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The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05

PAuPERIss.-The society for improveiug the
condition of the poor in New York, have made
report Of their operations the present year.
According TO the county official returns the
number of paupers chargeable to the State dur.
ing the past year, was IO4, 399 and during the
same period, the alien emigrants in the State
chargeable to the emigration department, were
officially reported 900, making the whole
number relieved p The report says the
number of paupessskas decreased ,26O during
the year. ls,,f
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05

Bounty LAND CASES AND PESsroSs-During
the twenty-four working days in November
there were issued from the Third Auditors OF
tce at Washington, 1885 bounty land cer.
flficates; and from the Pension office, 1885
warrants, exclusive of the examination of 20-
632 other clsims. There are now only about
$4,000 cases requiring settlement, TO which
however, must be added a current income Of
about one hundred and fifty new cases per day
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05
.#- The New York Post gives this account
of the last lightning line triumph.

VI WV '"eN 'kh'hhiE hh' '''''f'
Mr.. Buckley, the superintendent of the New
Orleans telegraph line from this city, has lately
invented what he calls connector," by means
of which, placed at each station on the line, the
operators are enabled to "turn the current OF
electricity from their offices, AMI thus connect
the most extreme point" The "connectors,
by some ingenious mechanism, only fully under.
stood by the intelligent aid practical inventor
have the effect to renew the magnetic force
whenever applied, by which means the great diff
fculty of writing in long circuits is wholly
overcome. We understand that the New Orleans
line under Mr.. Bulkleys superintendent, has
been supplied with the connectors, and their
practical utility was very satisfactorily tested
yesterday, by enabling the office in this city to
hold direct and instantaneous chitchat with
their fellow operators in the Office ut New Or
leans, distance by wires Of 1890 miles,
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05

NEW TELEGRAPH STATIoH-A new telegraph
station has been established at CASTOR, North
Carolina. II win be of great convenience TO the
travelling public.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05

Coon NEws.-Some OF the London papers
say that Dickens is about to commence new
work, to be published, like David Copperfed
in numbers; and that we may look for the first
number before the Ist of January.
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05
From the Washington Republic
Abstract Of the Report of the Secretary OF
the Interior.

The Secretary of the Interior, in his annual
report, sets out by enumerating the duties of
his Office as defined by the law Of Sd March,
l849, creating the Department Of the Interior,
viz: to exercise supervisory and appellate
powers over the acts of the Commissioner of
Patents, of the General Land Office, of Indian
Affairs, of Pensions, and of Public Buildings
and also over the accounts of marshals, clerks.
and other officers of the courts, of the United
States over the officers engaged in taking the
census, the inspectors and warden of the Peni-
Tertiary of the District of Columb ia, and the
subject of lead and other mines of the United
States; and with other duties which appropri-
ately belong to his office, one of which is to SUI
pervise the proceedings of the commission in
stitu!ed under the treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo
to run and mark the boundary line between the
United States and Mexico.
The estimates of appropriation of the Depart
ment for the year ending 30th Of June, 1852, is
set down at $7l32 023 AZ, while the amount
for the year ending 30th June, 1853, is $685..
32S Cd, showing that the estimates for the next
year are less by $l,436 695 43 than those for
the present fiscal year. The reduction results
from no diminution of the expenses, but be-
cause the estimates of this year included many
deficiencies of the preceding year. A vicious
practice has prevailed of reducing the estimates
at the commencement of a session of Congress,
with view to provide the amount actually ne
ceseary by deficiency bill. The expression of
the Secretarys disapprobation of this practice
in his last report has resulted in the Deficiencies
amounting to only 100000, instead of two
millions, as in years preceding. There is a
reasonable approximation to accuracy, he says,
when it is found that in the disbursement of
more than seven millions of dollars the expen-
ditures exceed the estimate only about 100000
The estimate for the Department proper next
year is 81 577 50-the smalness of the amount
resulting from unexpended balances of former
appropriations.
The estimate for the land service for the present
fiscal year amounted TO 1886, l52 50
Amount appropriated for settling
/. IL - N.l
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05

Expenditures properly chargea-
BILE to present year
Estimate for next fiscal year
Deduct sum to meet deficiencies
OF present year
Amount chsrgeable to next year
Being an excess over estimate
for present year Of
This is accounted for by the une
amount required for the survey
Leaving California out of the qr
estimates compare thus
Estimate for the present year
Deduct the amount therein for
surveys in California
And il will leave the amount
chargeable to the present year
Estimate for the next fiscal year
Deduct deficiencies
Of present year SIS, 305 90
And the amount
embraced for
California 3O7, 575, 90
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05

s1,066,457 50
l,254,9l6 AZ
1856. 305 90
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05
sl,l29,6I1 AZ

63,153 81
nexpectedly large
,ys in Califori ia.
question, and the
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-12-05

CONGRESS.
ms are also the disputed questions of rank be.
tween the sea officers and civil officers of the
navy, and between the several grades of officers
Of the army and navy.
The laws for the government Of the navy
passed more than fly years ago, have been re.
vised by board Of officers, and will be submitted
for the action Of Congress. The great defect
in the old laws is the failure to provide any pun
ishment rs TO substitute for corporal chastise
ment, which has lately been abolished, to the
detrment Of the service. remedy must b.
provided, or the consequences will become sc.
rious. Nearly one hu dred trials of enlisted
men, by courts martial, have taken place since
the passage Of the law in question. This law
cannot b. e3ectually tried until Congress shall
prescribe some substitute. Whether this shall
be by the adoption Of the SYSTEM r, recommended
by the board of officers above referred to, pro.
vided that courts MARTIAL may be ordered by
erch officer IN command Of a sphip. and summa-
rily hid TO determine guilt, and then graduating
punishments as therein stated, "a we'll as hold
ing out rewards, or by some other and more
approved method, il referred to the determine.
ton Of Congress.
The buildings at the Annapolis Naval School
are in progress Of erection, and the sloop-of wal
Preble has been attached to the academy as 4
practve ship for instruction in practical seaman.
ship. An important change has been made In the
plan of education, so as to require a continued
course of study Of four years at the academy
without going to sea, except that the vacation OF
three months in each year is spent in a cruise in
the practice ship, the former course requiring
two years at the academy, three at sea, and then
two more at the academy. A class Of fifty act.
ing midshpmen was admitted in October last
and will cons,infe the first class to which this
new system will apply. 1t is now believed tina,
for all the purposes of naval education the acad
envy affords advantages equal to those for mill.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01
CIRCULAR.

WASHINGTON, August /, 1851.
CIR; After consulting many persons interested in the
- principal Railroads in the United States the under
signed propose to establish agencies in this city in
New York. for the purpose Of collecting full and anthem
tic Railroad statistics and such other information will
enable them to persons desiring to invest in Rail-
road securities to procure information Of any matters
connected with the construction and administration Of
Railroads They also propose, especially, urge upon
Congress modification Of the laws relating to contracts
for carrying the mail to authorize the Post Office
Department to for the perpetual Railroads.
and instead Of paying now quarterly contracts for
four years. to advance In five cent bonds Of the United
States chageable upon the revenues of the Post Office
Department. amount the interest upon which at per
cent. would equal the payments now made.
The Government pays $500 per mile for carrying
the mail on frscass Railroads This is per cent on
$4,000 The undersigned would urge that instead Of pay
ing 5000 mile per annum, the Department should de-
liver, on contract In perpetuy, five 81 900 bonds,
bearing interest Of five per centum AT this rate the
charge upon the Department would be reduced from $500
TO $3.50 mile, per annum, and the $50 mile saved
would create sinking fund, which WILL in few years,
of the bonds and give the Of such roads forever
thereafter IRE free Of all charge; thereby eectng vast
Office Department and consequent reduction Of the
rates Of postage. -u
The effect win be no less to Railroad com.
panies than to the Government For instance, such
contract would give to the Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad
Company more than $20O0000 which would enable that
company to complete Its road at early day. and greatly
increase Its business and profits.
But to meet objections and impress the public mind
with proper sense Of the benefits to result from this
will require concert Of action and continued
active effort through the press and otherwise. The
dersgned tender tner SERVICES 70 your company expect
ing reasonable compensation partly contingent upon
the Of the and respectfully suggest the
proprety OF your sending delegates to this
city the first Wednesday In December next to confer
with delegates from other Railroad companies Ms TO the
details Of the proposed and the best mode OF
bringing the subject before Congress.
Should IL be your pleasure accept Of services In
this matter will promptly attend to all other business,
which you, or your Company, may have with the Post
Office Department other branch Of the Government
Hoping hear from you ut your earliest convenience,
we are, respectfully, your obedient servants,
DUFF GREEN,
nov 2o-tf BEN. II. GREEN.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01
Criminal Court.

The Criminal Court for the District of Column
bia this morning commenced its December term.
There are many cases on the docket, including
the United States Us. John Day, for the shoot
ing Of his wife, and the United States ps. Wells,
the marine, who killed the son Of Sergeant
Joseph Mundell Also several important libel
suits, &c.
The list Of grand jurors for this term is as
follows, viz:
Peter Force, Samuel Drury, Andrew Roth
well, Elexius Simms, Charles f. Wood, Harvey
Cruttenden, Jonathan Prout, Judson Mitchell,
David English, jr., William s. Nichols, Thomas
Brown, William I. Dove, George w. Riggs,
George Lowry, Gottleib G. Grammer John Van
Riswick, Peter f. Bacon, Zachariah Walker,
James G. Mcclure, Bushrod w. Reed, VIM. b.
Kibbey, Charles Il. Belt, Enos Ray, and John
G.. Robinson.
List of Petit Jurors.-Daniel Hauptman, VIM.
p McKelden, John w. Delaware, Harrison
Taylor, Thomas p. Morgan, Joseph Whitney,
Henry d. Gunnell, BENZ. f. Morsell, Charles
M. Wright; Geo. w. Hopkins, Francis b. Lord,
Robert M. Harrison, Hugh Dougherty, An
thony L. Ray, Thos. L. Jacobs, William Clarke,
Geo. b. Smith, Abner Shoemaker, Richard
Butt, Samuel Perkins, Barton Hackney, Guy
Graham, Lincoln Chaplin, VIM. Burroughs, John
Wise, David Koones, VIM. Laird, George T..
McGlue Peter Magruder, Joseph +. Burch.
In the case of the United States Us. Margaret
Johnson, Mr.. Fendall entered nolle prosequi.
The case of the United States Us. Hugh Dow
| ling, indicted for an assault on Thos. Hunter,
is now under trial; Ratclif for defence.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

Another PRESIDENTIAL TICKET The Louis
vile Democrat places the names Of Douglas, Of
Illinois, and Hunter, Of Virginia, at the head OF
it's columns, as the Democratic candidates Tor
President and Vice President in 1852-recom-
mending them in lending editorial.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01
A NEW ARRIVAL OF DRY GOODS.

NEW ARRIVAL OF DRY GOODS.
NAGRUDER a. CALVERT have the plea
and Its environs that they have this day Saturday
opened large and beautiful stock of DRY GOODS Their
stock consists as follows;
10 pieces superb Brocade Silk surprisingly rich and
do do do suitable for evening
IL do I'd, do ;, : :, do do very rioh-prices rang
IL dresses a. do quality very superior,
designs entirely new
pieces Marquis Plaid do, centre varied in chene
figures only article in this market
10 do medium price do, in very rich colors
8 do light watered do, for evening" lot bought
10 do black and colored do, for walking dresses
10 do plain changeabe gace do, embracing all the
10 do neat striped, check, and figured do.
IL do Ottoman satins, containing the most choice
do Black Brocadc figured do, exceedingly cheap
10 do Black eros dc Rhine, superior quality, very
rich and glossy
10 pieces Black and oolored Helvet for dresses SO
per cent lower than usual
Another lot of coored uncut at 62M cts worth $150
5very heavy wrought Grape shawls
90 Sss f faHsas 5S9 heavy az e deep
10 do superior fine Cashmere Long Shawls
125 do do Bay State Long Shawls
10 do do do halfmourning
Is pieces new style Cashmores and Moussclaines
40 do medium do and SO do. at 1211 cents
10 do silk and wool Scotch Plaids for Misses
s do neat figured Mousselainss, do
so do fine Lyonese Cloths do do
10 do Plain and Damask Poplins
10 do Plain Mousseaines, every shade, all pure
wool
100 do Black Apacas, prices ranging from % cents
TO s125
15 do fine and medium Black Bombazine, Lupins
make
25 do White Flannels
20 do White and red do, Mt 25 cents
Table Damask Toweling, Sheeting and Diaper
Lace Capes, Collars, Cbemzetts and Sleeves
Embroidered do do do
Plain and embroidered Linen Cambria Handkerchiefs
Black Lace Falls PRINCES Laces
Plain and embroidered Muslins
White black and colored Kid Gloves, Alexanders
and Bajous makes
Silk and Cotton Hosiery, Merino Shirts and Drawers
Cloths, Cassmeres and Vestings
Fine and medium price Bed Blankets, Servants do
superior lot of and O. Full Cloths Full Linseys
Plaid Domestics, Shifting and Irish Linen, and every
other article pertaining TO the Dry Good business
All persons wishing TO purchase will find 1t to their
decided interest by giving call before purchasing
elsewhere, as willing to sell at moderate profits
Every article recommended in the establishment will
prove represented and fair dealing may be relied
dec DIV Intel-3aw2w
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

SoUTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATIoH.--A telegra-
phic despatch from Charleston, s. c., dated
the 28th ultimo, states that bill was before
the Legislature of that State proposing to pre-
vent the citizens Of the various States in which
the action of the Fugitive Slave Law has been
obstructed, from using the courts Of South Car
olina to collect debts. We feel assured that
Of many States, equally as DESTROYS as South
Carolina to witness the enforcement Of the Fu-
gitive Law, and all others required by the con-
stitution, none will be found to approve of SO abb
surd prohibition as that proposed. We do
not imagine, however, that South Carolina her.
self can ever be induced to adopt it.
EDIToRIAL BANQUET TO KossUTH prep
arations for this affair, by the press Of New
York, are being duly made. The Mirror under
stands it to be the intention to make the ban
quet ga perfectly unique affair, by combining it
to the profession. The President and his Cab
met win be invited, also the Governor of the
State, General Scott, Captain Long, of the
Mississippi, and the Mayor Of the city. These,
with Kossuth and three or four in his suite,
will cover the invitations There is already q
strong pressure for tickets from the outside,
as high as 800 having been offered for a
single ticket But the members of the press
must be served first"
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01
ga-For the List Of Ayiuals, see third page.



SENArE.-After an appropriate prayer by Dr.
Butler, the credentials Of the Hon. Hamilton
Fish, of New York Benjamin Wade, of Ohio !;
Robert F. Stockton, of New Jersey Charles ].
James, of Rhode Island; Henry s. Geyer, Of
Missouri; and Charles Sumner, of Massachu-
sets, Senators elect.for six years from the 4th
of March last, were severally presented, and
Messrs. Fish, Wade, James, Geyer, and Sum
ner were sworn in.
Mr.. Morton presented the certificate Of the
Governor of Florida of the election of the Hon.
s. r. Mallory; also copy of the Journal Of
the Legislature, containing the proceedings Of
the election, which record, it was maintained
by Mr.. Yulee, entitled him to q seat. After q
long debate, in which Messrs. Clay, Foote, and
Hale maintained that Mr.. Mallory, having the
Governors certificate, should be sworn, and
Messrs. Seward, Berrien and Mason the con-
trary, the Hon. Stephen r. Mallory was sworn
in; and the contrasting papers were referred to
select committee of five Senators.
Mr.. GwIN gave notice of number Of bills
relating to California.
Mr.. FooTE gave notice Of joint resolution
of louis Kossuth, governor Of Hungary.
After adopting the usual orders, the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REpREsENTATIvEs.-The roll was
called, and 2l3 members answered to their
names. ,
Mr.. JONES, Of Tennessee, moved to proceed
to the election of Speaker uipd uoce, and nom
mated Linn Boyd, remarking that he would
vote for him because he was o true and tried
Democrat and true Compromise man.
Mr. CARTIER would vote for him because he
was the candidate of the Democratic caucus.
Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, nominated Thaddeus
Stevens, and said he was as pure friend to
the Union as any man.
Mr. BRooKs spoke Of the Wings having
agreed this morning to Compromise resolu-
ton, which the Democratic caucus had refused
to do; whereupon spirited debate arose, in
volying the course Of the Wing and Democratic
parties on the subject of the Compromise mea-
sures.
Mr.. GIDDINas, in conclusion, said that in less
than sixty days every gentleman would have
an opportunity to give his views, and urged an
organization forthwith.
The House then proceeded to an election, and
LINN BOYD received 118 votes out of 212.
Eighteen or nineteen other persons were voted
for.
The Speaker was then conducted to the chair
and made a short and appropriate speech.
AT 2 o'clock the members are being sworn in.
Later.-Colonel Forney is elected Clerk of
the House, having received l29 votes; and the
following officers are elected by resolution, viz
Mr.. McKnew, Doorkeeper; Mr.. Glossbrenner,
Sergeant-at-arms and Mr.. Johnston, Postmas-
ter. No Chaplain has been elected
A joint committee was appointed to wait on
the President Of the United States, and the
Message will beyond doubt be delivered at
noon tomorrow.
The House adjourned at quarter before
o'clock.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

me- The world is governed too much"
The aphorism is true, and we should study it
well. Our republic is very large, and has in
terests as diversified as it has apparent differ
ences in climate, soil, agricultural productions
and peculisfities in the condition of its society
In the attempt to govern too much lies the
greatest danger before us. The tenure Of our
Union and its harmony are to be determined by
the degree of consideration this saying re-
ceives We may exist and prosper by leaving
undisturbed those things upon which general
agreement is impracticable; but once declare
them to be essentials, and dangers arise.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01
FOR coUeHs COLDS avn CIRQUE.

ID frequent changes OF the weather bring with II bad
COLDS, COUGH, ASTHMA, IRRITATION of the LUNGS,
SORE THROAT and BRONCHITIS, all Of which can be
cured, and the system fortified against frequent attacks
BY using DR.. J. 3. ROSES Celebrated COUGH SYRUP.
Price only 90 cents.
CHILDREN are also liable To Croup which dangerous
complaint yields immediately to DR. j. s. Roses never
falling GROUP SYRUP Price 25 cents.
All Of Dr. Roses valuable Family Medicines are for sale
by u. ID. Gilman w. III. Gilman,
Chas. Stott Co., Samuel Butt,
j. II. Callan, John w. Marin,
nov 28-tr Washington city, ID. O.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

Bdg- A corporation banquet to Captain Sands
and the officers Of the frigate St Lawrence was
given ct the Astor House, New York, on Satur-
day evening The dinner was recherche Young
America was present, and the speeches were ex-
cellent. Thus saith the Herald.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

TURNER, THE VooALrsT.--This gentleman,
who is to appear tonight before our friends of
Georgetown, will tomorrow night appear at
Carusis, and sing number Of his favorite bal
lads. He will doubtless be honored by the pre-
sence of a full and fashionable audience Mr.
Turner is most exquisite singer, and has every
where had great success.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

~ The reprint Of the Edinburgh Review for
October is before us; also, the International for
December. These are books full Of interest, Of
sterling merit, and published at low rates. We
heartily commend them to public favor. Taylor
& Maury have them for sale,
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

KossUTH RECEPTION IN New YoRK.-Prepa-
rations are making to give Kossuth a grand
serenade by torchlight, ON the night of his ar
rival in New York. The United German Sing
ing Academies, composed of eight different
classes, comprising about three hundred per-
sons, will perform some German and American
national hymns. There will be three grand
bands, and the musicians will be escorted by
the Turner Association, numbering four hun
bred members. This win be one Of the most
enthusiastic musical demonstrations that has
ever taken place in this country.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

IaS~ Browns new and beautiful hotel is
open to-day, and the polite and gentlemanly
LAKEWOOD is on duty. This is grand estab-
lishment, and the determination is evinced of
making it perfect in its every appoin tment.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

Bas" In the Fourth Presbyterian Church, 9tf
street, (Rev. J. G. Smith's) on Thanksgiving
Day, sixty-seven dollars and half were col
lected for the Orphan Asylum.
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

A SMAsH.--Mr J. b. Wilson's horse ran off
this afternoon, with his dray, on the Avenue,
and came afoul Of Mr.. Dant's hack, No. 40,
from which it tore the hind wheels, and which
was otherwise considerably damaged. Nobody
hurt. M
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

TOHN w. MARIN has just received n
81 from the North fresh and full assortment of ~
MEDICINES OF every kind, and will attend in per y
son 10 compromising them and putting up prescrip u
TONS at bis store, Of New York and 10th
street.
Also general assortment Of FANCY ARTICLES of
the best quality and latest fashion. Perfumes OF every
kind Cosmetics Combs, Brushes, &c.
Fresh and full supplies Of every article In the above
lines kept constantly on hand, at moderate prices
as- TO LET-A room well suited for Office
nov 28--3teos
American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1851, 1851-12-01

nay A new division Of the Sons of Temper
ance, called Columbia Division, was instituted
in this city on Friday night last.