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account OF the measures of compromise mass ther~
lore TO consider the merits Of the compromise
themselves ana regret extremely TO lrespass upon the
attention OF the Senate in the discussion OF ouesons now
past and settled and in the discussion of which shall be
necessarily compelled 10 occupy some time But a. am
engaged on this subject, and the resolution embraces
he merits OF these measures OF Compromise feel IL 10
De my duty TO present TO the Senate and the country he
reasons which influenced the people of MississipDi
originally IN opposing these measures, and the Democratic
Saler party TO the last in the belief that they were
unjust 10 the South ~
In the first place. believe there has been party in
ths government ever since its foundation desiring 10
strengthen the hands of the federal government by The
exercise OF doubtful powers under The constitution.
against The rights OF the States which granted them We
believe that this party exIstedand do not wish 10 make
any invdious distinction between the Norh and the
South because prefer to heal breaches where breaches
are likely to occur, rather than 10 open them-we be-
heve that thus party existed principally at the North
having, however, leading advocates in the southern
States and respectable numbers forming itself first upon
questions OF finance. ami free trade Internal improys-
ments by the general government and the distribution
OF the proceeds OF the public ans afterwards strength
AT the time the territory acquired from Mexico we
believed that this party avaing itself OF the hostility
against the institution OF slavery existing the minds of
the northern people, took up that subject with view to
strengthen the powers OF the federal government against
the rights of the South by excluding the soHthern States
from that eritoy connexon with the institution of
slavery.
And, sir, to show how the government has progressed
against the institution OF slavery and the South, from
lis foundation TO the present time, have here statement
OF the amount of land distributed between the North and
the South from all the territory which belonged separate
TO all the States at the time OF the treaty OF peace in
l7s3 and all which has been acquired by the govern
ment OF the United States since that time will read
that statement the stated between the North
and the South, in reference TO the territory
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TRUE HUMANITY.

The occurrence OF distressing accident on the
reception OF Gen. SCoTT at Columbus, Ohio, last
week, has called forth from the Editor of the Phila
delphia North American the following interesting
article:
The teegraphic despatch in paper yesterday morn
ing detailed with minuteness the particulars of
amentable accident which occurred during Gen. ScoTrs
reception at Columbus on Wednesday 1t appears that
at salute fred that occasion worthy German citizen
was seriously injured by the bursting of cannon AS
soon as Gen. ScoTT informed of the accident he i'm
medatey repaired to the residence Of the wounded man.
who appears TO have been in humble condition Of e
and his wife thirty dollars doubtless every of
money he had about him. subsequently, when he learned
that the German had died from the injuries received he
sent the widow check for four hundred dollars
panied with becoming expression of sympathy.
We do not cite this incident as one for which General
Scott is entitled to any remarkable credit upon which
claim favorable consideration may be rested There
are thousands of SUCH and even striking events
which adorn his ilustrious career. Conspicuous and
brilliant the military renown of Winfield Scott is ac-
knowledged to be al the civilized werld virtues
Of mercy of humanity Of Christian forbearance and Of
exemplary liberation which have been nseparaby
ciaed with all his splendid trumphs do him higher
honor, and shed more lustre upon his name.
History, in no age and in country presents the
name OF a commander, comparing in achievements and
position with Gen. Scott whose moral reputation can
challenge scrutiny From the time Of his en-
trance into the army until this day Notwithstanding all
the temptations by which he surrounded, and the
opportunities which thrust upon him. one blsm-
ish has tainted his character mpuation dimmed
the brightness of his honor.
For the first time in period reaching nearly the far
limits of half century, have the furnishing boodhounds
Of party tracked him into the yrtuous secuson of do
nestle fe and hswled at his doors with venomous vitu-
peraton But they have only deepened the popular sym
PATTY and excited earnestly the indignation Of the
country Gen. Scott is poor to-day when he receiv
ed his first commission from the hands Of ThsmAs Jeer
son. Sharing the dangers and vcsstudes Of the
soldier in the ranks, he has freely given from his
purse whatever needed to console the soldiers cond
ton On the frontiers Of Canada amidst the rayages Of
the cholera in the bammocks Of Florida and among the
wounded in Mexico, be the friend and the Of
the dying and afflicted He, the great commander could
find time enough from his oppressive duties visit the
sick and to smooth the pillow Of the suerng TO give to
humanity what others giving to pleasure and self
qualification. Such things must be remembered. They
impress themselves ndeby upon the popular heart and
will be answered with grateful pulsatiOns
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THE NEW LIGHTHOUSE BOARD.

CONGRESS, at the late session, passed an act Gre
atng Lighthouse Board, to consist of two officers
OF high rank of the Navy; one officer Of the Engi-
neers of the Army one officer of the Typographical
Engineers, and two civilians of eminent scientific
attainments, together with an officer of the Navy
and an officer of the Engineers as Secretaries; which
Board is to have the entire management of the Light
House Establishment and the beacons and buoys in
the United States
The Board is attached to the Treasury Depart
ment, and is to conduct its operations under the
superintendent and control of the Secretary of the
Treasury, who is &c cticio President of it.
Agreeably to the provisions Of the above Act, the
PRESIDENT has made the following admirable Sc
lections as members of this highly -important
Board, viz
Captain WM B. SHUBRIcK, Of the United States
Navy.
Commander SAMUEL F. DUPONT of the United
States Navy.
Brevet Brgadier General JOSEPH G. ToTTEN, of
the Engineers
Lieut. Colonel KnAnSY, of the Typographical
Professor ALEXANDER D. BAcHE, Chief of the
Coast Survey.
Professor JOSEPH HENRY, of the Smithsonian
Institution:
And as Secretaries:
Lieut. THORNTON A. JENKINS, of the United
States Navy, and
Brevet Captain EDMUND S. f. HARpcAsTLE, of
the Typographical Engineers.
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The excursion of General ScoTT ITO the West
has developed sentiment which cannot fail to strk,
terror into the hearts of his opponents. They al
ready seem to realize their doom and to see tn,
handwriting on the wall Political indignation find
vent in coarse calumnies because the people have
chosen to attest their affection for General ScoTr
But these SANDERS like the curses of the Eastern
proverb, are destined to come home to roost Gen
HARRISON and Gen. TAYLOR, in their day, were
pursued in the same prosecuting spirit. 1t is only
natural, then, that Gen. ScoTT whose good fortune
it has been to achieve more for the Republic than
either Of these illustrious men, should be assaled
with equal malice and vituperation. The more I'M
exceptionable the life of our candidate, the more
keenly is he tracked and slandered
Every omen which comes to us brings increased
reason for the belief that Gen ScoTTs election will
be the most triumphant vindication of Wing prin-
ciples which has been witnessed for many years.
de combines all the popular elements in an eminent
degree, and presents those features of character
which are peculiarly fitted to shine in the Chief
Magstracy. Party ties are not sufficiently strong
TO restrain the gushing fervor of popular affection
Thinking men ca2not be dragooned into the service
Of a mere partisan, without merit or name, when
the claims of hero and statesman like WINFIELD
ScoTT ask just verdict at the hands Of his coun-
trymen. 1t is for this reason that thousands Of
true and conscientious Democrats have abandoned
party, preferring to obey the higher summons which
patriotism has made-North american.
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The very able speech delivered by the Hon. J. A.
PEARcE, of Maryland, in the United States Senate
several months since, in defence Of the admnstra-
ton of Gen. TAYLOR and his successor, Mr. FILL
MORE, particularly in relation to the charge brought
against them of alleged abuse in California is now
published in pamphlet form. The Philadelphia
American, speaking of it, says
"A scompete and successful vindication we have
read Every charge is and satisfactorily an
swered by official documents. The speech of Mr. PgARcE
occupies thiryeght octave pages but its perusal will
amply repay every American who has any respect for the
memory Of that pure and spotess patriot ZACHARY TAr
In the Of the delivery Of this speech which
occupied two days, Mr. Pearce often interrupted
by nerrogaories and explanations that took the lib
erty to count them, and find from the official copy Of
his speech, before U.S. printed at the Office Of the
Congressional Globe that he thus interrupted less
than forty eight different times.
Notwithstanding these repeated Interruptions, he
preserved during the debate the most perfect equanmy
Of temper, and avoided all personalities lie lost
sight Of the high position he occupies He forgot
that he was an American Senator and n gentleman"
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GEN. SCOTT IN NEW YORK

The prospects for the of Gen. scorr in the
State Of New York now exceedingly cheering, and
every day until the election promises increase the
Der Of his political friends The Tribune speaking the
subject the strength Of observations made on the oc-
casion of the late Wing Convention Syracuse says
1--WE met at Syracuse delegates representing the Wings
of every county IN our STATE and to our inquiries
the popular feeling and prospect the answers uni
formy cheering The Wings are united, enthusiastic,
and confident while thousands who have hitherto opposed
viii now vote for Scott and Graham We cannot lose
New York. unless BY utterly nconcevable treachery
or local detection Stold apathy might destroy but
where does IT EXIST Dsafecton might prove disas-
trous but who is dsafected The masses are for Scott
the poor and humble love him the ardent and patriotic
admire him the City Guard advances TO the contest
der his banner with resolute confidence II the vote Of
the State fully brought out his majority must large
IL part of it stay at home it is likely to be our part
But light vote would leave accident what full vote
win render moral certainty tE
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REMOVAL OF INDIANS

We learn that the removal of the Menominee In
dams provided for by Congress- from their
location in Wisconsin to their appointed home in
the Fox River region of the same State, will take
place Immediately. The proper orders and instruc-
tons have been issued to the Superintendent, Major
MURRAY, and the necessary contracts for removal
made with responsible parties. These matters have
been arranged quite satisfactorily to the Indians
themselves
1t is gratifying also to learn that the delegation
OF Shawnees, after many months waiting in Wash
ington, have at length been settled with, and are
enabled to 90 home with sum Of money, that
when duly divided amongst their people, will pro
badly do much good. About thirty eight thousand
dollars is the amount they received accruing from
the sale Of stocks in which their funds had beer
invested. The Shawnees are very far advanced to
wards civilization.
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THE FREE-soIL CANDIDATE.

The independent " Free-Soiers' are not idle.
They are not all of them in coalition with the De
mocrats. The Hon john p. HALE, whois their
anddate for the Presidency, stands aloof from some
81 the doctrines Of the Democrats, although he is
certainly professor of them rather than of Wing
doctrines. The reader will learn something of the
tenor of the Speeches which he is making on his
present circuit in the West from the following no
tice by Wing paper of one of them:
THE OHIO STATE GAZETTE OF SEPTEMBER "a.
THE HALE DEMONSTRATION came in this city yes
terday afternoon Nsils new Hall was well filed with
attentive and respectful listeners Hon. j. p HALE adj
dressed the meeting for hour and half lie is a
pleasant speaker at times eloquent not dealing in per-
solal denuncation abuse. Some of his points were
well taken. The course pursued by Ohios Senators,
ALLEN and TAprAS both Locofocos in voting for the adj
mission of Texas severely censured How could the
friends of freedom in the slave States stand up for the
of liberty when the Locofocos of Ohio by both Of
her Senator's acted with the shareholders in this game OF
acquiring slave territory But have no time to
give sketch of his speech.
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Democratic papers at the South are uttering com
plants at the late passage by Congress Of the River
and Harbor Improvement Law. They say it is con-
trary to the Baltimore Platform and to the settled
principles of the party, and would not be borne by
will make great change in all such matters when
he comes into power, and bring back the Democra-
tic party to their old legitimate standard They
will not suffer their brethren at the North and West
to be improving the tariff and improving the coun-
try if they can help it; and they know and sure
they have got man as candidate for President who
schemes
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DEATH OF HON. BENJAMIN THOMPSON.

With deep regret we announce the death Of the
Hon. BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Member of Congress
from the Fourth District of the State of Massachu-
sets. He died at his residence in Charlestown on
Friday afternoon, after short illness. He was a
man of strict integrity, answering fidelity, and,
with unassuming manners, he brought to the dis
charge of his public duties fund Of practical know
ledge which made him most useful and valuable
legislator He was highly respected and esteemed in
the private walks of life, by large circle of friends
and acquaintance, by whom his loss will be sorely
felt This is the third death which has occurred in
the Massachusetts, Congressional delegation within
a few weeks,
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LATER FROM BUEyos Aypps

Adyices have been received from Buenos Ayres
to the 9Th Of August. The papers contain the Off
cial recognition by Gen. URoUIzA Of the indepen.
dence Of the Republic Of Paraguay and the conclu.
sion Of treaty Of commerce, by which the free
navigation Of the rivers Paraguay and Parana is Sc
cured to the Republic of La Plata and Brazil The
English and French Commissioners had been pre-
scented to Urquiza All the Provinces had given in
their adhesion to the proposed national organization
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THE WAY THEY DO THINGS IN TENNESSEE.
FROM THE MEMPHIS KAerr or SEPTEMBER IL.

FROM THE MEMPHIS EAGLE or SEPTEMBER IL.
We glad to see from the suhoined list Of appoint
ments that friend Col JOHN W. CRocKErT, Of this
city, is about to take the field actively for soor and
GRANAm Col c. takes this step at the earnest request
and solicitation Of the Wings of Memphis and the Union
Wing Club Of this city We congratulate friends in
Henderson, Decatur, Carroll, Henry, Weakly, Gibson
Dyer Lauderdale and Upton counties now having the
opportunity afforded them Of hearing one Of the abest
champions OF the Wing cause in the Southwest
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
COL JONI W. CnocKsrr will address the people at the fol-
lowing places and the time designated on the issues in
ynlxed In tho pendng Presidentfal contest. viz
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INDIAN TREATY.-The Minnesota Democrat says the
Sioux chiefs have signed the treaty as amended after
considerable persuasion and thus ayerted threatened diff
fcutes The Sioux to have temporary possession
the reservation and viii probably remain there for some
years The reservation commences at Little Rock Min
nesota river some forty miles above the Big Bend and
embraces ten miles each side Of the river from that point
10 Big Stone Lake
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EULoGY ON Mr.. CLAY.--It is stated in the Louis
vile Journal that the Hon. J. j. CRITTENDEN
will deliver Discourse on the Life and Services Of
the great CLAY on the Goth of November next.
The largest hall in the city is TO be obtained, and
all friends from distance are to be welcomed by
regular Louisville hospitality
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MORE FLIBUsTIERIEG.-We believe il ID a fact that at
places in this city recruiting going for
new Flibustering expedition against Cuba also that
firm here have received orders for the supply Of ord
and munitions We that the proper auhori-
ties win that laws and treaties are faithfully OBJ
served. Mercy to the deuded men who volunteer re-
quires this, well justice own character If
we could hope that any Of them would see this para
graph would tell them that they have ten chances of
laying their bones in Cuba, If they arrive ,tere
where they have Of reyolutionizng the island The
Creoes there have not pluck enough to achieve their in
dependence If they desire it. The experiment Of
aiding them in the operation has been tried once the
Of many lives. Why should be repeated? Remem-
Der that there 90 600 good Spanish troops the
island together with Notifications resources &c. The
Flbusters have nothing They go, not to victory, but
to certain defeat and ruin
tNew York Journal Of Commerce.
We have no doubt but our Government will be
on the alert and take decided measures to prevent
another band of deludcd boys from being sacrificed
in another marauding expedition to Cuba
As much as we hear Of /" Lone Star organiza-
tons and Flibustier recruiting in New York, we
positively do not know Of single person engaged
in this unlawful business who stands fair before the
community good and respectable citizen. A few
lazy, loafng, outlawed Creoes and few burnt spe-
culators in Cuban Bonds, are the prime movers
in this patriotic cause" They are the philanthro-
pists whose hearts are bleeding SO alphabetically
for the wrongs and woes of the down-troddcn sub
jccts' Of Spanish tyranny.
So long as We believe in the indisputabe FACT,
that nine-tenths Of the inhabitants Of Cuba are
ready to spend not only their last dollar but their
last drop Of blood, in defending their island from
foreign invasion, no matter from what quarter or
for what purpose the invaders may come, we shall
deem it our duty to oppose any movement that can
only end IN the ingorious sacrifice of all who are
engaged in it.-Ne,c York Mirror
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CixcIssA, SErrsxsER 2bA jeveller Of st. Louis, toge
ther with his whole family ak in number poisoned last
Sunday morning consequences Of parAkng or food into
which quantity 81 hsd been put Two ustts girls
In his employ suspectsd of having oomatsA Vie css
One of daughters dead the others slowly recovering
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ExrESsWE Coal BED.--The railroad from Cincinnati
to GAINESVILLE, through Crcleville, Lancaster, &C., win
pass bed Of camel coal in Perry county, Ohio, which
has been announced by Professor Msthe and other dis
tngushed geologss TO be the extensive in the Uni
ted SAtss the depth Of deposite ranging from sixty
one hundred and twelve feet
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-02

Hon. WM. BADGER died at his residence in Gil
manton, New Hampshire, on the 2lst instant. He
had filled various important Offices under the State
Government, and was Governor Of his State in
1884 and 1888. He was 70 years of age.
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The VINO SPIRIT is aroused in FLORIDA The canvass
has been commenced there in earnest Col WARD tse
Wing candidate for Governor, and Major FINLEY one Of
the Wing Electors have taken the stump and are carry
ing the into the enemys camp Barbecues and free
discussions the order Of the day. and the Wing
pions bear themselves calamity.
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We learn that not long since a vote was taken
among the workmen on the Blue Ridge Tunnel
and the adjacent works in VIRGINIA, composed
mostly Of the sons Of the Emerald Isle, which
showed large majority in favor of Gen. ScoTT.
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WORSE AND WoRsE-Already this week there have
been eight Of murder homicide deadly assault
in the city of New York. by the knife the pistol brutal
violence and three Of the sufferers are already dead
gentleman was twice fred Mt m Broadway, yesterday
morning, at four O'clock and the bone of his
badly shattered.-N. Y. Journal Of Commerce
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Commodore G. W. SKINNER has been appointed
by the PRESIDENT Acting Secretary of the Navy,
during the absence of the Secretary, who is at the
North on public duty.
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Total.. 3e ,494,l4s 527O43 39,l22eI 81 oeo.3ls.s1

The receipts of gold in Great Britain from Aus
trala have far exceeded the hopes of the most san
guine for the first six months Of 1852 they reached
the sum Of about sl0,0O0,OO0 This shows not
only that the sands there have been unusually pro-
ductive, but also that many hands have been busy
in gathering the precious deposte as the whole re-
ceipts at our MINIS for the second year after gold
was discovered q. e. lS49) were only S6,l5l 800.
If these receipts continue to increase at the same
rate California will soon be thrown into the shade
Journal of Commerce.
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The great India Rubber between Goodyepr and
Day has been decided against Day.
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Departure Of Gen. Scott.

At about o'clock yesterday the illustrious
Conqueror of Mexico left this city for Circlevie,
Chillicothe, &c.. on his way to Maysvlle, Ky. The
excitement and JOY caused by his presence continued un
abaed till the last and when the coach in which he was
seated drove off, the wekn rang with shouts and cheers
Of Huzza for ScoTT" Thousands Of our citizens called
upon him, and for each one without regard 10 nation or
position, he had word in season Every man woman.
and child left his presence pleased and delighted with
the urbsnity Of the General large number Of German
and Irish citizens called upon him. and were treated in
the most hospitabe and cordial The vile Sian
der that he Is vain, proud, naughty and aristocratic
that he viii not recognise speak common man in
citizens common dress, has received its deah-blow in
this community Our iaborers hnow the story is false
They have had denomination Of what his whole life has
taught that he is true gentleman that he respects all
classes that he has hearty sympathy for the masses
every where Such is Gen Scott Such have our people
of all classes found him 10 be.