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Senator Thomson's Nebraska speech.

Few of the many able speeches made in the Senate
the Nebraska question have attracted notice and
commanded more commentator than that OF Senator
Thomson, of New Jersey. We are grad6ed to see
tina, the liberal and independent press Of his own State
properly appreciate the soundness OF his position well
as the ability with which he maintained it in the debate
The Jersey City Telegraph makes the following compl
menlary bu. strictly just, comments:
I" The speech Of Senator Thomson on the Nebraska
bill in the Senate Is mastery effort and stamps its author
possessed Of talents second but Of our American
statesmen Our senator takes his position the broad
platform ofthe constutonsn i'm pregnabe position from
which he and bis compee be driven by all the nj
tacks oil free.s oism and aboliuonism combined. We
shall publish the speech in full Monday next and we
ask for IL careful and unbiased pefuss we are con-
WINGED that any American who thus reads will Ia the
end acknowledge that the positions therein assumed are
the positions contemplated and expressed by the conu-
lion OF the United STATES"
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srSArK--A bill TO provide place for post office in
the city OF Philadelphia and for the courts OF the United
States for the district OF Pennsylvania was con
sidered and passed.
The private calendar then taken up, and MIR Bay.
ard spoke al considerable length in opposition the pas
sage OF class OF bills involving what are known as The
tobacco cases" Having concluded, Mr. Pratt obtained
the floor TO reply and the Senate adjourned until Mon
day.
HOUSE OF REPREsESTATWEs.--The Speaker laid be-
fore the House the annual report on emigration which
was ordered TO be printed. On motion OF Mr. Benton,
the President requested to furnish particulars in ref
TO treaties with the Indian tribes OF Missouri
and Iowa. The House went into committee on the de.
cency bill The item Of $3.50 900 for the assay office
in New York stricken from The bill After rejecting
other amendments and considerable debate points OF
ORDER The committee rose, and reported the bill, with
amendments, to the House The amendments sew
orally adopted and the bill passed by OF 1873 TO H.
The House then adjourned until Monday next
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Liberal English views.

The following letter 10 from an English gentleman OF
influence and intelligence TO prominent American. We
are permitted TO publish the below, evidence
that there are some 10 England who appreciate our
publican institutions and republican simplicity
BRooMFELp, NEAR TAUNTON,
February 10, 1854.
Mr. DEAR SIR; :.
agree with you that general European war seems
inevitable and most sincerely that the enslsved
portion OF each State will burst their bonds and hurl their
oppfessoIs 10 the dust Ii will indeed be glorious
result, and worth thousand generations OF : peace
society" men, who. TO I'LL their purses, would sacrifice
the noblest interests OF their fellow creatures, and would
calmly stand by without stirring one oil their righteous
muscles. whilst the strong forging letters Tor the
weak. Out upon such religion say l. Washington
aud The active bsiers for freedom TO my taste
God bless their memories and raise up those worthy OF
eading IN their holy footsteps 10 fight the battles OF Tree
dom, and nfict death upon yrants England has, 10
with all that is earthly. her faults. But her
children are brave and hate oppression and The present
with Russia is most popular. sincerely trust iha
all causes OF dssension between us and America VIII Dc
swept away II would be day Of jubilee to oppressors
10 see The two most liberal nations upon earth at va
rance with each other. felt quite as indignant as
you could DO at reading the account OF the treatment re-
ceived by your American minister, Mr.. Buchanan. from
the sycophans OF court II greatness oi mind were
10 be measured by the wand OF tailor Beau Nash would
be immortal aud George The Fourth the FIRST Of men.
think il said OF Frederick of Prussia, who always
wore the planss Dress when asked why he dressed SO
simply and his servants gorgeously, replied that he
considered hpsriss only d, for servants am exceedingly
obliged you Tor your kind offer Of introducing me to
Mr.. Buchanan, and shall be most proud and happy to
receive him and you and your son here on the teurh %
July. If all be well In this my dear wife most cor
daily participates for she warm lover OF freedom as
well myself | shall have much TO say to you when
we meet | have been working at scientific mat
ters, and have bad very unexpected and interesting
results, which are letting in new light on my mind
Yet, after all how little do we know, and how little shall
we know, till the film Of mortality is replaced by the
unclouded engeGce OF the Creator in purer state than
this-ihe principal comfort which is the affection OF
those we love- without which this world, with all its
science and literature, would be blank indeed
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The ioowir letter not written with view to
publication; but Mr. Btghrs has been sent out
to the world BY unprnepled demagogues and abolition ia
nacs being engaged in the opposition to the Nebraska
BILL his brotherSenaior Bright, decided friend OF the
measure-advsed Judge Douglas 10 It's publication and
he has requested 10 copy IT, and to state that at
wing and abolition meeting held in the city OF Madison,
Indiana called for the purpose Of denouncing the Ne
braska BILL and where Cassius M Clay the invited
and principal speaker his brother-M G. Bright, esq
attended, and in speech OF length supported the
bill without any reservation and denounced the effort
being made TO msrepresen and msead the public senti.
ment His speech on the occasion briefly but sub.
stanuay reported and published in the Madisonan OF
March LIST:
MADISON, March 10, 1854.
DEAR SIR much gratifed by the passage of the
Nebraska bill through the Senate that cannot resist the
pleasure OF congratuang who bad so much to do with
H. pom result. fair honest man, whose fanaticsn
may be pardoned the Of his sincerity aided and
urged on by designing politicians, who the
blamed q MUD term) because they know better, may
nt rave. and rail- but the they agate the
the people will investigate and the more the Ia
investigated the II will be approved, and the higher
will be The appreciation OF those through whose inru
tally wa. about You have nothing from
The end must be that just In principle, SO
eaus and fair ards all portions Of the Union IA
Of being trum pbanhy sustained and you will have the
OF know ouly that You have done your
duty that your is approved by the great body
the people
Very truly, your obedient servant,
M. @. BRIGHT.
Hon. A. DouoLAs
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Pacific Railr0a d.

We learn that Mr.. Allen, the president Of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad Company has Just closed contract for
the Construction OF its road from 81 Louis south westerly
through Springfield and Neosbo, point on the west
ern boundary Of the State, bu, few miles north OF
Arkansss the western terminus ~ at the southeastern
corner OF Kansas Territory. This road from ST. Louis
located on direct lac towards Albuquerque in New
Mexico, near which lown the Rocky mountains may be
crossed through The pass said be the lowest ye, dscov.
cred south of The British possessions This pass and the
Southwest Missouri road way said to have the merit
Of being at all times unobsrucled by snow.
was to aid in the construction of This railroad tina,
Congress recently donated public lands TO the State Of
Missouri Some forty miles Of the road are already built
and in operation
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BY GREEN & SCOTT, AuCtiones

EXTENSIVE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, BY
"a order Of the circuit aucuonOn Monday the 10th
April shall sell, o'clock in front of the premises,
circuit the following described property be-
Nos 49, reservation q, each having front Of Is
between AZ and 9th Streets and
back wide alley each improved by large and substantial
built brick house.
Also part lot square, fronting . feet II inches
ON alley, ~ feet inches deep.
Also Tuesday, lh April, shall SELL in front Of the
O'Clock, lots Nos and
square No. 403 Lot No fronts 70 feet New York
northern market and 80 feet deep on 9th seet
west improved by substantial brick house
lot No. Q, running back 30 feet inches.
O'Clock, Immediately after the sac of the lastmon
property shall SELL in front Of the premises, part Of lot
No III Of lot No. - No 26 The above lots front
Row on part brick Lot No. u
contains 1856 square feet.
And on wednesday, April, shall SELL o'clock p.
premises the Decree lot No.
fee, 18th west,
ming l59 80 aey LOT No. ~ fronts 23X feet
NORTH running back 100 feet
wide alley, and improved by substantial brick dwelling.
the purchase cash In hand tie
insamens and Two the purchaser
the to be paid annually; and
the will
vested them An the u the
Should the purchasers fail TO comply with tho terms the
purchaser giving three days noscs Of such
j. c. HARNESS.,
WIN. II. GUNNELL,
G. CRANDELL,
W. g. DEAL,
Commissioners.
GREEN SCOTT,
Mar I6-esdSds Auctioueens.
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Mississipprs Endorsement OF the Administra-

The subjoined resolutions endorsing the admnis,ra.
ton and expressing the high and unbounded con
OF the State in Colonel Jefferson Davis after having
paced the senate by vote Of 20 to 7, were adopted in
the house by the decisive majority of 234s voting in
the affirmative and IS in the negative:
l. Resoipcd (by the legislature OF the State OF M.si,
sppi) That cordially approve OF the Of
Franklin Pierce that recognise In him firm uphoIder
Of the union OF the States and fearless defender OF State
rights expounded and understood by fathers Of the
republic.
Resolved That the policy Of the President as bb-
tied in his message and executive appointments in dis
couutenancibg all further slavery agitation in and ont OF
Congress- meets hearty appreciation, both account
Of the his known anteocdenu pledge.
before his election, and because believe the dis
cusson OF the exciting questions connected herewith 4,
eminentY dangerous to the institution ITSELF and destrnct
i've ofhe best interests Of The country.
Resolved, That the appointment by the President OF
Mssisspps favore SON. Colonel Jefferson Davis TO seat
in the cabinet Is just Of rejoicing the people OF
this States that the President in selecting him to pre-
side the War Department, whilst he exhibited pat.
rioc devotion the interest Of the whole nation in
choice ofone possessing such eminent abilities the
manifested becoming Difference the voice Of
people Of the south IN making integral portion Of his
administration that hero and statesman, who is no less
distinguished for bis chivalry the field Of battle, his
wisdom in the cabinet his eoqucnoe N the Senate than
COR his patriotic devotion the every part OF our
common country
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ny TELEGRAPH.

ARRIVAL or rHK wAsHlSsroS
Nav yoRK, March Up. IN The steamer Washington
from Southampton, reached her wharf here about MID
night Her has generally been anticipated by the
Afabia's accounts
The London Times announces that tie governments o
England and France have sent eoureIs ST PetebuIgt
with Joint address officially Notifying the Gear mat az
must Immediately evaeuate the pnnclpailties or hght
His reply this Is looked for with great anxiety AZ
will definitely settle the great question at ssuo ana bfns
on general war or restore peace.
The overland mail brings later advces rom India
Trade there active. The insurgents were intestine
Feenton, In China
The French expedition had retained IRON Hong Kong.
party OF British troops had gotten IN ambush AID Toe
twenty OF their men.
The British had taken possession OF Meaday IN Bafnah
Late advices sm the Cape Of Good Hope represent mat
there in a favorable attitude
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RuhoRs or A THREATENED INVASION or CANADA ~
Russn "A strange story Appealed days ago in a
Quebec paper the effect that in consequence OF advees
from England tho provincial post Office authorities had
seized letter intended for the Russian government con
tanning programme OF an intended invasion Of Canada
by Russian soldiers via the United States Il was looked
on here hoax but to night IS announced by tee.
graph from Quebec that the writer Of the letter has been
seized but proof of treason found consequence
of his having bad time to destroy bic letters and that
10000 militia be called out The matter il still
considered AS humbug of some kind
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BY y. Q. MCGUIRE. AuctiOncer.
VERY DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE WEST END
public Monday April l7h O'Clock,
premises, shall numbered l, and ~ In square
fronting 18th running back la
inches The will be divided into four handsome
building varying each running back lou
leaving handsome lot with front Of 70 feet 10 inches on
running 100 with c0nsist
of brick frame dwelling house, with good brick BACK
buildings II
having fall within few yards Of Pennsyvana avenue
together valuable position for hotel
boarding command the main
hoouare without Of dust and noise Title nds
putabie.
Terms residue in six, twelve eighteen,
for satisfactorily secured bearing
tcrcst J. O. MCGUIRE,
Mar I6-2awtA dts Aucuoneer.
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ARRIVAL or rnr ARABIA

Bosros, March 1.-THE royal mail steamer Arabia ar
rived here this morning from Halifax and her mails elt io
the South at O'Clock.
The latest from Spain state that the lnsurec
ton gaining great strength and spreading rapidly The
government ordering troops 10 suppress IT,
Russian expedition left Shanghai on the 24tl Decem
Der for Japan Commodore Perys squadron was soon 'c
follow.
A decree is published in the Paris Moniisur ordering
the French people with the English in harmony
nation.
Syms and Ryands warehouse, at Manchester had been
burnt Loss, S5OO.0O0.
Lord scarborough moved in the English Parliament tha
the be the Baltic instead OF the Black
The Duke Of New Castle replied, saying England ba,
enough troops Tor both. An independent Greek empire
recommended 10 be established at Conslantinopie
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The New Hampshire Election.

The following despatch, from very reliable gentle
man at Concord, gives the latest information the
New Hampshire election. We regard it as conclusive
of the result:
CONCORD, March IL, 1854
We have eight senators sure. To the house-one hun
bred and fly five democrats and hundred and forty
five Others hear irom-towns which elected six dem
oc rats and whig last year
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The Nrw Jersey LEGISLATURE The bill limiting
the monopoly of the Camden and Amboy Railroad Com
pany 10 fieen Years amended in The senate on the
5tb inst, excluding the through express mail trains from
running at two and half mile the rate hxe for
all other trains. The bill az thus amended was brought
into the house, debated and passed by 30 TO IS.
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THE Nebraska Questton.Ths Nebraska Oncx,op 4 co,,
pF,sing speeches in the United Douglas Chase
Smith, Everett Wade Badger Seward and sumner win
Information Price o5 cents. - =
Just published, and for sale
TAYLOR a MAURY'a
MARS Bookstore, street
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works OF Literature.
wenem pemocratIe Review
Hon 5 A DouoLAs

Western Democratic Review.
Tht, monthly has but recently been by Geo
Bue editor and proprietor, Indians polls. The third
number for March, is before We welcomed the com.
mencement Of this literary enterprise ful Of promise
when received the first number The high talents dis
played In s articles justified ia hoping Tor its peie
success. The number before us realizes our erpecia-
tio.s II Is marked by the ability Ith which It's
career began The following table OF contents will show
that the editor has selected topics Of deep interest
tigatiou and discussion
The Ru.so-Tukish Question The Constitutional Power
OF Congress over Pubo Improvements; Young America
and College for the Masses Irish Genus-Currran and
his Cotemporaries; The Nebraska Question American
Humorss; Land Reform in England Editors Table
horticultural Review and Botanical Magazine. BY John
A. Warder Il James w Ward Cincinnati
The title Of this periodical indicates its character and oh
ecl. IL isanew monthly, and Just in receipt Of
the third number Il sbouuds in rich material
ion wih horticulture agriculture, and botany This iour.
is the result OF union of the well known Western Hor.
ricutural Review and the Botanical Magazine recently
projected by Mr.. Ward.
Litteu's Living Age
We have received the March nun Der OF this valuable re-
print OF selections from popular Engsh pchodoas ii IL
illustrated with beautiful engraving OF the Bridge Of
Sighs" It's contents are rs follows
New Years Eve, Our Spot OF Green School Keeping
Too Late; Anybody's Child; Bousd Information and
American Tpvel-sl from Household Words; The Mis-
Of Polynesia from Quarterly Review Letters Of Ra-
chel Lady Russell, from Examiner Night and Sleep,
from trazers magazine Chsumens by victor lingo, from
Examine; Gas Nuisance in London, from Times The
Bridal by Frederick Terry, sen, from Frazers Magazine,
together with a number Of short articles
PAssAar or THE BLUE RIDer--We learn that a letter
has been received from Mr. Eet, chief engineer Of ID.
Central road, stating that on Monday he crossed the
Blue Ridge upon the temporary track. with one of The
highest engines the road. and with entire success
This event s era in the history Of improvements in
Virginia. and excited the greatest JOY among those cii-
gems Of both sides Of the mountain who Witnessed H.
very large engine yesterday its way from Rock.
es to the Central depot which is destined for the Blue
Ridge section Its weight and power will enable il to
traverse the temporary track across the mountain with
ease and sateiy,--Rehmond Ds'patch
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oyrcT or TIE MExIoAs BOUNDARY suRyl

OyrIcE MEXICAN BOUNDARY Survey
March u.s. 1854.
SIR The latitude Of the mouth Of the Rio Gande
myself by observations LA OF stars NJ as ST.
The Longitude determined under direction by
and Clark by observations
stars, running through four lunaons, is,
West OF GIeenwich Oh. 26m 30s.43
Some OF the have this position correctly
others have miles out OF the way As subject
mediate interest 10 navgaior, recommend
minahon be published.
am, very respectfully your obedient servant,
w. II. EMORY.
The Hon. RoBERT MCFARLAND
Secretary of the Interior.
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DEATH OF MRS. BiGLER.

HARRIsBuRe, March 16-Mrs. Susan Bigler, nohef Of
Governors Bisef, Of Pennsy vania and California, died
day her residence Delaware township, aged about 10
years
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STEAMBOAT LINK.

CNclNaAII, March l5.-The steamer ]. l.. Avery from
New Odeans, Tor this city, sunk in the Mississippi
bayou Sara and is total loss No particulars have
yet been received
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ImnOrsant TO NAVIGATOR.
OFFICIAL.

The following Maj Emory Mexican
commission the Secretary the INFERIOR viii be interesting
nayigaors:
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AUTIoNon or about The lat u,imo the subscriber placed
Post Office, the envelope
Henry A. Edmundson Congress.
duplicate land certificate No tosoS
issued under the act Of February H. 1897 the
Lane late private in Capt Jones United States
the
Henry Lane for that As upon inquiry
received by the Mr. Edmupdso,
has miscared this caution improper
by being offered for the
akca against the PATENT should
CHARLES DE sEIDTNc
- ltb street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall
Mar T-9nw9w -
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The COSTUME oursrros-The London Advertiser
says 1T gives much pleasure TO be able TO state that
the Queen has intmaed TO Mr. Buchanan, the American
ambassador. that 1t will in future be left to bis exceency
to appear at state balls and her Maesy's dinner parties
in whatever costume is most agreeable to himself The
Lord Chamberlain has alec made a similar communca-
ton TO his exoellency relative his the open
ing or closing of the sessions OF Parliament"
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MARRIED.

AT Doyeown Pa, the 18th inst by Rev. s. M AssRxws
Col T. BIGELoW LAWRENCE, of u. legation London /,
ELIZABETH, eldest daughter Of Hon. HESRY CHAPLAIN.
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DIED,

AT Enfield, CT LEMuEL c. WHEAT in the seth year
age, OF the late Jons WHEAT.
His funeral will take place his mothers residence
leafs Point day, H. The friends
the family invited without further
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Uf-Rev. j. X. Cramer Will preach hall the
Union Sabbath evening 18th nst
O'Clock. The public invited
Mar
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| ny GREEN d SCOTT, Auctaenssrs-
VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY, HOUSEHOLD AND
ss'sn Inc I'd we han sa
10 s, a. .s s
all the fIsuT. and Effects of the essahi.hmens VII.
one arg. mirror, .nnsnei.tion carpets and bsds'saAs
win many oe article. which we deem unnecessary 70 snums
Terms All Of and under sas, cash sas
| terest.
And Immediately after the OF the above, or NJ
s Stands The 10, md a Ss On
sad square feet having from, Of 90 feet "nnI bach % I'D.
building wen Known 70 bs o. ne ,g.ciou. w.
fully invite wishing TO make good investment attend the
of $4,000 saooo thereafter.
with n's1e., on The whole, until =. i paid the pureh.ss. pur
GREEN q SCOTT,
CARDour customers and the public generally respect,
fully informed that We are now in ,hs rsss. Of our oa Of
new dss.. goods imported this season.
Also, very large ,afa Of French embroidery.
And indeed complete every good.
usually ssg By our so o., u, ana vim a.
z selling the" the ci, m%T CO.
TEN DOLLARS REwARp.-Lo.,, piece Of quartz rock
on s
| the Treasury Building Mul7
ANTED.A YOUTH OF from nneen eighteen year, age.
attend in office. To competent writing hand,
recommended favorable
offered acquire knowledge Of
profession. Apply 70
CHARLES DE sELDINo,
Mar l6-3teod Tth street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall
BEAUTIFUL Building Lot Private saIe.-f have for
priva. building fronting rs
Of 18th street. running back lilo
formed BY the
section Of n adioaneA
by brick houses, the walls Of
use for building.
For terms, Ae, spply TO
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
Mar l6-eod6t Auetionser.
THE TEXAS CREDITORS VIII have q meeting N the
National Hotel the md day Of this invited
TO attend in person by attorney
Mar 1<-eod3s-
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90 Alexander breaches
III, and az church 5h street,
the City Hail.
b. installed 9th a large
Der Of eminent Congregational cesymen from portions
the country have accepted the invitation 10 be
eslng occasion. Mar IL
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THE TEXAS CREDITORS viii have a meeting n IN.
Hotel the md day Of this All invited
o person by attorney.
far 1<--eod3s II III
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Medical Book Agency I'm Warrington.
DOR the sale Of Medical medical orks puh
Il lshed in the United state~ At Philadelphia prices.
large collection constantly hsnd
TAYLOR MAURYB
Bo~ksore, street.
Among them viii be found the editions of--
Wood and Baches United sssies Dispensatovy.
Woods Practice.
Druus Modern Surgery.
Fowne't Chemistry for Students,
Horners Dissecor.
Wilson's DsS~ctor.
Dunriisons Works.
Churchlls Works.
Meigs's Works.
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Of Medical Sciences and all medical nv he
Faculty " "'
A. ne new medical books received immediately on publication