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ASoTHER DONATION PROM Mr.. PEABoDY.-The Boston
Transcript states that GEORGE PEABODY, Esq, in
London, has made further donation Of 900 to the
Of Danvers to be applied to the moral and mental
improvement Of its citizens. Last year Mr. p gave the
$4,000 for this purpose under certain conditons
Of which that not exceeding 81 600 Of the
donation should be applied for the purpose Of erecting
suitable building anil securing spot Of land site for
the cdifce which II proposed erect for the Of
the town The Trustee inr"rrvl RI. r. rat they
unable to comply with these conditions lie answered BY
drawing upon his bankers in Boston for $40 O0O which
he presented donation 70 his native town. for
the purpose Of enabling the citizens public ed
fee in accordance with the Recommendation Of the Board
az Trustees
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lowing Immediately as he will gentleman who has
not only augmented reputation previously pure
and high throughout the country, but who has en-
deared himself to his associates in the Government,
and in an especial manner to the citizens OF this
metropolis.
Mr.. FILLMORE needs not the flourish of our
praise, nor have we habtually sought for express
sons of respect and appreciation for his acts or his
character Had we sought for them, they were
prepared to our hand in the teeming tributes of ad
miration found in the columns of every respectable
and unbiased journal in our land. But he needed
them not
Good actions themselves with lasting bays;
q Who well deserves needs not another praise.
And we never have known any one in authority
who seemed to act from more inspiring motive Of
duty than he With serene determination he met
each arduous question as it rose, and public ap-
plause followed his acts as consequence not as
impelling them He never faltered, was never
embarrassed, seemingly at least and one would have
thought that he had only easy duties to perform.
Though homely comparison, we may say that we
have been reminded of him when we have witnessed
the smooth working of a powerful engine, which
with equal ease and grace crushed mass of iron
or broke the shell of ilbert.
While he was in the meridian of authority, we
have often repressed the language of praise from
reasons of taste and proprety. But now that he
departs from us to the private life which he will
grace and with the cheerful dignity of selfappro-
baton we think fit to express admiration Of his
career and of his firm and noble bearing our Chief
Magistrate and we feel confident that we but ex.
press the general sentiment Of the citizens of Wash
ington in bearing testimony to the uniform cour-
tesy and frankness which have adorned his less
official intercourse here with those who have desired
access to him. His patriotic and respected success
sor will find in his prudent and wise footsteps the
path of safety and honor
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We depart from our usual reserve in regard to
social Incidents to say, that the Minister of France
the Compile II SARTIGEs in honor Of the nuptials
Of his Sovereign and the Empress, gave on Tuesday
evening one of the most superb Balls which ever
graced the saloons of this metropolis. All the
high functionaries Of our Government, Saving the
Chief with the members Of the incoming Cabinet
were present together with great numbers Of other
distinguished persons. The numerous members of
the Diplomatic Corps and the military and naval
officers Of our own service were all in their rich
official costumes, giving great brillancy to the
crowded assembly, and the array of beauty could
not have been surpassed at any capital Of the world
The distinguished host and his assiduous secretaries
in their ceaselcss attention to the pleasure of their
numerous guests, did honor to the Characteristic
politeness Of their country,
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ALLEGED CoERUrTroS OF the New York MUNICIPAL
CouScuSThe Grand Jury Of the City Of New York pre-
sented to the Court OF Sessions Saturday morning the
result Of their Investigations relative to the charges Of
bribery and corruption the part Of members Of the
City Council AL the newspapers speak Of the conduct
Of their city fathers IN terms Of The
marks Of the Journal Of Commerce being brief copy
thcra entire, follows;
Such development Of corruption and fraud on the
part Of persons occupying positions Of trust and honor
We venture to soy has parallel in the history Of mum
pa corporations the world In those Of stu
pendous robbery like the Fort Gausevoor sale, the in
vesugauon could not be prosecuted 10 perfect develop
ment Of the details Of The transactions owing TO the
contumacy 81 witnesses IN which they we're protected by
the action Of the Court But the Grand Jury charge
SPECIFIC instances Of corruption against Aldermen by
name, ana indictments were found which they will
doubtless be held to answer"
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THE LIEUTENANT GENERALLY.

In another article we alluded incidentally to the
omissions of Congress-to the measures of justice
and high obligation which lost by the passion for
debate and by the advantage given by the rules to
minorities over the will of the majority. OF one
of the most interesting of the measures which has
thus far and in this way been INSTRUCTED, we are
painfully reminded by the annexed paragraph from
an eminent literary journal of New York. No man
read it without being impressed with its justice
for it comes home to the "bosom," if not the
" business" of every man. Is it yet too late for
the House to render this grace to the war-worn
veteran? We hope not Better never to have pro-
posed it than for it now to fail. lie never failed
when he struck for his country.
FROM THE JOURNAL,
WINFIELD ScoTr LIEuTENANT-GENERAL.-A joke was
perperated few months ago by down-Eastern editor
that there two periods when Congress does nothing
before and the other after the Christmas holidays
The substance of this ocuar observation gravey
serted few days ago. in the Senate chamber ITSELF by
honorable member of that body in the following
The houses of Congress- said the Senator, have
reduced themselves the condition of being utterly in
capable of doing any legislative business, other than
passing the appropriation bills; and they were passed
alter strange fashion, IN the last hours OF the session.
when they rushed through like shot out of shovel
This remark is exempfed in the treatment of the mea-
introduced in the early days of the present session
for comforting upon the gallant soldier whose ap
pears at the head of this paragraph the rank of euten-
nt-general. That measure forcbly advocated by
leading members of the Senate and the country responded
to it Enthusiastically. The press with exception, ap
proved Of it. and men of all parties spoke warmly in its
favor Yet the measure drnrrad ana III" r-hah'ty
now Congress will adjourn without performing the
act of justice which it contemplated This ought not to
be- Gen ScoTT is the only officer who fought in Mexico
that returned home unrewarded for his exploits. And
than this, the country him dtonems, well
reward On the scene of his triumphs he subject
ed to ignominous treatment deprived of his command
brought to trial before his interiors, Inundated in the
presence Of the enemy whose capital he had by his
vaor and whose hearts he had gained by his magnanm
y. We did hope that this great wrong would now
have been recompensed but it has not and we press it
upon the attention Of the incoming Administration. Re
pubcs ought not to be ungratefu because it is their
policy to bestow little besides gratitude.
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Mr.. SECRETARY sTUARTs DEFENCE.

1t win certainly strike the Public, as it does us
as thing much to be regretted, that the Heads Of
Departments and other important functionaries Of
the Government should be so often compelled to
occupy themselves with formal defences such as Mr.
Secretary STUART was obliged to address to the
House of Representatives on Saturday, (see our
report of the proceedings of that body) against in
furious imputations so trivial, 50 vague or so i'll
verified, those often imposed on members Of Con-
gress by malicious or disappointed persons, and
through them given to the public without due ex-
animation and inquiry. Mr.. CAss made some very
just and opportune remarks in the Senate on satur
day touching this species of injustice.
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VISIT OF RESPECT.

In accordance with resolution of the City C6un-
ellis of Washington, and agreeably to appointment,
the members of the Board of Aldermen and Board
of Common Council, with the MAYOR and other
Executive officers of the Corporation, waited on
President FILLMORE on Tuesday, to tender their re-
spects and good wishes in taking leave of him on his
retirement from Office and from the seat of govern
ment. Mr. MAURY, the Mayor, addressed the
PRESIDENT as follows:
Mr. PRESIDENT: The Corporate authorities of the City
of Washington wait upon you in a body manifesto
ton Of their high respect and regard for the purpose of
taking leave OF you upon your retirement from the exat
ed station which you hold and in doing they de-
sire to express to you their grateful acknowledgment for
the kindness which you have uniformly shown towards
city, and the lively interest which you have always
taken in its prosperity and their hopes that
your return to private life you may surrounded by your
family live to enjoy many years of uninterrupted health
and happiness.
now in the name of the Corporate authorities of the
City of Washington, cordially bid you farewell
REPLY OF PRESIDENT FILLMORE
Mr.. MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN: This is an honor which
did not anticipate and am therefore unprepared to
press in suitable language the grateful emotions which it
naturally inspires can assure you, however, that
feel that am entitled to the congratulations of my friends
at the approaching termination of my official abors and
responsibilities. While shall retire from this exalted
station without single regret, cannot leave youre
lightful city, where l have been treated with
much kindness and consideration without feeling pang
of regret at the of many social ties which
have been to me sources of unaloyed happiness IT. in
the course of my brief Administration have been able
to accomplish any thing promote the prosperity add
to the attractions of this lovely city, bearing the of
the immortal WASHINGTON, this reflection will be to
me source Of sincere qualification.
This city stands upon spot recently selected from the
Wilderness md consecrated to the exclusive and
troll of this great nation 1t should be adorned as becomes
such nation and rendered attractive object of love
and admiration to the whole people. 1t is the emblem of
our union and should be the pride of every patriot
ins upon these views have cheerfuy lent all my efforts
to peauty and adorn it, not merely for the sake the
residents of the city, but object Of just national
PRIDE and as means glorious Union
With my profound acknowledgements for this signal
na OF your respect and my sincere prayers for the
timed prosperity of your city, bid you an affectionate
farswell
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PARKERsBURG RAILROAD LoAS--The loan Of this CON
pany for 81 100000 taken on Tuesday in New YORK
as follows: 100000, at 10000, by Duncan Sherman
& Co., and 81 100000 at Sl0l, ~ g. H. Fisher. The
whole amount OF bids was S5,3iO,0OO The successful
negotiation Of this loan is justly subject for congrat,a
ton among citizens Ii the vigorous proc-
cuton and early completion Of the work. which will unite
Baltimore with Parkcrsburg-a point low down on tie
Ohio, near and in the direct line to Cincinnati
Bgltino.s 4 ,, ,r;r,n
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A SCRSR III CoUEr.-The Criminal Court room Mt Bal
hmore was crowded Tuesday by persons anxious to
witness the sentence Of Thomas Conner convicted Of the
wul murder Of Captain Hutchinson Soon after he
brought in his system gave way and he down
on the bench in the lookup completely prostrated. The
Rev. Mr. Foley, Of the Cathedral, who has been assdu
Gus in his attentions to the unhappy lad at the jail
with him in the court and endeavored to console him
well he could Shortly after 10 O'Clock motion Of
Mr. Gwnn, he brought the bar for sentence and
being unable to walk supported by two Of the deputy
wardens to the BAR standing either side to hold
him up whilst there lie deadly pale his head fall
ing forward his breast and presenting appearance
at calculated to enlist the sympathy and commsera
ton Of every beholdcr miserable abectlooking
human being has been placed the the
Criminal Court. Judge Stump proceeded to pronounce
the sentence Of the law condening the prisoner to lie
hung
During the pronoancng Of the sentence Connor gra3a
ally sank back till he rested in the chair in the bar she
officers sustaining him there, and his right hand syping
from that Of the Rev. Mr. Foley At the close Of me re-
marks Of the court he totally helpless and without
any apparent life. lie was taken up bodily and convey
ed to the ockpp for few minutes and from thence
carried like corpse to the prison in which lie was
placed and returned to prison The bravo and he despe
rado when At arge and before conviction i 1ow one Of
tho ptiable towards that lived in auticipa
ton Of his ignobe end lie did receives his sclf.pos
session the way back to jaremaine9 taseusibc and
in that condition removed from the val H. the cell ne
occupies subsequently he revived, una appeared some.
what more like himself-San
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PUNISHMENT WELL DEsERyED.--At the Steuben County
Court Of Sessions, George Palmer and Samuel Allen
seyeray convicted of obsructng the New York and Erie
Railroad at AHdover and sentenced each four years
and eight months Imprisonment in Auburn State Prison
They merited heavier punishment but perhaps this
sauary sentence will have its proper effect in deerrng
other men from such dastardly practices.
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THE CANAL PRoJECT IN DELAWARE, which was defeated
by the present Legislature has been revived and strong
effort Is to be made to procure charter during this ses
sion Of the Legislature, for canal to connect the
waters Of the Chesapeake and Delaware bays According
to the Wilmington Republican, the capitalists interested
in it have declared their willingness to pay bonus Of
900 to the State this year IL net Of incorporation
similar the bill which defeated in the Senate lately
should be passed The Republican thinks bonus
may change the minds Of the opposing Senators.
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MENrHfs-GRowN ORANGES AND LEN0Ss.-tThe Mempbs
Eagle Of the 18th ultmo ms the following.
eve have just received basket Of oranges and lemons
grown here in the city Of Memphis and they are as fine ne
any we the Gulf in the far-amcd orange
groves Of Louisiana. The oranges Of deep yermi
lion color large luscious and glorious to look upon and
no mistake--the largest have any where seen
They we're sent to by our kind friend Dr. s. M wbeo
ton and the product OF Iris beautiful and x;snsye
gardens the railroad depot about three quarters Of
mile east Of tho Mississippi river and or near the
35th parallel OF north latitude"
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The Members of the Foreign Legations resident
at the seat of government, on Monday last, by in
vitation, visited the Ericsson ship and expressed,
as they doubtless felt, great admiration for the Pc
culiar and beautiful machinery of her caorc engines
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ILLINOIS AND sLAvERY-A bill in relation to free per-
sons Of color has been passed by both branches Of the
Illinois Legislature 1t prohibits the entrance Of free
coored into the State under the penalty Of being
sold into slavery and authorizes tho admission Of slaves
If brought in sent by their masters.
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Three English ships loaded with Coolies have arrived
at Havana from China The suGerngs and deaths Of the
passengers on the voyage have been terrible On board
the Panama 30 died out Of $751; The Blenheim lost 3s
out Of Az and the Gertrude 40 out OF 300 Other ar
rivals Of vessels similarly feghted we're daily looked for
The Tallahassee Sentinel denies that the question of
dividing Florida is under discussion amongst the neon,e
Of that State The project it says was started bv some
Of the newspapers in Georgia
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FINANCES or VIRGINrA-The Finance Committee OF the
Virginia Senate estimate the Treasury receipts for the
year ending 30th September 1853, at 81 517 $685. and
the Disbursements for the period at 81, 436,788
The liabilities Or Tho Stafa amount 70 80 $40 5S5
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The telegraph to Newfoundland has been far com
peted that the message Of the Governor Of Prince Ed
ward Island was forwarded it the lth ultino
1t was sent under the Of the which separates
that island from Nova Scotia to aokvile and thence TO
Halifax by mail
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Gen. Pierce visited Gen. Scott last Thursday and
spent the evening with him.
Kentucky takes the fifth rank in the Union a. 10 tie
number OF its lawyers Sew York has4, 40; III OBJ
Virginia l,42O; Massachusetts 1872 Kentucky G6s
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NEw RoUTg.-A railroad is in progress from Mobile
(some thirty miles already completely to intersect the
road Of Tennessee through Nashville to Louisville.
railroads. already in process OF construction from Louis
vile to Cincinnati, which, when complete, will open
concentration between Mobile and Louisville Of but
about thrtysix hours travel.
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The FISHERY QUEsTIoS.-A despatch from Halifax
states that the regular session of the New Brunswick Le
gsature has been opened by speech from the Governor
at Fredericton In relation to the Fishery question, he
stated that the Provincial Government had been
mindful Of the Importance Of the fisheries and free trade
with TIE United States Of the interests Of the people
In the pending state Of the negotiations 1t was however
impossible to give any detailed information present
The Governor expressed himself happy in being able to
state that the prosperity Of the Province Of New Bruins
wick Of the main the Queen has in view
and in any adjustment of the fishery question: the inter-
ests Of New Brunswick will DO carefully considered
The Provincial Secretary also presented despatch from
the Colonial 0ce in reply to the Halifax address upon
the Fishery question and It moved that address
be sent by the next steamer deprecatng any treaty in
relation the fisheries in which Nova Scotia was not
party This passed unanimously
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COINAGE FOR FEBRUARY.

The Treasurer of the Mint at Philadelphia pub
fishes the following statement of the coinage at that
establishment during the month of February
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IRON THE SANE or MARCUS.

bis d. tla last day of life for fiat Administra-
ito. ,uo-c accession to power we sincerely hailed,
and ~ 80 p ns1res have received our concurrence
and cur .ur re The next sun will witness the
inaugu ..uor Chief Magistrate to whom
majority 4 .@r g.. have decided TO confde the
direction nal affairs for the ensuing
four years X what seemed to Us suf-
fcient reaso O. his decision We raised
our voice aga opposition, though com
bined with thu rfE journals and emil
nent individual 1cfectual We were
defeated, butwe b. j remembered that un-
successful D. &c Wa, me uublemishcd plume of our
leader - the contest never soled b. recrcancy
,, his post, however perilous, nor dmmed by an IN
worthy act
But let these thingg pass. We recall them in
no tones Of bitterness, for we do not regard our
failure as humiliating We prefer to act as we feel
in the spirit Of the ancient patriot, who, when in
formed Of a similar result, simply expressed his
gladness that Sparta had noblcr son than he. II
the people have preferred to our candidate another
citizen, let us all acguiesce in it, as we know the
gallant Gen. ScoTT has done from its announce
ment and let US prepare TO receive, and in no fac
tious temper judge by his acts the incoming Prcsi.
dent Let him be welcome; welcome for the respect
due to nations choice; welcome for the propricty
Of conduct which, we do not hesitate 10 .,y Ia.
characterized him since lie has been elevated u his
present prominence before the public eve. and ,cc,
come from that feeling Of generosity which shorld
teach US to extend hand 10 stranger in an
and difficult position. In the days of chiyary the
true knight did not less firmly prize bis lance Or aim
less hearty blows at the breast Of his antagonist
that he had on the eve Of the contest assisted Linn il
Offices Of gentle courtesy II others feel impcllc,
to predetermined condemnation Of Mr. FILLMORE
successor, we shall not join them lie will be place
Ia sufficiently embarrassing attitude, fol
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lie Conseil Sc reunit ce jour conformement a
lajournement Membres presents Hon. w.
Q. G. Claiborne, president; MN. Burke, Clark,
Converse, Giquel, Jones, Labatut ct Wood.
Sur motion, on Sc dispense de Ia lecture du
journal.
On recoit une communication du Voyer an
noncant que NJ John Thorn, contractant pour
le dessechement du Second District, ma pas
rempli son contrat.-Referee au comite des Rues
ct Debarcaderes. a
du delai qu'on 6prouve pour lie Placement des ou-
vriers de la corporation cause DIES formalites
remplir, est referee au comite de Finances
Une petition de divers citoyens demandant
rouyerture dune rue dams lie Premier District,
llaauelle sera nominee "Rue du cote Sud du
Marche Amortization y est referee au comite
des Rues ct Debarcaderes.
Une petition de Vigilance FireCo No 3, de-
mandant In construction dune nouvelle case
pompe en- briques, est referee au comite DIES in
cendies. =
CoMITEs ORNAMENTS.
NJ Clark, au nom du comite des Rues ct De-
barcaderes, presente lie rapport suivant qui est
adopte, ct les resolutions smentionnees dams le
dit rapport sont lues une seconde fois ct sane
tionnGes: 4Le
LIE comite des Rues ct Debarcaderes demandt
a rapporter en- favour d'adherer aux resolutions
suiyantes du Conseil des Assistants, SAVIOR
No Resolution pour fouyerture do di.
verses rues dams lie Quatrieme District.
No 947.-Pour la nomination dun commits
saire charge dassesser 10 propriete de +. La
! crox, appropriate des usages publics, dams Il
Troisieme District
| GEO. CLARK,
Rapporteur.
W. G. C, CLAIBORNE,
j. NJ BURKE.