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Goop!-At the celebration Of the New England soc-
ETY. in New Orleans on the 22d instant Mr.. Clay was
present as guest and, in answer to a toast made
BRIEF pithy Speech which we earnestly commend to the
study and digestion of certain wing members of Congress
Mr.. Clay said
ssI President: Very little in the habit of addressing as
sembles of any kindA burst laughter, in which the
gentleman joined]-I don't mean to say that was,
but that in the habit of addressing assemblies
have been the retirement of private life in which
acquesce with pleasure, it gives opportunity
recruiting health, and for my personal improve
ment. But although leading life Of retirement am not
altogether unobservant of the proceedings relating the
condition. welfare, and prosperity of country and when
around me tonight General Brooke and other old
friends felt half inclined ask for little nook OF
corner in the army, in which might serve in avenging the
wrongs ofmy country [Applansel have thought that
might yet be able to capture to Stay Mexican Zap
plause1 shall be able to do so however this wear
but hope that will still gallant arms and
the war in honorable peace thank you for
the invitation which has brought me here this evening
is the first time have met YOU and the association fills
me with pleasure You do right, gentlemen in commemo
rating and encouraging the spirit of liberty and opposition
to oppression that brought the shores of the New World
your glorious ancestors and you, by initiating the
example, add honor and fame the names they
have left YOU"
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, January 8, Il

BALTIMORE, January 8, 1877
The Nominations for the legislature Scarcity
of neus-Baltimore and New York markets, DC.
The weather has again changed, and instead Of the
cold and drcary of yesterday, we have had day
clear bright Friday last, without but shade of win
ter in its atmosphere.
The democrats of Anne Arundel county, have nominated
Doctor James s. Owens fill the vacancy in the legisla
re occasoned by the resignation of John Johnson esq
The federal candidate is VIM. Tell Claude, esq.
The mail from the north has arrived but the papers
snguarly barren of news. do find in them q single
item worth transmitting
THE MARKErs.The Baltimore -four marketis still very
dull and prices tending downwads. Thsre were sales
yesterday of about 200 barrels Howard street -four at
4 62 being decline of l2i per barrel on previous
transactions There sales this morning, Also OF
about loo barrels more at ~ 62A Buyers in tho
market this price, which holders in instances are
willing take. Sales of about 1000 barrels of Civ Mills
made at - u.s. and small lots fraction less.
The receipt of grain light Good to prime red wheat
worth 85 50 cents with small sales. Corn is slightly inn
proved sales OF yellow made SO 80 CENTS of
white 81 50 cents; OATS 30 cents; rye 8S cents and
cover-seed, - 30.
At New York, this morning, the -four market remained
inactive. Moderate sales of Genesee brands made
SIS So which price there sellers than buyers
Southern brands held at $5 Is IS 49, There
change in rye -four meal There has been sales
within days past of about 40 bushels yellow at
" cents per bushel Sales also fair have been
made of prime white ~ Genesee wheat 10
worth from ll2 ZIG cents--no much selling Sales of
rye at 80 s4cents. Whskey continues sell at cents
per gallon barrels The market is dull and prices
! rather the decline
No tidings from the Philadelphia market has been
cieved by telegraph today.
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THE UNION.

ness sensations Of the strongest and unqualified hor-
or mixed with the deepest oahings of disgust The press
duce similar specimens with those exhibited their in
censed, remorseless denuncations They exempy every
total and partial suppression Of the truth, embracing in
the infrste rge the mos, malignant and criminal dsor-
matter whit their course, no matter what their object
They yel French dctaon French alliance, Napoeon's
proclamatons, Madson's mob, when in their hearts, they
do not believe syllable of the complicated which
they shout making merely engine by which, in their
wicked and drunken hopes they think deude the honest
part Of their body and the ends of their nsa-
tate hatred or prncped ambition. Constant in nothing
pu hesa'ong persecuting ndscrminaie opposition raj
lying one season under their watchword and the
next under that of peacenow for nothing but energy and
submission, or anything in the whole compass OF national
degrauntion rather than war; by turns everything, and
venom fther aitncks is the leading weldresscd dem
agogue OF such faction who nsoleny taking
themselves n me virtue, all the WISDOM all the patriotism
OF the country These the pure, the select the self
made boaed patriots, who can bawl from the high
zion Uttered tongues sttered presses While
their own language nnd their marked by
RIGHTEOUSNESS IN fhultndng which all but the cal
ous are a6ashed by Shameless prostitution Of all candor
sense, putting forth loasome hypocrisy with the front OF
piey and sobeness by audacy in false assertion, p
one base invention upon another pervcrson here
and there lie; day false rmor
with the iouest defamation in modes and shapes be-
fore equaed hat in SEASONS ofe porenious violence
and dePraved' vindic'ive, in'olerant rsncor"
"The of the government which placed us in state OF
war with Great Britain, adopted on the solemn de-
liberation, and full concurrence among the immediate
representatives Of the people then recently assembled from
all of the Union and trust that the approaching
autunna elections, wherever they take place. will
again and manifest signay than ever, in the
only authoritative way the strength, the concentrations the
majesty of the republican host. Then will the
audacons falsehood without shame reiterated by th.
deadly faction, that immense majority of the people
stood opposed to the that sought the vndicaion
rights by the sword be exposed in its proper colors
en he firm In Mi thai can conduce to the v'gorous nos
cuton Of just and necessary unawedby faction,
ntimidated by DULLES"
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In the Senate, resolution offered by Mr.. Cam
eron calling the Secretary of the Treasury to
port to the Senate in what articles embraced in the tariff
of 1916 the duties be increased with the view pro-
duce additional revenue This resolution lies over till
the day after tomorrow.
The bill granting alternate sections of land to Michi
gan for the completion of works of internal improvement
was after some debate ordered to third reading by
vote OF twenty-six to sixteen
Monday next
The bill to complete the national road, Sc, was made
the special order for next Tuesday
In the House, Mr. p King made what he termed a
personal explanation" in reference to the bill which he
attempted to introduce yesterday. This manfesto will be
found at length in report OF the proceedings of to-day
In Committee of the Whole the state of the Union
the consideration of the increase of tle army bill was
resumed Mr. Andrew johnson occupied his hour in
nice dissection of the speeches of his colleague, Mr.
Gentry, and Mr. Hudson, in opposition to the admnstra
ton and the existing war with Mexico Mr.. Hilliard
followed, avowing his determination to unite in vigo
prosecution of the war controveng the positions
assumed by Mr. Bayly and others with regard to the
rights OF conquest and commenting the declarations
and movement of Mr. King this morning
An unsuccessful effort was made by Mr.. HARRISON tc
carry resolution closing debate in committee the bill
increasing the army on the ground that those who had
participated in the discussion had not directed their at
tention directly to the BILL whilst speedy action on
absolutely necessary.
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Mr. Clay made speech in New Orleans, at the cee-
braton of the New England Society, in New Orleans,
the 22d ut, in which he bears testimony to the
which our country has sustained from Mexico. His
words significant and ought not to be forgotten
Mr. Clay says, he ''fe half inclined to ask for some
little nook in the army, in which Chez might
serve in auenging the acrongs Of his country"
Mr. Clay repeats what we all desire. Our object in
prosecuting this is to avenge the wr0ngs have
sustained, and to secure honorable and permanent
peace. What member OF the opposition will, there
fore, hang back, when Mr.. Clay himself sounds the
tOcsin
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We have read the personal explanation" of Mr.
Preston King, OF New York. We tell that gentleman
respectfully that we have not mistaken the purpose
his bill" His speech of to-day, on the contrary, con
firms our Interpretation But we have no time to- nigh
to expatiate upon this subject We fear from the signs
in the House, to-day, that shall have many oppor
tunites to state views of it. We mean, howev
er, to keep cool possible upon it. We will excite
no passion in others, if we can avoid it, The subject il
itself too delicate and exciting AT time like this, WI
feel the necessity of keeping temper; but re
peat the sentiments which expressed in last evening"
"Union"
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THE MISSISSIPPI REcMENT.--By the vickburgh Senti-
mel OF the 22d nst learn that the regiment OF voun-
eers called for from Mississippi, is full and
plete The following is list of the companies
Lowndes Guards, Capt A. K Blythe
Marshall Relief Guards, Capt J. H: Fitzpatrick.
Choctaw Volunteers, Capt. Enos Elder
Monroe Volunteers, Capt s. M. Acker
Tippah Guards, Capt A. M. Jackson.
Iauderdae Volunteers, Capt. w. J. Daniels
Thomas Kinds Guards, Jefferson county, Captain
Charles Clarke.
Union Grays (Attala county, Capt. A. M. Willie.
Pamela Boys, Capt. A. A. Overton.
Union Company, Lawrence and Covington counties)
captains name not given.
They are ordered rendezvous at Vcksburg between
the st and 5th of January, when suppose the reg
mental officers will be chosen. We are pleased to see
our Mississippi neighbors thus early in the field.
[New Orleans Picaytne Dec. 25
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gives much pleasure to lay before readers the
following letter. received last evening at the Navy De-
parment The kindness and courtesy which he has ex-
tended to the officers and of the unfortunate slooT
Boston reflects great honor the governor Of the BAHIA
mas:
ISLAND OF ELEUTHERA,
+ December A. 1876
SIR II is my agreeable duty inform the department
that since our shipwreck at this place, his excellency
Governor Mathew of the Bahamas, has been unremit-
ting in his kind attentions towards US.
He took early opportunity TO express his sympathy
IN our unfortunate situation, at the time Offering his
services in whatever they might be needed and
afterwards visited camp, renewing, in person, his
friendly Offers and bringing with him such articles as he
thought most conducive to the health and comfort OF ship
wrecked Mariners
at the disposal Of myself and officers, our arrival at
Nassau and, in the most cordial and delicate manner
has endeavored to make forget misortunes while
eminent.
have the honor to be. with great respect your ODE
dent servant,
:, Commander United States sloop Boston.
Hon. JOHN Y. MASON,
Secretary Of the Navy. Washington, D. c.
DrpARrsssr o. Stain.
Information has reached this department 81 the decease
OF 1--WE American seamen. to wit Robert Williams, j. M
Msnney, William Bell. Henry Owen, and George Peel
Williams, a native of Virginia, domciliated at Balh.
AZ Rotterdam, on the 18th May, 1885, aged 30 years
Menney son OF Peter and Catharine Reddes, and
tive OF Boston, who attached to the royal guard ship
Triton" died at Batavia, in the island Of Java. thu
9th December, ls45 aged rs years. Bell, who married
Mary Steiling and who was mate Of the American shiI
Caledonia" Captain Reh a resident of Baltimore
and son OF Michael Bell and Elizabeth Carter. Hi
died at Rotterdam the 18th May 1916, aged AZ years
months and IL days. Owen, native of Portland,
OF Elfer Owen and Sarah Baed died at Rotterdam
on the 18th july 1916, aged 20 years, months, and
days Peel native of Baltimore and son of William
and Elizabeth Peel, seaman board of foreign
ship called the Helena" He died in the military hos
ptal at Batavia, in the island of Java the 23d Februa
nv, 1S46, aged 46 wears
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eman, on the question of the annexation of Texas had
not voted for the admission Of that State slave State
Mr.. billiard replied that he had voted for the bill
as had passed. through the various branches Of the leg
isature, without any amendment whatever He was no!
prepared a1 any time to violation of the Missouri
compromise gentlemen from other parts of the country
stood up for it. As he had said il sufficiently dsad
yantageous to the south; but If faithfully adhered to,
consecrated BY patriotism 1t belonged to history Its
sanctty ought to be deeply felt at the present moment
He called on gentlemen Of both parties in that House to
had made so glarngly few days ago, and which had
been so grossly attempted that morning. thrustng the
subject upon them. and rAng with the feelings and priv
ileges OF those who had equal rights that floor He
unhappy ss Of al that eoud Be inflicted
the country But when once i came that the north
its fall.
Mr. SMITH, of Indiana. obtaining the 1oor moved
that the committee rise [Cries of ssno. no."]
The question being taken by ellers, the committee
fused to rise.
Mr.. SMITH rose and said, that he had hoped the
committee would rise, and the House adjourn not feel
ing adequate in consequence of ndisposon, to the duty
OF addressing the committee to-day but if it the will
OF the Go ammnHs ne must OF course, proceed
the oor and moved that the committee RISE the
gentleman entitled to the floor had stated that he did
feel able to proceed.
The question upon the motion being taken by tellers,
was decided in the affirmative.
The committee accordingly rose. and the chairman
ported.
TERMINATION OF THE DEBATE
Mr. HARRISON said that he would move resolu-
ton to take the bill under consideration of the hands
Of the committee at reasonable time He would not
to the merits Of the BILL the speedy passage Of which he
considered of great Importance He accordingly would
submit the following resolution:
Rolrsd That all debate in the Committee am Of the Whole
shall cease at two o'clock tomorrow. iii the committee
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MAINE ELEcTToN.-The New York Tribune reports the
election of two democrats to the Legislature There
are seven remaining districts, in which there was no
choice Monday, the 2sth ultimo. The Tribune gives
updeclarng that there is but small chance for the
regeneration OF Maine this year.
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Governor Young and Lieut.. Governor Gardiner, of
New York, were into office the LIST of January,
in the Capitol at Albany. Ex-Governor Wright was
present. and congratulated his The oaths of
office were administered by Mr. Benton, secretary of
State The legislature of New York to assemble
on Monday yesterday
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bian College, held Monday January 1917, John j.
Dyer in the chair, the following resolutions adopted:
Having heard OF the death Of our much lamented and
eemed friend and classmate Walter H. Hamilton. we de-
sire while bowling the will of aIwise and myster
Gus Providence, who has unexpectedly called from
ual and moral WORTH and his uniformly kind and gentle
deporment express ceilings this occasion There
fore
Resolved, That sincerely sympahze with his afflicted
family in their bereavement.
Resolved, That mark Of respect for the deceased
will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. and
that we will attend his funeral in body.
Resolved, That the faculty of the college be requested
unite with in paying the last tribute of respect the
memory of our friend
Resolued, further That copy of these resolutions be
to the family of the deceased, and that they be published
in the city papers
JOHN ]. DYER, Chairman.
WM. II. SAUNDERS, Secretary.
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PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT-The Cincinnati Signal
here yesterday for Mexicoa in high spirits, and eager
for fight Without wishing to detract anything from
the troops of this of any other State must admit
that Pennsylvania has, in her first regiment exhibited
specimen Of material not to be surpassed here in the
west far outward appearances concerned and
we will not permit ourselves to doubt that, when OPP
portunty offers, they will fully sustain the honor of the
Old keystone"
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The Supreme Court Of the United states.



No "A. Henry A. Hall, plaintiff u.s. William Smith,
certificate of division of opinion between the Judges
OF the circuit court United States for Maryland Mr.
Justice Wayne delivered the opinion OF this court that
the plaintiff in the is entitled recover Of the de-
fendan the money paid by plaintiff to Thornton as being
money paid for defendants use.
No. 1919. Stephen Sewal, appellant, Us. Henry "
Chamberlain appeal from the circuit court United States
for Alabama. Mr. Justice Wayne delivered the opinion
of this court dismissng this appeal for the Of urs-
dicton.
No. 80. The Alexandria Canal Company, plaintiff in
error, Francis Swami. In to the circuit court
United States for. Washington, d. c. Mr. Chief Justice
fancy delivered the opinion Of this court affirming the
judgment of the said circuit in this cause with
cost and damages at the rate Of six per centum per an
mum.
No So. M McAfee, plaintiff in error, u.s. Doremus,
Suydam & Nixon. This cause was argued by Messrs
Coke and Chalmers for the plaintiff in error, and BY
Messrs. q Collins Lee and Stanton for the defendant in
error.
Adjourned till tomorrow, II o'clock a. M
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Adjourned till tomorrow, II O'Clock, a. m.
TUESDAY, January s, 1s47.

No. As. G. Mier's administrator rs B. g. c. Herbert, in
the circuit court OF the United States for Wash
ingon, d. C. Mr. Justice Daniel delivered the opinion
of this court, reversing the judgment of the said cir
cult court and demanding this cause, with directions to
award uenne facias de nouo
No. 49, The United States, appellant Us. JOS Lawton
ct al claimants appeal from the superior court for
East Florida Mr. Justice Caron delivered the opinion
of this court reversing and annung the decree of the
said superior court, and remandng the cause with drec-
tons to dismiss the petition of the claimants
No 81. Bridges Mabray & Co., plaintiffs IN error u.s.
Armour Lake. g. Walker. This cause was argued by
Mr. Coke for the plaintiffs in error, and by Mr. Chalmers
for the defendants in error.
Nos AS and 81. F. Savage's administrator u.s. VIM
Primrose ct al The argument of these cross appeals
was commenced by Gov. Morehead for Savage's admin
istator.
Adjourned till tomorrow at II o'clock, a. M
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Gy-MASONIC.-The members OF Washington Chap
ter No. &c. requested to in the Hall of Hiram
Lodge No. TO- Thursday evening next, O'clock D.
m Punctual attendance is requsted business Of mpo
lance will be transacted.
II. c. WILLIAMS,
Jan 4-3t Secretary
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FOR NORFOLK.

= Ill THE steamer OSCEOLA will leave Wash
ingon for the above place Thursday next,
9TH instant, at O'Clock, q. m.
Jan 5-lt JAMES MITCHELL, Capt.
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EIGHTH OF JANUARY BALL.
T meeting of the subscribers the ball to be given
"A Jackson Hail. the evening of the 9Th Of January,
the following gentlemen selected managers viz
Hon. George NJ. Dallas, Hon. Henry Johnson,
g james Buchanan, 4" William Wright,
:. John Y. Mason, 1" John A. Dix,
g Nathan Clifford, John w. Maury,
60 George Fries, b. b. French,
&C John II. Harinanson, +. p. Blair,
" John A. McCemand, De Witt Kent,
{" l.. Il. Chase, s. L. Gouveneur,
E. w. Hubbard, Nv. McCuloh
' Il. s. Dargan, Com Warrington
g Samuel Houston, William Seldom
g David s. Reid, Col Tacott,
g Hczekah Williams, Thomas Richie,
g A. H. SEWER, s. S. Coleman,
" Howell Cobb, II. III. Sylvester,
" James b. Bowlin, VIM. w Clrran,
&c VIM. J. Brown, Benjamin l.. Jackson,
2" Ransom H. Gilet, Benjamin Beal
&c Edmund Burke, Walter Harper.
The managers requested TO meet tomorrow Cues
day. evening at Jackson Hall, at o'clock
Committee wait the President of the United States
Hon Samuel Houston and Hon James b. Bowlin.
Committee wait the Vice President Hon A. H. Sc
vier and Hon. Howell Cobb
COMMITTEES Mrs. Madison Hon. L.. u. Chase
and Hon. David s. Reid.
Committee to wait on Mrs. Hamilton; Hon. John A.
Dix and Hon. e. s. Dargan.
Committee receive the foreign minister's Hon. James
Buchanan Hon. E. w. HUBBARD, Thomas III. Richie esq,
J. w Maury, esq, and Hon. George Fries.
Committee of reception: Hon. Nathan Clifford, Hon.
John A. McClemand, Hon. William j Brown, Hon. Ran
som H. GiIet, Walter Harper esq b. Lowndes jackson,
Kent esq. and Hon Hczekiah Williams.
The foreign ministers viii appear i'm their dress
and officers of the army and navy, respectively, in their
uniforms
Coleman the of Mr. Fischer, and at jackson Hall
JThose ladies who viii not have received their invita-
ton be fore Thursday morning, win be pleased 10 make it
known either of the al jackson Hall, that the
Tuesday Evening Jan s. 1886 [Bat. SUM-
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U1-Grnnd Temperance RallyI-A grand meeting of
the Friends of Temperance will be held at the
Baptist (Rev. Mr. Samson's) church, Wednesday
ing, the 9th instant o'clock. The Hon. Messrs Hud-
Woodruff and lamblin expected address the
meeting the subject of license license. The
friends of temperance and the ladies in particular
specly invited attend Those persons having petitions
Congress requested hand them the meeting
BY order of Committee GEO. SAVAGE,
Dec 5-It President F. " T. A. s.
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WELL DONE MAssacHusErrs.-The fifth company Of
Massachusetts volunteers elected its officers on Thurs
day The Boston Times says the others are fast filling
m
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Cross,s nIllltnry Lawn.

GEORGE TEMPLEMAN, near the corner Of Al street,
has lust published the third edition of Cross's Military
Laws ofhe United States IL contains all the laws that relate
to the army marine corps the volunteers and militia, and
all the military bounty land and pension laws This work
Is particularly recommended the notice of all military
men by Generals Scott Jesup Towson, Gibson and Jones
by Cclones Totem, Albert, Stauntop, Whiting and Tai
colt all of whom chiefs of military bureaus Wash
ngon also by Albion X Paris. esq, 81 Comptroller Peter
Hagner esq 3D. Auditor, and q. l.. Edwards, esq Com
,nissiouer oil Pen sions. Jan
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GOLD Pencil Cases finest quality, and others
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