, Bradbury,
Brooke, Chase Clemens, Dodge Of Wisconsin,
Dodge Of Iowa, Douglas, Fclch, Geyr, Hamlip,
Hunter, Jones Of Tennessee, King, Mason Nor
ton, Sebastian Wade, Walker, aud Weller--2l /:
II Democrats, Wings.
ABsEST--Atchison, Badgsr, Bayard, Brod.
head, Butler, Cooper Clarke, Clay, DAVIS, NAL
lory Pratt Soule, Sumner, Underwood, Whit
comb-i5 8 Democrats, 7 Whigs.
senator Borland, Of Arkansas, propounded
some inquiries in the Senate on the subject Of
the company that sound no much like direct
charges, that we think they should be answer
cd before the squandering Of public moneys to
favored companies is sanctioned by the House
Of Representatives, lest il turn out that instead
of rewarding American enterprise, our Govern
msut is pensioning British capitalists.
1. Who are the shareholders in the compa-
nv owning the Collins line Of ocean steamers
and where do they residei
2. What commission Is charged by Brown
& Brothers, the British agents, per voyage, or
per annum, for their services TO this line
3. What extra prices, above the current mar
ket prices, are paid Cor disbursements, proyi-
sions, and outfits, ut Liverpool
4. What commissions are charged by Col
Inns at New York for his services 10 tho linei
8. Do not the expenses on these accounts
amount TO more than $4,000 trip
8. Is not this line mortgaged to = member Of
the British Parliament FOR $700,000i
7. Where are the assurances effected andst
what rates. Where Is the coal purchased,
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with the other, especially if the operation be
repeated often, will in the course of time d.
miRish the sum and of this fact Mr.. and Mrs.
Robinson became gradually aware, as indeed
they well might when, before the close OF the
first year new claimant for protection lifted
its arms toward them from the cradle, and
when also the last penny was gone, and them
selves credited for value received to an extent
which they had no means of meeting
Judge Robinson had become discouraged
from any further efforts to assist his improvi-
dent children but the little grandchild soft
ened his heart somewhat and the appeal to his
sympathy and for his aid became irresistible,
when, one gusty March morning, as he sat by
his ample hearth and read political essay
from a favorite Senator, to his wife, who the
while baked eustard pies by the glowing wood
Goals, the daughter-in-law entered bearing the
precious darling in her arms
And whereas John!p inquired the parents,
when the bOnnets, cloaks, shawls Sc, had been
laid on the bureau, and the baby called a
pretty little dog, and kissed time and again,
the while it opened its dewy blue eyes and
stretched out its chubby arms in terror and
wonderment and the mother said" Don't the
baby know what to make of grandpa and
grandma, and everygingl" in the tendrest
| falsetto imaginable.
But before Matilda could answer, the sturdy
strokes of the axe sounded from the wood-pil
and moment after John entered, bearing in
his arms a quantity of freshly split sticks. Did
Did you call the boy to take care OF your
horse !" asked the Judge and turning TO his
wife, continued" Caty, can't you get your
spider out of the corner! IL keeps back the
warmth divelishlyn Meantime John replied
that he was boy enough himself, and had cared
for his own horse John was polite, and knew
that these little signs of having neither forgot
ten how TO work, nor Of dsdaining il, would
give his father pleasure In this he was not
mistaken, as he knew, by the request for the
removal of the spider, that he might enjoy the
warmth.
"Now, isn't that just like the nconsidera.
ton of men ~ said Mrs Robinson, appealing
to Matilda, as she turned the handle Of tn,
spider aside cor haven't you been married
long enough to larn that they they think I
woman can de anything and everything, with
out either time or chance? Mr. Robinson,
amt going to do no SIGH thing. Eve got +,
good custard pie in here, and shan't Spite i
by taking the spider OFF the Goals, when it il
half baked"
This was said with the utmost good nature
| for Mrs. Caty Robinson loved her husband
and thought, as was right and proper, tina
he was leetle smarter than most men bu
her devotion was not of the sort to induce hel
to remove her spider at his suggestion, spoi
her custard, and then pout half day in con
| sequence.
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ANr1sIAvERY TRACTS FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA May 81, 1852.
To the Editor of The National Era

EVANSVILLE INDIANA, May Fl, 1852.
To the Editor of The National Era.
DEAR SIR: Permit me to suggest the propri-
ETY. and necessity of having large quantities of
four-page Anti Slavery tracts printed for gra-
tuitous distribution, by our friends, during the
coming political caDvass-to be furnished to
purchasers in manner and at prices similar
to those published by the American Tract So
ciety. III it could not be done previous, let
them be provided for sale and distribution at
the time Of our National Convention in August,
at Cleveland If they are not prepared, THAT
is, written suppose our ablest writers each write
one, at least and more if practicable, for this
purpose. Could not Mrs. Stowe write short
story, full Of truth of good sense and point, to
be published in tract of say sixteen or twen-
ty pages?
humby trust the efforts OF our Antl-Slave-
nv friends will be blest most richly during the
present year Let them labor in faith. What
say youi viii you see to it that these tracts
are forthcoming. Let them be prepared by
the 100000. Truly yours
A L. ROBINSON