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ferred Now, undertake to that that report as
completely cut to pieces by the Of the
any document in the history Of this country
and if the Senator from Florida and the Senator from
Pennsylvania will withdraw their objections to the publ
cation Of that document shall both sides without
having long speeches the subject. This morning
proposed discharge the committee and have that do
published that might the other side Of the
question we'll the which has been often and
deliberately discussed here but the Senator from Penn
sylvania objected to it.
Mr.. BRODHEAD. did object to discharging the COM
the committee had not taken any action upon it. We had
not time to examine it and make report; why, them
discharge the committee and publish the document
Mr.. GWIN. 1t could very easily be referred to the
committee next winter and examined and reported
them. Is the gentleman afraid to it in print?
ake say that the facts and arguments presented by
the contractors defend themselves absndanty against
every charge brought against them. The whole difficult
ty and the only difficulty that ut the navy yard PEN
to have provided these docks at all 1t is very differ
emit thing in other locations. undertake to say that in
the history Of civilized nations you will again
stone dock built but these tho docks which always
will be used in oil time to come. They used by the
commercial marine, and all the docks which will be built
in future viii be this plan. In regard to the basin
and railway, that may be experiment. but have no
doubt it will succeed and far that is conoerned
speak Of my country-we wish to have it. There We
do not want any deepening Of the water Nature has
given water enough and has given place for q
dock basin and railway without any Of those appliances
There four FIVE places in the United States where
need navy yards; and although the head Of the
Naval Committee sustain al the navy yards, believe
in great deal Of what the Senator from Maryland said
this morning, and think the time is rapidly approach
ing when We should consider whether We ought not to
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20 into discussion of the question until have
mort from the Committee on Naval Affairs the subject
That will be the proper time to enter into the merits
dement's Of the claim set up by the contractors.
Mr.. MALLORY. have q few words to say to my col
league It will be well enough to bear in mind that this
dock was all paid for under the last Administration
der an opinion of the Attorney General that the United
States we're to find water. @#
Mr.. MORTON. viii my colleague suffer me to inter-
rupt him for moment?
Mr. MALLORY. Certainly.
Mr. MORTON. The amount was paid under the last
Administration, admit. / make charge against any
Administration. / would scorn, as Senator on this
floor to pursue q towards one Administration
which would not towards another. The contractors
presented hypothetical to the Attorney General
and upon that hypothetical they obtained his opn-
ion There not water enough, as understand, at
Philadelphia and the contractors reported that there Was
not enough ut Pensacola also and the Department
submitted the joint question to the Attorney General whe-
Their the contractors should deepen the entrance into the
basn whether the Government should make the me-
cessary dredgings and excavations. Upon that hypo-
thecal the Attorney General the opinion that
was the duty Of the Government and not OF the con-
tractors furnish the necessary depth Of water as the
basin had been located the site designated by the Go
yernment. But sir when your board Of commissioners
examined into the matter what did they reporS In con-
radcon Of what had been stated to the Department by
the contractors the board Of commissioners reported
that there was sufficient water Immediately outside this
dock basin at Pensacola foat any vessel that could
pass the bar of that there were twenty or
twenty six feet Of water there.
My colleague was mistaken in his first remarks in one
point He spoke Of the curvng of the dock by the fri
gate being taken on it. Il Is true il was thrown out Of
line nineteen inches, believe. The fault was not
in floating any where outside the basin but the con.
tractors had obligated themselves to furnish ten feet OF
water within the bssn and upon admeasurement Of
Eastern times., 1854-10-05

But if parents uiH use cold water on their
own persons, let me entreat them to have mer-
cy on their helpless children. Do heed their
cries and entreaies TO tcarm 1t Just a Httle!-
Nothing is more healhenish and barbarOus
than to bathe children in cold water or nearly
cold water. believe ii injurious to wash our
hands ard faces in cold tUinter water. Those
who DO it, will find that they have rough and
cracked skins.
The suffering Of children while being
washed is but small compared with the evil
effects that often follow The application Of cold
water to the head, viz. : congestion Of the head
or lungs, especially the latter. True, cold
water SO applied will make precocious children,
and it will also fill lhs graveyard with the
opening buds Of infancy. think it will be
found that more children die with head diseas-
es since The use Of water has been in vogue,
than before; and for The reason already given.
The fact is, the brain requires and receives
more blood than any other organ Of the system.
The application Of cold water 10 the head in
creases the amount, and hence it is no nncOm-
mon thing that children, especially smart
ones,' die as above stated with head disease.
Indeed, il has become proverb among onr
mothers, at least, that such children are too
smart to live,' and it is 80.
By such treatment the brain becomes too ac-
tive and large for the body, and, like pow
erfnI engine in small boat, soon skaters il
to pieces and sends il 10 thB bottom. cannot
close ray remarks without entreaiing mothers
in the name ofhumanity not TO attempt To tough
en-, as it is called, their chill dren by lalf-cloth-
ing them in cold weather. My heart has ached
as have seen them thus exposed 70 the Pierc-
ing winds of a northern winter. Many
mother has thus sown the seeds of premature
death in her offspring, for which she has sol
aced her.elfby calling it mysterious Provi-
dencs.'
If YOU would have healthy robust children, see
that they are warmly clad. especially their en-
tremities. In connection with cold bathing,
would utter my disclaimer against the prevail
ing practice Of rubbing the skin with coarse
rough towels or horse-brushes. No error in
the wa.er-treatment is more injurious. A heal.
Eastern times., 1854-10-05
A Moral Lesson for Croakers.

There u maraI in The following anecdoau
which is peculiarly applicable at the presen.
time
An eccentric lawyer, named Burgess, many
years ago lived in "a New England village,
and became quite famous for his skeptical no.
TONS Attending town meeting, after ils md.
journment he fingered among the groups Of
substantial farmer deacODs who composed il.
and listened to the prevailing cUnversation.--
The bad weather, the fly, the rot, the drought
and the wet, were duly discussed, when some
one turned 10 Burgess, and asked, How
comes on your garden 4 never plant any.
thing replied Burgess, with solemn face
am afraid even 70 put potato in the ground
It's no WONDER groaned one of the most em.
lnently Piuus persons present, It's no wonder,
for man who disbelieves in religion could not
expect TO have his labors blessed . am not
afraid Of failing in reward for my work. re.
piled Burgess but am afraid that aRricul-
tural labor would make me profane. IT. plan.
ed asinge potato, what would be the result
Why should get up in the morning, look
about and growl-' It's going to rain, and it
will ruin my potato y then | should, in dry
weather, say The drought will kill my po-
tato 4 then l should be unhappy because the
rot might destroy my potato in fact, gentle.
man. concluded Burgess, in sUlemn manner.
should be afraid to do anything that would
induce me constantly to distrnst Providence
The reprOof was keenly felt by many present
aud for months afterward, the farmers, with
fear Of Burgess before their eyes. talked of the
blessings, rather than the evils, attending their
daily labo.s'
Eastern times., 1854-10-05
The Miseries Of New York.

A number Of hotels and restaurants make a
practice of distributing the fragments Of food
collected from the tables, to the poor. at regu-
lar hours, every afternoon. By observing how
this is done, any curious person readily OBJ
tain some insight into the miseries of the city
BY the same process partial cue may be had
of the so-called mysteries Of New York,
which have always afforded prolific theme
for scrbbers. The place where these boun-
ties are to be dispensed is indicated some time
in advance by The thrOng Of wretched lOoking
people who eagerly crowd around, with bas-
kes, aprons, &C., in which to bear away the
expected gift. The bloated inebrate, toitering
creatures enfeebled by disease, as well az many
young girls, acting as agents for others who
remain in their own garrets and cellars, are
all represented. On the first appearance Of the
provisions which form complete chowJer of
bread, meats, pastry lobster, fish and vegetables,
general rush 10 made, which has often to be for
chilly repeIIed. With large scoop, broken
plate, or something Of the kind, quantity ofthe
mixture is thrown into each vessel OF receptacle
intended 10 receive it, with all possible rapidly,
the crowd meanwhile pressing closer and clo-
ser, until again forced into the back ground
Every device is resorted 10 ia order TO secure
double portion. A common trick is, to have
basket placed on one side, into which each
fresh instalment is deposited, until no more
can be procured. Another will have capa-
cious'bag or apron suspended from the waist,
secure from observation, while the contents OF
the extended basket or dish are silly thrust in
to it unnoticed. Some, in this manner, obtain
the lions share, while The weak, sick. or de-
crepi5, are turned off empty. The scene
would hear TO be transferred to canvas with an
artists pencil.-N. Y. Jour. Of Com.
Eastern times., 1854-10-05

In the morning, he took young Rivard aud
went TO see the cOlonel. On meeting him. he
said
Do you refuse 20 pay for the oxen bought {!
Yes said the colonel; and he reiterated,
the reason for refusal.
bought them, said the chief, for my
young men, who were very hungry. promised
to pay for them and they shall be paid for. |
have always heard that white nations went to
war with each other, and not with peaceful in
divduals; that they did not rob and plunder
poor people. will not.
Well said the colonel, will not pay for
ihem.'
You can do as you please, said the chief,
but before Tecumseh and his warriors came 10
fight the battles Of the great king, they ksa
enough TO eat, for which they had only to
thank the Master Of Life and their good rifles.
Their hunting grounds supplied them with food
enough; to them they can return
This threat produced sudden change in the
colonel's mind. The detection of the great
chief, he well knew, would Immediately with
draw all the nations Of the red men from the
British service; and, without them, they were
nearly powerless on the frontier.
WE'LL said the colonel, if must pay,
will
Give me hard money said Tecumseh,
not rag money army bills.
The colonel then counted out hundred dol
lars in coin, and gave them to him. The chief
handed the money TO young Rivard and then
said to the colonel
Give me one dollar mOre,'
Il was given; and, handing that also to Ri
ward, he said
Take that, il will pay you for the time you
have lost in getting your money!
Eastern times., 1854-10-05
Wistellanp.
Tecumseh's Honor.

A correspondent of the Detroit Free Press
gives some interesting anecdotes of the great
Indian warrior and prophet, Tecumseh:-
While the enemy was in full possession Of
the country around Monroe and Detroit, Te-
cumseh, with a large band of his warriors,
visited The River Raisin. The inhabitants along
that river had been stripped Of nearly every
means Of subsistence. Old Mr.. Rivard "a
Frenchman,) who was lame, and unable by
his labor to procure living for himself and
family, had contrived to keep out of sight of
the wandering bands of savages pair Of oxen,
with which his son was able 10 procure a
scanty support for the family. 1t SO happened
that, while at labor with the oxen, Tscumseh,
who had come over from Maiden, met him in
the road, and, walking up to him, said
My friend, must have those oxen. MY
young men are very hungry, and they have
nothing to eat. We must have the oxen.'
Young Rivard demonstrated. He told the
chief that if he took the oxen, his father would
starve TO death.
Well, said Tecumseh, we are the con-
querors, and everything we want is ours.
must have the oxen; my people must not starve;
but will not be so mean as 10 rob you Of them.
will pay you one hundred dollars for them,
and that is far more than they are worth, but
we must have them.'
Tecumseh got white man to write an order
on the British Indian agent, Col. Elliott, who
was on the river some distance below, for the
money. The oxen were killed, large fires
built, and the forest warriors were soon feast
ing on their flesh.
Young Rivard took the order to Col. Elliott,
who promptly refused to pay it, saying
We are entitled to our support from the
country we conquered. will not pay IT,
The young man, with sorrowtnl heart. re-
turned with the answer to Tecumseh, who
said
Tomorrow we will 60 and see.'
Eastern times., 1854-10-05

thy skin is smooth. soft, and velvet-Iike and
anything that irrilates il and makes it rough In
injurious.
But few Of the people understand The func-
''o"s the skin, or the Importance Of heal.
Thy body. My limits will not allow Of my dis
cussIng the matter here. AT some future time
! may take i up. laPprove Of gentle rubbing
o. the skin with soft cloths Or, better, with
the bare hand But il should not he ruhhed
any way to produce unpleasant sensations.
If we credit the reports Of patients who have
taken treatment at our Waler-Cure Establinh.
ments, the herUic or cold treatment is too much
in vogue in them for their good. Water Cure
Jorund1 for September.
Eastern times., 1854-10-05

Those who may be subject In the night time
to that e1cruciating pain called cramp. may be-
secure against its attacks by tying any kind OF
bandage very tightly around the leg, imme-
diaiely above the knee or il may be remedied
by breathing forcIbly. and taking long respir-
ations, thus exciting the action OF the lungs,
by which means the whole system will b. an
imated, and perhaps in less than minnie the
disorder will be abated and the pain efscsnal-
ly removed.
Eastern times., 1854-10-05

EXCESSIVELY LTTERARY.-HOw a young Ia
dy endeavoured to adapt her style Of CONVERSE
tiOn TO the character of her guesls, 10 narrated
In Ohio paper. Tom Corwin and Tom Ew-
ing being on political tour through the State,
stopped al the house Of a prominent politician at
night but found no one at home but young
niece who presided at The supper table. She
had never seen great men, and supposed they
were elephatine altogether, and all talked In
great language. Mr.. Ewing. will you take
condiments in your tea, sir!' inquired the
young lady. Yes, Miss, If you please re-
piled the quondam salt boiler Corwin's eyes
twinkled Here was fun for him. Grasihed
at the apparent success Of her first trial at talk.
ing to big men, the young lady addressed Mr..
Corwin 10 the same manner, Will Won take con-
diments in your tea, sirt' Pepper and salt.
but no mustard was the prompt reply Of the
facetious Tom. or course. nature must ont,
and Ewing and the entertainer roared 10 spite
of themselves. Corwin essayed TO mend the
matter. and was volubIe In anecdOte, and wit,
and compliment. Bot the wound was immed-
icable. The young IadY 10 this day declares
that Tom Corwin is coarse, vulgar, disagree
able man.
Eastern times., 1854-10-05
Good Advice To Women,

Trust not TO uncertain riches, but prepare
Yourselffo for every emergency in life. Learn
to work, and not be dependent upon servants 10
make your bread; sweep your floors and darn
yonr own stockings. Above all things, do not
esteem too lightly those honorable young men
who sustain themselves and their aged parents
by The work of their own hands, while
you care for and received into your com.
pany those lazy popinjays, who never lift I'm.
ger TO help themselves. so long as they can
keep body and soul together, and get sufficient
to live in fashion. 1fyou are wise you will look
at this subject as we do, and when you are old
enough to become wives, you will prefer the
honest mechanic, with not cent to commence
life, to the fashionable loafer, with capital Of
ten thousand dollars. Whenever we hear re.
marked, snch young lady has married for.
tune,' we always trembe for her prosperity
Riches left to children by wealthy parents OF.
ten turn a curse instead Of blessing, Young
women, remember this, and instead Of sounding
the purses Of your lovers. and examing the cut
of their coat, look into their habits and hearts.
Mark if they have trades and can depend upon
themselves; see il they have minds which will
lead them 10 look above butterfly existenee.
Talk not Of the beautiful vhte skin and the
soft delicate hand-the splendid form and the
fine appearance Of the Young gentleman. Let
not those foolish considerations throng Jour
thoughts.
Eastern times., 1854-10-05

Who has not at some time jim life been called
10 feel that A
There il no dock however tended, but one dead
lamb il there;
There 10 no are-aide hOwe'er defended but has
one vacant chair.
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a ,ei aii,. eitcftial and i,iou Itt.Iet, 80
Diarrhpa, Dysensery, Chol-ia, Choirra
Morbns, and other diseases OF he s'nma, h.
and bowels. It has been used by grea, u"ul-
bers of persons with the highest satisfaction,
and physicians themselves nave pronounce
il one OF the most valuable remedies know
as it positively cures the disease. for which
it is recommended. H-Sold by all the
principal Druggists in the Uui'ed states
BrAcH's BREAST LisAMENT.-ili excel
lent remedy tor any disease # IA" Lungs 81
Breast such as Pain in the Breast. Spittin
OF Blood, Night Sweats Cough Oppression
IN Breathing or any diff ut" about the
Chest, etc This remedy, without doubt
produces more permanent benefit in Disease
of the Lungs than any remedy that eau be
used. 70 persons that are any way p eds
pose to Lung Disease. either by The form
alton Of the chests or hereditary. can prev
ent entirely an attack OF the disease. and al
ways enjoys good health by nsng freely of
this Linament according to directions.
BEAcH's FrRRUGINors ToSic--A GER
tain remedy for Chils and Fever never
known to fail, and as.' prevent return Of
the disease
BE,cH' RHEUMATIC CoMpoUND.--Nev.i
fails to give relief in less than twenty-fon
hours
BEAcH's SroMAcH,vE BIrTERs.-Th> is
an excellent article that has been long sought
for, viz. prophylactc or preventive oi
ChilIs and Fever and all Autumnal Fevers
To persons living. or having business. even
for short period, in low. marshy districts,
the Bi,ter> are envaluable for,prrsons Using
them will never be troubled with Chils and
Fever. at the same time they correct the
secret;ons. give tone TO the stomach. i'm
prove digestion, restores the appetite. cures
dyspepsia and laundice. and gives health
aud vigor to the general system.
GyFor the above remedies we publish
no certificates Of extraordinary cures per-
formed by them. We will say this much.
they are all that they are represented to be-
They are remedies that we have used in
our practice Tor years with Il most salts
factory results. The great demand for these
remedies alone has induced US to put them
up in manner that they can he reached by
address. u Prepared and sold by f. d.
BEACH. NJ. D.. Chimis and Apo
thecary. cor. of Charter and Gus
to uhonsa street. New Orleans.
~WM bOGEL. Aseit for Baton Rouge.
La, Lafa'ette street. janI2-y.
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PRO l 3 |.


- 1N16tDA11N ~
~ The information 81 Families aid oihsi
1--WE below summary d sach articles
GROCERIES PRODUCE, &c.
| now have On hand: Brown Sugar, nj
TO Choice, Crushed. t.oyerinst philadel
phia. Pulverised 10 do Double Lnaf dtde
Small Loot ~. James Refinery. CoAbsJ
Choice Rio and old Java. R,cx- Losiisies.o
and carolina; TxA's, Imperial, Gunpowdsfj
Young Hyson.s Black, &C.. &c.
PICKLES. quarts and halt (;ailcns; SSicsat
Ginger, Nutmegs, Cinas,en. Cloves. Niue
'sr1 and Pepper; FISH. Harjines, HerviaG,
Goldfish, Maclerel in berIels. quarters and
Kits; OIL, Olive and Lamp Oil; WINES,
Champaign and Claret, Champaign Caller,
in bottles; MAcARoNi ard Vermicelli; AL
MoNDs, Raisins. Tomato ard Pepper Cat.
sup; Goshen and Western Butter; Wester-
reserve Cheese: BEEF TONGUES, sur
gar CTack ers. Bntter. B,scuIr, Soda Biscuit
Pilot bread. BUCKNHEAT.
Onions, Potatoes. Lady Peas, Crowde1
Soap Candies, Starch Salt, Flour. st. LOuis
and Ohio: Lard, Shoulders. Clear sides. Su.
gar cured Hams; Vinegar. Salefatns. Sofia
Wrapping Paper. Broons, Tobacco, Well
fwinc, Baskets, Wash Boards, Sleeves,
Clothes and pIow Lines, Cigars, Fir.
Crackers, Wooden Boxes, Powder, Shot.
Caps, Bar Le id Nails; Whiskey. barrels and
halves, common, extra Old r yeand Monon.
sahala, New York Brandy I'M Gin. Com.
mou and Fine, Cement. Pia4terpasis Sand,
Piasterers Hair; Hay. Corn, Oats, Bran. &c.
The greater portion offhesaDve articles
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FANCY DRY GOODS.
New Silk & Fancy Goods,
W D PHI Hill PS.
Consr Of Lafayette and Church Street


Opposite Harvey House.l
TyAS now in store and will he receiving
IL daily from New York and Philadel-
phia full stock Of SILK and Fancy Goods,
which have oil been selected by myself in
the northern markets. In consequence Of
the increasing demands Of his trade. his
stock will, this seasok embrace larger a.
mount and greater variety than ever before !;
he would beg leave to call particular attcn-
ton 70 bis stock Of ladies' DRESS soops,
which for novelty aud elegance Of design
cannot be surpassed hy any other house in
this city. Consisting IN PART Of
Rich hrocadc and glace silks Of tn. new
est colors and designs; Rich figured and
plain black silks aud satine de chimes; PIN
ted and embroidered cashmerss, and lie lai-
hes in robes; Rich printe cashmere d'ecos-
Sc and satin reps; White and colored EN-
hrcidered crGpes fer party dresses; Rase
silks. French and Scotch plaids; French
and English prints; white goods Of all des-
ciptions together with a general assort-
ment Of goods adapted TO fine trade, all Of
which will be offered az the most favorable
rates. With an earnest desire TO conduct
my business upon the principal Of doing, as
| would be done by, hope to continue TO
merit the confidence which has been SO H.
berally bestowed upon me.
octi5 9-y. W. d. PHILLIPS.
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CITY EMPORIUM,
OF Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
w. ID. PHILLIPS.

THERE IS NO AUCTION GOODS IN
J. my establishment. Nor do propose
10 sell Tor cost and "ess than cost (" W.
goods are well selected and contain all the
latest and most fashionable patterns selec-
ted by an experienced purchaser in the New
York and Philadelphia markets. have
no article that has been forced into m ,rkct
under the hammer an account Of change H.
fashion. or damage The public may feel
satisfied that what they purchase Of NJ. is
new and fashionable. do not profess to
be in competition with the vendors Of
"Cheap Goods" do however pretend to
sell as cheap as any retail House Of sand
ing in the Union. If you do not think so
call and see. octl5 Is
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SCNIEDiM aR0NATlC SCnNAPfS.

nR. d l.. MOTT. an emiur,,t chemist
- of New York says be recommends
he "srhiedam Aromatic sehuaprs." i'm
iorted by Mr.. Wolfe, Of New Yo k. as the
pu,e-t ard best article Of I!ol and gin to be
.rocured IL the United States. and peculiar
valuable ia medicinal purposes. For
ale u th.s place by II r. WADDILL.