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ADJOURNMENT OF coNGR Ess.

Mr.. ADAMS, as soon as the journal was
read, rose and desired to correct an important
error in yesterdays proceedings. The vote on
the resolution for suspending the rules, in order
to fix on the - day Of May next for the adj
journment Of Congress, was incorrectly recorded.
The record was, ayes 108, noes 54-just two
thirds; the Speaker voted in the negative, and
thus the motion was lost The sharp-eyed vigil
lance of Mr.. Adams had detected that Mr.. Sill
dell's vote in the affirmative was set down in
the negative. 4
Mr.. SLIDELL confirmed this fact, and after
some discussion between Messrs. RHETT,
DROMGOOLE, ADAMS, and others, Mr. Sill
dell was permitted to change his vote-thus
making the result ayes 100, noes So; so that the
Speaker lost the casting vote.
Mr.. RHETT protested strenuously against the
decision of the Chair, that this subject was now
in order before the House Many were present
now who were absent yesterday, and vice versa.
He appealed from the decision of the Chair.
Mr. J. r. INGERSOLL said the House could
not take notice of who was present or absent
it had committed an error yesterday, and was
bound to correct it to-day
Mr. STEENROD moved reconsideration of
the vote to suspend the rules.
Mr.. DROMGOOLE moved to lay this motion
on the table. M
Mr.. HENLEY, of Ia, called for the yeas and
by Al members the motion to lay on the table
was lost by vote of l0S to "a.
The motion to reconsider, and the appeal, were
withdrawn.
The SPEAKER, several precedents having
been cited, charged his decision that the subject
now in order.
The House was now getting involved in points
of order, and to restore quiet, Mr.. Henley, the
original mover of the chief resolution with the
consent of the House, withdrew it, and gave no.
tice that he should offer it again on Tuesday next.
FRENCH sPoLIATIoNs.
Mr.. CRANSTON, of r. l., presented the re-
solutions of his State Legislature upon the sub
ject of French spolations prior to 1900, which
were referred to the Committee on Foreign AT
fairs.
TWENTY-FIRsT RULE.
Mr.. ROGERS, of N. Y. continued this stale
discussion. He argued that the action of this
House on the right of petition had tended to in
crease the abolitionists all over the country but
few years ago they were only handful in New
York, and now they hold the balance of power
in that State so it was in Connecticut, Rhode
Island, Vermont, Massachusetts, and elsewhere.
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Correspondence of the N. Y Tribune.l
NEW JERSEY WING STATE CONVEN-
VENTION.
New BRUNSWICK, Feb. q

4 New BRUNSWICK, Feb. 81, 1874.
The Jersey Blues" assembled in full force at
Trenton yesterday. The counties were all re-
presented by special delegates, and the City Hall
was thronged by the Clay boys Of gallant Mercer
and the adjoining counties. Rely upof it, the
spirit of 1910 is aroused in New Jersey, and the
way we will rout little Van in November next
will be such a rebuke to the cold Hunkers" as
will teach them never again to attempt the res
toration of the Great Rejected of .640.
The Hon. Joseph Porter, of Gloucester, pre-
sided.
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SODA WATER, fresh from the fountain, at GILL
~ MANS Drug Store. feb "a
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MR.. VAN BUREN'S LAST LETTER.

MIR. Van Buren, has written letter to some OF
the Pennsylvania Locofocos, in answer to COM
plimentary resolutions which were passed at
mass meeting at Harrisburg 1t is singular at
fair He commences by expressing his unbound
ed confidence in the unpurchasable Democracy
Of Pennsylvania, although he has himself never
been much in favor with them. He speaks of
Mr.. Buchanan's withdrawal, and says 1t becomes
others better than himself to comment on the
propriety Of his course, after he found that ano-
ther was the fayorite. Here is gentle hint Tor
Cass, johnson, and Calhoun, that they ought to
follow the same excellent example Mr.. Van
Buren, then goes on to respond to the sentiments
expressed by the Pennsylvania Locos as to the
character of the election of 194O The Penn
sylvania letter says that in $780, reason was de-
throned, and Whirlwind of passion, folly and
madness, swept through the land" MIR. Van
Buren, says, g cannot, am confident, add any
thing to the mastery and eloquent description
which you have given Of that national struggle"
He is not unmindful of the bias which he may
have, yet he is confident the justice of this cen
sure will be recognized by a vast majority of the
people. He is glad that an opportunity is to be
two systems, and he hopes that both parties will
concur in endeavoring to makeit fair one-that
is, let all other Locos stand aside, and let them
try and see if they or will beat this time.
Mr.. Van Buren, then goes on with his conn
ments on the election of 1910, concluding with
the following:
"Can we expect the people of this country to
maintain the elevated standing in the eyes of
the world which they have hitherto enjoyed, if
after the lapse of years, and the fullest opportu
nifty for reflection, they suffer themselves to be
second time operated upon by appliances, from
the use of which every friend to free government
must turn with modification and disgust!
You do not, therefore, gentlemen, in my judg-
ment, over estimate the Importance which the
proceedings Of 1910 are destined to give to those
of 1874. Considerations will be brought into
view by that connection Of greater magnitude
than any which have ever been involved in our
political conflicts, and compared with which all
personal and party interests dwinde in insgnlfi-
canoe.
" | am, gentlemen. very respectfullY,
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FRENCH SPoLIATIoNs.--A Washington cores
pondent of the New York Journal of Commerce
writes
The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House
Of Representatives will on Monday report in favor
of the long sought French spoliation claims. The
report is said to be prepared by Mr.. Thomasson,
Of Kentucky. 1t will be full and able report.
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| am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your friend and obedient servant,

Throughout the letter the ex-President dis
covers that distrust of the people and contempt
of their will which show him to be man whose
pretensions to Democracy are hollow and empty.
He cares nothing for the people, has no sympathy
with their wants, no respect for their will, except
when it elevates him to office In common with
the great body of his party he sticks to the deu-
sion that tho election Of 1910 was merely an ex-
hibition of coon-skns and log-cabns, and that the
people were besotted and drunken. He is sadly
mistaken, as he will find when the decision of
1910 is repeated the present year-LopeU Cour
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MARRIED.

MARRIED.
On Thursday evening, the 22d instant, by the Rev.
Mr.. SAMSON, Mr.. JAMES B. WRIGHT to Miss
MARY PARKER, all ofthis city.
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il ST.. PATRlcK's CHURcH.-The Rev. DR.. RY-
DER, of Georgetown College, will deliver in this
church commencing to morrow evening at oclock)
course of lectures explanatory of the Catholic doc
trine. The public are respectfully invited.
feb "a
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I5s SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CnURcH-The Rev
Mr. MERRILL, of Massachusetts, will preach on each
evening of the present week in the Second Presbyte
rian Church, situate on New York Avenue, service
commencing at quarter past o'clock. The pub
lie are respectfully invited to attend. feb 90
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IL A sermon in reference to the practice Of
d,elling will be preached, in compliance with request,
BY the Rev. Mr. SAMSON, tomorrow evening, in the
City Hall, at quarter past O'Clock. feb "a
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n IRRITABLE MOUTARD, &c.-We have just
received few dozen jars of very superior
French Mustard, favored with Capres and Anchors,
PEstragon, Aromatise, la Civette Vegetale, &c.
Also Pepper Sauce and Tomato Catsup, Figs, &c.
choice lot of this years Baltimore cured Hams and
Shoulders MCKNIGHT & CLEPHANE
street, between 14th and 18th streets,
Where may be found general assortment Of
Family Groceries, at the lowest cash prices.
feb 24-3t
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ICE ICE! ICE!-The subscriber having succeeded,
at very great expense, in filling his large house
with Potomac Ice, of very superior quality is now
prepared to receive orders for the coming season
He would advise all private families, keepers Of
hotels, boarding houses, confectionaries, &c., who
wish supply through the entire season, to make
early application and they will not be disappointed
as many were last summer, by or two small deal
ers in that article, who attempted to furnish and
failed in the hottest weather, when it was most
wanted.
He has the largest house in the District, and will
feel bound to furnish those who commence with him
until next December if they require it.
Persons wishing ice before the season for deliver
ing from the wagons, can get it by sending to the
store, where it is kept constantly on hand
z. ID. GILMAN,
feb "a Druggist, Penn Avenue.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1844-12-03

Leaving slO,s2s 600
On which interest paid and provision made
Its payment.
OF this sum- 100000 dollars bears per cent interest
:l0692o 0O per cent interest, and s3GaO0 7 per
interest.
The annual interest, therefore, the funded debt Tex
elusive of what is paid 10y the bank,) 90 a
per cent, $4,000
$50 900 at per cent. 252O
l0,692,0OO al per cent, 53l 600
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To this may be added the loans by the former OF era
tons OF the Treasury, from various funds which
should he replaced speedily possible, particularly the
amount borrowed from the per Fund that being
much needed and loudly called for by the counties
which IT belongs.
la this state Of alrs and preparatory to action on
the subject, bchO0vcs TO carefully survey the whole
ground, aud note tie Obstacles which hcsei Our path
Ii far difficult pay the on a foreign
than domestic debt In the former case there j. an
annual dram of the precious metals which directly land
under the present banking system greater extent
ndlTecy.) dlnnIshes the circulation of the country Ia
the latter the paid citizens residing in
the same country in the local cuTenoy- still remains
The community, and no material dlmnuilon In the
circulation is occasioned.
The government of Great Britain would Re crushed un
der the weight Of us immense debt, due 10 Is
subjects Their could be borne e
they simultaneously received from aud paid out
TO persons lnhabitIng the country. \ constant
daa Of specie be long sustained y country
unless the thereby occasoued from time time
repenshed by the expectation of industrial products.
The is true of our foreign commerce. Cab pay
foI balances favor of imports would, continued
shortly drain the whole country of specie Il fore that
would however, TIC cheapness IF the
staples arising from the accumulation al home, ard the
scarcity Of money caused BY being abroad would
occasion the be exchanged for the latter, AID
equilibrium would be restored The comparatively small
of specie brought into the United States by
migration produced from mines, not be relied
Oh for restoring these balances, IA much scarcely
keeps pace with the rapid growth IF pOIUatiOn
compared with that Of other The balance
the trade Of the United States may be unfavora-
bic. But that viii be restored 10y
responding amount Of exports. For Il Is esOr-
ed by cash payments still there be Of ex-
ports aerwa supply the loss Of currency oceasoned
hy such payments, which amounts 10 the same thing.
Thus, while commercial history shows these
baions trade also establishes the that the aver.
age exports and imports Of the United States are sgua.
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SALE OF EaLU.aBLE PROPERTY.
may 24-dts

/ SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
In pursuance of authority contained in the last
will and testament of J. H. Howell, deceased, said
will being of probat in the Orphans Court for the
county of Washington, in the District of Columbia,
the undersigned, executors therein named will offer
for sale, on Tuesday, the 4th of June next, at S
o'clock P. M, the following described property in
the city of Washington, viz:
lot of ground in square No. 1888, about so feet
front south street, commencing from the north
west of street south and 10th street west,
and running with the line of 10th street west 100
feet in depth together with the two twostory frame
buildings thereon
This property is commodiously and pleasantly sit
uated fronting the public Mall and distant but few
minutes walk from the public Departments, the Cen
ire Market and the business part of the city. Each
house has a brick basement above ground, and con-
tains eight excellent rooms. bslsf
Each lot of ground and house to be sold separately
Sale in front Of the premises G a1e
Terms-$500 cash on each lot and house /; the ba-
lance, with interest from day of sale, in three equal
payments, at six, twelve, and eighteen months. Such
title has been vested in the executors will be con-
veyed to the purchasers and deed of trust taken
secure the balance of the purchase money. 4S
A. p. SKINNER,
GABRIEL MORAN,
Executors.
WILLIAM MARSHALL,
mayl6-dts Auctioneer.
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HEADQUARTERS!

Y
i HE policy of the public in encouraging quackery
is to me speculative science, whose data is often
vague and in conclusion, subject to the vilest abuse
The of misleading the many vsiters to this Me-
tropols when principle is founded upon the fact OF
auor without its real quality, and knowledge Of that
the most OF all wonderful arts physiognoy, in hair
dressing; and if there should be failure upon the
part of the OPERATOR reasoning minds do not in gen.
eral apply the same to professors, which is within
themselves a compound of facts affections, and cor
rectness not to be controlled by mere conecturng
imagination, while the multiplied relations of the
mere possessors, and not the professors, are con.
stantly battling with isolated considerations Never
theess, this great oversight upon their part has
reced an error which will be the entire overthrow
of quackery; which error the Egyptians, who at a
very early period distinguished for their knowledge
and skill in this truly dearbought alentthey, above
all people, appreciated perfection in all professors.
similar method was practised by the Greeks: lit is
Quoted by Niclioai and by Xenophon, that who ever
dare to that which they had not acquired by
practical knowledge, they should be put to imme-
date death. The Romans, the headquarters of all
literature, adopted the same method Eneas, their
great poet subscribed his name in accordance. The
language used by that great and good man is this
the inference from this conviction that quacktsn,,
when encouraged by any people, is an epi, is fact
undenable Too much has been done for this sect,
and that the greatest advantage would be useful by
cleansing away the Notwithstanding and adhering
to few rational professors. That from erecting any
new superstructure upon this discordant ruin of
quackery, which had already crumbled beneath the
weight Of their own unnecessary lumber.
" Blow winds, come racks, or at least
The quacks will die with harness on their backs;
Quacks, beware thou keep me from the light,
But il we, c. & d., fail not in our deep intent,
Thou shalt not live"
may 25-3tw3w CARTER s. DUGGER
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. NEW AND Popular Mli1yc,
lUECEIVED this dAy--0onKs fos the Sabbath
The Pastor's Dsuehtsr. 70 the cir ct Dan Tucker
Cherrily DER tho Mountains, to the populsp South
srn refrain, Going over the Mountain
L'Enfer Quadrille Diabolique
Sweet is the Twilight Hour; The Foeman Comes
10, the Watchfre! Over There, doleful ballad
Souvenir of Ole Bull; Sleeping, dreamed, Love
Lament of the Irish Emigrant es
Clay and Frelinghuysen; Kentucky Gentleman
Kentucky Melodies s
National Songs-Our Flag is There, Star, Span
gled Banner The Land of Washington, &c.
Marches, Duets, Quicksteps, &c.
large collection Of popular and favorite Songs,
Duets, Airs, Waltzes, &c. Sc. sc. for the piano
forte, Sc For sale by
GARRETT ANDERSON,
Between 18th and 18th streets, Pa. Ave.
N. B.--A very large assortment of Portfolios for
music and for writing materials, from SO cts. to H.
may 20--tf
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d JUST RECEIVED,
DUBLIN MATERIALS, MECHANICS
TOOLS. HOUSEKEEPERS' ARTICLES, FISH
ING TACKLE, and variety of other useful arti-
cles, too numerous to mention; all of which are
offered as cheap as they be purchased from ped
lars, auctioneers, or the regular trade.
GEO SAVAGE.
~ B. A large assortment OF best Brushes always
on hand. mayl0-eow4w
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Tor cancelled Treasury a9lss ia the hands Of In.
nnccnt holdeFs
The House then went into Comn,jttes OF the
Whole, Mr., WHITE, Of Kentucky, in the Chair,
and took up bill to, amend the act extending
half pay pensions to certain widows. The bill
gave rise to general discussion, which contin-
ued until o'clock, when motion that the Com
mittee rise and report prevailed; after which,
The House adjourned.
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GERMAN PoETs.-A lecture upon the German
poets, Korner and Kleist, will be delivered by
RICHARD s. EVANS, Esq, this evening, at the
Assembly Rooms, Louisiana Avenue. The Ger
man Band will be in attendance.
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NOTICE.

IN WASHLNGT TON BRANCH RAILROAD.
DELEGATES and others desiring to attend the
Conventions to be held in Baltimore on the 9th inst
procure tickets at the reduced rate of fare for
either of the regular trains of the 26th, for the
train which leaves this city at o'clock the morn
ing of the 9th.
Passengers who may wish to return on the even
ing Of the 9th, can avail themselves Of an Extra
Train to leave Baltimore for this city att P. M.-but
Hnust be distinctly understood that they shall join the cars
at The outer Depot
1t is particularly requested that early notice be g
ven to the undersigned of the number of Delegates
from the District; and all fare collected by the
Conductors in the will be at the established rate
Of the road it is absolutely necessary that the tickets
for the round trip should be procured some time be-
fore the departure of the trains The tickets will be
good until the I'd of June, inclusive, and are not
transferable. By order
may Cot S. STETTINIUS, Agent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

MIR. LABRANCHE, of La, ask leave to pre-
sent resolutions adopted in New Orleans in favor
of the immediate annexation of Texas. Before
the House understood the object, he had asked
the reference of the resolutions to select CON-
mtteee Of five, and moved the previous question.
Mr.. WHITE, Of KY, cohtended that. as the
object was not understood, it was not in order 10
move the reference or the previous question.
The SPEAKER overruled the objection.
Mr.. C.. j. INGERSOLL moved call of the
House, and asked the yeas and nays, which were
ordered and stood ayes IS, noes SO.
A vote was then taken, by yeas and nays upon
laying the subject the table, and it was thus
disposed Of by yeas lob to noes 70. Showing
that the House wont touch Texas with pair OF
tongs.
motion was then made that when the House
adjourn, it should do so to meet on Wednesday
next at Ii o'clock, and upon this the yeas and
nays were called, and were ayes AZ, noes III.
Mr.. DUNCAN moved that the rules be sus-
pended, to enable him to make motion that the
House should GO into Committee of the Whole
upon the bill for the occupation Of Oregon Terri
tory he asked the yeas and nays, which were
ordered.
Mr.. VANCE expressed a hope that the day
might be devoted to long neglected private bills,
but Mr.. d. insisted upon his motion, which was
lost, yeas S5 noes 80.
The various standing committees were called
upon for reports.
Mr.. PHOENIX, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported Joint resolution authorizing the
city of Baltimore to use the public buildings at
Lazaretto Point as lazaretto.
Mr.. p asked that it might be put on it's passage
at this time. Objections we're at first made by
Mr.. c. JOHNSON, but were not insisted upon,
and after word or two in favor of the resolution,
It was finally passed.
The Committee on the Judiciary reported two
bills, one to regulate the fees of judicial officers,
and the other TO allow appeals to be carried up
to the Supreme Court, without regard to the
amount at issue.
apart two days next week for the consideration OF
bills reported from the Committee ON Naval
Affairs
Mr.. HARRISON, of Georgia. reported bill
making appropriations for the commencement of
certain Notifications.
A bill was reported from the Committee on
the Post Office and Post Roads, to adapt the rates
of postage to the national currency and to abridge
the frankng privilege accompanying this bill
were two reports--one in favor of cheap system
of postage, and the other adverse to it.
Mr. ADAMS desired that the Committee should
report what were their intentions with regard to
the numerous memorials for post Office reform
The reply was, that two opinions prevailed in the
Committee, but the majority were opposed to the
Senate bill.
A resolution was submitted, and carried, that
five thousand extra copies of each report and bill
be printed for the use of the House.
Mr.. J. r. lNGERSOLL reported a bill to pay
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u COUGH LOZENGES,
L REPAIRED with care by DR.. j. J. FALES, Bos-
ton, Mass.-They are beneficial in all cases Of COM
mon Colds, Hopping Cough, and all other Coughs.
They are useful in inhammations of the throat and
lungs and they are particularly beneficial in the
Hives, and very good substitute for the celebrated
Hive Syrup They are also good substitute for the
cough candies, quinsy cordials, and pulmonary bal
sans, &C. Take ten per day, or one or two every
hour, till relief is obtained.
For sale al the Perfumery, Fancy, and Patent Med
icine Depot Of JAMES CLEPHANE,
APPS Corner OF Penn. avenue and l2th ST.