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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-26
GREAT W-STORM IN ILLLNOIS-THE
IRON HORSE IN A SNOW DRIFT.
From The st. Loui. In telliseBesr, Jan II.


terrible storm ha prevailed along the line ofths
Mississippi and Chicago Raroed east OF Bloomington
aud thence far north Chicago covering the track la
many places to the depth OF eight ten feet cutting OF
for the time being ell communication with nei ghbOrs
Of Chicago and points further east.
Passengers who left Chicago Wednesday by the evening
train arrived in this city Sunday after nnunsrable hard
train stopped the center Of Grand Prairie al
O'Clock A. 81. 1hursday, by formidable drift ID
for thirty Elk hours not the least progress could be made
During that time intense suffering endured by about
l50 paEsengers and with little nothing 10 eat Cogget
and surrounded in the midst Of boundess prairie by
mountains OF their situation be better
than described. However, by shOveling aud digging
through the embankmens the train finally arrived at
Bloomington Friday and from that point to this city
the journey was comparatively easy one.
Tie down train not however the only TO suffer;
place, The up train discovered lying idle on switch
deserted by the Passengers conductor and all hands who
had returned TO the town to keep from freezing
ing q cold snow drifting prairie.
The morning train from Chicago having overtaken the
evening train in the prairie Jared no better and both
reached Bloomington about the time Passengers
from Alton last evening bring still unfavorsblo
report. The track Is open 10 Bloomington but beyond
there Il boundess e1pahse Of the trains have
stopped, "let down. frozen up The "iron horse" has
net bis match at last and has succumbed 10 the frosty
breath OF Old Boreas who has sened hislmbs and sent
piercing icicle to his heart.
The trains failed to reach Bloomington Saturday and
Sunday and rumor that less than three
locomotives had been frozen up between that point and
Lssalie. Three eastern mails and IS many pessengs
trans we're due but neither mails passengers had made
their appearance when the ie Boomin tonor AoI
Sunday morning.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-26
STATS TICS OF OFFYCE-HoLDERS.

We have collected from official records the following in
teresDg information respecting the persons who
poyed in the service of the Federal Government under
the present Administration.
1t appears that there ASH persons employed in.
GLIDING Consus and Dpomac Agents, but not the Post
Matters Clerks In Post0ices throughout the States
The Clerks engaged in the War and Navy Departmsnts
and in ell the Bureaus and Offices connected with them
enumerated bot the list does not embrace any Of the
Army Navy In this number all those engaged in
Custom HoUses included, amounting to 2o05 OF which
225 are Of foreign birth:
The following table shows the place of birth Of the OIL
Of GoverDmsn not including those Of the Cuso-
Houses or Post offices:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-26
CANADA.

Prem Our Own Correspondent
TORONTO, Saturday Jan 81, 1854.
Last year the Canadian Government contracted for
a meuthly line Of steamers TO Portland during the
winter, and now the arrangements have been so al
tered that we to Get forthwith fortnghtly instead
Of monthly line. The first vessel Of the fortnightly
line the Charity, sailed the 18th inst from Liver
pool and the old slow Sarah Sands is 10 follow on the
eth. Next will come the Ottawa a new steamer
built for The route and recently launched. She is TO
sail on the 9th of February.
Next seasOn-wil il be believed Canada viii have
three lines of ocean steamers running between British
ports and Quebec ard Montreal First there is the
Canadian Steam Navigation Compsnys line already
tsblshed. Next Messrs. EdnonstOne, Allen & Co.,
British ship owners, TO place line of first class
screw steamers between Glasgow and Liverpool and
Quebec consisting of vessels of ,000 tuns and 400
horse power each. Then the Canada Ocean Steamship
Navigation Company is TO place two steamers of from
LOO 10 GOO tuns each, the same route This CON-
pany's stock is all subscribed These latter two CON-
panies will establish independent lines, without any
bounties from the Government.
The Anglican Bishop of Toronto proposes to raise
an Episcopal fund Of $4,000 to support three bish-
Oprics in Upper Canada One Of them is already es-
tSbshed ana the others about to be- He proposes
that esch diocese shah raise its funds aud keep
separste purse This fact is noteworthy because the
EpscoIal church in this Province ordinarily cOnemns
ali appeals to the voluntary principle.
There were over $4,000 bbls. Of Flour stored in
Mentr, Al after the close o. tie navigation y
There was collision on the Western Railroad at
NeW-Narket 80 miles north of this city, this week,
between two freight trains Nobody was either killed
OF injured, and tie damage done wasnot serious
There have been three mysterious disapDeBraaces OF
individuals IL this city within few weeks. Tss.!-3y
OF Las been found drowned n one e - -haves
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-26

comparison of the number of appointment. from sa'a
State during the Wing and Democratic sdminsrsnoas
gives the following results: There now more C'sn
&c from Maine, II more from New Hampshire mors'foN
Connecticut more from Cpforns, mOTs frou Dss"s"
mere fIom South CaToliBs, more from TsxsA NJ.
nom Ksrtuoky more frou Tennessee than when ihs'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-26

ERIE, Wednesday, ian IS, 1854
The United States Marshal arrived here 70 day and the
railroad making arrangements to relay the track
to morow There is considerable excitement among the
Eeans who threaten down fast the railroad
men erect
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-26

Horace Potter was killed while engaged in repairing
fine Part Of the machinery 10 the blast firnsce
BousLkeeEss On Friday last. He wss a worthy man
The Printers Of Indiana talk Of a ldng a Coav satioa
ct lndifIsIslis on the ssd Of Betfusry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-01-26
These are diaInhutad among DE

Tho number of Custom Houses in the United States
about 100 employing 2os5 persons Of these $40 were
born in New York l45 in Pennsylvania in Massachu-
setts l3 in Maryland Ils In Connecticut IL, in Maine 20
in Virginia 50 in South Carolina 60 in NewJoney 20 IN
louisiana In 1851, sis persons were employed IN the
New.York Custom House; for 1883 col are reported We
subjons
TABLE shsvisg he place f J ne 9ee, as Nee Ys CO.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
House Of Representatives.

The SPEAKER, in accordance with the order
of yesterday, announced the standing committees.
They are nearly. the same as those of last ses-
sion
The SPEAKER laid before the House the an
nual report of the Secretary Of the Treasury on
the state Of the finances.
On motion by Mr.. CLINGMAN, il was referred
TO the Committee of Ways and Means, and or
dered 10 be printed.
Various bills were introduced and referred, and
several resolutions OF inquiry adopted.
Mr. PHILLIPS offered a resolution instructng
the Committee Of Ways and Means 10 report
bill 10 reduce the duty on railroad iron or to allow
a credit thereon. e4s9
On motion of Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, il was
laid on the table--yeas ~, nays III.
The following resolution, offered yesterday by
Mr.. SoLLRRs, was taken up for consideration:
Rssolred. That the President. of the United
States inform this House, If not incompatible with
the public interest, what was the object or objects
Of the meeting or conference Of the American
Ministers at Ostend and whether the said meeting
or conference was in obedience 10 instructions OF
the Secretary Of State; what the said instructions
were, and what was the result OF said meeting or
conference.
An interesting debate took place, but The
crowded state of our columns precludesa synopsis
of il.
Finally, the question was taken on the motion
of Mr.. BAYLY TO refer the resolution 10 the Com.
miltee on Foreign Affairs, and decided in the mega
iive--yeas SO, nays 81.
Pending the question on the adoption of The
resolution,
The House adjourned.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
Satifss.

NJ Sick Headache Remedy.--A remedy for
the sick HEADACHE, which has ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
10 the public is attracting great attention, not only
by reason OF the very satisfactory testimonials 10
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by il, but also because
there are so great number of people who are af-
aicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. DR..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy Of his "ren-
edy," is physician in this city, in high standing,
with large practice lie is a physician in whom
great confidence is placed; andwe do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been SO long needed, has attractedihe attention
of all sufferers from headache who have heard of il.
From our own knowledge OF Dr. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med,
prove to be great benefit to all who may give il
a trial.--Lynn Means, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by ~ y. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
Revival OF Filibusterism ON the Rio


Major Norton, who arrived at Austin, Texas,
on the 18th inst, from the Rio Grande, brought
the following intelligence from that quarter,
which we condense from the State Times of
the 18th: ha
Some Of the Mexican citizens on the oppo-
site bank Of the Rio Grande, and the mer-
chants of Brownsville, have subscribed sixty
thousand dollars, for the getting up and fitting
out Of another revolutionary force; provided
that the chief command be given to General
Caryaial. He has been called on, by some Of
the most prominent revoiutionists, with a view
to securing his services, and it is thought he
will accept the command. 1t is also said that
citizens Of Monterey have guaranteed con-
tribution Of four hundred thousand dollars on
their part, to be appropriated to the further
ance of the same cause. The principal men
of the revolutionary party are fayorably dis
posed towards the acceptance of the services
Of foreigners in their army.
General Vol has lately issued an order for
clearing everything from off the west bank of
the Rio Grande, eighty yards back, from Gner-
roro to Mattamoras. That order was being
carried into execution when Major Norton left.
Fences were being removed, and the materials
burned-corn cut down-in short the whole
valley will be almost shorn Of its fields. The
best and more fertile land is found on the mar
gin of the river. Another order cuts off all
communication between the American and
Mexican sides of the Bravo Neither man,
woman, nor child can Cross
1t IS said that the Mexican troops along this
portion Of the frontier are so disposed in small
garrisons, that if General Carvajal should cross
the river, it would not be defcult to "beat
those scattered forces, in detail.' "Two thou
sand soldiers occupya line Of over one hundred
and fifty miles, The following is the present
order Of their disposition AT Mattamoras, one
thousand men, well armed, equipped and provi-
stoned; also, with good supply Of artillery
at Reynoso, one hundred; at Camargo, four
hundred; at Mier, four hundred, with three
pieces of artillery; at Guerrero, one hundred.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06


The New York cypress Of Monday says
" A snow storm set in upon us early yesterday
morning, accompanied by a high wind, which
lasted without interruption, all day. AT times
II blew a hurricane, uprooting trees, tearing to
tatters such awnings as had been left unreefed
Saturday night and doinga great deal of other
damage in and about town. The wind during
the worst Of the gale was southeast, so that,
blowing right on shore, vessels on the coast
must have had a hard time Of it. The snow
fell from 10 o'clock till 3, but it melted as fast
as it fell A drenching rain followed, and con-
tinued nearly all night. Many cellars and
Easements in the lower part Of the city in the
vicinity Of the North river were filed with
water. The shipping in the East river was
more exposed to the gale than that on the other
side of the city. So far, however, we are not
advised of any disasters Of note, but in this
particular, we fear, the worst is to come. But
few vessels went to sea, and the arrivals were
not many.
The tides in the evening were unusually
high, and the ferry-boats, in some cases ex-
perienced no little difficulty in making their
trips with regularity. The North river was
dashed into foam, and all along the Jersey
shore, between Hoboken and Jersey City, might
be seen a feet of every class Of vessels, that
had sought shelter there from the Storm
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06

II will be seen by the proceedings Of yester-
day, that the Hon. Jesse d. Bright, Of In
diana, was duly elected President pro tempore
of the United States Senate.
AS we mentioned on Monday, an election
was made necessary, by a letter from the Hon.
David r. Atchison, which was published in the
proceedings Of that day.
Thelarge majority by which this, the highest
honor within its gift, was conferred by the
Senate Of the United States upon this distin-
guished Senator from Indiana, is no ordinary
compliment Almost the youngest in years,
he is yet the oldest in Senatorial service, ex-
cept the venerable Senator from Michigan.
During this service, he has had the rare good
fortune to win golden opinions from every
quarter, and To command and preserve, through
the most trying scenes, the personal esteem
and regard Of all his colleagues in the Senate.
With amiable federation of the opinions of
others, he has been ever firm and con-
sistent in the expression of his own. He
acknowledges no chart for his guidance but
the chart OF principle; and this, at all hazards
and under eyery pressure, he has never departed
from. His election viii be hailed with salts.
faction everywhere, and particularly will bring
much JOY to the constitutional Democracy Of
the country. For them, indeed, it is proud
victory. The victory was by ballot; and we,
therefore, have no means of knowing who
those were, without the Democratic party, that
contributed to this gratifying result, but we
have a right tosinfer the support of many OF
the Wings, and to them, therefore, most cordi-
ally tender our HEARTBEAT thanks and commen-
dalton. 1t is a matter Of congratulation that
the Senate have found SO worthy successor Of
their late popular, able, and efficient presiding
officer, the Hon. David R. Atehison, whose re-
turn by the Legislature Of Missouri to the SEN
ate is now almost beyond peradventure.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
DURE sTLvERwARE.--A Magnificenl

DURE sILvERwARE---A Magnificent
il assortment.--M. w. GAIT e. BRO. call al.
teniion their unusually large assortment of Sill
yerware, consisting Of 1l3.E ~
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete. a.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters. y.a !
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters.
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks. Htef ff Nea
Olive Spoons, Salad Tongs, Vegetable Forks
Fruit Knives, Ice longs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars. ent
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Straners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks Of
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c.
Also, very large assortment OF Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents. HrF 84mal EfG
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 our customers. Being
OF our own manufacture, his warranted pure sill
yer, and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any CITY in this country.
M. w. GAIT a. BRO,
Sign of the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 2-3tif
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
G0ng1tssiOnal.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
arcoND sEgsION.
II. BRIGHT. ON taking lhe chair, said

Mr.. BhlGHI, on taking the cnaif SAID:
SENATORS The result just announced devolves
upon me important responsibilities, and were il
not for my intimate acquaintance and knowledge
of those with whom am TO be associated in their
discharge, should hesitate about accepting il.
Nine years service in this body however, has
.amiliarized me somewhat withits russ and usages
and particularly with that spirit of kindness and
forbearance uniformly observed and practsed by
one member towards another, which, let me as
sure you, serves in no smaltdegree TO lessen the
embarrassment should otherwise feel in attempts
ing 10 preside over your deliberations. In ac-
cepting this trust, Senators, permit me TO say CHAT
which hope would have been taken for granted
had remained silently that whatever ability /
possess shall be employed in promoting the public
interests, by an impartial discharge OF the duties
belonging TO the appointment you have lust con
ferred. Less than this would be inidelity TO the
Constitution and the country, and betrayal of
that confidence you have so generously reposed in
me.
For this unsolicited manifestation of your friend
ship and regard, offer you my grateful acknowl-
Judgements. sas
Mr.. JONES, of Iowa, offered resolution, which
was adopted, that a COMMITTEES OF one be APP
pointed 10 wait on the President, and inform him
that the Senate were now organized by the cleo
ton Of JESSE ID. BRIGHT presiding officer.
Mr.. WELLER submitted resolution, which
was adopted, calling upon the President Of the
United States for information respecting our
affairs on the Pacific coast.
On motion OF Mr.. SLIDELL, il was resolved
that the standing committees of the Senate should
be the same as last session, and that vacancies
occasioned by death or otherwise should be filed
by the presiding officer.
A resolution was submitted by Mr.. JONES, au-
thorizing the standing committees which en-
ployed clerks last session, 10 employ them this al
the same compensation.
After the transaction of other business,
AT quarter Of three O'Clock,
The Senate adjourned.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
Gray, the vitriol Man.
his commrrAL TO THE romBs.

Theodore III. Gray, the man recently arrested
for throwing vitrol upon and completely ruin
ing large number Of rich garments of both
gentlemen and ladies, was yesterday taken be-
fore the Mayor, and committed 10 the Tombs,
for trial on fifteen complaints, in default Of
$500 in each case. Within day or two past
few other persons who suffered by vitriol be-
ing thrown upon them, have appeared at the
Office of the Chief of Police, and left their
names and numbers, so that they can be found
as witnesses, il wanted when the trial comes
on. The offence with which Gray is charged,
is only misdeameanor, for which he may be
tried In either the courts of general or special
sessions.---N. 7. Express
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06
ADVERTISEMENT.
The wood-Gss Coptrovsrsy, 8a
n ATTIIzR sharn hut distant firm - (.

The Wood-Gns Controversy, tH a
A RATHER sharp hut distant firing Is
n carried on by some persons interested in
Wood-Gas Patents and we perceive that the
smoke Of their cannon has somewhat obscured
their vision. DIR. c. G. Page, the attorney Cor
w. p. Mcconnell, having presented his claims
through our columns L. r.. Breisach, or this city,
has presented those of Petienkofer 81 rutland, OF
Bavaria--he being their assignee--through The
columns OF the Daily Times Of the 81 instant. He
states that the first patent for the Bavaran nven.
ton was issued on February "A, 1851, an authen-
ticated copy Of which has been filedin our Patent
Office; also, that the claims Of his assignors were
filed in the Office, 20 protect their rights, more
than year ago. As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood Gas, the disputed
point relates TO the apparatus, which embraces
the relocating Of the gas-passing il over red hos
surface in its way the cooler--after 10 Is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in DR.. Pages letter.
on page so. Now, as Mcconnell claims 20 have
invented the apparatus for relocating Wood-Gas.
as far back as is49-two years previous 10 the
granting the Bavarian patent--and as he OBJ
tanned patent for the same, on the 26fh day Of
September last, although contested by Peuenko.
fer a. Rutland, we cannot we'll conceive who L. r,
Breisach wants 70 frightsn, by declaring through
the columns Of the Times that he will prosecute
the violaiors Of the Bavarian invention He gives
this notice 10 all who take interest in the intro
duction Of this invention, but in doing So he for.
got TO present any fact upon which the public can
rely, 20 show what patent rights he possesses.
When he again writes TO inform the public that he
has certain patent rights, and will prosecute those
who infringe them, we hope he will be SO good as
TO state what these rights are, so that the public
may know what he meaps.-;Selsntife American,
Nov left
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06

AJ- Stimulating Lfniment, prepared
at ilmans drug store deserving Of the highest
incubation as cure for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism,
II seldom Ii ever, fails to give speedy and permanent re-
chemist Of this city for many years. and since Its ntroduc
ton has extensively used by many OF the most
spectacle families In the District and vicinity, 10 whom
reference be made at any time TO Its magical effects
in curing Rheumatism In elderly persons who had
been sufferers for long time 1t originally made for
horses for the cure OF meness saddle CALLS &c. and Is
now much used for such purposes being invaluable
article wherever Lniment required either for man OF
beast. f&sFi iaAss May 20
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-06

|tUBA.--History Of Cuba, or Notes Of q
L Traveller in the Tropics, being Political
Historical, and Statistical Account Of the Island,
from its discovery 10 the present time, by Maturin
nj. Ballou, price 80 and IS cents; Nordnrfari, or
HANDLES ia Iceland by Pliny Miles, 81 Things
10 be thought of addressed 10 the Young, 20
cents The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev. DR.. John Cumming and papiel French, esq,
on the Differences between Professionalism and
Popery. All the new books Of the American
Tract Society and Sunday School Union.
GRAY " BALLANTINE,
Aug II nh street.
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THE POST OFFICE.

i II Z 7 US y Il r 70 Z. - n J
THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN MAIL is opened nj
o'clock, a. m, and n p M; closes at 4, p. m.
and 9, p. m.
THE GREAT SOUTHERN MAIL is opened at s, "a. m.
closes at O. p. m. The Southern Mall, as far south
as Wilmington, North Carolina, arrives at 81 m.
closes at Q, p. M s. IN a0M sGEgE4
THE NoRrH-wEsTERs MAIL is open al "A, P. m;
closes al 8, p. m. 19
The WESTERN MAIL is open at s o'clock, a. m.
closes al 3, p. IN.
THE NoRFoLK MAIL arrives at IL p. M; closes
at 2, p M, daily except Sundays.
The CALIFORNIA MAIL direct closes here on Sd
and 18th Of each month, at 2, p. m.
WARRENToN MAIL arrives at IL, a. m. closes
at 10, a. m,
wARRENoN SPRINGS arrive al IL, a. m: closes
al 10, a. M, and 9, p. m.