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THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
WEDNESDAY,, December 5, 1919.
FIRST SESSION,
SENATE.


The Hon. DANIEL S. Dickinson of New York.
JAMES W. RRApBunY of Maine, and SoLoN Bon
LAND and w. X. SEBASTIAN of Arkansas, appeared
in their seats to-day.
After the reading of the Journal,
Mr.. MANGUM (NIr. ATcHIsoN in the chair)
offered the following resolution;
Resolved, That the Vice President be and he is
hereby authorized 10 employ clerk during the
session. and that the said clerk shall be allowed the
same compensation as heretofore allowed for the
same duties.
MIR. MANGUM, in offering this resolution, stated
that during the period when Colonel JOHNSON was
Vice President he was allowed clerk, and it was
only when he (Mr NJ was chosen President pro
tempore that the clerk was dispensed with. Again,
the Vice President had affection of the eyes,
which rendered it almost impossible for him to
write at night He hoped, therefore, the resolution
would be acted upon to-day, and that it might meet
with approval by the Senate.
Mr.. MASON had entered the Senate since the
presentation of the resolution, and asked the Sena
tor from North Carolina to repeat the reasons for
this resolution.
Mr.. MANG UM-The resolution is not without
precedent. During the time that Colonel JOHNSON
was Vice President he allowed clerk. The
Vice President has necessarily large correspond
enco with all parts of the country. This is not the
case with the President pro tempore, whose CORE
spondence is, perhaps, nearly confined to single
State. This clerk was dispensed with when he
(Mr. NJ was President pro tempore. The Vice
President was at present laboring under an af1ec-
ton of the eyes, which rendered it impossible for
him to write at night; and as he would probably
be engaged during the greater part of the day by
the duties of the chair there necessity for the
appointment Of clerk.
The question being taken, the resolution was
adopted; and then
The Senate adjourned.
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The House OF Representatives have
passed another day in Intellectual ballot
ings for Speaker. The nominees Of the
Wing and Democratic parties stand their
ground-the Wing nominee gaining tri
file on his previous vote, and the Demo
cratic gradually falling in the scale. The
day passed off without much excitement
on any side.
The sole organ of the Democracy in
dulged yesterday in flourish of trum-
pets, which was designed to rally the OPP
position on sundry grounds against Presi-
dent TAYLOR. 1t declared its willingness
to take the responsibility of organizing the
House on true-blue Democratic principles.
1t sees nothing in the dispositions which
II attributes to some of its own friends
to give the Speaker to the Administration.
This it considers very unnecessary gene
rosity. The reason il assigns is little
peculiar. 1t thinks that there are SIDE
faulters and jobbers under the present
{ Executive, as there were under pre-
ceding administrations and, from the
{ glimpses we have caught of the scenes
behind the curtain, more than any pre-
ceding one" If we can judge of the
Unions anxiety in this behalf from its
own course, we must attribute its desire
to elect a Democratic Speaker to its dispo-
sition to prove these jobbers and default
ers of "preceding administrations" band
Of martyred and injured innocents. We
do not think the present House so consti-
tuted as to sympathize particularly with
this efort-and we apprehend that the
protection of its jobbing and defaulting
friends will hardly rally more votes TO the
Democratic nominee.
There are some signs in the compost
ton and conduct of the House which are
encouraging, and which lead us to augur
favorably for the Administration, as far
as concerns its measures. II is obvious
enough that there is none of the enven-
omed and bitter feeling towards President
TAYLOR, personally, which the OPPOSE
ton journals have labored so assiduously
to excite. II he recommend wise and
prudent measures, we have no fear that
they will be unfairly dealt with in either
House Of Congress- The temper of the
House is moderate and respectful, though
firm and decided. Men Of extreme
opinions have INDUCED their preferences,
and manifested their prepossessions with
independence, and without exciting any
bitterness of feeling or expression in any
quarter Clearly enough, they cannot
continue to indulge them forever, consist
emily with the public interests. The time
must come when due regard to their con-
stituent, will force upon them the neces-
sity Of organizing, with view to transact
the business Of the people. II is not to be
supposed that either Of the extremes will
be able to surround the two great parties,
and compel them TO surrender. The
WHO'S of course will never abandon their
nominee; for, though they cannot claim
his election as party triumph, they feel
that the desertion of him would be more
disastrous than his defeat
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MEETING or STATE LEGIsLATUREs.-Tho Legis-
laturos Of the States of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio,
Indiana and Iowa met at their respective capitals
Richmond, Frankfort, Columbus indianapolis and
Iowa city-December 3. Missouri and Maryland,
at Jefferson city and Annapolis, will meet Decem-
Der 81. New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware,
at Albany, Harrisburg, and Dover, January l..
Massachusetts, at Boston, January 2. Michigan
and Mississippi, at Lansing and Jackson, January
Z. New Jersey, at Trenton, Januarys. Illinois. at
Springfield, January IL; and louisiana, at Baton
Rouge, January n.
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The Elkton Whig says; "a young man named
Manlovc shot man named Crow in Sassafras Neck
one day last week. Crow had been to a grogshop,
and went into the barn of the father of Manove to
lie down, as is supposed. The young saw
him gon, told his father Of the fact and the latter
told him to hail him, which he did; receiving nc
answer, the father told the young to shoot; he
did so, and killed Crow dead. BY the side Of the
latter, two jugs of whisky were found.
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NEW Y DIRK, DEC. I, T54y.
To the Editors of He Republic

SlRs The unquestonable superiority of the chro-
no-thermal treatment of disease having attracted
the attention Of a great number of liberal minded
and intelEgentphysic am constantly receiving
letters from all parts of the country, inquiring
whether its distinguished author, DR.. Samuel Dick
son, (London,) has issued any other medical
works, and where they may be had. Permit me,
through your columns, to inform those concerned
that DR.. DIS great work, " The Faiiacies Of the
Faculty, wih the Principles Of hs Chrome Thermal
System Of Medicine, "now in its thirteenth edition,
is full summary of all his previous medical pro-
auctions, excepting his Revelations on Cholera"
which republished last summer, but which is now
out ofprint.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
VIM. TURNER, NJ D.,
American editor Of the Chrome Thermal System Of
Medicine.
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From the Bee.

Professor Webster was born in this city-Fleet
street-we are informed, and his father a high
ly respectable apothecary and druggist at the north
part Of the city, and was of the selectmen OF
the town. He is said to be a man of very violent
temper-quick, passionate, and impulsve-and
from this fact many led to suppose that, in the
passion of a moment, he might have committed the
offence with which he is charged; aside from this,
his friends spurn the idea even the possibility,
of his doing such an act
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THE r EP u BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 6, ls49

The Presidents Message and the Treasury
Report be obtained at the Office of the Reptrb
lie, on Ninth street, in pamphlet FORM on the day
they presented to Congress. Members and
others wanting copies are requested to send their
orders early.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-06

In the absence Of other public docu-
ments, that might be well looked for at
this time in our columns, we publish a
very sensible and well-considered report
from committee of the Vermont Legis-
lature, in reference to the establishment
of an Agricultural Bureau in the Home
Department.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-06

The Lynchburg Republican says: GA lad by the
name Of William Pennington, the mail-rider be-
tween Fincastle and Cumberland Gap, has been
arrested in Tazewell county upon the charge Of
robbing the mail. The proofs gainst him is said to
hc All
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-06

The last number of Biack,cood contains an adm-
rable article the British Colonies, contrasting
their present condition with that of the united
States and clearly proving that while ono has risen
to prosperity unexamplcd in the history OF nations,
the other has rctrograded. The writer insists that
this condition Of thingsis owing TO the manufactur
ing interest which has sprung up IN our country
under the fostering care Of Government.
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Hon. WIN. VI. MEREDITH,
Secretary of the Treasury.

The Armenian church has now representative
in this country in the person of Rev. Nerses Laza
rian, who comes for the purpose Of endeavoring 10
raise funds for establishing schools and asylums
among the Armenians
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-06

DREADFUL DEArH.-Mr. George w. Cook, from
New Market, Md, whilst engaged in quarter
race one day lat week, was thrown from his horse
and so seriously injured that he died during the
night following. The Frederick Examiner under
stands that Mr.. Cook was native Of the North,
and has resided in New Market for several years.
During his residence There, he won for himself
many warm and active friends who deeply deplore
his untmely oss.
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There will remain to b. asked for the sum
Of $4,000
as per the estimate herewith presented.
In the appropriations asked for there are but two
that vary from those heretofore presented The first
Is increase in the salary Of the assistant assaycr
from 3 300 to s 500. BY section Of the Mint
act Of Jan. IS, 1887, it is enacted that "to the
assistants and clerks such annual salaries shall be
allowed as the director may determine, with the
appreciation Of the President Provided, That an
assistant shall not receive more than fifteen hun
dred dollars, and that a clerk shall not receive
moro than twelve hundred dollars" The gentle
who fills the Office Of assistant assayer has per-
formed the duties Of his place most skilfully and
faithfully for thirteen years, and, as ] sincerely
think fully merits the small increase OF salary pro-
vidcd. Il may be added, that the large proper
ton Of California gold now deposited at the mint,
in the amount Of which decrease is 10 be antic-
pated, has at least doubled the work in the assay
department. therefore beg, most respectfully,
TO submit the proposed salary, through you 10 the
appreciation Of the President.
The appropriation for the wages Of workmen
has for long time, been S2i,OOO. The increase
Of labor at the mint has made it necessary to pre-.
sent an estimate for S25,2O0.
The appropriations required for the branch mint
at New Orleans are founded on the Grounds Of
Estmatcs' presented by the superintendent Of that
mint, and Of which copy is sent enclosed,
The appropriation presented for the branch mint
at Charlotte s for the usual amount except item
Of 900 for certain REPAIRS Of which the explana
ton given by the superintendent is sent enclosed
The estimate for the branch mint at Dahlonega
is Of the usual amount, and does not require ex-
PLANTATION.
Very respectfully, your faithful servant,
r. NJ PATTERSON, Director.
Hon. WIN NJ MEREDtrH
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From the Report,on Estimates,
United States Mint.
MINT OF THE UNITED STATES,
PHILADELPHIA, Nor. s, IS49.

MINT OF
Philadelphia, Nor. S, lS49. 5
SIR have sent TO the Register of the Treasury
estimates of the appropriations which will be re-
CURED for the mint and branch minis for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1851. have now the honor
of sending you copies of these estimates, with the
following remarks in regard to them.
The California gold, brought TO the mint in the
present year for coinage, has increased our ex-
penses, not only by its large amount, Exceeding
S3,200,000 in value,) but by the character of the
gold itself, which contains combined with it a
large portion of silver, which must be separated
from it. This is done by chemical process, re-
curing, for operations upon large scale, a
great and expensive increase in the laboratory, and
the employment of additional workmen
In consequence Of this, the funds available for the
present fiscal year must certainly fall short Of the
expenses, that there will not only be no balance
on hand at the end of the year. but there will be a
deficit, which must be supplied by extra appro-
praton. What amount will be required for this
purpose cannot be determined with accuracy, until
the wastage accounts Of lS49 shall be setled after
which time estimate of the sum required TO sup
ply deficiencies will be presented.
The expenses Of the fiscal year ending
June 3d. 1851, are estimated at $4,000
Dcductng thcrcfrom the estima-
ted profits copper during
the same period $1,000
And the estimated deductions
from deposites $4,000
"a 900
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The Enquirer gravey announces that the Rus
sian and Austrian Legations at Washington have
discontinued their subscriptions 10 the Union,
and that therefore the " sole organ" is no longer
the foreign organ" May not this be mere rise7
paltry device TO mislead fhe public?
Richmond IFhig, Al.
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One hundred and twelve votes were necessary TO
a choice.
On motion of Mr. THOMPSON, of Mississippi, at
three O'clock
The House adjourned.
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One hundred and twelve votes being necessary
to an election, the Clerk again called the roll; and
the result was, like the preceding, unsuccessful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-25


the Minister and the constitution.
In the sitting OF Saturday, the National Assem-
bly, rejected, by majority OF AIS to 3l2, M. Leon
FaucheI's proposition, that the law for the sup
preston of the clubs should be taken into con-
sideratlon d'urgence.
THIS was a severe blow to the ministry; but
they were only staggered-for at this date 10Th
Feb, they still hold together.
M. Ledru Rollin then presented a proposition,
signed by eighty members, tor the impeachment
OF the ministry Tor suppressing the right OF the peo
pie TO hold public meetings. During the whole OF
Saturday, Paris wasln state of great excitement.
On the following Wednesday, M. Ledru Rollins
$50; this was the result of the events of Monday,
the 10Th, which are as follows
Owing to Leon Faucher's bill, the socialists,
clubbists, and red republicans were on the move;
but those smart lads, the Garde Mobile, the pr
mary cause of the attempt at a new revolution,
which the government turned to account to make
an immense display of force, and thus strike ter
ror into the hearts Of the disseminated.
For some time past the Garde Mobile had been
disafiected on account of the ministerial proposal
to reduce its numbers one half aad It's pay to the
level OF the line. Ii Is stated that some members
OF the high mountain IN the Assembly fomented
the dlsconteDt OF the youths, and endeavored to
bring about an actual outbreak and resort to barrl
cades. DeputatIons to General Changarnier were
frequent, but unsuccessful. Last Sunday, a depu-
tation, including Colonel Aadenlze, waited on the
General; Colonel Aladenlze broke his sword,
threw 1t at General Changarnier's feet, and charged
nm with treachery to the republic. The officers
accompanying him held their tongues, and did not
protest against his sentiments or violence. Gene
raj Changarnler, having expostulated with Alade-
nize In vain, ordered his arrest and dismissed his
companions with words of caution--If thew at
tempted any disturbance they would only insure
their own destruction; You know me-" SAID the
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cHER's BILL.
" Clubs are prohibited.
VIII be considered as such,
everypablic meeting which
shall be held periodically,
or at Irregular intervals,
for the discussion of poll
tical q questions"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-03-24

APPOINTMENTS By THE PREsIDENr.-The
Baltimore Sun of Saturday contains the fol.
lowing ifst of appointments sent to the Senate
on Friday:
e. w. McGoughie, of Indiana, has been
nominated Governor of Minnesota; VIM. Ca
rey Jones, of the District of Columbia, Secre-
tary to the Mexican Commissioners Charles
Rockwell, of Connecticut, has been nominated
Commissioner of Customs; Allen A. Hale, of
Tennessee, Register of the Treasury, in place
Of Graham, resigned; z. N. Ring, Surveyor
OF the port of New York, in place of Purdy,
resigned; Edwin Boyle, Postmaster at An.
napolis.
Mr.. Leroy (bro,her-in-law of Daniel Web.
s,erl will be nominated Navy Agent in New
York, and MIR. Fuller, of the N. Y. Mirror.
U. s. Marshal, in the place of Eli Moore
Mr. Clayton, of Georgia, will be I'd Auditor.
Many commissions that have expired re.
main now vacant.
William Sloanaker, Navy Agent a, PhiIa-
deiphla, from 18th day of March, Isas, vice
D. ID. Patterson, whose commission will then
expire.
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ID L T. D.

At Northumberland, on the 18th inst, Mrs
SARAH, consort of Christopher Woods, Esq,
aged about IS years.
In Upper Augusta township, on the 1S. ins.
Mr.. NEHEMIAH BACON, aged SO years.
In Upper Augusta township, on the 10Th
inst, Mr.. GEORGE HILE, aged about 40
years.
On the 14th inst, in Upper Augusta, EUGE.
MO KlNCAID, only son of William and Ra.
chel Reed, aged about years.
How short, how fleeing is the hour
On earth, to mor,als given,
Scarce blown ere death had nip'd the flower
To bloom afresh in Heaven.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-03-24

A PARENTS WEALTH A gentleman OF
washington city called at the White House a
lew days since, accompanied by his family,
consisting Of three sons and six daughters, to
pay n" respects to Present Taylor. They
reserved very cordially, and after shaking
hands with each, he turned to the father and
remarked "sir, you are rich mana ma
no" 8 strength consists in the number of her
People ana parents wealth in the number
ol MS ohiidren," This is remark worthy
of student Of lEsop.
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LATEST FROM THE PACIFIC.
Arrirdl Of the California at Aeapulco-7
Report of her Loss withom the least

Arriual Of the California at Acapulco-Thc
Report of her Loss rithom the least
Foundation.
We have been favored by a friend with
the perusal of letter from Acapulco, via
Vera Cruz, from which we make the follow.
ing extracts -
ACAPULCO, Feb. II, 1s49.
The general impression is, from the vari-
Gus reports, accounts and information obtain
ed along this coast, that we get all the good
news from the gold digglns, the bad being
left for our arrival. From authentic accounts
brought by the English frigate Herald, to the
26th November last, we learn that some per.
sons were averaging from $40 to $40 per
day, but the majority, from sixty to ninety
days through, did not realize SIS per day
Goods were low, with few exceptions of
some articles that were scarce.
During the wet season, say the last four
months, some two to three thousand miners
had arrived at San Francisco and Monterey,
and such scene of gambling, dissipation and
f1ghting was never witnessed before. n y y
Acapulco differs from the cities of Granada-
IN the first, duties are oppressive; in the lat
ter, merely nominal. The women of Panama
all dress well; here they are poor and dress
badly. There are all kinds of fruit on this
coast, and the natives make it an important
item OF consumption. Our s,oppage here
was great relief TO me, and a good bath,
with fine cup of chocolate, has made me
feel like new man after my crowded pas
sage to this point. Just think of 1863 cabin
passengers on steamer to Chagres, thrown
into steerage, with not half the room allow
ed BY special act of Congress in all cases of
emigrant or passenger ships. ! have never
seen, read or heard of ought to compare to
our situation. | was two nights in my ham,
mock with the sea beating over the vessel
and spray pouring on me all night, and many
OF my fellow passengers lying in water two
or three inches deep. Hogs, goats cows
and some bulls all on deck with us-it really
cannot be described. could write sheets
on various subjects connected with this voy.
age, but as many papers are represented on
board, you will see long and interesting re
ports,-N. D. Picayune, evening 10th inst.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-03-24
Spring Millinery Goods
JOHN STONE & SONS
iMPoRTERS AND DEALERS IN
Sllks, Ribbons and Millinery Coods.

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
silks, Ribbons and Millinery Goods,
No. 45 South Second, ST., abore Chestnut,
PHILADELPHIA.
MOULD call the attention of Merchants and
" Milliners visiting the city, to their large and
rich assortment of
Spring Millinery Goods,
deceived by late arrivals from France, such as
Giace Silks for casing bonnets,
rshcy Bonnet and Cap Ribbons large and
beautiful assortment Of all prices:
riain Mantua and Satin Ribbons, from M j.,
No. I2; '"
great varietyD y"
Colored and White Grapes;
Fancy Laces and Nets;
French Chip Hats;
Face Trimmings
Covered Whalebone-Cane
Buckrams Willow;
Bonnet Crowns and Tips,
Millinery trade. TIT ~ 'N
March e. lsia--Ins
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-03-24

Gun CorToN ASA LOCOMOTIVE PoweR-
a late English paper announces that exper;.
meh's mad been made TO test the value of
gun cotton as propelIng power, and with
considerable success. 1t appears that this
explosive material, when twisted or matted
ouf,s slowly, or at any rate as slowly as wish.
ed, depending on the tightness of the twist
or the extent of compression. Thus con.
sumed, the product is made to pass into a
VnlcanIzed globe, l-2 inch thick, which ex.
aands considerably, and thence acting on
2's'one, drives the wheels of mail phaetop,
or Bath chair.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-03-24
From the Phila. Ledger.l
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON March f7th.

IA peep behind the curtain"
Scarcely is the new President seated in
the White House before thoughts of the sue.
ce'sion begin to agitate political circles
Some shrewd politicians believe that MIR.
Crittenden is the man on whom Gen'l Tay.
Io''s cloak, mot the military coat, ~ is destined
to fall, while Mr.. Clayton, Mr.. Seward, and
last, though not least, in the computation of
chances, Mr.. Millard Fillmore, have each
their hackers and political partisans.
AS TO ex-governor Seward and Millard
Fillmore, the war Of the white and red roses,
in New York, is now transferred 10 the city
of Washington. The administration will al.
ternately pour drop of comfort now into
Mr.. Stewards and now into Mr.. Fillmore's
cup; and'yet fill none full enough to slake
the thirst of either. MIR. Polk tried in vain
TO satisfy the rival Democratic factions of the
Empire State; and Gen. Taylor, or rather
Mr.. Clayton, with all his political shrewd-
ness and sagacity, will scarcely meet with
greater success. OBSERVER