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CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, p

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S, P. M.
SENATE.-After the transaction ofthe usual morning
business, the bill to ascertain and settle private land
claims in California, was taken up. Mr. BENTON there
upon moved to strike out the 18th section OF the bill
which motion, after debate, disagreed to by the fol-
loving vote-yeas 10. nays 81. On motion, the Senate
adjourned
HousE.-The Deficiency Bill was again under con-
slderaon, in Committee of the Whole, the larger por-
ton OF the day. During its consideration, Mr. STRONG
moved an amendment, the object OF which was mod-
hcaon OF the tariff Of 1916, so to afford additional
protection TO Pennsylvania iron. Mr. JONES raised the
question OF relevancy, pending which the Committee
and the House adjourned
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The GREEK CouRT.-Recent letters from
Athens announce that party of American ladies'
desiring to be presented 10 the Queen, the United
States Consul, Mr.. Diomatari, sought an inter-
view with Mr.. Grivas, Marshal of the Palace by
whom he was directed to address note from his
office, stating the wish andthe name Of the parties
DESTROYS of being presented. This was done,
and an hour fixed for the interview the Consul
being invited to present the gentlemen, whilst
Court etiquette required the ladies' should be intro
duced by the Grand Maitresse. This was of
course satisfactory, but just the party was
ready to depart an under servant from the Palace
appeared al the Consulate bringing a message
from the Marshal to the effect that the American
party would be received according to appoint
ment, but that the Consul was not to accompany
them. This message was delivered to the Amer
leans as they were stepping into their carriage
A moment sufiiced for determination the carriage
was discharged, court dresses cast aside, and Her
Majesty of Greece was left to the undisturbed en-
joyment of her own state chamber for that evening
Later in the evening messenger arrived from the
Palace to inquire at the Consulate why the Amer
lean party had not presented themselves, and sta
ting that the Queen had waited nearly an hour for
them, but the absence of the Consul prevented an
answer being given The next day Mr.. Diomatari
addressed note to the Marshal. stating the rea-
son the Americans had not presented themselves.
1t was impossible for them to havo done so in the
face of such an insult offered to their representa-
tive.
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THE SoUTHsIDE RAnRoAD.-The City Sec.
ton of this great work is going ahead with great
rapidly. The part of the road which runs in the
river from near Mr.. Murray's mill to the vicinity
of Bath Island, will very soon be in readiness for
the sls and rails. and nearly all of the difficult
bIa sting at the head of Old street is completed.
The Company's selection of the route through
the city was very judicious one as they have
avoided heavy land damages. and secured an
excellent and direct access to the depot near the
foot of Sycamore street.-Pet. mi. Of Tuesday.
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By permission of Mr.. Speaker Dennis, the Rev.
Mr.. Hammer has deposited in the office of the
Clerk Of the Senate, number of interesting books
published by the Sunday School Union. They
are remarkably cheap-and for SIS or $40, one
may purchase nice little library of rs or 100 vol
umes We have no doubt that the occasion will
be sezed upon, to purchase these cheap libraries
for Sunday Schools, now raising and hereafter
to be established in the State--- Enc.
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LOVE AND PHILOSOPHY.
BY sLFSED EVELYN.

BY ALFRED EVELYN.
Won see that lady sitting there
Ten wears ago thought her fair,
And raved and rhymed about her;
carved her name on every tree,
And such was my abSurdity-
Thought l should die without her.
| thought no ewes could he so bright,
| thought no teeth could be so white
No angel could surpass her
So sweet was each melodious tone,
Her tgce so perfect, and so shone
Her rlnglets, with Maeassar.
My heart and soul were in blaze,
taxed my brains to sing her praise,
In scores OF plaintive couplets;
And taxed Il pocket scsrbe OF cash,
Before her door to cut dash,
In ratiied shi IS and doubets.
The withered flowers she cast aside,
The strings with which her shoes she ned'
With tender care boarded;
And thought that | was well repaid
For many cold nights serenade,
Ii she smile accorded.
How wretehed did fee at ast'
When, like a worn out goVe sie eas'
Me and my hopes aside;
Three weeks from that she changed her name,
And-oh the misery-became
Old Brown, the Grocers, bride.
man oftwice her age and mine
AT whose expense our wit would shine,
For Oft We quIzzed the spooney;
had my labor Tor my pains,
Wealth was an overmateh Tor brains,
Old Brown had land and money.
| marvel at my madness now
Time has been busy with his plough;
Behold that cheek--how wrnkled
Her eyes are stony as Tint
Her step has little music int,
aer hair with grey is sprinkled.
think'she must weigh twenty stone,
Her syl ph-like airlness is gone,
And like duck she waddles;
laugh to think upon the past,
Yet love such spell has ever cast
On human hearts and noodles.
A word to those who loose prize,
And mourn the loss-iust turn your eyes
Upon the lady's mother;
The object OF your hopes and fears,
VIII be in less than twenty years,
Exactly such another.
Philosophy has no such cure.
The sight will teach you TO endure
And ike a pail OF water,
Twill cool your fiery passion down;
Discarded, you will smile, not trown,
Nor die to lose the daughter.
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
COLUMBIA, 18th December. 1880
The undersigned, Governor over the Commonwealth
of South Carolina hash the honor to ackowle edge the
receipt oflhe note of the 18th from H. B. Ms consul
and informs him that it will be transmitted to the Lee
eislature forthwith.
The undersigned takes this occasion to renew his
of his friendly feelings and those of the
State which he has the honor 10 preside, toward
H. B. NJ Is government and also his individual respect
for Fl. B. Ms consul.
tSigned) JOHN H. MEANS.
H. B. Ms Consul, GEORGE B. MATHEW, ESD
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Reply Of Governor Means.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
COLUMBIA, S. G., Dec. Ii, 1880
The undersigned, Governor Of the Commonwealth
of South Carolina, has the honor to acknowledge the
receipt OF theconmuncaon OF her Britannia majesys
consul in aton 20 the law existing, by which
class OF her Britannia najestys subjects imprisoned
upon landing in Charleston, and the undersigned take
this occasion to her BRITAIN &c aestys consul
OF the friendly feeling entertained to his government by
the State which he has the honor preside and
that no disposition exists to do anything that might
tend to disturb the amcable relations now existing be
tween the two governments.
The law alluded to, the Legislature Of South Caro-
lima deemed necessary to enact, from considerations
OF safety TO the institutions OF the State and not with
view ofimposng any unnecessary restraint upon the
seamen claiming the protection of the flag of any
friendly power.
The communication Of her Britannia majestys con-
sui will be transmitted TO the Legislature the ear-
est possible convenience OF the undersigned, and no
doubt will meet with respectful consideration.
(Sgned) ]. Fl. MEANS.
To H. B. Ms Consul, George B, Mathew, Esq.
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GOVERNOR QUITMAN-The New Orleans Delta
earns bya despatch from Jackson, Miss, that Cover
nor Quman will promptly and cheer fully obey the
process OF the the u States Court for his appearance on
the charge Of being engaged in the Lopez expedition.
On the other hand the last Vicksburg Wing says
Governor Quitman will resist the warrant issued by
Judge Ghoson.
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CATTLE DESTROYED BY FRE.-The barn of Mr..
ichard Wistar, between Oxford and trankford, near
Philadelphia was destroyed by fire GU the night Of the
24h instant, and twenty one COWS one bull cali, and
horse persisted in the flames. The cows were chief
ly of the Durham breed The fire is attributed to gangs
ofrowdy boys rallyng under the of" Little Br
tains.' and Rollers"
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THE LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CARo1NA.-The
two Houses of the North Carolina Legislature
have determined not to adjourn until Wednesday
next, In the Senate, on Friday, DR.. Cameron intro
duced a resolution directing the Governor to dis
pose of the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad at public
SALE. PET. Int.
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THE ATLANTIC-MARKETS

DALTIMUKE, JAIL 20, I WI.
Dispatches from New York inform US that no IT,
dngs had been yet received of the Steamer Atlantic
Our own as well as the New York market, remains
as last quoted Little doing in either and not much
prospect OF activity prol the arrival ofhe European
dina
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EFFECT OF SUDEN FoRrUNE.-A man named
Henry Woods, in New Y ork, on hearing the other
day that he had beenleft legacy of IS 900 by the
death of a relative in Scotland, Immediately quit
work. got drunk, and the next morning was found
drowned in one Of the docks.
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ROBBERY OF ADAMS e. CO.'S EXPRESS
$4,000 IN SPECIE STOLEN.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 80, p.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 30, p. NJ.
Adams g. Co.'S Express was robbed last night
between PhiIade pha nd Baltimore, of a couple
of kegs of Msxican dollars-each containing
$4,000
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ARRIVAL OF THE ARCTIC.

The Collins steamship Arctic arrived at her dock
early last evening, alter having been detained at Hal
itax where she had entered for coal, the supply FUR
nished at Liverpool being unequal to the demands o
her furnaces. The brought by her having beer
received already by telegraph, we have only present
soma additional particulars, furnished by our files Of
European papers, They give but little elucd,tio OF
the principal political eventhe trouble in the cabinet
OF Louis Napoleon Indeed no definite arrangement
10 have been made with respect TO the future ad-
vjsers ofthe French President and we are only left to
sunlse that if General Changanier should be treated
with anywant OF consideration by the Presidenthe
is nothing probable than that very important re-
suits may springtrom such an act.-N I. Herald %
IueSduy.
BROWN, SHIPLEY & cos. CIRCULAR.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 10.
A marked dminuton in the demand Tor Cotton has
taken place since the discovery OF the in the stock
in this port and general qnetness pervaded the mar
ket during the past week with further downward ten
dency in prices establishing decline in the last ten
DAYS OF Id per TO- in the lower and middng dcserp-
tons OF American 10 WHICH 'he business Is connhed,
whilst for better kinds the quotations nominay the
same as at the date OF our last circular.
The sales for the nine days ending last evening are
estimated at 2s 76o bales Of which SPECTATORS have
taken 800 and exporters 200 bales The American
descriptions sold consist OF 600 Upands at 81 SD
$50 Orleans at S SID; 1880 Mobiles at II SD
and 48O Sea Islands at 10 l8d. per h. To-day the
sales are called 4 900 bales.
The official quotations are Fair Orleans Std; fair
Mobiles Sd; lair Uplands, lid; middng qualities, II
Id per h.
The corn market is again very quiet with further
slight decline in prices every slight appearance of i'm
provement being Immediately checked by the large
supplies from the continent, which, arrival are placed
on the market Western canal flour quoted at 2os
2ls Cd Canada 2os cd 2ls Cd; 1000 bbls. of good
quality having been sold from the quay at the former
price; Philadelphia and Baltimore, 23s; sour l9s
Dos per bbi White wheat, Gs 6s I'd; red, IS SIS Cd
per7O lbs. White Indian corn, 32s; yellow, 30s SIS;
corn meal, l4s cd per barrel
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A DAMPER TO BATHING.--The last number OF
the Boston Surgical Journal uters the opin
ion that once week is often enough to battle the
whole body for the purpose ofluxury or cleanli-
ness. Beyond that we consider bathing as injurious
Flannel worn next to the skin at all seasons is
proper and infinitely more healthful than all the
daily baths now so fashionable. The argument
by which this opinion is supported is as follows
The oil which is secreted by the sepaceous
glands of the skin, serves the purpose ofubrcating
its surface. Now if the secretion is constantly
removed as fast as eXuded, its destined object is
thereby defeated. The eXcretory ducts of the
perspiratory glands themselves, SECURE this unctuos
matter OF the skin to keep them in action. livery
frequent bathing of the body is pracnsed, it must
be obvious that this matter cannot be present to
perform its office. AS to the assimilation offunc-
tons Of the skin and lungs, it will be apparent
that when the skins acts mperfectly, or ceases
to act at all, the lungs have an extra amount of
duty to PERFORM and it is generally in just such
that engagement OF them takes place, constu-
ting inflammation or pneumonia.
SINGULAR PUNIsHMENT.-A Mr. LINTON has lately
made communication 10 the Asatic Society of Lon
pom, descriptive OF mode Of punishment peculiar TO the
criminal code oil China:
A Chinese merchant, named Ham -y, accused and
convicted OF hav ing oiled his wife was sentenced 10
die by the total deprivation of sleep. The execution
took place at Annoy, in the month OF June last The
condemned was placed in prson'under the surveillance
ohree guardians who relieved each other every alter.
nate hour, and who prevented him from taking any
sleep nghto or day. He lived thus for nineteen DAYS
without having slept for single minute At the COM
mencement OF the eighth day, his sufferpgs were 50
cruel that he begged great faver, that they would
Killed hum by sranguston,
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WHEELING CHARTER ELECTION.

WHEELING Va, Jan. %
The charter election in this city to-day resulted in
the reelection of Alfred Caldwell Esq, as Mayor, by
majority eff 55l. The ma ority in favour of auhori
ing the city in its corporate capacity to subscribe the
sum of $3.50 900 towards the construction of the Cen
trail Railroad has been ascertained to be 552
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The GREAT FIRE IN New ORlEANs.-The New Or.

The GREAT FIRE IN New ORlEANs,-The New Or
leans papers confirm the teeg5aphic account, published
days since, of the destruction by fire, the 18th
ns of the st. Charles Hotel, OF the Congreg aonal
Methodist Church on Poydras street. of the Pelican flo
tel, three houses owned by Mr. b. F. French, and the
Crescent restaurant kept by Mr. w. Barry. The spen.
Monsieur Savillebouvre, caught several times, and
We're in great danger, but eventually saved 9th
er buildings were partially injured The loss is esti
mated at ovor half million, about ne.haf Of which
was insured
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DEATH OF DR.. DRAPER-Dr. Alexander C. Draper
known as political writer ofsome ability of the De-
mocrac school died recently at his residence in Phil
sdephla, IN the 47th year OF his age, The Pennsyl-
ranian says the brilliant abilities of Dr. ID. had won
for him large circle of warm friends in Philadelphia,
who sincerely deplore his early death.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-13
From our Baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE. Sept. l2-5, p. m.

BALTIMORE, Sept, 10, p M
The democratic State convention assembled to-day, and
their proceedings characterized by great harmony
and unanmity The nominations follows
For Comptroller OF the Treasury-Ex. Governor T. F.
Tho mas, OF the Western Shore.
For Commissioner Of the Land Oiioe-James Murray, Of
the Western Shore.
For Lottery Commissoner-Thos. r. Stewart of the
Eastern Shore.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
A meeting Of the democracy will be held ia Monu-
meut Square night which viii be addressed by many
distinguished orators
To day being the anniversary Of the 18th September,
1871, of military companies out celebrating
the day Tue association OF Old Defenders went out 10
Green Spring dine and spend the day,
send you enclosed the particulars OF bloody tragedy
in Chester county, Pennsylvania which has caused the
intense excitement in our city.
The wing convention last night nominated f. w. Bruno
for Judge of the of common pleas, ard J. G. Black
burn for judge OF the criminal IL is believed hal
Mr.. Bruno will decline.
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II the streets OF London were put together they would
extend 1900 miles in length the main horoughfares are
traversrd by 900 omnbuses and 500 cabs, employing
40 600 horses In lS49 the metropolis alone consumed
600 900 quarters OF wheat, 100000 bulocks ZOO 900
sheep IS 600 calves and $4,000 pigs One market alone
supped 400 head OF game. London the same year
ate 600 900 salmon, which were washed down by a.
900 900 gallons OF porter and ale 100000 gallons OF
spirits and 6s 900 pipes Of wine $4,000 cows are yearly
reonred for London milk, and, reckoning two gallons
ay from every COW. have here say $4,000 gallons OF
"London peculiar consumed, not enjoyed, BY London
inhabitants $50 900 gas lights fringe the streets Lon
don ar,eral or water system supplies the guam
,y OF "a $50 32s gallons per days thousand sad are
employed in bringing Annually London 100000 tons
Of coal and to clohe and wait upon Londons people we
have fewer than 23517 iailos, 2s,o7e boo'makers
10000 milines and dressmakes, and 1885, 100 domestic
paper
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eth. Washington Union has lately been insisting, in
numbers the union OF the southern democracy
IN, porher in support OF tue Compromise, or as the
new phrase is the inaliy OF the Compromise One
opd that the Union really entertained some hope
that such a thing would happen' Now, we are quite
positive nothing Is more chimerca ihere are hh2s
o..ble things probable, things contingent, and things
but il there is anything certain in politics, 1t Is
that in no event. under any circumstances, viii the
.outbe n democracy support the Compromise WY,
The sim pie suggestion oil such Thing IS the most potube
rant case of organic intatuaton that we have ever
known."
We clip the above from the Southern Press OF yes
terday. being the only part OF long article that we
coud venture to transfer TO our columns without shock
nr the good taste Of our readers This renegade abo
ZIONIST can conceive Of nothing that is democratic but
what avors the dsunon schemes Of bis friends Rhett and
Cbsves Of South Carolina The idea that there is pa
trosm higher than all party feeling cannot be forced into
his head His one hope has been that the South could be
united on the basis Of the Nashville southern convention
and, now that that is dying away he sca'es his curses
upon all who have been instrumental IN making his ea'
son reco upon his mpotent head, and in branding
there in letters that can be expunged Dunton and
abolition: trh1t God has Joined together lei no man Put
dSundsr.
We must add, however, by way Of counsel TO this or.
pan OF disappointed hope, that ought not to throw so
many false assertions into one editorial In less Than
column il asserts that Mr. Clay concoeed The Compro-
mise that he southern democratic delegation Uo!ed almost
against The principal parts hs the Union"
has deserted the southern democracy 10 coaesee Vm the
northern whigs that the Compromise IS neither endurabe
nor IN erisience that the Tennessee democracy, having
undertaken 10 support the Compromise, have been beaten
and that in no other southern State whatever has the de-
mocraey supported hs Compromise II such assertions
as these do not disgrace the Southern Press they would
any other except the Jiberator.
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New Granada.

The New York Tribune has reliable advices from New
Granada up 10 the 10th August. The news is most sat
sfac,ory to the friends OF order and progress The prov.
nces OF the south where some revolutionary movement
was attempted now enjoy the most complete tranquility
thanks 10 the iudicous conduct of Generals Obando and
Herrera who, by the orders OF the government nave
marched through the provinces Of Paste, Popsyan,
Cauca, and Busnaventura. 10 the province OF Bogota
some revolutionary tumults were attempted, but they
were Immediately suppressed. General Borrero' VINO
had declared himself against the actual government OF the
province Of Antoquia found no followers IN the people
not even among those OF the opposition party Among
these should be mentioned Colonel Branleo Endo, who,
collecting 900 men, prepared to march against the rebel
ous general.
The rest OF the republic was perfectly tranquil-the
peope secondng the in the great work OF re-
form. which il was laboring to conduct TO successful
termination.
In conclusion must be noticed the nexacness OF the
assertion that the atiemp, revolution in New Granada
was caused by the taxes levied by the government Con-
gess authorized the executive to raise aorced loan IN
case the revelation shoald serious aspect The
executive however, did not find il necessary 70 exact
this extra tax The movement was the result OF plot
Of the reactionary party,he deadly enemies Of he re-
forms which the present liberal government ludcous
y introducing, and in which i is to be hoped that they
will encounter no further obstacles
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The French government has voted credit o. thirty.

The French government has voted a credit o. thirty
three thousand francs for the purpose OF exploring the
Temple of Scraps, n the ruins of Memphis This tenn
ple which has been covered with sand since the
time of Strabo, and has since remained almost intact Of
fers very great temptations 10 research The building is
mixture of The Greek and Egyptian styles OF archi,ec-
ture and the worship to which il consecrated was
fusion OF the Greek and Egyptian faith The very slight
soundings in the sand which have beer hitherto made
have brought 10 light curious statues and basreefs and
amongs, other things, valuable portraits OF Greek phoso-
pliers.
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BY A. GREEN. Aue,ionesr.

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AUCTION
Ill Monday I5 inst, shall SELL al The residence Of lady
declining at 10 O'Clock i0h between and
Streets le ug viii designate the house good assortment Of
Mahogany sofas, parlor and King chairs
DO bureaus, dining, centre, and other tables
Maple hedstpads
Cane aud wood chairs
Window ufans, painted shades, looking glasses, &c
CTOckeTy and glass ginndoles and lamps
Featr beds bedding, and mattresses
passage, chamber carpets, hearth
WaIdrUbes washstandS, wooden ware,
anlirous, and shovel ana
Win good assortment OF kitchen requisites
s25 cashi So credit Oh
Go 30 days, Tor satisfactorily endoed bearing interest
A. GREEN,
10