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A TRIBUTE TO THE CONDUCTORS OF
THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.

We take from the Washington correspond
ence of the Journal Of Commerce of the 18th
instant the following portratures of the yener-
able conductors Of the National Iatelligencer.
Whilst, as our readers well know, the politics
Of the Intelligencer and the Sentinel are as far
asunder as the poles, we yet hope never to be
so filed with political rancor and prejudice as
to be unwilling to render merited tribute to
eminent ability and unsullied private character.
The writer says:
" In the sanctum Of that Office may ever be
seen the patient and interchangeable Seaton, pre-
pairing matter for its columns, while his expe-
rience and ingenuity, like your own, is often
sorely tried TO find room and the right sort of
room for the articles and the selections that
press upon him. Elegant compositions must
often be hopelessly deferred, and perhaps wri-
tiers be disappointed though frequently not
more so than the editor himself Cox Seaton
is a man Of singular urbanity Of manners, and
well fitted to gain that popular favor which has
more than once been expressed by his election
to the Office Of Mayor of the city. His associ-
ate, Joseph Gales, if of English birth, is Amer
lean all over The X. Ms must not NEEDLE
with him. 1t would be to their own injury.
This venerable man, who has instructed two
generations Of select readers, may occasion
ally be seen in his upper room at the Office,
where he kindly receives his friends, and
where the poor are sure to find him, and
ask their accustomed aims. Eighty years
have imposed their weight on his robust form,
and spread venerableness over his features, but
have neither dimmed the lustre Of his dark
bright eye, nor impaired the energy Of his we'll
balanced intellect. As it was with his father,
the friend and patron of the poet Montgomery,
so Il is with him. "Death is not jealous Of his
mild decay" IL patronage and power are less
familiar with him than in other years, genius,
talent, dignity--in fine, the imperishable pro-
perties Of true stateman, adorn the decline
Of life. The evening Of his days, if less bril-
liant than their meridian, becomes TO him the
nurse Of calm, deep and luminous thought al
ways acquiring good things for the Republic.
A politician without seeking Office, and states
man without holding it, he has taught the for
mer to contend without acrimony, the latter to
rule without violence. A leading editorial from
his pen has ever been model Of its kind, as
much as piece of sculpture wrought out in
! the studio Of first rate artist"
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foundered, with Turkish Admiral and seven
hundred men on board. An Egyptian frigate had
also been lost in the Black Sea-
Miss Nightingale with thirty-four nurses Tor
the hospitals al Sculari, had arrived al Constan-
tinople
From the Baltic.
At ST. Petersburg adyices report that the Eng,
set in with unusual severity.
France.
A new French loan Of five or six hundred mil
lions of francs is spoken of
The French troops were being Withdrawn from
Italy.
The Arctic's Passengers.
The Africa brings nothing further in regard 10
the Arctic's passengers and all hope OF ever hear
ing from them is nearly or quite abandoned.
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the war lasts, money would take the direction
of the monarch's treasury, aud men that of
their armies; and that both would ultimately
serve to strengthen the authority Of absolute
powers The people of the United States have
too vivid recollections Of the effect upon Eng
land OF her successes before the war of '76
and upon Napoleon in 1904 and 1906, not to
know that crowned heads avail themselves of
the success of their armies to exercise tyranny
over their people. What the experience Of
history taught them at that time was applied
in the present circumstances by public opinion
in the United States. Are we wrong in fear
ing that liberty would suffer in the contest?
Are we wrong in believing that the contest is
not confined to the allies and to Russia, but
that there is a third power called Democracy
which would, perhaps, suffer more from the
victories of England and France than from
their defeat? @Thisis another view Of the qles-
ton which has wrought the change in Ameri-
can sentiment to which we have alluded.
II will be objected perhaps that the success
Of Russia would substitute the influence of
absolute power for that Of milder nature;
that the constitutional action of England and
France would have more salutary effect than
that Of the Gar. We do not contest that as
sertion. We only contend that the success Of
the allies would, for long time to come, pre-
vent the advancement of liberal institutions
and hence the progress Of the democratic cause.
The success ofRussia, by lessening the powers
which are, would necessarily hasten the ma
turity of that portion of the European people
sufficiently advanced in the study ofselfgovern-
ment to make nov an experiment That ex-
pertinent would have already been made had it
not been for the success obtained after 184S by
the crowned heads of Europe. In the present
state Of things the question may be thus pre-
sented Which is the best friend Of the people !?
Louis Napoleon, the Emperor Of Austria, or
the Car? If we have reference to the degree
of civilization of each respective people Of the
continent, and to the liberality Of their govern
ment the answer is not doubtful The Gear is
the most liberal Of the three. Let us suppose
now the success Of the Gear; what will the con-
sequence be? The decreasing influence, if not
the ruin, Of both Of the first powers, already
strongly attacked at home. Once this position
obtained, the balance of power is then between
another form of government, more democratic,
and the Gar. In that case, the contest can
not be for a moment doubtful. The triumph of
liberty in the ancient world would be the conse-
quence.
We have striven to show, in this article, that
in whatever light the contest between the
Western and Eastern Powers be judged, the
position Of the United States is in strict keep
ing with our honor at home and liberty abroad,
and that Democracy has nobly sustained her
position by sympathizing with the Car, as the
only man who can give it a start in the an
cient world. =
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CHIEF JUSTICE TANEY's DECISION
ON THE UsURY LAWS.

We publish to-day the decision of Chief JUS
tice fancy on the usury laws, delivered about a
month since in the United States Circuit Court
for Maryland. Judge Giles, the associate
Judge, fully concurred in it. This decision, ema-
mating from the highest judicial source in this
country, and treating, as it does, of a subject
that occupies large share of public attention,
merits, and will, no doubt, command an atten-
tive and respectful perusal.
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John II. Towers, esq, the Mayor Of Wash
ington, who recently returned from his wedding
tour, handsomely entertained hundreds Of con-
graduating friends-both ladies' and gentlemen
at his residence, yesterday between the hours Of
twelve and three Among the guests we're sew
ersl ex-mayors, including his immediate prede-
aessor officers OF the Corporation, members Of
the City Councils ministers Of the Gospel; re-
porters, and other adiuncts Of the press. The
substantials and delicacies ofthe table were fur
nshed in profusion and everybody present was
evidently delighted
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Natives and Foreigners.-Recently, the for

Natives and Foreigners.-Recently, the for
eigner who robbed lady's henroost, and the next
day sold to her, IN the Centre Market, her own
chickens, was surrendered by his surety and sent
10 Jail. He Immediately sat down and wrote a
letter 10 friend, asking him to hurry and release
him as fast as possible, SO that the Know-noth-
ings,r whom he called "rascals,' with an unclas
steal adjective,) might not gain victory over
him He signed himself "John o'Dwyer, an
exile
The other day, black woman was arrested,
for theft, by volunteer officer. While on her
way TO the wstch.house, she abused the person
who had her in custody, and said she would moi
object TO be taken ihther by aKnow-nolhing but
il was too bad that she had been caught and
guarded by foreigner-native as she was
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An Inquest was held at the Jail yesterday
morning, over the body Of black man named
Dick Bays, who died from the effects Of chronic
rheumatism. He was serving out years sen
tence Cor petty larceny. The jury rendered a
verdict in accordance with the facts in the case.
This is the second death in jail within the past
week. In both cases the deceased had been in
mates Of the penitentisry, and were well known
in this community for their thieving practices.
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MARRIED..

In Baltimore, on the 10Th instant, by the Rev.
Meyer Levin, JOHN A. HUNNICUTT Esq. Of
Washington City, to MARY G. b., eldest daughter
of Samuel G. Moran, Esq, Of Charles county,
Maryland.
On the Goth instant, by the Rev. Mr.. Phelps,
Mr.. THOMAS ]. ADAMS to Miss ANNE q.
WRIGHT, eldest daughter of Mr.. Richard
Wright formerly of Alexandra, Virginia
Alexandra papers please copy.
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tn E CARS

THE CARS
LEAVE WAsHINGToN FOR BALTDIoRE at and
81 o'clock, a. M, and 3 and o'clock, p. m. The
FIRST and fifth trains connect with the north.
LEAVE BALTIMORE FOR WASHINGTON al Al and
9 O'Clock, a. M, and and s o'clock, p. m. The
first and second trains connect with the Orange
aud Alexandra cars.
ADAMS a. cos EXPRESS
LEAVES WASHINGTON FOR BALTIMORE AND THE
Norm at o'clock, p. m. for the South at 2
o'clock, p. m.
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Passing Counterfeit Money.-Two men were
arrested, on Wednesday night, by Messrs Bell
and King, of the Auxiliary Guard, on the charge
of both passing and attempting 10 pass counterfeit
FIVE dollar notes on the Merchants Bank of Lynch
burg, Virginia. The name of one Of them is
Charles O'Donnell, and that Of the other Samuel
James. They, at first, denied that they were ac-
quainted with each other, but il il was afterwards
discovered that the former isthe captain of canal
boat, the John G. Stone, and the latter one of his
hands, or assistants. Those men were committed
to Jail for a further examination.
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So Special Notice.--HENRY'S INVIGORATING
CORDIAL-The merits Of this purely vegetable extract
for the removal and Of physical prostration genital
debility, affections, &C., &C., fully described IN
another column Of this paper to which the reader is
erred 81 per BOTTLE bottles for 3d. six bottles for 81
$l6 per Dozen Observe the marks Of the gesauins
Prepared only by 8. Il. COHEN No 3 Franklin Row,
Vine street, below Eighth, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchant
throughout the country, and by
CANDY HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for Virginia
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AaIi1ss.

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in thiscity and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE instaafaneously
changes the hair 10 brilliant jet Black or glossy
Br0scn, which IS permanent-does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with it. We would
advise all who have gray hairs TO buy il, for il
never Jaas.--Boston Post.
For sale by z. ID. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 Washington city
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ITEMS By THE AFRICA,
Preparing Cor an AssanIt.

II was expected in the French camp that an
assault would be made on the 9th OF November
and ii probably would have been, had not the
Russians attacked the allies position
On the 9th the firing was slack on both sides,
and preparations were being made for an assault
Sealing ladders, &C., had been ordered up from
the camp.
-Four Russian ships had been sunk in The harbor
Of Sebastopol by the FIRE ofthe allies One OF the
ships was the famous Twelve Apostles which
had been doing so much execution as battery
against the besiegers.
Horrors Of the Siege.
The typhus fever has broken out in Sebastopol,
induced by the great numbers of unburied dead.
To add to the mseries of the inhabitants, confa-
grations were also continually occurring from the
red hot shot thrown into the place. The supply
ofwater was also getting exceedingly scarce.
The Russians were evidently expecting an as
sault and preparing for street lighting, posing
cannon 10 sweep the streets, and terrifying the
houses and preparing other means for desperate
resistance.
The English official account of the action of the
9Th did not reach London until the 10th, owing 10
telegraphic interruptions. Lord Raglan says
"The enemy with an immense force attacked
Yesterday, at the dawn of morning the right wing
of the English position. The battle which result
ed was extremely obstinate, and not till past noon
was the enemy definitely repulsed and forced to
retreat, leaving the field covered with his dead,
and with loss OF several nunured taken prlso-
ners. The number of the enemy exceeded that in
the battle of Alma. The losses OF the Russians
are enormous Our losses have also been very
great. Generals Sir George Brown, Bentink,
Adams, Butler, and Tyrrens are wounded. The
conduct Of our troops, in the face Of an enemy SO
superior in the numbers, was most excellent"
A Russian official letter says that the arrival Of
the Grand Dukes at Sebastopol produced such
enthusiasm in the ranks that the Russian COM
mander thought well to turn il TO account, and
consequently, on the 9th, the garrison made two
sorties the first at one o'clock in the afternoon,
against the English, and the second al two o'clock
against the French
The affair with the French was most desperate,
and il is said the Russians succeeded in spiking
their guns. On the side of the French 10 guns
were also spiked by the Russians. Alter this the
Russians retired with all haste, when the French
division persued them until under the very walls
Of the city, where they were received with most
muderous fire, and had TO fall back. The strug-
gle was most sanguinary and obstinate, and was
prolonged until nightfali.
Prince Menschikofi admits a loss of four thou
sand men, and adds that the loss of the allies was
at least equal According to his account, twenty
two thousand Russians were engaged in this at.
fair.
Menschikof announces that he is about to con-
cenraie all his forces now at Patchesrai, Simple
ropol and other places.
Admiral Nachimof, who was reported dead, is
said TO have recovered and resumed active duty.
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GiIman's Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much to the qualification of our
young beaux who wear red whiskers or musta-
chios. Gentlemen are now seen going into ouI
saloons with hair whiskers, musta
chios and eyebrows Of all imaginable colors, and
in five minutes they will appear on the street hav-
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GILMAN's
DYE-NortoM Herald.
For sale by 2. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Washing top Gun
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ADVERTISEMENT.
The wood-e.. Controyer.y.


RATHER sharp but distant firing IL
N carried on by some persons interested ia
Wood-Gas Patents and we perceive that the
smoke OF their cannon has somewhat obscured
their vision. DIR. G. G.. Page, as the attorney for
w. p Mcconnell, having presented his claims
through our columns, L. X. Breisach, Of this city,
has presented those Of Pettenkofrr 81 Ruland OF
Bavaria--he being their assignee-through the
columns OF the DAILY TimSs Of the Cd instant. He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven-
ton was issued on February "a, 1851, an authen.
ticated copy Of which has been fled in our Patent
Office also that the claims of his assignors 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 fthe gas--passing il over red-hot
surface in its way TO the cooler-affer il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in DR.. Pages letter,
on page 80. Now, as Mcconnell claims 10 have
invented the apparatus for relocating WoodGas,
as far back as lS49-two years previous 10 the
granting ofthe BavaTian patent-and as he OBJ
tanned patent for the same, on the Goth day Of
September last although contested by Petienko-
fer q Rutland, we cannot well conceive who l.. r !
Breisach wants 20 frightsn, by declaring, through
the columns Of the Times, that he will prosecute
the violators of the Bavaran invention. He gives
this notice to all who take an interest in the intro
duction Of this invention but, in doing so, he for
got 10 present any fact upon which the public eau
rely, TO show what patent rights he possesses.
When he again writes TO inform the public that he
has certain patent rights, and will prosecute those
who infringe them, we hope he will be so good as
to state what these rights are, so that the public
may know what he means.--iSc,enflfc Amsr1caN.
Nov l6--tf
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Vienna dispatches to The 18th say: Dispatches
from Balaklava TO the 18th Nov. have been re-
ceived this evening, according TO which another
great battle has been fought, in which the Rus
SLAMS are said 10 have lost nine thousand men.
The loss Of the allies also great, but they re-
manned masters ofthe field. Sickness was on the
increase in the allied camp.
A Turkish so gun ship had been sunk in gale
in the Black sea.
Official Russian news, via Vienna, states that
from the 9th TO the 9th nothing of importance had
occurred The bombardment continued, but the
breeches were always repaired.
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p6e- A correspondent of the Alexandria
Sentinel thus expresses himself in regard to
the appointment and observance of thanksgiv-
ing day;
aFor one, i do not like this celebration of q
day appointed by man, TO the neglect of the
day when the blessed Redeemer was given to
mankind. / honor Governor Johnson for re-
fusing to appoint day Of thanksgiving. Let
us, as Christians, celebrate the birth of Christ
las Americans, celebrate the anniversary Of
American Independence AS Virginians, the
landing at jamestown, and as New England
ers, the landing at Plymouth. 0, for the good
old times when the ministers preached the
Gospel, and politics we're discussed at barbs.
cuesl When man might own negro and
drink glass of rum without being denounced
as infamous, though the one was stolen from
Africa and the other manufactured by some
worthy deacon, whose pharisaical son is now
declaiming against both in most severe terms"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-01

Centre Market.--Some ofthe articles on sale,
yesterday, were a shade cheaper than on the pre-
vious market day; but, unfortunately, the prices
are still exorbiantly high, with no prospect Of a
very sensible diminution.
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6elsgfapbiG

From the Associated Press-thrOugh the
House Line.
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s6y- The Hon. Messrs. Goodrich, of Massa-
chusetts, John /. Dawson, Of Pennsylvania,
and T. j. ID. Fuller, of Maine, members of the
House Of Representatives, have arrived in
Washington, in addition to those heretofore an
nounced.
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Billiards. Panorama Of New York.--The
saloon Of Odd Fellows Hall was again crowded
last night with delighted spectators.
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SPECIAL ELnoTIoN FOR CONGRESSES.

The following (says the Louisville Journal
is the official vote received at the Office Of
Secretary Of State for Congressman in the
third district to GIL the vacancy occasioned by
the death Of the Hon. Presley Ewing;
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
VIZ HITE SATIN AND KID BOOTS
wv and Slippers. Just received general as
sortment ofthe above; workmanship and material
Of the best.
Also an elegant supply OF Toilet Slippers, en-
bracing the French embroded, Wilton, and Vel
vet GEO. BURNS,
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
AdinininP Paiiersonis Drug Store.
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a@- The approach ofCongressbeginsa
10 be feltin the Federal city. The houses have q
newerand more orderlyappearance; hacks have
frightened up; strangers are oftener met with
in the streets, and the usual attendants on the
sessions of Congress begin to appear. Although
winter is nearly here, with its sunless days, its
chilling frosts, its showering SHOWS, and its
naked and leaaess trees, yet Washington is
brighter and more agreeable, than in the soft
est and most genial seasons of the year. It is
all because Of the session of Congress, which
brings custom TO the Hotels, trade to the mer-
chants, occupation to the hackmen, yisiters to
private families, occupants for unrented rooms,
dealers in politics, projectors ofschemes against
the Treasury, and people from every part Of the
world, of every pursuit and Of every character.
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Ce1O REV ARD.-LOst,f from the baggage

Ct1 n REWARD.-Lost, from the baggage
ID i " car, on Saturday, the 10Th instant, on the
route between Philadelphia aud Washington, o
Genilemans Oyercoat, which was wrapped in
cloth bearing the name Of residence and strapped
on the top of trunk; also, new Leather Strap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging 10 the
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion TO represent 10 the owners and mana
gers Of the railroad on this route that, for the COM
fort of passengers and security Of baggage, an in
creased responsibility should be required of their
agents.
Any communication addressed 10 the Office OF
National IntelligRcer will be received, and on re-
turning the article lost, the above reward will be
paid. Nov 26-tf
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The knnkel Troupe intend, we learn, 10 give
a complimentary benefit 10 the Franklin Fire Com
pany on Saturday night, the tenth instant
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PosT OPFIoE, Washington City, ID. c.
November 90, 1854.
MAILS for Cumberland, Maryland; Clarks-
IM burg and wheeling, in Virginia Zanes-
vile, Columbus, and Cincinnati, in Ohio; Mays
Vile and Louisville, in Kentucky and India
nopolis, Indiana, will hereafter be closed at this
Office, daily at 2, p. M, departing in the O'Clock
train, and connecting with the train leaving Balti-
more for Cumberland and Wheeling at 8 o'clock
JAMES G.. BERRET,
Nov 30--3id Postmaster.
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CONGRESSIONAL MESS az six OF
~ Eight can be accommodated with good rooms
and board al Mrs. GiLnERTs, on Pennsylvania
Avenue between First aud Second streets west,
Washington City, Nov l-lmtw
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A LETTER, dated London, November ID, says:
"The Hon Reverdy Johnson returns in the Bal
tic, having won chaplet of laurels for himself
and respect and admiration for the American bar,
by his able and eloquent argument before the JOINT
commissioners Of the two governments, in behalf
Of a claim against the United States for debt due
by Texas for vessels furnished her navy by Brit
ish ctn--Alezasdria Gazette.