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publication impeachng the veracty Of Gen. Taylor and,
secondly that such publication ue the Senator from
Indiana instead OF condemnng joins with us in sustaining
the removal Of Gen. Lane, and will agree that his removal
not "proscrpton the part of Gen. Taylor but the
performance Of duty Those two propositions will now
proceed to establish. wi briefly and as hastily pos
sbe, give the facts necessary sustain them and having
the case Wv. ',....
In the first place | am to inquire did Gen. Lane make a
publication which impeached the veraciy of Gen. Taylor
will read few extracts published during the eIeconeering
contest OF s4S after Gen. Lane appointed 10 Office and
few days before he set for Oregon which will satisfy
every that he did only ipsinuae an
Gen. Tays veraciy, but that he mpeached it Directly and
in the grossest terms .'
FIRST EXTRACT. %H"f
TO THE PCBLlc-l has become necessary that should
appear before the public and ask its candid To
OF vital importance Indiana and To the brave troops
which she sent the field during she war with Mexico
Interested parsans in this State and regret that il is sol
appear resolved upon dsgacng themselves and the State
their atvy adoption by the publication of e.rino false
the attempt to secure partisan triumph aHude to
the ISLANDERS rvhich, from time time hare been me- efrakea
by different persons both ocat documents and ofhervse
upon the second Indiana regiment relative to their conduct
the battle of Buena Vista.
SECOND EXTRACT.
"Gen. Tsylor in his report OF that battle wa,
the facts and has made statements wholly at variance with
them particularly with regard the conduct of that
II he bad hastened repair the injury thu. inflicted
as he became aPprzed Of it the present
corecng hat he has stated he persists in reeao II in ie
most ofenspe manner, and thar 100 the ce Of Eets TOO n.-
and too IpeRaahenhcatedt to be denied or spaed
.." THIRD EXTRACT.
"There known to every one u,on
field, known 10 Gen. Taylor when he made his REPORT and
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said that the publication OF Gen. Lane false, be ought
to have been removed hold him TO the admission, and will
now proceed to prove it false
In order this question fairly, and in all the aspects
in which presents ITSELF call attention here to that part Of
Gen Lanes publication in which he processes to gipe
from Gen Tayos report Of the battle Of Buena VISTA
and Of much Of his report relates to the conduct Of
the second Indiana regiment in the bate II is
follows . s.".@
Extract from General 1dylors REPORT Of the battle Of Buea
Vista, dated A,g1ia Niiepa, March 9th, 1847.
"The I'd Indiana I'd Illinois regiments formed this part
Of ne 1.-THE e) the former covering three pieces Of
light artillery under the order of Captain Bren, Bgadier
bring his within effective RANCE General Lane ordered
the artillery and I'd Indiana regiment forward. The artillery
within musket range OF heavy body of Mexican
infantry and served against Il with great effect bat without
being able to check it, advance The infantry ordered to its
support hav fallen back in dsorder being exposed well
as the battery only fire Of small from the
'front.' also murerous cros-re of grape and canister
from Mexican battery the left Captain O'rien found it
impossible maintain his position without support, but
only able to withdraw two OF his pieces all the horses and
cannoners of the third piece being killed or disabled The
cd Indiana regiment which had aen back stated could
not be rallied and took further part actisn except
handful Of under its gallant COL Bowles who joined the
Mississippi regiment and did good service and those ugves
who period OF the day assisted defending the train
and depot at Buens Vista" .
envy own official report OF this part Of the batte and Of
the conduct Of the Cd regiment, is as follows:
Extract from mn official REPORT Of the battle Of Buena
Vsta, dated B,iena Vista, February 25h 18f.
"I Immediately put my column in notion consisting Of
these eight talon companies aud Lieut. OBrien battery
o three field pieces numbering in all about four hundred
10 meet them The enemy when they depoyed from the
vine and appeared the ridge displayed force OF about
four thousand infantry supported by large body OF ancer
The infantry Immediately opened most destructive hre, which
was returned by my small command both infantry and
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KEKDALL's WoRk-The Paris correspondent
of the New York Journal Of Commerce thus nos
tees the magnificent work Gu the Mexican war;
now in preparation BY our confrere, q. w Ken
| dali "a
Ihayejusi returned from visit to NJ George
wilkins Kendall, who had the goodness 70 sub
nit 10 my inspection his magnificent folio, emit
titled "The war between the United States and
Mexico-I illustrated" 1t embraces pictorial draw
ings of all the principal conflicts, with descrip-
ton Of each by Mr. Kendall. The Illustrations
are from the pencil of Mr.. Carl Hebe, author Of
work much admired--"A Picturesque and Ar
chronological Voyage in Mexico" This gentle
man was familiar with the localities; he surveyed
thfm specially for the performance OF his task I;
and his drawings correspond in the hapPlest style
to his experienced coup douit and imaginative
talent. Nothing OF the kind can be more gra-
phic natural and impressive. All praise may IKE
wise be given to the colored engraving, for which
the best European art was engaged, and richly
paid. The letter-press is distinguished by
suitable excellence and beauty. The sixty pages
in folio are equal TO about three hundred and
fifty ordinary octave pages. There are twelve
prints in all. ] was informed that the volume
would be ready for sale next January, at New
York Its claims to honor and patronage rival
those Of any one of similar design and execution.
Whatever diversity of opinion may exists touch
ing the origin and results of the Mexican war,
we must all exult in the prowess of our country
men, and welcome what serves to place their ex-
PLOTS in the most brilliant relief Public senti-
ment, national pride, will assure to Mr. Kendall.
the credit and remuneration to which he is en-
titled by his liberal and patriotic enterprise The
conception and perseverance should be as fortu-
nate for himselfas for Americanrenown. Where
so much pains, expense and risk were to be IN
Cured, we cannot presume that the impulse was
pecuniary gain; it must have bcen far superior
in dignity and force yet those who duly appre-
ciate his feelings and main purposes, will feel the
propriety and duty of contributing to his reim-
.bursement. Judging by the merits and repata-
ton of his former volume. "'The Texan Santa
Fe expedition and Of his letters from Paris to
The New Orleans Picnyune, we may presume all
good of his descriptions Of the battles in Mexico.
He enjoyed, think, the advantage Of apersonal
acquaintance with the American armies at the
theatre of the war. SO splendid work MS the
present cannot fail to find favor in Great Britain
with reference to history and art, and procure
eclat for American character wherever it may be
seen in Europe.
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~ Ate1AuD&lAs VA.s ~. - Aloxs
To. Gov. A. G. BaowH. q .MissisSyvi, xss Of skS
House Of Representatives. Of ne Uniied Ststss
SsR: give you, in the name Of myself aud ~
patriots of the South, my sincere congratulatioss
for the sentiments you uttered at Etdwood
Springs, in Mississippi, on the 7th Of October.
1850; and trust i Is not too late % tender yoa
my thanks for the eloquent speech, ia which ysu
maintained the rights Of the South, in the House
Of Representatives, during the hast session OF
Congress. ! do not mean TO fatter you; but
have read from the speech Of Lord Belihayeu.
against the union Of Scotland and England. down
to the clustering and mercenary TAX 81 the preseut
day. Whatever has been said BY the most isnoun
Of British, Preach. or American orators. / Al
in candor. when say to you, shss your saeu q
last winter, only falls short Of those to whom
have Referred il at all, the more delicate ouelee
Of scholastic education. refined fancy, or studieA
language have not said. what have said. "a
please you; and whilst am not Indifferent 10 The
friendship Of others, would not Aatter Neptune
for his Trident, nor Jove for his power TO thun-
der. The manliness with which you have hereto.
fore stood up for the rights Of the Southern
States entities you to their especial respect, MOI
to their everlasting gratitude. TAe South has
been the theatre Of Northern aggression; sons-
times by sinister influences, at others, by sinister,
but more direct attacks upon the products Of their
labor and capital, and finally, by direct assaults
upon the personal liberties Of that people. rom
the year Of the first conventional agreement b.
tween The North aud South in l774, 10 the pre.sns
moment. II any one desires to be informed Of
the early causes Of complaint of The South against
the North, let him look 10 tie history os A5rheyx
and Southers States under Ms syticies oF coa,der-
sion He will find that the present Federal Go
vernment had its foundation in the forfeiture Of
Northern faith to the pledges they had given in
their first connection with the South.
The FIRST motive, which Influenced the renowned
Commonwealth Of Virginia to transfer her ysst
and almost indefinite possessions to the West. 49,
founded in the exclusive violation Of the h;,h ~
the States north Of Mason and Dickson,s line. -
emitting to furnish the necessary supplies for n.
support Of the government. Even the meat and
bread, furnished for the support of the war OF in
dependence has been three times paid for by Viz
snia lfshe estimates her modification and h,vs-
ole pride at nothing, she first paid for it, in Tho
olood ana treasure Of her peopis--than whom.
Goa has never created a nobler raoe--nsxt shs
paid for It in the benefaction she conferred upoo
her sister States, by transferring to pay Norrhsr.
deinquenc'es In that war, the vast and almost in
dehnite territory, to which have already referred:
and lastly, she paid for it in the sacrifice Of h.
commerce, her navigation, and industry OLA, kes
cupIdity. ! am sir, very truly your friend. IA sa
~ SEVENTY.SIK. "a
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THE AMERICAN ART USIoN.--Some of the
New York journals are making pretty grave and
pointed charges against the management ofths
institution. The Herald asks
IL it satisfactory to have only 800 prizes for
10000 subscribers giving only one chance in
800 each Is 1t satisfactory, with this paucity of
prizes, to invest thousands OF dollars of the sub
scribers in the accumulation of property? What
has the Investment of 1000 in real estate Ia DO
with such an institution this To whom does
the property belong? The subscribers of this
year are not the subscribers of the next. and
neither have any legal rights to it. 1t is foreign
to the design of the institution and highly i'm
proper to invest the money of the subscribers in
the purchase Of buildings 1t ought to be ap.
piled to the purchase Of pictures in order 10 give
more extensive encouragement to artists, and
give the subscribers greater chance Of drawing
a prize. The sum Of $4,000 per annum is
rs Their too much money to be placed at the abso-
lutte disposal Of men who are not responsible
for the manner in which they expcnd il, and
who act N il, they did not recognize any kind
of responsibility. IL the institution should con.
inue ia existence fo,' ten or twelve years more
and the receipts Of bsciiptions should average
the same amount m in the past few years, the
committee will have received the enormous sum
M one million Of dollars Exhibiting lump sums
in a treasurer's report is not enough tits very
important TO know the details Of this vast ex-
pcn1iture
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THE BIsHors PRoTEsT.--The following
part Of the history Of the times-~is copy OF
an address from the Archbishops and Bishops
of England Except Exeter and St David's) TO
Her Majesty the Queen
TO THE QUEENS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY.
The humble Address Of the ArchbishoPs and
Bishops Of the Church Of England
inlay it please your Majesty.-We, the Arch
bishops and undersigned Bishops of the Church
of England, approach your Majesty with senti-
ments of yeneration at loyalty, and time when
an understandable insult has been offered to the
Church and to your Majesty, to whom apper-
tains the chief government of all estates of this
realm, whether they be ecclesiastical or civil
This our country, whose Church being true
branch Of Chrisl's Holy Catholic Church, in
which the pure word Of God is preached, and
the sacraments are duly ministered according to
Christ's ordinances, is treated by the Bishop OF
Rome as having been an heather land, and Is
congratulated on its restoration, after an interval
of 300 years, TO place among the Churches OF
Christendom. The return OF our people is an
ticipated to communion Of the errors and cor
ruptons of which they deliberately renowned,
and which continues TO maintain practices re-
pugnant to Gods word, inculcates blasphemous
fable aad dangerous deceits, and prcscribes as
necessary to salvation the belief of doctrines
grounded on no warranty of Scripture.
at is part OF the same arrogant assump-
ton that in defiance of the law which declares
that no foreign prelate or potentate shall use
and exercise any manner of power, authority, or
jurisdiction, spiritual or ecclesastical within this
realm, the Bishop of Rome has pretended to ex
ercse spiritual dominion over the people Of
this country; and in nominating certain Romish
ecclesiastics to particular places or sees in Eng
land, has re-asserted his claim to supremacy
over the kingdom, and has interfered with a pre-
rogative constitutionally belonging to your Ma
jesty alone.
awe consider it our duty to record our united
protest against this attempt to subject our people
to a spiritual tyranny, from which they were
freed at the reformation; and we make our
humble petition to your Majesty to dscounte-
nance by all constitutional means, by claims and
usurpatons of the Church of Rome, by which
religious divisions are iostered, and the labor Of
our clergy impeded in their endeavors to ditfnse
the light of true religion amongst the people
, 49, al =. L.
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le MILITARY ASYLUM. Ifft
During the business Of the morning hour, Mr..
JEFFERSON DAVIS. from the Military Commit
tee, reported bill providing an asylum for dis
abIed and superannuated officers OF the army.
LAND LAWS. -~~'
Mr. FELCH, from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported resolution providing for the
publcati On Off compilation and digest Of the laws
relating TO the public lands
After discussion by Messrs. FELcH, WALKER,
EwrNo, BADGER, and BoRLAND, the resolution was
postponed til tomorrow.
Mr.. DOWNS introduced bill providing the
right Of way, and making grant Of public lands
to Louisiana and Mississippi, TO aid in the con-
struction Of certain railroad.
The bill for the relief OF Ira Day, Of Vermont,
a mail contractor, was taken up on its passage.
The principle Of relief involved was debated by
Messrs. Dawson, UPHAM, aud RUsK when the
bill was passed, 20 to l6.
The bill was also passed for the fertilization OF
Ship Island, on the Gulf coast of Mississippi.
cALIroRNI. LAND CLAIMS.
The bill Of Mr.. GWlN for the appointment Of
three commissioners for the examination OF Cali
forna land titles, &C., with the pending substi-
tute proposed by Mr.. BENroS, was taken up.
Mr.. BENTON proceeded to very elaborate
and comprehensive exposition OF the history Of
land titles in California, from it's settlement by
Spain, to the present time, as the basis Of all ar
gument against the bill of Mr.. GwiN g
Adjourned to Monday next
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AT ODD FELLOWS HALL
wHIPpLEs GRAND ORIGINAL ExHIB

WHIPPLES GRAND ORIGINAL EXHiBI-
TON OF THE DISSOLvING VIEWS,
rs Exhibited in the cities Of Boston, PAiindeips;s,
and eissschers.
REPRESENTATIONS Of The most beautiful,
\ Scenery Of all parts Of the world, with great
variety OF Ancient and Modern Structures, Rains,
Cities, Castles, &c, which are producedin truly
wonderful manner. The most beautiful scstes
grow into proportion and AGAIN disappear, bu, ~
sudden and mysterious is The Transition that it can
only be compared to the magic Of dream seen By
the eye.
Commencing Tuesday evening the gath instant.
also every successive evening shroush the week:
and "Wednesday end Saturday afternoon, COM
mencing AT , clock.
A splendid Series Of Views, among which severn,
Representations o White Mountain Sceperv !.
in New Hampshire. E-A
Doors open Al half past 6; exhibition commences
at hnMpast clock -"-''-
Tickets Is cents; children halEprice. Rsdas-
lions made for schools. dec "a
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STocK OF -Four AND WHEATAT Nrw York.
I'VE find the following in Thompsons Re
porter The cessation of receipts of produce
by navigation has accustomed taking Of the
stock, in this city, Of -four and wheat, and is ~
follows 100000 bushels Western aoYr, 1900
bushels Southern flour, ~ 900 bushels CANADIAN
Hour--Total, $4,000. 100000 bushels do
nestle wheat, 1900 bushels Canadian wheat
Total $4,000.
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The EioCR RULE.-Iu the District Court of
New York it has been ordered by Judge Belts,
- That no counsei will be permitted to speak in
she argument Of any cause ia this Court more
thaa one hour wfthost the special leave Of the
court granted before the argument begins
This rule to take eject on and after the Erstday
Z, the pext term--tbe first Tuesday Of January,
1851.
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TIE DEAe IN San FRANcIsco--We are often
pnined to witness the implied, il not positive
disrespect shown toward the dead In this city.
II is a natter of daily, and sometimes hourly oc-
currence to see the hearse pass out of kearny
street. without single follower or attendant
save the driver Yesterday we witnessed sight
that involuntary brought tears of sympathy to
our eyes, and might melt the most hardened
heart II was the hearse passing through our
crowded streets with two young boys--the
eldest not more than twelve, following on as the
only mourners md friends of the deceased
Hand in hand--all all aIone--insapsibe to all
that was passing aroupd-hoods OF tears rolling
down tLejr CHEEKS were those two boys follow
ing all that re@aipsd Of ,ona P're"' !" "o
silent tomb.--Cal Courier
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shall ain your situation az one Of my door
keepers ast sng you please; and row, sir pesss
allow me the favor Of 'pessing IN for few mo-
mlents."
The man fell On his knees jast TrptoIemus
MuddewoFk did before Chafiss XII, ana Sol,
waving his hand, gracefully walked IN.
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HE SOUTHERN PRESS.
GUN RISE COMES TOMORROW.

True il il that cloud and mist t
Blot the clear blue weather; 40 is.ss.i.
True that lips that once have kissed
Come no more together.
True that, when we would do good, ir.
Evil oflen follows; IfEThE4
True that green leaves quit the wood,
Summers lose their swallows.
True that we must live alone,
Dwell with pale objections;
True that we must often moan
Over crushed affections.
True that man his Queen awaits;
ha True that. sad and lonely,
Woman, through her prison-graies,
Sees her tyrant only.
True the rich despise the poor,
And tie poor desire
Food still from the rich man 3 door,
Fuel from his fire.
True the plaint--but if more true,
would not depore il;
Ifan Eden fade from view.
Time may yet restore it.
Evil comes and Evil goes,
But 1t moves me never;
For the Good-the Good-it grows,
Buds and blossoms ever.
Winter still succeeds to Spring,
But fresh Springs are coming;
Other birds are on the wing,
Other bees are humming.
have loved with right good will,
Mourned my hopes departed,
Dreamed my golden dream, and still,
Am not broken hearted.
What If cherished creeds must fadea
Faith will never leave US;
God preserve what God has made
Nor can Truth deceive us.
Let in Light--the holy Light!
Brothers., fear it never;
Darkness smiles, and Wrong grows Right
Let in Light forever!
Let in Light' When this shall be
Safe and pleasant duty,
Men in common things shall see
Goodness, Truth and Beauty.
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DR.. JOHN G. NORRIS. OF Baltimore, win
deliver course ofthree Lectures, 40 follows: 81.
lst- On Monday, Cab inst. Subject--The Mi
croscope.
ID. Wednesday, 9Th inst. Subject--N
History applied to A Ericulturs and Gardening.
III. Friday, l04h inst. Subject--Adventu -
among the AtPs and glaciers.
Lecture to commence At u clock. ai &
Jan. 4--dct
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IMPORTANT DIscovERY-LARD RENDERED
FLUID BY MIXING WITH RosIS-Professor Ohm
stead, of New Haven, has lately made the i'm
portant discovery that, by adding one pound Of
powdered rosin to three pounds of lard. well
stirred together, the mass becomes scmi-huid at
~ deg. f., and on being melted, which it does
at 90 deg, notwithstanding II melted alone, the
rosin requires 300 deg. and the lard 81 deg. of
heat, the compound will remain transparent and
lilnpid at that temperature. As it cools, pelli-
Gle begins to form on the surface ut 81 deg. ;
and at rs deg. il remains dense semi-huid.
The discovery Of the above named fact will
be of great Importance to those who use lard
lamps. az the lard is rendered more fluid by the
rosin, and the power Of illumination increased
two fifths yet, after two hours burning, it loses
It's brlianoy on account Of the wick becoming
cogged. This will not be an important objec
ton in the families, while in point of economy
the gain will be considerable for lard is worth
three or four times as much AZ rosin.
To machnists, the discovery is very impor-
tant as il enables them to make use of lard in
stead of oil, which is not only n saving In cost,
but what is of far more importance, the addition
of the rosin completely neutralizes the quality
of aeidty in the lard, which corrodcs metals, par
tcularly brass and copper to such degree that
it is unfit to apply to anything not IN constant
use. Professor Olmsisad says, a thin coating of
the compound laid upon CRATE or sheet iron
stove with brush, as thin rs possible, will keep
it free from rust all summer, although stored in
a damp place.
To soap makers, the discovery is also i'm
portant Ifone pound ofthe compounds added
to two pounds of common Windsor soap, the
quality is greatly improved, and the tendency
that soap has to grow rancid, when in use, or
kept moist, il thus entirely prevented. A shaw
ing cream of an excellent quality, may be made
by taking cake of shaving soap ard steamng
it soft in close cup and mixing half its weight
Of the compound, and working it well together,
adding little oil Of almonds, or any other agree
able flavor
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rHIKTY-FIRsT con GREs s.
in SENATE.

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 1901.
The Chair laid before the Senate statement
from the War Department, of the number Of arms
manufactured &C., at Springfield and Harpers
Ferry during the past year. Ordered to be
printed
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~ CASES Of fine fresh PerAmery from ths
NJ houses Of Lubin, Provost, & Piver, now
opening at PARKERS ~