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CITY OF WASHINGTON.



SEEATE.-The Senate were engaged in discussing the
civil and diplomatic bill until about five o'clock, when
they adjourned.
HousE or ENTHUSIASTICALLY House passed bills
TO authorize registers 10 be issued TO the baque May
OF Baltimore. and the brig Boundary and to change The
name Of the steamboat, Roger Williams and The propeller
Ontario. On motion Of Mr. Dockery, resolution was
next agreed TO. calling the President for the
pondence Of this government with that OF Spain relative
to prisoners taken by the latter in hostile attempts from
the shores OF the United States upon the island OF Cuba
81 The bill for the relief of Frances X. Baden was next
passed, and also the bill granting presumption rights to
settlers on the reserved alternate sections OF the public
domain uaysrsed by railroads.
The House then went into Committee OF the Whole
on the slate OF the Union, Mr. Hall in the chair where
in the deficiency bill. amended by the Senate, was
considered At late hour this Sl reported back to
the House, the amendments thereto being disposed Of
Mr.. VeHable reported from the Committee on the Ju-
dietary on the charges against John c. Watrous United
States district Judge for the district Of Texas which said
report was laid the table, aud ordered to be printed
The rules again suspended, aud the House went
into Committee OF the Whole on the State OF the Union
wherein the Senaes amendments TO the army appropra-
ton bill were considered until a late hour
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Superintendent OF Census.

The authority upon which we based the statement in
the Union of the 26lh in respect TO Mr. Kennedy was
the following correspondence, which was developed in
the proceedings of the House. This is Mr., Kennedy
statement of the case and submit it TO the judg-
ment OF the public The correspondence is preceded by
formal denial Of the charge the part Of Mr. Ken
nedy. In no has dollar Of the pay OF any clerk
employee been intercepted for any purpose whatever
and appointment has been by him (Mr Kennedy
made contingent upon any diversion of the pay OF any
clerk. He tMr. Kennedy has participated in any
arrangement understanding which has resulted in de-
prving any clerk Of the enjoyment of his entire salary
at any time has he known of any clerk the Census
Office being paid less amount than the sum for which
he recepted, unless such clerk was at the time absent
from the city" .ai
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MONDAY, February IS, 1853.

Charles d. Mead, esq. OF New York Nelson Dewey,
esq, of Wisconsin; Elijah p. Brooks, esq, OF New
York; n. J. Jewett, ESQ., OF Ohio Elias :. Terry snd
James w. Borden esqs, Of Indiana; and John w Howe,
esq of Pennsylvania, admitted attorneys and
sellers OF this court,
No SO John =. Ennis, administrator, &c, ct al, J.
B. n Smith ct al Appeal from the circuit court OF the
United States for Washington. Mr. Justice Wayne de-
hvered the opinion Of this court reversing and annuns
the decree OF the said court and entering such de-
cree as said court should have rendered.
No. l53 John Winter ct al M b. Lane This
writ OF the circuit court Of the United States for
Illinois was docketed and dismissed with costs. under the
A7d rule OF the court
y No ~ John a. Goesee ct u. appellants. Joseph NJ
Bneler a u, The argumen, Of this cause was con-
tausd by Messrs Stanbury and Ewing for the appeees
and by Mr. Quinn for the appellants.
Adjourned TILL tomorrow, ii O'Clock, a IN.
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NEW YORK, February IS, 1853.

To the Editors Of The Courier and Enquirer.
Understanding that little excitement has been
created by the report of the which took place
between this vessel and Spanish war brig of Havana
the 18th u, beg leave make the following state.
men and explanation, if such should be deemed necessa-
ry by you In the report alluded there was no intention
TO create any feeling il the simple notice OF fact
which occurs often when merchantmen fall in with men,
ofwar who cruising any particular ground for
specific object In this instance presume the brig to
have been of the 6eet at present employed around
the island Of Cuba in checking the importation OF slaves
II her right and duty the dag OF every vessel
that passed within range of her guns and had known her
TO have been ofwar should certainly have antci-
pated her wishes and shown coors as a matter OF
respect and courtesy; but aware OF her char
acie hsre being two other vessels company and she
having pennant fyng) until my attention was attract
ed TO the smoke of her lee gun, when | instantly
gave the order to hoist our dag The commander
OF the brig, anxious TO exercise his author,y-or
perhaps fearful las going very fasD that we
would be beyond his range-6red a shotted
gun before the man possibly had time to execute the
order Now. this neither be construed into any want
OF courtesy my par, towards the Spanish flag nor
desire pass unno,iced any insult our own for in
the first place, ignorant OF the fact of her being
man Of war and in the second place, when made aware
OF it, only waited for her TO fire shot after The Arsri-
flag flying TO prove 10 her captain that neither he
nor any other person could do with IMMUNITY.
Very respectfully,
R w SHUFELDT.
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Hon. A. II. H. STUART,
Secretary oil the Interior.


In examining the various articles now exhibiting at the
great hall of the Patent Office, production OF art has
delighted and nveted our attention one OF the least
conspicuous and most transformations of the
beautiful objects in that vast collection This ia small
and wholly unadorned painting by young American
artist represea ing lonely and wre,ched ORGAN Boy
all the sauad misery OF his abject occupation resting
in painful exhaustion from his hopeless labors The
subdued and quiet tone OF the colorng, and the most
perfect and skful execution OF all the parts of this ad
mirsbe picture evnce throughout the highest order of
genius and the most refined taste. Indeed. were most
powerfully reminded by its peculiarly soft and subdued
coorng and its mastery execution, of many of the go
rous productions of Muro, and especially of his world
renowned Beggar Boy" to any good copy of which
this fine picture would be admirable companion Upon
inquiry have learned that this picture is the podac-
suing his profession in Europe with the highest promise
of eminent success
We very much regret TO perceive that this cham ng
gem (Which requires near view and close exaInina
on) has been most improperly and incorrectly locacl
at the very top OF the WALL above large collection of
gaudy pictures, whilst its proper position the level
of the spectators eye. We feel well assured that no
painter could have arranged these pictures or he could
have committed such error nor such an act of
injustice TO the genius OF talented young coun
tryman. We hope this in it's location NAV be
speedily corrected, and that only may every Justice
be done to this charming picture but that there may be
found some exception TO the general rule of gaudy taste
in wealthy citizens, that something like an ade
quae value may be accorded to this fine effort OF highly
deserving artist, whose style, in many respects reminds
of tina, eminent painter, ROMNEY
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DEPARTMENT OF Isrrsws. February 20. 1858.

SIR AS you have 10 your paper OF this morning
thought proper to refer 10 my official conduct in The
appointment of young Mr. Collins clerk in the Pension
Once, have 10 request that you will insert in your paper
OF tomorrow my letter 10 the Hon Mr. Lecher, and the
accompanying documents, which read the House
OF Representatives this morning.
also request that you will add thereto note from Rev
r. Evans, late chief clerk of the Pension Once which
was sent 10 Mr. Leteher. but unfortunately did not reach
his hands until after the other documents had been read
To enable you to do SO, herewith enclose you a copy
Your obedien servant
ALEX. II. H. STUART
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Are they wiser than the officers OF other nations and less
liable 10 enor' Or they cautious and less zeal
Gus IN the discharge Of their duties We cannot an
swer these questions but We know that officers have
50 managed as not 10 make mistakes and fire into foreign
vessels either public private Steps ought to be aken
therefore, to prevent violence TO our ships, and, if mis-
takes continue, il might have wholesome effect il our
captains and eemmodores would commit few bunders
in return. Il rs bid rule which does not work both
ways We like reciprocity aud retaliation too, when IT
becomes necessary 10 put a stop to aggression.
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ksvs Fillmore Pssden Of the United Stat" Of m~ies 70 81
.rhorn
Satisfactory evidence having exhibited that wyndhs
Morson Dyer appointed consul the United Kingdom Of
ireland for the sses Of Florida and Alabama
,..,a. ~ Mobe do him such
, fnctions and privileges
allowed 10 the she United
EflfH
,a,-n sea Of the United States
Given hand, city Washington,
H. February, A. D. 1859, Of Independence
s United States of America the ssvestysevsssA.
WILLARD rItdMoRE,
e. It's II fiisnit
EDWARD EyaaxrI, Secretary Of state,
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Personally appeared beiofs me- justice Of the peace in
and Tor The city OF Washington, District c Columbia, Jos
O Kennedy, who being duly sworn. deposes and saith
that he foregoing statement is and true, and
braces all the facts having any bearing relation the
case stated.
Sworn and subscribed this 10th February, 1858
THoS G. DCNN, :. p
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LETTER Sd.
Mr. Kennedy wishes to see Mr. Little at 8, D. IN.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1853.
SIR: After reflection have concluded that your
requirement in regard my salary is totally unjust and
unlawful; and had been acquainted with the nature of
things would have listened such proposition
from any person lfyou desire public investigation of the
affair." satisfied such would be the decision But in
consider ton OF the whole transaction most
decline paying any portion of my salary for such purpose
Most respectfully, yours #
]. ID b LITTLE.
Jos. Q. G. KENNEDY, esq sth street office. ~
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arrange ment could in any way affect him personal
except Ia 80 iar he desired show his dpeasure OF
na asopedlenee, and for widow Ia distant Sta
proper portion Of the earnings OF her son. upon which
knew she Was entirely dependent upon which had
moral legal, and admitted claim. He has asked
or received, directly indirectly any money valuable
from any clerk or other Individual, who is, was wished
to be, connected with The office.
JOS. @. q. KENNEDY.
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NoTE BY Mn. KENNEpY.

tbs deemed unnecessary mention the OF young
men, win reference TO both OF whom IL is presumed they
would regret any public mention Of their names have
reason 10 believe they fegot their conduct in matter
]. @. G. H.
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Very respectfully
Hon. A. H. H STUART, Secretary Of The II Interior sA'
Pension oyylcr, Feb. as. 1855:

----"- TENSION OTVlCE, Feb. Is, 1853.
DEAR have received and hasten 10 reply to your
commun cation OF yesterday in relation TO some remarks
made IN the House OF Representatives about the appoint
ment OF clerk in the Pension Office, with the under
standing that he was to contribute portion OF his salary
TO some other person." NrtN V'e41att
presume The Gaze alluded 10 is that OF young Collins
Shortly alter took charge OF this oce, Mr. Collins, OF
Iennesse9, Oae OF the clerks. died, leaving was
desssood. helpless widow and SON II occurred to me
that the young man. although mere boy night be use
iui, but that not necessary just 70 psee Inn on
an equal footing with the old and experienced clerks IN
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JANUARY "a, 1853.

Asyou may prefer it, will present your order 10 MIR.
Clark but you draw your salary and pay
OF the order me- and lift the order yourself Thi, mode
will doubtless be most agreeable to you. .'aEsr
Yours truly, -s 81
&c. G. KENNEDY.
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warehouse Bill

We invite attention 10 the following communication
from the Journal OF Commerce the warehouse bill,
prepared and SO ably advocated by Senator Hunter.
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PrNsIoN OrrIcr, September 30. 1852.

DEAR SIR The case OF young Collins is simply this
His father clerk in the Pension Office and died sud-
denly in April, 1852. leaving widow and children said
to be very dependent The represented TO the
Secretary, who authorized the appointment of her TO
the clerkship held by the father but young Collins, be-
ing bu, little more than boy, and DR.. Kane an erper-
sned and pouable clerk, having salary OF 81 900 only,
should be placed footing with the 81 400 clerks and
thai young Collins could well bear the corresponding
TO the Secretary, and, unless am Mistaken sane.
TONED by him. There complaint made by one
or of the Tennessee delegation, and made report
are frequently made, informed in other bureaus
and the importance and necessity of something OF the
kind must be obvious TO all
Yours, very truly,
J. z. HEATH
Gro. c. WHITING Esq.
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We learn that on Wednesday morning, ed instant,
steamboat will be in readiness at the mail steamboat
landing at eight o'clock to convey members Of the Sem
ate and House to the caloric ship Ericsson, and TO
turn them in for the opening Of the houses
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use of Representative
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
WASHINGTON Oct lSS

SIR, During my absence from the city you called at
the department. learn, in relation TO the case of
young Collins, Of the Pension Office. Enclosed is copy
Of the reply note Of inquiry addressed
to him the subject by the chief clerk of the depart
meni may add thereto that when Mr.. ColIinss father
died il well known that the not fully quail
fed to discharge the duties required OF clerk in that
office but in consideration OF the dependent condition OF
his mothers family, consented to place him there the
rate OF 81 900 per annum, with the express understand
ing, fully acquesced in by all the parties concerned, that
in consideration of the aid and instruction which il was
agreed Mr.. Kane, his roommate, 10 afford him, he
was TO pay him $500 out OF his compensation. II was
with tins express understanding that the appointment
conferred upon Mr.. Collins, and without il should not
have felt justified in making it, should feel author
ized in Of the public interest, in retaining him in
office without such arrangement, however much
may feel disposed to extend assistance TO the family OF
Mr. Collins
| am, very respectfully, your obedlent servant,
ALEX II II. STUART, Secretary.
Hon. M. Z. GENTRY, present
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i,Er,tER lsT.

a #- CENSUS OFFICE, Jan IL, 1853
Mr.. Kennedy wishes Mr.. ]. d. B. Little mme-
datey. . .
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regard 10 compensation suggested. therefore, IN COM
municaiion which addressed TO you at the time, that
young Collins should be appointed the rate OF $500 per
annum and that the residue OF $500 should be added TO
the salary OF DR. Kane OF the best clerks IN the ONCE
and whose compensation was only $1,000 understood
inquiry that such arrangements had been frequently
made ia The various departments, and In the particular
referred dictated solely by considerations OF
humanity and justice You had other agency In the
matter than give sanction 10 the arrangement, and II
never occurred that il involved any violation OF
law II there be any blame IN the transaction, should
al least take my full share OF IT, as II was upon my rep
reservations that you sanctioned H.
will add, moreover, that il distinctly understood
at the time that the family perfectly satisfied with
the appointment the terms proposed II made al
The earnest solicitation of both mother and son.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
J. 4. HEATH
Commissioner of Pensions
Hon. ALEX. H. II. STUART,
Secretary OF the Interior
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We requested to state that the Hon. Willis Allen,
OF Illinois, has been detained from his seat for the past
few days by indispositon He is convaescent,
and will resume his seat to-day.
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We are grsti6ed 10 be able to announce that Hon. R.
H Stanton has consented, the solicitation of his demo-
cratic constituents to become candidate for reelection
to Congress from the tenth congressional district of Ken
lucky
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vice President King.

We are enabled TO announce, on perfectly reliable
authority great Improvement in the health of the Hon.
William r. King since his sojoun in the island OF Cuba
George H. Jones, esq, the gentleman commissioned TO
notify Colonel King Of his election Vice President Of
the United States. parted with him Monday evening
last He 10 sojourning the estate OF jerks, in
the vicinity of Matanzas So rapidly has he gained in
strength that he walks twice during the day 10 the place
II which the process OF boiling the cane is carried for
the purpose Of inhang the vapor. He maness hope.
full spirit which itself is suspicious indication Of i'm
proving health. II is not simply the vain wish of an
admirng country that the venerable statesman may yet
to the post to which his presence would lend grace
and dignity the intelligence brought by Mr. Jones JUS
Gfes the expectation. t7.
To Mr.. Jones indebted for intelligence Of the
fact that the Havana mails intended for the Empire
City and Crescent City were intercepted by the police.
opened and examined. on suspicion OF inlammatory
correspondence. Mr.. Jones brings dispatches to the
government from the American consul at Havana proba
bly, in relation to this matter. Mr. Jones came in the
Isabel by way Of Charleston -
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VNrHrN"TVNt NeVI""rJ NV' FU1'
DEAR Agreeably to your request, have to state
tina, when was chief clerk of the Pension Office, Mr.
Collins very worthy maa and good clerk sickened
and died | was much attached 10 him, and felt deeply
for the family. He left widow and son., youth,
afford means of support the family, proposed TO the
Secretary OF the Interior appoint young Collins to the
vacant place 500 per annum and to transfer the re-
naming $500 to other clerks This ! understood not
only met the views of the family, but was gratefully
ceived Indeed, regarded as an act OF Kindness
the part of the Secretary would moreover state that
have understood this divaion of salaries has been fire.
queny done in the public Offices regarded it an act
of pure charity.
Very respectfully,
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LETTER 5TH

CENSUS OFFICE, Feb. z 1858.
Mr.. Kennedy finds difficulty in understanding the COM
muncaton OF Mr. Little of whom Mr.. X. never made any
requirement but If Mr. L. should think proper 10 vio
late Voluntarily assumed obligations and which
been manifested no disposition to when could easily
be done Mr. Little should have accompanied his reu
sal call with note insulting and untrue The
call upon Mr. Little was simply inform him that 1t would
not be necessary give himself further trouble respecting
the matter, as the individual had been rensaied whose
salary was cut down for the benefit OF Mr. L. who yolun
ariy agreed to give portion TO the mother the ohe
who was dependent upon il for support 1t is Mr. Ken
needy source OF regret that Mr. Little should have consid
cred the simple order request 10 CALL in light to make il
the pre,ext for placing hmself very awkward and I'M
envabe position, and to have permitted such bcmish TO
occur on his honor and integrity, was so unneces
saTy and uncaed for and II with regreI must realize
that there exists any clerk my who places LIGHT
innate on the importance Of regard for truth .a..
Mr. Little viii please call at my tomorrow morn.
ing, at 3, a. m, Thursday. e.. ~.
J. @. g. KENNEDY.
Mr. J. d. b. LITTLE
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WAsHIscros, February IS. 1853

WAsHINGTON, February 80 1858
SIR In reply TO your inquiry in regard TO the qua
cations of young Mr. Collins clerk when he was ap
pointed in the Pension Office, have to state that
then chief clerk, and although all my sympsthies
hen and still enlisted in his behalf yet truth compels
10 say tina, he unqualified to perform clerical
duties that alter trial he was employed in making
veopes for bounty land papers, and so continu ed until
left the Office in the autumn of 1851 have further
TO state that the letter which you read 10 me- ad
dressed TO the Hon Mr. Lelcher, is substantially
according to my recollection
Very respectfully
F. s. EVANS
Hon. A. II. H. STUART,
Secretary OF the Interior
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LETTER 6r,I.

sin As this matter has become personal desire 10
have IL investigated in the presence of friends Won wiz
assent to this, will call to you
With the highest respect, yours, &C. ...#
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