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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-22

General Webb, editor Of the Courier and
Enquirer winds up long article on the pres
emit aspect Of European affairs, with the follow
ing speculations:
Somewhere about the middle Of January, we
shall expect 10 announce TO readers the fall OF
Sebastopol and Simultaneous with that event the
final determination Of Austria and Prussia TO act
in concert with the Western Powers III 30, the
fall of Sebastopol Is equivalent 10 conquering a
peace but nobody can speak with certainty of the
course Of Austria and Prussia Austria exists
only by permission of the allies Her interests are
80 pslpably with France and England, and her de-
struction is so inevitable if she sides with Russia
that we cannot and win not doubt but abe win
openly svow her determination to act with the al
lies soon ms she learns that the Crimea has fallen
Prussia then viii be compelled to act She has
already been told that at the opening OF the next
campaign she Is expected to take part for or
against the allies; and ms in either contingency
she win become the battle-ground of Europe, she
will best consult her interest by adopting the
course which win lead 10 peace. To side with Rus
sia insurcs general war in Europe, and the mme.
date seizure Of her Rhinish provinces by France
while, ON the contrary, to unite with the allied
powers and dnstria--for in such an event Austria
would no longer hcsitate--is equivalent TO an I'M
mediate termination Of the war.
These facts arc apparent TO every statesman in
Europe. Russia cannot and dare not continue n
war against all Europe united against her; and,
therefore, II the faB Of tho Crimea insures the
union OF Austria and Prussia with the allied pow
ers that event becomes synonymous with the ter
niination OF the war. We are well aware that we
shall be told in answer to this that all the sympa-
thios Of Prussia are in favor Of Russia. This is
true regards the court but is not true as relates
to the people Of Prussia or to the heir apparent.
They are almost universally in favor OF acting in
concert with tho allies; and when we add TO this
the certainty that union with the allies viii insure
peace, while contrary course win make her soil
the battle ground Of Europe and despoi her Of her
favorito provinces, we think there should be no
question a. 10 what win be her course during the
present winter.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

After Mr. MAY finished his speech yesterday, he
was replied TO by Mr.. ELIOT, of Massachusetts,,
who, among other things, said
1t but yesterday that his attention was called
TO this BILL and although be had not that acquaint
ance with the subject which the gentleman from
Maryland had, yet he possessed some. This Dis
trict was home to him he was not unacquainted
with its courts, and the judges were no strangers
TO him. He could not, therefore, sit still and see
this guillotining, this decaptation, this ruthless
and rough manner Of legislating away the ofnces
80 ably and learnedly filed.
Mr.. BRIDGES inquired If the gentleman was ac-
quainted with Judge Cranch :
MIR. ELIOT. am M
Mr.. BRIDGES. Is not the gentleman related TO
Judge Cranch?
Mr.. ELIOT. Judge Cranch's wife and my grand
mother were sisters.
Mr.. BRIDGES. Does not the gentleman know
that Judge Cranch has been entirely incapable Of
dischaging the duties of his Office for the last five
years, and that he has during that time regularly
drawn his salary OF $4,000 year?
Mr.. ELIOT. Why does the gentleman cate
chise me?
Mr.. BRIDGES. wish to know for my own in
formation.
Mr.. ELIOT. Docs not the gentleman know
what he asks me
Mr.. BRIDGES. do.
Mr.. ELIOT. Then why these questions r.
Mr.. BRIDGES. asked the gentleman a civil
question, and desire civil answer. -
Mr.. ELIOT. / will give the gentleman civil
answer. That old man is too well known in this
District to need defence at my hands. It is not
for me to say that he is now what he was. 1t Is
not for me to say that Congress will not legslste
away from him his salary. Why, his life, his hearts
blood his brains, have been devoted to his coun-
try. He was placed upon the bench in 1900, and
has done an amount of work that would astonish
any man except German.
v Mr.. BRIDGES. / can tell the gentleman that
well understand what the labors Of Judge Cranch
have been in former years but referred to latter
years. WIZ ,
Mr., ELIOT. BY the organization Of our laws,
under our constitution, we have no pensions In
England, before judge had devoted one-fourth
part Of the labor that Judge Cranch has to his
country, he would have retired upon pension.
n lie then stated his objections to the bill, and
thought that the people Of this District should
have an opportunity Of saying whether they desired
this change.
After an Intellectual attempt to lay the bill on
the table, it was passed in the form reported back
by the District Committee.
The House then adjourned
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-22

~ Owing to the large Aocessions to our
lists Of weekly subscribers. we are unable to
furnish either Of the first Ave numbers Of our
weekly, to future subscribers. Our first edition
Of 10000 copies is exhausted We shall only
be able hereafter TO furnish copies from the
date Of the receipt Of subscriptions,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-22
SENATE.

4 @ FRIDAY, December %, 1854.
s3The bill to allow the corporation Of Georgetown
to increase the tax, was referred to the Committee
on the District.
Mr.. TOMDS reported bill to increase the sala-
ries Of the Superior and Orphans courts. =
Mr.. ADAMS called up the bill for the relief Of
c. M. Strader q Co., mail contractor, which was
read three times and passed
Mr.. NORRIS reported bill to amend the act
relating to the auxiliary guard. Passed.
Mr.. BADGER asked il it was fair to remain In
session to-day, it the understanding yester-
day that this days session was merely for form,
and the Senate would have adjourned over 10 Mon
day. had it not been Christmas.
Mr.. STEUART brought up bill in relation 10
patents, to which he offered amendments, which
we're ordered to be printed
The Senate then adjourned over to Tuesday.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Mr.. HOUSTON reportee the regular Post ofico
Appropriation bill
Also the Ocean Mail Appropriation BILL
Several bills making appropriations for improve
ments of harbors on the lakes, were introduced
and referred
Mr.. FULLER reported back from the Committee
on Commerce joint resolution directing the Pres
ident to open correspondence with Great Britain,
or any of her dependencies, with a view to the
erection of lighthouse on Cape Race, in New
foundland-the United States to pay proportion
ate share of the expense.
Mr.. CUTTING briefly advocated the propriety
Of the passage of the resolution.
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, was opposed to It, IL
was the commencement of system to build for
eign lighthouses. In the course Of his remarks,
Mr. S. took occasion 10 say that he was opposed TO
the acquisition of the Sandwich Islands.
Mr.. FULLER replied briefly to the objections OF
Mr. SMITH 1t was important both in a CONNER,
cial and naval point Of view.
Mr.. WALSH inquired of Mr.. FULLER how much
of the lighthouse Our government would own, IL
Il should be built?
Mr., WALSH thought 1t strange that, II such
lighthouse was 80 important in a commercial point
of view, Great Britain, with her vast marine and
great wealth. had not already built one particular
ly as II was TO be on her own soil.
Mr.. McMULLEN opposed the resolution After
the complaint made yesterday about hasty legisln-
ton, he was surprised to find gentlemen now pres
sing so zealousy its passage.
Mr.. CHANDLER advocated the resolution with
much earnestncss and warmth lie contended
that the erection of the proposed lighthouse was
demanded on the score both Of economy and hu.
manity. II would save annually the lives Of hun
dreds and prevent the destruction Of great deal
Of property.
The ayes and nays being ordered, the resolution
was adopted by vote Oft to so.
We observed that some Of the strict construc-
tom gentlemen who were present at the time, re-
fused to answer when their names we're called.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-22
Mr.. SOule Burst Out.

We knew, says the New York Express that Mr..
Soule could not keep in! We were absolutely
certain that he would exploded He had kissing
within his warm heart we knew, the steam Of his
pent up letter to Mr.. Mason, and we felt sure
that in spite Of himself 1t would burst out as it
has in some correspondence between Mr.. Charles
Riberolles and NJ. Hypolyte Magen, an active mem
Der of tho London Central Democratic Committee,
and personal friend Of Mr.. Sonlc. 1t appears in
the Journal L'Homme, under date Of the 18th Of
Noyemhpr siaf @I GtIiHNa33ss{ ttal4f srsss3Est M
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-17
Commercial Intelligence.

"
LONDON, April4, 1854.
The general features of the market since last have
been depression and uncert ainty.
The wearisome diplomatic negotiations relative to the
Of Turkey which h s pp a WE'VE ef
INV 'at Inth cnded a. have long anticipated in
declaration Of war. This has produced deep impress
SION in circles All appear anxious to
tain the effect Of this change Of circumstances.
Russia has been for long time making her preparations
ond from what we gather is likely to make despe
rate effort TO the Turks and for atime probably
successful one as it viii require time for England
and France TO bring their troops into the field and Rus
will by that time have gained advantages which
will tend to prolong the The position of many of
the continental Powers under this state Of affairs is
not yet sufficiently developed TO enable us Judge
thing of the duration of the The present alliance Of
England and France is considered strong point in favor
Of an early settlement.
and since the declaration tiore has boen
more confidence and less pressure for money This is
general opinion is that shall now have better state
OF affairs and lower rates Of money but the arguments
upon which the press and public base that opinion
not satisfactory to us. The arrivals OF bullion the April
dividends and the check in trade will undoubtedly assist
to make money more plentiful N certain channels ior
time but there are many features which lead us to be-
}ieve that the expected improvement will be but tempo
rary and that the tendency of mercantile affairs viii be
10 renewed depression before the summer.
In opinion up TO the end of tho year 1853 trade
had expanded throughout the world for the past ten
years much faster than ps had accumulatcd and
regards England large OF money must be sent out
Of the country TO carry on the principally in specie
Money will, under present circumstances be diverted
into channels, and men must find occupations,
which causes a arrangement Of affairs for time. At
present money Is confined TO few hands There
many who usually have means that now without
it. and they are generally of that class Of men who
patronze enterprise and speculation There still
many enterprises in progress which require large Of
money to complete Them or 10 enable them to make
permanent stand, and there is little disposition
amongst capitalists to encourage enterprise
The wheat market has advanced l2s. from the lowest
point two weeks ago.
The Australian Is, contrary to all anticipation,
much in favor Of the trade to that country The
pnrfs af yrpy IN
about els COO 00C sterling whilst there has been shipped
against IL upwards Of E2o, 600 000 in gold alone.
The receipts OF gold in Engan during the fortnight
have been about Ct 100 800 the exports about half
that amount.
Produce of all descriptions maintans its value. Man
chester fabrics depressed
Railway bars have yielded somewhat ia price and
there is disposition to make sales Time contracts
with bond payments are less difficult Of negotiation.
In American Securities have httle no business to
report,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-17
Superior C0urt-Part First.
Before Chief Juafica Oakley.

"
Nary Queens WoodJmy.-This action %
seectment for dover land situated in Hendrck
The plaintiff is the widow Of James Ovens to whom she
him in 1884, as she now alleges JAS Owens sold the
land in question in 1885.
The father Of the plaintiff Van Deusen of New Jer-
fey, deposed that his daughter to New York In
1888 "a, and that In the following year Jas. Owens
told him they (plantia and hc married and living
in New York; he (Owens) did not wish anything to be
said about the marriage as Jacob Owens, his son by
former marriage, was opposed to his remarryng.
living as and wife from 1884 TO 1s45 and that they
had family previous to their public marriage in ls45
For the defence, the first alleged marriage denied,
and the marriage of lsa5 given presumptve ev.
dence that no valid marriage previously existed.
. s1s n e isd ha sas
been the property of her husband while they have been
married On the 18th of July 1885, James Owens
afterwards conveyed it to this defendant The question
Is whether the plaintiff the wife OF James Owens
the 10Th Of July, 1885, at the time of the sale con-
Of marriage may this State in three
man and woman may make written contract OF mar
riage and if they afterwards live and wife the
marriage is sufficient or the parties may 60 before
minister civil officer, and enter into contract Of
marriage before Witnesses and with an appropriate cere
mony. The jury must be satisfied that there con-
tract of marriage between the parties previous 70 the
sale in 1885 There many however where two
persons living together and wife cannot prove
their marriage by written contract by witnesses In
such the mode of proof usually adopted Is to prove
that they lived as man and wife and SO held themselves
out to the world and the jury then conclude from
their mode of living and their representations that they
have entered into contract of marriage Such is the
adopted by the plaintiff in the present The
subsequent marriage In 1915 would be very strong
circumstance when standing alone from which to pre-
that there had been previous marriage for,
the parties had been already regularly married. it not
probable that they would enter into the marriage con
tract The representations made to the plaintiff concern
ing the necessity Of public marriage must be taken az
somewhat explanatory Of this subsequent marriage how
ever and you must consider how far this explanation
will neutralze the effect of the subsequent marriage
Proof Of actual marriage before minister or civil
officer is not necessary To support an action Tor COVER.
The jury to determine whether contract Of mar.
rage existed between the parties previous to the sale of
the land to Burden in July 1896 II they believed such
contract did exist, they would give verdict for the
plaintiff IL they not satisfied that such contract
existed they would find for the defendant
The jury brought in sealed verdict, on Saturday
morning, for the plaintiff.
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The Very Latest.
RANCE.
D-.. n...


PARIS Tuesday, April 4, 1854.
The Legislative body has sanctioned by majority Of
1s4 to ST. the institution of prosecution against Mon
talembert
The Central Jewish Consisory Of France has peonsd
the Emperor to extend the privileges about TO be OBJ
tanned for the Christians in Turkey TO Jews who may DO
subjects Of the Sultan.
The fnds at the Bourse Threes closed at GAS;
Four and half FER Cents closed at $3.50.
GREECE.
ATHENS, March 81, 1854
Cen. Canrobcr has arrived with two French steamers
which will take in coal Prcvcsa Is blocladod.
doubtful report states tLat Agta y IN want Of prov
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limited demand, sully Is per quarter cheaper 4osps
quarter having been accepted for white and yeor
ex ship
w.b, Lvmrou, April T. 1854
ehad large attendance at this mornings marke
but the advance noted above checked tine demand an
amount OF business transacted in either wheat or our
was moderate and for consumption only We quote thu
advance from the rates Of Friday Id d. per 10 bs on
wheat, and Cd. per Dbl in -four
Indian corn rather inquired for and tba
show OF samples being much less than was expected
from the numerous arrivals advance OF fully Ga
2s. per quarter established.
Oatmeal still in good demand, and some further salea
made at the above noted rates.
Oats in fair request at Id to ID As lbs advance
No change in Egyptian beans.
Weather extremely fair.
JAMES M'HENRY' CIRCULAR.
LIVERPOOL, April 4, 1854.
PRovisoNs.-Bacon arrives freely, and to make pre-
gress decline OF Is TO Is Is yielded The consumption
disappoints expectation. Beef and pork are duh.
At the decline last advised LARD Is neglected.
HIIow has receded q. to IS.
CIovERsEED Is unchanged.
BRkaDsIUTFs.-A further improvement in FLOUR has
been established but the demand has slackened at the
advance WHEAT has become very irregular, and must
De quoted fully Cd cheaper INDIAN Corn receded to 4o
oul to-day recovered 2s. OF the decline.
'oIIoN-There has been less dependency il tho gem
eial tone OF the market this week and without any de-
clued increase in business prices have become more
baes and to-day 900 bales 900 bags in the two days
being Tor export There has been little inquiry
IN Manchester to-day but the accumulation of stock in
the last month has made producers anxious sellers
At reduction in prices
BROWN, snlPLEy AND co.'s CIRCULAR.
LIVERPOOL, April A. 1854.
Since the date OF last circular we have 10 report
auh, STUPID COTTON Market with perhaps shade more
steadness in prices, the daily sales averaging 200 to
5000 bales.
Wheat has further advanced Cd per 10 lbs and aour
Is per bbl which has rather checked the demand while
Indian corn has given way Is Cd per quarter with
doing at the decline.
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Naynl IntelIip~rcc.

The following officers have been ordered TO the
Massachusetts,, fitting out at the Gosport Navy
fard'-l4eut. Commanding, Richard w Meade; lieuten-
ants Thomas NJ Crossan and Edward A. Burnet. Actjug
Master J. 3. NcCauley. Purser, jos. Bryon. Passed
Assistant Surgeon, William d. Harrison Passed. Md
shpmen, A. A. Senmes. Jonathan Young and Dulany
A. Young BoatsWan, Samuel Drew. Gunner, Thomas
Iatimer
Assistant Surgeon Allen Engles has been ordered 70
the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Passed Assistant Surgeon George H. Howell has been
ordered TO the Pensacola yard
Passed Midshpmcn George r. Morgan and N. II. Van
Zandt have been ordered to the Observatory at Washing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-17

WHEAT IN SOUTHERN MISUNDERSTANDING lately
passed through part Of Southern Michigan,
sorry to report that portion of the winter wheat from
the combined effect of hard freezing and drouth is in
bad condition. and it may be that of the fields
entirely killed We not however disposed 70 croak,
for at the worst it is probable there will be respectable
crop and the rain of last night and to day may bring IL
out much more than present appearance possible
Toledo Republican
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RICHARDSON BROTHERS 4 CO.'S CIRCULAR.
LIvERPooI, April 8, 1854
Since Frdsg the upward tendency Of prices In all the
leading articles Of trade has continued, partly owing 70
the advance established here and in London being so
fully responded throughout the United Kingdom The
demand has been large both for consumption and specu
lation. Wheat and -four be written fully "a %
per 7Cb and Is Is Cd per barrel dearer since cur last
report.
Oatmeal has also attracted attention, and some guam
tty changed hands at S2s S2s 3D. per load IN ware
honse.
ian sesn, On the contrary, with ubsSI supply and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-17

Richard G. Derby, who died lastweek at Philadelphia
left the following bequests to public charities in Boston
To the Boston Farm School s. 00o to the Boston FEMALE
Orphan Asylum So 500; to Rev John T. Sargent OF Hos
ton for distribution among the poor 600 Mr. Derby
native of Salem and for the last few years Of his
life resided at Newport, Il. /.
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ATTITUDE OF THE CENTRAL POWERS.


The report of the committee of the Prussian Chamber
the loan demanded by the government srikngy Illus
trates the national sympathy with the cause of the
Western Powers The influence OF the court and of the
ministry has not been sufficient to obtain approval Of
the neutral policy WHICH Russia desires to enforce upon
Germany The members Of the committee consider that
there is imminent danger of war and they profess their
confidence that the government will continue to CO.
operate with England France and Austria; but, before
giving their sanction TO the loan they deemed
sary TO receive from the ministry that the
force of the country would not under any
be employed the side of Russia. II unfortunately
happens that in many parts Of the continent the sup
posed interest OF the ruling dynasty is Numerically
opposed to that Of the nation but II seems impossible
that the feelings and convictions of the German people
should remain altogether powerless. The sympathy Of
certain courts with st. Petersburg is founded on the
hope of obtaining should occasion call for It. Russian
aid against their own Subjects but 10 Is short
policy to create dsaection BY ostentaous
a foreign and unpopular alliance.
The result Of the long continued negotiations between
Berlin and Vienna viii probably be known In the
meantime, NOT surprising that the most contradc,
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Aa,1ces from Belgium mention that the late ntmaton
the NonesT that the Emperor Of Russia made over
lures the Emperor Of the French OF similar kind to
those rejected by the British cabinet, had produced o
very unpleasant feeling in government circles there
They state if they had grounds for the assertion
that the bait that held out the delivering
Of Belgium and Holland to frances supposed cupidty
Of conquest and the peculiar disgracefuness of such
proceeding in the of Holland, with which court and
Russia there exist ties Of relationship is duly
dwelt upon 1t Is interesting to observe that these two
countries firmly believe that they the victims
elect Of Russia Prussia does 1t would be desirable
that the Noniteur should not make any precise
communications, for they would almost Of necessity
duce the number of those who at present feel themselves
aggrieved by Russia.
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Weekly Reuort of Deaths
DfSKASRS.

the city and county of Now York. from the sth day Of
April to the 18th day of April, 1854
Men, &C. women oS; boys los; girls, 12s Total, AGO.