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BY the President: iihG'
WI MARCY, Secretary Of STAT.

. "'''' freS'do"f Of ihe Unsod STATE, -.
.4'"e''oS, 70 81 uho'a II ra-y concom.
Satisfactory evidence having been e,b,l,,.,
"'' u''t ''RL Ar"rsr CHRISTIAN prt,,xr,,,
pech appointed Consul OF Bremen. for m, -,
ID" FRANCISCO in the State OF e altcn,a Id,h.,.,
recognise HIM As such. aud dcclar, Inn,
err'sc and enjoy such functions, poucr. m,
eseS As are allowed To the Vice Con.,,,s '''''
Favored nations in the Tinted States.
In testimony whereof. have caus,d a.,
!" tie made patent and the sal OF the Tinted S.,
To he acrcunio affixed.
Given under my hand. IT the ci;y of W,,I
r, me ID day Of D"cr"bcr, \ u ISSs %" 80;
L. s. of the independence of thu I-r,.i -. ''d
OF America the seventy eighth state
BY the President: '''h' L..
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lust RECEIVED

lust RECEIVED
81 loo uacka~"S Ruckwheat Flour
50 boxes tiosh-n Ch,'csn
~ kegs rI,oire Butter, Ter families
zoo boxes RaiSins
10 boxes Ma'raroui
Ia hbls. No | MackrrpI
500 POUNDS Grand Bank Goldfish
10 Ibis Crsnherr:"s
zoo Sugarcurpd Hams
"a h US Java Coff.e
10 half fine Imperial Tea
IS drums Figs
For sale by WV. oENE.
dec 5--3t
/ ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF AIT st
4 BUCkINGlIhM'S NATIONAL Bti II,
Tp1c, NafioscI IiCs.'.
Harpers Magazine for prrcmteT
illustrated do do
P"ruar Educator do
knickpl locker do
rutEam's Sagagine do
liou>. hold Words do
Living Age, No is
Charles AHchpStsr. a Memorial
I..dy NJ HON: 10y T :. Arthur
Ladt lees " idoN hood
Sub ripfinns received Tor ell tlIs N"r'h'y Na-"'
ZINES and Weekly Papers.
Al rev works received a. soon ~ i-sr,i nom re
pre-. hy T.. +. RtCKIAGHfh'
dec 1T
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OFFICIAL

Franklin PIoroe. President Of fhc Unit G..
.4"'o''oa, 70 III 'rhom II raoy conoc,,.
Satisfactory evidence having been c1b,,r,,,
That THEoDORE SCHWARTZ, at I.oui>,lIl. k,n,,.-,
has bern appointed Consul Of OldrnLu-.t =,
The states Of Kentucky aud Indiana, 4 A., =,
recognise nm 's such, and declare linn Iicr ,,,
erc'se and ENJOY such furiciior, powcrs. sps A..
''seS rs are allowed To the C"Ii>,rIs Of M.
favored nations IN the United STATES.
In testimony whereof, ha,; rsusc,l ,b...,-.
TO be made patent, and The seal OF M, Tr,,., :.
10 be- hereuuio affixed '''"'''
"N'h under my hand, IT the CT, OF ", .t,,.-.
tae "a day OF December. 4 n Is,3 -, '''.
isl a'c lndcPcndenc" Of the Unl,,d S., So ~
America the sevcni,-eI.lth ''''''H 81
FRANZ
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GRAND BALL.
THE ISLAND FRIENDSHIP CLUB

ID ESPEC1tULLY Announce ih.t tboir .",iH
IL BALL of the season wi l takc rl"'" IN "
DAY, the ID Of January, 1854. de7 -
WRENCH Shirt BoSONS-Tae sales oil "
L article are large and our assortment i r'" :,
complete Persons Will find il CEssTeT 10 ru! '
hcsums than make them.
AlS, n select assortment Of Embroidered EosoM0'
Of fine quality and elegant styles. For ,alr =,
Sale X ON, Brcwts hoe"
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Dress Caps and Head Dresses.

Dress Caps and Head Dresses.
I AIDES III want of the above goods will do wei
Ia to give M call, as I wish TO oiose cat tie
present stock on hand.
100 Dress Caps, ~ to 81 %
loo do do 80. 10 zoe.
Plain 10 25c. t. soc.
leo Mourning Caps. Zoe. to 81 IS.
A large lot of Head Dresses, SOC to 81 IS
nov ac-eo3t Int and Unionl A TATE.
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Chin. Glass, and Earthenware Es
hIis n menf,

7A street Jefacnea Louisiana 0rHu "', a.. North
ry'UE subscriber haf just rcc'ivel from ne ard
splendid assortment Q, CITE Gir@ndoIrs 'ni
Esr,hsnTn nsnv p.tternf, adapted for halls end Pax
Tors. - ti,,saa,, oil. IEity, window
glass OF 'ten &C and every article f,r general
Housekeeping Asf G. 6. wRITTLEsEY,
g 7th street.
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1 ppics! appies.-Ha~ been rcrcI,cd a.
~ PECK WEED, on Louisiana avcnu.. p,,,
the corner nt 10Th street, aud opposite Tho ,ld -,
House, 800 RAREEl.S CHOICE AFPIES. ro,
sale by the barrel ar lar, quanrIrv
Also barrels OF OUNCES in rNccllrnt orI,r
dec5-dlw~-
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- Attention! Franklin n. York
ID AssOciatiOn.-Y"u are hereby notified Ia
Nee at Franklin Engine h use. on WEDNESDAY.
The 'thlnStant. at o'clock, business of import
tncc will be laid before the Association
By order: Z. DOYLE,
dec 6-1t v.
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ENGRAVED CARDS.

Nl!E SuhScIii"r nilTs Ter sale fine assortment of
I Visiting Cards. blank or printed to order The
printing viii he done with great care"
Mrs. i. CHAMBERS.
Ia avenue: between Ia and 81 streets
dec S-3t%
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W. l.. MARCY, Secretary Of Stale
REMARKABLE FREIKs nv ,o,-.

pE S nIhho w FORTUNE
4 NE daily hcing observed and wondor.d =,
~ the uninitiated. Men with small i,ro,., al ~
large families growing wealthy and hcaar,ia n''N 'hi
OF means and influence. A change vb;,S ~ M
friends can only account for 10y surprising H. t''F
found some money saving or money -msLip- y N'''
uon, or machite which is kept from t5r -
edge Of the public. Such il the f,r. ana ,
briefly expose the easy and honorable -. ""
which they accumulate wealth. The ,scr,t ,.t.E
is hereafter 10 he public is thi.-thcv save =, i
onetourth Of their incomes hy rurshp.ip, az 80
whole supp les OF the Mod.l Grocars '''H
A0iRAW JhCoRS.
corner ienna avenue and 18Th Sire.
dee G. " ''''f'S-
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EARs.-aOO,O0O Havana Cigars,

fNtRes.-Ruward March Madeira
W CogSwsll'S Canary
BucelluS, Pahlrua
Lisbon. Burgundy
Forts of every variety, dry and sweet
Duff. Gordon, and N"paz Sherry
Gcist"rS Anchor and BunChe Chamra-u's
Sparkling Catawba and I.ahclla.
For sale by
dPca-.t r. GEAJNITS FRO
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WIGS, SCALPS. AND TOUpEES

IA J. H. GiBH%' &c'r H'ir D,sss,ny Establish
B,cat- Wizards Hot,I
4 LARGE d-~nrtmon mt ron -tanrlv on land and
MAJ" (" o:,lrr III the elor;nst notice.
Wig. S.Alp.. and 1,urrcs dressed and refireI
Do, e div:
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a q Th"fre-uisr stated meeting Of the company for
~ ~ December will he held at the armorv on THIS
II IL Tuesday EVENING. the 9TH instant ut sever
CLOCK. AS business of Importance i To be brought
before the meeting for your ACTOR 1t is confidently
NPected that every M mber will he present.
iy order: ". p. NENARLE.
dee cit Sacretarv
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INEN Cambria handkerchief Tue
IL Ian sest and best assortment ever oltreI =, -
and think at the lowest prices Saie'io, r,r%s
Hotel. 'Ih
dec l.
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nURE ERwARFw " GuT

Do IL r SIL Elk W AK EN-. " HiLT
d BRO have on hand magnificent ay-ort neit
of pure SiIverworc Of their own marufactur. con
s's:nC ot Tea Sets. GohletS, GUS. SPOONS. Forks,
Ladies, Napkin Rings, Buiterknvits. Sugar sT,nn
Gravy LallcS. Pie knives, Sugar T"rgs. g.
The above are of tho latest styles AMI warranted
puT" silver. NJ. ". CALI & BRO,
Sign OF the Golden Eagle. Pa p euue.
dee SIT let. qrl 4 ION sts.
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0@s Young Mems Christian Assoc
6 'ctattOn-A special meeting of the stand
Ing Committee will be held at the rooms on THIS
EN ENlNG, the Ssh irstant. al o'clock. Import
ant and interesting business requires full and
Punctual attendance. w. c. LANGDON.
dee cit Act Rcc Soc
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roLBESTON:s I,t.T0Wy

y d"r>lEnei having been ari"iniel 10y the pub
iShers. D. Appleton i Co, of New York. tre;r fo,e
agent for ia" sale by subscription of the first vougr
delivera'le lst tirI, IS5I) of Hon. THos H. BEy-
FoNs W'Tk, Thirty Hcarg' View, or a History If
the Working 81 he American Government for hr;y
Years. from 1870 To 1S5n, will call in person upo1
the cItiz"' OF Washington and GEORGETOWN Rcpre-
SentativcS in Congress. strangers. Sc from d.v Z,
lay, for their Subscriptions Mr.. HIS office for tie
present IS over the Banking House Of ScIcn Nithers
Il Co.
lst volume, price - SO on delivery
drch-jt"o j. s. U0LLfNGS HEtD
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VOID INLAID NEEDLES. &c.-Laulnopd r,b
~ street, has received a supply OF t'ruuir, \ S,r
Gold lnlaid Needles. very superior arirlr; a.,
large assortment of Pore H"naic- thrr. p,y ,l,,r
Collars. D"mInoes. Bach cannon Bnap.- A.. aaB
Tor sale low. De-, "a,
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NEW YORK COFFEE Housp

NLW IVhA CUf I EE HUUSF
Pc"pSv'rH"' drc0'T. Lsf,rccn 81 ami q STR.
Basement, three doorS c1i ri = s az
81 n The undersigned has re-
&S o lccntly taken the above We'll TcA
Nj known Restaurant. ard fit. ISSgA
ted II up in AN elegant man :. -
nsr. where he is prepared TO accomm0ia,c a., TO-
the public and strangers with rhr h,-t the mai.
affords. OYSTERS. FAME, &c, in New Yors -'yla
ready n all proper hours, bepg kept warm h, 80
extensive range. Spiri,uous and Malt LIoUOgS' g,
CIGARS of choice brand, with every acc,mp,s.I-
ton TO lie had in first rate plscc Of r,frglr,.,,
Respectfully, TH0S. MORTALITY
PTo,iict,r.
Ss- Families supplied with the best II Oyster.
dec Colin
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CANDS & CUMMINGS NEW PATENT RHIcEu,
~ CItNE.-A public exhibition a. th:. Narhi,r
will take place on 10 Morrow the 9TH instant I-tw,
the hours Of AN and II NJ on north itol s;,,f
'et"eea n-r'h aid II streets. t. w;tnc,> tie uor,
ton Il which all sucn feel any ints- cSt in l1irs
machine manufacture are invited t. ba trcs.ut
MICHAEL NOIRSE A ~
he" 1T Agents fir The painnts.s
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aD- First Baptist Church, 10Th st
The Rev John bowling, ID. u. OF Philadelphia. will
preach in this church "Wednesday evening the
lth instant, at O'Clock. The public are invited TO
attend dec G-2t#
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there was no dog at all in Mr. Buchanan 6
conversations. His purpose was as much to
injure Mr. Buchanan, as the Administration,
in conjuring up this roorback, which we have
thus promptly nailed to the counter.
An Army TREASURY DECIsIoS-It has been
rI!ed by the Second Comptroller of the Treas
ury. that an order of the Secretary of War to
rcmount company, docs not make the officers
of that company mounted officers and entitle
them to pay as such from its date, as the or
der itself may revoke, postpone, or disobey.
The SENATE YEsTERDAY.-The Senate did
nothing yesterday after sending their Secre-
tary to notify the House of their readiness to
proceed to business. After waiting in vain,
for an hour, for the usual reply to this message
they adjourned over for the day, when most
of the Senators went over to the House hall,
to see how they got on there.
The HOUSE YEsTERDAY.-The following
was the vote for n Clerk yesterday, ian account
of their proceedings being brought down to
that point,) viz:
Whole number Of votes given, 200 necessa-
ry IN oh IuI IF which
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hS. ARTHUR has returned la the CIV. and 70
- -umed the practice OF ms profession.
dec Pr
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II m.
ss- Families supplied with the best II Oyster.
dec Colin
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MORNING EDITION-THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1853

Proudf,ot, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Cults Of Wash
ington D. A. Bokee and daughter Of Brooklyn; COlsne
Mumford and Miss Dunscomb of New York Miss OgstOn
Of Baltmore Captain Folsom, of California; and Mr.. Fell
som of Iowa: Hon. Mr.. Rockwell and lady Of Norwich
Conn; DR.. and Mrs. Harris, Of New York; and many
others altogether too numerous to mention y
The arrangements throughout as l have said
excellent Two bands OF music present one OF which
the United States Naval Band-wns placed in the upper
ball. which, from Its width formed promen-
ade, while the other-a Baltimore ban OF cecbrtv-fur
nished inspiration" for the light fAata s,ic toe The
gentlemens ordinary was, the ball room Ia ste
fully decorated and constantly filed with lovers of the
dance. Supper, which announced at about twelve
o'clock was served in style which, for tasteful arrange
ment and careful attention to details have
equaled MIR. Willard certainly laid himself out,' in
mat department. With remarkable success That most
Deautliul OF all beautiful decOrationsnatur own low
ers-abounded both the tables and in different parts
OF the ROOM The company received the outsides
OF the tables the interior space being exclusively appro
lriated to the waiters-a plan which strongly recon-
mends itself to the getters Of all similar suppers The
D OF iae was neatly printed white san expense
beng spared in this any other particular conded to
Mr. willard to present "the best to be had y
with such arran ngements and preparations tho hrst
ball ever given at Wizards Hotel passed off All
we're delighted and frequently declared they had
been better pleased with entertainment Of the kind
Many of the dresses were Of the most beautiful and taste
full order while others noticed for their richness
and costlinefs. Among the latter those Of Mrs.
Gaines Mrs Bodisco, and Mrs Waddel and Of the for
mer those OF Miss Fillmore Mrs Brodhead Mrs Whpple
and in fact aory of those of the other ladies pre-.
sent might with great proprety be included The dancing
well sustained until late hour being concluded by
the German cOon which produced with good effect.
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UNITED STATES SENATE.
EXTRA SESSION

WASHINGTON, March 0, 1853.
THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATORS OBSTRUCTION IN
CAPE FEAR RIVER.
Mr.. BADGER (whig) Of N. c., read an article from q
newspaper printed in Wilmington N c., rejecting upon
obtain endeavorng to obtain an appropriation for
the removal Of IN obstruction in Cape Fear river He
referred to his constant efforts to get that
and to his eventual success the Senate
cerned The appropriation was the last one which
surrendered by the committees OF conference the
hours OF the session.
Messrs. GwN, HAMIIN and BoR1AND bore testimony TO
the constant efforts Of Mr. Badger to get that appropra
ton.
SECRETARY CLAYTON CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRS
MONROE DOCTRINE, ETC.
Mr. CLAYTON, (whig) Of Del. took the floor, and re-
sumed his speech relative to his treaty with Sir Henry
Bulwer, &c. He contrasted the Hise treaty with the
Squer treaty, and held the former to have been
constitutional wild visionary and impractica5e that
United States would have voted for it, This was the
why the administration of General Taylor had
never sent to the Senate for ratification He contro
verted the construction placed the Monroe doctrine
by General Cass and others He denied tnat any time in
the history Of the United Satas had the government
any party declared themselves In favor Of the Monroe
doctrine Presidents Jackson and Polk had 10Th opposed
it and Congress had repeatedly refused to declare it.
He further contended that the Clayton and Buwer treaty
based on principles announced by the adminstra
tons of Jackson and Polk and by the two houses of
Congress.
Mr. DOUGLAS (dem.) of Ill., obtained the aoor to reply
to single point, when the subject postponed till
to morrow.
rHE IMPRISONMENT OF A RHODE ISLANDER AT sAauA La
GRANDE ErU.
Mr. JAMES, (dem Of R. L. presented resolutions Of the
Legislature Of Rhode Island, relative to the imprson-
ment at sagua Ia Grande, in Cuba of James H West,
citizen of that State and the seizure of his property
Mr.. MASON (dem) of Va offered resolution, calling
for information respecting the same Adopted.
After an executive session the Senate adjourned.
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Brooklyn City Intelligence

DISTRESSING OCCURRENCE Yesterday morning a small
lad, in the employ Of grocer named Martin Alpin in
Fulton avenue died from the effects of nuries sustained
Satu, day last while in the act of leading horse to
water. The animal became frightened at o passing
sleigh sheered TO sidc knocking tho lad and
trampling upon him. He picked up by the neigh
bois and carried into the house. where he fingered until
yesterday, when he expired. An inquest held by
Coroner Ball. and verdict ocaccidental death returned
by the jury.
SERIOUS AcuDENT-KIcKED A HoRsE.-On Tuesday
evening" lad about fourteen years of age son of Luke
Ryder Esq licked in the breast by horse which
had recently been purchased by his father. and
badly injured that his life is considered in danger The
animal had just been taken into the stable and the lad
being anxious to him. went n and while patting him
the back sustained injuries from the effects Of which
it is extremely doubtful whether he will recover.
Run OVER THB RAIIRoAD.-0n Tuesday an employe
Of the Long Island Railroad Company named James Nc
Manus fell from the platform Of OF the O'Clock
train at Weeksvile and over the wheels sever
ing his legs nearly from his body Although everything
possible done for his relief he expired shortly after
wards Coroner HcndIickson held inquest over the
body and verdict rendered by the jury in accord
ance with the facts
FRE-Between and two o. clock on Tuesday
ing, Are broke out in large wooden building Cross
dock, foot Of Kent avenue, occupied crucble and
6rebrick mandatory by Mr. Horner, Of No. % Clf
street, New York. The fire department promptly pro
ceeded to the scene but did not arrive In time the
structure. kngne No. IL, Of East Brooklyn, the
only company that reached the ground In time to be Of
any service followed speedily by No. Of Williamsburg
The building, which owned by Jacob Boerum was
tirely destroyed together with small shop adjoining
loss is about 81 000 covered by insurance in Williams
burg office. Mr.. Horton lost all his stock, amounting
10 abont 1000 in value aud was not insured Mr. Pori
sustained about $3.50 damage.
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mature discussion the Senate before AL the members
could have access to the documents Perhaps the ino
rty Of the committee may give such additional light on
the question: Is to make it very desirable to await their
Mr. wnIlAxs believed the senator from the 2stlr
did neea the greatest possible light the question Of
the canals any Senator needed to be thoroughly in
formed 1t was that Senator. To oblige him he would
withdraw his motion.
Mr. PIERCE said he was engaged with all the activity
no could command n the preparation of his views and
he believed the Senate would give him the opportunity
presenting them.
Mr.. VAN scnoesIIovrs (whg) desired to have an early
After another long discussion point of order, Mr.
BABcocx (whg) said-Ihis is the foggest discussion
have ever known in the Senate.
Mr. COOLEY suggested that they were all old fogies
Mr. BABCoCKAt any tfEe can lay tse order Of bust
the table and reach the order In which
direct the disposition Of this subject
Mr.. VAN SCHoONHoyEN-If ron have votes enough.
Mr.. BABcocK-We have got them.
Nr. VAN SClIooNHovEN-Rehanc such calculations
sometimes unsatisfactory.
Mr. MONROE (whig moved that the whole subject be
laid upon the table. Carried.
THE UNION BANr TROY.
The bill in relation to the Union Bank of Troy,
ported complete.
GENERAL RAILROAD ACT.
Mr. BARTLETT reported favorably on the bill to amend
the General Railroad act.
THE srATI ENGINEERS REpoRr.
Mr.. PIERCE offered resolution calling tho State
Engineer for copy Of the report submitted to the select
committee on the subject Of the constitutional amend
ment the probable cost OF the completion Of the
canals.
Mr.: BABoocK opposed the idea Of bringing in report
which intended only a proxmate estimate. The
Engineer would desire to revewit.
Mr.. PIERCE believed it had been reviewed.
Mr.. VANDEKRLT offered a substitute, q resolution
calling the State Engineer for report the proba
BILE expenditure to be incurred the completion of the
canals, which was adopted.
FARMERS BANK OF GESssEE.
The Committee of the Whole passed the bill to amend
the articles of association of the Farmers Bank Gene
see.
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Tho Senate then adjourned.



ALBANY, March Q, 1858.
HARLEM RAILROAD.
Mr.. FNCH on leave reporteda bill to amend the charter
of Harlem railroad. Passed.
CONDOLENCES WITH THE CLERK.
Mr.. FORSYTH, by unanimous consent, offered res0u-
tion of coincidence with the Clerk of the House, John
Nafew Esq the recent loss Of his wife and of his
children and agreeing to attend the funeral in body
THE ALBANY AND sUsoUKHANNA RAILROAD.
3D. GILMORE leave, reported in favor of extending
the time for the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Com
pany TO comply with the General Railroad law. Con-
CURED in.
FOREIGN BANK NOTES.
Mr.. SMITH on Leave presented report from the Com
mittee on Banks concerning foreign bank notes. Con-
CURED in.
FUNDS IoUDArE DEBT.
After long and uninterestng debate on Mr. Loomis'
bill to provide means to the State debt to support
the government and to the public works. the
House came to a direct vote on Mr. Burroughs amend
ment to restore the tolls on railways.
The amendment was lost, by ayes Al, noes Al.
Further amendments we're cut off by the previous
question and the House. by vote of SO to 49, disagreed
to the amendments made in committee to the BILL and
then by vote Of SIS to A. agreed to tho bill originally
reported.
The BODY then adjourned.
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BOSTON, March ., 1858.
comet was discovered at Harvard Observatory, last
evening, by Tutte It is situated about degrees
south Of the bright star Rige
Yesterday morning about half the hands In the employ
of the Lowell Machine shop Company struck for the ten
hour rule of labor, and marched in procession to the
number of two three hundred through the city.
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Destruction Of tho Ship Belmont.

LARGE QUANTITY OF COTTON BURNED.
New ORLEANS, March I, 1858.
The British ship Belmont, when nearly loaded for
verpool-havipg board 900 bales of cotton-caught
fire this morning, and scuttled and sunk. All the
cotton either burned or badly damaged.
The American ship Maine, which had just commenc. ID
loading, alongside the Belmont also took fire in her rig
ging, but the injury she sustained was very slight
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The Usury Laws In Canada,

VUFBEC, March p, 1903.
Last night bill passed by the Lower House, to
permit lenders to charge what rate of interest they please
but per cent only to be recoverable by law.
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MUTUAL BENEFIT SOCETY.-There is an
association in South Bend, Indiana, calle the " st.
Joseph County Regulators, or Morse T.Ief Detecting
Society" which Is represented AZ Icing in very
fourishing condition.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-10
Jefferson Medical College. &c,

PHIIADEIrHA, March 0, 1858.
The Jefferson Medical College commencement took
place to-day. 223 graduates received their degrees
State Convention, to consider the subject Of the
tabsment OF State Agricultural College, il in session
at Harrisburg The Hon. John Srohm of Lancaster is
the President.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-10
Tornado In Tennessee.

LOUISVILLE, March 0, 1855.
tornado vs ed the vicinity of Clarksville Tennessee
on Sunday night leveipg dwellings, stables barns, and
trees to the ground but far heard FROM lives
were lost. The track of the storm half mile wide
and SO terrific it that the roads led with fallen
inhp