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Iowa Railway Bill.

The report Of the proceedings of the House
Of Representatives, on Saturday, exhibits the
Senate bill granting land to Iowa in aid of rail
ways in very Notifying predicament. 1t is
in imminent peril, and that less, perhaps, in
consequence Of the strength of the opponents
of all grants, than because of the attempts OF
friends to tack to it provisions not contem-
plated by its promoters or by the people Of the
State,
1t will be noticed that an amendment to the
bill was reported, granting land and the right
Of way for third road from Burlington, we
presume, to Fort des Moines and also pro
viding for the extension of the road from Bur
lington uia Peoria, Illinois, to Lafayette, In
diana. The Iowa papers have from time to
time apprized us of the existence of interests
aniagonistic to the central route, and of efforts
TO get up movements in favor of grants for lines
running, respectively, from Burlington and Du-
buque TO Fort des Moines, there to Join the
line from Davenport to Council Bluffs but we
did not anticipate that the friends of the
minor schemes would consent TO jeopardize the
"iSSi oShChc luahluB ito pdSod1t COullH-
gent upon the adoption Of the others. The ri
valry Of the Mississippi towns, on either side
is far from new; though we imagined that the
bitter experience of Iowa and Illinois in rela-
ton TO the non-improvement Of the Upper Mis-
sssippi-caused by local jealousies and bicker-
ing-would suggest some useful considerations
as TO the necessity of forbearance for the accom-
plishment Of an object Of the highest importance
10 the whole district. OF the merits of these
rival railway projects we know nothing. Du-
buque, connecting with the Galena railroad, or
Burlington, connecting with that ria Peoria,
may be as eligible terminus for the Council
Bluffs road as Davenport, connecting with the
Rock Island line. For any thing we know to
the contrary, Dubuque or Burlington may be
preferable to Davenport; but, as we understand
the matter, the people Of Iowa, as whole,
have decided differently, and we accept their
decision. We desire TO see great trunk line,
and think that the wishes of the State through
which it is to pass should be respected, unless
important political OF engineering considerations
happen to have been overlooked.
An effort will be made to-day TO restore the
bill to working position. Is it expecting too
much to ask that the friends Of the numerous
projects Of a similar character now before the
House shall endeavor, in a spirit Of Cancellation,
to slave off the strong probability of loss that
now impends over this measured Or is it I'M
reasonable TO remind members Immediately in
terested IN the Northwest Of the folly, not to
say injustice, Of pOstponing indefinitely great
national work, simply because il does not run
through a particular farm, or terminate at a
particular poiut2
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Missouri BoIttlrs

Every mail from Missouri makes more visi-
BILE the broad and manifold divisions that exis,
in the ranks Of the Missouri Democracy. We
had little faith at the outset in an alliance
patched up at brief notice in the State Conven-
ton; its principles were too contradictory to
hold together long, or TO omanate from any
party not expecting to be bound together by a
more vulgar tie; but we confess that we did
not expect to see the affair blown to pieces al
most as soon as its existence was announced
The following summary of the present aspect
Of things, from the st. Louis Erening .Ncps
sccOrds with ideas formed from perusa Of the
local papers Of the State, and conveys a tolera.
bly, vivid idea Of the extraordinary "noise and
confusion" that prevail at this moment in the
ranks Of its Democracy:
1.-THE Jefferson City Convcntion-the Cape CT.
rardeau Conventon-the Gallatin Convention--the
Columbia ConveDtion-the Washington Conven.
son-all meetings Of the so-called united Dcmoc-
racy, united on principle, too-have been held "a
make and perfect the union that has for two year,
% sadly been broken by Discussions. And what ia
the result Of the whole matter Despite tho chorus
of the country Democratic press, Generally under
the influence Of town politicians and oiee-seekos
proclaming, in one voice, that peace rcigns in al
their ranks, the fact is broadly, VIGOROUSLY, and
we may say universally, the reverse.
"Thc Jefferson City Convention was at frs
dealt kindly with--its results we're received with
strained charity that promised, for a while, tC
cover "a mu ltitude Of sins" But the trial tc
public patience was too severe. The cord snapped
under the pressure Of honest Democratic feeling
and we find men everywhere breaking out
against the whole convention. its pcrhdious work
ings, and it's despised results
1.-The larger portion Of the Democracy in thi,
district, through their delegates TO Cape Grsrdeau
denounce il as controlled by fraud-by little slip,
Of paper called proxies in the hands Of Judge
Birch Others, through the Jefferson Inquirer, de.
nounce II because delegates to il refused to obey
the instructions Of the counties that sent them.
"The example set in regard to THE convention
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The Sioux Treaties.

| Pending the ratification of the treaties ne
gotlated with the Sioux Indians, for the reln
qushment of vast tract of fertile country il
the Minnesota Territory, we may perhaps use
fully present the provisions agreed upon il
| each instance by the commissioners represent.
ing the Government.
BY the Traverse des Sioux treaty, signed on
the 23d July last, the Dahcotas cede their
lands east Of the Sioux river and Lac Traverse
to the Mississippi, except reservation one
hundred miles in length and twenty in width
on the headwaters of the River Minnesota
They are to remove to this reservation within
two years from the date; and, after removal, are
to receive $4,000 to start them fairly In
their new location. $50, 900 are to be expended
in breaking land, erecting mills, and establish
ing manual labor school; and they are to re-
ceive for fifty years an annuity Of sos, 900,
payable as follows: Cash, $4,000; civiiza-
ton fund, $4,000; goods and provisions,
$4,000; education, $4,000.
By the second treaty, concluded at Mendoza,
the Med-ay Kan toans and Wah pay Koo-
tay bands cede all the lands now held by them in
Iowa and Minnesota. For future occupation, they
are to have reservation of the average width
of ten miles on either side of the River Min
nesota, bounded on the east by the Little Rock
river, on the west by the Tchay tamil bay and
Yellow Medicine rivers, and south by line
running from the mouth Of the Little Rock to
the Little Waraja river. $4,000 are to be
paid to them for the settlement of debts and to
aid in removal; $4,000 for the erection of
buildings, opening of farms, &c.; $4,000 an
nually, as civilization fund; $4,000 annually,
as educational fund.- $4,000 annually, for
goods and provisions; and $4,000 in cash.
The annuities to continue, as in the other case,
fifty years.
The Pembina treaty is, for the present. held
to be of lesser Importance, and comparatively
little interest is therefore felt in relation to the
action of the Senate upon it during the pre-
sent session. BY this treaty the Villager band
of Chippewas cede country sixty five miles
in width by one hundred and fifty in length,
running on both sides Of the Red river of the
north. $3O,0O0'to be paid in cash. with cash
annuity Of $4,000 for twenty years.
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A Congressional PiIIsbury.

The rendition of the fugitive Sims was
made the occasion for fasting, prayer, and the
uttefance of blasphemy and treason, by the
Abolitionsts Of Boston. Mr.. GlDDlNGs proposes
TO take the gloss off his New England allies by
raising monument in Pennsylvania to the
memory Of the runaway slave killed recently
by a Maryland police officer PILLsBURY's
outrageous nonsense was uttered in the Meo
deon Of the Athens of America; the subjoined
insult dates from the Hall of Representatives
Of the United States:
"To the Editor Of the PennsyIvania Freeman:
"SR: Honor TO the memory Of those who die in
defence Of freedom has long been practiscd by all
civilized people. We Americans approve this same
honored custom. The splendid monument which
rears its lofty spirc on Bunker HIP was erected
in honor Of those who fell in defence Of liberty
tending against unjust laws. ] propose that this
example be followed. Let suitable mausoleum
be reared TO the memory Of William Smith, who
slain at Columbia while defending his ina
lienable right TO freedom. against gang Of pisat-
cal men sealcrs who dared polue the soil Of Penn
syiyania, protected in their fendish purpose by
act Of Congress, which coming generations will
pronounce intruman and infamous. Let brief
history Of this sacrifice Of human life to the fell
spirit Of oppression be deeply engraved upon the
enduring granite, that the excavations OF pos,erty
may rest upon the memory Of those who have per.
vertod the powers Of this Government to the base
purpose Of depressing. degrading. and brutalizing
fellow men. To such an object shall deem IL
privilege to contribute according to my humble
means. Very respectfully,
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ARTICLE vi.

The same duties shall
be paid on the iniporta
ton into the territories
of the Republic OF Cos
tarica, Of any article
being Of the growth,
7 produce or manu- acturc
of the territories of the
United States, whether
such importation shall
be made in Costarican,
or in vessels OF the Uni
ted States; and the same
duties shall be paid on
the importation into the
territories of the United
States OF any article, be-
ing the growth, produce,
or manufacture of the
Republic of Costarica +,
whether such importa-
ton shall be made in
United States or in Cos
tarican vessels.
The same dues shall
be paid, and the same
bounties and dra backs
allowed, on the export
alton to the Republic Of
Costarica, Of any arti-
cles being the growth,
prod luce, or manufacture
Of the territories OF the
United States, whether
such expectations shall
be modein Cosiarican or
in United States vessels;
and the same duties shall
be paid, and the same
bounties and drawbacks
allowed on the exporta-
ton of any articles, be-
ing the growth, produce,
or manufacture of the
Republic OF Costarica to
the territories of the Uni
ted States, whether such
expectation shallbe made
in United States or in
Costarican vessels.
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ARTICLE VII.

All merchants, COM
manders Of chips and
others, citizens of the
United States, shall have
full liberty, in all the
territories of the Repub-
lie OF Costarica, 10 man
age their own affairs
themselves, or to commit
them TO the manage
meutof whomsoever they
please, as broker, factor,
agent, or Interpreters; nor
shalt they be obliged TO
employ any other per-
sons in those capacities
than those employed by
Costaricans, nor 10 pay
them an Other salary or
remuneration than such
as Is paid in like cases
By Costarican citizens;
and absolute freedom
shall be allowed in all
cases 10 the buyer and
seller 10 bargain and fix
the price Of any goods,
wares, or merchandise
imported into or export
ed from the Republic OF
Costarica, as they shall
see good, observing the
laws and established Gus
tome Of the country. The
same privileges shall be
enjoyed IN the Terrific
rics of the United States
by the citizens Of the Re
public Of Costarica un-
der the same conditions.
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ARTICLE XI.


For the better security
of commerce between
the citizens of the United
States and the citizens of
the Republic of Costa
RIGA, il ia agreed, that if
at any time any inter
ruption Of friendly inter
course, or any rupture
should unfortunately
take place between the
two high contracting
parties, the citizens OF
either Of the two high
contracting parties who
may be within any of
the territories Of the
other, shall, if residing
upon the coasts, be al
lowed six months, and if
in the interior, a whole
year TO wind up their
accounts and dispose OF
their property; and a
safe conduct shall be
given them to embark
at the port which they
themselves shall select;
and even in the event of
a rupture, all such citi-
zens OF either of the two
high contracting parties
who are csta blished in
any of the territories of
the other, in the exercise
OF any trade or special
employment, shall have
the privilege OF remain
ing and Of continuing
such trade and employ
ment therein without
any manner Of Interrupt
ton, in the full enjoy
ment Of their liberty aud
property as long as they
behave peaceably, and
commit no offence
against the laws; and
their goods and effects
OF whatever description
they may be, whether in
their own custody or en-
trusted to individuals or
TO the State, shall not be
liable 10 seizure or Sc
qucstratlon, nor 10 any
other charges or de-
mands than those which
may be made upon the
like effects or property
belonging TO the native
citizens Of the country in
which such citizens may
reside. In the same case
debts between individu-
sls, property in public
funds, and shares OF com.
panies, shall never be
confiscatcd, sequestered.
nor detained.
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Article v

No higher nor other
duties or payments on
account of tonnage OF
light or hlrbor dues. Of
pilotage. Of salvage in
case either of damage or
shipwreck, or on ac-
count OF any other local
charges. shall be i'm.
posed in any OF the ports
Of the Republic of Cos
tarica, on vessels OF the
United States, than those
payable in the same
ports by Costarican YES
seis; nor in any OF
the ports of The United
States, on Costarican
vessels. than shall be
payable in the same
ports on vessels of the
United States.
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II any citizen u either
Of the two high contract.
ing partics shall iewith.
out vii or testament IN
any Of the territories II
the other, the consul
general or consul OF the
nation 10 which the dc.
ceased belonged, or the
representative Of such
consul general or con-
sul in hts absence, shall
have the right to nomi
nate curat1fs % take
charge Of the property
Of the deceascd 20 far -
the laws Of the country
will permit, for the bcn-
eft Of the lawful heirs
and creditors of the de-
ceascd, giving prop rho
tice 81 such nomination
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No higher nor other
duties stall be imposed
on the importation into
the territories Of the Uni.
ted States, Of any article
beng Of the growth,
produce, or manufacture
Of the Republic oi Costa
RIGA, and no higher nor
other duties shalt be im-
posed on the importation
into the territories u
the Republic Of Costarica
Of any articles being the
growth, produce, or
manufacture Of the ter.
utorie4 ~ the United
Statos, than are or shall
bepayabie on the like ar
ticles, being the growth,
produce, or manufacture
Of any other foreign
country; nor shall any
other or higher duties or
charges te imposed in
the territories Of either
of the high contracting
parties, on the esporta-
zion Of any articles to
che territories If the
other, than such az are
or Ipsy be payable on
the expectation OF the
like articles 10 any other
foreign country; nor
shall any prohibition be
imposed upon the eSpor-
tscon or importation Of
any articles, the growth,
q reduce or manufacture
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Op See first page.
Congress.

The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
In the House of Representatives the bill
ton of certain railroads therein, was rejected
by vote of yeas lO2, nays 60. 1t was SINH
lar in its terms and provisions to the one pass
ed on Friday for the benefit of Missouri.
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THE R EPU BLIC.
WASH | N GTON /:
MONDAY MORNING, MAY 81, 1852.

"a crisis is approaching that must, if it cannot
be arrested, soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved, or anarchy and
Confusion ensue. can most relgiously 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-
gagements, foreign and domestic; but to keep the
United States free from political come xions with
every other country, to see them independent
OF all and under the influence of none. In word
want an american character, that the powers of
Europe may be convinced act for ourselves,
and not for others. This, in my judgment, is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy at
home; and not, by becoming the parsans of G reat
Britain or France create dissensions disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy, perhaps forever
the cement which binds the Union"
fGEoRGE WAsHiNGToN, 1875.
"Resolced, That we regard the series of acts
known as the Adjustment measures as forming
8 in their mutual dependence and connexion sys-
: TEN 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 IThig Congressional Caucus, Decem.
Der l. 1851
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Mr.. webster's Remarks at the st. Nicholas
Festival.


The following are the remarks made by Mr..
WEBSTER at the St. Nicholas Festival, at New
York, in response to a complimentary toast
from the President, Mr. HorFMAN:
"Ma. PaEspESr AND GESTL.sEs or rHr sr.
NICHOLAS SOCIETY,": ] deem IL piece Of great
good fortune TO pass n few minutes with you on
coming into town. / had the honor 10 receive an
invitation TO be present at your dinner. ] was
obliged to decline because Of my personal condi.
ton. am little disabled. I have not two arms.
cannot say, like the glorious Dutch who defend
ed Leyden, that have arm with which 10 cat
and another with which 10 fight; but fortunately,
gentlemen, there is but little fghtng to be done,
get on pretty we'll with one arm. Gentlemen, |
am happy TO be here; am happy in recalling TO
my recollection all the early assocs tons connected
with the government Of the Netherlands and our
own early history, when we were weak and dc.
pressed and without means and credit, and found
both in Holland. tCbecrs Your ancestors and
your nation ] shall never forget go long az re-
member with gratitude any thing on earth I
never can forget that the Dutch yielded US sympa
thy-yielded ne, as We say in our day, material
aid fcheers;l and when our prospects we're threat
ened with blight, gave the timely assistance Of
the sinews of war. ! have ever felt kind senti.
ments towards that nation my heart beats towards
the gentlemen who helped US in our hour of eI.
EXTREMIST necessity. have ever felt deep interest
In their fortunes. have raised my voice and
swung my hat for forty years for Orange Bowen.
Mr. Webster continued for some time in a review
Of the example which Holland in her early strug.
giles for liberty had given to the nations of the
earth, and in eulogy Of her sound and steadfast
character, and concluded by offering as his sent-
ment-
"Capt. Devroe, Of the Prince Of Orange, his gov.
eminent and his naon-May Providence prosper
them"
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of the territories of the
United States, or OF the
Republic OF Costarica, 10
or from the said territo-
rles of the United States,
or h or from the Repub-
lie OF Costarica, which
shall not equally extend
10 all other nations.
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| Articles w, and vi of del presente Tratado
! the present Treaty; and y que al esprar un anC
that at the expiration of desde que de las par
twelve months after such ties haya recibido dc Ia
notice shall have been otra, dicha noticia 10,
received by either party espresados artculos y
from the other the said TODD contendo; de.
articles, and all the jarau de ser obligatoros
sipulatlons contained las dos atlas parties
therein, shall cease to contratantes.
be binding on the two
high contracting parties
ARTICLE XIV ARTIcuLo XIV.
The present treaty FL presente tratado
snail be ratified, and the seTa ratihcado, las
rau1eations shall be ex- tifcaciones cambiadas
changed at Washington en- San jose de Costarica
or at San jose de Cos 9 en- Washin gton en- eli
tarica within the space termino de un aiio, 9 an
OF one year, or sooner II ties 81 possible fuese
possible
In witness whereof En- rs de 10 cual los
the respective Plenipo- respectivos Plenpoten-
tenuaries have signed ciaros han frmado ell
the same and have aiiix- presente, sellandolo con
ed thereto their reapec- sus sellos respectiyos
tive seals
Done at Washington Fecho en- la Ciudad de
TINS tenth day Of July, Washington, q los dez
IN the year OF our Lord dias del mes de Julio
one thousand eight hun del ano del Senior mil
ared ana hity-one ochocientos cincuenta y
DAEL. WEBSTER. [sEAL +. MOLINA. r.. g.
r MOLINA. L. 81 DANL w EBsTER SEAL.
And whereas the said Treaty has been duly rati.
of the came were exchanged at Washington, on
toe twenty sixth day of May. eighteen hundred and
fifty two, by WILLIAM HUNTER, Acting Secretary
OF State o! the United States Of America and Senior
Don FELIPE MOLINA, Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipoentiary of the Republic of Costa
RIGA, on the part OF their respective governments:
Now, therefore. be it known, that /, MILLARp
FILLMORE President Of the United States of Anne.
RIGA, have caused the said Treaty to be made pub.
lie TO the end that the same, and every clause and
article thereof, may be observed and fulfilled with
good faith by the United States and the citizens
thereof.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the United States to be af
fixed.
Done at the city of Washington this twenty sixth
day Of May, in the year OF our Lord one
r, -, thousand eight hundred and fifty two, and
OF the independence Of the United States
OF America the seventy. sixth.
WILLARD FILLMORE.
BY the President:
w. HUNTER, Acting Secretary of State
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Is THE NAME OF THE
NIosr Holy TRISITY:
Commercial intercourse
having been for some
time established between
the United States and
the Republic Of Costari.
ca, II seems good for the
security as well as the
encouragement OF such
commercial intercourse
and for the maintenance
Of good understanding
between the United
States and the said re-
public, that the relations
now subsisting between
them should be regular
ly acknowledged and
confirmed by the sigma
ture OF a treaty Of ami
ty, commerce, and nav
cation.
For this purpose they
have named their re-
spective Plenipotentia
ries, that is 10 say:
The President of the
United States, Daniel
Webster, Secretary OF
State;
And his Excellency
the Pfesidento of the Re-
public ofCostarica, Senior
Don Felipe Molina, En-
voy Extraordinary and
hiinisterPleuip tiary
of that Republic to the
United States;
Who, after having
communicated to each
other their fu1l powers,
found TO be in due and
proper form. haveagr
upon and concluded the
GLOWING articles:
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del presente Tratado ;
y que al espirar un aho
desde que una de las par
ties haya recibido dc la
otra, dicha noticia. los
espresados articulos, Y
TODD su contenido; de-
jaran de ser obligatorios
Il las dos atlas parties
contratantes.