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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1851.
SENATE.

r.
A bill was passed, authorizing the postmaster
at San Francisco to open SSe dead letters at that
post office, sending all with valuable enclosures
to Washington.
Mr. Mason introduced a resolution instructing
the Committee on Foreign Relations to inquire
into the propriety Of paying the Amstad calm,
set up by the Spanish Government.
Mr.. Chase objecting, it went over
A resolution was agreed to, calling upon the
President for information concerning any CORES
pondeuce Of the Government in regard to the
possessory rights of the Hudson Bay Company in
Oregon.
The Deficiency bill from the House was taken
up, and referred to the Committee on Finance
The bill respecting land titles in California
was taken up. The amendment proposed by MIR
Soue was opposed by Messrs G win, Dawson, and
Clay, and supported by Mr.. BOrland
HOUSE OF r REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Giddngs asked the unanimous consent of
the House to enable him to offer resolution re-
questing the President Of the United States, il
consistent with the public interests, to commune
cate to that body any correspondence which may
have taken place between Great Britain and this
Government, respecting the Imprisonment of Brit
ish seamen in the ports of the United States
Objection was made and therefore the resolu-
MIR. Burt, from the Committee on Military AZ
fairs reported back with an amendment the Sen
ate bill for creating retired list of officers of the
army, disabled by active service by aga, wounds,
or disease incurred in the service of the United
States. After some explanation by MIR Burt Of
its provisions, MIR. Giddings spoke in opposition
to it. He did not like to see introduced in this
country the European system Of pensioning GER
tain classes
Mr.. J. A. King of New York moved the previ.
Gus question, which was seconded.
Mr.. Jones moved TO lay the bill upon the table
This motion prevailed-ysas 96, nays 50 and
motion 70 reconsider was also laid upon the table
so that the fate of the bill ia sealed
The House went into Committee of the Who'll,
on the Mint bill
MIR Chandler had offered a substitute for tn,
bill, establishing branch mint and an assayer
office in San Francisco, and authorizing deposite
of bullion for coinage at the minis with the assist
ant treasurer at New York, to be sent to Phla
delphia the assistant treasurer to issue certifi
Gates to the depostors, which, together with those
Of the tressurers of the several minis shall be re
ceivable in payment of duties to the Government
Mr.. Chandler opposed the establishment of min,
at New York, and contended that the capacities
of the mint at Philadelphia were equal to the de-
mands of the country
The Committee rose without coming to any
conclusion, and the House adjourned
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OF no postmaster shall be unfinished in conse-
quence of the act is substituted by another, pro-
viding that the Postmaster General shall be
authorized 10 make what allowance he many deem
ft and proper, in cases where the compensation
Of postmaster shall be diminished by the pas
sage Of the act All that part Of section which
allows newspapers TO be carried free within
thirty miles from the place Of publication sstruck
out The section that relates to the employment
by the Postmaster General of carriers, is omitted.
Free exchanges are secured between sll pamph-
lets, periodicals, mag Zines newspapers, and pub
fishers are authorized to send bills in their publ
cations free Of postage.
The subject of the Land Titles in California
was again taken up. A motion was made by Mr.
Benton, aud subsequently modified at the instance
Of Mr.. SoulG, intended TO secure the rights OF
bona fde settlers in California against aggression
Ii proposed that actual possession Of tract OF
land for twenty years shall be deemed primq Gqeie
evidence of a complete grant even against the
| United States
HOUSE OF REPR EsENTATIvES.
The Homestead Bill Of Mr. johnson came IN
in the regular order Of business on the motion
Of Mr.. Johnson to reconsider the vote by which
the bill was referred TO the Committee Of thu
Whole on the state of the Union. Mr. Julian adj
vocated the passage Of the bill on the broad ground
Vi natlOnal right. lie nelu IL wrong for the Gov
eminent TO make merchandise Of the earth : the
right to life carried with it the means of living
and land was one of them. Besides the sales
of the public lands could no longer constitute a
source Of revenue, and sound policy dictated their
settlement and improvement true way to make
them profitable to the country.
Mr.. Johnson obtained the floor, and the sub.
ject went over informally another day
The House resolved itself into Committee of tho
Whole ON the state of the Union, on the Defcien.
cy bill. The amendment pending was the one
offered by Mr. Strong Of Pennsylvania, for the
establishment of new tariff. Mr. Jones had Of,
jected to this as out of order. The Chairman
| (Mr. Meade) to-day sustained this point on th,
ground that the amendment was not oeaEee.st
with the bill under consideration, and was repug
nant to the rules Of the House.
Mr.. Strong appealed, but the decision of thu
Chair was sustained-yeas l02, nays ST.
Several other attempts TO engrsft upon the bill
notifications of the tariff were ruled out Of order
The bill was then reported-the House, after
agreeing to the various amendments, put i
through all its stages, and passed it.
The House again resolved itself into Commit
tee Of the Whole on the state of the Union, anC
took up the bill for the establishment of brsncl
minis in San Francisco and New York Ate,
some time spent in its consideration, the Commit
tee rose, and the House adjourned
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M We invite the attention Of our readers to the adver.
tissDent Of AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL, in the
columns Of our paper remedy Of the ast Importance to
the community The certificates pubshed in it's favor are
not from unknown Names but from eminent AMI widely
celebrated men Statesmen, Professors Clergymep anI
Physicians give their strong assurance that this new med
icne for the cure Of pulmonary c,n be relied on with
confidence by the afflicted for relief truly hope It's
results In our section will sustain their conclusions else
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A CoMMOOlOUS building in New Brighton Beaver
IA county, Pennsylvania, heretofore used as a wooen
factory ~ by 9 feet and three stories high with abun
dance OF water power The power one Of the most
eligible Beaver ss aud the wheels and motive power
are new. The whole surpassed In the advan
tages II offers for manufacturing.
Some dwelling -houses handsomely situated and water
power and town lots for sale in the sans place farm and
lots II land in the vicinity also, few lots the
canal in Allegheny city, and also 20 Of land partial
y improved Of excellent quality, in Hsdsle county Mich
igsn. Inquire Of A. W. TOWNSEND
Real Estate Agent
New Brighton, Penn let mo. %, is5l-feb 6.
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Total deficiency

Total deficiency 3l7,30s
The reports for this year. it is true, are not COM
plete especially from the more distant points, but
the greater part of the business probably nine
tenths is included in the above table, and the
turns come in will not greatly increase the dis
proportion The deduction Of ten per cent for
heM weigm Of the hogs this year is considered a
low estimate. When the final reports for this
trade in the West are published, may refer to
the matter once more
Some Of our artisans and produce merchants
are determined to have our Queen City y rep
resented at the Worlds Fairn Amongst others,
Messrs. Schooley & Hough have sent forward a
barrel Of their hams and shoulders, pia the Gov
eminent vessel at New York, of the curing of
ls40l5O. They were put up in most beautiful
style, covered with Canvass and the barrel, a
splendid piece of workmanship, after being pack
ed and covered with canvass, was carefully en-
closed in larger cssk, and packed around with
kiln-dried chat prepared for the purpose. If
these hams should arrive safely at London, they
will no doubt sustain the worldwide reputation
our city has acquired in this department of trade.
Yours, p.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 90, 1851.
SENATE.

MIR. Hale presented petitions for the repeal Of
the Fugitive Law.
Mr.. Rusk reported back from the Committee
on Post Offices and Post Roads the House bill
for the reduction Of postage, with amendments.
The principal amendments are the following
The rates are fixed ct cents on letters pre-
laid, cents when not prepaid. The clause In
the original bill, providing that the compensation
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MEuIGAL LEITIlHES.

rINHE Spring Session Of the Physiological College, Gin
Il cinnsti, ohio, will commence the first Monday In
March, 1851 and continue twelve week.. Lectures TO be
given at Centre Hail. of Fifth street and Western
Row
The Of instruction will embrace Chemistry, Boa-
n.y. Matera Mejica Therapeutics ABstomy, Surgery Oh
stetrcs, and Theory and Practice.
Tickets 20 the full course, $2i naturalization ~; and
graduation, $40. JOSEPH BROWN,
Jan l6A6t bean Of the Faculty.
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J. II. u,yr>s. BROTHER. A. co,

Inventors and Manufacturers Of The Ethiopian and
Fue-PrOof Pant, Wilmington, Clinton Co, Ohio
w. MYERS,
No $40 Main street. Hsar Eighth, Cincinnati Ohio Soil
Agent for the UHef Sfaes, 10 whom all orders must BE-
addressed.
TINE superiority Of this Paint all other for carriage
house. and ship painting will he In its rapid far
II IA not four months since this paint has been intro
duce into market and agent has been able order
hundred tons This paint ground la oil put up ready
for from the finest black down any shade TO suit
fancy.
Also inventors aud manufacturers Of TdnnsrS BncknR
THIS article Is 10 universally appreciated by all who have
used H. that IL scarcely needs eBdsti,n But TO give
confidence 10 those who may not have tried would
that ". Kyon foreman 10 A. M. Taylor Co. Columbis
street. Cincinnati Las authorized 10 use his name as
recommendation TO tanners In general To all who
Mr. H. e. Ryon this would BE- Sufficient but all tanners In
the city and country who have have granted us THE
pri vilegs. III u we're necessary could Ill Newspaper
with testimonials but where all who use are pleased We
deem II uncalled for.
The Tanners Blocking put up In kegs containing
gallons ready fer and will be sent 10 any pout
canal, railroad, or river, at 60 cents per gallon
All orders should be addressed, post paid, to
RAVENS Il CAhROL,
Wilmington, Clinton county Ohio, or
j. II. RAVENS, Cincinnati.
klso, inventors and manufacturers Of a Wasr. Proof
Baoking for on Cloth that will reduce the cost 90 per
ent., and viii soon be IN market. Nov. 2S-u
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LITTELL'S LIVING AGE.

CONTENTS OF No. 80 - Price, twelT.SHS = hat
~ cents.
! Baron Stein Tails Magazine
.. Kerr on the Sugar Cane - Spectator.
8. The Pencil Of the Sun dfs Magazine.
4. War of the Siciian Vespers Spectator
8. Sketch Of Mainwars --dDeRGanl
The Clans Of the Highlands OF Scotland Eecfic Re
rieir.
Z. Vhe Able de 81. Pierre -GspteaGns Mdgozins
:. My Novel Varieties in English Life; Book ILL.,
Il dckoood's Magazine.
o. Snakes and serpent tharmers.-B sntsyS Miscellany
~. An Evening with Noltaire Gentleman MdPugtne
III. Basds.-B
With Poetry and Short Articles.
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SAIL AND BLIND MACHINE.

Patented By Jesse LeaUens Of Sprug6eid Mass
THIS Is the best Sash and Blind Machine in
The machines cost $500 each At the shop where they
made Springfield Extra charge for the right Of
using The machine does all 10 the window sash and blinds
except putting them together.
Orders from abroad will be promptly attended TO- by adj
dressing JESSE LtAVENS
Jan. 9-3t Palmer Depot, Massachusetts,.
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GAIIlII. T0IMAN.

COMMISSION Merchant and Manufacturer Agent
~ for the sale Of every description Of PLAIN AND
PAINTED WOODEN WARE. Particular attention
given 10 shipping goods promptly M the lowest rates. to
any part Of the country. Orders solicited
No. Canal and No 10 Merrimac streets, Boston, Mas
sanhusetts l6--Gm
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THE FRIEND OF YOUTH.

THIS and attractive Journal for Youth edited BY
l. Mrs Bailey, and published At Washington osn be had
at the Boston Agency for the National Era, 3Cornhi
Price by mail 90 cents year. delivered In Boston free o,
postage rs cents. GEORGE w. LIGHT,
Nov 70. 3Cornhill Boston.
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CALIFORNIA PAssENGER OFFICE,

NO. lI9 BT0ddiodB Nm York.
THE United States mail steamers leave New York u,
l. 18th and 18th Of every month; through In 70 days Cir
ausrs containing important information sent gratis TO
der. Everybod is invited to send for one
Address, postage paid,
Feb 6-St ARNOLD BUFFUM co.
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Ps"n'yrana orsnus, nsar Ssm street, Warrington.
THE subscriber sil continues conduct the branch Of
the above establishment, where he has hand large
assortment Of Cloths, Casssrss, and Vssfngs which wil
be made up At the prices and In the style New
York.
Also on hand large stock Of Orrooafs Sack, Ffoet,
and Drsss Coats Pas and Vests and every article
ssy for gentemsns wardrobe that In emergency
gentlemen may fashionable suit without de-
lay Jan 2 WALTER HOWE.
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BALTIMORE AND WARRINGTON RAILROAD.
Hours OF departure Of tia Passsngo Tains
IRON Washington At A. M. and 6 r. NJ daily, and
Il A. NJ. daily, except sunday.
From Baltimore IL A. NJ. and r. M daily And A. M
daily, except sunday. II. n. PARSONS
JAW Agent
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wAsurNsroN AND ALEXANDRIA BOAT.

TINE steamboat THOMAS COLI YER will depart at
the following hours coach connects with the boat In
Washington.
Leaves Alexandria at half past and half past IL NJ
and at and Z r. NJ.
Leaves Washington At quarter before aud quarter
past 10 2. NJ and At half past H. quarter past aud
quarter past 4 L. NJ.
The Tnoma' Cony~ will BE- on the Mount Vernon route
next vssh. JOB CoRsON,
Jan. " Captain.
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wlsHInoron Decembsr q .ls4t

0fsl the Periodical Journals devoted to literature and
science which abound in Europe and In this country
has appeared TO me to be the most useful tcoDtsns In
deed the exposition only of the current literature Of the
English language bat this by It's immense extent and
comprehension of the human 10
the utmoste 4 psnsion of the presentage.
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p1- FOWLERS q WELLS, PireHologistt aud Pu6.
sers, Clinton Hail. l3 Nassau street, New York once
ofthe Water Cure aud PhreRoio gieal Journals.
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10. ADAMS.
Enthusiastically at six dollars ayesr,by

T.. LITTELL Il co,
Corner OF fremont and BromGeld streets Boston.
Dy- For sale by JOSEPH SHlLilNGToN, corner OF
Four ahsfstreet and Penns vania avenue, Washing
ton.
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HENRY II. PAXTON,
NEW YORK TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.
BRANCH or w. Il. JENNINGS L. Co. Nsw YoRk

A TTORNEY and Counsellor ~ Law, aud Solicitor In
"a Chanesry, Cadir, Harrison county, Ohio. jan 9.
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Determined 10 spare expense In msking their establish
msnt perfect possible they have recently got 40 com
psis set 81 the Justly celebrated Scofrp Latter from
Diamond TO English, TO which they particularly invite At
tention.
Having lately made additions to their stock Of
ftey Types Bordsrs Ornaments, &c. their assortment Ia
now unrvAed 10 th. United States and their improved
methods Of casting and Of preparing metal them 20
furnish orders In manner ~ insure Satisfaction
Printing Presses Cases. Stands, Chsses Gseys Psn,ing
Ink and every article used IN prn'ng once constantly
on hand, at the lowest rates.
second hand Presses and Type used only Ia stsstypng
VI reduced prices
Books, Pamphlets Music labels 90. 40, stereotyped
with correctness aud despatch.
N. Specimen Books will be sent 70 printers Who wish
10 make orders. J.. JOHNSON 4 co,
Jan No q SAMSON street.
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Commission STORE.
ouNNlsok 0snrai Cervwstsste~ M~eAsst, lOl
w Rswis's Wharf Hauisss~s, Nd Dee "a ne
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PROSPECTUS OF THE NATIONAL ERA.
VOLUME V.-lS5l.
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

q. BAILEY, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR; JOHN G
WHITTIER, CORRESPONDING EDITOR.
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Saturday and Monday no BUSINESS was done
In either House Of Congress. In consequence
Of the sudden death Of Mr.. Kaufman, a Rep
resenta've from Texas. Saturday his death
was announced, and the usual resolutions were
passed and Monday his faDeva, took place
Tuesday, the House was occupied with the con-
siderstion Of the Mint BILL the success OF which
seemed doubtful and the Senate with the inter-
minabls subject Of Land Titles 10 California
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WATER POWER FOR SALE OR RENT.

OF Prepared and sold by James C. Aver practical chem.
st. Lowell, Mass, aud sold by the druggists generally
throughout the United States aud Csnada FEB B-3m
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
FoR TIE CURE OF

COUGIKS, COLDS HOARSENESS, BRONCHITIS
WHOoPLNG-CoUG GROUP, ASTHMA, AND
CONSUMPTION
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HOUSE OF REPR ysENTATIvEs.

The Branch Mint bill was taken up In Com
mittee Of the Whole. An amendment, moved by
Mr. Cable Of Ohio was adopted, providing that Of
the aggregate amount Of gold coined, one fourth
should be one dollar pieces one fourth quarter
eagles, one fourth half eagles, one eighth eagles,
and one eighth double eagles.
After some time spent In Committee on the bill,
the Committee rose and the House adjourned.
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. Estimated.
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PHILADELPHIA TYPE AND SrER EOTYPE
EnITNnpV

NHE subscriber would call the attention Of printers 10 the
greatly reduced prices Of the present list They now
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Inventors and Manufacturers Of The Ethiopian and
Fue-PrOoJ Pant, Wilmington, Clinton Co, Ohio.
w MYERS
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RECEPTION IN LONDON.


On Wednesday morning, October IS. Louis Kossu,h
made public entry into the city Of London for the pur.
pose Of receiving the address OF the corporation voted on
the I'd OF October 1t had been minated that he would
leave his residence in Eaton Place about O'clock so as
TO arrive at Guildha by 10 o'clock the hour appointed
by the Lord Mayor for The assembling OF the court OF
common council. Accordingly, the hour OF drew
nigh. the line of street from Eaton Place Guldhall
began to be hicky lined with people, and the upper
windows OF the houses and shops display numerous
assembage OF well dressed ladies' anxonsly expecting
sight OF the illustrious Hungarian patriot No prepare
lions made by his friends for any thing like formal
procession AT loa o'clock he entered the carriage in
grays, gayy decked with ribands. He compancd
by Lord Dudley Stuart and Mr. Charles Gp,n the mover
of the address, and by his aide-camp and secretary
This carriage preceded by several gentlemen on
horseback, and followed by two other carriages con
tanning kossuth's suite. Banners preceded and followed
the principal carriage. An immense crowd accompanied
This simple cavacade the whole way, and all along the
line OF route kossuth received with shouts OF ap
plause which he acknow ICED standing and uncovered
lie was dressed in dark coat slightly embroidered
with cloak thrown loosely the shoulders and car
red in his hand the round Hungarian hat, adorned with
single feather His appearance that OF man vast
ed with anxiety, and presenting that mild subdued
pect with which the prints have made familiar His
manner OF returning the ssutatons Of the people was in
dicative of a man who felt that he was receiving
homage due to the great for which he has srug
gled and now suffers rather than 10 himself and the coun
enances Of the spectators bore evidence Of profoane
interest than belongs TO the mere HOLIDAY excitement No
stop having been put to the ordinary traffic, the carriage
passed very slowly along the length of Fleet itself
not being raversed in much less than quarter Of an
hour Numbers OF arms were eagerly stretched out 10
shake the ilustrous stranger by the hand and he with
The nrbanty which charac,crzes him, cordially accepted
the overture from many were within bis reach.
AS the carriage passed up King street, copy OF The
Times newspaper was set FIRE before M. Kossuth's
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IIARDW ARE!!

WE are now in receipt of our Fall Stock OF
w Hardware, comprising an assortment OF Car
penters and Cooper's Tools. Building Hardware,
Sc to which we invite the attention of buyers
The stock consists in part of Spear and Jackson's
and other makes hand and PANEL Saws.
Bench and modelling Planes of every variety;
Tannon saws; Cross cut do; Farmer chisels;
Socket chi sells; Millwrights do; Anger bits;
Turning chs sells guages; Augers; Iron braces;
Plated braces and bits; steel squares; Iron DO;
Brnod sauares; Plumbs and levels: CompaSses;
Beatty's Hatchets; Claw hatchets; CaliperS;
Iron sets; Aiken's do; Saw Files. etc., etc.
BUILDERS HARDW ARE.
White mineral knob, Novelty Door Locks;
White and dark knob spring iatches;
DARK mineral knob, Novelty Door LOCKS;
Mortice Locks; Rim Locks: Patent door springs;
Window springs; Closet and cupboard Locks;
Chest and Till ocks; Mineral knob Latches;
Iron knob latches; Thumb do; Dead Locks;
Rel Furniture: Hinges and screws; Gate hinges;
shutter hinges and fasteners; Cupboard latches;
CUTLERY, ETC.
Table Cutlery. Pocket do; Dirk Knives;
Carvers; wilson's butcher Knives;
Table and butchers steels, ETC., ETC., etc.
4SJO-Miu saws. Vices, Hand and sledge Ham
mers. Grindstone Cranks; Lock screws. Round
ro;nt shovcls. Canal sh0velS. Hay and manure
Forks. Douglas Pumps, Lead Pipe. Tongs and show
ole STEWARDS, spring balances. Britannia and Ger
man silver table and tea spoons, Pad locks, Gun
locks: Powder Flasks. Gun wipers, shot chargers,
saw strainers, wood saws Mallets, Hand bells, tea
bells. Fry pans, sauce pans, brass kettles, Enani-
elsa do; Monkeywrcnches, bench stops ,Pincers,Nc.
oct "a, 1850 JIG. LAUMAN BRO