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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The journal of yesterday was read and approved

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.
The SPEAKER said that the unfinished business
Of yesterday the following joint resolution, re-
ported by Mr.. @. J. INGERsoLL, from the Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs:
Rssored BY me Senate and House Of Reprrssntatirss Of t
United States Of America in Congress assembled That the
President OF tho United stees forthwith notice TO he
given the government OF Great Britain that the conyen-
ton between the United States and Great Britain
ing the Territory Of Oregon Of the sixth Of August 1877
signed London shall be annued and abrogatcd twelve
months after the expiration Of the said term Of notice con-
9Th ofAugust, 1871. ..
And there were two motions pending-frst, the
motion Of Mr.. G. J. INGERsoLL, that the resolution
be referred TO Inc Committee Of the Whole on the
state of the Union, and thai il be made the special
order Of the day for the first Monday 10 February;
And second, the motion OF Mr. Pace, to subst-
tute Tomorrow II. this day for the day designo
ted by Mr. ISGERsoLL.
And Mr.. HILrARp was entitled TO the fOor.
THE ARMY.
Mr.. HARRISON rose and asked Mr.. II, to
Weld the floor for moment, whilst he (Mr HAR-
ALsoN) submitted a motion, having for its object
the disposition Of the bill which he had reported on
a former day from the Committee on Military AT
fairs, providing for the organization of two regi-
menis of riHemen, and for other purposes.
Mr.. HuuiARp yielding under the proyiso that
his right to the floor should not thereby be preiu-
diced ..-.
Mr.. HARRISON asked leave to submit his
motion, -a .t.. a. .. ..... . ....... .......
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STATES. ANDLAwS AND TREATIES OF
THE STATES AND COLONIES ON THE
SAME SUBJECT. Collected into one volume;
containing -, - -.
Laws Of the Colonial and State Governments, re-
lating 10 Indians and Indian affairs, from i1S'
gornwards, the proceedings Of the Congress Of the
Confederation and the subsequent laws OF Congress
on the same subject; and the Ttsatiss between the
United States Of America and the various indian
Tribes since 1873. The whole comprised ~ one
octave volume Of eleven hundred pages: FOR sac
"a few copies only) by fhiboN
Jan, 6
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NAVY DEPARTMEET,
Bureau of Con-, Equip, and Repairs,

January S, 1886.
CIEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed proposals for
- timber, copper, and iron," will be received
at the bureau until o'clock the 10th Of Februa-
ny next for delivering at the respective nayy-yards
near Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Charlesown,
Massachusetts; Brooklyn, New York; Philadelphia,
Washington, and Norfolk.
Fir I. For white oak timber which shall not be
less than IS feet and shall average As feet in length
which may square more but not less, than ~ inches
at the top end, to be rough-squared, as for plank
stocks. They may be straight both ways, or slight
y curved one way. ... .-..
Second. For square white oak buttcuts from IL
to 35 feet long; of which -....
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IOHN EDGAR, professor of music, 10Th street,
y between ID and z, west side, respectfully in
forms the citizens Of the District that he has made
Washington his place Of residence; and that he will
give lessons in music upon the pianoforte, guitar,
and other instruments. He will also give instruc-
ons in singing and will pay particular attention TO
the forming Of the voice. He aaters himself, from
his long experience, that he will give general salts
faction He refers to the following gentlemen, in
whose families he has been teaching for several
yea rs For terms, &c, apply at his residence.
REFERENcEs
Judge b. Tucker, professor William and Mary
COLLEGE; Professor Saunders, Professor Mington,
Professor Minigrode, Professor Dew, Or. Peachey,
Or. Mercer, DR.. Waller, Or. Cole, Rev. Mr.. Hold
ges. .-.s III. 'th p-eouu
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Of Francis Summeraner, IA revolutionary soldier
praying pension; which was referred TO the Con
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17
From the Knickerbocker.l

THE SONGS OF NIGHT.
come, come from the land 81 dreams,
And shadows throw on he days last beams;
come at the gentle twilight hour,
And softly close the bright eaf'd flower.
steal from the lake and winding stream
The silvery glow Of the SUMS last CLEAN;
breathe on The crest of the gorgeous clond,
And its giIded head is in dimness bowed,
The 1eecy foam of the ocean wave,
As the sandy shore its waters lave,
But sparkcs dim, as sea and land
Are cuTtan'd by my sable hand.
On the viOlet's breast, on the beechen tree,
fold the wing of the murmuring bee;
check the bound of the graceful lawn,
And his brghteye close till the opening dawn.
The liquid notes of the woodland bird
Atmy approach are family heard;
AS sinking meath the dark green leaves,
Her parting song she sweelly b. e ,thes:
Ny finger still OH the infant lay,
And close his lids in the midst of play;
And gently steal on the maiden fair,
As she softly nlurmurs her evening prayer.
At my coming the peasant seeks his cot,
And in peaceful dreams are his cures forgot;
While the sons of toll their abOrs close,
And refuge find in deep repOse.
My shadOwy mantle around me fold,
As the mOuH tain mists are backward roied
When morning light DER my pathway is cast,
vanish from earth-2 dream of the past.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17
u. s. STEAMER SPITFIRE,
of Tampico. November 2ed 1876


Sr;-l have the honor to report the return
Of the Spltfre and Petrol, Lieut.. Commanding
Shaw, to this anchorage, having performed
IN" DUTY assigned me by your order of the 18th
instant.
In company with the Petrel-the crew OF
this vessel having been strengthened by twenty
marines under Capt. Edison, and twelve seamen
of the Cumberland, under Acting Master NJ.
C. Perry weighed anchor at da ylight on the
morning ofthe 18th, and assembled the Panuco
TO within SIX miles of the town of Panuco,
where night obliged mo to anchor. At 7, A.
NJ, on the morning of the 18th | anchored
abreast of the town. which, on being summon
ed, surrendered without resistance.
Having found that the authorities had, in ex-
pectation of our arrival, concealed the public
property, landed the marines and thirty sea-
men, and required that they should point out
the public property, and furnish the means of
transporting it to the bank of the rivers for
which | Offered to pay the usual charges Of the
country.
They complied with the first; but showing a
disposition to evade the latter | addressed
communication to the alcalde of which the ac-
companyng document is a copy This pro-
ducod the desired effect, and enabled us to re-
embark our men by shutdown on the goth, after
having destroyed all the public property which
we could not take on board.
The property destroyed consisted of fine
ll-ieet eghteens, with their carriages, good
guns, which were spiked, and their trunlons
knocked off. A large quantity of eighteen
pound shot were thrown into the river, a d
quantity Of camp equipage burnt. We brought
off 24.pound gun, formerly belonging TO one
Of the captured gun-boats, with its bed and
slide, large quantity Of copper grape and can
mister, and forty large bales of excellent I'M
ported tent pins, which | thought might be
useful to the army.
The enemy showed no disposition to resist
us, although we were expected, and although
the river banks afforded many points from
which our decks might have been swept by ar
tllory and musketry, when we could not have
brought gun 10 bear
No opportunity has been afforded OF dis
tinctioni hut my thanks are duo to Lieutenant
Commanding Shaw and Captain Edison, of the
marines, and to the officers and men generally,
for the zeal they displayed. must particu-
larlY observe, in praise Of the latter, that al
though for two days in a captured town, 10
irregulsriy was committed by them. All were
disposed to obey orders, and to work with
will. am, sill, with great respect,
Your obedlent servant,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17

P. ST. IS reported and bsLisUed here that the
.u.rican forces under Santa .fnns about $4,000
Infantry and 1000 Cavalry are mouiag tO.on,d s
CamargO, old Rough and Ready will no doub'
watch him closely, and If Government will
only act promptly and furnish him with the ne
cessary number of men and means there will be
no os ape for HIM this time.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17

GEN. JEsuP. Brevet Major Gen Jesup,
Quarter Master General of the u States, left
N. Orleans in the steamship Fashion on Sun
day week. The General will visit Port La
vaca, Brazos Santiago, Tampico, and probably
Vera Cruz, before he returns,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17

CAPTURE OF MILITARY STORES AT PANucO.
I he Union contains an official letter from
Com. Conner, transmitting an account of the
expedition under commander Tattnall, for the
capture of certain cannon and military stores at
Panuco. The following is the official report of
commander Tattnall, addressed to commodore
Cnnnnr:
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Tea line or less make asquare-if an advertisement
znooeds ten lines, the price will be in proportion.
All advertisements are payable at the time of their
ASSERTION.
Ay-THE WEEKLY CLIPPER, a large Family
Newspaper, containing all the select matter of the
dhy, ia published every Saturday morning, tbs low
price Of 81 per anuum.
h3- All papers sent by mail, are discontinued the
day on which the advance payment expires.
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THNAE ONLY REMEDY
H. FOR THE WOMB DISEASE
EVER nISrnUERF ANV

Nature and Natures Laws, laid hid at right,
God said let Nature and Delaney be, and ALPS right
Like Chaos, Wondering, saved now aIse,
JUSTICE, JUST { to honest merit, prize.
When The best Of skill pronounced | must lose my
life,
BY K. Deancy's No | and Panacea, | Gm now mo-
thcr and a vie!
Signed, CATHARINE MARIA Quinn,
Endorsed by L. W., Note Book so,
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m3-THE AMERICAN REPUBLICAN 81 BALTl-
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fl carriers, only and quarter cents per week
payable to the Carriers emily, at the end Of each week
The Clipper will also be sent, by mail, To distant
sUAscrbers at the Of FouT Dollars per year, pay
sAle, always, in advance.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17

FIRE. The Millinery and dry goods store Of
Mr.. R. C. Fletcher, of Boston, was partially
destroyed by fire on Saturday evening last,
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17
josiah TATTNALL, Commander.

FRsM SANTA FE-SsizEe Of Trader, The
st. Louis Republican has advices from Santa
Fe to the 26th Of October, An extract from
letter dated Valvefdo, says:
We have been here some two weeks, and, in
all probability will be here some two weeks or
perhaps two months longer. James Magofin
was robbed by the Apache Indians on this side
FL PassO, and on his arrival at FL Passo he was
taken prisoner. Doct. Connolly, Doane, Me-
Manus and Veldez, who reached FL Passo some
few days after Magofiin, were also made pris-
oners, and the whole Of them have been sent
on to Chihuahua, under escort Of some twenty
soldiers. The news we have received from
different Mexicans, who left Ell Passo in the
last six or eight days, We have no doubt Of
the truth of the report, for the entire business
of Connolly & Co. was to give us intelligence
relative to the the situation of affairs in the Ell
Passo. In short, McNlanus, agrceably to our
arrangement, was to have been here ten days
ago--his not coming, or writing, convlnces US
that they are all prisoners. We are here in
no envlable situation, and do not know whether
to 90 forwards, backwards or remain. We
cannot get any news from Santa Fe, nor from
the United States. If Col. Doniphan marches
his forces Immediately TO Chihuahua, he will
win aurels enough to last him to eternity.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17
FLouRIN New YORK. The Commercial AID

FLOUR IN NEW ORk. L He SOInUlcTCldl Hu-
vertiser of Saturday says:
The navigation Of the river being now pro-
baby closed for the season, and the flour com
ing down from Albany being all here, and there
being so many and so varying reports as to the
quantity of flour now on our market, we have
taken some pains to ascertain what the stock
is, to the end that those interested in the mat
ter may not be msled.
From the best information that we can OBJ
tain, the stock Of all kinds of Western flour
here does not at the present time exceed 400,
600 barrels, from which should bo deducted
100, 900 barrels for that which is already sold
for shipment, and is going on shpboard as fast
as vessels can be procured 10 take it. Thi:
will leave a stock of not over 300,0 900 barrel;
against $50, 900 barrels at the correspond ng
period of last year, thus showing deficiency
in the stock VI December, 1916, of $1,000
barrels.
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17

Goldfish. The pilots at Capes May and
Henlopen are busy in laying in large store Of
Goldfish, which are being taken ia quantities
never before known in those vicinties
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-12-17

TRsoPs FOR MEXICO. The following troops
sailed on Saturday last from New York for
Point Isabel, on beard the barks Ranger and
Walton
lst Lieut.. J. II. Gore, 4th infantry, comman-
ding; DIR. J. Simmons, U. S. A., assistant sur
geon; list Lieut.. J. G.. Burbank, 9Th infantry,
commanding 100 recruits, 4th infantry; LIST
Lieut.. G. ID. Jordan, 9Th infantry, command
ing IS recruits, 9Th infantry; I'd Lit Z, Hayes,
Sd artillery, commanding IS recruits, 9Th in
fantry; I'd Lieut.. T. +. Castor, I'd Dragons,
commanding SO recruits, Cd Dragons; I'd 1t.
J. N. c. Whistle, 7lh infantry, commanding
100 recruits, It'll infantry.
Their destination is Tampico-the new base
cooperation against Mexico.
MEXICAN PRIyArEERs. The New York
Courier and Enquirer says:
We understand that private letters have been
received by mercantile house in this city,
from respectable house in Havana, stating
positively that rs letters of marque have been
actually issued by the Mexican Government
that 25 vessels were then fitting out at Havana
for Privateers, and that they would sail on or
before the 10Th of December. This intelli-
gence comes froni source entitled TO a good
degree Of confidence. 1t may be suggested,
however, that as it is the interest Of frelghting
vessels under neutral flags to raise such a re-
port as this, it may possible owe its origin to
such source.
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rarily. we are thankful that we shall soon h.
recompensed for the deprivation by a great ,riumpS
over the enemy. General Taylor is a, Cerafivro'
detained by a scanty supply Of mules. but deter,
mined to march upon us with the presen, force If
about three ,housapd7mep, thinking the city is no,
guarded. We shall give him a glorious reception
indeed. and when The news Of his fol hardin,.,
returns 10 his c'untrymen. they will know TIA,
the glory "f The Mexican flag is not To be sulGed
without a struggle. Our troops are At work oav
and n'.ht barricading the houses, mounting can.
non. and doing every thing ~ render the city i'm.
presnahie. ASoldier was sh9, by order Of Genera,
Ampnd'a, charged with treason, and a ~proclama.
lion of death To any engaged in ratio with the
Americans has been issued by our brave General
Ampudia.h
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For the New Era.
WASHINGTON. Oct. 80, 1876

fSEt wv oOy IN
Sir - different Improvements in Naval
Architecture have, in the last few years, crowded
so rapid on each other, that an ameteur like nv
self could hardly keep pace with themS but
among all the Improvements and architectural
problems to be solved metallic ships are foremost.
10 the loss Of the Great Britain, The superiority
of heavy tonnage Iron Ships will at once be per
ceived over wooden vessels. This vessel, had
she been of wood, would have been dashed 10
pieces in an incredible short space of time, and
would have been a total loss. Ia consequence of
being constructed of iron her draft of water is less
than a wooden ship. The Pennsylvania is 5000
tons. ard draws "a feet wateT-the Great Britain
is $500 tons, and draws Is feet water this light
draft of water, with her weight and extreme
length, caused her 10 be driven by the sea like a
vast battering ram through The sands into a safe
position where. now. all the machinery can be
taken out, the iron riuets cut off, the plates re
moved and their shape preserved, and ribs taken
out, and every part of the ship saved and again
re constructed. We may again see the Great
Britain crossing the Atlantic this is one advan
tage Of iron vessels over wood but there are very
serious objections to vessels constructed of iron
Some of these, that iron coIrodes very rapidIy in
salt OGter-and the bottoms of iron vessels be.
comes very foul, having adhered to them with
great rspidity testaceous she'll fish, two months
being sufficient time to cover their bottoms with
she. fish. The iron after long use in a ship is
worthless, and the rivets corrode very rapidly
these are serious objections, and which, as yet,
no plans have been invented to overcome them
| would suggest that metallic ships be wholly, or
in part, constructed OF copper, or a mixture of
copper and block tin, forming a spurious brass
the advantage Of this metal over iron would be.
that II corrodes slowly below the water, and that
she'll fish do not stick to il. The first cost of
materials would be greater than iron-but the
labor cheaper-and last, though not least, The
materials would not deterioate over 4 per cent,
and would sell for nearly first cost, minus four
per cent. But iron ships, when old and worn
out, are like wooden vessels, a total loss.
am, with respect, yours, Sc,
w. ID. PORTER.
Lieut.. u. s. Navy.
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MEXICAN

A late Mexican paper contains the following
letter from Monterey, written justbefOre that place
was besieged by our Army, which ahows how
confidently the Mexicans relied The on strength Of
their position
To-day, if the attack we every moment expect
from the Yankees is realized, there is not a doubt
bnt that the cause Of the people will triumph-
Our army has just received a most opportune
enforcement Of FIVE thousand men, with sixteen
pieces Of cannon Of the very best quality, so that
our whole available force is fourteen Thousand and
fifty regular troops, besides the assistance we may
reasonably expect from the inhabitants. lnme-
diately ON the arrival Of General Ampudia the city
was declared under martial law, bot although
we are thus deprived Of perfect liberty, tempo
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT.
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, 9 O'Clock,

NEW YORK ELECTION.
BY the Electro Magnetic Telegraph at a very
late hour last night, Cor rather early hour this
morning,) we were furnished with the following
results of the election in New York YESTERDAY.
We give them briefly.
Henry G Murphy Dem elected to Congress
in Kings and Richmond countIes-Dem. gain.
Henry Michel (Dem) probably elected to Con.
gress in the Sd (ciiy) district.
f. A. Talmadge (Nhig) elected in the 9Th
(city) district.
b. S. Jackson (Dem) elected in the 9th dis
trict.
Silas Wright leaves New York CITY with a
majority of 5000.
For Assembly, the whole Democratic ticket
elected excepting Alexander Wells.
BY The Telegraph from the North, we have the
following Wing majorities, viz: Rochester 225
Auburn 2S0; Buffalo $50; Troy GOD; Albany
28O; Cayuga Give towns) 300; Oswego Village
80 (Evhig gain y Syracuse 327 Watervelt
$50 Utica 500.
NEW JERSEY ELECTIoN.-Dudley s.. GRECO.
~, (VVhig.) has a majority in Hudson county.
New jersey, of 668. lie is probably elected by
from 1900 to 1000 in the district. The district
is represented at present by a Wing.
3 O'Clock, A. M.-No more returns are oxnect.
ed by the Telegraph for an hour or two, and our
heavy edition compels Us to go TO press with only
the above.
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i" NEW"

What is? the system of Mathematics that will
be introduced TO the consideration of the meeting
at the Town Hall to. night, by Mr.. Porter, whose
advertisement will be found in another column.
We are no adopts in the science of mathematics
ourselves, and of course cannot speak advisedIy of
The matter, but if the evidences which Mr.. Porter
has in possession, may be taken as the standard of
the merit of his improvements, they will be found
OF great practical utility. The meeting will no
doubt be well attended tonight, as we have some
keen mathematician among us, the weather per.
hitting.
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From the Union. Oct. %.

We have the misfortune to differ entirely with
the Portsmouth "New Era" in the views which
il takes in its number of Tuesday last. II re-
publishes an article, from the "Union,' - cnrrect
ing some errors that were afloat about a converse
ton of Lieut. Bergman, and at the close Of
which we remarked that " we cannot be misfa
ken in stating that a vigorous prosecution Of the
war is the order Of the day. But who will nm.
dertake TO develop the plan Of The campaign q
The events will truly develop themselves"
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A SHOT

A murder was committed about three miles he
low Monticello, Alabama, a few days ago. The
Rev. Mr.. Harell was killed by a man named
Rogers. He shot him with a rife. The cause
given by Rogers, is an outrage on the person of
his wife. lie surrendered himself at once and is
in custody.
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NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.

We are indebted to the Philadelphia Times of
Wednesday, exclusively, for the news of the
electione which follow. We were surprised in
not finding the same in that interchangeable paper, the
Ledger, but it has been outrun this time. Just
look at the date of the News below, and YOU can
have some slight estimate of the Magnetic Tele-
graph. The news from New York is cheering
naJ
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MEXICO

Attempts are being made to forlify the city Of
Mexico, and a large sum Of money has been
raised for this purpose. In the Mexican papers
the proposal is made to transfer the capital 10
IoIuca, beyond the mountains, out of the way of
danger.