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The GaraY Grant

We have observed IN several papers of late state.
men In regard to the action of Colonel Gadsden, ouI
minister 10 Mexico. in connexon with the Garay grant
which does injustice to him, and might be prtjudcal TO
our relations with the Mexican government The state
men, as we find il in the New Orleans Delta. and a.
substantially published in several other papers, fol-
lows:
-" IL reported here that General Gadsden has made
unconditional demand upon The Mexican government for
the recognition Of the Gsrsy grant, and the
American government wade into the Mesils valley
forthwith II thers be immediate compliance. OF
course, however, one-not even the bearer himself
know tn. contents Of the despsches their way
to Washington"
We have authority TO say tia, the report alluded 70 IN
the foregoing ]. without foundation, and that Colonel
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Mr.. Secretary McCIeIland

We have read (says the Detroit Free Pres) none OF the
reports OF heads OF departments with more interest and
satisfaction than that from the Interior presided over by
our distinguished fellow-citzen Elk Governor McClel
land And such we find TO be the expression of our
democratic cotemporares all over the country The
Raleigh IN. CO. Standard says OF it:
The report of the Secretary OF tho Interior Gov Nc.
Celand, will DO eagerly read This department has be.
come ons OF the most important Ia the government and its
extended duties important and delicate He has
for himself high reputation active, prudent, and
economical officer and has in the exercise of his duties
borne himself win the respect and Of all who
have had intercourse with him. The voeys vupea-
tion which have been idly aimed the cabinet have
found no spot in his character assai"
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We make the following extract from the speech OF
Christopher C. Andrews esq of The BOSTON bar, and a
live OF Hsboro, New Hampshire, delivered a, the re-
cent festival OF the Sons Boston, in reply 10 comp
men, in honor OF Hillsboro' county:
"The foYn OF Hisboro'. IL me, Is entitled to
especial notice OCCASION having furnished the
country and the world the present Chief Magistrate Of the
nation lCheen1 And It gives me the greatest pleasure
to believe thai her entire population feel deep pride that
statesman whose has been pre- emipsuty forn.
nate and usrioss had there his birth place Roia deeper
snd iu.,e pride they experience 10 the shared
in by US, certain, that he Is patriot statesman,
tApplause1 Hereafter, trust IL may be said Of him
Of his fret great predecessor III matters what inme-
dlats ,po, may have been the birth place of poh man
have been gruded, sis. observe that the leading
sentiment which has characterized the speeches OF this
evening, 10 that of patriotism 1t Is patriotism which
10 uttered forth In every word OF that heaGui senii-
ment which President Pierce has favored WITH and
which has been received with such cordial welcome
What OF felicity all II Is that the annals o,
out native furnish many instances Of patriotism
Examples Of heroism, confined neither ser we
may there find which rival II they do surpas any that
be produced in the history OF the ancient States, As
have listened the touching illusions made by different
,peskcr the early incidents in New Ham pshire history
as well OF later datc--io the strong love Of
country which characterised hardy seulers-,o the
eoauence and sagscity OF her in couucil-o their
brave and daring exploits the tented field and their
readiness to rcnqush everything for the public good
indeed thought that lovely mother State escmbled in
many respects that
E. !" Cline of the unforgoten brave,
Whose land, from plain TO mountain cave,
Was freedom, home or gorys grave'n
tApplausel
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self free sois BY recognising those good democrats
who have abandoned their heresies and come upon the
national platform bat wings and disahecod democrats
can combine with svowed aboitoniss and feeso'lsrs'
and YET claim be the only faithful friends Of ns con-
sutional rights OF the South la carrying Out MS pol
ICY the President acknowledges none rs worthy o. Po
ltical association who denounce the Baltimore platform
His assaants affiliate and associate freely 10 their po
ical movements with the abest champions OF abolition
ism and free sosm Ii requires great saSaciiy TO
see what will be the popular judgment upon this issue
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RICHMOND, Dec 10, 1853.

100 RICHMOND, Dec TO- 1883.
GENTLEMEN: On my return from the country have ro-
csived your kind and atterng of the 10th inst nv
ting to name time when can accept an entertain
mont be given by "a number Of my felow-ciizens and
friends, without distinction Of party mark of the
feelings with which the people Of Virginia take leave of
my departure minister of the United States to
France.
This high trust conferred on me 80 unex pectedly
and the period OF my departure is hand that
the pressure of business of preparation will permit
devote evening the grateful task Of meeting
and bidding you farewell. must, therefore, beg you to
excpse for dechn ing your gratifying invitation The
kind terms which you have employed in conveying your
invitation have deeply affected my senshlitie Although
have served my country n various bity
the duties which devove me are to great extent
new to The principles however, which should govern
an American minister few and sim pie and trust
whatever may be the disadvantages under which may
labor will not forget the dignity Of my country its cher
shed policy In Its intercourse with foreign nations or the
sacred duties which may be called on to discharge to-
wards countymen, without distinction party and
without reference TO their residence or home
Your confidence, and the evidences friendship which
you have given me on all occasions will sustain and
strengthen amidst the difficulties by which | may be
surrounded look now, with pride and satisfaction
to return to my home in the beautiful metropolis Of my
native State and with the confident hope of witnessing
after comparatively brief absence, tho evidence OF the
grow III of Richmond, and OF incres sed population wealth
and prosperity throughout Virginia.
With assurances OF cordially reciprocsng the kind lee
ings which prompted your facring invitation am your
friend and fellow-oitizen. j. Y. MASON
To Mesns. John s. Caskie, Joseph Mayo, and others
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Commissioner Indian Affairs.


SENATE CHAssKR, December I'll, 1858.
Sin Colonel Manyponny. Commissioner of Indian Ar
fairs has been charged in various new.pape published
In Missouri and elsewhere. with acting uoder my defaor
and direction In relation Indian affairs In what
called "N,braska" In iasce this excellent officer and
gentleman, Say that the above and other similar
charges false, and there the found ion
for them never spoke 10 him . line him
upon the subject Of Indian Affairs In Nebraska nor did he
write speak word pom that subject until since
my letter the Secretary of Interior Ifur.
Their say that did Colonel Msnypenny whilst he
wa. Ia the western country last summer, did send
him any have the least intercourse with him.
directly indirectly Indeed, do believe thar was
within thirty mile. Of him any time during hi, visit to
the Indian county,
am reported as saying, ia my speech Fsyeue. . fol.
lows
"They were promised that no territorial government,
should be organized them without their consent
These Arguments, which are substantially those in Mr.
Manypsnnys letter. he gave TO Mr. Manypenny befors be
Mr. Atchison asserts that Msnypennys st,sr was
shown to the cabinet and contains the sarnin
isrAtion and deemed Of such importance lest the
false views OF Benton shood have deeteous infoencc
hat II was published in the organ Of the adm lion
on the evening Of the sam. day opon which wa,
Now did no, say that furnished Colonel Msnypenny
Arguments upon this any other subject Tor least
did not intend 10 snch thing but what did
say was that used the arguments in my ParksiTs
speech which Colonel Msnypenny used his reply 10 my
letter to the Secrsuy Of the Interior did say had
no doubt bat that Colonel Msnypenny. views pressed
letter, endorsed by the Secretary Of Int
ror and perhaps by the cabinet and should be con.
sid-red the Of the Standardization and that il
published in Union within few day, after II wa. writ
,en and long before 'scsved The manuscript copy by
mail
Very respectfully. your ob-dient servant
d. II. ATCHIsoN
To Mr. TsrADwAr,
Edi,or of the Examiner Missouri
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We would call the attention Of our readers TO the fact
that the favore opera of Norma is announced for
night being the last appearance OF this talented company
is acknowledged that Signora de Vres unsurpassed
in this favorte character What with the favortism OF
the OPERA and the hitherto manifested appreciation Of the
company, anticipate seeing fashionable densey
crowded, and delighted audience.
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Congress Thursday.

Mr. Hamlin introduced bill authorizing the
construction of line OF telegraph IRON Inc m'ss''spp'
river 10 the Pacific ocean
s Joint resolution authorizing the President OF Inc
Lifted States 10 confer the title OF acknowledgement oy
for eminent services taken up. and debated NJ
.u. aDy,h The propre,y Of bestowing this honor was
.-o.o,.d nv Messrs Shields Mason, Badger, Cass and
and the Joint resolution opposed by Messfs'
Adams. Walker, Pei and Douglas. II was hnA''y "
ts,sd 10 be engrossedyeas 49, nays laand was passed
ts, the consideration OF executive business the senate
adjourned !,
uou,r or RrpREsENrATvEs.--Anu unusual amount OF
h,.;oe.s was transacted The Speaker laid before me
uo..s . communication from the Postmaster General.
h :. estimate Of the cost OF the mail steamship
service; which was referred 10 the Commn'ee o. ways
and Means Mr. Houstons resolutions OF inquiry a. 70
The allowances 10 military and naval omcers' anu 'ne
abolition OF such navy-yards and marine hospais a.
.o,,d 10 d;soensed with, were carried The resolution
of Mr. Hunt relative 10 The deepening OF the passes o.
,hs Mississpp. was adopted. Mr.. Perknss resolution
- ,oury relative 10 the manner Of keeping jbe public
,svsDue was agreed to- Mr. Edgertons resolution OF IN
ouv in relation to the construction OF custom mouse
:, Toledo wa. adopted Mr. ChurchwelPs resolution LOT
obtaining information relative 10 Captain Gunnisohs
pas adoped as were resolutions OF inquiry as 10
~ establishing national foundry and armory IN indi-
"a the enlargemen, of the judicial system m re-
- ho nrv;lepes Of The House, and the admission OF
-; ,an,s ION which there was some debateD in re-
la,ou 10 the preservation of the furniture OF Washing
ion. for improving the mouths OF the Grout river al
po,ob reduction Of ocean postage ard Tor obtaining
tho mans Of the survey Of the road from MENDOZA to The
Rio Sioux river Mr. Lanes joint resolution Tor the pay
m,n of the board Of commissioners IN Oregon stands
over for debate Thirty bills including many for new
railroads. were read twice and committed; after which
N. House resolved itself INTO Committee OF the Whole
and continued the debate of yesterday-Mr wright OF
Pennsylvania, and Mr. Bsyly of Virginia successfully
taking the floor.
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M f Is George r. Fox Wizards,
United States leadership Of fashions becava ~ can
construct make invent correctly description
qnisie Of
IN. oldest needed the dandy sscosj 1csus-
he thoroughly and undeaad
supenneDdcpce ALI and tsc u11
in the taosna business soVesWt 81
the MATERIAL throughout Of mechaneA
uai labor, until eomp'-on, Of the erqsy
ionsbe garment worn by an csascs naoe nprsr
modern Third because he hnilds his senf6r mani
snacn pcpss based upon the anatomy n ~ nur
the interior and exterior eesnsd
sodg 70 taste and fashion, economy
Fosh bhh and s'fh credentials. No
verbally, reaaised or b. pabshed edition.
Dec 2l-dn
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THURSDAY, December %, 1853.

THURSDAY, December o. 1853
jeremiah Clemens, esq, of Alabama, and w C.
Johnson, esq, of New York, were admitted attorneys
and counsellors Of this court.
No. 30. Henry Choueau plaintiff in error, ps. p. Mo-
loney. The argument of this was continued by
Messrs. Wilson and Smith for the defendant in error
Adjourned until tomorrow, ii O'Clock, a. m.
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Gov. Cobb, Of Georgia.

Misrepresentation is inseparabls from political promi-
nsnce No one Of the eminent statesmen Of our country
has ie The exempIihcaton OF this remark frequent
" than Governor Cobb. The disadeced portion of the
democratic party know well the weight which belongs
to his name and bis position that they have sought per-
tinacIousy 10 appropriate them TO their selfish and fac
tious ends. He has braysly and promptly rspsed all
attempts TO Assgn him position Inconsistent with devo-
ton 10 the principles and the organization Of the regular
democratic party 1t was confidently proclaimed lately
that he had given encouragement the late movement
in the Georgia legislature which resulted IN poslponing
the election OF senator. This Misrepresentation was
promptly met at the time by the Georgia Constitutions
slist in the following emphatic manner:
"The impression has been made abroad and TO some
extent In this State that by Governor Cobbs influence tho
OF Ex-Governor Mcdonald has been 80 far
%. This Is not So Mr. Cobb acquiesccd Handsomely,
mnniuly and In the spirit Of true democrat in the ac-
ton Of the caucus and he openly and uniformly
pressed desire that all his friends would cheerluly unite
in carrying out the nomination OF Mr. to an eec-
ton He did nore--he appealed in the strongest terms
and by all the considerations, political and that
nc coud Dng 70 bear TO all the who supported
him In the caucus. 10 do There but of them
who were proof against appeals They have acted
ON their own responsibility la refusing go cleo
ton. It's responsibility they do not share or claim 10
SHARE with any one eIse IL ia justly attaching them
$500, $50 "Aen 'o''aiiS W 10 soreu DetWeeh themselves
| and their constituents"
The Consntuonalist contrasts the conduct OF Gov
ernor Cobb with that Of Governor Fooe. and says OF the
former:
lie has been ever since the nomination of Gen Pierce
abong assiduously to reunite strengthen and weld to-
gethef the democratic party OF this State and his abors
have been OF eminent value to the parry Had he acou,
~ and selhshy chosen 70 pursue the Foote has
been pursuing in Mississippi, the democratic party OF
Georgia would have been into fragments oral
lied, dsorganzed helpessthe whgs would have been in
the ascendency, and MIR. Cobb successful because
ntrinsically powerful and influential than Foote
would in all human probability been elected to the
Senate BY the joint votes OF that party and the allies he
could have carried to them from the democratic party
But Mr. Cobb preferred the hazards of defeat from the
democratic party, to certain the hands of the
wings"
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Some whig newspapers are greatly exercised by the
following sentence in the recent eulogy Of Mr. Norris,
in the Senate. upon his late colleague, Mr. Anterior:
:" He acknowledged practical law higher or more
sacred Tor his rule OF conduct here than that sacred
rsnt which We ali sworn 10 support"
They say J, was personal reflection upon the political
ethics OF Mr.. Seward. We do not know what were Mr.
Norms intentions in pronouncing admirabe sen,i
msot; but sspposing he did intend reprove all men
Who entertain and avow such pes'lent hefeaies what
theni
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Interesting from Gov. Stevens's Expedition.
The following extract of letter from one OF the Of
hcers of The exploring party under Gov Stevens will be
read with Interest,"

The following extract OF letter from one OF the Of
hcers OF The exploring party under Gov Stevens will be
read with interest:
PORTLAND OREGON TERRITORY
October ID, 1853.
In order to examine much country practicable Ma
Stevens and self have travelled foot OF the way
together He explored with his parties, the north of
Missouri, the SOUTH extending my examinations
hundred miles into the interior We the Blackloo,
fort, hundred miles from the Rocky mountains, by
agreement, and spent four days together, talking
matters connected with tho expedition Both of
entirely practicable for railroad, and found
difficulty whatever In crossing the main chain Of the
Rocky mountains. Wagons pass with few weeks
labor, and the least difficulty in the way of railroad
There 10 river bottom"Dearbon rver-on The east, with
valley sufficiently wide, extending the Dividing ridge,
which great elevation and only occupies lew hours
in crossing and the western slope, the Black Foot
fork of the Bitter Root river with valley still wider and
better extending prairie land beyond the mountains
The whole crossing from prairie 10 prairie, occupies from
FIVE 10 seven days is travelled by the Indians three
or four The Bitter Root mountains practicable for
railroad any other kind Of road but they be wholly
avoided by passing from the outlet of the Black Foot trail
little NORTH and following the usual OF the Hudsons
Bay Com pa ny in that feaion This
wholly the territory of the United States Major Ste
vens thoroughly explore the Btier Root range and may
find better pass than crossed through In 1881 aud daring
my late trip The Ast trail 10 called the Grand" trail
the Nezperes indians, and Is over series of noun
ips-one hundred and thirty miles, very steep
sod rocky the other hundred and miles, the roan
tuins almost equally elevated, but rocky nu
Both Of these are Of the ques
lion. My own Impression has always been, and sti TO-
tina the Of the Columbia river afford The prac
tca bic route for railroad through the Cascade
The route passes north OF the Blue range The
whole entirely practicable, doubtwi be folly
demonstrated by Major Stevens. The Msior and his parry
have all enjoyed good health and getting finely
The Major himself 10 energetic man, and has
plshed wonders for one season. but unavoidab at very
grcs, expense.
Major Stevens conempaies aving portion Of the
at Fort Owen and small party under Lieutenant Muffin
10 operate during the winter II the passage of the
cause much delay, MAJ Stevens will hurry TO WASH
invon Territory leaving the train in charge OF suita
BILE officer The party doubt ali by this tme and
Major s. may be expected in about days
Ny own trip has been eminenty successful. much be
yond my expectations, almost the whole way through
country previously explored JOHN EVANS.
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sales To-Day.

ny GREEN a SCOTT. AucssoHssrs. 4tete.
ExCLLLkNT HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNfTuRH
Ia al aucion.On Friday, the 23d instant
o'clock furniture cdns Uuitod States navy
his
two squares west Of the Navy Once,
Mahogany sofa plush and har-covssed rockers. Ac
Do ottonsns Union and cnsivs 4
20 marble top centre and pier tables and ashsssnds
DO marbic-top dressing aud other mahogany bureaus
DO sdetoaId, wsrdrohe
DO diniag and other tables
DO nAtrAck, bedstead tables,
Fine large round table, made Of iron wood w i&
mautc iooki sssos !. +. Il
eiIandoless eandeiabIas saa, hall, aud lamps
SILVER plotted wine COOLERS bakc
a LOT OF silver ware manlt clock .
Fine damask white cur do
Excellent assortment war
french and godIsccd China tea and coffee
Dnner sets, ivory handle knives torks, &C
some paintings and autographs prints
fine feather BEDS bedding hair and
rune nprsuy, hrusscis insan, passage
Cooking and other - sa
bhovsls and 3 :.
Canphor chests, Irigerntors, China cupbosrds.
Also, good assortment Of kitchen requisites rAI ta
WIN large lot OF other articles which
enumeae. y
Terms All OF and under $a5 over Sa5 credit Of
tersst. - =
80 GREEN SCOTT,
Decsi-d AucionserY.
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Hobohsn Gazette has puff fos Charles Sumner
'cns of the sw eminent ssssssn and phiauhro
pis" who mpar dignity and weight the character
United States Ssnass'"
Ths Boston Post pertioeniIy asks what has Sumner
ever done
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NO. MILLER, Conf~csson~r, Pennsylvania Avsnue.
between 10Th and liih leave 70 infm his
paren and the public generally he hes laid shA
rrssnSvs assoment OF article IN ms hne for the ChfiAn
bottdsys 20
cakss of from 81 to u u ech oruanens&A
In The fashionable sye
Aso very large Of French win ".
ht~ own mt
Having recently enlarged his snsfcoy, he more fal,y
M the fret style al dIrweys
auppers, bob public snd private, bsns, parties nc.
H. also invites attention % the following jus imported
81 the qsshsy, and warranted s~nuinsi ~p~''
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Old Neptune a MaiI.Carrier.
UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL AerscY,

UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL AGENCY,
ST. Helena, October a. 1853.
Sir | am requested by Captain Henry s. West,
of the American whaling bafque Governor Carver be.
longing to Wesport, Massachusetts,, just arrived here
from cruise The coast Of Africa 10 make the
following report;
"On The l7h August, 1858. in latitude deg. "a min.
north, Longitude 10 deg. "a min west, picked up small
square glass jar sealed up with the United States stamp
in which was found piece oil paper written on as fol-
lows, vzs
"'UETgp STATES BRIo PoRrosK
"'Lat deg 40 min. N long. IS deg 50 min w.
"'On opening this, please, If at sea- enter The latitude
and longitude with remarks and having cleaned the bot
tie WE'LL throw il again overheard. II on shoe forward
this paper having entered the position 10 which II
found. 10 Lieutenant M. r. Marry, u. S. n, Super.
in'endeni National Observatory. Washington y C. All
well We have tried The current and found il 5 50
deg east, at six miles per hour, We are bound TO Caps
OF Good Hope and have for the last 500 y miles The
current rate of over 500 y miles
"Tbe Governor Carver at the time OF picking up
ine bottle had bad strong beezes from the southwest for
five days The distance the bottle bad travelled for tbr.
teen days about us miles, N 4. by e. The report.
above, pta back into the bottle with remarks and
again thrown over.
have The honor TO be, very respectfully your ODE
dent servant. GEO. w. KIMBALL.
- fs. " United States Commercial Agent"
Lieut.. M. r MAuRY, u. s. N, Superintendent National
Observatory, Washington, u. &,
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The commissioner OF Indian ARstrs.

The letter OF Senator Aichison. published below Is
exiinguisher certa charges therein referred TO- made
against Col Manypenny. Few OF our public men have
been violently unjus,ly sssailed than the able
and popular Commissioner OF Indian Affairs Blu, those
attacks will prove harmless;
YicK Presidents CHAMBEr,
December a. 1883
Sfai am instructed by the Hon. d. r. Aichison 10
enclose you copy latter which he has adj
dressed to Mr. Teadwsy. editor OF the Examiner Missouri
and which you authorized TO use la any way YOU ms
desire
Very respectfully. your obedient servant
GEO. n. JONES,
Private seoistsry
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Gadsden has had negotiation in which the ecogn-
non OF tbs GaIay grant demanded any action had
thereon as such nsgotstor and that under his nsIuc-
tons. he could have nsgo,ia.ion on the subject
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Hy ). G. niouUIRE. Auos.on.er,

VERY VALUABLE BUILDING LOT IN THE FIRST WARD
az public sas-on Friday afternoon December 3k
O'Clock on the shall lot square No. S.
fronting ~ feet north
back ION The lot has also 5fee
alley running the full depth side.
This lot squares forming the Circle
ana the section Of tie
city Title indsputabe.
Terms; One third weva rnonth.
ior notes satisfactorily secured, bearing interest
JAS q. MCGUIRE,
DEC ~