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Whole number Of votes. .2l6
Necessary 10 q choice. .l09

Mr.. EUSTIS, while the above vote was being
taken, rose for the purpose of making personal
explanation. He had voted for Mr.. FULLER be-
cause That gentleman was presented 10 him as
most acceptable candidate--as an honorable and
conservative gentleman; and he should vote for
him as long as he permitted his name to be used
before the House. He then proceeded to state
In very few words, what is the position of the
Amercanparty in Louisiana. They hold that re-
lgous faith is n question between every indivd-
ua and his God, and consider that any attempt to
abrdge or circumscribe religious freedom is I'M
worthy OF our great country, and must be repudi-
ated. In this spirit Louisiana repudiates the
eighth section of the Philadelphia platform, plac-
ing itself on the broad basis of civil and religious
liberty. II would be remembered that Mr.. Flour
noy, the American candidate for the Governor
ship OF Virginia, avowed, in letter. that he would
never vote for Roman Catholic for office Thank
Cod he was defeated. There was enough in that
letter TO defea! ten thousand candidates for Office
He expressed the hope that every man who holds
such odious doctrines will meet with as deep
political grave Mr.. Flournoy He would pre-
fer that his right arm should wither rather than be
connected with any party whose direct purposeis
10 persecute American Catholics in this country.
1t made him blush when he saw Protestant clergy
men dragging their robes in the mire of party poll
tics. The Legislatures are full Of gentlemen in
black coats and white cravats; this Congress is
full of them; but, he asked, show me Catholic
priest or an accredited agent of the Bishop of
Alomc III lnis ndH. j ne poor OQ man, ne mas 10
be protected himself by French bayonets, as they
would protect prisoner.
Mr.. SMITH, OF Alabama, replied to Mr.. EUsTIs.
He thanked God that Catholic priest nor &C.
credited agent of the Church Of Rome was here
and hoped that if the country should survive a
thousand years there will be one here
The gentleman ought TO remember that if there
are no Catholic priests here, that fraternity, in
their assemblies, have, from the first, arrayed
themselves on the side of power and against lib
erty. He denounced Roman Catholics because
spiritually, temporarily, and politically, they owed
their allegiance TO the Pope of Rome, above the
Constitution.
Mr. TAYLOR, of Louisiana, briefly replied to
Mr.. SMITH, showing that, during the French Rev.
olulion, the Catholic priests joined the third estate
the peope) against the mobiles and the clergy, and
gave motion and power to the popular element
which achieved freedom in France
Mr. PERCY WALKER acquiesced in the opin.
ions expressed by Mr.. EUsTIs and he announced
TO the House and the country that he took issue,
openly and directly with his honorable colleague,
(Mr. SMITH, of Alabama) He had YET 10 see the
first native American Catholic who acknowledged
his obligations 10 any other power TO be para
mount 10 the great organic law of the land.
The House adjourned till Wednesday.
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THE ORGANIZATION.

The organization seems as far off as ever 1t
was, and yet Congress is in the sixth week of
its session. We have so often pointed out
what we humbly consider the mode, and the
only mode of effecting an organization, that
we do not propose making any additional sug-
gestions at the present time. We feel satisfied
that the Democratic party in the House has
done its duty, and we furthermore have the
satisfaction of believing that the Democratic
masses of the country approve its action. The
Democrats have adhered to their principles and
to their candidate. No one can blame them
for doing SO, since in point of numerical force
they exceed all, save one of the political divis.
| ions of the House. Of course, under such
| circumstances, it is and ought to be understood
that the Democracy can vote for no man but 9
| Democrat for Speaker. But there is heavy
responsibility somewhere for the long con.
tinued failure to organize. The country be
gins to grow sick and tired of National Lee
gislature that can do nothing in the shape o.
| legislation. If Congress can, without detri
ment to the public interest, sit for weeks ane
months without accomplishing any result ther
indeed, would it seem that its sessions nigh
very properly be shortened This would be 9
great saving of money to the people, and q
the same time saving of frantic displays o
| Abolition oratory.
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forsign gntsllissnts.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARAGO.
Four days later LoIn Europe.
Surrender OF Kars Con nrm d. M ore Peace
RumOrs.


New York, Jan. 6.-The steamship Arago,
with London dates to December 10, arrived
here at o'clock this afternoon, with l40 pas
sengers and cargo of merchandise, valued at
over 100000.
The London Daily Nesos affirms that Swe-
den has ratified the treaty with England and
France. The allied powers guarantee the ter
ritorial integrity of Sweden, and the latter
engages not TO ALLEVIATE any part of her terri
tory to Russia. The contracting parties also
engage to communicate reciprocally all pro-
positions coming from Russia.
Rumors of peace were still abundant in
France and England.
Count Esterhazy had left Vienna for st.
Petersburg on the 10th inst, with important
dispatches, containing propositions of pacific
nature. 1t was stated that if the Gear refuses
an acceptance, Austria will withdraw her am
bassador from St. Petersburg.
Both the London Neios and Times express
strong doubts of the acceptance of the propo-
sitions by the Gear. Count Esterhazy IS instruc
tons are, to return Immediately in the event of
the Cars refusal to negotiate.
The difficulty which existed between the
English and the French Governments, relative
to the conditions on which peace should be
made, has been arranged through the efforts OF
the King of Sardinia.
The surrender of Kars to the Russians was
confirmed. Nine Pachas, together with Gene
raj Williams and sixteen thousand troops were
made prisoners. Among the munitions of war
taken were one hundred and twenty field pieces,
and some heavy guns. The Russian General
Belntof, has established his head quarters at
Kutais and intends shortly to resume the Of
fensive against Anakla and Redoubt Kale.
The army was abundantly supplied with pro-
visions by the Armenians. The defles be-
tween Kars and Erzeroume were held by the
Russians.
The affairs in the Crimea were. quiet
Great preparations continue to be made on
the Baltic by the Russians for the reception of
the British feet next Spring.
The Russian ambassador arrived at st.
Petersburgh on the 9th Of December
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AUGUSTA, MAINE, January 4.-The Legisla-
ture today elected Judge Wells, an old line
Democrat, Governor Of the State. He re-
ceived sS votes in the House, and II in the
Senate.
The Governor elect was Immediately inau-
gurated, after which he sent in message, in
which he acquiesces in the Nebraska bill,
takes strong ground against the probibitory
law recommends license system ; condemns
the alien and naturalization laws, and the per-
sonal liberty bill. The balance refers to local
matters.
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Supreme Court of the United states.
MONDAY, January 7. 1856.

No. 6. Joel Wright, Us. Schuyler H. Matti.
son. In error to the Circuit Court Of the United
States, for the District Of Illinois. Mr.. Justice
Daniel delivered the opinion of the Court, re-
versing the Judgment Of the said Circuit Court,
with costs, and remanding the cause with d.
rections to award a renire facias de moro.
No. "a. William Jones ct al. plaintiffs in
error, rs. William s. Johnston. The argument
Of this cause was continued by Mr.. Lawrence,
for the defendent in error, and concluded by
Hon. Reyerdy johnson, for the pluintiffs in
error.
No. Sc. Josiah S. Griffith, ct al, plaintiffs in
error, Us. John B. Bogert, ct al The argu-
ment of this cause was commenced by Hon.
j. ]. Crittenden, for the plaintiffs in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow III o'clock.
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~ The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amgas
Leigh, Knight OF Bnrrough, in the county of De.
Won, in the reign Of her most glorious Majesty
Queen Elizabeth, rendered into modern English,
by Charles Kingsley, author of" Hypotin," "Alton
Locke" &c.
A Treatise on Punctuation, designed for letter
writers, authors, printers, and correctors of the
press, and for the use of schools and academies,
with an Appendix, containing Rules on the use OF
Capitals, List Of Abreviatons, Hints on the Pre-
paration OF Copy and on Proof Reading, Speci.
mems OF Proof Sheets, &c, by John Wilson price
81.
Hewitt's Boys Adventures in the wids Of Aus
trala.
An Essay on the Tides: Theory Of tho Two
Forces, by Alexander Wilcox, M. ID.
Patent Office and Patent Laws, or guide 10
inventors, and book of reference for Judges, law
yers, magistrates, and others, with Appendices,
by ~. G.. Moore, price 81 rs.
The Altar at Home, Prayers for the Family and
the Closet, by Clergymen in and near Boston,
second edition.
just published, and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS Bookstore,
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nA- The deepest, indeed, the only fall Of
snow deserving the name, took place Saturday
Yesterday, the merry ringing, Of sleigh bells
was heard in every part Of the city, and sleighs
of every variety of form and appearance were
seen dashing through every street. This agreea
Bile and exhilirating exercise was INDUCED in
by numbers of ladies and gentlemen, who, pro-
tected by comfortable wrappings and luxurious
furs, babe defiance to the rufian blasts OF
winter. But while snow affords an agreeable
amusement to those who can afford to hire
sleighs and horses, it is great hardship on
the poor. Without proper clothing, without
fuel, and without provisions, they indeed be-
come objects of commisseration. 1t would be
well, at such a season as this, for the rich to
think of their poor neighbors, and contribute
to their relief
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message OF Governor Gardner.

The message of Governor Gardner, of Mas
sachusetts, recommends 81 years, residence of
foreign born citizens, and ability to read and
write, before they are allowed to vote; depre-
Gates the passage of the personal liberty act
by the last Legislature, and urges its speedy
repeal suggests reduction of the number of
the popular branch of the Legislature, and de.
nounces lobbying legislation. The message is
thoroughly Native American in its tone.
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NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

IN w. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor No
4SS.Pennsylvania avenue, four doors west of Third
street, has returned from New York, and is now
receiving his new and elegant stock OF Goods
adapted 10 fall and winter wear, 10 which he
would respectfully invite the attention of his
friends and the public. Returning his thanks for
the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on him. he
would assure all that all diligence and care will
be taken to fill all orders in his usual elegant style
OF MT and finish, at the shortest notice and at the
lowest possible prices
Also, beautiful stock of Furnishing Goods.
Sep 29-2w3wif
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JONAS II. LEVY.
Importer and Dealer
WINES, LIQUORS, SEGARs,

FINE ROCERIES.
General Commission and Forw ardinU
Merchant,
No. Ala Penn Avende, two doors below IT, s
Hotel,
WARRINGTON CITY, ID. G.
u N. u. Country Merchants are requested 10
give me call before purchasing elsewhere.
ID Also, Agent forthe FARMERS AND MECHANICS
FIRE and MARINE, and LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF Philadelphia, for the ports and towns of Alex.
andria, Va, and Georgetown, ID. c.
Oct 20-1y
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RAPPAHANNOCK ACADEMY.
nor LEASE OR RENT.--The subsc,

II Der having determined TO discontinue teach.
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy, which he wishes to dispose OF
for the next four years. There has been a school
at the place for forty years. II is situated seven
teen miles below Fredericksburg Immediately on
the road between that place and Port ROYAL.
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or heathfulness, is supplied with all necessary
buildings, which are in good repair and will ao
commodate seventy borders.
Teachers wishing TO keep boarding school,
will do well by calling TO see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the subscriber at Port Royal. Caroline
county, Virginia.
Nov. 81 THOMAS r. THORNTON.
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that of Russia copies ours exactly, with the
single alteration of the substitution of the port
Of Nagisacki for that of Napha in Lew Chew.
France was seeking to make similar compact,
and presume has ere this succeeded. No
person on earth could by mere friendly negoti
alton have induced Japan at the time to make
a general treaty of commerce win any nation,
Ignorant as its government and people were of
the laws which govern international CONNER.
cial relations.
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NEW BOOKs.-Tbe Heiress of Haughton.
IN or the Mothers Secret. a novel, by the au.
thor Of Emily Wyndham," "Rsvensclif,n &c.
Price 37A cents.
WAIKNA, or Adventure. on the Mosoui,o
Shore, by Samuel A. Bard, with sixty illustrations.
Price 81 SIS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sculpture, and
Painting, by James Jackson Jarvis. Price 81 .25.
Just received.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and 1lth street.
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STRAW HATS.-We have now opened
~ our Spring supply of Straw Goods, and are
prepared 10 show full assortment. All our
goods being bought for cash, we are prepared to
sell at the lowest prices. STEVENS'S
May 3-3tif Sales Room Browns Hotel.
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IL dies. i have just received, and keep con.
stantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure Juice OF the
grape, and pronounced TO be the most wholesome
beverage IN use b. JOST, Agent.
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds OF Wines.
Liquors and Cigars, ISL Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m*
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BOOKS AND BIBLES

Il Just received very large assortment of
Prayer Books and Bibles In all kind of bindings !:
the best assortment, perhaps, TO be found in the
country.
Also, large assortment Of English Books in
History, Poetry, &c, and the best American edi
tons on the same subjects.
r.. FARNHAM,
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principle of the constitution OF the United States
Their obligations require that a test shall be made
the constitution says that test shall never be
required Now, which obligation would an officer,
If elected comply wthlhe obligation of the party,
or the obligation of the constitution?
Mr.. WHITNEY desired 10 ask the gentleman
whether he would appoint man TO Office whom
he knew entertained political opinions hostile TO
the interests of this country?
Mr.. STEPHENS. would not.
Mr.. WHITNEY said that that was the basis of
the hostility of the American party to the papiss.
Mr.. STEPHENS answered that the gentleman
said that that was the basis of the American party
and yet II rested upon the principle that no Roman
Catholic should ever be appointed 10 Office; il was
therefore natural 10 assume that the gentleman
and his party held all Roman Catholics TO be enc
mics OF the country-an institution which he
scorned.
Mr.. EUSTIS conceded with the gentleman from
Georgia, (Mr. STEpHENs) in every respect in his
opinions on the subject of this religious test, asd
the States council of Louisiana had, in the most
formal and emphatic manner, repudialed the action
of the Philadelphia National Convention in the
matter.
MIR. STEPHENS had no doubt that the people
OF Louisiana haze repudated that test, had half
OF the other States, and they would continue TO do
so until the great fabric of Americanism-grow
ing small by degrees and beautifully less--would
be extlnguished altogether
number OF short speeches were here deliv-
cred, among those who participated in the debate
were Messrs. BROOM, SAGE, CAMPBELL
| CADWALADER, FLORENCE, WALKER,
| BOCOCK, cox, READE, KEITT, WASH
BURNE o. Maine, and H. M. FULLER.
| On motion of Mr. EDIE, the resolution OF the
! gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. BRooM) was
| finally laid on the table.
| VOTE FOR SPEAKER.
On motion, The House then proceeded 10 vote
/ for Speaker.
| The Clerk called the roll for the ninety third
time, with the following result:
| Whole number of votes, 2l9; necessary to
choice, Ito: Of these
Mr.. Banks received. ............. Jos
Richardson. ................... 72
! bennington. ..................
scattering. ....................
| There being no choice the House proceeded
to ninety-fourlh vote, with the following result:
! Whole number of votes, 2l0; necessary TO a
choice, log: of these
/ Mr.. Banks received. .......... 90
| Richardson. 72
/ Fuller, Of Pa. INSTRUMENTATION. 90
| remington OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. b
/ scattering. ..................
There being no choice, the House, on motion Of
Mr. GOODE, at halfpast four o'clock, adjourned.
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From the National lntelligencer of yesterday.
Estimat OF the Agricultural Products OF
the United States.

We have been obligingly furnished from the
Patent Office with the subjoined interesting
approximate estimate of the Agricultural Pro-
ducts of the United States for the year 1855,
made up from the most authentic accessible
data by d. ]. Browne, esq, the efficient Super.
intendent of the Agricultural Division of the
Bureau. 1t may be here stated that if there
be any error in the estimate, it is in falling be-
low rather than above the truth, either in the
quantity or value Of the products:
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House OF Representatives.

The House proceeded to vote for Speaker
viva vooe, with the following result
Mr.. BANKS. ................... ..l0l
Richardson. ....,.............. 10
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L'oR SALE OR LEASE, Lot m. square

LUX SALE OR LEASE, Lot III, square
Il 700, fronting on Pennsylvania avenue, the
site on which the Apollo Hall formerly stood
The lot has front Of as feet inches, by an aver
age depth of about IS feet.
The terms of sale will be: One fourth in cash
me balance IN one, two, and three years, with
interest, satisfactorily secured; or il will be leased
Tor term, from one year up TO twenty.
There Is no use in recapitulating the command
ing appearance of the locality of the above lot as
II is generally conceded TO be one OF the best lots
now vacant on Pennsylvanis avenue.
Inquire Of WN Morrow, 1874 g street, or al Il.
G. DyERs.
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ONGFELLOW,s NEW POEM. =

ONGFELLoW's NEW POEM. = The
IL Song Of Hiawatha, by Henry Wadworth
LoDgfellow. Price 81.
= Curious Stories about Fairies and other Funny
People. Price rs cents.
Just published and for sale at
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Nov 15-- r.or OR ,,.
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BUREAU OF TRANSLATION
From the French, Spanish. Italian, and German
Languages, and for Typographical and other
Drawings.
No 1851, 7h Street, Washington City, d. G.
Nov Is II
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A PHOTOGRAPHY OF A JOURNEY
IA man Printer.--The Workingman's Way in
the World, being the Autobiography ofa Journey.
man Printer.
Classic and Historic Patriots, by James Bruce.
Just published and for sale at
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senate-Monday, January Z, 1856.

There being no choice, the House, on motion Of
Mr.. GOODE at halfpast four o'clock, adjourned.
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u, 81 AMERICAN SPORTSMAN. Con-
Il tanning Hints to Sportsmen, Notes on Sport
nng, and the Habits Of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl Of America, by Elisha J. Lewis, M. d., with
numerous illustrations. For sale at
TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S
JAM Book Store, near Ninth street.
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C0mgressi0mal.
rHIRrY-FoURTn CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
House Of Representatives.

Saturday, January S, 1855.
The Senate did not SIT to-day.
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SCHONENBERG & THUN.
RRcHTs-coNsULURTEN,
GENERAL AMERICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY
For the Collection OF Claims the Procurement OF
Patents, Bounty Lands, and Pensions.
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On motion by Mr.. BROWN, a resolution was
adopted requesting the President of the United
States TO communicate TO the Senate the proceed.
lngs OF the court martial in the case Of Colonel
Montgomery, OF the United States army.
On motion the Senate adjourned TO meet on
Thursday next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-27

CHILD MURDER-A FIENpIsH SrErxorHER.
informed yesterday of act OF atrocity which
CURED Wednesday last in Butler county the lit
tie town OF Melville AMI which exhibits dark picture
of human nature farmer, named Christopher Guel.
pher, German, short tims since married his second
wife an Irsh girl who had formerly lived in his family
q domestic and whose name was Bridget Jane Maho
ney. By his first wife he had three children the young
est boy three years old Since his second marriage,
the woman who had previously appeared to take moth
ery interest in the welfare Of the children has thrown
of the hypocritical mask and has evnced than
stcpmother hatred of them. On Wednesday morning,
short time after breakfast the children all three
taken sick. They complained of violent burning in
the stomach, and the symptoms became at length so
alarming that the father rode to neighborng phys
clan for medical aid When he returned he found the
children in the most excruciating agony, but his wife
could not be found The symptoms, and the fact Of all
three children being 81 at time, induced the doctor
suspect foul play and he rode back to his residence
for stomach pump and his susl icons were verified for
the contents OF their stomachs being cast up 1t dis
covered that they had been poisoned with arsenic An
totes administered successfully TO the two eldest
who girls but the boy, after lingering couple Of
hours died. There Is much excitement In the neghbor
hood, and strict search made after the guilty
man. who, doubtless terrified at the prospect of detec
ton fed as her husband went In quest Of ply
tan taking with her all the ready money in the house.
an ountnz to some $40. When last seen she hur-
wing the direction Of the railroad depot II Is
pected that she has made her way TO Chicago where
she has mother and sister residing Cincinnati I'm
qt,rcy, Dec %.