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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 20, 1864.



SrNArr-The bill 10 organize the Territory OF Ne.
baska taken up aud made the special order for mex,
Monday
The French spoation bill was taken up. and made the
special order for Monday, Februaryo.
Several private bills were considered and passed
After the consideration OF executive business. reso
luton submitted by Mr. Mason, that the Senate ad-
journ over until Thursday for the purpose of enabling
the members OF that body to attend the funeral of M
Bodsco The resolution was opposed by several sena.
tors on the ground that TO adjourn for that avowed
object would be setting precedent which would lead
further encroachmens upon the legislative time OF the
body hereafter; and the yeas and nays being ordered
upon IT. Mr.. Mason withdrew il, saying that such mark
OF respect should be voluntary not given al ALL and
that he was unwilling TO have il matter oil controversy
Mr. Weller then moved that when the Senate adjourn,
it be to meet Thursday next; which agreed to.
The Senate then went into executive session again;
and after some time, adjourned.
HOUSE REpREsENTATIvEs--Mr. Cobb, from the
Committee Public Lands reported bill for grants of
land to the State OF Alabama for sundry railroads; which
was committed 10 the Committee OF the Whole on the
state of the Union. Mr.. Upham, from the Committee
the Post Office and Post Roads, reported bill to amend
the act by which the rates OF postage were reduced
which was also committed to the Committee of the
Whole. Mr.. Upham also reported bill extending the
ranking privilege to the Superintendent OF the Coast
Survey which passed. MIR Hamilton reported, from
the Committee the District OF Columbia, joint
luoa for continuing the works at the Washington aque-
duct; which was referred to the Committee of the Whole
the state OF the Union. Mr. Bissell, from the Commit
tee Military Affairs. reported back the Senate bill for
comforting the title of euenant general by brevet for
eminent services which referred TO the Committee OF
the Whole the state OF the Union After committing
several private bills the House resolved itself into Com
mi,tee of the Whole on the state of the Union. MIR.
Oliver opposed the recommendation of the President in
relation to the tonnage duties. Mr.. Maxwell followed.
with able speech behalf OF the policy hitherto pur-
sued in relation 10 making grants of land for railroad
purposes Mr.. Etheridge obtained the floor, when the
committee message received from the Pres
ident, transmitting report and books relative to the
Great Exhibition in London in 1851 which referred
to the Joint Committee the Library. Mr.. Bayly, OF
Virginia, moved that when the House adjourn adjourn
till Thursday Mr.. Benton delivered appropriate
logy on Mr. Bodsco; and after committing suadry pri.
vate bills the House adjourned
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DIED,

the 10Th year OF her residence
District Of Columbia, the third day of month"; Mrs
MARTHA JEFFERSON WAGGAMAN, reiict OF the TposA
WAoaAss the last Of the daughters OF Governor Jous
Charles City county, Virginia. and
President Tylss.
Che who during the lifetime faher
knew presiding genius the inequalities of
Intellectual circle which, made up OF visit
assembled and ts
hearth still survive viii hear Of death with
pain.
fe the psternsl mansion, chequered
sustained all with hrmness
OF Roman Her years were passed
happily and in comfort until the peence which, during past
prevailed at New Orleans, beloved son.
which city he eptsrpsnR merchant The blow
for her already aenunted frame support
mother has Joined j II child IL another world.
She died in the full confidence Of glorious Immortality
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Death OF Mr. B0disco.

1t is with unfeigned sorrow (says the National
Insi,genesr of yesterday that have 10 announce
the death of NJ Alexander de Bodisco, envoy exraord-
nary and minister plenpotentiary of the Emperor OF
Russia TO the government, OF the United States He ex-
pired his residence in Georgetown. this city, al
o'clock yesterday morning, the 23d instant after ILL
ness of two months, bu, which did not assume a
serious aspect until within ten twelve days Of his
death This lamented gentleman had filled the dis
tuguisbed pos, OF Russian envoy in this country du
ring the long period OF seventeen years. and, while
ever faithful his sovereign he discharged his
delicate trust with unsurpassed acceptabeness our
government, and people. His good Offices were always
ready for good purposes, and be in bis conduct, here
ever true The character of minister Of peace So pro-
onged had been his residence 10 this community that he
was familiarity known 10 all our nhabitau,s and 10 grea,
numbers of leading citizens throughout the country
with all Of whom the frankness of his manners, his
liberal hospitality and cordial courtesy, rendered him an
established favorte and for long time. it may be said
placed him al the head of general society, in which bis
death will create void that will be long felt 1t may
be added that the domestic ties which he formed in our
country doubtless strengthened his claims the
general regard He leaves afflicted widow and FIVE
children besides multitude OF personal friends. to
mourn his loss.
We condense from a sketch In contemporary journal
the annexed particulars OF MIR Bodisco's life, which we
presume 10 be substantially correct;
Mr. Bodsco noble by birth, and first entered the
public service In Russia about fifty years ago He began
In the bureau the Minister OF Foreign Affairs St Pc.
tersbutgh the twelfth class Of the tsohin official HE
rachy which embraces ali branches Of the public service
and died Of the third class prvy councillor, or in
military valuation as ntgenersl. lie his
good fortune principally having been attached in the
quality or secretary Count Suchelen, who alter The
oret interview at Ado 1912 between the Emperor Alex
nnder and Bernsdote, the elected hereditary Prince OF
Sweden, resided, in the qaaliy Of imperial commits
soncr at the headquarters OF the Prince during the
psien Of lsI2-'A With Count Suchteen Mr.. Bodisco
went to Paris and thence Vienna, during the famous
Congress which settled the affairs Of the continent Ths
Count was appointed the Russian envoy tue court Of
soc holm and Mr. Bodisco first secretary OF legation.
Count Suchtclen enjoyed great favor with the Emperos
Alexander and Nicholas, and his desth-bed, some
eighteen years ago. recommended his secretary the
sovereign. After the dccease Of his generous bene
Mr. Bodlsco for time charge dshares at Stock.
holm. whence he In the capacity OF minister
Washington. A few years after his arrival here he
ried Miss williams, Of Georgetown young American
lady Of remarkable beauty by hei he leaves several chit
dren"
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PETITIONS. rrc unprR THE RULE.

By Mr. FLORENCEs The petition Of Henry Hocktras
SER praying compensation Tor improved post office lock
failure the part OF the Post Office Department to
comply with the contract for making supply OF the same
By Mr.. WASHBURN, OF Maine The petition OF Abner
Men for increase OF pension Also, The petition OF Luke
Hilton for remuneration for losses and injuries sustained
white employment OF the government Also, The pc
Besey A. Faulkner for pension such relief as
she be entitled TO- az the ouy Surviving child OF the
BY Mr. HOWE Tue petition Of Jacob Muohling jr,
WIN. &. Campbell and other citizens Of Butler county
praying that 16o Of land may be grant
ed all soldiers Of the Of 1872 and all subsequent
OF service.
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PROPOSALS..
Bureau Of Yards and Docks, a4m Jam, lisa
po..i. Glass Mo-, ol ,hs Navy Wa.hnx.on. vii
February place
~
CLASS No. i. g8y
Bricks,
900, 900 hard, red, handmade BRICKS
o' 81 sa RI IS ns 81
fore Inc Isl July.
Glass No. 9.
TO Se delivered May next - r''S''
CLASS No. 3.
barrels quality hydraulic cement tsh, barrels
To BE- delivered on or before the Isl May ne1,
Be the best quality delivered good
free Of all and every extra charge or expense and subject the In
b, in al respects. Satisfactory thereof
time, opinion o.
The 1s wants Of the service may REQUIRE and
They inspected, counted, weighed The
s aap'ss 81 %
m be @ ,s 81 me y
qa4ss .say
ceIed, unless otherwise ordered by the department.
parties the hr delivering all Of the articles
Of the qualify and S se %s and place. .Soy. po,a
STATES, quda,ed damages Of
pce paid article. me thereof
quidad damages be recovered from
|
4 the contract
be by the persons making
readsncs
naming the al state be distinctly stated.
be will
ofce which shall be suciant
in nnsen days
will be made with
persons defaufng bidder
held responsible all deIinquences
w option Of bureau, be rejected Those
accepted will notified, and
without delay by the Washingos,
b. c.
FORM OF OFFER.
To the Chief of Yard and Doe Macy Dspevs-
hereby offer TO furnish, under advertisement
day Of subject Of Be-
articles embraced in class No. lHsrs
articles with prices carried ou amounting to wne the
gate in wordsl
The undersigned, of In
State of and of
n of guarantors hereby nm
dertake the above named will, "
offer accepted, required,
United States within fssn days ater The Of
mentioned.
[sisua,urssl
I certify thai the above named
known TO to be good and responsible
susrantors this
ITO signed agent. collector, Attorney on
To be published February in the UnIon
EvenRg Argus OF aad
Journal Of Commerce, Of New York. e.. FeHT Y
Jan 25-lawt25feb
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE At AUcTIoN--on Mond.y, tbs
~ both instant shall sell, 10 O'Clock, the residence
Of Mrs Brooks north, the Of Tb
west he nag will designate the house good Of
Wy new furniture, viys
Mahogany sofss, chairs, bureaus and tables
Maple hedssead@. hair and other mattresses
Cane.seat and other chairs, carpets, &c.
China, Glsss. and crockey
With general assortment Of other furniture which deem
necessary IN snumerate.
Under sol sos credit of and ninety
days. for satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
GREEN SCOTT,
Jan 05-d Auctoneers,
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VALUABLE FARM, within two miles OF Wn.h'ngton'
plank city Of Washington,
al private saeThs handsome
from washington, mnedisey on
psnt hall mile There three
building different Of the land rendering
division with building site each TIE
land good cultivation, and susceptible Of i'm
pyovcma under good fencing.
Also building Of Washington, viz
Lot No sqnare No io2 fronting IS feet inches on ot
ssyset west, between and n
La No !. square ies fronting north X the
corner Of i7th
No square No bS fronting @feet on nofh
y. between ID and tth streets west 80.
No s. 10 sqosre Immediately adjoining
the above, having front Of ~ feet 81 !,
All Inc above property viii be cold moderate and
reasonable terms. tAhhN - s.o.it
Auotioneer. ard Commission Merchants
I.n os .oa9x Cor OF and Penn.
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PRnsrST TO THE UNITED SrAres-The President
Transmitted to Congress to-day the elegant of works
presented by her Britannia Maesys government, TO the
United States, illustrative Of the exhibition in the Cys.
tai Palace in London in 1851 The set Of works presented
contain series OF nine volumes which contain the Jury
Reports Of the Exhibition, illustrated by elegant photo.
graphs Of articles exhibited, and reports OF the commits
soners also, illustrated catalogues and medals struck
by order Of the commissioners Epenng Star
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Sales To-Day.


by GREEN 4 SCOTT. Auctioneern.
Two TwosToRY FRAME HOUSES AND LOTS AT AUG
On Wednesday the 25h instant shall front
premises, nt O'Clock, nearly
containing four and kitchen and
which described property
street. west running a wide alley loo feet.
third balance twelve months the
deferred bearing ntarss
from tbs day Of sale deed given and deed ofna aksn Is
ndisputabs - ~
Jan Id Auctioneers.
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supreme Court of the United states.

TUESDAY, January "a, 1854
John II. Handy, esq, Of Maryland, and James B. Ev.
erhsrt esq, oil Pennsylvania, admitted attorneys and
counseors OF this court.
No IS. John McDonoghs executors ., al, appellants,
", Mary Murdoch Il al The argument Of This cause
was continued by MIR Benjamin for the appellees.
Adjourned until tomorrow, III o'clock. a m.
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THE Lady'- Almanac for 1854
Philosophical Writers snd other Men Of Leers by
Thoma. DE Quincy.
particulars with two geological SC. ny Edward Hitchcock
Lii. ID.
Outline. Of Mechanical Theory Of Storms by r. Ess-net
The Works Of Calhoun 4.
Campbell, rcstcai edition Edited by Eppes asr
Bookstore, SEER 9th VI.
Jan as
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h1AHUtIED.

In this CITY, Tuesday the 9th instant, by j.
Arrrssor, Mir. THos. W. THOMPSON Of Rouih Csons e
Miss FANNIE c., daughter OF The late John w. n CokBIs
Virginia.
IAIersnSrfa Gazette please conyl
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Latest from the Expedition for the Survey of
the La Plata. under Lieutenant Thomas J.

Latest from the EXPEDITION the survey oil
the La Plata. under Lieutenant Thomas j.
Page.
The Navy Department has received letter from Lien.
tenant Tbemss j. Page, commanding the United States
steamer Water Witch at Assuncon, Paraguay, dated
October Goth.
Permission had been granted Lieutenant, Page by Lo-
PEI, President OF Paraguay, to ascend the river Para
quay the extent of that counifys territory nowi,h-
standing the Presidents previously settled purpose
prohibit the navigation Of that river to vessels of every
nation until the question OF boundary between Paraguay
and Brazil had been settled President Lopez not only
in this manifested the most friendly disposition towards
the United States but by directing that Lieutenant Page
be supplied, without cost, with all The timber he would
reqoe IN the construction OF small steamer for the
purpose of ascending shallow rivers The President has
also directed that some heavy iron work which was
necessary should be executed at the government work
shops. and would permit Lieutenant Psge to pay for
IT,
A s,esmboa, under Moo,cvdeao colors arrived at As
,uncon on the I7h October. with the effects OF COM
pany established, az II was understood, in the United
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LoufsvrLs, Jan. 23The Santa Fe mail arrived at Inde
pendence Saturday, making the TIP in 20 days Bust
very dull Hon. Hugh Smith had recovered from his
wounds Kit Carson Fletcher, and others had just arrived
from California, having len Los Angeles on Oct 25b
Lieut. Whippe.was met with train OF wagons near + or
Webster route for Barbara Capt Bsvet was aso mel
with company of dragons the march to White
mountain. Aubrey and party reached Lenos with bu,
small loss James M. Smh, agent OF the Apache Ind
had died al Donna Anna His family reside in Washing.
ton city. The Utah Indians were committing theft.
on the settlements. Mrs Jane W ilson had been taken
from the Cumanohe having been captured by them while
her way from Texas TO California Her husband and III,
others killed She reports that they have another
white woman in captivity Mrs Wilson's sudsrings were
horrible.
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States aud designed for the cultivation and manufacture
Of cotton. sugar, tobacco, sc.
Paraguay affords fine field for The exercise OF Ame-
can skill and enterprise and the county, though distant
from The United States. offers inducements for CONNER
cai intercourse Il is populous country compared 10
those surrounding H. The occupations OF the people
are mainly those OF the husbandman their attention has
not been so much diverted from these pursuits that
OF the neghborng States by foreign and domestic wars,
bat has been turned 10 Filling the soil. raising Of cattle,
&c.
The natural scenery OF Paraguay, eontras,ed with
that OF the States oil the Argentine confederation border
ing the La Plata, Parana, and Uruguay rivers.
king as is the aspect OF the country arising from cuiva
ton The former is a rolling, undnlatng country.
whose soil is exceedingly productive, well watered and
wooded the other level plain and void of cultivation
The dispositions OF the people quite opposite
are their pursuits the former disposed TO peace the
latter ready al all times 10 respond to the beck and call
OF every aspiring generaihe curse heretofore of the
Argentine confederation. Commercial intercourse, how
ever, must be established and sustained by steamboats,
at least throughout the extent OF these rvers-iher
wndings and currents rendering them incapable OF be-
ing successfully navigated by sailing vessels.
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CARD.-The attention OF the public Is respectfully
the sale 81 excellent furniture which will take place We'd
25th 10 O'Clock the residence
opposite
OF Capitol The furniture Of good quality
well worthy their For further
GREEN d SCOTT,
Jan a Auctionsess.
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Hy GNEkN q sCOTT. Aactoneers.
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE AT AU CTION.
iii ON 25h instant shall sell,
M At the residence Lsngton street imups6i-
aey opposite Of Capitol square, asor
me OF IL rniturc, viz:
Mahogany tetc ete sofa, dressing and bureaus
and walnut and other tables
NJ SCI
Walnut and maple cottage other kedstesds
Chairs, wsrdrobes and other stands
Looking glasses, feather beds, and mattresses
Brussels, three ply, ingram, and other carpets
Otlcloth oil ernsb, and mating
China, glass, crookery, and stoneware
Hail ~ other
Cooking, coal, and other
With a good assortment kitchen requisites.
under S25 cash gas, a Of
months, o notes satisfactorily endorsed, bearing
interest. ls-s
Jan lad Aucuonsevs
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The funeral OF NJ Alexander de Bodisco, envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipoienay Of the Emperor Ct
Russia will take place from his late residence in George.
town this "wednesday afternoon, at o'clock, .. m.
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The Administration In Indiana.

u0s
One OF the editors OF the La Porte Republican Times
writing to his paper from ST. Charles Illinois, makes the
following significant remarks in regard to the admnisa.
ton of President Pierce:
had the good fortune of meeting very distinguis shed
legal gentleman, well known in northern Indiana
just on bis return from Washington and had The happiness,
Of learning much directly OF affairs POSITIONS influences
ETC., etc. at the capital From him. well as from other
am satisfied that all the opposition that has been
or will be- waged against the administration will only tend
to increase its real strength aud General Pierce aid
ed by such strong and reliable men as constitute his
present cabinet and those and representative,
who clustering around him with unwaverng fidelity
can look with contempt indifference upon the semi
complete iactionists who endeavorng HIN
KNOW THEM before the session is
Success, say, to the administration, aud let fac
tons rage their efforts but provoke the smiles OF
History she sits drawing pictures OF the present time
and amusing figure will they her portfolio of da
grams ten years hence.
There some men, too many among our grea,
men,, who represent the past age who think beyond
the merely sensuons-who have expansion of ideas us
the age expandsand hence recognise the life ele.
there may be and is EMBODIED but being rapidly un-
folded in the principles which they cry upon
'unheard Of 'unconstutional, .disastrousn The age
which they represent itself dying least its and
material part unfolding from its grander
beautiful age, in its infancy but full of lfe-forcss
which will loom and spread out the whole earth
when they aud those who shall represent hem have gone
out Into chaos and forgeiiuness
" But as the politician of the Times, will be
ware OF treadna upon slippery PLATFORM encroachinp
upon the rights Of my good friend and colaborer, the
Colonel and the refora close"
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OFFICIAL.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.

Public, No IL
JOIN, resolution Of thanks o General John y. Wool
Rsesssd " ns senats aaa Iiouss g Representatives. tAs
Of Ssa S s - .snss a.ss%'.sd That ne no ,
srai John Wool or h. distinguished
which DISTINGUISHED HI. Of Baens Vista
Rs.osd That the President be sword
Of the high entertained Congress Of his gallant
judieous conduct thai memorable occasion.
Resolved, That the President be copy
foregoing resolutions 10 be transmitted TO General Wool
Approved January "a, 1854
NATIONAL THEATRE.
Doors open X 20 Z, curtain rises X past
Engagement Of MIR COLLINS the celebrated comedian
vocalist.
WxSssspAY EvKSIso, January ", 1854,
The performance petite
edy, In acts, entitled
HIS LAST LEGS.
After which, presented highly farce
HOW TO PAY THE RENT.
To conclude greatly admired comedy OF
NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS
Prices circle psquss 50
served seats IS orchestra Is family circle - s
ui sn ' IS % '' e0'ed gallery 70 e Private boxes g.
RIsI.EY's vARIETE.
"WEDNESDAY EvEsrNo, January rs, 1854,
The entertainments win commence with the
WIDOWS VICTIM.
Aner which, laushable farce Of
THE TOODLES
rav0ns dases Miss Absr'n''
10 conclude Of
THE LIMERICK BOY.
Price Of admission, cents; family circle. cents
half past III curtain al ~ O'Clock
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TUESDAY, JANUARY "a, 1854.
u,s.,sr OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The House met ut IL o'clock, m.
Prayer by the chaplain 10 the House.
The journal OF yesterday read and approved:
On motion Of Mr. COBB, the COMMITTEES on Public
Lands was discharged from the consideration OF numer-
ops memoIias
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Jan I'D

WAS committed TO the JAN OF Baltimore CITY ahA
9th January, 1854 by Isaac Cook
for the city OF Baltimore,
named Francis Johnson who he IL free Hc IL Of
aged between % and 40 and feet ~ In
height Had when commtisd light drab frock
old black
the forehead
h eye, wbniow The end OF the Jeff thumb,
described
forward charges. and take him
wise he win be discharged according 10 law. ~
DANIEL r. MYERS.
Jaros-leow4t Warden Baltimore City md County jail.
THE ART OF WAR -s-mmary OF The Art OF War; or A
Compcnd Of Principal or
Strategy and Of Military Policy; AZ
chief aiddecsmp
all the Rus Translated from the French by Major
winhip, army and
Lieut.. " w. Mclean let infantry, United army -
History city New by David n. Valentine clark
III. Council. 80
The ParisanA Romantic Of the Revelation by W. Gilmore
smms,
The Philosophy Of Physics or Creative pcvsour,en
by Andrew Brown, member Association s ts
of Science. = -
The Church Of Christ Not Letter to Sec
tsrians by Henry James 4-TT
Just received at TAYLOR h MAURy,s
isnN Bookstore 9th
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PROPOSALS..

Price of admission, SO cents family circle, 23 cents.
Doors open at half past g.; curtain rses al TX o'clock
Jan
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NAVY DKPA RTMsNT,
Bureau Of Yards and Docks 24th Jam, 1854
CEAED PROPOSALS each separately endorsed
posas for Glass for the Nary Yard Washington. Will
be received at this Office until O'Clock,
February furnishing and delivering such
within aforesaid directed
thereof materials and articles specified
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400 900 hard red, handmade bricks,
best hard machine thousand.
kind delivered let Ma
third before the June Of
fore The Isl July