The New York Herald Newspaper, December 3, 1850, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. =— WHOLE NO. 6019. “DOUBLE SHEET. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. THE VERY LATEST FROM WASHINGTON, EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, ‘HIGHLY INTERESTING FROM THE SOUTH. CURIOUS PROCEEDINGS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURE. Reported Instruetions to Congressmen Net to Take their Seats. ‘THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE AND THE NEXT SOUTHERN CONVENTION, General Quitman Requesting the Organiza- tion of the Militia. weer ‘Unlom and Anti-Compromke Meetings at New Orleans, ANOTHER AWFUL STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION, eo., He., de. News from the Capitol.. ‘WHE EFFECT OF THE PRESIDRN(’S MESSAGE—RE- PORT THAT SOUTH CAROLINA REPKESENTATIVES ‘WILL NOT APPEAR—BRIGHT PROSPECTS AT THE CAPITOL. Wasnrnaton, Dee. 5, 1850. ‘That part of the President's message relating to the Slavery question gives very goneral satisfaction. An exvelient spirit seems to prevail in both houses. ‘Moderate men of all parties will sustain the President, cand It is believed that the nullifiers will be managed very easily, ‘There ise report from South Carolina that the dele- gation from that State will be instructed to keep away ‘from Congress Her Senators have not yet appeared, ‘Dut two Bouth Csrolieians, Messrs. Burt and Holmes, ‘were in the House today This report is the only shadow upon Congress. The Northern mulliders create @osiarm. Onthe whole, the sigos look well for busi- ‘Ress, thus far. Mr, Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, vacated ‘Bis office on Saturday. Mr. Heath, of Virginia, is his @uscessor -Hilead Hall, Second Comptroller. and Treasurer Bloane, entered upon the discharge of their duties to- oday. Clerk of the House dismissed, on Saturday, Mr. Grey, of Connecticut, a whig engtvasing clerk. and ap- Peinted Mr Chapmap. of (bio. demorrat in bis place. Messrs Corcoran & Riggs have tendered $10 000 ‘end & valvabdle lot of ground to the city of Wash- Ington, towards erecting a House «1 Refuge. The Republic, this morming officially announces the ‘Sppoetment of Charies B. Stuart, as Engineer-in- Whiet of the Navy ; Char'es H. Haswell, whom he suc- seeds, is transferred to the York station as Chief _Engipecr ‘The South Carolina Logisiature: WUE PROPOSED SOUTHER CONG RESS—INQUIKY BRLA- ‘FIVE TO THE SENDING OF UNITED STATRS TROOFS To KPC. Batimone, Deo 2, 1860, To pight’s Southern mail brings the proceedings of ‘the South Carolina Legislature from @hish we perosive ‘thet, the House of Representatives, Mr. Perry voffered & preamble and resotutions that the Lrgisla- ture heartily concur im the proposition of the Nash- ville Convention to convene «Southern Vongress —that “the Judictary Committee re por’ « dill fer the election of representatives to such convenrtoa—and that in case of any Southern State re'asing or neglecting to <sppoint delegates. it will be the duty of the Governor to appoint delegates to such States. to urge the people sand Legislature to unive with other States in a Jon- ogress of the whole South Mr Wilkinsen offered a resolution that the Gover- mor be requested to ascertein from the tederal govern- cooSit ube purpose of ending ad titionsl treops to “pJarlestom, and whether they were to remain at that DAY FIXED FOK THK ASSEMNLI NY OF LiL NEXT SOUTHS ERN CONVENTION—GUVEKNOK'S MESSAGE ASKING FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MILITIA, BTC. Jroxsun. Wins, Now 80 1850, The Legislature. by the joint ration of both hous, con the 21st inst. ted a committee of fourteen aembers of the House and seveu of the dr (porta bill calli with ‘tuke rach steps ae the State in ber sovrreiga capacity, may ¢ +m proper im the pending dif sultics Acomding to inctruction, th- nt committee have reported » dill appointing wor! mber as the Ua for beloing the Sov! Convention, Une “to be ghovem next September Governor Quitman has seat ina meseoee, asking for the iamediate orgenization of the militia. Wanton and Apti-Comproniie Mectings at New Orie . Niw Une ava, Now, 50, 1950. A large ond entbuctestie me-ting of the frivade of the Upton, irrespective of party. was held at the St Charles theatre last Weed war cron ded to iis capac! gain pdnittamce. These formed = mentiog t etrect, which was coodneted 1) ao orderty maoner aod expressed iteel! stroogly in favor of ¢| tors Dywns, of Loulsana. and ote amecting Wan the largestever held tu An avti Compromise meeting ts to bs held here to- night. Sevator Soule will address the mesting. Gov. Quitman acd Jefferson Davis bare boon favited to at- tend The disunion party in New Uriesus isa mere handfol B+ petors Foote and Downs left on iteday morn- Ing, ‘oe Washington in the steamehip Pacific Alexander @. Penn bas ber p nominated for Vongress im the third dirtrict of Loviciana, to supply the place rot Hon, Joba M. Harmonron, deceased More Fugitive Sinve Arrosts Antietpated In f * Borrow, December 2. Bom) of the morning papers gire s ramor that an -ather sttempt will soon be made to arrest a fugitive sere nore. (Freon Bucnos Ayree—Anticipaced War with Brant. Bostrom, Deo 9, 1860. ‘The bark Argentine, from Buenos Afres, October 5, arrived et Belem yesterday. The U8 ships Congress -and Bt. Louis were at Montevideo on the 4th, The steamer Wilson @. Hunt, from New York tor Oall- ‘forpia was still detained at Montevideo, on account of the officers and engineers having left. The ship _Aroun, from New York, bad arrived. Letters from Buenos Ayres, of Oct. 0 state that a de- elaration of war between Buenos Ayres and Brasil vas daily expected. Business was dail, and produce soarce “The rainy reason had commenced, and hindered the — ‘brioging In of the crops. Destruetion by Fire and Flood. Urtea, Deo. 2, 1850, ‘The barns of Snider's Duteh Motel, in Soneoe street, were consumed by fire on Sunday morning. Loss, ene thocsand dollars. We bave accounts of considerable damage having ‘been done in Otsego, Madison, Lewis, and Jefferson comntien, by the late rains. Several dams were oar asd away. Terrible Steamboat Explosion—Ower Twen- ty-five Persons Killed and Missing. Mosiie, Nov 30, 1850. Last Tuesdey morning. the steamboat Antoinette burst her boiler, on the Alabama river, by which acol- dent many persons were killed, and twenty-eight wounded. Twenty-five persons are missing. and but fifty one escaped uninjured The e«t-amer Arkansas No. 5 took the survivors and wounded to Mobile. The Maryland Reform Convention. Awwarouss, Dec 2, 1850. The report as to whether judges are eligible for seats in the Convention has been under discusion. A resolution was the preferred creditors of broken bavks. Ohio Constitational Convention. Cuneinnati, Deo 2, 1850. ‘The Constitutional Convention assembled in Colum- Out of 108 members. 80 were present. Atter portant proceedings, the Convention urned morrow. Theatricals. Bowery, Thxatae.—This establishment hes sent out many of the best actors of the day. Mr, Davenport, whe is now looked upon in London, as an excellent comedian, is one of Hamblin’s pupils, and Mr. Wal- lack, who bas along priod, is now playing « farewell engagement — previous to his leaving for London, to assume the first position at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. He will ap- melo. dramatic tableax. | | American Mussum.—The forte aternoga and ovanlng i attr Geveral Tom Thumb, evidently eastern spectacle, with gorgeous Tt gave Immence patisfeotion, 1 of performances attractive. Thelittis the greatest curiosity in the world. will be introduced by his tor at three o'clock, when he will give eongs and and travels. He will appear also he will appear in the character of “Hop o my umb.” @ splendid musical extrave- New Yorx AmpuitHeatas.—The French if equestrians, by thelr classic and beautiful teats of horsemanship. are di cus | 30 the best thas have over inthis icy eo which bas been written expressly for the m1 wonders at the Bowery Cir- ‘The new fairy pageant of “ Cinderella” has been declaring note holders to be produced with great splendor, and is drawing im- mense audiences. The company, peared 10g, Tue Farncn Batter Comrany.—The celebrated ar- have lately arrived ut at seve- | tists ot the Frenel h ballet com 1 this city, aftera very ssccenstal 2 ral theatres ot Boston. Mile. Cel: bus City, to-day. The old officers took thelr sosts, sister, whose ter aged by theable it will appear on the 16 20 great aoit was in peg et way, fil » ity the instant. be performed on this occasion, and we doubt the success of Mile. C. Frank and L. Ks inoae will be have just 1 that We danseuse of Broad- ht im ao Sen aun 3 Pp ar er | ve = oc ng Pena La mation lsbied dansewse asMile, Celestine Frauke ** Wastincton Hart.—A visit to this place of amuse- fine painting The panorame of the Pilgrim's Progress is pear in the beautiul t of the & work of great merit. ‘Avenger.”' in his inlealtable, character ot ipleokbara, Hatt.—The of California is beau- ’ ated. The painting is tthe tertained the highest opinion, and ashe remains but * st o @ ry natural ef ive, anatne Tomasko ef fora short period, we baveno doubt thet thou- the lecturer lucid sands give him « testimeny, oy thetr presence, that. ae su artlet, the stands the first tn thelr ott, Musical. mation. Mrs. J. Walleok will sustain the part Panoni’s Bxconp Pensonation or Gemma pt Vercy,— Philip, Mies Wem: that of Alice Ral Denis as Edwin Brierly. “The amusements cimae with, East Bight, at the Astor Place Opera House, Paredi 4 IL.” Mr. J. R. Soots in his in around bee curiosity. Miss Kimberly, who has been oslebrated for her readings of Shakspere, made her first appear- | very one acknowle: ance in character, last evening, at the Broadway, and the part chosen for the occasion was Julia, in Sheridan Knowles’ admired play of the “Hunchback,” the finished elegance and elevation of sentiment, of charm by their propriety, but render Julia sci diMeult for s first essay. Miss Kimberly possess « ‘Th Appearance aud a good figure, with graceful °slled beiore the astonished every one by the extraordinary brilliancy of her efforts in the character of Gemma. We wil- lingly seknowledge that the opera was written for a celebrated tenor, but this diminishes in no degree the Broapway Tueatee—Fiast Arreanance or Miss | praise to which Parodi is entitled for her artistic per- Knaneary on any Brack.—A first appearance is always | 0nation. On the contrary, she makes Gemma the gem attended with « degree of anxiety, but the debut of = of the opera, and infuses into it the very perfection of lady on the dramatio stage isan event which creates the lyric art. Bocobadati, at Milen, used to create *n sdditional exoitement, as well as 8 feeling of *omething of a furore in the character, but Parodi ao- tually carries the effects of a great thing bas ever been known superior dience by storm, and makes that. in all the vocalist, tna Gnention, ber eee | All these testimonials, however, form- her good, and goes veaeang. eks physical ed the simpiest ble recognition of her trans- energy for the serious partes, there was « loftiness of ae sang very spiritedly, aod style and dignity of ivery observed by her, peculi. ™¢rited more applause than he recei: vig- y in keeping with the oharte and feminine charac. Font pave, ereat expression to hie music sad ter ot Jutia. ot the mor 7 a, Cys ga >) ia his style. | aad ox- Peete ee cae te aie amet Merencie between | Ses well cung, bat obo lacks animation inthe eee SS jove for him who had thrown her off. In faet all those which touch upon the heart were repre- Miss Kimberly with judégmentand es fealt- pte. ing. which we kopate —— into the re- quirite Ttections histrion| artist, and wi aes be eoked bs sinapeeaed oe edie apeemeet The une: [on lady was received with enthusiaem and ap; At the end of the fourth hb cannot important scene of the opera. Bhe has sotress which she should not fear to exert. A crowded talents as house may be expected on Wednesday night. Bocnaa's Bxconp Paomynave Concent.—The concert _ Ne | yest night, was recelved with the most unstrained | @¢monstrations of public favor. ‘The magnitioent satisfactory | orchestra performed the same music as on the first | Occasion, and Griebel was truly brilliant on the violin. ‘ination of the play. she wes called | One of bis solos was vehemently encored, and very ‘the curtain to receive the encouragement of the | deservedly, too. This new candidate for fame, asa sudience, which. we regret to say, was not as mume-, | violinist, has takem the me rousas might have been expected. It was. however, a very fair house. Mr. ng eg ne a charac- ter of Master Walter in the forcibie and effective ma: ner showsa olear perception o author, ‘well »' jed huowledge of the text. and a finished dra- matic taste Mr. Conway's Clifford b at times feelingly rendered. Shaw’ Abbott's Helen. were. by cbaracters inthe The en' entitled * Dr. Dilworth,” of which we must speak on occasion. Nino's Ganpexn.—The usual array of pleasure see- kers was present, last night,in this much frequented formed, to-night. place of amusement, to see and consequently to ap- He! plaud the matehless Ravel Family. After the per- season continae to be a favorite. known in this La Bornamevta —This “ Brnani,” and the elevate We learn that equal bas not lis by storm, and itl been s long day Rom- with ‘tropolis. the next concert will be unusually novel and brillisnt. one act of . for the benefit of the Young Men's im “distribating fuel to the poor la the avers rio eeovere of winter. Bertucca, Truf™fi, Forts and Nathaile forman it in which Leon Javelli Fitajemes, will torm an entertainment of the very bast een Ee eran ~—— doverigaion ana iets te be hoged thet the house will be entirely filled. There are only « few seats unen- himeelf, it is to say unsurpassable, “Godenski” was performed to the great amusement and delight of all present To-night a wonderful bill isannoanced. It tho “Mill the accomplished dinveuse M'lle jagic Trum, ry ince the « re hope it +i be so ‘ite artiste io this successtal ballet of ot pertormed at thie theatre. A great many of our readers would like to see this piece before the departure of the Compan. unron's Tana: blio We know of no place of pi with greater pleasure than within the procincts of this femous Thespian tem; How can it be other- wise, with Burton asthe mavager? He bas not oaly a heppy method of seleet! Pieces, but also of casting the characters to the bast advantage. His great experience enables him to m+ acure the capability of every actor, and it learare thing to find any character. throughout the entire | enterisinment. that ix not sustained with sterii ‘opight he offeres fine programme. the exceileat comedy of © Educa- have seen this piece need 00 Mow it tony tt is represented by Burton bimeeit, ' te | entertainments wit conciads with the | lent farce of “My Friend tu the Strap Natrowat Trreatae — Tae Sure On ning was produced at the Natio Grama entitied:the “Sitip Carpester.’ Though plot does not posress much interest, the pisos was «nil received by the audience. om account cf the popaler Die nen class of dramas to place it, as it partak both comedy and melodrama language Is rather inflated and sin whose mouths hi jer. thie drama is as deser similar plays whiet have hata run.” well te epeournge mative talent wherever it sno self. even in emetl bepinnings. The manager deer ras credit for offering prizes for rach compositions, eotive manner in which the itis difficult to my exactly among what y tures of In many passages the by lolonel Hartiny ° Of bie wealth. and ber happiners beiag thu fierd, whe sete Ber affections upon the young nic. The old coleoel discover: it. and the grewneyed monster bts poy Neng Ber jedged to Nelly, foandling wd be resolves wife procures him a eb he acor however, tay bis brought ap by nis it) The eolonel's of lisutenancy, but rej sete wm for the He proweeds otear waving hia be tretbed Nelly im the care of bis mother Comet | Bartley aivo proseeds to Mexico, a* helonetog fo che | regular service. Tm the absence of Hemnaun it hevicg been discovered by a faghionahie bee Jowa lawyer th tage; but thi in the hope of feightemiog ber | lensed by 8 drapken f apd just gets home | Tip * telieve thy terrible suspense of her Jow Tronmides, and her betrothet bad just returned tistorions © war at the he takes the Cviowel’s t cung «i tow | onder hie Mist Muctayer, Mlan Urookat, and squitted themselves very credit- j sbty; re ‘old se meng made heay - exotem over anon. | Bled of Troweiden!"? This pertormaans was fol | loved by the «Megle Well.’ « mew grand musical amusement where an bour or two can bs whiled away Hi a Pa ag Smusing and fostractive family. at Flushing. ort for wi che other gaged. Crristy's Mivstaece —The entertainment for this comprises the tight rope, with Leon Javelll, Mme. Je evening will commence with an overture, whic! Rav be eg excellent ——— solos on the . burleeque opera, exquisite dancing h Antoine Christy says © there is no such wo! a tall aid Ter judge tor yourrelves guitar ve performers are gaining “very night in pub- Me estimation. The Singing, te good, and Weyer’ sole is worth the price o mission, Hear them and olin Mn Gnirnet..—The firat appoarance of this orlebrated violinist, on Saturday evening, at Tripler Hath, wae perfectly succor sful in every reapect cen recvived the most enthuatestio applanse, and core followed eneor ergies would fail in forts to t Gillespie. the youthful bal pear on the vecesion. ing & concert of in Boston in thirry different we thougie rewarded with perfect showers of nm Kraven, the Hangarian vocalist is about Tare desoription im thie . 8 ph ierativy she ~Chreult Court, Betore Judge W ber 1648, the butidi: destroyed fire « t defendant's tard Court of Common Pleas: The Denemb-r term of for the triai of issues being unfinished the court Moudny, and the jury discharged The Firemen, MR. JAMES GORDON them— not, an stated by you, of the desie constitution or bye laws, meith iversally that both companies ot ‘ebebarging their duty as firemen when of romething else to do. abasing dcorerating, the Babbath. Bach, sir fe not f the members of rither DANNETT. His performan- yrival co on: Hence. w talented vocalist will ap- Te Sidnew Green vs. the Columbia Insurance Cam- as an setion to recover $2000, the together with ite contents. were ‘defence wet up is. that th tit had insured the premises at another office, bat ry tow olause in the policy effected at he concealed that *. Adjourned. court commenced to day, the + room [a your paper of Monday, have made statement of a colliton—of Siow bers at. com er init of their tt the ae. ttment; and, io all fature time, it would be satis. ‘tory to the com: anier to expose any Propiiet and im- y om thelr part, whes you have just and ree- sonable grounds to warrant exposare. , MEANS, & Member of 38. TH TO THE EDITOR OF IIR HERALD Your statement of the Piremen’s row, in this day's + norprised a large portion of those imi Engine Go. 42 ia like ng wae in any wey contem, , and the secl- and incorrect constraction “PR CORNELL WHTTR, Foreman Engine Co. 42, Now Youn, 1h Mo , 2 1860, Movements of Distinguished Pi . oral ndwaliager, Bbite ler, Albany: BF. He futty Te; BL. Brittem Ark: W Bene: Albany: J Wilson. a sth King? A . i Narrlogton, Va : 8. Dont Dy A G Thompron, Long b } yqva, Canada: bave arrived at q .¢.7. family. Straten Island; I ‘teh, Ale and tee ot rooms et the Clinton <<a iE 0 Onpral, Daltimore: F jpooner. do; Col. Quarles, Va; J. pt. Wales, N’ ¥., areived, 0 8, Wathoee Pie A olene, ine Union Poss He. | | in the idiret district, was orcasio dostrows daty onlls | Herald themaeives’’ and Broadway, of which ulare :—It eeems that four of Mr. James Stewart, 378 upon 4 swing ladder, Mesrre, J. & I. Cox’s large Leouara strest; caaton to the hi a ; an ea, middie of the scaffold, the ladder oud. of fifty harp up- therr flesh em fell to the skilfully attended to all in their = tg to relieve . Amnexed list of the i the wou rg Si in, reiting and arms; Archibald Davison, residing in Oliver jet, dreadful: in the thighs and cut in the Rot recover; Francis Scott, was Bey weanded, ' side to jai well as at the two ends, the painful accident would undoubtedly not have taken place. Hornracy Buasey sy tHe Exriosion er 4 Pownen Phomea Fitopete tty. by the spatrick, was e Harlem raflroad, rich his ed with powder. cai Dlast, in a well. at Be city. The blind. and various ot his body burned der, Itis “oubufulit he ever recovers. Drath Bunns —Coroner Geer y yesterday held an inquest'at 192 Varick street, om the body o! Hanoah Repore. 79 years, boru in New Yerk, who came te to acin- ed . ‘he body, and found that death was caused A verdict was rendered ac. Bu; ny raxina Lavoawum.—A young Germen, by the name of Wey }, Committed suicide om Sunday night by taking The deceased was from Hamburgh, where his parents reside, who are said to Se wealthy. The deceased was 23 years o{ age, and kept a confectionary store at 114 avenue. For the last few days it seems he had been drinking liquor freely, which is believed to be the main cause of self- destruction. The Coroner was catled to hold an inquest. Ki.ceo ny rae Rattaoav.—On Friday it, between 11 and 12 o'clock, & man by the name of Michael Egan, was found by the Twelfth ward police |; near the Hudson River Ruilrosd, by Forty fourth street, appa- rently severely injured by the cars The police sent the injured man to the City Hospital, where he died etter. in consequence of the injuries reeeived. ‘The Coroner was called to hold an inquest, but e delay placein eee wate a want of evidence the man wed the injury. The inquest will be held this morning at 10 o'clock. Errector Ivtoxicarion.— Laat evening. at half 9 o’cloek, Wm. Comor fell into the river, neat Fulton ‘Ret, while in a state of intoxication. He was fish- ed out of che water and brought to the station house Resuurs or Daunxxxwess —At 11 o'slook last ‘Three others of the party, Edwerd Doyle, Francis Emith, and Mary Smith, were rent to court. Isvanticenn.— ® sewate chitd, about two days old, was tound alternoom, at Jo'cleck, Joetiog in the river at the foot of Clarkson sirest. It had s skein of silk drawn tight about its neck, which no doubt was the cause of its death. hay en og a anes preee f - big od yester- morn! @ carpen! pemed James Feeney, re- fding av at Mots street, was seriou ‘jared by falling from a ladder at the mew building No. 1! way. Itappears he was asoonding to the fifth story as beavy stick of timber. and owing to one of the 0 fell to the ground among a pile He was removed to the residence Rartxoap Accrogyr.—At half past 11 o'clock, P.M, Michael Egan was found near the Harlem River Rail: Toul track, at 44th street, severely injured, shortly after the 11 o'clock train passed. and was supposed to have been run over by it. He was sent to the City Hospital in the police wagon, Tue Orry Horritat axo Conover Gren.—We refersed the otber day to a case of am unknown man received the city horpital, who died soon after he was ad- tted, snd that no one could tell from when ame, only that he was injured by the New ears. In thi matter, some that occasion, which tended #0 now been investigated by Ooronror Rome. we are bapvy to ray, explained the wholo mat- ter. which exonerates him fron any neglect of dat: very promptly came forward the evidence nee t copelurively that the deat! accidental. st the seme time pasing all the expenses incurred in the burial of the body. Finn. —The cabinet maker's shop of Wa. Gulliver, | No 786 Greenwich street, was discovered to be on Hew, | about haif past 10 o'clock. The flames were extin- | guisbed with but trifling damage. | Avanm oF Pine —The second alarm of fire Inst night | i by the burning of | straw h street near 7th avenue | Porrn Anscat Camonian Bavt.—The fifth @ennusl ball ef the Cambrian Assnctation will take place at the | Coliseum. to morrow evening The reevipts of this festival will be ored in charity. From the pre. parations that hay- been made. we have no doutt out | th this will be one of the beat baile te be tas It will be well atten the praiseworthy purpose to whic! dr voted od he season ded the ‘Tux Recent Peerrvat at ree Ie Howse. menting bay! the very bad arrangements made for the accommogation of th: of the ho ) woted manner characteristic of the Irving | Meoulty arose from the tact that there | were more guests present than were exproted, and the and contusion caused by the acorssi fered, | suppere. with the programme »f the committes. } MILITARY AND OTARR PARADES The MoManusr Guards, of Jersey Uity, will proceed to jount Morris, — for target practice. on Tacs. | attracted much attention. [t ; white military caps, with band: red belts; black pants, with strips Sore plousen, sboes coven foes hich, & ponderous axe aie joarde, secompanie? Aid sens Wadtngton SSecn’-cn cops enece ccghiven "The Ries ¢ Guards socompanied by Whitworth’s City | Brass Wend This y mode a very fine appear- The Ii Goard, attached to Engine Com- jo 18, of Brooklyn. passed the Bese’: try Woe to We waly ‘Geosunerien Engine Oompen parred the Herald office, Ae engine. built by Mesars, Petit. Gieselman & Sto! of | New York. . Soha Loackiia, William H. Feary, Concktin. and William MoPati 8 * one hundred caps. and are a fine set of fellows. | Morrison, which waa referred to the Committee on | resolved that a committee be appointed by the Hi | pleased to make. ed eatd committes. % | tiem, that members vacate their sea | in @ box andas each name was drawn, the member | mittee of the Whole on the State of the Union, and | Postmaster General and the several Postmasters in | the Message was delivered to the press yester- | Feitow-Citizensjor tre Srxate, MEETING OF CONGRESS, Ann IMPORTANT STATE PAPERS, THE FIRST ANNUAL MESSAGE MILLARD FILLMORE, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, To CONGRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1850. THES REPORTS OF THE Postmaster General, Secretary of Interior, Secretary of War. ESTIMATES OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT. ken, den, de. THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION. Senate. BY MORSE’S MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH. Waaninerox, December 2, 1850. At twolve o'clock the Senate was called to order. Present Messrs. Bradbury, Hamlin, Hale, Norris, John Davis, Winthrop, Phelps, Clarke, Upham, Smith, Ballwin, Dickinson, Seward, Cooper, Sturgeon, Wales, Spruance, Pratt, Pearce, Mason, Hunter, Badger, Man- gum, Berrien, King, Clemens, Morton, Benton, Bell, Turney, Ewing, Chase, Shields, Whitcomb, Dodge of Wisconsin, Walker, Jones, Dodge of Iowa, Felch, and Caes. Mr. Brunexon offered a resolution that the Secrota- ry inform the House that a quorum was present and ready to proceed to business. Adopted. On motion of Mr. Dovce, of Iowa, it was ordered that Senators be allowed newspapers equal te the cost of four daily papers. On motion, it shall be 12 o’cloek. A message was received from the House that a quo- Tum was present. Mr. Bexnizx submitted @ resolution, that a com- mittee of two be appointed by the Chairman, to act with @ like committee of the House, and inform the President of the United States that a quorum was pre sent in each branch, and ready to receive any com- munication from him, Adopted. Messrs. Berrien and Dickinson were appointed said committee. The committee retired at 25 minutes before two, on their return reported that they had seen the P dent, and he would communicate with Congress with- out delay ; and, five minutes after, the message of the President was received. ‘The Meseage was read, and the usual number of that and the accompanying documents, were ordered to ted ordered that the hour of moeetiog mate adjourned at three o'clock. House of Representatives UM Dass MLAOTRO-CHEMICAL TELEGRADT. Wasninaron, Deo. 2, 1850. Just before meridian, the galleries were well filled — the members were on the flovr exchanging happy salu- tations, and there was great contusion of tongues, which was silenced, at 12 o'clock, by the Speaker, who called upon the members to take their seats. Compar- ative stillness afterwards reigned, The Clerk then called the roll, andone hundred and sixty members answered to their names. A meesuge was received from the Senate, informing the House that (here was a quorum of the Senate pro- sent, and ready to proceed to business. A similar ¢ was transmitted from the House te the Se- na George W. Morrison (dem.), elected o member for New Hampshire in the place of Gen. James Wilson (whig), resigned, was qualified, and took his seat. Mr. Tvex (free soil), of N. H., presented « tial from Jared Perkins, contesting the seat of Mr. Elections, On motion of Mr Husrano, (whig), of Ala, it war to jein the committee on the part of the Senat wait on the President, and inform him that « qaoram of both houres ié now in sessiou, and that Congress is ready to receive any communi: which he may be Merors. Hilliard, McDowell, and Duer, were appoint Mr Jonunsow, (dem) of Arkansas, off proceed to draw for a choice Beveral amendments wer» proposed, but one only was adopted. It provi that Mr, Owen, (whiz) of Georgia, who is rick i olty, shall have the privi- lege of drawing through a friend. ‘The resolution, thas amended, was adopted The members vacated their sents, their names placed eclected took bis seat. Mr. Hrcwsano, from the Joint Committes, reported that the President would immediately send a message to both Houres. ‘The document was then ounced, and was handed Bpeal er to the Clerk, whe read it. Mr. Bary. (dem.), of Va. moved that the message and accompanying documents be referred to the Com- that 15.000 extra copies be printed. Agreed to. Mr. Wewrwonrm, (dem ) of Illinois, gave notice that stan carly day he would move to take up the River and Harbor bill. ‘The House then adjourned. THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, According to previous arrangement between the the cities and towns along the line of telegraphs, day afternoon, pe! sad THE MESSAGE, axp or THR Hovse or ReraxsentativEes :— Being suddenly called, in the midst of the last session of Congress, by a painfal dispensation o Divine Providence, to the responsible station which 1 now hold, | contented myself with commu- nications to the Legislature as the exigency of the moment seemed to require. The country was shrouded in mourning for the loss of its venerated Chief Magistrate, and all hearts were penetrated with grief. Neither the time nor the occasion ap- peared to require or to justify, on my part, any general expression of political opinions, or any an- nouncement of the principles whick would govern me in the discharge of the duties to the perform- ance of which I had been so unexpectedly called. trust, therefore, that it may not be deemed inap- propriate, if I avaii myself of thie opportunity of the reassembling of Congress, to make known my #ea- timents,in a general manner in regard to the policy which ought to be pursued by the government, both in ite intercourse with foreiga nations, and ini's and administration of internal affiirs. Nations, like individuals in a state of nature, are equal and independent, poserssing certain rights, and owing certein daties to each other, arising from their necessary and unavoidable relations; wh:eb rights end duties there is no common haman avrherity te protect end enforce. Still, they are righ’s and duties, hinting fa morals, i9 conscience, and in bonvt,, Guivaga were ia Ho tibsmal to! Seng Low ud vp rotlde, Ih te Ww Be PRICE TWO CENT: which an injured party can appeal but the disinte- rested judgment ot mankind, and ultimately the arbitrament of the sword. Among the acknowledged rights of nations is that, which each possesses, of establishing that form of government which it may deem most con- ducive to the happiness and prosperity of its own citizens; of changing that form as circumstances may require; and of managing its internal affairs according to itsown will. The people of the United States claim this right for themselves, and they readily concede it to others. Hence it becomes an imperative duty not to interfere in the government or internal policy of other nations; and, although we may sympathize with the uafortunate or the oppressed, everywhere, in their struggles for free- dom, our principles forbid us from taking any part in such foreign contests. We make no wars to promote or to prevent successions to thrones ; te maintain any theory of a balance of power; or to suppress the actua] government which any country chooses to establish for itself. We instigate no re- volutions, nor suffer any hostile military expedi tions to be fitted out in the United States to invade the ery, or ne nape be a Suey nation. The reat;law of ought to have a as ell asa pecacell aed fn vidual pplication We should act towards other nations as we wish them to act towards us; and justice and conscience should form oe ras of conduct between gov- ernments, inste: mere power, or the desire of ment. Td maiatele & strict neutrality in foreign wars, to cultivate friead- ly relations, to reciprocate every noble and gene- rous act, aad to perform punctually and omy every treaty obligation—these are the which we owe to other States, and by the perform- ance of which we best entitle ourselves to like treatment from them; or if that, in any case, be refused, we can enforce our own rights with jue- tice and a clear conscience. i that tribunal, which was established to expound it, and to the usage of the government, sanctioned by the acquiescence of the country. regard all its pro- g 1 visions as equally binding. In all its parts it is the will of the people, expressed in the most solema form, and the constituted au are but agents to carry that into effect. power which it hus granted is to be exercised for the pab- lic good; but no pretence of utility, no hoaest coa- viction, even of what might be expedient, can. tify the assumption of any ree not granted. The powers cenferred upon the government and their distribution to the several departments, are as clearly expressed in that sacred instrument as the imperiection of human language will allow; and I deem it my first duty, nc’ to question its wisdom, add to its provisions, evade its requirements, or nullify its commands. yay ne fellow citizens, as the represe of the States and the people, is wisely de' I tive power. I shall comply with my duty, in laying before you, from time to time, any information calculated to enable you to discharge your high and responsible trust, for the benefit of “ley aplalaes wil be fesakt a the ions wil ankly expressed upon lending pabboots of legislation; and if, which I do not anticipate, any act should pass the two houses of Congress which should appear to me uncoasti- tutional, or an encroachment of the jst powers of other departments, or with provisions hastily adopted, and likely te produce consequences inju- rious and unforeseen, | should not shrink from the duty of returning it to you, with my reasons, our further consideration. Beyond the dae per- rmance of these constitutional obligations, both my respect for the legislature and my sense of pro- priety will restrain me from any attempt to coatrol tives ved i our veedings. With you i» the coaess thee tomnt; Wad the responsibility of the le gislation of the country. ‘The goverument of ‘he United States is a limit- ed government. It is confined to the exercise of = expressly granted, and such others as may necessary for carrying those powers into ecel dit all times an especial duty to guat tany infiriogement on the jast rights of the tates. Over the objects and subj intrasted te Congress, its legislative authority is supreme. Bat here that authority ceases, ana every cuizea who truly loves the constitoti and desires the con tinuance of its existence its Diessings, will reso- lutelyend firmly resist any interference ia those ic aflaire, which che constitution has clearly and unequivocally left to the exclusive authority of the States. And every euch citizen will also depre- cae Useless irritation among the several members of the Union, and all reproach and crimination tending to alienate ene portion of the couatry from another. The beauty of our system of goverament consists, and i's safety and durability must consist, in avoiding mutual collisions and encroachments, and in the regulur separate actioa of all, while each is revolving in inet orbit. The constitution hasmade it the duty of the Pre- sident to take care that the laws be fthfutly exe cuted. Ina government like ours, in which all laws ore passed by a majority of the repsesenta- tives of the people, and these representatives arp cho for such short periods, that any injurious or obnoxious law can very e000 be repeated, it would appear unlikely that any great numbers should be found ready to resist the execution of the laws. But it mast be borne in miad that the couatry is ex'en- sive, thatthere may be local iuterests or prejudices rendering a law odious in oue part, which is not se in enother, and that the thoughtless aad inconsid- erate, misledjny their pasei or (heir iamginations, may be induced inadly to resiat such laws as they disapprove. Such persons should recollect that, without law, there can be no real practical lib- erty; that, when the law is trampled wader toot, tyranwy rules, whether it appears ia the forin of a nnlitary deepousm er of popular violence. The iaw is the only sure protection of the weak, and the oal efficient restraint upon the strong Whenim part ly end faithfully administered, none is be protection, and none above its coutrol. Ye Uemen, aud the country may be assured, the utmost of my ability, and to the extent of the power vested in me, I shail at all times, and in all pleces, teke care that the laws be faithfally exe- cuted. Ia the discharge of this dary, so'emaly im- posed upon me by the constitution, aad by my oath of office, [ shall shrink from no respousbility, and shall endeavor to meet events as they may arise, with firmness, as well a with prudence and dis- cretion The appointing power is one of the most delicate with which the Executive is invested. [ regard it ae a sacred trust, to be exercised with the sole view of advancing the prosperity and happuness of the people. lt shalt be my effort wo elevate the stan- dard of official employment, by selecting for places of importance individuals fitted for the poets to which they are aesigoed, by their known integ- rity, Cy and virrues la #0 heggeen gi — ty, wit at @ lation, where few rr ed office can be known to the the greatest care. removal may be properly exercised, and neglect of duty or malfexsance in office will be no more tolerated in ind pointed by myself others Tam heppy in being able to say that no unfavora- ble change J our a elations bes s taken Jace since t at the opening of the last teaeion of Congrens Sie ure at peace with all ne- Beal CB enjoy * nent degree the jessings of that peace, in a prosperous commerce, end in_all the forms of ble tienal imtercourse. The aaexampled growth of e CoMMNY, the present amount of its population, its ample means of self protection, aseure for respect of all nations; while it ws trasted that its character for jusice, and a regard to the — of a - that respect to be rea- by! and cheerfully paid. convention was nrgotiated bet: the United States and Great Britain, in April | hee facilita- made, now: such cases, the power t ‘end protecting the construction of aship canal betteca ihe Ation ic and Pa oceans, and for other purposes. isinstrumect hag since been ratified by th tracting parues, the exchange of tatifications been effected, end proclamation thereof hes been duly made In eddition to the stipulations contained in this convention, two other objects remain to Se accom phshed between the contracting powers, First, the desi end establishment cfa free port at each end ef the canal. Second, an agreemect fixing the distance f om ihe chore within which belligerent maritime ope- rations shall net be carried on. Oa these pointe there i little donbt that the tWo governments will ee to an node rstanding The company ef citizens of the United States who have ecquired from the Srace of Nicaragna the — vilege of coostructing a ship canal b, tween the two corns, through the terrilory uf that St ve mode progtres in their prehmioary arta The treaty between the Usted Stes ox Britsia, oF the 19 4 of April tom, gy Uoeat co, the eee ee