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The New York herald., 1851-12-27

NEw ORLEANS, Dec a. 1851
The sales CT cotton to-day have been 4,5O0 bales
mostly after the reception OF the Battles news when
prices became, IL anything, Q thade easier Good
middling 10 quoted at 40. Sc. 1000 hhds molasses
sold At 2llsc for prime Sugar has declined Fair
sells at 4lsc Whisksy II at Ice
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

CarHEsrNr HArEs Lssr NicHr Colonel Fsrri. and
the Ninth Regiment, with their band viii attend the
concert Of Catherine Hayes, th, evening being the sst
night Of her concerts In New YORK
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Holiday Hats.-.The New Hat COmpanv
has been established six years. By their
Uh1.S sOISnsd Il labor, low rents sno.negs :ass A they
quality and latest style equal all respects any four or
hve dollar Hat sold Their syste quality price,
and only quality whether udss Of .hs article and
leave his order and be suited every respect Price
only S3 They have the best styles felt HatS
plush Caps, Umbrellas &c. at the lowest rates. New
HAT Nos 46 and lIs Nassau street. Spruce
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Hats for the Holidays...SiIk,B Beaver,
and Kossuth Felt-Childrens White and Black Beaver
Sk, Piush and Cloth Caps Now 10 time buy Or.
naments for the Head Call at the Union Hat Store 81
Iutou ttroeA -
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The Ladies OF the Church OF the Advent
lErseoIAl intend hodir fair ~ the Knickerboeker Hail.
ose Ivsnty third street ana Kighth avnus l9S
Dh and 5lst Decembsr from 10 N lOP. NJ The Knck
ereoefsr Ishh avenue and Phonx nes Of stages pass
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whist London reduction Of one hafpenny per pound
has BEEN unlimited buyers operating with reluctance
AoLAssRs-No sales have been effected here during
the week except at retail. At London W meets with
active demand.
R,e,assss for the week AGO tisrces Carolina at Us
PRovIsIors Beef remains without IMPROVEMENT pur.
ehasers buying sparngy In pork sales are reported
OF 500 bbls which have left the market yerv bare of
American. There has been little variation from the
rates current at the sailing OF the EUROPA Hams and
shoulders are inactive ct the previous rates Lard
The advance Of two shngs per cw for lard reported
by the Baltic has been maintained Cheese is dull ana
sales Of mddliHg have been made at decline OF one to
two shillings per cwt.
suoAR -Refiners and dealers have operated more
freely during the last few days. at reduction in price
Of Mxpencs per cwt
MEIALs-Iron-The market still continues quiet.
Copper IL hrm. Lead in limited demand.
TIMBER. The demand has fattened, and prices are
shade lower Sales Of pitch pine have been very IL
mited.
SrATE or TRADE MANCHESTER The comparative
cessation Of violence In France has operated voraby
upon business but the apprehension felt for the tran
quilty Of Germany had inspired extreme caution in
all operations relating to that trade German and Ita
liam houses are consequently acting with the utmost
standing this well other individual of de-
presson tone Of trade during the whole week has
been decidedly healthy. This feeling can hardly be
arrested unless by the Of distractions in
France, or sudden outbreak the Continent which
too many indications would seem to portsnd
HAvRE CorToN MARxEr, Dec. 10, 1S51.-A slight re-
action took place at the close Of the week ending on the
9th inst which confirmed by advance Of francs
on Monday. Sales for the week. 3,400 bales and the
prices of Monday are fully sustained to-day.
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ef and correeted Of this trial will
~ the Law Reporter Of ths New York Herald
pamImet form immediatly after the terninaton Of The
prceeecngs will be the only authentic report blshed
that form sne viii contain COPIES o. All The letters and
aocumene oneret on the trial Ordcrs from booksellers
oe sddressed 70 Law Rspertsr New York Herald Copy
right secured. Price Is cents.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27
THIRTY-sECOND CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.
WAsHrScros. Dec. 2e, 1861


WAsHIScros Dec 26, 1851.
This body was without quorum.
House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Dec 20, 1851
COMMITTEE ON THE BOUNTY BILL.
The following select committee was appointed the
Harris Tenn; Tuck, and Bissen
THE BURNING eE THE NATIONAL LIBRARr-rNvEsrreArios
TO BE MADE.
The Speaker laid before the House q communication
from the Librarian Of Congress stating the loss Of the
library and its contents BY fire. in unaccount-
able to him. as no fire had been in the apartment for
long period nor fire nor lights during the time il has
been In his charge The loes of books Is about 900
volumes 10000 were saved in the adjoining room He
be made to the Of the conhsgration so that
like calamity may be avoided In future.
,nt9ao.s s,.s1oS dsm Of ky unanimous consent
public buildings and grounds be instructed to enquire
into the origin Of the 1t was
Of either or both houses Of Consressvhshsr tie
IRE was caused by furnaces fues, by ingsnaiarm
Also the extent and injury to the building ~ the
best mode OF reconstructing the library xoc to
guard against similar struction and that the COM
mittee have power to examine persons under oath.
ment to extend the inquiries Of tn mmttee to the ne
cesty Of making the entire bu ldh FIRE proof such
This objected TO- and the r,so ution Of Mr. STAN
ton, Of Kentucky, was passed.
sEIzURs or the BRIG ARAB.
On the motioz Of Mr.. Fuller, the President of the
United States called for information relative to
the eizure Of the Brig Arab Of Eastport Maine in 1885,
and the detention and imprisonment of the officers and
crew BY the Hayten authorities and what measures,
any, have been taken for indemnifcation.
APPROPRIATION FOR DEyRAYrSG THE EXPENSES
Mr.. STANTON Of Ky, introduced bill, which was
passed. making appropriation Of 5000 for the dis
charge Of expenses incurred In extngushng the fire in
the brsry Of Congress- the removal Of the rubbish the
preservation OF the books saved, and the construction
Of temporary building for this purpose
The House then adjourned till Monday.
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The Advance OF Winter naturally suQs-
Ees decline in the price Of winter fabrcs 0ENiN
alive to the suggestion has put down the prices his
nhcens stock Of sdes and gsntlemsns furs below
opening rates Of the season ae IN vs ladies who have
Cuhs &c., 20 call and look as his immense carefully
eles They viii be astonished p the
ence and The stock Of Collars Gloves and
tlemens furs generally also we'll worth exaninatiou.
GININ, 2l4 Broadway, opposite ST. Paurs
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NO ASSIGNMENTS OF CANAL CoNTRAcTs-PoLITrcIAN
AGAIN IN TRoUBLE-GRKAr ExcITRMENT-nLNEss
OF MAYOR PERRY, ETC.
ALBANY, Dec. 2e-x Pm.
The canal contracts remain In staiu quo They were
referred to the Commissioners the State Engineer and
Division Engineer.
The absence Of Mr. Seymour left the board politically
. tie, vis:--Messrs. Cook and Olmstead, whgs and
Follett and Mather, democrats.
Several attempts have been made to assign contracts
but they did not succeed in consequence of an even
vote.
The matter having assumed such shape It is proba
BILE no contracts viii be given out during the present
administration which has only four days to exist
1t n now generally conceded that the whole matter
VIII be lodged in the hands Of the board when an
entire different programme will be formed
6reat disappointment dissatisfaction and consterna-
ton prevail among hundreds of political contractors
weeks.
Mr. Seymour the State Engineer, returned from Cana
da last evening" but not hing has been done to. day.
Mayor Perry Of this city who has been sick ever ncs
the election remains unable to attend to his public du
ties He now confined to his bed and none but his
physician and family are allowed admittaace to his
room.
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Pisnofortes for the Holidays. - Forty
Pisneofs made by The oelsbrated house OF T. Gilbert
Co. Bottom s nov ohered for sale p'ioes 10 suit
s sssrs or holiday presents, - the New York wars rooms
way below Grand street. AS ths undersrned IL about IA
ehahRen his business the OF January he will
price. HORACE wATHRs Assrs
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The Home Journal for 1s52.-Thc Hrst
number Of The new series Of this popular valuable family
newspape viii be sued on The let OF Jan A. NO more
,Spes VII se printed than srs absolutely required supply
with the beginning year will be enabled 10 AZ o
immediate Application 70 tbs odcs Of public Aton Terms
streeA " '' ''''' AN' '"i'Vn
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Artists Union OF Cinclnnati.- Persons
wishing subscribe fer the can DO 40 AZ the
ohice 81 GouplA So ~ broadvsy. The books will close
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

New York Dutehman. - This weeks
pushmsn will contain the second pars Of Berengcre or
Leves sserhes besuiifal Christina. tale, BY MARI w.
humorous sketches fun poetry. aud pops a, men and
snipn about town Tor sale ~ all she Oace
l22 NASSAU street ~~'sN'
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Inc A1ns OF Tomorrow will be an Inn
mensely Interesting sheet 10 will eontsn besides full re-
per o. The testinony taken today in Forrest divorce
oas thriling chapter Of the msnors OF Madame net
a ,he grsphie epinons ssasr ET, upon the
rsu OF the democratic primary elections Those who
elect TO read tomorrovs Atlas wall isse great srest
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Hats, Caps, and Furs, In their variety,-
large assortment Of mems boys, and shdrens beaver
beaver and felt Bonnsts. One price. -
J. W. KELLOGG. I2s Canal atreak.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

LOLA MoNrKz-THK PRoPosKp TICKET Auo-
TIoN AT BROADWAY THrATRE.-A ticket auction,
Ia Barnun, will take place to-day, at ton
o'clock, AM at the Broadway theatre, for chOice Of
seats to the debut of Lola Montez en Monday next.
We do not see the necessity Of this imitation of
the Napoleon Of humbugs. We rather think i.
viii not take; for many persons who would gladly
90 to see the dashing ianseuse, and pay high
prices privately for choice seats, would net much
like to see their names published in the newspapers
as purchasers by auction, in the same way that
they were ambitious to have them published in the
case Of Jenny Lind, there being vide difference
between a devil of . woman and vsritable angel.
II such parties should be induced to purchase, they
viii not give their real names, though the aovs-
papers may possibly get hold Of some Of them.
They will set themselves down as John Smith, or
John Jones, or, it may be, Peter Funk How she
will be received or succeed is yet question. The
novelty Of dancing is worn away. Fanny El,slsr
succeeded, just because the thing was then new
But We have had abundance Of good dancing since,
and the artists have not met vita very brliaa. sue
cess. Still, however, the young men about town will
20 to see the lioness who has tanned kings aad kick
ed up revolutions with her heels, IN Europe.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27
Presents for the Hollaays.-chiIdrsn,.

.esehs Tor the HoHdays.-ChiIdren's
me boys hns dress patent Leather Boots, made in
handsome Hyle M gentemens dress patent boots. They
are enough 90 make the little ellovdancs out Of ther
noon Also water proof double SOLE cork sole Dress
bogn and Oveshoes OF every descripon for gentlemen
~ the very lowest prices md every thiny that
csn be oueht for the feet be found AZ BHOOKS ce
brated Boot and Shoe Emp oriun 100 fulton street.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

On knsz the Halter and Fu,risr yesterday and the
promptly paid down the amount the counter and a. he
did he said, 1T 10 not often indulge KNOX, in this
il. she urged me to call and nats This purchase
pie ely happy would she should be gratife If it
my life Instead of your life they cost but $50 in
terrupted Knox. GOOD said the gentleman your Furs
are e beautiful H.ts and your prices
place No. l2S Fulton street." IT will nos" was The
The New York herald., 1851-12-27
Heads of Hair ar,,,.,,

nends Of Hair Applied In New ana
perfect nsnnsr IN which We sn Of persons head forms
pnttmE lhey sfe cons Tered By ali the most pereot
speoimhs ever made. Csli and see them All Rsrts,s
hnr pTe@ms snd Wgmaking Reoms, fsy BrevJvay.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

ye Wigs pronounced the most perfect on
nstvts JET Those wanting vsry superior article
should call ~ tBATCBELC RS celebrated wig Factory No.
wall street. where be found the rgest and lest ss
torsmsnk In he city. Corr the address
The New York herald., 1851-12-27
The Quebec Barracks Burncd.

QUEBEC, Deoembe 20, 1881.
nre broke out In the east end of the military bar
racks and ordnance stores, the palace gate aboat
Two o'clock this morning. The troops qusrtered Ia the
barracks barely escaped with their lives About $4,000
worth OF military stores destroyed besides the
bulding which was valued Ut from $4,000 to $1,000
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Pocket and Pen Knives. Razors. &c.-A
ss1sfu assortnsns Of The above articles Of he
ana unique pattsrns be 81 The sutsarihers.
A. Y J, SAUNDER6, 147 6roadvnyA
Corner Liberty strseA And S7 Brseavavs
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Portable Dressing Cases, In ALI that the
nans Imports compact and complete containing useful Or.
Noles, ofthe best suality. warranted.
A. ,. eAUNDnRS 1s7 rrcsAvsv.
Corner sf Liberty street. and Sz Ersadvnys
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Children's Hats and Caps-Gifts for tho
New and others about to purchase or
caps for hsr children or young rsnd invited ia
No 06 Canal street. He feels assortment
foreign and domestic challenge mparison with anp
in this city, " =
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Rich Fancy Baskets, Of the most exqu qui--
beautiful patterns gold snd silver and rich ceisrs erss
nsn,sd 9Th hswsss &c sale Wholesale and retail BY
elites, Toys, he, No sf5 lroadWav.
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pended on with eertsn.y By IN. sesles Hyperion
io enrey curing scurf dandru and ali dsesscs
i he kin dsp?sng le hair 10 curl apd positively chang
ing the hsrshet hair into the most Soft gossy hesthv
-nvinf dark color Sold by william Borle VI
ssninstqn street Bostori Wholesale and retail BY A. BIS
y. anos w nlton street, kushtoD, CLARK Co. "a and
~ Mhau sA Broadwey; William N Cary a Co. lli Pearl
ses ana by the druggists and perfumers The
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Shawls! shawls s!-Woollen and Plaid D
Lorg and square shawls kinds, Scotoh
Bay STATE. watervet. &c., together with splendid
french Cashmere Thibet and Broche long and square
nhaw Also, good stock all kinds Shawls.
&c, at HITCHCOCK LEADBEATER's, 347 Brsadway.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

The head. quarters OF the old Mexican
hero held At No. 76 Fulton street. aud Mr p L.
Rogers 10 stu n command Of the department. where gentle
dsspss The severities Of the weather
city can person be supplied with more superior mode
rate priced clothing, than at No. 76 Fulton street.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Selling OM-Ladies' Furs-New.Year's
CfBanta LOG Canal street. has reduced the prices
and select stock
city retail trade embracing every variety Of martini ftch
chincha, ermne, mink, squirrel, and lynx mufs victo
rines, beas, tippets and cuffs.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Give 'em Fits i--He does give 'cm FIts!---
Who dos,f Why, SMITH Jr, q iO2 rulson stree. He
come bssk for No Tailorf New York gives sucn f
made from such good materials, 81 such low prices.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Bloomer Gane.--Just received at TO-
gers Fancy store No 80 Broadway. lsrye assortment Of
new and pleasing Games for Chrstm The 1ocaL
nsss Ri. Robin Hood Poor Old Soldier ana Oths!s
grss s9d Pusrss, Toys Ne in endless variety Rogers
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Partisan Cloaks and Opera Cloaks, OF
hs newest and most desirable styles and of all the various
fabrics fashionable such rich Veves Silks
lures, Cloths, So. Sc, may be found at HITCHCOCK
and 1T the most reasonable rates.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

New-Year Presents. - Ladies', II YOU
wish 70 make suitable present hodays Won wilR
md ~ M Killers gentiemens tofet
Of the nest beautiful pat.srns Gentlemen you wish 10
skin gaers india rubber shoes hid And sst
sppers, white linen gsiter with misses
gaiter boots ARd shoes, Of all various styes
j. B. MILLERS, l3i Canal street.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

The correspondent OF the London Tes, writing frem
Berlin under date Of December states that the recent
coup atfa CT Louis Napoleon has been regarded with
much favor In Official circles, and that Prussia will be
prompt 70 gnze the new government in Francs
scou az the change is officially announced
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Passengers per 9teamship Canada.
Mr. AID Mrs Lord Mr. And Nu ehuxtNG nY and Mr. Thoup
son. .r and srs 1y,s 1s as.Iso I.s Lewis Hs.ss Iur-
Wood Moore and sezvants. lumber, isnis, aarrson
Condes parneA Henderson, Richardson. ShurtG Behmid
Golding.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Comb Fsctory.-LssiIes are ecsSurrv
mvfee sxanine the choice selection II cssss ccwbs a
We store The variety. tsycal All soubA Il Ne
A. 4. sAuNDxvs &C, r~s.s
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

To Gentlemen ef Taste and Fashion. 80
Ssm ~ nssns Shirt. are dsar q Az price Es.s sssh
kstsbshment ko Astor House. His system Of fitting
nfabe ths style Of his shrts natehsss purchase st
Green's, and you become permanent custener.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Overcoafs, Sn0wcoats, Doublecoats, go,
we deous Of closing out large stock Of the
sylss Of coats We wish 70 make for Wholesale
sseok for country trade, In Of
Thoes Oyereoat &c. combiee the greasest warmth With
ess variety and elegance OF style A. ths season draw
into money and make We viii therefore ell lhs
Of wtnter stock at and in
low the cost D. J. DEvLlN, IS and 50 yeha stssaS.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Now is the time TO purchase your Win
ter Clothing when selling 40 per cheaper
heretfore Three thousand frock and eoats 81
Sl0 two susand pair pants from 81 70 81 thsusAnd
vests 10 cents So 50; we'll overooat
50 S2 IT the So Suit Store Of Grand Centre
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Cloaks Cioaks =! ClOaks !! !-in Velvets,
Embrodsred and Plain; do trimmed with Fur do Of hne
Saxony Cloth in color; do, Of French Merno and
every other suitable material selling at half tho
usual prices the Paris Cloak Emporum 2I Broa
See adveytisement under dry goods
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

anxious lovers wish make the and
big ones glad, buy presents Of John HART No. 4il
Broadway HIS stock Of fancy and useful articles
como reb and varied and cheaper than purchased
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Accounts from Madrid OF the 6th inst The Herai1o
that immedstey after the receipt OF the tele
graphic despatch ntoning the late In Paris
the goFernment forwarded energetic circular to all
the Captains General and Provisonal Governors re-
commenting them to adopt measures for the mante-
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Selling on Cheap hitchcock d Lead"
BkATER 3H broadway Of Leonard street. sell
ing their entire splendid Silks French ksrinoes
Cahmeres and Worsed Plsids Delaines every
kind Of dry goods below Their stock
the city, and Affords he Gates. Inducements ladies'
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Ladies' desirous Of soft white hands for
shs soSsys sSSS Rssshsss ss e !nc:
kRs, S Broadway. They will also salt rheum chap
ped hands, 30. All rubber stores keep then.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

~ axe la ana Coniectlonary, Tor New ear.
tables should go to EBLINGS, No. 200 Bowery. They
have really and truly got the display of Cake
made this city, His stock contains known
y.rety and large sssortnent Of tine Je
&c. all Of which will be cold twenyfve less than
any other store In the city. Try them II you doubt
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

s.ys The best yes aisceyersd for coiops The
ssrAnty with which iris ,vorte and shed Hal
ye performs ssteniehing IL s for sale or tplied
address. ~ ""'A '"''~ WV s'e
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less than cost from 10 LIST January in order
room for entire stock. Such bsrgains world
has never yet seen, ~ not but shall 70 With
kosspth 70 Hungary, and sha want cash. sl6
for 81 $40 Coats for 81 Vests Tor nothing aim
"a q. b. CLARKE, 1l6 william street
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Gerardus Boyce, Man ufac turer OF silver

o Greene street. between Spring Prince Streets
Mew rev fIsa Kettles Vases Pitchers Walters. Di:hes
Ies SETS Casters, Cupe forks and Spoons and all
arsce IN the above line the NJ
b'-oid rate Manufactured into the newest patterns
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Notice to Holders OF Broken Bank Bilis ;.
q EvANs ~ and q Fulton street, redsems notes
Cemmsrcial 9Anf Perth Amboy AZ Is discount.
nstss bank Of New Rochelle Bank sS PAR In
payment fof ready made Clothing.
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Winter Prices at Union Hall CIOthIne.
Warehouse, Of Fulton and Nassau streets-The
s:: q oysrooss. cio.ts rasa. snd every article Of
Of the flss rush ofths beng over
worth while for both eitaens and strasgers ths
immense Wholesale and Retail store and Manufactory.
6ysry afteis ota nsIsnans wardrobe - seld there ana
most reasonable eiees, and at the shortest notice
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

NJ. Morales requests Smokers To cali an
ins ls Nassau street examine new
Customers rely upon every article
0f him hs genuine. N. MOkALEs, rs Nassaa strset
The New York herald., 1851-12-27

Dye positively without exception or reservation the bsst
.s sh'P. ehstss roushns tender sssh pim-
hair from para OF the body; LILY Wht and Hair os
xtM walker sreet nesr Broadway, CALENDER 9 South