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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

FRInAY. JAN. 1O.-The bill for disciplining
the Militia [by encampments of the officers,
&c.1 was again discussed. 1t was opposed
by Mr.. Keyes. Of Yer. and by several others !;
and advocated by Mr.. Williamson, of Me. and
by others Mr.. Dwight, of Mass. approved
its general principles, but was opposed to its
details.
MONDAY, JAN. ia select committee
was appointed to inquire into the expediency
of Continuing in force so much of the curren-
cy act, passed in 1916, as relates to French
crowns and five franc pieces.
Mr.. Walworth, of N. Y. rose and said it
had become his unpleasant duty to inform the
House. and particularly his worthy friend from
Kentucky, who few days since moved res
olution on the subject, Ito whom Mr.. w. took
this opportunity to tender the thanks of the
friends Of the deceased that it was no longer
in their power TO render tribute of gratitude
to the memory of the gallant Allen, by pro-
Tiding for the necessities OF his bereaved
mother. Mrs. Aliens health, said Mr.. W..
had long been impaired, and she was unable
to sustain the shock, produced by the sudden
and tragical death of her brave son, who was
the hope of her old age, and on whose flial
piety she depended for the support of her de-
clining years. Her heart, said Mr.. w. has
been broken, by this cruel and unexpected
stroke of adversely, and her spirit has taken
its departure to meet its kindred spirit IN an
other and a better world. But, said Mr.. w.
although we have thus been deprived of the
power of making provision for the support OF
the mother, whose welfare occupied his latest
thoughts, there is one still left, who has a
right to our protecting care. And, said Mr..
w. hope and trust the sister, whose desolate
situation gave an additional pang to the heart
of the dying hero--that she, who has thus
been deprived. not only of the support of a
kind and worthy brother, but also of the
guardian care of a pious and affectionate par
ent-that she, who has now double claim
to our protection and to our sympathy, may
receive that bounty, which Congress intended
10 bAstoyu ,,Ilars the rnntherz Hrhn is now re-
moved beyond the reach of nations graIr-
fnde Mr. w concluded by moving a re-
commitment of the bill, for the eelief of the
mother and sister of Lieut.. Allen, to the Ma
val Committee, that it might receive such a.
nendments as present circumstances had rem
dered necessary.
The question being taken, the motion was
agreed to.
TUESDAY, IAN. IA bill authorizing the
President TO cause the necessary surveys and
estimates to be made for national road from
Washington to New-Orleans, and for canals
along the sea-coast, was ordered to lie on the
table--Yeas rs, Nays 70. This is consider
ed as disposirg Of the bill for the present ses-
sion.
WEDNESDAY,, JAM 15.-Mr. Reid, Of Geo.
offered resolution proposing an amendment
TO the Constitution to empower Congress " to
establish and construct roads and canals.n
bill in addition to an Act providing for
the more prompt settlement Of the publick ac-
counts, was passed and sent to the Senate.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

MONDAY, Jan. ia bill TO amend the
Act providing for the instruction of Youth, and
the promotion Of good education, was read
first time, and committed to Messrs Walter.
of b. Hilliard, of c. and sprague, of ID.
bill to incorporate the 8 Penitent Fe-
males Refuge in Boston, was read first
time, and committed to Messrs Knapp and
Lincoln, of B. and Richardson, of IL.
Messrs. Sheldon, Of N. NJ. Stebbins, of G.
and Craggin, Of ID. were appointed COM
mittee to take into Consideration the expedi-
ency of reducing the fees which Sheritfs re-
ceive from their Deputies.
TUESDAY. JAN. 14.-An order passed both
Houses, instructing The committee on New
Trials 10 inquire into the expectancy Of giving
the Court OF Common Pleas the power to
grant new trials, in all cases equitable by
Justices of the Peace.
An order passed directing the Treasurer to
lay before this House list Of the towns which
have neglected to send Representative for
any of the five years last past.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. Id bill in addition
to the act defining the general powers and dn-
ties of Manufacturing Corporations, was read
twice, and ordered to be printed.
THURsDAY, JAN. 16.
Amendment Of Z. s. Consiiiption.
The joint Committee on so much of the
Goyrrnour's Message as relates to proposed
Amendment of the Constitution, 10 limit the
powers OF Congress 10 incorporate Banks, &c.
70 the District Of Columbia, reported resolve,
declaring the non-cOaeurrence of the Legisla-
ture in the amendment, which passed both
Houses.
A Resolve from the Senate, on the petition
of the Justices of the Court Of Sessions in
Worcester county, granting an allowance for
congicts sent from other counties TO the House
OF Correction in that county, was read twice.
A petition Of Elisha Bradish, sc. OF Upton,
praying the confirmation of certain proceed
ings of said town, was referred to Messrs. Crag-
gin, of ID. Hunt, of NJ. and Hale, of Charlton,
FRIDAY, JAN. ia Resolve passed in
concurrence on the petition of the Court of
Sessions Of Worcester county. Also Resolve
confirming the doings of the town OF Upton.
PubllcE Grammar School,
The House, agreeabiy to assignment, pro-
cccded to the consideration Of the bill to alter
and amend the Act 10 provide for the instruc-
ton OF youth. and the promotion of good cdu-
cation. This bill provides, that towns not
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a9assacbusetts Legislature.
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IN SENATE.

MONDAY, JAN. 13.--The Hon. Messrs.
Motif and Thayer, Messrs. Richardson, OF H..
and Sprague. of d. and Sibley, of 5. were
appointed to inquire what alterations are nee
essary in the several laws relating to the build
ing, repairing, and locating school-hcuses, in
school-districts, &c.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14.-The Hon. Messrs
Jones aud King, Messrs. Forward, Hobart,
and Robinson,s were chosen committee to
consider whether any alterations are necessary
in the Election laws.
The Hon. Messrs Ruggles and Motif, with
such as the House may join, were appointed a
committee TO inquire into the expediency Of
making any alteration in the law restraining
the taking Of excessive usury.
WEDNESDAY,, JAN. l5.--The Standing Com
mittee Of both Houses, on Eastern Lands, to
whom was referred the Message Of bis Excel
lency the Governor, accompanying the Re-
port of the Commissioners, appointed under
the Act for separating the District OF Maine
from Massachusetts, Proper, have had the
same under consideration; and whereas it
appears by said Report, that said Commits
sioners have made division of a certain por-
ton Of the Lands in the State Of Maine and
in conformity TO the 9th article Of the LIST sec
tion Of the Act Of separation, have set off by
metes and bounds, so much Of said Land as
has fallen to the share Of this Commonwealth,
Ia the division, as in their estimation, is Of the
value Of thirty thousand dollars: And where
as hy said 5th article and LIST section OF said
Act.it is provided that this Commonwealth
shall assign the same to the State Of Maine, or
in lieu thereof, may pay, the sum Of thirty
thousand dollars, at its election, which cleo
fion Of the said Commonwealth, shall be made
within one year from the time that notice Of
the doings Of the Commissioners on this sub
,eet. shall be made known to The Governour
and Council; and II MOI made within that
time. the election shall be with the State Of
Name.
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VERONA, NOV. 21
111tN74'7IJ ~ = 7
Extract from q private letter.

LITuCt JFoW u PFtOute tet'eF.
The principal, and perhaps the only,
object for which the Congress was as
sembled at Verona, was the political sit
uation of the Spanish and Portuguese
Monarchs The conferences and delib-
erations upon that point are terminated.
With the exception of the Sovereigns
and Ministers who have taken share in
them, there is nobody who is positively
acquainted with their result.
There have been four or five sittings
Of Congress specially devoted to the af-
fairs Of Spain. The Dukesof Yelling
ton has, on each occasion, declared in a
formal manner his hostility to every
species of armed Intervention; and in so
doing has been supported by Austria and
Prussia. Russia has appeared to incline
to the opposite side, but without urging
her opinions with much weight. The
French diplomatists we're busiy employ
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ed IL pointing out tie danger 10 which
their country would be exposed, were
the royal authority 10 be left as feeble
as the constitution of the Cortes had
made it.
Atthe last sitting, il is said the French
dlplomatists endeaVoured TO destroy the
arguments against rupture with Spain,
and have succeeded in obtaining this de-
cision in their favour that eyerypow
er having the indisputable right to make
war against any other, when it thinks it
has just and imperative reasons for so
dong, France may employ that right a.
gainst Spain, if she thinks proper; but
that in such case the other powers
should be bound in honour 10 remain
neutral.
1t is added, that after this decision of
Congress, the Emperor of Austria, and
even the Emperor of Russia, as we'll as
majority of the Ministers, particularly
the Duke of Wellington, have, in
friendly manner, advised the French
Ministers not to undertake this war, or
at least TO reflect on il well and nature
ly beforehand, as it might place in dam
ger the repose of Europe; an event Of
which it is not difficult TO foresee the
melancholy consequences.
There are other subjects to be acted
upon. 1t is said that the conduct of the
Porte has been severely characterized
by the Congress, and even by the Duke
of Wellington himself-that the En-
perour Alexander has shown great indig-
nation at it; that his Imperial Majesty
has no longer any hope of an accomno-
dation; and that he only waits for the
arrival of the Count de Lutzow, to de-
clare his definitive determination re-
specting Turkey. The ENJOYS from
tine Greek government have not been
officially admitted to the presence of
the Sovereigns.
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Great Fire at Port-au-Prince.

Numerous letters from Jacquemel,
inform, that on the Gath Of December,
the principal part of Port-au-Prince
was destroyed by fire, embracing near
ly the whole commercial part. The
loss is estimated AT several millions Of
dollars All the foreign houses, save
three, were sufferers. The fire COM
menced at the house OF DR.. Crouchon's,
the same place az in 1920, aud was sup
posed to have been the work Of an in
cendiary, 1t ragged on the water side,
destroying the Custom-House, which
was full Of manufactured goods, and
then extended its depredations to the
back part Of the town. The names Of
the sufferers are given in the Port-au-
Prince papers, and Proclamation from
Boyer, for opening the port for the free
introduction Of lumber and building ma
terials.
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HYDRA, OCT. /

HYDRA, OCT. /.
Greece.---The Turkish fleet, after
having left the lonian Sea, passed on the
9th of Sept. Cape Matassan, and anchor
ed some time in the Gulf of Colokythia.
On the l4th, the Greek fleet was seen
doubling Cape Malice, when the former
sailed with a favourable gale towards
the island of Gambia. On the nth, it
made its appearance between Cape Ma
lee and the isle Parapola.
On the Goth, the two fleets anchored
opposite to each other. That of the
Greeks consisting of 60 vessels, formed
its line at the mouth of the canal Of
Spezia, while that of the Turks, con-
sisting of 96 sail, viz. six ships of the
line, 8 frigates, and the others coryettes,
briggs and transports, directed itself
towards the island of Stratonice, having
the wind on the poop, and with an in
tention of breaking the enelny's line,
and of penetrating TO Napoh di Roma
MIA.
The fight lasted six hours, and it was
obstinately contended on both Sides
Twenty-eight Greek vessels driven by
the wind, which was adverse. were o.
bliged to double Cape Docas, when they
necessarily became inactive: the Greek
fiotilla, however, from the superiority
of their officers and sailors, succeeded
in repulsing their opponents.
The Greeks fought brayely; for they
fought in the presence of their wives
and children, who covered the hills on
shore. Capt. Antonio Creasis, in par
ticular, distinguished himself by his
bravery, in attacking with his brig a
Turkish man of war, of which he cut
away one mast, and damaged the rig
gihg. Three times did the brave Cap
tain expose himself to the cannon Of the
Turkish vessel, which, unable to resist
him, was at length compelled to set sail
into the main sea-
10 the evening, the Turks retired, and
were pursued to the isle Parapola. On
the cath, they again appeared before
Stratonice, again attempting TO enter in
to the bay of Spezia; but the appear
ance of 10 fire-ships, stationed there by
the Greeks, prevented the attempt
The Turkish Admiral sent two ships,
laden with provisions, towards Napoli,
and then sci sail towards the Negropont.
The Greeks captured the two provision
ships, one of which was an Austrian
vessel.
The Greek fleet set sail Immediately
after, in pursuit
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may take advantage Of the pressure Of
war upon other powers. they have
depicted US as having made CONNER
cial treaty with Spain, in which facilities
are afforded to US, to the disadvantage
and exclusion Of all other powers. No
such treaty has been made though it is
understood, from private letters from
Madrid Of the 22d Of last mouth, that in
two or three secret sittings of the Cor
ties, authority was demanded by the Min
lister for Foreign Affairs, to negotiate
not only commercial treaty, but a
treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive
with this country. Whatever founda-
ton there may be for the report OF such
demand having been made, we may
safely take upon ourselves TO assert,
that next to the wish that Europe may
remain at peace, is the determination Of
our Government to be strictly neutral in
the war that appears to be impending.
Of course. such determination will be
totally incompatible with the policy of
entering into an offensive and defensive
alliance with Spain. Courier.
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THE REV. MR.. MAFFTTT.

The late decision in the Municipal
Court in the city Of Boston, on the trial
Of Mr.. ]. t. Buckingham, for an alleged
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PARIS, DEC. Q.

PARIS, DEC. 9.
The Congress has changed lis place !:
it is no longer at Verona. According TO
an article in the Moniteur of yesterday,
it will be for Spain at Paris-tor Italy
at Vienna-and for the East wherever
the Emperor Alexander may happen TO
she. A new political system is to take
the place of the old. Instead Of admit
ting in Europe only one single interest
that of the Holy Alliance The new
system of policy reduces every thing 10
the particular interests OF each separate
State.
1t necessarily results from the article
in the Moniteur, that France, in the
name of the high Continental powers of
Europe, is going to enter into new ne
gociahons with Spain,
We know not whether France ought
on this account to congratulate herself
on the triumph Of her diplomatlsts. We
also do not know whether our merchants
oughl to rejoice at that triumph. AT
present, from the mere fear of war, it is
difficult TO insure at London the return
of a French ship from India at SO per
cent. What will the insurance be, fwar
breaks out?
But it is not yet decided. II is at Par
is the question is now to be agltated,
since it has not been decided at Verona.
The speedy arrival of the Duke of We'll
lington and the Russian Ambassador is
announced, who may be regarded as the
representatives of peace and war. If
they have any thing to say to our gov
eminent, it will no longer be in the gen
eral interest of the Holy Alliance, but
in the particular interest of their Cabi-
nets. Such is the new diplomatick ju-
rispruGence established at Laybach, and
confirmed al Verona. The Holy ALI
ance is nothing---the vicinage is every
thing. 1t is in virtue of this right that
Austria invaded Naples, that France
wishes to invade SPAN, and that Russia
will, without doubt, invade the East
II we do not deceive ourselves, this was
the law Of nations before there was any
Holy Alliance and the Holy Alliance
was only created TO make this law of ma
tons disappear.
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PARIS, DEC. l..
His Excellency Viscount Montmoren-
cy arrived here yesterday, on his return
from the Congress of Verona, and had
an interview with the King.
After such contradictory rumours as
have been current on the state Of our
relations with Spain-after the discus
sions which have taken place on this in
exhaustible subject during the conferen-
ces at Verona-after the indecision
which SO many opposite opinions must
have every where produced, we should
find, perhaps, a sufficiently solid basis
for new conJectures, in the assurance
thai France has occupied at the Congress
Of Verona the place zphich belongs to hep
among the monarchies Of Europe; and
that the Continental Po7ocrs leaue to her
the end and termination Of the affairs Of
Spain, 9Th the attention Of concurring
zpith all their force an such plans Of erecu-
ton as France shall be IN a situation 10 a.
dept. .Noniteur.
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LONDON, DEC. b.
Intelligence from Madrid seems to
shew that the Cortes anticipate the de-
cision of the Congress-and it does not
appear that they have any intention of
changing their present Constitution.
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HON. WILIIAMLOWNDES

The demise of this amiable, excellent
and great man is a cause OF general regret
to the American natien. The Southern
papers furnish the following notices of his
character, worth and services. In relation
to their justice aud truth, there can, we
think, be but one opinion entertained.
From the Nat. Intettigencer.
An arrival at Charleston, in short pas
sage from Liverpool, brings the melancho-
ly intelligence pf the decrease Of the Honor
able WILLIAM LOWNDES, of South
Carolina. He died at sea, On the eth OF
November, being on his way to Europe,
whittier he had been advised by his ply
sician5 to go, AS last hope Of benefttne
his health. Mr.. Lowndes was about 40
years Of age and the distinguished part
he had acted in the councils Of his cOun-
try, during the eyentinl scenes of the last
twelve years, had made him universally
known to his countrymen as one OF their
most enlightened and virtuous fellow cltl-
zens. 1t is not for us To pronounce the
eulogy of this excellent public servant but
to speak of him, as we knew him, IS tri-
butte which we ought not to withhold
The surcst test and most honorable proof
of his surprising merit, was the respect
which, during the most acrlmonlous peri
DDS, was rendered TO him in the House OF
Representatives, and the undisputed influ-
ence he possessed in that body. To the
endowments and requirements Of an ac'
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Out and Gone.
Uestcrn End Of Charlotie Count

bestcrn end q Charlotte County,,
Virginia, December 28, 1872.
VERY unexpectedly left this neghbor~S
hood, at season very uncommon f,x~
honest men to start on moving expedition.
DRURY O.HOWEL, or DRURY OWL.
either name being adopted-as crcumslans-
ces require, a Halter, pretended, by trade.
The said Howell, for that is the name he
bore while in this section Of country is a.
bout 80 years Of age, fair complexion, coma
verses very easy and smooth, aud ,lpon the
whole looks like he ought to be n respecU.-
table man AT the first or transient gLsnce--a.
But view him with little ycrulipy, and yon
will behold IN his countenanee a luminous
preface to both grand and petty larceny.
He is Also very fond Of Whskey, indeed he
has very strong respect for every species
of the exhilirating tribe. He also possesses
ingenuity enough toimpose upon the liberal
and unsuspecting wherever he may meet
with them. After dei,auding and other
wise Daltfentng great proposition of the
people Of this neighborhood, who had trust
ed him under the most solemn assurances
he decamped on the night OF the &2d inst.
and has not been heard Of since. Theses
observations are made TO the public, from /,
no other motive, than that the people who's
may be so unfortunate AS to have him for Az
neighbor, may BIZ prepared to treat hinA
with that attention his character deserves
II an undefhantiea manner Of dealing vita
slayes--if a constant practice of lying-f {
the corruption of every thing that can b :.
corrupted, be odious to the people, tbs )
man il in AN eminent degree calculated .
perform such deeds.-Froin good lvrs I,
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coMMuNIc ATrn.


On Wednesday the q0lh inst. Mrs. MA
RIA TUCKER, collsort of Mr.. George
Tucker, Representatives To Congress from
this district, departed this life--fully con-
sclous of approaching dissolution, aud
meekly resigned to the will of her Maker.
The features which marked the character
of Mrs. Tucker, were striking --many Of
them peculiar and all of them noble, That
sprightIincss aud energy of manner---thnt
lofty aud dgnified department which indi.
cate purity of sentiment aud elevation of
thought, were here combined, with the
concIliating courtesy--the dclicacy, mild
ness aud competency, which are charac-
terstic of IA mind, conyersant with the ele-
gancics and reiinements OF life aud yet
Chasten.d by the spirit of humility and re-
Igion. There was in her eountenance and
carriage, a namelcss expression, which in
vlted the stranger 10 cultivate her acqnain
tance--which offered respect and friendship
10 the deserving, but withered in its birth
the sally OF insolence or ridiculo--whieh in
surcd relief and comfort To the afflicted
aud shed its influence on her family h rela-
tions, in the kind assiduities OF friendship
aud the tender sympathies of love.
Her piety was exemplary--and whether
viewed rs the devoted wife, or fond parent
the aflectlonatc sister or sincere friend,
she WAS nj once "A model of all that IL ami
able in the domestic or elegant in the SO
cial circle. The unbIemishcd purity and
merit OF her life, will afford abundant con-
ISOLATION to surviving friends her ioritudc
and christian-like composnre IN the hour.
of death, will render the recollection of the
parting scene, exquisite and inperishabie.
ic who would live in the esteem and
the affections Of your friends, aud leave
behind you the cherished memorials Of
your usefulness and goodness who would
wish thai the animaling reflections of a
,irtuotls life should east Sunshine aud YER
dure on the gloom Of death, aud ilumine
your pathway 10 the haven Of eternal hap-
piness, cherish and emulate the bright ex-
ample of his excellent woman.
DIED, at tn. house of Gen. John Dill
lard, in the county of Henry, Oh the Isl of
December lasi Col. JOHN DlLLAltD,
aged II years and 1 months.