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Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

The Roman Catholic Church in the Z nj
ted States comprises 9 archbishopz, 26 bish-
ops. l.47l priests, and 1,545 churches. Gis-
tsibuied among 81 dioceses and . apostolic
cal vicariates Is to the fact Of population,
the Catholic Almanac says: The figures
were obtained from official, and consequent
ly the most reliable sources. If we suppose
the Catholic population III the diocese II s..
Louis to w 100000. Boston 100000, Gal
weston 10000. and st Paul 800 the total
number oF Catholics in the I nitcd States
will be shown " be 2.D59.510." Tie cdu-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. comprise 80 ecclesi>ti-
cal seminarios. 45 literary institutions for
young men, and l02 female academies
The entire number Of clerical students IS
5l3. The Catholic religious institutions
number ~ for males md 96 fir females
The charitable institutions amount u los.
n. Y. C0urier d. Eng.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

% L. J. Reardon, Esq, for the last six
years, senior editor Of the True Democrat, y
has withdrawn from that Journal, to devote
his whole attention to the duties of Swamp
Land Commissioner to which Office he was
elected by the last Legislature. r. H. John
son, Esq, has assumed the sole charge of
the ssTrue Democrat"
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

at the late Presidential election Gen.
Scott received more votes than were eyer
cast for Wing before. The Wing party
never gave SO large vote as at the last
election Gen. Scott received IL 500 more
votes than Gen. Taylor, $4,000 more votes
than Mr. Polk, 9S,612 more than Gen
Harrison.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
EZse GOsfc2Tt,

Oa Friday evening last, We were very
agreeably entertained by concert given by
the young ladies of Prof Slaek's school,
1t was one of the most interesting and plea
sant entertainments of the kind we have
ever attended. Notwithstanding the inclem-
ency OF the evening" the house was crowd,
ed by large and delighted audience, among
whom we noticed many who had come from
distance to enjoy this semi-annual exhibi-
ton OF musical talent We were delight
ed with the exercises of the occasion, and
express the united sentiment Of all when
we say that the young ladies acquitted
themselves with signal credit, and charmed
the audience by the skill and taste with
which many of the most difficult musical
gems were rendered.
1t would seem to be almost an invidious
task to designate among the number of well
executed pieces, any particular ones which
especially struck our fancy, or drew forth
unusual marks Of appreciation. We will
venture, however, to mention the beautiful
duett sung charmingly by the Misses Hop
GEs and HARPER-the overture delightful
ly performed by the Misses SANDERS and
BRITT-another beautiful piece of music
with a hard name we cannot now reollect
played by Hiss HAM1rER-and the song by
Miss SANDERS. And the songs and chorus
es In which the whole class joined, are par
ticularly worthy Of notice, as presenting cx-
cellent specimens Of progress and skill, in
giving the united effect of the various parts
correctly and delightfully."- harmonized.
Such is the case with everything Mr. Slack
undertakes. Whatever he touches he seems
to adorn and turn to the best advantage
Under his skillful management his school
has acquired a reputation unsurpassed by
any school i'll the Southwest Every de-
partment is filed by able and efficient teach
ers, and under the control of such, the school
deserves the patronage of all who are anx-
ious that their daughters should receive
finished and polite education.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

The Hon. w. r. King. Senator from Al
ALBANIA, and Vice President elect, sailed in
the United States steamer Fulton from this
port on Saturday, for Havana. We learn
that at the time Of his departure the dis;in.
guished Senator was in cheerful mood, and
hoping relief from biz voyage. The unani-
nous wishes Of his countrymen are offered
for his speedy restoration to health.
Wash. Republic, 10Th.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Arrival OF the Steamship Europa.
Decline in Cotton,
New York, Jan. 81.

New York, Jan. 81.
The Cunard Steamship Europa has ar
rived at Halifax, with one week later dates
from Liverpool.
She reports that the Liverpool cotton
market was dull and that decline of l-Sd.
has taken place.
The sales Of the week amounted to 35,-
coo bales, which were mostly taken by the
trade
Middling Orleans ID to ) 2-3d.
The -four market was dull The wheat
market has declined Indian corn has de-
clined Sd.
The money market was easy at previous
rates.
The market for American stocks was
firm.
The trade at Manchester was rather
quiet.
Trade throughout England generally was
dulI.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Arrival OF tine Steamer Arctic.
NEW YORK, Jan. a6.

The Z. s. Mail steamship Arctic, Of the
Collins line, has arrived The reports
brought by her state that the market was
very much unsettled. The Liverpool cotton
market was dull and prices ruled in favor
OF The buyer. The sales for the three days
previous to the departure of the steamer
amounted to twelve thousand bales. Fair
Orleans was quoted at ID, and Middlirg
Orleans at ) I'D
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

Gov. FRENCH, Of Illinois, in his annual
message, sets down the State debt, with the
interest due, at $16,724177. He esti-
mates that within five years the State will
be able to meet the entire interest upon the
debt as it becomes due, without a resort to
increased taxation.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

LOUISIANA SENATOR The lately chosen
Legislature of Louisiana being democratic,
it appears that a project has been started to
declare the election OF Mr.. j P. Benjamin,
tWhig) as U. S. Senator last year, invalid,
and to fill his place with a politician of a
different stripe.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Further about the Florida Indians
LOUISVILLE. Jan. %.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 20.
The Savannah Courier's letters from
Florida, state that the Indians have declared
war against the United States 1t is re-
ported that General Hopkins and the force
under his command have been massacred.
A. L. Johnston has been chosen General of
the troops raised by the State to remove the
Indians
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

In the House of Representatives, few
days ago, Mr. Polk, Of Tennessee. spoke Of
Generals Wilkinson, jackson, Brown, Pike,
Worth, Pillow, and Duncan, as each posses
sing more claim to military distinction than
General Scott. Polk must have been drunk
that day, and druuk too Oh very vile liquor.
Prentice.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

Bishop Ives, Of North Carolina, has ad-
dressed to the clergy of his diocese a state
ment of the reasons that impelled him to
withdraw from the Episcopal and unite with
the Roman Catholic Church.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

A lady in Brooklyn, (hIrs Harriet L.
Packer the widow of New York nler-
chant recently deceased, has announced her
intention Of giving $4,000 to establish a
female academy, in the place OF the one re-
Gently destroyed by fire at BROOKLYN.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

The PoRT OF TAMPfco CL0sED.-The
Mexican Secretary of the Treasury has or
iercd the Consul General Of Mexico, in
New York. to inform the public that the
port of Tampico is closed to interior and ex-
terror trade; in consequence thereof. no pa
pers will be delivered for vessels clearing
for said port.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

Mr. Badgers nomination for the Su-
preme Court, it is said, has been laid on the
table, by vote Of p to l, by the Demo-
cratic caucus of Senator'S The objection
to his nomination is alleged to be, that he
does not reside in the circuit from which
the Judge should be taken.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
,Eg.e Gardiner Commission.
New YORK, Jan. is.

The members OF the Gardiner commits
sion report that when thoy were crossing the
mountains in the interior of Mexico, thew
were fred on by party of guarillas con
cealed in the chaparral. Two Mexican
guides were killed.
The members OF the Commission immedi-
ately returned the fire, and six Of the guerril-
las were killed
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09


SEvATE.-Thc appointment NJ IT, NlI-,
as Collector cf Customs. at Beverly and Sa-
lem, Massachusetts, was confirmed. and also
The appointment of Saunders as Collector M
Customs w the port of san Francisco.
IcvsE-The bill for establishing a branch
mint at Now York, was taken m and de-
batcd until the expiration VI fhe morning
hour. A message from the President. ~
relation 70 frnud on The Treasury. was rr-
caivcd read, ani referred IN 4 committee.
The Deficiency Bill was then taken up AZ
bated and amended The House Commit
tee have agreed to report bill FIR the rcci-
procitv Of trade. with Canada. and other
British provinces Houston from the Com
mittoe appointed to investigate the Charges Of
frand made against the Superintendent ofthc
Capitol Extension, reports that the Commit
tee have been unable to s1lbstantiate the
charges, which i appears we're made On the
slightest pretext. Suit has been made
against the parties, who preferred the charges
Of perjury.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

VERMONT SENAToR-The Governor Of
Vermont has appointed the Hon. SAMUEL
S. PHELPS heretofore for many years a
distinguished senator) to supply the vacan-
cy in the Senate created by the decease OF
the Hon. WILLIAM UrHAM.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

G. G. Danley, Auditor announces that,
by the last distribution of the internal i'm
provcment fund, each county in the State
was, on the LIST of January, 1858, entitled
to distributive share Of $872 %.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
I,orTsrvIJ.E Jan. 81

DESTRUCTION OF THE LOUISVILLE Ho-
TEL The Louisville Hotel in this city,
caught fire last night, and before the flames
could be arrested, the whole front building
was destroyed, except the lower floor. The
loss is stated at $4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

THREE o. S. SENAToRs.-Resoluti
have been introduced into the Ohio Legis-
lature IN favor Of electing three Z. S. Sen
ators from each State, and the Cabinet Off
GERS and Supreme Court Judge by the peo-
nle
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Jan. "a.

Jlii- II.
SENArE-The Senate in Executive ses-
sion was engaged on the Presidents Mes
sage, communicating the award of Louis
Napoleon who was one Of the arbitrators in
the affair relating to the destruction Of the
American brig General Armstrong by the
Portuguese at Fayal Napoleon decides the
claim untounded, ~ The officers If lhe ves-
cl did not make timely application to the
Portuguese authorities.
Stockton's bill recognizing the Navy.
made the special order for Wednesday next
Hale introduced resolution. inquiring into
alleged money kept back from seamcn of
the Nanaalia and Ninccnncs, (sloops of wary
passed Sebastian. Of Arkansas. reported
relative to Florida Indians, giving history
of the whole matter; after reading which.
the Senate went into executive session and
adjourned
Nothing has been done with Badgers
nomination, D. Judge Of the Supreme Court.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

The recent report of the Secretary of the
i. s. Treasury, gives the receipts of the
year as amounting to s60,000,O0O; the ex-
penditures, s46.000,0O0; and the total pub
lie debt, $50, 100000, exclusive Of So, Geo.
900 in stock.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

U The Municipal election on Monday
resulted in the reelection of r. B. Purdom
ESQ, Alderman-Messrs Williams, White.
Green and Jennings Members of Council,
and I. P. Evans Constable.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

President Fillmore will leave Washing
ton on the 4th of March, for an excursion to
the South as far as New Orleans, and return
by way Of the Mississippi and Ohio,
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Jan. 26.

Jan, ID.
SEvATE-Yestcr1ay the galleries were
crowded to hear NIr. Sonlc's speech on Cnss'
Monroe resolutions Aitcr various petitions
were presented, the house bill 70 prevent
frauds on the Treasury, by prohibiting mem
bers Of Congress from prosecuting claims
against it, was taken M ard amended by
prohibiting executive officers from prosecut-
ing claims against government, with NJ with
out compensation. The hill was then voted
upon and passed The Monroe and Cuba
resolutions were then debated at length hv
Sonlc. Cass rcrlicd That The doctrine crn-
bodied in the resolutions was not caufinni
exclusively to Q protest against the contrm-
plated intervention of ihc HOLY AlIilrna ir
reference to Cuba Seward onra=.i w
strongly, and an excited debate. mingled
with pnrsonaiitic-. enenad between Cas- ANA
Seward
Senator Mason said ihat the British co..
onics must BE- removed from Belize Uondu-
rns
In the House. motion 70 encross TIE
New York Mint bill was lost by IS yeas 70
m nays The bill was finally laid Oh iha
table and killed.
The Deficiency Appropriation bill was
considered
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

A new bank to be located in State street.
Boston, is to be called the Webster Bank.
1t is to have capital of S2.000,000.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

There i a boy some eight years Uf age in
the Cincinnati hospital, who was born deaf,
dumb, and blind He lays on the floor
most of the time uttering piteous means.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

The coronation carriage for the Emperor
Louis Napoleon, which is being made by
Ehrler, the great Partisan coach maker,
will cost $4,000
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

COMMON ScHooLs.-The Superintendent
of the Common Schools of Pennsylvania
reports that the number of pupils at the
schools in the State is 49l .697 number Of
districts, 1,49S: schools, 9,699. TIE num-
Der of districts yet required is 694. The
cost Of instruction during the year was
S743,4i6 %; fuel and contingencies, S79,-
942; cost of schoolhouses, S2S9,9i0 50
making the whole expenses for public school
purposes equal to S 1l3, ,4S8 81 The whole
amount of State appropriation Sl50953 Sc.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

The Virginia House of Delegates has
passed bill appropriating million Of dol
lars to build railroad to the Ohio river.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Clock Factory Burned.

. browns clock manufactory, at Bristol.
Connecticut, has been consumed. Loss
$4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

Red River is reported to have risen ten
feet and still rising. On Saturday morning,
the weather was disagreeably cold, accompa-
MED with snow and sleet The snow has
since almost entirely disappeared.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09
Jan. u.

-
Bruce's statue Of Washington has been
adopted. The bill was then further amend
cd ard passed; after which the HOlsc ad-
journed.
II i reported that President Pierce has
rendered thc appointment of Secretary of
State to Buchanan Northern and South
ern democrats are delighted with the ap-
pOintmenr
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

10 We are indebted to j. ". Scoggin
Esq, for N. Q. Picayune Of the 29th.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

MAMMOTH ENTEEPRISE.--A company
styling itself the Atlantic and Pacific Rail-
road Company, has applied to the New York
Legislature for an act of Incorporation, with
a capital Of one hundred millions of dollars.
Its object is the construction of railway be-
tween the Mississippi and San Francisco. or
some other eligible point on the Pacific
1t proposes to survey six hundred miles Of
the easterl y portion of the road prior to the
first of April, 1854, and to apply to Con-
gress for an issue Of thirty millions Of Gov
ernment stock in aid of the enterprise
Some of the most eminent business men in
the State of New York are identified with
IF
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

SLAVES IN THE UNITED STATEs.-The
census statistics show that the number of
slaves in the United States was 697, ,S75, in
1890, and in 1850 it was $40, $50, show
ing an increase Of 2,481 ,692 since 1790.-
From 1880 to 1910, the annual increase of
slaves was 49, |, and from 1910 to 1850
it was 692 234, and from 1850 to 1860 it
will probably be as much as 100000. The
number of slaves in the United States in
1920 was l,53S, ,159, which is about half
the amount Of the present Slave population.
1t thus appears that the slave population of
of this country has been doubled within the
last thirty years, The increase of slaves
within the last ten years was 692 23+, aud
it is probable the increase will be 100000
during the next ten years In 1850 the
slaves viii be about 100000 At the end
of tie next thirty years, they viii be about
six millions and half. and at the CON-
meneement of the next century they viii
| not fail short OF 100000
THE New ORLEANS AND JACKSON RAIL
EoAD.--The New Orleans Picayune states
that Messrs. Thos c. Bates & Co, New
York firm, have taken the contract to build
this road from Pass Manchac to the south
ern boundary Of Mississippi, distance of
fifty-one miles, which they agree to finish
and have ready for the cars by the first of
October next, Their contract also included
the ironing or laying down the rails on the
road from the city to Pass Manchac, thirty
six mlles-the contract previously given out
for this portion Of the route having been for
telling the timber, embanking, grading, &C.
The editor says the road from New Orleans
to the Mississippi line, eighty seven miles,
will be in operation by the first of October
next.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-09

GREAT EXCITEMENT At SALEM ONO
The Treasurer of Columbiena CO., Ohio hav.
ing recently called upon the Salem Bank
for taxes assessed, several times, and being
refused on the ground that the tax was lev
led on the capital instead Of the profits, en-
tered the bank with 4 posse, armed with
guns, revolvers and sledges. for the purpose
of breaking open the vault and seizing the
requisite funds. At this state of the af-
fray an armistice was declared for the pur-
pose of calling the directors together, that
they might decide whether they would or
would not pay the tax so assessed. The di-
rectors met and protested against paying
and by means of guns, crowbars. &c, drove
the tax-gathering party out of the bank.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-09-10
NEW-J.ERSEY ITEMS.

THx FiRrxES r Franklin Hall WIS crowded las. evening
by members Of the Jersey City Fire Department met to
further discuss the differences between that Department
and the Board Of Aldermen. Seth Sylvester Esq. pro-
sided The Secretaries were A. W Varwinkel and I. j.
Rogers The minutes of the previous meeing APP
proved Mr. J. Qusife moved that committee Of three
members from each Company be appointed to report the
sense of the meeting and suggest what action should
take The motion was carried and the Committee which
appointed after retiring reported the following pre-
smbe snd resolutions;
koos The Common Council their late meenx did no,
reasonable reeHes OF the fe Department.
made them BY the resolutions passed their neeas
n and presented 20 their
honorable tody-no~. therefore. be
Hcens That Ia i each and Company Ia
tie Department hto~ their apparatus aat such time Ae<
requests e cSmpisd With
Sd That the osn of the different companies Be requested
call meeting % hef companies At their usual places o. ssc
bling evening ah inst procare the written
situations OF their ind, dns n~nees
These resolutions passed. unanimously, without de-
bate ard with a very emphatic vote An attempt TO
consider failed. and meeting appointed at the same
hal Friday evening next to receive the designations u
members The proceedings ordered published. and
they adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-09-10

BorD BrRetAR.-Between ard O'Clock yesterday
morning the house of Mr. Andrew Dickinson. in Soa,h
Fourth St. entered by rohber who, siter having
r,sl Cd the lower rooms asccnded TO the head Of the
hall sisirs when Mrs D. suddenly sroasei BY the
dssh;ng OF his Eight into the front chamber She s2rs,s
to the door which frightened the rooosr mn 10 ms naI
~ n, scare he fel down stairs head first; snt escaped
INTO The street leaving behind his booty The noise aoise1
the family and upon searching the rooms the sive, ware
found the kitche table the desks N tne osek PAT
lor were hnk en- ep and matches and drops OF camille
grease showed that the robber had made thorough o..
ploraiion Mr.. l. r Dickinson was sleeping on MAJ.
candle showed that Tbs light had been held close to hs
head without awakening him
Board or Eprc,rroS-N a meeting Of the Board Of
Education Thursday evening, IL was decided that the
Normal School shall be opened the 7th inst prem
when address viii be delivered by Mr. Buckley, pm
ciral Of the school
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DIED.

BRAEpEoEE-At the resdenee Of his father e~Londos
Conn ca sunday inst DIR r. d. Brand aged
DARBRIDCE- Eew0rieans Goth nlt- o. the Prs.siine
epdsrnic Josephlne C. DaIbdgs ~l Of william Dsrbfdss q
keusk only gheT Of Geo W Bte Of this CITY aged -
DILIAOHR-On the Oh Inst Sarah DsIlsser srsds yesrs
and nd nvd 70 stend ae gns,s rom ner
late residence Us suIssst- Saturday eh Inst OF
LOlE-os Friday September sh Mr. Joseph Love In the och
and friends Of family respectfully invited 10
sisnd h. O'Clock this Sa' ardsy bis
Is,s saercs No nphsv without further invitation
MT1At Brootyp Thsndey morning 9Th Inst ser short
md eyers nes Emma Cornea 10 the 18th ysar Of her
dar shfsr Of O n. Nctt
friends Of the family requested attend Der funeral
ssiGrday Ieth irst o'clock Of hsr
isiLsT SO l8 Jays, withou, further invitation.
ROGERsA Northampton Mass W,dpesday eth isst Mrs
Rebscc Rogers sed g widow Of the late Edmund Roser
u this tfy.
sCBAFFER-o Thursday morning ab inst. Frederic sehass
psee sunday afternoon eeoet from
hs late residence No ~ Boone The relatives and friends ara
respectfully invited Q stend
~ Penn Yam md Louve lEy papers vill please copy
sAITH-In WIsmsbush Thursday sept Tows.snd infant
Of Asrda Thomas Saith fdner OF Ia< f1asers hsre
YonEsr Wesiehester County ~ T. ssd months and dsys
The hsnds and relatives are r.sYssis n,a 70 stsna ~
b. ara North Ninth Fshh. wIlsuebarzh
THYAII-Ou the 9Th iEsf q msrsmss Wm Haley Thesli
younE child Of Eliza l. Mary " Thss aged Iaonth
The and en1s Of the family respectfully invited
..,,nS Re Sunday esson n o'clock ffsn tho e
derc~ Of his psrnfs No " Nearest q Rsfser<
NAN ANTWERP-A BrooklyB, September o sArs. wife a
I<ais Asn Antwerp 10 the 5sh year Of her age.
Ia. e.yes ends rcspctfaliy invited
stend Der funeral from her late residence Pset- Yosr
sunday lib Inst f0eoek NJ without further tAs
YATEs-on the xh szt YstsryyillA 1iess cssaiy n y
Jerpsha wif q Arthur fse Ks and dss<htex u 0c ae T.
wssaboa, Of Busterputx ossso County
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gone into the chop to make irons 70 put upon him
ard he'd the negro acting striker i supPosed thai
VILE hi. head was down the anvil or turned away
Tie negro struck him with the sledge hammer twice, an
crutled his sku that be spoke after BE- =
dis, oysrd and died in one hour and half M VIZ n
TerEf gToened shreked the first blow hr EPper
son WHO in bis Office by. hearing the souni ran
TO u shop alarming the persons at the MIL and found
Nr. wilkins down and specifies Two men from the
Nil STATED into the timber after the negro who caught
W club ard threatened them One went for his gun
While tie other watched the negro. When the gun was
brought 10 b on him be surrendered This negro had
been bt stealing in town weeks since and then
threatened 10 burn the town and kill the constable Mr.
Nilkn- the brother in law Of Mr Eppersou was an
industrious energetic and worthy citizen
lie negro boy George, belonging to Col Webster OF
Harrison County convicted Of killing his oyerseer Is to
be hung on the 10th inst
Tie Giimer Gpshur County Star Of the 18th ut says
We learn that man named Spencer. was killed lew
dass ago in Rusk by named Ls,on OF the cause OF
this sad affair not informed Report says Lason
was justifable in taking Spencers Fife