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legislature are often very great; and, where argu-
ments fail TO convince the Judgment, other expedi-
ents frequently resoried to for carrying favore
projects, which would not be available before the
people.
A story is told, Of some persons Of capital and in
huence, who were very anxious to obtain a liberal
bank Charter from the Legislature some years since.
Ihey were successful in gaining over sufficient
NUMBER OF votes TO carry their point save and ex-
ceptng the consent Of single iadipiduai, who held
out against them, with The most determined and un-
yielding obstinacy. Finding all arts unsuccessful
in winning him over, they finally gave his family
physician 81 600 ESQ the story goes) to repair 10 his
house, at some distance from the seat Of govern
ment, and administer an emetic 10 his wife This
produced such FIT Of indisposition IA TO compel
the absence OF the refractory member. While he
was gone, the bill was passed. He returned. yo-
ently incensed and indignant at those who had thus
imposed upon him.
In the days when bank charters were fashionable
and easy 10 obtain, under various plausible pre-
texts-such for assisting trade, supplying wa
ter TO cities, for manufacturing navigating pur-
poses, 1t mattered not what, so the charter was
obtained-some of them were drawn up with
the view of making them perpetual This was
the case with the Chemical Bank, Of this city It's
charter was granted TO enable il lo make chemicals
Of various kinds. The manufacture of chemical ar
tcles was found less profitable than discounng bills.
Hence, they gave up the former and stuck to the
law.
So with the Manhattan Bank. It's charter was to
remain in force while il continued to supply the
city with water II is said its charter was drawn up
by Aaron Burr, and was destined by its projectors
to be perpetual; and probably would have been, had
1t not been for the introduction of Croton water
which eflectually superseded the supply Of water
by the bank, which it never had effectually sup
Piled II being no longer able TO supply the city
with water, many contended its charter had come
to an end. Its condition being removed, it could
no longer be sustained. have understood that,
rather Than become involved in difficulties in defend
ing their charter it. too has been managed under the
free-banking law.
The weather has become very cold. The Their
mome'er m the open air, up town, this morning,
stood at 30 deg.
AT the time of closing, ship was reported below,
supposed at one time to be the Utica, from Havre;
but she had hoisted signal not recognised by the
telegraph.
IL has clouded up, with every appearance of an
approaching snow storm.
Yours, very truly,
MORGAN.
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Upland and Mobile and
Florida. N. Orleans.
Cotton.

The article has recovered the decline Of lad cents
produced by the news of the steamer.
Provisions Of all kinds were dull to-day; mess
pork sold at sl4; beef is in some better demand;
g sold at 10! 81; prime at IS a ST..
In tobacco there was some inquiry for Virginia,
but prices are nominali Kentucky leaf is firm at 81
at.
Lead remains at about "a rs per 100 lbs; wits.
key in barrels 90 cents; drudge %. The general as
pect of the market for the last few days has remain
ed without animation.
Exchange on London closed at " a 81; Havre
SGT. Freights remain the same as last reported
The total amount Of canal tolls collected in this
State was, for the Sd week in Nov inst, 81 10 40l
to Nov. Cd, $2620,5 500.
The Prince Albert pecket-ship cleared to-day for
London; ship Empire, for Liverpool ship Baltimore,
for Havre; and barque Charles William, for Bre-
men.
Below, one ship.
Stocks were all firm to-day, and sales large.
constitution. II has been so decided by over 200,.
600 votes majority There is no question but the
instrument needs revision, and it would be well If IL
were wisely and properly done.
The session of the legislature at Albany this win
ter will be one of much interest This body will
did the old continental Congress at the close Of the
revolutionary war.
New York is larger in geographical extent than
Belgium, or two or three of the small German states.
Under the impulse given to the price Of railroad
bonds, it is likely several applications will be made
for new railroad charters. As to bank charters,
they are out Of the question.
Among other amendments proposed TO the pres
ent State constitution, one prohibiting the legsla-
ture from pedging the faith Of the State for debt,
without the consent Of majority Of the people.
One would suppose that a concurrence Of two
thirds Of the legislature 10 loan might be sufficient
safeguard against the abuse OF State credit hut so
Jealous have the people become Of their representa-
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FINE SPIRIT in A WING PRESS.

We have a variety of extracts from the demo-
cratic press of the country upon our table. They
breathe noble American spirit but we prefer 10
give the following specimen Of LIBERAL manly spirit,
from the "Martinsbrrg Gazette"---one Of the most
devoted wing papers in Virginia. o. 81 sic omnes!
anxious and studious reflections and have made up
mind from all the lights before This question should
be viewed by all persons in Its true lghtas question for
the reflection OF the .feficaa not the partisan mind f
country be right let all stand to her in and
soul in mind and strength. Let avoid IL possible resort
10 and here let remark that occasion
between country and England upon this question
Of the Oregon Territory War Is extremity which should
always be avoided If practicable; but when becomes
cessary the duty of the people and the whole people,
stnnd firmly by their country 1t is duty do
nothing which will unnecessarily fan the flame ofwar Let
be firm, just and true but rash and sonable In
stand The first will clearly demonstrate
Examinations to England and the world than the lat.
ter. But 10 right Tnd title Gre persuaded
ai here BE- question Should this position be de-
Inonstraed clearly people (of which we have no
doubt) it will become their duty maintain II peaceaby
they caHforci6iy il they We cannot perceive the
least sh,dow Of lille that England has to this territory,
either by discovery settlement treaty, conquest pre-
scrip,on" She has from time to time. made shoe Of title,
and has invariably been forced to abandon her positions
and in fact believe il is clearly demonstrable
country that her only ute il that vain presumptuous and
onopoze the trade and place her foot upon the territory
of the world We have doubt Of clear title 10 the
60 seconds; nnd therefore ,phat
marty leads in this tsi claim shall stand Ly them
tanning rights aud ecery inch of them by any Lich
time and circumstances shall prore the most judcious 5o
fri and uneqrirocai assertion Of tile We again repeat
that cause Tor alarm about war at present IF
there should be England must be the aggressor and
must therefore abide by the consequences The people Of
the United states know their rights, and will maintain
them
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EARTHEN WARE, C HINA, AND GLASS.
THOMAS PURSELL hss lust imported ne

THEN WARE, C HINA, AND GLASS.
F1NHOMAS PURSELL has just imported, per
Il ships Pacific and HampdeD, from Liverpool
andoher sources, hundred and thirteen packages
of he above articles, of the newest style and from
the best manufactures, such as
French and English china dinner, tea and toe
sets, or pieces detached
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china and
and blue printed and figured plates
Dishes, Bowls, vases, "a great Variety
In a word, his very extensive stock embraces
almost every article usually kept in such establish
ments.
Dixon's English Britannia tea and coffee sets,
and plated casters; and also American Britannia
coffee and tea sets, or pieces separate
Casters, lamps, candlesticks mugs, covered pitch
ers
Table and tea spoons, coffee urns and higgins,
&c.
Solar, lard, or oil lamps
Astral stand side, Liverpool, reading, cut, plain,
and ground hall lamps
Lamp glasses and wicks of almost every size
Ivory-handled and other knives and forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass candlesticks, snuffers and trays
WATERS ooking-glasses, shovels and tongs
Cut, pressed, and plain tumblers, wines
Champagnes fnger-bowls, wine coolers, clarets
Decaniers, fruit baskets, Dishes lamps, &C.
A large assortment Of common ware, suitable for
retailing. All Of which will be sold, wholesale and
retail, as cheap rs the very cheapest.
English pipes in boxes
First quality stone ware at the factory prices
As the subscriber is determined 10 reduce his
heavy stock of goods, he intends TO sell low, and
solicis call from his friends and the public gene
rally at his store opposite Browns Hotel Pennsyl-
vania avenue
THOMAS PURsELL.
Nov l7-MThSat Aw
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PUBLIC SALES AT NEW YORK.

Large sale Of tlsefal aud ornamental house. Furnishing
and fancy goods, al credit Of sir months, for APP
proved and endorsed noiss Of 500 and uppards.
yTTM. KOBBE will sell, on Tuesday and We'd
wv nesday, Dec. 9th and 10th, at No. as Beaver
street, large and valuable assortment of use..l
and ornamental housekeeping articles and fancy
goods, consisting in part of full assortment a
Chinese, French, English, and Dresden rich deoo-
rated china; rich American, English, and Bohemian
cut and colored glass ware; a large assortment a
Chinese richest fancy goods; Sheffield and Biz.
mingham plated ware; best English astral and solar
lamps; girandoles, with rich cut prsms chandeliers;
candelabras; Hamburger parlor and tea stands, &c.
The sale will comprise large assortment Of
goods, which will be put up in trade lots only, and
sold without reserve.
Catalogues on Monday before the sale,
Nov. 28-3teod.
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BIZ a. Green. .Aucfionee,..

D0ToMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
Il STOCK AT AUCTION-On Thursday, the
4th instant shall sell at my auction room, Concert
Hs'l, iodds buildings, on Pennsylvania avenue,
near Browns Hotel, at 4 O'Clock, d. m.-I5(l shares
OF GeorgetowD Potomac Insurance Company stock,
the most OF which is foil paid up. Persons wishing
to make a good investment will do well to attend
the sale, as large dividend is expected on the Isl
of January.
A. GREEN,
Dec l-3t Auctioneer
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LAW BOOKS. &C.. &C.

n Gorge TEMPLEM having removed from
VI his old stand, opposite Fuller's hotel, to the
third door from the northeast corner of four-and-
a-haf street, on Pennsylvania avenue, takes this
method of informing the public that he has full
stock of LAW BOOKS; also all the laws, docu-
ments, journals, and Register of Debates in Con-
gress and oil books subscribed for or published by
order Of Congress or the departments.
Democratic Review, Niles's Register, and other
political registers.
Books on political economy, on banking funding,
and on finance; on American history, politics, voya-
ges and travels.
Eloquence Of the United States, England, and
other countries; also handsome stock of misce-
laneous books, on various subjects.
The library Of the late President James Monroe is
for SALE as above.
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CARD.
THE HOTEL PIcAYUNE,
WARRINGTON CITY, D. c

WAsHINUIUN CfIf, D, c.
YNHE undersigned respectfully announces to the
inhabitants of the capital, and the people of the
nation generally, that he has opened hotel ON
Pennsylvania avenue next house but one to Jack.
son Hall, which viii be known by the above cogro-
men. The style in which it will be conducted is the
European pian--a Ia the Globe and Loveioy's,
New York lie hatters HIMSELF from his long ex-
pericnce as hoisl-kseper in New York and else
where, that his establishment will merit share of
public patronage, which he solicirs
JOHN Golfer.
Dec lin
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BLAIR & RIVES.
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL.

AM ENICHN NhILhOAD JOUHNAL.
TNHIS journal contains extensive tables, showing
i the length, cost income, dividends, &c, Of
most of the American and English railroads and
nails; also the most recent accounts of important inn
provements in the construction and management of
railroads and railroad machinery. II will be found
useful to engineers, directors and stockholders of
railroads, who should all be familiar as well with
what is passing abroad at home, in relation 10
this rapidly -advancing cause.
The Railroad Journal is published once week,
in quarto form, l6 pages, at 81 year. in advance.
The work will be regularly forwarded to any
post-ofice in the United States, if application be
made, post paid, to
F.. TAYLOR,
Dec Bookseller, Washington City.
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TIME MoLESKIN HATS,-For the extreme
Il beauty of their general appearance, their peeu-
liar lnsire and permanence of color for durability
for their moderate cost-in fine, for every desirable
quality pertaining to hat--are confidently recon-
mended to purchasers, who are respectfully invited
70 examine for themselves, at the Fashionable Hat
Cap and Fur Depot of
VIM. b. TODD,
Sign Of the Golden Hat, West of Browns Hotel
dec l-3tif
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WANTED TO RENT--A small house near
w jackson Ha-say within 400 yards of it,
for laboring man, who has family of three per-
sons. Inquire of Mr.. Hill, at the Congressional
Globe printing office.
Dec. l-d3t BLAIR & RIVES.
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THE DAILY UNION.

dcious. MIR. Davis ID gentleman of digni6ed
demeanor. familiar with parliamentary rules and
usages, and will, we are encouraged to believe,
command the respect of the House, and fulfil his
important duties in a manner satisfactory to the
members and creditabls to himself His remarks
after his inauguration were brief pertinent and IN
good taste. The election of Speaker, and swearing
IN OF the members, constituted Of course the prin-
cipal business of the day. There was, before the
adjournment, short discussion relative to the
adoption Of the rules of or,la which is given in our
report, and does not call for particular remark
There were several interesting features ofthis inter-
esting occasion on which we could dwell with plea
sure Such, for instance, was the administration of
the oath to the newly elected Speaker by the ven-
cradle member from Massachusetts,, Mr.. Adams
man who has for 50 many years occupied dis
tingushed position in the service of his country.
The selection of the unsuccessful candidate, too, as
one OF the gentlemen whose duty it was to conduct
the Speaker to the chair, and the manner in which
that formality was observed by the honorable gen.
teman just alluded to, points which ma dc up
on our mind very agreeable impression. more
respectable and dignifed body of men than the
present House of Representatives could not, we
Think be seen in the Legislative halls of any coun-
try. Good order, dignity, and harmony character
lied this days proceedings, So may il be every
day; and may the results of this most important
session be such as will add largely to the honor and
prosperity of country and tend to the perpetu-
hy of those great principles Of democracy on which
the foundations of the republic repose!
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SUPREME COURT.
MospAr, December /, l64s

MospAY, December 1, 1845.
There we're present Justices Mclean, Wayne,
Cairon, and Woodbury.. There not being suffi-
cient number present to form a quorum, the court
was adjourned until tomorrow, at 10 o'clock.
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LEs-Erw York, Norember 80, isa5.--Fy,si Boord -
1860 Penn 5s 7Sf 5000 do. "a; 1000 Indiana 40; 90
Morris canal 1884, % do ess us do 2sl 90 stoningon
R r. AL 70 Do Asi 900 Reading r., so; 100 do, So3
80 do oh 80 do. 593 % do $50; IS stonngton, AL
IS do 4ai; so Erie r. r. TO- 90 do 72,; Vicksburg 81
81; Texas 10 per cent bonds, 39I AL
. Second Board-95O Reading X. r. $50; 1875 stonington
r. r., 42l
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[From the same. /

From the samel
SUNDAY MORNING, Nov. 30, a. m.
A snow storm set in last night and still con-
tinues falling; wind northeast. Fears are enter
tanned that the two great southern mails due from
New Orleans to-day may not reach the Britannia.
From all appearances, the snow may be quite
deep and extensive. At present it does not cover
the ground more than an inch, but is falling very
fast.
Yours, truly,
MORGAN. .
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NEW FANCY GoODS-We are now OPEN
IN ing, and shall be daily receiving, until after the
Christmas holidays, beautiful assortment OF
rich fancy goods, consisting in part Of reticules
purses evening fans, card cases, toilet glasses gold
bracelets, pencils and thimbes, ivory-hende hair
brushes, shell dressing combs, &C.; gloves mtts;
and three cases of Paris perfumery- containing lip
salve cold cream OILS pomade and beef marrow, for
beautfying and promoting the growth OF the hair.
doors for the handkerchief, cologne, &c.
s. PARKER'S,
Fancy and perfumery store, Penn. avenue,
Between 10th and 9th streets.
columbian Fountain.
Nov 28-5tif
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The United States psoket-schooner Flirt, Lieu
tenant Chatard commanding, will sail from Norfolk
for Chagres, with mail for the Pacific, on Monday
newt tho 9Th instant
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.

THE subscriber, having been employed for sew
i eral years in the public departments at Wash.
ington, and being familiar with the mode of
transacting business for more than twenty five years,
respectfully offers his services for the adjustment
and collection of claims against the government
Prompt attention will be bestowed upon any
business entrusted to his
Charges reasonable, according to the labor in.
CURED.
All communications must be postpaid.
BENJAMIN ROMANS.
N. B. The duties Of the agency will not interfere
in the least with those Of an auctioneer and COM
mission merchant.
Dec l--cp1m
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u III. ROPER, Black, White, and Locksmith
Il. Machinist, and Be-hanger, on E street, be.
tween 10Th and 18th streets prepared to do prompt,
anything in his line that the public may favor
him with. He would particularly call the atten.
ton of persons wanting Exchanging repairing
DONE as his prices are much telo,o those general.
charged for similar icork.
Dec 1-dtf
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From the same.l

New YoRK, P. NJ, Nov. %, 1916.
This has been packet-day for the Britannia, and a
very busy one to merchants. Serious dsappoint-
ment felt to-day account of the failure Of the
mail from New Orleans.
A special train is to be run TO Boston tomorrow
over the Long Island railroads.&c. mails for which,
in the city, close tomorrow at halfpast l p. m.
The train will start at about 3 p. m. II the mail
from the south should fail to morrow, it will be a
serious disappointment to the merchants in the
southern cities, whose letters for Europe would in
that case, fail to reach the Britannia.
The business on Change to-day was rather dull
Merchants are again waiting advices by the steamer
before moving in the market 10 any great extent.
Flour left off at IS as for fair Genesee; sales were
very limited The inquiry for shipment was not
free. 400 bales Of cotton sold. The market closed
firm at full quotations, as follows
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.
From our regular correspondent

IRON our regular correspondentl
New YoRK, Nov. %, 9 a. m. lS45.
The weather has again suddenly changed to cold
and freezing temperature. The rain held up late in
from the west northwest. While it thus contin-
ues there cannot be many arrivals from sea-
The Britannia will be the last steamer but one to
leave from this country for Liverpool, ill the LIST of
next January. After the arrival Of the steamer due
in the course of next week, there will be none TO
next January. In winter, they only make
trip one month. This will appear like a long
period, afterthe frequent communication we have had
for some time past. The excited state of the politi-
cal and commercial world will make the time APP
pear much longer.
Congress will be in session. Parliament will be
in session. Tariffs and corn laws will be under dis
cussion. The Oregon boundary question is to come
up IN review, probably, in each country at the same
time. How anxious will the people on one side
be TO hear what they are about on the other!
EalEpast A, p. m-Notwithstanding the inclemen-
cy of the weather last night there was a crowded
house to hear the oratorio of st. Pauls.
The thermometer, in the open air, up town, at 6,
a. M, this morning, stood at "a degrees. A few
nights Of such weather will close the canals.
1t is said vessels, generally, are deserving ths St.
Lawrence, and the trade Of Canada for the season
may be considered as at an end.
Flour to-day was quite firm at $6 u.s. Holders
ask &c 67L for fair Genesee.
Nine hundred bales of cotton sold at full prices.
The stock market was buoyant to-day, and better
prices prevailed. Freights to Liverpool remained
unchanged-3s. 3D. per barrel for -four to Liverpool,
and SIS. Cd. for cotton.
Exchange, to 60 out by the steamer, is somewhat
frmer to-day-closing at g. highest rates. The
ST. Patrick has not arrived with her potatoes.
The wind is from the northwest, and several ves-
sells wind-bound in the harbor below.
The receipts Of -four in Boston are large. Within
the last seventeen days they have reached 37,445
barrels. 1t is said the railroad transported, within
three days, 1000 barrels per day.
Bishop Hughes, ofthis city, leaves in the Britain
MIA for Europe.
We have no arrivals or clearances to note to-day,
of Importance.
Yours, very respectfully,
MORGAN.
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MARRIED.

MARRIED,
On Wednesday, the 10Th ult, at the National
Hotel, Washington city, by the Rev. Mr.. French,
DR.. JAMES JOHNSON, Of Northampton county,
North Carolina, to Miss ELIZA j. MASON
daughter Of the late DAVID E. Mason, Of Green's
vile county, Virginia.
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Nov. l7--MThSat 4w


THIS is TO give notice. that the subscriber has OBJ
Il tanned from the orphans court Of Washington
CO., in the District Of Columbia letters Of admnistra
ton on the personal estate of Sarah Cummerford,
late of Washington county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased hereby warn
ed to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof
the subscriber, on or before the l4th day of Mo-
vember next they may otherwise, by law, be
excluded from all benefit Of said estate Given UNI
der my hand, this 18th day of November, lS45
MICHAEL NASH, Admir-.
Nov l4-1aw3ws
CTRAW CUTTERS.-Those who were hereto
- fore disappointed in getting straw cutters (Which
am selling faster than | can have them made) can
now be supplied, if they will call Immediately at the
corner Of and 7th streets. Provepder is so DEAR
that these boxes will themselves in half years
and nobody who has horse or COW should be
without one.
A wheat fan Cor sale cheap.
J.F. CALLAN,
Corner Of Z and 7th streets.
Nov %
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LOUISIANA,

From the NJ o. Jefersonian.
Ma. HARMANsoN's yorE.-The official returns
from oil the parishes in the third congressional dis
trict, give Mr. Harmanson majority Of 795.
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Yours, truly,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Registers Office, Dec. l, l845.
Treasury Notes outstanding LIST December, ls45.
Amount of the several issues outstanding December
l, l845, as per records fthis office S624,914 10
Deduct cancelled notes in the hands of
the accounting officers 32,049 80