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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20
Scored Societies.

The Washington Union has become ra6id
on the theme Of secret societies, and especially
when those secret societies are composed ex-
clusively of Ndtips-born Americans! The
secret society" Of Jssuits, who are all foreign
ers and who are sworn to obey the commands
Of a. foreign hierarchy, are Of course quite safe,
and in fact altogether harmless! The secret
society Of free and accepted Masons are also
quite harmless, because they are not all native
born Americans--there are foreigners among
them The secret society Of "Odd Fellows"
are also perfectly harmless, as great proportion
Of its members arc foreigners.
Our fathers, in Revolutionary times, very
properly held secret meetings, and formed Sc
cret societies, as it was dangerous, at fret, to
make open declarations Of hostility to Great
Britain, and twas also important to krlow each
other as friends Of liberty.
The American Senate can hold secret ses-
sions to discuss and decide upon political ques-
tons affecting the public interests.
The Albany Regency" in the days Of Van
Buren,, very properly held secret caucuses to
decide upon the political action Of the great
Democratic party in New York, and to givs
direction to National Democratic movements
The Richmond junta,' in years not long
passed, very wisely met in secret conclave to
decide upon and control the policy Of the Dem
ocratic party in the Old Dominionl
But notc, forsooth, it is unconstitutional, he
rstical, and damnable, for natve-born Ameri-
cans to meet in council" to consult upon the
interests and policy Of an American party! As
II a large and powerful nay overwhelming
party, comprised Of native-born citizens, mould
oonccct and could carry into execution mea-
surss detrimental to the interests Of the coun'
tryl If majority Of the nat.vc-born sons o
this country are traitors, viii not treason tri
umphs
If that majority are found faithful to the Con
stitution, win it not be preservedi Can any
man DO sufficiently doh to imagine, that ,
large and triumphant party in this country
composed Of native-born sons, would secretly
oonspire to destroy the Unions Why then
meet In ,eorsti Does the Washington. Union
really desire to be informcds Well it shaU b.
Informed Be it known, then, Messrs. Editors
Of the Union, that this is a increment Of The
people, as acknowledgement from the politi-
dams, and the people have resolved to keep
their own oounsels--to meet in private until
thoy arc fully organized, and not TO admit
unprincipled political hacks unscrupulous
demogogues, and general disturbcrs Of the po-
litioL peace Of the country, into their secrets
ado you taksf" If you do not, then apply
for admission into our councils, and you viii
not only experience the force Of the objection,
which the people make to certain classes O
politicians, but you win learn that the KNOW
Nothings" knor something Of the dement's Of
dana oovnisn
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Supreme Court Of the United states.
Tfrrar,Ay December 10 Iak4

No s. Grey r. Webb, ct al. lessee Of Polly
Weatherhesd. Error TO the circuit court United
States for the middle district Of Tennessee. Mr..
Justice Grier delivered the opinion Of this court,
affirming the judgment Of the said circuit court in
this cause, with costs.
No. 8. Arthurs, Nicholson, L Co. "a. Jesse Hart.
Error to the circuit court United States for the
eastern district Of Louisiana Mr.. Justice Nelson
delivered the opinion Of this court reversing the
judgment Of the said circuit court with costs and
remanding the case for further proceedings, to be
had therein in conformity 70 law, justice, and the
opinion OF this court.
No. 2. Pierre Barribeau ct al rs. Joshua b.
Brandt Appeal from the circuit court United
States for the district Of Missouri. Mr.. Chief JUS
tce fancy delivered the opinion Of this court, dis
missing this appeal with costs.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20
Extension Of the Pension system.

The bill introduced by Mr.. Smith, Of Ten
nessee, in the House Of Representatives, pro-
poses a very considerable enlargement Of the
pension system. We present a synopsis Of its
provisions:
Section one grants 20 every surviving officer, sol
der, sailor &C. who served in the war Of 1919, for
aperiod Of two years. 10 one or more TERMS PEN
sion for life, equal TO the amount Of his full pay.
Every one who served over three months, and less
than two years, shall receive pension bearing the
same proportion 70 his full pay that his term OF
service does to two years The pension to com
mence from 4th March, 1854.
Section two gives to the surviving widows Of the
foregoing persons the same pensions that their
husbands would have been entitled TO receive II
living aud provides that second marriage shall
be no bar to her claim, she be widow at the
time OF her application.
Section three provides that Il person file q
claim under this act and die while It Is pending,
tho pension shall 20 TO bis widow II he left one Il
not, 10 his surviving children. But where no
claim is fled during the lifetime Of the person
rendering the service, the claim dies with him.
Section four prescribes the mode In which pen
sons shall be granted and declares that they shall
not be liable to attachment, levy, &c.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WrpSrspAr. Dec. 20. 1854.

w hbNtcbAft wv ~, loof
Mr.. AIKEN obtained leave TO introduce bill
making an appropriation for deepening Charleston
harbor.
Several other unimportant bills were introduced
for the purpose Of reference.
Mr.. WHITEF1ELD, delegate from Kansas, was
sworn in and took his seat
The following bills were taken up and passed,
viz:
Increasing the pay Of the auxiliary guard Of
Washington 10 1900
Increasing the capital stock Of the Washington
Gaslght Company.
Incorporating the Mutual Fire Insurance Com.
pany Of the District of Columbia.
Granting additional powers 10 the Corporation
Of Washington.
The bill Incorporating the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company was laid aside for
the present
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole, and resumed the consideration Of the SEN
ate bin suppressing the circulation Of small notes.
An amendment offered by Mr.. GRow 70 increase
the penalty for passing small notes in the District
TO 800, was rejected.
Various other amendments were offered by gem
uemen, but they all rejected il being the evi.
dent temper Of those present to pass the bill as u
was reported by the Committee on the District.
When our report closed, no hnal action had been
taken on the bill
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20
iemsgoguisnl

~ We have once moro TO repeat that we
shall not publish any communication, either in
poetry or prose, without the name oftho author.
Tho "Young American" whose poetical COM
nunication we now specially refer to, presents
some good ideas, but they are not all chastcly
expressed If he wishes to do 80, he can with
draw 1t, and correct tho defective portions, and
return IL with his name.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20
A BOOKSTORE EsTABLIsHMENT
FOR SALE.

ELDER " Co., corner La. avenue
- and 18th streets offer at private sale their en-
tire stock and store fixtures 10 The stock oompris
ing History, Biography, Poetry, Travels &c., Works
Of Fiction great variety, and Of the most popular
kind bound and in cheap form Bibles, Prayer-books,
Portemonnaies, suitable for holiday presents also,
coed assortmentof Blank-books Stationery, 10, &c
requires.
fhd stock and fixtures win be sold separately or
together, a. can be agreed upon
Apply on the premises, In person or BY letter.
y ELDER & Co,
No. 8, Columbia Place,
Corner Louisiana avenue and 7th sta.
The public arc requested 10 call. vhsrs thsy will
and books cheap dec 2o-A-
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

A man who ridicules his neighbor's fobles, and
pronounces him TO be deficient IN intellect, without
Just cause, is very apt TO possess more scfestcem
than sound sense and to be slave to the worst Of
all vices-envy.
The lady whose heart "swellcd with indgna-
ton had h reduced with poulticcs.
Woman lost paradise TO make man wise he de.
serves purgatory IL he makes her wretched
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LADIES FAIR.
rwyHE ladies Mite society Of RyIand

FINHE ladies Mite Society Of Rylnnd
- Chapel design holding a Fan, at Island HAL,
2lst and continuing ten evenings. The proceeds are
10 be appropriated 70 the liquidation Of their Church
debt. In appealing 10 generous public In this lsud-
able undertaking Of our spirited and persevering
Iadies we think Il only necessary 10 say that effort
win be spared their part in catering for the benefit
Of the public and providing for the epcurcans who
may honor AZ with their presence.
Aamson - sx sossy On p.sso, - n n.
Church and Of the Ladies' Of the Society.
dec 1s--1w y
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s5ss,77s SO
unit IN xa69

To depOsit0r6 100000
| To the Va. and Tenn. railroad 100000
100000
The Globo has learned from good authority
that the debt duo Virginia is at least 100000.
II also expresses the opinion that not more
than 100000 can be made good out of the
whole amount Of assets put down in the
schedule. Should these surmises prove cor
rect, the creditors must DO heavy losers, unless,
indeed, the private property Of the members Of
the firm is liable for, and amply sufficient to
cover the deficiency.
The deed Of trust proscribes four classes Of
creditors
/. Expenses Of the trust and salaries OF
clerks.
Q. Redemption of the bonds of the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad Company, to the
amount of 100000
g. Redemption Of the notes Of the firm or
Exchange Bank.
4. AL other creditors, including the State of
Virginia.
The classes are to be preferred in the order in
which they are named. 1t is, however, pro-
vided that the bonds Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company may DO delivered over
to the State Of Virginia, if such an arrange
ment can be agreed upon between the trust ees
and the agents Of the State, within sixty days
after the date Of the deed.
Mr.. r. w. Latham publishes the following
letter in Wednesdays Globe, explaining why
it is that he appears to be so large debtor to
the concern.
"WAsHINorox, December Is, 1854
"GENTLrMEs: VIII you do me the favor to state
in your paper, in explanation Of the large amount
charged to me by Selden, Withers & Co., that they
insisted against my wishes to receive and take
charge Of my securities and property, amounting
to over sl40, 900, aud to redeem my circulation,
which amounted to over 100000. The circula.
ton was out, not troubling any one, and was pro-
ducing me some $4,000 or $4,000 per year. and
! the assets which held were ample TO protect IT,
~ did all could to prevent the house Of Selden,
| Withers 4 Co., from making me owe them this
debt and thought il strange that the house would
compel me to become its debtor against my wish
es. have never known similar case before
"The operation bears peculiarly heavy upon
me. Ii stopped my receiving say 80, 900 per year,
and forced charge upon me for over $1,000 per
| year, thus in three years making difference
against me of the heavy sum Of $4,000. Selden,
Withers Co. still hold my assets which, with
management, hope will pay the debt In May
last, when left the house, / expected that my
debt would not only have been fully paid but that
I should receive back from the house portion, at
| least Of my sccurities which had been placed in
their hands, and which they now hold.
"Yours, very respectfully,
ar. w. LATHAM.
! ITO TIE EprroRs or RHE GLoBxn
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BOARDING.

GENERAL gentlemen can be accommo-
- dated with board and lodging al Mrs. WARDS,
on the corner Of Fourandahalf street and Missouri
avenue
~ Gentlemen can be accommodated with meals
for a. per week dec 20--dlw
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tE- Notice.--The Rev. jeremiah Latham
will preach in the Methodist Protestant Church. Vir
ginia avenue, Navy Yard this Wednesday evening
at o'clock. The public are respectfully invited.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

TLial Of Aartin, As Poo or 0aerI- OsrPors
aos Advertising -HsalA ftAs Gsy---1As 30
ssokad Stsaasxs

TriaI Of Aortia, tAs .Poss OFF, Uerb-- Corpora
tsos Adssrtisins -HsaiA eftAs Gsy--7As Es-
psossd Sts1n~s
BALrHozx, Dee. 10, 1854.
The trialsof VIM. H. Martin, indicted on the
charge Of purloining money from letters, passing
through his hands as distributing clerk in the Bal
morning IN the United States district court before
Judge Giles. The occasion attracted quite q
number II persons, curious to see the accused,
who, by the way, Is stout and rather cookbook
ing man, Of about 80 years Of age. His air and
manner was that Of confidence and hopefulness
whether inspired by conscious innocence, or by
the array Of able counsel on his SIDE cannot say
He took his seat among his counsel on entering
the court room, being spared the gnominy Of the
prisoners box and an arragnment the court de-
Gliding, In reply TO question raised by his counsel,
that, under the present law, party can only be
arraigned in cases of felony; and that the ira
vcrsers offence, In this case was not felony either
by common Law or by act Of Congress-, but was
misdemeanor and, therefore, he was not called
upon to plead to an arraignment.
After some time was spent in empanneling a
jury, the witnesses for the prosecution called
and, after the examination Of Colonel Mcguire, the
post Office agent the court adjourned until this
morning The evidence Of Mr.. Mcguire as to the
Identification Of the coins found in Martins house,
with that contained in the decoy letters was posi-
tive and, as II seemed, conclusive but general
opinion, nevertheless, prevails that the prosecu.
ton win not be able to convict the accused
In the city council, last night the subject Of Sc
lecting newspapers in which to publish the Corpo-
ration advertising resumed by the First Branch,
and, after warm discussion the resolution was 10
amended as to include one German newspaper.
The vote Stood yeas IL, nays 8. Those voting in
the negative opposed the amendment on the
ground that it would be encouraging the Germans
in adhering to their native tongue instead Of lead
ing them to acquire knowledge Of the language
Of the country which they profess to have adopted
as their permanent home.
Our city still maintains its character for health
fitness. The deaths for the past week were only
10; and, so far, we have been unusually exempt
from the diseases which generally prevail during
cold weather Scarlet fever and small sPox are
scarcely heard Of
Up to a late hour last night, neither of the ex-
pected Southampton steamers had been heard
from. The Sarah Sands is out fifteen days, and
the Washington fourteen; but, considering the
stormy period Of the year, they are barely due yet
The Cunard steamers may be looked for at Halifax
tomorrow, and will possibly anticipate the others
with advices for the entire week. AnERIcUs.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

MuRprR--A cold-blooded murder was perpe-
trsted, In Richmond, on Monday evening The
murdered individual was a boy, named Humphrey,
belonging TO Mr.. Catogni the confectioner who
was stabbed with sword drawn from cane, by 4
young man who refused TO give his name He
tried to stab Mr.. Catogni also, but was felled 10
the ground BY heavy piece Of plank In the hands
Of the latter
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20
Napoleon the Great ON Religious Tolera.
ton.


In the Senate yesterday, when General Csss
was advocating the resolution Of Mr.. Under
wood, calling for the interposition Of the Amer
lean government to secure TO our citizens
abroad the rights Of religious sepulture, he
read the following reply Of Napoleon to the
representatives Of the consistorial bodies Of
his empire who were present at his coronation
The sentiments expressed are Characteristic Of
that great man:
81 see with pleasure assembled here the pastors
Of the reformed churches of France aud EN-
brace with srdor this opportunity of testifying 10
them how highly have been satisfied with the re-
ports that have reached me Of the fidelity and
good conduct Of the pastors and citizens Of the
different Protestant communions. / desire them
to understand that il IL my firm intention TO main
tain the freedom OF religious Worship The empire
Of the law ends where the underlined empire Of con
science begins Neither the law nor the sovereign
can do anything against this freedom. Such are
my principles and those Of nature And II any
one OF my race, who may succeed me, should for
get the oath l have taken, and, deceived by the
promptngs Of false conscience, should violate It,
! devote him to public censurc, and authorize you
to give him the name Of Nero
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FAIR.

FAIR.
THE LADIES Of Union Chapel M. II.
u Church viii hold Fair at Fsmham's Hail. cor
ner Of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street
commencing on MONDAY Morning. the 18th inst
at o'clock the proceeas Of which win be applied to
the improvement of the above-named Church.
Supper viii be served every evening.
Admission l21S cents; season tickets 81 90, 10 be
had al the door OF the Hail. dec 1S-lw
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n FEW gentlemen can be accommodated
IA with board at Mrs. wHfTNEY'S, on Q street.
No 1884, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. Alec
good toned secondhand Piano for sale cheap.
dec 90-std
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

The remains Of the bachelor who burst into
tears on reading description Of married Life,
have been found.
She that marries 4 man because he IL good
match must not be surprised if he turns out .
"Lucifer.r
The Judge who suspended bis opinion" no
doubt u In kvor Of capital punishment
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

JET GOODS.
IT HAVE last received \ good supply,
II. O. HOODS,
deols-dh sle Penn. avenue
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

~ Our Now York correspondents letter Of
yesterday Is unavoidably crowded out to-day
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

The Globe Of Monday publishes In full the
deed lately executed by the house Of 6elden.
Withcrs, q Co, conveying TO trustees the
property Of the concern for the benefit Of its
creditors Mr. Selden is not party to this in
strument as II is stated that he withdrew some
time ago from the firm. How far his with
drawal releases him from all liability, win
probably be the subject of legal determination.
Attached to this deed is schedule showing
the total assets Of the firm. They amount to
the sum Of 81 ,066,s6S "a. Among these as
sets are certain stocks and bonds greatly below
par, and large number Of debts due by indi-
vidual members Of, the firm. The following
character:
Bonds of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal $S29, 500 90
Dollyhide Copper Company 1929 81
Stock in Union Coal Company 1851 90
Due from the members of the firm
as follows:
From r. w. Latham 4 Co. I45,6s2 SO
From r. w. Latham 1870 9b
From Bayne, Withers, 4 Co. $1,000 Al
From i. p. Bayne 20,473 "a
From Bayne Withers 1000 90
From g. w. @. Whiting ARE Al
.}.#
$698,776 SO
The remainder Of tho assets amount to $4ss,-
1888 %.
The liabilities Of the firm are not given in
detail. The company, however, Acknowledges
that it owes the following in addition to what
is due the State Of Virginia:
To the holders Of it's bank notes 100000
To depostors 10000
To the Va. and Tenn. railroad 10000
sst.5Hl
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Tall Talking.

ITO THE EprfoRs or nmr GLoBr
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-18
Foreign News.
New York. Dec ,

I've" Oth, Dec. y.
MIA news by the Union is of exciting
.,a,sst Dispatches for reinforcements
Ia. ' dailv received from the allied army in
%%,vcrinca. Every steamship that can be
l;,sd or bought is used to convey soldiers
,othe seat of war.
The alarm for the fate of the allied army
;,,nbsidinc The army will winter in the
s,imea. unless something decisive occurs.
T T endorsements arriving for the allies
' - At the rate of 1000 day.
The battle of the 9th is called the bat
i. Of Inkerman. 5000 Russians were kill
VI Loss of allies very large. The En-
.S,b batteries were taken and retaken sew
9rsl times.
At noon the Russians were repulsed to-
rarl8 Inkerman, after bloody battle
rbich lasted hours.
The Russians were pouring in large mas
gs from the north.
A despatch from Vienna states that Rus
80 has intimated to Austria that she is will
ing to negotiate.
Lord Palmerston had arrived at Paris,
and had daily interviews with the Emperor.
IArER.-The Pacific, with weeks later news,
arrived at New York on the 1ath.
No battle since that of Inkerman, where the allies
MT 1000, and the Russians 10000. A severe
sOvA in the Baltic, on the 10th had wrecked iaBi-
nd, transports, and it is reported their crews fell
i,,o,he hands of the Russians. No material change
:. ,hs eastern market.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-12-18

EVERY PERSON

EVERY PERSON
Shon'd constantly keen On hand. for cases Of
emergency. bottle Of Sloan's INSTANT RE-
LIEF! 1t IS the great Internal and external
Remedy for The Immediate cure OF collie,
heartburn. sore throat, teothache, weakness
OF the back or kidneys, diarrhna, dysentery,
cho' era-mor bus, all summer complaints. sick
headache, ague cake, rheumatism, soreness in
1.-The bones. pain in the limbs, cramps and
spasms, colds, spinal complaints. sweiled joints
sprains, bruises, &c, and for cholera it is a $50
Iperior remedy.
FOR HORSES .4vD CATTLE
lsloan's Instant Relief is truly Great REM.
ledy! Half Of 25 cent bottle Of Sloan's Ias
slant Relief Cures Horse of the Collie in
few minutes
For brufsas. strains, sprains. and many oti,@
er injuries on horses. cattle and other animals,
Sloan's Instant Re ief seldom fails to afford i'm.
mediate relief. and speedily effect cnre.
Many persons have been astonished to wit.
ness the rapid cures affected by the use of this
wonderful medicine.
The Dollar bottles contain six times the
quantity of the 25 cent bottles. consequently
"a saving of one-third is made By purchasing
the dollar bottles.
! For sale BY b. T. Parker, Lancaster.
Marct 8, 1884 fiy61
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Stoves q STOVES! !!

The Lancaster Stove 1IanufacfOry
T S now filled with most desirable stock OF
4 Stoves. such as
The Charter Oak Cook Stoves,
Black Warrior do.
Maple Leaf do.
Queen fthe Forest do. elevated oven,
g Prairie do.
Prize Premiums-a sizes.
Box and Par'or stoves, do.
ALso-F at irons and Charcoal Furnaces for
heating the same; stove backing and extra
pots and spiders.
TIN ware. Sc.
In connection with stoves, keep full sup.
p'v of TIN.-sHEET Iron and CoPpEa WARE.
stove PIPE. and everything usually kept by a
Timer and Stove Dea er.
Al Of which will sell on as reasonable
terms as can be had Ia any other shop in this
part OF the country. am anxious to sell, es-
'Pesially for cash; and such buyers should MOI.
omit to call and examine for themselves.
JOB WORK.
Orders for Eave-Troughs and Conductors.
Timing Roofs, and all other work connected
with my business, will receive prompt atten-
ton. Being practical operator, know how,
and shall do my work well.
Thankful for past favors, respectfully ask
for continuance OF the same.
NJ. NJ. ZIEGLER~
August 9Th. 1854. Ri
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HAsH PAID FOR HIDEs--at the EARN
~ ers' Store. ]. B CALLS.