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The Senate OF illinois by vote OF IA
to 8 has endorsed Douglas Nebraska
bill,
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The Lieutenant-G General Bill.

proposition is now pending before Congress (says
the Democratic Pionee Tor the creation OF the office Of
leulenantgened. ills generally understood TO be
fered upon General Scott The disposition 10 create H.
Ties is growing in the couniry--iitles "full OF
sound and fury, signifying nothing" We have sym
pathy with this love OF title. We object TO it, We
should not like TO President Pierce dubbed "Hs
Majesty" nor Gen. Scott Lieutenant. General Scott"
II the office OF Lieutenant general had been established
10 the outset should have reoiced in seeing General
Scott wearing its honors jus, do rejoice in be-
holding him the laurelcrowned possessor Of the highest
military title known 10 service. But when he has
reached the Top round OF the ladder of military fame,
are opposed 10 creating Office and comforting nominal
honors upon him II "majorgeneai oil the army of the
United States" is not sufficiently high-sounang for him,
is for the people. who like republican simplicity. Wash
ington never lieutenant general, and we see no
reason why Scott should be advanced above him in title
Ii is desired increase General SCOTS pay, we have
no objection, provided it is done in direct and ordinary
way bat opposed s'o creation of title higher
than those known TO laws. II would not add
cub to Gen. SCOTS noble stature craven in the pop
uar mind and when mems real services fail to eDgen-
der jus, appreciation it is folly TO attempt 10 supply the
hiatus by resort to legal fiction.
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live any advantage from the trade OF these regions yet
they have perssisny sought prevent the merchants Of
any other nations from engaging in trade with these
States Tor lear that il might lead encroachmeat upon
their monopoes in Java aud the Mouceas.
The Portuguese The Spanards, tbs Dach. and the Brit
sh have had their day in the East We have stepped
in TO take our part in the fair fruits OF the lar Orient An
adventurous citizen has borne the stars and stripes into
the interior OF Sumalfa, and made knewn the American
name and nation to the princes OF the Malay States for
the rst time Our national vessels employed 10 open
the inhospitable gates Of Japan and destroy monopoly
which Dach writer's OF polite views longer de-
sirous OF upholdng One OF ENJOYS has also visited
Bruno. IN Boneo and concluded treaty with its Sultan
which, however. has not been ratified, and demands a
renewal OF the mission But the expansive and aspiring
energies OF our people not yet fairly work in that
region. LAXAMACA.
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The New York Day Book,

D. A. Wright, esq, member oil the New York bar
has become connected with the editorial department, of
the New York Day Book. Mr.. Wright is . gentleman
Of character, liberal education, and fine talents, and
would be valuable acquisition to any journal
Hereafter shall expect from the Day Book an intel
gent and hghoned discussion OF the measures OF pol.
icy of the administration. We express this hope, as well
from our Knowledge Of the character OF Mr. Wight as
from such articles as the following in the Day Book:
In supporting the hards found curse Ives In The
company Of Seward, Weed and Greeley began 70 be
uspicons that all right We do not an 10 say
that the hards were not right, for we with them In
principle but we did think, and think st that the abe
i,ion and Seward wings the hards break
down General perce's administration. Had the hards OF
national democrats managed their card shrewdly they
could have avoided this alliance and saved themselves
from this faint For ourseves do to be used
by anybody. less by the Seward and Greeley cques
Their helping along tho hards bad and suspicious
feature. and prefer stand aloof om everything
rsscals touch.
best be gained by keeping sewadsm down. and tina,
General Pierce dare and will do Anything that WILL
in its tendency, promote advance free sosm or sbo
tonism
the same opinion aud rather than be caught in the
boat With Seward Chase and Sumner they give the cold
shoulder TO Cuttng, Walsh, q Co.
We coufess thar have been some what puzzled with
the Of the hs I'd shells. the southe dsmoc
and Sewarditcs Abolitionism and anita bolitionism
have been much mixed up with nll that they have
said and done, that hard tell what they were ar
irving E fsa5eE r
ITO find the southern democrats side and our,
selves with Seward the other. anomaly that did
no, pIea.e Al all. We therefore co,cuded TO stand
aoof watch and wait, stand by primo pss until
parties developed themselves sufficiently 10 enable
tell who Is who and what is what We have great conf
dence in such the Hon John Wheeler of this city
and believe that they will length rid themselves the
Seward alliance and right eide up Till then,
we put trust in Providence, bat keep powder
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By GREEN & SCOTT. Auoaonesr..

VkusIEEs sALE OF VALUABLE PRoFERTY,-on Non
day, 23d January let public
uon O'clock in 'front.' Of the premises by virtue OTIS deed
Joseph subscriber bearing
the hh day May year hundred and
forty seven and recorded iber No i3 foios 90 100 ol
and o2 OF the land Washington
The District OF coaha all those lots pieces, parcels Of
ground situated nd being IN The city Washington and known
lots nusbsred seven, (22 tgo twenty Cof
twenty four, (ss twenty-five and (97) in
numbered ios one hundred and city,
the several dwelling houses
belonging.
Terms ~ third Of the porcbsse hand
the residue in three equal instsnerrs Of
give
payments, he airing interest from the day ofsss
deed feed ofuus taken payment. Of
the Az ri the Of the purchaser
Of in
risk and Of the first purchaser by giving weeks
newspapers ~ city Washington
JAMES RHODES Trustee.
GREEN SCOTT,
Of
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1RUsTEE's SALE or SMALL FRAME HOUSE AND
LoTos Thursday Afternoon January ~, O'Clock
recorded in Lber s. No. rs,
79, l75, for
shall sell Of lot numbered four a. In
hundred s2s
said fronting (fA) (e inches
norn running
width alley said lot
provrmsnta consisting Of small frame dwelling house
residue In six twelve monhe, for
notes secured by deed Of trust, bearing Interest
n. J, ROCHE, Trustee.
Jas. G. MCGUIRE
Dec 3l-eodkds Auctoneet.
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DuBLIC SALE OF A DESIRABLE FARM FAIRFAX
county, vranison Saturday, The 2sth day OF January,
o'clock, auction Green
Washington will public sale
Fairfax county, containing upwards OF
ing upon a comfortable dwelling house usd orchard
This Of the Hnntar
Teeu, deceased, and ell located every respect being
srh, miles OF Marhington.
The sale made under deed Of duly recorded said
Terms favorable, and made known
WM. II. WARD, Trustee.
GREEN SCOTT,
Jan l3-eoAds Auctoneers
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The Organization OF New Territorie,

We have received Gays the Detroit Free Press,
the report OF the Senate Committee on Territories. Of
which MIR Douglas IS chairman accompanying bill for
the organization OF the Territory OF Nebraska
This report Is an important ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ss
determining the action of the Committee on Tenitoraa
in the Senate and foreshadowng, as we hone and h..
lieve, The action OF Congress The report take. ths
broad ground that in regard slavery in Territories the
compromise measures OF 1850 settled the question or all
me-ihat these measures were designed TO establish
certain great principles, which would not only furnish
adequate remedies for existing evils bat in all time
to come avoid the perlls OF similar agitation by with.
drawing the question OF slavery from the halls of Con-
gress and the political arena, and committing il to the ar
biIament OF those who Immediately interested in
and alone responsible for, its consequence" With The
view of conforming their action what they regard The
settled policy OF the government, sanctioned by the APP
proving voice of the American people. the committee
have deemed il their duty incorporate and perpeluate
in their territorial bill the principles and spirit of these
measures. The committee close their report with the
CONCLUSION that the compromise measures OF 1850 affirm
and rest upon the following propositions:
"First that all questions pertaining 10 suvery In the
Territories and in the States 10 be formed theeiiom
be LEFT the decision Of the people residing iherein
through their appropriate representatives. TO be chosen by
Second, that involving title to slaves. and
questions Of personal freedom referred the adnd
Of The local tribunals with the right appeal 10 he
! So pr~"o C~srt OF the United States.
Third, that the provisions of the constitution of the
United States respect fugiives from
carried into faithful execution in all the organized Terri
| tories the same us IN the States"
The bill which The committee report for the organza
non OF the Territory Of Nebraska proposes TO carry these
propositions and principles into practical operation.
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FURNISHED HOUSE on ROOMS ron RENT.

A FURNIsHED HOUSE Or ROOMS FOH HENT.-
~ and bed
board dered the entire house, which Is Comfortably
obtained applying
house south side Of fennsyvsn. rst Wsrd
near Minsss and almost directly opposite Dr.
preferred, The without
omaihpsss the Capitol nvs minutes.
psicstion muss be msde before The lsth instant
Ian IL
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,tAr.sTEB q MOORE,

Dsstist psnnsyirania orenps, near oh street
dental practice, Hall
Moore surgical operative. and mechanical dentist BY this
fully mechanical OF
once which for time been partially suspended
VIM. MASTER
(,ss Bsrmsie b Mastery
n
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tho guidance OF an overriding power, ondeavor TO meet all
tho requirements Of the constitution my hands fearless
W iaithuiiy and without Partially. know no
controlling nnasnee Ia the discharge OF my dutes save
that which, IA my Judgment lesmaey Recognised by
the constitution which have laid down my guide
and that Of the sacred Interests of tho people in whose viz
tue, and patriotism, aud Impartial judgment place pro.
found reliance Ras -
Invoking the continued blessings OF Providence on our
State and It's citizens, who have been sgnoy favored
in the past in all that apperains their ne lad lss,In
Interests, and sincerely aetaaed by the sentiments have
thus advanced Ia your presence assume tue duties OF ib
station which, by your free voices have basn e,aI -
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The following telegraphic dispatches were received
from Mr. Aspinwall last evening
i FIRST DrsPATcH--The ship Lucy Thompson reported
below, was boarded by pilot boat and reports having
hundred and fifty OF the passengers rescued from the
steamer San Francisco on board probably taken from
the barque Kiby, as the captain OF the Lucy Thompson
asked that assistance might be sent TO those Left board
the wreck
SECOND DEsPATCH.--No communication with the Lucy
Thompson. Blows too hard. Titan (stesmer) has gone
down to try Large meeting at Exchange to express
thanks TO the captains and Of ships which stood
BY the wreck and 10 present them valuable esl
mona! Pilot boat sent to Bermuda 10 recall steamers.
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The President will give reception on next Friday
evening" from 10 10 o'clock and. Also on each sue
ceedng Friday evening. between the same hours till
further announcement.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.


u1-Mr LEWIS Of Montgomery, Alabama gen
crai travelling agent Of Tennessee
BY r. Lewis, JAAss o. LEw and sAAusL D. LswIs
A Israel II. JAsxs No. 1872 South Tenth street. PhiIsds
phia general travelling agent assisted by WA WHLp
JoHs CoLLfss, JAxss DsEHSs HAssrr, Jos Brrros
BUrTos Isaac N. BoDIsx, EDnusp w. WHEY WILLIAM L.
WArEsaAs, and CxoasK McLEo0.
GL-kssepts from either OF the above viii be good.
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GOV. Toucey, or Connecticut.

This distinguished gentleman has been detained at
home since the OF the present session oil
Congress by severe attack OF sickness We are happy
to be able TO state that have letter from him
to Gen. Pratt OF the House. announcing his recovery, and
communicating the intelligence that he may be expected
to lake his seat in the Senate during the next week.
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Eaaaoa 1a
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sta1e Of the Union, and proceeded (Mr. ORR IN The
chais V the further consideration OF the resolutions IN
relaaios 10 the Ppesidepfs message
Mr. EWING proceeded 10 address The House at length
that portion OF the Presidents message which recon-
msndsd the evying OF tonnage duties domestic com.
for the support oil internal Improvements, 10 which
he objected on the ground OF It's unconsiniionalily
Were this mode carried out, he considered that IL would
be the introduction, not only OF system oil unjust taxa
ton, but OF great dscord and perhaps of dissolution OF
tbs Union. BY careful examination OF the conslu-
ton, would be found that the only power OF State to
levy duties was upon foreign, and not upon domestic
Mf. KEITT obtained the floor, and the committee
On motion Of Mr. HOUSTON, the House proceeded to
the consideration OF the business the Speakers Ia
hls
APPOINTMENT or ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREAs-
The SPEAKER announced the frs, business in order
TO b The consideration OF the bill OF the Senate prescrib
inc the manner OF appointing The Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury and that the question was on the subst
tuition OF the amendment OF the member from Alabama
(Nr hocsroS1 for that Of the gentleman from South
Mr. HOUSTON withdrew his amendment consider
inG that that Of the gentleman from South Carolina was
Ths anendmsn, OF Mr. oaR was then read. as fol-
lows:
To sske out all after "be il enacted" and insert in
Hereafter when tie office Of Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury shall become yscsni the appointment q sue
e.' 'ss be msSs b ss ~ rssd.a' o. ne United ''s
The question on the adoption OF The amendment was
then taken, and agreed io-yeas 20, nays 7o--as io
lows
YEAS-Mes.rs. Aiken, James 9. Allen, Willis Allen,
Barh sdale Barry Belcher Bl-,s Bococs bfeekinrldge
Brdeos Brooks. Churchwrl, Clark, Cobb, Cosqp CIsse
John @. Davis. Thomas Davis Dawson, DE W.T. Dow.
dsl, Dunbar, Edmpndson, Ellison, E,beridge, Farley
Fsuiensr Florence. Fuller Goode,. Green. Greenwood
Grey. 0row, Ssmpson W Harms, Wiley r Harris, Hen
drioka Hsnn Hibbsrdi Hilyer Houston, Howe, Hughes
Ineesl Oeniel T. JONES' George w Jones. Roland Jones'
KsiH KllSsI. Kurx, Lamb. Lane, Lilly. Macdonald,
Mslpts. McQoeen. Maxwell, Maysl, Smith Miller, Mil
pon, Morrtson Murray, Noble Orr Bishop Perkins, John
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May ..
NEW GOODS

NEW GOUDS.
DARKER, at his Perfumery and Fancy Store, un-
i der tho National Hotel Pa. avenue, is Just OPEN
ing and complete stock of Goods, consisting, in
part, Of
Ladies and Gents Paris Kid Gloves all sizes and col
ors.
PERFUMERY
Extracts from thehouses Of Lubn and Provost Paris,
and Harrison, Philadelphia;
Genuine German Cologne, Pomatum, Beuf Marrow
Cold Cream, Macassar Oil, w. |. Bay Rum;
Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Cleaver's Honey Soap
Lubin's Rose and Musk Soaps;
Taylor's Transparent Balls, &C., &c.
BRUSHES.
English, French, and American Hair Brushes in one
hundred different patterns
], 2, 3, 4, and row Tooth Brushes, London made,
for our sales expressly;
Nail and Cloth Brushes, &c, &c. &c.
COMBS.
Tuck Combs, latest Paris styles;
She'll Buffalo, English cold-pressed Horn and India
Rubber Dressing Combs;
John Fens premium ivory fine teeth Combs, and
Pocket Combs.
FOR SHAVING.
Guerain's, Roussels, and Harrison Shaving Cream ;
Military Cakes, and all other Shaving Soaps;
Badgers hair Shaving Brushes, very superior.
PARKER'S PREMIUM RAZOR STRoP.
WAsufssTcN HEqrch ~, 1s49
We, the undersigned having fairly tested Parker's
Metallic Razor Strop Powder, 70 which the Maryland
lnslltutc nhh hWaTueu premium tahc great pressure
in certifying that twill keep tho Razor in ne smooth
shaving order, without the Of hone.
j. MACPHERSON BERRiEN U. s. Senator.
w. w. SEAroa, Mayor Of Washington.
w. s. ARCHER, House Of Representatives.
Rev. I. NJ PEAsE, Washington City.
THOMAS j. RCsk, u. States Senator.
Hiram Wal5ridgc Esq, New York city
RAZORS.
Wade 4 Butchers, Of our own iInportation
Tally -Ho, from IS cents to $l.2b each.
Razors imported to order, ana an warranted.
Jan I'd
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Eternal Vigilance is tie price Of Liberty"
PROSPECTUS OF THE FREE CITIZEN.
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

TNHE undersigned proposes publish at th, scat Of
j. government OF Pennsylvania, an Independent De-
mocratic weekly newspaper under the above titie
and, in announcing this purpose, We deem II proper
to refer briefly TO few Of the general principles which
shall govern our course.
The Scripture teaches that God created man in his
own image and that all men are consequently brctb
rem. Tho Declaration of Independence recognises
this truth when IL declares that "al ted
equal, and that they endowed by their Creator
with certain inacnablc rights among which life,
liberty and the pursuit Of happiness
We believe in the Constitution Of the United States,
which declares its purpose 10 be TO form more per-
feet union establish justice insure domestic tranquil
lity promote the general welfare and secure the bcs
sings Of liberty and hold that all its provisions
should be construed in accordance with this general
purpose.
This was the position and purpose Of the sa, es Of
the Revolution and we their descendants should la
Dor to the blessings Of individual liberty and
national liberty.
People and for the Pcople-in the Democracy Of free
thought FREQ speech free conscience froe labor and
Tree nen--in the Democracy which loathes 0pprss.
sion ard which does uo bend its back to SUSTAIN tho
interests Of Glass however powerful imposing It's
numbers or position. Democracy which does this
which despises the People under1 atcs their ntell
rsnce diaegards y cir cpnUns and abuses THEREON
6dtncs, We look dgon lrstsaee and sham. IL
an - 70 ~ considered merely stall fed animal,
u ~ tsfe3 when clicG With cealars comforts then
will re citizens and f-ne laborers be looked up0n ~
a nuisance and an incunbrGDCe, but not Whoa they
regarded % the life blood Of he Republic. We
have been told TIA. sac.' raTer as propose 10
print cannot 1--we IN tn. atmosphere of Harrisburg,
that The politicians q Fenosylvsni have 6ebauoh
ed her puhls sentiment to crush 81 regard for
Justice Humanity and the Rishts VI Man rs Tro-
claimed in the Declaration Il Indt pendence; but
do not believe this Every friend ofirccdom and do
mocTacy has personal interest in the reputation OK
the COMMONWEALTH nad We trsst every friend Of tho
will do HE part to sustain TuE FRaE CITIZEN,
and err II d0rc on keystone
TERMs-rnE FREE CITIZEN will be printed
on n large aud handsome sheet, ct Two Dollars per
year payable invariably in advance Three copies
will be sent for S. copies for IS and 10 copies
for SIS No paper viii be sent unless tho money 40
companies tie order Address
A. N. GANGEWER. Harrisburg. Pa.
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K.nsAs AND EEBeA.Ka.

an PRESS, the History and Geography of tho Ter
i ritories Of Kansas and Nebraska with an account
of tho Native Tribes, and the emigration now in
progress thither, with Map Prepared with the as
sistance of the officers Of the Emigrant Aid Society
from unpublished documents and from the travels
of the French voyagers, Lewis and Clarke Pike Long,
Bonneville, Fremont, Emory, Albert Stevens, and
Others.
BY EDWARD r.. HALE.
To be comprised in one volume daodecime, and
published under tho sanction of the Emgrant Aid
Society.
The work will be issued in August. Price, in
muslin, rs cents; in paper covers, SO cent?
10 Orders from tho trade respectfully solicited.
PHILLIPS, SAMPSON, d CO.,
July 24-2aw4w Publishers Boston
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REMOYALl

hENOf Al.
IILNRY JANNEY'S Boot and Shoe Store and
j i Mandatory, for tho last ten years located
Sth street. the General Post Ohcc, removed
60 Pennsylvania Avenue, between Browns Hotel and
9Th street wherc the proprietor has spared pains
or expense in fitting UP establishment commcnsu-
rate with the great increase in the business Of the
house
The Subscriber tenders his most cordial and CRATE
full Acknowledgements to bis friends and patrons for
their long-continued avors and viii be pleased TO
meet them in his new house.
/ have a very woll-assorted stock Of Boots and
Shoes of French, Now York Eastern, and my own
make, embracing every style and variety, TO which
invite the attention Of embers OF Congress- and ci
generally. HENRY JANNEY,
Penn. av., north side, between Browns Hotel
Jan. 2 and 9Th St, third door from tho latter.
From The United States Argus.
To those persons who may visit Washington. and
in want OF boot that cannot be cxcellcd either
in quality workmanship, would call their alton
ton to the card Of Henry Janncy to be found under
tho head Of Washington A handsome and neat
lymadc boot is not at all times source OF pleasure
10 the wearer but often Of extreme torture this
IL caused by the bunglng manner in which the boot
Is fitted TO the foot Mr.. Jannoy has devoted much
Of his time In Studying the construction Of The human
foot in order 10 ascertain how boot should be cut
and 6ttod that will be perfectly easy TO all parts Of
the foot In this he has sucoesded so that II matters
not what may be tho shape ~ the number OF corns
on the foot his boot is perfectly easy. Thus no has
combined beauty with comfort
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Important Work for the Present Time
history CT CuBA: ITS PAST AND PRESENT

HISTORY CT CuBA: ITS PAST AgD PRESENT
BY MATURIN M. BALLoU.
GIVING Political Historical, ard Statistical ac-
NJ count of the Island from its first discovery to
the present day, To be comprised in one volume
duoaccmo. Finely illustrated with cngravings from
original drawings taken OH the Island
In depicting the manners, customs peculiarties
products and local characteristics of the Island of
Cuba, the author has been guided by personal cb-
servation aided by copious notes taken ON the spot
and among the people he describes
history Of the Island up to the present ho showing
in clear, impartial light, its great wealth and polit
ical Importance, the extraordinary oppression and
taxation under which it has suffered the fertility OF
its SOIL and the glory Of its fruits and flowers. with
statistical record of its staple productions and his
tory of its slave trade and slave population.
Mr.. Ballou was for some time resident of Cuba
and has been careful student in the history of the
Island Sat. Zee GQSate.
We know of no one more capable of furnishing
useful and readable volume Of the kind than Mr.
Ballou.-Boston Post.
Mr.. Ballou spent several months upon the Island
and with his habits of study and reflection must have
obtained copious materials VIII ch he is well qualified
to convert into an interesting and valuable work
Boston Journal.
20 The above work is in active preparation, and
will be issued in q few days.
PHILLIPS, SAMPSON, a CO.,
July 24E2aw3w Publishers, Boston.