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The Senate, yesterday, by vote Of 26 TO IS,
dismissed Blair & Rives from the office Of prin-
tiers TO that BODY The election of printer 10 the
Senate for the 27th Congress will not be made
until the next meeting Of the two Houses.
The debate upon the dismissal of Blair &
Rives has been very long and animated. Our
Reporter has given the substance of the debate
for the several days preceding the final vote at
considerable length. The most ordinary reader
cannot fail to perceive that the right, and the
reason of the proceeding adopted are clearly on
the side Of the majority.
We are sure that every right minded person
in the country will be glad to see the mendacity,
the malignty, and the vulgar personality, which
have characterized the conduct Of the Globe fer
years past, now finally rebuked in an effective
manner, One Of the principal means by which
that journal has subsisted, and which has given
il more power and influence than it ntrnsically
deserved, is justly taken from il by vote of the
Senate, given in accordance with the manifest
wishes of the majority Of the People Of the U.
States.
Hon. Sam'l. l.. Southland, of New jersey, was
yesterday elected President pro tempore Of the
Senate, and on taking his seat, addressed the
body in very clear, dignifed and impressive
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PRESENTATION OFF FOREIGN MINISTER'S.

The members of the Diplomatic Body, now
in Washington, and accredited TO the Govern
ment OF the United States, were received by
the President on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock. Mr..
FOX, the British Minister, on being presented
by the Secretary of State, made 10 the Presi-
dent the following address:
SIR have the honor to address you in the name
OF The Diplomatic Body accredited TO the United States
Of America We hasten, sir TO congratulate Won M.
your accession the high Office of President of
Tins Republic, which the confidence of your fellow
citizens has conferred upon you. We speak the true
sentiments OF our respective Governments and coun-
tes IN Offering ms testimony OF regard and respect
Tor your person and Tor your station. We rejoice sir
10 have heard from your lips, in your Inaupu
Address, the declaration of viruous desire to pro-
mote the relations of national friendship and peace
between the U nted States and Foreign Powers; and
we are happy to recognise in your personal character
and qualities the strongest assurance that the efforts
OF your Government will be faithfully directed to ac-
comilish SO wise and noble apurpose
| To this address the PRESIDENT of the United
States made the following reply:
STA: received with great pleasure the congratula.
tons ynu have been pleased to offer me in the name
OF the Distinguished Diplomatic Body now present
the Representatives Of the most powerful and polishc
nations with whom the Republic which has onored
me with the office Of its Chief Moji-rae has the most
intimate relations relations which trust no sinister
event will tor ages, interrupt
The sentiments contained in my late address to my
f'llow-czens, and TO which you ave been pleased "a
advert, are those which will continue 10 govern my
conduct through the whole course Of my Aiminisira.
ton. Lately Of the People The undlspur,l sove.
rcigns Of the country and coming Immediately from
amongst the y, am enabled with confidence TO say
that in thus acting shall be sustained by their und
vidcd APPRECIATION.
beg leave 10 add, sir, that both from duty and in
clinaton shall omit nothing in my power to contri
butte 10 your own personal happiness and that of III,
friends whom, on This OCCASION you represent, as Ion.
as you may continue amongst us.
The other Ministers, with their Secretaries
and the persons attached to their respective
Missions. were then successfully presented tc
the President. The Minister of Russia, we
learn, was prevented from being present, by in
disposition, which, we are happy TO be able tc
say, is not serious.-Nat Int
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FOR THE MADisnNIAN


Mr.. EDITOR As matters connected with an inter
mnable Indian war in Florida will doubtless come in
fol due portion ofhat reform promised and expected
under the new Administration, beg leave to call
It's attention the enclosed official communication of
the Governor of that Territory to the Legislative
Council then in session. This paper will give Gen
Harrison idea of the manner in which tho af
fairs of the war have been, and are still likely to be
managed in that quarter unless prompt and thorough
change be made in that reckless and INSCRIPTIONS DO
Icy which have been entaed upon that devoted Ter
rilory since the days ofPresident Jackson.
BY reference to the accounts arising out Of the Flo
rida war, it will be perceived that large portion of
them derive their force and authority from the orders
and approvas Of the local Governor acting separately
and apart from the General Government in the direc
ton and prosecution Of the campaign and of this cha
racier those referred to in the accompanying
munication of the Governor Besides these S2U6-
517 - required TO be reimbursed to Florida by the
United States, there is debt of r 100 900 which
stands on the same footing, except that the General
Government has already assumed its payment by pay
ng the interest TO the banks from which it was Dor
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Boston Correspondence.

BosToN March g. S4l.
You will have perceived by the papers, this
reaches you, that Mr. George Bancroft Collector ofthis
port has rendered the rcsig nation of his Office This
movement his part, is purely matter Of dollars
and cents A Collector who dies or resigns, is en-
titled by law to share equally with his successor the
commissions all bonds Which may have been re-
ceived previous to his retirement, although they may
not have come to maturity which would not be the
case if he we've to be remoped In this instance it
will make difference of 1920, at least. This
fact in relation to the law now existing taken with
others which might be named shows the necessity Of
thorough revision of the laws in respect to the
pensation Of Custom-house officers By the existing
laws, weghers, guagers and measurers entitled to
specific sum for every hundiej gallon or bushel by
them weighed, gnaged or measured Under this 20.
vision of the law, their pay has sometimes amounted
to some or $4,000 per annum, each To counteract
this effect Congress have in several instances within
the last few years inserted clause in the Annual APP
preparation BILL restricting the pay Of these officers to
$500 per annum and the officers of the Treasury De
parment have given construction TO it, retrospecyel
its operation which is dered unjust Ivy those affect
by it, and has caused them much embarrassment and
trouble. These facts, as said before, show the
cessty of thorough revision of the premises. Good
bye George ~
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New YoaK, March 9, ls4l'


Elections for Charter Officers were las. week held
in the cities Of Troy, Utica, Rochester, Buffalo and
the villages Of Poughkeepsie and lth ca-these being,
after New York Albany, and Brooklyn, the most con-
siderable municipalities in The State. Ersry one
elected a majority Of Wing Officers. Ithaca was
against us last year The Mayors Of the cities are ~
follows;
Troy-Jonas C.. Heart. Rochester-ElJah r
Smith. Uiica-Spencer Kellogg. Bg6aio-isase
r. Harrington.
The Town Elections in 81. Laurence, Steuoen
Richmond Madison, and Monroe counties, have Ia
ken place since last, and have nearly all been
heard from The general result is suspicious. lwi
give further table the returns are com
pete.
We are all agog here--l mean the poiticlans-on
the subject Of the looked for appointment Of Wing
Collector Of Customs for this Port. Yesterday tho
opponents Of prominent candidate had tdings that
he could not be appointed and great their e1uta-
ton. Their tidings are not confirmed by this morn
ings advices and rather think they will prove mis-
taken. We'llsee.
We looking ahead langudly to our Charter
Election. The chances even that the Wings may
carry it if they try. Watcher they will OF not de-
Ponds circumstances. The Locos appear to have
backed out Of their original intention of running Ro
BERT ii. MoRRis for Mayor. think Attorney Gene
raj Halls Report ha settled the coffee of that gentle
man. Mayor VARIAN will not run again and think
ELIJAH +. PURDy will be their man. he is evidently
training for il, by abusive assault the Registry
Law &c, &c.
The Steamship President sails for Liverpool to-
Her cargo is nearly all on board, and her
berlhs principally engaged. She will take largo
number ofleltes.
Stocks settled little to-day. U. S Bank closed at
10 "a; Manhattan S5i Phenix II Commerce So;
Vcksbuig s.; Mohawk Railroad So Paterson As
Long Island 81 IA; Slonington 81; Harlem "a "a;
Canton Co. "a Ia.
Stat. Stocks 81 900 Illinois Skies, 1870, 81 l2;
Indiana 3d.
Exchange on London Ia a 3. Sou hern LA 7.
Domestic Exchanges rather Pniladel-
phia A "a s. New Orleans Sl-2
| Markets--There is no decided change in Cotton,
Flour, or Ashes, but the demand for each is dull
| Albany is most likely 10 get bridge The Hud-
son, in defiance Of vehement opposition.
Yours, HAROLD,
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The INAUGURAL ADDREss-This Documents
thoroughly democratic; there can be indifference
of opinion among candid men on that point II
reinquishes and restores to the people where
it belongs the power, which the national Exc
cutive has been for some years gradually gather
ing TO itself. We have come back again to first
principles, and are about to take fresh start
With the lessons of experience, and the admo-
nitions otthe past, we may hope 10 do better, we
can hardly do worse. Wehave had the symbols
and professions of democracy long enough, let
US now have the substance Let the good of
the country, OF its confiding millions be the par
amount object, the all controlling motive Of this
Administration Letprivate ambition and ind-
vidual ACKNOWLEDGEMENT be forgotten in the wants
and welfare Of the nation.
II is government like this that we want; il
is an administration of our affairs like this, that
we expect and require at the hands Of William
Henry Harrison. II he shall b. in act what he
has been in word; II they who surround him
deem their pledges, they will receive the cordial
support OF every honest man through the land;
bu, il like their predecessors they disregard their
professions, and sacrifice TO party the great inte-
rests Of the country, they will soon be disrobed
Of their honors, and their names be covered with
reproach. But we hope for the best; we see
no occasion for distrust; still the language of
admonion and appeal better becomes the occa-
sion than that Of credulous eulogy. Common
dalion comes in season when II is given TO claims
well established in past action. General Jack
son received his political canonizaion in adj
vance, and when the real time shall arrive for
this august solemnity, there will be very few we
apprehend 10 pay their alterations. General
Harrison has passed through the fires of a mo-
raj maytyrdom and gloriously survived il, but let
wait for the fruits Of this triumph TO himself
and the country before we weave our chaplet.
The garland should not be shaded with the after
regrets OF those by whom il has been conferred.
Phil North American.
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THE AMISTAD CASE.

The decision of the Supreme Court was rem
dered in this case on Tuesday last The decree
of the circuit court is affirmed in all respects
except that part which orders the negroes to be
transported, and reversing that part, and remand
ing the case to the circuit court with directions
10 dismiss the negroes from custody, and to dis
charge them from the suit, SO that they go free
and at large
The Supreme Court terminatedits session on
Wed nesday, and adjourned.
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ROBERT RAYMOND REID.

Rev. GEORGE GOODMAN, recently Chaplain to
the U. S. Senate, has been appointed by the
board of managers of the American Bible Socie-
ty as their Delegate TO the British and Foreign
Institution. Ii holds its Anniversary at Exeter
Hall, in London, next May. Mr. Goodman i an
Englishman by birth, his father still holding
high rank in that ecclesiastical body in Great Bri
tan. He will sail on the 10th in the President
for London. Although not an American by birth,
yet he will well represent the piety, zeal and
sterling intelligence of the pulpits Of the West
ern World
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The Ladys Book, for March, has been handed us
by Mr.. Hampton, agent for the District. We find it
quite rich its predecessors-and edited entirely
by ladies. The engraving, and the article entitled
+" Mathematical Abstraction" appear to be very fine,
besides which there two colored engravings of the
spring fashions, and two pages of music. This nte
resting monthly is edited by Mrs Sarah J Hale and
Mrs. L. H. Sigourney but each No. contains con-
tribution from Miss +. Leslie.
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burned till to morrow, i o'clock A. NJ.
Tuesday MARCH Q.

No. AZ. The United States the schooner Ams-
tad, &c, appeal from the Circuit Court Of the United
States for tho district Of Connecticut. MIR. Justice
Story delivered the opinion Of this Court, affirming
the decree Of the said Circuit Court in this Cause ~
all respects except that part ordering the negroes 10
be delivered to the President 10 be transported and
reversing that part, and rcmandiDg the 10 the
said Circuit Court with dectionA TO dismiss the sad
negroes from The custody Of the Court, and that they
be discharged from the suit and 60 thereof quit with
out delay.
Adjourned till tomorrow, 10 o'clock M
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

" AnHINUIUNt MAHCH ., 1911.
Information has be, received al this Depart-
ment from the United States Consul al Laguay-
ra that, by decree Of the President Of Venezuela
dated 9th Of January, ls4l, permission is grant
ed for the free admission, or without payment of
duties, of the following articles into the port of
Laguayia, viz. Indian corn, beans, rice, and 9th
er edible vegetables-the permission 10 continue
for eight months from date Of said decree
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The Northampton Courier states that Mr.. Samuel
Whtmarsh, who went out to Jamaica for the estab-
shment Of the silk business in that island has sue
ceeded in organizing company, called the Jamaica
Silk Company. This Company have made prellmi-
nary arrangements, and agreed to pay Mr.. Whit
marsh $4,000 for his trees, and further sum of
10000 for other purposes.
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S2o6,577 27

The resolutions passed unanimously by the Lrgis
latse Council require me to settle hose claims under
the act OF The l0th February, 1888 which authorizes
the negotiation Of loan; and consider it proper o
inform you That shall forthwith issue bonds in liqu-
dalton Ut the above stated debt IA be negotiated the
Legislative will prescribes at their par value
shall endeavor 10 make speedy reclamation Of
The amount from the Government of the United
SIafas .
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FarpAy, March 5.

Jacob w. Miller, Esq, of New Jersey, was admit
ted an attorney and counsellor of this Court.
No. 81. Jesse Hoyt rs. David MADDEN ct al in error
TO the Circuit Courl o the tied States fr the SUI
crn district Of New YeIk. BY consent Of parties II is
ordered and adiudgcd that the writ OF error in this
he dismissed with costs
No. L. The State Of Rhode Island con painant Us
the State Of Massachusetts The argument OF this
cause was continued by Messrs. Rando phi and Whip
pie for the complainant
Adjourned lill to morrow, L o'clock A. M
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Politics says Bulwer I" is the art of govern
ing for others Policy is the art Of managing
for ones self" 1t is difficult TO say which of
these two arts predominates in this city at the
present moment,
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- THOSE THINGS wnicH ARE ESSENTIAL LET THERE
81 oN.Ff IN Sos-EssENriALs, LIBERTY AND IN ALL
THINGS CHARITY Augustin.
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SATURDAY, March 6.

John L. Taylor and Alexander Mcconnell Esqs,
Of Ohio, VIM. Penn Brigg and Henry Leavcnworlh
Esqs., of Vermont and Hiram Barney, Esq OF the
State of New York, were admitted attorneys and
councillors of this Court
Adjourned till Monday II o'clock A. NJ
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We lave received from Mcssrs Johnson and Smith,
Philadelphia, very largo and fine specimen Of print
ing types and ornaments cast by them. Some Of the
fancy types and ornaments are very beautiful We
have nowhere seen so great variety.
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STEAMBOAT PTIENlX.

81 e From and after This Day, this Boat
K-R- will make her trips follows, viz:
Leave Washington at l2 and 10 l-2 A NJ, and
3 and p. M.
Leave Alexandra at 7 ID and l 2 A. NJ, and
and 4 P. M.
She will make one trip daily to Georgetown (Sun-
days ereepted) Leaving Alexandria at II IA and
Georgetown at IL IL o'clock until further notice.
mar l2-tf JOHN WILSON Captain.
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supreme Court of the u. States
THURSDAY. MARCH a. 1871,

No l. The State of Rhode Island, complainant rs
the State Of Massachusetts. The argument of this
cause was continued by Mr.. Randolph for the com.
painant
Adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock A. M
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TIME LEvETHIAN NEW woRLD-pri,

TNHE LEVETHIAN NEW WURLD-pTize
Il number. The largest newspaper ever published; a
curiosity intended to show that 'some things can be
done as well as others'-of which it has been said
that the most convenient mode of perusal is nail it
up to the side of apartment and after reireatng to
convenient distance to take sight at it with pocket
telescope; size six feet by four, containing much
literary several novels of the ordinary size,
and sixteen superior engravings price ID cents For
sale in Washington, for the publishers, by
Mach ~. +. TAYLOR.
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70 The managers fthe late Peoples Tippscanoe
Inauguration Bal requested to meet this after
noon at o'clock at CaTusi's Saloon. mar A
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rowed on the pledge Of Territorial bonds which, add
ed to many other yet to be settled by the Term
tory, and required like those mentioned to be recuim
ed IRON the Government will together, form item
OF Indebtedness under tile Harrison Administration
perhaps not yet dreamed of and those large
10 have originated under the orders aud epprosals
OF The present Governors predecessor, at a time
when the country was amply protected by General
Jessup who was at that time prosecuting gaaDtly the
war to speedy and successful termination A large
militia force was also a, the time in the field by orders
Of the Secretary Of War.
alude to those facts in part, because many just
and honest account for services, &c. in the Florida
war; Is prejudiced, or totally rejected perhaps,
count or in consequence Of questionable or fraudulent
claims, and IL an act justice which the Government
ofthe United States less to itsef than to the
honest and bona ide claimants upon its Treasury TO
appoint Board Of Commissioners to proceed TO Flori-
da the theatre itself of the origin of those
and alleged claims and there where all the proof can
be easily obtained, proceed an impartial and rigid
examination Of all accounts and claims past present,
and to come. The man, then, who has actually, and
In good faith, performed military SERVICE or furnished
supplies for the army, will be able to make il appear
without suspense or uncertainty as to the result and
the deliberate and systematic frauds which may have
been comsitted attempted in future, will be detect
ed on the one hand and stangled in their birth on the
other
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JEFFERSON.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Tallahassee, 10th Feb, lS4l

TO the Legislative Council Of Florida
In obedience to the resolutions Of the Legislative
Council and ulon The basis prescribed therein have
ascertaincd the several amounts due to the regiment
of Col Robert Brown, and the battalion OF Mai Isaac
GARRISON, for services in the year 1923, follows:
To Col Robert Browns regiment 1921 222 50
To Maj. Isaac Garrason's battalion 1854 II
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MONDAY, March 8.

James F. Conover, Esq, OF Ohio, admitted an
attorney and counsellor OF this Court.
No. l. The State of Rhode Island, complainant rs.
the State of Massachusetts. The argument Of this
cause was concluded by Mr.. Webster for the respon-
dent.
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d ANKES' ECCLESIAS TICAL and Political
IN History of the Popes of Rome, translated from
tine German, vols octave, is Just published and this
day received for saeb F. TAYLOR marl2
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by Captain Basil Hall, in two
J. volumes, and the Twentieth Number Of Hum
phreys Clock, this day received for sale by F,
TAYLOR mar IL
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10000 Dollars!
AND 200 Plies of $500.

- CItss z, Tor ISL
To be Drawn at Alexandra, Virginia, en- Saturday
the Goth March, lo4l.
GRAND SCHEME.
10000 Dollars. 10000 Dollars.
5000 Dollars 1000 Dollars
5000 Dollars | 900 Dollars
1887 Dollars 800 Dollars
100 Dollars 600 Dollars-2 of 81 500
3 of 81, 1903 of VI ,250- 2J0 Of $500, &c. &c
Tickets $lO--Halves $5-Quarers So So
Certificates ofpackagcs of 25 Whole Tickets $3.50 co
Do. do 25 Haf do IS 0O
Do. do 25 Quarter do 80 80
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For Tickets and Shares or Certificates Of Packa-
gcs in the above Splendid Lotteries, -addicss
ID. S. GREGORY 4 co. Managers,
Washington, ID. c.
Drawings sent Immediately after they to
all who order as above. feb 20-d&c2aw2w
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$4,000 $4,000
VIRGINIA LEEsBURG LOTTERY.

Glass ID for lS4l
To be drawn at Alexandra, Va on Saturday, 9th
March. le4l.
GRAND CAPITALS
10000 Dollars $4,000 Dollars
10000 Dollars 5000 Dollars
G,000 Dollars 1920 Dollars
80 prizes Of J. 900 Dollars
60 of S500-60 of $500
1873 OF $500, &c.
Tickets Sl0-I1alvcs S5--Q Quarters So so
Certificates of packages Of 70 Whole Tickets $40
Do. do 26 Half do 20
Do. do &c Quarter do 80