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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05
Police Intelligence.

Grand Larcenis Beckett, Martha Beckett, and
Ellen Lister were arrested yesterday, by ocer stinson
plainant jeremiah Mcdonald few days ago, went to
No 142 Cherry street. and ntimated his intention 10
board with the defendants. While there he informed
them that he had large sum Of money in his posses
sion; upon which they offered TO sell him chest and
some old clothes; refusing, however, to mako bargain
with them they contrived 10 extract the money from
his pocket some time after and being detected they
were brought 10 the Essex Market police once yesterday
and held TO bail In $500 to answer the charge.
Charles Scribe was arrested yesterday on the COM
plaint Of Charles Schults, Of No. 3S3 Bowery, who
charges him With having entered his rccm few nights
sincs and stolen therefrom two watches and gold
coin valued altogether ct col Scribe Was committed for
SxAminstiqpr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05
yy,IIIamsburx city News.

Exrxxsyx RonBERY oy Snxs.-During Friday night the
dry goods store Of Mcsrs Tiffany Rodgers, corner d
nd and sixth streets was entered by bursass and
robbed OF silk goods valued at 81 500 No clue Of the
burglars or gods has yet been obtained Ths door q
this store was found open Wednesday nsht by P<s
yste vstchpan Lott.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05

dem ing the principle laid down In the bill Let
that DR. ucipe be carried into your eections and LEI
each cano date define his position upon t. have
been threat. med with consequences Of terrible
character to m, self, but am ready to meet them
be they what thy may. (Cheers) II ths sbo.
htionists think that urning me In efdgy ID good
argument let them COM nue it, and If they consider
hanging me in effgy is ai,using, they may iadulgs
as much as they please IN socS amusements de-
sire to meet this question, and argue fairly upon it0
merits and If the wings and aboitfonists deaire 20
form an amalgamation. trust there - patriotiMF
enough In this land to meet and crush their insidlous
attempts to destroy the Union. (Cheers.) We havo
already been told that In consequence Of the paago
Of the Nebraska hl the fugitive slave law u
never more to bc enforced-they say the law of tho
land shall be ressted-that although the constitu-
ton declares that fHgsives shall be- returned and
that every man holding Office shall carry 10 into
effect, the constitution shall be trapled upon, and
that oaths shall no longer bind men.
VoIoE-They dare'nt try II in New York. The
democracy won't let them.
Mr.. DoUGLAs-The democracy are Che constftu-
tional party. They believe that the constitution
and all Its clauses shall be faithfully executed. We
are the law abiding partythe constitutional party.
We stand always In support of the constitution, the
laws and the rights Of the people, and invite
enemies to meet on this issue at the ballot box.
and before the people, wherever argument and
reason can prevail. (Checrs)
Senator Douglas and his friends then retired 6o0
the balcony, amid the cheers Of the crowd Captain
Rynders afterwards came forward and delivered one
Of his usual humorous and patriotic esons, st tho
conclusion Of which the sercnade was continued.
When we left the 'St. Nicholas, the crowd were
slowly dispensing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05
IN JERSEY CITY.

The individual who has been in the habit Of holding
forth for several Sundays past at different places in
Jersey CITY, did not make his appearance yesterday, and
the dey passed on without any incident The speaker
had intimated In the Of his last that he
would preach yesterday in Montgomery street. near the
ferry, at at SIX O'Clock NJ and in consequences Of the
announcement quite large crowd, numbering some
four Ave hundred people, collected at the locality
named and waited with great deal Of patience for the
appearance Of the Reverend gentleman. At half past
seven the speaker not having arrived the crowd dis
peared apparently much disappointed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05

DEATH OF THE Rev. Mn. MILLER IN OREGON
The Rev. Jas. p Miller, Of Albany, Oregon who was
killed last month blythe explosion Of the steamer Ca
selle, missionary connected with the Associate
church Of North America, (Scotch Presbyterian) and
for number Of years pastor OF church at Argyle
bany Oregon in the spring Of 1851 He leaves wife and
two children. One, daughter, was educated ct tho
State Normal School, In this city and graduated crsdta
bly, Another, . son, Is practical printer, and has
been time employed in the book department Of
Mr. Munssll's establishment. He FIRST heard Of the
terrible disaster through the Telegraph reports that
reached this city Wednesday night last He will leave
mined lately for 0rsgon.-Alessy 1Yros,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05

| am. and have not done n uueN as mean to do
Thompson then sesed his gan aud STOOD oross the door
way, telling him that he should asrsss Ma Nicholas
drew pistol from his poclst and pointed 1t tcward
Thompson. At this instant wagon drove up 10 tas
house, and Thompson wshing aid 70 effect the ssrest,
opened the door and called out fss assistanos.
II waa Mr.. Silas H. Hsleck In the wagon, and before
he could We his horse NchoiAs rait the window and
asd. Thompson and Hs,leck pursus6 him through q
wheat Geld, and Nicholas Into ts woods, and there
he was again lost sight ef By this 49, the alarm had
spread and number Of che neghbors ran In search Of
him. armed with guns and pistols and assisted by one or
two large dogs At about nine O'Clock, Nicholas again
made his appearance the road, bridge by the
railroad.
As he came into the highway he was by several
who Immediately gave the alarm, and the of
Of the dogs sent the animal in pursuit. but the dog mis-
taking the order seized hold Of an shman in the COM
pany Of the pursusrs and pulled him TO the ground and
before he could be taken OF the hunted criminal had
made his escape and svsded his pursuers but
In his flight the company Aired At him. which only had
the effect of increasing the Villains speed.
During all day yesterday hundreds OF mon and boys
were stationed along the hoe Of railroad between
Cutchcgue and Grsenpolnt, armed with all sorts Of
weapons, from rusty old pocket pistol to venerable
Revolutionary musket. But UP TO . late hour Last
evening the fugitive had mot been tssn nowithsAnd
ing reward Of ~ 900 had yesterday afternoon been
offered by the relatives Of the dscsasd for the capture
Of the murderer.
Coroner Wines held inqasst q the bodies and the
evidence adduced by the two girls and several OF tho
neighbour showed that he had made threats 70 have re-
venge against the girl Elem further that he had
positively stated that he would prostitute her. and would
shoot the FIRST man he saw in company with her The
jury the facts ELECTED before them rendered the fol
lowing
That the deceased Jsmes Wickham and Frances, his
wie came to their death by violence with post axe In
the hands OF some person to them unknown but from
the evidence they have believe and are Of
unanimous OPINION that the injuries inflicted by
Nicholas Balm.
The Coroner the above verdict issued his warrant
for the arrest Of the accused
Yesterday morning special train provided by the
Long Issnd Railroad Company for the purpose Of
veying the relatives and friends Of the deceased to the
scene Of the tragedy Among the relatives was Mrs.
Rogers, sister Of the deceased; Mrs. wickham Mrs.
skdmore another sister, Mr.. skidmore and Mr. Rogers
brothsrsnlaw, and Mr. Post her brother also two
brothers Of Mrs. Wictham together with several other
friends and acquaintances.
DESCRIPTION OF THE MURDERER.
Ho Is described being six feet in height, broad
shoulders black eyes, and black hair inclined to curl
high cheek bonei and fast rolling walk chews tobac
co freely, and is about twenty eight yeara OF age
One thousand dollars reward has been offered for his
arrest
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-05

DESCRIPTION OF THE MURDERER
Hc Is described as being six feet in height broad
shoulders black eyes, and black hair inclined to curl
high cheek bone, and fast rolling walk; chews tobac
co freely, and Is about twenty eight yeara Of age
One thousand dollars reward has been offered for his
arrest.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
Chicago aud Mississippi Railroad.
G0HEfd


I1ASSENGER RS for BloonDesJ Springfield, Alton,
and st. Louis, will nnd the route Via T. Sale 70 be
the Speediest now now open 70 the public, and not
subjected to the uscal delays nfihe River. By taking
the CHICAGO & ROCK ISLAND RAILROADta l.
Saile.the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD 70 Bloom.
CHIC AGO Il MlssISsIPPI RAILROA d
Alton and st. Louis. passengers are taken through
Without delay In Is Hours!
The St. Louis via Mississippi River is TnRsE
HuNDaKp MlLEs and time FOk1Y-FOUR HOURS.
stage Connections
Are made at Bloomington with PeOris Pekin and Ur-
baia at Springfield with Bardstown, Peter burg and
Havana; at Virden with Wayeriy; at Carlinvlle with
HHlsboro, Van Burensburg, Vundafia and Salem; at
Brighton with Greenneld and seottvlle and at Alton
with Jerseyvie, Carrollton, Edwardsyille. Highland
and Carlyle. The trains also connectHt 81 rineld with
the Great Western Railroad for Decatur, Terrs ute,
Jacksonville and Naples.
Messengers arriving at ST. Louis, will connect with
Steamers for the Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee Riv-
and also with Steamers for Memphis, Vicksburg,
hatcher, and New Orleans.
uJPa.senger Trains leave Bloomington at 4. NJ.
and 81 r. n, the arrival Of the Trains from the
North.
frFTickets con be procured Of A. r. LANGLEY,
Agent at La Sails for any point on the Chicago Mis-
sissppi Rail Road.
E. HEALING, suptC &MRR.
June 9th, 1854 1y
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

SGiENIiFiC Aenar daily bringing n I,~s, -
- .nve1tions and the march Of Progress IL
vi BALD Or becoming will be eased 10 Ies =
M an long research bined hs We brorsss
ueofe me ruoiic, the greatest onDrR o. Tns
sre.snwH.oI nl,s.e g. Imersonss American Hcir
oreveni +. 80 ssas crRe soa BALDkss and .
u sAe Aeents Prics @i,O0 in 'arxe Bottles. = =.
sofa oy al the Druggists in Oavenporf. M = ,.,,A
=. T. FISHER 4 CO. proprieto,s = .
sept %, 1eS4-trw-4m SssaHss Oa1e'
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
MARBLE WORKS.

THE undersigned would respectfully announce to
the citizens of Davenport and vicinity, and to al
those wishing to purchase MONUMENTS TO the mem.
ory Of their deceased friends that they can be supplied
by calling at his shop, Main St. between First ami
second west sidcs where he will be pleased to furnish
CUT STONE of every description, as low as it can be
bought IN the Western country. h ~ t
Italian and American Marble for Monuments, HEAL
and FOOT STONES. Also u superior article Of Fk EE
STONE, &C., veiy cheap. w. w. KENNEDY.
Davenport, June y. lSS3-25
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
CIR &C T. r. l Il s
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL!

The subscriber has opened Grocery ana froysloi
Store the corner of Front and Perry sts., opPo
site Messrs. Burrows g. Prctyman's mill; where WI
be found choice assortment of Groeeries,
Wooden ware Nails. Glass. White Lead, Oakum. Ros
in, &c. &c, all Of which Y be sold low for Cash o.
trade.
Dealers In the above articles VIII 90 wetto can sno
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Attention will be paid to receiving storage, rof
wardng and selling Of merchandise and prodacs
Davenport, July II, 1853. NJ. DALZELL q bRo
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
SEARS, WOOD CO.,
1sdstsad Manufacturers, Lumber NsreAants.
and Dealers in Planned Tlsesiue.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS.
THE only establishment in the West whOpo
sHERWOOD's CELHBRAfED TURNING
LATHE is used for turning PRnNArIc Fskns; such -
Neceis Baixstsrs, Bed Pssfs 71Sie LeSs, aAd stAss
work too various TO enumerats. with the a4
Morldisgs sf ell infs sgu4rss Of sHy axRbs1 ~
tasts nay ssETsss. Making the most perfect
beautiful work that fancy can desire, and hsving he
srpsarsnce Of eosffy earvsl esSk.
June II. le51-trN.ff
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
c GO E lE lE g Z
THREE DAILY LINES

FROM PITTSBURGH TO PHILADELPHIA
Lsapisg PiasbsrgA d 4. VI. and arrisi.s !. PAa-
adefphiA at l2t the sams rigAt.
By noon THROUGH FAST LINE. leaving Pitts
And ss night THROUGH ExPREss TRAIN, ieav-
ing Pittsburgh 4t 80 r. n. and arriving in Philadel
The Night Erpre.. runs daily; the other :wo Sun
And connecting with the trains from
St. Louis Missouri, Alton Gaena, Chicago, Illinois;
Frankfo Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky; Terrc
Haute, Madison, Lara. ete aud Indianapolis Indiana:
ky Toledo Cleveland, Columbus, Zanssvilie, Nassl-
ion and Wooster, Ohio. ~
connss,pg Pssush VII. ne Steam pssHss Boat
AND CINCINNATI.
FARE THROUGH Can the way BY Railroad to
Philadelphia FROM
Ssssss GsS;.sss s
HssDn i.dian"poli., = 'e" IS zsns.siiis s isss
Louisville, I725 Newark & sandusky, II IS
Cincinnati, 400 Mansfield ,dxCrestiine, II oJ
Dayton, 3.5iMoostsr, l0N
Xenia, A00lClfveland, l00t
n Passengers from thu West will nnd this the short
est and m st expeditions Route to PHILADELPHIA.
BALTIMORE, NEW YORK. or BOSTON.
J. xESXIMEN, Agent,
Pssseagsr Lines, Pssfsssrga,
J. MESKIMEN, Agent,
Passenger LisssssPittsbSrgh.
PRILApELPHI, July, 1854.
THIS ROAD BEING NOW COMLLErE, IT OPENS
COMMUNICATION
between Pittsburgh and Phllade1phia, /,
or PIrrsBrRen and BALTIAoRE, by which Freight
froR the Vest can reach an Eastern Market gaeksr
end cheaper than by any of the present rival routes
They connect with the Daily Packets at Pittsburgh,
from ST. Louis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Wheeling, and
with the Cleveland and Pittsburgh Railroad and Obi,
and P-nnsy,van Railroad, nj Pittsburgh.
Cars ra. throsgA between pit.sSsrgs and PAila-
deiphia without trsnshpment OF frcightan advantage
that can be appreciated by MI shippers.
In case Of o6s,ras,on Of navgu,o1, ey ss 10, asn
Pittsburgh to the Mississippi by Railroad.
RATES OF FREIGHT
Between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia or Baltimore.
First Class
Winter sxmaer
Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, and, per loo lbs.
Carpetng, Furs and Peltries, Feath-t
crs, Saddi cry, &C., y " css. - CTS.
Second Class.
Books and Stationery, Dry goods in
bales, Drugs, Glassware, Groceries, - - n ct
(except cofee) Hardware, Hollow
ware, Machinery, Oil Cloth, Wool.J
Third Class
Baggins, Bacon and Pork in bulk
Butter salted, Copper in ingots, as e,a. soc,s
Flaxseed. Hogs' Hair, Flax, Leath- - Soc's
er Eastward. Zinc,
Fourth Class.
Bacon and Pork packed, Candleso
Eastward, Cheese Eastward, Fish
salted, Iron, Soda Ash, Tobacco in
Leaf, Eastward Tar, Rosin, Whis- 50 css. 20 cts.
key. Cotton, lin Summer, Coffee,
Lard and Lard Oil. (through) Pork
frosh, in car loads at owners risk,
GEO. C FRANCISCUS, .a
Freight Ags1t, Pissslsr9A.
Z. SNEEDER,
Frsirht Aesst, PAils6slpAts. e
NAGRAW & KO0NS.
Freight 1gssts, Bs!timsrs.
JOSEPH ELLIOTT,
Freight agent, Ne West %, " Y.
H. H HOUSTON, Gs1srsi FrsigM agsRt, PAils.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
NEW EXPRESS ROUTE.
American Express Company,

or. LouIs AND sALEsA, VIA MIsslssIrPr RIVER.
WE are now running semi-weekly Expressto and
w from 81. Louis to Hannibal, Quincy. keokus
Burlington, Museatine. Rock Island, Davenport ana
Intermediate places TO Gaena. Our arrangement
with the steam packets afford facilities for the safe
and speedy transportation Of bank specie pack
ages boxes and bales Of goods; the collection ana pay
nent Of notes c accounts a1d the purchase Of goods
on ORDERS dxe., &c. trusty messenger viii sccorn-
pany each Express provided with IN iron safe for the
Orders for the purchase OF goods, &C.. from 0alenn
and other points Oh the route. will have prompt attsn-
iion and packages returned BY the frst messenger.
without charge for carriage. Messengers will leave
Tuesdays and Fridays Of each week. Al Caienn We
connect with Burbank u Co. TO ~ Paul Atse 10 Chi
caro Bufulo New York ard all the principal eastern
cit.is. LIVINGSTON FARGO & Co.. PropB.
RENWICk 4 son, Agents,
sept I-sQ-3m Davenport, lows.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
1854.


CHICAGO 4 ROCK Island RAILROAD.
The 0nlu Railrs.d connection Of the Eississip.
pi with the Atlantic.
Three trsius daily through to Chicago Sundays OK
opted
Leaving Rock Island,
ls-Through freight with Cd class cars at 20 A. N.
Arriving at Chicago $40 p. NJ.
ad-Naf train $50 A. M.
sa-Sixh. tspre.s r.e every re- evenIas) sNP.M.
Arriving at Chica o A. N.
Trains arrive at Rock Island,
Iss-Sight Express from Chicago at $50 A. N.
jd--Mail Train " $: p. M
3d-Freight e5OP.M.
nTAiI freight trains have second class and Emi-
grant cars attached. The trains this Road run to
and from the Depot In Chicago and in connection
with trains Of the Michigan Southern Railroad, thus
avoiding the usual expense of Hacks and catzgs Of
baggage.
Tickets through 70 Chicago and al principal places
East ny the above Be had Of g. =. Stevens,
AGENT the Rock Island depot Of the Chicago Rock
IslsDd Railroad, JOHN E. HENRY, supt.
w. H. WHITMAN, AT. srpt.
Rock island, may lst, 1854.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
WHOLEsALE AND RETAIL.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE subscriber has resolved from the Eastarn and
= Southern Markets large and we'll selectsd stcsk
e goods Of all descriptions In common use, consisting
Of Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Glassware, Queensware, Bnhalo Robes,
Groceries, Dried Fruit, Cotton Warp,
Carpet Chain. Picking Yarn Cut Window Glass,
G. Att. & Kanawha salt Hardware.
xct's and Min Saws, Iron, all kinds, Steel assorted
Castings, Nails, all kinds, Grindstones,
woodcnware, Live geese fsathess, Pitch e Oakum,
Solo and Upper Leather, Wall Paper,
Willow Baskets, Paints and Oils, Dye StnfYs, &c.
wh n will be cold at q small advance for Cab. As
inte I'd keeping every thing in common uAe, persons
ing several obtain them on Front Street
une o, leS3-a9. J. NJ. BOWLING.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

o1a.ion West on the line Of The r. \ -
Railroad y miles from Davsnpsrt :
THE undersigned hs, fuvni.had -.
sood ssye, and is ready TO accom- moS.s. ~
Fer.ous ds.;,.a asm with their patronage -
the prare where tbsI - pa.anE few weeks quietly %
~ "su Stt macott TO repay them Tor visit ssssss
the vicinity. "U o'asr game abeg11 .
snare Of public patronage is respectfully .o,,...4
walcott Jp,v Ys,, ,e. JACOB MN
nscs;.d riesn at Baltimore oystsn, At % n, -
novos sHed ~ the Shenandoah, lsr ~ m J1S
5. HIReCuI
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
Land for Sale Cheap!

4 BARGAIN, two 20 and one 80 acre tract miles
"A from the river near Blue Grass, at o41 per acre.
cash balance at and years. SIS acres ofspendid
land in one tract on the NJ. h NJ. Railroad. Also one
30 acre tract 50 broke, 90 and two 20 acre
tracts on the Railroad One tract Of 10, OF is and
one of30 acres miles from Davenport cash balance
ii ], 2 and years credit 100 acres in Section 4:
Township 60 Range East at $40 per acre cash.
The above property 10 destined eventually to be Of
sreaivalus. A. @. FULTON.
SAINT o.. .lHA
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23
CHILD & BAKER :
A RE new opening The h,es.. 80 -
n stock Of s"o osss eslseoo4
FOREIGN AND DOHrSryr uA~n-


For Lease
a NUMbER Of lots situated In various marta of he
= Gty ior lease iss term ef years apply y
JAY u ey0. I. D18kEP0R9.
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

TnTE~ Glove KId Congress- Boor,, Polkne anf
I Sins for sale and made to order .tths
Empire Boot and Shoe Store,
IN Brady ~ ". C. RUTTERPlELD, Ag..
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

MOT at the lie Claire House, but right opposite to II
y at the Store OF the we'll known Merchant Tailor,
l.. w. STEINBKRG, On STREET.
ofa well assorted stock Of ~ eRdy j. Nude g 9th
ing, Hats, Gaps, Trunks, Carpet B g, Shirts. Cra
watts. &c. &c. as #F8 M
The undersigned Is a beginner and promises thoss
Who will favor him with their calls honests and up
-ight dealing. srs- H.r fa1
In pvices and quality ofgoods am able TO compet
yth any establishment In This City
Please call and examine my goods before you
A. MIEDKE, Agent
Davenport, NT -vtrv-M
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

W. C. COTEs,
R.ssn s1.ss y, IN Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
~, !, ,s,, .iauSse Notions, ae, DC.
MOLINE, lLLINOIG,
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

Washing without Labor.
4 NDREWS celebrated Soap Powder ior washns
n and making Soft Soap, for sale ut
coo DAi1Ehh''
Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1854-12-23

ler SALE, I---1 q :
t0Is on son.h side Of Second Stree, i. rsra.,...
Se0itiohs Apply to- e. L. nA yR NSr$$eSEs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-08
THE LATEST NEWS.
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
CONGRESS,
SECOND SESSION.
senate WA.uIve1ox Dee lss..


Mr.. BADGER offered a reso alton, dire stioz the
payment 10 Mr. Atehi-on Of q eldal tls fer
enct between he pay as Senator nno Of the Vice
Presietbt during the time hs Vas President pro ,sDs-
T0re, Of ibe >euate. Adopted unanimously.
Mr.. SEWARD presented the petition Of T.. X.
Collins and others, OF New York, PRAYING that fur
htr provision be- made for the pr) elton OF life sai
property on sea going vessels. Referred to Com
nii'ee
Mr.. BADGER ssid-It il we'll, Sir, that in the hur-
~ Of business the Snate should not forget that this
IA Tburfdsy, and, therefore lest il might be over
hooked submit the n-ual motion that when the Sem
ate adjourn. it adjourn till MONDAY. Laughter.
Mr. DAWSON-Mr. B-dg-r is sensible to the last,
Il thought be looked fatigued.
The motion was agreed H.
The Lill for the reef Of George Fisher passed.
Mr. PEARCE introduced joint resolution naming
Rufus ChOate snG j. X. PandiBg Regents of the
Smithsonian Institution. Passed
Mr.. BADGER-I give notice that on Monday next
j will Introduce a bill 10 increase the payof Members
OF Congress, and Of the judges OF the Supreme
Court.
After some unimportant business message was re-
ceived from the House, c0mmun! ,ating ts proceed
Igs in toe de-th IF Presley E.ing, OF Kentucky.
Mr. THOMPSON then made some remarks respect
ing the high character and est.ble qualities Of the
deceased, and offered appropriate resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. BADGER alsO paid very kind and feeling
tribute to the memory of The deceased.
The Senate then adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


Mr.. HOUSTON, from the COmnit.eo on Waysani
Mesps reported bill for the payment of Invalid aad
other pensioners aod The Indian Appropri atom bill
for the year ending June 80 1856.
Mr. HEM introduced bill making further ap-
proI1atoD for the Improvement Of the Rapids on III
Mississippi River ard also bill for the relief for the
owners and occupants Of the town Of Onahf, in Ne
brasks, and for other purposes
Mr. MAXWELL Introduced bill authorizing the
sole Of re, trv.d sIos in Florida.
Mr.. BARKSDALE introduced bill constituting
Columbus Mississippi port Of delivery
Mr.. ZOLLlCOFFER introduced q bill further pro-
vdiDg for the security Of the lives Of passengers on
vessels propelled in whole or in part by steam.
All the &c bills referred-he latter to the Com
mi'iee OF Commerce
On motion OF Mr. PERKINS la the bill to re-
model the diplomatic and consular systems was re-
fefrtd 10 ibe Committee Foreign Affairs.
Dir COKE then Announced the death Of Presley
Ewing, member Of the House, who died during the
recess.
Mr. BRISTOW Mr.. E~ing's successor, pro-
bounced high euloeium OH bis life and character.
Messrs. LATHAM and SMITH also bore test-
moDy TO the private and public virtues OF the de-
ctased
The usual resolutions OF regret were then passed.
when the House adjourned until Monday.