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The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-01-08

A LIRE lNsuE ANoE GAsE.-T'he
Rochester Unioa describes q peculiar
case arising on life policy, which
has recently been decided in that
district 1t appears that Mr. II. u.
Williams left for California. Sub
scqnent to his departure, n Osborne,
Esq, made on application to u New
York agency Of the British life In
surance Company for an insurance
upon Mr.. Williams life to the amount
Of $500 The application was based
upon certificate of the state Of hr.
Williams health, dated September $.
The company accepted the risk, and
the policy was dated October 9. 1t
50 happened that on the evening of
October 6, Mr.. Williams died Of chol-
era OH the isthmus, after an illness Of
several days. The company refused
to pay, on the ground that Mr.. VIII
lians was not well at the time the
risk was taken. SHIT was brought,
and the Court held that the policy
was granted on the state Of facts ex-
listing at tbs date Of the application
and the company assumed the risk
involving in the subsequent lapse Of
time Mr. Osborne recovered the
amount Of his claim.
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union in mutual confidence in harmony, and that the
motto Of the Revolution, pluribus RHn, was still
the watchword liberty. United We stand, divided
fall"
He then argued to prove that the compromise of 1850
did repeal that of 1920 and expressed his approval
of the former He had doubt whatever of the power
Of Congress legsate the Of slavery outside
the States and within the Territories.
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE spoke in regard to the commit
men Of the Nebraska Kansas bill the other day, the
motion of Mr.. CUTTING. He remarked that he simply
wished to say the friends Of the BILL who, from the
previous of the gentleman from New York. might
have regarded him of its sanchest and reliable
friends that if they controlled by his movements in
regard this they would take part its destruc
ton With the motives Of the gentleman he had nothing
do, but his movement the other day movement to
kill the bill, stab at it from proessed friend Did not
the gentleman from New York know perfectly well that
when bill was referred the Committee of the Whole
it to its grave? Did he not know there
upon of bills before il the calendar and
that they could reach it in the regular of
legislation this session than they could take it from
under mountain if laid upon IL! The of the
gentleman was like throwing friendly arm around
and saying, how is it, brother, and stabbing him
with the other Whatever might be the hereafter
pursued by the gentleman his the other day
that Of an enemy, acting in alliance with the opponents
of the BILL But he (AIr, B. reoiced at the vote. 1t
gallant vote, and proved that there ninetys
in the House ready 60 for the BILL at all times and
der all circumstances They surprised the other
day this question was sprung upon them unexpectedly
they ambuscaded within their lines; and al
though the bill was committed by the small majority of
fifteen he knew that gentlemen who voted for the
motion friends of the bill. .......
Mr.. 3. then replied to the objections which had been
urged against the BILL and earnestly and eloquently ad
yocated its passage.
Mr. GROW then obtained the foor when the commit
tee rose, and the House adj ourned.
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THURSDAY, MARCH %, 1854.
IN SENATE.


Mr.. HUNTER, from the Committee Finance to
taves supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the
service of the fiscal year ending the 30th of June 1854
reported back the with sundry amendments which
were ordered to be printed.
THESE amendments increase the appropriations con-
sideraby above half million of dollars viz for the pur-
chase of new site for customtouse at San Francisco
$3.50 COO fulfilling certain treaty stpulaons with In
dians 1929 500 to reimburse the people of Oregon for
expenses incurred in defending themselves from the at
tacks Of hostile Indians 10000 claim to be allowed
that is not presented within the fiscal year. for
tiugent expenses of foreign intercourse Sl5 for
rious improvements connected with the Patent Office,
$G4 230 and for completing and keeping in repair the
grounds south of the Presidents House. 9770 for
pensation for clothing horses &C. of the officers of the
army lost by the wreck Of the steamer San Francisco
S26, $50. .,.,
On motion by Mr.. EVANS, the Senate proceeded to
consider the bill for the final settlement of the claims Of
the officers of the Revolutionary army and of the widows
and orphan children of those who died in the service.
Mr. STUART thought the bill ight open the door to
claims not founded in strict justice.
Mr. EVANS explained the bill, going into detail and
eulogizing the officers of the Revolution.
Mr. MASON moved that the further consideration of
into Executive session; which motion agreed to.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF Exc
cutye business and remained in session from one
O'Clock until near four p. NJ. "..
When the doors opened petitions were pre-
scented, and motion made to reconsider order to ap
point clerk to the Committee on Agriculture
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TWO WEEKS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.

!. New ORLEANS, MARCH 23.-The steamship United
States has arrived at the Belize in four and half days
from Aspnwa bringing San Francisco dates of the 1st
instant a...b
The advices from Walker and his buccaneers were to-
the 10Th Of February The United States ships Column
bus and Portsmouth arrived at Ensenada on the l4th Of
February when Walker spiked his guns and started fol
San Tomas with hundred and forty men and one field
piece leaving behind his sick and wounded Many of the
buster troops had deserted and those remaining were
Responding, having abandoned all hopes of success,
Danger and destruction threatened them every side,
whilst they poorly provisioned, having to depend
altogether forcble eves tho Inhabitants to whom
they gave the notes Of the new republic as pay.
The mining accounts very favorable. Great PROS
perity prevailed among the miners who reaping
rich returns for their labor and exposure The quantity
Of gold is larger than for many previous months.
The markets at San Francisco exceedingly depressed
and stagnant Gallego and Haxall -four was selling at
$S.5Oa SO per barrel Clean pork $40 and mess SIG,
per barrel.
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Further from, Santa Fc.


LOUISVILLE, MARCH 28.-The Magofin difficulty had
been settled, he restoring the property and paying
damages The Utah Indians had committed some depre-
dations and Kit Carson and his company had pursued
them. .
Late from Mcrico.
New ORLEANS, MARCH 24.-We have accounts from the
city of Mexico to the 9th instant The rebellion of Al
has been crushed The people and troops
him, and Santa Anna deprived him of all his honors and
decorations Gen. Ampudia has been made lieutenant
general.
Fatal Railroad Accident
ALBANY, MARCH 22.-The down train from Buffalo
when near Syracuse at full speed upon side track
pitching into empty train Of The engineer and
one passenger, Indian, instantly killed TIL,
fireman badly injured and the cars demolished Tbs
accident owing to the caressness the switch tender
New York Market I
New YORK; MARCH 23.-Flour has advanced 12J GEMS
per barrel to-day, with sales OF 373 ST. so for STAG
and Ohio; Baltimore S7.62. 1851. Wheat is hrm;
corn is higher, with sales Of mixed and yellow at 78 81
Baltimore Markets. 5
BALTIMORE, MARCH 24-The advices by the steame
Pacific have had favorable effect on breadstus Sala
of Howard street -four to-day at 7.2S 81 81 which ID
advance Of eighteen cents per barrel Rye -four 5
cornmeal So 20 S4 per barrel; wheat 10 1928 Whit
do. 113 l76 cents corn, white 81 SO, yellow 20 n
cents; cloverseed So 1925; timothy do. 1926; far
seed 81. 81 S1.40 Sl&
Tobacco is very dull there being shipping done, an
sales of moment Baltimore and Ohio railroad share
6Sb q SO cents. ~ 4
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knowledge of the collector other high functonary Of
the custom-bouse? Or would we think that in such
any foreign Government should threaten or attempt
retaatoy measures without asking for or being
willing to accept explanation justification from us
am not one Of those Messrs Editors who would bulge
an inch in case Of this kind from just rights just
claims but at the time opposed to any preci-
ptae action unreasonable demands and believe that
we ought to ask nothing and expect nothing that
would not be willing promptly to concede ourselves
the position Of the United States and Spain reversed
to the question at issue Camness and dignity of action
would certainly be becoming to nation like the
United States than rash unreasonable demands made
upon ez parte Statements and my remarks intended
to aeprecate any course which may have the notifying
result Of exhibiting US in the false position in which
we may place ourselves by being willing ascertain
fully and correctly the true grounds and facts of the
before taking action for redress
In future article propose to submit remarks
upon the recent Message of the President the House
Representatives on the above affair FAIRPLAY.
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FRIDAY, MARCH "A, 1854.
TN SENATE.

Friday being the day set apart under the rule for the
consideration of private bills the calendar all other
business had to be considered by unanimous consent
One two petitions presented, and brief col
loquy ensued the of the vote allow
ing the Committee Agriculture clerk, which, after
brief discussion, decided in the negative by vote of
yeas lS, nays 10. ...a
The private bill for the relief Of Hodges and Lansdae
and the legal representatives of Rnado johnson and Ann
E. Johnson came up for consideration ..
Mr. PRATT replied seriatim to the arguments of Mr..
BAYARp delivered on Friday last ...'
Mr.. BAYARD rejoined at great length
Mr.. WELLER observed that it impossible at that
late hour to have vote on the BILL and he would there
fore to postpone the further consideration of the
subject untilnext Friday; which was agreed to.
And on motion the Senate adjourned
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Geleerapbif Correspondence.
LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS.

The steamer Pacific arrived at New York last
night with Liverpool dates to the 9Th instant. Our
Telegraphic correspondent has forwarded the sub
Joined summary of the latest European news:
The position of affairs in regard to the Eastern is
unchanged. No battles had lately taken place the
Danube, except between columns Of Russians which
through mistake attacked each other in the dark and
killed some hundreds before the discovered.
Occasional skrmshes continued between the Turks and
Russians There was rumor in London that the Rus
slams had captured Kaafat, but it not credited.
There is nothing new from Asia or from the fleets.
The Greek Instruction has been almost entirely
suppressed.
The British Chancellor Of the Excheouer has proposed
to double the income tax and the French Minister pro-
poses borrow 250000 900 francs to meet the
Of the approaching Aoan of OOO 600 was unani
mousy authorized on the It'll.
The first division Of the feet for the Baltic was to sail
in day two. Iconsisted of Admiral Cory squadron
The French Government has advertised for one hum
bred ships to embark troops and stores for the East
The Earl LONDONDERRY is dead.
More difficulties had occurred at Preston with the opel
raVes Messrs Dickinson Co., Of Glasgow, have fall
ed Their liabilities are e200, 600 sterling.
The Spanish insurrection has been suppressed Por-
tugal is quiet.
russia mas PROMPTED the export of grain from Odessa
and the Black Sea, which has strengthened the English
grain markets. So
At Liverpool on the 9th instant breadstus had rsco-
vered from the recent Decline and the former rates were
reestabshed Cotton dull with prices favoring the
buyers. Consols 91a to Off. Isl
The Austrian Government publishes an official docul
ment expressngts views the differences between Rus
STA and Turkey regards the proposition sent by the
Western Powers to be Of such as to leave hardly
hope for favorable reply but admits that their de-
mands were just and in accordance with the interests
Europe Austria is prepared, however, to meet the dan
gers arising from great in adjoining country
and from the subyersve tendencies which may manifest
themselves the frontier Of the empire during the con-
tinuance of war.
The Prussian Government rejects the suggestion Of
Russia forbid the entrance of the fleets Of the Western
Powers into Prussan ports.
The Vienna correspondent of the London Chronicle
teegraphs that proposals have been received from
the Emperor Nicholas; that Russia offers to evacuae
the Prncpaes the moment her draft of preliminares
fer peace is signed and that the terms more ia
vorabe than the last oyerures which the conference re-
jected.
British courier, bearing for the evacuation
Of the Provinces is already on his way to ST. Peerbgh
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EXTRAORDINARY SCENE IN AN INDIANA COUR,

EXTRAORDINARY SCENE IN AN INDIANA COURT
The Richmond Palladium of lastweek gives the follow
ing accoun: of very singular which occurred on
the opening of the court in New Castle, Henry county,
Indiana.
At New Castle found quite an excitement existing
in regard to the President Judge of this Circuit Hon
Judge A. The court met on Monday morning, but
before proceeding to business, member of the Henry
county bar presented petition signed by every member
OF the bar in that court asking in respectful terms
ms honor to resign his seat upon the bench The gen
tleman who presented the petition stated however that
in case he would not resign the petitioners had agreed
among themselves that they would not do any business
IN the court so long as he presided Another gentleman
addressed the court reassertng the determination they
had agreed to- and urged in very plain terms the neces
sity OF resignation Another followed expressing the
high personal esteem he entertained for the Judge ms
gentleman ana tarern-heer, but justice required him
to say that he regarded the present incumbent of the
bench as utterly unqualified for the place he occuped
and hoped he would resign. He was followed by another
and he by another until every had in plain terms
expressed MS opinion of his incapacity, &c. With
peculiar to his honor he told the gentlemen
OF the bar that he would think of the matter and ia the
time would proceed to business ITe called ths
upon the docket and every which had not been
compromised was continued until the next term of the
court Court was adjourned for dinner and in the after
noon petition signed by the jury was presented to the
Judge asking him to resign His honor asked time to
sider when the lawyers proposed him that IL he would
agree in writing to to that county again for
the purpose OF holding court and would send some one
in his place. they would be to rop tho matter
so far as they were concerned The Judge again took
the matter under amusement and we told finally pro-
missed never to come TO that county again for the
pose Of holding court until he should he sent for and
would either send some other Judge to hold the court
permit the Judge of the Court of Common pleas ~ hold
court in his stead SO ended the for the present
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FRENCH ADVERTISEMENTS
Mess. Etourneau ct Gle 80 rue Saint Marc, Paris.

ROB LAFFECTEUR--O Only one authorized
TTNHE ROB Of DR.. BoYsEaus Lafecteur the only
thorized in France, Belgium and Prussia is very
ror to the Srups Of Cuisiner and of Saara It repace
SaIsparlla, well all tho preparations having iodine
mercury, de- their basis or easy Digestion agreeable
the and SMELL the Rob is recommended by the medical
of oil countries for the of artre abcessc
scad heads ulcers the consequences Of the itch scro
scurvy well for the syphc diseases either old OIL
recent and which have resisted the effect Of and be
iodine of potash.
The Rob Of was approved Of by the old
Royal Society of Medicine, by the decree of An Kill and
furnished to the French Navy in l7sS and 179s Ia 1910
it was approved Of in Belgium by the Minister of War for
sanitary service of the Belgian Army ami aery il has been
officially authorized for sl the Russian Empire Tho Rob
has been admitted into all the hospitals Of the French Navy
since 1885, N7'
The general entrcpot Of the Rob Boyseau
is exclusively at the house Of Dr. Gaudeau de Saint esas
IL rue Richer Paris to whom applications must addressed
to obtain agencies for the sale Of the Rob Laecour
In order procure the Rob dc Laecteur bearing
nature of Dr. Grandeur de Saint Gersas application may
be made with confidence to New York. Mhau, Bonain !;
New Orleans Duconige Montreal Dr. Hcault Boston, Mr.
Fairbanks Philadelphia, Mr. Durand, 1874 Chestnut street;
ut Washington, by Messrs. PATTERSON d MARIN.
mar Swift
rNO INVENTORs.-The Inventors Protection National
Union office is 9TH street. in front Of the ported
of the Patent Office and ready the business
of its members with the Patent Office in making examination
and obtaining patents. 8fs
Model Shop will be in connection with the Office to 70
cilitate its business
Inventors are invited to call and examine the insttnto
as u was thought to be greatly promove OF their interests
All letters must be addressed to the Central 0nce wbre
prompt attention will be paid TO them
T. G. CLAYTON,
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HOUSE oF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House having resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole the state Of the Union, MR. PHELPS, Of Mis-
souri, in the chair and resumed the consideration of the
bill making appropriations for the current and contingent
expenses OF the Indian Department and for fulfilling trea
ty stpulatons With various Indian tribes for the year
ending June 30, 1866
regard the Nebraska bill He said Chat he preferred the
bill reported by the gentleman from Illinois mr. Rich
ARDsoS) the which had received the sanction Of
the Senate; though he disposed go into
cies even that yet he considered il infinitely prefer
able to the other.
Mr. HUNT, of Louisiana, proceeded to give his view
on the subject rcmarkng that doing he would
sneak in the spirit of national representative freely and
independenty unnhuenced by sectional prejudces I'M
moved by clamor fear aught ese with mind intent
upon and anxious to promote the best interests Of the
country its peace and harmony, and to per-
petuate the Union of these States
He was opposed the repeal of the Missouri compro
mise proposed in the b considering it violation Of good
faith contrary the true policy OF the country as
engenderng discord and dissenson among the people
ats different sections, and putting in hazard the perma
nency Of this blessed and glorious Union.
He then adrered to the history of the Missouri com
promise to prove that it was compromise, satisfactory
settlement, by these who had the power to make it, for
the national advancement for the peace, the harmony
and the fraternity Of the Union
He next referred TO the records Of the Congress which
passed this compromise to prove that il measure
which advocated by leading members of the South
and that it received their support Southern
He called upon the representatives of all sections, in
the Of the country, to maintain the faith Of their
foreathers If they should repeal declare suspended
one compromise they would open the door for the
throw of every compromise and looking to the conse-
uences he feared the overthrow Of that most glorious
compromise the Constitution Of the United States He
believed that the sentiment Of The people, upon due
fecton would be against this proposed repeal. What
ever might be the sentiment Of others this his
1ment and he uttered it here under MI the RESPONSE
bity which rested upon him, without the least regard
any consequences personal to himself
He denied that this reflected the sentiment Of
the North and declared that true interest laid in
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CHUBB BROTHERs,

Bankers and Dealers in Foreign and Domestic tx
change, Government state and other stocks.
"E OFFER for sale variety of State, City, Railroad
w Mortgage, and other Bonds paying six 70 ten per cent
interest, and afording safe and profitable investments
Most Of the Bonds offered by have double security and
accompanied by ofpaymen Of principal and inter
est as well as valuable conversion privileges.
The interest paid semiannuay IN New fork by coupons
(which are cashed Mt most Banks throughout the country
without charge making the bonds desirable security
investment.
Holders Of Government State or other high priced stocks
NAV make safe and advantageous exchanges.
Further and detailed information furnished appi-
cation at our Banking House. CHUBB BROTHERS.
mar 25--eod3w
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Ice AT SEA.-Captain Baker of the British shin Jua
arrived at New York from London reports that on the
9TH instant, when in latitude a. longitude 40 90 thew
could be from the head He passed tbrouob
portion Of the thickest par! Of it without SUSTAINING
any damage.
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DEATH FROM EATING CLovEs.-Mr Amos Brown. an
esteemed citizen of our village, died in Commissions yes
terday and subsequent post norton examination showed
conclusivey that his death was caused by eating cloves
which he had been in the habit of usinp nc snhst;.te
for tobacco. verdict was rendered accordingly
a...... GrduDiu, ddpocnfe
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TO SOUTHERN MERCHANTS.
WILLIAM r. FRY

= D g"- ! n : w N
Manufacturer Of Portable Cabinets Desks Dressing Cases,
Work Boxes Leather Travelling Desks and Dressing
Importer OF Fine Cutlery Toilet Articles and Rich Fancy
Goods Wholesale and retail, No. 12S Arch street. Pha-
dephia. a.."~ ~. .| ~
Sole agent for GEO. WISE CO., Manufacturers of TURN
BRIDGE Mosaic WARE, Turnbridge Town, England.
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Extract from letter Of the publishers, D. Appleton Co.,
New York to John S. Hoinghead agent for the District
of Columbia.
NEW York, MARCH Is, 1854
DEAR SIR At the time commenced stereotyping Ben
tons greak work supposed should be able fill orders
from agents by the LIST Of April and accordingly prom
ised the books at that time and in order keep this promise
have during the last four months used every exerton in
our power; but find that shall require larger num-
Der than can be printed from any ordinary of plates
we are consequently obliged to have them faced with copper
which VIII necessarily detan the work three
weeks making the date of publication about the goth Of
April This delay, from which could not have
tciPated is disappointment which you regret
than We DO. d. A. & CO.
hoped the above explanation will be satisfactory to
subscribers in regard to the short delay will have the work
at the earliest possible moment and win with all dispatch pro-
coed to deliver it to them
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request oil who desire the work. who have not been waited on
SEND me their names through the city post Office and they
Will be supplied at the earliest moment
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