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The Public Business.

Our readers are aware that the Deficiency
bill has at length passed the House of Represen-
tatives, and we hope that it will be attended to
by the Senate with all proper despatch.
We observe in various journals of the coun-
try loud complaints Of the neglect of the pub
lie business, coupled, however, in some quar-
tiers, with an apparent disposition to overlook
the fact that there is large Democratic ma
jority in the House, and that that party, not
the friends of the Administration, are response
bic for the waste of time that has already &C.
Cured
| We hope to be able hereafter to record the
manifestation of more dligent spirit on the
part Of the majority; and that the chairman of
the Committee of Ways and Means-if he
succeed in regaining the confidence of his side
of the Housewife be seconded in any eff
forts he may make to expedite business
Many private bills, affecting deeply the wei
fare of widows and orphans, are in the
hands Of committees, that have had no time
to report. Members, too, have been anxious
to introduce bills of general Importance, but
have been frustrated, so far, by the absence
OF opportunity. IL VIII be satisfactory 10
be able to say to morrow that one day at
least has not been wasted in idle efforts to
build platforms, or pass resolutions, whch-like
the speeches and letters Of a certain distin-
guished candidate Of the Democracy, accord
ing to Mr.. VENABLE-require some Qdipus to
interpret.
As it was announced in the Democratic eau
cus-in which Messrs. RlEroUL, PRESTON
KING, THOMPSON. and CLEVELAND, voted for
| Mr. Speaker BoYD-that the Baltimore Con-
| vention would arrange the resolutions, we
cannot bring ourselves to believe that all the
Union members of the Democracy will be
found aiding the Secessionist, Mr.. JACKSON,
Of Georgia, in his plan to bring together, by
unintelligble resolutions, such men as RAN
roUL, King, and CLEVELAND, with Orr,
WALLACE, and BococK.
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Complimentary Dinner 10 Officers OF the
Coast

a complimentary dinner was given at Charles
ton, South Carolina, on Monday last, to the
officers Of the United States Coast Survey en-
gagged In making survey Of that harbor, con-
sisting Of Prof. A. ID. Bache. Superintendent
Of the Coast Survey; Lieut.. 6. H. Davis, u
:. n; Lieut.. NJ. +. Maury, l.. ;. N; Lieut..
j. n. Maflii, U. s. n; and Lieut. j ID. Kurtz,
Of the Corps Of Engineers. George a. Tren-
holm, esq, presided, assisted by Messrs Henry
Gourdin, Col. James Gadsden, T.. p. Starr,
and William NJ. Martin. Previous to the din
ner an interesting ceremony took place, in
which Professor Bache presented to the Cham
Der Of Commerce the chart Of the harbor, pre-
pared at the office of the Coast Survey, accom-
panying the act with pertinent remarks, which
were suitably responded TO by the President of
the Chamber, G. A. Trenholm, esq This be-
ing over, the dinner ensued. After the re-
moval Of the cloth a variety Of toasts
were given; among which, those in compliment
toProfessor Bache, Lieut. e. II Davis, u. S. N,
Lieut. w +. Maury, u. 5. N. Lieut.. J. N.
Maffit, u. :. N, and Lieut.. Kurtz, produced
responses from each Of those gentlemen. The
Hon. II. +. w. Allston, an invited guest, Col.
Gads1en, Gen. Brisbane, and other gentlemen,
were compimented. and returned their ac-
Acknowledgements. The Hon. William Aiken
was also compllmented for his efforts in aiding
to remove the distractions in the harbor.
The following were the toasts complimenta-
ry to the officers Of the Survey on this occason
Professor n. ~. Boche-The distinguished head
Of the Coast Survey: known TO our whole country
by bis scientific nttnnments and professional pub
lie services s the richer privilege of knowing
him also by tho kindly qualities Of his heart.
Iiriiendnf &. H. Dopis, u. =. " He brilliantly
illustrates the progress of the Navy; originally the
defender Of our infant commerce, now, by tie scen-
tific achievements, chief pioneer in extending
and enriching her domain.
Licffenanf NJ r. Wotuy. y. s. ~; Whether ut
the telegraph in w Washington, stca ming upon the
Amazon, or on the ocean, by bis lebors no longer
"trackless," he is the observed of all Observers
Lieut.. Maury responded, and gave; The city
Of Charlottesville Athens oftbe South: Railroads
adorn her; let steamships cmbesb her.1
Lieut.. j. ". hIa6ft, ". s. N-whateyer may be
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The Rival Factions.

The Richmond Republican, in referring TO
the contests on the floor of Congress in regard
to the rival candidates of the Democracy says:
cit 10 bad enough when the two great parties of
the country make Congress the battle field of
Presidential campaign, but the nuisance becomes
intoierab!e when rival wings of the same party in
terrupt the public business with their jealous con-
tcntions. 1t would seem that the Democratic lead
ers regard the Wings already beaten in the next
campaign, and that the oOly question connected
with that campaign remaining to be decided is,
which of the Democratic candidates shall be in
vested with the robe Of power. We know not
whether most to admire the modesty or the wisdom
OF this proceeding 1t is exulting in victory
which is by no means certain, and furnishing arms
to their adversares to make the contest still more
doubtful. For this, however, they deserve graz
titude."
Every just mind will fully accord with the
Republican in the following remarks:
"What candid and unprecedented man can fail to
be impressed with the contrast between theas
Democratic aspirants. their conduct is drawn
by Democratic hands, and the head Of this Wing
Administration Whilst we find these gentlemen
engaged in manGuvres to thwart each other and
elevate themselves, we see the President pursuing
~Noe'SS
jeaouse5, the heaven ia above the earth. Whilst
they are eagerly mounting every hobby of section
alisln, hlibustering, and intervention, we find him
shaping his course by the Constitution and the
laws; setting his face sternly against the fanacism
of his own section; uphoidipg the faith Of trea-
ties without regard to popular clamor, and re-
ssting with prompt and inflexible decision every
attempt to depart from the established poll
cy of the Republic, and embroil the nation in the
of Europe. Acting wisely, acting calmly,
acting firmly, upon all the great and exciting
questions which have occurred under his Admin
istration, and always doing the right thing in the
right spirit and in the right way, Willard Fillmore
has entitled himself to place in the respect graf
itude, admiration, and confidence of his country,
only second to that occupied by George Washing
ton. 1t will be humiliating if the country deserts
such a man for the intriguing politicians who
now scrambling upon the floor of Congress for
place and power. Surely no Wing will consent to
such sacrifice, fail to put forth every effort to
secure for the Republic the continuance of those
wise and moderate counsels to which she is 30 much
indebted for her Union, peace, and happiness
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TIE MATSE Law IN EURoPK.-Mr. Walsh, in
late letter from Paris to the New York Journal Of
COaunrce, says:
''Sone attention has been given here 10 the
liquor law of the State Of Maine. as a stretch Of
power, such as the autocracy In France could not
venture 10 attempt. debate recently occurred
IN tho British House Of Commons that comprises
facts and opinions worthy Of notice in themselves,
and applicab Die in part 20 the American question.
The bill for limiting and regulating public houscs
in Scotland was entertained on the 18th instant.
Mr. Hume opposed the bill. on the ground that il
not remedy for the drunkenness which be
Acknowledged 10 be the prevailing vice. There
had been a reduction by moieiy, in the city Of
Edinburgh, Of the number Of spirit licenses; yet
the vice he'd enormously increased. In London,
on the contrary, where there was no Limitation IN
the licensing of bcer-h houses, great improvement
in the habits OF the people wac ascertained. A
great number Of places OF public amusement had
been opened, and the monopoly in the sale OF spir-
ST. and beer Discontinued Mr. Fox Maule, late
President Of the Board OF Trade, and a member
from Scotland, said, 'hc could not conceal from
bimseli the iamentahle fact that in Scotland, with
a population not amounting TO three miliiOus,
there wac a consumption, by the mouth, Of raw
spirits, every year. Of not less than Elk millions Of
gallons; ye, The number Of places licensed fDr the
sale q spirits had considerably diminished Time
was in Scotland when beer was the general bever.
age; but IL vas entirely superseded by the Of
spirits' Mr.. MCGreFor took broad grounds:
"'Mr. McGregor regretted that any member Of
the government should have Supported Tor a mo.
ment the second reading of the bill, which he be-
lieved, II carried, would be productive Of nothing
but mischief he considered the bill objectiona Die
upon principle. and al variance with every sound
commercial maxim. They could never make the
people OF Scotland less drunken or more moral by
any systcu Of legislation which the House might
adopt. Any attempt 70 accomplish such object
must commence with a mofc general education Of
the people
"Nr. Bruce proved by eff sial return. that the
increase VI crime vas IN great degree attribute.
bic 20 the wee a drunkenness. SO az 10 pauper-
isrn and illiteracy"
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Hon. Daniel Webster An New Jersey

Mr.. WEBSTER, being now on professional
visit to Trenton, New Jersey, has been most
cordially. received by both houses Of the Legs-
lature Of the State, now in session in that city
He was addressed by Mr.. ZABRIsKIE, Of the
Senate, who complmented him for his services
as a jurist, statesman, and dipomatist to
whom Mr. WEBSTER replied with cordial dig
nifty.
Senator STOCKTON, it is stated, was also
present, and spoke in warm eulogy Of Mr.
WEBSTER.
The members Of the Legislature and num-
Der Of the citizens united in rendering to Mr.
WEBSTER a dinner, the invitation being as
follows:
"TRESToS, March p, 1852.
" To the Hon. DANIrL wsBsrEa:
"sIa: The subscribers, members Of the Legisla-
ture, and the bar Of New Jersey, and citizens Of
Trenton, learning that professional engagements
would detain Mr. Webstcr few days in THE city.
embrace the occasion without political distinc ton
to manifest 10 him their high sense Of his character.
abilitos and services, by inviting him to paftake
of public dinner at such time during his sojourn
among us as will beat suit his convenience.
1--WE have th. honor TO be, &c"
Isgnsd by J. r. Randolph and thirty six others. ]
Mr. WEBSTER made the following reply:
"TRESToN. Wednesday Evening
"GEsTLrnES; cannot well say how much hon
ored feel mysef to be in receiving an invitation
from members Of the Legislature, the bar Of New
Jrsey. and citizens Of Trenton, without political
distinction, 10 accept from them public dinner
al a token Of their respect.
"ln the let Of names attached n this invitation
find ,hosc highly distinguished in public life, on
the bench and at the bar, and AZ well known and
highly respected out Of the State as within g.
"With many Of them IL has been my good for.
tune to DC associated in the councils Of the coun-
try. in tho course Of public life not now a short
one. and this renders the expression Of their re-
gard the more highly acceptable and grateful.
" But am obliged 10 say, gentlemen, that my
engagements do not allow me 10 avail myself OF
your kindness. am here only for the purpose Of
fulfilling professional obligation Of long standing.
and as that duty can be performed shall
feel bound 10 return to Washington.
"Allow me, gentlemen, to thank you cordially
for your kind invitation, and 20 you that il
does now, and will always give me sincere plea
sure to renew and strengthen my friendly inter
course with tbose Of you whom have here tofore
known, and 20 cultivate the acquaintance Of others
to whom am yet personally stranger.
"Gentlemen, your very obedient servant,
"DANL WEBSTER"
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PETITIONS, ETC.

by Mr. CONGER: The petition Of Daniel f..
Groux, praying Congress to purchase certain
collection Of 537 coins and medals for Congress
Library.
BY Mr. MOORE, Of Louisiana: A resolution rela-
tive donation Of land 10 the ''Piue Grove AGA
demy,' in the parish OF Caldwell.
Also, a resolution relative to tn-weekly mail
route from Harrisonburg, by way of the seat Of
justice OF Winn parish. 10 Notchitoches.
Also, a resolution relative to the establishment
of four -horse mail coach route from the mouth
OF Red river, via Marksviile and Alexandra, 10
Natcbitochcs.
By Mr.. r NJ. HOWE: The remonstrance Of
Abraham Patterson, and two hundred and eighty
six other citizens Of Pennsylvania, against the
InOyal OF the Wood worth patent.
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RECOVERY OF LosT WoaE or FRArKLIS.--A
London periodical entitled /" Notes and Queries
announces the recovery Of n lost work OF Ben amin
Franklin. II is entitled "a Dissertation on Liberty
and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain. in Letter TO a
Friend" This was Frsnkn's first work, as he tells
in dis autobiography, printed in London in 1885,
when he only eighteen years old IL was dc
signed in part ms answer to Wollaston's +" Reli-
eion Of Nature" But few copies we're printed
and most OF them were afterwards destroyed by
Frnpkln himself, under the apprehension that the
pamphlet might have IN evil tendency Mr.
Crossley Of London. has recently discovered copy
Of IL in volume OF bound tracts IL ia an syo. of
10 closely printed pages.
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GENERAL CASA biography Of General Cass,
published Mt Detroit, having been recently on.
nounccd, the New York Ere,,ng Post thus speaks
Of the subject Of itone Of the prominent candidates
OF its party for the next Presidency:
"As the work Of Mr.. Young makes lite appear.
ance at Detroit the residence OF Mr.. Cass we pre-
sumo II will be regarded by his friends as anthem
tic. IL IL the biography Of a man OF amiabIe tenn
per, but flexible purposes, ncrvously anxious OBJ
server Of public opinion long versed in public al
airs, bot, perhaps, too much of politician TO be q
perfectly euccessfnl one,u
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land ~ the "Irish faith % and the ''Irish deity :"
sc. In all this the American freely concurred
and capped banda. iIumbug. nothing but hum
bug, and every year of n baser quality and in
creased quantity. One thing is manifest-the
Irish demonstrate, annually, on ST. Patrick's day.
that England is not the main cause of the decline
OF their country :"
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the results OF our present enterprise we shall ever
remember him as the early ardent and hopeful
advocate OF theimprovement Of the bar.
Lieut. played hunorously on the word "bar )"
Observing that there were two bars at Charleston,
one known for lis shallowness, and the other re-
markable Tor It's legal profundity.]
Lieut. !. ID K,1ts-An efficient exponent of
west Point education: We recognise in him the
solid accomplishments of the engineer. with the
urba nifty Of the gentleman
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TIL Z r EP U BLIC.
NGTON:
MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 20. 1862.

"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 en-
gagements, foreign and domestic; but to keep the
= United States free from political connexions with
every other country, to see them independent
OF all and under the influence of none. In word
| want -imerican character, that the powers OF
Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves
and not for others. This, in my judgment, Is the
only way to be respected abroad and happy at
home; and not, by becoming the parsans of Great
Britain France, discussions, disturb the
public tranquility, and destroy, perhaps forever
the cement which. binds the Union"
iGEonGE WAsHlSGroN, 1875.
"Resolrsd, That regard the of acts
known the Adjustment measures as forming
in their mutual dependence and connexion sys-
tenn OF compromise the most concliatory 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
t!ement in principle and substance of the danger
| GUS and exciting subjects which they embrace"
Resolution Of JVhig Congressional Caucus, Deem
Der |, 1851.
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CocHITUATs BAsH.-It is stated that the bills Of
this bank, at Boston, were refused in New York
on Thursday; but were afterwards purchased at
ordinary ratcs, in consequence Of the prcjudicisl
reports being official contradicted.
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EvANs's SAFETY VALvs.-We have received a
communication in praise Of Evanss Safety Valve,
which has been for ten twelve years in use on
the boilers Of some Of the steamboats, plying the
western waters. We presume that scientific men
and practical engineers generally acquainted
with the merits of THE invention
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Extension Of the Capitol.

From the report of the debate in the House
of Representatives on the bill appropriatng
100000 for prosecuting the work on the Capt.
toll, we extract two items of interest; one re-
ferring to the accounts of Mr.. WALTER as dis
bursting agent, and the other TO his skill and
character as an architect. We think the GER
tifcates cannot fail to be satisfactory:
Mr.. STANTON. of Kentucky. ! hold in my
hand letter from the Comptroller of the Treasu-
ry-Mr. Whittlesoy-to the architect. dated the
10th Of February, in which he says all the money
has been accounted for. ask that the letter may
be read.
The letter was read as follows:
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The .LouixviIIe Journal

We are sorry TO perceive that our esteemed
contemporary, the Louisville Journal, has mis-
understood the spirit which animated some re-
cent incidental illusions to his conduct in re-
lation to kossUTH and his proceedings. Ger
tainly we failed to express our meaning if any
thing we said could be made to bear an inter-
probation unfavorable 10 our contemporaries in
dependence, or TO the purity of the motives that
have actuated his course in this or any other
matter. We value his personal friendship and
his labors In common cause much too highly
TO sit quietly under an imputation of having
done him injustice, or to receive in any but
good temper the remarks which, under a wrong
impression, he has directed towards us. He
will pardon US for adding, that we must decline
TO reopen our columns to the kossUrH contro-
yersy until 1t shall present some new phase.
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The Louisville Journal contradicts the pub
lished teegraphlc reports from that city con
corning kossUrH's remarks on Mr.. CLAY, and
sfIirms that the illustrious statesman was treat
ed by the Hungarian with the profoundest
respectv
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CosvfcTToS or MUsDEa.-The brothers sku.
pinski have been convicted at Philadelphia OF mur
der in the fret degree Of the Jew podlar boy. One
of the prisoners, after conviction, divuged that a
third person participated in the murder
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TIE ST. LOUIS IrTglLIorHoFR states that the
material aid" realized from al sources in St.
Louis for Kossuth four thopsond two hundred
and twenty. five dollars.
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letter was read, as follows:
"TREAsURY DEPARTMENT,
"CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE. Feb. 10, 1856

"CoMPTRoLLKR's OFFICE Feb. 10, 1852.
''SR: Your account for the extension of the ca.
pitol from August ID TO the 3lst December, 1851,
has been adjusted al the Treasury, and a balance
of 1894 50 found to be due from you to the United
States, which agrees with your account.
''Very respectfully,
"ELIsHA WHITTLESEY, Comptroller.
"THoMAs u. WALTER, esq,
Architect for the Extension of the Capitol"
Dir. CHASDLER. The whole business of regulat.
ing the additions to this Capitol is placed in the
hands Of the architect; and the question is not
whether the stones laid there are laid permanently
and according to our judgment, and whether the
lime that is used is of The kind that ought to be
used; but it is simply the question, is the pcrson
employed there competent to the work he has
dcrtaken? OF that we have two modes of Judging
ono of the past, the other of the future. All the
antecedents of that gentleman, cir, are in the at
frmanve. Every act Of bis life goes TO prove that
he is competent TO the work be has undertaken,
not simply as n finished mechanic and accom-
plisbed architect, but honest and conscien-
tious man. who will not leave work that he has
undertaken unfinished, and will no, declare that
good which he does not believe is good, although
his own land has performed it.
In the Of my official relations with the
city which in part represent, called for
many years into close connexon with that gen
tlcnan, and, although il would be impairment in
me to say that know him to be an accomplished
architect because his judgment and his action are
superior TO my judgment or anybody's action. /
only submit the work of his hands for ether
persons TO decide upon, rather than my assurance
or my certificate Of his ability. have watched
his work. known him as a man, n citizen, rs
an architect, and as a man Of business; and in all
OF tbese relations be stands pre-. eminent among
thuso with whom he is acquainted II was in the
performance Of my official relations with that gen.
ueman that looked slmost daily upon the founda.
tons Of a building quite ss heavy in is weight and
in its cost az the wings Of your Capitol will be. II
hos rested twenty years upon the foundations
bich then laid, and there is not beneath the
Girard College sign or evidence Of tho yielding
Of single portion Of the stone upon which they
rest These works, think, about twice as
thick, twice as strong, as the foundations TO which
have alluded. infer, therefore, they arc cspa-
bic Of sustaining double the weight.
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a saw ApgLTApcE or YnLATSy.--A few nj ghts
flnpe. 10 Louisville, thieves made entrance into a
cse.iirg -bsose by means Of outsiders, and finding
fasy Wy " fbe room yhere the family (three per-
soss) wfrc sfepinR, applied chloroiorm to their
npsiss, Dnf1 hey sufficiently Supplied 20 be
yasi att ppssjBihty u waking by any noise that
nplgtf ~ pfDdDcfd. Thus secured, the rascsls
YsEsscke1 the bOusr, aud made way with money,
.svsisy, and cher yslusbies, ct their leisure
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OLIVER CROMWELL os THg MAfsg Law.-Crom-
well has put on record bic opinion Of the principle
underlying all sumptuary laws ss this Of Maine.
In letter written IN 1854 to the Governor Of Edn-
borg Castle, he says: "YoUr pretended fear lest
should step in, is IKE me mon ,cO ,cod keep
oH De ntns oa of the country is,f should beooue
dsusst IL viii BE- found unjost and unwise DO.
ny % deprive msn Of his natural liberty upon
sUcposiiion that be may abuse 1t. When he doth
ssIts il Judge"