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MORNING NEWS. BY JOHN N. COOPER. W.T. THOMPSON, EDITOR terms r DAILY - PAPER $4 00 I TRI-WEEKLY $2 00 All New Advertisements appear in both papers. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 50. 1850. fry* See miscellany on first page. ty We desire to thank our friend# of the “Journal and Mcssongor” for their promptness in responding to our despatch last nigh; They Imve only to command our services (we hope not on a similar occasion) when we will take pleasure in reciprocating the favor. Threats op Coercion.—The Washington Correspondent o.f the Baltimore Sun says— The disagreeable feelings entertained by southern gentlemen have lately been augment ed by threats, v/hich, it is said, were uttered by the President himself, that in case of an at tempt at dissolutirfkhe would use the military and navy of the United Stutes to put down the agitators. The report is traced to the highest possible sources, and through the highest pub lic and official characters hero in Washington. 1 cannot, for a single moment, permit myself to doubt its authenticity. Such a determination on the part of the Ad ministration was considered, attho North, t" be plainly indicated in the concluding paragraph of PresidentTaylor’sfirst Messngo to Congress. We know thnt there nro many who would justify t be coercion of tho South by tho strong urm of tho Federal government,and we have frequently heard it asserted that in the event of resistance being offered by tho South to th9 application of the Wilmot Proviso, when it should bo enacted by Congross, it would be the duty of the Execu tive to interpose tho military power. That such would be the result we do not doubt. But we k it is very unfortunnto for the country that premature threats of this kind should bo made,as they will certainly tend more to encourage und embolden the North in her aggressive move ments, than to intimidate or deter the South from her settled purpose of resisting them. 83P* Under the act of the Legislature of the State of Georgia, uppioved December 29th, 1849, the following persons wero on Monday last nominated and appointed by the Justices of the Peace of tho respective Districts, Consta bles for tho three ensuing years: 1st District M. Sheftall, Jr., A. Russell 2d “ T. B. Maxwell, W. Russell, 3d “ M. 8. D'Lyon, D. Holland 4th " J. C. Blance, L. Connell Book Notices. Disturnell'e United Statei Almanac and Na tional Remitter, for 1850. Dislumcll's Guide to New Mexico, Cali fornia and Oregon, with a Map. From the publisher we have received copies of the ubovo valuable little books. They contain an immense amount of useful information, so ar ranged as to make it accessible at any moment. Wuliavo found the United States Almanac very convenient, on several occasions, and we doubt not that were wo interested in California affuirs, we would find the other equally valuable. J. M. Cooper, has Distiir jell's works. Dictionary of Mechanics, Engine 1 Vork and Engineering, Oliver Byrne, Editor. New York : D. Appleton & Co. This is a very Valuable work,the publication of which in numbers has recently been commenc- d by the Appletons. The two first numbers have reached us, and the examination we have given them enables us to commend tho work to die scientific and mechanical public, whohave long felt the want of such a compilation. Its descriptions nre ample and its specifications are minute and full, and its illustrations copious and precise. Tho work will contain fifteen hundred plates and six thousand wood cuts, with nearly two thousand pages of lettsr press, und will embraco the widest rnngo of scientific and mechanical subjects. The first number is devoted to the “Air Pump, Animal Matter used in tho Arts, Anthracite Caul, Aqueducts, Wire Suspension and Croton Aqueducts,” &c. In the second number tho Croton aqueduct is continued,nnd is followed by “Artesian wells, Auger Machine, Axles, Blasting under water, Blast Furnaces, Blocks,&c. The work maybe had of Mr. J. M.Cooper. Annals of the Queens' of Spain, from the pe' riod of the Conquest, with Remarkable Events, Anecdotes, <fec. By Anita Gkoroe, New York : Baker & Scribner. This is an interesting volume in an entirely new field of research, and contains some fine specimens of historical and biographical wri ting. Tho volume is dedicated to our historian Prescott, by whom it has been most cordially endorsed. J. M. Cooper, has just received tho book. James Montjqy, or I've been Thinking. By A. S. Roe. New York: Appleton & Co This is a new American Story, published in two purts,in the 'Appleton’s neat style of typo graphy. Wo have not had time to read it through, but the taBte we have had of ithas de' termiued us to avail ourself of the first favorublo opportunity to do so. Wo have seen tho story very fuvorahly noticed in the Literary Gazette the editor of which characterizes it as one of the best productions recently issued from tho Amoricun press. Sinco writ'ng the above, we have met a no tico of the hook, from the discriminating and judicious editor of the Newark Daily Adverti ser, from which we nruko the following ex cr Francis Waver, Esq., was on Satur 1 day last duly elected by Council, Weigher of Hay for the city of Savannah. Massachusetts and the Union.—In the Legislature of Massachusetts on tho 15th inst. on the question of giving petitioners for dis solving the Union, the right to withdraw, the tract: “ h is a ctt P ilal stor *American in .ts ICormpondenaa of the Mcrning News.] WASHINGTON, .Feb. 14. A new difficulty has sprung up between our Government and that of Great Br.tain, in refer ence to the Nicarnguna question. The jurisdic tion nssnmcd byhoron both sides of the oceanic cunal will not he recognised by the United States. Still, from many circumstances, it is probable, that nn nrrangement may be made to the entire satisfaction of both governments. The adjournment of the Supreme Cuurt will take place on the lltli of Mnrcb,to meet again ns announced by the chief justice to the bar, on the first Monday in April, and continue its sessions until tho first of June next. Mr. Davis, of Mississippi, concluded his speech to day in reply to Mr. Clay. He was listened to each duy by a crowded auditoy. As n speaker he is remarkably fluent and elo quent, nnd his manner is frank and ingenuous. Mr. Hilliard in tho House to day also made an able and most interesting speech on the same subject, which is indeed the question of tho day. He isagraceful orator, and he must hove felt not a little flattered, nt having occupied the en tire attention of tho mombers, during the time he had the floor. Mr. T. B. King, arrived here last Monday, iu improved health. He is busily engaged in preparing his report from copious notes which he made while in California, in reference to her productions and resources. Mr. Calhoun still continues very feeble. It is said, he in tends making an effort to address the Senate on Tuesday next, but in his present precarious state, such an effort might, produce a disastrous result. Tho excitement would be intense of listening to him, perhups, far the la9t time, in that. Chamber, where his voice has so often thrilled tho hearts of his hearers, in that earnest, energetic, enthusiastic, nay, almost startling tone so peculiar to himself. Wo deeply regret here, that the joint reso lution for tho purchase of tho original manu script of Washington’s Farewell Address, was of no avail in procuring a document so precious to every true hearted American. It was sold at the appointed time, to the Reverend Dr. Boardman for $2,300, who bid forafriend then absent from Philadelphia. The crowd openly expressed the satisfaction they felt, in its not being taken to Washington. So say the news papers. The crowd must have consisted chief ly, of the signers of tho petition for tho peacea ble dissolution of tho Union, presented by Mr. Hale, and which, for two days, vexed the Scn- ute. Mr. Clay electrified the Senate to-day by another brilliant' speech, brief, but full of elo quence. He was never more impassioned, more imposing, and all who heard him evinced 1 deop emotion. The great question of the day is now before the Senate—to wit: the admis sion of California os u State, independently of any compromise ! If this be carried, I shall have fears for the UNION. POSTSCRIPT. [Telegraphed for the Morning NeW«.) GREAT FIRE IN MACON. Twenty Buildings Burned! L.Q88 #100,000! MACON, FEB. 19th. ? 9 o’clock, P. M. j A most destructive fire occurred here this morning, by which a portion of the busi ness pnrt of the City has been reduced to ashes, and properly destroyed to the amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS! The fire broke out about one o'clock, A. M. in Taylor’s Cabinet Ware Rooms, and is sup posed to have been the work of an incendiary. Among the buildings consumed are the fol lowing : Taylor’s Cabinet Wore Rooms. Little’s and Ellis’ Drug Stores. Barnes' and Richards’ Book Stores. Jones’ Crockery Store. Virgins’ and M. D. Barnes’Jewellery Stores. Bray's Hardware Store. Fitch & English’s Clothing Store. Dempsey’s Grocery Store. Roberts & Freeman’s and Babcocks’ Car riage Ware-Houses. Shelton & Newton’s Tayloring Establish ment. Logan & Atkinson’s Dry Good Store. Morris & Mix’s Saddlery and Harness As tablishmeat. Mrs. Sullivan’s Fruit Store. D. K. Nottingham's Office. Gresham & Jones’ Law Office. Auction Store, with $2000 worth of jewel lery. Odd Fellows’Lodge. Sons of Temperance Halls Masonic Lodge. No cotton was consumed. [Prom tbs N. Y. Coaimercisl Advertiser, Fob. 5[ j Mutiny and Murder at Sea.—Cnpt. Rhodes of the barque MontWuhia, arrived this morn ing from Demerara and St. Thomas. He left the latter place on the 6th inst., and report* that the schooner J. B. Denteg, Riggs, of N or . folk, from Trinidad, had just arrived with the captain sick from wounds received in a conflict with some of his crew. His report was that two of tho crew, while the captain was asleep, had mutinously taken possession of the vessel on tho night after l euv * ing Trinidad. They shot the mate in the ca bin, killing him instantly. They afterward killed a passenger, a youitg man from Trinidad. The noise brought the cuptain on deck, whom they immediately attacked, firing two or three shots nt him, one of which took effect in hi, throat, passing aidoway through and grazing the windpipe. Ha immediately retreated tu the after cabin, and secured the door against them An attempt to furce the door open with an axe proved unsuccessful. They then searched the forward cabin, but took nothing nut of it. On the third day after this, the can. tain continues, the mutineers concluded upon leaving the vessel, in the bent, which thev launched, taking with them all her sails. They also took an axe, with which they attempted to scuttle the vessel before 1< aving her, but the cook cut nwny the painter and the boat went adrift. Having put on sail they attempted to reach the vessel again, hut the captain being now on deck threatened to shoot them if they npproachod; whereupon they promised to leave her and did so. The vessel, being now short-handed, was kept under shortened sail for five days prior to reaching port. Capt. Briggs was removed on shore and was doing well. The Drurys bailed —The Drurys, father and son, have been held to hail in the sum of $2000 eachfor on attempt to bribe Judge Ed monds, $2000 each for an attempt at murdei ,and $1000 each for forgery, making in all $10,000. Henry Smith of Astoria, and Samuel B. Tow nsend, of Newtown, near Astoria were their sureties. vote stopd: 268 yeas to l nay. That negative vote was rendered by Mr. Tolman, of Wor- |3?* The National Intelligencer intimates that the unusual meeting of tho Cabinet on Sun * 1 day, had relation to some of our foreign rela- , tions—perhaps the Nicaragua question—and the sailing of theCunard steamer. Duel between LadiiA.—A duel lately oc curred at Madrid, between twn young ladies. One was ultimately shot in the leg; nnd tho combat ceased pro tem.—Finally, a reconcilia tion was effected by the gallant senor whoso charms had evoked the apple of discord. The Augusta Bridge Case.—The Augusta Republic of Tuesday says—We learn thnt a letter has been received in this city, from Mr. Shultz, nt Washington,stating that tho decision of the Supreme Court in the Bridge case hud not yot boon given in his favor, but that he was decidedly of the opinion that he had the best oftlie argument—thnt tho press and public opinion were in his favor—and he thought tho Court would bo the same. If the Bridge case is re-instated upon the docket for triul, for that is the question now to he decided, while it will certainly cost tho de fondfcnts in the action some few thousand do! lots to defend their.rights, there can hardly be a doubt as to thefinal result. John Franklin.—Moses II. Grinnell, ., of New York, has mtrac a proposition to r Government, to equip and furnish two suit able vessels for the prosecution of the search after Sir John Franklin, upon condjtion thnt tho Government will lend its apuntenance to tho noble enterprise,by appointing naval officers to conduct the exploration. The farmers of Tennessee are introduc ing the culture of the Castor Bean in that State. It is said to he a very profitable crop, and it is thought the climate in the vidiuity of Knoxville will suit it admirably. . . Organization or-»A Pacific Rail Road Oo.—On the 31st ult., the<*‘Pacjfic R. R. Co.” incdbporcted by the Missouri Legislature, was organised at 8t. Louis, with Col. O'Fallqn as “ i’t, Thos. Allen Sec’v, and D. D. Page The charter authorized them to :t a railroad from St Louis to Jeflerson thence to some point on the Western “with a view that the same , hereafter, westwardly to the Tho sum of $200,000 is ne the charter, and 11 gentlemen 154.000. larsl a do P^Wur able character as well as in tho locaton of its scenes, and eminently calculated to impress upon the young tho obligations they are under to their purents und the community, and the happiness and success which attend upon a thoughtful nd- hcrenco to industry and integrity. The work will compare favorably with Mar- ryatt’s best works of tho same class. A health ful moral tone pervades tho whole, and those advanced in life will enjoy it, from the com ments upon life, manners nnd opinions which are scattered through its pages. ’’ Tjie novel is to be had at J. M. Cooper’s’ Bookstore. Companion to Ollendorff's New Method of Learning to read, write and speak the French Language, or Dialogues and a Vo cabulary. By Geo. W. Greene. New York: D. Appleton & Co. This volume scorns well adapted to the pur pose fot which it is intended, to aid tho Stu dent in ucquiring R thorough understanding oi the French. The system of arrnngoment is a very simple one, and inductive in its character. In the general vocabulary the noun is followed by its adjective, and the verb so connected with them as to make one word serve as a clue to several. J. M. Cooper, hrvs-tho book. Look out, Ladies.—A very British Lion is coming to America in the form of Mr. Crouch, the celebrated musical composer,who, itissaid, has taken his departure from London for this country. Ho is said to have eloped with a young lady, who was one of his pupils, and to ^have left behind him another young lady, whom he has also deluded. English and French Miners in Cali fornia.—Tho London correspondent of the Philadelphia North American says that the fine ship John Calvin recently left tho Thames, bound for San Francisco. She has upward of one hundred passengers, and they include merchants and mechanics. Tho curponters, blacksmiths, printers and others took with them a largo assortment of tools.—Sir Henry Huntley, formerly Governor of Prince Ed ward’s Island, embarked in the John Calvin with thirty miners. Iron dwelling houses,shops warehouses and tents, with a very large assort ment of British goods, form a portion of the cargo. Several first cluss ships, now lying in tho London and St. Katharine’s docks, will soon leave this port for California. A company of associationists nre in opera tion in Paris, with a capital of 5,000,000 francs, which is sent^ng out miners to Califor nia. The profits aro to be divided between the stockholders who remain at home, and the laborers who are sent out. New York Mutual Life Insurance Co.— The annual statement of this company for the year ending January 31, 1850 is published in the New York Commercial. Tho whole re ceipts of the year wore $176,189 39, and tho dirbursements for loss and expenses of all kinds were $218,422 91. The assets of thecompa- ny on the 31st January were $1,000,439 62; being an increase of $257,756 48 since tho close of the previous year. The whole number of policies issued during theyear was 1755, being un increase of 250 on 1848. The whole num ber of policies now outstanding is 5799. Bp* The Legislature of Tennessee having passed a law appropriating $350,000 to extend the Georgia and Tennessee Rail Ro&d to Knox ville—the work is to be immediately put under New Difficulty with England.—Hon. H. H. Sibley, delegate to Congress from Min nesota, complains to the Secretary of State, re lative to tho sale of spirituous liquors to the Indians in our northwest territoryby the Hud son Bay Company. Mr. Clayton replies, un der date of Decetnebr 11th, that the United States minister in Loudon has . been instructed to address a remonstrance to the British gov ernment on the subject. J3^Tho Boston Atlas of Thursday lust pub lishes lettors received from the Straits of Ma gellan. One of them is from Capt. Brown, of the schooner John Allyne, who was taken pris oner by the Putugonians and miraculously es caped, after a captivity of ninety-seven days Another of tho letters is signed by Captain Bourne. He givos nn account of the murder of Capt. White, trading with the Patagonians. BP* It is positively stated in Washington that Mr. Joseph R. Ingersoll of Pennslyvania has been decided upon as Minister to Prussia AI90, that a foreign appointment will be tender ed to Mr. T. Butler King. The Mexican Commissioners.—TheConr missionevs, in session at Washington, aro clos ing their labors, and preparing their report for Congress. They have been much more expe ditious than was anticipated. The awards made, it is stated, will not reach the sqm of three and a quarter millions provided by the treuty with Mexico. A Match at Billiards, between Roberts, an Englishman, and Stark, an American, cmne. off in England on the 18th ult., 1,000 up, Roberts giving 100 aqd playing the American game of four bulls—thefinal score stood: Roberts, 1,000; St:irki7j»9- A passenger in the cars from Me -on informs us that the fire extended it* ravage* from the corner of Cotton Avenue and Mulberry streets to Cherry^ street, and across the triangle formed by the junction of the Avenue with Second street. The diagram above will show the location of the fire, as described to us by the gentleman who left Macon in the cars yes terday morning, before the extent of the con flagration was fully ascertained. It will be seen that our engraver, who de, signed to indicate the track of the fire by the dark blocks, has, by mistake lightened the tri angle between Cotton Avenue and Second street, which should have been left black. Singular Fatality.—Seven American me chanics were lately induced by nn offer of high pay to stop at Chagres and put up a building. Before the building was completed, six of tho number were dead. The soventh took pas sage home in the Empire City, and breathed his last the moment she dropped her anchor in New-York harbor. ty We recently heard a good story of two persons engaged to fight a duel. After the first fire, one of the seconds proposed that they should shake hands and make up. The other second said that he saw no necessity for that, for their hands had been shaking evor since thet began.—Yankee Blade. California Supposed to be Ophir.—In estimating the amount of gold which was brought from Ophir, I find it stated in Kings 1, chapter tx., verse 28, that they came to Ophir and took from thence 420 talents of gold; hut in Chroni cles II., chap, Yin., v. 18, it is stated that they took 450 talents of gold. How do you account for this discrepancy, and where dpi you fix OphirT The talents of Ophir and Jerusalem varied sufficiently to account for the difference; or they may have taken 450 talents at Ophir and .expended 30 in paying tor the service of King Hiram’s ships and crews. Archbishop Usher calculates the silver shekel at 2s. 6d. sterling, and 100,000 talents of silver at that rate amounts to $36,250,900, which being multiplied by twelve, the proportion of silver to gold, will give the sum of £435,500,000. Tho whole expense of building and furnishing tho Temple of Solomon, for which this gold was brought from Ophir, was £838,477,365 ster ling-more than the national debt of Great Britain. If Ophir was a three years’ voyage from the Red Sea, then it was not in Africa or the Indian Ocean, which was within sixty days’ journey. In the oldest maps of California, San Francisco is laid down as the “Golden Gates,” which is a Scripture phrase. We con find no other location but California for Ophir.—Major Noah. [W] Washington Hall. Interesting Correspondence.—Governor Wright, of Indiana, has written a kind and courteous letter to Gov. Crittenden, of Ken tucky, inviting the latter and his lady to visit him during the month of May next, and remain with him some weeks. He has also forwarded n like invitation to Gov. French, of Illinois.— He says: “It seems to me that if there were more fre quent intercourse between the representatives of the people of the States, and a free inter change of sentiment, that it would be produc tive of some good in allaying the bitter excite ment that too frequently exists among our pub lic men, and between different portions of our Union.” In accepting the invitation Governor Critten den remarks: “Indeed, sir, the times seem to me to be portentinus and threatening enough to put us all upon our guard, and to warn us of the ex tremities to which party and sectional preju diced and passions are hurrying us. Patriotism bids msto pause in this career—to remember 1 hat we are brethren all; and that it is our duty to cultivate, not only moderation and forbear ance, but all those feelings of kindred and union that naturally and politically bind us to gether.” A Speculation.—A late letter from Francisco says: The firm of Fipdley, J ly sold their rear estate, San , Johnson & Co., recent- e, purchased & year ago for $20,000, at $300,000; $25,000 down, and the resf in monthly instalments of $12,600. The purchaser, Mr. 8teinberger, has since been offered $12,500 monthly, in advance, for the rent alone, which would thus pay at once, the first cost of the property. This is a fair spe cimen of the speculation daily made here. Bp* Bracelets are now very much worn a- broad in Europe, and are composed chiefly of gold, or goid bands, with jeweled clasps. Cameo clasps are also mnch worn. The same fashion is prevailing here. Death of John Tar gee.—The veteran New York politician died on Wednesday, aged 78 years. He was long Chief Sachem of the Tammany Society. Female Doctors.—Two young ladies, Miss Almira Fraim and Miss Mary Ward, have be come regular students in the medical depart ment of the Memphis Institute. Turbulence at Albany.—On Wednesday' two members of the New York Assembly amus ed themselves, as follows:—One giving the oth-. er “the lie,” and the response being in the form of a glass tumbler thrown at the offender’s head! Their names are Burroughs and Story. The former was detuiling the history of the slavery resolutions in caucus, when Story said if B. de nied voting for them, he was a liar. They were both excused, and begged immediate pardon- The Jews of Rome have sent a protest to the grand Synagogue at Paris, condemning the conduct of A. Fuuld, in advancing funds to the Pope ; they lay considerable stress upon the oppressions practised upon them by the Pupal government. Mr. A. Fould is a Jew by birth. Virginia Washington Monument.—-The work of excavation for the foundation of the Washington Monument, at Richmond, is pro gressing rapidly. Consolidation. — They ire discussing the question of uniting all the municipalities of New Orleans in one corporation. The Convent of St. Bernard, on the Alps, has been entirety blocked up by snow. The Monke have lieen obliged U' open a subterrane an passage to extricate themselves. I3P* More snow has fallen this season in the Pyrenees than hasever before been known. EP The moustache ami imperial have been prohibited in the French navy. ’’ : A vessel has arrived in London, with 3,139 bales of cotton from Bombay. 8ir George Jackson is now said to have been the author of Junius. jy George Sand (Madame Dudevant) has sold her “Memoirs” to a Pari* bookseller for 130,000 francs. . New York and Slavery.—In the New York Assembly on Tuesday, strong resolutions against slavery in new tetrilorie# were adopt ed, by a vote of 57 to 28. More Cholera.—The Memphis (Tenn.) En quirer, of January 31st, says: “A few cases nt malignant cholora occured yesterday — all f»- tal.’’