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The excitement in relation to this State money has
nearly passed over The respectable bankers in Wall
street commenced buying all the bills Of the State
that were offered, this morning, at l-2 TO 2 per
at quarter discount They continued, throughout
the day, to purchase everything at the above rate
They state that the amount Of money which has
been offered has been very small that all they pur-
chased last week was promptly redeemed at Albany,
and that there Is no cause whatever for alarm II Is
expected that they will redeem to day, at per cent.
The excitement that has been created In relation to
these banks has been the most wanton and wicked
we have ever known The result has shown that it
was got up for the very object of making money at
the expense OF the public the timid and ignorant
have been induced to part with their money at from
3 10 per cent. discount the purchasers of which
have turned 1t into specie in twelve hours by sending
1t 10 Albany.
For twelve years in succession, there has been a
panic got up at New Years in relation TO uncurrent
money and generally with some success but In no
year equal 10 the present
Bill holders ought TO bear in mind that the present
system Of banking Is by far preferable to any former
but little or no limit to the Issue Of bank notes, and
the public were subject to vast expansion. Now,
the system Is diferen for every dollar put in crcu-
ation there must be dollar in State stock deposited
with the Comptroller. If, therefore, the State of N.
York Is solvent and good the note must be paid and
that, too, without delay.
Handbills have been issued, giving lists of banks
which are said to have broken about to break
instead of which every bank named we are informed
by respectable broker, Us not only sound and SOL
vent but their bill are selling in Wall street at the
lowest rate of discount This handful purpors be
issued at Mearson's U. 8. Reporter Office, 40 Gold
street The Grand yought instantly to have this
named should commence prosecutions for damages
~. Y. Express, 4h inst.
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Mr.. CaIhoun,s Speech.

Mr.. Calhoun addressed the Senate yes
terday with more than his usual eloguence.
His speech occupied about an hour in the
delivery. II was characterised by his usual
rapidity, analysis, and power Of condensa-
ton. He defined his position in regard to
Mexico, and gave his views at large as to
the policy to be pursued by the Govern
ment in effecting peace with that republic.
But we presume it will result in nothing. -
There seems to be determination on the
part Of the Administration to conquer and
possess all Mexico. Nothing short Of this
will satisfy their ravenous appetite for plum
der. All the force Of reason, all the dictates
of wisdom and humanity will, we fear, avail
nothing to arrest their onward march to con-
quest and dominion. But though we have
been involved in this unnecessary and un-
constitutional war" by the sheerest folly, it
is very questionable whether, after having
gone so far, we can nov stop with safety
and honor, till peace shall be concluded.
We must now stand by our country. On
this subject, we refer our readers to some ar
ticles from the New York Enquirer, Alba
ny Evening Journal, Utica Daily Herald,
&c., which contain sentiments worthy Of
consideration
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A WING National Convention.

The subject Of Wing National Convention con-
nues to be agitated by editorial brethren in
rous sections Of the Union Generally speaking, the
sentiment is In favor of such Convention. In
Pennsylvania, there is little no opposition among
the Wings, although the Independent friends of Gen.
Taylor are making preparations for State Conven-
ton as well an Electoral Ticket. In Kentucky,
We told by the Louisville Journal, that the Ma
ton Republican issued at Lancaster in that State Is
the only paper that opposes National Convention.
In Virginia. Louisiana, Alabama and one or Two
other of the Southern States the feeling upon the
subject is stronger. The Richmond Republican says
that the Wings of the Legislature of that State have
n, committed themselves in any way TO a National
Convention, but have merely determined to hold a
State Convention on the I'D of February, 10 consider
the propricty Of such action. The Republican also
thinks that long some fifteen or sixteen States oil
the Union will form Taylor Electoral Tickets with
OF Virginia to hold State Convention in February,
is very generally responded TO by the Wings Of that
State. We think 1t quite likely, however, that an
electoral ticket viii be formed and Delegates appoint
cd 10 National Convention.
The necessity of union and concert of action on
Ill. part of the friends of General Taylor, must be
apparent To every intelligent mind. The old hero
has have reason TO believe, nothing to fear and
every thing to gain, by submitting his claims to
body which will represent tho entire Wing party Of
the nation. His election backed by such a nomina-
tion would be beyond all doubt; whereas, II there
should be three candidates in the field, Gen. Taylor
as the candidate OF the people, regular Wing and
regular Democratic candidate, the chances would be
undoubtedly In favor Of the latter. 1t is well, how
ever, to agate this subject calmly and temporarily,
with the laubabie object Of ascertainlng the true
sense of the country. There is ample time and II is
quite probable that at the proper moment the Wing
members Of Congress, responding to public opinion
as Il may be more fully developed, will recommend
Convention, the time and place for holding it, OF
such other plan of operations as may be deemed most
advisable.--Penn. Inquirer.
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The PHILADELPHIA TYpoenApHIcAL SOCIETY,"
The following toast was received by telegraph from
the Columbian Typographical Society of Washing
ton, who were celebrating their anniversary In that
city on the same evening;
The Philadelphia Typographical Sociey--The
peculiar guardian Of the memory of FRANKLIN, when
he sported with the lightning OF Heaven though he
was then 10 the world but the fyboy Of Philosophy
his kite string reached from pole to pole, now bears
our greeting.
The following was drunk by the Philadelphia So
oiety with oil the honors but the telegraph Office
having been closed, u could not be sent TO Washing
ton;
The Columbia Tyt nical Society The die
tributors Of the ~ we'd wisdom OF the nation !;
cons OF profession ne whose columns arc taken
leaders In the hslls q leRn snon editors who make
OF the press and men Of the proper metal 10 face our
enemies In the field Of battle
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THE MARRIED wOMAN,s PRIVATE
J. MEDICAL COMPANION, by DR. A. Nj. MauRicgAU,
Professor ot Diseases OF Woman 3D. edition, Smo, pm $50
price ell $4,000 copies sold in Mrta mouths
The great demand for this most important work. (of
which thousands Sold has compelled the ao.
tier edition II is intended especially for the married. as it
dscoses important secrets which should be known 10 them
particularly Here every female discover the causes,
symptoms and the most efficient remedies and most Ger.
tain mode OF cure, In every complaint TO which her Is
subject
IL important question To the married why Il is that
we behold 50 many married females sckly dcbatcd
prostraed also the and whether they are sscep
tibe of remedy They wilfherc find these important mat.
tcrs, connected with discoveries In medical and physiology
cal science, which meet this question
This work Is destined 10 be in the hands OF every wifi
aud mother who has regard for her health and vel
fare, as well as that other husband
The revelations contained in It's pages have already
proved blessing TO thousands.
To those yet unmarried but contemplating marriage or
perhaps hesatng 10 the proprty of mourning the re
sponsbiles attendant upon IL the importance Of being
possessed Of the revelations contained IN these pages
tmaiely involving their future happiness cannot be oppre
ciated. - ,.t
Copies niR be sent by mail free Of postage.
On the receipt OF one dollar, the Married Wonans Pr
waite Medical Companion will be free OF postage to
any part the United States All letters addressed
(pos pad) TO DR. A. NJ Mauriceau Box 1921. New York
city Publishing Office, No l2S LIBERTY ST, New York
For sale by the following Agents:
ZEIBER CO., Philadelphia, WIN TAYLOR, g. co,
Sole Agent for Washington, D. G.,
w ADAM
dec 3m-d 3doors from 4 l.2 street
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MIR. CLAW,

Our citizens were a good deal disappointed
last night by the non-arrival Of Mr.. Clay, who
had been expected by the last nights train.
He may be expected however certainly on
Thursday next, and the citizens will have an
opportunity of receiving him with such hon
ors as are due to so tried and eminent pa
triot and statesman We understand, how
ever, that he is averse to any display on the
occasion, and has expressed this desire to
some of his friends in this city. Il.
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DAILY NATIONAL WING.
WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 8, ls4s.
The Girard College and Smithsonian In-'
sfItntlOI.

'The Sraru Cohege anu Sihsohi"h IN
The Girard College was formally opened
on Saturday last in the presence Of a large
assembage. About hundred orphans were
in attendance, who are represented as very
fine looking set of children. j. b. Chand-
Ter, the President OF the Board of Trustees,
announced the opening of the College, and
delivered an eloquent and appropriate adj
dress on the occasion. We trust that after
so long an interval, its literary benefits will
be extended to those for whose advantage
the testator left so large a legacy, and that
the trustees, having gratiiied their taste, by
the erection Of most splendid, and, at the
same time, most costly edifice, they will now
proceed to carry out the benevolent design
Of its founder: How that will be accom-
plished under. the will, time will soon deter
nine, but It strikes us that if they rigidly
adhere to the restrictions of the founder, no
great moral or Intellectual good will be the
result. The "purest principles Of morality"
without religion, are to be inculcated; or
systems Of ethics, without the great founda-
ton Of all ethics, the Bible, are required to
be taught, by the will Of this singular old
man, He wishes, moreover, the pupils to
be !" taught facts and things, rather than
words or sgns;" but the teachers will find
great difficulty IN teaching facts and things,
without words or signs The one is the key
to the other, and it is impossible to impart
the one without knowledge Of the other.
Our Smithsonian Institution will be DIFF
ferently organized, though its present ar
rangement is somewhat cumbrous 1t is yet
to be seen, however, how the Regents pro-
pose to " diffuse knowledge among men,"
The building, so far, is certainly an oddity,
and will be fine specimen Of the architec-
ture Of the middle ages, SO peculiarly adapt
ed to the nature Of the institution, and so
appropriate to the diffusion Of knowledge. -
We would, however, respectfully suggest to
the Regents the proprety Of inspecting the
material now used, especially the wood work,
before it becomes too late to remedy any
evil which may result from the use Of defec-
tive or sappy material. The great defect in
the party organization Of this institution, is
the want Of sufficient number Of Regents
from the city Of Washington, who might act
as an efficient executive committee, and who
would necessarily feel a deeper interest in
its success, than persons selected a thousand
miles off. at
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GEs. Wool IN a FIx.-Gen. Wool the brave and
heroic soldier Of Buena Vista, is strict and rgid
disciplinarian as well gallant and accom- jisbed
officer. The following good un which Capt Tobin
tells as happening in camp, must have excited he
fiery little General TO degree While sitting in his
marquee, Mexican ushered into his presonc.
whose demeano denoted the importance of some
weighty CO mpunIcadon which he wished 10 deI.
yer. a,.
"The General could no, speak Spanish and hfa in.
terpreters was sought in vain. A long specimen IF
asucker who, from the outer style Of his dregs the
General took perhaps, for ranger happened a, thai
moment 10 struggle near.
"Come here, my man." called out the Gene
raj.
With an air Of perfect nonchalance, the sucker
DOTTED his battered CASTOR and entered The tent,
"Do you speak Mexican n inquired The General
"Why, Generel l. rather guess mott
"Well, sir can you tell me of some one who
does1n
"Yes sir-ee--I just can, answered the man.
"Quick, then, let me know where he il - demau.
ded the irascible commander.
nWhy. heren drawled the imperturbahlc sucker
having his hand on the Mexican with whom IL was
desired 10 communicate" he can't SPEAK nohin
else"
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MOVEMENT oFTRoors.--0n the 30th December
and the LIST instant, detachment Of five officers and
three hundred and twenty men was embarked from
the principal depot for recruits at Governors Island
on board the ship Rajah, bound for Vera Cruz Mex.
leo. The detachment comprised
100 recruits for the I'd Rcg't Dragons, and
200 recruits for the I'd Reg't Artillery;
and the following officers :
Capt. NJ Z. Howe, I'd Dragons, com'dg;
Capt. w. Z. Aisquth Let Artillery
LIST Lieut. G. d. Hanson, 9Th Infantry;
I'd Lieut. w. Read, 9Th Infantry and
Acting Assistant Surgeon L. II. Stone.
Thcship put to sea on Sunday, the I'd instant
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GLoRy.-Millons ofbushels Of human bones have
been transported from the continent to Hull, for
agricultural purposes. These which were collected
on the plains Of Lepsic, Austertz, and Waterloo
were the bones Of the bold the brave, and the chi
Various, who fell fighting their countrys battles
With them were mixed the bones of the horses, and
both were conveyed to Yorkshire, where they were
ground TO dust sent to Doncaster, and sold for ma
nure.-Yorkshire paper.
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ALMANAC.

Hrom the Boston Evening Traveller, January &, 1917
1t is perhaps but of justice to the propretors Of
Wstars Bnlsam of Wild Cherry for us to say that our
personal experience in the Of this article has impressed
ns most favorable One OF the propretos OF the Traveller
was entirely cured of cough Of four months
tnunnce py he use o. ms halsam and several Of our
fund il Of great service in relieving them of severe
coughs and shertness Of breathing, with which they had
street. is the general agent
BE not deceived, remember that spurious limitations and
other preparatonsof Wild Cherry abound throughout the
land, but Is DIR. Wsars that has performed many
thousand wonderful cures hereo buy no oher but the
genuine original Basam Of Wild Cherry, signed ! Butts
on the wrapper
For sale by
Il, S. PATTERSON, Washington,
JOHN H. PlERPOlNT. Alexandria, and
BARNARD q MAYFIELD, Georgetown
And by Druggists generally throughout the United States
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\ MITE FOR THE POOR.

Think Of the wretched room.
ofthe embers burning low
Think Of the scanty garb,
oithe child Of want and wo,
Ye whose bright cup ollie
With wealth ia running DER,
Think your brother man
Relieve him from your store.
1.-THE Widows humble mite
Received the Saviour's praise,
Shall not your gift be bles,
In these our latter days,
Ayl every deed oiloye
Is a bright and sparkling gem.
To be wrea,hed by angel hands
In our heavenly diad.m.
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Major JOHN P. GAINES, Representa-
tive from the 10th Congressional District of
Kentucky, and lately attached to the Army.
in Mexico, arrived in this city last night
Major G. appeared in the House Of Repre-
sentatives this morning, was qualified, and
took his seat.
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Coon News ron CLAInAsTs.--T committee Oh
Foreign Relations Of the House Of Representatives,
q. Smith, chairman Of the committee on Foreign
Relations, 10 report bill appropriating Ave millions
o. dollars for the payment Of csims for French spo-
stock.
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A GEM.--pY THE POET SHELLEY.

when young loved, At that delicious age,
SO sweet, so short, love was my sole delight;
And when reached the season to be sage,
Still loved OH for reason gave me light,
Age comes at length, and liveer joys depart,
Yet gentle ones still kiss these eyelids dim;
For still love, and love consoles my heart,
What could console me for the loss Of him :"
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ss- Fair at ODD Fellows Hall, seventh

M. Fair ut Odd Fellows Hall, seventh
WxaY street. commencing Monday, January 3, 1873
or the relief Of tRe German Evangelical Church The Ia
des connected with his Church, assisted by their friends
have prepared variety Of beautiful fancy aud useful ar
cles which they contemplate dsposng Of reasonable
prices in the Saloon above Hail. for the purprs o.
eyng their CONGREGATION ,lebt which the
limited means OF the members Of the Church render them
unable quldaate The Ladies' therefore solicit s sId
bountf supply Of Refreshments Of every description will
be Tor sale splendid band Of music every evening,
Open from o'clock In the aernoon until uk In tile even
Ing Admittanes l2A cents dec ID
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After which, the House adjourned.

Among the distinguished visitors in WASH
ington, who attended the Assembly last
night, were Gen. Quitman and Col. Harvey,
whose military services and commanding
persons made them objects of general admi-
ration. 1t is somewhat singular that the last
named gentleman was not invited to the din
ner given to Gen. Qutman and Shields -
His galantry and military services certainly
entitled him to such distinction
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LEGISLATIVE AprLIcATIoSs.--In list for other
purposes the Newark Advertiser gives notice of APP
plications TO the Legislature Of New Jersey for ia
law to compel fish in Subway river to bite when I'M
cXccpionable bait is thrown to them Also for an
&c, incorporating an Egg Factory with clause al.
eggs day, Sundays excepted provided they can
make bargain to that effect with the hens" Moth
ing is said In referance to an individual liability
cla,ise,n binding the fish and hens
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HOMEOPATHY.

THE Subscriber having removed from street 10 Nrs
Il Iamion's, Pennsylvania avenue, nearly opposite
Colemans Hotel, informs rs friends and the public In
general that he continues treat patients and their
Medicine
", b. Office hours. till % o'clock. A. NJ. and from toe
NJ, j. GREEN, NJ. d.
Graduate OF the Medical Department Of the University OF
Pennsylt ania Jan 5--eotf
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Later iron, Vera Cruz.

-I' N" FErHRsBUR0 january q, I5IS,
The steamer New Orleans arrived at New Orleans
from Vera Cruz, on the 18th ult. She has on bonrd
the remains of Lieut.. Coils. Dickinson and Graham,
Coils. Butler Martin Scott, and Ransom, Captains
Thompson and Taylor Lieuts. Williams, Clark and
Adams, Sergeant Madison, DIR. Slado, and privatcs
rreseyant and Kennedy. number OF officers were
passengers in the vessel.
The barque Brazil, Capt Beyans had not arrived
at Vera Cruz on the oath Of December. She is sup
posed to have been lost having sailed from New Or
leans some time since.
No later Information had been received from the
city of Mexico
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SINGULAR RoBBERys-Thc Charleston Courier Of
the Both states that the sloop Romp very excellent
little boat has been stolen from of the docks
Of that place Her owner, Capt. f. H. Vincent,
has made fr,itiess search for her
Editors will also confer obligation by giving
further publicity to the above and TO the following
decrption TO identify her Length about % feet
breadth Of beam about 10 feet inches draught from
IL te feet iron centre keel decked trunk cabin.
locker forward Of cock pits cockpit, water ways
across the centre of the cabin Of yellow pine, car
Lines strengthened by iron knees, two slides forward
TO trunk Of cabin, two slides on each side of do,
sliding doors to entrance of cabin, chain plates OF
copper, hause piece 10 main sheet block Of copper,
blocks, patent roller shelves peak and throat hall
yards sheet OF copper her starboad bow to pre-
vent chaieing keel box coppered inside neither figure
or billet head sails Of cotton duck made by Cleapor
and Fields anchor iron sock) Maptilla cable also
chain cable, ballast Of iron and copper dross bottom,
coal tarred; boot top blue deck and upper works
flesh color, spars white iron plaes ship oar locks
In the waterways. .s..
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Commercial.
Commercial.
SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD,
nv TUESDAY, January4
1000 Maryland 6's, sci
500 do 6's, 50;

SALES AT THE BALTIMORE STOCK BOARD,
TUESDAY, January4
1000 Maryland 6s, sol
800 dn S. " S62
1000 Baltimore 6's 1890 96i
shares Bali, d Ohio Railroad 40
do do do Al
do do do II
I do do do IL
10 do Susquehanna Canal l25
United States 6's 1867 closed 100 asked, % bid
Treasury SIS at 99f asked, 80 bid.
Maryland 6's, 56t asked for op'g, SCI bid.
Baltimore 6s Of 1900, 96t asked for the opg, 9i bid
baltimore and Ohio Railroad, a asked bid.
Three thousand Hogs were sold to-day al $3.50 per
100 lbs, but towards the close othe MARKET prices deen
ed and s2,3Oh TO s243 were the most offered weHcrn
Lard 81 to6ii Hams 6.-Ib.
PirrsBuRo, Jan. D.
The river in fine navgable ORDER with l6i feet OF wa
in the channel Hams g. Sides ~ Shoulders 9, 10 GA
Butter 10 to u, Cheese cts.-lb.
NV YoRK, Jan 4, 6P,M.
THE CALEDONIA TELEGRAPHED.
The Steamer Caledonia elsgraphed about an hour
since, Boston, thirty miles sea- and will probably not
reach her wharf before 10 o'clock late forward you
the news by telegraph In time for your Southern edition
She has beat the American steamer Washington, which
sailed from Southampton the same day for New York
The markets have been dull to-day, and Flour has
lnued to have downward tendency. The sales amount
about 1000 barrels oswego and other brands made Of
Western Wheat selling at &C. and small sales OF inferior
Cenessee at s6,l2t.
Wheat is In demand. but there 10 not much hrmncss
Sales Of 10000 bushels good Ohio river red Wheat were
made at 100, and white at 1856
Corn is dull with adownward tendency. About 10000
,ushels were sold to-day at 65 a Sc cents for new
There have been sales to-day Of about 1900 bushels Rye
1t 81, delivered.
There il nothing doing In Whiskey.
Cotton 10 very arm, with moderate inquiry Some 500
bales were sold to spirnsra--rb.
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10 he Editor Qf he National WING.

congress awakened by asly Locos joke,
Have fairly unhous'd the pig, in Polk,
To brave lacey Taylor, the just and the wise
All honor they give and praise to the skies
But sly Jimmy Polk in spite ofhis wit,
In trying 10 share made very bad hit.
The House In its vote having re.chrisen'd him,
This title is UNCONSTITUTIONAL JIMn
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New ORLEANS, Dec. 2s, evening,
Cotton--Good middling commands Ola 7.
Sugar-There is an active demand for this article
air sells at 3fa3t @
Molasses l7al7t.
Flour IL dull sales small.
Nothing new in Freights.
Exchange transactions arc limited
Bali. American.