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,Jpfrrsnn Tfy Novnmbnr oE

The House this afternoon passed ,he Cairo and Fulton railroad bill. Ayes 57, noes 51. The bill provides for loan of State credit to the amount of S25O,OOO
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25l Prizes, amounting to........ to sso OOD Only ten thousand numbersl Tickets s5-Haves s 50-QuartcrS $l 9.
 SAML SWAN, Agent and Manager.
 Atlanta, Ga JOHN L. LOGAN, Camden, Ouachita county. agent for Arkansas
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Died-On the 2Oth Nov., 1855 in Desh

Died-On the 2Oth Nov, 1855, in Desha county, MARY AMANDA, eldest child of Saml A. and Elizabeth White, at the early age of four years, nine months, and thirteen days.
 An angels crown now glitters on the brow of little Amanda, whose gentle voice is now for ever hushed in the narrow grave. Her early loss has left desolate the hearts of her fond parents and little play fellows; but those whom the Lord loves he chasteneth by the rod of atlliction. The Lord gave, and the Lord had a right to take her away; blessed be the name of the Lord l.
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NEW VERT ISEMENTS
Office Secretary of State

Little Rock, Dec II, 1855 DROPOSALS will be received at this office, until A the 1st day of January next, for the publication of all estray notices that required by law be published. The price of each notice must be speci- fled. D. R GREER Sec of State
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LANDS AND SLAVES FOR SALE.

DY virtue of an order of the Court of A D Probate of Saline county, obtained at EN11DSA the last October term of said court, willI wY offer at public auction to the highest bid AN der at the Court House in the town of Ben AA&S ton, in Saline county, on the first Monday V & of January next, the following described X y lands and slaves, belonging to the estate K of A. Morrow, deceased. to wit: E19 of N. W. qr. of section IT, s. 15 w.. 30 acres N19 of NV. 1 ofN.W. A s. II, 2S. l5 w., 20 acres s. w. qr. of N. w. ar. $. l2 2 s. 15 w. 40 acres. Block number one, in North Benton, also slaves Della, aged 4j years, and George aged years Said slaves will be sold for cash i'll hand and the lands on q credit Of twelve months, by giving bond with ap- proved security bearing interest at ten per from day of sale.
 BRADFORD MORRIS. Adm'r
 of Arthur Morrow, decd. Dee. ll--3t. Cost of adv S6.
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Shoes! Shoes!! ShOeS!!!

JUST received from New Orleans a l@ess~ .t good assortment of Shoes. which will be sold low for cash by NJ. OSBORN. Little Rock, llth Dee. II.
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T 10OI I1tIINt, una JOIn ID. NInOs, and Frances Ann Amos, his wife, Uetenduhts.

1'IIVos -E11H zf1HOs, ms Wlfe, Uf7end0Hts.
 gsH sl virtue of decree of the Court of " A1Chancery, of Pulaski county in RS missioners, will, on Monday, the l4th day of-Xa. January, A.D., 1856, (it being the second Monday of said month"; between the hours prescribed for the sale ot lands under execution, offer for sale at the court house door of said county of Pulaski the fol- lowing described lands, with the improvements there on, to wit The North half of the South East ouar ter, and the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section thirty five, and the North West quarter of the South West quarter of Section thirty six, and the south East quarter of the South East quarter of said Section thirty five, and the South West quarter of the South West quarter of said See ton thirty six in Township two North, in Range eleven West containing 21o acres less all in said county of Pulaski.
 Also at the same time and place, the following de- SCrbed ucryO slaves:
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STATE OF ARKANSAS
 County of Puiaski.

William Benjamin Lefave, Stephen Robert Lefave, Jane Lofavc, and Eliza Missouri Lcfave, miners, oy Leon I4efavc, their guardian, CDn, {diqapts.. vs Bill for Partition or sale of Lands
 and Slaves
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N E have just received supplies of Fair Prime, W Choice, Crushed and Loaf Sugars Molasses, and the best article of Coffee in the market.
 Dec 4, 1855 TATE 6S MOORE.
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s.Come haste to the Rally"

Come haste to the rally, ye democrats sturdy
 No Ioneer the battle for freedom forego; The watch fires are lighted the beacon burns ruddy
 Which warn us to arm 'gainst the dark lantern foe Now libertys voice from the mountain incites Us,
 The valley re echoes the heart stirring call
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Married.

Married.--On Thursday, December 6th 1855, at the residence of F. G. Lefevre, by J. D. Fitzgerald, J. F., Mir. JACOB TscHIEMER to Mrs. HARRIET PIETY ADALINE BEST, both of this county.
 On the 9th inst, by Rev. T. Frazer, Mr. MILFORD HEREIN, of Memphis, to Miss MAR GARET NJ. WARD, of Little Rock
 On the 9th inst, at the residence of Mr. Davenport, in Yell county, by George Magness, esq, Mir. BAFoRD MILLS, of Alabama, to Miss MARY E. DAVENPORT, of Yell county, Ark
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HORSE SrOLEN-s1O REWARD. STOLEN from the plantation of Mir Ra- M lC gan, on the Arkansas river, ? miles be- ez0 low the White Bluffs, dark bay stallion l515 -0. hands high, few hairs of his mane white imme li- atey back of his cars, a few white hairs under the saddle, paces very well. The above reward will be paid for the delivery of said horse to at Benton, Saline county. B. F. KEESEE.
 Dee. II 3tpd
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LATE ARRIVALS. NCy.r rnnnG

 EUST received per steamboat Fox, and direct from O New York City, large lot of Fall and Winter Goods, consisting in part of Muslin Delanes all wool; Swiss Edgings; Scotch Plads; Swiss Insertions; Ladies' Shawis; .Jaconet Edgings Gnghams: Jaconet Insertions; Alpaccas Nansool Muslin; Casilr eres; Swiss Muslin; yeans Cross Barred Muslin; Satinets; Black and White Bobnet: Beached Domestic, 3-4 and A wide: Unbeached Domestic, S-S and A wide: loo Dog. Coates Spool Cotton; pieces Black Silk 7-S and A wide: loO pieces Dark Prints; 5 lbs Sewing Silk; II pieces Irish Lnnen, assorted; Pins and Needles; 10 pieces w White Jaconet; Whalebones dog. Rigalets, ass'd colors; Hooks and Eyes; doz, Ilppets, Y < 20 pieces Blue Denims: tlannes and Linseys; l5 pieces Choctaw Stripes. Also large lot of other things too numerous to mention Call and examine before purchasing else where. FIELD tS DOLBY. Dec. II
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P. H. WHEAT, Commission, Receiving < Forwarding Merchant, Deyai!'s Bluff. White River.
SALT ON WHITE RIVER.

D OGERS tS BOSTICK, at Buena Vista, on w Whitc Ie river, have on hand large lot of Salt, which they selling at the low price of S2 20 per sack.
 They also wish to purchase 25000 lbs of peltry for which the highest market price will be paid
 Dee IT. 1S55-9t
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SECOND DAY.

At ten o'clock, on Friday, the signal for the procession to move was again announced by the discharge of cannon. Having formed and marched through the principal streets, it pro- ceeded to the speakers stand led by Monsieur BARBIERE's band of music The meeting was called to order, and after an air from the band, the following soul stirring song was sung by the young men:
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By authority of the State of Georgia. Fort Gaines Academy Lotter , Grand Scheme for December.

Class II. ITO be draun December 17th, 1855, in tAe car, 1 -4hanta. Dhen prizes anaountiay 0 sNy SSO 900 At will be distributed according to the follow ing Magnificent Scheme! And remember ever, Prize is drawn at each drawing, and paid when due acatAovt deducti.n!
 l Prize of... ................... 7.50i ] do ................... 5,O0t l do ..............,........ 2,00t
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Carry Him back to NaGkpelaud,

AIR:--" ON IHgjnia." o have you heard the news of late. How Sam got whipped all round In cv'ry true blooded southern State, We've run him under ground.
 So carry him back to Tankeelanl,
 He can't bide here any more;
 His tvrant code finds no demand
 Upon our southern shore. The British iackal was ssire,
 His mother was the coon: They learned him all his politics,
 By the dim light of the moon.
 So carry him back to YanIeeland,
 He can't stay here any more;
 For owls and bats we've no demand,
 Upon southern shore. To prove we're not Americans,
 He turned his footsteps south; But we'll send him home with empty hands, And his fingers in his mouth.
 So carry him back to Yankeeland
 We loved our homes before
 The patriots fire need not be famed,
 Upon our southern shore. In Arkansaw in ffty-six,
 Twill break the creatures back, The load of traitor democrats,
 That Sam has got to pack.
 So arup him back to Yankeeland,
 IIeshan't stay here any more;
 No Mongral coon shall hold command,
 Upon Arkansas shore Here the vote was taken on the resolutions which were adopted unanimously, and tn meeting adjourned until o'clock. At thi hour it again assembled at the court house where it was addressed by Messrs. HINDMAN Gen. CALDWELL, Gov MATHEWS, R. B. MACON and J. C. PALMER, esq. The speaking wa kept up to late hour, though the proceeding throughout were characterised by the most per feet order and good feeling. At night, also, the hospitable mansion of tha sterling and uniinching democrat, Hon. w. K SEBASTIAN was thrown open, where for tn time, politics and every thing of kindred ma ture were forgotten, and gave place to socia and mirthful enjoyment The merry dance wa kept up until a late, or rather early hour, whel all retired, pleased with the festivities and en joyments of the day, no single occurrence hay ing transpired to mar or disturb the harmon that prevailed.
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J TNNE IIILL,
 CHRISTIAN ROESCH,
To the People Residing within the Little
 Rock II. ;. Land District:

December II lS55-5t
 s3B Printer < fee Sl3 %
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"
 HATS AND CAPS.

HATS AND CAPS. En ! UST received from New Orlealls-- HzsD AAJ dog. Mems black Soft Cass Hats; &NA B. B. Hung. Hats; Wool Magyar '
 '' ' Congress ''
 '' Child's Pearl Feather <
 q Boys Black Cloth Caps. And for sale at the cash store by Dec. llth. M. OSBORN.
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BOOK & JOB PRINTING OFFICE,
 Little Rock. Arkansas.

toCk, ATkdhSas" 'YNlIE undersigned will carry on the Book AND JoB Il PRINTING business on his account, and war rants the most perfect satisfaction for all work en- trusted to him, which will be done the shortest notice and at reasonable prices. All orders from any part of the State, for Blanks, will be filled and sent by return maa}.
 In consequence of the death of the senior partner of the late firm of J. NJ. & J. D. Butler, it becomes necessary that all debts due the office should be set tied up immediately. He therefore hopes all indebt- ed will remit the same resept of their accounts by mail or otherwise. JAMES D. BUTLER, Surviving partner of the firm of J. NJ. 6 D. Butler.
 Auo 2l. lS55
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Democrats. ........................ 33 W mgs ..................... 12 Ahohtonlsts. ........................ 10 Know NOthlngS.. ..................... 3 dGuLSlcS 4
 There now four vacancies in the Senate-the 4crms of Mes>rs tchison of Missouri Petit of Indi- ana. Cooper of Pcnnsy ylvana, and Gwin of California having expired on the 4th of March 1855
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HS again selling goods in the Whig Post-$$ .aSp3 H Office Allis building, and buying Cotton ,1--zs atc as uSual Dec II 4t%
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WANTED.

A NY quantity of Beef Hides and Peltries. for A which the highest market price will be paid.
 Dec. 4, 1s5S TATE & MOORE.
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ORANGEs,, OIsANGES,I,
CitEEsE!! CIIEESE! CHEEsE!!!r

LUST received per wagon, and from Cincinnati
 ; 70 boxes Prime Cheese; 10 bbls. Walker Ale.
 All of which will be sold at the lowest prices by Dee. II, '55 NJ. TANTI 65 co.
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seEEeONS accustomed to procure subscribers for A Books Magazines. etc.. get up clubs for news papers are requested to send their and ad dress. and We will forward them, free of charge, specimen number of publication for which they will ind ready sale: and we will allow them commission of 90 per cent for their services.
 J. BRADFORD & BROTHER,
 Dee. II It No. 8 Courtiund st., New York
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From lhe Memphls AppeaI. Great Democratic Meeting at 

In pursuance of previous appointment, the democracy of Phillips county, Ark, assembled in mass meeting at Helena, on Thursday, 22l inst. which was protracted until Friday even inr. 23d. It would be useless to attempt to de- l,eate on paper the enthusiasm that prevailed and animated the meeting from the beginning to its close The scene was animated each day by the soul stirring strains of music, and the presence of large number of the fair of our sister State, and among whom, without making any invidjous distinction, we may be permitted to mention the fair trio from the county Of Ciit- tenden, and the charming Miss H., from our own city.
 The hour of ten o'clock, Thursday morning, was announced by the discharge of cannon: when under the order of the chlet marshal of the day, Col A. c. ROBERTSON, the procession was formed. headed by fine band of music, lead by MT. BARBIERE, of this city. After marching through the principal streets of the town, amid the shouts and huzzas of the mul- titude, the procession repaired to the stand. when the meeting was organized by the ap- pointment of the following officers:
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Dee. list. Cost of adv. $6.
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HORSE srOLEN-s1o REWARD.

fn BUSHELS Corn Meal just received and for kU sale by FIELD & DOLBY.
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NO II c F..

\ IL Persons indebted to the undersigned, either "A by note or account, edrheStiy requested to call and settle up by the lst day of January, lS56
 Dccll FIELD & DOLBY.
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IRISH POTATOES. R0 BUSHELS Late Irish Potatoes, just received OO and for sale by FIELD X DOLBY.
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'TNIlE undersigned have on hand some State Bonds, < for sale, for cash on credit, on terms and in amounts suit purchasers having fractional sums to pay either of the Banks of this State.
 WATKINS dS GALLAGHER. Little Rock Julv 3 1855 6m
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z OON LBS. Flour, Gap Mills, just received eO,OOO and for sale by
 Dec Il FIELD & DOLBY.
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Democrats in Roman; Wings, those with !. star attached; A., Abotionists, and K. N., Know Moth iugs.
 President t....................J JESSE D. RR1cur
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.Nafn Principal and Proprietor. I&%|A E1SSMISS ELIZA ANNE WEBB. sss@ <Agy t Teacher of Music, French Elm x..Iis.a,.s sssss ssss
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A New MovE.-'Inspeetor' the Washington
correspondent of the Esw-York Courier and
Enquirer, has the following paragraph in late
letter to that paper
"a bill is about tn be reported, iegislatng
out of Office Judge Leavitt OF Ohio, by abolish
ing his Court and creating two District Courts
in place Of it,
This is news in Ohio. For several years ef-
forts have been made to divide this State into
two Judicial Circuits. This would require the
appointment Of new Judge. But We have
never heard an intimstion that the Office of Dis
trict Judge in Ohio is to be abolished for the
purpose of turning Judge LEAvrTT out Of his
post. We have some doubt whether this trick
can BE- played, but. if attempted, and it is sue
cessful. the new incumbents mag expect to walk
similar plank, within very few years. lift
is legal game, it is one that two sides can
plsy at. We shall soon know the truth Of this
runor.
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CONGRE sSIOXAL.
WASHINGTON, Jan Is.

| WASHINGTON, Jan l5.
SEHATE.-Mr Broadhead asked the consider.
alton OF his Arctic exhibition resolutions.
MIR. Badger had no disposition to interfere
with the resolutions but he desired his com
pensaiou bill to be made the order OF the day
for Monday next
Mr. Hunter wished to present his sppropri
alton bill. There was necessity for ITS pas
sage.
The JOINT resolutions on the Arctic expedi-
ZION was then taken up.
Mr. Hunter objected on the ground that the
Expedition would involve the loss of more lives
he resolution was finally passed.
Mr. Rroadhead moved the consideration Of
the joint resolution in favor Of the expedition
to relieve DR. Kane.
MIR Miller offered resolution calling on the
Secretary of War for information as to the pro-
gress made in the harbor of San Francisco.
Tie resolution was offered in consequence
of memorial OF parties in that city asking for
that hsrbor to be put in a state of defence.
Mr.. Gwyn. from the select committee on the
Pacific railway. proposes TO substitute for the
bill No. 81, No. 73.
The bill establishing land districts IN Florida
was reported fr ON the committee on Public
Lands and passed.
The OcpaE Navigation bill defeated last ses-
sion was taken up and desultory debate en-
sued in lis consideration
a motion to lndefnitel y postpone was agreed
TO and the Senate passed to the consideration
of the Judicial reform bill. after which they
went into executive session. Adjourned.
| 80, tao
of the whole On the Pacific railroad bill.
Mr.. SIT vrns, of Georgia, replied TO Mr..
ampbell in explanation of his expressions in
regard to his acquisition of Louisiana and Flor
ida. He was in favor of the acquisition ot
Cuba although be was opposed - place Sl,-
900, 900 at the disposal OF the President. he
thought the anne xaiion of uba would be Of
benz 6t 10 both North and South.
Mr.. Smith, of Alabama, obtained the floor,
and the House took recess until O'clock
Wien the House met Mr.. smith made q
speech in favor Of the Know Nothings, advo.
eating their general principles, but offering no
new matter on the subject.
Quite an animated debate sprsng up on Mr.
Flelchprs question and privilege. in which
Mike Walsh took occasion to lash newspopeI
correspondents, terming them the serlbbling
I-zzsroni.
House went into committee of The whole,
without concluding consideration of the ques-
lion
Mr.. Soule has resigned bis Office as Minister
to Spain. and Jno C. Breckenridge has been
appointed his successor. He will be confirmed
tomorrow.
House adjourned
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guilt Of bl.od was really 90 his hand and con
science t1en. But Al uoon other .idiugs came.
What had been thought the agony Of dsa.h
was but the lowest ensis oflhe fever, and now
the surgeon thought be might enveF.
He dii recover. and on hpr fathers bosom
Lucy confessed al that she had done for Joe
Tucker. That father sat As;Onished, and then
his eyes filed, and be ,lssped bis daughter 70
hs FWtllDg teart. Noncering that IN the
thoughiless child should have been hidden
such capabilities Of feellrg and action.
Aunt Tablha might have preached 10 Lucy
At be end Of time. anu produced no eject ;
but the impression Of those midnight visits TO
the half ruined shed. where she bad felt the
want Of iuduc' ments and hopes above bis
Weri could no, b. efacrd. u was made at
critical time in her life just as childhood - as
t,king It's leave, and thus Wss she gently
brough, TO the source Of ell help. She was
as happy and as mir.hiul as eVer-daneed and
sung Just A. much-wsnt g. none Of her sunt
TablIha's favOrite ANXIOUS meetings-even de-
elined sitting under the revival preacher -
but even aunt Tabitha could not Question .he
sincerity Of her christian character, for lru "
her IL ght 90 shone thst men saw her good
works, and glori6ed Ter Father 10 heaven"
News, good news cam" from California
Lucy received letter from Joe. He hao learn.
ed TO write for the purpose Of writing to her.
Tie bad obtained a situation as partner in q
store, and was sober and industrious.
i keep nv promise. Miss Luey.' be wrote.
l keen away from bad company, and try to
learn something and be somelbiBg-aBd ils all
for your sake
And this was Lucy's own work. At the
turning point in Joe fuckers lite her kindness
al met him and fixed the direction Of bis fu-
ture cour.e. How different would it have
been had sh~ fhrank from the poor ouicast. and
he had been give up to the law True, Mr
Read had lived. he would have suffered
nothing but short imprisonment. but whar
would have been the prospects at his release :?
Lucy heard from him every few months
there was no change in h:m-be continued =
useful and worthy member Of society Was
he not fully jusufsd in stopping the course OF
Justice?
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Ifliste loneous ReaOlnp
From PetersoI,'s Magazine.
THE TURNING POINT
BY MISS ALICE GRAZ:

I,ucv Holmes was one of the most light
hearted. frolicksome beings that ever shook
ringlsts. Thoughtlessl yes, thoughtless as the
sunbeam on the floor. Often would old farmer
Holmes smilingly smooth back her hair and
call her his madcap girl and then sigh as he
woudered whether time and care would bend
down that light spirit, or break 1t at once
Lucy had no mother, and aunt 'fabitha used TO
cay that she had her hands full with her. Aan
Tabitha was very prominent in the church
one of those people who always draw their
mouths down and their eyebrows up, and as
sumo lugubrous tone when they talk about
religion. i never can get Lucy to think OF
ANYTHING serious + was her perpetual COM
plant to Deacon Fowler's wife, their next
neiphbor. i think that at seventeen, it is about
time she should see the yanitias Of this world,
and be converted - 80
oh. we'll young people will be a little
gay
Lucy is more than little gsy. wish l
could get her to sit under tho new minister in
the South Church., He is getting up revival
and has anxious meetings every evening. Sis
ter Wick6eld told me she had delightful sea-
son there the other night
Aunt TabItha thought great deal Of digni'
fed behaviour, and Lucy often awakened her
righteous Indignation on that point. She
would dance about the house. and often, with
suu.bonnet in hand. bound into the very room
whore her aunt sat in grave converse With her
revival preacher or some Of the 'siatsrs.'--
Lucy would often mimic. Mr.. Holmes would
shake bic head saying, MY daughter yOqr
aunt means well. It lie unfortunate she deals
90 much in cant phrases. They are ridiculous
to you, and very offensive to me. It lis some
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WAsHrserox, Jan. l6

senate. Cass introduced resolution
of enquiry whether air and water-tight mail
bags cannot prO6lably be substituted for those
Mr.. Cass moved that the bill on internal i'm
provsments, be taken upon Monday.
Mr.. Benjamin suggested change to Nom
dav week, and Mr.. Hunter to Wednesday week.
The bill was made the order of Wednesday
the a4th.
Mr. Seward presented memorial signed BY
General Dobbin and Hurd, $50 captains aud
I40O subordinates, officers and privates of the
U S. Army during the war Of 1919, praying
for relief from suffering caused by the made
ouacy Of the laws Of Congress. This petition
was accompanied by memorial Of SO Indi
ans who we're engaged in the service of the o.
8, during the war of 1919.
Also petitions OF 1900 citizens of the United
States. supporting the above applications. Re
ferred to the committee on pensions.
Mr.. Seward also presented the petition of ,
D. vanderses and other citizens of the United
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DANIEL WEBsTER's DEBTS The North
Bridgewater Mass. Gazette states, that the
executors of the estate of the late Daniel Web
ster-F Fletcher Webster and Richard NJ. Blateh-
ford-were to have their petition for leave to
cell estate to pay debts, considered at the
court Of probate in Plymouth, on The liIh inst.
The debts due from the deceased amount to
$I35. $50, 80; the charges Of administration
amount to SO, 900; The personal estate 10 val
ued at S28, ,522, TO- The real estate was mp
praised at s35, 500, and is incumbersd TO the
supposed amount Of $4,000.