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| DEAR SIR:-I haye the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the Sth inst, and
thank you for what you are pleased to say of my
fidelity to great national Wing principles. l trust
| there is nota man in the country who doubts my
appreciation of those measures, which are usually
called "Compromise Measures or my fixed de-
termination to uphold them steadily and firmly.
Nothing but deep sense of duty led me to take
the part which did take, in bringing about their
adoption by Congress- and that same sense of
duly remains with unabated force. | am OF opin-
ion thatthose measures, and all, were neces-
saiy and eXpedient, and ought to be adhered to
by all friends OF the Constitution, and all lovers
Of their country. That one among them which
appears to have given the greatest dissatisfaction,
| mean the Fugitive slave Law, hold to be law,
entirely constitutional highly proper and absolute
ly essential to thepeace of country. Such law
is demanded by the plain written words of the
Constitution; and how any man can wish to nbro-
gate or destroy it, and at the time say that he
Is a supporter of the Constitution, and willing
to adhere to those provisions in it, which clear
and positive injunctions and restraints passes my
power of comprehension. My beliefs, that when
the passions of men subside, and reason and true
patriotism are allowed to have their proper sway,
the public mind, North and South, will come to
proper state upon these questions. [ do not be-
lieve that further agitation can make any Consid-
cradle progress at the North. The great mass of
the people, am sure, are sound, and have no
wish to interfere with such things as are by the
Constitution placed under the exclusive control of
the separate States. have noticed, indeed, not
without regret, certain proceedings to which you
have alluded, and in regard to these, have to
say, that gentlemen may not think it necessary or
proper, that they should be called upon to affirm,
by resolution, that which is already the existing
law of the land. That any positive movement to
repeal or alter any or all the Compromise meas
ures, would meetwith any general Encouragement
or support, do not at all believe. But however
that may be, my own sentiments remain, and are
likely foreman, quite unchanged. l am in favor
of upholding the Constitution, in the general, and
all its particulars am in favor of respecting
its authority and -obeying its injunctions and to
the end oflife, shall do all in my power to fulfil,
honestly and faithfully, all its provisions l look
upon the Compromise measures as a proper, fair,
and final adjustment Of the questions to which
they relates and noreagitation of those questions,
no new opening of them, no effort to create dis
satisfaction with them, will ever receive from me
the least countenance or support, concurrence Or
approval, at any time, or under any circumstances
am with regard, your obi. servant
DAN. WEBSTER.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

THOSE OF OUR CITIZENS WHO DESIRE A
good Medicine win find ia thejusty celebrated Pills
of Doctor Brandreth, which have performed upon
scientific skill physicians had with the as
that they could do The properties ofthese
Pills antibious and aperent medicine are unrival
ed all who them recommend them; their virtues sur
pass all eulogy and must be used to be appreciated The
weak and delicate will be strengthened BY their use not
by bracnS but removing the ofweaknes the gross
and corrupt humors of the body They require no change
in the diet, of any kind Plain directions accom-
pany each box, SO that every his competent
physician. For sale by NJ BRANCH
ap12 East Main street, corner below the Old Market
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

Man SHoT.-The Fairmont True Virginian
says: rencontre occurred at Fellowsville on the
ID inst, between DR.. Edison, one of the contract
tors on the railroad at near the big tunnel and
Mr.. Corbin. We did not hear the origin of the
difficulty, but the result of it the shooting of
DR.. Edison by Corbin. The ball entered near the
groin and passed through the lower intestnes.-
The Doctor fingered for three days and died.
Corbin has made his escape.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14
G. A. TAvENNER, Esq.

REVOLUTION IN STEAM MACHINERv.-The
Washington correspondent of the st. Louis Re-
publican, thus speaks of new invention that has
been before spoken of in our columns:-
"a new engine has been built at New York,
which Threatens a complete revolution in this
kind of machinery. 1t has been patented by
Ericsson, the inventor of the Ericsson propeller
The engine has been built, and tried, and works
well--and uses only ninety pounds ofcoal per day
Boilers are dispensed with altogether-and you
can we'll imagine what revolution it will effect
in the ocean steam narine-where the large yes
sells carry 900 to 1000 tons of coal for each voyage
There will be no danger of explosions or any
thing of that sort. The engine now built is in
tended for large steamer, in course of con-
structon at New York, and the whole will cost
over million of dollars Men of capital would
not be likely to invest such a sum of money upon
Il doubtful experiment. and you may receive this
information with reasonable assurance of its cor
rectness. The engine can be applied to our boats,
and to your printing machines, and to every thing
OF the kind
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14
Mrs. GAINES CAsE.-The New York Jor

Mrs. GAINES CAsE.-The New York Jorr
nal of Commerce says
We learn by telegraph from Washington, that
the Supreme Court of the United States have re-
fused re-hearing to Mrs. Gaines widow of Gen.
Gaines, by vote of to 2. This, we suppose,
ends the chapter. Had her claims been sustain
ed she would have been probably the weathiest
person in the United States There have been
times during the progress of the suit when, it is
said, she might have compromised for half mil
lion of dollars
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND,

ARRIVED,
Schr EDWIN Aaron. Baltimore mdze.
Schr Thos Martin Linburn New York, hay
Schr Ester Burr, futile, N. Y salt.
Schr VIM Foster, Bogart, New York. hay.
Steamer City of Norfolk Post, New York, to S Lee.
Schr Merchant, Couch New York, mdze to Currie ]
S Kent, E Norris A Anderson & Co. Bodeker, T L An
gers, Bennett q Beers, A Norris H Claiborne r, NJ
Zimmerman Davenport Allen Co. VIM Taylor. Smith
Roberts. R Price, J d Evans, H Powers, Purcell
Ladd 4 Co, o Strecker, L Webb & Son. Bacon & Bas-
kervile, Garland & Robinson A Lee, j w Rondolph, w
Booth, w Ritter c D Yale, Talbot & Bro, H w Fry,
Tinsley Bryant Edmond Davenport 4 Co. S Cary, A
Johnston, W H Ensign, Hill Ragand & Bro, Richard
Il Co, Sinton & Co, ] Pizzin, Vanew & Ta1 lor
Herring 4 Shelton, Alvey & Lipscomb, Smith & Har-
oods R NJ Burton, w HARRISON A Watt, and to
der
SAILED,
Steamer Pennsylvania, Baymore, Philadelphia mtlze
and passengers, Mayo Atkinson
Steamer Roanoke Parrish, New York. mdze ard pas
sengers Ludlam q Wa
Steamer Belvdere Clifford Baltimore mdze, Ludlam K
Watson.
Schr Oregon, Carver, Jacksonville. Florida.
Barque Virgnian. Boush, Baltimore.
IA A ,ril1 D Arrive Anp
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

The japanese tea is highly praised; but their
mode of drinking it is peculiar. The leaves are
reduced to very fine powder, which is put into
a box. The cups of the company, when the bev-
erage is to be served, filled with hot water
The box is then offered to the guests who take
out as much as will lie GA the point Of a pretty
large knife, stir it up till it foams, and drink it
hot.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

Eg We are indebted to the Hon. John Bell, of
Tennessee, for a copy of his speech on the Iowa
Land Bill.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

- We return our thanks to the Hon. James
c. JONES' of Tennessee, for copy of his speech
in the United States Senate on Non Interyen
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

On the sth inst, in the county of Prince Edward bv
the Rev. Mr.. Com piston, Mr.. CHARLES A. HUNpLEY of
Charlotte, to Miss FRANCES daughter of Edwin Ed.
munds Esq.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

NOFHCE.-I ask the attention of Grocers, and
others, my sale of damaged Tobacco, THIS MORN
ING, at 10 O'clock
op14 r. CAUTHORN.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

lAUCTEON.-Boors, Shoes Hats Leather &c,
THIS MORNING by
ap14 DAVENPORT ALLEN & co.
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An extraordinary scene occurred lately at the
burch of st. Roch at Paris. \ congregation was
tawn BY the announcement of a sermon from
De celebrated pulpii-0rator, Mr.. Dupanloup,
bishop of Orleans. Another prelate, the Bishop
j Autun, about to otficiate at the main altar,
as solemnly approaching, followed by some of
he clergy, when well-dressed man pushed
through the throng, slapped the cheeks o. the
relate, snstched his eaotte or half cap from the
|rown of the head, and then performed the same
eats with the Vicar. General Immediately be-
bind. Judge of the astonishment of the clerical
procession and the bystanders The Bishop,
Ihus handled, betrayed no emotion of anger, but
proceeded sedately to the altar; the Nicar-Gener-
IL was as little moved: his nature is known to be
20 meek and benign that the keenest Indignation
became general at his treatment. The trans
,ressor was quickly consigned to police officers.
L is stated that, on examination at the Prefec-
ure, he was found to be insane.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

PHILADELPHIA, April l2.-Arrived, Schooner Ann
G. Baker Smith, Richmond. O
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|re spot in both their memories. As for Ben, he
blk at once the Warren and East India trade,
ID ever afterwards prelaced his stories on nauti.
y matters with ''when was on board the Char
n in the West India trade in the year IS,
ben Alexander Tardy, the pirate"
Captain Todd always continued to stop him at
lat point.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14

NsEHsGEEEs POTAT0EsS.-250 bushels landing
I'VE this morning. for sale low from the wharf, by
ap Il JOHN H. CLAIBORNE.
E1sELTON's P,uksEl ktUsH.--2o barrels. very
f. superior article landing per Rainbow, and for sale
by JOHN H. CLAlB ORNE.
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MARREED.

This statement was published in the Richmond r.
publican of last month.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-04-14
NM A. Pow EK4E,

DECEHVlNG THIS MORNING
a y Rich plaid and clouded Ginghams
New styles watered and fancy Prints
Hoyle's A double purple do
Mourning Prints, of new and choice styles
Rich chntz Barege dc LANES
Coloured Grapes, Hat Grapes
Twisted silk Mitts
Black Gro de Rhines, &c.
To which we invite the attention of the trade.
apl4 KENT PAINE 4 KE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-07-17
To Correspondents.

SIS communication cannot be published.
He does not give his real name, and moreover
has evidently mistaken the subject of our GEN.
sure. If the censure comprised every min
lister in the State, so long as the offence was
the same, our remarks would be the same, and
equally deserved ON all sides. We are sorry
to "hurt the feelings" of any one, but it is very
difficult to speak independently without in
curing the displeasure ola few. IAat every
editor expects who has the sense to be an
editor.
Verses by Almira, have some faults, but
redeeming traits enough to ensure publica-
ton, provided our usual rule is complied with.
Call and see us.
"JUNIUs. Enough has been said on that
subject, although we thank you kindly for
the endorsement of your approval, and the
additional backing of your words and argu-
ments.
Our numerous business correspondents, will
we hope have no complaint to make of negli-
gence on our part hereafter. And we hope
other correspondents will excuse us for negl-
ect during the past few weeks.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-07-17
The Naturalization Law.


1t has been charged that Gen. Scott Is III
favor of repeal of the naturalization laws
Notwithstanding letters from him directly 10
the country. There is no man before the
country at this day, who is more liberal IN
his views towards foreigners than Gen. Scott.
He has fought side by side with lrlshmen ana
Germans, and has never failed to accord TO
them in his reports as much praise as Amer
lean soldiers for bravery and good conduct
The very fact, that at this time, the Irish the
country over are as a mass turning 10 him'
and the Germans ralleying around him WIN
hearty zeal, Prove they know how he STANDS
He has repeatedly declared himself by speech
and by letter to the effect that he is not in
favor of the repeal of the naturalization laws.
More than that, he is in favor OF giving the
right of citizenship to all foreigners "who
shall faithfully serve, in time of war, one
year OH board of our public vessels or in our
land forces-regular or volunteer on their
receiving an honorable discharge from the
service"
~
ter t. the Tammary Society, made state
ment to the effect jAat Gen. Scott was in ia
vor of repeating the naturalization law. He
afterwards discovered his mistake, and made
the following statement, which we submit to
his Democratic brethren
PoRTcHEsTER, July 6, 1852.
| To The Editors Of The EUeaing Post:
| In letter addressed to the Tammany So
cietv few days ago, on the occasion OF their
commemoration OF the national anniversary
alluded to the illiberal opinions of General
Scott, published by himself some years since,
in respect to the admission of foreigners to the
rights OF citizenship. In the Tribune OF the
both ult which came into my hands by acct
dent this morning, | saw, for the first time, q
| letter from the General renounc.ng those
opinions, and also the letter accepting the
Whig nomination for the Presidency i'm which
he suggests an alteration in our laws of natu-
ralization, which shall give the right of citi-
zenship to all foreigners "who shall faithfully
serve, in time of war, one year on board of
our public vessels or in our land forces-Teg-
ular or volunteer on their receiving an hon
orable discharge from the service
Deeply impressed as | am with Gen. SCOTS
eminent military services, and his equally
eminent qualifications for the highest civic
trusts, it is a source OF the greatest regret to
me that should have misunderstood and mis-
stated his present position on any matter OF
public interest Without stopping to COM
ment on his change of opinion on question
in respect to which the Democratic party has
never for an instant wavered, hasten to re-
quest if my letter abovereferred to should be
| published in your columns, that this note may
have place there also.
l am, very respectfully yours,
JOHN A. DIX.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-07-17
Significant.

"A few days since we received club OF sub
scribers from town over by the Wabash
and the friend sending them wrote that six ont
OF the ten were Democrats. He urged Us
not to mention that fact, with the name of
the place, in the Journal, because, said he.
the leaders here will not let them rest in peace
till they pledge themselves against Scotland
for Pearce, and ifthey don't do that they will
try to injure them pecunarily. Thatwas the
honest expression Of man, who never ex-
pected US to say another word on the subject.
What does it show Why that a GOOD cil-
zen cannot express an opinion, or signify
desire to hear the truth on both sides, but that
demagogues in his own party will persecuss
him into leaving this indel endence, and az
tempt to injure him pecuniarily if he don't
support their ticket-a ticket they are COM
manded to swallow, whether they ike il or
not. IL Democrats will thus submit to beinr
lchiPPed iR,they have not independence enough
for American citizens. Ir they can't take
paper advocating different men and measures
from those of the party with which they have
heretofore been identified, without hay!ny to
suffer persecution for it, they are sLares to par
ty. If Wings should thus attempt to perse-
cute Wings for looking into both sides of the
question, we should think them unworthy oil
tie great principles they advocate, and the
others, if they submitted, too much slaves for
their party.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-07-17

OtFThe New Albany Ledger acknowledge
es that Gen. Scott is gallant soldier, and
il does not do for Democrats to sneer at his
crat will regard it as duty to oppose Scott be-
cause he is personally unified to the office of
President, and there are weak points in his
character which would prove detrimental to
the best interests of his country" 1t is a
little strange that his countrymen have not
yet discovered those weak points, when he
- leon t~s--~ .'',en, - nnhTc life about
half century. The only weak point his
enemies have yet discovered in his character
is-he is Wing.
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PIANOS, &c.-Miessrs. Conyngton 81 Co.
now occupying the fine room, corner Of Main
and First streets, east side, as Book Store.
They are not only in the receipt of late
publications, &C., but they are paying partic-
ular attention to the receipt and sale of musi-
cal instruments, new music, sc. They have
now on hands several elegant pianos, of the
best manufacture and very sweet tone. One
Of these, we have heard declared by an excel
lent judge of instruments, the best toned
piano in the city. They are worthy the at
tention Ofthose wanting to purchase articles
Of this kind.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-07-17
From the Lexington Observer
Mir. CLAWS Will.

The will of Mr. Clay was presented in court
on Monday last, by two of his executors, and
ordered to be admitted to record. As every
thing relating to the deceased statesman is
invested with peculiar interest at the present
time, we do not suppose that we violate any
rule of propriety in briefly stating that the
will is drawn by his own hand, and bears
date July 10th 1851; that it relates almost
entirely to the disposition of his estate among
the members OF his family, and that there
Is therefore but little TO invest it with public
interest. The only exception to this general
remark, is to be found III the provision of the
will which has relation to his slaves. By
that clause, it is provided that the children of
his slaves born after the first of Januury
1850, are to be liberated and sent to Liberia,
the males when one shall have arrived at the
age OF %, and the females at the age of % !:
that the three years of their earnings prior to
their emancipation are to b. reserv ed for their
benefit, for the purpose of fitting them out for
their new homes; and that prior to their en-
ancipation and removal they are to be taught
| to read, write and cypher. The slaves in
being before the LIST January, 1850, are be-
queathed to his family
-. Ashland is left to Mrs. Clay for her sole
use and benefit during her life; at her death it
is to be sold and the proceeds divided among
his children.
The following are the only specific devises
made by MIR. Clay, outside OF his family
give my friend, DIR. b. w. Dudley, tie
gold snuff-box pres nted to me by DIR. Hut,
late ofW ashington City.
give to my friend, Henry T. Duncan. my
ring containing piece OF the coffin OF Gen.
Washington.
l give to my friend, DR.. w. n. Mercer, my
snuff-box inlaid with gold sad to have belonged
to Peter the Great, Emperor OF Russia.
Mrs. Lacretia Clay, his vile, is left eXecu-
trix, and the Hon. Thos. A. Marshall and
James o. Harrison, Esq, executors OF the
will, with provision that no security shall lie
required OF either Of them.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1852-07-17

I[The notorious State Sentinel says that
Gen. Pierce's life among other things, has
been devoted to 'tthe spread of the holy spirit
of religious tolerance" This man is claimed
to be the ruling spirit of the Democracy OF
New Hampshire-the most influential Demo-
crat in that State-and to have devoted his
whole life to the spread of the holy spirit of
religious tolerance-yet the very township in
which he lives gave four votes to one in ia
ror nf es .cc..c1ing Chatholics from s"lding OIL
ce, and the State gave an empowering vote
the same way. The Sentinel should have
said his whole life has been devoted to the
spread ofreligous Intolerance.
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POstpone nicnf!

We are authorized to say that the Wing
Pole Raising which was to have taken place
this afternoon, has been unavoidably post
poned to some day next week, of which due
notice will be given. This change is alto
gether owing to the difficulty of procuring
workmen OF experience at so short notice and
during the prevalence of sickness. But in a
few days that pole will be elevated, and it will
be the tallest ever tucked into Evansville
ground. We shall tell the time
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Gen. jackson and Gen. scott.

The Times of Thursday, publishes letter
from Gen. Jackson, intended to create the
impression that the great hero desplsed ueh'
Scott, &C., &c. We cannot appreciate that
feeling of admiration for a man or Tor MS
memory, which would give publicity to docu-
ments we'll calculated to cast blur upon MS
good name. We regard this letter as undlg-
nified, uncalled for by the circumstances, ana
more calculated to injure the man OF men,
Gen. Jackson himself, than any invention the
malice of his enemies could have concocted.
He doubtless regretted it Thousand times
and even before he and Gen. Scott became
warm friends, as they afterwards did, and be-
fore he appointed Gen. Scott to a post In
which he never would have been placed had
Jackson continued to regard him as he
seemed to view him in the letter alluded to,
which was written before he ever saw Gen.
Scott. The confidence afterwards placed in
Scott in an hundred ways by Jackson, shows
that old Hickory regretted this letter most
deeply, and was endeavoring to make amends
for the injuries he had inflicted upon man
from a momentary resentment and mistake.
Gen. SCOTS letters in this affair, were mark
ed by dignity. There was not an improper
/ expression in them-not word of disrespect
in reply to the language used toward him.
! He declined Gen. Jackson's challenge, by
saying that when he was tempted to point a
pistol at the breast of fellow being it must
be against some other man than Gen. Jack
son-that the courage of both had already
been proUen-and that any further proof could
be deferred to the next war, when at the head
of their respective forces, the question OF
bravery could be settled. There was no.
bility Of soul displayed in this, which such q
man as Gen. Jackson could appreciate, and
which doubtless made him see his own error
quicker than any threats or even an unsuc-
cesslul duel might have done.
We have all the letters of this controversy
in our possession. No friend of Gen. Jack
sons and foe of Gen. SCOTS, after perusal
of these letters, would like to see them pub
lished side by side. 1t would be publishing
an error in Jackson's life, which he after
ward, by his conduct, confessed to be such
We question whether there is in this country
a V armer admirer of Gen. Scott than was
Gen. Jackson a few years after writing the
very letter to which we have alluded. Yet
Democratic editors publish this letter to
prove 'what was Gen. Jackson's opinions Of
Scott" We don't suppose it makes any con-
siderable difference what his opinion waS Of
Scott, but we want the acAOJe truth to be
known.