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Congressional.

In the Senate rather interesting ersatona debate
arose on the question Of printing memorial from the
e Society OF Friends in New England" against war
The memorial finally laid on the table
In the House. the debate in committee Of the whole on
the message proceeded Mr.. Washington Hunt made an
opposition speech, in which he abored to show that the
war was one OF conquest, and alleged that it would
cessarily lead to the most awful consequences
MIR. Bayy followed in reply to the various assaults
which had been made the administration in the
OF the debate He proved that the war had been
menced by Mexico justified the OF the adminstra
ton in refusing to waive the weghty causes OF contro
versy with Mexico in order to treat the Texas bound
AIRY alone, which, OF the opposition had insisted
should have been done described the accumulated out
RACES insults, and wrongs which the United States had
suffered the hands OF Mexico slenced the silly camor
that had been raised about the return OF Santa Anna and
concluded by able resume of the law Of nations with
regard to the establishment OF government in conquered
territories.
Mr. Stanton next obtained the hoor and spoke in de-
fence OF the generally, and in reply to his colleague
(AIr Gentry)
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Value OF the stcnographic Art.

literary gentleman of this city communicates to US
anecdote strkngly illustrative Of the value of an art
by generally appreciated it ought to be-
the stenographic art Some three four years since
Jared Sparks the eminent American historian delivered
series of lectures in the city of New York on the hiso
~ OF the revolution Ga the morning succeeding the de-
livery of OF these lectures, the gentleman who re-
ates the anec1oe callel Mr. Sparks AMI found him
reading report OF the last evenings lecture in one of the
newspapers :" am utterly amazelw exclaimed the his
orian holding up his hands. Last night read let
ter Of Count Veryennes, copy of which obtained from
the French archives under an express promise on nv
part it with special discretion and which by no
means desired to see in print But here is, word for
word! And what astonshes the is the fact that
observing reporter in the gallery,Y surrel over the
reading OF the document-read it fast possibe-in
order to defeat him in the attempt to make OF the
letter But all in van here it is syllable for syllable
do not believe there than three words differ
en from the original, and they OF no sort of mpo-
tance! The report in this made by DR.. Hous-
tom and mention the fact in order to demonstrate the
remarkable practical perfection OF which the art OF ste
biography is susceptible.
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The Winnebauo Indians,

We have been gatifed to learn that the Wnnebago
delegation whose presence in this city some months
ago excited such general interest," reached their homes
in safety about the middle of November last At gen.
era council OF the tribe the 9th November at which
the head chief Of the Winnebagoes, Winneshick pre-
sided the treaty concluded in October last Washing
ton was read to the Indians in their own language and
maugre the predictions in OF the federal newspapers
to the csntrary the council expressed great satisfaction
at the result Of the negotiations and with the provisions
OF the treaty generally Winneshck, the head chief,
(who sent to the President the big pipe" the presenta
ton OF which we noticed at the tme,) made talk" to
the Indians at the council, in which he spoke most CRATE
fully of the kind manner in which their Great Father
had received the delegation and expressed the JOY he felt
at welcoming home his children. the delegates, all in
good health &c. The present OF money to the delega
tion $500, we beleve) pleased to hear, had
been expended New York in the purchase OF clothing
for the delegates and their families.
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From our baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 23-5, p. M
Preparations for the hoydaw-Noos from Neo Yak-IH.
Esanihip Southern1-Ths Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
NsD York markets &c.
The approach Of the hoydays, and the attractive
influence Of the military pageant of yesterday, the
casion of paying the last tribute Of respect 10 the re-
mains Of Major Rnggod has infused great deal of life
and animation throughout the city, and the female and
juvenile portions OF our community the alert in max
ing the usual preparations for the annual festivities. The
artisans of pastry and confectons of books and new
clothes, of all descriptions and the dygoods people, arc
reapng their usual harvest The weather is clear
COOL and pleasant and the thonged with ladies
and strangers.
The mail from New York to-day brings but little inteIl
gence of interest. Col James Bankhead military COM
mandan the port of New York. has received orders to
join his regiment in Mexico.
The New York Commercial that ''the steamship
Southemer has been examined by naval officers with a
view to her purchase by the government The result has
been perfectly satisfactory the examining parties and
the probability is that the vessel will be mustered into the
United States service. The price demanded for her by the
owners is $4,000"
THE MARKErs-In the Baltimore market -four is still In
an unsettled state Holders still asking S. without
finding purchasers.
The demand this week for wheat and corn has exceeded
the supply, consequently prices advancing quote
sales of good prime Maryland red wheat 100 los cens
ordinary good ditto 80 100 cents white wheat family
flour, lis l25 cents Corn, white, Sc a SO cents;
ditto, yellow, IS n 81 Oats, SO "a cents Rye SO
Sc cents.
The telegraph reports the Philadelphia market have
been in the dull and unsettled condition that of
Baltimore. Southern brands are held at 49, but purcha-
sers positively decline to operate at that price, Corn
meal selling at 50 50 per barrel The transactions in
grain limited Prime red wheat is held 81 o. with
out sales prime yellow would not bring than
So to SO cts for sales sales of making at
SO cts and of rs sales Of whiskey in barrels
making 22a ask % per gallon the
market continued firm, and prices rather tending ad-
From New York have nothing by telegraph, but an.
the markets Of yesterday .@1,
There but tolerable inquiry for cotton, and pur-
chasers anxious buy the present advance 1t
appears to be opinion that prices
will have down the former Flour also has
given way and sales made IS 90 for Gcnesee and
frcghts have advanced s. sterling, which s
check ths market Corn, too has receded, and
sales of so 600 bushels made 65 10 holders
wheat ask 81 Is but sales mainly 81 l5 rye will
command IS cts ''.N'
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large and fashionable audience assembled at Carusis
on Tuesday evening last to hear the great violnst ST.
vor; and the performances of this distinguished macs
tro elected here the same unqualified appreciation which
has everywhere greeted him since his arrival in this
country 1t is indeed rarely that can listen to such
music. Every mood and faculty OF the art divine"
this great artist calls forth at his will stirring the
spirit its very depths by passages OF disturbing gran
deur, and now filling the enrapured with of
the most imprisoned tenderness. De Begnis every
where an established favorite and Mrs Bailey contrib
ued much to the enjoyment of the evening. The fair
vocalist sang ballad in style Of touching sweetness
and in the duet with the iustrous Figaro" acquitted
herself with great credit The concert is, happy
toearn. to be repeated.
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We are happy to understand, from UNREASONABLE rev.
elatons made to-day that the message and documentary
instructions laid before the House of Representatives
terday have proved satisfactory to some of the oppos
ton 1--WE hope ALL or nearly ALL they are to the dem.
ocrats We anticipated the call for information many
weeks ago We were anxious that it should be made
We knew how it would teminate-in the dissipation OF
all humbugs and speculatons and in the entire sasfac-
ton of the American people.
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Hv a. GREEN, .suetfonocr.

CLOTHING, CLOTHING AT AUCTIoN-On Thurs
- day, the Path instant shall sell at my auction room,
doors Of Browns Hotel 10 O'Clock, large
lot of excellent clothing viz
Fine dress, business, and overcoats
Do cloth, cashmere, and cassnet pants
Do silk, satin, and Merino vests
Also good lot of cloths, Tweeds &C., with many other
articles not necessary to enumerate.
A. GREEN, Auctoneer.
P. s. The sale of fancy goods perumery, guns, toys,
NC, will be continued every evening this week at early
candle light, except Christmas night A. @.
Dec. PA
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The city was very much startled this morning by re-
port that Judge John Mclean, of the Supreme Court Of
the United States, had died suddenly Harrisburg Penn
sylvana-it said from affection of the heart This
intelligence was reported to have come in telegraphc
bulletin 1t soon ascertained, however that mis-
take had been made the gentleman who had breathed
his last 1t Judge Mclean, respectable Judge Of
the State courts of Pennsylvania
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A la vile de ParIs.-Grcat Christmas Display.

THARLES GAUTIER begs inform his friends and the
- public that at his vile de Paris, OF 18th
and Pennsylvania avenue, he has greater varied
rich, and gnicen display of Christmas presents of
econery and cakes of all Sizes than has before been
displayed by any establishment this side of Philadelphia
and New York.
He invites all to call and examine for themselves,
scious he is that the beholders will be pleased
He has hand large number Of the most superb cakes
bebed, tasteully and richly omamented, and
ranging in weight from five pounds, up to twelve
hundred pounds
He can supply parties and balls will every thing rich and
good that may be needed such occasions and
able
The display ut his vile de Paris Christmas pay will be
grand, and well worth behoding.
Dec 23-3t
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1AM1LLO SIyORI win give second and positively last
~ Concert Saturday evening next, December 49, in
which he will be assisted by Sgho De BEGSIs (or the
cal part) and by Mr. H. f. VAAs (or the instrumenal)
Mr. H. E. VAAs who has volunteered his service for this
occasion, will preside at the pianoforte .. =
CAMILLo STvoRI will play four pieces; ..s
l. The first part of Grand Concerto Gin maj y com
posed by himself. ....t-
q favorte Duet from the opera "Luisa di Hammer
moor" for pianoforte and violin This piece
with an immense success in New York. Phiadel-
phia, Nc; composed by G. Sivori.
D. The Prayer OF Moses" followed by martial theme,
variations, and finale the whole piece executed
upon single string composed by Pagnini.
e. The Carnival of Venice" played by Paginni,
with some variations Of Sivori, never heard be-
fore.
The Sd and 4th pieces by general desire.
Single tickets ST family tickets to admit three 81; fam
lily tickets to admit five, 80
Doors open at g. Concert to commence at7t
Dec 81
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, DEC. as, 1916.
appointment. by ths pr..,dent.
BY and 10th the aduiee and consent Of the Sen,

BY and tcih the aduice and consent Of the Senate.
GEORGE BANCROFT, OF Massachusetts, to be envoy ex.
trasrdnary and minister penpotentiary OF the United
and Ireland in the place Of Louis SlcLane his own
request recalled. WIKI. '...u .1
john r. BRoDHEAD, of New York. to be secretary OF
the legation OF the United States her Britannia Ma
Jesty, IN the place OF James McHenry Boyd, resigned
NATHAN CLIFFORD, OF Maine, to be attorney general
OF the United States, in the place OF John Y Mason,
signed.
LAMBERT REARDos, to. be deputy postmaster at Little
Rock, in the State OF Arkansas in the place of William
T. Woodruff, resigned.
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n JAMIoTH Christmas Plum Cakc.-Ths beautiful

MAMMOTH Christmas Plum Ceke.-This beautiful
Nl specimen of art weighing six hundred pounds, may
be the conec onery of the subscriber the
2h Ladies and gentlemen respectfully invited
call and view this cake monster. After the exhibition,
il will be cut up in quantities to suit purchasers.
take this occasion return thanks friends and
for their liberay, and satisfied that, with the
additions have made in my establishment can offer
greater inducements for their continued custom than any
other dealer my line Weddings, balls parties, and pr-
navors fruits, eles, banc-mangs Charlotte ruse, polo
naise Nc also, iced lemonade all the shortest notice
and of the best quality.
have also extensive assortment Of Christmas cake,
beautifully ornamental and composed Of the best materi-
ais also all kinds of fruits, cakes bon-bons, &C., of the
richest kinds Also, superior article OF cough candy, and
every article usually kept in my line. - - -
GEORGE CRAFT,
Corner of 18th and Penn. avenue, First Ward.
Dec 23-3t
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We regret to learn that Mr. Mclean of Pennsylvania
has been called away from the city by the intelligence
OF the death OF his father Judge Mclean of Harrisburg
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Supreme Court Of tho United States.

"WEDNESDAY, December 49, 1876
No Al. The United States plaintiff in u.s. Bank Of
United States. The argument Of this conn-
tnued by Messs Cadwallader and Sergeant for the de-
PENDANT in error
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0t-st. Matthews Oh urch-The Rev. John z. Donelan,
of Baltimore will preach in this church Sunday next
9th instant at IL o'clock, m, and at 81 O'Clock, p
collection will be made each occasion pay for the
bell recently purchased. . - ,.-.x -.
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Doors open tt. Performance ~ precisely.
NN Friday and Saturday, December as and 30,
" grand fashionable afternoon performance, commencing
Il o'clock On which occasions Mr.. ]. w. STURME,
the Great Wizard of the West viii appear in his almost
superhuman feats in chemistry necromancy, and magic
The Misses KILMTSTE will also appear in grand di-
vertissement. Tickets % cents children haEprice.
Dec % N
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BANK THE METROPOLIS, Dec. ~, 1916.
THIS Bank VIII not be open Friday, the 25th
instant Christmas day) nor Friday the lst Of jan
1t is requested that all persons having due
this bank those days will attend them the days
immediately preceding the maturity of such notes.
Dec 22-22l23d29th3Gh RID. SMITH, Cashier.
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OFFICE Buckley 81 Tyson, Dec. %, 1916.
UNRIDAY next, the 25th instant, being Christmas,
Il office will be closed. Persons having
ceptances payable on that day will please attend to them
on the 9th instant.
Dec 22-2t Buckley &c TYSON.
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NTOTICE.-On Friday, the 18th inst, it being Christmas
~ day, Office will be closed, 1t is requested that
payable on that day be provided for previously
CORCORAN 81 RIGGS
Dec 22---3t [ntell
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cal operation Of nitric acids-Vater from the engines dry
ing by the heat and when this became gun-ooton (aoOord
ing TO the fomua) exploded by the fame Q.isn sdbsf
Who knows r. the Mexicans say azly To every question
they cannot, will not ..r. FED,
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JDR RENT.-A two story house, with basement, ~
II street. between Pennsylvania and street. In
qure off Williams, next door
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CoLD Pencil Of the finest quality, and others
Vt of the cheapest kinds. An additional supply just re-
o' ~ +. TAYLOR.
- Gold pens and silver pencil cases in great variety
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-03
GREAT BARGAlNsi !.
GnE nf ESTATE

Ed an the probate the comfy Of Marion the under
I'D make in such lots and
advisable OF all the OF Thomas
Mc(Du county deceased hc Is be enar descreds
of
OF WahinstoR Han the
Of Indianapolis offer for sale and sell al public vendue, to The highest
IL m numbered H. in numbered 81 IN the said town
block numbered % Of
lands adjoining the town Of indianapolis
number the business
the House yard and within
Rank and Tnts 50 feet Was'nDgen
Kentucky afenue viii be sold
three e OF equal pss feet Washington and
~ dividod by lines
az The making ane business
dwelling
fronting keEucky and sHnd The undersigned deem
advisable half Of the said dwelling huse viii be sad with the
parcel Of thereof with the middle parcel
and obligation and The purchasers OF
sad pcels request either Of te said dwelling
hse AZ their equal expense that bali thereof shall h
in square assigned widow Of
late Thomas Mcual and for her dover all his real estate and
the undersigned her that she VIII sell her
puch- purchasers tefeofs
should they wish Il, purchase the sane
The sad u in 50 viii be divided nio fonr eqai
zach OF which parcels will he
ig feet fronting extending back
AIS ground ~ each parcel These parcels
will designated nnEs p 3 numbering from the
south residence Of Ms MeOuat VIII be
bot All lots among le fn~t desTahe STU ions Tor
pvae resi- iences the Pie improvements lot
num are quite valuable
Third OF he purchase inhand.
the aud twelve monhss WIN
giving with approved security, payable
ians relief fOm valuaiien nrpr aisenenl laws
JOHN CAIN, Commissioners.
CEDRGE lnCKCRRTE1
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-03
SALE OF LANES

.nDFtgdged 10 the Congressional ocaOW fHnd " IH-
bricks County. Indiana
will huuse door IN the tow
of DanyIe IN said county, the 18th day Of January next be
The OF 10 O'Clock and O'clock D. ms an e l-
lowing much of each tract as viii pay the pInea ne
and for failure IN pay e Interest as
due, in conformity with The prov 0ns OF the mon sses
No l2-The the of sec ~ 10 ~ Y" con1ihns
acres; John SWAIN July 2 ls42 Deb Interest," IA
No is-The hf the ar Of sec 49, containing 50
moglged Robertson c. RUSSELL tiecemher Deot'
interest dlmases, and costs, S16 H. THIS ri mas e"
No fs-he ar Of The ar containing 10
acres; ongased by William Kendall June H. lS42 Deh interest,"
damages and costs, S72 80
No 54Pt hi Of the or OF containing 40
mOg1ged by William H. Darna, May 2 lo4S Debit Interest,"
aud costs, Sl0l g..
No 5s-The hi Of The W or Of sec 3, IS W, conang so
mogged by William FaugH December 25 SiO Debt nie-
damages. and costs Sl25 81
No ll-The hf of Tile fractional a Is W. con-
tanning 81 100 ed by Edward Sa ceo'ei - o4i
Debt Interest, dtnnages. and cots, Sl14 81
by Zecah CLARK, August a. 1873. Debit interest," damages aud
No 55ots Nos and g. in laock Danvie; sed
by Clark May Is ISL. Debt Interest, damages aud cst
No i6s-The hfnfthe fractional a ST. Is mr.
tanning &c 81 100 acrs mogged by Edward Strange august 20
l64l. Debt, interest, damages, and costs, $40 o0
9f-The y, IL ~ W. containing
acres; mogaged by ezekiah AIctnock June 2S s Dee
interest," damages, and casts, SIG 3d.
7Pt hf Of the aud hf Of the sc qr sec l 10 n
mogged by Elizabeth Thompson, May 4, io59 re interest,"
damages, and costs, S2;6 81. ..,. an
No aThe ar OF the n az Is e. containing 30
acres; mosaged By Carpenter, January ii, lej Debt
interest danases, aud costs, sl2l .
No l73-Pt III OF the " az Of l6 containing 40
acres; mongged by William rier February ~ l04% DeD "e
damages, and costs. 5000
No az sec i7t 6 ~ containing
mogaged by Stephen Caywood August To- ioiz Dob
interest," damages, and cost, s2j ~ - 4. -,
l0)1he Of the Of sec H. 10 n e containing
40 acres; mogared by Stephen Cayrood August TO- lsis Dsb
" Sent, 40 rs Is % iswsSs ALLEN HESS Auditor C.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-03
NOTICE.

order Of the Probate Court OF Marion county,
Of Indiana, made the oo term In the year 1916 we
proceed frsn OF Br9snngs utei In lnianap on
Monday Janu1r the real estate Of The late William
Budd deceased, The south half o block No 90 OF The doa
half of the of seton No. 49, township No ~
No Containing 80 In the county OF Mon
land In the north Of The north west hall o sec
township u.s. L, being nearly the pn at the intersection
Michigan
IHdianapo land pehip be sold by the acre. also N Ham
the south uf sction 90
E. and half Of south easi quarter same L and
r. containing 6) acres be Sold separately also IN Madison
county the south
township TO- r. Terms OF sale
third third in twelve Onthiree
hold security without relief from valuation sppasement laws
AARON AisDRiDGE.
JOSHUA STEVENS,
10 IN Ahmin isLrlinrs
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1846-12-03

ARTICLE XII-The present treaty shall be approved and
ratified by the President Of The United States Of America by
and with the advice and ri the Senate Of the said
States, and by his Majesty the King Of the Of
Two Sice and the Publications shall be exchanged at Ma
ples al the expiration Of months from the date OF its
signature, sooner. IL possible
In witness whereof the respective pleni otentaes have
signed the same and have affixed thereto the seals Of their
Done at Naples first Of December in the year one
thousand eight hundred and fJrty-fve.
WILLIAM II. Polk. H.
GIUsrTSo FoRrUEATo. t. s.
PRrNcIPE DI CoNTTIsL IL. 5.
ANTONIO SPINELLI H. 81
And whereas, The said Treaty been duly ratified on
both parts aud the respective Publications
eight hundred and forysx, by William H. Polk, Charge d.
Ahaires OF the United States D. Ginsno Fortunate,
Knight Grand Cross Of the Royal Military
der OF ST. George aud OF Francis the s Minister Secretary
Of State OF his said Majesty Michael Gavna and Rogue
Prince Of Cotin Knight Cross Of the ROYAL Or
der OF Francis the lst Gentleman Of the Chamber in waiing
aud Minister Secretary OF State Of his said Majesty and
d. Antonio Spne of Scaea Commander Of the Royal Or
der OF FIancs the lst Gentleman Of the Chamber Of his
said Majesty Member Of the General consua and Super
nendent General Of the Archives of the Kingdom the
part Of their respective Governments;
Now, THEREFORE,, BE 1T KNOWN that l. JAMES K POLK
President OF the United States Of America
SAID treaty to be made public the end and
every clause and article thereof may be observed and fulfil
led with good faith by the United States and the citizens
thereof.
In WITNESS WHEREOF have hereunto set nv hand and
caused the seal Of the United States be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this twenty fou IN day
July, in the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
seal hundred and oItysix and Of the independence
the United States, the seveny-6rst
JAMES K POLK.
By the President.
JAMES BucuASAN Sseretarv of Safe