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' ry j ii i ii i h i H i it i ii i it i n i it i 1 it i ii i Ay VOLUME XL. COLUMBUS, OHIO, TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1850. NUMBER 28. PUnUflHED EVKHY TUKBDAV MORNING, IIY 8'OTT BAlM'O.M. OKHCE SOUTH-EAST COHNBR OF 111UII ST. AUD BCGA ALLF.Y. Week v TEllMrt Invarlnhl) in advance. i In Culumliui (Hit nt limntv: liV liinil, mulrt Tn c uhtf ol lour iuiiI upwards . . . Tim i ba i( ten ami upwards, to nan suitress. .. Unity, 'i salon , ' Tri-WeAly, lift Wpi-klv ilo.. amnio Tu cliiha nl live, and upwards The Journal U nlm nillwliwl Dully im.1 Trl-WneMy duiiiiR the yssr; Dnlly prr milium, by muil, Trt-Weekly, J. ..a on ... l .vj . , . l as ... 1 on ,.. a uo ... 3l Itnte of AHveMnj Weekly Paper. Out iqunre, 10 lint ur lens, one nuertluu n eiii'liii'iililiotiul " 1 tllOlltll it " 3 " " " " " " 12 " " changeable monthly, per annum " " " weekly " " Standing card, one square or lea, " column, clumgenlilu quarterly," " Mi " " Other raw not provided for, chargeable In conformity wiili tho above rate, ..0 5(1 .. 0 35 .. X lift . . a lift . . 3 00 .. 5 IK) .. 8 (XI ..SO 00 . .aii iki .. 8 DO no ..fin on 100 oo MONDAY EVENING, MAItCH 4, 1850. Fugitive Slaves Complaints of the Southern KlutcN. Juice requires that wo should oxmnino the cum-pluiiita intidu by tin slave Stale against the free States tu find if Ihore is ntiylliiii in tho conduct of iho freo States, (o complain of. No mutter in what tiMiiur these complaints (ire made, if just, tlio remedy should bo applied. Wo should pormit no jot or tiitle of cuusu for disunion to lie at our doors. Thin the people of tho free Status owe to themselves, if not to others. Most of these complaints havo been referred to, and shown to ho ground lens. But one cause rtiinaimt, lnid miliar particularly at the door of Ohio, which seems to bo considered weighty, ami we regret to notice Unit Mr. Clay concurred with others in charging the free Shite with a want of hospitality and gojd neighborhood in thisonn particular. Wo allude- to the fact that when slaves uro brought by tlnir masters Ui a free State, they becomo fruo. It seems to be supposed thiil lint freo Slates should at least, allow the master to travel with hi sluvos, and sojourn u short period, wiihout untitling them to frandom. The fact that they are not m allowed, in attributed to locul, uniioighbor-ly, anti-slavery legislation. Nothing can bo further from the truth. Tho prim' i pie of law by which a slave pussing into a free State becomes liberated, is nn old and general principle, and it is recognized with an much distinrtiieMt in nluvo Statei m elsewhere, Tho Courts of Loiiioiauii and Kentucky have gone as far into tho application of this doctrine, in MuBsachuhotts and Ohio, and neither of tl.u-to havo gone farther than England and Kram o. '11 1 J h principle in not peculiar nor local ; nor ha it bueu udipt (l Ii'l-iiuo of an tin-neighborly feeling, nor should it be the cumo of complaint.Moreover, the not th-weittei it State i have piovided in their Cuui'titiitioua, Ohio aiuniig tho rcat, that ihivory ilinll not exist here. We eoiild iiot chango t lie present law by legislation ; nothing iliorl of a change of our Consiitutiiin could cluuige the law. Tlio only real cause of couiilaiiii consintii iu tho fuel that we do not change our Constitution fur the accommodation ol' lavelmliler. Hut why abould wet Wo deny them uo right, uo convenieiico which wo ullow ournelvnt. Nocitienuf Ohio in allowed to hold n aluve here even for a moment. Why then nhou!d citizen of other States claim to bo treated here with privih'gea which are not allowed to any citizen of Ohio T Hospitality doei not rctpiire it. Wo adopt the theory Mint " Me laborer it worthy of hit hire.1 If any ouo wishes to he waited upon by wrvnnts, ho can hire them, and pay them. Thin ii what our own citient are obliged to do. Wo boo no reason why n Kentuckinu or Virginian should be allowed hero to force othem tu wait upon him without pay. The men and women who do service here for pay, frequently accumulate their wages, and become Riniloyern in their turn. Th-y buy forma, and workshops, and become heads of families. They are voter. They are compom nt part of the State ; its bone and sinew; its strength and wealth. Their opinions are a jmrt of public opinion. Everything tending to lower them either iu their own estimation, or iu the estimation of oilier, in an injury and a wrong to tho body politic. If Kentuckiuu and Virgini'ius were allowed to throng our hotels and thoroughfares, andlouugo about our cities and vi I luges, with iluveU perform the sjiiiio work now performed for pay, by free men, theelV.'ct could not fail to be injurious Neither poliry nor friendship, nor hospitality, requires this at our hands. But they Miiy we do not help them recapture their fu gitive bi von. There was a law ol Congress providing that when a slave owner claimed to have his runaway, ho should tuke hiin before a magistrate and show Minn evidence that he had been a slave, and hud run away The process wus summitry, ami iive to the claimant every reasonable, fucilily. Tho Stiite of Ohio has here tofore unacted laws providing for tho recapture of sncli fugitives, and g"iug fur enough to satisfy Kentucky on this subject. Hut tho Supremo Court of the L'uited States has decided all these btvvs unriuislitiitionnl. Tliey tuy that the ronstitiilinual right to rix-apturo n fugitive slave is a right that txtcnU'M ititlf. That the owner pursiicH and captures his netrro without aid, let ur hindrance, us he might nud would an estrny horse, cow or jackass. That all Lri iU are mi itfntrwtton to his right, and consequently all laws of Congress and ol the States, providing for such trial, are unconstitutional mid void. In other words, tho laws wo have m.idn are void, and any we might make would also bo void, if Ihoy required any sort of trial of the right or the cLiimutit. Why then should we be blamed for ma do ing what we have mi right to dot As it stands, then, we nro in this attuation: A man conies le re, whom nobody knows, and says he is fiom Ktuilm ky or Virginia. He points to a uero, whom nobody knows, and says, "that negnt u-eil to be my alavo ami has escaped en me help mo catch him and carry him back." One naturally inquires, "llnw urn I to know thai you are what you pretend to be f How am I to know that the uegm ever was a slave, or tii.tt you ever owned hiiuf You nro a stranger, nod for aught I know, n mere kidnaper. Before taking a part tu this matter, I must see that you h ive the law in vour favor, else I iniyhl tlo a great wrong." Here, then, something (o be trird, but they sny, nnd the Supreme Court says a truil ts an obstruction. The ttwner has right to recapture his slavo wherevir In- can titid him without nnv trial. We assent n this, because the law aavsao. We didn't seek to have the luw that wav but preferred it should be otherwise. Now it is to, and we submit. But it can not he both ways at tin tame lime. II you con-nler the slavn as you would horse, or a cow, or a jackass, let it bo wi. You have no right to demand, ami never would think of demand iltg assistance to catch your eow or Vour jackass. You would have somebody to look up and drive bark the auiuinl, und would never dream of ml ling for volunteers. There it n law prohibiting under severe peuul-tios the putting any hindrance or obstruction in the way of th owner. There are doubtless a good many uurtoiu who would ushiaI shivo i escape. Hut the main portion of our pop datiou desire to live up to their constitutional obliatiui. And our courts and juried always enl'orcu the law, The heavy verdicts against Van Zandt mid lVirUh are evidence of this. They wow the result of the law nud of lite resiMct whi Ii Ohio juries pay to the law. Tho law then is sutlleictitly severe, and is uniformly administered when appealed to. Out jurios are not mohi. Iu this respect, neither Oougrcs imr tho State Legishiinres could mend this matter. Will they usk, whenever a white man comes along, who claims to own a negro, that lie ahall have a right to comnui ml our asistauco, without nnr being permit ted to ascertain, by any sort of trial, whether he does in fact owu the negro, and whether the negro ja iu fact been a alavo f If they tlo not n.k this, they can ask nothing. The law u I ready gives tlietn nil they can have, except tuit; and wo take it, no one would ex port that. No tlavelmlder, of any sense nr decency, would expect or ask it, lior would the pnopln of Ohio for a moment conseut to it. Instead of merely catch- lug slaves, if they wero th billed to move nt the beck of even stringer, they would bo little heticr thnn slaves themselves. Either so arrange tho lustier that when a man is c In i medio be a runaway slave tho right can he not. or if fugitivei are to be considered mere animals, with only the rights of naimuls, let it be an. It cannot be both ways. If they are mere animals, theii there is uo law imr any reason why we should kelp catch them more than other animals which have strayed from the owner. they nro in any sense prr-M, then, if they tumid not liuppen to bo slavoa, a seizure would be an assault and battery, subjecting the person attempting it to tho penalties of the law, besides making him guilty of a great wrong. Before requiring this-at our hands, wo should have an opportunity to know by some sort of trial whether the negro is a slave or not. As tho law uow is, tho runaway is treated as an animal. Tho owner pursues and catches him. Tho law prohibits all obstruction under severe penalties. It iB u matter solely between pursued and pursuer, as it would be iu the ruse of a colt that had brokon from his pasture. The poople of the free States are not ploased with this view of the matter, but tho law is so, and they submit. While they are not asked to interfere, they will mind their own business as well us they can. But if you propose to put them under com mand of uvory stranger that comes along and claims to own n runaway negro, they claim the right to m- quire into your authority that's all! They are not bo accustomed to be driven or commanded, but that they think it right to know, hv smo sort of trial, whether they aro called upon to do a legal or an illogal act. But aa the, bupremo Court uuys that such a trial cannot be allowed, all they can do with propriety into stand neutral, nnd see tho row go on. We deny, tlioretnre, that the people ol Ohio can bo fairly charged with a disregard of law, or with un- ueiglihnrly conduct. The ditllculty lies iu tho nature of the caw, nnd w intrinsic. . Slavery is a peculiarity and ouchioih peculiar dilHculties. From the New York Express. Git EAT I'Ol'ULAU M.4MFI5STATION At Castle Garden, New York, Frbrvary 25 Gen. Scott on the platform speeches of Messrs. Ugaen, Whtting, White, and others. The scene presented at Castlo Garden, last evening, wiia-oiio of the most stirring and enthusiastic ever wit- ssed in the ciiy of New York, as, numerically, it was tituinly one ol tho miyhtiest ever seen anywhere. It wits contradistinguished (Yom any popular demon stration we have over hud here, by tho absence of any- liKo puny spirit, tactions opposition, or disposi tion to disturbance. Ami yet all who went present, we uro sure, will bear us out in Baying that iu point of nlliUHiasm, close intention, natriotiBiii and fating, it hus Hcarcely ever before been paralleled. At tho magic nuiiio of Henry Ciay, the merchant, the mechanic, and the laboring man, tumu forth iu thoustiiuUto hold council together upon the momentous crisis to which the L'nion has beu driven by tho demagogues of the Ninth, una tlio prolessioual agitators ol nlioiition at lie iVn lit. 1 here were men there, in that dense mul titude, who wero never at a piditi 'ul meeting iu their ves, who never mingled with the tmeses before, but who now felt called upon to come forth and help to welt tho rolling lido ot public indignation which must speedily crush down and overwhelm the men of the party wtio dure stand up and demand a dissolution ot this Union. Old and yotui'' wen- there men crown grey in the service of both parties; nud men, too, we may add, grown hoarse iu u lite long denunciation of the greut muu wlioui ihey now came forward to rec- m.o us the great Pacificator of tin- day. All party spirit wits fur the moment submerged iu the deep, patriotic feeling that prevailed. From first to hist, there was a unanimity ot HPiiliuient and a iiitL-leness ot pur pose exhibited which bespoke, fur louder thuu wolds, am witat sentiments itie city ol ,uw loik eoiitem-lates n ili-rujjlioti of the ties which bind together the great hrolheihood of Slates. It was a scene calculated, indeed, to strengthen the hope wecuu never libati on, that, even H the politicians ami disuiiiouixts te lle, the people o all sections will bu louud cIiiicuil' KleitdfiMly to the Union. I he ember part ol the day was dark and lowering. in some degree symbolical of tho portentous gloom Inch pervudea the moral atmosphere ol the t;tiuto ; ut towards nkdit the black clouds vuuijed from the heavens, mid, when evening cnine, all was calm, Bereue, and beaiitilul again, iu like manner, let us hope, emblematic nf the lermiuation of the storm of passion and prejudice which rages in the councils of tne laud, h'niiii iho roofs nf most of the principal buildings in Broadway' the Hag of the L'nion lloated gracefully, nnd many it lite ships in the harbor were decked oil ill llieir hoi- iday regalia. No sooner had the day gone by than a living ttieiiiii id humanity began to pour down liroad- uy, and alt other avenues lending to the common reu-'.wins, so that hv 7 o'clock Castle (iui deu was cram-nl almost to Mill'icatiun. At halt-past 7 it was ditli- lit to gel inside at nil. e have never seen this by inr the largest covered area in the world so thronged us it was just about this ttlHH. W It' ll the uniii. ilk,- (Jvo.lu.fi V tlu itiriuoiy l lilt immortal Mentlesohii was given at the same place, t wo yearn ayo, wo thought the capacity of tin' "Garden ' ii iii'eii teiied to ii utmost. But wo were mistaken: the outpouring upon this occasion was oven greater than Itiat. Long before the hour appointed, the body of the house, the galleries, and all the approaches, wero over- iwiii" A line hand was stationed in tint Irout guile- ry, playing nutioii ti airs, tint mass assembh d culling ir them as tlietr Imicy dictated, and cheering each nP they were severally performed. The meeiiii!' b -ini: called to order by General Sand- rd, his Honor tiio Mayor of iho city was mimed Chair man, ami the nomination was carried by acclamation. CitAiioiAN MAYOU WOODHLLI.. The fiillmviiig eetitlemell were then chosen Yice- Cliairuieti and Secretaries . VlCK CtUlRMKS. 4th. ReitM, That ii be proposed to the States ofl Texas, that the United States will provide for the pay meiitof all that portion of all the legitimate and bona lido public dehts of that Slate, contracted prior toils annexation to the United Suites, and for which the du ties on toreigu imports wei e pledged by the said State to its creditors, not exceeding the sum of dollars, in coiihiiieratinii ol the dudes, as pledged, having heen no longer applicable to that object after tliu said annexation, but having thenceforward become payable to tho United Slates, and upon tho conditions also thai tho said mute, by some solemn utid auilietic act ot her Legislature, or of a convention, rclimiuish to tho Uni ted States any claim which it has to any part of New Mexico. Mb. Resolved, That it is inexpedient to abolish slave ry in the District ot Uoliimoia, while that liistiuilton continues to exist in the State of Maryland, without iho consent ol that otate, without tho consent or the peoide of the District, and without just compensation to tho owners of slaves within the liistrict. (itli. Resolved, That it is expedient to prohibit, within the District, irnde in slaves, brought into it from States or places beyond the limits of tho District, either to he sold therein, us merchandise, or to be transported to other markets, wiihout tho District of Columbia. 7th. Resolved. That more olVectiiul provision oucht to ho made by law, nccording to tho requirements of uiu tunsmiuion, ior mo resiuuiiou or uouvwi y oi prisons, bound to service or labor, in any State, who mny escape into any other State, or Territory ol tins union, 8lh. Resolved, That Congress has no power to prohibit or obstruct tho trade in slaves, between tho slave-holiling Slutea, and that the admission or inclusion of slaves, brought from one into another of them, depends, exclusively, upon their own pariiciilur law. The question on the resolutions liming been put, ami adopted, by a denfeniug and unanimous " aye," J. DepeystcrOL'tleii, Esq., being loudly called upon, cnino forward and made a stirring and powerful ad- IroMj, which we regret the incessant din and clamor, .'ousequent upon the heaving to uud fro of the mass, not yet settled, prevented the reporter from hearing ry distinctly. He said, it was a ineetinir convened irrespectively of party, and to subserve uo purpose ol party. If it was to consider the resohitions which Mr. Clay has ottered, for tho settling of the agitated ques tion ol slavery, then it does prove to bo above nud beyond all party considerations. The treaty of peace with Mexico hud made it incumbent unuii Cnum-ess to provide laws for iho regulation of the territory which had been ceded to us; and here, with all its forco, (itiies up the question us to the toleration or exc lotion of shivery, within tint limits of that domain. It is right that wo should come up and counsel together, on u matter involving consequences mid principles so intimately connected with nnr wplliirn mid nrnstierilv. Applause. J It was right, he repeated, that we sin mid this glorious Union. Tho cheers were here loud and eeivod, shall have ceased to exist. We shall hear no more) then nhout a dissolution ot the Union. 1 he Union can not, should not. shall not be dissolved, so longas there are hearts and hands in the Worth to keep it together, f Applause. 1 Muny who are present in this hall to nihl were cradled in tho Revolution and hove been raised under and by the Union. In the romembrance of us all, many a Iwught star has been added to our glorious constellation oi states, no stanu a ocucun light to the whole world, und nn example to all os-terity. All Iho linpos of humanity cling around this Union. Shall it be said that by a family quarrel, asec-tional broil, those start shall full, these stripes shall be tarnished? (turning to the flag in the rear of the plat form.) Cries of " no, no !" ' novor!" Let us then say to the South, we shall compel you to remain in it and with it to tho end ot time ! Jos. L, White. Ebo.. then rose amid continued cheerB mr tionernl Scott. Alter these had in a degree suosi-ded, he said: It has been my fortune on ninny occa sions to address tho people ot Now York, but never before to-day, I ant-tree to confess, has my modesty over ictt embarrassed. In consideration ot the union people of all nartios are mot to prose nt to the world an example that we can forgot all minor difficulties, that we can turn lowimlr Ood to catch inspiration, ana 10 prove that this grout assembly has mot wiihout tho influence of auy party, nnd in subservience to no man. Wo are coino here to flx our ting above the ship of mate, w iiisciihe ottrt the devico ol union, ino wnoie Union, and nothing but the Union of the States. TThe cheers of the meeting wero here loud and unanimous. It is a now and ev.ln' necessity for usfellow-ciu-xpha of the North, t'ffm cr.lled on to assemble to testily our dovotion to this Union whatever may be said of others of the North, it must bo confessed, that we stooped from our high eshito to culculate tho valuo of this Union, which we know to be above all prico and above all value. It is filling on this occaBiou also, to recall not only our devotieii, but tho ancestry from which wo snruTi". We nre bound to resnect the ar dent, fiery, and impetuous action of the South, to be mindful of their impulses. We of cooler temperament i should not forget how quick they are to act, and also to bo mindful Unit it is our wont to think twice before we act once while we must not forget, we will re member the people of the North are of cooler and more WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6, 1850. Letter from tbe Editor. Cincinnati, March 3, 1850. Tho congregated wisdom of the great State of Ohio as represented and embodied iu the Legislature there of, including, of course, tbe editor of Columbus, arrived at this goodly city last evening at about ten o'clock, in the midst of a very driving storm of ruin and sleet. Qvery thing was in complete readiness for our reception. As we approached the depot our ears were sa luted with the stirring and patriotic notes of " Hail Columbia," from a very excellent baud ol music, om nibuses were in readiness to take us to the Masonic Hal!, where the grand reception took place. The city futhers, and a goodly number of citizens, were there to greet us and extend to us the hospitalities of the Queen City. Tho Mayor being absent, one of the lesser lights, Daniel K. Meader, Esq., in behalf of the corporate au thorities of the city, welcomed the members of the Legislature iu a short speech. Speaker Convers of the Senate replied, and in behalf of the members of tho two Houses expressed their gratification at the warm and cordial reception extended to them by the city au thorities and poople. His remarks were very happy and appropriate. Hon. Calvary Morris, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, then came forward and addressed the members. To which Speaker Leiter of the House replied. He made a very good and appropriate speech. Young Mr. Pendleton then, on behalf of the people of Cincinnati, welcomed the members in a very handsome manner. Senator Deiniison was called out and made a short and appropriate speech. Gov. Ford then entered the Hall, and was warmly wolcomcd. He made a few remarks in a happy manner, ami which wore very well received by the audi ence. Senator Payne was then called out. He spoke of om phlegmatic temperumeiit; that while they ant descen- tlie prvmiM f Aitreti Keiey to have the railroad fn heads rwtmoqiuibii u Columbus to Cleveland finished during the present Casting back our minds through tho vista of history Mn. "i remarked, very properly, that Mr. Kelly's to the days of the Charleses and the Jameses, we will promise never failed. A high compliment, but no more find (hut it was thov. the Hmtlidliends. who fought for bo thuu is deserved. Ha boned very soon to have the the rights of man and wero the first to strike down the ,..,,- ne wurnmina i .,ilnt,irn nnd th eitizona town Struck t lie lira! h nw tor lihertv Irnm w nell atii-Riiir " i ii cmo uS t Alfred Kelly was called, and spoke of his connec tion with the railroad enterprises of the day, and of the influence they exerted on the prosperity of our cities. He had been accused of being hostile to the interest uf Cincinnati. But he trusted he would demonstrate by his labors that such was not the case. Mr. Pugh was then called out. He appeared, and euch other, and with all the " rest of maukind." This whole trip, so far, has beeu one of unalloyed pleasure. Never, since the State of Ohio has had a Legislature, have we seen such good feeling prevail. All party lines appear to be obliterated, and men uf Cornelius W. Lawrem: (ieorge (iriswold, Geraid Hallock, Albeit Gull.ilin, Mo-esTaylor, H' ibt i l Lnwrencu, Peter Cooper, I'eluli;di I'errit, Francis It. TiUon, Ferdinand Nuvdaui, Ti 1 hy DnJy, Ambrose C. Kinsland, .las. II. Manlv. M. D. Itobert Smilh, Thompson Price, Kobert 1 1 v. ),.,), oph.tr Mills, lieu. Chas. W. Sh mi ford John Haugerty, M. M. Noah, Nicholas Dean, .1. A. Westeivell, W. A. F. I'entz, Jonathan Thompson, Charles Morgan, Frederick K. Lee, John W. Francis, M. I) Jacob Aim. Charles M. bellpp, Iteile Smith, Andrew Mount, Wm. i,. Morris, Stephen Whitney, T. F. Seenr, Robert Millikell, M. L. Davii, Slcretaeiks, Geo. W. McLean. II. M. Forrester, Ki'.haid S. Koberw, Win. Tyson, 8. S. Broad, Geo. Collins. General Sun il lord made a few remarks upon making the iiniiiiiiniioit of Chairman. It was the lirsi time lor i"iteen years he had attended a public meeting. It was only a subject of great national importance that would induce linn to take any part in it. ihe dene ruPs remarks were warmly received, and tho nomina tion be miidewiis twmumoiisly carried The Mayor, N ice Chaitmeii and Secretaries then took their phic Mrhola enn, r,q., prclaci-u uie reading ol a series 1 res dill s which he inii in ma hand wuu a lew remarks, der-lamtorv of the character of the meeting. Il was no parly meeiiii'.', hui hud lieen called for the j .. . .. ... iitiMe ol expressing tliu tleviiimii m me people ol this uicnl city to ilie Union. t wiit n iioblenbji-et nnd worthy "f 'he grand imuiilesluliou iu lis 1aor which the call 1 1 'id brought forth. He would leave the advo cacy uf I he resolutions pi abler ami aptcr hands than lua own. but for himself he had only, in conclusion, lo snv that hu was for ihe Union, the whole L'nion, and nothing but the Union ! Cheers. The following resolutions were then unanimously and hv tmul wvhiniiiMon iiUopleii: 1-t AVWw.. That the people of New York, with out distinction ol neclor party, are ardently devote to the l iimuor those Stales, as next lo our hi: the most precious ol their 1'olitintl Institutions; ami having never yet begun to calculate the value of this Lsuit, ran contemplate no contingency in which its disaoliitiou would be otherwise than a gigantic crime Htliuust the Peace, I'rospoiity, and Freedom of our oiinlrv and ol Mankind. '.id. Resoltid, That iu the resolutions lately submit ted to the Seuntv of the United Slates by Mr. Clav (Hiking to a complete and hind settlement ol nil mi turns relating to slavery, on which tho fee lings ot the Northern and Sou thorn sections of our country have been excited ngaiiHl each other, we joyfully recognize the basis of a harmonious mid brotherly adjustment of n most distracting and perilous controversy, and en t rent our t el luw -aniens of all parties and sections, to study those resolutions cnrelullv, and in a spirit devotion lo the Union and perpetuity of this noble Confederacy, 3d. Rewind, That ,11 view of the above considera tions, we accept as tint basis ol a cnuipmnuao, tliu pre, aide and resolutions at introduced by Mr. Clay into the Senate ol the tinted States, January Hull, vir. : Phiammlk. It being desirable for the peace, concord, uud harmony of ihe Union of theso States, to soidu ami adjust nmicubly all questions of controversy between then), arising out of the institution of slavery, upon a fair equality and jnt basis therefore Is . Rrtdvtd, i hat California, with suitable boundaries, might, upon her application, to be admitted as one of the Stales of this Union, without (he imposition bv Congress of nny restriction to tho exclusion or introduction of alavory within those boundaries. I. Krsffvnt, I Hat us shivery does not exist ly law. and is 1101 likely to be introduced into any of the territory acquired by tbe United States from the hVpublir of Mexico il is iuexHiliuut for Congress tu provide hy law, either lor its introduction into, or its exclusion from nuy tart of the md teiritoiy and that an mipi line ten ooriui iimcriimeuia oogni 10 iiuesin" iahed by Cnugrc, in nil of Ihe aaid territory not as signed as Hut boundaries nt tint proposed Mate ol California, without the addition of any leiirictioii or condition on the soloed ot slavery. ltd. AViotW, Unit tho western bourn Inr v n the Suttnof Texas oituht to be fixed on the Kin del Norte, commeiicitm one murine league fiom its month, and running up that river to the southern line of New Mexico, llienco with tint line e.tstwnrdly, and continuing in the sumo direction, to the hue nt establish! between tho United States and Spiin, excluding any portion of Ntiw Mexico, whether lyiug ou the east or west of that river. do No, in u crisis like that which was now tiendihg be- continued.! tween tho North ami tho South, when feelings as well As the descendants uf these men, who struck this as rights were involved, and when even the Union it- blow, our wishes aro entitled to some consideration: sell ih 111 danger. Iu this country, ho won aware, pu- hut tins is not tho place to discuss these sentiments, liiicul supremacy was at the bottom of every question; or to repent inch arguments, but this was neither the lime, the nlace. imr the occa- We, the Houndheudi of tho North, f cheers 1 are then sioii to discus or advance mutters appertaining tu par- met here for what? Shouts of "union." To extend ty. No good could come of discussing Whig principles the right hand of compromise if possible, to our south ir Democratic principles, when u question ol this mag- eru brethren, lo compromise, if it be possible, a hue-I . . . , - . . . ..t uitiido comes up for discu-sion ; and he was quite sure I tion of righttho highest principle for which wo can I 11 11. no desira I) o result would lo nw t he nrooosltioiis o poBtiolv content . VY edited iib we are. to the doctrine I u-uni iuuiu F'0000"1 uulJ f " " " Abolitionism. Mr. Clay's resolutions, tho speaker went of free soil, tu the principle that all that is free should vile the members to partake of the supper in readiness to (tuy, propose a plan of concession and comproin- rcmum so, 1 would call to both to beware ot the dun- for them. ana he ask his leiiow-ciiieiis ol the ftoith lo ger into ino vicinity of which they are come, i have I (, assembly then adjourned to tlie eating rqpm w ,f . f " 7 r o" ? 'pr-'mse a poruon o. pru.cp.e w, , bounteous and excellent re- Would they not do sof I Cries ol " yes, " yes," tor the union ol brothers: beciiiiBo 1 believo nothing I ..!... we will," &c.;Hc. 1 W hat is the compromise which can he more valuable than Union. Here a voice iu PMt' 10 Wn,c" nv'n8 interesting subject tbe per- wo uro ofiered T " No power on earth, said Henry the crowd exprextcd dissent, and Mr. White proceeded sous present applied themselves witti commendable Clay, (let us remember,) " etui ever compel me to aid to address the person who had made it iu a deprecatory zeal. None who saw the performance for a moment in rauiuiisiimg slavery 111 uTriiorynowiree. 1 sneers, j imiHiei , i.iiiowmg very nearly the tenor 01 me remarKs doubted the capacity of the members of the Legisla- o m nn ,e man 10 extend the area ol slavery ; yet . 11.11 neon making prevmus to the interruption, in do f(1 jll-lice to tkat iubject ! I discus.ing he ttaiuls upon a plallonn broad enough and wide which, howevor, there was uotlung unpleasant. If j . .. , J ni enough or I he neoole ol t he ."North and the Mouth- the all We havo desired nnd wn hed lor nrnvo vnm. then. i"'",V M,D; Eust aiid the Went, to stand upon, with him. Ap in tho spirit ol the Houndheads, with flag in our hands, pagne, they certainly showed themselves first rate pmuse. j tie propones, that Ualilorma no at once au aim wuu naKeo niatlu, and with that man to lead us men ! milted as a free Mute, and with the constitution which tuniing towards Gen. Scott, the whole nudience iu Ihe I The re oust wot disnoaed of in dne time and the Town people have made. He proposes that the ab- interim shouting and cheering to as to drown everv 1 r .1 .D..i..i. L lilioil of slavery in the hut. -ir. of ;olu..,l.iA bn not other sound n..r nnr i... ,i .,.... ,!... , uour Ul BU oumg upon us, me reused, withoui ihe consent ol the Stale of Maryland, we have offered compromise and find our oilers siiuni- Mmbly dipersed, in the best possible humor with imr without just compensation to owners of the slaves ed, to stund by this Union still. 1 say this, at least, of is proposed to emancipate. He asks that the Wilmot one northern man of 11 iv self and utter it with the roviso be abandoned it is but an abstraction. With- determination to live by it, htand by it, teach it to my out it, tho North gams all she wants all that she nskt children, and die for it. Let us be right ourselves; let ns observe faith- I cannot conclude without oxorossiim mv crntificn- lltllv the terms of tint federal ruiiiimrt. und lie lieliev. I thill, lint while in tlit, r.il,iiir.,ji. tv im.n.1.11. t.t d.uit 'u-iuii:ii in me nnuiii won 10 oni uiuir iiiigoi-1 md umii ui uioflo oiiereu oy iir. tuty 111 me nonaie 1 - ri'-' ' "- est ell'orts us earnestly us we should, for the muiiiteii- had been referred lo. 110 nersoiml intlueneo will nctuute I seat. talk. luiiih. aud joke each other in that good hu mice ruiti w en iientg 01 me union. mo meeting 111 adopting them. Wo are mot here to- mured, free, and easy wav that indicates a kind feel- L 1 in in me giiiiHiiiuro 01 mt 1 ugtiens rttmarKt, wilicu 1 iiigui 1101 10 dishonor 1 lie proposer ul this compromise. : 1 : 1.. 1 :. .n- . ,i, r,..M ;vu , w,,; . tomnl by .mm. l.ulf uf Ihe puuplo, Vo il i. .ru,, but r,Hmb.r llmt he h. d.- ' ' f ha ' ' 00,nlral , thi. JL," ior ino run-on itoovo Huiieo. 1 1 nu iu iiiu 1 wor 01 iiimi ior nut iiume nun inn iiniir. 1 o 1 .lames it. muting, rJsq., next came lorwanl amid a out yet atmther and higher question arisos. Here I l,w invitHuou 01 ins raiirunu cumpnuj wnt genwruut, md deal of applause, and sjioko iu effect ns follows: there was a cry ol ihreo cheers for Henry Clay. land was dictated by that tnlarged and commendable 1 ibUMT uinn.li 1 iiin 1111 "MUiiiMiT Mt-L HB lo il . I "itM uu iiimi icnilltu me muc III 111 rea BVire-Ullu-Ul. u.lli-l,UBa winch nui in llis nit 111 if. afwul will tli liaat .-ii 11 i. u 1 irun- 111.-1U it'-i. nn iii i iiini. inn un ft inn. I iiii; n-i I'Wfi ui nun i lie KT Ml iiiiiku ru I .1 . i - . .. not as Democrats, not ns Abolili, nistt. mil a. Fam.l e- effort lor his r.nnntrv will, di.nitv wfeh Ml ... Kamm Ul pnlnij .u .Uco. ...en- pu.i y- but 11s Unionist usUiiioiiista.Isnv! fTremendoii- Ih iendt aud foe., e.mhl ..... l,,i knnwledin ,,. .h. 0,7 'ing has been done to render the trip agreeable, ..,l.:..l. 1 1 t It . I I i .1 .1- 1 .i ., n 1 1 , I Tl,v will nnt f,. r..rH.n Kull.. ma,l,aF.n.l,on p limine, n nun uuiiLiiiiirii rrniiiH iiiiuniun. I u lliu uinu, 101 un'iw B oilieunug 1IOOVO ail I Ilia, WHICH Oat I ""J " u imjumm vj uiwuvi. mvj lied upon by tho venerable Statesman of Kentucky brought us here to-night. Ii is the Union, for the pre- mmglo with their constituents. stand all upon one common platform a plat lor 111 nervation ol the memory ol tho deeds ihat achieved a.i ti.u ..t.u : ..r -;;.,,; . .,nn wu U.o which ul f tl; yariou. rtk-. iu Ihe c,,try, ex- tht Union llmt yv. n, ,,w ,.! lo mtor our tl....k. , wi do , j j Tll0 Council hluj b cepl tho Abolitionists, can cordially meet, to join tho to Iho groat God Ihat it yet exists. , , . J , . . yht hand ol iciiowahip, giving and receiving it, and no aro come tu oiler compromise while compromise " jv J h"ub spoiidiug that we are. one and all, for tho Union, and is possible, to extend it until forbearance shall cease to ry stranger was at once made to feel at home. The wu are determined to die under the Union ! Contin-1 bo a virtue, but then to say we of the North mean to open, profuse, and elogant hospitality extended to their nice ol upplause. A great black cloud hovers over live beneath Ihat flag, to express unr attachment ihev- mip.i. lwiid.tonod mid mdn mr vnlimhl Iv tli.t tin. Sonllu.rii .rii,.i,a l" ....r M.,t,,.il,rii.v.iM.rl,...ln, ,-rv wnv t,. !!.,..,. l.T.t W . ,.;...-.. I I l. I..,.. .,1 ... I " . . .. . . :1 i 1 , . m ii i i 1 1 . . . : f . 7.' . i T " svident feeling of good will and heartiness which ac" nni iiimi m- npicuu imiii, uii.iii ii wnt in um- I iniuin,o mi iihimj iirqiO" Ulltl lllUW BIUIB, III teOK I 1 1 ' k VI f k f ' I rim shores ihe lameiitaiile tidings that in this laud ul to drag U to tho earth, lo delend it to the last. - v..v . a. liberty, etpiulity und fraternity, several stars have I Uur hnmago is duo not alone to one inau, and I a 1 oni all parts of Ohio here met,oa terms the most cor- dropped Iroui our political coustellutiou f Dnqqied ! I W lug, a h n'e-Soder, and now a Union maii, am willing dial, the citizens of the Great Emporium of tho State. uud lor whulf Ir or tliu injustice we have done to to pay reapeel to oilier ot sentiment dilleront fnnn my- Many new acquaintances are formed that will endure nn; omnii : i rtoinausu. i i iiuui uere, my icnow cu- i reu, pur. mie uen pruceeueu 10 compiimeill ilie I f.. o..-k - :;, l. . :.. t. u:.. ,.r izeus, to sieuk iho words of truth I More cheering. conduct of Gen. Cass, Gen. Houston, and on the augges- ' ... , , , . ' , The North has hitherto failed, notoriously failed, U. li"it of numerous voices from the crowd, Mr licnum, Stnto will long be remembered for its novelty and pe.form the duties ahe owes to the South ; and 1 put who he said, hud united with Mr. Cluy, so as to deserve- "r its socinl effects. Its tendency to break down tho io yourselves, is it not high tune that site gird aiwitit uie respect oi every man ol every party, Whig and barriers or party prejudice aud asperity is palpable, r loins the panoply of justice, and metu it out tu her 1 Democrat, whom ho characterized ns four confound Ln.l p.nimi Um A,,Ut. Ti,M n.nU nf tk wi.nl. brell.reu beyond the Putomac We have but to reu- spirits who would bo 6un.nu in all future time, having atllta wi, .... !... of eeliaB j nro. Inr mstlce siiiinle lustice to our nartiiera in this I achieved immorliditv in mi-i-Linit In di-t,.,id tlie luimii. l . r . 0 oide.leiiicv. And wlieii that is done, when we liuvn Mr. White autn d..wn nmi.l ,l.-..r.o.i..,r Ni...n.i.M .n. Brcu ,,f mture legislation. com lud.'d to do that, all cause of strife w ill havo van- the cries of the audience lor Scutl becoming more and This morning the wet snow was three or four inches ihed, ami we shall be brothers again. W lieu that is I more loud, the Goneral rose aud expressed himself! deep, and has made the traveling on the side walks one, then tlie Smith must, for all time to come, sit nearly as follows, viz : ivm-v wnt and diuur.wiJiU. Mn,W nf it k r1in. .own under our vine and fig tree, kneeling at the same 1 acknowledge Your kind greeting. I came hero ex-1 ... ,i ...j . i .u. . o. altjir, worshipping tliu tmiiu God. Cheeas. The peeling to take mv stand alone and unobserved, with ! . , .- n , North hus repeatedly violated ihat part of iho federal no expectation of being calhil on ihe stand, fur which bo m better con,llt,on- " company will start for . ...I... .1. ,1 CI... r..: I :.. I l... I . . .i . i . I i- . t- ... I n.iloml.lia nt A nVlm-k fn Tii.ulno tnnr.driD Vnr tl.. itinpui t nuiui (ii u im-n mi nn, uKuiuuiiii oi iiiu iki- i,iv nny nui iiiueuieu v ilie Hiuiiuesa ui irnnu irienua - " 6- live slaves, belonging to their musters at the South, who recognized me. I did not expect to be called on balance of the proceedings of this most agreeable visit. Fanatics and Abolitioiiittt are hut other names for II ur- to express my toiitimcuU before this meeting, to wor- will they not be written when X return to the beauti glary! La.cenyt Fraud! Theft ! and Villainy ! Here Uiy ol the Empire State an.l of the Union. I see before fl cauiul of thu roiahtv and orosoerous State! Yours, THE EDITOR. pitelity and attention to tlie law making power of the State. The railroad company has pat each member, and the press of Columbus under many obligations for their kind proposition, and the equally kind nnd prompt performance of their part of the trip. Not the least part of the agreeable of the visit was the very hospitable treatment of the landlord of the principal hotels. Our host, Mr. Dennett, of the " Gibson House," has our best wishes for hit prosperity, which he fully deserves. His house was the resort of a number of members, and they went away well pleased with their host, and with an especial good will towards all the rest of the city. At 6 o'clock on Xucsduy morning the omnibuses took the members, and the provisional government attending thorn to the railroad depot, and after a very delightful ride the company arrived safe and sound in tho ancient city of Frnnklinton, and from thence they Boon reached their legislative homes, pleased, gratified, delighted, and ready to resume the luborof the session with renewed zeal, good will aud hopo. And so endeth the first visit! Coliimbu and Xenia Bailroad. This road was commenced about two years since, under the charge of A. Kelley, Esq., President, and 8- Mcdberry, Esq., principal Engineer and Superintend ent The work hus been ootid anted with remarkable energy, and reflect the highest credit on those engaged in it. The road is fifty-four miles long. The rails weigh Gl lb, to the yard, and are laid on hewu oak cross ties, well bedded in gravel. The entire cost l the road equipped, will bo about $800,000. The road is nearly direct, having only 3 miles of curved line, with a maximum radius of 5,700 feet. By the instrument Big Darby is 145 feet above tho Scioto, Little Darby 183 feet, London 344 feet, South Charles ton 421 feet, the Green county line 356 feet, eud Xenia 130 toet. The maximum grade 39 feet. Thu road can be run in one hour. The time of tbe Express train will probably be 1 j hours, the regular train 3 hours. At present it is rati in about 3 hours. The stock of this road is likely to be tbe best iu the State. The travel over the road is already very great, aud must be very materially increased when the Cleveland road is Uiu ished, from this city. It is a very important liuk iu the Public Works of this Slate. The Convention This body is likely to bo composed of good men, and will doubtless combine more patriotism and talent than any simitar body heretofore assembled io Ohio. We have heard the names of the following gentle men mentioned, as probable candidates for the responsible trust of amending, or rather remodeling tho Constitution: Henry Stunbery, Alfred Kelley, W. B. Thrall, Jere-1 iniah Morrow, Aaron Harlan, Jos. Vance, John H. James, Judge Lane, Judge Coweu, C. B. Goddard, Judge Stilwell, Jas. T. Worthingtoii, and other equal ly distinguished names. Lot our friends everywhere present candidate of ability and integrity, and leave the important work to their calm deliberations, and all will be well. OHIO LEGISLATURE. another burst nf applause, w hit h shook Ihe immense lino ihe bone and sinew, tho intelligence, wealth and building to its very centre. Why some of our North- patriotism of the city, like volunteers, come Ui express tu Males have actually reliwed to paaa laws to carry tlieiropiniuiitou lhi momentous matter, r or tort) -two mil llie. umpacl.or the compromise to which 1 have Years I have served mv mnntrv and do call n.y.,.fa i ne anove was uesignetl lor yesterday s pajwr, but, referred. Iu the adoption of the Constitution, iu iu citieu neither of tho North or of tho South, hut of ev- 100 WMtber being rather cool, we perceive it hat not iter and origin, we stand pledged lo deliver up these ery part and parcel of tint nation. 1 extend to vou fur soured; so we insert it aud append the balance of the ugiiivoNirum mi or. nave wo reoeemeu miii picugo t my Kiini reception one itiimsnmi itiaiiks. 1 am come proceedings so far a they interest the public. iiuvu wutem .in. a uese runaway .tcgrooa uere noias a n nig, not a. nil Abolitionist, not as in la- On Mondav Uiera were no nublie damon.tratm,,.. '! iv.in-1-iini;. i nun Hum o unto icinnvu 'm ui oiinriy, um na ieiiiovrni, inn u n 1 1 tun in no ... . , , . ,. .... to be it.at. let us not n.k ihem to be ffcnero.is. f More narlv V",ir frtv.lwn vr. I l.,.v 1...I tw.li.i. m" "mcn m 0O1 BOC,w wwrmingltng WHO tne Clll- appl.uiso. Fellow-citiens, we have known in our cal meeting, but if now, when tho safety and integrity of Cincinnati. The committee on Medical Col-own city a man pursuing his own property, and llmt ol the Union it endangered, 1 had been absent, I should leges, &c, took the occasion to visit the Ohio Medical property legally withheld fnnn him. Now, I am ready he called a craven and a coward. I pray ihat this Union College, Hospital, &c. The various public institutions ,F., .i. ,. .. ..... , v.-..,Km.j ..wj ,-.. ., . ,m,, .. .lM.aBu ,.oi., H.a. ol u,e city were visited by the most of the members. HUH. Il.llll III ll.ll.U' , If II- lit. l-l -..I... um 111 1ll.ll.IV I 111(11 VV Mill MTU DVItedUl II I II llll, TwOIIIU 1111 tier, UOW- .1 . . . l..,.,r....-i..1 i il.., l,,,..iii.iin.i .hieh..v,.rv A.neri. ..v-r o.tl.i it ..r ..i,..iM- J .,.. Among the rest, the gallery of the Western Art can cilizeu is sworn to support. Now, it it our duly, thai you may be able to devise some plan to preterve Union was thrown open gratis to the members of the u ww hid oouui in i-Miiip.-iii-iK- uuu ion- ionic i u.iu insuiiiuoii ui wnn n we arc nu to inuin uioeuieu. l u(jiiiiiiio, aim wn prrvuu.v uoariy every one giauiy wuu us, ut do ihem justice nrsi in eiijommg upon tne I v. v. hugs, when tieuei uliicolt h. id concluded, mo- availed himself of the privilege. The great aitrae 'Ti"' uovcrumeuiangtu ami launiui luuiiiinem oi uint veti mai uie meeiiiig aiijourn, aud the quest mil, heing t,n 0f vA n)0in now fa Power' Greek Slave. This lause in ino bountiiiuiou winch provides, on nmiier put hy tlie flavor, was carried, the imiiieuse crowd :c . : . , , , , ,1' l"..r il.,. r.,tiii-ii ..f in,. ...vuv .l..va i i"i.arm i .....i..., .'.... d.. .i I....1 ...... i i 6 1 LB" iwciiimn oi An ou oreu iiurcuateu uy ' M. ' ""v.:'. v -j ,..(. ..... ...,,. ,vu....uR ... . w . m . . ., . . lemit ti teverni case ol tint character. shtaiU aud cheer lor tlir I uin, Ueneral OCtitt. Henry I " 'i " um...b miu it u i The C'oiivt'iitioii I'utHic opinion. We extract the following very just and sound re marks fnnn a leiter recently received from a very Intel- I Itgout friend in Morgaii county j M It is to be hop.'d that both parlies will teh-ct their bubly in the world. Porto ns who have traveled ex lrawu at the coming auniversary . this piece of Stat uary cost $3G00. The society, we learn has been of fered 4000 font by a gentlemau from Havana. The new " Burnet House' was alto a point of great attraction. This is undoubtedly tho largest and, iu all respect, the finest hotel iu Uie United State, and pro- pnHil have mvaell ami iu all my exiierience 1 never found one iinrenMiii- Clay, etc.. etc, aitle claimant lor that siiecica oi projM'rtv none who were not willing to abide an investigation. Cheers. A lew vears since 1 defended a colored man, who stood aix feet in his shoet, who wat claimed by a per son by the naiue of Wilson, who turned out to be the hii.itive's own hither. With evidence enough to ot tablish that fuel, thu jury very iusllv nciuntleil him ! North Uarohna .ltd not say a word, in u case ol that ablest and p..re.i men. it want our most d.st.n- m Europa My tliere j, ..oikhig equal to it kind Georgia, too, would acquiesce ; and to would all gutshed citizeiii rnlle.l upou to lake port 111 the debb- L, 1, , .;, , 8 ... ihe rest of the Southern Stule. . eralum. of that Convention. Let the oltlcal dema- ,hert' The nf U,B bmMln fin0 l " These fiimiiic nud aboliiionistt are the verv worst mnmes and bunkum spewh maker remain at home. m,,r" ""g" P" onct. and morUr, It nas men 1 ever saw, ever met, ever hail uuy commtimca- their tervices are inn ueetieu ior uiai occasion, we high arcmiectusi beauty, i lie timsii is 111 tne ncnesi lion with. I remember when Mr. Lea, of Maiy land, I want, aud must have nieiml sound judgment, far-seeing RI1d m0t magniliceiit style of modem art. It will be muu io tins citv us Iticli nitnded und n liotiorub a alu Hies, extensive and Varied inioriiiation. and exim- t. 1.:. i . i-u. ...n 1: , , 1 11 1 u- 1 . ti .1 u.ill i Us 1.. I 1 r 1 "lprn ,ur lumeum iu April. 1110 uuuuiugt .,.,,...,, . . v -Z" : . ,' ' ? with il nmnture. will co.t knm. Ikm ml iSm- i . . 0'-" It is rented to Mr. Coleman, hid IkuIv MurvHiita. whom he nermitted to ffoanvwliei-fi I eat be iilensed. nnd hel ween whom and his master thre and growing Stale. Wo need men there who enn and urnlred thousand dollars. had always bieu tho lulh'st confidence,) overtaken by will ihink, uot only for the present geiieniiion, but for brother to the Aslor House Coleman, fur 10 years, and n liumi of Into lie;! roes. who. with tho run-suasion of bonleritvt such nie.i a tho Hon. Bknjahin Huoulks mt rent. if ft twr ont nn ihm it Mr. C. fumitha the uboliiinuists, iiiduced him lo run oil fnnn his mas- and Juixib Cowks, of Helmonti Junua Tatpan, of Jef- tj,0 building himself which will involve an outlay of tor. The iieu'm wanted, he was willing to go home, fersont Juikii Wood, of Cuyahoga; 8. F. Vivton, of , ', , 1 ,;,k .11 d.i. bul they told hiin he was not in his ...aster's custiHly, (iall.a; Joil Which, nf Athens; JosxrH H.bowAr. -"venty-five thousand dollar. And yet with all thi I could mil he taken back to Maryland. A writ of Senr., of Fnmkliu; Chambkki, of Muskingum ; Sto- onormoiiiCoaUud magnificenee.it isconhdotitly hoped habeus corpus was taken out by the abolitionist, hkr and Hi' as it, of Hamilton; Jupoa Kksxon, of aud expected that the bouse will make money to the .Meanwhile ho (Mr. luting) wat making an arrange- lieituoni; UAVKiiroRi.oi Monroe; and hosts or oilier, lettee. meiit with Mr. l.ea to nell inn lor 0110 third ol his vu ol both parties, good meu and true: who. if aent tn ,x.t.. .1.1 .t 1 . :.;,.! i. ku net and il lliestt meddling fanatics hud let us alone, the Convention, would make the most distinguished I v - .1. j 1 1 .1. --..!.,--r.u '-1 D i.ul- I.......1., .....1 ..-..1 f.,r .1.- ..., I.,UU id ...., ilmt mer ...,.. l.u.l i.. w i. i- during the day, and in the eveniug many of them solves, so thai his rightful and legal proprietor, Mr, thero Unit would notrejoiceto boo tho venerable Jithie attended the Miiww Theatre, to witness tkat phase of l.en, should md go home .li-iatisiietl. nut these mis- ucuoi ks, 01 neimon., 11. nu L'oiiveuiiiiii r The Judge UincinnaU civilised lite, oiaanin utaugy wnn ner cluevious villains, these latiatie rascals, these grand repreaented the Stale of Ohio for 18 year, in the U. S. I imnn nf .l-nera mudn a rather brilliant disntav of hu eeny scdimdieU, wlmse hypocrisy ought doubly to Senate, ably and impartially 1 ho is now considerably dimii M tiw Albany Dutchman would say. Wo drop daiiin them, interfered with tho negotiation wo were advanced 111 years, but poawsses all ol his former men- . .,, ;e -,.mmti innking, and induced the Judge belore whom the mat- Ul vigor. 1 hope tho gmnt peoplo ol Belmont will "M1,U' ... , ler came 110. to tar In 1 isreuuid na dutv as to rob l hat nrevai on Mr. H. to consent to be cam 1. Ut- .ml 1 wn momiay oycuuik -w-. mniinf his pniiM-rty. Hisses. It is 111 this wav, lei- elect him hi which event, I predict th,tt be will be place, all of which weru very pleasant, and will bare- lnWH-ilieiis, thai we carry out the fed end compact, called upon, alt I unanimously, hi preside over the raembered with much pleasure. A select company of iiiHtisineconsiiiuuonat wo uimersiaiiu 11: line iienoeraiiout 01 mo vuuvwiiiiou. 11 tho people will choice spirit will have a vivid recollection of the the South feel thai the institution of slavery is a curse site to it, and tend such men as are named above, to l. . 11 . r n. nniinnt 1 j about the,,,, while they know that free labor mu.t ub the Convention, there need be no fear entertaiued kiml""M a h-P'tal'V f 'r "cellent ir.end and innately suia-.-se.le slave labor, they feel, too, that we abuul the now constitution. excellent punster, Campbell, ol the Despatch 1 may his are doing ihent foul iniuslicel Let 11s stand by ihe shadow uover be less Constitution; not one part of it, but nil of it, in spirit ExANimNa A Witness. ''Sir," inquired tlie At tor- On Uie whole, the visit has beeu one of unalloyed ami in deed. If it is necessary to free those slave lut ney of a burly Dutchman, what wa the color of this -ratification and will have important results upon Uie I';:.;; , , , member, of lh.Legi.latu. They have mingled U I ' J , -" . " ' " 1 ' I . """T . ur 1 :.ii. k.M uflt. .-k tl.M kkiJ ll.M their pieseui hiqqunoss. ihiur glory 111 tbe luti.re, de- he wa a very leeile pig, and he was den a vile hng, Sruicr """y J " peuds as much upon a faithful observance of the Con- hut von ho got to be older, he sol to be kind of sandy curtain of political austerity and crustiness. They stitutioii as ours do. tie jusi to ihe Routb, 1 my, aud like, and I should den call hi in, on de whole, a sandy wi! .111111 11. n1 n- n.mi 1. ., .1, mo union, j siry 1 imp. annul utlord lo hnwk up tins contederncv I It is the I "What ear msrks had he ?' have found that iHrsonsof opjiite politics, when they get out of polities, hi very good hearted, bonesi, and duv of the No, Hi to pull ell tho bandage from her Veil. vei. 1 lirst betamo acou.in.ed wid de ho. k. niiimnahi. men ( ana . r..y ,ey .re no, eye., and hold up tho scale uf juatice to the South, had do particular ear marks, except a hort tail." bad a they sometimes permit themselves to appear. loi u. begin 10 jKTiorm our umy, ami When we be-1 " lake your seat, sir, ' Hid Uie Attorney, 11 We'll gin tu do that, one great oauae ol tin terrible ilrtl ' call Ui next witues. To the authorities and eitixena of Cincinnati too much praise cannot be given, for their munifioeut hot- Washington Correspondence. Wasiunqtok, March 1. Schemes for compromising Uie matters at issue be tween tho North and South, are rapidly multiplying, but with no other effect, I appreheud, than evincing a friendly disposition of forbearance aud conciliation. Every proposition carries with it a degree of concession uf feeling at least, 011 the extreme points in dispute, and this tends materially to disarm fanatics and alarmists. It has been recently given out that Mr. Webster has projected a scheme, which ho is soon to present, looking to a final settlement on the basi of the Missouri Compromise line, alid the resolution which admitted Texas. This statement ha found iu way into respectable papers, but I have good reasons fur pronouncing it erroneous. Mr. Webster will very soon present his views to thu Senate, and tho country, and will bring to the adjustment of the controversy, all the resource of his experience and statesmanship ; but bo will in no mnuuer or form shrink from full and fearless maintenance uf the just claims of the North. A scheme very similar to that which wo imputed to Mr. Webster, was yesterday presented by Mr. Bell of Tennessee. He proposes to admit California, give to New Mexico a Territorial government, without any restriction a to slavery, provide for the creation of three States within the present limits of Texas, and purchase the claim of Texas to the Santa Fe country for a sum not exceediug millions of dollars. He also pmposed to engraft into the bill for the above pur poses, a clause regulating the mode of procedure in future for the admission of new States, and declaring that all matters relating to the domestic institutions of such State shall ba settled by the people thereof. This scheme will attract no favor whatever, at the North. It can hardly be regarded as a compromise proposition, as it fails to concede to the North eveu one point that can, on any reasonable pretence, be de-died. California must be admitted her claims cannot be resisted ; the people of a Territory, when about to form a State government, must fix upon the character of their domestic institutions, for no other authority whatever, ts competent to do it and those two point are all Mr. Bell ha to offered to the North. Iu the remarks which accompanied his proposition, however, tlie re was an important concession ; to wit: "that it is impossible iu the nature of things, that the Senatorial representation of the South can proceed much longer, pari patu, with that of the North.". He affirmed thai Minnesota and Nebraska would soon knock for admission, and then would follow three or four State iu Oregon, as well as others from other portioii of the North-western country: and he then inquired where could the South look for available territory whereon to keep pace with these stride of the North f It wa impossible. His only object was to maintain tho equipoise so long a It was practicable. I desire to add, for Uie credit of Mr. Bell, that he, inlike many of hit Southern brethren, contemplates this prospective disparity of sectional power with per fect loyalty to the Constitution and the Union, believ ing that so long as tlie judicial branch of the Govern ment remains, the respective States will be preserved in the full enjoyment of whatever institutions they mny Jest re, within the pale of the Constitution. He has too much confidence in the people of the North to believe for a moment, with Clingman, Toombs, Foote, ft Co., that they will ever, under any circumstances, seek to interfere in Uie local and domestic concerns of oUier States. It is believed that Mr. Doty' resolution, which pro duced such u uproar on its presentation, will be in formally passed over on Uie next resolution day, be having recently presented a bill for the admission of California. Mr. Foote't mysterious intimation, therefore, that if U10 whole matter were not adjusted before the next resolution day all hope would be gone for ever, proves to be a groundless and ridiculous as ha been every other kindred prophecy of that very saga cious gentleman upon this very exciting subject. Tlie personal organ of Mr. Buchanan, the Pennsylva nia, is engaged 111 a defence of the South almost iu the tone of the Charleston Mercury, and he has himself been in V aldington during nearly the entire winter, laboring with all thu appliances he can command, to induce tho adoption of (ho Missouri Compromise Hue as the basi. of adjustment. He fancies that is a much higher bid Utan Gen. Cum is likely to give, or it it by uo menus certain that he would not go further and as sent in broad terms, iho doctrine of uiillillcatiou, or any other extreme southern absurdity. Nrw, whether this movement is a pari of the plan of tho " solo or gau or not, it is quite difficult to tell t but iiolhiug clearer than that any pliin for gaining northern vote, by such subservience, is too ridiculous to laugh at. At times tho "sole organ" soems to have no plan whatev er. It dare not take a bold stand in favor of the Union, lest it be found sustaining tho policy of Presl dout Taylor; much less does it feel inclined to take an opx)tite course, or even remain quiet, lest It commit its party to a policy, tho result whereof is destruction. Ou the whole, the sole orsnn is in a hnd predicament. You will observe hy a correspondence which appears iu the papers of this morning, tint Ihe ditllculty between the Hon. W. II. Bissoll and Jclforson Davis ha been amicably settled, 1 learn that this result was brought about by the personal interference of Pre sident Taylor. Having been apprised In t on Wednes day evening Hint a hostile meeting was to lake place the very next morning, he immediately hurried dowu on to the Avenue in quest of Mayor Seaton. Learning that he was at the Smithsonian Institute, he took a hack and dmvo rapidly over, then in company with the Mayor proceeded to the uflice of Capt. Goddard of the police. Thereuimn the parties were found and were persuaded by Uie good old man to agree tu the settlement adopted. Wednesday, JTItirrll 0, IS 50. IN SENATE. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Woodrow. Petitions presented. By Mr. Olds, remonstrance of R. Maton and 20 other citizens of Springfield, Clark county, against the extension ot lliu corporate limits of said town. Mr. Lawrence, ol 0. Rathbun and others of Marys-ville, iu relation to the Commercial Hospital of Cincinnati.Mr. Vinal, of tho Trustees of Harmony township, Olark county, lor au act authorizing them to sell the town house and lot belonging to said town. Also, of Caleb Barrett and 40 others of same town, fur same purH)se. Mr. Blake of H. Warner and 76 other citizens of Spencer, Medina county, in favor of laws licensing the liquor traffic. Also, of 41 citizens of Wellington, Lorain county, for an act to incorporate the Wellingtos and Sullivan Plank Road Company. Also, of 63 citizenn uf Ohio, against a homestead exemption law, Mr. Burns, of John Morrow, uf Richluud county, for tho enactment of a law for the better security of judgment creditors. Also, of 10 citens of Crawford county, for a State road from Shelby tu Uucyrus, in said county. Mr. Dimmockof sundry oilizeus of Gambier, Knox county, fur an act of incorporation. Also, of A. C. Scott and 135 other citizens ot Kuox county, iu favor of the now county of Wulhondiug. Also the proceedings of a public meeting held 111 Union, in relation thereto. Mr. Dubbsof A. G. Burt and 44 other citizens ot Hamilton county, fur au act to incorporate the Mill Creek navigation and manufacturing company. Mr. EckTey, of 34 citizens of Stmk county, for a plunk road from Massilon to Carrullton.' Mr. Harlan, of W. G. Miller and 30 other citizens of Greene county, on the subject of tuveru licenses. Mr. Whitman, of Stuart G. McKee and 56 others, of Carroll county, iu favor of h times tend exemption. Mr. Denuisou, of Robert W. McCoy, President of City Council of Columbus, praying for an act amendatory to the several act incorporating the city of Columbus.Mr. Payne, remonstrance of the Board of Trade, and of 65 commercial houses aud business men of Cleveland, against auy increased lax upuu foreign insurance companies having agencies iu this Statu. Mr. Payne, on leave, presented the petitions of sun dry citizens of Cleveland and Ohio City, for an actuni- img 1 nose cuizens unuer one courier. Reports of Standing Committees.- Mr. Whitman, from the Committee ou the Judiciary, reported back the homestead exempUtm bill, aud recommended its engrossment.On motion of Mr. Denuison, it was referred to a select committee of one. Mr. Salter, from the Committee ou Roads and Highways, reported buck the bill to lay out and establish a Stale road in Logan county. Indefinitely pisiKiiied. Mr. Myers, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported back the bdl to incorporate ihe Sulphur Springs Plank Road Company. Engrossed. Air. Worcester, Hum 1110 committee on ocimois aua School Lands, reported buck a number ol bills, resolution, and petitions, asking to bo discharged from their further consideration. Also, a resolution appointing appraisers for the Western Reserve School Lauds, under the act of February 18, 1840. Mr. Wilson objected to the resolution as a partial, one-sided attempt to give the Reserve au advantage over oilier parts of the State. Mr- Worcester spoke in defence of the resolution. Mr. Swift moved to refer it to a select committee of one. Lost. The question turning upon the passage of Uie resolution,Mr. Whitmnn said he bad not seen the resolution, and he moved its reference to himself and he would report it back to-morrow. Mr. Worcester Sjaike against tho reference. He knew more of the condition of those school lunds, and of course more about what was necessary than any other member of the Senate or the House. He stated that he had not, however, any special objection to the reference. The people of the Reserve best knew what they wanted. Mr. Blake said it was useless for any but members of the "People's Line," to attempt to do any thing bent. He would make uo opposition to the reference, and would bow humbly to Uie dictum of the "people's pan ty." After some further discussion, tho resolution was referred tn Mr. Wuilmou. Mr. Vinal, from committee on Corporations, reported back a bill to extend tlie corporate limits ol Springfield, Clark county. Referred to a select committee uf one Mr. Olds. Also, a bill to incorporate the Treasurer of the Synod of Cincinnati. Also, a bill to incorporate the Toledo, Norwalk and Cleveland Railroad Company. Read a second time, aud referred to committee on Railroads. Also, a bill to amend the act to incorporate the Lebanon and DeerHeld Turnpike Company. Ordered to a third reading. Also, a bill to authorize Commissioners of Green county to build a hospital. Ordered to a third rending. Also, a bill to amend the act to incorporate the Summit County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Ordered hi a third reading. Also, a bill to incorporate the uttawa ana oandusxy Plank Road company. Engrossed. Also, a bill to incorporate the Huron County Mutual Insurance C -mpany. Engrossed. Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Newark, Licking couuiy. Engrossed. Mr. Hnrton, on leave, introduced a bill to fix the times of holding the Court of Cummou Plea in the 8ih judicial circuit. Bill was pasted through. Air. Blake, trout committee on uiatms, retried a resolution for the p eymont of persona who were em ployed at the Uluo reuiteutiary during the prevalence of the cholera. Mr. Wilsou thought that there was too little discrim ination iu the sums allowed to the physician. He thou ht that Dr. Trevitt deserved i 15.00 if some oth ers deterved Uie amouut allowed by the report He did not intend that too much wa allowed to any one. Mr. Blake explained the great difficulty experienced by Uie com mi 1 lee, iu arriving at the trutn in regard to services rendered, as tbe cilizeus were nnwiiliug to say anything on Uie subject, except that great servicos were rendered. Mr. Denuison snoke of tbe self-denial and courage of some of the guards, aud said that the sum allowed to them was uot enough by half. He hoped Sena tors would ihmk of the matter while the report wa lyinc on the table, and act a justice to these men would dictate. He spoke of the prospective condition of Uie prison, should the cholera visit it again nxt summer, aud npenled to Senators whether justice did not demand that at least double iho sum allowed by the committee should be paid to these guards. Mr. Whitman moved that tho report bo amended OT striking out titty dollar where it occurred, aud insert one hundred dollars. Mr. Bums spoke in favor of the amendment Mr. Conk I ui was also decidedly in favor of the amendment of Mr. Whitman. Mr. Blnke did not measure humanity by dollar and cent. If he supposed that the payment ol fifty dollars in cash, oroue hundred dollars, would plant with in the bosom of auy man ih feelings which actuated these men in their sac ri licet nf comlurt, and confronting of danger, he would instantly, with all hit heart, vote ior tne amemimeui. nui nu . um mo uocimie we go upon. He ruse, however, to vmdicnt the men who hid so gallantly stepped lorwarti to tlie assistance of their fellow men. He would vole for any amount which should he tatislocto.y to the Senate. Mr. Couklin did not mean to impute any but true motives to Uife men. He thought, however, that any amount would be very acceptable to these mmi. He asked why ge die meu of an honorable pnilestiim should be paid so iiberaiiy, wniie men wnn were compelled to breath nearly all the timo tlie pestilential air, and performed so much ol the labor, should be put off wiih the paltry sum of fifty dollars! He hoped the amendment would be adopted. Alter some lurtlior remarks by Messrs. L-on vers. Denuison, Wilson, Kekley and Lewis, the bill wu referred to a select committee uf one, Mr. Denuisou. Mr, Ecklev, Irom the committee on New Counties, reported back the bill in relation to the removal of the county seat of Ashland county. iMr. uunis moved its mdeit'.ne postponement, as tne bill did not grant the prayer of the petitioners. Alter some lurtlier deba'o, more especially between Messrs. Whitman aud Burns, The question to postpone was Inst, aud the quesiinn on engrossment ol the bill resulted ayss 18, noes 10, and the bill was ordered to be read a third time to morrow. Tho Senate then took a recess, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Petitions presented.' Hy Mr. Roll, of li citifens of Wayne county, to authoiixe a subscription lo the stock of a certain railroad. Mr. Frazer, of 1U7 citizens of Tnscarawns, on Um pernuce. Mr. Oilman, of St citixensot Columbiana, foi a Slate road. Mr. Keller, of SOcitiictts of Fail field for the protection of sheep Mr. Ross, of 69 citizens of Gallia, for the new county of Elk. Mr. Sprague, of 70 cititous of Defiance, on temr-anee,Mr, Worley, of 31 citisens of Miami, for a certain riM.I. Mr. Waite, of 4f rititnn. of Lucas, In relation to the Toledo and P"rt Clinton Free Turnpike Road; aNo, of eitixena of Preble, to mnke New Wr-s'ville a point in a certain turnpike mad t also, Irom citieus of Duke county, lo prevent killing deer between January laud March I. Mr. Sheldon, of 81 citisens of Portage, for a plank road. Mr. Roedter, to amend th charter uf Waverly. Mr. Hutch ma, fur a plank road l also, to Incorporate the Hartford High School.
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Full Text | ' ry j ii i ii i h i H i it i ii i it i n i it i 1 it i ii i Ay VOLUME XL. COLUMBUS, OHIO, TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1850. NUMBER 28. PUnUflHED EVKHY TUKBDAV MORNING, IIY 8'OTT BAlM'O.M. OKHCE SOUTH-EAST COHNBR OF 111UII ST. AUD BCGA ALLF.Y. Week v TEllMrt Invarlnhl) in advance. i In Culumliui (Hit nt limntv: liV liinil, mulrt Tn c uhtf ol lour iuiiI upwards . . . Tim i ba i( ten ami upwards, to nan suitress. .. Unity, 'i salon , ' Tri-WeAly, lift Wpi-klv ilo.. amnio Tu cliiha nl live, and upwards The Journal U nlm nillwliwl Dully im.1 Trl-WneMy duiiiiR the yssr; Dnlly prr milium, by muil, Trt-Weekly, J. ..a on ... l .vj . , . l as ... 1 on ,.. a uo ... 3l Itnte of AHveMnj Weekly Paper. Out iqunre, 10 lint ur lens, one nuertluu n eiii'liii'iililiotiul " 1 tllOlltll it " 3 " " " " " " 12 " " changeable monthly, per annum " " " weekly " " Standing card, one square or lea, " column, clumgenlilu quarterly," " Mi " " Other raw not provided for, chargeable In conformity wiili tho above rate, ..0 5(1 .. 0 35 .. X lift . . a lift . . 3 00 .. 5 IK) .. 8 (XI ..SO 00 . .aii iki .. 8 DO no ..fin on 100 oo MONDAY EVENING, MAItCH 4, 1850. Fugitive Slaves Complaints of the Southern KlutcN. Juice requires that wo should oxmnino the cum-pluiiita intidu by tin slave Stale against the free States tu find if Ihore is ntiylliiii in tho conduct of iho freo States, (o complain of. No mutter in what tiMiiur these complaints (ire made, if just, tlio remedy should bo applied. Wo should pormit no jot or tiitle of cuusu for disunion to lie at our doors. Thin the people of tho free Status owe to themselves, if not to others. Most of these complaints havo been referred to, and shown to ho ground lens. But one cause rtiinaimt, lnid miliar particularly at the door of Ohio, which seems to bo considered weighty, ami we regret to notice Unit Mr. Clay concurred with others in charging the free Shite with a want of hospitality and gojd neighborhood in thisonn particular. Wo allude- to the fact that when slaves uro brought by tlnir masters Ui a free State, they becomo fruo. It seems to be supposed thiil lint freo Slates should at least, allow the master to travel with hi sluvos, and sojourn u short period, wiihout untitling them to frandom. The fact that they are not m allowed, in attributed to locul, uniioighbor-ly, anti-slavery legislation. Nothing can bo further from the truth. Tho prim' i pie of law by which a slave pussing into a free State becomes liberated, is nn old and general principle, and it is recognized with an much distinrtiieMt in nluvo Statei m elsewhere, Tho Courts of Loiiioiauii and Kentucky have gone as far into tho application of this doctrine, in MuBsachuhotts and Ohio, and neither of tl.u-to havo gone farther than England and Kram o. '11 1 J h principle in not peculiar nor local ; nor ha it bueu udipt (l Ii'l-iiuo of an tin-neighborly feeling, nor should it be the cumo of complaint.Moreover, the not th-weittei it State i have piovided in their Cuui'titiitioua, Ohio aiuniig tho rcat, that ihivory ilinll not exist here. We eoiild iiot chango t lie present law by legislation ; nothing iliorl of a change of our Consiitutiiin could cluuige the law. Tlio only real cause of couiilaiiii consintii iu tho fuel that we do not change our Constitution fur the accommodation ol' lavelmliler. Hut why abould wet Wo deny them uo right, uo convenieiico which wo ullow ournelvnt. Nocitienuf Ohio in allowed to hold n aluve here even for a moment. Why then nhou!d citizen of other States claim to bo treated here with privih'gea which are not allowed to any citizen of Ohio T Hospitality doei not rctpiire it. Wo adopt the theory Mint " Me laborer it worthy of hit hire.1 If any ouo wishes to he waited upon by wrvnnts, ho can hire them, and pay them. Thin ii what our own citient are obliged to do. Wo boo no reason why n Kentuckinu or Virginian should be allowed hero to force othem tu wait upon him without pay. The men and women who do service here for pay, frequently accumulate their wages, and become Riniloyern in their turn. Th-y buy forma, and workshops, and become heads of families. They are voter. They are compom nt part of the State ; its bone and sinew; its strength and wealth. Their opinions are a jmrt of public opinion. Everything tending to lower them either iu their own estimation, or iu the estimation of oilier, in an injury and a wrong to tho body politic. If Kentuckiuu and Virgini'ius were allowed to throng our hotels and thoroughfares, andlouugo about our cities and vi I luges, with iluveU perform the sjiiiio work now performed for pay, by free men, theelV.'ct could not fail to be injurious Neither poliry nor friendship, nor hospitality, requires this at our hands. But they Miiy we do not help them recapture their fu gitive bi von. There was a law ol Congress providing that when a slave owner claimed to have his runaway, ho should tuke hiin before a magistrate and show Minn evidence that he had been a slave, and hud run away The process wus summitry, ami iive to the claimant every reasonable, fucilily. Tho Stiite of Ohio has here tofore unacted laws providing for tho recapture of sncli fugitives, and g"iug fur enough to satisfy Kentucky on this subject. Hut tho Supremo Court of the L'uited States has decided all these btvvs unriuislitiitionnl. Tliey tuy that the ronstitiilinual right to rix-apturo n fugitive slave is a right that txtcnU'M ititlf. That the owner pursiicH and captures his netrro without aid, let ur hindrance, us he might nud would an estrny horse, cow or jackass. That all Lri iU are mi itfntrwtton to his right, and consequently all laws of Congress and ol the States, providing for such trial, are unconstitutional mid void. In other words, tho laws wo have m.idn are void, and any we might make would also bo void, if Ihoy required any sort of trial of the right or the cLiimutit. Why then should we be blamed for ma do ing what we have mi right to dot As it stands, then, we nro in this attuation: A man conies le re, whom nobody knows, and says he is fiom Ktuilm ky or Virginia. He points to a uero, whom nobody knows, and says, "that negnt u-eil to be my alavo ami has escaped en me help mo catch him and carry him back." One naturally inquires, "llnw urn I to know thai you are what you pretend to be f How am I to know that the uegm ever was a slave, or tii.tt you ever owned hiiuf You nro a stranger, nod for aught I know, n mere kidnaper. Before taking a part tu this matter, I must see that you h ive the law in vour favor, else I iniyhl tlo a great wrong." Here, then, something (o be trird, but they sny, nnd the Supreme Court says a truil ts an obstruction. The ttwner has right to recapture his slavo wherevir In- can titid him without nnv trial. We assent n this, because the law aavsao. We didn't seek to have the luw that wav but preferred it should be otherwise. Now it is to, and we submit. But it can not he both ways at tin tame lime. II you con-nler the slavn as you would horse, or a cow, or a jackass, let it bo wi. You have no right to demand, ami never would think of demand iltg assistance to catch your eow or Vour jackass. You would have somebody to look up and drive bark the auiuinl, und would never dream of ml ling for volunteers. There it n law prohibiting under severe peuul-tios the putting any hindrance or obstruction in the way of th owner. There are doubtless a good many uurtoiu who would ushiaI shivo i escape. Hut the main portion of our pop datiou desire to live up to their constitutional obliatiui. And our courts and juried always enl'orcu the law, The heavy verdicts against Van Zandt mid lVirUh are evidence of this. They wow the result of the law nud of lite resiMct whi Ii Ohio juries pay to the law. Tho law then is sutlleictitly severe, and is uniformly administered when appealed to. Out jurios are not mohi. Iu this respect, neither Oougrcs imr tho State Legishiinres could mend this matter. Will they usk, whenever a white man comes along, who claims to own a negro, that lie ahall have a right to comnui ml our asistauco, without nnr being permit ted to ascertain, by any sort of trial, whether he does in fact owu the negro, and whether the negro ja iu fact been a alavo f If they tlo not n.k this, they can ask nothing. The law u I ready gives tlietn nil they can have, except tuit; and wo take it, no one would ex port that. No tlavelmlder, of any sense nr decency, would expect or ask it, lior would the pnopln of Ohio for a moment conseut to it. Instead of merely catch- lug slaves, if they wero th billed to move nt the beck of even stringer, they would bo little heticr thnn slaves themselves. Either so arrange tho lustier that when a man is c In i medio be a runaway slave tho right can he not. or if fugitivei are to be considered mere animals, with only the rights of naimuls, let it be an. It cannot be both ways. If they are mere animals, theii there is uo law imr any reason why we should kelp catch them more than other animals which have strayed from the owner. they nro in any sense prr-M, then, if they tumid not liuppen to bo slavoa, a seizure would be an assault and battery, subjecting the person attempting it to tho penalties of the law, besides making him guilty of a great wrong. Before requiring this-at our hands, wo should have an opportunity to know by some sort of trial whether the negro is a slave or not. As tho law uow is, tho runaway is treated as an animal. Tho owner pursues and catches him. Tho law prohibits all obstruction under severe penalties. It iB u matter solely between pursued and pursuer, as it would be iu the ruse of a colt that had brokon from his pasture. The poople of the free States are not ploased with this view of the matter, but tho law is so, and they submit. While they are not asked to interfere, they will mind their own business as well us they can. But if you propose to put them under com mand of uvory stranger that comes along and claims to own n runaway negro, they claim the right to m- quire into your authority that's all! They are not bo accustomed to be driven or commanded, but that they think it right to know, hv smo sort of trial, whether they aro called upon to do a legal or an illogal act. But aa the, bupremo Court uuys that such a trial cannot be allowed, all they can do with propriety into stand neutral, nnd see tho row go on. We deny, tlioretnre, that the people ol Ohio can bo fairly charged with a disregard of law, or with un- ueiglihnrly conduct. The ditllculty lies iu tho nature of the caw, nnd w intrinsic. . Slavery is a peculiarity and ouchioih peculiar dilHculties. From the New York Express. Git EAT I'Ol'ULAU M.4MFI5STATION At Castle Garden, New York, Frbrvary 25 Gen. Scott on the platform speeches of Messrs. Ugaen, Whtting, White, and others. The scene presented at Castlo Garden, last evening, wiia-oiio of the most stirring and enthusiastic ever wit- ssed in the ciiy of New York, as, numerically, it was tituinly one ol tho miyhtiest ever seen anywhere. It wits contradistinguished (Yom any popular demon stration we have over hud here, by tho absence of any- liKo puny spirit, tactions opposition, or disposi tion to disturbance. Ami yet all who went present, we uro sure, will bear us out in Baying that iu point of nlliUHiasm, close intention, natriotiBiii and fating, it hus Hcarcely ever before been paralleled. At tho magic nuiiio of Henry Ciay, the merchant, the mechanic, and the laboring man, tumu forth iu thoustiiuUto hold council together upon the momentous crisis to which the L'nion has beu driven by tho demagogues of the Ninth, una tlio prolessioual agitators ol nlioiition at lie iVn lit. 1 here were men there, in that dense mul titude, who wero never at a piditi 'ul meeting iu their ves, who never mingled with the tmeses before, but who now felt called upon to come forth and help to welt tho rolling lido ot public indignation which must speedily crush down and overwhelm the men of the party wtio dure stand up and demand a dissolution ot this Union. Old and yotui'' wen- there men crown grey in the service of both parties; nud men, too, we may add, grown hoarse iu u lite long denunciation of the greut muu wlioui ihey now came forward to rec- m.o us the great Pacificator of tin- day. All party spirit wits fur the moment submerged iu the deep, patriotic feeling that prevailed. From first to hist, there was a unanimity ot HPiiliuient and a iiitL-leness ot pur pose exhibited which bespoke, fur louder thuu wolds, am witat sentiments itie city ol ,uw loik eoiitem-lates n ili-rujjlioti of the ties which bind together the great hrolheihood of Slates. It was a scene calculated, indeed, to strengthen the hope wecuu never libati on, that, even H the politicians ami disuiiiouixts te lle, the people o all sections will bu louud cIiiicuil' KleitdfiMly to the Union. I he ember part ol the day was dark and lowering. in some degree symbolical of tho portentous gloom Inch pervudea the moral atmosphere ol the t;tiuto ; ut towards nkdit the black clouds vuuijed from the heavens, mid, when evening cnine, all was calm, Bereue, and beaiitilul again, iu like manner, let us hope, emblematic nf the lermiuation of the storm of passion and prejudice which rages in the councils of tne laud, h'niiii iho roofs nf most of the principal buildings in Broadway' the Hag of the L'nion lloated gracefully, nnd many it lite ships in the harbor were decked oil ill llieir hoi- iday regalia. No sooner had the day gone by than a living ttieiiiii id humanity began to pour down liroad- uy, and alt other avenues lending to the common reu-'.wins, so that hv 7 o'clock Castle (iui deu was cram-nl almost to Mill'icatiun. At halt-past 7 it was ditli- lit to gel inside at nil. e have never seen this by inr the largest covered area in the world so thronged us it was just about this ttlHH. W It' ll the uniii. ilk,- (Jvo.lu.fi V tlu itiriuoiy l lilt immortal Mentlesohii was given at the same place, t wo yearn ayo, wo thought the capacity of tin' "Garden ' ii iii'eii teiied to ii utmost. But wo were mistaken: the outpouring upon this occasion was oven greater than Itiat. Long before the hour appointed, the body of the house, the galleries, and all the approaches, wero over- iwiii" A line hand was stationed in tint Irout guile- ry, playing nutioii ti airs, tint mass assembh d culling ir them as tlietr Imicy dictated, and cheering each nP they were severally performed. The meeiiii!' b -ini: called to order by General Sand- rd, his Honor tiio Mayor of iho city was mimed Chair man, ami the nomination was carried by acclamation. CitAiioiAN MAYOU WOODHLLI.. The fiillmviiig eetitlemell were then chosen Yice- Cliairuieti and Secretaries . VlCK CtUlRMKS. 4th. ReitM, That ii be proposed to the States ofl Texas, that the United States will provide for the pay meiitof all that portion of all the legitimate and bona lido public dehts of that Slate, contracted prior toils annexation to the United Suites, and for which the du ties on toreigu imports wei e pledged by the said State to its creditors, not exceeding the sum of dollars, in coiihiiieratinii ol the dudes, as pledged, having heen no longer applicable to that object after tliu said annexation, but having thenceforward become payable to tho United Slates, and upon tho conditions also thai tho said mute, by some solemn utid auilietic act ot her Legislature, or of a convention, rclimiuish to tho Uni ted States any claim which it has to any part of New Mexico. Mb. Resolved, That it is inexpedient to abolish slave ry in the District ot Uoliimoia, while that liistiuilton continues to exist in the State of Maryland, without iho consent ol that otate, without tho consent or the peoide of the District, and without just compensation to tho owners of slaves within the liistrict. (itli. Resolved, That it is expedient to prohibit, within the District, irnde in slaves, brought into it from States or places beyond the limits of tho District, either to he sold therein, us merchandise, or to be transported to other markets, wiihout tho District of Columbia. 7th. Resolved. That more olVectiiul provision oucht to ho made by law, nccording to tho requirements of uiu tunsmiuion, ior mo resiuuiiou or uouvwi y oi prisons, bound to service or labor, in any State, who mny escape into any other State, or Territory ol tins union, 8lh. Resolved, That Congress has no power to prohibit or obstruct tho trade in slaves, between tho slave-holiling Slutea, and that the admission or inclusion of slaves, brought from one into another of them, depends, exclusively, upon their own pariiciilur law. The question on the resolutions liming been put, ami adopted, by a denfeniug and unanimous " aye," J. DepeystcrOL'tleii, Esq., being loudly called upon, cnino forward and made a stirring and powerful ad- IroMj, which we regret the incessant din and clamor, .'ousequent upon the heaving to uud fro of the mass, not yet settled, prevented the reporter from hearing ry distinctly. He said, it was a ineetinir convened irrespectively of party, and to subserve uo purpose ol party. If it was to consider the resohitions which Mr. Clay has ottered, for tho settling of the agitated ques tion ol slavery, then it does prove to bo above nud beyond all party considerations. The treaty of peace with Mexico hud made it incumbent unuii Cnum-ess to provide laws for iho regulation of the territory which had been ceded to us; and here, with all its forco, (itiies up the question us to the toleration or exc lotion of shivery, within tint limits of that domain. It is right that wo should come up and counsel together, on u matter involving consequences mid principles so intimately connected with nnr wplliirn mid nrnstierilv. Applause. J It was right, he repeated, that we sin mid this glorious Union. Tho cheers were here loud and eeivod, shall have ceased to exist. We shall hear no more) then nhout a dissolution ot the Union. 1 he Union can not, should not. shall not be dissolved, so longas there are hearts and hands in the Worth to keep it together, f Applause. 1 Muny who are present in this hall to nihl were cradled in tho Revolution and hove been raised under and by the Union. In the romembrance of us all, many a Iwught star has been added to our glorious constellation oi states, no stanu a ocucun light to the whole world, und nn example to all os-terity. All Iho linpos of humanity cling around this Union. Shall it be said that by a family quarrel, asec-tional broil, those start shall full, these stripes shall be tarnished? (turning to the flag in the rear of the plat form.) Cries of " no, no !" ' novor!" Let us then say to the South, we shall compel you to remain in it and with it to tho end ot time ! Jos. L, White. Ebo.. then rose amid continued cheerB mr tionernl Scott. Alter these had in a degree suosi-ded, he said: It has been my fortune on ninny occa sions to address tho people ot Now York, but never before to-day, I ant-tree to confess, has my modesty over ictt embarrassed. In consideration ot the union people of all nartios are mot to prose nt to the world an example that we can forgot all minor difficulties, that we can turn lowimlr Ood to catch inspiration, ana 10 prove that this grout assembly has mot wiihout tho influence of auy party, nnd in subservience to no man. Wo are coino here to flx our ting above the ship of mate, w iiisciihe ottrt the devico ol union, ino wnoie Union, and nothing but the Union of the States. TThe cheers of the meeting wero here loud and unanimous. It is a now and ev.ln' necessity for usfellow-ciu-xpha of the North, t'ffm cr.lled on to assemble to testily our dovotion to this Union whatever may be said of others of the North, it must bo confessed, that we stooped from our high eshito to culculate tho valuo of this Union, which we know to be above all prico and above all value. It is filling on this occaBiou also, to recall not only our devotieii, but tho ancestry from which wo snruTi". We nre bound to resnect the ar dent, fiery, and impetuous action of the South, to be mindful of their impulses. We of cooler temperament i should not forget how quick they are to act, and also to bo mindful Unit it is our wont to think twice before we act once while we must not forget, we will re member the people of the North are of cooler and more WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6, 1850. Letter from tbe Editor. Cincinnati, March 3, 1850. Tho congregated wisdom of the great State of Ohio as represented and embodied iu the Legislature there of, including, of course, tbe editor of Columbus, arrived at this goodly city last evening at about ten o'clock, in the midst of a very driving storm of ruin and sleet. Qvery thing was in complete readiness for our reception. As we approached the depot our ears were sa luted with the stirring and patriotic notes of " Hail Columbia," from a very excellent baud ol music, om nibuses were in readiness to take us to the Masonic Hal!, where the grand reception took place. The city futhers, and a goodly number of citizens, were there to greet us and extend to us the hospitalities of the Queen City. Tho Mayor being absent, one of the lesser lights, Daniel K. Meader, Esq., in behalf of the corporate au thorities of the city, welcomed the members of the Legislature iu a short speech. Speaker Convers of the Senate replied, and in behalf of the members of tho two Houses expressed their gratification at the warm and cordial reception extended to them by the city au thorities and poople. His remarks were very happy and appropriate. Hon. Calvary Morris, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, then came forward and addressed the members. To which Speaker Leiter of the House replied. He made a very good and appropriate speech. Young Mr. Pendleton then, on behalf of the people of Cincinnati, welcomed the members in a very handsome manner. Senator Deiniison was called out and made a short and appropriate speech. Gov. Ford then entered the Hall, and was warmly wolcomcd. He made a few remarks in a happy manner, ami which wore very well received by the audi ence. Senator Payne was then called out. He spoke of om phlegmatic temperumeiit; that while they ant descen- tlie prvmiM f Aitreti Keiey to have the railroad fn heads rwtmoqiuibii u Columbus to Cleveland finished during the present Casting back our minds through tho vista of history Mn. "i remarked, very properly, that Mr. Kelly's to the days of the Charleses and the Jameses, we will promise never failed. A high compliment, but no more find (hut it was thov. the Hmtlidliends. who fought for bo thuu is deserved. Ha boned very soon to have the the rights of man and wero the first to strike down the ,..,,- ne wurnmina i .,ilnt,irn nnd th eitizona town Struck t lie lira! h nw tor lihertv Irnm w nell atii-Riiir " i ii cmo uS t Alfred Kelly was called, and spoke of his connec tion with the railroad enterprises of the day, and of the influence they exerted on the prosperity of our cities. He had been accused of being hostile to the interest uf Cincinnati. But he trusted he would demonstrate by his labors that such was not the case. Mr. Pugh was then called out. He appeared, and euch other, and with all the " rest of maukind." This whole trip, so far, has beeu one of unalloyed pleasure. Never, since the State of Ohio has had a Legislature, have we seen such good feeling prevail. All party lines appear to be obliterated, and men uf Cornelius W. Lawrem: (ieorge (iriswold, Geraid Hallock, Albeit Gull.ilin, Mo-esTaylor, H' ibt i l Lnwrencu, Peter Cooper, I'eluli;di I'errit, Francis It. TiUon, Ferdinand Nuvdaui, Ti 1 hy DnJy, Ambrose C. Kinsland, .las. II. Manlv. M. D. Itobert Smilh, Thompson Price, Kobert 1 1 v. ),.,), oph.tr Mills, lieu. Chas. W. Sh mi ford John Haugerty, M. M. Noah, Nicholas Dean, .1. A. Westeivell, W. A. F. I'entz, Jonathan Thompson, Charles Morgan, Frederick K. Lee, John W. Francis, M. I) Jacob Aim. Charles M. bellpp, Iteile Smith, Andrew Mount, Wm. i,. Morris, Stephen Whitney, T. F. Seenr, Robert Millikell, M. L. Davii, Slcretaeiks, Geo. W. McLean. II. M. Forrester, Ki'.haid S. Koberw, Win. Tyson, 8. S. Broad, Geo. Collins. General Sun il lord made a few remarks upon making the iiniiiiiiniioit of Chairman. It was the lirsi time lor i"iteen years he had attended a public meeting. It was only a subject of great national importance that would induce linn to take any part in it. ihe dene ruPs remarks were warmly received, and tho nomina tion be miidewiis twmumoiisly carried The Mayor, N ice Chaitmeii and Secretaries then took their phic Mrhola enn, r,q., prclaci-u uie reading ol a series 1 res dill s which he inii in ma hand wuu a lew remarks, der-lamtorv of the character of the meeting. Il was no parly meeiiii'.', hui hud lieen called for the j .. . .. ... iitiMe ol expressing tliu tleviiimii m me people ol this uicnl city to ilie Union. t wiit n iioblenbji-et nnd worthy "f 'he grand imuiilesluliou iu lis 1aor which the call 1 1 'id brought forth. He would leave the advo cacy uf I he resolutions pi abler ami aptcr hands than lua own. but for himself he had only, in conclusion, lo snv that hu was for ihe Union, the whole L'nion, and nothing but the Union ! Cheers. The following resolutions were then unanimously and hv tmul wvhiniiiMon iiUopleii: 1-t AVWw.. That the people of New York, with out distinction ol neclor party, are ardently devote to the l iimuor those Stales, as next lo our hi: the most precious ol their 1'olitintl Institutions; ami having never yet begun to calculate the value of this Lsuit, ran contemplate no contingency in which its disaoliitiou would be otherwise than a gigantic crime Htliuust the Peace, I'rospoiity, and Freedom of our oiinlrv and ol Mankind. '.id. Resoltid, That iu the resolutions lately submit ted to the Seuntv of the United Slates by Mr. Clav (Hiking to a complete and hind settlement ol nil mi turns relating to slavery, on which tho fee lings ot the Northern and Sou thorn sections of our country have been excited ngaiiHl each other, we joyfully recognize the basis of a harmonious mid brotherly adjustment of n most distracting and perilous controversy, and en t rent our t el luw -aniens of all parties and sections, to study those resolutions cnrelullv, and in a spirit devotion lo the Union and perpetuity of this noble Confederacy, 3d. Rewind, That ,11 view of the above considera tions, we accept as tint basis ol a cnuipmnuao, tliu pre, aide and resolutions at introduced by Mr. Clay into the Senate ol the tinted States, January Hull, vir. : Phiammlk. It being desirable for the peace, concord, uud harmony of ihe Union of theso States, to soidu ami adjust nmicubly all questions of controversy between then), arising out of the institution of slavery, upon a fair equality and jnt basis therefore Is . Rrtdvtd, i hat California, with suitable boundaries, might, upon her application, to be admitted as one of the Stales of this Union, without (he imposition bv Congress of nny restriction to tho exclusion or introduction of alavory within those boundaries. I. Krsffvnt, I Hat us shivery does not exist ly law. and is 1101 likely to be introduced into any of the territory acquired by tbe United States from the hVpublir of Mexico il is iuexHiliuut for Congress tu provide hy law, either lor its introduction into, or its exclusion from nuy tart of the md teiritoiy and that an mipi line ten ooriui iimcriimeuia oogni 10 iiuesin" iahed by Cnugrc, in nil of Ihe aaid territory not as signed as Hut boundaries nt tint proposed Mate ol California, without the addition of any leiirictioii or condition on the soloed ot slavery. ltd. AViotW, Unit tho western bourn Inr v n the Suttnof Texas oituht to be fixed on the Kin del Norte, commeiicitm one murine league fiom its month, and running up that river to the southern line of New Mexico, llienco with tint line e.tstwnrdly, and continuing in the sumo direction, to the hue nt establish! between tho United States and Spiin, excluding any portion of Ntiw Mexico, whether lyiug ou the east or west of that river. do No, in u crisis like that which was now tiendihg be- continued.! tween tho North ami tho South, when feelings as well As the descendants uf these men, who struck this as rights were involved, and when even the Union it- blow, our wishes aro entitled to some consideration: sell ih 111 danger. Iu this country, ho won aware, pu- hut tins is not tho place to discuss these sentiments, liiicul supremacy was at the bottom of every question; or to repent inch arguments, but this was neither the lime, the nlace. imr the occa- We, the Houndheudi of tho North, f cheers 1 are then sioii to discus or advance mutters appertaining tu par- met here for what? Shouts of "union." To extend ty. No good could come of discussing Whig principles the right hand of compromise if possible, to our south ir Democratic principles, when u question ol this mag- eru brethren, lo compromise, if it be possible, a hue-I . . . , - . . . ..t uitiido comes up for discu-sion ; and he was quite sure I tion of righttho highest principle for which wo can I 11 11. no desira I) o result would lo nw t he nrooosltioiis o poBtiolv content . VY edited iib we are. to the doctrine I u-uni iuuiu F'0000"1 uulJ f " " " Abolitionism. Mr. Clay's resolutions, tho speaker went of free soil, tu the principle that all that is free should vile the members to partake of the supper in readiness to (tuy, propose a plan of concession and comproin- rcmum so, 1 would call to both to beware ot the dun- for them. ana he ask his leiiow-ciiieiis ol the ftoith lo ger into ino vicinity of which they are come, i have I (, assembly then adjourned to tlie eating rqpm w ,f . f " 7 r o" ? 'pr-'mse a poruon o. pru.cp.e w, , bounteous and excellent re- Would they not do sof I Cries ol " yes, " yes," tor the union ol brothers: beciiiiBo 1 believo nothing I ..!... we will," &c.;Hc. 1 W hat is the compromise which can he more valuable than Union. Here a voice iu PMt' 10 Wn,c" nv'n8 interesting subject tbe per- wo uro ofiered T " No power on earth, said Henry the crowd exprextcd dissent, and Mr. White proceeded sous present applied themselves witti commendable Clay, (let us remember,) " etui ever compel me to aid to address the person who had made it iu a deprecatory zeal. None who saw the performance for a moment in rauiuiisiimg slavery 111 uTriiorynowiree. 1 sneers, j imiHiei , i.iiiowmg very nearly the tenor 01 me remarKs doubted the capacity of the members of the Legisla- o m nn ,e man 10 extend the area ol slavery ; yet . 11.11 neon making prevmus to the interruption, in do f(1 jll-lice to tkat iubject ! I discus.ing he ttaiuls upon a plallonn broad enough and wide which, howevor, there was uotlung unpleasant. If j . .. , J ni enough or I he neoole ol t he ."North and the Mouth- the all We havo desired nnd wn hed lor nrnvo vnm. then. i"'",V M,D; Eust aiid the Went, to stand upon, with him. Ap in tho spirit ol the Houndheads, with flag in our hands, pagne, they certainly showed themselves first rate pmuse. j tie propones, that Ualilorma no at once au aim wuu naKeo niatlu, and with that man to lead us men ! milted as a free Mute, and with the constitution which tuniing towards Gen. Scott, the whole nudience iu Ihe I The re oust wot disnoaed of in dne time and the Town people have made. He proposes that the ab- interim shouting and cheering to as to drown everv 1 r .1 .D..i..i. L lilioil of slavery in the hut. -ir. of ;olu..,l.iA bn not other sound n..r nnr i... ,i .,.... ,!... , uour Ul BU oumg upon us, me reused, withoui ihe consent ol the Stale of Maryland, we have offered compromise and find our oilers siiuni- Mmbly dipersed, in the best possible humor with imr without just compensation to owners of the slaves ed, to stund by this Union still. 1 say this, at least, of is proposed to emancipate. He asks that the Wilmot one northern man of 11 iv self and utter it with the roviso be abandoned it is but an abstraction. With- determination to live by it, htand by it, teach it to my out it, tho North gams all she wants all that she nskt children, and die for it. Let us be right ourselves; let ns observe faith- I cannot conclude without oxorossiim mv crntificn- lltllv the terms of tint federal ruiiiimrt. und lie lieliev. I thill, lint while in tlit, r.il,iiir.,ji. tv im.n.1.11. t.t d.uit 'u-iuii:ii in me nnuiii won 10 oni uiuir iiiigoi-1 md umii ui uioflo oiiereu oy iir. tuty 111 me nonaie 1 - ri'-' ' "- est ell'orts us earnestly us we should, for the muiiiteii- had been referred lo. 110 nersoiml intlueneo will nctuute I seat. talk. luiiih. aud joke each other in that good hu mice ruiti w en iientg 01 me union. mo meeting 111 adopting them. Wo are mot here to- mured, free, and easy wav that indicates a kind feel- L 1 in in me giiiiHiiiuro 01 mt 1 ugtiens rttmarKt, wilicu 1 iiigui 1101 10 dishonor 1 lie proposer ul this compromise. : 1 : 1.. 1 :. .n- . ,i, r,..M ;vu , w,,; . tomnl by .mm. l.ulf uf Ihe puuplo, Vo il i. .ru,, but r,Hmb.r llmt he h. d.- ' ' f ha ' ' 00,nlral , thi. JL," ior ino run-on itoovo Huiieo. 1 1 nu iu iiiu 1 wor 01 iiimi ior nut iiume nun inn iiniir. 1 o 1 .lames it. muting, rJsq., next came lorwanl amid a out yet atmther and higher question arisos. Here I l,w invitHuou 01 ins raiirunu cumpnuj wnt genwruut, md deal of applause, and sjioko iu effect ns follows: there was a cry ol ihreo cheers for Henry Clay. land was dictated by that tnlarged and commendable 1 ibUMT uinn.li 1 iiin 1111 "MUiiiMiT Mt-L HB lo il . I "itM uu iiimi icnilltu me muc III 111 rea BVire-Ullu-Ul. u.lli-l,UBa winch nui in llis nit 111 if. afwul will tli liaat .-ii 11 i. u 1 irun- 111.-1U it'-i. nn iii i iiini. inn un ft inn. I iiii; n-i I'Wfi ui nun i lie KT Ml iiiiiku ru I .1 . i - . .. not as Democrats, not ns Abolili, nistt. mil a. Fam.l e- effort lor his r.nnntrv will, di.nitv wfeh Ml ... Kamm Ul pnlnij .u .Uco. ...en- pu.i y- but 11s Unionist usUiiioiiista.Isnv! fTremendoii- Ih iendt aud foe., e.mhl ..... l,,i knnwledin ,,. .h. 0,7 'ing has been done to render the trip agreeable, ..,l.:..l. 1 1 t It . I I i .1 .1- 1 .i ., n 1 1 , I Tl,v will nnt f,. r..rH.n Kull.. ma,l,aF.n.l,on p limine, n nun uuiiLiiiiirii rrniiiH iiiiuniun. I u lliu uinu, 101 un'iw B oilieunug 1IOOVO ail I Ilia, WHICH Oat I ""J " u imjumm vj uiwuvi. mvj lied upon by tho venerable Statesman of Kentucky brought us here to-night. Ii is the Union, for the pre- mmglo with their constituents. stand all upon one common platform a plat lor 111 nervation ol the memory ol tho deeds ihat achieved a.i ti.u ..t.u : ..r -;;.,,; . .,nn wu U.o which ul f tl; yariou. rtk-. iu Ihe c,,try, ex- tht Union llmt yv. n, ,,w ,.! lo mtor our tl....k. , wi do , j j Tll0 Council hluj b cepl tho Abolitionists, can cordially meet, to join tho to Iho groat God Ihat it yet exists. , , . J , . . yht hand ol iciiowahip, giving and receiving it, and no aro come tu oiler compromise while compromise " jv J h"ub spoiidiug that we are. one and all, for tho Union, and is possible, to extend it until forbearance shall cease to ry stranger was at once made to feel at home. The wu are determined to die under the Union ! Contin-1 bo a virtue, but then to say we of the North mean to open, profuse, and elogant hospitality extended to their nice ol upplause. A great black cloud hovers over live beneath Ihat flag, to express unr attachment ihev- mip.i. lwiid.tonod mid mdn mr vnlimhl Iv tli.t tin. Sonllu.rii .rii,.i,a l" ....r M.,t,,.il,rii.v.iM.rl,...ln, ,-rv wnv t,. !!.,..,. l.T.t W . ,.;...-.. I I l. I..,.. .,1 ... I " . . .. . . :1 i 1 , . m ii i i 1 1 . . . : f . 7.' . i T " svident feeling of good will and heartiness which ac" nni iiimi m- npicuu imiii, uii.iii ii wnt in um- I iniuin,o mi iihimj iirqiO" Ulltl lllUW BIUIB, III teOK I 1 1 ' k VI f k f ' I rim shores ihe lameiitaiile tidings that in this laud ul to drag U to tho earth, lo delend it to the last. - v..v . a. liberty, etpiulity und fraternity, several stars have I Uur hnmago is duo not alone to one inau, and I a 1 oni all parts of Ohio here met,oa terms the most cor- dropped Iroui our political coustellutiou f Dnqqied ! I W lug, a h n'e-Soder, and now a Union maii, am willing dial, the citizens of the Great Emporium of tho State. uud lor whulf Ir or tliu injustice we have done to to pay reapeel to oilier ot sentiment dilleront fnnn my- Many new acquaintances are formed that will endure nn; omnii : i rtoinausu. i i iiuui uere, my icnow cu- i reu, pur. mie uen pruceeueu 10 compiimeill ilie I f.. o..-k - :;, l. . :.. t. u:.. ,.r izeus, to sieuk iho words of truth I More cheering. conduct of Gen. Cass, Gen. Houston, and on the augges- ' ... , , , . ' , The North has hitherto failed, notoriously failed, U. li"it of numerous voices from the crowd, Mr licnum, Stnto will long be remembered for its novelty and pe.form the duties ahe owes to the South ; and 1 put who he said, hud united with Mr. Cluy, so as to deserve- "r its socinl effects. Its tendency to break down tho io yourselves, is it not high tune that site gird aiwitit uie respect oi every man ol every party, Whig and barriers or party prejudice aud asperity is palpable, r loins the panoply of justice, and metu it out tu her 1 Democrat, whom ho characterized ns four confound Ln.l p.nimi Um A,,Ut. Ti,M n.nU nf tk wi.nl. brell.reu beyond the Putomac We have but to reu- spirits who would bo 6un.nu in all future time, having atllta wi, .... !... of eeliaB j nro. Inr mstlce siiiinle lustice to our nartiiera in this I achieved immorliditv in mi-i-Linit In di-t,.,id tlie luimii. l . r . 0 oide.leiiicv. And wlieii that is done, when we liuvn Mr. White autn d..wn nmi.l ,l.-..r.o.i..,r Ni...n.i.M .n. Brcu ,,f mture legislation. com lud.'d to do that, all cause of strife w ill havo van- the cries of the audience lor Scutl becoming more and This morning the wet snow was three or four inches ihed, ami we shall be brothers again. W lieu that is I more loud, the Goneral rose aud expressed himself! deep, and has made the traveling on the side walks one, then tlie Smith must, for all time to come, sit nearly as follows, viz : ivm-v wnt and diuur.wiJiU. Mn,W nf it k r1in. .own under our vine and fig tree, kneeling at the same 1 acknowledge Your kind greeting. I came hero ex-1 ... ,i ...j . i .u. . o. altjir, worshipping tliu tmiiu God. Cheeas. The peeling to take mv stand alone and unobserved, with ! . , .- n , North hus repeatedly violated ihat part of iho federal no expectation of being calhil on ihe stand, fur which bo m better con,llt,on- " company will start for . ...I... .1. ,1 CI... r..: I :.. I l... I . . .i . i . I i- . t- ... I n.iloml.lia nt A nVlm-k fn Tii.ulno tnnr.driD Vnr tl.. itinpui t nuiui (ii u im-n mi nn, uKuiuuiiii oi iiiu iki- i,iv nny nui iiiueuieu v ilie Hiuiiuesa ui irnnu irienua - " 6- live slaves, belonging to their musters at the South, who recognized me. I did not expect to be called on balance of the proceedings of this most agreeable visit. Fanatics and Abolitioiiittt are hut other names for II ur- to express my toiitimcuU before this meeting, to wor- will they not be written when X return to the beauti glary! La.cenyt Fraud! Theft ! and Villainy ! Here Uiy ol the Empire State an.l of the Union. I see before fl cauiul of thu roiahtv and orosoerous State! Yours, THE EDITOR. pitelity and attention to tlie law making power of the State. The railroad company has pat each member, and the press of Columbus under many obligations for their kind proposition, and the equally kind nnd prompt performance of their part of the trip. Not the least part of the agreeable of the visit was the very hospitable treatment of the landlord of the principal hotels. Our host, Mr. Dennett, of the " Gibson House," has our best wishes for hit prosperity, which he fully deserves. His house was the resort of a number of members, and they went away well pleased with their host, and with an especial good will towards all the rest of the city. At 6 o'clock on Xucsduy morning the omnibuses took the members, and the provisional government attending thorn to the railroad depot, and after a very delightful ride the company arrived safe and sound in tho ancient city of Frnnklinton, and from thence they Boon reached their legislative homes, pleased, gratified, delighted, and ready to resume the luborof the session with renewed zeal, good will aud hopo. And so endeth the first visit! Coliimbu and Xenia Bailroad. This road was commenced about two years since, under the charge of A. Kelley, Esq., President, and 8- Mcdberry, Esq., principal Engineer and Superintend ent The work hus been ootid anted with remarkable energy, and reflect the highest credit on those engaged in it. The road is fifty-four miles long. The rails weigh Gl lb, to the yard, and are laid on hewu oak cross ties, well bedded in gravel. The entire cost l the road equipped, will bo about $800,000. The road is nearly direct, having only 3 miles of curved line, with a maximum radius of 5,700 feet. By the instrument Big Darby is 145 feet above tho Scioto, Little Darby 183 feet, London 344 feet, South Charles ton 421 feet, the Green county line 356 feet, eud Xenia 130 toet. The maximum grade 39 feet. Thu road can be run in one hour. The time of tbe Express train will probably be 1 j hours, the regular train 3 hours. At present it is rati in about 3 hours. The stock of this road is likely to be tbe best iu the State. The travel over the road is already very great, aud must be very materially increased when the Cleveland road is Uiu ished, from this city. It is a very important liuk iu the Public Works of this Slate. The Convention This body is likely to bo composed of good men, and will doubtless combine more patriotism and talent than any simitar body heretofore assembled io Ohio. We have heard the names of the following gentle men mentioned, as probable candidates for the responsible trust of amending, or rather remodeling tho Constitution: Henry Stunbery, Alfred Kelley, W. B. Thrall, Jere-1 iniah Morrow, Aaron Harlan, Jos. Vance, John H. James, Judge Lane, Judge Coweu, C. B. Goddard, Judge Stilwell, Jas. T. Worthingtoii, and other equal ly distinguished names. Lot our friends everywhere present candidate of ability and integrity, and leave the important work to their calm deliberations, and all will be well. OHIO LEGISLATURE. another burst nf applause, w hit h shook Ihe immense lino ihe bone and sinew, tho intelligence, wealth and building to its very centre. Why some of our North- patriotism of the city, like volunteers, come Ui express tu Males have actually reliwed to paaa laws to carry tlieiropiniuiitou lhi momentous matter, r or tort) -two mil llie. umpacl.or the compromise to which 1 have Years I have served mv mnntrv and do call n.y.,.fa i ne anove was uesignetl lor yesterday s pajwr, but, referred. Iu the adoption of the Constitution, iu iu citieu neither of tho North or of tho South, hut of ev- 100 WMtber being rather cool, we perceive it hat not iter and origin, we stand pledged lo deliver up these ery part and parcel of tint nation. 1 extend to vou fur soured; so we insert it aud append the balance of the ugiiivoNirum mi or. nave wo reoeemeu miii picugo t my Kiini reception one itiimsnmi itiaiiks. 1 am come proceedings so far a they interest the public. iiuvu wutem .in. a uese runaway .tcgrooa uere noias a n nig, not a. nil Abolitionist, not as in la- On Mondav Uiera were no nublie damon.tratm,,.. '! iv.in-1-iini;. i nun Hum o unto icinnvu 'm ui oiinriy, um na ieiiiovrni, inn u n 1 1 tun in no ... . , , . ,. .... to be it.at. let us not n.k ihem to be ffcnero.is. f More narlv V",ir frtv.lwn vr. I l.,.v 1...I tw.li.i. m" "mcn m 0O1 BOC,w wwrmingltng WHO tne Clll- appl.uiso. Fellow-citiens, we have known in our cal meeting, but if now, when tho safety and integrity of Cincinnati. The committee on Medical Col-own city a man pursuing his own property, and llmt ol the Union it endangered, 1 had been absent, I should leges, &c, took the occasion to visit the Ohio Medical property legally withheld fnnn him. Now, I am ready he called a craven and a coward. I pray ihat this Union College, Hospital, &c. The various public institutions ,F., .i. ,. .. ..... , v.-..,Km.j ..wj ,-.. ., . ,m,, .. .lM.aBu ,.oi., H.a. ol u,e city were visited by the most of the members. HUH. Il.llll III ll.ll.U' , If II- lit. l-l -..I... um 111 1ll.ll.IV I 111(11 VV Mill MTU DVItedUl II I II llll, TwOIIIU 1111 tier, UOW- .1 . . . l..,.,r....-i..1 i il.., l,,,..iii.iin.i .hieh..v,.rv A.neri. ..v-r o.tl.i it ..r ..i,..iM- J .,.. Among the rest, the gallery of the Western Art can cilizeu is sworn to support. Now, it it our duly, thai you may be able to devise some plan to preterve Union was thrown open gratis to the members of the u ww hid oouui in i-Miiip.-iii-iK- uuu ion- ionic i u.iu insuiiiuoii ui wnn n we arc nu to inuin uioeuieu. l u(jiiiiiiio, aim wn prrvuu.v uoariy every one giauiy wuu us, ut do ihem justice nrsi in eiijommg upon tne I v. v. hugs, when tieuei uliicolt h. id concluded, mo- availed himself of the privilege. The great aitrae 'Ti"' uovcrumeuiangtu ami launiui luuiiiinem oi uint veti mai uie meeiiiig aiijourn, aud the quest mil, heing t,n 0f vA n)0in now fa Power' Greek Slave. This lause in ino bountiiiuiou winch provides, on nmiier put hy tlie flavor, was carried, the imiiieuse crowd :c . : . , , , , ,1' l"..r il.,. r.,tiii-ii ..f in,. ...vuv .l..va i i"i.arm i .....i..., .'.... d.. .i I....1 ...... i i 6 1 LB" iwciiimn oi An ou oreu iiurcuateu uy ' M. ' ""v.:'. v -j ,..(. ..... ...,,. ,vu....uR ... . w . m . . ., . . lemit ti teverni case ol tint character. shtaiU aud cheer lor tlir I uin, Ueneral OCtitt. Henry I " 'i " um...b miu it u i The C'oiivt'iitioii I'utHic opinion. We extract the following very just and sound re marks fnnn a leiter recently received from a very Intel- I Itgout friend in Morgaii county j M It is to be hop.'d that both parlies will teh-ct their bubly in the world. Porto ns who have traveled ex lrawu at the coming auniversary . this piece of Stat uary cost $3G00. The society, we learn has been of fered 4000 font by a gentlemau from Havana. The new " Burnet House' was alto a point of great attraction. This is undoubtedly tho largest and, iu all respect, the finest hotel iu Uie United State, and pro- pnHil have mvaell ami iu all my exiierience 1 never found one iinrenMiii- Clay, etc.. etc, aitle claimant lor that siiecica oi projM'rtv none who were not willing to abide an investigation. Cheers. A lew vears since 1 defended a colored man, who stood aix feet in his shoet, who wat claimed by a per son by the naiue of Wilson, who turned out to be the hii.itive's own hither. With evidence enough to ot tablish that fuel, thu jury very iusllv nciuntleil him ! North Uarohna .ltd not say a word, in u case ol that ablest and p..re.i men. it want our most d.st.n- m Europa My tliere j, ..oikhig equal to it kind Georgia, too, would acquiesce ; and to would all gutshed citizeiii rnlle.l upou to lake port 111 the debb- L, 1, , .;, , 8 ... ihe rest of the Southern Stule. . eralum. of that Convention. Let the oltlcal dema- ,hert' The nf U,B bmMln fin0 l " These fiimiiic nud aboliiionistt are the verv worst mnmes and bunkum spewh maker remain at home. m,,r" ""g" P" onct. and morUr, It nas men 1 ever saw, ever met, ever hail uuy commtimca- their tervices are inn ueetieu ior uiai occasion, we high arcmiectusi beauty, i lie timsii is 111 tne ncnesi lion with. I remember when Mr. Lea, of Maiy land, I want, aud must have nieiml sound judgment, far-seeing RI1d m0t magniliceiit style of modem art. It will be muu io tins citv us Iticli nitnded und n liotiorub a alu Hies, extensive and Varied inioriiiation. and exim- t. 1.:. i . i-u. ...n 1: , , 1 11 1 u- 1 . ti .1 u.ill i Us 1.. I 1 r 1 "lprn ,ur lumeum iu April. 1110 uuuuiugt .,.,,...,, . . v -Z" : . ,' ' ? with il nmnture. will co.t knm. Ikm ml iSm- i . . 0'-" It is rented to Mr. Coleman, hid IkuIv MurvHiita. whom he nermitted to ffoanvwliei-fi I eat be iilensed. nnd hel ween whom and his master thre and growing Stale. Wo need men there who enn and urnlred thousand dollars. had always bieu tho lulh'st confidence,) overtaken by will ihink, uot only for the present geiieniiion, but for brother to the Aslor House Coleman, fur 10 years, and n liumi of Into lie;! roes. who. with tho run-suasion of bonleritvt such nie.i a tho Hon. Bknjahin Huoulks mt rent. if ft twr ont nn ihm it Mr. C. fumitha the uboliiinuists, iiiduced him lo run oil fnnn his mas- and Juixib Cowks, of Helmonti Junua Tatpan, of Jef- tj,0 building himself which will involve an outlay of tor. The iieu'm wanted, he was willing to go home, fersont Juikii Wood, of Cuyahoga; 8. F. Vivton, of , ', , 1 ,;,k .11 d.i. bul they told hiin he was not in his ...aster's custiHly, (iall.a; Joil Which, nf Athens; JosxrH H.bowAr. -"venty-five thousand dollar. And yet with all thi I could mil he taken back to Maryland. A writ of Senr., of Fnmkliu; Chambkki, of Muskingum ; Sto- onormoiiiCoaUud magnificenee.it isconhdotitly hoped habeus corpus was taken out by the abolitionist, hkr and Hi' as it, of Hamilton; Jupoa Kksxon, of aud expected that the bouse will make money to the .Meanwhile ho (Mr. luting) wat making an arrange- lieituoni; UAVKiiroRi.oi Monroe; and hosts or oilier, lettee. meiit with Mr. l.ea to nell inn lor 0110 third ol his vu ol both parties, good meu and true: who. if aent tn ,x.t.. .1.1 .t 1 . :.;,.! i. ku net and il lliestt meddling fanatics hud let us alone, the Convention, would make the most distinguished I v - .1. j 1 1 .1. --..!.,--r.u '-1 D i.ul- I.......1., .....1 ..-..1 f.,r .1.- ..., I.,UU id ...., ilmt mer ...,.. l.u.l i.. w i. i- during the day, and in the eveniug many of them solves, so thai his rightful and legal proprietor, Mr, thero Unit would notrejoiceto boo tho venerable Jithie attended the Miiww Theatre, to witness tkat phase of l.en, should md go home .li-iatisiietl. nut these mis- ucuoi ks, 01 neimon., 11. nu L'oiiveuiiiiii r The Judge UincinnaU civilised lite, oiaanin utaugy wnn ner cluevious villains, these latiatie rascals, these grand repreaented the Stale of Ohio for 18 year, in the U. S. I imnn nf .l-nera mudn a rather brilliant disntav of hu eeny scdimdieU, wlmse hypocrisy ought doubly to Senate, ably and impartially 1 ho is now considerably dimii M tiw Albany Dutchman would say. Wo drop daiiin them, interfered with tho negotiation wo were advanced 111 years, but poawsses all ol his former men- . .,, ;e -,.mmti innking, and induced the Judge belore whom the mat- Ul vigor. 1 hope tho gmnt peoplo ol Belmont will "M1,U' ... , ler came 110. to tar In 1 isreuuid na dutv as to rob l hat nrevai on Mr. H. to consent to be cam 1. Ut- .ml 1 wn momiay oycuuik -w-. mniinf his pniiM-rty. Hisses. It is 111 this wav, lei- elect him hi which event, I predict th,tt be will be place, all of which weru very pleasant, and will bare- lnWH-ilieiis, thai we carry out the fed end compact, called upon, alt I unanimously, hi preside over the raembered with much pleasure. A select company of iiiHtisineconsiiiuuonat wo uimersiaiiu 11: line iienoeraiiout 01 mo vuuvwiiiiou. 11 tho people will choice spirit will have a vivid recollection of the the South feel thai the institution of slavery is a curse site to it, and tend such men as are named above, to l. . 11 . r n. nniinnt 1 j about the,,,, while they know that free labor mu.t ub the Convention, there need be no fear entertaiued kiml""M a h-P'tal'V f 'r "cellent ir.end and innately suia-.-se.le slave labor, they feel, too, that we abuul the now constitution. excellent punster, Campbell, ol the Despatch 1 may his are doing ihent foul iniuslicel Let 11s stand by ihe shadow uover be less Constitution; not one part of it, but nil of it, in spirit ExANimNa A Witness. ''Sir," inquired tlie At tor- On Uie whole, the visit has beeu one of unalloyed ami in deed. If it is necessary to free those slave lut ney of a burly Dutchman, what wa the color of this -ratification and will have important results upon Uie I';:.;; , , , member, of lh.Legi.latu. They have mingled U I ' J , -" . " ' " 1 ' I . """T . ur 1 :.ii. k.M uflt. .-k tl.M kkiJ ll.M their pieseui hiqqunoss. ihiur glory 111 tbe luti.re, de- he wa a very leeile pig, and he was den a vile hng, Sruicr """y J " peuds as much upon a faithful observance of the Con- hut von ho got to be older, he sol to be kind of sandy curtain of political austerity and crustiness. They stitutioii as ours do. tie jusi to ihe Routb, 1 my, aud like, and I should den call hi in, on de whole, a sandy wi! .111111 11. n1 n- n.mi 1. ., .1, mo union, j siry 1 imp. annul utlord lo hnwk up tins contederncv I It is the I "What ear msrks had he ?' have found that iHrsonsof opjiite politics, when they get out of polities, hi very good hearted, bonesi, and duv of the No, Hi to pull ell tho bandage from her Veil. vei. 1 lirst betamo acou.in.ed wid de ho. k. niiimnahi. men ( ana . r..y ,ey .re no, eye., and hold up tho scale uf juatice to the South, had do particular ear marks, except a hort tail." bad a they sometimes permit themselves to appear. loi u. begin 10 jKTiorm our umy, ami When we be-1 " lake your seat, sir, ' Hid Uie Attorney, 11 We'll gin tu do that, one great oauae ol tin terrible ilrtl ' call Ui next witues. To the authorities and eitixena of Cincinnati too much praise cannot be given, for their munifioeut hot- Washington Correspondence. Wasiunqtok, March 1. Schemes for compromising Uie matters at issue be tween tho North and South, are rapidly multiplying, but with no other effect, I appreheud, than evincing a friendly disposition of forbearance aud conciliation. Every proposition carries with it a degree of concession uf feeling at least, 011 the extreme points in dispute, and this tends materially to disarm fanatics and alarmists. It has been recently given out that Mr. Webster has projected a scheme, which ho is soon to present, looking to a final settlement on the basi of the Missouri Compromise line, alid the resolution which admitted Texas. This statement ha found iu way into respectable papers, but I have good reasons fur pronouncing it erroneous. Mr. Webster will very soon present his views to thu Senate, and tho country, and will bring to the adjustment of the controversy, all the resource of his experience and statesmanship ; but bo will in no mnuuer or form shrink from full and fearless maintenance uf the just claims of the North. A scheme very similar to that which wo imputed to Mr. Webster, was yesterday presented by Mr. Bell of Tennessee. He proposes to admit California, give to New Mexico a Territorial government, without any restriction a to slavery, provide for the creation of three States within the present limits of Texas, and purchase the claim of Texas to the Santa Fe country for a sum not exceediug millions of dollars. He also pmposed to engraft into the bill for the above pur poses, a clause regulating the mode of procedure in future for the admission of new States, and declaring that all matters relating to the domestic institutions of such State shall ba settled by the people thereof. This scheme will attract no favor whatever, at the North. It can hardly be regarded as a compromise proposition, as it fails to concede to the North eveu one point that can, on any reasonable pretence, be de-died. California must be admitted her claims cannot be resisted ; the people of a Territory, when about to form a State government, must fix upon the character of their domestic institutions, for no other authority whatever, ts competent to do it and those two point are all Mr. Bell ha to offered to the North. Iu the remarks which accompanied his proposition, however, tlie re was an important concession ; to wit: "that it is impossible iu the nature of things, that the Senatorial representation of the South can proceed much longer, pari patu, with that of the North.". He affirmed thai Minnesota and Nebraska would soon knock for admission, and then would follow three or four State iu Oregon, as well as others from other portioii of the North-western country: and he then inquired where could the South look for available territory whereon to keep pace with these stride of the North f It wa impossible. His only object was to maintain tho equipoise so long a It was practicable. I desire to add, for Uie credit of Mr. Bell, that he, inlike many of hit Southern brethren, contemplates this prospective disparity of sectional power with per fect loyalty to the Constitution and the Union, believ ing that so long as tlie judicial branch of the Govern ment remains, the respective States will be preserved in the full enjoyment of whatever institutions they mny Jest re, within the pale of the Constitution. He has too much confidence in the people of the North to believe for a moment, with Clingman, Toombs, Foote, ft Co., that they will ever, under any circumstances, seek to interfere in Uie local and domestic concerns of oUier States. It is believed that Mr. Doty' resolution, which pro duced such u uproar on its presentation, will be in formally passed over on Uie next resolution day, be having recently presented a bill for the admission of California. Mr. Foote't mysterious intimation, therefore, that if U10 whole matter were not adjusted before the next resolution day all hope would be gone for ever, proves to be a groundless and ridiculous as ha been every other kindred prophecy of that very saga cious gentleman upon this very exciting subject. Tlie personal organ of Mr. Buchanan, the Pennsylva nia, is engaged 111 a defence of the South almost iu the tone of the Charleston Mercury, and he has himself been in V aldington during nearly the entire winter, laboring with all thu appliances he can command, to induce tho adoption of (ho Missouri Compromise Hue as the basi. of adjustment. He fancies that is a much higher bid Utan Gen. Cum is likely to give, or it it by uo menus certain that he would not go further and as sent in broad terms, iho doctrine of uiillillcatiou, or any other extreme southern absurdity. Nrw, whether this movement is a pari of the plan of tho " solo or gau or not, it is quite difficult to tell t but iiolhiug clearer than that any pliin for gaining northern vote, by such subservience, is too ridiculous to laugh at. At times tho "sole organ" soems to have no plan whatev er. It dare not take a bold stand in favor of the Union, lest it be found sustaining tho policy of Presl dout Taylor; much less does it feel inclined to take an opx)tite course, or even remain quiet, lest It commit its party to a policy, tho result whereof is destruction. Ou the whole, the sole orsnn is in a hnd predicament. You will observe hy a correspondence which appears iu the papers of this morning, tint Ihe ditllculty between the Hon. W. II. Bissoll and Jclforson Davis ha been amicably settled, 1 learn that this result was brought about by the personal interference of Pre sident Taylor. Having been apprised In t on Wednes day evening Hint a hostile meeting was to lake place the very next morning, he immediately hurried dowu on to the Avenue in quest of Mayor Seaton. Learning that he was at the Smithsonian Institute, he took a hack and dmvo rapidly over, then in company with the Mayor proceeded to the uflice of Capt. Goddard of the police. Thereuimn the parties were found and were persuaded by Uie good old man to agree tu the settlement adopted. Wednesday, JTItirrll 0, IS 50. IN SENATE. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Woodrow. Petitions presented. By Mr. Olds, remonstrance of R. Maton and 20 other citizens of Springfield, Clark county, against the extension ot lliu corporate limits of said town. Mr. Lawrence, ol 0. Rathbun and others of Marys-ville, iu relation to the Commercial Hospital of Cincinnati.Mr. Vinal, of tho Trustees of Harmony township, Olark county, lor au act authorizing them to sell the town house and lot belonging to said town. Also, of Caleb Barrett and 40 others of same town, fur same purH)se. Mr. Blake of H. Warner and 76 other citizens of Spencer, Medina county, in favor of laws licensing the liquor traffic. Also, of 41 citizens of Wellington, Lorain county, for an act to incorporate the Wellingtos and Sullivan Plank Road Company. Also, of 63 citizenn uf Ohio, against a homestead exemption law, Mr. Burns, of John Morrow, uf Richluud county, for tho enactment of a law for the better security of judgment creditors. Also, of 10 citens of Crawford county, for a State road from Shelby tu Uucyrus, in said county. Mr. Dimmockof sundry oilizeus of Gambier, Knox county, fur an act of incorporation. Also, of A. C. Scott and 135 other citizens ot Kuox county, iu favor of the now county of Wulhondiug. Also the proceedings of a public meeting held 111 Union, in relation thereto. Mr. Dubbsof A. G. Burt and 44 other citizens ot Hamilton county, fur au act to incorporate the Mill Creek navigation and manufacturing company. Mr. EckTey, of 34 citizens of Stmk county, for a plunk road from Massilon to Carrullton.' Mr. Harlan, of W. G. Miller and 30 other citizens of Greene county, on the subject of tuveru licenses. Mr. Whitman, of Stuart G. McKee and 56 others, of Carroll county, iu favor of h times tend exemption. Mr. Denuisou, of Robert W. McCoy, President of City Council of Columbus, praying for an act amendatory to the several act incorporating the city of Columbus.Mr. Payne, remonstrance of the Board of Trade, and of 65 commercial houses aud business men of Cleveland, against auy increased lax upuu foreign insurance companies having agencies iu this Statu. Mr. Payne, on leave, presented the petitions of sun dry citizens of Cleveland and Ohio City, for an actuni- img 1 nose cuizens unuer one courier. Reports of Standing Committees.- Mr. Whitman, from the Committee ou the Judiciary, reported back the homestead exempUtm bill, aud recommended its engrossment.On motion of Mr. Denuison, it was referred to a select committee of one. Mr. Salter, from the Committee ou Roads and Highways, reported buck the bill to lay out and establish a Stale road in Logan county. Indefinitely pisiKiiied. Mr. Myers, from the committee on Railroads and Turnpikes, reported back the bdl to incorporate ihe Sulphur Springs Plank Road Company. Engrossed. Air. Worcester, Hum 1110 committee on ocimois aua School Lands, reported buck a number ol bills, resolution, and petitions, asking to bo discharged from their further consideration. Also, a resolution appointing appraisers for the Western Reserve School Lauds, under the act of February 18, 1840. Mr. Wilson objected to the resolution as a partial, one-sided attempt to give the Reserve au advantage over oilier parts of the State. Mr- Worcester spoke in defence of the resolution. Mr. Swift moved to refer it to a select committee of one. Lost. The question turning upon the passage of Uie resolution,Mr. Whitmnn said he bad not seen the resolution, and he moved its reference to himself and he would report it back to-morrow. Mr. Worcester Sjaike against tho reference. He knew more of the condition of those school lunds, and of course more about what was necessary than any other member of the Senate or the House. He stated that he had not, however, any special objection to the reference. The people of the Reserve best knew what they wanted. Mr. Blake said it was useless for any but members of the "People's Line," to attempt to do any thing bent. He would make uo opposition to the reference, and would bow humbly to Uie dictum of the "people's pan ty." After some further discussion, tho resolution was referred tn Mr. Wuilmou. Mr. Vinal, from committee on Corporations, reported back a bill to extend tlie corporate limits ol Springfield, Clark county. Referred to a select committee uf one Mr. Olds. Also, a bill to incorporate the Treasurer of the Synod of Cincinnati. Also, a bill to incorporate the Toledo, Norwalk and Cleveland Railroad Company. Read a second time, aud referred to committee on Railroads. Also, a bill to amend the act to incorporate the Lebanon and DeerHeld Turnpike Company. Ordered to a third reading. Also, a bill to authorize Commissioners of Green county to build a hospital. Ordered to a third rending. Also, a bill to amend the act to incorporate the Summit County Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Ordered hi a third reading. Also, a bill to incorporate the uttawa ana oandusxy Plank Road company. Engrossed. Also, a bill to incorporate the Huron County Mutual Insurance C -mpany. Engrossed. Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the town of Newark, Licking couuiy. Engrossed. Mr. Hnrton, on leave, introduced a bill to fix the times of holding the Court of Cummou Plea in the 8ih judicial circuit. Bill was pasted through. Air. Blake, trout committee on uiatms, retried a resolution for the p eymont of persona who were em ployed at the Uluo reuiteutiary during the prevalence of the cholera. Mr. Wilsou thought that there was too little discrim ination iu the sums allowed to the physician. He thou ht that Dr. Trevitt deserved i 15.00 if some oth ers deterved Uie amouut allowed by the report He did not intend that too much wa allowed to any one. Mr. Blake explained the great difficulty experienced by Uie com mi 1 lee, iu arriving at the trutn in regard to services rendered, as tbe cilizeus were nnwiiliug to say anything on Uie subject, except that great servicos were rendered. Mr. Denuison snoke of tbe self-denial and courage of some of the guards, aud said that the sum allowed to them was uot enough by half. He hoped Sena tors would ihmk of the matter while the report wa lyinc on the table, and act a justice to these men would dictate. He spoke of the prospective condition of Uie prison, should the cholera visit it again nxt summer, aud npenled to Senators whether justice did not demand that at least double iho sum allowed by the committee should be paid to these guards. Mr. Whitman moved that tho report bo amended OT striking out titty dollar where it occurred, aud insert one hundred dollars. Mr. Bums spoke in favor of the amendment Mr. Conk I ui was also decidedly in favor of the amendment of Mr. Whitman. Mr. Blnke did not measure humanity by dollar and cent. If he supposed that the payment ol fifty dollars in cash, oroue hundred dollars, would plant with in the bosom of auy man ih feelings which actuated these men in their sac ri licet nf comlurt, and confronting of danger, he would instantly, with all hit heart, vote ior tne amemimeui. nui nu . um mo uocimie we go upon. He ruse, however, to vmdicnt the men who hid so gallantly stepped lorwarti to tlie assistance of their fellow men. He would vole for any amount which should he tatislocto.y to the Senate. Mr. Couklin did not mean to impute any but true motives to Uife men. He thought, however, that any amount would be very acceptable to these mmi. He asked why ge die meu of an honorable pnilestiim should be paid so iiberaiiy, wniie men wnn were compelled to breath nearly all the timo tlie pestilential air, and performed so much ol the labor, should be put off wiih the paltry sum of fifty dollars! He hoped the amendment would be adopted. Alter some lurtlior remarks by Messrs. L-on vers. Denuison, Wilson, Kekley and Lewis, the bill wu referred to a select committee uf one, Mr. Denuisou. Mr, Ecklev, Irom the committee on New Counties, reported back the bill in relation to the removal of the county seat of Ashland county. iMr. uunis moved its mdeit'.ne postponement, as tne bill did not grant the prayer of the petitioners. Alter some lurtlier deba'o, more especially between Messrs. Whitman aud Burns, The question to postpone was Inst, aud the quesiinn on engrossment ol the bill resulted ayss 18, noes 10, and the bill was ordered to be read a third time to morrow. Tho Senate then took a recess, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Petitions presented.' Hy Mr. Roll, of li citifens of Wayne county, to authoiixe a subscription lo the stock of a certain railroad. Mr. Frazer, of 1U7 citizens of Tnscarawns, on Um pernuce. Mr. Oilman, of St citixensot Columbiana, foi a Slate road. Mr. Keller, of SOcitiictts of Fail field for the protection of sheep Mr. Ross, of 69 citizens of Gallia, for the new county of Elk. Mr. Sprague, of 70 cititous of Defiance, on temr-anee,Mr, Worley, of 31 citisens of Miami, for a certain riM.I. Mr. Waite, of 4f rititnn. of Lucas, In relation to the Toledo and P"rt Clinton Free Turnpike Road; aNo, of eitixena of Preble, to mnke New Wr-s'ville a point in a certain turnpike mad t also, Irom citieus of Duke county, lo prevent killing deer between January laud March I. Mr. Sheldon, of 81 citisens of Portage, for a plank road. Mr. Roedter, to amend th charter uf Waverly. Mr. Hutch ma, fur a plank road l also, to Incorporate the Hartford High School. |
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