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WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. u, 1854.


WASHINGTON Cry Jan. q, lSo4
1isssy,s Editors of Union aud american
The week which is passing away has been full OF
incidents both painful and gratifying. The fate of
the San Francisco steamer has been ascertained,
and neither our brightest hopes nor worst fears
have been realized. Indeed if we recur TO the
tremendous perls which she encountered the
number Of persons saved is far greater than could
have been effected, unless the Captains, CRnGHroN
LAwRs and the Captain of the Antarctic, had dis
played the noblest feelings of humanity, and made
the most strenuous exertions. Captain CREIGHToN
isa Scotchlnan, Capt. Lowe Marylander, and
their names will reach posterity associated with
one of the noblest acts Of sympathy and humanity
The native place Of the Captain of the Antarctic
hayenot seen stated These acts ought to be class
ed with the nobest herosm Of the patriot. They
are receiving in the northern cities pecuniary re-
compense, which ought to be national. A country,
even in mere money view, can lose nothing by
giving liberal remuneration to Captains of vessels
who come to the rescue of ships having on board
national troops or pirate citizens AS it would be
one of the most humane so would it be one of the
most profitable expenditures of national treasure
The debates in the House, during the week, have
been of stirring interest. Mr.. MICHAEL WALSH and
Mr.. CUTTING of New York, commenced on that
arena systematic assault on the administration
Mr.. SMITH, of Ala, Mr. HUGHES, of New York, Mr..
CUTTING, second time in reply to Mr.. HUGHEs Mr..
WEsTBRooK, Mr.. WALBRIDGE, and Mr. PERKINS, all
OF New York, bought their ability into the political
field; the four latter yesterday-of course have
! mol foil report of their speeches yet. Mr.. WEST
BROOK took part for the administration
The Nebraska bill has been reported by Judge
DOUGLASS and think in conformity to the Com
promise and the Baltimore Platform do not
think an attempt to amend it would be judicious;
and if made may lead to its defeat The latter
would be extremely undesirable, as the creation of
territory in that quarter is of very great impor-
lance to our California possessons-we must APP
| proach them by land and make continuous line of
settlements to them, if we would retain then.-
Protection and allegiance--the code of our fore
| fathers-the banner which they unfurled and car
| ried to triumphant result-go hand in hand in
system. The mother has taught it to her infants in
this Countrywide father has taught it to his sons
and the latter have answered in heroic and yicto-
| rious deeds.
| Next week promises as much interest and excite
| ment in the halls of Congress as the last.
Mr.. GADsDEN has returned from Mexico with a
treaty which, if the statements respecting it are
true, will he highly advantageous to both the Uni
ted States and Mexico. The former obtains about
forty millions of acres and than three-fourths
Of it are entire acquisitions, and the settle
ment of difficulty which it is far preferable to ad-
Just by a small amount in money than by war; also
release from the duty Of protecting Mexico, under
certain circumstances, from Indian forays; and the
transfer and recognition of the Garay Grant. Mr..
GADsDEN went on to South Carolina, but is expect
ed here in few days. Mr.. WARD has arrived with
the Treaty, and the above are Its reported proris
IONS If they should prove true the twenty mil
lions which are alleged to be the price of them,
have been very judicously expended A few days
will afford definite information on the subject.
or the speeches in the New York war, Mr. Ctr
TING and Mr.. WEsTBRooK, the one on one side and
the other on the opposite, appear to command the
suffrage for talent. These are new men in Con-
gress and public attention is usually aroused TO any
remarkable display Of TALENT and the first essays of
speaker SCdnlcu WIFI eye 10
his capacity and requirements. In the present ses-
sion, in which an unusually large number of new
members have taken their position on the scenes,
more than usual amount of criticism and excite
ment may be expected in relation to the speeches
Of members.
The foreign news does not flag in interest; and
the latest article at hand from the London Times,
ba ,vraat ,r,,r Of -itish
ike conclusion. 1t assails sharply one of the four
allied powers, (Austria) charging her with treach-
cry, and seems fully convinced that all professions
of peace on the part of Russia are insincere.
NJ BoDIsCo, the Russian Minister is considered
dangerously ILL., The disease is an affection of the
stomach. SULpIcIUs
ARRIVAL OF THE ATLANTIC.