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?M?WWPH . T :e difficul.ios apprckendeJ in the Cher- J okeecoiu ry have been prevened, an J the jKMce and safe v of that rcgon and its vi. rmi v eif dually secured, bv the timely measures taken by the War D pait.nent, an i s ill continued. Tne discretionary authority 'jivrn to General Games to cross the S b < , and to occupy a position as far west us Xucogdochcs, in castt he should dorm such a svp necoss iry tf> tiro pro ec ion of the frotricr, and .o the fiilh ui? ut oi'the stipulations contained in our treaty with Mexico, and tire movement subsequently made by that officer, have ben aliddeJ to in a termer part of this message, A? the date of the 'a est intellig'nct? from Xacogdoch"s, our troops were y t at tiiat station; but t!i< offici i* who has siiO'vr-d? d General Gaines litis recently b en .* I that, from the facts known at tii - s ;i of Government, there would seem to be no adequate c.uus i for tmy longer nia'ntuiniug hi posi'ion; and h was acforiinifiv ins ruded, in ease t!?e troops v. ?!< already \vi hdraan und?-rthe <i;scre i<?ry powers before possessed by liiin, to give the requisite orders tor that purpose, on t ;o r< ceipt of tire instructions, unless he shall then nave in his possession such information as snail satisfy 'fin th it he tn .in on. unceofthc post is essential to lie protoc ion of our Iron i? rs. and to the due execution oi our treaty stipulations as previously explain, ed to him. Whilst die n ocssities existing during the present year, for the s Tviec of militia an< volune-rs, have furnished new proofs o the patriotism of our fcllo.v citizens, the) nave also strongly illustrated the impcr t mee of an increase in the rank and file o te regular army. The views of this sub jec% submifed by the Secretary of War ir h s report, meet my entire concurrence, ant are earnestly commended to the deliberate atten i?>n ofCongress. I:i this connexion i is also proper to remind you, that the defect: in our f?r- sent militia system are every da) rendered more apparc it. The dn'v of making further provision bv law, for organizing, arming, and disciplining this arm oi defence, has bren so repeatedly presented to Congress by myself and my predecessors, that 1 decrn it sullicicn*, on tilts occasion, to refer 'otlie last annual message, and to former Executive communications in which the subject has been discussed. Ir appears, from the reports of the officer* charged with mustering into service the voluureers called for under the act ofCongrcs? of t!ie last session, that more presented thomselves at the place of rendezvous in Tennessee than were sufficient to meet the reo'jiskio.i which had been made by the Secr-tarv of War upon the (Jovcrnor of thai State. This was occasioned by tiie omiss on of the Governor to apportion the requisitinn to :1m different regiments of militia, so as '0 obtain the proper number ol Troops, and no inorc. it seems hut jest to rite patrio ic citizens who repaired So the general rendezvous, under circumsianccs authorizing them :o believe that their services were needed, and would be accepted, taut the expenses incurred by tlicm, w.hile ;\hs?-p^ from n?yjr imipor r'u.nl.l !*.? oi.i.l -Uh inc UUYtTlllir III* l mend iha: a law to this effect be passed by Congress, giving them a compensation tvhich will cover their expenses on the march to and from the place of rendezvous, and while there, in connexion with which, i; will also be j/oper to make provision lor such o.her equitable claims, growing out of the service of the militia, as may not be embraced in the existing laws. On the unexpected breaking ou. of hostilities in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, ir became necessary, in some cases, to take the property of individuals for public use. Provision should be made, by law, for indemnifying toe owners; and I would also r< spec luliyaugges*, whether some provision may not be made, consistently with the principles of our government, for the relief of the surFer rs by Indian depredations, or by the operations of our own troops. N i time was lost, after the making of the requisite appropriations, in resuming the great national work of completing the unfinished for.ifications on our seaboard, and of placing them in a proper state of defence In consequence, however, of the very lute day at which those bills were passed, but little progress coald be made during the season which has just closed. A very large amount of the mo.iovs granted tit your last session accordingly remains unexpended; but as the work \vi? be .again resumed at the earliest moment in the coming spring, the balance of the existing uppropria ions, and in several cases which will be 1 tid before you, with the proper estimates, fur her sums for the like objects may be usefully expended during the next year. The recommendations of an increase in the Engineer Corps, and for a re-organization of the Topographical Corps, submitted _ i . i i,> vou in my last annual message, derive additional strength from the great embarrassment experienced during the present year in those branches of the service, an i under which they arc now suffering. Several of the most important surveys and constructions, directed hv recent laws, have been suspended, in consequence of the want of adequate lbrce in these corps. Tnelike observations may be applied to the Ordnance Corps and the General Start, the opera ions of which, as they arc now organized, must either be frequently intcrrupted, or performed by officers taken from the lino of the army, to the great prejudice of the servic. For a g'-neral view of the condition of die r.Iiiitary Academy, and of other brandies of the military service not already noticed, as well as for fuller illustrations of those which have been mentioned, I refer vou to the accompanying documents; and among the various proposals contained therein, for legislative action, I would particularly notice the suggestion of the Sucietary of War, for tiie revision of the pay ol the army, as entitled to your favorable regard. The national policy, founded alike in interest and in humanity,so long and so steadily pursued bv the Government ley the removal of the Indian tribes original!v s-rl'd i oil this sido^of the Mississippi to the wc.s! ( 1 ;i that river, may bo sai l to have bet n coii- ^ summa e.i I?v theconclusion oi tin* lurouva- \i i tv \vit! 1 the scrok'-t'S. 1 ne inensuris ta- i it ken i:i the ewci; ion < t Mat treaty, cud it) |o relation to oar Indian affairs gcnci.iliy. will jji fully appear by referring to the ncoenipanyi ing papers. Without dwelling on the nu- b ! merous and impurant topics embraced m o j them, I again itiv to your attention to the c importance of piavidtng a well-digested and c - comprehensive sysn in tor the protection, v supenision, and improvement of the vnri. [ 1 oils tribes now planted in the Indian country, s The suggestions submitted bv the Commis- v ' siotier of Indian Affairs, and enforced by r ! the Secretary, on this subject, and also in r j regard to the establishment of additional i ! military posts in the Indian country, arc cnj titled to your profound consideration. Roth < measures are necessary, for the double pur- t pose of protecting the Indians from intes- < tine war, and in oilier respects complying j " - - .... ^ tlinm -lnd r>l" c. _ I Willi ouri'( ^ <^ciijviii9 iu luting mm ?->. . curing our western Iron ier against incur- I l- sions which otherwise will assuredly be ? i > made 0:1 it. The best hopes of humanity < in regard to the aboriginal race, the welfare !: of our rapidly extending set 1 emeiits, and j the honor of the I'nitcd States, are all deep. 11 i Iv involved in the relations existing between 1 fj tin's Ciovernment and the emigrating tribes. ! I trus*, therefore, that the various matters j j submitted in the accompanying documents,; 4 ; iii respect to those re lations, will receive j I 1 vonr early and mature deliberation; and that j rj it may issue in the adoption of legislative measures adapted to the circumstances and - i duties oftho pp's''nt crisis. f You are referred to the Report of the; ! - | Secretary of the Navy, for a satisfactory i view of tiie operations of the department un1 der his charge, during the present year. Fn j the cons'ruction of vessels at the different t navy yards, and in the employanent of our i ships and squadrons at sea, thai branch of: ' trie service has been actively and usefully employed. While the situation of our! ' commercial interests in the West indies ref' quired a greater number than usual of arm- I I ; ed vessels to be kept on that station, it is i j gratifying to perceive that the protection in ntlior nnnrtors of! 1 UU'J lA< It \.W|||IIIV.Ivv ... vv?< . I i the world has not proved insufficient. Kv-1 i cry effort has been made to facilitate the equipment of the exploring expedition au: thorized by the act of the last session, but all the preparation necessary Jo enable it to ! sail has not yet been completed. No means I ! will be spared by the Government to fit out j i the expedition 0:1 a scale corresponding with i ' .he liberal appropriation for the purpose, and j with the elevated character of the objects J : i which are to be effected by it. I beg leave to renew the recommendation made in my luot annual message respec ing the enlistment of boys in our naval service, i and to urge upon }'our attention the neces- ! si y of fiirlher appropriations to increase ! the number of ships afloat, and to enlarge generally the capacity and force of the na. I i vy. The increase of our commerce, and our position in regard to the other powets 1 of the world, will always m?L'? it ou?- ^oitoy_ 1...n.i. the yrcr.t naval l*e- 11 j sources of our country. I The report of the Postmaster General }; presents a gratifying pic.urc of the condition < i of the Post Office Department. Its rove- i ( i p.u"s for the vear ending the 3(>:!i of June ; < * i ilas', were 33,398,453 19, showing an in- ] ' crease of revenue, over that of the prcced- j i ! ing year, of 8404,873 53, or more than j; j thirteen per cent. The expenditures for the I i same year were 82,755,623 76, exhibiting i ; a surplus of 8642 831 43. The depart- ; : mer.t has been redeemed from embarrass- 1 i moot and debt; lias accumulated a surplus t ! exceeding half a million of dollars ; has r largely extended, and is preparing still far- s | tlier to extend the mail service; and recommends a reduction of postages equal to ( | about twenty per cen-. It is practising up- 11 j on the great principle which should control t > ' -c? /i ..... I every imiucu ui our wtciuiuvui) ui iw | \ dering o tl?o public the greatest good pos- [ siblo, with the least possible taxation to the j x i people. 11 The scale of postages, suggested by the h 1 Postmaster General, recommends itself not jj j onlv by the reduction it proposes, but by I \ J the simplicity of its arrangement, its con. J c I fortuity wi;h the Federal currency, and the improvement it will introduce into the ae- j (j ; conn's of the department and its agents. " j s Your particular attention is invited to the f subject of mail contracts with rail-road com- c panics. The present laws providing for the y making of contracts are based upon the > c ! presumption that competition among bid- j I dors will secure the service at a fair price. 1 h But on most of the rail-road lines, there is i tl no compc i ion in that kind of transporia- ! J rion, and advertising is therefore useless. ! s ; Xo contract can now be made with them, j c i except such as shall be negotiated before j j| j the time of offering or af.crwards, and the u ; power of the Postmaster General to pay | h them high prices is, practically, without limi-1 :c tation. It would be a relief to him, and 110 ! a doubt would conduce to the public interest,1 e to prescribe by law some equitable basis j c upon winch such contracts shall rest, and : o res'rict him by a fixed ru!e ol allowance. ; o Under a liberal act of that sort, lie would j c undoubtedly be able to secure the services ,], of mo>t of the rail-road companies, and the ai : interest of t!ie department would bo thus rc advanced. ! ai The correspondence between the poo- 1 ir pie of the United Slates and the European ! v: nations, and particularly with the British Is!- <| nnds, lias become very extensive, and re- j ft quires the interposition of Congress to give 1 b it security. No obstacle is perceived to an interchange of mails between New York ; and Liverpool, or other foreign ports, as j proposed by the Postmaster General. On ; the contrary, it promises, by the securi y it | will afford, 10 facilitate commercial transactions, and give rise to tm enlarged inter- i ,'e course among the people of diliercnt na- j tli ttons, wliich cannot but have a happy effect. I st Through the city of New York, inost oft ft the correspondence between the Canadas j 2' and Europe is now carried on. and urgent; a representations have been received from j ol the ben ! of th?? Pro vine!:;! Post (Iff. re mmmmm r bp?c wwibw? i tiwmm i?i >g the interposition of the United States to ! t u..r?l it from the accidents and losses to ' j nich it is now subjected. Some logisla- j un appears to be called for, as well by ' { ur own interest, as by comity to the ad- j j dnint; British Provinces. I . The expediency of providing a fire-proof j ; uilding for the important books and papers j i f the Post Ofiice Department is worthy of ; i onsidcration. In the present condition of; ur Treasury, it is neither necessary nor 1 rise to leave essential public interests ex- j oscd to so much danger, when tlicy can ! o readily be made secure. There are j ,'eighty considerations in the location of a I io\v building lor that department, in favor i f placing it near the ether Executive build- ! ngs. The important subjects of a survey of the .oast, and tlie manufacture of a s'andard >f weights and measures for the diilerenr j mstom houses, have been in progress for iomo years, under the general direction of J he Executive, ami the immediate snpenn- | ender.ee of a gentleman possessing high j scientific attainments. At the last session of J Congress, the making of a set of weights ] mil measures for each State in the Union ,vas added to tiie others by a joint resolu- j ion. The care and correspondence, as to ali these subjects, have been devolved on the ; Treasury Department during the last year. , A special report from the Secretary of the ; Treasury will soon be communicated to j Congress, which will show what has been j accomplished as to the whole?the number and compensation of the persons now em- | ployed in these duties, and the progress ex- 1 pected 10 be made during the ensuing year; with a copy of the various correspondence 1 deemed necessary to throw light on the j subjects which s?-em to require additional j legislation. Claims have tx en made for > retrospective allowances in behalf of the i superintendent and some of his assistants,! wiiicli 1 did not feci justified in granting; I other claims have been made for large in- | crease in compensation, which, under all , the circumstances of the several cases, I ! declined making without the express sane- : - r _.i...,i.?# lion 01 is on gross, in oruer iu uuumi uiai sanction, the subject was, at the lntt scs- : sion, on my suggestion, anil bv request of the immediate superintendent, submitted >y j the Treasury Department to the Committee ! of Commerce of the House of Represent*- : tives. Rut no legislative action having taken place, the early attention of Congress ! is now invited to the enactment of some ex- i press and detailed provisions in relation o i the various claims made for the past, aid to the compensation and allowances deer*, i'd proper for the fuure. It is further respectfully recommendei, j that, such being the inconvenience ol at:em j lion to these duties by the Chief Magis rate, j md such tin? great pressure of business on :hc Treasury Department, the general su-1 v~>>-v!v;7?m r\i' ftir? pmnsf siirvpv. nnd the Colli- f pletion of the weights and measures, if thoj works arc kept united, should be devolved I D!i a board of officers, organized specially ki- pu.-|trrr, or oil itre Navy Bourd at- / ached to the Navy Department. All my experience arid reflection confirm lie conviction I have so often expressed to I Jongress in favor of an amendment of the ! institution which will prevent, in any i went, the election of the President and Vice ; 'resident of the United States devolving on ! he House of Representatives and the Sen- i itc ; and I therefore beg leave again to so- 1 icit your attention to the subject. There \ verc various other suggestions in my last! innual message no. acted upon, particular- ! y that relating to the want of uniformity in he laws of the D:s rict of-Columbia, that ire deemed worthy of your favorable con- ! idcration. Before concluding this paper, I think it ' luc to the various executive departments to j tear tes imony to their prosperous condi- ; ion, and to the ability and integrity with 1 vhich they have been conduced. It has , ecu my aim to enforce in all of them a igilant anil faithful discharge of the [tub. j c business, and it is gratifying to me to u>lwvr? thnf I< nr\ in?t r?nnc?? nf rnm. ~ ----- ; ilaint from any quarter, at the manner iri rhich they have fulfilled the objects of their reation. Having now finished the observations cemed proper on this, the last occasion I hall have of communicating with the two louses of Congress at their meeting, I t annot omit an expression of the gratitude j 'hich is due to the great body of my fellow- ; itizens, in whose partiality and indulgence I have found encouragement and support |1 1 the manv difficult and trying scenes i * ? O irougli which it has been my lot to pass ! uring my public career. Though deeply jnsible that my exertions have not been rowned with a success corresponding to ,' u degree of favor bestowed upon me, I 1 m sure that the.y will he considered as ' I riving been directed by an earnest desire ! * promo e the good of my country ; and I < m consoled by the persuasion, that what- j rer errors have been committed, will find a J arrectivc in the intelligence and patriotism j 1 f those who will succeed us. All that has ' : L'curred during my administration is cal-14 jlated to inspire mo \vi h increased confi- J ;nec in tiie stability of our institutions; j i id should 1 bo spared to enter upon that! < rtircment which is so suitable to my age j id infirm heakh, and so much desired bv i ic in o.hcr respects, I sliall not cease to in- 1 ike tliat beneficent Being, to whose provi- i i mcc we are already so signally indebted, j r the continuance of his blessings on our ! \ doved country. !: ANDREW JACKSON. Washington, 0/7/ December, 1830. LEGISLATURE OP NORTH CAROLINA. ; 1 Senate?December 7. The hill giving t ssors a lien on crops for rent, passed r e second reading. Dec. 8. A motion to , md a message to the Commons to ballot * r U. S. Senator was lost. Ayes 23, Noes J ' I, the Speaker voting in the negative made : v lie. A bill to receive the State's portion I 'the Surplus Revenue passed its second ^ adinir. 1 V. I lal! of Edgecombe alone vo. r 0(1 against it, ami entered his protest on the i t ournnl. i c Doc. 9. Mr. Brunting offered a resolution r o vacate the scats of Jos. McDowell, A. , Dorkary, and Wm. Allbright, Senators from Ruther.'brcfon, Richmond, and Robeson, ' and Chatham, because they were Post mas-1] Irrs at the time of their election. The res- j ! olution was amended, on motion of Mr. I'M-11 wards, so as to d.rect the committee on priv- J' ileges and elections to enquire into the tacts, i' empowering litem also to send for persons * and papers. A further amendment was I * adopted to enquire info the right of Dr. ?S.! < Rcid to las -seat. Tnc bill to receive the 11 surplus revenue passed its third reading, Dr. !, Hall alone s ill voting against it. Dec. 10. Mr. McCorniick presented a memorial from the Donaldson Aeadcmv,!' praying the aid of the Legislature. Referred, j The Judiciary Committee repor.ed a resolu- i tion empowering the Courts of Equity to j change ihe names of persons. A resolution j was offered by Air. Taylor that both IIou- j scs spoilthe afternoon on the Revised S:at-1 utos. Laid on the table. A bill fo form a i Tib judicial district passed its third reading. | A bill passed i s third reading that when no j limit is fixed to corporations, in their charters, they shall expire at the end of 30 years; and that a neglect to exercise corporate privileges lor 2 years shall work a forfeiture. Monday, December 12. A resolu ion was adopted requesting the Governor to com- j municate any information in his possession j relative to a profkablc investment of the j surplus revenue, and any offers to borrow ! any part of it. Mr. Mosely introduced a set of resolutions declarative of constitutional qualifications for a seat in the Legislature, j on some points which gave rise to a protracted and somewhat acrimonious discussion, after which the resolutions were laid on the table. House of Commons, Wednesday, Dec. 7. ?A petition was presented from 400 citizens of Cumberland, Moore, Chatham and .-1. r i I Wake asking a now county to uo iouuu from a part of these. A petition was presented numerously signed by citizens of Macon county, praying that John Timson, a Cherokee, who is unwilling to remove with his tribe, be entitled to the privileges of citizenship. Referred. A rcsolu ion, moved by .Mr. Fisher,was adopted, to appoint a joint committee of 13 from each House on the suiplus Revenue. The bill to ascertain the mode of proving book debts passed its second and third readings. Dec. 8. Bills were repor'cd from the committee on Revised Statutes, Concerning Oysters; To prevent the abatement of suits in certain cases; Concerning the Secretary of Sta e; Concerning Mad Dogs ; Concern- i ing entries and grants of Land ; Concerning Rehgicus Societies and Congregations; Concerning quarantine and to prevent the introduction of contagious diseases; providing for the support of the Poor, and a bill concerning bail in Civil cases. Road the first iini". Doc. 9. Mr. Caldwell presented resolutions to vacate the scats of Messrs. Harris, PJokstOn, and Clayton of Montgomery, Davidson aid Buncombe, because they were Post Masters when elected. Referred. A Bill to form a new county out of i ;>nrf of Rowan to be called Davie passed its j third reading; ayes Go, nays 40. A bdl j V) incorporate the Edenton and Norfolk Rail Road company passed its third read CHE~RAW GAZETTE. TLESDAY, DErE.TIlIEK 20, 183G. Ve publish this week the Prospectus of the Southern Review. We have not seen it sta- ' ted ?nv where who the Editor is to be. Sone changes have been deemed advisable , i in the appointments announced last week for ( the Rev. Mr. Quin. They are now corrected as follows: lie will preach , T\ _ _ (V.I- _. TJ-.I--1 j. ucmuj, jL/t-c. -c/ui, ui nemei. Wednesday, 28th, Chesterfield C. II. \ Thursday, 29th, McFarland's church, j Friday, 30th, Elizabeth. ! ] Saturday, 31st, Antioch, (Methodic near N. C. line. Sunday, Jan. 1st, Zion (or Mt. Zion) j Methodist. Monday, 2nd, Fork Creek, (Baptist M. II.) rr i?.. o.i LV.!. i (itBUcty, ou, ru;i\ ^ax*a ^??xciuudist M. If.) , Wednesday, 4d, Macedonia (Bap.) ( Thursday, 5th, Bethel on Lynch's i Creek. ] Friday, Gth, Stephen's M. II. \ Persons in the neighborhoods of these sev- ] cral appointments who may see the above, are j requested to circulate the notice of them as ( generally as possible; and we bespeak for ( Mr. Quin the countenance and aid of all friends ( }f religion, sound morals and education. ; The Farmer and Gardner.?This valuable 5aper has been purchased by E. P. Roberts c md Sands & Neilson, and is now furnished to * subscribers at the low price of (wo dollars and 1 Ifhj cents per annum. It is an ably conducted c vcekly paper, devoted to the interests of agri- 1 culture. We cordially recommend it to the jatrcnage of our readers. c On Monday, Dec. 12, Gov. Butler was iniiigurated. Gov. McDuffie, previous to the ^ idmimstration of the oath, delivered a fareveil address in which ho alluded to his rctirng, in all probability, forever, from the stage \ lpon which he had so long acted. The Father of the Steam Doctors.? I I'his adjutant of Death lately brought a suit in ii i Massachusetts court against one Winches- p er, who, says the N. Y. Courier and Enqui- t rr, " had undertaken to commit the crime of t. Manslaughter, by retailing nostrums under the rhomson brand." He laid his damages at o j!10>fvn0 " Such a sum," says the same pa- tJ ier, "is too small for using the genuine article, j h md for one who would counterfeit it. it is . a 'bnnn.uitly too low. :r privnt onii:ie;i is t* lint he ought to be hanged." The Judge barged the jury that before Thomson could ecovcr, lie must shew, first, that the defendmt's medicine was worse than his own ; and, secondly, that the counterfeit had brought the genuine into disrepute. "The first point," ulds the Courier and Enquirer, "involves an mpossibilitv, as we take it, inasmuch as no piackery can be worse than Thomson's ; and !he second?though good law is bad equity? since any body who could succeed in bringing such charletanry into disrepute ought to lie "herished as a benefactor,^ instead of being mulcted in damages. As to the "special damages" sustained by the arch quack himself, they ought in all conscience to be set oil nn'iKrumist thn rljimanres doilC tio iai no mtjr ~ to the silly people who have submitted to his prescriptions." The jury seemed to be of the same opinion; their verdict was for the defendant. Mr. Kenyon, a Van Burcn man, is elcctet from Pasquotank to the Legislature of XortI Carolina, in place of Mr. Muse, resigned. Thi: gives a majority to the Van Buren party, 01 joint bailot, of one or two. The Senate liavi passed a vote to enter upon the election 01 Thursday next. Judge Strange, who has ac cepted the temporary appointment, is the can didate of his party and John L. Bailey, tin candidate of the opposition. Legislature of S. Carolina.?Charle Colcock was re-elected President of the Ban] of the State. Directors were also chosen oi the 9tn. On the same day bills were read th< first time in Senate, to increase the capital c the Bank of the State, and to change the titli of Intendant and Wardens of Charleston, t< Mayor and Aldermen. The bill to dispose o the surplus revenue was so amended as t< make it a deposite, and not capital in the Bank The bill relating to steam doctors was takei up on its second reading ; when a clause wai read which imposes a fine not exceeding .$5(X upon any one practising according to th< Thomsonian system, except in their own fami lies, or upon others without charge, or by re gular physicians; Mr. Dugan, from Sumter moved to postpone the bill indefinitely. Mo tion lost. The judiciary bill was then taker up. A motion to confine the sittings of th< Court of Appeals to Charleston, was lost, ayei 19, nays 21. A motion to confine it to Co lumbia, was lost, ayes 11, nays 32. A resolu tion was adopted to inquire into the expediency of removing the seat of government to Char leston. Our accounts fr-m Columbia are as late a: Saturday evening, the 17th, and we have tin journals of the two Houses down to Thursday evening, but find very little worth reporting A resolution has passed both Houses to ad journ on the 21st, (to-morrow,) and they were according to custom towards the close of ? session, hurrying over the business. A ban! has been granted to George Town, with ; capita] of 8200,000, and the privilege of in creasing it to 8100,000. A correspondent in forms us that the bill granting banking privi leges to the Cincinnati and Charleston Rai Road Company, would certainly pass. The Senate, on Friday, passed a resolution, author izing the Comptroller General to subscribe tc the stock of the company 81,500,000, upor certain conditions. It was supposed a Commissioner in Equity would be given to each o / * r it l ni a _ /?.! 1 J the Districtsof aiarJDorougn, ^ncsierneiu ant Ilorry. CONGRESS. Nothing important has yet been done ii either House. In the Senate Mr. Ewing hag offered a resolution to rescind the Treasurj order which requires specie to be paid for public lands, and to prevent the"'issuing of such orders in future, under proper penalties. MrBenton has given notice of his intention to introduce the "expunging resolution" again. Letter writers say it will pass. Mr. Dickins las been elected clerk of the Senate in the oom of Walter Lowrie resigned. Mr. Naulain was the other candidate. The votes on he first balloting, stood 20 to 18, scattering 2. On the second, 21 to 18. The following diairmen of the several Committees were dected by ballot on the 12th : Of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Buchanan; of Filance, Mr. Wright; of Commerce, Mr. King, >f Alabama ; of Manufactures, Mr. Nilcs; of \ rrriniltnrP- Mr Pacrn r of Milifarv Affairs. "o"v"""*v' 8* ' " * 'J Mr. Benton; on the Militia, Mr. Wall; on STaval Affairs, Mr. Rives; on Public Land, Mr. Walker: 011 Private Land Claims, Mr. Linn; on Indian Affairs, Mr. White; on Claims, Mr. Hubbard; on Revolutionary Ukrms, Mr. Brown; on the Judiciary, Mr. Jrundy; on the Post Office and Post Roads, Mr. Robinson. On the same day Mr. Benton oflered a rseilution instructing the Committee on Finance o enquire into the expediency of discontinuing he copper coinage, and substituting a mixture >f copper and silver. On the 13th the remainng members of the Committees were chosen. In the House on 12th, the Speaker announed the committees, which shall appear in our icxt. A resolution was introduced to enquire into he expediency of abolishing the duty on bread tufts, and amendments being ofTered by Mr. Vdams to include coal, salt and iron, and by Jr. Williams to include sugar, a debate arose, ml the resolution was laid on the table. Mr. Mercer introduced a resolution instructng the Committee of ways and means to reort a bill releasing the States from the ob'ngaion to return the surplus revenue. Laid on lie table. December 13. Mr. Wise introduced a rcslution to appoint a committee to enquire how he executive departments of the Government ad been conducted, and to report upon the buses connected with them. Adopted: Ayes X.iys ?y. indian war. A report wa3 current ir. St. Augustine on ! the 5th that an engagement had taken place ! in Oaklawalia swamp, between 2 companies of militia with 200 Creeks, and a large party of Seminoles. That the loss on qur side was from 40 to 90, and the loss of the Seminoles 90 left dead on the lield. But later accounts from the same place do uot notice the rumor. (ien. Jessup has superceded Gen. Call in the command. The health of the latter is very precarious. The Tennesseans have signified their intention of returning home at the expi1 ration of their time, on the 16th^inst. An In. dian was captured by Gen. Jessup who, under f threats, led the way to 50 of Col. Reese's > negroes. These say that about 300 of the nej groes t aken are where they may be easily re? taken. Texas.?The Congress of Texas has passed a resolution authorising the President to 1 negotiate with the United States for admission j into the Union; and Mr. W. H. Wharton * s has been appointed Commissioner for that r j puipusu. 3 The Texan Cabinet is now composed as 1 follows, viz: Samuel Houston, President, Brigadier Lamar, Vice President. c Stephen Austin, Secretary of State. Henry Smith, Treasurer. Brigadier Rusk, Secretary of War. s S. R. Fisher, Secretary of the Navy. It Collingworth, Attorney General, u Felix Houston, Commander of the Army. a W. H. Wharton, Commissioner to the U. ,f States. 3 There being no accommodations at Colum3 I bia for the Cabinet, and the great number of f strangers flocking there, it was believed that 3 the Seat of Government would be removed to Brazoria. 1 The Court of Inquiry in relation to the In5 dian War is in session. Rapid communication.?We yesterday saw a letter which was received on the 18th, at the Pest Office in this town, by the Express Mail from Mobile, post marked, Dec. 15th. t ___________ ' The European," an Irish paper published 1 at New York, recommends that the sons of - . the Emerald Isle take Texas and make "an * ! Irish Kingdom" of it; which he says 1200 - Irish emigrants could do. Steam Boat Launch.?The tine steamer ' ! Osceola, built for a company in Cheraw, and " ; intended to run between that place and George! town, was launched in handsome style from s Mr. Bird's ship yard, at the upper end of Wentn i wort'n street, on Saturday morning last.?Ck. " Courier. ' I _ ?? ? , l-'rnm the 'I'tints aud Uazrtte. Santa Anna at Liberty.?By a slip from the New Orleans 'Bulletin Office of Dec. 12, 1 j we learn the following. j "By the arrival Jast night of the schr. Tex{i as. Captain Parker, we learn that Gen. Antot nio Lopez de Santa Anna, who has been a .1 prisoner of war in the Texians since the memorable battle of San Jacinto, was set at liberty on the 27th ultimo, at Columbia, by order of " the Te.xian Government; and immediately pro1 ceeded to Nacogdoches, on his way to the ; city of Washington.?What disposition has been made of his officers and soldiers who were captured with him, we were unable to } learn. Further particulars will be given to1 morrow." f FROM BUENOS AYRES AND MONTEVIDEO. I By the bark Navarino, Captain Murray, arrived at New York from Buenos Ayres, papers from that city to September 29th, and Montevideo to the 26th, have been received. The insurrection in the Banda Oriental, of , which Montevideo is the capital, has been put down by a series of brillant successes on the part of the Government troops. We are requested to announce Brig. Gen'I i McQueen as a candidate for Major Genera^ f .L - r IL c??i. r*o^j;nn I 01 I no lOUTili IUVIS1UII, OUUIII v>aiuiiua uiuiiia. , " | We are requested to announce Col. R. F. VV. Allston as a candidate for Major General of the 4th division of the South Carolina Mililia, at the ensuing election. | MARRIED, In this town, on Friday evening last, by the Rev. L. Rush, Mr. Edward D. Jarrot, of 1 this place, formerly of Fayetteville, N. C., to i Miss Mary Love, daughter of Mr. Erasmus Ixove, of Rockingham, Richmond Co. N. C. j At Stcwartsville, Richmond Co. N. C., on I the evening of the 15th inst., by the Rev. A. j McQueen, Mr. Angus Malloy to Miss Marj garet J. Adams. OBITUARY. Distressing Accident.?Was drowned, ux Lane's creek, on the evening of the 9th inst., near his residence in Anson county, N. C., Edward Winpield, Esq., in the 70th year i -f l:~ ti.. j j i_a t tu I ui ins d?t-. i no wccoBcu ifjii nonie in uiv morning, to visit a neighbor a few mitoe distant: on his return, it is believed his horse threw him, while crossing the creek. His ' body was found early next morning. He has left a wife and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. In his relation of i husband, father, friend and master, he has left. ; but few equals.?Comm. j Dentistry. Bll. J. LEE, respectfully informs his friends* and employers, that he wilt be found at Stincmetz's on the 2nd of January 1837,and wilt remain so long as work offers. I Dec. 20, 1836. 6-3t SALE, BY ORDER OF THE COURT OF EQUITY. fN pursuance of a decretal order of the Court of Equity, will be sold, at Cheraw, on the third Monday in January next, a Plantation or tract of Land, lying about two miles north of Cheraw. containing about 3000 acres, lately owned y Dr. Win. C. Etlerbe. The terms of sale arc as follows much of the purchase money as will be necessary to defray the costs of suit, will be paid in cash. The balance on a credit of one, two, and three years, in equal, annual instalments, with interest from the day of sale. The purchaser will be required to give bond and approved personal security and a mortgage of the premises, to secure the payment of the purchase, and to pay for the ncccss.irv conveyances. [ * * GEO. W. DARGAN, Comm. i:i Equity, t'heraio Dist. Doc. 20. 1836. ~