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WAsAISGroN NATIONAL MoNUMENr OFFICE
February 4, 1852.
Ihe following correspondence, relating to ;
block OF marble which his holiness, the Pope
proposes to furnish for the National Monument
was ordered to be published by tho Board
Managers EHUbfiA ef sst
LEGATION DEB ErArs- UNIs p'AMRalaux,
PnEs LIE SAINT SIEGE, RoME, Dec. "a, 1851
Sin: have honor to inform you that I have beer
apprixed by his holiness, the Pope, through Card
nal Antonclli, the Secretary of State of the Roman
Government. OF his intention to contribute bloch
Of marble towards the erection Of the Nationa
monument to the memory Of Washington. The
block was taken from the ruins of the ancient Tenn
pie of Peace. adjoining the Palace of the Cscsars
and is to receive the inscription of "Rome t.
America" As sovn as the work is completed. the
necessary measures will be taken to forward it to
you. T...4t-
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant
LEWIS CASS, ia.
Addressed to the SECRETARY of the National Mon
ument Society, Washington.
WAsHIsoTos, February 4, 1852.
SIR: Your letter Of the Oath December last, in
forming me that you had been "apprized by his
holiness, tho Pope. through Cardinal Antoneli, the
Secretary OF State of tho Roman Government OF
wards the erection of the National Monument 10
the memory of Washins tom has been laid before
the Board Of Managers of the Washington National
Monument Society Of this city, and they have in
structed me to communicate, through you, to his
holiness, the Pope, their sincere qualification at the
Information thus furnished of his intention TO con
tribute block Of marble from the ruins of the
Temple OF Peace, at Rome. to be placed in the
monument now in the course Of erection in honor
OF the illostrious Washington. lam requested to
assure you that it will be not only interesting but
acceptable as an offering from 'Rome to Amer
ica;" and especially as forming a part of an
ancient structure, and dedicated to Peace, in the
vicinity Of the Palace Of the Csars to be placed in
juxtaposition with blocks Of stone which have been
presented by the modern and free Statcs of tho
American Conioderacy- 1t will be regarded as q
manifestation of respect paid to patriotism and
private virtue, to the name and character of one
whom the civilized world holds in toe highest esti-
nation, and to a nation whose annals he has rem
dcred glorious tE 4Hfe
The monument now in course Of erection WILL il
is believed from lite rnagnifcencc, do honor to the
great patriot and statesman as well AS to his coun
trymen, by whose voluntary contributions il is to
be erected. - i1la. f4t
The Board Of Managers respectfully request you
10 tender their thanks to his holiness for his very
acceptable contribution, and to inform him that it
'hall be placed in conspicuous position in the
monument.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obediont servant,
GEO. WATTERSTON, Secretary.
LEWIS CAss, jr., U. S. Charge d'Affaires, Rome
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Hos. j. y. BEsJAnIs.-Tho Legislature of the
State yesterday made choice Of the Hon. J. p Ben
jsrnin, Of this city, Senator in Congress for the
term Of six years from the 4th OF March, 1858,
when the term OF General Downs will expire.
The election Of Mr.. Benjamin will be highly
acceptable TO the party whose candidate he was,
and cbeerfuiy acquie,ced in by his political oppo-
nents His learning and coqucnce will make him
an ornament OF the Senate. and his habits of ap-
pl'oation, the zeal with which he dcvotes bimscli
TO whatever pursuits be undertakes, and the par
ticular and warm interest he has shown IN all pub
lie Affairs which concern the improvement OF this
State. will make him an extremely valusbl4pfncm-
Der. Thus recommended, with obliging dispo
stion and much suavity Of manners, we anticipate
for him distinguished position and useful ca
rccr OF service.-N. o. Pieayune. 27h un
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TIL b r Z ? u B Lie
WASHIN GTON:
THURSDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 5. 1852.


"a crisis is approaching that must, if it cannot
be arrested, soon decide whether order and good
government shall be preserved, or anarchy and
confusion ensue. can most religiously aver
have no wish that ia incompatible with the dig
nifty, happiness and true interest of the people OF
this country. My ardent desire is, and my aim
has been, as far depended upon the Executive
Department., to comply strictly with all our
gagemcnts, foreign and domestic; but to keep the
United States free from political connexions with
every other country, to zee them independent
OF all and under the influence of none In word
want an Americun character, that the powers of
Europe may be convinced VIC act for ourselves,
and not for others. This, in my judgment, is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy ut
home; and not, by becoming the partisans OF Great
Britain France, create discussions, disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy perhaps forever,
the cement which binds the Union"
[GEoRoE WAsHiNGroN, 1895
''Resolued. That regard the scres Of acts
known the Adjustment measures az forming
in their mutual dependence and conncxion sys
= tenn Of compromise the most conciiaory and the
best for the entire country that could be obtained
from conflicting sectional interests and opinions,
and that, therefore, they ought to be adhered to
and carried into faithful execution. final set
Element in principle and substance of the danger
GUS and exciting subjects which they embrace"
Resolution Of Whig Congressio lal Caucus, Decem.
Der l. 1851.
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been maintained in the most graceful and spirited
manner; aud that her loes would be in the nature
OF victory over the whole country, accomplished
ny our great and experience rivals The mem
bers Of the present Congress must he aware that
iee'lngs akin 10 these would be created by other
Causes that produced like results
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the doctrines have opposed and believed to be
wrong, he would have to be more than in subsistence
on the platform before he could get my support"
have the honor TO be, very respectfully.
&C. MURPHY.
[By comparing the report Of MIR MuaPHY's re-
ply to MIR. CABELL-which appeared III condensed
form in the Republic of Wednesday with that pub.
lished officially in the Globe Of the same date it
will be perceived that there 10 essential differ
ence, in substance, between them X EpoarER.l
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pErirtoEs Erc.

by Mr.. SCUDDER The petition Of John Jen.
sins and others citizens OF Massacbusetts, askisg
On appropriation for the preservation Of Woods
mcrce.
BY SIR MOORE, 81 Jouisi ma The memorial
II tie people Of North Louisiana and Northeastern
Texas, asking Congress 70 order a survey Of, and
make a giant Of land To aid In the construction o
a railroad from the Nssissippi river. at point
near YicksburR. 10 tho Texas line.
BY MIR BURROWS The memorial Of u. y
Norton ard two hundred and ninety others ciii
zens Of Monroe county. New York, prsyinR Con
gress not to renew G. H. Nice rrniok's patent for
reaping machine.
Mr.. CHANDLER gave notice Of his intention Il
ask leave 90 introduce tO-inOrrOg, or on some IN
ture day, bill granting public lands 10 the sun
bury and Erie Railroad Company Of pennsylvs-
MA 10 aid in the construction Of that work ~ con-
meet the lake trade more directly with the Atlantic
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We regret to learn, bya telegraphic despatch
from Charleston, that Mrs. BERRiEN, wife OF
the Hon. JouN MACPHERSON BERRIEN, died at
Savannah on Monday last
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From The Baltimore Patriot.
James Buchanan ON Interventio

james buchanan Intervention.
Mr.. Buchanan Is just now prominent candi-
date for the nomination OF the Democratic Con.
vention for President. 1t has been remarked that
he has kept himself clear Of the recent agitation
about foreign Intervention, and some have ex-
pressed doubts rs to what his opinions on IL Q
subject. He is on record. In the discussion in the
Senate, in 1926. on the Panama Congress. he thus
forcibly and wisely declared himself opposed to
that doctrine:
"We have ourselves grown great by .landin 2
alone, and pursuing an independent policy. This
path has conducted US TO national happiness and
national glory Let US never abandon it. 1t 10
time for US once more 70 go back TO frat princi
Piles. and declare to the world that the policy of
Warrington has not grown old. Union at bone,
and independence OF all foreign nations, ought to
be our political maxims. Let do good to all
nations, but form sntsngling alliances with
none II. . . 4.
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wbsHseToS, February I, 1852
/ To he IaIlLor df III Rep-lblc.

sIs: sec that in yopr sketch Of the debates in
the Housc Of Representative o. yesterday, my re-
ply to the Last question prOpou nded 10 re by Mr.
CtBrLL IL not correctly reported, and J rcspeat-
fully ask that you will publish ia your paper dc
reply in the language used, sn1 which J. as fol-
lows
Gle though, he had answered that question dis
'inctly. lie asks me now II understand him, II
1ne ~ big candidate Of the convention puts himself
in substance upon the Georgia platform, and tho
Democratic cahdlds,o docs not, whether gill vote
for tho whiq ran date o. sop lam willing to be
cate, hiscd upon sll politics, suhccs. When was
pot in nomination for the seat which ftssa ilow
the honor % hold proclaimed everywhere during
the canvass that was a Democrat; but II was not
necessary 10 do thst--eyerybod knew IT, J said
tLcn that acted with the Whigs, because agreed
with them upon the issuc which then before
the country; and looked upon u ss paramount TO
all othcrs " hicH had divided ne before. took PAT
cuar lpains to cay, upon all occasions, that bOse
who had accused rnc Of turning Wing misunder-
stood me; that my political opinions upon all Tor
n, r issu1s bed undergone lQchanFe Nov, cay
to tho geu aenan il the I'D Wtigo9str.1es w9re 10,
and tho Democrafy in opposition - hseaaq'
date was a Wing, and IN favor Of a United States
bank Of protective tariff u distribution Of the
pnceeds Of Inc sales ~ the public ands End against
he gyl treasury; in short, II he in faSoy VI al
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In the Senate yesterday, after the usual
morning business, the bill granting land to Iowa,
to aid in the construction of certain railroads in
that State, was further debated by Mr.. FELcH.
The House of Representatives were engaged
in the discussion of the bills Of the Senate and
the House relative to bounty land warrants.
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THH MARvLAsD AProIsTMESrs-Tho sigma
clearly indicate Gays the Baltimore Pairiot that
1t lie the intention Of Governor Lowe to make the
iur ny among the Office holders. As there are no
Whigs In Office, the operatio will be to put one
Democrat IN the place OF another. This course has
this advantsge--it gives others . chnace for the
spoils, and files of the Old Honkers. they ssy in
New York. W n
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Supreme Court OF the United states.

WEpSEsDAy, February 4, 1852.
No 50. Myra Clark Gaines, appellant, Us. Rich
ard Relf ct al.-The argument Of this cause was
continued by Mr.. Campbell fur the appellant.
Adjourned until to- morrow III O'Clock a. m
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Tax TaIAL Of John L. O'Sullivan and Others on
charge of having been engaged in fitting out a
hostile expedition against the Island Of Cuba, last
year, has been postponed till Tuesday. the 10th Of
February, in consequences of tho absence of mate
rial witness ~ t1 slN noN
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nouNTY LAsp Law.

The House went into Committee Of the Whole gu
The state Of The Union, Mr. Obs In the chair and
resumed the confederation Of the Senate bill making
land warrants sss!gnable and for other purpose,
together ~ith the bill Of Tie House explanatory OF
the ROuniy Land law Of September lS, 1850
Mr.. CAMPBELL, Of illinois, advocated tho pro
VISIONS Of the Senate bill, gave history Of both
bills and advocated adequate compensation 10 The
land offcers for tho performance Of their duties.
Mr.. BRENTON spoke u the equity and justice
q properly remunerating the land offcers. and I,
without conc luding bis remarks, gave way for a
motion that the commit,e rise; which prevailed.
And the House adjourned.
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:. Rome to America

WAsHISGToN NATIONAL MONUMENT OrricE
February 4, 1862.
The following correspondence, relating to a
block OF marble which his holiness, the Pope,
proposes to furnish for the National Monument
was ordered to be published by tho Board d
Managers aiuQef4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-26
This Mornings Summary--The f uropean
&C.

The intelligence brought by the steamship Anne
sea viii be read with great interest by all classes.
Many people in this city will be extremely sorry
30 Learn that the ship Columbus, Of New York,
bound from New Orleans to Liverpool, was wrecked
On the 18th instant, by which the lives Of four pas
sengers and eight of the crew were lost. Wear
also enabled to give further particulars of the
burning Of the steamer Amazon, and the destruc
sion Of one hundred and ten lives.
The English cabinet appears to be in greater diff
Guilty than ever and it is highly probable that the
sunors stating that the members would shortly
sesigD, have ere this been confirmed The Peelites
had avoided q coalition with Lord John Russell;
and IL was the general impression that toe wings
could not hold out much longer. Notwithstan J.
ns these ministerial troubles, the London money
marie. remained firm.
In France all was going on quite smoothly, and
Louis Napoleon had again advanced himself in the
estimation of the people, by filing important
ef6ces with men who commanded the confidence of
abe public, without regard to family or political
influence. The republican notices the various
public ediIces had been removed, and the his.ori-
cal ones restored. The new constitution had not
yet been promulgated We have rumor of a
supposed misun der sta ndng relative TO Belgian
matters, between Lord Normandy, the British
Ambassador, and Louis Napoleon. 1t was init
mated that the dispute hal been carried to such
lengths tn 1t his lordship was about TO withdraw
from France. This caused fuctuaton and
decline Of one per cent in the French funds. How
ever, il was afterwards said that his lordship
merely intended TO make a Temporary visit to
England, and would shortly return; eoaseque. t!y
frmbess WAS again restored to the funds
Affairs IL The German States appear 20 be Q! "a
,her q more peaceful character than FOR long time
past The difficulties between Denmark and Schles-
wig holsten have been amicably adj aeted, and the
vautgs eoye.nmen's new :eew disposed to remain
o. GOO ieins sith each ether.
Great LOSES baye recently been sustained b. the
rritish troops in Africa I lie kaics and Hottensot;
having crbined their forces, are sweeping over the
eern:fy, multe I'D tie people, and carrying of
ttocb ~. + Alarming extent Ia two sklr-
osLes s',h the English soldlerJ the latter ad been
signsy deio a,e6, with the loss Of several oheeFs
and : largo nuas Der oinen.
IT, ha,s.ans are beginning to gain ground 10
Gre. sia. One Of the IIiacilai Ciica9sIAn chiefs
hLd sus-cIdered
Tt,re had ceen slight decline il lie p.ice 81
.ot,ou. bur. on the day previous to the sailing Q!
the steamer. sales wee made q: fol, rates. Tae
fcur market was frm, and the price Tor co:a had
scIloShat Improved.
The wire. furnished bu' lttle donesti:news yes
terday From Philadelphia We leatn that the io.-
toats had commenced breaking MP tie frozen sur
lace Of the Delaware river end aa.. il the present
tavoraole weather continued, navigation would
speedily be rcsrmcd.
seven ms.ia are now due from Ne' Orleans.
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ghe Rival Operas.

Tc psh, again. tie musical uasuls.e ami Nontarurs
ccnmerce week WITH some better pisls d; Ell
ii their geryeetiys during tac ossu.i!u
seigting Of ss: rhe real controversy 81
tie teason VII beeia Jat nj door am1spu,n.s -
he evening viii be les enliIul aad n- beeufiss
teaux d the whole city viii Ak. their ps:s. the
tor Creys Houte or Niolos Saloon.
Tie rivalry between the tso troupe, in vocsuzaHon
sud ,nerey. and xiii and beauty very considerable
during the las week. The rivalry s beginning 10
show tut in the character of TIE appearance trepprss
ma bssuy o. the aui licences one of reporters
While allowing to tao Opera cnmpsui-f tbsir respsc
i've sris, formed estimate OF tn. personal ippear
anct reaith ard posi,ion of the two audiences WITH
,esy considerable lsarrg against the IS tor House and
y faytr q Niclcs Nov, many persons ana come cor
iefrtnteIts rather differ somewhat In opn1 from ths
Ultimate slihocgh there may be shade o.
more lauty md sss dress a. Nolos than a. the Astor
House Jet II IL rather thought that the controversy
and rivalry Of the two Operas increase both parties will
put forth their best dresses sport their finest wery
and array themselves in the most expensive toggery be-
fore the terminates. We cannot conceive why
there thou not be found great beauties at the Astor
Opera House when 1t 10 well known according TO the
highest suthsfitj Putnam's hmous Book Of Beauty
that the twelve greatest BEAUTIES in this city recorded
in that hook 10 beautiful engraving generally fire.
quepssTs " that Opera House these beauties indeed
who have been thought W taeir personal attractions to
be worth putu ~ that most magnificent volume and
sold 10 the vulgar world around II is said, however
that rome Of these beauties grandmchers; but
tainly toautifu andmo.hsr much greater rarity
ard ought 70 be pied much higher, than beautiful
youthful charming creature, Of egh cen or nineteen
In fact beauties among grandmothers and
great curiosties the Ate, chldren, Tom Thumb;
and we trust oTera ,pre will do fun justice to
both audience az he has already done to both bopes
In the meantime, beg Of the good people who FREE
Quent 10th houses to brush up and who out
the greatest beauties and the finest moustaches in the
city either the one or the other
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MONEY MARKET.

suNpar, Jan. 26--6 T.. NJ.
There has been considerable scvity In the stock
ket during the past week Prices for most Of the leading
fsncs have improved and Glars OF operators have
msde their appearance at the board There has beer
merely char in the location OF the stocks spcula
ton is .t confined to the street, and outsiders keep
safe distance from all temptation. Holders OF Reading
Railroad stock this market have found
Philadelphia at higher prices than ruled last week AND
the probability is that most Of this fancy which has
sometime past been floating about Wall street, win fns
its may TO Philadelphia After time 1t will back
again low prices Some OF the old holders Esie all
road have been selling out and the quantity put upon
the market in connection With other ca1ses dspre
ciated prices materially The stock Is now soliag
than is intrinsicaly worth but it ia sustained by
pecuators, who hold II in large lots The earnings o.
our principal lines Of railroads for January. will not
make favorable show The deep have DISTRACTED
the passage Of trains which viii restrict receipts while
Z increaes the current expenditures. This takes away
great card from the bulls who viii have to look fof
something else to initiate prices upon. Harlem holds its
own very well The opening through to Albany has not
Yet had much influence either way. Stockholders have
been disappointed in the rate OF dividend declared
This IA the ffsh emi annual dividend OF two per cent
Since the ment Of dividends commenced, the gross
pires Of the road have than doubled notwth
standing which the stockholders have received the
smallest fraction additional benefit from their invest
ment This may be all very WE'LL bu ia by no means
fs.ifacttry. Thee Il scpsthin. vrcrg In the n.nas
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The CoNpucr or THE KossU IL OFFICERS WHO
ATTACHED CAPTAIN LoSe The navy OH ssrs who
have assailed Captain Long for the purpose Of
toaiying to Kossuth, and have set an example Of
ipsu5ordinatiop, will 70 doubt be tried by court
martial for IN attempt to n1re the service 70 which
they belong in obe iience to Kossuth and biz inkey
journals. at is dirty bird that fouis It's own
nest" and an example will, no doubt, be made by
the Navy Department. We hope the orig nal re-
ports Of CAPITALS Long and Consul Hodge to the
Navy and State departments at Washing, on, and
now on Gle there, will be given imme diatey to the
public They would throw food .. igh. upon the
whole affair
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DIR WIS. uB's ErsIe .ArsoT --accofdins to all
accoun1 tb1. recently these stories re uol very
oliahle}, SC may cNIe,t tne r1sigra IN o. Mr..
W,btcr - !, szAouucei very soon. 80 his with
eraNal tr. Ito cabiaet. II seems % BE- imIossi-
ID. that both tie President end tie Secretary OF
Stat- shgulI continue n their irssent position
vale both sand il the position also q Prudential
candtd0tes. 1i4re j.. however, some precedent for
. similar sat, Or things il The administration.
During he second Presidency Of MIR. Monroe, two
members Of the cabinet were candidates for the
Pre- sidoney--Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Crarford--and
we believe they continued in tina. relation 10 the
eui 1t seems, however, that it would DO more
propcr-if Mr.. Webster seriously intends to run the
hazard Of contest fer the mex. Presidency, and to
take al the advantages Of his history and position
that he should On, come forth, and take public
position at once, previously TO the meeting Of the
convention at Philadelphia.