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Senate. The Chair laid before the Senate
report of Navy Department enclosing CO.
pies of the several contracts made for the
construction Of dry docks, &c.
A bin authorizing and directing the settle
ment ofthe accounts ofthe several officers Of
tie army and navy, who have collected mo-
nies in California during the war with Mexico.
and allowing certain credits upon the same,
was taken up, read third time and passed.
A message from the House of Representa-
tiyes announced that il insisted on its amend :
ments to the bill to make land warrants as .
signable, disagreed to by the Senate, and
asked conference on the disagreeing votes
Of the two Houses, and that it would appoint
committee Of conference on its part
The Senate proceeded to consider the
same, and it was,
Resolpcd, That the Senate insist on its
disagreement to the said amendments, and
The republic., 1852-06-28
The Administration and the Western
LINN her Interests.

Western Democratic papers have systematl-
cally vilified the Administration for the course
which it has pursued for the protection Of tim
Der growing on the public domain. The suits
that have been instituted for trespasses com
mitted by lumbermen have been represented as
evidence of the hostility of the Government to
, branch Of industry of the highest importance
to the new States and Territories. The facts
have in each instance been sufficient to repel
those who made it. The whole matter is con-
cisely stated in the following remarks of the
Green Bay (Wis.) Spectator, published in the
heart Of great numbering region, and in full
view Of the whole case:
"a Democratic Congress passed Law punish
| ing with fine and impr,onraenf all persons who
should cut, destroy, or take away the timber grow
| ing upon the public domain. A provision was also
added which not only authorized the oon6scation
| of the property, but also warranted the Govern.
| ment in claiming civil damages. Democratic
| President approved and signed this act conse.
| Juently it is a Democratic measure from its con.
ception to it's completion.
"a whig Administrator pledged to faithful
and impa rtal enforcement OF the laws Of the land
ssme into power; il found this act upon the nation
al statute-book it sscertaiued, beyond the possi
bility Of doubt, that gross infrnctions upon its
provisions being continually committed in
Michi gan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Instruc-
tions accordingly issued to the proper officers.
directing them TO inquire into the alleged charges,
and If they found that respasses hod been commit
ted upon the public lands by non.resdents, TO seize
| the timber and lumber 30 cut or manufactured and
conhscate it to the Treasury Of the United States.
| Seizures we're made, in compliance with thcss in
The republic., 1852-06-28
From The Nep London Conn Chronicle
The xyhsr Nominations.

WISFIELD ScoTT and WILLIAM A. GRAnAN
are nominated rs the Wbig candidates for a..
Presidency and Vice Presidency Of the United
States. They are Our candidates, because il would
be bad faith to vote for any other They may be
the candidates of the whies throughout the
country, for IL would be hithless and disbonorable
not to abide by the decision OF the tribunal to
which we bad all conhded the power of making
the selection. There conflicting preferences;
the Wings could not agree in fixing their minds
on the same person for President, There was no
other mode of rcconciing these conflicting feelings
than by calling convention made up Of men from
every quarter Of the country, and Of confding TO
that body the task of concentrating the aggregate
OF public wishes on this subject, md Of present
ing TO the people the Of the individuals wbo
upon fair and deliberate consultation, sppcared d
to embody the largest amount OF popular prefer
ence. The Wings Of the United States agreed 10
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The Signal.

Arrangements are in progress TO issue from
the Republic office, in the course of the pres
ent week, the first number of the Signal, a
journal for the campaign.
The attention Of our readers is called to the
Prospectus, which appears above. As it is
desirable that subscribers should be furnished
from the first number, Of which large edition
will be printed, our friends are requested Ia
send in their orders at their earliest convenience
We have already received numerous subscnp-
tions, and take occasion to acknowledge a list
of thousand names that came TO hand yes
terday from Western friend.
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Tn. Fre..oiIers and the whig Platform.

The Boston Commonwealth, the organ Of
the New England Freesoilers, evinces no dis
position 10 favor the declarations to which the
metropolitan organ Of Democracy has given
utterance, in its criticisms on the Wing plat
form and its supporters. We have already
shown that the FreesoIlers Of Ohio, appreciat-
ing the tendencies and associations Of party
which has absorbed the Barnburners of New
York, have come out almost TO a man in sup
port Of Pence and KING. The Common
ireaih still clamors Cor a distinct organization;
ii may be because the coalition with the De-
mocracy TO which il was party has not real
ized all the substantial profits that were antici-
pated, and because little standing out is not
unlikely to facilitate the completion of a better
bargain. Meanwhile the Commonwealth serves
its friends by heaping abuse on the Wing plat
form, as an exposition Of principles that admits
The republic., 1852-06-28
Central Ratification Wing Meeting at
W0shfnUtOn.

The Committee of Arrangements in order to
give an opportunity to numerous distinguished
friends Of the to be present and address the
meeting, have continued the adjournment unit
Monday evening, 2S,h instant, at eight o'clock, al
the City Hall Place.
The committee request their Whig brothers tc
observe the following order of assembling:
First Ward-The banner, "Fort George and
Chippewa" The rendezvous, Union engine house
The ward marshal, HAMILTON DEGGEs.
To assemble at seven o'clock, and to move for.
ward to the City Hall, so to reach the rendezvous
OF the Second Ward at halfpast seven.
Second Ward-Tbe banner, "Lundy's Lane '
The rendezvous. Franklin engine house. The
ward marshal, WAsHISoToN NAYLoR.
To assemble at quarter-past seven, and to move
forward, following the First Ward, to the rendez.
vous of the Third Ward.
Third Wayd.-Tte banner s'Castle of San Juan
! o'Ulloa." The rendezvous, Perseverance engine
house The ward marshall VALEsTiSE HAR.
Z BAUGH.
To assemble at half past seven. and to move for
ward following after the First and Second Wards
Fourth Wdrd.-The banner, 'Molino del Rey
and Ohapullepec." The rendezvous, the open
space at the Bank of w Washington. The ward mar
shall, WILLIAM DOUGLAS.
To assemble at half past seven. and TO move for
ward following after the Third Ward.
Ffh Wad.-The banner, "Cerro Gordo and
Contreras" The rendezvous, Columbia engine
/ house. The ward marshal, JOHN F. McGILL.
To assemble at quarter past seven, and TO move
4 forward following the Sixth Ward.
SiIh Ipard.-rhe banner " San Antonio and
Churubusco." The rendezvous, Anacostia engine
house. The ward marshal, NICHOLAS g. SAN
DERsoS.
To assemble at half past seven, and 10 move for
ward 10 the Columbia engine house, and thence TO
the City Hall. by Pennsylvania avenue.
Seventh WUd-The banner, "Plaza Of Mexico"
The rendezvous, Island Hall The ward marshal,
WILLIAM THonPsos.
To assemble nt half past seven, and TO move for
ward TO the south side Of Pennsylvania avenue, at
the corner of street, and TO follow after the 9Th
and 9th wards.
The lat, 3D. 81, and Ath wards in the order indi.
Gated will approach the City Hall by Louisiana
enue The 5th 9th, and 7th in the order indie atcd
will approach the City Hall by Al street.
All good Wings who may not join in the ward
processons requested to assemble at the City
Hall Place before O'Clock.
The Whgs Of Georgetown making their ar
rangements.
The Wings Of Alexandria, animated by old
sociauons, will be present.
The ward marshals charged with the details
and will please report to the undersigned in the
forenoon Of Saturday.
For the committee:
J. NJ. CARLISLE, Chairman.
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structions, and the property advertised and sold
according to law. in almost every county in North
ern Wisconsin. Is there print lost to principle
as to venture the assertion that the officers the
Government has oppressed the lumbermeni On
the contrary, is il not the fact that they per-
Initted to bid in their lumber at u nominal price
at merely enough to dofray the expenses OF
seizure and sale So, too, with regard to the suits
which were instituted Nominal fines and nominal
Imprisonment only were inflicted and the effect of
this wise and humane policy has been deter
pissers from destroying or making away with the
timber. IL is useless to deny that it has likewise
had tendency injure the business and lessen the
profits OF lumber dealers
NOW, then, we have fairly stated the whole case
IN reference To the seizure Of lumber cut upon
United States lands. The question wish to put
directly to the Democratic press is il the law is
bad one, if il operates harshly and ipjuriously to
the interests Of the umbermen, why is it that the
Democratic Congress neglects and refuses to
peal 1t! Democracy makes loud professions of
friendship for the umbermen; and TO illustrate the
sincerity o! its professions it seeks punish them
with fine and Imprisonment for cutting timber
upon the public lands
"fhe Administration is solemnly pledged to a
faithful enforcement of all laws; those laws are
subject to the revision repeal of the opposition
party; and yet the moulhpieces of that majority
seek to injurc the Government officers for carry
ing out the very laws. they have assisted in
ating.
every thing that liberal construction of the
laws would effect towards ameiioratng the condi
ton OF the settlers upon the public lands has been
done by the Whig Administration; and we are un-
able to divine any good cause for the abuse which
has been heaped upon its officers by the Locofoco
press and party.
"a full investigation Of these lumber difficulties
will necessarily disclose the fact that the Govern
nent has done every thing in its power to promote
the interests Of the northwest and strengthen the
hands Of her laborers. Can the Democratic party
say much for it's leaders?'
The republic., 1852-06-28

The PLATFoaN.-We congratulate the whigs
OF Kentucky and the Wings of the whole Union
upon the decided endorsement Of the Compromise
measures which has been given by The whig Ma
tional Convention. That Enforcement not only
secures the unity and nationality Of the Whig
party, but ts influence upon the whole country
will be most happy. Itrebukes agitation, and in
vtes to peace aud concord. Whoever js nomnat ted
as the representative Of that platform will occupy
most elevated. national. and patriotic position,
and will command the hearty support Of Wings
everywhere, from the pine-forests of Maine to the
everglades of Florida, the plains of Texas, or the
placers Of California. We can work with a will
for the candidate whose banner bears the inscrip-
ton Of such doctrines
Frankfort (Eg) Commonwealth.
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WHIG NOMINATIONS.
For President,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
For Piee President.
WILLIAM A. GRAHAM.
0o- See first page.
PROSPECTUS OF 1.-THE SIGNAL."
Whig Campaign Paper to be Published d
mt the City or Washington.

at the City or Washington.
| The undersigned will issue during the present
week the first number of Wing Campaign Jour
nal, devoted to the support Of WINFIELD SCOTT
as President, and WILLIAM A. GRAHAM as
Vice President
"THE SIGNAL" will be emphatically National
Press designed for circulation in every section of
the country. The object of the paper will be to
harmonize the action, and promote the efficient
organization of the Whig party, as well as to diff
fuse its principles and its spirit and enthu.
siasm.
1t will also furnish a convenient compendium of
all the facts and documents bearing upon the case
made by the respective parties and candidates, and
preserve in form for future reference q complete
history of the canvass full index will be given
in the last number, which will add materially to
the permanent interest and value Of the work.
The great popularity and success which attended
The Battery, published by the undersigned during
the last Presidential canvass induces him to retain
the same form and size in ''THE SIGNAL"
"THE SIGNAL" will be issued on full sized dou-
ble royal sheet, printed on good type. in quarto
form, and contain very large amount Of reading g
matter.
The first number will be issued during the
present week, and will contain full account Of
the proceedings Of the convention. The publica
ton will be continued each week until the election,
the results of which will be given in full In the last
number.
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Thirty copies (beng at the rate of 33i GEMS
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All letters must be post paid. and addressed to
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The republic., 1852-06-28

OF no msconstruction. Saturdays issue opens
an article with these words:
''Ihe Wing party now stands fully and unre
servedly committed to the Compromises-the Flu.
gitive Slave law, and to put down all agitation of
the slavery question, whenever, wherever, and
however it may manifest itSelf Its position is no
longer equivocal."
With regard to the eighth resolution, which
has SO seriously disturbed the equanimity Of the
Union, the Commonwealth remarks that il
endorses without reservation, and pledges
the whole Wing party TO uphold for
ever the Fugitive Slave law" We have
the further testimony Of the same adversary
that 'the South dictated The PLATFORM" and
virtually controlled both the party and the
nomination.
The republic., 1852-06-28

which can again raise it, II sleeps its long, last
sle~p-and freedom, and honor and peace is to rest
upon our country [Checrr.
NOW, a word about Gen. Scott. ] think know
him pretty we'll j have studied his character
they have told us that General Scott ia not sound
upon the subject Of slavery. Now, have wanted
not do ii. And | do not believe he would have
written letter ii hs election to the Presidency
depended upon it, have got letter from him
saying that he would not do it. Now, as for Mr.
Seward, he 10 considerable of MANI and would
not wish to say aught against him. He is the .bcst
abused man l know" [Cheersl But, gentlemen,
do you think Gen. Scott will be influenced by Mr.
Seward, II elected to the, Presidency Oh. no. 1t
is absurd. Do you believe that II man who has
given up forty years OF his life to building up ma
tiona character. would sacrifice it all by giving
himself into the hande of clique? mo, no. Then
let us hear no about this. Well, can we elect
eu.n lCheors. This is good cognomen; for
think in the "iuss" next fall he will make the
ieathers" fly. [Laughter:l And as for his
time to eat otherwise than in hurry. [Cheers
ihere 10 man somewhere up in New Hamp-
SHIRE who never was known to be in a hurry
all his life lLaughter.] And, gentlemen. in the
coming election he will go so slow that he will be
eit lar IN the rear. [Laughter.l Our Democratic
friends Just stumbled upon him a nominee for
the IN Presidency. The nomination Of franklin
fierce 10 an embargo laid upon genius, talent, and
ambition; tCheers But, gentlemen, must
close. lCrcs Of "Go on! 60 on!"l No, gen
tsemen, have about ten thousand Democrats to
whip at home, and cannot speak longer now.
lCheersJ ask you, one and all, to night, are
you prepared to say that Winfield Scott is not
worthy of your sudrages' mo, no.l What
stimulus 10 to be given to the young men of our
country. If such devotion is not to be rewarded by
our countrymen? Is he to be set aside, loving his
country a. he does, and giving his life for it? We
are told that republics ungratefu;" and if
General Scott is to be Stunned now, then shall
think republics ungra,eful. We will carry
the day IN this election, or We will find honora-
bic grave upon the field OF Waterloo. TCheers1
Let no man deceive himself. Go into the fight
resolved to conquer or die. Be not alarmed. Let
US hear the mighty tread Of the Empire State
coming up the contest-[cheersl- and then you
will SEQ Winfield Scott as President of the United
States. lCheers]
The meeting closed about eleven O'Clock, amid
shouts OF applause and firing Of cannon.
The republic., 1852-06-28
The .Union" on Euquette.

The Union reads US a lecture on "bad
taste," because we gave an explicit denial tt
ITS misstatements in regard to the Whig Con
vention. In its judgment, we were guilty OF 4
"breach of good manners when we pro-
nounced certain of its insinuatons 'not true
And yet our polite contemporary makes ne
apology for its own want Of :.taste" and 'good
manners" in having issued statements moi
warranted by facts, and in having, moreover
garbled and misquoted the comments of the
National Era on the relative strength of the
two platforms. Does the Union class posi-
tive perversion Of a writer's meaning in the
harmless category Of accidental errors?"
The republic., 1852-06-28
Congress.

The House Of Representatives passed, by a
vote Of yeas 96, nays 81, the bill granting
lands to all the States for railroad and educa
tional purposes.
The consideration Of the Pennsylvania con-
tested election case was resumed, but not con
cluded when the House adjourned.
The republic., 1852-06-28

NAvAI.-The United Statcs rezee ship Indepen.
dence, Commodore Morgan, arrived at New York
on Friday last from Leghorn, via Gibraltar, which
latter place she left on the l4th Of May. She has
been abscnt thirty FIVE months, having left Norfolk
on the 26th of July. ls49. The group Of ststunry
prepared at Leghorn for the National Monument
at Washington was not brought home in the In.
dependence, in consequence Of the hstchwsys not
bcing sufficiently large to admit them, much to the
regret OF the commander md officers OF the ship.
They will be sent home in merchant vessel i'm
mcdately. The United States steam-frignte San
Jaointo left Gibraltar the l4th of May, on a
cruise to the eastward.
The United States sloor- -1f war Cysne, Commsps
der Paine, arrived at Norfolk on the oath instant,
from Pensacola,
The republic., 1852-06-28

PAY YoUR PosTAos.-The man who, under the
present rate5, writes without paying postage, ia
not entitled 10 the courtesy of reply. To save
three conts he makes you pay frej aud frequently
in relation 10 matters entirely porsonal 10 himself.
Ibore is no ezcuse for this, every man can carry
few stamps IN his pocket. Hereafter, all unpaid
letters cent 10 this otcc will be returned, even II
they come from the Queen Of England
tN,u York Mirror
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frankfort (Ry.) Commonwealth.

GHr. LAnInss AND TINE YIcs PsruDHscr.-
Our attention hos been called to the fact that it
WILLIAM LARfsrR, jr., who was honored with a
vote from Virginia on the frs, ballot for the Vice
Presidency in the late Wbig National Convention, i,
and not Latim1, our dispatches erroneousy
gave the name.
The republic., 1852-06-28

learn that the juveniles who acted pages for the
several delegations at the late Wing Convention,
we're handsomely remunersted by the delegations
on which they respectively attended Some re-
reived az much sixty dollars, and none lees than
ten. The speaks well both for the attention OF the
ysgcs and the beralty Of the delegates.
baltimore Time.
The republic., 1852-06-28
nETirInHa

By Mr.. WIN. APPLETON: The petition of John
WiDslov, Edward Winslow, and otbers, asking
compensation for the revolutionary services Of
Deputy Paymaster General John WinslOw. Re
ierred TO Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
BY Mr.. MOORE, Of Louisiana: The petition Of
a disnterestod citizen Of New Orleans, asking that
the salary oi the judge Of the United State. dis
trict court at New Orleans be increased.
The republic., 1852-06-28

In reply to the New York "Tribune's" talk about
splitting on the platform, the Rochester "Ameri-
can" says the editor of the Tribune" cannot sr-
Sect-to-rats ss Wing,
The republic., 1852-06-28

PUstIc CLOCK TowrR.--A petition will be pre-
sented to the Common Council, at its next meet
ing. for permission the Fourth Of July TO lay
the foundation stone OF the elegant column pro-
posed by our worthy feIlow-ciuzen, William Ere
ret, esq, TO be raised In honor OF the most dstn
guished men Of both parties who in the United
Sltes Senate labored go arduously to effect the
success Of the Compromise measures. The plan
fer this elegant monument to the tried and bril-
liant patriotism Of Clay, Cass, Webster, Downs,
and others, has been long before the public 1t ia
designed TO be not only ornamental but useful; a
large public clock at the summit will form one Of
its principal features, and We believe there is the
intention TO combine in the structure the objects
too Of FIRE alsrm bell. Every one will agree that
the Fourth OF July would be a most appropriate
date for laying the foundation stone Of such an
sdihce and We hope the Council will grant per-
mission to the projectors to carry their wishes into
eject on that day 49, Nuo Orisans Pieayuns, lsh.
The republic., 1852-06-28

II ism singular oversight, in the reasonngs Of our
American interventonist., that they do not
hoe, in Of such a conflict, the same prime pes
that will .ond material aid from Washington or
Boston 70 Hungary, IN one emergency, will bring
IL back rom Hungary or Germany to Charleston,
in another And 80 the Pittsburgh mUskets and
Cincinnati saddles, If not too lim.y for go much
service, might re. urn 10 equip the insurgents Of
the plantation, and open fire our southern cit
ies There is no logical security for order any
where but in patient adherence 10 the principles
Of peace -Huniington'' Addyo' J1ore the Place
SociSfy
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