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WARSAW, MISSOURI, SATURDAY IMpRNlXG, FEBRUARY 3, 1819.
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VoyrespoHilencr.
IxDEPENDENCX, Mo.,
January let, 1849.
Dea Sin : Within the last few months
many letters have been received by our
Poal master, and other citizens of our
town, from various parts of the Untied
States, fftukiti! enquiry relative to the best
route from Missodn to Oregon and Cali
fornia, and 'the facilities here for furnish-'
ing unfits lo persons going lo eilher place, j
The individuals to whom thoso letters
have1 bueiiaddJussed, not conidrins tliern- 1
helves callable of rendering the necessary
information); are desirous that fume person
, here should make a reply ; mid as wo an-
' ticipate h large unigrai ion from our Suite
lo (lie IVifiilic the approaching Spring, c.
li.ive l.ikeu the liberty of calling upon you,
Hr, lieint:.' I'm person, of all aiiuiiisl.iis,
bet qudiiled to give satisfactory iiil'aiina-
thm, YU have explored tli-c distant re-
ious, and,, mu-t be well acquointed wiih
evervllmur coiiuccled with the journey.
Will v"i, sir, at some leisure hour, be
kind eno'ili 4 prepaid a Circular lor pub-
liiMliun under your own signature, which
inty sere as si reply lo tlie numerous tn-
iiuiric above alluded to. With senti-
ineiil of repect and esteem,
... . , We ure, sir, truly jours
SAMUEL RALSTON,
SAMUEL 1). LUCAS,
MALLWOOD NOLAND.
Col. William Gimmn.
Jackson County, Mo., )
' ' January Sill, $
Gi.otiimei : You are correct, gen
tlemen, in anticipating an immense conflux
f emigration from our own country, and
from Europe, to the delicious new territo
ries of our western seaboard, which peace
and legislation have, lor tlie first lime, now Carriages of all kinds, wagons and earls
sipened lo the' enterprising citizens of all have successfully performed the trip.
.ontiirie. ' Teams of horses, mules md oxen, are pro
- Independence now, for twenty years, miscuoiisly used, and often learns uf bulls
the eiiiporiuin of the commetce of the and cimn. Stick of all kinds, driven
Prairies, possesses indisputable and pecu- loose, mid especially cows and bheep, fur
liar advantages oer all other phiees, us nisli a teliable supply of food, und bring
the point, of rendezvous and filial embark- very hiih prices.
utiori for emigrants and travellers going lo The expens s of an oulfit under the firtl
the Pacifiu. It is upon the bank of the bead, w ill lull iihiu the folowiii!? esli-
missoyri river, otii vtyomi inai river
just where the Indian line div ides the pop-
iitput una iimuereu country iroin ine ex- ,
m,uske, ojieu prairies that extend lo tlie
Rocky Mo'iiutaius the great river here
4leAec1ing'lo the North, makes it the tx
treme available lauding lor steamers lu
wards the west, and fieace depart the reat ;
1 .iu sl routes passing by the Upper Ar-i
kunsas iinlo western Texas, Meico and'
Sui)iero 'California, and by 1 he Platte to
Upper California, Oregon, and the sourc- I
cs uf the .Missouri.
A Dart from the decided excellence of '
i . i .i
Independence us a geographical point, it
recommends itself from the . unlimited a-
b'unduuee of supplies to be had at ull liincs;
their excellent quality and adaptation la j
the journey ol. the rlains and mountains.
The haldliul annual departure and arrival
oft emigrants and travellers, has created a
body of skillful mechanics, and all kinds
of complete manufacturing establishments
in eyery department of the tradesi coin-;der
lined with stores, tilled with supplies for
11 wants and tastes., Here are manufac-
lured fof sJl siaea) the peculiar wagons,
strongly ironed adapted lo resist the dry
olimale of the high altitudes; harness,
vmua, ana pacK-saumes, .or mouu.au. j
use, tin ware, rivilea, to resist lire nnd ac-'
i-i . .mi. . '
cmenis in snori, nour mius, rope mius,
wBRon manufactories, tinners, leather man-
vfa,tttorie, a4dle and harness makers, hat-
lers, farsiers, clothing establislunenls, as
sorts J'gSods Air the Indian trsde. (such as
vermillion, red cloth, Msckinaw blankets,)
Juntmithsv'a?s all here established on
permanent -aid smple scale, and furnish
articles of substantial and durable char-xcUr-p-wdenlated
to carry the traveller
safely beyond the wilderness, without the
necessity of jepair or renewal. We have,
perhaps, good stock inaket ss any in
the world. Here may be had the small,
touch horses'snd mules, bro't fross Cali-
fornia, Mexico, and the Indian tribes of the
mountains and prairies, as well as tlie
horses, cattle and mules, of larger size and
good blood raiBedupon the prairie grass
of the settlements. Let me here state,
that every article of equipment, not des
troyed or consumed, is of greatly enhanc
ed vuhnJ st the end of the journey, and
indespensable. to- the agriculturist. Ex
perienced hunters, guides and teamsters
abound in the neighborhood and many ol
our citizens, ure veterans of the inuuntuin
life.
By the recent census, the population of
Independence is 1,6-10' j and of Jackson
county, 12,009. Provisions forage and
pastures are inlinite in quantity, and of the
best qisjlity. Only Iwehi miles to the
west also, is the beautiful country of the
Shawsee Indians abounding in delight
ful camps and alicr the, 1st of May, cov
ered with nutritious grasses.
The only road practicable for wagons, at
present known Irum the Slates to the Pa
cific, is the one through the South Pass,
beyond which it branches near the Salt
Lake; the right-hand fork descends by
Snake River to the Columbia the left
hand traversing directly west, through the
(real Basin of High California, crosses
the Sierra Nevada by the sources of Salm
on Trout rivor, and the Rio de los Amer
icano descending the latter to the Sac
ramento, anil down it to San Francisco
May. These road, which four years ago
were uncertain, difficult and danererous,
ire now become permanently established.
e!,!v and sale
1'he large ami prosperous
settlement of the Mormons ul Salt Lake,
afiord a central point to rel and recruit.
Families lraeiiing with horned cattle,
aci'otnpli-h l lie trip in 120 days, and il'ju-
ciieiou in the ttihiiueemcnt of their animals,
'd no expense but the small cost of provis-
ions and groceries so excellent are the
roads, .e climate ohd the pa-lures!
The follow inpr table of lulidides and lon-
pillules, shown the directness of the routes
and the distances.
Latitude
Independence, o"J 07
South Puss, 42 2!)
Longitude
JO!)
112
Mormon City, "10
N. Helvetia (California)
39 40
Asloria (Oregon) 46 19
120
124
34
o0
There roads are, therefore, direct and
straight, only excepting the detleciion in
to liic South Pass. Tlie distances loneli
ly estimated, (einr ,850 miles lu Suit
Frauoico, and 1 ,!)50 lo Astoria.
The outfit for travellers, may be class
ified under two heads :
1st. That necessary for emigrants with
families, and for merchants with goods.
!J. Tliui for h'uht and expedition truv-
elling eihher wiih packs or wagons
mate :
TUANSrOBTATlO.
Large wngon, f 100.
Oxan l-45 yer yoke, 180.
Or Mule uUfitO, 4S0.
Harness, O'O.
Kxtru rope, leather, tools, axes,
spades, tar, &c., 25.
ruovisioNs.
Flour ut $2 per cwt., 150 lbs each.
ISucoii ut 250 per ewt, 75 lbs each.
Coffee at 8 cU per lb 20 lbs each.
Sugar at 8 cts per lb 50 lbs each.
Salt, pepper, inegar, &.C
SI CSS, .
Skillets, oven and frying pans of iron.
Kettles, cups &.e. of I'm.
BEDS.
Mackinaw blankets at $10 to 1( per pr.
A small assortment of Indian goods.
The expense for a single traveller, un-
the second head, may be thus averug
led T
Riding horse $60.
Two mules at $G0 120.
Saddle, bridle and spurs 12.
Two nack saddles 4 8.
proviBion anJ olher iuppie8i iho
uu "
aoove.
same
Should parties of six or ten unite (heir
means and substitute a four horse or six
mule wagon, this would be equivolent to
ten pack mules in so long a journey.
These wagons cost $75 the harness $6
a set.
I have sta'ed 120 days ss the length ol
the journey but parties of young men,
having packs snd good animals and guides,
may easily reach the Sacramento 45 or 50
days nor need such confine themselves
to the wagof rojd, but may take the route
of the Arkansas, or by Santa Fe.
INDEPENDENCE lus been the point
selected by the State and National Gov
ernments, for the departure of the Milita
ry and Exploring expeditions to Oregon,
Mexico and California, both before and
during the war, and of their return snd
discharge. Other points higher up the
Missouri, as Weston, St. Joseph nnd the
Mormon settlement near Council B'uTs,
hive occasionally been selected by emigra
ting parlies. Tlieso places have nil the
disadvantage of being on the eastern bank
of the Missouri, and as yet, far behind
Independence in theubundance, adaptation
and cheapnes of supplies.
Allow me to repeal some facts stated by
me on my return from the Pacific, in IS 14:
The maralime country, on the Pacific
extends along Ihe ocean from San Diego to
Vancouver's Island, and is confined be
tween the snowy ridge of the Sierra Ne
vada and the beach. Its average width
exceeds 150 miles its length lCO. This
Sierra Nevada is the prolongation of the
Andes of Chili, Perue, Columbia, Central
America end Mexico preserving nil its
ch iracterislics unaltered, of great height,
volcanoes volcanic rock and lava. It is
grander here than m South America, be
cause receding from the coast, it is accom
panied by this maralime region, which
gives room for a series of fine rivers.
The lhimiventuru, San Joachim, Sacra
mento, Shasiy river, ihe Flnmeth. Ump
qna, Wallametle, Columbia, Puget's
.Vuiind.
This v hole region therefore abounds
ilh the same mineral productions as Span
ish America ; whilst it has its own grand
excellencies for commerce, agriculture
both arable and pastoral, infinite fisheries,
loresls, internal navigation snd position
between the valley of the Mississippi and
China a delicious and tranquil climate,
and sublime scenery make this incontesta
b'y the finest new counlry of which the
human race has yet anywhere possessed
itself. Yours Respectfully.
W. GILPIN.
To Messrs. .Samuel Ralston, .Samuel D.
Lucas, .Smallwood Noland.
Missouri legislature.
IN SENATE.
S A t u r n a y Morm.no, Jan. 20.
Aferthe introduction of a number of
petitions, bills, &c., the remainder of the"
day was spun in discussing the contested
election case.
In ihe House, nothing was dene that
was of at y special interest.
IN SENATE.
Monuat, Jan. 22.
The forenoon of this day was spent in
discussing ihe contested election ruse.
In the afternoon session, Mr. Wyatt in
troduced a resolution, giving the Senate
Chamber to the Ladies of Jefferson, on
1 tiesday evening, for benevolent purpos
es adopted.
Mr. Jackson from the committee to
whom was referred the petition of Julia
M. Reynolds, praying the passage of a
law to di voice her from her hiisbund, L.
H. Reynolds, reported a bill to that ef
fect, and recommended its passage; read
first tune.
Mr. Rollins presented a petition from
merchants, praying the privilege to sell
clocks without license read and referred
lo the Committee of Ways end Means.
Mr. Williams introduced un act to fur
ther prevent Sabbath breaking.
Mr. Noiris introduced a resolution in
structing the Committee of Ways and
Means, to inquire into the expediency of
unending the law in rotation to the collec
tion of the revenue.
Several motions were made to edjourn,
but failed. One or two Senators then
asked leave cf absence until 10 o clock to
morrow morning, w hen
On motion, the Senate adjourned till to
morrow. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
' Monday, Jan. 22.
The Speukrr laid before the House the
report of the Commissioner cf the Perma
nent Seat of Government, stating the num
ber of lots sold, o?5, amount of notes on
hand, $3 3G9, amount collected, $13C0,
balance due $2300 report sgreed to.
Tlie following bills passed : '
An act to levy a lax to pay grand and
petit jurors of Nodaway county.
An act for Ihe relief of the lute collect
or of Pettis county.
An act to authorise St, Charles county
to borrow a sum of money not exceeding
$10,000. ,
An act to establish four Judicial Dis-
rricis of the Supreme Court. The lirl
Judicial District at Warsaw, the second
, the third ut Paris, and the fourth
Mr. Gwinn moved to lay the bill on the
table failed.
Mr. Ewing moved In refer the bill to
the committee of the Whole. Messrs.
13Mou, Joner, Utiupbell and Ewinjj par
ticipated in the liscussion.
The bill, on notion of Mr. Perryman,
was luid on the able till Thursday next.
The Constitutional Amendments in ref
erence tu what cases deduction shall be
made from pubic olHcers, came up.
Mr. Rallou sated that inasmuch as the
Journals did no. show, this provision was
read thrt-e timei, and as some difficulties
might arise hereafter, he moved its refer
ence lo the Judiciary committee agreed
to.
On motion of Mr. Kirk it was resolv
ed, that the tw o Houses meet this evening
at 3 o'clock tu sign the Couslitulioiial A
uiendmtmls that are already reified u
doptcd. j
An eel to ullsw E. S. Porter to peddle
without! license. Mr. Cole explained ihe
object of the bill, that il was a local meas
ure, uikI that the ii.au was poor, and so
situated as to require some aid of this de
scriptiiti, ami is unable to make support
bv l.iiii f.
In older lo have? n test vote on the pol
icy of (Ids measure, Mr. Svvilzler called
for ihe "ye and noes.
Mr. Jones was opposed lo the princi
ples of the proposed bill. He said there
never jvas a truer remark than that made
by Get). Jackson, "lh.it the dews of Hea
ven fall alike upuu the rich and poor,'' the
laws slotild be equal alike.
Mr.Compton was in favor of iho bill,
and shiuld record his ote in favor of as
sisting! he unfortunate.
Mr. Crenshaw was opposed lo (his spe
cies of legislation. It was a measure not
local, lid ufl'ectinglhe reetiue of the Stale.
Mr. Campbell supported (he bill, ond
made tn earnest appeal in behalf of the
individual who asks relief by this bill.
Mr. Risk opposed the bill.
On motion of Mr. Perryman, the bill
was laid on the table till the 4th of July
next ayes 70, noes 20.
Adjoin ned till 2 o'clock.
The most of the afternoon session was
spent in the transacting some unimportant
business, during which time the Senate re
paired to the House lor the purpose of
signing the Coisiitulioual Amendments in
joint meeting. They were signed in nl
phabelical order, commencing with the
Srn.ilors, snd then the members of the
lloii-e. The lime occupied was one hour
and 45 uiinul'A.
On motional' Mr. Jackson, it was
Resolved, t':at the Speaker be request
ed lo deposite ihe rolls signed with the
Seeretury ol Mate.
-Ihe Senalt reined, w hen, on motion,
the House atUnirucd.
IN SENATE.
Tuesday, Jan. 23.
itir. oacKstii, nam lie committee on
Ways and Mums, to which wus referred
a bill for the relief of the several collect
ors of the Stale, reported the bill back,
and recommcr.ded its passage ; read a third
nine and passtU.
After another protracted debate on ihe
ccltlrs'.ed elcrlioti case, and transacting
some other tqu liy unimportant business,
The Secreliry, Mr. llritlon, then read
a communication from the Governor, no
minating Wis. A. Robards, for Attorney
General of I IT Stale, from four years from
ihe first of February next; and A. P.
Richardson, j be Register of Lands for
four years from tint expiration of the term
of service of ihe present incumbent.'
Some iuqisries were made by several
Senators, us b the expiration of the term
of service of he Attorney General.
On inoiioii.the confiuiaiitm of Mr. Ro
bards, as Attorney General, was passed
over for ihe retent.
the nomination of Mr. Richardson, for
Register f Lsnds, wus then unanimous
ly confirmed.;
On motion. Ihe Senate adiourned till 2
o'clock. i
jifttrttoan Session. Senate met.
The PresidL'iit announced the Senate to
be still in Lxtcutive session.
The Secroary then proceeded to reod
the nominations uf the Governor for Judg
es of the Spireme Court, which were
confirmed, Ti;
IIuu. WN,& NAPTON.
" JNO.F. RYLAND,
" JAS.JI.RIUCH, each for twelve
years from (he first of March next.
The following appointments were also
confirmed, vij :
Jas. W. Morrow, to be Judge of the
first Judicial-Circuit for eight years from
the first of March next.
Win. A. I till, Judge 2d District.
Addison Riese, 4th do.
Geo. W, Djinn, 5th do.
Henderson Young, (hit do.
Ja. A.Clark, lltli do.
Sol. L. Leonard, 12lh do.
On motion, Ihe Senate adjourned till 10
o'clock, lo-murrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
! TuisoitT, Jan. 23.
This day spent by the House in
giving the opinions of members' en the
justness of the Mexican war, and the im
putation cast upon the volunteers by the
report of the Inspectors of the Peniten
tiary. An ct to divorce Benj. Wilson and
wife, was read three times unp laid on the
table, on motion of Mr. Clatdy.
The constitutional amendment authori
sing'Judges of the Circuit Court, in cer
tain case to hold Courts in the Circuits
of other Judges, was read tiiird time.
Mr. Simms opposed the amendment be
cause it gives a Judge at his own will and
pleasure, the right lo request any Judge
of any Circuit, without giving any reason
for the request, lo hold his Courts for him.
Mr. Ballon advocutcd the amendment,
and Mr. Jones opposed it, both assigning
briefly their reasons.
M. Ballou replied to Mr. Jones, and
was himself replied to by Mr. Sunms.
Mr. Campbell was in favor of the a
mendment, and thought the construction
put upon it ly Mr. Simms, forced and
strained. He concurred with Ballou, and
enumerated many reasons why the amend
ments should be passed.
A number of olher short speeches were'
made lor and against the amendment, when
il was passed.
IN SENATE
Wednesday, Jan. 24.
Mr. Jackson moved to pass over the
regular order of business, which was a
greed In.
Mr. President laid before the Senale a
communication from ihe Governor, ask
ing permission to withdraw the nominal
lion of Wm. A Robards, us Attorney Ge
neral.
On motion of Mr. Bean, the Secretary
of Slule was permitted to withdraw the
nomination ol Mr. Kobards.
Mr. Gatewood introduced a resolution
so amending the present Constitution of
this State us to make the Secretary ol
State, Auditor of Public Accounts, Stale
Treasurer and Register of Lands, elective
by the people read first time.
At this point Ihe Senale look anhet
'sweat' at Ihe contested election question,
which consumed nearly the balance of ihe
loreiioon.J
Mr. Priest moved to pass over tlie reg
ular order ol business, and that tlie Sen
utc now go into Executive session.
R communication trom the Governor
wus then read, iiominttiing Win. A. Rob
hmIs, Esq., as Attorney General of this
Slate, for four years, from und after tlie'
expiration of ihe lime of the presenf in
cumbeiil.
'I he Senate then unanimously confirm
ed the nomination.
The following nominations for Judges
of the Circuit Courts Mere then read und
confirmed :
Foster P. Wright, Judge of the 7lh Ju
dicial Circuit ; Lhas. S. Yancey, of Ihe
13ih; Jno. II. Stone, of theOih; Alex
ander Hamilton, of the 8th, and Curly
Wells, uf the 3d.
On motion, the Seuate adjviurned till 2
o'clock.
Afternoon &won. Senate met, and of
ter the introduction uf one or two unim
portant bills, tuok up the question of the
voutested seat of Mr. W. C. Junes oc
cupying the rernaiuer of the evening.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Wednesday, Jan. 24.
House met pursuant to adjournment.
Mr, Saunders made a report of sundry
enrolled bills, when ihe passed over the
regular order of business and proceeded
lo the oil reaving ot bills.
An act to amend the Constitution so as
to make the cilice of Attorney General
and Circuit Attorney elective by the peo
ple, from the year 185 i, and every four
years after laid on the table.
An act to change Ihe time, of holding
court in the Cth Judicial district passed.
An act to authorise nre-emplors to en
ter quarter sections of lahd passed.
Aru act to authorise W. Hart to keep a
dram shop without license iudefiuilely
postponed.
A bill in regard to juries in coses of
breach of the peace, reducing the number
lo compose a jury to six passed.
Mr. Woodyard oflered to amend, allow
ing incases of tonviclion, 50 cents to each
juror, w hich was on motion of Air. Ter
ry man, rejected.
An act divorcing Jane Logan from her
husband.
Mr. Edmonson slated the facts concern
ing the petition, which wair amply satis
factory to his mind for a divorce, and he
hoped ibis case would enlist (he feelings
uf the House, for an injured woman.
Mr. Jones was opposed? to this species
of legislation, unless there was a general
law upon the subject. He wus opposed
to partial legislation, and of making dis
tinctions. An extraordinary casa might
justify a divorce by the legislature.
Mr. Foster said il had been the custom
of the Legjslutura to grant divorces, and
Ee thought this w as a case to justify the
Legislature in granting.the petition. .
Mr. Clardy thought the gentleman from
Andrew should certainlv support this bill
as he had been the peculiar advocate of
the females a few day a since, hi frying to
get some of them out of the penitentiary.
Air. rs.uiou arguea ine consimmooai
right of Ihe Legislature in granting divor
ces, and was satisfied of the power.' He
had no constitutional scruples on the sub
ject.
Mr. Uarutliers from the representations
of the gentleman from Reynolds, he was
almost disposed to go for tins bill, ceing
as he was a youfig man. But he was op
posed to partial legislation law nan
been passed a few days since, lessening
the lime by which divorces might be gran
ted. This is not the place for such mat- .
ters. The courts of the country are the
legitimate tribunals where all the facts and
circumstances can be known. , :
The bill passed ayes 58, noes 22.
House adjourned till to-morrow.
IN SENATE. , .,
THMAf Jart. 2&
. Mr. Polk introduced a resolution to a
mend the Constitution, so as to make the
Judges of the Supreme & Circuit. Courts
elective by the people ; read and ordered
to a second reading.
Contested seat of Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones, of Newton, moved a call ef
the Senale, which was ordered.
Mr. Jones, of Newton, said that he and
Mr. Landers, who was contesting his seal,
had agreed to let the mailer nnw go lo the
Senale without any further argument.
Mr. Gatewood, after a few explanatory
remarks, withdrew his motion to . have
certain documents, in possession of the
ilerk, read.
Mr. Jones, of Newton, said he would
say one word. He hoped rto Senator
would be prejudiced sgajnst Him, but ae
openly and from au honest conviction of
right and wrong. He would now leave
the question entirely with ihe Senate.
.i r. Landers rose said said, thai he would
beg the indulgence uf the Senate one mo
ment. He had become tired and wearied
with this question,- and he had no doubt
but the Senate had also. He was well
assured the decision ef the -Senate Worilil
be right and proper in this cae, and if a
gainst him, he should not complain. He
did thiuk, however, that it would have
been but justice to him that the documents'
he alluded to should have been read be
fore the Senate, and he had no doubt it
would have been lo his advantage, but if
Senators thought differently, he would ac
quiese in the decision.
1 he question then being on agreeing1 to
the report uf the Committee on Elections,
which gave the seal to Mr. Landers, it
was decided in the negative by the follow
ing vote noes 15, ayes 14.
Ayes Messrs. Abernathy.CBiles.'EJ.
wards, F.llison, Flournoy, Gatewood. Huds
peth, Jackson, Leslie, Nickel, Norrie
Polk, Priest and Reed 14- : ,...,
Navs Messrs. Bean, Burnes, Camp
bell, Hancock, Jones, of Cooper,- Jones,
of Franklin, Long. Owens, Price, Rollins,
Stewart, Wells, Williams, Woolfolk and
Wyait-15. .
Absent Messrs. Burtis, Lowe and'
IFhite. ,
The report if the committee not being
sgreed to, Mr. (Fin. C Jones remains aa
Senator from the 2d 6'enaturiul district;
for ihe present session, after Which hie
term of service expires. - ' ' -
Mr. Priest offered a resolution eivinir
lo A. Landers mileage and per diem, pay
up to the present day adopted. f f.
After the transaction of some items of
unimportant business, the Jnte adjourn
ed 1HI 10 o'clock to-morrow.- - '. t-
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE!
, TaeasDAT, Jan. 25.,
The bill dividing the Supreme Court'
was laid on Ihe table till Monday next. .
Mr. Roberta introduced a joint resohii
lion to make the Judges of the Cireuit'
Court elective, fur the term of six years,
and vacating the offices of said Judges In
September, 1851, as also the offices of ihe,
clerks of the several courts read once.
Mr. Ballou introduced a bill' for a Gto-
Ingical survey of the Slate, authorising
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no viovcrnor io appoint a oisie usologlsl,
and appropriate $5,000 to carry into ef
fect and accomplish the desieu of lha at If
-read twice.
' Mr. Perry inarF introduced' a resolution
instructing the committee of Wuya ami'
Means to report' a bill I o re Deal lha act:
entitled an act lo sustain the credit of ih
Slate adopted. .. , ,, .
The House adjourned till4 to-morrow"
morning. v
2j"It is vain U trust tn the- I.ord, unv
less we ourselves art ready to plow auf
reap in due season, ...
In vain do wo pray lor w'uJom, hiW
neglecting the necessary teeans toobuia it
