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From the London Times, Dec. 10.

THE NAVAL DEFEAT OF THE TURKs-The
intelligence from the seat of war, which we re-
ceived Yesterday with hesitation, has now been
coroborated by several channels, and by a
positive announcement in the official journal of
France War has begun in earnest. naval
action has been fought upon the coast Of Asia
Minor, ending in the total destruction OF por-
ton of the Ottoman fleet; and for the first
time in naval history Russian squadron has
returned to Sehastopol laden with the spoils of
victory. The war, hitherto confined to the oc-
cupation of the Danubian principalities and to
few partial encounters of the hostile armies,
appears to have assumed on the Black Sea the
character of direct aggression, and the emperor
of Russia has thrown down the gauntlet to the
maritime powers precisely on that element on
which they are best prepared to meet him.
We have thought it our duty to uphold and de-
fend the cause of peace as long as peace was
compatible with the honor and dignity of the
country, and we feel no regret that to the very
last we have adhered TO course Of policy
which Just concern for the best interests Of
England and of the civilized world prescribed.
But we have never concealed our opinion that
the events occurring in the east might ere long
compel us to meet by more resolute measures
a sterner alternative and we have repeatedly
urged upon the governments Of England and
France the necessity of being prepared with q
plan Of operations adapted to such an emer-
gency. II the intelligence last received be
confirmed in the manner in which it is related
to us, the time for these resolutions to take
effect is already come.
1t must however, be remarked, that great
perplexity and uncertainty still hang over the
details Of this important event. All the ac-
counts received oft appear to have been dis
patched from Odessa on the 9th instant, and 10
have passed through Vienna. They are, there
fore, altogether Russian statements. On the
other hand, it is well ascertained that on the
18th Of November, two days prior to the action,
the principal divisions Of the Turkish feet were
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THE NEW york CONTROVERSY.

We have hoped that the Washington Union
had at length perceived the egregious mistake
it committed when it attempted to nationalize
the New York controversy; but we we're mis-
taken. That journal, in its issue Of yesterday,
makes a most wanton and violent attack upon
Judge Bronson, who is now q private citizen
Of the State of New York.
We wish to preserve the integrity Of the
democratic party. Having silenced the feeble
batteries which were opened against us, we can
afford-as far as we are conference.-the be both
careless and magnanimous. But whilst we do
these things for ourselves, yet the duty to de-
fend our friends rests upon us-a duty which
we cannot and will not omit to perform.
But we are not willing to say to the Wash
ington Union that we draw the sword and
throw the scabbard away. Yet it is duty we
owe to the party to say that our reluctance in
this behalf is due solely and entirely to the
strong feelings of personal attachment which
we have cherished and hope to cherish for a
good honest man, who in an evil hour was per-
suaded to think that he could direct and con-
troll a metropolitan organ. We do not wish to
reopen the New York controversy. But the
Washington Union, which pretends to speak for
tn administration, insists that the removal Of
Judge Bronson shall be again thrust in the
face of the public.
This offensive and insulting act of the journal
which pretends to speak in the name of the ad-
ministration, cannot fail to react; for the blow
must fall exactly in the opposite direction from
that in which it was intended to be felt. Yet,
we have no desire-no wish, to 60 into this
matter. Our leading purpose is to impart
union and efficiency to the true and faithful
men of the democratic party-to thwart the
selfish and designing purposes of the men and
factions who wish to suck, like vampyrs, their
sustenance and strength from those whom they
fan gently with their wings to prevent their
awaking.
We do not wish to give offence, yet we feel
constrained to say that the Washington Union
did not speak with due and proper regard to
the truth in its remarks published yesterday
with regard to "Judge Bronson's removal"
We feel willing, therefore, to pass over the sub
ject for the present, with the hope--although
it may be a desperate hope-that the Washing
ton Union may pause, reflect, and reconsider.
If does not pause, reflect, and reconsider
speedily, We must speak plainly to it. That is
all %~ -.#.4 ...s.
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THE NEWS FROM EUROPE.

We publish this morning fuller and more au,
thentic information with regard to the great
naval victory which the Russians las alleged
have gained over the Turks, at Sinope, on the
Black Sea- Our readers viii perceive that the
doubts we expressed yesterday with regard to
the accuracy of the telegraphic notices which
had reached us, are more than confirmed We
have but little doubt that the Russian naval
forces have done no more than destroy de-
fenceless convoy of transports. But the next
arrival from Europe viii settle the matter.
When that arrival comes, then we will see
but in the meantime, "God speed the Turks"
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FUNERAL OF HON. BROoKINs CAMP
REI.I. .,...

There was no business of legislative character
transacted in Congress yesterday the members of
the branches being engaged in paying the last sad
friendly Offices TO the late Brookins Campbell,
elected to the House Of Represent atives from the
State of Tennessee.
The proceedings on the occasion We're follow :
b The body was brought into the Hall Of Repre-
senlatves by the pall-bearers, Messrs. Hubbard.
Ashe, Dawson Fuller, Meacham, Cox, Hem, and
Hunt, and deposited on stand in the area 'front.'
ing the Clerks desk, under the charge of the com
mittee of arrangements Messrs. Stanton, of Ten
nessee, Churchwell Orr, ]. G. Davis, Caruthers,
Appleton, J. l.. Taylor, and W. r. Smith
The Senate of the United States entered and
took their seats their president pro tenn, being
assigned position on the immediate left of the
Speaker of the House, and their other officers at
the desk, in company with those Of the last named
body. ... .
The President of the United States and the
members Of his cabinet next came into the hall,
followed by the Chief Justice and Associate JUS
tees of the Supreme Court of the United States
and its officers; the diplomatic corps, Judges of
the United States, officers Of the Executive De-
partments, officers of the army and navy, the
mayor OF washington, the physicians who al
tended the deceased, and others The members
of the House remained standing until tho persons
above referred TO were seated in the vicinity of
the corpse which was enclosed in patent me-
talic case. .~
The funeral services were commenced by the
Rev. Henry Slicer, who read the nineteenth psalm
and part Of the fifteenth chapter of First CORN
thians, aud delivered prayer.
The Rev. William II. Millburn, the chaplain of
the House of Representatives, then addressed the
assembly, forbearng TO pronounce panegyric
on the deceased, whose dust lay before them, but
delivering an eloquent and pointed address on the
duties of the living.
In conclusion, he pronounced the benediction,
when the funeral moved from the hall to the
southern boat. The body is to be conveyed to the
family Of Mr.. Campbell, in charge Of committee
of the House.
When the members of the two branches re-
turned to their respective chambers, the House
adjourned until Saturday, and the Senate until
to-day nocn
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The tono of the Stethoscope will remain un-
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who sustained and who now sustain the Wash
ington Sentinel
The Washington Union, unmindful of the
military maxim of Bonaparte, is following in
the course which the enemy-the wing party
has invited and solicited it to follow. When
the publisher of this journal was elected printer
to the Senate, the hostile wing president on
injury to the President-to the administration,
and to the democratic party-asseverated,w with
out shade or shadow of truth to stand on,
that the result of that election was an admin
istration defeat The Union joined with the
whig press, for in the rancor OF disappointed
avarice it forgot all but its personal losses-it
forgot that sound policy forbids that man
shall do what his enemy wishes him to do.
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by Telegraph from London to Liverpool.

by Telegraph from London to Liverpool
The VERY LATEsT.--We have received news
from Constantinople by Vienna down to the Sd
instant. The news of the disaster at Sinope is
officially confirmed, and had just reach the
Porte.
Upon the receipt of this information the Brit
ish and French ambassadors had immediately
dispatched two steam frigates from the com
bined squadrons to Sinope, and two other steam
frigates to Varna, for the purpose of procuring
precise intelligence. Upon the return of these
vessels it was thought probable that the com
bined fleets would receive orders to enter the
Black Sea, to prevent, if possible, any further
collision between the Russian and Turkish ma
val forces.
1t is stated by the Russian accounts that the
squadron subsequently destroyed at Sinope was
engaged in conveying forces to attack Souchum
kalch, and that it was pursued into the port of
Sinope by the Russian feet. If this account of
the circumstance preceding the engagement be
correct it would give somewhat different char
acter to the attack, as the Russian forces might
be justified in interrupting convoy destined
to invade portion Of their own territory. The
destination of the squadron is, however, uncer-
tain and it is more probable that the trans
ports were conveying reinforcements and pro-
visions to Batun, where the Turkish army stands
in need of both.
1t is reported that the British charge DAT
fares at Teheran has suspended his diplomatic
relations with the Persian government, in con-
sequence of that power having resolved, as it is
said, to take part against the Porte and to
march an army to the frontier. This move
ment on the part of the Shah of Persia had for
some time been apprehended, as his relations
with Turkey were such as to induce him to
take advantage of the increasing diffioult;as of
the Ottoman empire. The news, however, still
requires positive confirmation.
The Morning Post states that Constantine.
nople telegraphic dispatch of the Sd reports the
prevalence of great alarm and excitement
owing to the news from Sinope. The account
given OF the action is substantially the same MS
the Russian, The fleets were bound to enter
the Black Sea. Persia had declared war
against Turkey.
The Posts leading article saws that there
can hardly exist doubt that the admirals had
by this time entered, and are now in full com.
mand of the Black Sea.
With respect to the Persian declaration
OF war against Turkey, this is the natural conse.
quence OF treaty offensive and defensive be-
tween Persia and Russia, concluded some
months ago. 1t adds a new complication.
Riots have taken place at Galatch between
the Wallachian militia and the Russian troops
battalion of the former refused to obey the
orders Of Russian general The battalion in
question, and four companies of the Walla.
chans, were consigned to barracks.
There is nothing late from the Danube.
!, Ielegraphic dispatches in the Chronicle give
the details of the Turkish success in Asia.
Schamyl and Selim Pasha had taken yarious
fortresses, and it is stated that they surround
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RUNAWAY NEGROES ARREST OF Accom-
PLIcEs.-No little stir was created in our city
on last Saturday night and Sunday morning,
by the arrest of two colored men, named Isam
Walton and Frederick Livers, charged with
being accomplices in secreting property stolen
in st. Louis Their examination took place
before Justice Pinckard, on Sunday morning,
when the following facts were elected: 1t seems
that on Sunday week slave owned by Mr..
Chouteau, of st. Louis, hired horse and bug
gy from stable in that city, for the purpose,
as was alleged, of taking a drive down to Ca
rondelet. Very late that night the slave, &C
companied by negro woman, also belonging
to Mr.. Chouteau drove up to the Alton House,
abruptly departed. 1t has since been ascer-
tanned that they were runaways, that they took
the cars here on Monday morning for Chicago
reached that city in safety, and are now in
Canada.
On Monday morning, it seems that Isam
Walton called at the Alton House livery stable
for the horse and buggy, paid the charges, and
drove it off. At night the horse returned to
the stable without harness or buggy, and was
taken up by the hostler. On Tuesday morn
ing the buggy was found in a thicket Of under
brush near the city cemetery. Marshal Filley
forthwith telegraphed these facts to the owner
of the property in st. Louis, and arrested Wal
ton as an accomplice in the transaction. Wal
ton strenuously denied any knowledge Of the
affair, and implicated Frederick Livers. The
house Of the latter was accordingly searched,
where the harness and cushions Of the buggy
were found, concealed in box upon the prem
ises. 1t is reasonable to suppose that Livers
and Walton had no intention of being accom-
phces in the theft, but of only in assisting in
the escape Of runaways, and shielding them
from their pursuers.
Their examination before Justice Pinckard
on Sunday was merely preliminary; and they
gave bond in the sum of $3O0.for their appear
ance on Monday for further examination.
Livers, however, has disappeared from the city,
and has left his bondsmen to foot the bill. The
principal witnesses have also come up missing,
and the probability is that the matter will be
dropped without further ado. The owner Of
the horse and buggy is abundantly satisfied
with getting them back again. The principal
sufferer in the transaction is Mr.. Chouteau, who
is minus the two negroes If the matter is to
be pushed further, he is probably the proper
one to do it.-Ahon Telegraph, 1871.
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A Fish SToRY.-Quite little incident hap
pened once upon q trout-brook, in which, a few
years ago, we we're wont to wet a line now
and then. The speckled prey were rather shy,
and it required considerable art to snatch them
from their element. Nothing short Of crawling
for acres together would do before reaching
within good throwing distance. It was in an
open meadow; no friendly bush stood by the
brook side to offer one the chances of an am
buscade and sometimes we feared greatly that
we should strip all our buttons down before y
in the exertion to "snake" our way to the
stream.
A fiend-who related the incident to us
was about undertaking this reptile mode of To-
comotion, one day, when suddenly he noticed
a fisherman on the brook, violently engaged
in swinging his line, to which something hung
that delighted him apparently very much. Now
and then he would allow the object to be poised
in the air, while he could take cool look at
it. 1t was after an examination of this kind
that he became sensible of our friends approach,
and hailed him vociferously L. went to him.
"See here, sir" cried the individual, whom
L. esteemed at a glance to be a verdant strip
ling Of the most unmissakable emerald hue,
" See what fish I've gotr And he held out
his victim.
"A queer fish it is too," was our friends re-
mark.
"Neyer saw the like of it BEFORE exclaimed
the unsophisticated Piscator. :" How compact
it's scales are put togetherp
YES" L. replied, "it would be hard matter
to make it shell out"
"Well, it took the hook deuced quietly
never felt the nimble," continued the strange
youth.
"What will you do with it ~ was LIS en-
quiry.
"Take it home, obe-sure, and stuff it for
curiosity" was the answer. 4But" he resumed,
II must get the hook out of its jaws
So saying, the young gentleman proceeded to
disengage his hook, when his prize made a snap
at his fingers and fastened upon the little one
"Murder!" yelled the youth. "How it bites,
Take it off Murder. O-o-oohl" L. was
cruel enough to laugh heartily, while the suf.
ferer was writhing with the torture inflicted
upon him by his fish. But he succeeded in
checking it off with the other hand, when, con-
templating his bleeding finger, he exclaimed,
more, aside than for LIS ediGcation:
"Tll bet now it's nothing but one Of those
things called turtles I've heard of SO much!
And so it wasl
Northern Gazette, Keeseci1le, NJ T.
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Homaopa,hy I'm yellow Fever.

Extract Of a letter dated Matches October, 1853.
" The fever this year has ragged with uncommon
violence; more so than for fifty years, for nearly
which period ! have been familiar with il, and
never have seen such success as has attended
the practice OF homGopathy-some, indeed, won
derinl. Mr., w. was taken relapsed and was
cured IN both attacks; his third attack would have
been also cured under homeopathy, when his
friends sent for alopathy and he died on the
second day. several others were cured after re-
pected TO live. Two cases, in particular, were
cured after bLaek rontu; one, in particular Law
under black romn thirty hours, a case unheard Of
before. The statistics Of homeopathy throw allo-
pathy IN the shade. Drs. Davis aud Hocombe
have treated five hundred cases and lost twenty
eight. Surprising allopathy TO have treated fifteen
hundred, which / do not believe they did their
loss is over three hundred, a most woful differ
have no doubt but the murderous effects
of sllopathy will cause all to avoid it,"
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The Grave of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Cha

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The Grave Of Washington.-The Charleston
iron" to the ladies oft the SOUTH in behalf OF noble
project for the purchase, by subscription, Of
Mount Vernon, to prevent this sacred spot from
falling into the hands of spectators, who are now
negotiating for its purchase. Il is proposed that
the south. by general contribution, each mite
furnish the amount sufficient for the purchase Of
Mount Vernon-that the property be conveyed in
trust to the President the United States and the
governor OF Virginia, to be preserved and i'm
proved,
Nearly Quarter Of Million of Property
Missing.-On Friday (oflast .week) the ship Abby
Pratt, from Calcutta to Boston, went ashore on
Nantucket shoals. and was abandoned by her of.
hcers and crew, who proceeded to Nantucket for
assistance. A steamer was procured, and several
boats started on their own hook, with the hope of
obtaining salvage but the most diligent search
had failed to discover this rich wait, which proba-
bly, hoaed of, and is either adrift upon the waters
or has sunk to the bottom.--Boston Traveller.
A Dissatisfied Fugitlve.-Mr H. Ward, of
Harper's Ferry, Va, has received letter dated
Chatham, Upper Canada, October 25, from fe-
male slave of his, who, with her two children, ran
away about year ago. The SPIRIT Of Jefferson
says she appeals in the strongest terms to her
ter and mistress TO allow her and her children TO
return and remain with them and adds:
g / am sorry that left. ! want 10 see you all
50 bad that don't know what TO do. dream
every night about you ALL and sometimes sit
down and cry all day and all night, because want
to come back again. There is nothing here but
hard times and bad darkeys, and want to come
back"
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ThIrty-Third Congress Complete.

Below our readers will find list Of the mem
bers of the present Congress, which we hav
compiled and corrected from the official returns
SENATE
Wings in Haiics democrats in Roman.
PRESIDENT. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. David r. Atchisor
SECRETARY. Asbury Dickins.
Atsbama. Michigan.
BENZ. Fitzpatrick. Lewis Cass
Clement Y. Clay Jr Charles T. Stuart
Robert w. Johnson,s Stephen Adams.
w. X. Sebastian. Vacancy
Connecticut. Misso,oI
Truman Smith. David r. Atchison.
Isaac Toucey. Henry s Geyer.
California. NeW Hampshire.
W. NJ. Gwn. Moses Norris, Jr.
John b. Weller. Jared Williams
Deld,oars. Neso York.
John M clayton. Hamilton Fish,
Florida. NeW Jersey.
Jackson Morton. John r. Thompson.
stephen r. Mallory. William Wright
Georgia. North Cdroiina.
Wm O. Da,pson George E. Badger.
Robert 7Oombs Vacancy, ~,
John Petit Salmon P. Chase.
Jesse d. Bright. BENZ Wade
Illinois. Tsnnsyleaaia.
James Shields james Cooper.
Stephen A. Douglas. Richard Brodhead.
IONA. Rhode Island.
Augustus G. Dodge. Charles I. James.
George w. Jones: Philip Allen.
Kentucky. South Carolina.
ArchbdiG Di1on. A. p. Brtler.
John B. Thompson. Josiah j. Evan
Louisiana Tennessee.
John Slidel James C. Jones.
J. r. Renvamin. John Bell.
Maine. Ie1ds
Hannibal Hamln. Thomas j. Rusk.
Vacancy. Sam Houston.
Massachusetts Permem
Charles S,emner. Sanuel s. Phelps.~ .
Edodrd Ererctt. Solomon Fbo.
Maryland. Virginia.
James A. Pedrce. james NJ Mason,
Thomas @. Pratt. r. N. T. Hunter,
Wisconsin.
Isaac p Walker. Henry Dodge.
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y BY Governors appointment.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House will consist of two hundred and
thrty-four members and five Territorial delegates,
one new Territory having lately been formed viz,
Washington. The delegates, however, have no
vote.
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GS-The indigo plant thrves well at the Sand
wich Islands, in all moist situations, and grows
spontaneously wherever il once gets rooted. In
fact from single plant, il spreads with great ra
pidfiy, covering, in few years, many contiguous
acres, and roofing out everything else, even the
thick sod Of heavy sward.