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Weekly national intelligencer., 1854-04-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

On motion of Mr. WARREN, the Committee on Public
Laudswas discharged from the further consideration
sundry petitions for the extension of the bounty land
of September 2S 1850 the soldiers of the war of
and they were laid on the table. a" "a.
Mr.. LATHAM, from the Committee on Public Lands,
reported bills Of the following titles which were
ally read twice and committed
bill 10 establish the office of surveyor general of New
Mexico to grant donations to actual settlers therein and
for other purposes E. a.~. IL
bill to amend the act approved September 81, 1852
to create the office of surveyor general of the public lands
in Oregon &c. and also the amendatory thereof ap
proved February 49, 1853.
bill to establish the Office Of surveyor general in
Utah. to grant donations actual settlers therein and
for other purposes. 4.@ ...a. a........ ..sr
On motion by Mr.. HESTER, the same committee was
discharged from the further consideration of the petitions
Of the heirs of Ensign Samuel Frink; of Elizabeth Hail.
widow of Sergeant John Hall of Martha Gray widow Of
Capt Robert Gray, and of Geo. Nix, and they laid
on the table .. III. H.. .a
On motion of Mr. COBB, the same committee was dis
charged from the further consideration of the petitions Of
citizens Of Union county Indiana in favor of granting
lands to actual settlers and of citizens of Alabama for the
removal Of the land office from Sparta, in said State and
they were laid on the table.
Also, from the same committee, reported bill to au
thorze the selection of school districts in lieu Of the 10th
sections within the twelve miles square reservation State
of Alabama; which read twice.
Mr.. G. briefly explained the BILL and urged its imme
date consideration when ........
1t was read the third time and passed.
Mr.. HEM, from the same committee, reported back,
with amendment House bill to amend entitled
'An act authorize the correction Of loca
tions Of military land by actual settlers the
public lands in certain cases. !" ami the bill and amend
ment were committed.
Mr.. BENNETT, from the same committee, reported
back House bill granting lands equally to the several
States to aid in the construction Of railroads and the sup
port Of schools ..@
Mr.. ORR rose to question Of order Ho wished to
know if this bill report from the Committee on
Public Lands7
Mr.. BENNETT replied that the majority of the COM
mitee recommended its rejection, while minority was
in favor Of its passage ond ho reported it back in
shape which the committee deemed less Objectionable
than the original bill. ,....
question was raised whether tho bill could be re-
oeived report from the Committee Public Lands
but
The SPEAKER decided in favor Of its reception
Mr.. BENNETT then moved On amendment to the bil
and conened that the public lands obtained for the
benefit Of all the States He not among the number
who denied the right Of the Government to grant,
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1854.
IN SENATE,


The following memorials and petitions presented
and appropriately referred: ..
BY Mr. BRIGHT: From the Mayor and Common Council
of Evansville, in the State Of Indiana, asking that the
proposed armory may be located in that place
Also from owners of vessels employed in the coastng
trade and whale fisheries, residing at Sag Harbor New
York. asking that be erected ut that
place.
Also from citizens of New Point Indiana asking do
nations of land to the States Of Indiana Illinois, and
Iowa, in aid of the construction of railroad from Fort
Wayne to certain points on the Missouri river.
Also from the postmasters of Vincennes and other
places in Indiana asking increase Of compensation
By Mr.. FITZPATRICK: From the corporate authori-
ties of Wetumpka, Alabama, calling the attention of Con-
gress to the necessity of protecting the navgabe streams
from distractions by bridges
By Mr.. JAMES: From Barnes & Mitchell s. P. Hoo
yer and numerous other citizens of Washington asking
that Pennsylvania may be paved with the Rusa
pavement.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Mr.. PETIT, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, to which referred the bill supplementary to
the act confirming certain claims to land in Missouri and
for other purposes reported back the without amend
ment, and asked its immediate consideration.
No objection having been made the bill was considered
Mr.. CHASE, from the Committee on Patents submit
ted report, accompanied by bill for the relief Of the
heirs Of the late Uri Emmons.
Mr.. WADE, from the Committee Of Claims, submitted
report accompanied by bill for the relief Of Michael
Nourse
Mr.. JOHNSON threw himself upon the courtesy Of the
Senate TO take up for consideration the private bill fer
the relief of VIM. Claude Jones.
Consent having been granted, Mr.. explained the BILL
and it was read third time and passed.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills introduced and referred to
appropriate committees:
BY Mr.. GEYER; A bill to aid in the construction OF
certain railroads in the State Of Missouri by grant Of
portion of the public lands
BY Mr.. DIXON: A bill to authorize the recovery OF
the assets of bankrupt where the same have been con-
ccaed and not specified in the schedule rendered by him
NOTICE OF A BILL.
Mr. BRIGHT gave notice that he would ask leave to
bring in bill to amend act entitled "An aot to pro-
vide compensation to such persons may be designated
by the Secretary Of the Treasury keep and receive the
public money under the fifteenth section Of the act Of
9th August 1886 for the additional services REQUIRED
under that act" approved March I'd, 1853.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS.
On motion by Mr.. MASON, the Senate proceeded to
the consideration Of Executive business aud remained
therein till hafpast o'clock, and then adjourned.
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LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed at the First Session Of The Thirty-thtrd
Congress Of the United States Of Aneracd.
GPuRLIc-No. 12.l

lPUBLIc-No. IL.
AN ACT for the relief of the United States troops who
sufferers by the recent disaster to the steamship
6an Francisco
BE Il enacted 6y The Senate and House Of Representatives.
of e United States Of America Congress assembled That
there shall be paid the direction Of the President
to each Of the ocers non-commissoned officers, mus
eans, and pryates who, the twenty day of De-
oember eighteen hundred and fifty three embarked at
New York under orders for California the steamship
San Francisco and who on board that vessel on the
occasion of her recent disaster at and to Lieutenant
Francis Key Murray and any other officer seaman Of
the United States navy who was on board the said steam
ship under ORDERS equal in amount to his pay and
allowances for eight months.
Sec g. And be further enacted, That if any such Off
Ger non commissioned officer musician, private shall
have died before receiving such payment from any
consequent upon said disaster his widow if survive
him. and if not then his minor children, if any there be-
shall be paid equal In amount to six months pay
and allowances Of the deceased. And that the widows
and minor children of those officers, noncommissoned
officers, and prvaes who perished by this disaster or
who died from disease in consequence thereof shall be
allowed pensions in the manner in all respects as
If the said officers, commissioned officers and pr
Yates had been killed in battle.
Approved, March ~, 1854
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.,

Mr.. EASTMAN, by consent, presented the memorial
of the of Wisconsin relation to the
BILL and tor grant of tho public lands in aid of the
struction Of railroads. which was laid on the table and
ordered TO be printed
On motion Of Mr.. JONES, Of Tennessee, sundry COM
munications from the Treasury Department transmitting
additional estimates, referred the Committee Of
Ways and Means and ordered to be printed.
The House then resumed the consideration Of the bill
granting lands equally to the several States to aid in the
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m
Be IL enacted BY the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of America Congress assembled That
every settler on the public lands which have been may
be withdrawn from market in consequence Of proposed
railroads. and who had settled thereon prior to such with
drava shall be entitled to preemption at the ordinary
minimum to the lands settled on and cultivated by them
5piaed They shall prove up their rights according to
such rules and regulations may be prescribed by the
Secretary Of the Interior and pay for the before the
day that may be fixed by the Presidents proclamation
for the restoration of said lands to market.
Approved, March q, 1854.
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TREsoLuTIoy-No. 6.1

JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the Secretary Of the
Treasury and Lighthouse Board to determine upon
the site, plan, and mode of constructing the lighthouse
Cohasset rocks, and for other purposes.
Rtsolped 5y the Senate and House Of Representatives. Of
the United States Of Aeed Congress assembled That the
Secretary of the Treasury and Lighthouse Board be and
hereby authorized to determine upon the site pan
and mode Of constructing the lighthouse upon the Cohas
set rocks onthe southery side Of the entrance into Bos
ton harbor. And much Of the act approved August
thirtyonc eighteen hundred and fftytwo and the
approved March third eighteen hundred and fifty three
relative to the rebuilding Of the lighthouse on Minots
LEDGE inconsistent with the provisions Of this act
are hereby repealed. Approved, March 27, 1854.
TREsoLurIcs--No. Z.
JOINT RESOLUTION relative to bids for provisions,
clothing, and small stores for the Of the navy.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of
The United States Of America Congress assembled That
all bids for supplies of provisions, clothing and small
stores for the Of the navy be rejected at the
option Of the Department made by who is known
as manufacturer of regular dealer in the article pro-
posed to be furnished which fact the reverse
be distinctly stated in the bids offered that the bids of
all pcrsous who may have failed to comply with the con-
dtons OF any contracts they may have previously enter
ed into with the United States shall at the option Of the
Department be rejected; that if than bid be
offered for the supply of an article on account Of any
party either in his or IN the name OF his part
ner clerk or any other person. the whole Of such bids
shall be rejected at the option Of the Department; and
that coparners Of any firm shall not bo received as sure
ties for each other and that whenever may be deemed
necessary for the interest Of the Government and the
health Of the Of the United States vessels to
cure particular brands Of -four which known to keep
Clothing with the appreciation of the Secretary Of the
Navy be and hereby is authorized TO procure the same
on the best terms, in msrket overt.
Approved, March 81, 1854
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TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS

V'HB subscrbsr, intending 70 change bis bu-i
L AeS, offers for sale, at Baltimore prices, q. d
on accommodating terms, his entire stock of Luni
bsr, equal in quality and quantity TO any In ihit
District Having purchased almost exclusively for
cash. and Wishing to Gloss out by the LIST Of
l can and will sell as low ths same q zaIity can
be bought In thi. market for cash. AID give the
chaaers tim. for notes satistae orily secured with
interest. have now GA hand
100000 feet Albany White Fine
100000 do susQuekanRa do
100000 do dressed and undressed Caroline and
Eastern Shore Flooring
200,0 feet White aud Yellow Pine Siding
5000 LAths
100000 Shingles
10000 Pickets, Chestnut and Cedar Posts
large assortment Of Eastern shore, North Caro-
lima Spruce AID Henlock Joist ScAntlipg I'd
Timber
100000 feet Henlcck Rails. for fencing
Together With large stock Of ALh, Poplar, Cher
~, Aad Walnut
Also. q full cargo Of seasoHed Pensacola Flooring
just received, equal in every respect to Any ev Z
Drought to this market, which MAJ Be seen at Agor
d NcLAne's Mil
The wharf and warehouse Known - 81 B aaden'r
Wharf" Will be or reat on the LIST Of January mex:
1t hAs been put in complete order has water front
OF up cards Of I'VE hundrsd feet and twenty feet
depth OF water at low tAs II II beyond question
the mort desirable wharf properly Ia this Dlstric.
Al persons Hdebted 10 me reQuess ed to sst tie
their accounts st once, either by caeh OF Eotas
short dates. TIL kOpORE MOSARR,
nov l0-1nS Blsgisn's Wharf.
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A NEW REMEDY,
0AUTIKR's HERB D8OPA

~ Oos<0As, CoLd> BroaeAisss, AsShsao
TNH1e IN valuable preparation has Ihe sGasoedk
l nay psopsV q Immediately psxsvtng coughs,
oo.ds, hn>senea, dtnouiF u bss,&hha, bSonnhtAs,
asthma, and hushinan q ehs thHat It opsr>aee
By dtaos..g the eo1Galsd Dasgn. osnsAquanNJ
nalng he aAp>csnGtin.
Thnss who - troubled VA that unplAsaant
tt,kHnS IN ths thsos% which dsy.i.ss then Of pse,
night afs0 night By IL tnssaH9nt ooash which It
psovoae1 AL By uaang thh ,aasAy, ind i.anadi-
Thsss drops 80 oouYnad e 10 simple ing,ss.
sntA Principally Of h0ha, vhjoh ~ known 10 b
vsy a1nUbas n the euys q dssaans resulting
hon ao&as I'M hsSe bon pcsparsd ct uhs SOC.
1910: d ons OF our nost sahsn< physedana, and
have 100 us>d BY NY Of hs aad ny psrsonl
oisods Saeh agnAl nnalH, And at wloas earnest 70
liatnkaoo have bsso induced 10 0sr largely into
their mannAee1s; aasa1d By hin snd than thsI
vhsn opAS0ly knovn md tasd, they viii supr.
osds Ah ahs vaEtss ssaSh osn , nziktuses nov In
-
Al h myo1& IN soaAhsnt Aen tie ingrsdi
ens * which they ass composed, tAst, should tAsy
not aSoct on enrrs curs, thy CA DO no injury even
to the most dA&aAts In health, I'D therefore have
no hsdtascy In int1sd1dlng than DO ths ctisens OF
Wsahingeox and vicinity.
O. GAUTfR.
nC~S-Tn6Hn 4@ Psnpsy1vssSa svsnnA
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q A constable, who had lately been
indicted into Office, was in attendance on
the Court, and was ordered by the Judge
to Gall out John Bell and Elizabeth
Bell"
He Immediately began 1t the top Of
his voice:
John Bell and Elisabeth Bell-John
Bell and Elizabeta BsH-JoHN BILL AND
ELIZABETH BELL"
Zone at time" said the Judge.
''One at tlme-one at q ttme-ONB Az
rIHH," shouted the constable.
Now you've done it ~ exclaimed the
Judge, out of patience.
''Now you've done it-nou you 'vs done
tt-NOw YOU'VE DoNB IT ~ yelled the
constable.
There was no standing this. The
court, bar, and by ISLANDERS broke out in
a hearty laugh, to the perfect surprise
and dismay Of the sstonished constable.
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s.r TOuTHE PIJRLIO..

7VHE UNDERSIGNED HAS JU-T RBaDIvED,
L direct Ann suction, purchased at the late pc
-smptcry fales ia Phi adelphia end New York, the
',!iowiug Goods, which viii te found we'll worthy
ne attention Of the Ladies', Wis; I
$50 Table Cloths very superior ct half tkeE vslus
s. dos. Naphins, to match, ut 81, worth s. II
so pieces French Merino, same selling ct 81, only
50 cents -. a..- -.
500 yards Plaid SILK, great variety, 500. worth 81
$50 yards Plaid Silk. very superior, g. worth 81 80
i0Oe yards Black Silk, very superior, 6fc, worth
81 37R - -
Few patterns - Brocsds. elegant, Sls, worth $50
200 pieces Ribbons. at unprecedented low prices
500 yards Wstersd Popin, for evening drseaea
whits, blue, and corn colored, ut ~ cents,
eso yards Plain sink, for evening dress, at 62 /,
worth 81 %
50 pieces v:lsnels rldd.. superior, at saa cents,
500 pairs French Corset, genuine, at 81 80, worth
$276
CTS worked collsrs some very elegant, at bali
price
100 sets Crochet, superior, some ss low as q rs
500 pairs ia ard l24 Blankets, at -. worth IS 50
firdeye Diapers, Irish Linens, end Linen Lawn.
avfully cheap
Vsvet Ribbos and Cloak Bra,ds, ., reduced prizes
Together With complete assortment Of Domestic
Goods, ell Of which win b sold for cash. or to e,s
toners who FAY promptly
RICHARD v. GARTER,
Opposite Ger ire Markst, second door from Eighth
street, hstweeu Seventh and Eighth streets.
nov 14-eo2v
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COAL! COAL! COAL!

Y\H1 sobs,ribers have on hand, and srs nov n,
and White Ash COAL. Also, Pine Grove, Bslamo1e
Company and Gray Ash wyoming vallsy) COAL;
all u excellent qualify, and suitable for Furnaces,
Gr.ies, Stoves, Radiators, RAnsss, b. Also, Gum
&140 lbs. 70 the zen.
We havs Also on hand go-d stock Of Oak, Hiok.
DRY and Fine WOOD AL Of which We eAfsr at our
rsAt RATES. JOHN GIVEN L CO.,
Corner Of Fourteenth and s<rasts.
N. B. We weuld return our s.ncers thanks 10 sry
friends ans the public for thdr very fat,eripg pat
ronaee, and hope to merit Q continuance Of the
same by furni hing good article Of foei. attenton
70 bus nes nAir dsains and Prov in delivery.
nov ll-so2w> J. G. L CO.
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COUGHS, COLDS, HOARSRNKSS,
Belief In give Minutes.

PHLkES COkP0UND Gun ARABfO sYRCP.
fItHB increasing demand for this rnast p.sse>pt
4 safe, and smcsciaus remedy tor al prluoasry
oastsss<, has enabled the proprietor % r~duos the
prcs 50 as to plsae il within the reach of a slsss
ln superiority over most similar preparations II ~
tested by many sminsnt physicians yhe have sssn
eye witnesses OF is efficacy vhsn the usual RENE
diss have failed; also By thousand Of oar most 70
spscasas citizens Who have ussd IL in tAsir miliss
both as prsvsntve and cure With never hilins sue.
cess t1 The last twenty years, during vhish period
WIN very little aid from advertising, 40, ID hes
Gradually spread reputs don over the uhols Union
In cases OF recent Colds Coughs, Nodrseness d. ID
gives i'm r,sdste relief, and generally cures In dsy
OK two, without Interfering With diet or busnsss or
resdsrins ths system more susceptible Of Colds, in
ehrosic casss, LsthDsa, TAoovnS Cough. Csuup,
BroHca,tis, Affections Of the Lasags, aad Censamp.
ton. 1T is always very nefcisl and seldom faia,
when COMMANDED in time TO perfect Q cure
efice - and 30 oexts Q bottle.
sold whoieea q by Pstterson Esiru Stott On
ktisely Co: Alexsndria by Peel Stevens In
Georgetown by Mr.. GsSal.
~ FHLERS GUN RABIC GeNDY Drops
similar composition to the above, but in Q mildsr
ana mere portable torn they act like Q charm on
Q Troublesome Cough, snd clear the throat and
voice; hey contain DO injurious drug are parli,u-
larry recommends for children frequentxrs Of pub
lie assem- oli.s, public speakers singers, dc
Prios isH and rs cents per box.
TOT SAFE At most Drug and Candy Storca
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HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

THE Subscriber hes now on hand moet complete
/ aeeortuent Of GOOD, which have been select
ed with the grsatset care from he manufacturers,
both In this country aid hurops, and on tho bsss
terms, and are offered 30 consumers at . saving OF
from tsn to twenty-five per cent Our stock com.
prisse-
Housekeeping articles article required
about house that can cone under the head OF
Hardware
Building materials, a fine aseertment, not except.
ing Sash Wsighss, at 8 cents per pound
Mechanics Tools, every variety, and mostly war
ranted
Leather Betting, Gum and Hemp Packing, at Bos
ton Factory prices
Grey Srothers' dor Springs, warranted for four
years We are the Agents AID will furnish
dealers at Factory prices
beautiful assortment Of Feathaf DusteFs, ct
New York prioss and Is rer cent cheaper than
other styles.
All Of which ars offered at small advance fol-
cash to punctuAl customers, by
JOSEPH L. SAvAGB,
eign Of the large Gilt Saw, Penn avenue,
nov 7-eOlm between 10th and It'll sts
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MILE RACHEL IN TROUBLB.-We have
already noticed the commencement of
suit at Paris against Mile Rachel to
compel her to play Medea in a tragedy of
that name, by NJ. Legouve, which she
had once promised to undertake, but had
afterwards refused. After the evidence
had been heard, M. Chalk d'Est Ange,
the advocate of Mile Rachel, contended
that she had never absolutely engaged to
play the character, and that all the e1-
pressions of appreciation of the part at
tributed to her by the witnesses were
mere phrases of ordinary courtesy to-
ward an author. He affirmed that she
had honestly endeavored to reconcile her
self to revolving part, but at last, be-
ing persuaded in her judgment that it
was not suited to her genius, she felt
compelled, in justice to her own reputa-
ton, to renounce it. He reproached N.
Legouve for going to law to force great
artist to be mere speaking machine.
The court, however, thought Mile Ra-
chel wholly without any ground of de-
fence; she had clearly contracted with
N. Legouve to play Medea, and the con-
tract is one recognized by law. Mile
Rachel was therefore decreed to play the
part at the Franeaise forthwith, and in
default pay 2OOf. for every days delay
for the space of two months. At the end
of that time, if she still refuses, she
must pay 100000. for damages. The
costs of the suit fall upon her.
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PEACH, PEAR, APPLE, AND
SHADR TREFs

THE Undersigned of II to the public q ne -
1 collection of Fe,ch, Apple, Pear, Cherry,
Plum, Apricot, and other Fruit Trees, AZ well
IS Silver Poplar aud other fine Shade Trees. The
tees are large and thrifty, and ell are warranted
correct TO name.
He has also The smaller fruits, such a. Ccos.bsr.
ries, Cnrrants, Raspberriee, 40
Rhuhsrb Roots Of the finest kind, as Prince Al.
bert, Victoria Gray Eagle, 40.
Dutch Bulbs, imported direct from Holland Of
the finest duality, comprising Hyscintbs, Tul1,s
Esrcissus, Cracus. &C. These bulbs are the largest
and finest ever offered in this market Prices r-a
sonsble. JOHN SAUL,
Seed Store, corner of7th ard streets.
nov l3I-NiEA
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TAXI HOTIOl.

HoUSlKIRlRS and others are fsMssdsd tn
III The following list Of articles are Of tie W.
beGf description, and can b 1archssed fcn the sub
scribef ONES low terms - ssy cster boess In tks
6ty. 4 lsegs ssporasoat aad supply eivays o.
haS6S
OILS OF III kinds QusnsHSH
Paints Brushas
Oamphins Clocks
Varnish Lamps
Turpeptins Chandeliers
Window Giaes GlraalpIo
Ohirs Vnsee
HsrtaeowAfs Rrittsnnia Hxxs
Glass &C., Be-, Ad
Goods sent to Any part Of the city frce of ohAsgs
Country dealers vii do well to call.
g. WHITTLESHY,
It'll street. OPP. Ssldss Withers' Dpuk.
mar IY-H
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GAS FIXTURES.

TUST received st the subscribsrf 0eoeal House
TUREs, snbrscing many new aad bod p.t
terms, which will b. sold at ths mmI Aurvs
Cornelius c., Philadelphia retaC prices. Pu,.
cbasers will nd IL to their interest to call snA ex.
anime them.
Gas UUBING introduced in Private DvelltneA
Public Halls, 30, by sxPsr1encsd end superior wes
men. at low prices
CIV DOf1LBA1Epn Hsll,
Nos. o8 - afsnus so61D street.
nv -&e6