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Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-02-20

10 A more variable winter than the pres.
ent has never been experienced in Washing
ton. Yesterday the sun shone clear, and tho
weather was mild and pleasant to-day, we
have a strong northeastern, and there is fonr-
inch snow upon the ground, and still increas-
ing. The smile is sure to come before the
storm.
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uv. ne Governor Captain General Of the Island
Of Cuba win adopt the proper measures for the mne,
date .xecction Of the present regul.tions and w
settie by his authority any doubtful points which
nay arise and he viii decide any Unforeseen CASE suose
quently submitting the same to my royal appreciation
LV. The aforesaid functionary win Professionally APP
point the registrars who be estabshed for which
post may select provided he think proper pubic
notaries, or function aries Of another Glass;
LvL The Captain General win likewise nx, al tntcrn
pending . reference through the President OF the
Council Of Minister'S for the proper de ,son thereupon
the amount of security which is to be given by the
registrars whom he may ct once appoint
General Regulations.
When the lists Of slave, are drawn up, the Cover
nor Captain General win transmit to the government,
through the Presidency of the Council Of Minister'S
return stating the number Of registered slaves aud spe
cyng the respective number Of males and females the
married and unmarried Of both sexes; widowers and
widows; slaves under fifteen years Of age and those
above that age and under Atty and lastly those above
hy making the proper distinction of sexes and stating
also the number Of slaves employed in agriculture in
dustry, and domestic service.
The aforesaid functionary will transmit to the govern
ment, in the month Of March, similar return accord
ing TO the lists which will have been rectihed in January,
stating the number of births and deaths during the year
Done at the Palace, March %, 1854.
(Signed Manu- Regia)
(Countersigned) LUIS JOSE SARTORIUS,
President Of the Council of Minister'S.
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United States District Court.
Before Hon. Judge Ingersoll.

SUIT POR COLLISION.
JUNE 27.-Jedediah Chapman, at the Relation Of
boat Empire State.wMr Haskett and Mr.. Q. Nor
ton appeared for the libeant In this case, who
complains that the 18th Of July, 1863, the sloop
New York was bound on q voyage, laden with
cargo of COAL from R0ndout to New Haven, and
when passing through He'll Gate, close hauled,
wind south and east, near and of Negro Point and
about one hundred feet from shore, the steamboat
Empire State, on her voyage from New York to Fal
River, between the hours Of and o'clock p. M,
clear weather, ran against and into the slo0p New
York, striking her on her starboard bows and open
ing her sides, by which the water flowed in and the
soop sank in the Of three quarters of hour
in about twenty-five feet of water, near Leggett's
Point The complainant contends that the collision
was solely produced by the carelessness and negli
gence of the persons managing the Empire State
The plaintiff employed wrecker named Bounty to
raise the sloop and save as much OF the cargo as
posi- ibe, and agreed to pay him $500 for 80 doing
inability Of plaintiff to raise the money the sloop was
lbeled and sold by this Court for $3.50, and Bounty
claims from the plaintiff the balance The value OF the
sl0op New York was 81 500, and the value of her
the amount of sz,0l1. For the respondents Mr..
Lord contends that the collision was not caused
through the negligence of the persons navigating
the steamer; that she was making her proper
course, which was to pass between the sloop and
Pot Rock; that In making such attempt the sloop
bore over toward the Long Island shore leaving the
steamer scarcely room to pass between her and
the rocks; that it was impossible for the
steamer to back or stop, because the current was
strong and they had gt near the n Kicks
to pass very near her, and did with all the
that could be used that the steamer was going as
slowly as was compatible with safety, and used
every precaution to avoid the sloop. The re-
spondent contends that the collision was caused by
the negligence Of those on board the sloop. The
case is still on.
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Superior Court-spccial Term.


JUNE 27.-7ne People Of The State of Neao York
vs. The General Mutual Insurance Co.of NeW York.
The complaint in this case is for the same relief
as that in the case Of the People va. The Alliance
Mutual Insurance Company.
DECIsIoN.-The popularity in this case is that the
company have not yet been dissolved. 1t appears
that the preliminary step has been made by Justice
Clerke, referring It to q referee to summon the
parties interested to show cause why it should not
be dissolved The time expires on the 14th of June.
The objection taken to the granting of an injunc-
ton in this action is, that the officers and company
are already virtually forbidden to part with any
portion of the property for any transfer or pay
ment would be void il made after the order Of re-
ference but 1t would not be sufficient to prevent the
people having the additional personal remedy of
proceeding as for contempt for violating an inunc.
in an order for dissolution, and appointment of q
receiver, the complaint would have to be amended
by making him party, and renewing the injunc-
ton as to him. Perhaps the company should then
no longer appear upon the record. suggest that
the application be suspended till that result. If
preferred, however, the order must be made as
prayed except as to proceedings necessary to obtain
the dissolution Of the company and appointment Of
receiver.
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Our Warrington correspondence.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, June 26, 1854. !
The Ten Million BN-Running Comments-Ns
Probable Defeat-New York ASSAY Office.
Col. Benton has just risen to a question Of privi
lege in regard to the ten million dollars, for the
execution of the late treaty made with the indomi
table Santa Anna. Members have crowded around
him. Hon. Senators come struggling in, and take
positions near the great Missourian. He reads the
resolutions raising the question of privilege, amid
the breathless attention of the House, and awaits
the decision Of the Chair. The Chair decides them
out of ORDER and the House agrees to go into COM
mittee of the whole on the bill.
George w. Jones, of Tennessee, has just risen.
All eyes are turned toward him, anxious to hear
his views on the appropriation. He is known as q
will he act in the crisis2 He speaks. Mr.. Chair
mani think this House should judge of the worth
of this treaty, and nasmuch as it annuls the 18th
article Of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which
this appropriation" Wonderful constructionist--
economical economist-great Cerberus of the public
treasury-vote ten millions of dollars into the
pockets Of q degenerate Emperor, without assert
merits of the treaty Oh Shame, Mr.. JONES'
The people will lose confidence in you unless you
interpose your official power between the cormo-
rants and the peoples money.
Mr.. Grow, of Pennsy lyania, rises-is assigned the
floor and yields to Col. Benton. The ilustrious
gentlemen il Immediately surrounded with members
and Senators. He pours the hot shot of argument
into the ranks of the opposition. Mr.. Houston, the
ct~irr,ercg th~ Ccrrsr;tteeos Ways and Means, is
very uneasy uhder the lash, and is continually
wriggling in his seat, as every point tells with
powerful effect upon the House. l never heard the
Colonel so eloquent and animated
A motion has been made to strike out the enacting
clause, la Nebraska. This meets with great oppo
siton and an appeal has been taken from the deci-
sion Of the Chair, declaring said motion in order.
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, has withdrawn his motion
tn eff he nj hn an nd of
Virginia. is addressing the House, in an earnest and
argumentative speech in support Of the treaty.
From the opposition evinced, the President will
have hard work to wiring from the hands of Con.
gress "this hard cash by such indirection." 1t
may passdoubtless it will, but not before the peo
pie have been made acquainted with the iniquity Of
the measure. number of members, who have
hitherto given their adhesion and influence to the
administration the opponents of this treaty and
will give it little quarter. You will receive the
whole debate by telegraph, and can form your own
opinion as to the result. My opinion, to it's de-
feat, is based upon conversation with members.
.Tu,yr
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Q. win you turn TO the 9Th IF August and see
whether Mrs. walker did not arrive o. that day!
A. can't tell; Mr.. Rogers was there on that Gay;
he sometimes came over for day while the party
was there; he was going and coming all the week;
don't know how often Mr.. Rogers paid his bill; the
bill now shown to me is In my handwriting; this
bill Is dated August 8, l845; from lite amount
should say that Mr.. Rogers had been there about
four days.
o. Look at the name in the register which you
said in your examination in chief you saw written
by Mrs Walker, and state under what date it 10
A. The 9Th Of August; Mrs. Walker came that
morning from Bath with Mrs. Waldron.
Q. When she arrived with the party, where did
they come from2
A. cannot say.
Q. Did they not come from Boston,
A. cannot say; think the entry was made on
the day Of her arrival; think that she had been to
my house before, and that this was her second or
third visit. t
Q. How many persons were in the party who came
from Bath on the 9Th Of Augustl
A. don't know; the book is no criterion to go
@. Did not Mrs. waldron ard Mrs. Walker leave
A: think they did, don't recollect seeing Mrs.
Walker there again that year; the distance from
Bath to Harpswell Is about twenty miles.
@. Was Mrs. Walker there during 1916?
A. think she was; cannot say when she came
@. Was she in your house In lS472
A. 1t is my impression that she was.
Q. Who came with her then2
A. She generally came with her children or
friends; think Mrs. Walkers children have been
at my house more than once; l recollect q party
coming down in ls47 in the revenue cutter; all Of
that party did not go to my house; Mrs. Walker
was one Of that party; she came to my house, but
do not know that she came in; the party dined in
the woods and returned the same day; q day or two
before that Mrs. w. came down in a carriage, and
that was the occasion on which l refused to board
her.
To juror refused to board her for several
reasons improper conduct and faultfnding were
among them; by improper conduct | mean that
there was too great familiarity between her and
DR.. Heartwell; DIR. Heartwell was ut my house then
and paid her great many outward attentions;
think he paid to her than to any of the rest Of
the company.
To Mr.. Blunt.-He rode with her once to Bath.
Q. Did you ever see him ride with her except
when they went to Bath7
A. think 80; have no recollection Of any other
carriages starting with them when they went to
Bath; think Mr. Brown belonged to that party
also, the Houghtons and Lieutenant Well.
The court here adjourned.
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Supreme Court-Special Term.
Before Hon. Judge Roosevelt.

THE ALLEGED LUNACY OF MR.. DUNLAP.
JUNE 27.-In the Matter of Thomas Dunlop
The Court this morning made the following order.
On motion of Edmon Bankman and F. Park, at.
torneys for Dunlap, and on reading the petition Of
Thomas Dunlap, an alleged lunatic, to be restored
to the possession Of his property and his liberty,
the ground that he is sane, and the adavits there
unto annexed, and after hearing Messrs. Blankman
and Park in support thereof, and Mr.. T. Nelson in
opposition thereof, it is ordered, that the Sheriff
his good citizens Of the city and county Of New
York, to attend before him. (the Sheriff,) at his
room in the City Hall, on the 9Th day Of July,
1864, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to hear evidence in this
/. Is Thomas Dunlap now Of sane mind, and capa-
BILE Of managing his estate
II. Would Thomas Dunlap if permitted to go at
largo, prove daasssoas = Ais eyn Rsrsen c9d pro-
And it is further ordered that copy Of this order
be served Messrs. Whiting, Clark & Reed, the at
torneys in the proceedings on the commission of
Dunlap the petitioner in said proceedings, and up
on Thomas Nelson Esq, the committee Of the per-
son and estate of said Dunlap, and upon DR.. d. T.
Brown, the superintendent OF the Bloomingdale Luz
Mr.. John McKeon win act as associate counsel
for Mr.. Dunlap in the approaching inquiry.
Before Hon. Judge Clerke.
JUNE Pituitary Paddock Us. John Orser, Sheriff.
The assignment alleged in the complaint is not q
thing in action, but of the goods and chattes them
pears to have been brought. Under the former
system, the original owner would have an action Of
trover, of trespass de bonis aportas, without show
ing demand; but where the property which has
been afterwards assigned, in order to create con-
version or wrong, as against the assignee, demand
and refusal must be Proved because at the time OF
the conversion the plaintiff must have had com.
plete property, either general or special, in the
GOODS in order, therefore, to establish conversion
against the assignee, he must allege q demand and
refusal after he became entitled to the possession of
the property. Judgment, therefore, for the defen-
dant, on demurrer, with liberty to the plaintiff to
amend on payment of $40 costs.
John n. Andre,v, &c. Us. Aaron Perry and others.
Judgment for plaintiff in the amount of 900, with
costs.
Oiver E. Hossmer Us. alfred Brooks.-Judg.
meDt for plaintiff.
The People at the relation of #. Stokes Dickerson
Us. John C0ok.-Motion denied Plaintiff must take
new order for examination.
Stephen Potter cs. Lorenzo d. Collins.-Motion
denied without costs.
Petition Of 7neresina Jauncey, genera, guardian
of Jane Mary Jauncey and otherS.--Order of refer
enCe to DAYTON Hobart ESQ.
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APPOINTMENTS BY THE PREsTDRNT.-By and wi !
the advice and consent Of the Henate.-A Herb
mont. of South Carolina. TO b consul Of the United
States for the port Of Genoa, In Sardinia.
s. Kicker, Of Louisiana to be consul Of the United
States for the electorate Of Hesse Casse the Grand
Duchy Of Hesse Darmstadt, and the Duchy Of Nae,
san
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THE MINISTER TO CH1LE.-Hon. David A. Stark
weather has received his commission ~ minister 70
Chile. Mr.. 8. is held in high estimation by the de-
mocracy in Ohio, with whom he has long and ear.
nestly labored and we feel warranted in saying that
a more popular appointment could not have been
made. He Is eminently qualified for the responsible
trust-ColunJus (Oj Standard and Democrat,
June "a.
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DISPERSION OF THE DIPLOMATIC CoRPs.-we
learn that Washington is soon to be quite bare Of
Minister, il already in New York. and Baron Gerolt,
the Prussian Minister, is on his way to Berlin, to
pay flying visit 70 his home; Baron Grabben, his
Secretary Of legation is acting in his stead Count
housekeeping in Washington for the season, is on
the heights Of Georgetown, where he is said TO be
making preparations to spend some months in New
York and Newport. The Marquis of Taliakarne,
Washington for q sojourn at the North. General
Almonte, the Mexican Minister, as we intimated q
few days since, having received congo from his
government, il said to propose shortly to sail for
Europe on q tour for relaxation, and It Ia thought
that NJ Tirado goes there also before his return to
ashin gtous- WdsAington Star, June "a.
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Marine Court.
Before Hon. Judge Thompson.

DAMAGES FOR THE BITE OF DOG.
JUNE 27.-.Sfeinfeid, by his guardian, vs. Hyde
This action for injuries done the plaintiff by
the bite Of dog belonging to the defendant, which
the plaintiff alleges is savage animal, and has bit
other persons before. Evidence was adduced to
show that the lad was dreadfuy lacerated by the
dog. The defendant denies that the dog is savage,
and alleges that the animal was enticed away from
him; and while in the possession of the persons who
enticed him, he bit the plaintiff. Verdict for plain.
tin, $3.50 damages and costs.
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tF'rance.
From the Newark Daily Eagle.
NATURALIZATIO LAWS.


NATURALIZATION LAWS.
With view to correct q vague and prevailing msappre-
hension in regard to the naturalization laws of this
try copy the following intelligent synopsis of their pro-
visions and requirements
Under present laws for the naturalization of aliens
every applicant must have resided in the United States for
the term of five previous to making this application
and in the State where he applies at least year The
application may be made to any State court which is a
court of record and has common law jurisdiction TO any
circuit district court of the United States The fact of
residence must Toe proved TO the satisfaction of the court
by the oath of two citizens of the United States who must
also swear that the applicant is person of good moral
character, attached to the principles of the constitution
of the United States and well disposed to the good order
and happiness of the same The applicant must also
to the fact of residence and his desire to become
citizen and must take solemn oath to bear true faith and
allegiance the United States and to renouncc all alleg
and fidelity to every foreign prince poentae State
sovereignty whatever and especially to such potentae
by nancy he has previously been subject Of Unjust
also Except in case hereafter intentionally be proved
TO the court the applicant has years least before
applying for naturalization declared on oath his intention
to become citizen and to renounce all allegiance to his
former sovereign before court such rs is described
above In practice this declaration is signed and
of record while the declarant takes copy cert
fed by the clerk and the seal of the court There
case where this previous declaration of intention is not
quredand that is where the applicant can satisfy
that he arrived in the country three years before
OF age that he has resided here the full five years
of the requisite moral character and has intended bona
fd become citizen for three years before making his
application In this previous declaration is
sary All applicants must also renounee any title, or
order of nobility if they should have any such.
1t is also provided by law that children of persons duly
naturazed if minors the time of such naturalization
shall become citizens and the widow and minor children
of alien who has declared his intention OF becoming
citizen and died before his admission, shall be deemed TO
be citizens
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flows Of medium and the revolutions OF property TO
go through every twenty thirty years.
In this way the value of property keeping pace nearly
with the sum Of circulating medium, will descend gradu-
ally its proper level the of about onehfth every
year the sacrifices what shall be sold for payment Of the
first instalmens of debts viii be moderae and time viii
be given for economy and industry come in aid OF those
subsequent Certainly, no nation before abandon
ed to the ayarice and ugglngs of private individuals TO
regulate according to their interests the quantum of
circulating medium for the nation to initiate by deluges
OF paper the nominal prices Of property and then to buy
up that property shilling in the pound having first
withdrawn the floating medium which might endanger
competition in purchase Yet this is what has been
done and will be done unless stayed by the protecting
band of the legislature The evil has been produced by
the of their sanction of this rinous machinery of
banks; and justice, wisdom, duty all require that they
should nerpose and before the schemes of plumber
and spoliation desolae the country II is believed that
harpies already boarding their money 10 commence
these the separation of the legislature and we
know that lands have been already sold under the hammer
for less than years rent
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MORE DEMOCRATIC SENTIMENT.

The democracy of Seneca county, Ohio al their recent
county convention adopted the following resolutions
ResoJred That The democratic party, IN removing from
the stauebpok the odiops alien and sedition law secured
upon liberal basis the rights and privileges OF American
citizenship the oppressed of every nation and that
long as the voice of democracy be heard, il win 90
forth in tones of welcome inviting 10 the broad ana
boundess prnres of the great West the downrodden and
oppressed people of every land
Resoged, That regard secret society, organized for
the purpose of controlling the elections of this country
making distinctions between the rights of native and
adopted citizens and obstrucng the free and full enjoy
ment of religious liberty association of political dem
agogres dangerous TO the civil POLITICAL and religious
institutions of republic end bottle to the great prin
cples of democracy, - -"
The democrats of La Sale county, illinois, lately iu
convention assembled, resolved follows
Resoloed That abiding by the free spirit of our cons
tuition, which recognises religious test qualification
for office and proscrbes citizen of the place
of his birth shall eybr oppose every attempt whether
open secret to deprive adopted citzens OF the h
right and privilege Of ativeborn cizens and hold In Dbl
horrence the organization of the know nothng
cety believing their design to be ffaught with evils TO the
country,
Rsotesd That liberty and independence are based
upon the right of the people to form for themselves such
government ms they may choose and that The great priyi
iege the brthrgh of freedom the gift Heaven secured
TO by the blood of ancestors ought TO he extended
10 future generations, and limitation ought to be APP
piled to this power in the organization Of any Territory OF
the United States Of either territorial government
State constitution provided the established
shall be republican, 4nd in conformity with the consti-
ton Of The United Stiies Y Hii't"
The same convention passed resolutions endorsing The
administration of President Pierce approving Of the
Senators Douglas and Shields and denouncing the self
styled republican party Ans being anti-nationa in char
acer contrary to e spirit and letter of the federal cons
tuition and if successful striking blow at cher
shed Union and republican form of government
The democratic county conventions of Peoria and Ste
phcnsoq eopni,es, lliHois ghieh pet last week. both
adopted resolutions expressing in the most uncauvoca
manner their appreciation of the great principle Embodied
in the Nebraska bill.
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GREYTDWN ECLIPSED

By the arrival of the Asia, are informed that "on
the eth of July British Ncuvius and Sptfre
started up the Danube to where Captain Parker lately
killed On arriving ut the small town of Suna, they
landed and set il fire. BY three O'Clock in the after
noon the whole town In ruins Nothing spared
but the church and the lighthouse"
" J. National Democrat.
Where is all that fiery denunciaion which resounded so
loudly at the OF the destruction of Greytown? Does
it make difference because Gysat Britain is in the
now, and employed two steamers instead of one little
sloop-oEwarY Why is the press sent2 Has it loving
tenderness towards the "moher country y Here is
splendid chance for deep-toned thunder The town was
small and defenceess-two war steamers employed
in its destruconit set fire mot from The Yessels)
by landing the troops and easily destroyed in few hours
But OH had forgotten for the welfare of their own yes
sells they graciousy preserved the lighthouse, and then
for their spiritual comfort, they saved the church
~ H. Register.