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THE SEAT OF WAR.

The condition Of the belligerents in the Crmea natu
rally creates minute inquiries to the probabilities Of
kcsping up offensive operations during the winter ST.
vAsTAPoL besieged by the Allies is seaport and
town of Russia in the southwest part of the Crimea It
has an excellent harbor and has been depot for part
Of the Russian navy is in latitude 44o 45 north and
Longitude $50 24 east Although we have already pub
shed description Of the Crimea an extract from Darby
Universal Gazetteer may be of interest 1t is from the
edition Of 1845
"Crimm, Grim Tartary, the ancient Taurica Cher
sonessus peninsula of Europe bounded on the south
and west ~ the Black Sea- on the north by the Province
of Catharnensaf, with which it communicates by the
sthmus oPerekop and the northeast and east by the
sea Of AsoI and the strait Of Caa The mountains are
well covered with woods fit for the purpose of ship build
ing and contain plenty Of wild beasts. The valleys
sst Of fine arabic land the sides Of the hills grow
corn and vines in great abundance and the earth rich
in mines But the mountaineers are rs careless and
negligent the inhabitants Of the DESERTS sighting all
these advantages, and like their brethren Of the low
lands, are sufficiently happy they in possession Of
fat sheep ind as much bread them to eat In
1883 the Russians took possession Of the country with an
army the allowing year it ceded to them by the
Turks and tie peaceable possession of the whole was
secured to h in 1871 by the cesson Of the fortress Of
Oczakow Tie Crmea is divided into two parts by noun
tains which east and west. The north division is
Hat poor and ct for pasturage only In the south parts
the valleys are astonshngy productive and the climate
extremely mild from the exclusion Of those violent winds
by which the nrth division is frequently inccmmoded
Besides the pors Of Kerth and Jenikae the road Of
Caa and the habor Of Baluclaya there is Sebasto
pol one of the finest harbors in the world The Crimea
forms Of the two Provinces of the of
Catharnensla under the Of Taurida In some late
maps it is called Taurica. Achmetschet was made the
capital in 1885,,
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A FILLIBUsTER EXPEDITION.

correspondent of the New York Courier des Etats
Uns writes follows in reference to two armed vessels
that sailed from New York two months ago. under
rather mysterious circumstances, and which were sup.
posed to be destined either for Mexico Venezuela The
letter is dated at ST. Thomas the 10th of November:
I" The American steamer Benjamin Franklin and the
barque Cdthdrie AUGUSTA still in port The latter
has discharged her cargo of cannons powder muskets
ances SC. The powder has been deposited in the fort
Of the cy and the remainder Of the cargo in the ware
houses Some say that the Danish Government has ex-
acted the discharge of the cargo and others that 1t is
consignment at the viii Of the captain. The fact is,
subordinate Danish officer took of all the boxes &C.
which composed the cargo This vessel is entirely dis
armed and there is on board Not the steamer
which does not stir, but dares to 70 near her.
Her boats continually swung up to the davits Since
these two vessels have been in port they have been
stanty watched by whether the French
steam frgate Ardent, the English war steamer Depas-
dton the Danish sloopofwar Maiden 1t is said that
they determined to nab the suspicious vessels if
they attempt to leave The object Of he expedition is noo
peR knoic The consgnee is merchant who has never
had vessels consigned to him before but is well known to
be most warm partisan Of Gen. Paez, whom you know
has been long time preparing for descent upon
Venezuela The expedition arrived too late. Before the
entrance Of these vessels the insurgents put down
Venezuela. The Franklin arrived here few days after
the news Of the arrest Of the chiefs of the Instruction
SO 1t is not known where they will next go.n
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THE JUDICIARY BILL.

In compliance not only with the request of the
Mayor, but with duty to our numerous District
readers, we insert entire the long bill which has
passed tie House of Representatives for remodeling
the judiciary system of the District of Columbia
While, However, the bill is for local operation, we
do not give 50 much of our space to subject of
mere local Importance There is no doubt good
deal in It's principles and details which will prove Of
interest 70 lawyers, judges, and intelligent readers
generally beyond the bounds Of this District.
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WASHINGTON.
{. Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and
fnseparable.0
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1854.
CONGRESS-.

The SENATE was in session yesterday only for a
brief period Bills from the House were referred,
and bin to remit certain penalties on passenger
vessels was introduced by Mr.. FISH. Mr.. BADGER
gave notice that he intended next week to press his
bill to inprease the compensation Of the Judges of
the Supreme Court and Of Members of Congress.
1t is expected that an effort will be made to sepa-
rate the propositions. The Senate adjourned over
to Tuesdy. The HOUSE was not in session, but
will meet to-day to adjourn over, as seems to be
we'll understood, to Tuesday.
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THE CATTLE TRADE.

New York city is the great cattle market Of the Unien
all the catterasng States looking to that region the
regulator During the present year there have been sold
at the markets in the city Of New York 15596 beeves
4l,o85 cows and calves and 470517 sheep and lambs
Their aggregate value is put down by the Courier at
0S4, which is increase Of 0s9 over the
sales of last year. The material increase in the values is
ascrbed to the large quantities of stock sent to Cali
forna from the Western States the plains which
otherwise would have found markets the Atlantic.
The excess Of 1854 over the previous year consider
ed OF all in proportion to the increase of the city wants
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Last week (says the Boston telegraph young Ame-
rican engineer Of talent and SKILL who had successfully
served In the navies OF England, Russia and the United
States sailed from this for Europe in response to
ders made him by the Emperor of all the Russias again 10
enlist in his service The offers were of the most advan
tageous and atering character He took with him some
fifteen or twenty young men, whom he had enlisted as
associates, and who for few months back have been in
training under his experienced and skiSul instructon
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Neao Norwegian Lighthouse.

WRECK OF Troop SHrp.- Great Loss Of LDe.-On the
10th of September the English troop ship Charlotte from
Calcutta to Queenstown wrecked reef in Algoa
bay At the time there were board Of the Charlotte
detachment Of the 9th regiment consisting Of the fol-
lowing officers Capt Stapylton, Capt Warner, Lieut..
Mcguire, Ensign White, DR.. Kidd 1913 rank and file, IA
women, and rs children The unfortunate ship struck
reef in sight Of crowds Of spectators who rendered
every assistance possible with lifeboats and Mandy
apparatus but in spite Of oil their efforts she
to pieces, and all the children who board ex-
ceptne parishad On chs being mustered.
it ascertaned that out Of 1853 rank and file about B
saved. OF the crew, which consisted Of "a only
Capt Aeck his son, the first mate, ships butcher cook
steward and two others saved The total drowned
is III.
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CHEsAPEAKE AND ONO CASAL.-The water has been
drawn off from the upper section of the canal to allow
time for making necessary repairs. This may occupy
several weeks but the whole canal will then be in good
order for the spring trade.
We learn from the Cumberland Telegraph that the
Hampshire Coal and Iron Company is in successful ope-
ration. 1t sent down 5s7 tons Of coal last week
Deductng from the total amount of coal transported
from the coal region since January last TONS the
amount sent the Baltimore road we have the sum Of
100, 233 tons brought down upon the canal
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The ZouAvEs AGAIN.-An English officer says that his
regiment was quartered with the Zouaves for some
months and that nothing could exceed their merit as
light troops One man among them spoke excellent Eng
sh and being questioned by my friend informed him
that he had been waiter London hotel three years.
but getting tired Of answering Anon anon SIR he be-
came Zouave, and was ready for any thing. many
Of your contemporaries much puzzled to what the
Zouayes really are According to they Arabs
while others contend that they mixture Of all
tionaties The truth is they are simply chmen,
picked principally from regiments which have served in
Afrca,a chosen for their courage, daring activity
and powers of endurance Most Of them have been ga
minis de Paris and the metal still rings did in
june l84S when the gans Of the Garde Mobile saved
the capital ..
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DIME EDITIONS, finely bound, of Hallam, Macauay
Roscoe Swift Robertson, Gibbon, Prescott Bancroft
Irving Scott, Theirs, Alison, Mackntosh Burke Bacon
Mills, Hume, Cooper Buwer Ges, Milford Rolln Arnold
Ranke Milton, Webster Lamb Schiller Schlegey Johnson
and many other Of the most esteemed prose writer's
them imported from London BY the subscriber many
Just opened. jan 70 FRANcK TAYLOR.
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MISS 8. HoGAN,s

4
English and French Boarding. and Day School, No. 2S3
street, 6etwee 18Th and l4th, Washington.
HE session of this School commenced the l OF
u September. Arrangements have been made by whikh
larger number Of day scholars be received than ou
and Primary Department has been added division
which is for little boys.
Terms for tuition in English and French SIS per quarter
The class &C. for little boys in the fourth hu
(No. 26 east of the school, The number Of pupils E I'm
limited, and win be admitted, retained who
is ungentlemany either in conversation department
Tho number of boarding pupils is limited to four TsmE
for board aue tuition in English French, Drawing and M
sic, $500 per session. deduction Of $50 viii be made sn
pupils do not study music.
In addition to the daily instructions Of Prof. Raou me
of a resident French Governess have been secured.
The young ladies in the Senior Department devote
hours each day the study Of the French language H
the pupils encouraged and required to during scr
hours Friday afternoon is set apart for familiar
ton in French.
Private classes will meet twice week for tho study OF c
Modern Languages any Of which will be taught thrsgh
French il desired. Terms Sc per quarter.
An advanced class in French and Spanish class AL
ready commenced Ladies who join the private French
are invited to meet for conversation Wednesday Affair
Private classes will be formed for Dancing Drawing Mo
nochromatic Pastel, Water Color and Oil Painting
For circulars references, DO. applications may be fnas
No. street Parties interested in the selection of su
for young ladies invited to visit the class
dec 6--eotJanl
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Geographic Corresponding.

Missouri LEGIsLATuRE--The Senate Of Missouri On
Monday elected Mr.. MoCRAoKEx ti-Benton)
tsry. In the lower branch WILLIAM NEwLAND eIect-
cd speaker-twenty Benton members voting fnr Aim-
The Governors message had not been received Tte
Wing members have adopted platform discsunterae-
ing the efforts Of the Freesolers and Abotionisto
tinue the agitation Of the slavery question.
FROM MEMco.-Mexican papers Of the 10th Instant
state that two victories have been gained re in-
surgents by the Government forces. Alvarez the fs
accounts within eighteen leagues Of the city Of sxi
CO. Santa Anna has been reelected President almDsf
unanimously.
SENTENCE OF MAIL RoBBER.-Mr Fitzgibbons. re-
Gently convicted Of robbing the mails at the post Office i'm
New York, has been sentenced to years in he
State prison.
FIRE AT ToRoSTo-The cabinet factory Of Jac9ssss a.
Hayes one of the most extensive establishments in c.
NADIA, was destroyed by fire Wednesday night with
nearly all the contents. The loss is estimated at g4 NOD
with but small insurance Tive hundred men are aims
thrown out Of employment.
FATAL AFFRAY.-At Philadelphia, on Thursday nsxia,
n man named Andrew Dunbar killed by Josnph
Kenny They had been at o tavern and left for Anme
together but got into alteration when Kenny hxsd
pistol, which took fatal effect upon his companion
RoBDERY AND MURDER Yesterday morning the hpass
Of Mr. JosHrH SEARS at Naugatuck Ct) entered 70
an early hour by burglars, whose purpose robrsy
Mrs. Sears received fghtfu wounds upon the head hx
skull being fractured and young child was murdsrad
to prevent it from giving alarm Mr. Sears who Slept
in another part Of the house, not awakened The
murderers escaped.
Snow STORM New YoRK.-A heavy snow sssz7n,
with thick weather, prevailing at New York ye1sr
day afternoon There were no signs of the eapcrard
European steamer Atlantic.
New YonK MARKErs.-Cotton is dull Flour uncksaE-
ed, with moderate demand; Southern SO IL $50 H.
Wheat firm corn, mixed ST. Mess Pork 81. -
$l28l; beef unchanged.
BALTIMORE MARKETs--Howard street -four SIS. u.s. yye
-four 81 S7.12 cornmeal 81 81 $4623. White whsss
81 SO "a 05; choice do $40 red $l95 SO o.
Corn, white 80 o. yellow SO 80; oats 81 81 csasfs
AZ 43 cents. Tobacco is very firm and the supply nnd
receipts light The annual inspections will fall Short ~
last year. Wool, unwashcd Is l6 cents washed a .
49, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shares All q All.
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The ARMoRY AT HARPER's FERRY.-We learn
that the PRESIDENT has nominated to the Senate
HENRY w. CLowE to be Superintendent of the
Armory at Hafpers Ferry, in conformity with the
provisions Of the law passed at the last session ex-
Guiding military men. Mr.. GLOVE, we are inform
ed, is practical mechanic, Of much experience in
the manufacture of arms.
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SINGULAR CoIScIDEScE.-The Upper Marlboro MARY
land Gazette records, remarkable coincidence that
there are ten citizens Of that county prince Georres)
whose farms are contiguous to each other, and whose
united ages amount to SO7 giving average Of 50 no
These gentlemen reside in the upper part Of Aquasco and
lower part of Nottingham districts and are all hale
and hearty.
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MANASSAS GAP RoAD.--The City Council of Alexandria
has passed act authorizing the Mayor and the Presi
dent Of the Common Council to borrow money for the use
Of the Corporation to repay any money already borrowed
for the subscription heretofore authorized to the stock of
the Manassas Gap Railroad Company
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How ST. PAUL is ISTERPRErED.-Presiden YouSo Of
Utah, says st. Pauls declaration that bishop should
have some wife does not imply that he should have but
one 1t means simply, according to Brigham, that he
should not have less than one
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New HOTEL AT ST.. PAULA contract has been enter
ed into for the building Of hotel St. Paul Min
nesota to cost from $4,000 to 100000 1t will be
commenced early in the spring.
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PRINTING FOR THE CRY GOVERNMENT OF NEW York -
For the year ending September 1s 1854 the advertising
and printing for the Corporation of New York cost the
city $7S2S1 1t is said that late contract for adver-
Using goes into effect the city printing and advertising
for 1856 will reach 1925 OOO
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BLUE RosE--The horticuturists Of Paris have sue
ceeded by artificial crossings in obtaining natural rose
Of blue color which is the fourth color obtained by art
fetal means that and the yellow or tea rose the black
or purple rose, and the striped being all inventions
and the result Of skilful and scientific gardening.
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RAILROAD MEETIsG.-Hon. 7. BurLER KING addressed
the people Of Montgomery, Alabama last week, on the
| subject Of the Pacific railroad
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OPENING or WEsrERS RAnnoAps.--The main trunk Of
the Illinois Central railroad from Chicago to Cairo is an
nounced to be opened for trade on the 9Th Of january
and the branch Of the road from Cairo to Gaena is
to be opened on the 18th Of the same month
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PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Col. BENTON announced while in
Boston that he had obtained the of twenty sub
santa men in Boston in aid Of his project and that the
list was headed by Hon. Abbott Lawrence
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There two homicides at Augusta Georgia, during
Christmas On Saturday night by the name
of SAMUEL WILSON, painter, shot down and instantly
killed in the street by VIM A. ARCHER (who is now in
ATTowAY killed by blow the head with brick
Both these offences ascribed to " runs dongs."
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CUNNING Aoc1DEsr-A young man, aged Is years, son
Of Mr. Thomas French, Of North Pembroke, New Hamp-
shire, accidentally killed himself Sunday afternoon
whilst cunning.
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TURKISH INNOVATION Pacha lately went to the
opera at Bucharest with his nephews wife, and the lady
sat through the performance unveiled tremendous in
novation upon the Turkish custom.
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FAvoR1rE NAME.-The Salem (AIass.) Gazette states
the following "There thirty EIGHT towns named
Salem in the United States the largest Of which contains
county Indiana only 1853. Fourteen Of these Salems
in Ohio Six of them have nearly 5000 inhabitants
each, and IL others have over 1000"
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OFFICIAL.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

: DEPARTMENT OF STATE, z
WASHINGTON, DECEMBER %, 1854.
The following notice Of new lighthouse near the en-
trance to the Baltic has been communicated to this De-
parment by the Legation Of the United States Stock
holm:
Ne,o Norwegian Lighthouse
The Royal College of Commerce announces that, ac-
cordng to official publication Of the Norwegian Ma
rine Department, frst-cass lighthouse after the sys
tenn Of Fresne which has been erected upon the north
west cape of the island Of Egero Egersund would
be lighted the 18th instant and continue to be lighted
thereafter at the hours customary for other Norwegian
lighthouses. The light is visible from oil the seward
points Of the compass and in order to be distinguished
during the day, the tower is painted red It stands in
longitude deg. 48 min Is east Of Greenwich, and
in north latitude SO deg "a min As Sec The lantern
1872 Norwegian feet above tide and 90 feet above the
ground. The capacity Of the light is five to six miles,
(of Is to degree.)
STOCKHOLM, NOVEMBER II, 1854
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PLASTIC Barrel Enema syringe, neat porta.

ELASTIC Barrel Enema syringe, neat, porta-
IL BILE, and most convenient and easily managed article
ever invented
Also, Maws Selfnecting Apparatus Of brass and white
metal.
Trusses Of the most approved kinds, OF all Sizes
Abdominal SUPPORTS and Shoulder Braces.
large supply of the above mentioned articles just
cevcd by 2. D. GILMAN
Dealer In Drugs Medicines Paints Oils, Window Glass,
dec 30-St Penn. avenue.
NASHiNGTON STEAM CRACKER BAKERY
Cstree, between AZ and 9Th streets.
THE above establishment is still in successful operation
Il Improved machinery driven by sea enables the sub
scrber to fill oil orders promptly, and furnish work equal
in quality to any establishment in the country.
On hand and ready for delivery large fresh Soda
Butter Water and Sugar Crackers, Pic Mics, Wne Biscuit
and Ground Crackers.
Believing that strictly cash business best for buyer and
seller, have determined to try the experiment.
Goods delivered free Of expense any point Washington
or Georgetown. Terms cash delivery.
dec 7-2wif TH0S. II. HAvENNER.
a MEXICAN AND FOREIGN AGENCY, oppo-
IN site the Treasury Department, Washington, un-
he direction of AARON HAGHr PALMER Counsellor OF
the Supreme Court Of the United States and Consul General
of the Republic OF Ecuador for the United States established
foreign Governments the United States before
Congress- the Executive Departments Of the Federal Govern
ment and Boards Of Commissioners sitting in Washington
recovery of debts egaces and nherances in the United
States and foreign countries Investments in United States
and State securities collections generally remances and
other money business Having efficient and reliable
spondens in the several States and Territories Of the Union
Mexico, Central and South America the chief cities Of
Europe In Australia India and China the undersigned 10
prepared TO give his prompt and faithful attention to all bus
feb 0--wiy AARON Il. PALMER
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A WIDOW LADY, who speaks French nnen1ay
IN and teaches it by Oldendorfs method Is desrous
situation French Teacher Address Mrs. WILSON
James L. S. Hoyday ESQ.,, Nottingham Prince Geoagss
county Maryland to whom the usual reference is made.
dec I'm FL, X sss.
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Farmers, and Mechanics, Bank.

Farmers and MeChancs' Bank
Georgetown, d. c., December 90, 1854
THE Board Of Trustees have this day declares n
dividend Of three per cent the capital stock e&
Bank Of the profits for the months ending ins
payable and after I'd Of January proxmo.
dec 30--2aw2wif w. LAIRD, JR. Cash5gc.
Ok RENT, the four-story and basement House ASH,
K 18th street. F. 1t is of tho dssiszaar
houses in the city is in good repair and contains oil the
dern improvements. Rent $500 per annum, and mmsho
possession given.
dec 30-dtf J. G. MCGUIRE.
VENisON.-6 saddles and IL hams Fresh venisorA.
And in store
$50 Bacon Hams (old cured in Prince Georges ccrna
Maryland
200 bushels choice Mercer Potatoes
For sale by
dec so--st JACKSON, BROTHER 4 CO.
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HE NATURALIZATION LAWS.

IN the case Of recent application for naturaliza-
tioa Judge DEAN, of New York, delivered the fol-
loving Opinion, which is Of general interest.