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C0ngressi0Mal.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
senate--saturdsy, February IL, 1855.


Mr.. JONES, Of Tennessee, offered preamble
and resolutions, reciling that the Constitution OF
The United States confers on Congress the power
TO establish a uniform rule of naturalization, but
IS silent as TO the exercise OF any power over the
subject OF immigration. The Constitution, how
ever declares that all powers not delegated 70 the
United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited
10 the States by il, are reserved to the States
spectlvely, or TO the people, and resolving that
Congress has no power TO pass any law reg ulating
or controlling immigration into any OF the States
or Territories OF the Union; but that the power 10
prescribe such rules and regulations touching this
SUBJECT as may be deemed necessary TO the safely
and happiness of the people belongs TO the States
respectively, or TO the people; and that each State
may determine for itself the evils resulting from
the influx Of criminal and pauper immigration TO
this country and apply such remedy as their wis
dom may suggest or their safety demand.
The resolution lies over for future action.
Mr.. JONES, OF Iowa, from the Committee on
Pensions, made report, accompanied by a bill,
for the further relief ofthe surviving officers, non
commissioned officers soldiers, and seamen, who
served in the war Of the revolution. Mr.. HAMLIN
thought the bill should be extended 10 widows Of
revolutionary soldiers and, that an amendment
might be prepared the further consideration Of
the bill was postponed to Monday next
Mr.. CASS gave notice that on Monday next he
should ask the indulgence of the Senate 10 make
an explanation which may, perhaps, be considered
last session he called the attention of the Senate
10 declaration made by the British Secretary of
State for Foreign Affairs, in the House OF Lords,
that Union had been formed between France and
England that looked 10 every question OF policy
through the world. Since then, and recently
statement has appeared in the public papers pur-
porting TO be by the authority OF Lord Clarendon,
denying that the true construction was put upon
his words, and condemning pretty severely the
course MIR. CAss had pursued, and hence that
- l. sl.ek L. skxx,,tx n
pursue the subject further.
The Senate passed bill of The House OF Repre-
sentalives increasing the pension Of Antony Wal
ter Bayard, Of Bellefonte, in the State of Penn
svlvana; and joint resolution to authorize the
Secretary ofihe Treasury to make such change in
the mode OF Demonstrating the New Orleans custom
house will be best, in his Judgment TO tighten
the foundations from the great weight the super
structure.
The Senate considered the bill granting credit
Of thrre years 10 railroad companies Tor the pay
ment of duties on imported iron.
II was debated until the Senate adjourned.
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CROW QUILLS. - Further supply Of the
bundles lust received at
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nor Stimulating Liniment, as prepared nj
GfLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving Of the high
est commentator as a cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. II seldom, il ever, fails 10 give
speedy and permanent relief This Liniment has
been prepared by 2. ID. Gilman, chemist Of this
city for many years, and since It's introduction has
been extensively used by many Of the most re-
spectacle families in The District and vicinity, TO
whom reference can be made at any time as 10 it's
magical efe,ts in curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. |, wa. originally made for horses, for the
cure Of lamcness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used tor such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either for
man or beast. May %
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washington National Monument.-in the
House of Representatives, yesterday, Mr.. May
said that during the last session, he was appointed
chairman Of the select committee TO consider the
subject of completing the building OF the monu-
nent. They had met and examined the officers
Of The society, the architect, and7he builder, and
looked into all the transactions of that assocla-
lion, with view of removing from the minds oil
the country the dis.rust which exists concerning
1t, as well as the character Of the work, and now
wished that the committee be continued IN ex-
is,ence, in order that before the close Of the SEES
sion, they may report upon the subject. HIS mo-
tion, TO that effect, was agreed 10.
II will be recollected that the board OF man
ayers, last year, sent memorial to Congress, re-
presenting that their funds are exhausted, and
iha, the plan Of voluntary contributions has proved
failure and, therefore, ask the action Of the Ma
,onsl Legislature, in order to complete The erec'
ton Of the monument.
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The Circuit Court has been in session Tor
week past, engaged in chancery cases
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TOHN n. BUTHMANN, Importer and
nj In Rraudxr

TOHN n. BUTHMANN, Importer and
81 Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars. &C.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between -Four.
and-a Halt and Sixth Streets has received his full
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port OF various grades, Cham.
payne, in quarts snd pints, different brands.
A great variety of Rhine Wine, some OF il
sparkling.
Also, st. peray sparkling red and white Clsret
al prices from 50 so per dozen 10 the highes.
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine.
Also very superior Cognac, ,,aie and dark
Scheidsm Gin, Jamaica Rum, 6ne old Wits
key, Irish Malt, CordiNls, and Havana Cigars,
Dec 2o-otawifsw
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ment.--A meeting of the heirs OF Revolutionary
officers, and other claimants against the General
is proDosel % L. Az Ia IN The CITY OF
Washington, ON the 22d of February next, for.ne
purpose Of taking into consideration The .Sdrss OF
conduct which has been puroued BY Congress
United States against the General Government,
and also the propriety of making the payment OF
just claims against the Government, test at the
polls, and to add plank 10 the political plat
form 10 that effect
MANY CLAIMANTS.
Other papers throughout the Union, will please
give this an insertion. Jan. 80
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REFERENCES:

REFERENCES.
Hon. Lewis Cas-, United States Senate
Hon. James Cooper, United States Senate.
Hon. X. I. Westbrook, House of Reps.
Hon. 4. 3. Florence, House OF Reps.
Hon. T. d. Disney, House of Reps.
Jonah D. Hoover, esq, Washington,
Richard Wallach, esq. Washington.
Hon John Wilson, Commissioner OF The Gen
eral Land Office en
All communications must be prepaid and A,
TIE NATIONAL HOTEL,
N this city, viii be re-opened for the re-
i cepton OF guests on the 9th Of this month.
The removal Of the Kitchen from the base 10
the rear of the building and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
and comfort of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the besf the mail ets can
afford and served in the best STYLE and no expense
Or labor will be spared TO render the house in
every respect, equal 10 any in the country. The
therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended to the house. Persons de-
string 10 procure rooms for the winter can do so
at any time after the 2oih by calling al The Hotel.
z. D. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov l6-tf
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FINE WATCHES d RICH yEwELRY.
III o. HOOD, Pennsylvania avenue, between
LIZ ~ and 9th streets, has just returned from
the north with good assortment Of the most rich
and fashionable Jewelry in the market, which he
purchased for cash at very low prices, and now OF
fers for sale the same, wholesale or retail much
cheaper than goods Of like quality have ever been
sold for in this section Of country. Please call at
his store, sign ofihe large spread eagle.
N. b. Special attention paid TO the repairing 10
ne watches by w. w. Hoingsworth Apr2
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NINE. SCHoNENBERG
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.

r IME! LINE! LIME!-To Plasterers
Il I and Builders.-We have now on hand, al
SEELYS Patent Klas, one thousand barrels OF
Lime, and are now making two hundred barrels
daily which we will sell on the best terms.
We would call the particular attention Of plas
terers 10 this superior article of Lime. Il Is free
from coal cinders or other sediment, il being
burnt altogether by wood which makes i a very
superior a,,ele for plasering, white coating, and
hard finishing
Give ms call, and you shall be pleased.
s, ]. SEELY & CO.
July n If
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MRS. CowDES CLARKE,s new Novel.
lyl The Iron Cousin, or Mutual Influence, by
Mary Cowden Clarke, author Of "The Complete
Concordance 10 Shakespeare"
Tcgg's Dictionary Of Chronology.
Lectures om the True, the Beautiful and the
Good. by M. N Cousin; increased by an Appendix
on Frenca Ar; translated by Q. w. Wight
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
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Barrels made by steam.--Among the extra
attractions, last night, at the fair Of the Metro
poli,an Mechanics Institute, was the making Of
barrels by steam! The achievements OF the ma
chine tHu,chinson's) are truly wonderful. The
cutting Of slaves is at the rate OF ninety min
ute, These are indeed fast times"
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A Model Horse.-The representation OF the
horse on which De Soto is seated, in Poweils
historical picture Of the Discovery Of the Missis-
sippi, is taken from Abdel.Kader's battle horse.
The utmost extent Of the artists hope or attempt
was that he should merely paint portrait Of him
since il was known that "nothng on the EARN
could exceed his beauty, strength, symmetry, and
perfection" This horse was then, and still Is, IN
the imperial stables at 81. Cloud The horses
movements, apparently, are full Of tremuious
electricity; and yet he moves so gently that ne
and the rider seem one. The attitude OF DE SOLO
is sublime, because il is natural.
Mr.. Powell executed this work in Paris, where
il run the gauntlet OF French criticism, and
"came of not only victorious, but with degree
of commentator rarely bestowed upon single
picture
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON CITY.
(Ofce on r Street, near Fourtee,uA Street,
TO CLAIMANTS.

, TO CLAIMANTS.
JULIUS h. MEIERE,
Late Oh the Pension Office, viii attend promptly
TO al! business entrusted to him, and will give
special attention 10 the prosecution Of claims Tor
Pensions, Bounty Land, Land Patents,
Scrip, Back, Pay, &C., DC.
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The Fair of the Metropolitan Mechanics In
,,i,u,e is nightly crowded with visitors, and the
;,,eres, in the exhibition seems TO be on the in
crease
A new feature is advertised for every Wednes'
day and Saturday, between ten and two o'clock
The abread, biscuit, cake, and other articles OF
food that cannot be long preserved, will be tested
by the Jurors !" and the remainder Immediately
after sen, TO some charitable institution Of the
civ
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NV CoURTsHlp AND ITS CONsE-
IM QUENCES, by Henry Wikof, The History
and Poetry Of Finger Rings, by Charles Edwards.
The World Workshop, by Ewbsnk; The New
Congressional Directory. On sale nj
TAYLOR q MAURYS
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TEIE RUSH
To the last Golden Soiree of the great
MACALLISTER
Having been still greater than ever, and the de.
mand Tor tickets still increasing,
ANOTHER GOLDEN NIGHT
Will take place
TUESDAY EVENING. February 90,
AT ODD FELLOWS HALL,
-FOUR HUNDRD AND TWEEN
TY.FIVE DOLLARS
Worth of elegant articles will be again given
away.
Fifty-fve Splendid Presents,
SIX BEAUTIFUL WATCHES.
Tickets only Scat Gait 81 Brothers, Kirkwood
Hotel, and al the Hall.
Purchase quickly, or you will again be disap-
pointed. Feb lS-S&T
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IN HE CATHOLIC ALMANAC for 1855
u just published and for sale at
TAYLOR s. MAURY'S
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..Watch Stuffing."-On Friday, while a conn
,ryman was viewing Powelrs picture, in the ro-
,undo Of the Capitol, a stranger approached, in
familiar manner, and invited him to walk TO the
eastern porlico. He accompanied the individual,
who, retiring to corner, related piteous tale 10
the countryman, saying that he had been robbed j
and, in order TO raise money for his immediate
wants, offered TO sell him hundred dollar watch
for little over third of its value But, foriu-
nately the selected customer had not the funds
with which 10 make the purchase. On turning
away from the stranger, he was interrupted by
another person, doubtless the confederate OF the
man OF pretended sorrows,) who said, from the
inspection he had given the the watch, he consid-
cred il such bargain as should moi be allowed TO
escape ; and remarked, if the countryman would
buy il at The, pVce asked, he the confederate)
would give him double the amount for the article,
by calling al a place mentioned.
The countryman met friend, who warned him
10 be on his guard against the watch-stufers fell
lows who are supplied with watches apparently
gold and genuine, but not worth their weight IN
coppers for practical purposes.
Those adventures are generally fortunate IN
their scheme of villany. Their long practice ena-
bles them 10 select victims whom they can sue
cessfnlly fleece.
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MRS. Il. II. ALEXANDER can accom-
NI modaie a few Gentlemen with Board; or a
Lady and Gentleman, on | street, between 9th
and 9TH No. 500. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and other Depart
meuts. Noy lQ--tt
HUTCH HERRING.--l5ke kegs, 1854, VoIlen,
IL Holland. For sale by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
No. 40 opposite the Centre Market
Dec 23--lw
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90tiffs.
The Rev. VIM. H. NIilburn, chaplain ofths
The Rev. !. nj. Henry will,

Tie REV. y. NJ. HeHry VIII repeat, by re-
quest, on Sabbath morning, at IL O'Clock, and
afternoon, al 81 O'Clock, two sermons on the Re-
cognition Of friends in Heaven" at The 1h Street
Presbyterian church. Island.
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The Body of man named John Ash was
Yesterday morning found floating in the canal, al
Georgetown. A bottle partly filed with whisky
wa. taken from his pocket The poor fellow was
,udeine from this fact, intoxicated at the time he
fell into the water.
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GOUTHERN BOOk.-OrIgin Of the Con-
- s,ilulion; Incorporation of the General Gov
ernment by the States; as national public agents
in trust, with no sovereignty; History Of Copart-
nershp Territories from the Virginia Deed, l7S4,
TO the Treaty with Mexico, 1913; Division of the
Public Lands Specific Duties; Origin and History
Of the Purilans; Origin and Cause of Trouble be-
tween the North and South, and Jeopardy>of the
Republic; Legal mode Of Redress pointed out; by
w. b. Davis, Wilmington, North Carolina. Price
Two Dollars.
No. ZIG Pennsylv mia avenue,
adjoining Wizards Hotel
Jan 30--3t
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UROwsKps yEAD OF THE WAR;
NJ "A Year Of the War, by Adam q. De Gou.
rowski, a citizen Of the United States
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR e. MAURY'S,
Feb Near 9th 81.
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gotal anS PERSONAL,
The Pre.ident,s reception, on Friday night

The Presidents Reception, on Friday night,
was largely attended; the number being greater
than on any former occasion during the season.
A portion of the Maine Band, in uniform--scarlet
coals-temporarily located in an ante-room, dis
pensed their music thus lending additional charms
10 the promenade and closing their Instrumental
performances with the III not classical patriotic
air Of 'Yankee DOODLE as il politely inviting the
company to retire from the East Room.
There were various styles of female dresses
from the garment of the slaid matron TO the latest
style Of nlantua-maker adornment, and OF diyersi-
fed colors. Heads plain, and others ornamented
with ribands and flowers, displayed, il not in all
instances taste, fancy and care; suggesting sus-
pcion that 10 complete the arrangements, not
little time was spent before that luxury and essen
iial in all households--the looking-glass Becom
ing as may be regarded low-necked dresses, and
comfortable, within the progressively warm en-
closure, prudence dictated close bundling up OF
delicacy on retiring into the sharp, wnd-piercing
temperature without.
Were we in the condition Of Dictatorship or
widowerhood, we might venture a high encomium
on the female loneliness which passed in the gas
light brighter than day. review, and perhaps, al
the present writing, be tormented with left-sde
agony But those days offender susceptibility in
this respect, are over with us. Our domestic cir
cumstances, however, do not prompt the excla-
nation, ALAS"
AS 10 the gentlemen, we may say that the spe--
cmens were good and, in confederation OF this
opinion, we may safely appeal TO the ladies', or al
least, TO those whose eyes accidentally made the
observation. Many Of them were mere specta-
t,rs, and perhaps beheld, with feelings aK'n 70
those of envy parties of Two ladies' resting on 'ne
arms of one beau, or. papa, or brother !.
The President of the United States received
the numerous guests with his usual courtesy
the introductions being made by Jonah Hoover,
ESQ., the United States Marshal, with marked
grace and politeness.
The arrangements Of order, or police were ex-
cellent, and in accordance with the occasion
Nothing whatever Of dsagreeable character
occurred; all were apparently happy, intermlxing
in the gay and brilliant scene
A number of gentlemen in high Official station
were present; but a few army or navy buttons
shoDe in the gas light and they were on the coats
of juveniles who strntted" them for the first time
perhaps in public, on Friday night.
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Copy Of disclaimer Of w. ID. Porter in has avpiica.
fion for "ah improved still for making GOOD
gns,"fied August 5, 1854. Letters patsnf issued
Augusta, 1854.
do not claim rs my invention and discovery
he improvements in making gas from wood, viz
subjectng the products at destructive distiIlation
thereirom TO high degree Of heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification Of w. P. Mcconnell
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TIE NATIONAL HOTEL,

Washington city, November Ia, 1854.
Nov l6-f
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CLOTHS, FAsHIONABLE vESTINGs,
CASSIMERES,

Business, on importation, and from respectable
city merchants, who are in want Of discounted
money al any price or loss, owing TO an over
stocked market and the circumstances of hard
lines IA d. 1Ss4)
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MORNING EDITION-FRIDAY, JUNE Is 1855


The Bolt OF the Abolition Delegates-sepa-
rate Piatform.
PHILADELPHIA, June IA, 1856.
Tkere wssa bolt this morning. The Northern dele
gates to the Council met at O'Clock, at the Gi.
rsrd House, for the purpose OF organizing Northern
Order. BON Henry Wilson called to the chair and
Il. NJ hcAIlsn, of Ohio, appouted Secretary
Hon. j. W. Foster, of Mass presented the following
PLATFORM which, after having bssn read signed by
the citizens OF the several States, as below
PLArFoRM
TO TEE PEOPLE UNITED STATES.
The undersigned citizens Of the States assem-
bled at Phisdephis this 14th day Of june 1885, feel
constrained. under the existing state of affairs to affirm
the following principles
Nrt-The unconditional restoration of that time
honOred compromise known the Missouri Prohibition
which destroyed in utter disregard of the popular
villa wrong no lapse Of time pAlliae, and plss
for its continuance justify; and that win al
constitutional to mantain tine positive guarantee
of Its compact until the object for which enacted
has been by the admission Of Kansas and
Nebraska as free States.
SecondThat the rights of settlers in Territories TO
the free and undsturbed exercise OF the elective fran
chss to them by tho laws under which they
organised, should bs promptly protected by the
national executive whenever violated threatened and
that cannot conscsntionsly act with those who will
not aid in the correction Of these national wrongs
and win not permit their fair consideration and
full discussion.
Tafrd-ws further declare continued and unaltsr-
able determination all honorable efforts to SECURE
such modification of the naturalization laws aided BY
such elevation Of public sentiment a. shall preserve the
true Interests Of the nation and shall guarantee these
vital principles Of republican sovernment-spiritual
freedom and free Bible schools-thereby promoting the
great work Of Americanizing America.
F6avh- That We invoke the arm of legislation to
rest that growing evil, the deportation by foreign
thoies of paupers and convics to shores and that
as our national constitution requires the chief executive
Of our country to be Of native BIRTH deem 1t equally
necessary and important that diplomatic representa-
ves abroad should posses foreign preudices to
bias their Judgment orto influence their official action
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10 wIsTlRN TRAvELLERs.-THE UNDERSIGNED

no wLgTERN TRAvELLERs.-THE UNDERSIGNED
having fitted and furnished with great and ex
cnse the Pennsylvania Railroad Compsny's Hotel ct
hnown IS the Logan House. beg leave to inform
aia = rhisdsphs they win there with the light
ing express train ct O'Clock r. NJ and arrive Atoo-
that evening, and have opportunity to remAin
ght thereby securing comfortable nights rest, and
IKE the train at 8 o'clock next morning. Atoo
being on The eastern sops Alleghanes
the ascent Of the tains also that the whole Of
e western divsion, BY daylight This route Is also
Railroad s laid stone ballast thereby
rom dus and for speed safety and convenience stands
nrivalled Passengers have their baggage checked for
itoena, they desire not it will await their arrival At
tteburg The Logan House also affords to families and
hers seeking comfort very desirable retreat dnring
nmmer months -. j. p THOMPSON, Proprietor.