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Secretary Asbury Dckins.
Term expires Isym expires
ALABAMA MISSISSIPPI.
Ben ;Fitxpatrick- 1855 Stephen Adams, (U.) 1857
c. O. CLAW - 1859 A. u. Brown 1859
ARKANSAS MISSOURI.
r. W. Johnson* 1855 David II. Atchison y 1855
VIM. X. Sebastian 1859 Henry >. Geyw 1859
CONNECTICUT. NEW HAMPsHiRE
Truman SD,ith 1855 Moses Norris, jr 1855
Isaac Toucey ~ 1857 Jared w. Williams 1859
CALIFORNIA. NEW YORK
William M. Gwin 1855 Wm. IL. Ssicara- 1853
John b. Weller 1867 Hamilton Fish 1857
DELAWARE. NEW JERSEY.
james A. Bayard 1857 j. r. Thompson 1857
.john. M. Clayton 1857 William Wright 1897
FLORIDA NORTH CAROLINA.
Jackson Morton 1855 George f. Badger 1893
Stephen X. Mallory 1857 Vacancy 1899
GEORGIA. OHIO
W. c. Daipson 1855 S. p. Chase Q. d. 1855
Robert Toombs (U.) 1859 Beayumtn 4. Wade 1857
INDIANA PENNSYLVANIA.
John Petit 1855 James Cooper 1855
Jesse ID. Bright 1857 Riclad Brodhead jr 1857
ILLINOIS. RHODE ISLAND
James Shields 1855 Charles L. James 1857
Stephen A. Douglas 1859 Philip Allen 1859
IOWA. SOUTH CAROLINA.
Augustus G. Dodge 1855 A. p. Butler Is. r. 1855
George W. Jones 1859 Josiah j. Evans 1899
KENTUCKY. TENNESSEE.
Archi5uld Di1on- 1855 .James c.. Jones 1857
./oh,s b. Thompson 1859 John Bell 1859
LOUISIANA. TEXAS.
John SlideIl -. 1855 Thomas j. Rusk 1857
H. r. BENJAMIN 1859 Sam. Houston 1889
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Hannibal Hamlin 1857 Vacancy - 1855
Wm p Fessendcn 1859 Solomon Foot 1857
MASSACHUSETTS,. VIRGINIA.
Chs. Sumner II. d. 1857 j. M. Mason Is. R.) 1857
Eatoord Eveyett 1859 X. M. Il. Hunter . 1859
MARYLAND. WISCONSIN.
Jnmes A. Pearce 1855 Isaac z. Walker 1855
Thomas e. Pratt 1857 Henry Dodge 1857
MICHIGAN
Lewis Cass 1857
Chas. E. Stuart 1859
By Governors appointment. The Legislature
OF Alabama will have two United States Senators to
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LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE SD CONGRESS-.
SENATE.

The Senate consists OF two Senators from zach
State There arc thirty-one Statos; represented by
sixty.two Senators.
Wings, in Haiic; Old Line Democrats, in Roman.
Those marked /: D., Independent Democrats ",
those elected as Union mon; s. r., those elected
Southern or State Rights mon.
President David II. Atchison
Secretary Asbury Dickns.
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By Governors appointment. The Legislature
OF Alabama will have two United States Senators 70
elect during the coming session
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-26

The KIDD TREASURE DIsCOyEEED-A New Con-
PANY FoRMED--MORE GOLD IN PIosPEcT.-We un
derstsnd that party of gentlemen LETT this city,
on Monday last, ON visit TO the vicinity OF New
York, for the purpose Of recovering a. portion, II
not all, the hidcen treasures Of Captain HI Id.
Tradition locates the place where the gold 10 con
ceaied on different parts Of the coast sur rounding
the bay Of New York; but II seems that this party
have obsaned new inspiration IS to the precise
spot where the needfnl is deposited. This rcvels
ton was first spoken of at the close OF last week,
when considerable excitement was produced among
those who were in the secret. Great fears were
manifested that tbe public would be informed Of
all the facts connected with the discovery of the
treasure 30 long hid, and thus deprive them OF its
possession. The information is minute aD1 posi-
live Al to the place Of deposit-the very tree and
the marks thereon, under which 1t Ia buried. Nor
s this all One of the party, upon whom the hopes
of all depend, absolutely saw the box, and perhaps
fingered the coin, more than yeg ago, but was
AFRAID 20 take IL away, In consequence Of soo sup.
posed inhibition Of the law In relation to treasure
irovc; or, IL may be, Of the ghost Of Capt. Kidd,
who 10 supposed TO stand sentry over the box and
lis contents. The treasures are now understood "a
be hidden on the bank Of the Hudson Tiysr, near
has been the enc Of considerable dxcieaneAk f6I
MIA mi ias srd az MA Hopss ssd d ws kaowS that
KiHdss roid has not been heFsto(osS found they IN
iinste ri pcsse.eiSn q matter a o0urse. WNh
widt sxSSfy II not tSepid6tion, tfSy wRsp prcact
NE riot. nv Be imagined but not desc1sbed. Al
M i ~ 1sfherS ar0und the pl6ee pointed ous b
t6g 2ffTcef With hearts ready TO burse out Of thei
bosdrS and tears n their eyes, thsy se.e bold o
fhe bcx, ahd aDd Efdll ofGH0thiug~ - f56iddAphst
!. .PSkHtAiruKiGf; Ntv. 23. W '.Aet 80 sfsn zee
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c!uded by the Western Powers from any paitlcpa-
tior II the Eastern question She Is on bad terms
WITH Austria-she has lost her ascen6ancy oVer the
small States Of the German confei GRAFTON, and has
been compelled to submit to the insult Of receiving
advice and warning from Bavaria. A change Of
ministry is limited at, From Vienna this is partly
coroborated. In political circles there was said
that Prussia had so far conceded to Bavaria as to
say she woult join Austria IN her propositions to
the Diet-in the interests Of Germany. Nous
rerrtns.
As mentioned in my last, the Soule affair ia In
certain manner settled. The various versions which
have appeared in the French and English journals
have inGuced the Monifeur to speak out. II says
precisely " hat told you, that Mr. Soule e allowed
to pass through France, but not to make any stay
there.
The various legislative assemblies and parlaments
of Europe are beginning to meet for tho despatch
1f busiress.
The Spanish Cortss has been opened by royal
speech The poor little Queen has very little to
ssy IN feet her speech an ATTEMPT to explain and
justly her conduct. II have" she says, nained
iaiithl to what I promised before God and the
vorls. Rave respected, as shall ever continu
70 respect the liberty and the rights Of the nation
Flem Sweden, we learn that the three chambers
hich constitute the Weiish Diet have voted th.
credits Of 800, 900 rix dollars demanded by the
King; as a subvention to the fund for maintaining
the neutrality Of Sweden in the present war. There
Is q fourth chamber-that Of the yeomen-where IL
may still he rejected.
Lord Palmerston and bis lady have gone on q
visit to the Emperor and Empress Of the French at
St. Clcud. No time has Jet been fixed for the i'm
al xsscst IN yha hnna nF
Guides has returned to France, much pleased with
the hospitality and reception given them in London
Cruveli has, it seems, returned to her eperatic
duties at Paris.
There has been 10 material alteration in the
price Of United States stocks this week, and very
little business has been done. Nessre. Bell Son
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-N~%~N"A@
The dress consisted OF citizens clothes with black
figure Of an eagle, beneath which were the agures
pattern worn during the war, and ALL officers and
bers, carried swords.
On taking up the line OF march they we're greeted with
three cheers BY the large which had assembled
associations which enycloped them the events they ce
lcbrated and the honorcd positions hcy occupy n the
community as its best members, did not fail TO reader
the procession object Of regard and sympathy every
citizen.
The following their line OF march:--Down Myrtle
avenue to Pearl street; down Pearl TO Johnson down
johnson TO Bridge up Bridge to Sands down Sands 70
Fulton; down Fulton to Hicks up Hicks Orange from
Orange to Henry; up Henry to Clinton along Clinton to
Montague Place. up Montague Place 10 Court street
thence to the Governors Room in the City Hall
They entered the Governors shortly after II
O'Clock Upon the platform at the end were seated
the chaplain, Rev. Even NJ Johnson supported on nj
right BY Col verplanck and Captain on tn
lett by Coonels Dean and Manning, and in front
ranged the members OF the company, while in the
dience part of the chamber assembled considera
bic number Of citizens who to witness the pro-
ceedings.
The Rev. Mr.. JOHNSON then offered PRAYER, briefly
prefacng it with some remarks the proprety OF
collecting the circumstances under which they were as
sembled the blessings they enjoyed and casting some
thoughts towards those who had been removed frcm
among them He then proceeded to deliver address,
evacuation Of New York by the British in 17S3 and re.
ferred to some historical facts in relation to the war in
which those before him had participated.
After these proceedings had concluded, the Veterans
repaired to Montague Hall, where ample dinner had
been prepared for their accommodation Speeches were
made and sentiments were given, and the afternoon
passed oil to the qualification and enjoyment Of all
During the day the national State and municipal Gags
were displayed from the City Hall and other public build
ings, from the shipping along the wharves and from
the ferry boats on the river.
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TIE CAnada's mails arrived yesterday afternoon,
and we give the details OF the brought by her.
1bs screw steamship New York, advertised to
leave Glasgow On the 2iA inst. for this port, has
bean engaged BY the British government for the
transportation Of troops 70 the CrimeA
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United States per cent Bonds (S62) 10l 1O2
Do 6 per cent Bonds 1885, .lO7ls a 1885,
10 per cent In. St (1S67-'6s) los lO6
Do per cent Insc. Stock 1862)10l 102
Tennsylyana per cents .................- 10
Do per cent Bonds 0S7D.... 81 S2is
Massachusetts, . per cent Stg BIDS 1S6S) .101 l02
Mary land per cent Sterling Bonds ....... 93 9i
Alabama q per cent stg. BIDS. 1s5s-s-66). SS
Virginia per cent Sterling Bonds (1SSs).. 92
10 Q per cent Bonds 1ss6) .......... 91 92
Boston Il per cont Sterling Bonds. ...... 90 l0l
Montreal Per cent (1sC7-1S55) .......... SO
New Orleans per cent Bonds 1888 ..... SO
Illinois Central per cent 1S75) ........ "a 65
Penn. Central Railroad per cents (1SS0). 90
MY. kE 7p. Ct, LIST mtg C6s-i6o) ex div 100 a 102
To- Ipor cent, third mort. (1SS3). Tx a 1919
n. Ind. per G., 1st m. Goshen b. 1s3S) 70 Is
Terrc bauie and Alton per ct. do. (ss7) IS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-26

john H. PHELPS FOUND GUILTY AT ALBANY OF
MuRnER-The trial OF John H Phelps for the murder Of
his wife last Arr brought TO close this morning.
after fair and impartial charge from Judge Harris
About eleven O'Clock the jury retired for consultation
and at five minutes past one O'Clock they returned
The names Of the jury having been called by the Clerk
the foreman then asked III they had agreed upon
verdict Hc replied that they found the prisoner guilty
Of the crime with which he charged-thst of mur-
der.
District Attorney Harris-May IL please the Court
That ms the jury have found John H. Phelps guilty Of the
crime OF numbering his wife, that he be
fenced
d. Wright, Esq.-I do not know that can be OF any
more service to client whether there are any
grounds for any exceptions have had but little expe
rcncc in trials Of this kind and desire time for cons
deraton and reflection before the nal Judgment IA pro
nounced. therefore for delay. only ask auf
fcient time to examine to see If ought ito mako ant
further efforts in behalf OF my cliept.veS, sos,,s-.
District Attorney Haris-Ths Court con vonad only fot
the trial Of this case and muc dcuity wold accruS
from any delay. do not wish urge the sentence of
fhs man now but cannot how q can b postrcne6
without adjournment Of tbis Court 10 some kSSrs
dav. fNus keBIiG Fu h@AN-.ebl y2NAt3 80 aUNtPl
lsfhe Ceurt eons sute for several minutes The prsoue
during ttn time ooked dewnoAst, within eyer either
upon the Sosr Or stthe jusy, but be szhibtcd END
udgc Harris said the Court had concludcd TO postpb
the sentance nntil Monday next, At ~ NJ at which ID
4 the Court you'd then proceed ID pass nhl iudgmenf
Y e prsdptr Astcny yovrads Noe y 1890 ,.,' w
- "a isxfald scsig "a Ei X .sss.sns sss4- Ari
sec % 3xv sEs m1tl& 9t .3csss - Do rais.eI
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The weather for the last two days in London has
been quite cold and frosty, but the sky clear and
The sun VAIN.
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Sesso rix sfAsr CroSr oPpruk paLnQUENCy. nas
me BnAe6 S6tes ~. FdsgfbSns. .-Ihere was no pro
pnspAsy Szk knsAs>sonin this case. The matter wa
ssspst heennd Jury eh Monday FOR snssst'ssso
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to the number Of about aty and formed into lne pre-
ceded by martial music. Two American axxs, ana .
banner bearing this inscript on
9 . . 9seeeeoeeesos
yETERASs or THE war ov 1912, or KiSas c,vxrr, .
NEw YORK. o
: Q 9 : .
were borne In front Of the company.
The officers, and, in fact the members generally CON
prise some Of best known and most essimsble es
zens. They are
COLONEL. Abraham yerpianck
Sap'an. Theophius HArdcnbrook,
Lieutenant ....A..............Henry u Williams,
rnsign .....................- Harper,
chaplain. in......................R Rev. T. NJ johnson.
Surgeon. n.......................D DIR. Porter
secretary and Treasurer. Samuel Doxey.
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,1enss,sS ss ssttss, me- sscfsass
beeoaha spirit, There are, NOW on I
ts snd fty Of tho rsurviyprs or ta4 rcsains d
sshssoonty o~hich number ssx are snssaied In In.
fsEShxseOnSty Veteran Corpse y y assss, T.Aas
1hey .sssablea d front u tps ct nan s iSciSu4
atsebg0 |
sgs;rs Al nv cexa& AK sesl.gsso yfess, 4
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City Intcllluence.

CArafDRAL ORGAS.-The splendid organ just finished
by Mr.. Henry Erben for the cathedral at Charleston
s. G., was publicly exhibited on Friday and Saturday
evenings Of last week II performed upon by Mr..
William King, the organist OF Grace Church. and by
G. W. Morgan, late Of London The organ IL in the
Gothic STYLE 20 feet high II feet wide and % feet deep
1T has three sets of keys two ncaves Of pedals, and
15C0 pipes. has great variety OF solo stops also
some very powerful stops 1t is wen calculated for
large cathedral Mr.. King performed the following in
very effective manner-Symphony by Beethoven,
by Mendelssobn. Mr.. Morgans programme as fol-
lows-Fuque BY Back, Organ sonata by Mendelssohn,
Chorus from Mozarts XII, Mass, Slow Movement from
Quartcttc by Spbor March from Oratoro Of St John.
Fuque by Handel, extravaganza popular melodies,
and the English National Anthem by particular request
The pedal playing Of Mr. Morgan Is acknowledged to be
the best ever heard in the country The organ appears
TO he perfect in all its parts and Of an excellent quality
Of tone and In the hands Of such skfu performers
Mr. King and Mr. Morgan showed off to the best
possible advantage The cost Of the organ 81 500
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-26

sci
DINNER OF THE COMMON COUNCIL.
The Common Council, as usual upon national holi.
days gave vent to their patriotic feelings over
cold turkeys and champagne bottles Other peo-
PIE may have what ideas they please upon the
best way Of keeping up national holidays, the City
Fathers always give the preference to eating and drink
ing. To them there is something rational in sitting
down to well filed and tempting dishes, beside which
stand the best hock burgundy and heidsick In this
way national holiday Is not so bad to keep, its
potions not SO bad to take.
At eight O'Clock the Common Council sat down to din
ner in the City Hall, $500 having been by them appro
pria'ed for this purpose. Alderman Ely, President OF
the Board OF Aldermen presided, and present as invited
gu the various officers at the heads OF the city
1epar ments and those TO these positions elect Cham
pagne was in abundance, which brought out some
sreeci,s and toasts Judge Stuart, A. Wakemsp Con
elect, the Recorder, Alderman y and Others
wcrc on the floor, and as matter Of course, all made
eequent and patriotic responses uron such day they
couldn't speak otherwise If they would. Champagne Is
gassy aud eloquent whent gets to work, whether
10 glass bottle, or in the stomach Of gormanliser
This company adjourned about Ave o'clock, all In the
hest of spirits perhaps properly speaking, the
best OF spirits In Them Taken altogether evacuation
yesterday well got through with
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-12-06

NArAL.-Tho statement which has appeircd In many O
the paper, to the effect that order had been received
prohibiting any further enlistment Of persons not native
Americans into marine or naval service Is wholly without
foundation There has been charge whatever In the
guatons upon this subject E,s,mens take place over
day at the yard in Chaestovn OF persons OF foreign birth
orparentage.
The sloop of-war Cyane will bo ready for sea in the
course OF week The Srs,oga will be ready for 40, In
the course OF month. Work upon tho TN iga.o
progressing rapidly She Is further advanced than any
OF the six gc, |. Is though. that On order will soon
be received 70 launch and m the ship Of tho line Viz
gns, which has been under tho the last ,hr,
years She isof $500 ton (our hundred les, than tho
Yermon and 10 an excellent state OF prsserv a,ion
She could be fitted for sea in ve!y few weeks-Bos,on
Cbtonisle