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THE UNION: WASHINGTON TUESDAY MORNING JAN 81 1852

region OF New Jersey, a snow country-wrote 10 me
under date OF February 81. 1919, where he describes
new snow plough which they using that road.
and says II is necessary for the trains TO be under
good headway TO do the work eiectuay. With sufficient
power 10 keep up the speed OF fifteen twenty miles the
hour, we pass through any depth OF snow that has
fallen in this section OF the country during the last
twenty years; and with the aid OF the scrapers which
precede the wheels OF the plough and track wheels
OF The engine. il will leave the rails entirely free for the
passage OF any train following. | have found slee
white frost, heavy dews and drizzling rains diff
cult TO contend with than moderate SHOWS particularly
fohen the snoa0 falls dry"
In speaking OF the plough heretofore used he says that il
moves the snow only to the sides of the track where il
either becomes packed and leaves for more or
blows back into the track again, while, with repeated
SHOWS, II becomes necessary 10 use shoves; but OF
the new plough, he says +" do not how often the
track is filed in with snow, this plough under the
snow. carries il up the inclined plain until il gets above
the level OF the snow the sides of the track, and
then throws several feet from the track both sides
IL is most certainly fact that in high ATTITUDES the
falls OF not frequent in mild climates,
have been watching your application with great interest
am entirely with you, and anything that can do TO
you. and forward your applications will be attended TO
with great pleasure"
have an abundance OF authorities TO sustain all the
views and positions which have placed before the pub
lie. have not devoted myself to this great subject with
view to promote any sectional, local, personal
interests The otieetxend aim has been beyond my
own country. With Is work accomplished, free
highody between Eu and Asia, our geographical po-
siton is such that it would make our continent the CON-
ere'a and political centre Of woridhe anis on ioch
all must moue. On the one side we should draw to US
the labor, The enterprise, the capital and best resources OF
Europe, with which would be transferred TO us their
immense commerce with all Asia, now the foundation
and support of Englands mighty power This leoutd be
an intervention 1citom armies, nauies and loioui
money, that lcoud soon sap the foundation Of Europes
pooer for oppression and the other side should
become the carriers for all Asia Would not this, ask .
conquer and make tributary 10 the commercial and
political world i! Now, as powerful and vigorous we
are all this cannot be accomplished except by exaord
nary efforts extraordinary and proper for MEANS
and extraordinary natural facilities for such work
feel that am justified in saying that all these great
points been considered in the plan proposed, and
believe that can be fully sustained in saying that
any other plan these great objects be at
tanned /
Respectfully, yours,
ASA WHITNEY.
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VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS ADJOINING THE NEW RAIL
ROAD DEPOT AT hUCTloN-On Thursday The nd instant,
shall sell ROOM OF 9th and Penn
sylvania avenue O'Clock part square ESQ., fronting GAG
Jersey avenue, having thirty
described property
New Jersey between north and streets which is now
being paved The bridge finished Owing the
mediate proximity OF these the railroad depot and The
great location by the grading OF
render the described the most valuable in the District
and such opportunities for Investment
cash, balance twelve and eigh
monhthe purchaser giving notes satisfactorily secured
bearing plat Of the property be
by calling subscriber, Mr. J. Cruchet
Jan lj-d AGREEN, Aucponeer
o. The above sale Is postponed until Thursday, the
9eth instant, hour and place.
Jan I'D A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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Mr.. @. v. nrooke,s Debut.

The agedian Of the English stage Mr. Brooke, made
his first appearance at the National Theatre night Giles
Oveuoaoh before critical and brilliant
Of that character which may complete triumph That
% thirty yearsor such learn his ageshoud ex
hbi complete Of his certainly proof OF vast hts
powers thorough artistic Of the best and
highest school
His performances great attention everywhere for his
style bring vividy to passionate energy
paho- Mr. Brooke ably supported
night By Heron Held Mr. Fleming Mr. Jordan,
members company generally,
To night Mr Brooke win appear Hamlet and
will ince curiosity fashionable
and enlightened circles Of Washington
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We find in exchange papers the inaugural address
OF this distinguished taking his governor
of the State of Mississippi. 1t is principally taken up
with review OF the Legislation of Congress the sub
ject OF the slavery and territorial questions and an ex
PLANTATION of the motives which led him 10 introduce the
resolution the subject that is before the
Senate We copy the two concluding paragraphs OF the
address, which contain sentiments that will meet with
hearty response not only in Mississippi, but in every
other portion OF the Union:
I" In bringing this address TO close deem il almost
unnecessary for 10 declare the earnest desire which
feel that the dssensons which have heretofore
happily prevailed among us, and which have been
deeply injurious 10 our prosperity as people, should
now disappear forever; that social concord and its at
tendant blessings should be allowed TO reign
unnterrupedy in our midst that party rancor should
be made 10 give place TO feelings OF brolhery kindness
and that the sentiments OF genuine patriotism should be
secured final and permanent triumph all the evil
influences which have heretofore dsastrousy obstruct
ed their benign operation
In devotng energies chiefly TO the development OF
our domestic in fostering to every reasonable
extent and in all legitimate modes, the schemes
OF internal Improvement at this time pausiby urged
upon our attentions in maturing and setting foot
enlightened and practicable system oil popular education
and in redressng such Inconvenience experience may
show TO have resulted from rash and nconsiderae legis
lalon we shall hest perform our duty as American c-
zens and most promote the true honor and happiness OF
ourselves and our postenty."
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HALIFAX AND NEWFOUNDLAND TELEGRAPH.-The N.
Y. Journal OF Commerce states that the project OF run
ming telegraph line from Halifax 10 ST Johns, New
foundland, has become fixed fact All the stock has
been taken-a good portion OF il in New York-and ar
engagements making for purchasing the wire The
whole length OF the wire will be $50 miles, OF which 60
will be sub. marine. The remainder (320) will be ex-
tended marshes the ground, and WILL of course,
require insulation The persons contracting construct
the line spuate 10 have il completed in eighteen months
from the present time. II is great undertaking. and
should line of steamships be put the route from Gal
way Halifax touching at ST. Johns as is contemplated,
London will be brought within six days of New York
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. AZ, 1862.


SrNIrEThe President laid before the Senate the
oor, o The Secretary OF the Treasury, communicating
saemen OF The contracts made during The year 1851 on
account OF lighthouses
Mr. Hale presented memorials from citizens OF Pennsyl
vana praying for the repeal OF the iugiyesla law, and
"a, the abolition of slavery in the District OF Columbia /;
which were laid upon the table.
The resolution submitted by Mr. Clarke in relation TO
he foreign policy OF the United States was taken up and
made The special order for next Wednesday week.
The bill granting land to the State OF Iowa. 10 aid in
ma construction of certain railroads in that State,
taken up
Mr. Underwood resumed and concluded his remarks
oon the amendment which he submitted, giving TO each
II the old States an amount OF land named in the amend
mont corresponding to their federal numbers nearly
uo,sble 10 coincide with legal subdivisions and grant
ia, in all about fourteen millions OF acres whereupon
The Senate adjourned
Housr on REpREsENTATlvEs.--The House adopted the
resolution of Mr. Fuller, OF Maine calling the present
administration for full list of all previously suspended
or dsallowed claims on the government, paid in whole
or in part since March A. is4s, with list OF those in
any manner interested in their prosecution and payment
The subject Of making land warrants. issued under the
OF ctptthOci 20, low nSoBh"oiob was hcAt Houc
e special order Of the day for Thursday next motion
Of Mr.. Harris, OF Tennessee.
On motion Of Mr. Smith. call was made on the
President for copies OF all correspondence in his possession
relative 10 the alleged difficulty between kossuth and
Captain Long, Of the steam frigate Mississippi.
Afterwards. debate sprung up on resolution report
ed by Mr. German from the Joint Committee on Public
Printing authorizing the said joint committee TO contract
with Doneson Armstrong for the printing OF the cen
sus, in which, after few preliminary explanations
by Mr. Gorman Messrs Evans OF Maryland. Venable,
and Nabers participated Shortly after MI. N. com
menced his remarks, however, he gave way for an ad
iournmen
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London paper brought by the last arrival gives the
following accoun, OF the dismissal OF the veteran Office
holder:
We have, from undoubted authority. all the facts in
come with the recent event. and shall proceed 10
detail them without any current note or comment, adhe
ring closely TO the narrative OF the events they
red
Before the cabinet differences respecting thu Fnsbury
Kossuh affair had been arranged with his colleagues and
in higher quarters by Lord Palmerson, Count Walewski
called on the noble exSecretary for Foreign Aas, and
communicated TO him the fact OF the coup dttai which
had been accomplished by the Prince President together
with the reasons by which Louis Napoleon considered
himself compelled 10 take the steps which he had adopted
Lord Palmerson that occasion, the result oil the in
tervew approved OF the course adopted by the French
President considering that the assigned for by
Count Waewsk sufficient TO justify II.
These facts having been made known to Lord John
RUSSELL the Premier sent written remonsrance TO Lord
Pamerston complaining that the Foreign Secretary had
taken step so important that OF approval OF the
coup fsaf Of Louis Napoleon without consulting his col
leagues, whom he bad thus committed 10 IT,
The reply OF Lord Pamerston TO this written remon-
STRANGE was that his interview with Count Walewski
had been private conversation and that neither its
terms the result committed the government 10 any
particular course OF action, and that the British Execu
tive might, If il pleased, 60 TO war with France even
then without violating any official pledge given by him
that Count Waewsk had proved TO him by unquesonable
documents that Louis Napoleon would have been arrest
ed IN lew days by the opposite party in the Assembly
(who had prepared their coup dffaf) and would have
been shut up in yncennes, had he struck the FIRST
boW, winch ne nhh mus been compelled TO strike.
Thus far Lord Pamerson approved OF the course adopt
ed by the Presidents but he urged he had not then been
made acquainted with The arrests the fighting, and the
other circumstances which had Immediately followed the
new state Of affairs and therefore he did not think
necessary to consult formally his colleagues as to cir.
cumstances which had only been initiated. Moreover
be did not think il necessary for Secretary OF Saethe
ack lodged head OF Departmental consult his col
leagues ms 10 every transaction which properly and
positively under his administration.
This reply TO the Premier Lord Pamerston considered
would be thoroughly satisfactory, and he rather expected
the aDlesde honorable but TO his amazement, he
ceyed demand for the Transmission OF his seals OF Of
fee TO the first minister of the Crown.
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ny DYER 4 MCGUIRE, Auet,onser..

GALE on VALUABLE PROPERTY ON Pennsylvania
- AVENUE, AT PUBLIC AUCTION, BY ORDER OF COURT
Friday Goth January, ls52 ~ O'Clock, shall
public the LOT No 49,
consisting OF three brick
building side Pennsylvania
Immediately opposite the National Hotel and adjoining the
Middleton BeaI Also lots Nos ~ and %,
consisting OF large uree-stofy brick
house, with back building, the same side OF Pennsylvania
occupied by Mrs Taylor
boa house, the by Mr.. J. III. Buthmnnn.
valuable In this city, and
be attention Of capitalists is respectfully called 10 H.
cash. and the remainder three
with semi annually secured by lien
Ian 9i-dts DYER MCGUIRE, Auctonecrs.
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AT a meeting OF members OF Congress, held in the
notice given in the Washington papers, TO make preim-
mary arrangements Tor congressional celebration OF the
22d OF February next upon the principles OF the Fare.
well Address," set forth in said notice
On motion OF Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, OF Georgia,
Hon. James Brooks, OF New York, was called to the
chair and Hon. Gilcbrst Porter. OF Missouri, appointed
secretary.
After conversation TO the plan Of the celebra-
ton, and the beneficial effects to result TO the whole
try il such celebrations general, the chairman was
directed TO appoint comnttce of arrangements TO
sist OF gentlemen, and committee Of correspond
ence. 10 consist of five gentlemen
The chairman, having taken some time TO consult with
members OF Congress, submits the following
COMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS
Hon. A. H. STEPHENS. of Georgia.
Hon. T. II. BAYLY, of Virginia,
Hon. EDWARD STANLY, of North Carolina,
Hon c. L. DUNHAM, of Indiana,
Hon. WILLIAM APPLETON, of Massachusetts,
Hon WILLIAM H. POLK OF Tennessee,
Hon. A. L. MINER. OF Vermont
COMMITTEE OF CORRESPONDENTS.
Hon. w. II. BISSELL, of Illinois,
Hon. J. H. H. HAWS, of New York,
Hon, w. r. SMITH. of Alabama,
Hon. ALEXANDER EVANS, Of Maryland.
Hon. v. f. HOWARD, OF Texas
JAMES BROOKS, Chairman.
G. PORTER, Secretary.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,, Monrovi

EUROPE AND THE UNITED STATES Europe contains
,s07, 1875 square miles the United States 1921 595
square miles 50 that the OF the United States alone
is nearly equal TO all Europe This geographical fact
will give some idea OF the present power and future
greatness of our country, whose population already
amounts to twenty. three millions and quarter This
rapid growth may be ascribed variety OF causes but
10 none more than peace, and the cultivation OF the
OF industry dependent on peace-he Mexican war being
but very partial exception TO the general policy, not be.
ing felt al all as war, but rather HOLIDAY. And this
Try Yet peace is at the bottom of all our prosperity
Peace is our wisest policy Peace is the basis of all
enjoyments and freedom, when compatible with our
honor or our interest-LedgeT.
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STEAMERS TO IRELiND.-The New York and Galway
Steamship Company, whose proposals were brought 10
The attention of the United States Senate the other day
by Senator Stockton are to consist Of four first class
ocean steamships of not less than 1900 ions
men Of the approved American clipper model, with all
to passengers 10 run from Jersey city, State Of New er
sey, and port OF New York, TO Galway, in Ireland,
making ST. Johns Newfoundland port OF call on the
completion of the telegraph 10 that port.
The distance from ST. Johns TO Galway is but CAT
miles, or "a days running time for fast steamer Gal
way and ST Johns the nearest ports between the two
continents and by this route the telegraph news from
less than six days, and the mails and passengers TO New
York in less than ten days.
Mr. Tebbetts the original protector of this enterprise
offers the highest pecunay guarantee for the execution
of his plan.--N. " Epening Post
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Under this caption the Cincinnati Atlas, in calling at
tention 10 the advertisement copied from the ULon by
d L. Elder, agent for the paentee for the disposal OF
rights for the of several valuable OF Pro-
lessor Salomon says The important one is his
improved carbonlc acid engine, the successful ioorking
Of toot has been noticed time columns
This wonderful invention will bring about entire
outon in the motive power OF the day, If one half OF the
expectations OF the paentee and that OF his sangune
friends be realized The improved propelling and
steering apparatus will also attract the attention of lake
and river steamboat owners
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Of the Collins line adding the naval force Of the Uni
ted States Well, what has been the resutl Not only
has the Collins line conquered all British preiudces 10
regard 10 capacity for ocean steam navigation, but.
what is infinitely more, it has convinced the Aneriean
public that we are not inferior 10 England in regard to
any service the ocean though il not lll England
Z" acknowledged the corn" that the American critics
finally cayed in
A proposition is now before Congress TO extend the
usefulness OF that line win you allow me- in future
letter. respectfully TO submit few remarks 10 the con-
sideraon OF that honorable body aud the public
ATLANTIC
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II is stated in the Rio Bravo that the following bill has
been introduced into the Mexican Senate:
Arr L. The Executive will proceed 10 open negoa.
tons with the government of her Britannia Majesty for
the purpose Of verifying the opening OF the stbmus OF
Tehuantepec.
Arr a OF this agreement the following clauses are ne
cessary.
L. The British government shall bind itself to open the
canal within special time, losing its right should Il fail
10 comply shall bind itself to pay the capital and in
teres OF the foreign debt from the day the contract Is
signed II shall erect the Notifications the government OF
Mexico may design convenient to its safety and secu-
rty and il shall Mexico in The oil any nva-
tending to deprive her Of the right to those lands Of
Tehuanicpec and TO the canal.
a. The Mexican nation surrenders its sthmus only for
the purposes indicated it shall maintain military post
of no less than two hundred TO protect the work il
shall give the forces that may be necessary to cover the
forts and cede the duties imposed for crossing the 18TH
mus as well as others might receive IN favor OF Great
Britain for the time that may be sufficient TO satisfy the
amount OF the debt and the ndemnhcation that may be
stipulated as premium.
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In another column will be found communication on
this subject from the pen Of Mr.. Whitney, referring spe
ciay the objections against his project drawn from the
alleged distractions by and ice upon his selected
route We commend his article and the authorities he
cites to the attention OF readers, holding that the sub
,ec one of such interest and importance TO require
hli exclamation and discussion before the public
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times resist any attempt from whatever quarter may
emanate, TO bring politics to bear religion religion
politics
Resolutions passed BY assembly at hasdgtvie Georgia.
composed Of members Of hs Assembly and other eises BE-
Iongtmg TO The constitutional Union party.
]. Resolved, That IL is the fixed determination OF the
constitutional Union party as has been heretofore frequent
announced TO unite with that national party only which
viii adopt part OF its creed the principles forth In
the resolutions OF the late Georgia and Mississippi
tons
Resolved That in order perfect that policy and carry
out the well-seed principles of the constitutional Union
party, State central committee of be appointed by
this meeting whose duty IL shalt be, the proper me
call convention, composed OF double the number of rep
fesentaiyes nom each county, assemble al the capital,
at such time said committee may designate, take
into consideration the next presidential election.
Resolved That regarding, do the national demo
cratic party likely than any other national party
adopt the pne Piles of the constitutional organization,
believe IL the policy OF the convention which may
semble at the capital send delegates 10 the Bal
democratic convention, with such instructions
may be thought advisable and proper give provided
intervening events should authorize different course.
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The British PRESS AND THE UNITED STATES NAVY
The British "United Service Journal" thus speaks of
navy:
From its infancy TO its present state, most bravely
most CALAMITY have the officers and men in the naval
profession OF America held up the honor of their flag.
There is scarcely action in which the slightest impu
taon can be cast on any individual. They have never
avoided their enemies, excepting when il would have
been the height OF mprudence TO have faced them They
have fought with the most determined valor. They
have in many cases. been successful nation which
held undspued The command OF the ocean; and this very
circumstances OF combating enemy flushed with almost
universal victory adds great laurel TO the navy OF the
United States"
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Our readers referred to a very well-writen COM
nuncalion in another column signed " Atlantic" in re-
gard TO the results which have been produced by the
enlargement given to the Collins line of steamers. AS
the question of continuing that encouragement is an i'm
portant one we cheerfuly afford place for the views
which will enable ourselves well the public TO de-
eide correctly upon il
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I'm. Forrest Divorce Case.

eegraphic despatch states that the jury in this
have given verdict in favor OF Mrs Forrest, and have
allowed her three thousand dollars year amony.
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rALHOUNs wORIxS-Frst volume, being a Disqnsition
" Constitution Govern
Edited Richard X. Cae and pub
shed assembly Of the State
South Carolina.
A supply this day received by
Jan "a FRANCK TAYLOR.
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supreme ooar, OF ,As ua,,sa states.
MONDAY, January %. 1859.

Edward Shipper, esq., OF Pennsylvania; Greer B.
Duncan esq., OF Louisiana; j. Pinckney Henderson and
VIM Pinkney Hill, esqs., Of Texas admitted attoT-
neys and counsellors OF this court.
No, o5 c. Balance, plaintiff in error. Vs r. Forsyth
a al This cause was submitted 10 the court ON the
record and printed Arguments by MIR Balance for the
plaintiff IN eror, and by Mr. Gamble in behalf OF the de-
PENDANTS in error
No ~ The United States. appellants, Us Jacob Bran
torney General Crenden for the appellants and BY Mr.
Soue for the appeees
No 90. Samuel Dinsman, plaintiff in error us Charles
Wilkes. The argument OF this was commenced by
Mr. Addison for the plaintiff in error
Adjourned until tomorrow, IL O'Clock, a M