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GEOGRAPHf-IAST CHANCE,
has given lessons upon his ne plan OF teaching
Heography to hfteen hundred yonng ladies' and gentle
men curing the last three months He with his
o s course =, GO, S Lessons this evening Thursday
rles and Genemen nvted attend Parents are re-
Qnested 10 accompany their children lanai lis
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The following resolutions presented to the House
of Representatives Saturday last by Mr. Dromgoole,
and to the Senate by Mr. Mason, in yesterdays session
1t gives sincere pleasure to lay them before our read
They emanate from the Legislature of the Old Do
mnion They confirmed by the enthusiasm Of her
enlightened democracy. They express the most deci
ded appreciation by the general assembly, of the present
and their sincere confidence in the President of the
United States The spirit is worthy of the pamiest days
of that tmehonored Commonwealth, who support
ed by her any other than democratic candidate for
the presidential chair.
How different are these patriotic resolutions from those
of the federal legislature of North Carolina, which the
National Intelligencer quoted with exuatlon few
weeks ago; and hoped by their insertion, to 'dose the
DOCTOR
Whereas there occasions OF absorbing interest, and
great peril in the history OF every people, deeply involving
their peace prosperity and happiness and this general
semb believing that such crisis has arrived in our coun-
hereby declare that free and full expression OF opinion on
the great question of peace and which agatcs
this Union, is demanded by the public veal
Resolved, That the present war with the republic OF
series oacts of injustice and outrage towards the United
States such occasion as requires the united
ton of all friends OF the country, in enforcing speedy
and honorable termination OF this war; by vigorous prose-
cution OF hostilites.
s.Resorcd That the thanks Of this General Assembly
due and hereby cordially rendered. to the President OF
the United States, for the JUSTICE rmness and eminent
ability, with which he has conducted the war with
Mexico.
Resolved That the governor this Commonwealth is
auesed to transmit copy Of the foregoing preamble and
resolutions the President of the United States and to
each of our senators and representatives in Congress.
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THE UNION.

ted States which partake their character of the nature
Injuries, the same lberaly and favor that the United
States now extending towards articles OF the
fe OF foreign grown OF manufacture and whereas, an
unia vorable discriminating is imposed upon the pie
production OF this State by those countries with hch
intimate commercial relations exist
rmen of those who have invested their fortunes It's cu-
tyaton, and who, unless they procure "A mod ton OF
the excessive duties and burdens thus imposed win be
compelled TO abandon its cultivation, which falling the
navigation and all other subordinate interests and advan-
ages dependent thereon must fail with it,
"And whereas the liberal policy OF the United States Ia
essonlng lar practicable the duties upon the
whereby preference most dangerous essential
eres is given to foreign products and Whereas long
ducts, commercial relations with them be nur-
the agricultural welfare OF the country which is
pugnan to that spirit of reciprocity which should character
the commercial intercourse OF enlightened
and whereas the States having surrendered TO the
ment of the United States their power 10 regulate com
mercc and to form commercial treaties with foreign gov
ernments; therefore,
'Resoped by the general assembly Maryland That the
executive of Maryland be requested communicate with
the President Off United States upon this subject with
the view OF inducing the government of the United States,
by instructions diplomatic agents their efforts
in obtaining from foreign nations reduction OF the existing
duties imposed the introduction OF tobacco within their
respective limits.
'Rs0iped, That the executive of this State be further
quesed communicate with the executives OF the several
States interested in the cultivation of tobacco asking their
cooperation in procuring through the medium OF the gen
era government, reduction OF the duties imposed
bacco by foreign nations and that they be requested call
the attention OF the legislatures of their respective States
Rsotred, That the and representatives of this
State in the Congress of the United States, be
take under their especial care this highly important and
Congress the subject order effect reduction of the
high duties imposed upon tobacco by foreign
fair and equitable scale of CONNIE rcal reciprocity.
"Resolped, That the governor be requested TO transmit
copy of the aoregong preamble and resolutions to the
tors and representatives in Congress from this State"
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Congregational.

In the Senate, the civil and diplomatic bill taken
up, and progress made in lis consideration Us il
committee OF the whole
Mr.. Calhoun signifed his intention of calling up his
resolutions tomorrow, and similar intention given
by Mr.. Webster.
The three million bill again taken up, and Mr. Ben
ton made the speech which will be found at length in our
columns this evening. Mr., Calhoun's reoinder was
written out by the reporter, but is deferred till
row from want of room tonight
In the House. the entire day spent in receiving and
acting upon reports from committees and in action upon
the post Off ce bills
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MAINE ELEcr1oN-From the following paragraph in
the last Augusta Age appears that the elections for the
Legislature Of that State have been brought close and
that the result is democratic majority That paper says
The elections Monday last, resulted in the choice
q two democrats VIZ Junkins, esq in Berwick and
ticook In Hampden and Carmel, Wilton and Chester
vile, and Lvermore, and East Livemore, no choice
This closes up the account between the two parties
from Aroostook, which is majority of the whole House
there being 15l members in all In the Senate there is
den9crac majority of5 This result secures the election
GERS and cannot fail be highly gratifying our friends
especially the contest has been longer continued and
sharply contested than any previous election in this
State. 4g#1 ="
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WAsHINGToN's BIRTH Day was duly honored by the
ringing of the bells of several of the churches and the
firing OF salute by detachment of the Philadelphia
Greys,' under the direction of their accomplished COM
mander General George Cadwalader. This corps did
parade owing to the thinness of their ranksmany
of the gentlemen who composed it in time of peace hav-
ing volunteered to their country in time of
and are now in Mexico, where we hear General C. him
self intends proceeding in short time. We understand
that the committee who have had in charge he pre-
senation of suitable mark of their esteem for his
duct during the riots of 1884, have placed the hands of
Mr. George X. Chds order for splendid vase, which
will be completed in short time, and its design and
workmanship will do credit to Philadelphia taste and
Philadelphia bravery -PennsWuanian.
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ARD-A very destructive she'll for the use of nsyies
~ and orts defending harbors from attacks been
invented and lately fully tried by subscriber nj Phila
dephia This shell, having been fred out of cnnnon
explodes from concusson otherwise and DESTROYS
vesses side by ITS explosion the instant and in the ACT
oil W penetrating, without ard the distance of the
sci from the place OF dschargng the she'll Its nature ia
cannon cam Win he ng Any OF the different kinds of
tort with them destroy fleet by opening the batteries
on the vessels soon as they within effective rnne
which, with Finch guns, any distance within 81 miles
and proportionaby with smaller sizes. '
The shell is the discovery invention of five venrs, o
lenve study and experimenting in chemistry and gunnor,
during which time 81 shells, in the stages of The
Permenta proceedngwere prepared and tried bythe subj
scHoer--the guns used being 6pounde carronade ~
and 64pounder Paxlan gun, until last the shell ha
been Produced perfect invention for DESTROYING vessels
by the aid OF all sizes and kinds Of cannon It has been
examined by competent officers, and pronounced an i'm
provement above any shell yet invented or known either
Ia Europe the United States.
The subscriber not having sufficient compensation Of
Tered to him for the right of the invention, and believing
ula no government could keep missile so simple and
easy OF preparation secret from another is DESTROYS of
granting To all the of it, and his rights to the
invention by letters patent in France England and other
countries. He not yet having interested any person
with him in the she'll, wishes form an interest with
person persons OF sufficient capital patent and manu-
iacure the shell in Europe, spose of rights IN
pare it, for the of such European governments "a
order, and whom win be lawful and allowable IN shl
Those who be DESTROYS of ineres them selves in
THIS invention have actual trials OF the she'll from cam
non, and inspection, satisfy themselves thar il ia entev
Tree from oil liability of spontaneous combustion Is of little
cost and easy of preparation in almost any country and
its value and superiority fully made manifest, with terms
stated, on addressing the subscriber. -
No, u.s. South Fourth ST., Philadelphia
Feb 2i-dtMarch6
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war we now have with our sister republic OF Mexico
This Is the question which presents itself to the
moral sense OF the civilized world in Judging the conduct
OF the senator from South Carolina in writing that letter
of the nth OF April, lsi1, aggravated by now throwing
mon another the blame of war for which he then con-
uacted.
Mr. CALHOUN then rose and replied to the senator
from Missouri We have full report OF this reionder
speech of the senator from Missouri has occupied, pre-
vents any further extension of the report this evening
We are therefore compelled 10 defer Mr. CALHoUNs reply
ill tomorrow.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion by Mr.. DAVIS, the Senate then went into
the consideration of Executive business and after some
time spent therein, the doors were opened, and
The Senate adjourned
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TOT UIt
The Meeting on Friday Night.
To the Republican citizens and Soiourners in the District
of Columbia:

To the Republican citizens and sojouners in The District
of Columbia:
On Friday evening, at o'clock, meeting of the
jackson Democratic Association OF this city will be held,
at Jacks Hail. for the purpose Of giving to the people
of the United States public expression of their sent-
ments on the late proceedings of the Senate, whereby
fragrant attempt made TO muzze free press and to
place the action OF that privileged body beyond the reach
hold dear the liberty of the press and the pure and holy
principles bequeathed TO US, afforded oppor-
uniy of participating in the proceedings Of the assoca
conduct OF the treny-seren dignied senator's whose
chvalrc ideas of justice and fine OF proprety
abed them TO act accusers Judges Jurors and ereeu
the friends of republican institutions speak out boldly
in reprobaon Of this attempt to resuscitae the
sedition laws OF the reign of terror for if such wanton
attacks upon public liberty are permitted TO pass unre-
buked the day far distant when shall to
be styled FREE PEOPLE.
WASHINGTON, Feb 30, lS47
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The official article, of which the following is trans
laton has recently been communicated TO the Depart
men of State by the charge daars OF the United States
al Brussels:
"DEPARTMENT FINANCE.
BRUSSELS, Wednesday, January IL, 1917
Naturalization losses occaoned BY the events of the
tcar Of the reroiutton.-Notice.
The Minister of Finance addition to his advertise
ment published under date of the 9th instant informs the
persons entitled inemnicaton adjudged according
the law OF May 1872 that the ofthe said ndem
Indications, which should begin in February, lS47 at
bureau OF transfer of the public debt the Department
Finance at Brussels may be also made by the directors
the treasury Antwerp, Client Bruges, Lege Hasset
Namur.
In consequence the provisional titles issued by the com
mission OF liquidation, may, from and after the date
OF February l. lS47 be deposited duly invested with the
signatures OF the entitled for acqual and the
qusite legazaon with the directors of the treasury above
mentioned to be exchanged subsequently, for the defnve
titles nj three per cents, which be delivered in
virtue of the law of December "a, 1876 On this deposite
receipt shall be delivered for the provisional titles pre-
sented for payment, which should be reproduced after
wards IN order to obtain the definitve titles.
In the provided for by the fourth article of the
royal decree of December a. 1886 that is say when
consequence of the decease cesson the propreors
claims longer the designated IN the provisional
titles, the interested likewise depose doc
uments proving those facts and others in Justification
their rights.
''Thc payment of the claims subjected attachment o
opposition, only be made Brussels and by the De
partmen OF Finance the bureau of transfer of the public
debt. j. MALON."
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JAMES X. POLK
President or the United States OF America,

To all uhon ii may concern:
Satisfactory evidence having been exhibited me tina
SCHUYLER LIVINGSTON of New York, has been appointed
consul general of the Hawaiian Islands for the United
States,
do hereby recognise him SUCH and declare him FIRE,
to exercise and enjoy such functions powers and privileges
allowed to the consus general of the most favored
nations in the United States.
In testimony Whereof have caused these letters be
made patent and the seal of the United States be here
unto affixed.
H. 81 day of February, A. d. 18i7 and of the ndepend
ence OF the United States Of America, the list.
BY the President: JAMES X. POLK.
ia BUCHANAN. Secretary
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l. Thursday evening, February rs, 1917.
3s4r- MANAGERS.
Hon. George M. Dallas, Hon. James Buchanan,
I" John Y. Mason, :" Daniel Webster,
Z" f. A. flanagan, &c L. Butler King
VIM Wright, sKi (" S. A. Douglass,
Ed. w Hubbard, Gen. Geo Gibson, U. s. A.,
Com L. Warrington u. s. NJ, Mai J. d. Graham u. s. A.
Col J. G.. Totem u. s. A., Capt. Chas Wilkes U. s. ~
Capt w. H. Swift, u. 8. A. Samuel L. Gouvemeur esq
~ p. Trist, esq, Ed de Soekl, esq,
Rich ID. Cults esq, j. r. Coldsborough
George Thom DR.. r. A. Lacey,
T. H. Patterson, A. L. McCrea, esq,
BENJAMIN f. Green, esu.;s Dr. Robert Richie.
S. Nicholson, 81 = ttlfl-
No manager Is authorized to give to any citizen, mem
Der of Congress- other resident for the winter permits
sion procure ticket for any assembly, without sub
scribng for the whole.
Strangers desiring tickets requested to apply eth
er of the
Subscribers and others requested to apply for tickets
at Fischer's Bookstore, Pennsylvania avenue, between
18th and 18th Streets j. H. Gibbs, hair dresser under
CoIemnn's Hotel Feb 23-2t.
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OVERLAND Mail to Oregon.-The

OVERLAND MoI TO Oregon.-The undersigned WIN
" leave Washington Immediately ON the adjournment OF
Congress- and Independence Missouri on the LIST Tor
Astoria, Oregon. Preparation Is made to carry large
mail of letters, which must be post paid Independence,
Missouri No document will be taken, except of much I'M
porance Will editors generally give notice OF the facilities
correspondence with the settlers in Oregon} The mail VIII
arrive in Oregon the LIST of June. s. M. SHIVELf
Feb
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DRITIsH Almanac and Companion for Is47. The
ID "Red Book" Royal Calendar and Court and City Re-
gscr for 1917 British Army Lists, large and small for 1870
Fancss Dictionary ofthe Arts and Sciences VOL London
1876 Cores Evoluons OF Field Battery London, 1S47
Youngs Nautical Dictionary; vol, London, 1877 Carp
MAILS Law of Patents; London, 1917 Lieut. Gordon oya
navy) the Marine Steam Engine Hoblyn's Manual
the Steam Engine. The Steam Engine by Hugh Reid
Reid on Ventilation. White on Weaving by Hand Power
Sephens's Manual of Practical Draining / vol. London
IS4t Hays First Principles of Symme Beauty Lon
don 1917 Paey's Manual of Gothic Architecture Lon
dom lS47. Imported by steamer Sarah Sands by +. TAY
LOR and this day opened. Feb 23
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ID ETURN OF tho Harmoneons.-In consequence of re-
N newed solicitations, coming from families who were
prevented by the ncleency of the weather from attending
their previous concerts the Harmonious previous their
the northern cities will reappear and give
Saloon,
Thursday might, February Is, 1S47.
On which occasion they will introduce pleasing
variety of their
Grand Vocal instrumental, Ethiopic, and operate per-
tonnances.
Admission so cents. Doors open at 7, 10 commence at
o'clock
Tickets Fschers music store, Tayor's bookstore,
and at the principal hotels Feb %
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ton, mproved.-The subscriber has Just published a
and improved edition of his map of Mexico, including
Yucatan and Upper California exhibiting the chief cities
and towns the princpa travelling routes, &c Size % by
IL inches Six copies of this map, in sheets folded for the
pocket viii be forwarded by mail for one dollar The post
age will exceed q per copy part OF the Uni
ted States. s. AUGUSTUS MITCHELL,
Map establishment northeast of Market and Sew
enth streets PHILADELPHIA Feb l9-lltopf
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MONDAY, Feb. %, ls47.

MONDAY, Feb. %, ls47.
Greenville Parker, esq, of Massachusetts, Henry T..
Elicit esq., of Mississippi, and Thomas M. Petit esq d,
of Pennsylvania admitted attorneys and counsel
lors of this court
No 8. Nj. Fox Us. the State OF Ohio in error to the
Supreme Court of Ohio Mr. Justice Daniel delivered
the opinion of this court affirming the argument OF the
said supreme court in this cause with costs
No. g. c. Patterson appellant, +. P. Gaines, ct
The argument of this continued by General
Jones for the appelees
Adjourned until tomorrow, Ii o'clock, a. M
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Supreme Court OF the United States.

WEDNESDAY, Feb II, ls47.
James Humphrey, esq, of New York. was admitted an
attorney and counsellor of this court
No g. c. Patterson, appellant E. P. Gaines, ct ur
The argument OF this cause continued by Mr. May
for the appellant
Adjourned until tomorrow, IL O'Clock, a. m.
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OFFICIAL.



Information has been received at this department from
the charge daies Of the United States, at Copenhagen
under date OF the 9th Of December last that decree had
been issued by the Danish government for the suspen-
son until further notice, OF all import duties seed grain
and rape seed and the reduction of the hulled
grain and -four
The provisions of the ordinance follows
l. The Import duties on seed grain, rape Seed peas,
and vetches abolished until further orders.
2. The import duties peeled grain and flour are re-
duced as follows
For hiYed ioeaf, 100 lbs. Danish rigs bank dollar
mark of Denmark, and 80 Seedlings, money OF
Sleswick and lIosein Iare l2 per cent hogseads,
and per cent. ON bags.
For all other grain per 100 lbs Danish rigs bank dol
lar 30 skings Danish currency and % Seedlings Ses-
wick and Holstein currency. Same above
For for Of sepeat knds-viz flour OF barley wheat In
dian com and potatoes, per 100 bs Danish rigs bank
dollar and "a sklngs Danish currency, and 37 schelngs
of the currency of Sleswick and Holstein.
All other sorts of -four per 100 lbs, lS skngs Danish
nda Is chelngs Seswck and Hosein currency Tare the
above.
The ordinance is applicable not only 10 the kingdom OF
Denmark but also to the dutchies of Sesck and Holsten
1t goes into effect to-day, December 9th, 1860