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The Peace Mediation Memorial.


New YORK, DEc. 22-There are number Of memorials
in circulation here directed Congress- asking that the
President be authorized to propose mediation between
Russia and France and Englsndin the hope Of bringing
to close the present Devastating The memorials
have received large number Of influential sigma
lures and the movements is received with favor BY the
press generally.
Vessels IN the lce
BUFFALO, Drc. 22.-There is much suffering among
the crews Of the vessels caug In the ice along the lake
shore. Unavailng efforts have been made to get the
crews ashore. The weather is intensely cold
Pdcket-ship ashore at Ba7negat
NEW York, DEC. 2l.-The ship St. Patrick from Liy-
erpool with 400 passengers went ashore at six O'Clock
last evening" in fog two miles south of Barnegat 1t
is thought the vessel will be total loss but the passen-
gers all saved and coming up In lighters The
latest accounts say the vessel has bd with seven feet
Of water in her hold.
Destructive Fire
PHILADELPHA, DEC. 22-The extensive store or Messrs
streets, destroyed by fire early this morning The
damage s estimated at $4,000. The adjoining build
ing formerly occupied opera house, was damaged
II had just been rebuilt having been burnt down enc
year since.
RAILROAD accident
PHILADELPHIA, DEC 22-The locomotive Of the morn
ing train from New York broke down Spottswood and
the passengers were taken back to Perth Amboy.
Baltimore Market
BAIrMoKE, DEc. 22-Flour to-day is held firmly at
% SO for City Mills and $862a for Howard street. No
sales Of moment Rye -four $7.18 Cornmeal "a. 3z
$4.622 per barrel Wheat isfrm. Sales Of white, good
to prime, at ST.. 9B EOS; choice SOS 81 10. Red
good to prime, $l90 S. Corn, white 80 81 csnts;
yellow SS 80. Oats 80 "a for Maryland and Virginia
Rye 100 l25 cents. Provisions and Groceries without
change Whskey 43 A cents Tobacco is very scarce
and the receipts light Sales Of Maryland making as
fast as inspectsd The sesks inspections only s8S
hogsheads in all. se. s4 8ss
Large sales Of Baltimore and Ohio railroad shares at
37 383 time and cash Maryland 6s closed at 98 bid
983 asked Baltimore SIS 80 asked
Ne,o York. Market
New York, Dec 22.-The flour markets. firm with sales
Of good Ohio at sea $9374 and good mixed to straight
Baltimore at 1851 $3.50. Wheat is firm and UNI
changed. Corn, Western mixed 90 cents and yellow
ST. Pork is unchanged and in moderate demand. Beef
is firm.
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GRoANING UNDER TAxATIoS-Some of the papers in
Ohio urging extra session Of the Legislature Of
that State in order that the burdens under which the
people crushed and groanhg may be remeded by
amendment Of the constitution at the next October cleo
ton. One writer says that the people of Cincinnati
cannot pay the million aud half Of dollars assessed
against them" The pressure arises from rigid con-
structon Of clause in the constitution under which
bonds and other credits assessed without Offsets
will be remembered that this state of things has arisen
under Democratic rule
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DisTILLISG AND REcrIrYIsG.-The business Of manu-
featuring whkey and high wines is largely carried on in
Albany There is single concern, doing business Of
some 5000 900 per annu that every day converts
400 bushels of honest Indian into maddening poison
GUS destructive rtisEey Another house does business
of some S350000 or $400000 per annum But recently
the house Of which last spoke received order from
France for 900 gallons Of this alcohol This will go
over there be nkered up into highly coored and IA
vored Liquids and come back here Of these days la
belled Old e. Otard, Cognac, and what not and
be sold at prices yielding profits This bust
ness of whiskey making and recfying must reach full
ST. 900 900 per annumin this cty.-Albany Register
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Dill UNANIMOUS was passed
lowing vote: Yeas 1l3, nays 49,
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. ORR, from the Committee Indian Affairs, sub
mtted adverse reports the petition Of J. W. Quincy
and 2. Peters, delegates from the Stockbrdge tribe Of
Indians praying Congress for relief the petition Of
j. b. Dene and Others opposed to the recession Of the
lands purchased from the Stockbrdge Indians in 1913
and on the petition Of Col John Shaw compensation
for provisions furnished the Menomnse Indians In 1886
'47-48
On motion by Mr. ORR, communication Of the Com
missioner Of Indian Affairs to the Committee Indian
Affairs, in reference to claim Of the Miami Indians,
laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. FAULKNER, from the Committee on Military AZ
fairs made adverse report the petition Of James
Mr.. STANTON, of Kentucky, from the Committee on
Printing, reported the following resolution which was
adopted:
Resolced That there be printed the use of the Post
General fifteen hundred copies of his annual report
and appendix accompanying the Presidents annual messages
and also for the the Pension Office thousand copies
the annual report of the Commissioner of Pensions with
the accompanying tables.
PRIVATE BILLS.
The following bills Of the Senate were taken from the
Speakers table, read twice. and appropriately referred
A bill for the relief Of John Shaw
bill for the relief of j. II. F. Thornton Lawrence
Taliaferro, and Hay T. Taliaferro, surees Of D. NJ F.
Thornton purser in the navy of the United States
On motion of Mr.. EDGERTON, the House then went
into Committee Of the Whole Mr JONES, of Pennsyya
mia, in the chair and to consider the bills on
the private calendar.
This being objection day, those bills not objected to
laid aside be reported the House, while those
to which objection made laid aside to be
sidered at some future day.
The bill for the relief Of the legal representatives Of
John H. Stone laid aside to be reported to the House
with the recommendation that it pass and that for the
relief Of the legal representatives of Col Francis Vigo
laid aside be reported to the House with the
that il be rejected.
After brief session the committee rose, when the
bill passed and the latter rejected.
The House then adjourned until Tuesday next.
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TEMPERANCE IN CosNEcrIcUT.-The Hartford Times
complains Of unusual Of drunkenness in that
city since the Maine law went into effect but the pro-
hibitory act passed by Wing Legislature, it is
charged by Of its contemporaries with desire to
make capital Of it for the next election According
last four months numbered which nineteen were
for sacramental purposes for medicines sixty
for chemical uses and 338 for mechanical purposes The
gross profits the sales amounted to 1874 and the nett
profits to 1922 In the time he received seventy
nine gallons Of confscated liquor Of which sold
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POLICE STATISTICS OF New ORLEANs.-Durng the six
months ending October 81 the police Of New Orleans
made ST. arrests Of which 1927 were for intoxica
on 2679 for assault and battery, breach and distur-
bance of the peace, 1924 for yagancy SO for assault
with intent to murder, 90 for assault with dangerous
weapons Al fer breach OF trust III for carrying con-
cealed weapons 1874 dangerous and suspicious charac
ters 10 for highway robbery, 461 for larceny for kid
mapping IL for murder Is for perjury 10 for pocket
picking 33 for receiving stolen goods IS for rotng SIS
for swindling 18 for passing counterfeit money 80 lost
children 322 for violation of ordinances &C. ~
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United States and the Judge Of the Orphans Court oil
the District Of Columbia.
This bill fxes the salaries as follows:
The chief justice per annum. DOC
The associate justices, per annum OOO
The judges Of the districts Of Connecticut western
district Of Pennsylvania northern district Of New
York. Maryland, western district Of Virginia,
western district Of Louisiana, North Carolina,
Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin,
The Judge Of the districts Of Alabama, eastern dis
trict Of Virginia, South Carolina, Missouri, and
districts Of Mississippi each. 600
The judges Of the northern district Of Florida and
the districts of Arkansas, each 600
The Judges of the districts of Iowa, Rhode Island,
Delaware, Kentucky and Indiana, each. 500
The judges of the district of Massachusetts,, eastern
district Of Pennsylvania, and southern district of
The Judges of the southern district New York and
southern district OF California; each......... 4 ,00O
The Judge of the district of Maine. 800
The Judge of the district Of New Hampshire 400
The Judge Of the district Of 1916
The judge of the district Of New Jersey. 100
The Judge Of the eastern district of Louisiana 600
The judges Of the eastern district Of Tennessee 800
The judge of the northern district Of
The judge of the orphans court Of the District of
Columbia ..................., OoO
On motion by Mr.. ADAMS the Senate proceeded to
consider the joint resolution for the settlement of the
claim of the late firm Of c. NJ Strader and Company mail
contractors; and it read third time and passed.
On motion by Mr.. SLIDELL, the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill distractions from the mouth
of the Mississippi river and the Southwest Pass at
LOutre and it made the special order for Tues
day, the 9th January next.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mr.. NORRIS, from the Committee on the District Of
Columbia reported back without amendment the follow
ing House bills and asked their immediate consideration
and they were taken up and passed:
An authorizing the Washington Gas Light Company
to increase the capital stock of said company
An act to amend act entitled San act to establish
auxiliary watch for the protection Of public and pr
yate property in the city Of Washington, approved 2Sd
August 1912.
On motion by Mr.. STUART, the Senate took up for
consideration the bill amend the several acts in
force in relation to the Patent Office
Mr. s. then submitted several amendments informally,
which were ordered to be printed
On motion, the Senate adjourned to Tuesday next.
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SENATOR HUNTERS ADDRESS.

A very large and intelligent audience on Thursday
night listened with delight to Senator R. NJ T. HUNTEas
beautiful eloquent and profound address before the His
orical Society of Virginia. 1t marked by the genu
inc philosophy searching analysis, and cogent logical
deductions that always characterize the productions Of
that accomplished statesman He traced with masters
hand the early history Of Virginia. and showed how
sstent she has been in her principle Of strict consruc
ton, her fair and just distribution Of power and her
unity of action Richmond ENQUIRER
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EXECUTION. Beehan, alias Beheehan, the
murderer of the Wickham family hanged at River
head e. L. on Friday. The wretched man is said to
have persisted in declaring that he innocent of the
atrocious murders for which he was sentenced but
there is not the slightest doubt that he justly
Yicted.-Neto York Commercial Advertiser.
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steampacket has been picked the coast of Ireland
correspondent of the Mail at Cambellton states that
while herdboy walking along the shore at Balloch
gair he picked up portion of the bow of vesse which
had on it. in large gilded characters not much deaced
.sCity of Glasgow, and in the corner, Let Glasgow
flourish" This memento is probably all that will be
seen of the noble vessel.
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FIRE AT wARREsToN FIRE occurred early on Tues
day morning at Warrenton, (Va) which destroyed the
frame house owned and occupied by Mrs Lucy Adams
Warrenton Flag" was printed The proprietor, how
ever saved oil his printing materials Robert Adams,
young man. SON of Mrs. Adams lost his life in his burn
ing dwelling. he had removed some furniture and en-
tered the house another burden but in the excitement
lbs II
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sLAsDER.-The expansive nature Of scandal is told b,
the poet thus:
The flying rumors gathered as they rolled;
Scarce any tale was sooner heard than told
And all who told it added something new,
And oil who heard 1t made engagements too
On every ear it spread, on every tongue it grew.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT,
By and Nth the dduice and consent of the Senate

MARK w. lizard to be Governor Of Nebraska, in the
place Of Francis Burt deceased.
JACOB SoRBER to be Postmaster at Wilkesbarre Penn
syvania, vice John Richard, resigned.
THOMAS M. PEaURs to be Postmaster at Camden, South
Carolina, vice John NJ. Gamewell, resigned
FAIRMAN F. TABER to be Postmaster at Natchtoches,
Louisiana, vice Timothy Lacoste, resigned.
JACOB G. MARTINI of Arkansas, to be Receiver at Little
Rock, Arkansas, vice B. F. Danley, resigned.
ALBERT GREEsLEAY of the District of Columbia, to be
Navy Agent at Washington, for four years, vice A. g.
Allen resigned.
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FRurTLxss SEARCH GoLD.--A party Of twenty
enc Americans have just returned to California from
exploring expedition to the Amazon in search Of the
gold alleged to exist there having met with not the slight
est success
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER laid before the House communica-
ton from the President Of the United States transmit
ting in compliance with resolution Of the body Of the
azh July last the correspondence between the Secretary
az State and Minister to the Netherlands in the case
ag Capt. Walter Nj. Gibson.
Nr BAYLY, Of Virginia moved that the message and
sosaapanying papers be referred to the Committee
Earge Affairs and printed which motion agreed to.
hir ORR hoped that the Committee on Foreign Affairs
wqd give the subject their very earnest and consderae
sstnion 1t seemed that the diplomatic efforts of the
for the adjustment Of this claim had thus far
fiIed and it now presented very question. He
trusted the committee would report upon this case at an
sariY day.
The SPEAKER also laid before the House commu-
uzcatien from the Treasury Department Transmitting
n detailed statement Of the in which the
ngea fund Of that Department has been expended from
Dune 80 1853, to June 80, 1854 which laid the
cable and ordered to be printed.
ALSO, communication from the Post Office Depart
rreuS transmitting estimates Of the of money
ed to be required for the service of the year
uneing July J. lS53 which was referred to the Com
nziace Of Ways and Means.
gThe amount required is estimated Ss25s 49, not
Fandng the foreign mail service and the transportation
az the mails the Isthmus OF Panama Tor which
uarate estimates are submitted, as below.
Also, communication from the same Department,
transmitting estimates Of the required for the ocean
mail service for the year commencing July ieoo which
waa referred to the Committee Of Ways and Means.
Tho following the estimates for this service, pay
able out of the revenue of the Post Office Department
For the transportation Of the mails, in two
steamships, from. New York, by Southampton,
% Bremen, under the contract with the Ocean
steam Navigation Company Of New York at
600 600 year for each 500 Ol
For the transportation Of the mails, in two steam
ships, from New York, by Cowes, to Havre,
under the contract aforesaid, at $75, OO0a year
far each ship 4oO,VU.
Fer the transportation of the mails between
Charleston and Havana, sum not exceeding $4,000
a.sb,ous Of Panama 10000
--
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER %, 1854.
IN SENATE.

Dir. A1cHIsoS, Of Missouri, appeared in his seat
Mr.. To0MBS, from the Committee on the Judiciary
reported bill FIX the salaries Of the Justices Of tn
Supreme Court Of Judges Of the District Courts Of tn
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Madame ISABELLA, lady in France, has been engaged
with great in breaking horses for the Govern
ment and arrangement has been made with her to
introduce her system into all the Imperial schools Of
CIV
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s55ooOo
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Vine following bills introduced in pursuance Of
Ca read twice and appropriately referred:
By Mr.. vANSANT: A bill to provide for the accom-
radiation Of the courts of the United States in the district
A. Maryland and for post Office at Baltimore city,
Maryland.
C. z. Greneaux
by Mr.. MACY: A bill for the commencement ana COM
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DR.. SAMUEL PARKMAs, eminent surgeon Of Boston,
died in that city on Saturday.
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UsURY-In the Senate Of South Carolina bill to re-
peal the laws against usury lost by vote Of to o.
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REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE

the bill by unanimous consent IL vas passed by the fol-
lowing vote Yeas l18, nays 35.
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Judge Of the Orphans Court Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-07-21
CVPREME COURT.-HENRY j. DAVID aeaas
FURTHER PARTICULARS or THE DREAD
FUL MURDER.

From TIE baltimore Repubicen and .trsu, jay is
In Yesterdays paper published particulars OF tho
murderous assault made by Captain Henry Weighors
with lighted camphene lamp upon his wife on the night
yous The poor whowas still youthful and noted
for her personal appearance after suffering for
many hours the most excruciatng pains and agonses
brcphed her last about o'clock yesterday afternoon
amid large concourse of sorrowing friends neighbos
and relatives From information Cleaned by u.s. IL appess
that before the preparation of the deadly assault Mr.
Weighorst who is Captain Of German Company known
a. HE Mount Vernon Guards had been during the ater.
noon making arrangements with Mr.. JOHN Wells in
reference to picnic aud target firing Of the Company.
They into the house about o'clock together when
Weehorst ordered his wife to bring them some refresh
men,s
Not complying with his directions speedily as he
CURED he began reprove her in harsh terms and smong
other allegations accused her of nc0ntnency Stung by
such charge against her in the presence OF comparative
stranger she rooeo when her husband seized hold OF the
burning lamp, containing nearly halt pint ethereal OIL
and threw il her head The lamp broke, and the cloth
ing Of the unfortunate being saturated with the H.
quid che in instant wrapped in flames. This victim
before her death that she did not desire TO live a.
her husband had treated her very hahy for two or three
years and though she had made repeated propositions Tor
separation he would consent to il. Coroner Gold
smith held inquest the body, when the jury re-
turned verdict that she came to her death in coase-
quence of being burned with oil contained in lamp thrown
at her by her husband The following the dying deca
ration of fhe deceased;
STATE d Maryland cay amcye 70 @ On this 10Th day Of
July 1884 before the subscriber. the Justices OF
the Peace aud fo said city er.95 ally sPgesrsa Elizabeth
Henry Nho her husband did throw eamphene lamp al her,
pieces set her ire aud uIa all her clothes
pound head bottles OF and
further that he 'ad he would murder her and es TO csd,,a
Weighorst il still in prison to await examination pre-
paraory 20 his final committa the charge Of
murder before the Criminal Court at the September
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RECENT DEATHS.

DEATH OF DR.. DowSER.-Dr Avery Downer died at
his residence in Preston Saturday night last at the 3D.
yanced age Of ninety years, eight months lie died
apparently without disease and without pain prepared and
anxious for his change. He born in Preston On the
nth of November 1862 and admitted to the practice Of
physc April 49, 1884. He therefore in the regular
practice Of his profession for full seventy years Upb
within few months Of his death he was remarkably &C.
tive for of his age frequently visiting Norwich where
he always treated with great deal OF attention and
respect Always cheerful aud always interested in what
of interest to others, he everywhere wei
of the Immediately following the at Fort
rswod. At that time he nineteen years OF age and
the assistant of his father who the surgeon Of tao
regiment stationed at the Fort. lie in the Fort ct
the time Of the massacre but arrived there after and
assisted in removing the wounded and attending to their
wants The scenes of that day and the following night
were strongly impressed upon bis mind TO the last.
Norwich Comm Aurora. 18th
DEATH COLONEL WAsHIsGTos.-CoIone GgoRGg
WASHINGTON, formerly Representative in Congress from
Maryland and at time President Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal died in Georgetown where he has resided
for several years. Monday in the 65h year Of his age
after a protracted illness. The deceased was relative
his elevated character public spirit and social and gener'
Gus qualities Washington Globe, 10Th.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. A. y. Sgourney aged 80 years,
arrived Sacketts Harbor the 18th nst at about II
clock by the steamer from Lewiston, her way home
from Toledo Ohio, where she had been on visit Sho
spent that day and night with friends there intending TO
take the stage for this place the day bat during the
forenoon attacked with cholera, and died about IL
O'Clock In the evening. She well educated, highly
respected lady and her sudden death casts gloom over
large circle OF relatives and friends.-Watedown Jour-
The Syracuse Standard notices the death Of Mr. VIVA.
len who died in that city Sunday last at the age o.
liz. He was native Of Ireland