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. WHITE A CO., Gazette.
L. HARPEII,_Post.
ROBT. M. RIDDLE, Journal.
JAMES P. & Co. Chronicle.
FOSTER & BBARR
ROTHER, Dispatch.
JOS. SNOWDEN, Mercury.
Dec.l, 1849.] JAMES W. BIDDLE, American.
MUNI
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illorning Post.
llPCirculation 1200, Daily.Ao
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... The Speakershap—Shsvery. ,
The Journal of pnrterday had a singularly char
cle in reference to the election of Mr.
;.Cobb..7. . ( lt seamed to regret the defeat of Mr. Win
r,Pr.-
• ,•,..-; throp, because Mr.-Cobb is - r" opposed to the prohi
h4.-if Intim:to( alave4 in the territories."
i;'''l'-• . - • Will the Journal tell us whether Mr. Winthrop is
,•;::,,,. ~, opposed tethe prohibition of slavery in the terri
,-;•••..,....,. torleall! ~ True, he did, in times past, support the
::•'-' ' Wilmot Proviso; - rut, where is the evidence that
he is now an anti-slavery man.. Surely, the 'feet
, f•': ' ' that he anointed Committees of the lost Congress
which suppressed anti-slavery petitions, cannot be
4 adduced to prove that he is now a Provisoist.
•. The Journal says :
, .
i : Mr. Cobb is highly spoken. of both by Whigs and
1 ~ Democrats, as a man of rare liberality in his opin.
ions, firm and perfectl fair and durable in maintain
, •
c•..' ing 'them: He vote dfor the application, of the
.1. -
Wilmot Proviso, or rather the Ordinance of 9 87 to
~.. the Oregon Territorial Bill.
IS not Mr. Cobb as good an anti-slavery man as
,-. Mr. Winthrop? Answer os.
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candidate for Canal Commissioner
.Prompresent indications we are induced to be ,
Hove that Judge STRICKLAND, of Cheater county,
will be.the next candidate of the Demcocrntic party
of Pennsylvania, for the office of Canal Commiesiori
,
er. ,The Eastern portion of the State is entitled to
the nomination, and our friends there could not pre
sent to their brethren or the entire state the name
of.tt Worthier man, or a more reliable and radical
- Democrat than N. Srarcia.arixi, Mr. 8. is the editor
of diat sound and honest paper the "American Re
publican," at West Chester, and is an Associate
Judge of the County of Chester, that honor having
been centered 'upon him by the lamented Gov.
-'..2 4 / 1 . STRICKLAND has many, very many
Blendiin the West, who wish to see him in the
Canallioard.
After the above was written, we received 'the
Carlisle : Volunteer, which contains the following ar
ticle; The 'Volunteer is one of the moat radical
papers in Pennsylvania q ,
CANAL Conetteatonr.a.-r3We notice by our ez
change papers that the Hon. Nurrion STRICKLAND
of Cheater County, has been recommended in sever
. counties as a.suitable person to receive the nomi
nation for CanatCoMmissioner by the next Demo
made Siete Contention Mr; Strickland is well
linownisethe able editor or ihat old sentinel of De
x.
~, M ocinteji the "Westchester Republican? He is a
'MAW o f relgalgeOlrieits of strict entegrity, and un
questtoned mean:misty. He received the appoint
jitle4l(4l-tsePciatn- lodge of. Cheater County, from
4 5.1.,,,,, - ..lbelete*:e:Sbaukk is ti ose full confidence he
_,
• , Me have known Judge S. long and
fool ( reel° declare that he is, in every re
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tn- Canna:tea with she gstabyshment of the Morning
Pail itone of the iargest'•Job Printing Offices in the city
where nit kinds of work is done on the shortest notice, and
most reasonable tents.
L. HARPER,-EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
PITTSBURGH:
TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 25, 1849
aj. No paper will be issued from this office to
The President's Blessing..
This long looked •for document is here at last.
Our readers may study it for themselves today.
Ohr views are rserved for the future. It is, we
may here say, just such a document agave expect
ed from the illuitrious author. It is short, digni
fied and nn -committal. He seems inclined to
favor protection, and does not advocate the eaten.
lion of Slavery. He takes the same views of the
veto power that Democratic Presidents did. But
read for yourselves.
Removal of the Seat of Government to
Pittsburgh.
The Philadelphia Spirit of the Times has a long
article on thesubject of Slavery, the District of Co.
lumbia. &c., which concludes as follows:
The second proposition is not founded on any
fact, and is contradicted by the plain words of the
constitution, and by the cessions of Virginia and
Maryland themselves. No reasonable man doubts
the constitutional power of Congress, and the only
question left is one of expediency. In this question
Virginia tutagin particular part, for she has taken
back her free gift. It concerns only Maryland
which in a few short years will be a free State by
her own act, and for her own Interest.
Upon this question there is a growing belief that
it is unworthy the Capital of a free country, to be
the head quarters of slavery, with its inevitable con
comitants, slave pens and a slave market, an Insti
tution which does not now.disgrace even Constanti
nople,-under the despotic rule of the successor of
Mahomod. The retrocession of the Southern part
of the District of Columbia to Virginia has simplified
tbilriquestion, and if the citizens of Georgetown enc
ceedin retroceeding The remainder of the District
to Braryland, it prepares the way to its inevitable
result; the surrender of all the public grounds and
buildings to that State, and the removal of the seat
of Government to Pittsburgh, a point at the head of
the Ohio, and in: the direct line from New York to
SI L9oLs and San Francisco, and accessible from all
parts of the Union, by the rivets, lakes and rail
roads of our happy country.
Pittsburgh requires no lavish expenditure of mill.
ions to force a few houses and a sparse population.
She has wealth, intelligence and industry, and no
foreign foe 'will ever be permitted to burn the Capi
tol of this thriving metropolis.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE.
Fellow Citizens of the Senate
and House of Representatives:—
Sixty years hasp elapsed since :the establishment
of this government, and tlieCongress of the United
States is again assembled to legislate for an Em
pire of freemen. The predictions of evil prophets
who-firmly pretended to foretell the downfall of
odrinstitutiona, are now remembered only to be
derided, and the United States of America at this
moment present to the world the most gtable and
permanent government on earth.
Such is the result of the labors of those wbo
have gone before us. Upon Congress will emi
nently depend the future maintenance of our sys.
tern of free government, and the transmission of
it to posterity.
We are nt.peace with all the world and seek to
maintain our cherished relations of amity with the
rest of mankind. Daring the past year we have
been blessed by a kind Providence, with au abun
dance of the fruits of' the earth, although the Die
, troyieg'Angel for.a time visited extensive portions
I of our territory with the ravages of a dreadful pesti
lence. Yet the Almighty has at length deigned to
stay his hand and to restore the inestimable blessing
of general health to a people who have acknowledg
his power, depricated his wrath and implored his
merciful protection.
While enjoying the benefits of amicable inter
course with foreign nations, we have not been
insensible to the destructions and wars which have
prevailed in other quarters. It is a proper theme of
Tanksgiving to him who rules the destinie of na
tiops, that we have been able to maintain amidst
rill these contests an independent and mutual posi
tion towards all belligerent powers.
Oar relations with Great Britain are of the most
friendly character. In consequence of the recent
alteration of the, British Navigation Laws, British
vessels, from British and other foreign ports will,
(under existing laws,) after the first day of January
next, be admitted to entry in our ports, with cargoes
of the growth, manufacture or productions of any
part of the world, on the same terms, as to duties,
imports and charges, as vessels of the United States ,
with their cargoes; and our vessels will be admitted
into British ports, entering them, and on the same
terms as British vessels. Should no order in coun
cil disturb this legislative arrangement, the late act
of the British Parliament, by which Great Britain is
brought within the terms proposed by the act of
Congress at the fret of March, 1847, it is hoped will
be productive of benefits to both countries.
A slight interruption of diplomatic intercourse,
which' occurred between this government and France
I am bonny to say, has terminated, and our Minister
there has been received. It is therefore unnecessary
to refer now to the circumstances which led to the
interruption. I need not express to you the sincere
satisfaction with which we shall declare the arrival
of another Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Pleni
potentiary from a sister republic to which we have
so long been, and still remain bound by the strongest
ties of amity.
ShOrtly after I entered upon the discharge of
my Executive duties, I was apprised that a War
Steamer, beronging to the German Empire was
being fitted out in the harbor of New York, with
the aid of some Naval officers, rendered under the
permission of the late Secretary of the Navy. 'I his
permission was granted during an armistice be
tween that Empire and the King of Denmark,
which had been enjoyed in the Schleswiz Halstein
War. Apprehensive that this act of intervention
on our part might be viewed of our neutral obliga
tions, incurred by the treaty with Denmark and of
the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 20th of
April, 1848, I directed that no farther aid shall he
rendered by any agent or officer of the Navy ; and I
instructed the Secretary of State to instruct the
Minister of the German Empire, of my determina
tion to execute the law of the United States and the
faith of the treaties of all nations. The corres
pondence which ensued, betweenithe Department of
State and the Minister of the German Empire, is
herewith laid before you. The execution of the
law and the observance of the treaty, were deemed
by me to be.due to the honor of the country, as well
as to the sacred obligations of the Constitution. I
shall not fail to pursue the same course, should a
similar case arise with any other nation. Having
avowed the opine:rill:l taking the office, that in dis
putes betweeh conflicting foreign governments,
it is our interest, not less than our duty, to remain
strictly central . I shall not abandon it. -You
will perceive by the correspondence submitted fo
you, in connexion with the subject, that the course
adopted in this case has been properly regarded by
the belligerent powers interested in the matter. Al
though a Minister of the United States to the Ger
man Empire was appointed by my predecessor, in
August, 1548, and has for a long time been in at
tendance, at Frankfort-on-the-Main, and although a
Minister appointed to represent that Empire was re
ceived and accredited here, yet no such Government
Empireas that of the German : has been definitely
constituted. Mr. Donaldson, our representative at
Frankfort, remained there several months, in the ex
pectation that a union of the German States under
one Constitution or form of Government, might at
length be organized.
It is believed by those well acquainted with the
existing relations between Prussia and the States of
Germany, that no such union can be permanently
established without her co-operation. In the event
of the formation of such a union and the organiza
tion of a central power in Germany, of which we
should form a part, it would become necessary to
withdraw our minister at Berlin. That while Prus
sia exists as an independent kingdom and diplomatic
relations are maintained with her, there can be no
necessity for the continuance of the mission to
Frankfort. I have thelefore recalled Mr. Donaldson
and directed the archieve of the Legation at Frank
fort to be transferred to the American legation at
Berlin.
Having-been apprised that a considerable number
of adventurers were engaged in fitting out a milita
ry expedition in the U. S. against a foreign country
and believed from the best information I could ob
tain, that it was destined to invade the Island of Cu
ba• I deemed it due to the friendly relation exist
ing between the U. S. and Spain ; to the Treaty be
tween the two nations; to the laws of the U. States,
and above all to the American honor, to exert the
lawful authority of this Government in suppressing
the expedition and preventing the invasion.
To this end I issued a Proclamation enjoining it
upon the officers of the United States civil and mtli•
tary to use all lawful means within their power. A
copy of that Proclamation is herewith submitted, as
herbwith suppressed. So long 28 the act of Con
gress of the 20th April, 18113, which owes its exist
ence to the law of nations and to the policy of
Washington himself, shall remain on our statute
books, I hold it to be the duty of the Executive
faithfully to obey its injunctions. When this nape
ditton was in progress I was informed that a foreign.
er, who claimed our protection, had been clandes
tinely as was supposed, forcibly carried off in a
vessel from New Orleans', to the island of Cuba. I
I immediately caused such steps to be taken, as I
thought necessary in case the information I bad re
ceived should prove correct to vindicate the honor
of the country and the right of every person seek
ing an asylum on our soil to the protection of our
laws. The person alleged to have been abducted,
was promptly restored and the circumstances of the
case are now about to undergo investigation before
a judicial tribunal. I would respectfully suggest
that although the crime charged to have been com
mitted in this case is held odious as being in con
flict with our opinions on the subject or National
sovereignty and personal freedom, there is no pro
hibition of it or punishment for it provided in any
act of Congress. The expediency of supplying this
defect in our criminal code is therefore recommend
ed to your consideration.
I have scrupulously avoided any interference in
the wars and contentions which have recently dis
tracted Europe. During the late conflict between
Austria and Hungary, there 'teemed to be a prospect
that the latter might become an independent nation.
However faint the prospect at the time appeared, I
thought it my duty, in accordance with the general
sentiment of the American people, who deeply sym
pathised with the Magyar patriots, to stand prepared
upon the contingency of the establishment by them
of a permanent government, to be the first to wel
come independent Hungary into the family of na
tions. I invested an agent, then -in Europe, with
power to declare our willingness prom ptly to recog
nize her independence in the event o fher ability to
sustain it. The powerful intervention of Russia in
the contest extinguished the hopes of the struggling
Magyars. The United States did not at any time
interfere in the contest; but the feelings of the na
tion were strongly enlisted in the cause, by these
sufferings ofa brave people who had made a gallant
though unsuccessful effort to he free.
Our claims upon Portugal have been, during the
past year, presented with renewed vigor, and it
has been my object to employ effort of honorable
diplomacy to procure the adjustment. Our late
Charge d'Aflairs at Lisbon, the Hon. G. W. Hop
kins, made able and energetic, but unsuccessful
etrorte r tofettle these unpleasant matters of contro.
;,...f . iidusy,-and to. obtain indemnity for the wronga
4::.N-" , :idi-4r , ifra the subjects of complaint. Our pre-
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sent Charge will also bring to the prosecution of
thcese - nlaims ability and zeal. The : pevolutionary
.rierydiatiacted condition of Portugal past' times
her.heen represented as one of the leading causee
-of.her,delay in indemnifying our suffering citizens;
'lnirtf Must now say it is a matter of profound re.;
grei that these claims„have.not yet been settled.
The- omission of Portugalto do justice to the
American claimants has now assumed a character
so grave and serious.. that I shall shortly make it
the subject of a special message to Congress,,with
a view to such ultimate action as wisdom and pa
triotism may suggest.
With Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sweden, Denmark,
Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Italian Staten, we
still maintain our acc stowed amicable relations.
During the recent revolutions in the Papal States,
our Charge d'Affaires at Rome has been unable to
present his letter of credence, which, indeed, he
was directed by my predecessor to withhold, until
he should receive further orders. Such was the un-
settled condition of things in these States, that it
was not deemed expedient to give him any instruc
tions on the subject of the credential letter, differ
ent froui those which he had been presented by the
late administration, until the 25th of June last, when,
in consequence of the want of correct information
of the exact state of things at that distance from us,
be was instructed to exercise his own discretion in
presenting himself to the then existing government,
if in hie judgment sufficiently . stable; or, if not, to
await further events. Since that period, Rome ban
undergone another revolution, and he abides the es-
atabliabment of a government sufficiently permanent
to justify opening diplomatic intercourse with it.
With the republic of Mexico it is our true policy
to cultivate the moat friendly relations. Since the
ratification of the Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo,
nothing hah occurred of a serious character to die.
turb them. A faithful observance of the treaty and
a sincere respect for her rights, cannot fail to secure
the lasting confidence and friendship of that Repub..
lie. The Message of my prdecessor to the House of
Representatives, of the Bth of February last, coin ,
municating, in compliance with the resolution of
that body, a copy of a paper called a Protocol,
signed at Qu'esrataro, on the 30th MaylB4B, by the
commissioners of the U. States , and the Ministers
, of Foreign Affairs of the Mexican government. hav
ing been a subject of correspondence between the
department of State and the Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary of that Republic ac
credited to this government. A transcript of that
correspondence is herewith submitted.
The Commissioners on the part of the United
States, far making the boundary between the two
Republics, though delayed in reaching San Diego,
by unforseen obstacles, arrived at that place within
a short period after the time required by the Treaty
and was then joined by the commissioners on the
part of Mexico. They entered upon the duties of
their office, and at the date of the latest intelligence
from that quarter, some progress had been made in
the survey. The expenses incident to the organi
zation of the commission and its conveyance to the
point where it was to begin, have so much reduced
the fund appropriated by Congress, that a further
sum to cover the charges which must be incurred
during the fiscal year will be necessary. The great
length of frontier along which the boundary extends
the nature of the adjacent territory, and the diffi
culty of obtaining supplies, except at near the ex
tremes of the line, renders it also indispensable that
a liberal provision should be made to meet the ne
cessary charges during the fiscal year ending on the
30th June, 1851. I accordingly recommend this
subject to your attention.
In the adjustment of the claims of American
citizens in Mexico, provided for by the late treaty,
the employment of Counsel on the part of the
Government, may become important for the pur
pose of assisting the Commissioners in protecting
the interests of the United States. 1 recommend
this subject to the early and favorable considera
tion of Congress.
Complaints have been made in regard to the
inefficiency of the means provided by the govern
ment of New Grenada for transporting the Uni
ted States mail across the Isthmus of Panama,
pursuant to our postal Convention with that Re
public, of the 6th March, 1844.
Our Charge d'Affairs of Bogoda has been direct
ed to make such representations to the Govern
ment of New Grenada as will, it is hoped. lead to
a prompt removal of this cause of complaint.
The sanguniaty civil war with which the Re.
public of Venezuela has for some time past been
ravaged, has been brought to a close. In its pro
greats, the rights of some of our citizens resident,
or trading there, are violated. The restoration of
order will afford the Venezulian Government an
opportunity to examine and redress these grievan
ces, and others of longer standing which our re
presentative at Caraccas have hitherto ineffectually
urged upon the attention of that government.
The extension of the coast of the United States on
the Pacific and .he unexampled rapidity with which
the inhabitants of California especially are increas
ing in number, have imparted new consequence to
our relations with the other countries which border
upon that ocean. It is probable that the intercourse
between these °neutrino and our possessions in that
quarter particularly with the Republic of Chili, will
become extensive and mutually advantageous in
proportion as California and Oregon shall increase
in population and wealth. It is desirable, therefore,
that this government should do every thing in its
power to foster and strengthen its relations with the
states, and that the spirit of amity between us
should be mutual and cordial. I recommend the
observance of the same course towards all other
American states. The United States stand as the
Great American power to which, as their natural
ally and friend, and they will always be disposed
first to look for mediation and assistance in the event
of any collission between them and any European
nation. As such we may often kindly mediate in
their behalf without entangling ourselves in foreign
wars, or unnecessary controversies. Whenever the
faith of our Treaties with any of them shall require
our interference, we must necessarily interpose.
A conve• tion has been negotiated with Brazil
providing for the satisfaction of American claims on
that government and it will be submitted to the Senate.
Since the last session of Congress we have received
an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentia
ry from that Empire and our relations with it are
founded upon the moat amicable understanding.
Your attention is earnestly invited to an amend
ment of our existing laws, relating to the African
Slave uncle, with a view to the suppression of that
barbarous traffic. It is not to be denied that this
trade is still in part carried on by means of vessels,
built in the United States, and owned and navigated
by some of our citizens. The correspondence be
tween the Department of State, and the Minister and
Consul of the United States at Rio de Janeiro, which
has from time to time been laid before Congress,
represents that it is a customary device to evade the
penalties of the laws by means of sea letters. Pee
wit) sold in Brazil, when provided with such papers
by the Consul, instead of returning to the United
States for a new Register, proceed at once to the
coast of Africa, for the purpose of obtaining cargoes
of slaves. Much additional information of the same
character has recently been transmitted to the De
partment of State. It has not been considered the
policy of our laws to subject an American citizen
who, in a foreign country, purchases a vessel built in
the United States, to the inconvenience of sending
her home for a new Register before permitting her
to proceed on a voyage. Any alteration which
might have a tendency to impede the free transfer
of property In vessels, between our citizens, or the
free navigation of those vessels between different
parts of the world, when employed in lawful com
merce, should be well and cautiously considered ;
but I trust your wisdom will devise a method by
which our general policy in this respect may be
preserved ; and at the same time, the abuse of our
flag, by means of sea letters, in the manner indica
ted, may be prevented.
Having ascertained that there is no prospect of a
re-union of the five States of Central America which
formerly composed the Republic of that name, we
have separately negotiated with some of them,
Treaties of amity and commerce, which will be laid
before the Senate.
A contract having been concluded with the state
of Nicaragua by the company composed of Ameri
can citizens for the purpose of constructing a ship
canal through the territory of that state to connect
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, I have directed the
negotiation of a Treaty with Nicaragua, pledging
both governments to protect those who shall engage
in and perfect the work. All other nations are in
vited by the state of Nicaragua, to enter into the
same treaty stipulations with her, and the benefits to
be derived by each from such an arrangement, will
be the protection of this great inter-oceanic con
municatioa, against any power which might seek
to obstruct it, or to monopolise its advantages.
All states entering into snch a Treaty, will enjoy
the right of possage through the canal on pay
ment of the same tolls.
The work of construction under these
guarantees will become a bond of peace instead of
a subject of contention and strife between nations
of the earth. Should the great maritime states of
Europe consent to this arrangement, (and we have
no reason to suppose thot a proposition so fair and
honorable will be opposed by any,) the energies
of their people and ours will co-operate in promo
ting the success of the enterprise. I do not
recommend any appropriation from the National
Treasury for this purpose, nor do I believe that
such appropriation is necessary. Private enterprise,
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the undertaking whenever that protection shall be
extended to them. Should there appear to be reason
on examining the whole evidence, to entertain a se
rious doubt of the practicability of, constructing such
a maid, that 'doubt could be Speedily solved by an
actual exploration of the route.
Should such a work be constructed under the com
mon protection of all nations for equal benefits to
all, it would be neither just not expedient that any
great maratime State should command the commu
nication. The territory through which the canal
may be opened, ought to be free from the claims ofi
any foreign power. No such power should occupy
a position that would enable it hereafter to exercise
so controlling an influence over the commerce of
the world, or to obstruct a high way which ought to
be dedicated to the common uses of mankind.
The route acmes the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and
Panama are also worthy of our serious consideration.
They did not fall to engage the attention of my pre-1
decessor. The negotiator of the Treaty of Guada•
loupe Hidelgo was instructed to offer a very large
sum of money for the right of transit across the
Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The Mexican Government
did not accede to the proposition for the purchase of I
the right of way, probably because it had already
contracted with private individuals for the construc
tion of a passage from the Guascualco river to Te
huantepec. I shall not relesv any proposition to
purchase for money a right which ought to be equally
secure to all nations, on payment:of a reasonable
toll to the owners of the improvement, who would
doubtless be well contented with that compensation;
and the guarantees of the maritime States of the
world, in separate treaties negotiated with Mexico,
binding her and them to protect those who should
eonstruct the work. Such guarantees would do
more to secure the completion of the communication
through the territory of Mexico than any other rea.
sortable consideration that could be offered ; and as
Mexico herself would be the greatest gainer by the
opening of this communication between the Gulf
and the Pacific ocean, it is presumed that she would
not hesitate to yield her aid in the manner proposed,.
to accomplish an improvement to her own best inte
rests. We have reason to suppose that the proposed
Railroad across the Isthmus of Panama will be suc
cessfully constructed under the protection of the
late treaty with New Grenada, ratified and exchan
ged by my predecessor, on the 18th June, 1848,
which guarantees perfect neutrality of the Isthmus,
and the right of sovereignty and property of New
Grenada over that territory, with a view that the fits
transit from ocean to ocean may not be interrupted
or embarassed during the existence of this treaty.=
It is our policy-to encourage every practicable route
across the Isthmus which connects North and South
America, either by Railroad or Canal, which the en
ergy and enterprise of our citizens may induce them
to complete ; and I consider it obligatory upon me to
adopt that policy especially in consequence of the
absolute necessity of facilitating intercourse with
our possessions on the Pacific.
The position of the Sandwich Islands with reler•
mice to the territory of the United States on the Pa
cific ; the success of our persevering and benevolent
citizens, who have repaired to that remote quarter,
in christianizing the natives and induce them to adopt
a government and laws soiled to their capacities and
wants; and the use made by:our numeroes whalers of
the harbors of the islands as places of resort for ob.
Mining refreshments and repairs, all combine to
render the destiny peculiarly interesting to us. It
is our duty to'encoumge the authorities of those is
lands in their efforts to improve and elevate the
moral and political condition of the inhabitans, and
we should make reasonable allowances from the
difficulties inseparable from this task. We desire
that the Islanders may maintain-aheir independence,
and that other nations should concur-with us in this
sentiment. We could in no event be indifferent to
them passing under the dominion of any Other pow
er. The principal commercial States have is this a
common interest, and it is to be hoped that no one
of them will attemptt to interpose obstacles to the
future independence of the islands.
The receipts in the Treasury for the fiscal year
ending on the 30th June last, in cash $45,830,097,
and in Treasury Notes, funded, $10,833,000, ma•
king an aggregate of $53,663,007. The expendi
tures for the same time, were in cash, $46,798,-
667 ; and in Treasury Notes, funded. $10,833,000,
making an aggregate of $57,631,667.
The accounts and estimates which will be sub.
mitted to Congress in the Report of the Secretary
of the Treasury, show that there will probably be
a deficit, occasioned by the expenses of the Mexi-
can War and Treaty, on the first day ofToly next,
[ of $5,828,121 ; and on the first of July, 1851, of
$10.647,002, making in the whote s probable de•
fiat to be provided - for, o $16,375,2 . 14. The ex
' traordinary expenses of the war with Mexico, and
the purchase of California and New Mexico, ex
ceeds in amount the deficit, together with the loans
heretofore made for these objects. I therefore re-
I commend that authority be given to borrow what
ever sums may be necessary to cover that deficit.
I recommend the observance of strict economy in
the appropriation and expenditure of the public
money.
I recommend a revision of the existing Tariff and
its adjustment on a basis which may augment the
Revenue. I do not doubt the right and duty of
Congress to encourage domestic industry, which is
the great source of national, as well as individual
wealth and prosperity. I look to the wisdom and
patriotism of Congress for the adoption of a system
which may place home labor, at least on a sure and
permanent footing, and by due encouragement of
manufactures give a new and increased stimulus to
agriculture, and promote the developiement of our
vast resources and the extension of our commerce.
Believing that to the attainment ofthese ends (as well
as the necessary augmentation of the revenue and
the prevention of frauds) the system of specific du
ties is best adapted. I strongly recommend to Con
gress the adoption of that system, firing the duties
at rates high enough to afford substantial encourge.
meat in our own industry, and at the same time so
adjusted as to insure stability.
The question of the continuance of the Sub-
Treasury system is respectfully submitted to the
wisdom of Congress. If continued important modi•
fications of It appears to be indispensible.
For further details and views of the above, and
other matters connected with commerce, the finan
ces and revenue, I refer to the report the Secre
tary of the Treasury.
No direct aid has been given by the General Gov
ernment to the improvements of Agriculture, ex
cept by the expenditure of small sums for the col
lection and publication of agricultural statistics and
for some chemical analysis which have been thus
Sir paid for out of the Patent Fund. This aid is, in
my opinion, wholly inadequate. To give this lead
ing branch of American Industry the encouragement
which It wants I respectfully recommend the estab
Bailment of an Agricultural Bureau to be connected
with the Department of the Interior. To elevate
the social condition of the Agriculturist and to in
crease its prosperity, and to extend its means of
usefulness to his couqtry, by multiplying his source
of infurmatton, should be the study of every states
man, and the primary object of every legislator.
No civil government having been provided by Con.
grew' for California, the people of that territory have
been impelled by the necessities of their political
condition, recently met in convention for the pur
, pose of forming a constitution and State Govern•
ment„. which the latest Armes give me reason to
suppose has been accomplished; and it is believed
they will shortly apply for the admission of Califor
nia into the Union as a sovereign state. Should
such be the case, and should their constitution con
formiable to the requisitions of the Constitution of
' the United States, I recommend their application to
the favorable consideration of Congress.
The people of New Mexico will also, it is be
lieved, at no very distant period, present them
selves for admission into the Union. Preparatory
to the admission of California and New Mexico the peo
oleo( each will have instituted for themselves a Re
, publican form of government, laying its foundations in
such principles and organizing its powers in such form
atm them shall seem most likely to effect their safety
and happiness.
By awaiting their action all causes of uneasiness may
be avoided, and confidence and kind feelings preserved.
With a view of maintaining the harmony and tranquili
ty so dear to all, we should abstain from the introduction
of these exciting topics of a sectional character which
have hitherto produced painful apprehensions in die
public mind. And I repeat a solemn warning of the
first and most illustrious of my predecessors against
"furnishing any grounds for characterizing parties by
geographical disenmination."
A collector has been appointed at San Francisco
under the act of Congress, extending the revenue
laws over California; and measures have been taken
to arrange the custom houses-at that and other ports
mentioned in that act, at the earliest period practi
• cable. The collector proceeded over land and ad
vices have not yet been received of hie arrival at
San Francisco. In the mean time it is understood
that the revenues have continued to be collected
there by officers acting ander military authority, as
they were during the administration of my prede
cessor. It will, I think, be expedient to confirm the
collections thus made, and to-direct the avails (after
such allowances as Congress may think fit to autho
rize) to be expended 4/Ithin the territories, or to be
paid into the Treasury for the purpose of meeting
appropriations for the improvement of its riveas and
harbors.
A party engaged in the coast survey was dispatched
to Oregon, in January last. According to the latest
advice, they had not left California, and directions
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ed upon the sites of the two light homier and the
buoys authorized to be . constructed in Oregon; to
proceed without delay to make reconnoisance of
the most - important.pointa'on the coast of California
and especially', to examine and determine on the
sites for light hong& on tharcoast; a apeedy.,erec-
Con of.which Is urgently demanded by our rapidly
increasing'cionmerce.
I have transferred the Indian Agencies from Upper
Missouri and Council Bluffs, to Santa Fe and Salt
Lake, and- have caused to be appointed Sub-Agents
in the valleys of Gila, Sacramento, and San Joaquin
river. Still further legal provisions will be necessary
for the effective and successful entension of our sys
tem of Indian intercourse over the new territories.
I recommend the establishment of a Branch Mint,
as it will, in my opinion, afford important facilities
to those engaged in mining, as well as to the gov
ernment, in the disposition of the Mineral Lands.
I also recommend that commissioners be organi
zed by Congress, to examine and decide upon the
validity of thepresent subsisting land titles in Cali
fornia and New Mexico, and that provision he made
fur the establishment of new offices for Surveyors
General In New Mexico, California and Oregon, and
for the surveying and bringing into market the public
lands in those territories. These lands, remote in
position and difficult of access, ought to be disposed
of on terms liberal to all, but especially favorable to
the early emigrants.
In order that the situation and character of the
principal mineral deposites in California may be'
ascertained, I recommend that a Geological and
Minerological Exploration be connected with the
linear survey, and that the mineral landsbe divided
into small lots suitable for mining, and be dispos
ed of by sale or lease, so as to give our citizens
an opportunity of procuring a permanent right of
property on the soil. This would seem to be as
important to the success of mineral as of Agri
cultural pursuits. The great mineral wealth of
California, and the advantages which its ports and
harbors, and those of Oregon afford to Commerce,
especially with the islands of the Pacific and In.
dian oceans, and the populous regions of eastern
Asia, makeit certain that there will arise in a few
years, large and prosperous communities on our
western coast. It therefore becomes important
that a line of communication, the best and most
expeditious that the nature of the country will
admit, should be open within the territory of the
United States, from the nations of the Atlantic or
Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific. Opinion, as
elicited and expressed, by two large and respect
able conventitins lately assembled at St. Louis and
Memphis, points to et Railroad as that which if
practicable, will best meet the wishes and wants
of the country. But while this, if unsuccessful
operation, would be a work of great national im
portance, and of a value to the country, which it
would be difficult to estimate ; it ought also to be
regarded as an undertaking of vast magnitude and
expense, and one which must, if indeed it be prac
ticable, encounter many difficulties in its construc
tion and use. Therefore, to avoid failure and din.
appointment, to enable Congress to judge whether
in the condition of the country through which it
must pass, the work be leasable; and if it be
found so, whether it should be undertaken as a Na
tional improvement, or left to individual enters
prise, and in the latter alternative, what aid, if any,
ought to be extended to it by the Government. 1
recommend as a preliminary measure, a careful
reconnoisence of several proposed routes, by a
scientific corps, and a report as to the practicablity
of making such a road, with an estimate of the
cost of its construction and support. For further
views on these and other matters connected with
the duties of the Home Department, I refer you to
the Report of the Secretary of the Interior.
I recommend early appropriations for continuing
the River anti Harbor improvements which have been
already begun, and also for the construction of those
for which estimates have been made, as well as for
examinations and estimates preparatory to the com
mencement of such others as the wants of the coun
try and especially the advance of our population
over new districts and the extension of commerce
may render necessary. An estimate of the amount
which can be advantageously expended within the
next fiscal year under the direction of the Bureau of
Topographical Engineers, accompanies the Report
of the Secretary of War, to which I respectfully in
vite the attention of Congress.
The cession of Territory made by the late Treaty
with Mexico has greatly extended our exposed fron
tiers and rendered its defence more difficult. That
Treaty has also brought us under obligations to Mexi
co, to comply with which a military force is requi
site. But our military establishment is not material
ly changed as to its efficiency from the condition in
which it stood before the commencement of the
Mexican War. Some addition to it will therefore be
necessary ; and I recommend to the favorable con
sideration of Congress an increase of the several
corps of the Army at our distant Western posts, as
proposed in the accompanying Report or the Secre
tary of War.
Great embarassment has resulted from the effect
upon rank in the Army heretofore given to Brevet
and Staff commissions. The views of the Secretary
of War on thin subject arc deemed important, and if
carried into effect, it will, it is believed, promote the
harmony of the service. The plan proposed ihr re
tiring disabled officers and providing an asylum for
such of the rank and file as from age, wounds, and
other infirmities, have become unfit to perform their
respective duties. is recommended as the means or
increasing the efficiency of the Army, as an act of
justice due from a grateful country to the faithful
soldier. The accompanying Report of the Secretary
of the Navy presents a full and satisfactory account
of the condition and operations of the Naval Ber
me, during the past year. Our citizens engaged in
the legitimate pursuits of Congress have enjoyed its
benefits. Wherever our National vessels have gone,
they have been received with respect. Our officers
have been treated with kindness and courtesy, and
they have on all occasions pursued a course of strict
neutrality, in accordance with the policy of our Go
vernment. The Naval force at present in commis
sion is admirable, with the number of men author
ized by Congress to be employed.
I invite your attention to the recommendation of
the Secretary of the Navy, on the subject of a re
organization of the Navy, in its various grades of
officers, and the establishing of a retired list for such
of the officers as are disqualified for active and ef
fective service. Should Congress adopt some such
measure as has been recommended, it will greatly
increase the efficacy of the Navy.
I also ask your attention to the views expressed
by bun in reference to the employment of War
steamers, and in regard to the contracts for the
transportation of the United States Mail, and the
operation of the system upon the prosperity of the
Navy.
=II
By an act of Congress passed August' 14, 1848,
provision was made for extending Post Office and
Mail accommodations to Calfornia and Oregon.
Exertions have been made to execute that law, but
the limited provisions of the act, the inadequacy of
the means it authorizes, the ill adaptation of our
Post Office laws to the situation of that country, and
the measure of compensation allowed to those laws,
compared with the prices of labor and rents in
California, tender these exertions in a great degree
ineffectual.
More particular and efficient provision by law is
required on this subject.
The act of 1845, reducing postage, has now, by
its operations during four years, produced results
fully showing that the income resulting from such
reduced postage, is sufficient to cover the whole of
the expenses of the service of the Past Office De
partment, not including the coat of transportation in
mail steamers on the line from New York to Chagres,
or from Panama to Astoria, which have not been
considered by Congress, as properly belonging to
the mail service.
It is submitted to the wisdom of Congress, whether a
a further reduction of postage should not now be made
more particularly on the letter correspondence. This,
should be relieved from the unjust burden of transport
ing or delivering the franking matter of Congress, for
which provision should be made from the Treasury.
confidently believe that a change may safely be made,
reducing all single letter postage to the uniform Late of 5
cents, regardless of distance, without thereby imposing
any greater tax on the Treasury than would consti
tute very moderate compensation for this public service,
and 1 therefore respectfully recommend such a reduction.
Should you think proper to abolish the franking priv
ilege entirely, it seems probable that no demand on the
Treasury would result from the proposed reduction on
postage. Whether any further diminution should now
be made, as the result of the reduction to five cents,
which I have recommended, should be frustrated, is
submitted to your decision
Since the commencement of the last session of
Congress a Postal Treaty with Great Brttain has been
secured and ratified, and such reductions have been
formed by the Post Office Departments of the two
countries, in pursuance of that Treaty, as to carry
its provision out in full operation. The attempt to
extend this same arrangement through England to
France, has not been equally successful; but the
purpose has not been abandoned.
For a particular statement of the condition of the
Post Office Department, and other matters connect
ed with that branch of public service, I refer you to
the Report of the Post Master General.
By act of March 3d, 1849, a Board was constitu
ted to make arrangements for taking the seventh
Census, composed of the Secretary of State, the At
torney General and the Post Master General; and it
was made the duty of this Board to prepare and
cause to be printed such forms and schedules for
collecting in statistical tables, under proper beads,
such information as to mines, agriculture, com.
merce, manufactures, education and other topics, as
would exhibit a full view of tile pursuits, industry,
Iff=iii
• . ,
••• • . •• •• • ••• ' ' • • ' • . • ,
•-, • • - • , • ~ ,
, • . -,..,,'.e..
, _ . „.,,,,y,,th.17.4,,k1k:•,....:,fiq:„'e.:*.iz.::.. ,
education, and resources of the'entintryi-•t , .The..4u•
ties enjoined on the ;Census RoardAlute eittatillshed,
having been perfected,ll tio r WeS4 with , 1 9 6 4 3 5 1 e"
L i t
enact a law for carrying intriliffeiC the provnuonT,
the Constitution whictif - xeqUires an actual Satinet*
tion of the people - of.ligiUnlted.' 4 l4ataikr ' *”!..o 3
ensuing year. ''..:i.l.=•..wr
Among the duties assiiiieditaJthe 9 Constitution to
the General Government, is one of local and limited
application, but not on tbet -ticceent-theleskob ' -
cot
tory. I allude to the trust committed to Con gre ss
as the exclusive legislator :and sole guardian 9 the
interests of the District of Columbia. Ibe to
commend these interests to your kindattention. As
the National Metropolis, the .City,ef Washington
must be an object Of general Ottertail and founded
as it was under the auspices of him whose-immortal
name it bears, Its claims te.the restating - am: iir.
Congress present themselves With additional strength.
Whatever can contribute to its' propPerity,'.itunit
enlist the feelings of its,constitutiqual guardians
commend their favorable consideration.: ~ .. ..1 - .,'.. ,
Our Government is one of petite& paresis, -.and
its successful administration entirely:dependifari.the.,
confinement of each of its coordinate branches ; ith
in its own appropriate sphere. The first section ,Of
the Constitution ordains that “„ell legislative powern
herein granted shall be vested in a Congress orthd
United States and House of Represenbstises. , ?,f The:
Executive has authority to ss recommend, notAbv i
tate' , measures - to Congress... Having: performed:,
that duty, the Executive Departmentof the.Glivere
meet cannot rightfully .control the decision of,Con-1.
gross on any subject of legislation until that...dee.isi.:
ion shall have been submitted tb the;President•fer•
approval. The check provided.by the Constitution-lni
the clause conferring the qualified veto, will never `
be , exercised by me except in the cane contemplated
by the Fathers of the Republic.: I dean it as an ess
creme measure, to be resorted to ! only in'eitOordi..'
nary cases, or where it' may become:necessary' to
defend the Executive against this encroachments of
the legislative power, or tolirevent host/ end incon.'
siderate or unconstitutional. legislation. By, cats;
needy confining this remedy Withitrthe aphereires
scribed to it in the contemperaneous exprisition'or
the powers of the Constitution, the 'Will .o".ifia
people legitimately expressed - on all' suhjects.-Orl
legislation through their constitutionil.organs,-04
Senators and Representatives of thelleited States,,
will have its full effect; be indispensible to thiptcs,
servation of our self government, the independence,
of the representatives of the States and the.people,
is guarantied by the Constitution, arid , they, owe .no
responsibility to any human power .but. their COCK
diluents. ., , „, . • .
By holding the representative responsible oely , to.
the people and ekempting him from all other in
fluences, we elevate the characterof thevrinatituent
and quicken his sense of responsibility - to - the counl
try. It is under these circumstances only that the,
Elector can feel that in the choieti 'of the law maker
he is in himaelf truly a component parfix the sever:
eign power of the nation. With equal care We
should study to defend, the rights of the Executive,
and Judicial Departments. Our Government• can
only be preserved in its purity by the,aopPresmiclD
and entire elimination of every claim - or tendency of
one co-ordinate branch to encroach - upodsnother.
With the strictobservance of this rule encl.-the other.;
injunctions of the Constitution, with a sedulous in-'
culcation of that respect and love fix' the union of
the States which our fathers cherished and" enjoined
upon their children, and with the aid of that over-'
ruling Providence which He so long and so kindly
guarded our institutions, we may reasonablyi iskpeck
to transmit them with their innumerable blessings to
the remotest posterity.
But attachment to the Union of the States should,
be habitually fostered in every American heart. For
more than half a century, during which Kingdoms
and Empires have fallen, this Union hair atood'uti- -
shaken. The patriots who formed it hatie long since
descended to their graves; yet still it iiimMeit the
proudest monument to their memories, and - the r ob: -
ject of affection and admiration with men yrorthy to.
bear the American name. In my,Jidgment, its OW
solution will be the greatest of calamities, and to
avert it, should be the study of every American.
Upon its preservation must depend our own happi
ness and that of countless generations to come.
Whatever dangers may threaten it, I abailatand by,
it, and maintain it in its integrity to the full-extent
of the obligations imposed and the power conferred
upon me the Constitution. Z. TAYLOR.
WASlll7lltOe, Dcc. 4, 1849.
FIRE IN NASHVILLE
A fare broke out this morning in the house at the
corner of the Square and Dedrechatreet,'whieh*ab:
entirely consumed. The loss is ten thousand
lore. Insurance five thousand. A. Mot-throw& Co:.
occupied a part. The goods were damaged by a re;
moral, but none Were burned. He was fully ia±
oared. On account of the Wowing, up orthe Wa ter
Wittig, there was no water in the etty t..io.ttint.tee
consider it a miracle that the whole business ixarl of
the city was not burned. '
A heavy rain fell daring the fire which aided-aided
a resisting the flames.
THE RIVER.
NASHVILLE, December 24
The river is fruit falling.
The low grousd is covered wish wafer
On yesterday morning, WILLIAM GEORGE, second
son or JOIIN Kmman aged 3 years.
The funeral will tak r, e
place from the.residance of hie
father, oa, Sixth 'street, above ;Smithfield, this Jay, at 2
o'clock. The friends of the family are' respectfully , i 11.
vited to attend.
On Monday evening, ut do'cIock,BENTAMINTENTS:
His funeral will start friint , his late residence, in Watt,.
star street, above Logan, at 2 &creek tbis afternoon,
Mr Masonic. Slot lc Special Communication
of St. John's Lodge, 219, A. Y. M., will be held at the
Hall, corner of Wood and Third streets, 414 o'clock, P.
at.. THIS DAY, for installation of officers.
Ily order of the W. M
Err Oysters S Oysters.: I... The subscriber will
keep up constantly (at the Monongahela Exchange) from
this time, FRESH OYSTERS, which he will servisnp in
the very best style. E. C. CAMPBELL, •
seplB:tspr Cor. of Smithfield and Tuorthats....
Deposltes and Balances of Deposita
N TUB BANK OF PITTSBURGH, of the amount of
I Ten Dollars, and exceeding which, eithin the three
yearapreeeding the date of thiestatementy have not either
been increased or diminished, with the names of the de
posieors, the dates when such deposites were made or
balances accrued, and the amount thereof:— -
NA51121
•Benjamin Chew Jr. •
Court of Com. Pleas
of Allegheny Co• • •
•Jno and'Phos Cowan
*Daniel Curtin
*Ralph Davis •• • •• •
*John Dickey
•lienry Foulke
Jacob Fowler & Co. • •
A. C. Hamilton
sTimmas Harfailton • •
Thomas Kearnes
*Jacob Painter • • • --• •
*Nath'l Plummer, Jr. •
sJohn Ramage
*Jim Rarasey(canaler)
oFred'k Scherer, alias
Fred'k Schroeder • •
William T. Smith., • •
John Stewart
Arthur Thomson
•B. B. Warfield
+Charles Wilkins • • • •
sHannah Williams• • •
Charlotte Redman • • •
DIVIDENDSUNPATD. No.of
Name. Residence. Shares, - ilottirt•
• Wm. Clark 8 610_
*T. Neal & Co 5 4 00 .
'Charles Funk 10 8 00
•E. Hawkins 2 1 60
*Speakman, Say &. Co• 6 4 80
•Dan'l Shate 8 6.40
• 11. Doane 2 3%20.
"John Osborne 8 6 40
•:ieorge Huey 20 10 00
•Geonge_Murray 10 14 00
*John Wallace 2 '1 20
• Paul Morrow 2 120
*J. & T. J. Robbins • • • ' 18 43 SO
•Geo. Schwartz - • 10 14 00
James Nicholson 10 50 00
'Wm Maclean Beaver. 4 7 40
Margaret Shippen ••- • Meadville. 9 29 25
S. Kimmel, go. Stoyenown. 5 8 75
I certify that the foregoing appears to be balances and
dividends due the pemons named, and having remained
in Rank and unchanged for three years. Sworn to and
subscribed this 22d day December,lB49. •
Gao. WATSON, &Id. JOHN SNYDER,Cashier..
Nom—Those names that have attached g .have. now
been published three times, and unites the-balances are
called for within the year, the same will escheat to the
Commonweaith. tded25:3104114 ' J 8.
.
THE:Awns..
MANAGER C. S. TOlrrill,
Ur THEATRE WARM AND COMFORTABLE.
ADDIVISION:
Dress Circle and Parquethe
Second Tier
Fr Christmas day and nights Mr: Barney Williams
will appear to-night. A,Day Performance at 2 o'clock—
the grand Drama of the FORTYTHIEVE9 willte acted.
Tiaesday night, New ber 25, will be presented the
DEAD S ROT. To be:followed with ts.Drama.,in2 Acts,
called 'Born to Good Lucl. To conclude - with T IM
MORE. ft Wednesday, Ur. B. Williams will appear.'
Tllll3 Amsnro—Doors open at + past.G; Curtain - rises
at 7o'clock.
Mahogany Veneers. • *.
THE subscriber would respectfully inform the patiinet
makers of Pittsburgh and vicinity, that MS. has - just
received from New York a splendid stock of Veneers and
Mahogany Plank; also, Sawed Stuff for .131aAarmy
Chairs, /locking Chairs and Eat Backs, of the most ap
proved patterns. Also, the best quality of Cabinet. Var
nishes, Pun:mice Stone, of which he will' sell on
better terms than any other establishment in the city.
H. H. RYAN,
No. 27 Fifth.st., Pittsburgh, Ps.
decl4:d&wlm
:". . LOCAL MATT
.+ Fib' The' Deciocrata ofthe Sixth'=Ward.'metc on
Saturday evening last s at the' house of EferrylAcio,
and put in nomination the following ticket: -
Judge tf Eiection-itotiert Laird. ' '
NASHVILLE, beceiliber 24
DIED t
RESIDEXCE. DATE. Amount.
1243, Nov. 27. 23 96
1839, Mar. 7. 12 39
1814, Mar. 9. 55 93
1831, July 11. 35 OD
1813, Jan. 15. 15 30
1830, Juno 8. I 0 83
1833, Jane 2J. 80 00
1814, Sept. 22. 431 55
1838, Oct. 3. 19'50
Armet`g Co. 1828, Dec. 6, 17 85
1E46, Aug. 20. 1300 00
1814, Mat. 2. , 10 02
1817, Sept. 12. .50 25
1830, Feb. 19. 10 00
1831,Jan. 0. 50 00
1836, July 8. 3500
Pine Creek.lB44, Mar. 24. ed 00
1840, Jan. 21. 400.00
1813, Nov. 18. 110 67
Ohio. 1831, lila) , 13. 100 00
1818, May 7. . .20 14
18 1 2, Nov. 25. 105 DO
1815, May 3. 100 OD
• • • •50 cents
'. \. ~ ~ _ ~ - ' • ate`=
`~:: 7.
e -
• - -
inspector—John , Brishin.
School Director:fp?. •
In Allegheriy city a Whig nomination sibout
equivalent - to an election:—eoraaiFl6 — . ----
Illar"lt:4 1 4w Otdrit- haPPen4bot:Detnociiurhare
been elected by,AO-citiatiisil":lt!4l34otio,,iiqutit,ol..
the euieirdiationithie4lthe Whig:par : ly hi that'city ;
but they . do: not
of oft,* They may not thiaqiirr t -;:
,}fanzes Conrue,-9u.Saturdrir, we> noticed the
case of Johns, who Wilt coitnittedlbiinitiriny,
Alderrearkhlajoi, , or
before Judge Patton, yesterday, who, alter bea ° iing
his case, as stated by us, dischamd
• - • . •t P.
Ticr.kjiir,;—.4l46 allernaoll'..pertorOl''
once today, commencing at 2 ofeloelt.
la the evening ? Barney-Willmma wilt appear.
Those who aiii'fand - hf iivitiiieli - Innito - Fshnuld not
fail to attend. - •
QUAtitil Beatirotie.- 7 Ftite: Criers ieet feeterdajr,
litter organizing the Gramr,Tui„f l Ated,:etitlitig:the;4-
tiernee the .Trevepoi Juloth :the aajourned t.
till Wednesday, January And.
"torsi Concerti
the. Rnurtli -.Ward, Public Sekodi
petiono the , ,Oinnirio °Cite FESTIVAL 1W THE
R 5E,11.1 the epleudid honincniPengin.,-on,
TauttspAy'2vEraNcr,.Debenibtr
• Miss BINGHOId r aged 1 , 0 7ent , s,-wilkikreifilfilit
EanozFortei in fait part. --
• :
• -• • •••' • •-•• , •
Yankee- . ‘....... • . •• , ••••• - ••• William Wani
Heralds . ••••• Bullard and Ward:
Marehals—Hare; AkElivain, Speer, Jenee, Wilifirtrk
• . and Davie.
queen of the .
-••-Miss Nyterd::-.-;
Yrdry Queen- ----• • • • ;Miss Btagitant.
Flora -•-• • Nisi- Bingham.- --
li7" . Doors- open:at It -o'clock; getiforinalites: to -coin;
mance at 7 eclock.:-lieltetie2Secentsi-tebtphad'aithe•
store of Mr. Yeager, and at
_the door., Children half;
price.
ds ne LA3V2llA7lr'S''
SHIRT .MANII - FAGTORY
Gentlennerato
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, - -
NO: 6S FO URTH 13271.0.A.TiAP0LZ.0 BOII.D IVO
Dirri4k,l2l WOOD ADD 'ILAILICA7
117' Always , on hand, slings , Assortinetit44"-Shirri; , ,,
Basonts, - Collaas,-Oravais Mayes, llosiery, , Sstparidela-
Under Shins, Drawerso4 t &e, •
TUST RECEIVED.T.A . Iotof-t3TANDING : EOLLAW
U_ .of superior quality. Missals by •
4
TusT RECEIVING: a new assurtMenf uf 'PIABOS .-
t.) from the manufactories of_CtitcrairanO,ltoston, and
Baum 4. Raven, Neiv York.
Also— fillit;i6 - BtOOLS;
.A., few yery elugantly game
for sale at manufacturer's prices, by .
/OLIN 41. ItIEFILXO4,;• •
Sole 401 for"
for Virestein,Pemilylyanta-
The ank-of England offars'tor,liale
ITS PROPERTY IN :THE : CITY. Or.PrrTf 4 ,BUtOH,
aITIiATED at the , corner of St.-Clair - strect: and Da;
queens, Way, 154 feet On !Clitiriatt - e6l;:t4L
feet on Duquesne Way, and 'll4oleet Durlteettaliev::
This "property contains orer
,Oni - ACRRof valuable
Gtoandi aild'uttnisteptible of a salicliviiiditiiihtellwould'
prove lughlyprofitable mane WishineteZe - 4611i*Duild. ,
Mg Lots of the Amos! size, or to improve., A phirciif the
subdivision can be seen lathe office of the undersigneck:
On the ;property are erected:Five , itibttantiaU REIM
BUILDING&-on St. Clair street, {including the , tavern;_
knownts the A.Red Lion,n) a numberotsinall
on Duquesne Way and alley, (partly oecupied
by Townsend, Carr & and - 111e Stables attached - to ,
the Td*erivi - The rental is $2,500 per l -. 4 -- aeCtlic
property but ohr,third improved. Ap ,atune
Ply
i. tit
Attorna374Law, rO-11011: sI
JAS SLAXS/Art : WU:A; „HIM & Co •
Penn st.,-(Canal Basin)WnoneOeet.-
PereignrEacoluia'ffn _
Aoriairr AWD, amp,: Y 11.0411.017,'‘
fAVAltzt-v-k.
S1:11TABLF1 rFORALIKKITT.A.DICES, :and ppayable in.
.all the principal lawns-of Engbuid, Ireland, Scotland
and :Wales: tar. 4410 3 1 9, - ,
- Neel 3 k ---jarAKELY
. for dEfale..
-Emoi/ANGE, suitable fauvrnmiita nee 'to Franca sual4
..E.4 Germany, for sale: try- I (deer3) BLAKELTIc
Black Bail Lime. ' '
TER Lieetimptatitt.Keti York At Oxe -.!••
Shtps,"belortging to the above Line,
leave Liverpool rtgalarly do the let
and lath'id eaehteutith.
Persons wishing to Sentita passages for their r k felids",
from Live fool tn. NeW Can CO tot oPßlying to
the toidirsigned, sole :A yferit for Pittsburgh. _
decal , JAlt ES.BLAIIELI f.Clanalßasin.
PiatiiikeTtrolititie:l3l4l:Coruitip —r- 7
• Thu undersigned is prepared to-imotel'aii
, lig - peer - Malden mthe lowest rates, direct front
-o_2l Liverpool to PittaburOonia-PhiladelpUiti. , --
Apply to 3AXERALAIMLY,
Agent for the PlAltidelphia.and Liverpool
- deel37 of--raeluitsi
Turning and P'essidattlngyEsttiltritstlntient,
AT RYAN'S BUILDINGS,: No: =PIFTITST,'
AE subscribers would - most respeqtfaltrcall thear
..
tentimpof Cabinet-m akers;..Garpentertr,' 'mkt:Athens
who use turned materials in thew ttitsiness, , hithet'itiat
advantages of dealing with them, as' theykeep=a4roo
assortmetabf Lumber ' such -asi-Colainn.soilf, , Cherry
Plankfor hand-railing and balustres-,:also;
and{Jher . ry, for Newels; Red Posts andltails turne and
fitted up In the bestmanner frith Gar-mails patentfasten ,
ing;table , legs, beneh and harid screws. •Also,Lignumvi ,
tre Balls, Ten Pius, Thinens , lllttlitits.and all other thing's.
generally - kept-and funtished byyttrners:-.:911 , kinds of
TURNING and SAWING done ut' the hearmanner,at
short notice. . • a:RYAN*
N. IL—Steamboat work done in The best manner:and
at very moderate charges. . dect4Minvlm---
UMO
A• coiner the'Dia'iaond
'II.MIIEIECIALaIiIiEIIIF: MU:LAIsr ' Let ' sir .
07' The plan-o'-instruction Book-ifeeping , is -of
fieunly recornmended - by.the reports of Special' COMMit ,
tees - ortite - nmerietininstitide and the Chamber of Cora=
meree of the'City of Nem York, as the most perfentantt
ppractical= initiation into the business - of therConnting ,
home,' ever Offered to the poblie.': , Mr..irs 'elegant off
hand style of 'Penmanship has "never - been surpassed-in
this city. atalry of mereamile , ealenlationto abbre:-
'late the • Wlttal . operations' onelhalf. ;
vited to call 'and witness the operatiout'on - tli,eirlank.-
board, on Friday afternoons:. -.flours :40to-I•42M4liOnd
7to 10. - -- - - - --•-•
.
. ~. . ......_., . ....... ~...- -.. „ . ..,_-..
Ittusicar Istatritusents'.andtMitalli. - .
ff "
._ ,„....mus,zummortp,Braugr....,,,,iiiii,
respectibilp invite thdotientianjtMitai
. cat-amateurs and-the public general _ to
. .. ler sPlendirl stock of-t'innOzPottes,lani
iars, Aedordeons Ntolista,-.Fluteth'llfeihlte.acc,t now
on hand, which ah ' e is selling atnnusnallylloWnticesfor
cash. Becond-hand.Pinnoowill be.Taken.,:in exchange
for new ones - --.the difference in price charged the 'pur
chaser; Mrs. B. has now on.hand'andwill tuviagsleep
for bole the celebrated kLaMBURO- . F.IANOSiXoT - Whish
she invites the attention of . thetitisensof 'Pittshurgintul
surrounding country. , •• ' , . ~.. ~.., il- , ...'. ~. ...-.i, d eelo ~.
Alk2W (*GODS r Nsw - C4OODS rr -
GREAT - RlifS H -* F 0 13,13A 1 pG - AINSi t t
4 ' Dry Goods Reduced 'Tos' -Gent
M ,- '• ,:,-- '
- • .i . , ' W- Li RUSSELL,No. 62 farketsnibetWeen
"
• Third and Fourth streets,signoftlmOte., eertllee
tHive, is nowreseivins c hte , second.N. large and
•
splendid "stock amenea . D . R.T.DOQDSsw
have been puichatied Within:the - lastl*o - VSOlke,,of:the
Importers and Auctions of Nei: York 3thutPhiladelpina,
at such Orleee as MlJustify him in saying, to
of new and eheap Dry'DOodai Ihntlth` . .'l 6 114 W. Veva - Vint'
the cheapest - and 'post 'Splendid' istocklOr:OcioAs :ever
brought to this city. These stood* bereip utchithed ranch
cheaper thou those bought in the early part of/the sett,
son, will be sold at Such. astonishing law.price4-that no
other store in thiS city Can compete- with. And :as this
stock-of Goods is all acw•and;of the latest - tyles; our
numerous customers, au& the public at farge,-Will find.
such bargains as cannot be , found elsewhere. :-• Aiittni
des in the'Diry Goods Luc will 'be , solti full. tantilisrlent.
below former prices; -and out-Wholesaleltooms; - Outhe
second story, *Strom thief day be opened.for:the...accent
comitiodatlon'of our: increasing. retail customers, where
they•will - find Geodsat wholesale price*. • ...,.- . • ..-
..... ,LADILV DRESS ,GtOOD& -' - •
One thousand pieces Oasluneresand pi: Leoesak the
the newest styles and latest impertation, from 10 to
per yard, Filly pieces black end catered_ Bakis. one
thousttad,pieces-k'renchMerinos,Thibet Cloths.L.Coburgs
and Alpena, of the most desirable . nolo*frorn JO:Cents
to WA-per yard. Black Botabarmeicauten Mopping
Cloths and Crapes or allqUalities end Price's- • ,' . -i ..• .• .•
Also, a ; plendi4 assortmentotOiortellitibbeesgresh
opened and rich geode, very i ebesp.,..fivethsastoul pes.
auk Vallee, which we are sellitignt.tcom: 3 ."ois tole
cents per yard, warranted fast ,colors., Fift y bathe Un
bleached Muslins,trom A to 7.cents per yard,- One thou
sand pieces Blenched Muslin*. from 3 to *cc-cis:Per yd.
Three cases. Irish Linen,fresh importation t and extreme
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SHAWLS! BRAWLEII. , • •,,,.,,, ,
.The Jurgen ,stock in-the - city . „ and very-.chesp, ,Rich
and heavy Long Shawls,spbindul.goOdsi,snperbsinality
French ,Long Shawls, high colors4.Bnttoce - ShoWls in
great variety, cheaper than ever; Mode embroidered
Thibet Shawls, extremely low; blackembroidered Thi.
-bet do., very eheap; heavy black,cloth . _ Shawls;..ld;
g• t o c u e r sa i l i t g e s t q a u:l v
l i s t y
and blar cu and zr p te ri plm . d I r lng,„7z a w ii l t i
-are All fresh opened, and will be sold ten.per Cent.below
dormer rates
mi;ANiturs.AND.FELs.. ...
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Now IS the time for bargains. in these •GoOds.- The
largest stock of red, white and yellow• Flannels. ever of
fered in this city id Just received; also, Blankets from
81,75 to S IO per pair. .These are decidedly the cheapest
Blankets . ever offered for sale in this city. .AlLet,thts
above -Goods have" been ; purchased in -- New:VorkAind
-Philadelphia within the last two weeks, antiniin.be and
will be 'isold' cheaper than can be found- in- any_4ther
house in the eirsi. , - •
Remember the store, No. 62 Market st., between
Third and Fourth, sign of the Big Bee Hire, where [bar
gains can at all times be had.
denls WILLIAM L. RUSSELL.
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