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are fixed, and does away with the provi-
so in said section, which reserves TO the
Legislature the right of reducing and reg
uIating the tolls. 1t also repeats so much
of the 18th section OF the same aet,which
limits the capital. but retaining the other,
empowering the company to increase the
capital from time TO time.
The result of these several acts OF le-
gislation is: The charter for company
to make rail road from Pittsburgh TO
Connellsviile, with leave under the 9Th
section of the act of 1887, TO choose a
s.practicable point for its terminus, IN
view of connection with any other rail
road, and under the 9TH section of the act
of lS43 to follow the waters of Yough-
iogheny until the same enter the State OF
MARYLAND. The charter is entirely un-
burdened with conditions of bonus, ex-
cept the payment of s per cent on all div
idends exceeding 6 per cent. on capital
paid in. 1t is without limit as to dura-
ton or the amount Of It's capital. 1t re-
quires only tnat 1000 shares be subscrib-
ed, which at $50 is 100000, on which
$4,000 is TO be paid. Upon certificate
of this being done the Governor is direc-
Ted by the law to issue patent TO the
Company, to avoid forfeiture OF which
the road must be commenced before the
18th of April lS4S. All other minor
details of the law in respect to this char
ther will be found in the Act of 1887
chartering the Pittsburgh and Connells-
vile Rail Road Company; the Act and
resolution of ls43 and the several sup
plemcntrl acts of the last Legislature not
yet come to hand.
We should much have preferred the
grant Of the Right of Way to the Baltl-
more and Ohio Company as that would
have secured the road without burdening
our own citizens, on whom a large por-
ton of it mnst now fall, with the weight
of the stock-would also have secured
to the commonwealth a revenue of from
30 to $4,000 year, and valuable con-
nection with Philadelphia through the
heart of the State. Denied what we wish
ed and so faithfully fought for, against
stubborn fools and wicked spectators,
but determined to secure road, we took
the next best bill or succession of bills
that effected our purpose.
Too much praise cannot be given to
our representatives who fought this battle
through the Senate and the House con-
tending day after day.and inch by inch
with an opposition unrivalled for inveter-
ancy, bitterness, and unscrupleness of
means, in all the history of Legislation.
Against such an odds of numbers, talent
and wealth, it is no little glory that they
obtained as they did, the second best mea-
sure for those they represented when deni-
ed the one most beneficial to other parts
of the State.
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CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

The Corporations of George Town,
Washington and Alexandria, have sp-
pointed Committees of Conference to de-
termine whether any, and if any, what
action ON the part of the District cities, it
is expedient to take, with view to pro.
mote the completion of the Canal. The
Committees are charged to report the re-
suit of their deliberations to the several
Corporations, as speedily as possible
If these cities will put forth their strength
in earnest, such efectual aid can be rem
dered, as 10 insure the camplction of the
great work, in which their interest IS only
secondary to Maryland s.--Cum, Civ,
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Arrival of mr. webster.

The announcement that Mr.. Webster
was expected TO arrive yesterday after
noon in the Long Island train, from New
York, attracted vast coucourse of
persons to the station on the Boston &
Worcester Railroad, in Lincoln street, a.
bout five o'clock, for the purpose Of greet
ing him on his arrival. 1t being announ-
ced that he had arrived, he was most en-
Enthusiastically cheered, and after he had
taken his seat in barouche provided for
the occesion, Mayor Quincy in the name
Of the assembled multitude, in a short ad-
dress, babe him cordial and appropriate
welcome. Mr. Webster replied in terms
expressive of his sense of the compliment
paid him by SO hearty greeting. by so
many of his fellow-citizens. Severa!
thousands of persons were assembled to
give this spontaneous testimonial Of their
regard, and after his address, procession
was formed to escort him to the residence
Off. w. Paige, Esq. During the march
Of the procession, the horses became so
excited by the accumulations OF the null
tiude, that Mr.. Webrter and those who
accompanid him were obliged to take
to their feet.-Boston ADV.
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MARRIED

On the 5ih inst, By Elder Samuel
Huston, Mr.. MICHAEL A. SANNER, Mer-
chant, to Miss SUSAN PATTON, both Of
Somerset Borough.
On Sunday last, by Gillian Lint. Esq.
Mr.. HENRY RIsHEBsRGER, OF Somerset
borough. to Miss MARGARET IMHoFg. of
Somerset tp.
In Somerset borough, on Friday even-
ing last, by G. F. Mitchell, Mr.. ANDREW
DEUsE, to Miss ELIZABETH SIDEL, both Of
Somerset township.
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From washington.
Correspondence Of The Batt. american.

Correspondence of The Bali. american.
WASHINGTON May 4.
The House met this morning with a
large number OF members present. The
Hall OF the House appears i'll its summer
dress more inviting than at any time
previous
The Union, you will observe, charges
the proposed adjournment of Congress in
June to the Wings, when it VIGOROUSLY
originated with members OF It's own par
ty. The public will gain by the change,
and the Government lose nothing. 1t Is
very doubtful however, whether sug-
gestion from reasonable men will be
needed.
There is nothing new in the city from
the Army Of Occupation, and there is
much doubt, find as to the fact whether
the Notice was sent to England by the
steamer Of the lst inst.
There is a probability that the new
Tariff bill will be taken up next week.
Such has been the intention Of Mr..
Mckay for some time past.
Neither of the Investigating Commit
tees has been in session to-day. The
Committee to investigate Mr.. Ingersoll's
conduct will meet tomorrow, when, It is
whispered, Mr., l. will make a written
statement. He is not in the city to-day.
In the House the Committee on Pub-
lie Lands reported bill for the sale of
Mineral Lands on Lake Superior.
Mr.. Adams offered a resolution calling
upon the President of the United States
to inform the House whether any soldier
or officer of the u. S. has been shot for
deserving, or while in the act of deserting
and if SO, when, and by whose order.
The resolution was adopted.
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shall be taxed one half mill foI
the use of the State.

shall be taxed one half mill for
the use of the State.
Sec. o Limits the Act of May 4th, lS4l,
to the 4tll of May ls46, and ex-
empts banks from receiving IKE
lief notes" issued by them IN pay
ment of debts.
Sec. 10. Requires the State Treasurer to
all fees lor Searches, Copies, En-
tries, &C., into the Treasury for
use of State.
Sec. IL. Requires that all dealers in do
mestic goods shall pay the same
annual tax that dealers of foreign
merchandise now do, except me-
chanios who keep store at their
own shops.
Sec. IL. Provides for the better payments
of the taxes of dealers IN mer-
chandize.
Sec l3. Relates exclusively to the city
and county af Philadelphia.
Sec. Ia. Doubles the tax on collateral In
heritunces.
Sec. Is. Relates to Philadelphia only.
Sec. Is Requires the next tri-annual as
sessment to be made i'll this year
(1s46) and tri-annually thereafter.
Sec. II Declares that the assessment in
no county shall be below the val
uation fixed by the Revenue Com
missioners, though it may be made
higher.
Sec. ls. Relates to Bedford County only.
Sec. 10. Requires that all assessors shall
make oath that they have made 4
true and just return, and authori-
yes the County Commissioners to
administer such oath.
Sec. 90. Imposes tax of fifty dollars fine
on any person who shall refuse to
serve as collector.
Sec. 81. Declares that Collectors War
rants shall be Intellectual for col
lection of taxes after two years.
Sec. %. Repeats the act giving $4,000
to Pittsburg so far as the $4,000
not yetpaid is concerned.
Sec %. Provides that property left by
deceased persons may be taxed in
the name of the Administrators,
Executors or heirs, and that such
tax shall remain lien on the part
taxed for the period of one year.
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STEAMER CAMBRIA ASHORE.
Crew and Passengers Saved.

ATTEMPT TO AssAssINArE LoUIs PHILIPPE
Adyices were received in this city this
afternoon from New York, by Magnetic
Telegraph, announcing The wreck and to-
tai loss, off Cape Cod, on Sunday last
ofthe steamer "Cambria," on her way
from Liverpool TO Boston. The crew
and passengers were all saved.
Cotton has advanced l-Sd-the news
per Hibernia confirming short crops.
Great excitement in England on the
Irish Cocrsion and Corn Laws. Sup
posed that Peel must retire. Business
generally dnll.
Lord Stanly expected TO lead on op-
position 10 Peel. About half past o.
clock on Thursday, as Louis Philippe
was returning from his drive in the forest
Of Founiai1bleau, man seated upon the
wall. fred AZ the King.
His FIRMLY were with him. Several
balls struck inside the carriage-but no
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SEC. l. Requires the Commissioners of

Sec. l. Requires the Commissioners of
every county III the Common
wealth, at the usual period of ma
king county rates and levies, to be
assessee for the use of the Com
monwealth, upon all stages; om-
nibuses, hacks, cabs, and other We
hicles, used for transporting pas
sengers for hire, and upon all an
nuities over two hundred dollars,
except those granted by this Com
monwealth or by the United
States, and upon trust property
real or personal, not taxed under
existing laws excepting all such
property as shall be held in trust
for religious purposes, three mills
upon every dollar.
Sec. 2. Requires the Commissioner ofev-
cry county to include in their pre-
cepts to assessors the several OBJ
jects of taxation mentioned in the
preceding section, and to ascer-
tain the amount, description and
nature thereof and make return to
them as now required by law, and
provides that the taxes on said
property shall be collected in the
same manner as all other taxes.
Sec. 3. Requires every person, firm, pre-
sident, Secretary, Cashier or Trea-
surer ofevery company or corpora
ton to deliver to assessors in wri-
ting statement showing the ag-
gregate amount of money due to
them by solvent debtors, whether
on mortgage, judgment, bond,
note contract, agreement, account,
and statement in Orphans and
Courts Of Common Pleas.
Sec. 4. Requires thatstatement to be made
out and certified to within fifteen
days, ar in case Of neglect or re-
fusaI to do so, the same shall be
done by the assessor.
Sec. 5. Provides tnat if any person,
President, &C., shall not make out
a true statement, he shall be fined
one hundred dollars.
Sec. 6. Provides that the Commissioners
shall tax all moneys, stocks, debts,
&C., contained in said statement
at the rate as similar property is
now taxed by the Act Of April
29th, 1914, with a PROVISION that
SO per cent shall be added in all
cases when parties refuse to make
said statement.
Sec. Requires the Auditor General to
forward County Commissioners
forms of statements required by
the preceding sections and all ne
cessary instructions for carrying
the act into uniform effect.
Sec. 8. Provides that all loans and stocks
issued by companies chartered by
the States, whenever interest is
guaranteedby the Commonw ealth, !
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one injured. The assassin was arrested.
SPAIN.-Narraez has been driven cut,
and has fled TO the South OF France.
The advices received per Hibernia,
were considered pacific in England. The
Flous market remains without, utfirm.-
Phila. Inquirer.
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- ClOCN, L. VI.
About an hour since two Mexican Off
GERS crossed 10 thiS side with flag bear
ing despatch 10 Gen. Taylor. What do
ycu think it was! Gen. Ampudia has
arrived there in advance of his army,
which is said TO be from 1000 to 6,O0O
ctrong. He has notified Gen. t. to re-
tire from THIS to our old camp at Corpus
Bhristi;-FAnING TO DO THIS BY TWO o.
clok TOMORROW he is going 10 open
the batteries upon us! The declaration fur
ther says that upon us will rest the respon-
sibllitles of long and bloody war, which
so far as they were concerned, will be
carried on with strict regard to the rules
and observation of civilized nations.-
They stated verbally that they were d.
rected TO say that they had no knowledge
OF Col. Cross whatever-and expressed
their sincere regret that they were unable
to give US any information upon the sub
ject An Express was started immedi-
aiely for Pt. Isabella, for more ammuni-
ton, and 10 place them on their guard,
the disposition of the camp are already
being changed, and a large command of
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From the Lancaster Union.
T he enue Bill.

1t will be seen by the following synop-
sis of the new-Revenue Bill, which we
have prepared, that no imaginable object
in the shape of property is 10 escape tax
alton. and that the most stringent enact
ments are adopted to enforce its provis-
ions.
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rive at Little Rock next day by IL M.
Bids for semi-weekly service are invited.
59Os From Rock Roe, by Clarendon, Oakland,
St. Francis, and Marion, to Memphis, Ten, log
miles and back, twice a week.
Leave Rock Roe every Thursday and Monday
at 70 m, arrive at Memphis next Saturday and
Wednesday by 4 pm.
Leave Memphis every Thursday and Sunday at
I2 m, arrive at Rock Roe next Saturday dnd Tues
day by 4pm.
invited. .....
5000 From Helena, by Languele and Mount
Vernon, to St. Francis IS miles and back, once a
week.
Leave Helena every Monday at m, arrive at
St. Francis next day by IL m.
Leave St. Francis every Tuesday at p m, ar
rive at Helena next day by SPIN.
500. From Helena, by Lick Creek, Big Creek,
and Lawrencevic, to Clarendon, 81 miles and back,
once week.
Leave Helena every Thursday at 6 m, arrive at
Clarendon next day by 10 m.
Leave Clarendon every Friday at 2 p m, arrive at
Helena next day by sP m.
SOL. From Helena, by Blues Point and Elm
Grove, to Marion, 10 miles and back, once in two
weeks. .....-.. ...
Leave Helena every other Wednesday at m,
arrive at Marion next day by 7pm.
Leave Marion every other Monday at a m,
arrive al Helena next day by pm.
Proposals for weekly trips are invited.
59l2. From Marion, by Greenock, Pecan Point
Oceolo and Mill Bayou, to Barheld's Point, 80
miles and back, once week.
Leave Marion every Monday at m, arrive at
Barfeds Point next day by 8 m.
Leave Bsrheld's Pent every Saturday at 6 m,
arrive at Marion next day by 8 pm.
1913 From ST. Francis by Elizabeth, and Pleasant
Island, to Batesvile, 81 miles and back, twice
week
Leave ST, Francis every Monday and Friday at
4 a m, arrive at Batesville next days by 8 p m.
Leave BatesviIIe every Wednesday and Sunday
at 4 m, srrvs at 81. Francis next day, by 8 m.
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From the Albany Argus.

Legislative Summary ..mohpAY, MATCH ~.
In the SENATE, the apportionment BILL and the
bill providing for the registration OF births marriages
and desths throughout the State, were passed, as
were large number of private bills The bill to
punish Seduction and Adultery was considered.
In the House, the bill introduced by M Coz, dis
tributing the So 600 now apportoned among the acad
eniss TO the several school districts was called up
but laid on the table on motion OF Mr.. WoRDEs, so
to %. The bill TO loan money 10 the county Of Soho
harie TO rebuild the court house and jail substitute
for the section contemplating the rebuilding on the
present SITE was offered by Mr.. LAWYER, providing
for the election OF commissioners to locate the build
ings, was rejected. A proposition offered by NJ
Smith, naming commissioners In the bill, to locate
was agreed TO- and William Duer of Oswego. Abra-
han, A. Post of Ontario and Alexander Il. Buel Of
Herkimer, were appointed commissioners. The bill
in this shape went select committee TO complete
bill to extend the time for the collection of taxes
in the 5lh 9th, 7th and 10th wards OF the city of Al
bany was introduced by Mr.. HARRIS. had its three
readings, and passed.
The Senate bill to annex Eagle Pike, and part Of
Portage, to Wyoming county, passed. The bill to
provide for the sale of land for taxes in the counties
where they are situated went 70 third reading The
bill reducing salaries was further discussed in COM
mittee In the House, Mr.. PERKINS moved thai
leave TO 81, again be refused. Pending this motion
the House took recess.
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Discoveries.

Sometimes, as we meet people in the street, we
catch sentence from their lips that affords clue
to their history and habits Of mind, and puts our
own minds on quite new course.
Yesterday, two female figures drew nigh upon the
street, in whom we had only observed their tawdry
snowy style of dress, when, as they passed, one
observed to the other, in the tone OF person who
has just made discovery, " 1 think there Is some
thing very handsome in fine child.
Poor woman that seemed to have been the first
time in her life that she had made the observation
The charms of the human being, in that fresh and
iowerlike age which is intended perpetualy to re-
fresh Us in ripper, renovate Us in our declining
| years, had never touched her heart nor awakened
for her the myriad thoughts and fancies that as
naturally attend the sight of childhood as bees
to the bossoming Dough. Instead of being to her
the little angels and fairies the embodied poesies
which may keep green the humblest lot they had
been to her mere "torments' who "could never
be kept still or their faces clean"' e
How pi,eous is the loss Of those who do not con-
template childhood in spirit of holiness, The
heavenly influence on their own minds OF attention
TO cultivate each germ of great and good qualities,
of avoiding the least act likely 10 njure, is lost
loss dreary and pireous! for which no gain can
compensate But how unspeakeby dePlorable the
petrifacton of those who look upon their little
friends without any sympathy even, whose hearts
are bv selfshness, worldliness and vanity, scared
from all gentle instincts, who no longer appre-
ciate their spontaneous grace and glee that elo-
ouence in every look, motion and stammered word,
those lively and incessant charms, over which the
action of the lower motives with which the social
system is rife may so soon draw veil
We can no longer speak thus of all children.
On some, especially in cities the Inheritance Of sin
and defority from bad parents fell TOO heavily, and
encased at once the spark OF Soul which God still
doth not refuse in such instances, in a careful.
knowing, sensual mask. Such are never, in fact
children al all But the rudest little cubs that
free from faint and show the athnites with Nature
and the Soul, are still young and flexible, and rich
in CLEANS of the loneliness TO De hoped from per-
fected human nature.
Ii is sad that ali do not feel these things 1t Is
sac that they wilfuIly renounce SO large part OF
their heritage and go forth to buy filtered water,
while the fountain is gushing freshly beside the door
Of their own hris AS with the charms of children,
50 with other things They do not know that the
sunset is worth seeing every night and the shows
of III forest better than those of the theatre, and the
work Of bees and beetles more instructive, II scan
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ned with care, than the Lyceum lecture. The chesp
knowledge the cheap joys. that arc spread eesere
every one, ,Hey cas-, aside, in search OF an uacer.
tain and feverish JOY We did, indeed, hear ona
man say that be could not possibly be deprived OF
his pleasures since he could always, even were bis
abode in the narrowes, lane, have blanket OF sky
above his head where he could see the clouds pass
and the stars glitter. But men in general remain
unaware that
Lies best joys nearest us t-3
Lie close about our feet"
For them the light dresses all objects in endless
novelty the rose glows. domestic love smiles and
childhood gives out with sportive freedom its o-s-
cles in vain That woman had seen beauty in 3 ay
shawls in teacups in carpets, but only of iSie sad
she discovered that there was something beautit7l
in 6ne child Poor human nature thou must
have been changed at nurse By bad demon a. some
time, and strangely multrcated TO have snch blind
and rickety.iatervals as come upon thee every nsw
and then. X
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Freshet In Tioga County-Loas of Life.
Correspondence of The Tribune.

owEoo, Tiogs Co.. N. Y, March 26sh.
H. Greeley: The town is in considerable COM
motion. The Western Stage swamped this morning
abou, o'clock in the owego Creek In the Western edge
of,hs vilage-he driver and three passengers lost one
passenger only saved The circumstances were these
When the driver found the water was carrying them
down stream he dropped the lines and jumped from
the Stage Three of the passengers soon followed and
were soon carried Down and lost. The other pas
senger had stepped forward and taken the rens When
the Stage filled he climbed upon the top succeeded in
keeping the horses heads out Of water until taken on oy
a boat One horse saved, ohy one lost The mail had
aso been recovered The packages are all known
There three white men and one negro The SherH
with others is now searching for the bodies.