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Henry LrnAcnMnri,.,, Ei.fnic

A l. THE SUBSCRIBERS, II NNtNG BEEN NJ
POINTED by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District of Chttcndrn Cutnmi.- oltcr-
to- rec 'i," cynmi 10 and adjust the claims aud DO.
mruds uf all persons, against the E.tit" of Henry
Loavrnwotth, lat" OF burlington, in said D.tri'l,
deceased, represented n-uvcnt. and also all clain4
and demands exhibited in offset thereto aud is
months from tho day OF the date hereof, being al
lowed by said Court TO- tHt purpose, we do there
fore hereby give n"tirc, that will attend to the
business of our appointment, at the Office oi Wm. VI
Miller in Burlington, in said District, on the ri
Tuesdays OF July and December next, ut ~ o'clo"k
\. NJ, on each Of said days.
Dated thi. 18th dav ur June, \. H., 1Sji
HENRY =. IiCkOk.
DAN. Lyon. Commission
WILLIAM NJ. MILLER, )
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Lady's New Fashion Book.

~ the LIST Of every Month is Published price Is
~ cts, Frank LeSlie's Ladies Gazette of Paris
London and New York Fashions, containing 100
Engravings Of the Newest styles of Ladies' and
Childrens llat,, Caps, Dresses, Mantas. &c, full
size Paper Pattern Of a Mantlla, Large sheet of
Patterns. and description of Crochet Work, Articles
Relieve Leather Work, Velvet Paintings, 81 g,
Entertaining Literary Matter, Tales, &C., Nove-
lette by Mrs. Ann stephens. Also--each Part con-
tains New Song or Piece of Music. Arrangements
have been completed in Paris, whereby the Newest
Designs will appear in this Work month before
the Paris Fashion Book. received by the Steamer
Part |. was issued on January lst ls5i, and has
been reprinted six different times in order TO meet
the demand. All the back numbers be obtained.
Tho colored Plate is alone worth money than il
charged for the whole Part.
EXTRACTS FROM THE PAPERS
at is by far the best Fashion Book issued in this
country. We cordially recommend it."-N y.
Daily Times. a. Takes the highest rank among all
journals of its class. ~. Y. Tribune. "This is a
superb work. "-Bosfon Transcript . It is the best
record of the Fashion published. '-Supiqy
Tmes Phdadeipha. e 1t contains all the newest
Fashions, and colored Plate of great beauty
Home JoDrHal.
One copy, one year, - two do, 50 I; four do,
50. One copy of the Gazette, and one copy of Har-
per,s, Putnam'., or Grahsm's Magazines, one year,
So
Office No John street, New York. and for sale
by all Booksellers in the United States and Canadas
April 10. w+3mo-3
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BRIGHTON CATTLE MARKET,

At market sT5 Beef Cattle, 40 Working Oxen, IN
Cows and Calves, 1850 Sheep, and $40 swine.
Prices-lieef Cattle-Prices have further declined
Ms well be perceived by our quotations Extra - 10
ass hrstquslity 81 Is s so second 81 20 AZ IS
third St 81 a 7 rs.
Working oxeu-sale, at s7?, S., 100. 1870, 1855,
100, aud 81 ~.
Cows aud Calyos-sales At s2s, 81. 40, As, So, co,
sos.
shecp-small lots at 50 Is, 50, 80, u, 7, /
so IS.
swine--.til fed hogs s. prime old hogs, barrow'
G sows shoats To pedde 81 81 for sOws, Of a
u for harrows spring pigs as at retail from
y lOs,
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FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.


ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.
Steamer Pacific from Liverpool May 3lst,
four days later, arrived at New York, at 10
last evening, with l67 passengers. Three
British frigates have bombarded and des-
troyed the advanced works of Hango in the
Baltic and Sir Chas. Napier was preparing to
attack the main Notifications of the place.
In the Black Sea the allied fleets were
blsckading Sebastopol.
II is confirmed that the Russians have
abandoned their Circassian forts
On tho 18th of May the Russians lost 1900
men in an attack on the new fort of Abdul
Medjid. The Greek instruction had assumed
less formidable appearance. King Otho
had backed out.
The Baltic sea fleet had bombarded Gustavs-
warn on the Odd May, without effect.
The Russians had not captured Silistria on
the 26th of May, They had been driven back
times with loss.
\ Russian steamer had sailed out of Sebas-
topol notwithstanding the blockade and cap
tured an English Merchantmen in the Black
Sea but being discovered she cut her prize
adrift and got back safe to Sebastopol.
The adhesion Of the Gerinanic confederation
10 the Austro Prussian treaty is secured.
tits reported that the most Of the merchant
quarter Of the city Of Rigat had been demo-
lished by the military authorities in prepa-
ring for defence.
1t is also reported that an allied force OF
1900 strong was to be landed in Sweden
preparatory to that power declaring war on
Russia.
Advices from Constantinople say that the
Turkish corps at Kar almost entirely disper-
sed on the approach Of the Russians May 5th
At Liverpool the bread stuff market was
dull, and -four had declined Cd as. lwheat
d and corn Is
1t is reported from Constantinople, that
prayers were read in all the Churches in War.
saw for the success of the Greek instruction
Nlw York, June IL.
There were several street preaching riot'
in Brooklyn yesterday. Several Irishmer
we're arrested for disturbance when q rescu,
~as attempted, during which several person'
we're badly beaten by the officers. A strong
police force was out and the l4th Regimen,
was under arms.
NV YORK, June 10.
dispatch in this evenings Post from
Washington, says that preparations for wa
with Spain if she will not sell Cuba, will g
on steadily and firmly, Military and nava
are stores being collected in large quantities
WAsHIsGros, June 18th
Ia the House yesterday, the l4th of August
was fixed upon as the day of final adjourn
ment
At Milwaukee Hon. A. D smith, Justic
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At CHICAGO, Ill, on the 9Th inst, HELEN LAID
wife OF DR.. W. 5. CARPENTER, recently Of bradford
aged 20 years
In Barton, May 18th, Richari Newton aged g.
In Bethel, May 1h, Mis- Eliza P. Ballard a sed
In Bradford, May IS, Mrs. Mary Taylor, aged
-, also June ). Mr.. John 5 White Eed So one
of the first settlers fthe town.
In Brandon, on the 27th ult., Widow Lydia {.
Hack, ged 81.
In Brattleboro, June 4th, Miss Julia Cole, 20
At Brookfeld, May 25th Thomas 5. Wells sed
In Clarendon, on tho 10th of May, Rufus Rogers.
aged IS.
In Ccrinth, april 3oth, Mrs Deborah Sleeper. SIS
years also May 18TH Mrs Dorca, Merrill, aged
In Coventry, May 81, Dea. Ebenezer NJ. Gray,
one ofthc carly settlers Of Coventry, aged "a
In Fairlee, June 6, Mr.. Calvin Waterman, aged
about 40.
At Fairfax. Vermont, on the 18th Of MAY, Mr.
William Riggs, in the s3d year Of his age, formerly
of the British Royal Navy.
In Greensboro, May "a, Mrs. Lydia Baker, aged
30. Also May 22, Dcs. John Alden. ,gcd II.
In lialin1, May 3lst, Lucy ). Wordcn, aged -,
Also. June l-t, Mrs. Martha Smith, aged 81.
In llariwick, May -, Mrs. Scloma Haynes. agcd
In Huntington, April 2O,h, Solomon Buel, aged
IN Ludlow, May 81. Mrs. Ann p. Patch, aged 3D.
In Middiescx, April Sd, Mrs Diadama White
aged ~.
In Montpelier, NAV 18th, Miss Hannah Davis,
daughter of {. e. Wing, Esq, aged ~.
In MorctoNn, May 18th, Mrs. Ruth Woodbury.,
aged y.
In Morgan, Feb. Is, of aporcXy, William Cobb
aged 67-one of the first settlers of the town.
At Norwich, May 90, Mrs. Anna liri CHAM, aged
-.
In Plymouth, May -, Mr.. Isaac Green, aged ~.
IN Rpton, May 2Gth, Mis-. Abilene Fusom, aged
10.
T,iu
in south Royalton, June I'd, of small PnN, Nj.
stephen Bosworth aged 80,
In Ryegate, May 10th, Mary Jonncttc Miller,
aged ~,
In Sharon, May Sd, Mrs. Bctscy Rogers aged
ds, Also, May 4. Mrs Laura l.. 7. Riiord, aged
%.
In st. Adams. VT, June 4th, Rev. Edward f.
Putnam, late Rector Of Christs Church, Montpelier
VT, aged 80 years
In St Johnsbury, June 9th, Mrs, Prudence Porter
aged y.
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a. sseSOIIbs}IsIs}S.

I AIDES YOU WILL FIND AT IYNAN'S
~ larger assortment of goods in this line than
usual, cun.i,tiuguf
Ctuhric Collars, Cambria Sleeves
Muslin do Muslin do
Lace do Lace do
llnniton do Thread de-
Under hdbis., Muslin and Cambria Bands, Edgings
aud lnsciings, bimity Bands, Embroidered
,kitts, Illusion, bobnct and black silk
Lncrs Embroidered lIdkfs., Wells,
stamped Collars, Working
Cotton, ETC.. etc.
W MITE GOODS
lac. and Sar'. 'ambrirs, Bishops Lawn,
>w., null Mu-n,, Plaid Cambrics
Book de- Figured do
White colorcd farltans, Curtain Muslius.
Linens.
ln-l Linen Shcctngs, Linen Napkins,
9-s Pillow ease Linen, do Table Covers,
lOl Table Damasks, lo courc1 do do.
luckahuck, Crash, Scotch and Russia Diaper, Nap
kius, etc. etc.
HOSiERY AND GLOVES.
Ladies and Gcnts. Li,lc Gloves,
do do silk aud Lise Glott>,
do d, Coiorcd and White Silk do.
Misses Gloves
White and Colorcd Kid do.
do do Cotton Hose,
Mcrinn Co..
"a shmcrc do,
Gcnts' Sk Colorcd and White do,
Boy-' do.
Burlington, April ~, 1854. ddwt
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Blanks . Blanks!

UlLANES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS PRINTED
- on superior paper will hereafter be kept con
,tantly o1 hand, or printed to order at the FRrE
Pass urri,r.
May IL, lsji dSwtr
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y ECEIVED THIS MORNING A BEAUTTFrI
~ assortment ofCanbric Edgings and Insertinss
Muslin do do
Also, few nice Lace Bands &c, at
LYMAN'S
May L. dGwtf
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Margaret aeIEttu,S E,4,rgr,

WE InLsr BScR1BERs, HAVING HfE> Nr-
W POINTED by the Honorable the Probate
Court for the District Of Chitenden Commissioners Ia
receive. examine and adjust the claims and demands
OF all persons, against the estate of Margaret Mar
tin, late Of Burlington, in said District, deceased.
represented in.ovent, and also all claims and de-.
mandS exhibited in offset thereto and six months
from tho day Of tho date hereof, being allowed by
Sald Court for that purpose" Il" therefore hcI, hv
give notice. thHi We will attend to the bu-iuc-. oi
oar appointment, at the office of r. T.. Wales. in
burlington. in said District on the second Mon
days of July and August next, ut 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
on zach of said day.
Dated this 18th day of June, A. D., leji
T. +. WALES, )c..,.
HENRY WHITNEY. ! Commissioners
~ Iva
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REP AIRED b
.AYE RS
CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For the rapid Cure OF
COUGlIS, COLDS, IIOARSENESS,
BRONCHITIS, WHOOPING-C0CGH,
GROUP, ASTHMA. AND
CONSUMPTION.

TINS remedy has won for itself such nltpitty
from its cures of every variety Of pulmonary scu,c,
that II Is ont roy unnecessary 10 recount TITO c,i-
denccs Of its virtues in any community where 1t
Ia, been employed So wide il the field Of ITS Use
hlluess, and numerous the cases Of is cures,
that almost every section of the country ahutHds
in persons publish, known. who have been restored
from alarming and even desperate diseases ui the
lungs by lite use When once tried its superb iit,
over every other medicine of its kind is too Hpuar
en 20 escape ohso alton. and whore its virtues are
known, the public no longer hesitate what antdute
To employ for the distressing aud dangerous aztec
tons of the pulmonary organs which ART incident
to climate. And not only in formid able a..
ticks upon the lungs, but for the nrlder varieties
Of COINS, CoUGHs, HoARsENEss, Sc; and Tor
CHILDREN it is the pleasantcst and safest melcino
that he obtained.
As il has long been in constant use Throughout
this section, need not do more than ASSURE the
people its quality is kept M 10 the best that il ever
has BEEN and that the genuine article is sola by
IA. PECK. A. c. SPEAR, GEO W. ALLEN
Burlington, sIMONDs A NREDHAM, ehsl.
ournet NJ. HALL, Hinesburgh E, ALEXANDER,
5. r. slMoNDS 4 CO., wnrston II
\. HODGES, Richmond JONATHAN MERRILL
whOoski.
February 10, 1854 ~smos
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German WOrsteds,

4 FRESH LOT. NEW AND DESIRABLE col
n oRN ,l-o, Worsted Patterns, &C., just opened
at LYMAN'S
Mayi dGwtf
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s,atalDIPs.

nANhlC.T RECEIVED FROM THE CITIES
y arhoi'r assortment of Groceries, which ] hope
my Customers will call and purchase and allow mo
far pr,d,, for cannot afford to sell at cost or keep
them long on hand.
: PIERCE.
Church street.
May y. loii. liwtf
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Notice

| : HEREBY GIVEN, THAT HAVE GIVEN MY
Son MlRON his time during the remainder of
his minority, mud that from this date shall claim
none Of his earnings, nor pay amy debts of his
tracing. John McNOLi
Colchester, June .. 1885, w5lw3s
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% do1 of superior quality, at much lower
prices than ever before offered in Burlington, for
sale at the Agricultural storc, Church street
JOHN $. PIERCE.
Burlington May LIST, 1884. dGwtf
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'JNlE CHEAPEST LOT OF THESE GOODS EVER
j before offered +; very nice quality at scents
yard. Call aud look at EN- at LlMAN'S
do wifi
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BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE 49, 1854

Of the Supreme Court gave an opinion de-
c'aiinS the Fugitive Slave Law uncousttu-
ti"nal on the ground that the act denied the
right VI trial hy jury.
Col. Subtle the owner of the Fugitive slave
Burns, announces that he went to- the North
n union man and returns disunioniot
Three days Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF TIE ARABIA
Nrw YoRK. June llth.
The Cunard mail steamer AroLjo. arrived
at this port last evening.
Immediately after the conference with the
French and English commanders. Omar pachc
advanced towards SiliStria, with 90 900 men
in two columns. We may therefore expect
news soon of n great battle.
On tho Goth, the Russians failed in an at
tempt to force the passage of the Danube at
Turna, SimnitN and Giurgcvo. On the 3Oth.
they were rcpulsod in an attack ON one ofthc
detached forts of Silistria. The Russians
admit that the place may hold out two or
three weeks longer. BY that time it will
probably be relieved by Omar Pacha
Accounts from Athens report a complete
dcica, to the Egyptian troops in Thcssaly.-
The insurgents took 500 prisoners. ono cannon
and a large store Of smalarms.
British ships Arrogant and Hcclo, have
succeeded in cutting out merchant shi from
under the guns of the Fort of Ecknass. The
two ships proceeded up narrow river, from
the banks of which the enemy kept up con-
tinuous fire. On arriving at the harbpr Capt
Hall, of the Heclo. landed with a party of
marines and succeeded in carrying off gun
as trophy. Then taking in tow the only
merchantmen that was aAoat he made his
way back to the fleet with the loss Of only
two men
The Baltic.
No further operations in the Baltic. Nor
is there any authentic statement of the extent
or result of the recent attack on the forts of
Hango. The Russian account in the IrrolSe
Ruste is as follows
THE English fleet, tweaty-,r strong.
battered the outworks of IIango Uddo on the
2Sth, but were compelled to withdraw, much
damaged ~
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hRDERS RECEIVED FOR MARRIAGE Ap-
~ dress, Party. and business Copper plate En-
gravcd Cards.
Those who already have engraved plates Of their
Cards, can have them neatly printed at short notice
~ Apply at the FREE PRESS OFFICE where
Specimens ofuarion, Nipi,s can he seen
May 30, dIytC
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News of tho week
BY Telegraph To the Free Press.
Important from Europe,


Nrw YosH, June I.
The steamer Arctjc arrived here this after
noon, with Liverpool dates to May 2sth, one
day later than by the Niagara
II is conceded that Austria, Prussia, and
nearly all Germany have made league gainst
Nicholas, who it is Thought will now have to
yield.
The B'ork Warrjor question is still unset
tied.
The French and English forces are slowly
advancing to the scene of the contest of the
naaubc.
The Capture Of the English war steamer.
Tiger, by the Russians. is confirmed
Nothing important from the Baltic.
Flour during the week declined three still.
hng..
The allies are about to take possession of
Greece.
NEw loRv, eth, p. NJ.
The Arctic with Liverpool dates to the
osth, reached her dock at o'cock
II is stated that the French army in Tur
key will he augmented to 100, 900 men. 4
protocol has been signed by the representa-
tives Of the four powers asserting their deter
mination to maintain the integrity of Turkey.
1t is stated that Austria and Prussia will
now demand the evacuation of the Turkish
territory. The Russians were enicayoring
to cut off the communication between Varna
and Sebastorol The combined feet was
cruising before Sebastopol.
An English division was to embark at Con-
stantinople for Varna, while a French force
was 10 march on the Balkan.
The rebellion in Thessaly is gaining ground.
1t is rumored that the Russians being una
BILE to defend the seaport of Circassia, have
evacuated all the ports from Balyuna to Afap-
pa, burning all their forts, after which they
retired TO kutis.
Arrival of Gc.d.-Terrible Wreck in the Pa
ciic,
NEW YoRx, June 9th
The Steamers George Lar and Star Of the
West arrived here yesterday with 900 ,OO0,-
600 in gold.
The Peruvian ship Mcrcedcs was wrecked
on the I'd of May, and 73l soldiers, including
officers were drowned. They were bound to
Lima.
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7n:sss~s gttnnss.n

lust RECEIVED AT CHEAP CORNEP SEW
- ERAL Dozen, which will be sold at Wholesale
or Retail Cheap for fosh. n ALLEN 4 co.
May %. d&wtf
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FLYERS Butter Working Churn
Cast steel Shovels.

nECIDEDLY THE BEST CItURN IN USE.
- They worthy the attention OF Butter
makers, Also
-. ~. -,
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Notice.
Suffolk Pigs.

Suffolk Pigs.
INoR SALE BY THE UNpERSIGNED, THE
following ~ full blood Six pigs seven weeks
old. one % mouths old in pig, and the services
OF tull blood suffolk Boar also, few common
and half blood pigs. Gail and see
OSCAR c. WHITE,
WSoosh Falls, April Is, ls5i -tin"s7
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Drums, Flute, Accordions, Clarpncts, Flagcolots,
buglcs, Nion,, Bows, Hair for Bows, Resin, Strings
Pegs, Tail pieces, Bridges, Strings for Instruments
Instruction Books, Musical Merchandise generally.
PLAIN lNlR AND CURlS.-lOO sets Plain
HAIR oi all -z" and prices. our stock il receiving
constant additions.
BRlN>MAtD, BROTHER 4 CO.,
az wifi Church Street, Burlington. VI
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New Hampshire LEGISLATURE.

The question of choosing U. S. Senator.
coming up in the New Hampshire Legislature.
the Wings proposed to postpone it until Fri.
day next Thi. the Democrats opposed, Blu.
the Wings carried their point, much 10 the
chagrin and surprise of the Democrats, by six
majority
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4 LARGE StFi.
CHEAP CORNER

Is THE BEST PLACE TO FIND A NICE .rM-
MER HAT,--one that i, just right and any
kind you please. y. ALLEN & 60.
Nav 25. dNvtr
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BRINSMAID, BROTHER & Co.
~ nv w TTT7 IHIVV TVTks, VTIlVs, ITumO, TlC
Cake, Butter and Fruit Knives, Tea sets, Castors
Cake Baskets, jrns, swing Kettles, Commute
Ware and Cindlc7ticks suffers, Trays, Knife Rests
Toast RACK, and all kinds of Plated and Britannia
Goods at whole ale retail low as in any othe
quarter.
DiGUERNEOTNr GOODS
of all kLnl-- Lln. of Narinns kinds. Eishinr IN.

of all kind. Fans Of various kinds. Fishing and
Hunting rasilc Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Gun Cotton
Drinking and Powder flasks; Rods, Fish Baskets,
Minuow Nets Ivory, shell, India rubber and Horn
Combs Brushes soaps, Razors, Straps, perfumery,
Writing Dc,l, Work Boxes and Dressing Cases, in
greater varet and cheaper than ever offered before
Retculcs, rc.-or, Emeries, Stlcttoes Pins, Needles
Egg Bcat'rs, Lamps Wick, Globes Chimnies, Sew
incl i,l.
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New Hampshire.

Bos1oN, June 9Th.
Dir. Baker was yesterday inauguratcd Gov
ernor of New Hampshire with considerable
military display. In his message he fully
endorsed the Nebraska policy of the Presi-
dent. A resolution has been offered in the
Legislature in opposition to the disturbance
of the Missouri Compromise, and conforming
the course Of Senators Norris and Williams,
and Harry Hibbard.
The choice of T. S. Senators for New Hamp-
shire has been postponed until Friday next.
All accounts from the West represent the
excitement against tn Nebraska bill as ire
sistblc.
great fire occurred in Corning, n Y, on
the evening of the 5th, destroying large
portion of the village.
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Burns has reached Virginia in safety. 1t
is proposed to give the officers who accompan-
led him public dinner.
Rev. i. W. ligginson of this city has been
arrested and held to bail in $4,000, on a
charge of being engaged in the late slave
trials
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Cuban Expedition.

correspondent of the n. Y. Tribune wri-
ting from jackson, Miss, says that there is
not the least doubt that powerful expedition
against Cuba is soon to start under the lead
Of Gen. Quitman.
Mr. Banks on Nebraska.
Hon y. p, Banks of Massa chu sctts address
sed his constituents last night at Waltham
he defended his course in opposing the Ne
braska scheme. He said that it was but one
of series about to be brought forward by
tho South, and declared that all those Demo-
Gratis who opposed them were under the ban
Of the party.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb, H.
SENATE.-The Senate, this morning, was crowd
ed at an early hour by persons anxious 10 hear the
Texan Senator, MIR. Houston, speak on the Me-
braska bill. Some business Of small moment was
transacted and then the debate on Nebraska was
suned by Mr.. Houston.
Previous to taking up the Nebraska bin, several
petitions were presented by Messrs. Seward and
Brodhead, againsl the Nebraska bill, and MIR. Petit
closed his remarks in favor OF the French Spoa-
ton bill.
The French Spoiation bill was ordered to be en-
crossed Yeas 26; Nays II.
bill was passed allowing Illinois TO select the
residue of lands granted TO aid her in the completion
OF her canals.
MIR. Houston did not conclude his remarks on the
Nebraska bill before the subject was postponed until
to morrow.
HousE.--The House went into Committee on the
Homestead Bill Ii proposes to grant 10 every man,
being the head Of family and citizen Of the Uni
ted States, homestead of l60 acres of land, on
condition OF occupancy and cultivation for speci-
fed period
Mr.. Dawson supported the BILL In the course of
his remarks, he said that more than $50 million
of land would be required under the bill for
many years come, and if we add fifty millions for
Pacific Railroad, we shall still have $50 millions
Of Of public domain; geographical area
larger than England, Wales, ireland and Scotland
combined, sufficient in extent 10 make 200 States
large Maryland, New Jersey, or New Hamp-
shire. ~
Mr.. Mace, Of Indiana, made long and strong
speech against the disturbance Of the Compromise ;
denouucng the Nebraska bill, and declaring that he
would resis; the repeal oi the Missouri Compromise
with all the power he possessed and that if his con-
sliuents did not approve of his COURSE it would give
him great pleasure to resign, for them 10 elect
one in his place.
Mr. Skeleton, Democrat, OF New Jersey. also de.
nounced the Nebraska bill and alluded with some