Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-05-20
Correspondenes Of tA. Baltimore Patriot.
WAsHIScroS, May ii.

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Much sensation has been produced
here, by the intelligence OF the acci-
lent to Mr.. Webster. II is said that
lhe bolt connecting the forward axle !
Tree to the carriage gave way, and
threw Mr.. Webster to the ground.
But he is not dangerously injured,
and will soon be out again.
The meeting in New York, in !
favor Of Mr.. Fillmore. was crowded
and enthusiastic, and Il will add to
the confidence of his friends here
and in other parts-of the Union.
The letter of Mr.. Clingman, Of
North Carolina, defining his position,
is regarded here as a very able one.
He was originally opposed to the
compromise because he considered
that it conceded too much 10 the
North. But as it has passed and
cannot be revoked, he is for abiding
by it. He is for putting an end to
dangerous agitation. see no in
in his course, but regard
it as patriotic. One who is open TO
conviction is an honest statesman
He says emphatically, that although
at first opposed to the compromise,
since it has became the law OF the
land, he will vote for no Presi'
Dental candidate who will not pledge
himself to its support.
May I2th The whole political
community was this morning greatly
surprised by the announcement OF
the retirement of Major Donelson,
from the editorial department OF the
Union. 1t appears that he has sold
his interest in that establishment to
his partner Gen. Armstrong, and
Intends to retire to Tennessee.
Meanwhile the Union newspaper
establishment remains in good and
responsible hands, and its columns
are in charge OF able and industri-
Gus editors. As its name indicates,
it will adhere faithfully TO the Union
and abide by the compromise OF the
last Congress. | have thus en-
deavored TO give your readers
prompt Information of the causes ol
the recent change.
In the Senate to-day, Mr.. Bell
called on The Secretary OF War Tor
copy OF the memoir of 1t. Sempler
Of the leading events of the taking
of Vera Cruz. II led TO a short and
exciting debate. Gen. Cass opposed
the resolution. When it was intima-
ted that the object was TO print nc
counts Of the deeds of the prominent
officers (par example, Gen. Scott,
Mr.. Cass stated that he had always
been consistent in opposing such ex'
penditures to print. The sublec'
was postponed till tomorrow, when
we may expect an exciting political
debate.
Mr.. Bradbury presented an lmpor'
tant bill TO prohibit officers oil the
army from having anything to dc
with contracts in which they haC
any personal interest. Such Law
is deemed necessary in consequenc'
of certain contracts in California
No highniinded officer would partici
pate in such traffic.
Mr.. Borland addressed the Senat'
at tedious length against the Collin
line of steamers, and no question
was taken.
The House, after an exciting con
test, agreed TO adjourn TO s o'clocI
tomorrow morning, to enable then
to adjourn over to Monday next. t
prepare the House for summer quar-
tiers. The constitution provides tha
neither House shall adjourn for NOR
than two DAYS. But !, require
about three working days to Prepar
the Hall. By adjourning at
o'clock, it will give three days, an
allow such members as wish to leav
town, to take the nine o'clock car:
Thus they beat the devil round III
stump, save the constitution, and ar
off. This is an old practice, an
proves their devotion 10 the constitu
tion.
We have tonight a telegraph
despatch from Boston, to the effec
that the Legislature has repealed tn
plurality law of the last session
which enabled Presidential elecIor
TO be chosen by plurality. This
very important, as it will enable tn
people, for a certainty, TO choos
their electors, and prevent the choic
finally devolying on the Legislature
! which is free soil.
At9 O'Clock tonight. saw MI
Clay's attending physician. II
says that Mr.. Clay had an cas-
night, and has been comforleG to-day
bat in the main he is no better.
LEON.