Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-02-01

the Government, furnish no rule for its con-
duct in other cases, and, although valid and
operative, must be regarded a. confined to the
Territories to which they in terms applied, and
AZ settling only those controversies out Of which
they sprung.
Such was the opinion Of Congress- in is4S,
when, in providing q Territorial Government
for Oregon, with clause in it prohibiting
Slavery, it refused to sanction the geographical
policy in relation to that Territory, and when,
in 1850, it refused to sanction il in relation to
tho territories acquired from Mexico.
The blunder MIR. Douglas makes is in jump
ing to the conclusion, that because this policy
was rejected ia relation to Oregon, New Mexi-
co, and Utah, it was repealed or suspended in
relation to the original Louisiana Territory---a
palpable non seguitm.
For want Of room, we must postpone further
comment till tomorrow
10 Having but little space to-day for a
miscellany Of news we must give everything
in brief.
10 A royal decree relating to postage in
Cuba, declares that foreign newspapers COM
ing from any country whatsoever shall pay
l2ls cents per ounce, if loose, and eight dol
lars per 25 Spanish pounds, direct from the
editors Offices, the agents in Cuba to give Sc
curity, &C. Pamphlet and book periodicals are
to pay twenty-five cents per ounce, if loose, and
twelve dollars per 25 Spanish pounds, when
proceeding direct from the editors Offices.
Resolutions were presented in the Washing
ton City Common Council on Monday even
ing, by Mr.. Wannall and appropriately refer
red, to the effect that Congress shall be asked
not to grant charters to any private compa-
MES for railroad purposesin this city and that
power be granted to this Corporation to char
ter companies for the purpose Of laying rail
roads through the streets and avenues.
10 Messrs. Taylor s Maury, wo should
have stated yesterday, are the agents in this
city for the sale Of Leonard Scott & Co.'s re-
prints Of the leading British periodicals.
To- The Emperor of France has suppressed
a Jesuit institution in the Commune of Mon
taud. The name Jesuit should not be profaned
by these people Jesus organized no secret So
ciety, and sympathized with no political in
triguers.
10 Broad and meat are the chief almost
the sole articles Of food among the poor Of this,
as well az of other countries; and -four, which
often sells at five dollars barrel now sells for
ten The thrifty seldom suffer in our land,
but there is much for the hand of charity to do
in relieving the wants Of the children of the
thriftless, .improvident, and Incorporate.
The People SPEAKING.-On Monday even
ing meeting was held in the Tabernacle, in
New York, Of from two to three thousand citi-
zens, although a snow storm had commenced
at dark to oppose the violation Of the Missouri
Compromise. Among the audience were the
Oldest and most respected citizens The pro-
ceedings were marked by quiet but deter
mined spirit
aShepherd Knapp presided assisted by thir-
ty-six Vice Presidents, among whom were ex-
Mayor Havemoyer Messrs H. Grinnell, VIM
c. Bryant Robert B. Mnturn. Jno. A. King
Jos Hoxie, Wilson q. Hunt, Zebedee Cook
Wyndeit Van Setback, Luther Bradish, George
Newbold, and other prominent gentlemen from
all political parties
"a series Of resolutions were introduced by
the Hon. Robert Emmett, who prcfaccd them
with forcible and eloquent speech. The res
oluiions wcro seconded by Jas. w Gerard
who followed in an energetic speech. Joseph
Blunt and others also supported them.
"The resolutions which call upon their rep
resentatives to unfnehingly oppose the pro-
posed violation Of the Missouri Compromises
were unanimously adopted, when the meeting
dissolved
At Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday night, tho
National Hall was crowded by the people, to
join in . protest against the Nebraska bill
II was o tremendous gathering. Speeches
were made by II. Griswold, J. c. Vaughan
Senator Foote, and ]. Briggs. A remembrance
was ordered to be sent to Washington North
ern Ohio, the accounts state is agitated to it's
very centre
THE GADsDEs TREATY.--Ion, this morning,
says that " the doubtful condition OF Lower
California IL an obstacle to the ratification Of
this treaty" from which we are left to infer
that If il has been stolen for VIZ, we will not
pay for il. He states that it dis no fnality.
without the adjustment Of the respective pre-
tensions Of Santa Anna, and Col Walker, and
Gen. Pierce" and that il provides that tho
Mexican Government shall have the privilege
Of pursuing our fibusters into our own waters
and territories" though he does not see what
Mexico could make of that
Mr.. GRusD, the correspondent, aX,7 Of the
Baltimore Sun, very well knows the desires Of
the o-Slayery men in Congress. He says,
this morning:
"The consideration Of tho Nebraska bill in
the Senate has been postponed till Friday next.
II is q thousand pities that IL scas postponed.
Hopes were entertained that the bill would
pass the Senate on Saturday next should the
Senate have agreed Ia cit on that davl and the