Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 29, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 December 1850 — Page 4

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INDIANAPOLIS, DECEMBER 14, 1850.

The Convention. We are sorry to see the editor of the Madison Courier joining in the cry of some of Lis cotemporariea, against the Constitutional Convention, for what they call a delay of business and a waste of the people's money. We hate not been an honr absent from the Convection, during its deliberations, ami are able to say, that almost every reform that has been introduced has been met with the most decided opposition, on the part of those who would prefer onr. old Constitution to any very radical reforms, wi.h the exception, perhaps, of the clauses providing ft r the election of officers by the people, biennial -sessions, and short terns'for our public officers. It is no doubt a correct policy, that every innovation on established eustoinj and usages, should be we'd investigated. A month's session of the Convention, on a single proposit.ö, would be far preferable to having an unwise and inconsiderate section adopted. The Convention, durin the present week, have taken np and nearly concluded t ie article on the Legislative Department, as well as settling the perplexing sabject of obtaining a room for tlu Convention, after the arrival of the Legislature. No speech, during this .whole week, has exceeded fifteen minutes in length. "We caution

wir Democratic ureiuren against joining uu om uuicisaries in their efforts to make Whig capital. The Conititution, we predict, w hen it comes from the hands of the Convention, will be worthy of the people of onr young and rising Commonwealth, now numbering more than a million of inhabitants. It is impossible, in a body of one hundred and fifty men, all having equal rights to introduce matter for the action of the body, bnt that measures will be introduced and discussion take place of a character that many may think improper. As a whole wo are proud of the Convention its spirit of progress and enlightened under, standin?. The expenditure of a few dollars, more or less, is nothing in comparison with the great interests that are involved. A large majority of the Convention, we believe, desire un early adjournment, and are the trie frauds of economy.

Washington Correspondence .;" ' . Vashisgtos, Dec. 9, 1350.. , Since the -adjournment of Congress, in the brief space of two months, three mem!ers have died. Messrs. Butler of Pennsylvania, Harmonson of Louisiana, and Wood of Ohio. Their deaths, according to usage have to be formally announced in the House, and will require three days. The Senate, at the suggestion of Mr. Clay during the last session, made an order upon this subject, providing that where a member dies during the recess, it shall not be regarded as necessary to adjourn. This system should be adopted in the House. It would save time and dispense with a useless custom. If a member dies during the session a the capital, out of respect, both Houses o" Congress should adjourn to attend his funeral. Here the matter should stop. Not much will bj done this session. The bill for the improvements of certain rivers and harbors will doubtless pass. A reduction in the postage will be

made. A branch mint wll be established in tho city of New York. A board for the settlement of claims will he provided; and such legislation as may bo necessary

Jor California and our new territories. I hope from pres

ent indications that the slavery storm which has shaken the Union to its centre, will pass over. South Carolina is making rapid strides towards disunion. She is preparing men and means Cr tue conflict. They boldly announce that the time for ccccssion has come. Gen. Quattlebum of the Senate, has introduced resolutions which will precipitate the crisis. Some of the most distinguished citizene however, are halting. Gen. Hamilton and J. R. Poinsett hav made powerful appeals to the people in favor of the Union. . Appeals which mut, at least, have the effect to divide the people. Vermont is at this moment acting worse than South Carolina. The Legislature has passed a law, which is a perfect nullification of the fagitive slave act. It is intended to irritate, without producing any beneficial effect. Where a case of conflict of laws arrises under this law, it will be declared void, and all officers who, under the law of Vermont, obstructs the return of fugitive slaves, will be held responsible fr the value of such slave. I trust that such an issno w ill be broght about at once. X AVI ER.

State Institution for the Deaf and Dnmb. The pupils of the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb for the Slate of Indiana, wore examined before the mem-

Ilouuty Lands to Solders. It seems from the numerous applications for bounty lands under the law of the last session, and from the tardy system adopted by the Pension office, that it will

require years to complete the calendar, and that the

bers of tho Constitutional Convention, on cdnesday j ends anj objects of tin law will be defeated by delay.

evening last, at Wesley Chapel, in this city. They i To obviate this, Mr. Robinson of Indiana introduced

resolution, which was adopted, providing for the op

ware examined in Arithmetic, Grammar, a:id other

branches usually taught in schools. The paatamiuiio representations afforded the chief attractions. Those by Miss Orchard, Miss Hatto.v, Mr. Osgood, and others, were much admired. A petitiun, compose J by oic of tlw female mutes, published in the proceedings of the Convention, in this d.iy's paper, was addressed by Miss Orchard to the members of fie Convention, in the language of signs, interpreted as she proceeded, by Mr. Brown. The expressions of her countenance, and the force ami power she communicated tn this ne- language, se;nied to express the mean

ing of the address, almost without tho aid of an interprater, and with it, it had rreat effect. Tho description of e. Sucker in Louisville, describing among other things, his visit to a fashionable jiarty, was inimitabb, exhibiting powers of imitation , and personification of character, so far as action is concerned, equal to the best speaking mimics. The three scenes from tho lifj of Moses, were delineated by Miss Orchard, with great power and beauty tho grief of the n. other, tn consigning her infant son to the frail ark the dividing of the waters, and tho overthrow of Pharaoh's hosts t!ic death of Mocs on the mountain, a'.ter gazing oa the promised land, and the flight of his spirit to the world above, seemed to unfold a long and eventful lifo in fie short space of a few minutes. Mr. J- S. Biow.v, the Principal of the Asylum, de--fr rves nach pni-ic for his faithfulness and ability in con- ' ducting tin truly benevolent institution, which is doing " so much to advance the character of Indiana, in th? view of very visitor to our State and city.

JVor the Indiana ?We Sentinel .1 Card. To the Editor Stntinl: Mr. Bolton, your sketehcr of the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention, it seems to me, takes paias to avoid, as mui-h as possible, noting any action of 'tunc, as a member.- Two in-stauof-s.. for exam olo: somoduvs aero. Mr. Howe intro

duced a proposition relative to the State Debt, a subject of some importance, a id in reference to which, and incidentally to tho Banking System, another subject of some importance,! made a few remarks, aud stated some reasons why action should be deliberate and not immediate; und these reasons seemed to have some little effect upon the body. Again: on tho 11th ins,t., a section embracing restraining rules irion the General Assembly coming up fjr consideration, I offered a substitute for the reported section, ninc i more perfect and practicable, in the 'pitiiou of others as well as myself, than the section as alopt.-d, notwithstanding the latter was amended, on

the motion of Judge Ilclman, by tbg ad. ition to it, of one of tho most imp Mint feata.es cf my propo&Uior, yt your sketchcr omits tl.e slightest allus'tn, eith;r to my proposition or tn my remarks, in his report. This negleet of course i inteutiopal. So far as I am individually concerned, I care nothing about it: I am too old a campaigner tj 15 very thin skinned. But I do think that the people .Vor ion county have a right to ' know at least as much about the action of their own delegates, and would dtsire to know as much, as about the action of any other ordiuary delegate. This, so that they might have opportunity to condemn, if not to approve, the conduct of their own representatives. I desire this note to be published, so that the readers of thi Scnt'.ml may be notified of the facts. I ball not trouble you further on the subject. Very respectfully, J. P. CHAPMAN.

Deaths of Member of the legislature. We regret to hear of the deaths of two members vf the Legislature: Senator Lox of Fountain county, and C. McKinxey, a Representative from Uartholonicw county. Gov. Wright b is issued writs of election to Fountain county for Wednesday, the 20lh inst.. and to Bartholomew county for Monday, tbe2'Jd. Ib'th vacancies will be tilled in time for the next session, whiei convenes on tho 30th inst. Journal. ' '.-,

pointment of a committee to investigata tke whole mat

tcr and to adopt some system which wi'l ensure the speedy issue of the warrants. The Old Soldiers in

Indiana owe to Mr. Robinson a debt of gratitude for his prompt action. We copy his remarks entire with the

resolution which was adopted.

Resolved, That a select committee of members be appointed, to take into consideration the "act granting bounty lands to certain olluers and soldiers who have

been engaged in this military service of the United

btnttis," iased baineinlior l"aü. ami to report to

this house, by bill or otherwise, what further legislation, if aavris necessary to ensure its execution in a reasonable length of time; whether th-? existing regulations adopted by the Commissioner of Pensions are hi purstianoe of the spirit of the law; what length of tin.e, under said regulations, it will probably require to execute the same; whether additional force can or ought to be employed; and, in order to the complete and lull investigation of the whole subject; that they have power to send for persons and pajn-rs, if necessary. Mr. Robinson said that lie would detain the House but a few moments. Sincediis arrival in Washington, at tl.e commencement of the present session, being spviiallv interested, and having a number of applications in hfs charge, he bad taken the trouble to investigate this mat ter to some extent; and the conclusion 10 which he had arrived was this: that, unless they legislated speedily with reference to this uhjcct, there was n probability of the law being executed within any ruaso.nai.lu length. of time. There were, he had been informed, twenty thousand applications now on file in the Pension Office, and of these not over twelve or thirteen hundred have been registered. After they, are registered, they have to be sent to the office of the Third Auditor, that he may examine the rolls to ses whether the declarations correspond with them. He had been informed by the Third Auditor that the largest number which could ho examined in a single day was sixteen or eighteen. At tins rate, it would occupy four or five years to examine those now on tile; and, according to the Secretary of the Intcroir,

not oae-tcntu ol tlie applications have been hied; and lie thinks that the entire numlier will reach two hundred and fifty thousai.d. It was far from his purpose to censure any officer who is charged with the execution of this law. His object was to ascertain what difficulties lie in the path, in oider thai ihcy may be removed as soon as possible. According to present circumstances.

too law could nut bo iiuully executed in ten or uiteeit years; and gentlemen might as well repeal it at once, unless they provide the ways and means to remedy pres. ent difficulties. By the time this law was executed he hoped to see all who desire to settle provided with donations of land. He thought, however, that if tho House would rais the -onnnittee to visit this bureau themselves, they would be able to bring forward a measure to remedy the evils of which he complaiix-d. So far as additional force is ooncerned, if the same regulations which now exit shall continue, but a very small number of clerks can be profitably employed, as there was but one set of rolls; and two or three cleiks can only examine at tlie same time. The copies ought to Ikj multiplicd that the examination may progress more rapidly. There was another regulation, which seemed to him to be improper ; and, if they could not get rid of it in any other mai ncr. they must legislate it away. A soldier

might file his declaration and the original certificate of

discharge (stating particulars) vet the regulation required in the declaration should Ge compared with tho roll; and this occasioned considerable unnecessary de lay. Prior to the Mexican Bounty Land Law this regulation did not exist. What better evidence was wanting than the original certificate itself? Why go back to the rolU? Another regulation has been adopted, which will cut off a most meritorious cdass of persons, who otherwise, would be benefitted by this law. The Secretary of the Interior has made a regulation requiring that where service was performed subsequent to 1790, and prior to IS 12, the applicant roust provo bis service by credible witnesses; therefore, the old soldiers who served under Wayne, St. Clair, and Harmer, would get nothing, as not one in five of tbern could be found over this broad land to irive the rcnuired Proof. He had a dozen such

cases himself, w here men who doubtless performed mili-

i.ry service unuer oenerru jucKson, romu noi, in a single instance, procure living proof. He would take the oath of the soldier himself, accompanied by proof as to his credibility ; and this is ail he would require. He complained that three months will have elapsed before the execution of the Bounty Land Law will commence.

. Constitutional Convention. : Thursday, December 12 1350. The Convention was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mr. Jamison. ' The President laid bc'fore the Convention a petition from the pupils of the Indiana Asylum for the I)af and Dumb, delivered to him at the public exhibition of the Institution, last evening, by Miss Mary E. Orchard. The President, in presenting the petition, alluded in a beautiful and eloquent manner, to the noble objec ts of the Institution, and the benefits it was affording to the pupils, and the cheerfulness with which it was sustained by the people of the State. Tho following is-the petition: To the Honorable Members of the Constitutional Conrention. We are aware, that the present Convention, lefore whom we have the honor or appearing, is the most important which has ever assembled in this capital, and

comprises in its ranks the most talented of the people of the State. Under the&e circumstances, we feel overwhelmed with a sense of our incapacity; but we would crave your indulgence, and hope that your kindness will excuse the imperfections of our present address, ns but a few years have passed since tho time when we first

learned to communicate our thoughts to otners.

We feci that the blessings which educationhas bestow

ed upon us. are far greater than the . power of language

can express; and it is to pray tuat these blessings may not be withdrawn from us and others equally unfortunate, which prompts us to address you at this time. The pages of history contain the records of all classes of men; the plehian and patrician, the noble and the slave, are alike remembered. But who shall tell of our history in years gone' by? The Mute and the

Blind have gone down to the grave, leaving no record

to tell that they had been. It is true, that, among tho latter, many eminent individuals have been found, even

as early as the days of the blind Grecian Bard ; but, of the multitudes who have passed in darkness through the world, whcie shall we find the history? Wo would, however, hope, that the dark clouds which hung over os have passed away, for teachers have been given,

who, with words of wisdom, have imparted to us new life.'and whose instructions shed light and joy on our

path. To 09, who are mute, the world is no longor n jovless

dwellini place. No more do we look upon the blue vault above us, with all its shiniwrr hosts, merelv as an

image of external beauty; lor science lias revealed suns and systems innumerable, in the vast regions of space; and, in every star that shines, we see a world. And while thus our teac';ers have unfolded to onr eyes the wonders of creation, and opened the mines of know ledge, afllictioii has been forgotten in tl.e thengbt, that the treasures of wisdom and learning lelonjed to us, as well as to the more fortunate; while the Blind, in the intellectual joys to which they have attaiuvd, forget the darkness which envelopes outward things. But what has hitherto been the condition of thoc whose lot it is to pass through life, bewildered in the

mazes of a disordered intellect J What heart does not feel for them, and what a tale of suffering does their history unfold. Like the demoniac of Scripture, their dwelling has been among the tombs, being destitute, afflicted, tormented. The wild boast of the desert has not been shunned with greater dread, or treated, in captivity, with more severity, than those cn whose minds the lamp of reason sheds no my. We rejoice to think, that they, too, have been succored by the angel-hand of benevolence, and rescued from oppression and misery. In the homo which lias been provided for them, thejr wounded spirits have found peace. It is to ask that these blessings may still be extended to ns all, by the renewed beneficence of our fellow-citi-rons, that this address is now presented to your honorable body and we have been emboldened to make it. by the kindness and generosity which has always marked the conduct of our government towards us. And. in conclusion, we would say, that, although we can offer no suitable recompense; yet, while we live, our

prayers sliall ascend, nn.e asingiy, lor our benclar-tors; an I we trust f meet them in that world of joy and bliss, where onr thanks shall reach their cars without the aid of an interpreter; there shall no eye be dimmed, neither shall any mind be darkened." fThe a!ove was signed by Marv St. C. Belcher, of Jefferson couniv. a mute pupil and authoress of the pet Ition, Marv E. Orchard, of Monroe county, Orlando

Osgood, E K. Bowes, Francis A. Cnmpton and 65 other pupils. The whole list will be publirdied in the pamphlet edition that will be authorized by the Convention, as soon ns the committee on Benevolent Institutions make their report. A motion was made to refer the petition to the committee on the Benevolent Institutions of the State; which was decided in the affirmative previous to which, Mr JClLES, in a few brief and eloquent reniarks, characterized with much feeling, gave evidence of the willingness of the people of Indiana tn sustain the Benevolent Institutions of tlie S'taie-carrvinir out, as he believed, in an humble way, the principles of Ilim who, while upon earth, opened the eyes of the blind, made the dum! to speak, and rescued the lunatic from

Mr. Watts moved to amend the ameqdment, rj add- j ing "when, tlus Conveution will adjourn sine die" Mr. Smith of Ripley was opposed to remainingin this Hall alter the time lornhe meeting of the Legislature. Nothing, in his opinion, had occurred, which should prevent the Convention from procuring either the Concert or Ma-onie Hall. Mr. Duvx of Perry moved that the amendments be laid upon the table; which motion prevailed. Mr. Bor ,T thought the Convention should procure another room, and aöv ed, as a precedent, the proceedings of several Conventions, who had given up the Halls they had occupied, for the Legislatures, and procured other rooms. He was entirely opposed to a recess. He thought an adjournment would meet with universal disapprobation, and would end in a rejection of tho Constitution by tho people. . Mr. Kelso thought, if an adjournment had to take

place, we should adjourn until the lirst of June. But as

matters now stood, be would vote for the proposition of

the gentleman Irom Owen, (Mr. Dobson,) although he thought it rather an impudent proposition.

Alter remarks from Mr. BasCom, the Convention ad-

lonrned before the question was taken.

In the afternoon . the resolution on the subject of a room for ti e sittings of the Convention, was again taken up. Mr. Dunn of Jefferson moved to strike out the reso

lution, and insert a proposition, that the Secretary inform the Governor, Auditor, and Treasurer that the Convention cannot get through with its business before the meeting of the General Assembly, and that the said officers procure for the use of this Convention some other room in this city, and that said room be fitted up by

the 30th of tho present month; which amendment was

adopted. The resolution as amended, was then adopted.

The sections ordered to be engrossed on yesterday

were reau a iiiir time ; w nen Mr. Bright moved to re-commit the last section or

dered to be engrossed, with instructions to strike out the proviso which says, that every bill shall contain but one subject, which shall le expressed in the title, and every provision in a law, shall bo void, unless expressed in the title.

Mr. NitEs moved an amendmennt to the instructions;

which was adopted.

1 he Convention refused to re-commit by a vote of

ayes 57. noes 6ß. After considerable discussion,

Mr. Berry moved that tlie vote on the engrossment

of the section be reconsidered; which motion prevailed;

when

Mr. Berry moved to re-commit the section to the

commit lee on tho legislative department, without in

structions.--Mr. Re..d of Clark movcJ to instruct the committee; when On motion, the Convention adjourned.

which was laid on the table. Believing that it was well worded and contained some useful provisions, we inten

ded to transcribe it, at the lime it was presented; but some of the members got hold of it, and it could not, fit

the time, be procured. When it was laid on the table,

we supposed Mr. Chapman would renew; it, on motion

to re-commit w ith instructions, when we intended to

copy it at length. .. 1 he following is the amendmen)

omitted: .

Mr. Chapman, when Section was under considera-

Hon, moved to strike out and insert

Sec. . Every bill shall be read at least once in each

Hone, and free discussion allowed thereon. Any bill

shall Ik printed for information, whenever required by

one-third of the members of either House; but the vote on the final passage i hall not be taken until the third day

alter the introduction ol any bill. Aoneof the foregoing rules shall Ite suspended, unless, is case of emergency

two-thirds of cither House shall deem such suspension necessary; and all votes nivon such suspension shall i taken be ayes and noes, and rccoidcd.

The vote cr the final passage of every bill shall te ta-

l From tlie Nfw Orlui True PcU, J . . , . . '. The Union Mass Meetijvs : SFEECHES Or SENATORS DOWNS AND FOOTE. The great Union Mass Meeting was held at the St. Charles Theatre last evening. The opening was fixed for 7 o clock, but long before that hour streams of citizens were flowing through tlie portals, and thousanda

Wwere unable to obtain entrance.

It is utterly impossible to describe the gratifying scene presented in the house. It was literally jammed w ith citizens of intelligence, worth, and pattiotisrn in fact, so numerous an audience, so imposing in viitue and intelligence, has perhaps never before been assembled io this city. The Committee of Arrangements ceserre great praise for the beautiful and apposite manner in which the stage was decorated. The sides and front were covered with the national flag, on which were scattered in profusion, patriotic mottoes, expressive of love for the Union, and devotion to the Constitution. Suspended in The rear was a tableau, on which was emblazoned the name of each of the thirty-one States that now compose the Confederacy. These encircled a pair of clasped hands,

mhlematic of the fraternal spirit that had triumphed

ken bv vcas and nays, which shall be entered oa tho

journal; and it shall require the votes of a majority of

all the members elect of either House lo pass any bill. Every bill having passed both Houses, shall be signed bv the President of tho Senate and the Speaker of the House.

over the efforts of the disunionists, whose agitation andmenaccs against the Union were typified in dark clouds leneath. Surmounting the whole was the inscription; "Liberty aki Union; vow and forever orcakd inseparable." Conspicnous too was suspended ove the proscenium, in large letters, the decided proclaim or the illustrious Jackson: "The Uniow; ft mcst akd

Thi? amendment was laid on the table, without the ayes shall be preserved." The stage was filled with vei..

eral.Ie, patriotic, and distingnishcn citizens, appointed

wretchedness, sending him forth into the world clothed in Ins right mind. Mr. Kelso, from the select committee on that subject, made a report, in relation to a room for the sittings of tho Convention, accompanied by Idlers from Mr. Siieets and from Messrs. Ynndes 8c Sharpe. Mr. Sheets, on behalf tf the Masonic Hall company, states, that be will not submit a price for the use of the Hall ; bi.t if the Convention w ill make an offer, w hi h he deems reason

able, and to the int'-rest of the stockholders, he will ae-

Friday, December 14, 150. The Convention was opened by prayer by the Rev. Mr. Hct.L. The section last under consideration, on yesterday, was again taken fip. with pending instructions, providing that no private or local bill shall contain but one subject, and that shall be expressed in the t!t'e. Mr. Nilf.s moved tn amend the instructions, sn as to provide that bills shall relate to bnt one subject and matters naturally connected therewith, which sliall be expressed in the title; bnt no bill shall be void on account of any expression in the title The question was then tt ken on re-committing. with, out the instructions, and devilled in the affirmative. Mr.v Pr.TTtT moved thnt the instructions be laid upon the table; which motion prevailed. Mr. Keifo moved lore-commit with instructions to strike out nil that part of the eighteenth c tion, w hich requires a majority of all ihe members clet tod to pass a bill or joint resolution; which motion did not prevail, ayes 30. noes 91. Mr. Hclmax moved to re-commit with instructions to

struVc out so much of the section as exempts members of

the Legislature trom civil process during the session and for fifteen days previous thereto; which motion did not prevail. " v - The sections then passed, by a vote of nves 103, noes 20. - The section providing that a bill when passed, shall be presented to the Governor for his signature. If he

approve, he shall sign it;liit it rot, lie sliall return it, with his objections, to the House in which it originated, which shall proceed tn reconsider it. If afte, such reconsideration, it again pass both Houses, by ayes and noes, by a majority of two-thirds of each House present, it shall become a law, notwithstanding the Governor's objections, was rend a second time; when Mr. Peiter of Crawford moved to strike ort the section and insert the one coil lined in the present Constitution, which provides that bills vetoed by the Governor, may be passed by a majority of the meniliers elected', instead ol two-thirds present, as provided in the section under consideration. Mr. Stevexsox said, as a provision on this subject lind been reported from the committee on the executive department, hewould move to b y the seeiion and amendment on the table; which motion prevailed. Mr. MoitBisoN'of Marion moved to amend, by inserting the followiug section, to-wit: Every bill und joint resolution shall bo plainly

worded, avoiding", ns lar as practicable, t ie use l tech

and noes being called. Tho other matter of complaint we have no recollection of, at this time. Mr. Chapman has said many sensible things in the brief speeches he has made in tho Convention, for a perusal of which we refer the public to the Journal of Debates. A meagre synopsis does but little justice to any member's remarks. We can assure Mr. Chapman, that we are not, at this time, a candidate for Congress; but w ill support him most cheerfully should he le the Democratic nominee. for the Indiana State Sentinel. Th onghts on the Separation of the Races About a year ago the following propositions were published in a circular on the subject of colonization.

under the head of ''standing maxims" of a separetionist ; and we can say conscientiously that a years reflection on this point has uot changed our opinion, but confirmed our faith in their truth. All r i r 11 nia M-Datn.l A'aa ml i.nn.1 "

All luv ui v i . . II . v. m i . i .tu vun,. Slaves and peasants are incompatable with the genius of republicanism. A peasant class may be admitted in a monarchy, but cannot in a republic. The United States of North America should be a pure republic. There is no salvation for another race that comes in contact with the Anglo-Saxon race, 1 ut in fi.sion with it, all others that conflict with it will be borne down by it. A fami'y or a nation, which is a collection of families.

has the right, beyond all organic I iw, t suv i.o aimii, j

or who sua;i not, ie re.civcd into their Losora and made members of their families. The American people in the exercise of this right, admilted the white races, and rejected the black. The colored population of this country cannot be other than a class of peasants, if excluded from society. Where men are truly religion ihe races never mix, so that the inlluence of leligiou w iil never licet fusion. Sc nrniion and colonization are the enly remedies for the disabilities of tho colored raceChristianity, humanity, and republicanism require that we rescue t.;e colored man fi tan his degraded siute. No two races kept distinct by the refusal of ihe stronger to fuse with the weaker, can dwell together in tiic same country on terms of social equality. With the opponents of separation we agree that "all men are created free and equal;" but we cannot Itelieve that it follows tu a consequence, that till men should inhabit the same State or territory, or dwell in the snmr city. Eut, on the coiitraiy, we supjmse it to be in keep

ing with sound policy, and the morality of our peaceful religion, to apply the remedy of separation to conflicting families, or races of men, w hose interests are constant ly clashing, and who cannot be reduced to a state of social equality, and this we are sorry to say is the state of the colored and w hite races of this Commonwealth.

The emancipation of the slaves of the South w ill be effected, by n series of providences, before many years; which act when consummated will leave lhat large mass of our fellow beings in a state of sei Idom or social slavt ij. For white society will reiusc to receive them into its bosom, or in other words, the white rate wi.l not ainalgamate with the black. Few- points arc more clear than the one thnt ft jnds at the head of this article, lhat "no two races kej t distinc by fie refusal of the stronger to fuse with the weaker, can dwell together in the same country on terms i.f n. cial equality." The stnwiger will be the ruling race and the weaker the scivile one. A heterogeneous population that will not nmalgamr.t.'. sooner or biter becomes a turbnlent population, and civil n-q Ami l.l..-.jtl.,.1 ftll.-.- a i tri'tttir .if f..-.nrvn Tl.it

I II C MJU I'tl r'liiil VI VOUtt fIC U ItJ.aifcVI 'l CVt A UIT

nical terms, in the Latin or in any other than the Eng-1 has been the past history of those nations which arc

lish language."

Mr. Morrison of Marion took up a copy of the Revised Statutes, and adduced a numlier of instances to show that many terms now used in our laws, should

eeptit. Messrs. Yandcs & Sharpe offer tho Concert 1 ;,'ne English words substituted in their place. He only . ' . . . ... . i I. I I .1 . . l ! I ... i-

Tiends! The Dv-mocrat, at Maishall, 111., gives the most revolting detail of a case officn-lish wickedness in that county. A mats named Oimsteland hiswifa aro in prison for tarcüig to death two of his children, by a former w ife, and ha sarding the life of a third. It was proved that Olmsted is wealthy, that the children were kept tied in an out bouse in cold wtt weather, without fire, and onlv bad a little corn bread and water to sub-

i Slat opou. - Population of Wheeling, Virginia. The census returns make tlie population of the city of Wheeling and surburbs, 13,lol. The population of Chio county, ISjCO. Tl e number of her blacks, 230; slaves JtJ. Tho increase n the population of Whcebng in ten years has been 6,16.1. Kosctcsco Ckcsttt. -The census of Kosciusco county is completed, and the population is found to be about 19,300. That will do for a new connty. I7Alarge r.nndr of German and Italian refugees have lately received oeders to leave Pari. Several cities in Franco hare leen asigned to them as place where they may reside amongst othen, th city of Tours .

7"" Few men feel joyous and lighvhearted, and remain t'cr'r r,-lsH; they ranst emm'ini.-!jt their feiing'.

Benton and Douglas. The New Orleans Pieaynne, one of the ablest champions of the Union ia the South, in an article contrasting the rtccat sp ech f Mr. Benton at St. Louis, and that of Mr. Douglas at Chicago, says: We take this notice of these speeches to mark the difference between two Northwestern Senators in Congress, one an aged Senator from a slaveholding State, whose unregulated temper and bitter passions have transformed him from tho dignified Nestor, which he u.ight bavc been, whose counsels a listening Senate might invoke for the instruction and pacification of a distracted people, into a m isy brawler, waging undignified quarrels in language of the coarsest invective, and suspected on all sides not to be faithful either to bis party or his section; the other a young and generous man of

the North, whoso heart is thoroughly warm with a gennine and comprehensive patriotism, who has commenced what promises to be a brilliant career, by fearlessly maintaining broad national doctrines, which, while they protect the South in its just rights, strengthen for per. pctuity the foundation of the Union.

Hall at four dollars per dav.

Mr. Pettit was opposed lo removing from the present Hall. The Supreme Court Room, he lielievcd, would answer for the Senate, and tho Senate Chamber for the House of Representatives. Mr. Kelso thought the Convention should not continue its sessions in this room, while the Legislature was in session. Besides, it was altogether uncertain whether the Senate wouid occupy the Supreme Court Room. The Senate had a room appropriated to them for their sittings, and it was very uncertain whether they would give it up or not. Mr. Graham had no doubt but the Legislature would nflord every facility for the Convention. They were equally interested in doing every thing that would advance the interests of the State. Mr. Wolte thought it would be impossible to go on with business, if the three bodies- held their sittings in this building. Mr. Cookehlt took the tame position,' and would vnfe for A lonpsk rthfr lhq onntinnn in ftiii liiiihlinrr

Mr. Foster thought the Convention should, by all j

means, be separated Irom the Legislature. Mr. Mcrray thought this Hall should be given up and another room, procured. Mr. Dobsox contended that there was sufficient room in this building for the Legislature and Convention. He was pleased with the idea of having the three bodies in esion at the same time, in the people's House. He believed thcro was room sufficient in the Supreme Court

Room, in this Hall, and in the Senate Chamber. Mr. Helm was opposed to continuing in this Hall or in this building, and would favor an adjournment. In the menntime a room could be obtained and fitted up. He was in favor of an adjournment until the ICtli of February. Mr. Dodsox moved that the report of the committee be laid upon the table ; which motion prevailed. Mr. Dobsow, on leave, then oflTered a resolution that

the Convention will continue tn this Hull. Mr. Owex knxr no inconvenience in the three bodies

! holding their sessions in tlie same building. It had been

said, that there were candidates for ihe United t4t?s Senate in this bodv, w ho might absent themselves, if we continued here. He thought, if that should prove to be true, the Convention could get along very w ell without thctn. Thev were not numerous enough to break up the Convention, if they should all be absent. Mr. Watts thought the Convention could get through in two weeks. If gentlemen were determined to hold a longer session, he was for going to Madison. He was for giving the Convention an opportunity to exhibit itself at that ciiy. ' Mr. Robixsox thought there wonld be no difficulty with the niemlcrs of the Legislature. They were reasonable men, and if the Suprme Court Room is fitted tip, they would occupy it. The idea of going to Madison was snpremely ridiculous. . It would look, indeed, like a traveling menagerie, to use the words of the gentleman from Dearliorn, (Mr. Watts ) were any one to

witness this iMHty descending tho plane at Madison, with its officers and records. , Mr Bather moved to amend the resolution, by providing, that this Convention proceed with its business, until Wednesdayevening next; and that it meet on Thursday morning, in sonic room in this city, to bo procured and fitted np by tho committee appointed for that purpose. .

vir. I HOKNTov read a preamble and resolutions proiding for an adjournment on the 22J inst., until the 13th

wtsiieu these terms to he avoided, as lar as tirac

tic-able. There was a general complaint on this subject. Mr. Niles contended that many of the words complained of, had become, by use, ns much English words as any others. They were frcqneiitly more concise than any other words that could lc used. He was in favor of plain language; but did not wish to entirely abolish the use of words and terms that were calculated to make our laws more easily understood than any others that could bo substituted in their place. The question was then taken on inserting the section, and decided in the affirmative, ayes 110, noes 21.

Mr. Pepper of Craw lord then moved tn amend, by

cursed with a diflciencc of race, and w hat has been

true of all other conntiies will b true of ihe Unit-d States, unless we apply a remedy to tho evil which aillicts us. Nor w ill it do to put oil the application of this rcmedv too long, for already the spirit ol strife, arising ft om this very question of a uiflercnee of race, has commenced bis cruel work of disorganization. Like a demon of great malignity he has entered the ecclesiastical and civil councils of the land, and sowed the seeds of strife there, and that seed is rapidly ripening, and lias produced strife and disunion in many cases. Religious men who were bound by the strongest bonds have been rent asssnder,

and arrayed ogaiiul each other in a hostile attitude, and '

are now at war with such wreapons as they dare to use. Whilst tho statesmen of the land, and the great political bodies, are so influenced bv this demon of disunion

and discord, that they are now surveying the field of fu-

ndding a proviso, that the laws may be published in the ' ture conflict; calculating their strength J" choosing their

Oorman and i reneli languages for the henelit ol those who cannot read English; w hich was adopted, ayes 97, noes 23. Mr. Kelso moved that the section, as amended, bo" in-

dctinitcly posponcd.

tn preside on the occasion, and invited guests. Arw-wn?'

them were Governor Walker, Bernard Marigny, and1 Peter K. Wagner, whose presence being observed by. the the audience, elicited enthusiastic cheering. The honse was crammed full half an hour before the time appointed for the opening of the meeting, and daring that period the immense assemblage gave vent to its feelings in vociferous cheering of the eminent men e fie country, who had united in Congress on the Com pro--mise Measures, and in calling upon an excellent band which was present for popular national airs. The Star Spangled Banner'' and ''Hail Columbia" were called for nnd given with fine effect, and aroused an enthusiasmsnch as we have rarely, if ever, witnessed. The latter airperformed. the whole house, as with one voice, called

for " i ankee Doodle, and the music was drowned from first t-ilast in the terrific cheering evoked by the opening -bar of the "Sorg for peace nnd the song for war." Dr. Labnti t was called upon to preside. The assemblage licing organized, the President briefly addressed it in li e French largnage, and his nbservationbeing translated by Mr Benjumin, elicited great applause." He thanked bis fellow it zens for the grear honor conferred on hint in licing chosen to preside, and' a (Wed that the mrelinir "ybs composed of whigs aptf democrats, the combination of whom' would alwsys he art invincible rampart against the enemies of th- Union. Mr. Benjamin said be bad leen deputed ly tLe committee of arrangements to read the re so I mir as- prepared by them, and to submit them to the meeting f!r its approval ; and th honorable distinction bad ?s le eoof rrcd on him of being appointed to intrrd-Mne rupt of the evening, only one r.f whom, un V.rfTmal-lv. was

present; bnt they I nped ihe distinguished Sejiaiw fromMississippi. General Foote, wl n was bse. rV arrive in ti e e ursp f the evening. Mr. Benjamin then? rend the following reso'nfions, wl.itL were passed bv loudly applauding Pcflama'ion: 1st. Prxolrcd. That the present pes"rn of pnlifie afc flairs, and the excitement w l ich ambitious men are endeavoring tn foment nnd increase, renfr it raiinepilr the dtttv of everv citizen who loves f.i eennrrr pd Yer inst it i tier tn give a j 'edge of tl t fcre r,y rppom rSeweight of his name nnd example to these whose cek to subvert those inst'tutions. 21. PrtoIr,d, Thnt th.- citizer ef LoBiana tpcW t none in ardent and nrcenqcernble fcvrti f er common country, in !.ve iX the Uniea. J r rererfnee Snr the counsels i f the gref patriot mhn rsroed Iii conn, trvmen to look wish distrust and abtwrnpe on idl who shall cnd. avnr to army one sectitt tc Confederacy against anr-ther. 3d. Rr$oirrd, That ti e Union of trete Srafew n!y accomplished by cherishing "a fceKng of mutual1 afraeh. ment and regard nmnnrfl all inem)ers ef tf:p Conferlercy ; by encouraging a svstem nf mar? er-neejMon ! compromise, tending tn conciliate tlie inferrsfj f all; and that when its continuance is irreiomeed. ffs preser

vation mnst depend on the like fetirrgs and ti e likespirit. nmnn?st the descendants of these mlia prtsided at its formation. 4th. Rtxolrrd .That the mensnre pssed bv te Congress of tl:e United States at it rei-enr sessei, were, in onr judgment, dictated by a sincere dpMre Tn aTFy the ngift tinn excited by tin -violence tf fon t , who, Cir selfish purpose reck the dissolution -f fl.is Union; and. at ti e same time, tn do insfice f nil settlors t.f tl.e Confederacy: lhat we cheerfully at'rrit fl.e prnFtv cf motive and sincerity cf patriotism r.f The statesmen l.o ennvdei-ed th" rPTSnres !'! pdfrrfed tn the erd prr.r.n. sel. but. whilst making this nllow-artre for fiv ts:"tt of judgment njioti the subject of expedience, we can tolerate non as to the duly of every citizen to f.bpr the law as tttfy bavebeen passed, nor can we hesitate tri apply to those who may counsel resistance to these laws, tho name of enemies of onr country. 5th Rexotrrd. That the penjjle of Louisiana will lend their aid in execution of the compromise laws aU'V? alluded tn. und wi'l put down with a streng hard, all who mar attempt to set them at naught. 6th. Rcsolrcd. That we entertain for our friends of tlie North, true fraternal regard: tint we cannot and will not crterain the sligl test doubt of the good faith which will mark their observance of all Ihe terms of the compromise ; and whilst we regard with indignation the hw less violence of unprincipled fanatics wbn have made themselves conspicuous in their efiorts to eva.te or reist the law, we preserve unshaken onr reliance on the good

sense nnd law-abiding spirit of the masse of th" pccple, who will snlnbie those fanatics w-ifh the firm heart and resolute spirit which they have inherited from the men of the Revolution. ' 7lh. 7? ttolred. That in thus giving a pledge f onr purpose to aid in maintaining the supremacy of the laws, we feel that we have given tl.e strongest of all proofs of our attar hmet.t to the Union; (that the p infs yielded by tlie Southern poriion of the confederacy bv the terms of the recent compromise laws, comprehend everv con

and that

"Stud jr to be qniet nnd mind yoor own business." We are happy tobcar from two intelligent gentlemen, who have conversed with many of tho members of Congress since their arrival in Washington, that ihcre is a general disposition, if not universal detcrmin?tion, to keep down any excitement on the question of slavery. They appear "positively determined to vote it down the moment it shows its hideous front in. Congress. Should lhh course be pursued, and the maxim we have quoted aliove from the honest Quaker be carried out, then Congress and the whole country will be relieved from a woild of trouble, and an agitation Iks subdued which threatens toshako the Union. Uni.n, Dec. I.

ftThe population of Erookville, by the new census, i.i75 ,. ; .

vni

of January, r.nd that no per diem or mileage bo charged during the recess, which he would offer at a proper

time. Mr. Moore moved that Mr. Badger's amendment bo laid npon the table ; carried, ayes 103, noes 29. Mr. MoonE moved tn amend Mr. Dobson's resolu. tions, sn that the Convention will continue its sessions in this Half, until its labors are concluded; which was accepted ; when ; Mr. Tettit moved the previous question; which was not seconded. Mr. Fosteb moved to amend, so that when this Convention adjourns on Friday, the 20th inst., it will adjourn to meet at the city of Madison on Monday, the 23d inst. ; which, on motion of Mr. Borden, was laid on the table, ayes 93, noes 36. Mr. Newmajt moved (to amend tho resolution, no that the Convention will continue its sessions in this Hall, until tho Saturday.fbefora tho meeting of the Legislature. " - '

Before the question was taken, the Convention ad-

ijeurned.

In tho afternoon, the Convention resumed the consideration cd' the section in relation to the discontinuance cf unnecessary Latin terms and technical phrases in our Statutes, as amended the question being ou an indefinite postponement of the section. The discussion was continueM by Messrs. Steele. Prather, M'Clelland, Read of Monroe, Kelso, and Murray, when the question was taket, on an indefinite postponement, and decided in the negative, ayes 2(3. noes 88. Mr. Barbour moved to amend, by adding, that a committee of revision be appointed to revise the laws of the State, so as to conform with this section of tho Constitution ; laid on the table. .

Mr. Ritcket moved tn reconsider the vrt on the j adoption of the amendment of Mr. Pcper of Crawford, in relation to publishing the laws in German nnd French, for the bercfit of those who cannot Tead English. After remarks from Messrs. Ritcbev, Morrison of

Mario", Walpole, Nave, and Holman, the question was taken on rcconsiderinff tho vote, and decided in the negative, ayes 35, noes 85. ' " Mr. Watts moved to amend, so that the Constitution nnd Decisions of our Supreme Court should also be published in German and French. . - . Mr. Drss of Perry moved that the amendment be laid upon the table; carried, ayes 75, noes 44. Mr. Morrison of Marion moved the previous question ; which being sustained, was put. on the engrossment of tlie section and decided in the affirmative, ayes 104. noes 20. - . -. - Mr. Stevenson moved i- insert a section, that the Legislature shall have the power to confer on the Conntv Boards the control of such subjects of local, legislative and administrative character s they may deem expedient ; w hich was read and rclcrred to tho committee on the Legislative Department. The Convention then adjourned. The Reporter of the sketches in the Sentinel, in reply to the ncte of Mr. Chapman, deems it only necessary to say, that his object is to give, as nearly as his limits will permit, a synopsis of what is done by the Convention. He is compelled to omit many propositions, some of them containing much merit, that haved been voted down. He has served tho Marion county Delegation, in the same manner that he has served other Delegates, by frequently omitting amendments thnt have failed. The section Mr. Chapman says we omitted, was substantially adopted, with tho exception of a provision, which we think very important to correct legislation, that bills should le printed before they are acted upon. Mr. Morrison of Marion, has complained that our reports, in relation to his movements.have been too meagre. We voted for leth these gentlemen, and have no disposition to detract from the merits of cither. Mr. Morrison lias complained privately, and Mr. Chapman publicly. We shall endeavor to treat them both in common with other

Delegates. The Sentinel ia sustained by the people of

the whole Slate, and Marion county or her Delegates, should expect no favors that are not extended to the other portions of the State. The following section vu offered by Mr- Chapman;

positions; nnd preparing for a war of more than words

Nor will it do to say that the mere abolition of slavery will remove the evil indeed it leaves the evil complain

ed of untouched for two distinct races will remain in : cession that freemen can make, with honor.)

the land to curse the country with their strife for social i wo cannot contemplate without horror the inevitable con-

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pie-eminence; and jusi in proportion as me ngnt wuicu sequences wr.icn would result irom lue unanimous re

has been withheld too long Irom the eolored population

sistanec of the citizens of tho South, to t-i, the slight

est infraction of any of the measures which have been passed as equivalents for thos; concessions. 8th. Itesolred, That the thanks of the nation are eminently due to the statesmen who at the late sescion of Congress unceasingly struggled in the cause of peace and Union: thnt in the gallant array of the Senate Cham!er, our honored guests, the true hearted Senator of Mississippi and Louisiana, Generals DOWNS a'.id FOOTE, were highly distinguished and deserve the approbation, the affection, and the gratitude of their countrymen. Mr. Benjamin now introduced Senator Downs wbo was received with the most gratifying demonstrations of respect and admiiation, the band striking um 44 Yankee Doodle" as he was leing presented. General Downs then addressed the meeting in an ek-

j quent manner. ri- t f" l .. w a

i nen u-verai uowns renreu, uenerai t ote. W6r bad but a few moments lefore arrived on the steamer Bostona, was introduced to the meeting by the commit -tee.' His presence was greeted with a ur iversal acclamation. His address occupied about an Ircmr and a half, and ably sustained his well earned reputation. Thelateness of the hour nt which he concluded bis address,, precludes the psibiliry of our giving a full report of it. in this morning's issue, and we would be doing ipjwstice to this dift'nguished Senator, tn publish a brief, and necessarily imperfect skeleton of bis remarks. After addresses from William H. Hunt and John C. Larue, the resolutions were again put by the Chair, and . mlopted by a universal aye. that shook "the St. Charles from dome to basement, after which the meeting ad. journed. ... There were thousands outside the theatre that conld! not get admission within its w alls, St. Charles Street4 being completely jammed with a living mass from Toy--dras tn Perdido street. In tho early part of the eveningan. impromptu meeting was organiied on the street by the outsiders. Colonel Bingnman,of Natchn. mounted' the awning in front of Holl.rook's Saloon, ad delivered1 one of the most effective stnmp Union speeches we ever listened -to. He was followed by Colonel Davis, of Kentucky, Mr. Reed, who annnnneed himself as "a bogle blast from New Hampshire;" Messrs. Matbewson.and Moise, and others of this city.

is poured in upon them, in the same proportion will their demand for social equality become bold and threatening, until considering forbearance no longer a virtue, they will make their demand at the point of the sword. Soldiers and fords may laugh nt sin h a prospect, ami glory in such sport as crushing the colored armies might afford. But men of peace, love not such things, and deprecate such times although afar off. Indeed there are but two remedies for the evil, a usion of the races, or a total separation. The application of the first remedy always depends on the choice of the stronger race. And tho exercise of the choice for or aguiust involves no moral quality, so that a refusal on

the part ol the white race to blend with the black cannot be considered a sin. And so long as the right of choice remains to man, and is untouched by law, human, or divine; long white men who are honorable and rtrtuous, and fear God and regard his law, will choose white company in the domestic circle tn the rejection of black. Nor is this criminal in them. Nor can you com pel the American people to act otherwise unless you can show a clear law that will coerce to fusion. Hence those who are resting their hopes of future social equality for the races, on the future influence of the gospel, are cherishing a false hope. For the influence of the gospel is to make morals pure. And whenever morals are pvre then the races never fuse, but the line between them is well defined. The white man being a dignified and upright superior, and the colored man being a moral and respect.ible - inferior. Nor can the colored race escape from this inferiority in society, nor can those of ns who would save l.im from it do so as long as he remains in contact with white men. The poor colored man is like the sickly tree that stands in the grove, be is overs!: ado wed by a stronger race that shoots up tj the heavens and spread its branches to the light, casing a destructive shr 'con all below a transplantation is the onlv salvation in ither case. The enthusiast may preach a different doctrine, and telLus that ho makes no difference on account of colorhe tells that which is false, his actions &nd the company he keeps contradicts his words, the companions of his chih'rcn and tke associations of his domestic circle are standing witnesses against him. Compel him to choose letv.'cen two good young men of equal moral worth, equal talents andcqaulity of wealth, but differing in color, one being white and tho other black compel him tn

choose one of the two for a kinsman, nnd his choice will Whitley CorjtTY. The cctsns of TAliitley county

inn on tnc wiuie man, unu uecause oi coior evenne wui uns just lcen completed, and snows tnat f lie county con-

make a difference

So, unless we choott, the colored man cannot become our social equal. Bnt the American people do n-t chonse to make him a social equal, and there is law that can eompel him to do this. Theeonscquenee is the poor colored man mus stand far lielow par because of his color, and from this disability he can never escape, heearries it with him wherever he goes, and colored men are compelled to take a secondary place in society and remain in a lower grade, which classification of cnizens in grades ft incomparable with the ftnins of this Ilcpub' lie and will sap the foundation f democracy. This licing the unpleasant state of things in the United States, a peaceful separation of the races should lie devised and carried out as soon ns possible, for the good of IkuIi; and upon this separation an independent commonwealth of colored poople'shouJd be formed in which the colored race might be fr.-e from our dictation and control. J. MITCHELL

tains 4U tamilics, consisting of ol'Jv inhabitant. There are 541 farms that pretlwce eflcb one hundred doU lars worth per annum. The numter cd" deaths in the county from the 1st of June, 1349, to the first of June, 1850,'isC3. A Matrimonial Lottiht. At an evening party in Providence, R. I., says the Journal, it was preposej to dispose of the belle of the room by lottery. Twenty tickets were immediately sold at a fixed priee. The holder of N. 20 drew the prize. The joke ended not here. The fortunate adventurer has since married the

lady whose name was drawn against his numlier. Thua

unions" commenced in Provi

has the

dence.

season

or "art

O Rambling once in a burial ground wo have forgo'tten where it was we met with tho following excellent inscription on a grave stone: A y.W life i.t bitter that an ELitaj-.fi.'r