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Delay OF Business the Once of the Attorney General.
We hear frequent complaints the part Of the public
OF the delay of business in the Office OF the Attorney
General; and, judging from the information which we
have received, believe justified in saying that
under former administration has the business Of this
Office been permitted to get so far in arear We know
Of cases, involving individual rights, that have been
pending than six months in the Attorney Generals
Office, and still remain untouched.
We know not the Of these delays; but il has
been suggested TO that they occasoned by the
amount of questions referred to the Attorney General
from the other departments of the government The in
qures from the Secretaries are unprecedented in num-
Der, we learn, and indicate that there is not single
head of department. from Mr. Clayton down, who
to have any confidence in his capacity or judgment
These things ought not 10 be They dscredtable
to the cabinet and result in great injury to individuals
We presume Mr. Johnson does all in his power to pre-
vent this accumulation Of business in his Office but il is
not possible for any man to prevent it, We believe he is
an able lawyer and industrious man. and that the fault
lies not with him. Yet think Congress should look
into this natter and il the absolute necessities of the
government require it, let the force and efficiency of the
Office be increased But the delays actually result from
the ncar acy OF the heads Of departments thus precu
ding the possibility OF their the laws which
prescribe their respective duties, let the country wait and
bear the evil until administration, composed of
competent men, shall be installed in power in 1884,
We say to the people who suffer from these delays be
patient; relief will ultimately come The country is
suffering little penance for listening second time to
the false pretences and humbuggey Of federalism, which
will in due time be We only repeat be patient
until then. 49,, ....' +&n ".,'
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There can therefore, be little doubt that the exports OF
the present year will exceed amount those of any for
year whatever But leaving the present out of
the question, the following is the average annual amount
of exports during the six years succeeding S42 and
during the six years ending with 1912:
Average annual amount, six ending lsi2 ID s95
Average annual amount in six succeeding years,
In spite then, OF hostile tariffs" have, by
of 'free Imports, converted declining, at the most
stationary trade, into of rapid progress have in
creased the average of annual exports during the six
years in which have acted upon this principle,
pared with the six years Immediately preceding by about
millions and half annually! Can we, them
Eight hostile tariffs by free imports"
But the country with which our trade, so far i'm
ports concerned has been most affected the changes
which have taken place during the last six years the
United States of America The duty cotton has been
entirely repealed The duty provisions has been,
cases. entirely repealed, and where il has not has
been greatly reduced The duty grain has been re-
duced to nominal amount. These reductions have af
fected the trade with the United States than any
other. But they have done nothing TO meet We
neither stipulated for have received any recipro
cal concession Our imports have Increased enormously
from that quarter In ls47 they particularly large
Well, let us what has taken place with regard 10
exports. may not be quite fair to begin with 1912 in
this comparison there special why our
exports TO that quarter very small in that year But
begin with $780, and then have the following compar-
lson:
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by GREEN q TASTE 4. Auctionesr..

BY GREEN u TAsTEr. Auctioneers.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE FINE PIANO
Ill FORTES, sc. AT AUCTION-on Wednesday, the 18th in
ant shall sell residence OF Mr. o. A. Moenser, who
about the city, 10 street, near the corner OF street. ut
excellent assortment OF Furniture, &C., viz:
mahogany and rosewood Sofas
- do paror hair cloth Chairs
do Bureaus dining and breakfast Tables
do marble top card Tables hne
fine 6 and octave Piano Fortes, OF hne tone
I do gilt frame Pier Glass, French plate
Maple and other Bedseads hair Mattresses, ke
Feather Beds and bedding, new Blankets, &C.
Girandoles, fine cut Glass and Crockery ware
danask Morccn for curtains, new
Wardrobe, washstands, large tin Safe, &c
good Cooking Stoves, Kitchen Utensils, &C.
with many other articles which we deem unnecessary
Terms cash GREEN 4 TAsTET,
Dec II-2f Auctoneers.
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Congress.

The Senate adjourned at early hour yesterday
They have determined to engage in legislative action
until the House Of Representatives is organized.
Tie House again failed to elect Speaker There
seven more ballotings, in the progress OF which Mr.
William Brown up 10 l09 wanting only four votes
elect him. On the last ballot Mr. Brown received 100
votes.
II depends upon Messrs Cobb OF Alabama, Holmes of
South Carolina (who voted for Mr. Brown on Monday,
but deserted him yesterday and four Of the free-so
democrats to decide whether the House Of Representatives
shall have democratic Speaker, or not, to-day Mr..
Brown is admirably qualified to discharge the duties Of
the Chair. ...
We refer TO the proceedings, in another column for a
detail of the votes for Speaker. .. ...
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Exports TO the United States,

The average annual amount OF exports to the Uni
ted States in the six years ending with 1912, 60 Ill.,
773 Their annual average during the years succeed
ing 1912 has been f7,9l0 600, thus showing annual
increase 10 this single market OF Gl ,73s ,ss7.
Whether tried, then, by the general aggregate amount
OF trade by the particular trade which has been
most affected by the free commercial policy adopted since
ls42, satisfied TO abide the test OF experience
TO whether il is wsest 10 fight "hose tariffs by "ree
imports" or by exclusions and restrictions
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The great reduction which took place last year in the
aggregate amount OF our exports trumphsny REFER
red to the failure of the free trade principle, and was
pointed an evidence OF the truth OF the protectons
doctrine. Revolutions the continent collapse in the
colonies and panic in India arising from the specuatons
and failures OF s47 all counted for nothing All they
cared for was the simple acYour exports have fallen
off sir millions in a single year"
II is worthy OF remark that for years prior s42
the amount OF our exports had been declining at the
very most stationary Take them from 1885,
Exports from the United Kingdom.-Brish produce and
manufactures. $50.
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In the House Of Delegates Of Virginia. week.
luton adopted for the appointment of select
Of thirteen to inquire into the expedency Of
log bill calling convention for the revision Of the
stuion Of the State and for reapportionment Of repre-
sentation
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VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY AT AUCTION-On
Wednesday, December L. O'Clock the premises,
valuable improved property situated the north
streets, known "The Columbian,
occupied by Mr. Eberbach The house was built IN
substantial
materials regard comprises all the
which originally intended being well adapted
for private boarding and restaurant
of the purchase money cash the balance in
eighteen, and twenty months
Z. c. q c. f. DYER,
Dec Sd Auctioneers.
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FIFrY DOLLARS REwARD.-Ran away from the sub.
scrbe living Nottingham, Prince George county, two boys
BEN FERRY. bright mulatto has under the
left eye caused BY powder wore away long blue coat and light
He "a Is old Perry had white
ycloh pantaoons 81 old
give my the boys wherever TAKEN either
brought secured Jail, that may get them agan
IL dlw JOHN 3. SKINNER
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
MORNING, DEC. I2, Is4,

QYoLsEy b. PALMER authorized receive Advertisements
Union New York. Phadeipha, Boston, receipt
payment for the r.sr.. M. "a.
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And, in order to show what may expect the exports
of the present year to amount to- the following com
parison OF their amount for the first eight months Ito
The 9Th of September) compared with the same period
in each of the preceding four years:
Erports-Januarg5 TO September 5. .>.
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A HANDsOMELY furnsshca

A HANDsOMELY furnished House, I'm |. central and
n healthy location, containing
and chamber In the back building together and
carriage house, viii be rented for the session Congress longer
period, N desired. Apply 20 JOHN JOYCE,
Nov, M-ifin Conner Of l2sh and streets,
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=, inc pr..iasas OF sAs Waited states.

N pursuance law, ZACHARY TAYLOR President Of ,he
pubic undemsnuonsd land oces in the
Al ss land once a DUBUQUE eommsncins on Monday
day as5 s % q public lands
North Of the base line and sosa Of the h principal meridan
Township ninety eight, Of range three.
Townships nnetysx nney-sesen' ana nmeVesh' OF range
Townships ninehe, nney'I ninety ninety eight and
Townships ninety three four ninety ninety six,
$ sAME PLACE. Commencing on Monday the
day January the disposal Of the public lands within the
North efhs base line and ,oea Of the i'm principal meridian
Townships ninety four nnety-hve nineg-siI nineseven,
Townships ninety four, ninety dve ninetsir,
Township Timely township ninety six ercep,
Of section the southeast quarter Of section
Indian agency and townships ninety and ninety Of
Townships ninety two ninety four of range
Township ninety one, of range thirteen. ......
H sns a"d ose on
aa s s
North Of the base line and ptst Of The fin principal meridian.
Townships siItseven, and sIynne, of range six
Townships and Of
Townships sIy-esht and nine, Of range eighteen.
Townships eight and nine, Of range nineteen.
Township. an. an. range ,wsnSne
townships ssn, anS sanss range
TSwn:p
% i
within The following townships, 70 wit: ''''''
North efs base line and Oea Of the fin principal meridian.
Township seventy ak Of range twenty
twenty eight
Lands appropriated by law for the schools, military or othe
purposes, win Be excluded from the sales ii, :,
the and in the order der n which they
offered and But shall be kept
than two weeks and no entry Of any Of the lands will
under hand at the city Of Washington this fifteenth da,
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Contenfs.
I. FonteneIle the Signs Of Death-Quartery Review
There and Back Again, Chap xv xvi-Taits Magazine
J. Of the acknowledgement
4. The saehes OF the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
5. The Drama Of the Criminal Couu-Spectaior.
Q. Old Bailey Lades-Punch.
Z. Canadian neutrality-suspicious..
9. Dismissal OF the French Minsny-EIaminer.
The Reception due Kossuth-Walter Savage Lander
suoRT ARucLEs-The Chinese In Caiforna-Loa Monies
PoETRr.-To frederika Observation-Disclosures ReadnKs-M,
Boy -
NEw Books.
lLLUsrRAuos-"May the evenings diversion bear The morn
ings reflection"
WAsHsoros, December "a, le45.
OF all the periodical journals devoted science
which abound In Europe and in this country appeared
be the useful Il contains, indeed expedition on
Of inn
and comprehension, includes poature hu
mind In the utmost expansion Of the present age
}. O. ADAMS
LTTTELL b CO., Boston.
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Dec. u
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NEW MUsIC-Ju received the old established Music and
~ Stationery Store Of 18th
nue. The following beautiful and popular music sold
price, four cents per page. WIN. FISCHER
The Ledger Polka by James Bellsk
Nancy's Fancy Polka, BY q, Bessner
Pheni1 Polka performed Johnson Brass Cape MAY
Sailors Polka by O. Lenschow leader Of the Band
The Hyacinh Polka, by Gung1
The Elhn Waltz with variations by Grobe
The Manor Waltz by IT, q. McKenna
Sub Rosa Waltz, by r. Renhardt
Reindeer Quickstep, by Grobe
The virginia Rosebud Quicksep, by Grobe
Kossuth's March, by Exemelenyi ........
Jeanne Gray, ballad, BY o Muller with beautiful vsneue
Leap DER Waves, by J. n. Hewitt
Come back Dreams back, member Of the Germans
Band
Gentle Deeds, beautiful ballad
JEANNE and Donald, ballad by Hodson
Mary Bell, 9Th edition, by Bcpkeu ...-.....
WIN you love then 2" with the dearest
III love you moreo
The Merry sleigh Bells, arranged quartetfe
Belle OF BALTIMORE an Ethiopian song .........
Come back steben 10
The Virginia Rosebud, the only edition
Dec n
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LtteI's Living Age, No. 292.--Prfcc I2X cents.
Conents:
Bernard Barton's Life and Leuers-spectator
2. DR.. Chalmers Prelecuons--spectator.
,, The Bemudas-Bufalo Commercial Advertiser.
T. Shirley q tale by Currer Bell-Exam
s. sporting in Nepaul-Unted Service Magazine,
g. The Maiden and Married Life Of Mary Powell, art viii
sharpes Magazine
T. There Back Again, chaps. Iir-Iri-Tas Marnxne
Annaists Of the Restoration, Mr.. Secretary Pepys-Dubn
University Magazine. :
O. A Haunted House-Benuey's Miscellany.
TO- Fau's Anatomy for hrists-spectator.
WASHINGTON December "a, ls45
OF all the periodical journals devoted literature
which abound Europe and this
be the useful contains indeed the
literature Of the English language
extent and comprehension includes porrre
In the utmost expansion Of the present age.
Published weekly at 90 year, by
And sold by n. LTTTELL CO.. Boston
JOSEPH sfiILLINGTON,
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Dec l2 " -
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In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER II, is4s.
SENATE.

The Hon. J. L. BRIoHr. Of Indiana. appeared in his
seat IN the Senate this morning.
The journal having been read,
Mr. HUNTER asked leave to withdraw from the files
OF the Senate the petition and papers of John Mason
which referred during the last session, and upon
which no report had been made
The leave asked was granted.
Mr. SEWARD asked and obtained leave to withdraw
from the files Of the Senate the petition and papers Of
MIR. UNDERWOOD rose, and, after referring to the
great number OF bills that reported during the
last session OF Congress, which Were acted upon,
and expressing his desire to action upon certain
bill before the close Of the present session. desired to
give notice that lie would morrow, some subse
quent day, ask leave of the Senate to introduce "A bill
ders Of the Virginia State and continental lines OF the
Mr. FOOTE. | hope that the honorable senator from
Kentucky may be in orders but certainly think that the
notice which he has just given is in violation of parlia
menary principle, and that it is hardly proper for him
give such notice in toe present condition Of Congress
accorded to me- under the impression that such
notice could not be introduced until the other House
have organized, and informed us of that fact.
Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr.. President. ! am not very
well yersed in parliamentary usages, but suppose that
such notice as have given is strictly in order We are
organized, think for purposes of that sort, although
yet committee act upon such questions notice
the introduction of bill is merely warning to the
Senate as to what member designs TO INTRODUCES and
do not know principle which restricts the giving Of
such notice. The object is simply to make some little
movement in the business of the Senate 1t is mere
notice of desire to introduce bill The question is,
whether the giving of such notice is contrary 10 the
rules of order. ..." ...... ~.
Mr. FOOTE. do not wish TO be misunderstood. |
Kentucky is in order wish to be certain of that fact,
simply because wish give similar notice myself Of
bill which have been engaged for time in pre-
pairing.
The VICE PRESIDENT Does the senator from
Mississippi desire the Chair to give its opinion the
point of order? 49,.
decision of the Chair =. -
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The impression Of the
Chair is that notice cannot be introduced until both
houses are organized; the understanding of the Chair
being that such notice necessary antecedent TO the in
PRODUCTION of bill for legislative purposes II is there
fore the decision of the Chair that not in order for the
notice to be given until the other House has been organ
ized and the Senate receive notification OF the fact
So the notice of motion for leave not received
On motion, the Senate then adjourned.
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M H. WfnthrOp's Address before the Maine Historic
III Society nj Bowdoin College.
The Boston Book, 1850.
Brownings Poems; 2 vols.
Holiness Poems edition.
Chas, Spraguet Writings
Greenwood Leaves. -.
TAYLOR 4 MAURy's
Dec g Bookstore near OH street
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Bv r.. O. & G.. r. DYER, .auetioneers

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&C IL Commissioner OF the General Land once.
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EOR sALEPews Nos. IS and lo4 81 Johns Church. Wash
Rev D. Rector. They viii be sold
price, and being line readily
for the large family Apply Capt r. d..
Townsend, Adjutant Generals Once.
Dec 6-epa
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1849-07-11

lie accepts this sword with profound
gratitude, and ;ayers his honest purpose TO
keep ii on the terms implied in The gift.
He trusts, that it will neverbe dishonored
in his hands, either Nv any unjust or cruel
use of it, or by failure TO use il when duty
requires The unstained blade 10 be drawn.
The President, after the addresses were
over, announced that al. present were
invited 10 parlake freely of the dinner
which would soon be in readiness. He
hoped, particularly, that the gentlemen
would sec that The large company of ladies
present were amply allendedto, remind.
ing the younger beaux that t.a laggard in
love" was ever "a bastard In war"
The writer OF this notice will say nos
thing mole of tho Pic, Mic feast, which
followed, Than that it was in every respect
tho bcsi he ever attended. The same
opinion was pronounced by others who arc
decided connoisscurs in things Of his sorl.
The most gratifying good hunor prevailed
in the various groups scattered over the
grounds. The order aud decorum which
marked the day may by some be attributed
to the absence Of wine, while others with
much more cleyeruess will ascribe these
happy effects 10 the presence Of woman.
For surely he array Of beauty and sweet
ness exhibited on that occasion would ever
lie infinitely more power(ulo control the
inconsideraie and check the :fasb, than a
legion Of Father Mathews.
PARTIL Fps.
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FOR THE ADVERTISER.
Examination s. barbecue

We witnessed an examination of the
students,o of Rose Collage Academy, under
lhe charge of JOSEPH ABNEY, Esq, on
Saturday The 3Oth ull., which reflected
great credit upon The school ahd The Teach
er. We cannot we'll forbeario express
our satisfaction with The examination of
the children and youth of a portion of our
District. which gave such abundant owls
dence Of the competency aud skill Of The
teacher. And, in all frankness, we say,
that we have never before seen an exhibi,
lion in any primary school, in which The
pupils exhibited more confidence aud
promplness, OF less dillidenc4 than on ibis
occasion; clearly showing that they had
been in the daily habit directing well
learned lessons, and that nothing less was
expecledsof them. The patrons of Rose
Colluse Academyehave cause 10 consralu-
late themselves on.having school in their
midst which does honor 10 the community,
and 10 which they can send their children
with full confidence that every-me will
be used to facilitate their progress in lear
ming. Glasses were examined inlhe high
er branches Of: English, ana, one class in
Latin, all of which answered,he questions
propo ounded to Them with great pr0mplness
and accuracy. There were also specimens
Of composition, and defamation of select
speeches by The boys, and Of composition,
and reciIalions of select pieces of poetry
Ivy The girls in which thcyall acquitted
themselves most handsomely. At The con-
clusion Of The foregoing exercises the large
assemblage of ladies and gentleman re-
paired to an adjacent grove, where tables
were spread in rich profusiou with mos,
excellent barbecue dir,r,cr7 4sdsmany de-
lishtIul accompaniments, aud where we
venture that full crc9it was done TO The
good cheer. From The tables The cornpa-
ny returned 10 the Academy and were
agreeably entertained for nearly an hour,
by GEORGE D. TILLMAN, ESD. who de.
ivcred an eloquent aud appropriate adj
dress on Education.
The address of Mr.. ABNEY will appear
in the next. 1t is unavodaby crowded
out Of this.
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COMMUNICATED.
Picnic Oh the Fourth.

Address BY Gfn. NJ. L. BOnham-Prcsen.
tation Of S,cords 10 Lieut.. Moragne and
Capt. Simkins.
The citizens Of EdscGeld Village and
the surrounding country celebrated Tho
national anniversary, which is jos, passed,
in manner worthy Of the oldcn lime. a
very large company OF ladies' and gentle
men convened al The beautiful Academic
grove on the out skirts Of the town, between
eleven and twelve o'clock. The Hon. f.
w. PICKENs, who acted as President Of
the occasion, introduced the ceremonies
with a few pertinent remarks, aud an
nounced the order of .be day. Mo ior
BACON then read The Declaration of Inde-
pendence in distinct and impressive man.
ner, af,el which Gen. BoNnAM arose and
addressed The assembly in style, entirely
worthy Of himself and The occasion.
!, was not 18th Of July Speech" in
the usual acceplaiion Of The tcrm-but one
in every way suitable, connected as the
celebration was with the presentation of
swords TO two young officers for their
gallaDtry IN The Mexican campaign Of Gen.
Scott.
Gen. B. gave 4 most impartial and in
ieresting account Of the progress Of that
campaign and presented some striking
views, which, coming from one who had
fearlessly participated in the hardships aud
dangers Of the war. were listened 10 with
uncommon interest.
His illusions to lbc Palmetto Regiment
were 10 the highest degree complimentary,
aud, when referring to the patient suffering
ahd noble end Of some Of that gallant
band, The eyes Of many were moislened
with tears.
He passed from the war itself, to the
acquisitions Of the conquest and tho evil
consequences, which seem likely to result
TO the peace and permanence OF the Union,
from tbose.acquisilions. He spoke with
energy .andfervor of the assressiuns of the
Northern members of the Coufederacy-
their hagrant departure from the course Of
justice and honor-lhe equal proves OF
Southern soldiers in the contest which an
nexed The disputed territory-and con-
cludcd with an eloquent mention OF the
alternative that would be left us when
other measures had failed-hal ofappeal.
ing 10 the baue field, fortified not only
with the outward weapons Of war, but,
what is much more, with tho bright pano
ply OF truth and honor.
After an address Of moro than an hour,
Of which the above is very imperfect
sketch, Gen. BoNHAM sat down with The
applause Of all present.
Col. GEORGE A. ADDISON. then present.
ed the swords which had been prepared
for Capt. &c. SlMKlss, late Of the 18th
Regiment. U. S. lnlanlry, aud Lieut.. w.
e. MoRAdNE. late of The Palmetto Rcgi-
men', and accompanied The presentation
with The following remarks. delivered with
The utmost proPretyuf voice and manner :