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CoNGRESS-w rDsEsDAY.

Tn the SENATE bill to improve the naval ser
vice was further considered and passed, after hay
inc been amended in several particulars, set forth
in our report of the proceedings. A bill was also
passed providing for the inspection of steamboats,
on the Pacific coast The bill proposing to pay a
portion Of the creditors Of the late Republic of
Texas was recommitted to the Committee on Fl
nance. The veto of the bill to grant lands for the
support of the INDECENT insane was further debated
Mr. ToUoEY supported the Presidents views, and
Mr. BELL spoke in support Of the bill and in oppo-
sition to the Veto The Senate then spent some
time in Executive session.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the follow
ing message was received from the PRESIDENT OF
the United States, announcing that the Govern
ment of Mexico has agreed to the amendments of
the Senate to til Gadsden treaty, and asking an
appropriation of ten millions Of dollars to carry the
same into effect
WASHINGTON, JUNE 20, 1854.
To the House Of Representatives
have received information that the Government Of
Mexico has agreed the several amendments proposed
by the Senate the treaty between the United States and
the Republic Of Mexico signed the 3Oth Of December
asst and has authorized its Envoy Extraordinary to this
Government 10 eXCnan2e ratiuChtiOnS
time within which the notifications be exchanged vii
expire on the 30th instant.
There is provision in the treaty for the payment BY
the United States Mexico of the Of seven millions
of dollars on the exchange Of racations and the fur
Their sum of three million dollars when the boundaries
the ceded territory shall be settled.
To be enabled to comply with the stipulation according
to the terms of the treaty. relative to the payment there
in mentioned, it will be necessary that Congress should
make appropriation of millions of dollars fol
that purpose before the Both instant and also the further
of three million dollars be paid when the bounda
ries shall be established
therefore respectfully rques that these sums may b
put at the disposal of the Executive.
herewith transmit to the House of Representatives
copy of the said treaty. FRANKLIN PIERCE.
The Message was referred to the Committee Of
Ways and Means,
The House spent most of the sitting in the con
sideration, in Committee of the Whole, of the civil
and diplomatic appropriation BILL without disposint
of which the Committee rose.
In the course Of the day each of the gentlemen
who were parties to the personal alteration Q
Tuesday made brief statements in palliation Of the
violation of the rules of the House. ~:
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RHODE IsLAND.-The Supreme Court of this
State has given an unanimous opinion that the act
of the last Legislature expunging the record of its
conviction OF Thomas w. Dorr for treason is
unconstitutional
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A few miles from Trenton lives woman, OF masculine
frame and disposition who is very sklful mechanic
She has constructed handsome carriage, makes and
plays violns and has manufactured gum besides many
other articles. She is entirely selftaught ana ohx
Is years old.-Nsrark Daily Adr~ts~.
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| The CANAL-The largest shipment Of coal which has
taken place the Chesapeake and Ohio canal was
made at Cumberland last weekbeing 1901 tons in the
six days of the week
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TheSt Louis Republican copies from the Wash
ington Union an article clarifying the tremen-
dous demonstration in Missouri in favor of the Ne
braska bill, Of which the following is sample:
s'Nobly have the Democrats of ST. Louis spoken On
the evening of Saturday before last they had enthu-
sastc meeting and passed the following spirited resolu
tions which show that faithless public will al
ways meet condemnation and the fearless and de-
termned support
Those who remember the immortal gathering of
the one hundred and forty will scarcely be able to
contain their laughter at the reported immense de-
monstration. For the information of those abroad
we can inform them that out of the six thousand
Democrats of St. Louis county the ofice-h holders
could only draw up hundred and forty, all told,
and that a more lamentable failure was never seen
even in ST. Louis.-,St. Louis Democrat.
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The steamship Hermann sailed from New York on Sa-
turday for Bremen with hundred and seventy pas
sengers and $685., $50 in specie
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According to the report of the City Inspector the whole
number Of deaths in New York last week was 429 Of
which 81 were from cholera
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An address was delivered by GEORGE PORTS, DID,, in
March last at the anniversary exercises of the Literary
Society at Edgehi School, Princeton New Jersey found
ed, appears from the Appendix by Mr.. ROBERT B.
SALros in 1929, and under the charge of the Rev.
j. w. and w. G. CATTELL The drift of the address is
indicated by the motto from Juvenal-
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THOMAS ECKARDT,

Corner of n and 9th street, near The Patsu Office
TuyO whom was awarded the nrst diplo-
i'll ma at the great exhibition Of the Mechsnics'
Institute would again call the attention o. the Pab-
sweetmeats.
Manufacturing his confectonaries at the establish
ment, all who favor him with call can rely on get
ting prime article at all times.
The most particular attention paid TO furnishing
balls, parties, and weddings He win also keep ON
hand and make to order at all times
Roman Ices Ice Cream
W q Chariot Ruse, Frozen Fruit Y An,
~. Water lees Blanc Mango Mtf
Jellys, and Pyramids,
OF every style for table Ornaments
4 Leave your orders at the welltried store, where
they will receive prompt attention.
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MISCELLANEOUS.


e .hg4tl Time.
Time is flying, flying, flying,
o, how swiftly byl
Like waterfall that's rushing,
Or fountain ever gushing
Hourly, daily, weekly, yearly,
Rapid AS the lightning, nearly,
Do the moments ay. gl 1886
Catch the seconds, as they're passing,
Wait not for the houys;
Prize them AZ golden treasure
Use them not in triaing pleasure
Seconds, minutes--prixing, holding,
As you would those buds unfolding
Into choicest flowers.
Act for some important purpose, t#
Not with selfish zeal !; Ns fas
1 See--humanity is bleeding,
Aid thy fellow-man is needing,
Hundreds, thousands, milllons--hear them
Breathing out their woes go, cheer them,
Steak their wounds to heal.
Soon another year, all freightcd
With the deeds Of man,
Will be borne TO God tho giyer, s
And recalled by mortal never!
o, be wakeful, watchful, ready,
Heart and hand to bless the moody
Thus fill out the span.
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ID w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
~ under the United States Hotel, would respect
fully inform his customers and the public generally
that he has Just received Fall and Winter Goods
in great variety such Cloths, Cassmeres, and Yes
tings of the latest importation, and - prepared TO
have them made up a the shortsst notice. In
fashionable manner, and at low rates of prices
Having made arrangements 70 go into the " Ready
Made Clothing Businesses extensively this season, he
feels confident that he offer to those wishing 70
purchase stock Of Clothing not inferior 10 amy in
this city and not made up at the North, Is usually
the case with work sold here, but cut in his own es
ablishment and made by our own needy citizens, IN
this duh season. at low rates Of prices. lie enabled
therefore TO compete with northern work in point of
prices, aud as TO quality and style he win leave for
those who favor him with call to judge.
He can sell whole suits (coat pants, and ves at the
following rates:
Good suit for business purposes out Of cloth or cass
mere for the small sum OF. ...-....t.... $l6
Dress and Frock Coats FROM. ......$lo 90 TO $50
0vercoats Of different styles. IL 90 70 20
Black and Fancy Pantaloons.. ....,.. % 70 ~
Silk and Velvet Vests. ......,,.. b0 70 l0
This stock of Clothing is OF superior quality, and
has been made up since he received the Fall and Win
ter Fashions.
He keeps constantly on hand a large assortment Of
Fancy Articles, such Gloves, Crayats, Collars Um-
brelas, &c.
Sole gent forths sale Of SCOTS Report Of Fashions
in this city. nov 21--duan.l
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w nt44Qs8 lxO16Is y
IOHN III. GIBBS begs leave TO call the
- attention Of the Gentlemen TO the shove estab-
lishment where they viii find every comfort In the
Shaving, Harcuttng, Curling, Shampooing, and
Hair Dying departments.
Alss, to his Wigs, scaps, and Toupees, which ar
nces cannot be surpassed in the United States, and
are always hand OF madeto order at short notice
His stock Of Toilet articles and Furnishing Goods
are carefully selected, and will be found 70 comprise
the best kinds of Combs, Brushes; Lubns Extracts;
all sorts Of Paris Perfumeries; Guerlan's, Rigges
and other Shaving and Toilet Soaps Best quality
Razors nail Knives; Penknives; Tweezers, Razor
Strops; genuine Farina Cologne in long, short, and
wicker Bottles; Toilet Mirrors; Cold Cream, Lip
Salve, Amondinej and almost every requisite for
the Toilet
In Furnishing Goods he has kid Gloves, white
and colored fashionable Cravats Scarfs, Neck Ties
winter Gloves; Shirts, Suspenders, Stocks, pocket
Handkerchief Collars &c, all Of which have been
purchased from the best houses in New York, and
are warranted to be what they are represented
dec ll--eod3m& t
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THE AMERICAN AssOCIATIoE FOR

TIME AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR
IL the Advancement Of Education, will hold its
fourth annual session in the new and beautiful Lee
ture room of the Smithsonian Institution, during the
interval between Christmas and New Years Day, be-
ginning on Tuesday, December 26th, inst.
A large number of the distinguished educators of
our country and leading friends Of education are ex-
pccted to be present. from whom there will be many
valuable lectures and educational papers, which win
be followed by interesting discussions.
The occasion will offer TO the citizens Of Washing
ton rare and rich treat for Christmas week.
The officers Of our government, members OF Con-
gress, and all the citizens earnestly requested to
make their arrangements to attend and their in.
fuence TO induce their friends from abroad to attend
If any Of our liberaminded citizens offer free
entertainment to delegates or make any coDtribu-
tons for that purpose, they requested TO send in
their Names residence, and the number they
commodate, to any Of the following gentlemen.
The time is at hand, and whatever is done must be
done quickly. - A.s ~
In the First ward, g. j. Abbot Esq, and Rev. O. A.
Il Davis. sl&4
Second ward, Prof. ]. Henry and q Richards.
Third ward, p. Force, Esq, v. Harbaugh, Esq,
and Silas Hill, ESQ.
Fourth ward, j. w. Maury, Esq, Rev G. w.
Samson, and Rev. B. Sunderland.
Fifth ward. B. B. French, Esq, and Prof. A.
ID. Bache s14 srf
Sixth ward, b. B. French, Esq, and O. C.
Wight Esq.
q Seventh ward, s. York At Lee, ESQ, %. C.
Wight, Esq, and w. b. Randolph, ESQ.,
&ts q RICHARDS, III
Secretary Local Committee.
WASHINGTON, Dec. s, 1854. dec 9--lw
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19 FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

AN AMUSING and Instructive gift Tor
"A young people Do you want Geography with
out Masterf Then buy Dissected Map, fine
stock Of which we have now on hand.
Also, Dissected Pictnres, Builders Blocks, A @
Picture Blocks, &C., de-
Writing Desks extra neat and extra cheap.
Ladies' Work Boxes and Cabas, choice assort-
Gentlemen's Dressing Cases and Ne Plus Ultra.
II GRAY & BALLANTYEE,
\ dec 9s I EH39ii Seventh street.
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NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX
PAYERS.

Collectors Office, Dec. S, 1854. 3
NOTICE is hereby given that the list Of delin-
A. quent property Is in course Of preparation, and
win he completed and published on or about the lst
Of January, 1856, All persons interested areearnesty
requested TO come forward and (by payng) relieve
ing the collection and themselves from the onerous
additional expense attending an advertisement.
X. ]. ROCHE, Collector.
dac H-dtIau Itt4
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IT SHALL open, ON the 18th and 18th OF
u December, the first large invoice OF new styles
Of Diamond and other Jewelry, enamelod and PLAN
ladies' Watches and Trnkets, fancy Silye-wAre, Gard
Receivers. Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Vases,
Figures, bronze BISCUIT and China mantle and table
Ornamental Fans Card-cases, Port M0nnaies, Dresden
China-ware, ETC., and variety Of NICK NACKS,
suitable for holiday gifts.
The goods viii be arranged on the 14th Of Decem-
ber for inspection and the public is invited 10 call
Politeness and civility VIII be extended to ALL,
whether purchasers or not.
e.t H. SEMKEN, Jeweler,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets
formerly Warmer 4 Semken.
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Henry A. Wisc---sometimes called Mr. Other
wse--rcceives good many hits for his internina-
BILE lucubrations against the Know-Nothings:
To use up the KNOw-NOTHINGS WISE man es-
sayed,
And with oceans Of ink, words on paper arrayed,
lie figured and wrote till convinced they would fall
And Of Know Nothings proved himself greatest Of all
rt Mobile advertiser.
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DAVID A BAIRD,
PAPER.HANGER AND UPHOIgTERER.


4si, Eighth Street, near Penn. Aserue
HAS on hand an extensive and splendid assort-
Ii mcnt Of pepcr-hangings, including gold, satin.
and common papers also, gold, velvet and gold and
common borders, together with a great variety Of
panel papers Of every description: consisting Of
French, walnut rosewood maple, oak and pine with
all their various n,oudings and ornsmcnts which he
pu up in the most workmsnlike manner, and gnsr-
antees satisfaction 70 Ill who may please 10 honor him
with their patronage ge 800
Also on hand, gold and transparent, and white and
bun linen shades also picture cords and tsssels Of
every description. nov. 1s--ssawd
sHSHAa. g. TUCKER, washing ton, ID. &.
~ Attorney and Agent for Claims, and Commission
erf Deeds Ter all the States Revolutionary, naval in
valid and halfpey pensions obAinsd slso bounty land
for services in I'll fbe in which the United States
have zen engaged and for the services Of volunteers
In the TEXAS Revolution Of 1919 Having copies OF
all the mnster-rols Of the Texas Revolution he IL
prepared 70 give prompt attention 70 the claims OF all
who served, and OF the heirs Of those who died or
were killed while In the service.
Office and residences, No. SIS Maryland avenue
nov ls-dly.
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PROCLAMATION.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.--The best mate-
il rial and the best work only allowed in the SHIRTS
made and sold by VIM H. FAULKNER, the only
practical Shirt Maker in the city Of Washington Try
them and save money, in addition to trouble, time
and temper Gentlemen measured, and good ft
guaranteed in all cases.
Orders attended to with despatch. Please note the
address, I z SIGN OF THE SHIRT,
x Pennsylvania avenue, between
Third and Fernando Half sts., south side.
dec Blvd esHAE tsEksf ga
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~ H. SIMS, Practical PIumber, Sci,

10 III. SIMS, Practical Plumber, Sew
il enth street, near the Bridge, opposite Centre
Market, Wa hington, ID. C.--Iif and Force Pumps,
Hydraulic Rams, Hydrants, Fountains, Bathing Tubs
aud Shower Bath Fixtures, Marble Wash Basins,
every description, put up the most approved prip.
tN- will remove on the 9oH instant at the old
stand Seventh street, opposite Intelligencer Office
i nov 18--H WtF afN Il 4sl go,
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r. AND ana General Agency Once, SEQ
lumbia Place." Seventh street. Washington,
d. C.-Ciaims for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension BY the widows and minor heirs OF sol
diers killed Tor who died) in the United States
service in any war since 1890, Including the Florids
and other Indian wars the Of 1879 snd the late
war with Mexico y applications for Pension BY the
widows and heirs OF all Revolutionary soldiers |;
Money Claims against tbs various Departments OF
the Government and before Congress; and claims
for extra paw for Army and Navy in California and
Oregon from 1s4s to 1852, prosecuted by q. tna q
FEE. HASSLER General Agent
N. Bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
sold nov l8-h
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; cB- An eminent writer says: I" It is my firm
opinion, derived from experience, that the period
of courtship cannot be too short. have reason
to say, when you have hooked your fish, the soon
or you use your landing-net the better"
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FURNITUREi FURNITUREii

rUyIIERE will be found at the extensive ware
IL rooms Of the subscrbeJ on Seventh street oppo-
most magnificent Psrlor Furniture, Of richest rose
wood oak walnut, and mahogany, upholstered IN the
best manner with French brocaiele plush, and hair
cloth.
Also, elegant Cottage Chamber Furniture, enamel
led and beautifully ornsmcnted.
Mahogany and walnut Wardrobcs, Burcaus, Wash
cIosets and Bedstcads Of every variety and style.
Dining room Furniture OF every description.
Chairs Of an kinds and qualitics.
Hair and Shuck Mattresses Feather Beds, Boosters
aud Pillows, together with general and very en-
ensve assortment Of articles in the bousefnrnishing
me all Of which will be sold on the most favorable
terms and at the lowest prices for cash or approved
paper.
N. NJ McGRE0OR,
No. $50 North Seventh street.
opp. Exchange Bank Selden, Withers, Co.
nov lS-cd3m
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u EMOVAL.-~The Office of the Hartford
II and Etna Insurance Companies Of Hartford
Connecticut, has been removed 70 No. SIC, Seventh
street. opposite the National Intelligence Office where
the undersigned is prepared to issue policies all
descriptions Of property on as favorable terms
other responsible offices. N
The promptness fairness and liberaty which have
marked the dealings of these companies for nearly
HIT century, afford the surest guaranty that their
affairs will be managed to afford to the assured
ultimate safety and security.
dec l--2wdf I. M. HANSON
ID EDUCTION IN GAS FIXTURES.
~ We are now receiving the largest stock Of Gas
Fixtures ever offered in this city, comprising every
variety of style and finish. They have been selected
from the celebrated factory of Cornelius Co.. Pha-
delphia, and include all Of their patterns
Owing to o reduction in price of Gas Fixtures, we
are now prepared 10 furnish them ut less rate than
they have ever yet been sold here or elsewhere.
To keep pace with the above Improvement the price
of gas tubing has been materially reduced, and
increased facilities warrants in saying that we
prepared and can execute any work we may under
take cheaper and better than any other establishment
in this city.
J. W. THOMPSON & BRO,
Plumbing and Gas Fitting Establishment
Pennsylvania avenue, south side,
nov lS-dtJan. btw. 10th and 18th SITS.
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SsoUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY

In all, sol Prizes, amounting TO-. 100000
Tickets sl0--Hslves and Quarters in proportion.
Every Prize drawn NJ each drawing.
Bills on all solvent banks taken at par.
Z All communications strictly confidential
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager.
II Sign Of the Bronze Lions.
MorreorrRr. Alabama nov l3--d&w1y
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DRIGGs, HALL a. CO., Engineers aid
ID General Machinists, corner Of Virginia avenue
and Ninth street west, Washington, District OF Co
lumbia. nov 1s-ly
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S9NDOO ia burnt Of white stone, and is well
calculated for plAstering and indeed forAny building
purposes This lime is in good order, and ] would
invite all those using the article TO come and examine
for themselves and try its qualities
Also on hand the best qualities Of White and Red
ash Coal, Hickory, Oak and Pine Wood all of
which will be sold as low as the market will afford.
1saiat % 1ag39 WILLIAM WARDER,
~. y alsrl Corner 18th and streets, No. $40.
nov 1a--dlm
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- ROTHWELL a. BROWNS
New House Furnishing Establishment and
f Auction Rooms.

- BOUTWELL, a. BROWNS
New House Furnishing Establishment and
Auction Rooms,
Louisiana avsnus opposite Tie Bank Of Washington.
TUyHE notice Of the public and Of all persons de-
il string to purchase Furniture, is respectfully in
vited 10 our assortment embracing almost every va
rety of cabinet and common Furniture, among which
We 'A' PARLoR FURNITURE.
Entire sets, including Sofas, Diysns, Tetea.Tetes,
Chairs, and Rockers
Sofas and Chairs, mahogany and walnut
Centre and Side Tables, marble top and mahogany
Easy Chairs and Rockers, Of Webster and other pat
Chairs in variety, hair cloth, velvet and damask-
covered Ri 1qat tfet ffrt AN# VT
Music Stands, whatnots, Tea Poys, 4c.
DINING-B0OM FURNITURE.
Extension Dining Tables, Of walnut and mahogany,
Sideboards, Side Tables, Dining-gsoom Chairs, DC.
CHAMBER FURSITURE 1iof
Ornamental Chamber 'sets, Of rose and other fancy
Bedsteads, Of every pattern and variety
Chdrcn's Bcdstesds, Cribs Cradles, and Chairs
Burcaus, marbe-top, and mahogany Wardrobes
washs'ADds, Wh'.not., Wash Sinks, Nurse Chairs
Hatracks, Clothes Driers, Light Stands
Tea Tables, Office Chairs 80 Is q I'LL n .t
Recumbent Easy Chairs, dc p5la.a. ~ 81
With an assortment of Coz Bedstesds, Mattresses
Carpets, Hearth Rugs, &c. NlfF. -
We shall from time 10 time add 10 our stock and
keep up general assortment and win sell at reason
able prices share Of the public patronage is 30
icited. tt.s b p .ai
gs Auction Sales.
We will hold Auction sales in front OF our store
every market morning Of now and secondhand Fur
nture and other goods also frequent night sales Of
miscellaneous articles, and we solicit consgnments
Of goods for sale. .4lI
From our location, near the Centre Market Space
we shall be able 70 make Advantageous sales Of
Horses Carriages, Furniture and all descriptions Of
property. ROTHwELL a BROWN,
Furniture Dealers and Auctiopeers.
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IcOR SALE or LEAsE.---A number q nm
~ improved lots fe~sale or lease, located v VARIOUS
parts OF the city. y. WAhD.
nov 1A--dH r-llL ~ d n. ) -lM % 81 - II h