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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-21
Emigration Statistics OF San Francisco.

EM1Bx&u0h St11st1cS Of sun FfaHciscU.
The following Is the number Of passengers arrived
at and departed from San Francisco, between the
LIST Of October, 1853, and the first Of the same
month, 1854; it is made up with as much accuracy
as it could possibly be from the books in the Gus
tomhouse at the time OF entering or clearing the
steamer, at which time the number Of passengers
Ia handed I'M
The arrivals by the Nicaragua boats amounted to 1888
The arrivals by the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
The arrivals by the Independent Line amounted to 4172
Total. .....,,..,..,...........o 90 291
The departures by the Nicaragua boats. ..... 1875
The departures by the p. NJ S. Co = boats . 6,O25
The departures by the Independent Line. $3.50
Total %, $50
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-21

RAILROAD CONFERENCE.-The Cleveland Leader
says there ia to be great Railroa Convention in
that city ON the 18th inst. The four great Eastern
railrc ads will be represented, namely:--The New
York and Erie, the New York Central. the Penn
sylvsnia Central and the Baltimore aud Ohio. The
object Of the meeting, suppose, ia to talk about
increased tariffs and fewer dead heads.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-21

MORTALITY N SAVANNAH DuRIEG TIE LATE
EpIDfsiIc.-The Savannah Nescs contains com.
plee record OF the mortality in that CITY durng the
epidemic season, from which we extract the follow.
ing
Total intermeuts for twelve weeks ending Octo.
Der 81, 00,. of nhich 6I3 were from yellow fever
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-21

For the Interior Department ..,,,,....2T asa 70
The redemption Of the public debt the Treasury D.
partment, for the week ending the 18th inst, was a.
folows-Loan Of 1912, 900 loan Of 1sie al, 900
loan Of 1s47, Se0,6oo loan Of lS4s $50, 7oo-total
$204, 500.
For the week ending Saturday, Nov. IL o5 boats de-
scended the Chesapeake and Ohio canal carrying $751;
Is tons Of Cumberland coal and 113 tons of coke
Curing the period there transported over the
Mount Savage Iron Companys railroad 6521 TONS max
ing aggregate from the Frostburg region for the week.
of TOMS and for the 404 32s II Over
the Georges Creek Coal and Iron Companys railroad
there transported ss7s15 TOMS and over the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad from the mines of tho New
Creek Company 1881 toms Total from westeruport re-
gon for the week, 39s7.03 TONS and for the season
ls1 0e62 Total from the whole coal region for tho
week. 51S2 TONS and since the LIST of January Last
$685. TONS Of which 432 tons transported
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and 1888 GOT tens
descended the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.
The Washington Star of Saturday, says
The run on the Exchange Bank of Selden, withers &
Co., by note holders, this morning merely nominal
dollar q their issue presented since Monday morning
last, when the rush began We presume that ON Nea-
ing their depositors inasmuch as by that time they Win
probably have made arrangements enabling them T. Dc
Nothing could be disastrous to the State Of
Virginia Mt this time than suspension on their part
They the financial agents Of that State and their
suspension would necessarily involve suspension Of the
work all the internal improvements in progress in
Virginia, the State herself being interested heavily in
them advancing to them large sums of money obtained
through Seldom Withers l. Co., who charged with
the duty of selling the State stocks to realize the funds
advanced OF paid
With the suspension Of these works must come stiH
greater sweeping depreciation Of the Virginia State
stocks in question That in turn hardly fail t.
cause immediate all the stock secured banks
OF the State We do not know how many of them
able to redeem all their issues the instant without
relying on their hypothecated stock: Such run on
these banks must react the old banks Of the state
quite IS disastrously. We sincerely believe that here
not sounder banks in the Union than those Of vir
gnia, and all, far know their condition.
Though thus based stable foundations and managed
general thing with most commendsble prudence,
such consequences depict above to nearly all Of
them, well to the progressing internal improve
ments, could hardly fail to result from the s.oppsgs q
the house Of Seden, Withers Co.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-21
NKw Y0pE CRY RIyxs

The annexed statement exhibits q comparison Of the
condition OF the leading departments from the irst up
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-21

the bank statement the clearing house classification
arranging the banks in the order OF their espectyc
ages. Tho Atlantic is the last OF the list OF the
ISOLATED banks; the others not connected with the
clearing house.
CLEARING HoCsr TRANSACTIONS
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100 Mexican Ocean Mail and Inland Co. ...., ek
1900 Mddletown Silver and Lead Co. ............, -
Simeon Draper's regular semi-weekly sale Of stocks
and bonds will take place the Merchants Exchange to-
morrow tuesday, 1t half past IL O'Clock.
Al the second board the market was st further de-
pressed. Harlem fell on per cent Virginia 90, u;
Ohio 6s, "; Illinois Central Bonds III Nicaragua Tran
Sit q; Canton Co.. N New York Central Railroad, TX.
At the close prices heavy, with a downward ten
dency.
The receipts at the ONCE of the Assistant Treasurer Of
this port, to-day, amounted to $l55,02o psymsats,
SOS, gro 6S-balance, S6,658, 71S IS.
Me- 80. he IT.
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the spees item larger than il has beea Ter sah pase
Tho bank returns are on the whole satsfactory
After the adjournment Of the board the following
sales Of bonds and stocks made at auction by
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-21

TO New York Consolidated Stage Co.
100 Mexican Ocean Mail and Inland Co.
800 Middletown Silver and Lead Co
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

lion Of churehss Of newspapers Of librsres aud Of
ye table, oqoyass 'bs saa mall be
printed In royal octave to and not g. exceed four haa'
bred pages.
Mr. GWIN What number does the committee pro-
pose Tor The blank in this resout
Mr., HAMLlN. That the committee decided TO leave
TO the decision OF the Senate The House of Represents
lives have ordered 100 900 copies OF this abstract OF the
II the Senate order 20 600 copies they can have
so 900 al about Sl4 600.
Mr.. GWlN. will, then. move TO nil the blank with
The word "ny," so that may have $4,000 copies OF
Mr.. DAWSON. What abstract is this which is 10 be
Mr.. HAMLlN Its one TO be complied by the Su-
pefntendent OF the Census and one, il may be permit
Ted TO say IT, which will be the bes, abstract that be
compiled. and will consist OF about 400 pages
Mr.. DAWSON Would it not be better 10 wait until
il Is compiled before we order it TO be printed
Several SENATORS. Oh, no oh, no."
The question being then taken upon filling the blank
with the word entity" 10 make il read fy thou
sand copies" &c, il was agreed TO.
The resolution was then agreed 10.
BILL.
Mr.. COOPER gave notice that he would tomorrow.
early day thereafter, ask leave to introduce
bill making grant oil land TO the State oil Pennsyl
vana for purposes OF internal Improvement, and TO
ablsh and endow normal school Tor the education OF
teachers. =.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE on REPRESENTATIVES,.
A message was read from the House OF Representa-
tves by Mr. Mexican, chief clerk, announcing to the
Senate that the House have passed bills and resolution
OF the following titles and requesting their
therein
An act 10 amend an act entitled "An act to divide the
State OF Arkansas into two judicial districts" approved
March Sd, 1851.
An 10 secure the right of citizenship to children OF
citizens of the United States born out of the limits
thereof.
A resolution authorizing the appointment OF joint
committee of the two houses Of Congress to consider
and report upon the form Of acknowledgment to the Off
and of the several ships that rendered assist
ance 10 the passengers officers, and Of the steamer
San Francisco
They have also passed the bill Is. s5) to continue in
force the act entitled can act TO ascertain and settle the
private land claims in the State Of California, and Tor
other purposes and the bill (S sly changing the
Queen City,"
They have passed the bill from the Senate to regulate
the disbursement of the contingent fund OF the Senate,
and for other purposes. with amendments, in which the
concurrence OF the Senate is requested.
They have rejected the bill from the Senate prescribing
the OF appointing the Assistant Secretary OF the
Treasury
On motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the bill to regulate the
disbursement OF the contingent fund of the Senate and
for other purposes which had just been received from
the House, referred to the Committee on Finance.
(To CONTINUED
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SATURDAY, JANUARY ID, 1854.
[Twenty-sixIh dsyl

The question of the admissihlty Of the Aalpap De.
nouncement OF the mine named Trinidad was argued by
Air Fenda against the objection Mr. Carlisle replied in
support of the objection and had not concluded his sgu
n,eni when the court adjourned
N BIN our daily paper Of Saturday last, giving re-
port Of The proceedings OF the court on Monday The 9th
instant in regard TO the missing document omission
eurred which we<ow supply Before the Mon.
dsv the counsel for the defendant stated that they with
Ore the offer which they bad made 10 to the adj
mission Of secondary evidence in place OF the missing
document, They remarked that as the counsel for the
United States had rejected the oae and brought the mat
ter Of the missing paper before the court, they were no
longer bound by their offer. and gave notice 10 that effect
to the counsel for The United States,
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CITY OF WASHINGTON


sEsArE.-blr pearce submitted a resolution. which
was agreed 10, calling upon the Committee on Nal
Affairs TO report upon the expedency of making su.L
Acknowledgements. and presenting testimonials. 10 ,bs
commanders and crews OF thoss vessels that rescssd NJ.
survivors OF the steamship San Francisco
Mr. Shields submitted resolution, which was ssrs.I
10. calling upon the Secretary of War for information
in relation TO The same subject
MI Clayton continued his reply to Mr. Cas-. on tbs
subject OF British interference in Ceatral American aac
which he commenced on Thursday last
Mr.. Csss also spoke in relation to the same matter
Upon motion BY Mr. Gwin the subject was laid ON
the table.
A resolution which was received from the Houss IN
relation 10 the disaster the San Francisco and for the
appointment of joint committee consider what ,essimo
NAL should BIO presented to the officers and crews Of the
vessels who rescued the was taken up for con-
siderasion. As il was joint resolution il would re-
qure The signature OF the President OF the United States
and for the purpose Of preventing delay that was laid
on the table, and one in similar language was offered By
Mr.. Shields as simple Senate resolution which wa,
agreed to. The President pro appointed az The COM
nlitee on the part OF the Senate Messrs Shields Gwn
Pearce, Hamlin, and Everett
After short executive session. the Senate adjourned
HoysE OF REPRESENTATIVES, A large amount n maj;
ness was transacted in the House Il. day Mr. Bss.,l
introduced bill for the relief Of the sufferers in conse
quence OF the wreck OF the San Francisco which VIM.
referred TO the Committee on Military Affairs Mr.
Chandler offered preamble and resolution for Joint
special committee 10 inquire into the most appropriate
way IN which to testify the Acknowledgements Of Con-
gress and The gratitude OF the country, to the gallant
men who rsscusd fve hundred American ctizens fro,,
the wreck OF the San Francisco The resolution Of Mr.
Churchwe for the granting Of credit to railroad COM
panles for duty railroad iron was laid on the t.h.
On motion of Mr.. jones' Of Tennessee the home.,ead
bills We're made the order Of the day for Tuesday l4b
OF February. Mr. Chamberlain offered a lengthy reso
luton. instrucng the Committee on Public Lapds 10
prepare bill for the construction of the Pacific railroad
Mr. Maurice offered resolution condemnatorv If n.
discharge OF Greene c. Bronson from his oics IL n.
New York custom -honse; which lies over for debate
Mr. AcDougal introduced bill oprovide for telegraph.
&c line and railroad from the Mississippi river 10 the B.v
oil San Francisco which was referred to special com.
mittee Of thirteen members Numerous other bill. ara
resolutions were introduced
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17
Graham,s Maeaxlne I.

This Magazine has become one Of The first in the
county in the hands Of Mr.. q. r. Graham Hs hes the
energy the originality. the tact. and the industry to
make any publication tell and cell and his vigorous and
eloquent pen is idle. The January number Of bic
Magazine has an article American Arts and
Sciences" full OF great thoughts democratic doctrines,
and elevated and inspiring language We read Il with
profit and pleasure. II is conceived in admirable spirit
and written with ability and re that render Il quite
wonder OF magazine article. This is the kind OF
food that Graham gives 10 his readers. His monthly
should be literally patronized
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17
FsiDAy, JAsuARv 10. 1884.
TTwenly.fif,h day.1

Judge Aguiar was recalled, and further examined a.
to the mining laws Of Mexico; and was asked what
was the law OF Querearo in the year 1851, and before
and after in regard 10 the announcement of mines On
being questioned TO his Of knowledge of the
of Quereao the witness stated that he had visited
the State OF Quereiaro two occasions about and
halt months ago. for the purpose Of acquiring SPECIAL
information AZ 10 the mining laws OF that Stale; that he
was not sent from Washington for that purpose but that
when he was about going home after the former trial Of
this case he requested by the district attorney to in
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

Indictment for Jai. nessrins .-sseOnd trial
THURSDAY, JAsuiar ~, 1854.
Twenty fourth day
The examination OF Dr. Cooper was resumed and con-
clnded. He was then cross-examinsd by the defend
ants counsel
Mr. Charles T.. Bowes another Of the gentlemen a..o
cia,ed with MaDof Mordecai on his recent mission Il
Mexico, was next examined. His examination was no.
concluded when the court adjourned
In the course of Mr.. Bowsss examination document
from Cadereyia in the State OF Querearo was offered in
evidence the part OF the United States and its admis
sbilly objected TO on The part Of the defendant
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17
WASHINGTON ASSEMBLIES.


ss WARRINGTON ASSEMBLIES.
meeting
1884, held the the I'D
uemen elected managers:
Hon. JEFF Davis, Hon. q. Cushing,
Hon. J. G. Dobbn, Hon. Jas. Campbell,
Hon. Charles 4. James. Hon II. Fish,
Hon. VIM NJ. Gwn, Hon Presley Ewing,
Hon VIM Aiken, Hon. @. N. IngcrsoI,
Hon. John w. Msury, Joseph Gales,
Beverly Tucker Gen. Robert Armstrong,
Capt Hiram Paudng, w. b. N, Gen. Geo. Gibson, u b. A.
Major A. A. Nicholson U. s. N. c.
Walter LsnoI, Elisha Riggs,
p Barton Key, VIM b. Webb,
A. H. Cross, ]. Monroe Chubb,
Capt r. L. r. Hardcsstle, u 8. Captain c. Reno, u S.A
+ A., Lieut. J. j. Amy, y. .. N,
Lieut. j. Lsnman, u. B. ~, Lieut.. @. A. Henderson,
Major w. w. Russell, U. y. M. Richard Waach,
Cp George Harrington,
A. D. ii. White, Sidney Webster.
NJ citizen Congress- or resident for the win
without ubscrbns and
ing for all -
person. not subscriber, purchase
bly, bail, the permission
ger.
Subscribers Assemblies admission
NJ steyens's store, Browns Hotel
who
lion any managers
The first assembly will evening
lin, at Jackson Hail.
Jan 4, 10, II, d IL
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The officers OF the army in this city requested 10
meet at the Quarermasers Office. corner of nth street
and Pennsylvania avenue. this TUESDAY, evening
O'clock to adopt OF aid in relief OF the survivors
Of the San Francisco, and to express their sympahes
with The relatives OF those who perishsd in the sea
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17
The Census.

In the discussion the House OF Representatives, /,
few days ago, upon the printing OF compendium OF the
census, appears in the proceedings a. pubIshed in
our paper Sunday morning. Mr. Eastman referred to
supposed errors in the work. and insineed the county
"Grant," in bis own State. illustration The er.
rors pointed out in regard TO tbs county were, first,
lhat il was put down in the work ~ having popsla.
lion OF about $500. when lis real population is about
10000; and second that 1880 Giant county was com
posed OF 10 subdivisions. but that only 10 were given in
The census Upon looking into the work, we find that
Grant county, in Iowa, given in several places. and
uniformly with population Of Ie,ios. We find. also.
that in giving the subdivisions OF Grant county only ten
are specified. but these do not purport TO be all On
page ss is note explaining the natter 10 which is
said that only those subdivisions which be clearly
defined the schedules given. We make these
explanations because the value OF The would be
materially deprecated the impression should sxis,
ha, such exist those pointed out by Mr. Eas,.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

Fatal puEL.--On the Stat ahmo duel was fousp
nssr Columbia. tMiss) between Or. lrby and Dr. RAM
the former a member OF the legislators Of that stsf
DR.. lrby was killed at the first fire.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

The letter of Senator Douglas on the proposition 10
rely upon tonnage dues for the improvement OF our rv
es and harbors addressed to the governor Of Illinois,
one OF the most mpoan, documents that have issued
from any Of our statesmen for many years II will be
remembered by readers that We gave this subiee,
an elaborate investigation some months since, aud we
are highly grahed 10 find that conclusions accorded
SO entirely With the views OF the distinguished Illinois
senator The subject is beginning to arac. much ssl-
hon. and is destined to become prominent question in
the politics OF the country We notice that dscusson
has already commenced in the Houre Of Representative,
on the subject, and have no doubt that il viii BE-
there thoroughly investigated. The lssssr Of Jsdxe
Douglas appears At fortunate time 10 aid in giving d.
rection TO the Investigations which the question vim IN
dergo throughout the country It s prepared With 20
much clearness, frankness, and ability that il may safe
ly 20 forth as pioneer argument that will Withstand
any assault, that may be made against IT, We commend
II TO our readers as powerful document and one cacu.
lated to make strong impression on the public mind
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

The vrginians .residen, in Chicago, Illinois. have
formed themselves into association 10 be called the
" Society Of the Old Dominion" Their anniversary
TO be the 18th Of May, the day which Jamestown ""
FIRST settled.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17
Attorney General Cushins'. OpinIen,.

Attorney General Gushing has furnished 10 the Secre
'afy OF the Interior two opinions on legal questions
growing out Of the statutes in regard Virginia military
bounty warrants, which we have procured for publc,
ton 10 our paper today. They will be read with inter-
es 40 well Tor the legal ability with which they are ore.
pared as for the importance Of the questions dscusa
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

SpLENDID Coach Harness at Auction. at $50 broad
~ way, New YORK Geo. w Lord Co, uucioneeGEO. w.
LORD CO. viii sell on Thursday 1911 instant IL O'Clock
their saissoom, No. 1856 Broadway, New
and magnificent harness.
with solid silver costly splendid eQuipasc
anything kind in this This
expressly for General Fankn Pierce and
10 be without regard
the who ordered Edward RIDDLE
either unable unwilling for hs
substituted much cheaper article
much and left
sacrificed and will b. sold
to The hghes, bidder for cash May be
sale
Jan to-d4t ffntl
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

fOALSuFTBN1 MACHgNE.Juss received, lot Of Haris's
coal -ncrs, which, for he intended unrvs'ed and
are highly valued by those who have used them.
JAS. Q. MCGUIRE,
Jan Io-d6t Aucttonser.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17

EXTRAORDINARY Attraetion.-CLA0ETT, NEWTON
IL MAY, co respectfully ladies Washing
ton and vicinity that they have had consigned them for
of
exhibition
psng erquissy beautiful costly specimens
work, viz
Embroidered cloaks and rnantiss
siosks
India, cssbmere, and velvet shnwis
Persian silk Delhi
Rare and fancy f in Russia sable
Ayres, chinehlls, &C, in cspes, Cardinals and muns
Forming oesther combination OF perfect
superior 10 anything introduced into America.
The whole above be public
for 1--WE and
ere imperative they will be sc'd withou, the
original cost Tor cash.
I2--d6l
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-17


Mr. DIXON gave notice that when ho bill for the or
uanza,ion OF the Territory OF Nebraska up for
sderation he would amend il by adding the io
lowing section;
SIC % Ard b. IL further enacted, That much OF tho
sh section Of the act approved March g. 1920 entitled an
act TO authorize the people OF Missouri Territory to form
constitution and State government and for the admission
OF said into the Union equal footing with the
original States and prohibit slavery In certain terrific.
RES declares that In all that territory oeded by France
to the United States under the Of Louisiana, which
lies north OF 30 deg 30 min north stitue, slavery and in
voluntary .svitude, otherwise than In punishment OF
crimes OF which parties shall be dolly convicted &c shall
not applied tho Territory organzed by this
act other Territories OF the United States and that the
ci,zens OF the States Territories shall Toe At liberty
take and hold their slaves within the Territories OF the
United States. and States formed hereirom, u the said
entitled and approved aforesaid had never been
passed
On motion by Mr. DIXON, the above amendment was
ordered TO be printed for the use OF the Senate.
ABSTRACT OF THE SEVENTH CENSUS.
MIR HAMLIN, from the Committee on Printing, re-
ported the following resolution in favor OF printing
abstract of the seventh census
Rcpsd Th.t there be printed for the Of the Senate
be arranged by the Superintendent Of The Census
tables Of population tables Of natvnes, births,
pes end deaths OF the deaf, dumb, blind insane and
idouc Of schools and colleges OF aggregates Of occups