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Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

a PATRIOTIC oFFER.-The Patriotic
Fund now gathering in England, calls OUT
many eccentrlci.ies. and one of them IS Al"
advertisement in the Oxford ChrOnIce,
which is as follows "a widower, OF gOO1
character, with five children. offers to mar
ry the widow of any soldier slain at Alma
For particulars apply to Mr. Higgs. dr'R@ RRl
and tailor, South Store, Oxford. In'
above offer is to be considered the cOntTlOu,
tion to the Patriotic Fund of the wldOWer'
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31
Telegraphic Dispatches.
Ntw YnRK .Ian ]

NEW oRK, Jan. 49,
A private letter to the Courier and En-.
qulrer, OF this city, states that Mr. Bennett
the American consul at Bogota, New Grep.
eda, had been attacked by a party of sol.
diers, who fired several volleys of musketrv
at him. Mr.. Bennnet, however. escaped
unharmed. but his servants arm was broken
He had dispatched full particulars of the
outrage to Washington.
The Missouri Senatorial election remains
undecided. Seventeen ballots have thus
far been taken, without choice Dominican
the Wing candidate was ahead at last ac
counts
The Evening Post has letter stating
that Mr.. Mason, our Minister to Frapce
was attacked with stroke of paralysis on
the 9th ult.
The Tribune says that the government
has received dispatches from the American
Consul at Havre announcing the death of
Mr. Mason. On the contrary, the latest
Washington dispatch states that no notice Of
Mr.. Mason's death has been received, but
that advices of the 2Sth ult report him to
be in critical situation.
The Banking house of Page. Bacon &
Co, have suspended payment There are
branches of the house at San Francisco, St
Louis. and agencies in New Orleans and
other cities. A number of Western houses
are involved Their liabilities are very
heavy.
AsHINGTON, Jan. Is.
The Senate to-day passed the resolution
in favor of sending aid to the Arctic Expe.
dtion of DR. Kane
The Ocean Mail Steamer Appropriation
bill was then taken up and discussed until
the hour of adjournment.
The House were in Committee of the
Whole.
Mr. Stephens Of Georgia, argued to show
the superiority of slave over free labor, and
advocated the acquisition of Cuba.
Mr. Boyce opposed the acquisition Of
Cuba as fraught with danger to the South
Spanish Mission.
WASHINGTON, Jan Is
Mr. Soule has resigned the post of Min.
lister to Spain. John G. breckenridge of
Kentucky, has been appointed in his stead,
and will be confirmed tomorrow
Hard Times in New York.
New YORK, Jan -.
Ten thousand unemployed laborers para.
ded the streets this afternoon.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

II We are authorized to announce
JOHN J. BROWN, as a candidate for
Town Constable, at the ensuing February
election.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

DR.. ROBERT NJ. GRAHAM, of N. Orle,D'
convicted of the manslaughter Of COl' ~
RING, was on the Sd inst. removed from -,
New York Jail to the new State prison y
Sing Sing.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

Iowa SENAToR.-The Legislature ,,rh, % i
has elected JAMES HARLAN. Fusion VIZ W
U. S. Senator in place Of Senator pOpS ,or
whose term expires with the present sss'
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31
IN. O. Bal.

The Superintendent Of Public Schools
OF the State of New York publishes HI, re-
pert, showing that the amount ot money e1'
pended in 1854 for shool purposes, was
81 $50 600. The Normal School has IN
ten years turned out 7S0 pupils who con-
pleted the prescribed course Of study, and
received diplomas at an average cost to the
State of Sl25 each Including these, there
have been IN attendance for longer or
shorter time, 1862 pupils. whose instruc
tons has cost an average Of about Si5 eacn
These pupils are doing service directly IGy
their own labor and indirectly by stlinua
ting others.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

We are authorized to announce GEORGE A
OLDHAM, as a candidate for reelection TO the
office of Town Constable
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

10 We publish to day list Of the acts
and resolutions passed at the session of the
Legislature just adjourned. If we were to
judge of the efficiency Of the Legislature
by the number of acts and resolutions pass
ed. We would be compelled to acknowledge
that much had been accomplished. but
close inspection of the character of the
laws. as evinced by their titles. will show
that many Of them are unimportant and of
but little interest to the people of the State.
while time will have to determine the value
and importance of others. Some few, we
are satisfied. will prove beneficial, and some
others. we fear. will add nothing to our rep
utations as Legislators.
We are told that no provision was made
for the publication of the laws and journals.
If this be true. how are the people to know
what their representatives have done, or
what the laws are2 If it is the case, it is
certainly an oversight, that to US appears in
excusable. 1t is however one of the conse-
quences of postponing business of impor-
tance until the close Of the session, when it
is either neglected altogether. or is passed
upon without that consideration, which in
many instances, Its character SO imperative
ly demands
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

No. We are indebted to Mr. HORACE
WATERS. the greai Music Publisher. Manu-
facturer, and dealer in Piano Fortes, 333
Broadway. New York. for the following
sheets Of popular music published by him.
viz;-Sparkting Polka, Rash Of Waters
and Mary'S Beauty.
Mr.. WATERS keeps constantly on hand
an extensive and general stock of the latest
publications of popular Music. Orders ad-
dressed to him will meet with prompt atten-
ton.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

Hoe SLAUGHTERING, PRoDIGIoUs-Hard
to Beat y Ycsterday, says the Louisville
Courier of the Sth, Hull, Hunt & Co, at
their mammoth slaughtering establishment.
the largest, most complete, and most thor
ough in the world. killed, scraped and hung
up three thousand one hundred ana twenty
two hogs in the brief space Of fre and a
half hours.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

RETURNING REAsoN-The able Wash
ington correspondent of the Philadelphia
Ledger, says 1t is extre mely doubtful
whether Congress would at this moment APP
propriate a cent for the purchase of Cuba,
much less hundred or two hundred
millions Of dollars. Not even a secret SER
vice fund viii be devoted in either House
to promote negotiations for such purpose -
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31
SIENNA. Dec. 10, 1854.

The Pope, officiating at St. Peters has
promulgated, after the Gospel fat l l oclock)
the expected decree. The Immaculate
Conception is declared the faith of the
Church. and whoever denies it is hereto.
200 BiSops were present. Never has
such "a multitude been seen. Rome is in
toxicated with joy.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31

TIE IIMACULATE CoNCEPTIoN-Th
following is the dispatch received by the
Universe at Paris, by telegraph, announc-
ing the decision of this question:
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31
Spanish Mission.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. Is.
Mr.. Soule has resigned the post of Min.
lister to Spain John G. Breckenridge, Of
Kentucky. has been appointed in his stead
and will be confirmed tomorrow
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-31
Hard Times in New York.

Ten thousand unemployed laborers para
ded the streets this afternoon.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24
News aud Miscellany

Speaking Of thcyctoo the French Spujiation
bill the Alexandria Gazette SAYS: The prcsi.
dents reasons have failed to shown either that
he ought to have mlcrpo~cd Ia defeat the will of
Congress, OF that the Government ought not to
pay, their claims. lin truth we hook upon thi. Veto
as the most uncacd for aud uuiushfiuble of any
which has been issued from tie Chief Txecu-
tive office.
Cot, KINNEY was in Philadelphia at lo>t nc
counts, where he was besieged Try Young fHbus-
tiers, who are DESTROYS of taking part in any
cause whore more lighting than work l. IN be
done.
Mrs. Ilaync, late Mis- Julia Dean. opened
her second theatrical engagement in New Or
leaus for the present season, ON tuesday even
ing last. in the play of Love" she taking the
part ct the Countess.
Quite n stir has been created in New York by
tire recent news from Cuba. Havana merchants
anticipate i,uch trouble from the blockade of the
ports and the steamer agents are apprchpnsivc
OF difficulty.
The first of Giisi and Mario, 'positiyely last
performances in America was given at the Met
ropolitan theatre. New York, last Monday night.
before crowded audience. After the fall If the
curtain, manager llackctt made a speech. in
which he announced another performance for the
succeeding evening, the proceeds to be devoted
to charity. He also stated TINT the result Of the
Gris speculation had been remunerntive.
On the same night, Ole bulls Italian opera com
pany opened at the Academy of Music. To "A We
ry slim house. The opera of the night wa,Ncrii's
"REoetto.' then performed for the first time in
the United states.
Mons jca4 Baptste de Bordeaux, who partici-
patcd us French volunteer in the siege Of So
yannah. durlnc The revolutionary war, and wa.
near Pulaski when he wounded, visited that
city recently. He is native of st. Domnro.
and for the last SIXTY years has resided in Suaih
Carolina. He is said to be over 100 years al
age.
THE NORM CARoiNA LEGisLArURE adjourned
ON Saturday last, after a session Of 30 duys- the
longest on record in that State. Much important
business was transacted during the session, show
ing that the Old North State does not intend to
be left behind in the great struggle for CONNER.
cial prosperity
Gene, al Paez, the ex President OF Eenezueu
has written letter to the London Times Offering
some suggestions. derived from his Own expert
ence IS anaofiicer in the war for South America
Independence, respecting the best method at
equipping light cavalry. In conclusion, lie of
fers his own services.
The Secretary of the Navy has appointed a
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24
OBITU AIRY.

Died on the DIST January last, in Camphrl
county, of inflammation of the brain. Miss ISABELLA
F., only daughter of Edmund aud Mary Mills in
the ooh year of her age. She leaves large cir
Gle of relatives and friends 10 mourn her loss,
but their loss is her eternal gain. They sorrow
not as those who have no hope, as they believe
She i, now in the enjoyment of everlasting bliss.
At the residence of her husband in Appomattox
Co.. Va on the | ith inst, after an illness of one
week, Mrs FRANCES WooLpmpGG, wife of Rich
ard ID. Woodbridge, in the Goth year of heragc.
Mrs w. had been member fthe Baptist Church
for many years and is now gone 10 .eceiYe the re-
ward of her labor. She has left behind II large
circle of loved friends 10 mourn her loss.
She is gone and can not come to you again but
you can go to her. Then dry up Your tears as
you journey to her happy home to which she now
invites you.
Hope looks beyond the bound Of time,
When what we now depore,
Shall rise in full immortal prime,
Aud bloom to fade no molr.n
{. +. r.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24

is obvious 'ha' no a'luson is Id 10 heia. hut *
clusively TO difficulties about the navigation Of
the lower Mississppi-which had been a source
of trouble between ourselves and Spain, before
France acquired Louisiana, and between and
France after that time difficulties which formed
ono Of Mr.. Jef"rson's arguments III favor OF the
purchase from France. .'The same declaration,
(ihat those claims were not reinqushcd,1 snys tho
Message, appears in equally emphatic language
in the Bird of these treaties (of l-03l Of the same
date-the preamble of which rccites, TINT TIN
two powers having settled their difficulties re
latiyo to louisiana" (Which confirms onr con
straction) lin compliance with the 2nd and 9TH
articles of the treaty of lsOO 10 secure the pay
ment of the sums due by France 10 citizens
the L. :, agree TO these articles.
Art. / Provides for payment Of such debt-
contracted before the treaty of l5oo.
Art ,. Provides TINT the debts secured in nrt
/, are those mentioned in schedule appended
aud which do moi fall in the exceptions after
wards indicated.
Art !. "it is expressly agreed that the pre-,
ceedng articles shall comprehend no debt" bu
such us are due "fJr supplies cmbargoes M
prizes al sea. in which the appeal has been prop
ery lodged, within the time mentioned in The sai
contention Of $500" Here is n distinct refcrene,
to portion Of thai treaty not etcsl by the rresi
dent who tciis as that articles . aud ) contain
all material 10 the question But this refcrenc"
show. none. 1t shows that the treaty of ls03
inr from regarding tho question Of indcnni
tiesns an open one, guarlcdly confines It's stipu
Istions 10 those clnius provided for in the treaty
of isO0-whch it was by these provisions de.
signed to curry out This eonclusiyely appears
from the noxi article cited in the mc-sage.
Art. ). he preceding articles shnll apply
only; Isl to captures, Of which the prize courts
shall have ordered resolutions 2ndly "fhe debis
mentioned IN The said 9TH article" Of the treaty
of lSOO, DC; studiously emitting 10 include any
Of the objects embraced in that 2nd article,
which had been stricken out-but which Presi-
dent Pierce insists survived i ,napurt's proyIso.
Art. 18th relates to debts contracted since
lSo0, and. of course, can have no bearing ON
spoliations previous to- that year.
In art 10 it provides that "tho rejection of any
CHIN tby The agents appointed to investigate
their validity and it must be bornc in mind that
by this treaty the L. :. was agreeing to pay the
debts above specified part Of the purchase
money for Loui~iana,) shall have no other eff
feet than 10 exempt the L. s. from payment #
It, tao French Government rcsorving Ia itsnlf
the right to decide definitely upon such claim. 50
far rs concern Itself In tn fuo,ison the
President is charmed with the urhlc generosity
Of France. which he understands rs agreeing
thereby 10 pay all elaus rejected ny tie l.. :.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24

commission 10 select steam propellers 10 be i'm
ployed in the expedition ordered by Congress to
be dispatched in search of Doctor Kane and his
companions.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24
Comparative Tariff of the Railways Of Graf
imam for the past Seven Years

Britain for the past Seven Years.
We find in a late number of Herapaths Jour
nal "A valuable statistical table of the tariff re-
turns of all the railways of the United Kingdom
for the seven years ending December Both,
Fol, giving the total receipts of each month IN
the var; the average traffic per mile per week
the number of miles over which the traffic was
carried, mud the aggregate of each item. The
table shows that the published traffic returns for
the venr I75i amounted 10 fIS ,5ii so, showing
an increase over the proceeding yenr Of / ,69G,-
;}2i. In addition to the published receipts there
nre other traffic receipts on several new nnd old
railways which are not published weekly, for
which estimate Of the receipts for the second
hall of the ycnr had to he made. The latter in
all amount to about - miles, and the traffic
cep's these lines Tor the yenr 1854, amount
ed to / ,455 ,G70. The snm added to the fl-,-
81 555 above mcotoned, shows that f20,0OO,
525 Ind been received on railways in the United
Kingdom during the yenr l-5l The length Of
railway open at the end of tho year, appear. to
have been in aggregate s,O25 miles exclusive
of the Grent North of Scotland, 40 miles,) aud
the receipts, per mile 2,l9l. The cost Of con
tstrucior amounted toE273, 56D, 900, being at the
rato Of f3l 1920 per mile
1t will be seen that the nd ltional mileage open
ed in 4is was 90 miles; in 1919, SO miles;
in 30, LIS miles (1f which i37 miles were
opened in 49, but the traffic returns were
not published till 1850. In ISL the additional
mileage was 300 miles; in 1852, 81 imiles; in 1853
277 miles; and in 1881, 307 miles.
The annual increase of traffic on these railways
has been very considerable, partly arising from
the further development Of traffic on the trunk
lines, and partly from the additional receipts de
rived from the opening OF our lines aud BRAN
ches. The increase in the year 1873 over that
OF the preceding yenr, amounted to $500 97i
in the ycnr 1911 10 f765 }37 in Sl5 to Il, O2O.-
$50; in lSi7, to fI,2s5,797; in 1918 to fI.0o,
S'5; III lSl9, 10 1850 sos, in $50 to Gl75I
l6l in ISL, to Il ,s09,923, in 1852 to 1920,
i02 aud in 1853, to f2Ol0,22O The great in
crease in traffic in the year 1850 Is due in a great
measure to the encouragement given by railway
companies to excursion traffic; the increase in
1851 chiefly arose from that cause in connection
with ha Great Exhibition aud the general I'M
woyea'nt in trade. 1t would appear that the
effort nude to increase the traffic in 1899 and
lS5l, hudrcncteaon the natural increase of traffic
in le12 and reduced It, amount by f6@2 loo rs
compared wlth the average of ten preceding
year. The great increase of trade 10 Australia
and Ancrica consequent on the gold discoye-
rics had the effect Of raising the tnilic in 1893
to a point which had never been reached before
showing IN nereace of t2,OlD22J over the rro.
eocd9s year.
Tn increase Of traffic in l55l over that of
1913 much more than could have been expected.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24

SENTENCED TO TRANsPoRrATIoH.-We learn
that the negro man belonging to DR.. VIM. ;.
Claiborne Of Amherst who attempted to take
the life of his oversecr n short time since, had
his trial this week aud was sentenced to trans
portation.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24
CITY AND STATE DEPARTMENT.

ANNE FIELDING" is informed that her favor
has come to hand. aud been duly considered
We will take pleasure in giving our answer IN
propria persona at such time and place as she
may designate.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24

BREAKING Up OF TcE.-Thc breaking up OF
the ice on the Ohio river i. nm event that is usu-
ally attended with destruction Of property, par
ticnnrly at the close ofa very cold season. The
Wheeling Intelligcncer gives an account of the
scene in the river opposite tint city ON Saturday
night last:
about midnight the first swell reached here,
and the whole unbrokcn sheet Of ice, l"o-cd from
the shores, began To move. This WAS accompa-
MED bya tremcnde"rs surge along the shore
which, n the moving mass !, came gradually
checked by gorgiug, dashed the ice IN huge cakes
on the shore with II destructive and appalling Ell
feet on boats and ether property living in an eX-
posed condition The bells of the h"ats mt our
wharf were nil rang, 10 give warning oft com
ing avaunch, and the greatest excitement pre-
vailed. The eight boats at the wharf had preyl
onsly been pncrd IN the safest positions posi-
Bile under the crcnmstan and all escaped mn
terinl damage bv the crashes, save the Andrlia,
which. living in II more exposed condition than
the resi- received the whole force of the fir, surge
aud was afterwards struck by the gorged ice, aft
of the wheel house, making II fearful rent III her
hull, aud causing her to sink few moments af
ter she was struck. Her misfortune, if not des-
truction, did much towards saving the boats be-
low hcr.as she received aud turned inside or check
ed the force of the ice which would have struck
the other bouts
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
IT. ". 7 NfITI 7 ID :
Celebrated Arabian Eininnent.

he most ertra5rdinayy discovery IN re lIof2d IS IL
Great drgiiaa Retae1g for Nm and BcaSt.
4
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24
AUCTION SALES.
THIS DAY
HY WM. l.. LECl&EE. Aucf'r.

AUEEEON SAtEs.-Th- M ug 10 -
rJark VII sell ff,rt = nv Al. tim 10 ~.
without fos,r ~ ui Dry GInds, several Stow, T.,
Ware faHi ur., ,fti one ii IVA GOOD llar>e-
Nm l.. LEGkIE.
f.olIt Auefi .4.cf
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24
WATCHES, WATCHES. WAvCuE,

JEW EIkA MI " EN " NttE!
II If -uh-rrh,r cfrrs TOR lie Al Ga"d- in his q
line IL. ci.e. p LII The >nInc q m!lty rs a r. \
, the, han-r in m, Onion III tine es>h aS.&6
Fine Gold NIag, Patent vcr- Ton : - Ia So.
- IIuniins e fall jewelcd. / ~ So.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24

LyDe15nrs qDd H.,',.,, I'ogi.,, h.po
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1855-02-24

METHODIST BooKs-Rcy Leo. Rosscr hav-
ing nearly completed the biography of Rev.
Thomas Crowder. announees his intention Of
producing an elaborate work to be entitled Meth
odism in its relation to Repabcanism."
Frozen To DEAru.-We learn from the 5. w.
Advocate that ON the 9Th inst, II man by the
name Of John T. Lambert was found near Hicks
Vile, Tozewell co, frozen 10 death.
SLtylSG rnrM.-A hunting party Of three or
four persons, in NicLola- county, killed 33 deer
on the 9TH, 9th and 9Th inst.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
Administrators Notice.

DY virtue of an order of sale from the
DProbate court within and for the county Of
Jefferson in the State of ohio, and to me d.
rected will offer at public sale on the 18th
dav of Dec. D. 1855, between the hours of
10 o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. M, on said
day at the residence Of Elizabeth Gosnell( Widow
in Wells Township, in he county aforesaid,
all the right, title and interest of Henry Cos
rell deceased-ln the following described real
estate, to wit: The undivided eighth part of
part of the north half of section no. II, in
Township no Of range no. 2, in the district
of land. sold at Sleuhcnville, ohio, containing
one hundred d so acres, more or less, being the
same tract OF parcel Of Ian of which the late
John Gosnel died seized, subject to the widow
Gosnells right of dover in said premises. Al
so at the same time and place will offer at
public sale all the right. title and interest of
The said Henry Gosnel deceased, in the follow
ing real estate, to wit: The undivided eighth
part of part of the south east quarter of Sec
ton no. % in Township no. 5, Of range no. 9,
in the district of land sold at Steubenvile,
ohio, bounded and described as follow s, to wit:
Beginning at a limestone in the south east
corner of said section, thence west l63 3 perches
to a sand stone, thence north 50 perches to a
sand stone, thence east 1863 3 perches TO lime
stone, thence south 80 perches to the place of
beglnniug-contaiping one hundred acres,
more or less.
Terms of sale One half of the purchase
money to be paid at the time Of sale, the bal
ance in one year with interest, to be Secured
by note and mortgage on said premises.
JOSEPH @. M'CLEARY,
Admir- of the estate at Henry Gosnell, dec d.
Warrenton nov. Id '55-5t.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

BLAcKwooD's MAeAz1NE.-Republish-
ed by L. scott & Co., N. Y, at $500
per annum, is received.
This sterling monthly, as they say of
good wine, needs no praise. A full des-
cription of the late assault on Sebastopol
by Major Hamley; very pleasant paper
on the Paris Exhibition by Tlepolemas,
and very instructive notice of Chem
lists of Common Life by the late Prof.
Johnston, are Of The contents Of this num-
ber.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

NEGLECTED CoUGHs AND Colds
These insidious and troublesome COM
plants are almost seen to pave the way
for more formidable lung diseases, which,
if treated in time, could be easily cured by
few spoons(ul of that now popular and
useful medicine, called 'Pectoral Syrup,
prepared by DR.. George H. Kevser,
Wholesale Druggist, Of l4O Wood Street,
Pittsburgh, Pa, You can buy it al
Hening & Melvins.