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bill making grant Of land to the State Of California
to aid in the construction Of railroads from San Francisco
to San Jose Bencia to Marysvle Sacramento City, via
Auburn, to Nevada City, and Stockton to Sonora.
bill giving right of way and granting alternate
tons Of certain public lands to the State of Florida to
further the construction of certain railroads therein
specified
bill granting the right of way and making grant Of
land to the State of Arkansas to aid in the construction Of
railroad from point the Mississippi in the region Of
Gainess Landing via Camden, to the Texas boundary,
near Fulton, in Arkansas.
On motion by Mr.. RUSK,
Resolved That the Secretary Of the Treasury be and he
hereby directed inform the Senate what has been
paid for the transportation of troops supplies and munitions
for the land and naval forces the Pacific also what
has been paid for the transportation of the mails including
the transportation by and the Ihmus, for way
agents. agents at Chares and Panama and what amount if
any has been paid the contractor the line by Of
Vera Cruz and Acapulco for the last three years. designating
the amounts for each year.
Several bills from the House of Representatives
read first and second time by their titles and appro
priately referred.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The Nebraska bill was then taken up, when
Mr.. CASS addressed the Senate at great length.
Mr. COOPER followed against the bill, and spoke un-
til P. NJ.
Mr. BRODHEAD rose, and intimated that it would be
incumbent him to reply to the remarks his colleague
AT the suggestion Of several Senators Mr.. B. moved e
adjourn, which was agreed to.
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This amendment led - ,.. :. lit
Messrs. DAWSON, Foe .nt MY SwIW 49,.
participated when the ndaoan. .. 1870 an NJ
uoh " W. -, y 1ding:
I" And prorided, That No.. a;.,r;hn,;,,o
s e.. = 80 ~ granted within the limits Of that
"a . - ~ Die lands, either surveyed or unsur
This amendment "a !. ,,, !: nth
Messrs. STUART, 4wIN usSoM aJ 800 81 - rar
when o 1N i - r. =
Mr.. GWIN mod; Al ~:
IN. sa;d the State of California may locate her
state nds upon any Of the unapproprated lands
- set, Than mineral lands and not then occupied
sa;a al ~ en- ordered to be engrossed for third
49, - th urther consideration postponed until to-
ao,a III ob;sct Instance of Mr. Mason, who desired to
'' ~ IONS to it. .........
m So NEBRASKA BILL.
III, y. then proceeded to the consideration Of the
NJ ms eaze the Territory of Nebraska.
- ~ JDHEAD and addressed the Senate in fa-
vor q nm m bill.
s;da johnson, of New Jersey, followed on the same
Senate then proceeded to the consideration of Exc
I've business, and after some time spent therein,
The Senate adjourned.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1854.
IN SENATE

Mr.. STUART, from the Committee on Public Lands
to which referred the bill for the relief Of purchasers
and ocators of swamp and overfowed lands reported
back with an amendment.
Mr. STUART asked the unanimous consent of the Sem
ate to consider the bill which granted and the
amendment agreed to, read third time and passed.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
The following bills were introduced, read first and
second time and referred to appropriate committees.
BY Mr. PETIT A bill granting to the States of In
diana and Illinois portion of the public lands aid in
the construction Of the Indiana and Illinois Central Rail-
way
BY Mr.. FITZPATRICK: A bill granting certain lands
In alternate sections to the State of Alabama aid in
the construction of railroad from Boards Bluff on the
Tennessee river in said State via Eytown, Tuscaloosa
Norh Fort and Gainesville to connect with the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad at near Narkeeta in the State Of
Mississippi. -,
BY Mr.. SLIDELL: bill to authorize the issue of pa
tents to lands in Louisiana in certain and bill
for the relief Of the Pine Grove Academy in Louisiana
BY Mr.. WALKER bill for the relief of Sylvester
Pettbone. This bill not referred, but was read,
and takes its place on the calendar.
INDECENT INSANE.
On motion by Mr.. FOOT, the Senate proceeded to
slider the bill making grant Of the public lands to the
States and Territories for the benefit of INDECENT
insane persons Mr. FooT moved at the suggestion OF the
Committee Public Lands to strike out the following
words from the first section:
And that the of any State sha not be
puted ut less than six members
And to insert in lieu thereof .r..
And that said apportionment shall be made after first al
lotting to each State one hundred thousand acres
Mr. WELLER interposed an objection, not knowing to
what extent his preconceived objections obyated
by the proposed amendment.
Mr. FOOT, with view to meet the objections Of the
Senator from California moved to strike out the whole Of
the proviso and insert in it's stead:
"Prorded, That said apporonment shall be made after
hrst aottng to each State hundred thousand
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The following is the vote in detail /:

Fin. A. o. r. NciooaMessr Aiken, c. Allen Wills Allen,
Ashe Banks arksae Barry, Beher, BELL Bocock Beinrdge,
Bridges Brooks Bugg Boyd Chaan Chsnan, Churchwe Clark,
Cngman Cobb Coqu Crae Cumming Curtis John q Davis,
Eimundson Elliott Mison English Etherdge Faulkner Fcnon,
Florence Fuller GAMBLE Green Greenwood, Grow Hamilton ar
lam W. Harris w p Harris hastings, Hendricks enn ibbar,
Houston Hughes lngerso Johnson g. W. Jones j. g. Jones' r.
Donald McDouga MeMulen McNar Macy Maxwell May, ,aya,
Smith Miller Ason Morrison, Nichols Noble 0lds W.
ker b. Perkins, Perkins, Phelps Phillips Pratt Richardson Riddle,
T. Rchey Robbins Rowe Rufn Seward Seymour shaw Shower,
Singleton s. smith, W. smith, w r. Smith, g. W. Snyth Snod
H. L. Stevens Stratton, j. j. Taylor Thurson, Trout
Tweed VAIL Vansant Walbse, Walker, Warren Wells j. Went
WORTH Westbrook d. D. Wright, and H. b. Wrght--122.
For Gales d. SdtW. Appleton Ball. Bennett Benson Campbell
Carpenter aruhers Chandler Cook Corwn Croker Cuom
De Witt Dick Edmands Farley, Fage Goodrich Harrison, HESTER
Miller Morgan Norton NJ Oliver Prngle, Puryea Ready D.
Rhie RUSSELL Sab sapp Simmons Sellers, Tracy Upham,
T. b. Washburne Wahburn T. Wentworth, and Zolcoferls
FIR j. W. JotnnaMcss Egerton Kerr, Lndey Peek, T. +.
Stanton, X. II. Stanton, Walsh, and Whites. .l
fm Wa w CurraeMesrs 7. H. Bayy, Benton Cutting, East
Grey, Lndley and Yates
Fr John r. T1esS-scssrs. Haven Preston, Reese
for Grda BieyMessrs Giddngs Gert Smith, and WadeS.
Fbr 4 ~ BuRs-Mcssrs. Lctcher and Powell. ......,
FIR Edpia Cr0sceN-Messrs. A. Oliver Pcckham.
fb. Joseph Jaais-Mcssrs. Lilly and SHELTON. ..
Fbr j. LDys--Mr Ewing. ..
M D.. t. e..
FIR j. H. Bethupe--air. Mcqueen .s... '-
Fr O. W. IoH-Nr. Straub.
Fbr Cornelius lttRdi-Mr. Wheeler. .-'
FIR Richard Lc,p1Ryn-Mr Caskie. .....
A. o. P. Nicholson having received majority of the
whole number of votes cast .'"s "
The SPEAKER declared him duly elected Printer to
the House of Representatives for the remainder of the
present Congress ...
The House then adjourned. .'... .....
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of the previous question If this proposition had merit
it and could stand the test of examination would such
have been adopted He then at length stated
his objections the BILL and ably opposed its passage
In conclusion he gave notice that he ntendedto Offer
substitute for the BILL the introduced in the Sc
nate by his colleague Mr HUNTER to provide for the
sale Of certain portion Of the public lands in the States
N which they lie for the purpose of constructing rail-
roads and canals.
Mr.. EASTMAN replied to portion of the remarks Of
Mr.. DISNEY explained that when he called the pre-
vous question this morning he did Mt the request Of
many gentlemen around him, and contrary his wish
and Judgment his wish that the bill should have
free discussion.
Mr.. DEAN then demanded the previous question.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, moved to lay the bill on
the table, which motion not agreed to-: Yeas 76,
nays lOl.
ELECTION OF PUBLIC PRINTER.
The hour clock having arrived the House. pur-
of the order of Monday last proceeded to the cleo
ton Of public printer when the following nominations
were made: ...'@
by Mr. oRn: A. o. p Nicholson. ..@
BY Mr.. CHANDLER: Gales s Seaton.
BY Mr.. BAYLY of Va: VIM. w. Curran. ..
BY Mr.. HAVEN: John I. Towers. ... t..... ",
BY Mr.. WALSH: John NJ. Johnson, the present Post
master of the House.
BY Mr.. SHELTON: Joseph Juss, Sr.
by Mr.. GIDDIsGs: Gamalie Bailey. 49,.
BY Mr.. STRAuB: Charles NJ Hall .s..
Mr.. EWING. | would inquire whether it would not
time, understand that some fftysix gentlemen
were kind enough to elect for printer last night
Loud cries Of g Order" g order"
Mr. EWING. | was about to propose ~. -:
Renewed cries of /" ORDER /" order .. p.
The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Kentucky is not
in order. t. t.., liz.
| Mr.. CHANDLER. l submitted the names Of Gales s
Seatcn. believe it would be proper nominate
but of that firm therefore nominate Joseph Gales
| Mr. HEM. At the request of VIM. W, Curran who
has been nominated wish to state that voted for him
in caucus last night without his consent. Cries of
| ''Order," aorder."1
Mr. WALBRIDGE. I wish to inquire whether, in the
nomination Of any of these candidates. the family of the
late Gen. Armstrong viii be benefited by the election Of
any particular one? .a
Loud cries Of +" ORDER" g order"
The SPEAKER. Debate is not in order
Mr. WALBRIDGE. wish to remark that il such is
the case, will give my support .
The remainder of the sentence not heard amid the
loud cries Of q order which ensued.
Messrs. ORR, CHANDLER, WALSH, and HAVEN then
appointed teers, and the first ballot taken with the
following result: ....#
| A. 0. p. Nicholson received. ..........122
Scattering. 30
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The Rapp Community residing at Economy short dis
tauce below Pittsburgh have RENTED $3.50 TO New
York during the for the purchase OF va
rious Western railroad securities This sum was in Eng
ish soveregns which had been boarded in their vaults
since the disastrous times of 1887
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The bill from the House Of Representatives establishing
land office in the lower peninsula of Michigan was read
by its title and referred the Committee on Public
Lands.
GENERAL CAss AND LORD CLARENDON.
Mr. CASS said Mr. President, Ihave observed to-day
article in of the London papers which desire to bring
to the attention of the Senate, the attention of the
Committee Foreign Relationsespecally to the atten
ton Of the chairman of that committee, (r. MASON
whom am glad to in his seat. L refer TO speech
delivered by Lord Clarendon, the British Secretary Of
State for Foreign Affairs, from which will read few
lines. 1t is of the most extraordinary declarations
that has been made in my day. do not suppose that it
very rare that such projects concocted and maured
among European cabinets but think is very that
they thus publicly avowed It is not often that the
information of such treaty finds its way into the public
prints In such manner What Lord Clarendon said is
this after speaking of the good understanding between
England and France, connected with the Turkish ques
ton, he adds:
Your ordhips win be glad hear that the union Of
the two not confined the Eastern question:
but that the habit Of good between them has
become general on all matters of policy and extends to all
parts Of the world and that the question of pocv
Is part Of the world in either hemisphere with regard to
which are not entire in accord"
Now, there is misunderstanding that statement II
is intended to be notice that France and England
have agreement with respect to the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the United States and mean to sop
1t means Cuba 1t means any place where we wish To
procure the acquisition of territory
observed that in the House of viii
not detain the Senate with reading tbe-some most
excellent resolutions have been introduced by member
from Tennessee in every word Of which heartily concur
and hope that Committee Foreign Relations will
examine into the matter and will introduce those resou
tons into the Senate.
with these questions 1t is useless to say that we shall
not take place among the nations Of the world and to
declare when interpretations made into the system Of
the law Of nations regulating the Powers Of the world
, 1854-12-30
Times Of holding the District Courts in the
Territory Of Washington.

The following is the law passed by the
last Legislature, regulating the times Of
holding courts in the several districts
throughout the Territory
Two terms of the District court shall be held in
each county every year. except those counties attach
ed to other counties for judicial purposes.
The District Courts in and for the county Of Iefer
son shall be held the first Monday in April and
October; for the county Of Island the second Mon
day in April and October; for the county Whatcom
on the third Monday in April and October; for the
county of King, on the fourth Monday in April and
October for the county of Pierce the first Monday
in May and November. tChief Justice LANDER pre-
siding.l
The District Courts In and for the county Of Thurs
ton shall be held on the second Monday in May and
November; for the county Of Sawamish, on the third
Monday in May and November; for the county o
Lewis, on the fourth Monday in May and November
[Judge CHESowETH presdipg.l
The District Courts in d for the county OF Ska
mania shall be held on the last Monday in March and
September; for the county Of Clarke week after
the time appointed for Skamana for the county o
CowlitZ, on the second Tuesday after the time ap
pointed for Clarke county, for the county Of Pacific
week after the time appointed for CowlitZ county
(Judge MCFADDEN presiding.
, 1854-12-30

or administrative powers, and TO do oil
other necessary acts in relation to all the
property of the county.
Sec. 2. Every conveyance of lands or
transfer Of other property made in any
manner for the use Of such county, Shall
have the same force and effect as if made
to said county in it's proper or corporate
name.
Sec. 8. When a county seized Of lands
shall be divided into two or more counties,
or shall be altered in its limits by the an.
nexing of part Of its territory to another
county or counties, such county shall be-
come seized to its own use of such part OF
said lands as shall be included Within ieS
limits, as settled by such division or altera-
ton.
Sec. 4. When county possessed Of,
or entitled to money, rights and credits,
or other personal property is so divided or
altered, such property shall be apportioned
between the counties interested therein, by
the board of county commissioners and
treasurer thereof, as to them, or q majority
of them, shall appear to be just and eqnita-
bic. They shall meet for that purpose at
such time as shall be prescribed BY the
law making such division or alteration.
Sec. 5. Debts owing by a county SO
divided or altered, shall be apportioned in
the manner prescribed in the preceding
section, and each county shall thereafter
be charged Herewith, according to such
apportionment
Sec. g. All actions against any county
may be commenced in the district court Of
such county or of the adjoining county,
and all actions by any county shall DC
commenced in the district court Of the
county in which the defendant resides, OIL
in the county adjoining the county by
which such action is commenced.
Passed March 81, 1854.
l certify the foregoing is true copy o.
the original act.
c. II. MASON,
Secretary of tie Territory Of Washington.
, 1854-12-30
An ACT relative to Counties.

Sec. l. Be it enacted BY the LegisLatirt
Assembly Of the Territory of Warrington,
That the several counties in this territory
shall have capacity as bodies corporate, to
sue and be sued in the manner prescribed
by law-to purchase and hold lands within
its own limits--to make such contracts aud
to purchase and hold such personal prop
erty ss may be necessary to its corporate
, 1854-12-30
New Goods,

SECOND STREET, POST OFFICE BUILDING.
JUST received and now opening general assCrt
q ment of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Cloth
ing, &C., &c,
Such as Frock, Dress, Sack, Prince Albert,
Business and Over Goats.
Doe Skin, Fancy, Cashmere, Sstnet and mole.
skin Pants.
Black Satin, Cashmere and Fancy Vests,
Hats, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots, Shoes Cal.
tcrs, Slippers and Chdren's Shoes of all kinds
good assortment Of white, colored, calico, hicko
ry check over and under Shirts at prices to suit the
times.
Also--Crape and Merno Shawls, Ribbons, Bonnets
Lace, Gloves Hosiery, Perfumery Fresh ground Corn
Meal, Dried Apples, Rice, Sugar Coffee Tea, Candles
Tobacco and Soap.
All Of which will be sold very low.
VI. NJ. RUTLEDGE.
Olympia, June o,-'5I. IT.
, 1854-12-30
FRUIT TREES.
M3l WAVI7g HUASRAR.

H.&. s. LUELLING, PRoPRIEToRs-
WE have had q number Of our varieties bear fruit
w and we And the size and favor 70 exceed any
in the United States. We have greatly extended ouI
Nursery BY the introduction Of many new varieties o
Apples Pears, Plums. Peaches, SC, &c.-alsO varie
ty Of Flowers and ornamental Trees, many OF which
we shall be able To furnish this fall. We have furthei
extended our nursery business by establishing three
Branch Nurseries In the upper country; one At Alfred
stantons Marion county, four miles northeast Of So
lem one at Mr.. KhoNe's, Knoxes Butte, Linn county
and one at Joseph Keiseya near Starts Point Benton
county.
March II. 1913. .-
, 1854-12-30

AN ACT in relation to the seals of the Territory.
Sec. Be il endeied 6y The Legislative
assembly Of The Territory Of Washington,
That the description in writing of the
great seal Of the territory shall be deposit
ed and recorded in the Office Of the secre-
tary of the territory, and shall remain q
public record, and shall be and continue
the great seal Of the territory and the
person administering the government Of
the territory shall have the custody Of the
said seal, and all such matters and things
as issue under the said seal shall be entered
on the record in the Office Of the secretary
of the territory.
Passed April %, 1854.
l certify the foregoing is true copy Of
the original act.
G. II. MASON,
Secretary ofthe Territory Of EHashiagtOn.
, 1854-12-30

AN ACT to regulate the interest Of money.
Sec. |. BE I enAoted by the Legislative
Assembly Of The Territory Of Washington
That the legal rate Of interest shall be tel
per ceutum per annum. -
Sec. 2. Any rate Of interest agreed up
on by parties to contract, specifying the
same in writing, shall be valid and legal.
Passed March 20, 1854.
! certify the foregoing is true copy oi
the original act.
c. H. MASON,
Secretary Of Ms TsrritOryof Washington.
, 1854-12-30
NOTICE

'HE woFkmen upon the western portion Of the Cas-
l. eade Emigrant Road are hereby notified that the
amount due them upon the contract with Capt George
B. Mcclellan be had by presenting certificates Of
time 70 EDWARD J. ALLEN,
Olympia. April 8. 1854. nsl
, 1854-12-30
CIWlItz River Notice.

THE undersigned will run q regular line Of canoes
il up and down the Cowltl river, starting from Raj
ner and Monticello on the arrival Of the steamers
from San Francisco and Oregon, and starting trom
Cowlitz Landing 10 connect with the above steamers
at the mouth Of the COwltx. Also extras always
ready Ihaye enqared the best Indians, and shall
accompany the canoes myself Passage and freight
10 suit the times. -
Rainier. June 30. 1884. An
, 1854-12-30
LIVERY STABLE.

NE " A RING EMENTl
THE undersigned, having completed their large and
10 stable ut one time ONE nUNDhED HORSES, and In
tend keeping number Of excellent horses for hire
Also horses kept by the day or week.
For terms and other Particular, inquire at Tho
Pacific House.
A. J. Baldwin viii be found In the sfhce attached %
the stable night and day. ready Al all tines 70 attend
10 any call in the line Of he business.
In connection with the above business, team viii
always be on hand 10 accommodate those who may
want teamng done on reasonable terms.
Also an OK team for hauling timber, &C
Wood furnished on the most reasonable terms,
Al. BALDWIN 4 co.
Olympia, Feb. II, 1854.
, 1854-12-30
PACIFIC HOUSE.

.TINHE UNDERSIGNED having recently erected and
i fitted up Hotel in Olympia, is now prepared to
accommodate boarders and travellers with private
rooms, and afford such entertainment as he trusts
will be appreciated by liberal and discriminating
public.
The Pacific House is situated on the of Main
and Fourth Streets, where the proprietor will at all
times take pleasure in giving hospitable entertain
ment to his guests on moderate terms else
where be procured.
WM. COCK.
Olympia, March Is, 1854. 2stf
, 1854-12-30
Wanted.
The PUGET MILL CO.,

HIVE an excellent engine Lathe, of y IN. swing
In operation, under charge Of an experienced
machneist and engineer who will execute orders In
bis line In superior style and finish, with dispatch
ALSO
Blaeksmlthing and Shipsmithing, by good me-
chanic, done at short notice. Apply 10
J.P. KELLER. Agent,
''.. 30. Teekalct, IT.
A supply Of Provisions Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Dry Goods, Hardware, Nails Doors, Window Glass,
&C., constantly on hand by the Puget Mill Co. at Tee
kalet, Hoods Canal between which place and San
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, 1854-12-30

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AN ACT to regulate the interest Of money.

" II. 4u AOOANy
Secretary ofthe Territory Of EHashiagton
, 1854-12-30
John G. Parker, Jr..

DEALER IN
GROCERIES, s AND PROFESSIONS,
OLYMPIA, W. T.
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, 1854-12-30

Olympia. March Is, 1854. 2stf
The Sierra citizen., 1854-05-13
Ignominious Eiectment.

A nest of very promising ducks was
stirred out on Friday last, after an investi-
cation occasioned by sundry thefts and
rows, which have of late been rather an
noying to the citizens. A committee was
appointed to wait on a very flash looking
young man named Duffy, barkecper in a
house of ill-fame, requesting him to emf
CRATE forthwith, which he took care to do.
He says he is from Liverpool, England,
from which place he sailed some years ago,
most probably touching at Sydney. He
Is young man about twcnty-one or two
years Of age, about five feet nine inches
high, has very sinister looking counte-
nance; wears blue coat, dark pantaloons
with very wide cross bars, blue stripes
down and brown across; blue flash cravat
and black hat. The residents in the
neighboring mining towns had better look
out for him, as he is said to be an old
offender, and carries on his back the marks
OF distinction bestowed on him elsewhere.
ANOTHER cove, accused of furnishing a
watchspring saw to prisoner now in Jail,
received notice to quit instanter, and he
left town under press of sail. He gave
his name as Henderson, but letter was
found in his possession addressed to
"James w. Boyle" He took the road to
Forest City.