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LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE ssD CONGRESS.
SENATE.

The Senate consists OF two Senators from each
State There arc thirty lone States represented by
sixty two Senators.
. wings in Laiic; Old Line Democrats in Roman.
Those marked l. D., Independent Democrats IT,,
those elected Us Union mon; ). H., those elected
Southern or State Rights men.
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oNs THOUSAND AakNrs WANTED.
LIME chance for young men this winter Address
~ Nov g. NJ ]. COOK. Charlottesville, Ind
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By Governors appointment. The Legislature
Of Alabama will have two United States Senators to
elect during the coming session
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MatifEs

NJ Sick Headache Remedy.--A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently
the public is attracting great attention. moi only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
its efficacy which have been volunteered by many
who have been benefited by it, but also because
there are so great number of people who are af-
aicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. Dr.
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy of his ''rem-
edy,ni is physician in this city, in high standing,
great confidence is placed; andwe do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been SO long needed has attractedthe attention
fall sufferers from headache who have heard OF it,
From our own knowledge of DR.. Eastman's char
acter and practice, we have no doubt that the med
icine deserves the favor it receives, and that it will
prove TO be great benefit TO all who may give IT
a trial-Lynn Nescs, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. ID. GILMAN, and
bv ali the druggists. Apr2
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THE TARIFF.

Several of our exchanges are already en-
gagged in guessing at the contents Of the Presi-
dents message. Among the several illusions
made in reference 10 it, we discover that the
tariff question plays conspicuous part and is
supposed to be one of the main points OF the
document. We believe with our contempora-
ries that nothing is of more Importance, in the
present condition of the country, than study
of the tariff and Of the commercial Legislation
and treaties thereto attached. The solicitude
of Congress has already been manifested on
that subject by the appropriation of ten thou
sand dollars to be used in gathering informa-
ton about the trade of the United States and
foreign countries, and about the means of in
creasing our commercial relations abroad.
This work is now in course of progress in the
State Department, and viii, no doubt, be ex-
amined by Congress at the next session. The
work, as well as the question it involves, is
sufficiently important to command attention
from every quarter.
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NURE sILvERwARE.--A Magnificent

DURE sILVERWARE.--A Magnificent
assortment.-M w. GAIT 81 BRO. call at
tention 10 their unusually large assortment OF Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete.
Silver Pitchers, solid silver Casters.
Silver Cups and Saucers, Gobleis,
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crumb Scrapers.
Cake Knives, Fruit Shovels, Sugar Sifters.
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks. SAD,
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives, Ice Tongs, Desert Knives.
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars.
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Strainers.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons, and Forks Of
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, DC.
Also, very large assortment OF Fancy Silver
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents. ,
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 our customers. Being
of our own manufacture, il is warranted pure sill
YER. and offered at as low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT a. BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle
Penn. av., between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 2-3tif
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have sufficient time and space in this number
to do justice TO our answer.
It is well known that the history of the last
sixty years, and of the various treaties during
that period furnishes us with the proof OF the
wayerng condition of the political map of Eu.
rope. All that time national land marks were
moved and removed, and none Of the present
States of Europe can boast of having to-day
the same geographical limits they had fifty
years ago. Nations have been cut and par
celled out, without reference to their inclina-
tons or previous ties, without respect to the
natural tendencies growing out Of sinilitude
of language, customs and habits, but merely TO
suit the interests of the victor. Hence, that
conflict of sentiment and ideas which we now
observe among several European nationalities,
a conflict which occasionally manifests itself
by intermittent symptoms Of revolution. Be-
sides, it is to be observed that revolutions have
their seat precisely among governments hold
ing under their yoke the heterogeneous sub
dued provinces, which they could not keep
together in obedience, were it not for the pres
ence of strong military forces. a
This state Of things is peculiarly remarkable
with Austria and Prussia; in the Duchy OF
Posen, for the latter, in Galicia for the former.
Now, suppose for an instant the conquest OF
southern Russia, and the resurrection OF 20
land as consequence, what will become OF
Crimea, for instance, in the hands OF the alliesf
They cannot keep it; they cannot give 1t 70
Turkey; they must, however, dispose OF it IN
some way. What viii they do then, with their
conquests? Such is the question under con-
sideration. Evidently, there is way to dis
pose of it, at once honorable and profitable.
If England and France understand their own
interests, and wish to keep peace with others,
and be useful to the cause Of civilization, they
will follow the plan given by Talleyrand to
Napoleon after the battle Of Austerlitz-a
plan, by the way, which the latter, unhap-
PLY for him, rejected. This plan was to
throw back Austria westward, by giving her
certain provinces Of the East, for which she
would have relinquished her pretensions upon
the German States in the vicinity of France.
At that time Austria would certainly have ac-
cepted such an offer; but Napoleon, who want
ed her humiliation by lessening her territory
on both sides without any respect for the
wounded pride of lately the first empire Of the
world, refused, and had to repent bitterly after
ward for not following the advice of Talley-
rand.
Now, our readers will easily understand the
moral of this quotation. What Talleyrand
proposed at that time in favor of France, may
be proposed now in favor Of Poland. Give to
Austria the conquests of Crimea, if the allies
conquer it, and there is very little doubt about
Austria accepting it as a compensation for
Gallicia We will dispose of the other argu.
ments of the Tribune in our next number.
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ADvERTIsEsfENT.
The wooa-ca. Controversy.


A RATHER sharp but distant firing Is
IN carried on BY some persons Interested in
Wood-Gas Patents and we perceive that the
their vision. Dr. G. G. Page, as the attorney for
w. p. Mcconnell having presented his claims
through our columns, l.. r.. Breisach, Of this city,
has presented those OF Petienkofer 81 Rutland, OF
Bavaria--he being their assgnee-through the
columns of the Daily Times of the Sd instant. He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven
ton was issued on February "a, 1851, anthem
ticaied copy Of which has been filed in our Patent
Office Also that the claims of his assiguors were
fled in the Office, TO protect their rights, more
than year ago. As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood Gas, the disputed
point relates TO the apparatus, which embraces
the relocating Of the gas-passing il over a red-hct
surface in It's way TO the eooler--afier il is gene
rated this is clearly stated in DR.. Pages letter,
on page so. Now, as Mcconnell claims to have
invented the apparatus for relocating Wood Cas-
as far back as 1Sf9--two years previous 10 tie
granting the Bavarian patent--and as he OIL
tanned patent for the same, on the 26th day { &
Septic mber last although contested by Pettenkc-
fer Il Rutland, we cannot well conceive who l. RI
Breisach wants TO frightsn, by declaring, through
the columns Of the Times, that he will prosecute
the violators Of the Bavaran invention. He gives
this notice 10 all who take interest in the intro
duction Of this invention, but, in doing so, he for
got 10 present any fact upon which the public can
rely, to show what patent rights he possesses.
When he again writes 10 inform the public that he
has certain patent rights, and will prosecute those
who infringe them, we hope he will be so good as
10 state what these rights are, so that the public
may know what he means.--iSetenfJfe Amer1can.
Nov 16-tf
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The Saint Louis Democrat of the 9th ult.,
says that about thirty Of the recent emigrants
to Kansas returned yesterday evening, en- route
for home. They are originally from Massachu-
sets, but had reached Kansas too late TO cult.
vate crops; and as provisions we're very high,
and very scarce, they have determined to re-
turn to the east believing that they viii be
more comfortable in their old homes than in
the new territory, at least for the present.
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MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.

The Charleston papers, of the 29th instant,
contain the message Of Governor Manning to
the General Assembly Of South Carolina, and
accompany its publication with very compli.
mentary notices. II is devoted TO State affairs.
We extract that portion Of it which refers TO
the usury laws, the abrogation Of which is re-
commended by Governor Manning. He says
"There is another measure which is still
more effectual remedy for the scarcity Of money
now existing, notwithstanding the excess Of
banking capital in the State, which is the abol
ishment Of the usury laws, in order TO bring
private and foreign capital into competition
with the Banks. Provided laws do not make
investments insecure, the deficiency of money
in one place is certain to be supplied from
another, where, as it becomes abundant, the
rates of interest are necessarily lowered.
"There has always existed prejudice against
usury, and il certainly was to be condemned
where the coin Of o country was the only cir.
culating medium, and money was boarded for
loan at exorhitant rates of interest; thereby
placing il in the power Of such individuals as
possessed il, to n certain extent to hold his
neighbors' property at his mercy. But since
that period, now that the commerce of the
world is carried on BY the credit system and
bills Of exchange, and promises to pay, to a
large extent, are the circulating medium, money
becomes valuable in proportion as the exigen.
cies or prosperity Of trade make it so. Money,
like everything else, ought to have relative,
not a fixed value.
Sin this State the usury laws are rarely en-
forced, and in numberless instances are alto
gether disregarded. Large sums of money are
constantly being invested at exorbitant rates
Of interest. In New York the paper Of citi-
zens Of the State is frequently purchased at a
very large discount. 1t often happens that the
best is thus forced off by the impossibility Of
procuring money at home, with the necessity Of
obtaining II either to meet stringent present
engagements, or to operate in .proftable invest
ment,
"The discussion Of this measure is not q new
one. It's adoption is urged with great force in
many of the States Of the Union, and the
change is destined eventually to be made. Il
il be effected in neighboring States, we cannot
avoid il here. England, that wise nation, and
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

New York, Dec l.-Cotton.-Th market is
dull -g rsn
Flour-Prices are a trihe lower--sales Of 2, $50
barrels good Ohio IS 50@s9.
Southern is dropping sales Of 500 barrels At
IS 31@S9.
Wheat-Prices trae lower-sales Of 1900
bushels southern white 50 o5 red Upper Lake
81 IS.
Corn-Prices are tribe lower-Sales of co.
600 bushels al sSG90.
Pork-The market is frm--mess sla6sl3 H.
Beef-The market is dull.
.Lard-The market is unchanged, with mode
rate demand al previous rates.
Whsky-Sales Of Ohio at 4l cents.
New oRLENs, Nov. 30.-Afier the receipt ofthe
Afrca's advices, cotton declined one-eighth, with
sales of 5000 bales middling at St@Sl. Flour IS
GO. Whisky 46 cents. Sterling exchange per
cent premium-outsids rate.
CHARLESTON, Nov. 30.-SaIes Of the week 10,
500 bales at unchanged rates. Good middling $50.
Receipts $1,000 bales. Stock, exclusive Of ship
ward, $3.50 bales.
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Clio REV ARD.-Lost. from the baggage

Gil REWARD.-Lost.f from the baggage
Cpl car, on Saturday, the 10Th instant, on the
route between Philadelphia and Washington
Gentleman's overcoat, which was wrapped in
cloth bearing the name Of residence and strapped
on the top of a trunk; also, new Leather Strap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging 10 the
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion 10 represent 70 the owners and mana
gers Of the railroad on this route that for the COM
for Of passengers and security Of baggage, an in
creased responsibility should be required Of their
agents.
Any communication addressed TO the Office Of
National Inteiieencer will be received and on re-
turning the article lost, the above reward will be
paid. Nov 2G-tf
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s6r The publication, in some Of the New
York papers, Of the disgusting details of the
trial for divorce to which Mr.. and Mrs.
Childs are parties, is the best commentary on
their hypocritical pretentions to morality and
piety. They pander to vice whilst they praise
virtue, and pirate Of decency while they give to
their readers publications that the little book
selling boys would be arrested for offering "a
their patrons
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

especially wise in her commercial policy, has
already abolished her usury laws, gradually, to
be sure, in the first instance only affecting her
commercial transactions; but the change is
now complete, and it is applied to all her busi-
ness.
without opposition to any of the institutions
or vested interests of the State, have placed
this subject before you for consideration. |
have no desire to use it beyond that point, and
leave the question to be decided by your intel
ligence and Judgment"
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nr. ReaIa.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. L. Petitions are exteu-
sively circulating, and receiving numerous re-
spectacle signatures, asking for the pardon of
DR.. Beale. There is much sympathy in behalf of
his distressed family-and excitement on the sub
ject. Some are of opinion that the governor will
pardon him. II is said that Mrs. Beale will pre-
sent the petition 10 the governor in person,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

rSr The friends of law and order will be
pleased to learn that the notorious Theodore
Parker, the reverend son ofthunder," who in
stigated the Burns's Boston mob, and used Sc
ditious language at Fsneuil Hall on the night
Of the riot, has been arrested. he gave bail
for $1,000 to appear on the first Monday in
March.
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Gsl9grapbir
From the Associated Press--through the
House Line. Hs
Fatal Accident from the Explosion OF

NRw York, December IAN accident occurred
here yesterday, in the residence of Major Person.
by which his daughter, an interesting young lady,
lost her life. A quantity of Camphene exploded,
fire and she was dreadfully burnt. Her parents
and all in the honse whilst endeavoring TO extin-
guish the flames, were also badly bnrnt and
injured.
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DIED,

In this city, on the LIST instant, HELEN, infant
daughter OF HAMILTON G. and JOSEPHINE FAINT
The funeral will take place on Sunday next at
o'clock, p M, from the residence of Mrs. Smith,
No. 233, 9TH street. The friends of the parents
are invited TO attend without any further notice.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

AoEs OF THE PoErs OF AMERIoA.--James X.
Paulding, IS; John Pierpont, 60; Richard II. Da-
ma, ST.; Charles Sprague, So; John Neal, 60; Will
liam c. Bryant, 60; James G. Percival, So; Fiiz
Greene Halleck, So; Samuel G. Goodrich, So;
George w. Doane, So; George p. Morris, SO; AL
bert 6. Greene, SO George w. Bethume, So;
Ralph Waldo Emerson, 81 Rufus Dawes, 81 /;
George d. Prentice, so; Charles F. Hoffman, As;
N. P. Willis, AZ; William G. Simms, AZ; Henry
w. Longfellow, AZ; George Lunt, AT: John G.
Whittier, 46; VIM. D. Gallagher, 46; Oliver Wendell
Holmes, as; Albert Pike, As; Park Benjamin, As I;
James Freeman Clarke, A Ralph Hoyt, "A ;
James Aldrich, "A; VIM. H. @. Hosmer, "A Jones
Very, "a Alfred B. Street, 43; George w. Gutter,
49,; VIM. II. gurleigh, AZ Henry 7 Tuckerm an
Henry 3 Hl5st h Gorqs Ssd Ms's ss Essi
Sargent, SO; Thos. w. Parsons, 81; George w.
Dewey, So Arthur q. Coke, So; James 7. Fields,
So; James Russell Lowell, IS; Thomas Buchanan
Reed 80; George H. Boxer, 81 Bayard Taylor,
90; X. II. Stoddard, q.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

THE CRowDINc OF PASSENGERS on board the
California steamers is very strongly condemned in
the San Francisco papers. The District Attorney
has attempted to arrest this abuse, and the SUI
preme court has been resorted TO for the enforce
ment of the laws in relation 10 the subject.
Scarcely passenger vessel enters port, under the
the present construction of the law, that does not
carry twice as many passengers as her boats can
accommodate in case of wreck or fire.
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The NEXT European Mail.

New YORK, Dec. 1.-No mail will leave the
United States for Europe until Wednesday next
by the steamer Canada, which sails from Boston.
She will in all probability take The first copy
of the Presidents annual message.
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D64- In addition to other members OF Con-
gress who have arrived in Washington, are the
following named gentlemen: The Hon. $.
Adams, Of the Senate, and Hon. Messrs. Will
son Shannon, Thomas Rufin, Smith Miller,
J. c. Breckenridge, s. A. Smith, I. s. Bocock,
w. p. Harris, Willis Allen, and A. R. Sellers.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

Marriage Licenses,-There were issued at
the Courthouse, last month, seventy-iye marriage
licenses. Until we have knowledge to the con-
trary, we shall suppose that one hundred and fifty
persons have been made happy for life.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

GOSHEN BUTTER AND BUCK
VI WHEAT.-Now landing
90 kegs Chemung county Butter, very fine.
70 do. Delaware county do very good
Plat Mills extra Buckwheat, in barrels, half.
barrels, boxes, and bags.
Also, Pennsylvania Ruokwheat. IN bags,
For sale bY SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40, opposite the Centre Market.
Dec I--lwif (Starl
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-02

FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT.-six
T Large and well Furnished Rooms for
Rent.-Enquiro at Faulkner's Shirt Mandatory,
South side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd
and "A Streets,
Nov. 80--eodlw IStar1