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We have before the inaugural addresses of the gov
Of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Delaware II
is currently reported that the address of his exceency
Massachusetts, written by foreigner of excellent
character and fair talents but the similarity OF words
ideas and sentiments Of the three addresses so starng
complete, that inclined to the belief that
they the joint work OF the grand councils Of the
States already namedthe three knownothng governors
merely acting the organs and mouthpeces their
and unyeding rulers And here we must object 20 the
bad taste eyinced by the author authors Of
tensely patriotic compositions There Is ludcrous lack
of individuality IN all of them Gov Gardiner neither
talks writes as he is made TO talk write in his in
augura and for Gov Pollock-who is a very amable
gentleman in spite Of bis rabid abotoniswe quite
sure that he must have laughed in his sleeve when he
opened boldly with attack upon the Pope and wound
ner Gov Causey of Delaware follows in the same track
and in the train of thought and language but in the
place of edgng off his philippe with sar-spangled ex
tract he sgreeaby varies the by the adoption of
quotation in great demand by begerent country editors
during an exciting county canvass
There an Intentional omission in the address of Gov
Causey which not only exhibits the cunning Of the know
nothing leaders in striking light but which should CT
ectualy open the eyes of the South the nsdous wes
of party warmed into sudden and unnatural growth by
the fires of religious and POLITICAL bgotry and intolerance
In Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, abolionsm is closely
and inseparaby connected with knownothing ism; and
consequently in the inaugural addresses Of the governors
of these States find sentiments the slavery question
which strongly of having received the previous
dorsement of Lloyd Garrison Fred Douglass But
Delaware slave State and while it would be danger
Gus to alarm the public sentiment of that Commonwealth
it would be equally dangerous to give utterance any
opinion which might give offence to the abolitoniss Of
the North In this dilemma Gov. Causey shows himself
worthy member of the and secret party. lie says
nothing.
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THE NEWS BY THE PACIFIC.

BY the arrival of the Pacific at New York from Liver
pool have dates from the Crmea to the Sd instant Con-
trary general expectation further fighting had taken
place. and the indications las intmated in yeser-
days issue of the Unon that serious offensive opera
tons will be undertaken by the allies until the result OF
the peace negotiations at Vienna was definitely known
The whole complexion of the is decidedly pacific
and, with the advance in the English funds we may
look for corresponding upward movement this side OF
the Atlantic
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TIE NEW PENSION BILL.


At the request of several delegates Of the late soldiers
convention we repubsh The following bill, introduced in
the House of Representatives by Mr. Wentworth of I-
nois
bill granting pensions all persons engaged in the
1917, and the Indian prior thereto and to their
widows.
BE enacted BY the Senate and House Of Representation Of
the United States Of Amerca Congress assembled That
Of the commissioned and non-commsoned officers, must
cans and prvaea whether Of regulars volunteers rangers
militia, who performed military naval service in any
regiment company, detachment, board any Of
the United States any of the States who
received into service and regularly discharged
the with Great Britain declared the 18th June
1872 any Indian since 1900 shall be placed the
pension roll Of the United States during his natural e
commencing the 4th March after the passage
of this and payable annually the per
month which he received entitled to receive, accord
ing to his rank in the service aforesaid.
SIC. Aud be further enacted That in of the death
Of such officer, commissioned officer, musician
private before after the passage Of this act who shall
served aforesaid, leaving widow, such widow shall be
placed the pension roll for m at the rate OF month
her husband received for such service would
been entitled to receive he had placed the PEN
sion roll.
: Sso g. And BE- Il further enacted That ia case Of ,se
death Of any person embraced in the provisions this
act during the period Intervening between the
payments herein directed to be made the
which shall between the last semi annual pay
and the death Of such person shall paid IL be an
officer soldier his widow II there be one and il not TO
his children and IL be sidow her children or legal
representatives.
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house In which the reception took place, not sias.
vidual allowed TO set foot the mainland. I
q No traffic permitted, and all endeavors on a.
Of the officers procure specimens Of aeqacred var.
proved unsuccessful. Indeed, everything DONE aaS
oessfally, bat under gsrb q the utmost pcieness
their visitors that their company had rather be dpu
with
" The squadron got under way the 2oth instant
lengthy and dssgrceaole stay Of six weeks a.
tarned TO Hong Kong whore, though previously ssps
In gale the vessels above mentioned, have all arm,
safety"
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From the Boston Post.
CHIEF JUSTICE TANEY

Senator Badger of North Carolina introducing in the
United States Senate bill to increase the compensation
the judges of the supreme court &c, spoke sentiment
marked by truth and mngnaninity When Chief Justice
fancy recommended by President jackson for the
exalted position he has long filed the wing press gen
orally the Warrcnton North Carolina News were
lavish in their abuse Of the man. and held in low estma-
ton his attachments jurst It is pleasing reflect
that justice is finally duly awarded to virtue and talent
especially when united in the person after
the storm passion has passed by feeling gives way
to established upon her throne Of light men of
sterling worth aud liberal views will come forward
to award the tribute that is due eminent worth To
those Of our wing friends in whose bosoms the rancor
partisan bitterness still usurps the place. corrodcs the us
tire Of their better nature would specially commend
their just admiration the following beautiful compliments
TO the high character and eminent services of the Chief JUS
ce of their country from the lips their own most gifted
and honored statesman:
Bit who are the men, sir in whose behalf make this
appeal to your justice and magnanmity? may instance
one or Two without fearing to be invd GUS. There is the
venerable magistrate who pesides in that He de-
serves 70 have applied 10 him the description which my
Lord Coke gives Of Chief Justice Wray He is empha-
cey a most reverend judge, Of profound and judicial
knowledge, accompanied with ready and singular capac-
lily, grave and sensible eocution and continual and adj
lrahe patience He is noble specimen Of what the ju
deal character should be- Every senator knows that he
has discharged all the duties Of high Office with nm negr
" unimpeached with unsurpassed learning, and with n
decoruui courtesy, which never single instance
oeeh sWeiNsu from s propriety lie has labored with
out complaining; he has asked nothing but there look
ing only 10 bis country ana his duty meeting nceas
ing demands npon his tine and strength with new excr
lions OF energy and perseverance, he continues 10 preside
IA that high court which is the sheeianchor Of our nst
taons, worthy of that illustrious man who
immediately preceded him.
Yet |, is such men whom the ntoIerant secret order
would persecue and prescribe from Office because in the
exercise Of religious freedom secured by the constitution
they worship God in form distastefu the know-notf-
ings aud according to the dictates Of their honest con-
sciencesi
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-26

TBF PROGRESS REFORM IA NEW YoaK.--The New York
Evening Post notes the fact that Of the licensed liquor
dealers in that city, but 25 obscure goggeres Sunday
violated the Sunday law. The Post further says:
Mayor Wood has already made wel-directed assault
upon the houses for gambling and prostitution with which
the CITY y infested. He personally attended the grand
jury last week and gave them clue to the Of
tanning he geography Of the haunts and it through
ms insrumentality, told that W b McGuokn late
teller OF the Ocean Bank, in the Tombs for embezze
en was Drought before the grand jury and compelled TO
disclose the important information which he poasrssed in
regard to tho leading gambnghouscs Ave Of which, as we
ore informed lying Broadway and Warren street were
P'o~ra-indictcd.n
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-26

AS we published in the gaioa the resolutions rels
10 the subioined correspondence, il Is but an set q =
justice 10 the parties interested that We give Aa
responaence an insertion in our columns
WAsnIsaroS, January al In
Learning that certain resolutions, passed by the
Of New York presented to tho two houses q cO
to-day protesting against renewal or extension u al
ent ior the reaper ask the favor Of you To pabIsh
lowing letter from member OF that legislature, erp
the key TO the passage o I the said resolutions
Very respectfully your ohedieRl servant,
CYRUS II. McCoRMo
AlnASy, Jan. II, Ia
DEAR ssa Your letter Of January 10, 1855, Is I'd
ceived but Just too stethc resolution ycu refer TO
ed. Had got your letter and pamphlets u would uo
passed Ny position is unfortunate in this regard Pen
friends ask state the object Of the resolution AMI
me alleged facts. stated hese. and. in doing 60, have
you injustice, and stated what kacs so'e not 10 e
But so stated, not knowing what your bill IL but u
IL to be bill Of positive renewal and not Of authority
Commissioner OF Patents to hear.
have requested friend tomorrow to move reoonsi
tion when win fully state the facts and advise yca
Respectfully yours,
AMBROSE sTEyn
G. IA. McCoaNros, Esq,
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PETITIONS. ETC

Z BY Mr.. FENTON, The application of Daniel Eaton, Of
Portland New York. asking the passage of act allowing
him back pension Also the petition and papers of Ira Hatch
asking the passage Of allowing him the bounty
which his brother, Asa Hatch entitled Also, the APP
plcaon of John Baw OF Poland Chautauque county, New
York. praying Congress pass allowing him bounty
Land for military service in the of 1872 Also, the APP
pcaon of John Hail. of Chautauque county, New York. ask
Congress to allowing him pension for mill
tary service in the revolutionary
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oRarfrIcA rIoSThe following aiteup appears
in the Plymouth (England) Journal:
ave have heard that the costs Of the Rev W
Aban, vicar of Mevagissey incurred in prosecuting the
fisherman Thomas Dunn, for taking off his the
church-yard, have exceeded f2oop
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Yours,

CALICO BALL AT ST. Lours--1he' ladies' o. - 7
are making arrangements TO give calico ball y
poor Of that city the New York plan.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-26
KENTUCKY.


AT democratic meeting in Washington county, to ap
point delegates the State convention which assemblies
March candidates for governor and lieutenant
governor, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resored That this meeting, approaching the proprety
Of publicly expressing the political sentiments which hold
all public questions avail ourselves of this opportunity
unqualified appreciation of the administrative acts
Of Lazarus W. Powell since he has been called by the people
to preside this Commonwealth.
Resolred That, UNION MEN, democrats, and Kentuck
ans appreciate the passage by the last session of the
Nebraska and Kansas bill which leaves the popular
Of the Territories the decisions of the slavery question
therein.
Resoired That Americans and citizens Of great self
relying republic in favor of the public discussion of all
political questions affecting the rights of fellow citizens
and therefore, deprecate and fully condemn all attempts
to form public political sentiment by organizations
bound under oath sustain and elect the for
of which not developed by open republican
ing and the latter pledged carry those principles
the bidding Of secret brotherhood"
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

The New Hampshire Patriot of the 22d instant contains
the following
We have reliable information from different sections Of
the State that the democrats in the order
withdrawing rapidly and that wings doing the
all disguised with the corrupt doings Of its managers
II also fact that many of the honest among the free
soer areopeny denouncng the machinery Of the thing and
the results OF its operations at Mancheter for Is apparent
that although the order abolition to the yet 1t ostra
cizes every honest among that class Of its members
every who will not sacrifice principle temporary
pediency.
eve friends that sSatans Kingdoms tumbng
down. and the prospect that by the day Of election the
nothing councils will present beggary of
empty boxes
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TENNESSEE.

The two parties in this State preparing for the issue
which will be led in the elections in August As
far have Observed the democrats united in their
preference of the present governor Andrew Johnson
their candidate The indications strong that the wings
will select their candidate the Hon. Meredith p Gentry
If these two gentlemen should be competitors the contest
will be of unusual interest They both politicians
of eminence and of acknowledged ability is not yet in
our power state what will be the leading issue in the
canvass.
We have already announced that Col Samuel A. Smith
declines being candidate for reelection and under
stand that Col Churchwell has to the deter
minaton The only announcement which has met eye
is that of DR.. Thos A. Anderson a candidate in Gen.
Culoms district We have understood that Maj Savage
who represented portion of that district for several years.
also candidate but have of his
We that correspondent of of the Nashville
papers strongly recommends Gen. VIM b. Campbell as a
candidate in Mr. Readys district Gen. Campbell for
many years the representative of Gen. Cuoms district
but now resides in Mr.. Ready's.
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Mr. BOCOCk asked the unanimous of the House
to enable kim submit resolution requesting the Score
tary of the Navy communicate the House copy
Commodore NJ u Perrys report OF his expedition to Ja-
PAN and that certain number of said report be printed
for the OF the House, which referred to the Com
mitee Printing
On motion, the House then adjourned.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-05-31

tie Spanish Council lherp, that he sent of
Especial courier with dispatches OH the
subject 10 the Captain General. Military
preparations Of defense were being con-
linued; nigro cavalry regiment was about
70 be 'orned and suspected persons were
sill being bantshed or Imprisoned. Rod
r'5uez, who betrayed Pinto. had sailed for
SPAN. A new passport rule, with new
deere relative % tho harding Of passengers
from vessels will be found peculiar annoy
ing e travellers. liza pa So r: be fur.o'-
I'm or lost, the person wanting il il liable
~ cases t. D hort Imprisonment, ptcuai-
4ry fine aid other trouble Tie Stnora
DINA Rita Rltb.n. with some offers, afe
summoned 70 appear for trial for tie crime
81 '.fIfncfa to tile Queen. The execiI-
tive bad determined not 10 permit. under
any pretext, Che landing Ut Colonel Kinney
or any Of biz fellow expedltionists IN Cuba,
rs i. was dreaded that the "coonists" iii
realty medlated descent on thai island,
under cover Of Nicaragua improvement
schgne. Havana was healthy, and tie
export trade very active
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-05-31
Negro Boy with Snow White Wool.

We Yesterday noticed in Tie .treet
quite IA nut for Psychologists 10 crack. !"
IA the shape Of negro boys head. The
boy was some twelve or thirteen years Of
age, healthy looking well grown, very
black and "kinky haired and wIiat was
remarkable IN bis physiology was TRAN
sular patcA of snow white wool, The lower
point OF which ran down II the center OF
his fort head, whence il extended back 10
the center Of the head gradually widening,
md with perfectly defined edges. The
rest 81 his wool would haze been whitened
~ srrlnkling of coal dust. The boy
said lie vas born thatway," and evident
y proud 81 The singnlaritv. wore his dc
ioimliy like Il crovn.-.Hsbue ideerttser.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-05-31

RELIGIOUS.

During The past two weeks there have
Teen admitted into Tie different churches
Of this city, if We have been correctly in
formed, serentg-eght persons. Old and
young ol these forty joined the Gorgre-
sofiotal Church, f9f{ft united with The
I'resbyferios. Church. and al last THURSDAY
evening, Bishop Lee o. This diocese. al
ninistierea the rite # cofrmation III Tie
Protestant Episcopal Church. u ttteafy-
s,x persons who united themselves Ii that
.urch. The Methodist Episcopal Church
received quite number In The spring 81
latter part 81 l.e winter, their quarterl,
meeting, we ind r4tand, commences re..
Saturday.
We had no opportunity q hearing fror
tie other religious Il nomination 81 oul
city. but would be harry q hase ans tAin4
o. interest communicated II IT,, from lipn
% iisBs froE nj
Several, we nndrrs' ara, hshass unite.
with diff-rcnt churches hire, dli 81 Il
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-05-31

certificates from the churches " hence they
came, and on Witnessing the reception or
some Of them itAo one of the churches,
last Sabbath morning, we thought that
after breaking eff from the association Of
their childhood, and wondering far, FAR
away int this western land, il must have
been cheering e the .'lone hearts of the
stranger" to find such AMPLE provision
was already made for them here 10 wor-
ship the God or heir fathers. Iowa il
now ahead Of several of tie other States,
u rfig oas privileges end educational pro-
VISIONS and these we think. are the bright
cst jewels 10 the crown Of Ter rtjoieing.---
.Nastati4e Enquirer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-05-31

The Latest News from Havana
From the n. Y. Herald, Iatt.l

Our correspondents at Havana, writing
on the sth, 9th, and 10th inst, furnish d
summary Of The most important ~ nts
Transporting on the island Of Cuba, W to
the last date, with an interesting, report,ot
the movements Of the war vessels OF tie
United STATES, Spain, England France, and
Mexico. in The troubled waters which sur
round t. Il VS. reported tia, General
Santa A ina had made a. nder fnayal aid
from Mexico, to Gen. Concha. in case Of
any actual war officially between Spa n
and The United States. ard hence the ar
rival Of the steamer Santa Anna, on the
9th Instant. The gun practice o. board
tue ships Of > portion Of Com Mccauley \
!. sanalrsn, u Key Wet, had :. alarlsel
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Russia.

Russian sources themselves send cenfr-
nation % tic report that there las BE-, Ii
~ instruction II the Ukraine, and that
Poland is very restless.
50. Petersburg adyices 10 May |, meu-
ton The expected arrival ii several Amuri-
can SLIPS, and car5oes Of hemp and iron
were sent there 70 meet them. ard il WIS
hoped they would be PERM ted to dis
charge and Lad, although considered
doub lul, as HE blockade il smelly noti-
feel.
The followingi. (, ON the London San
ard. very cx'raordif airy circumstance,
reported from q quarter which precludes
ally doubt as to the truth uf Tic statement,
reaches us by letters from ST. Petersburg.
i appears that o fine American flgate
built ship recently arrived a port iii the
Baltic
II was stated that the vessel had on
board 300 bales cotton, but the cores.
pendent Of our informant visited tie slip
and found in addition To the ab VI. size
had 10000 rifles and 5000 REVIEWERS.
The russians laugh AT our cruisers, aad
naturally ask il John Bull has been asleep
70 have allowed 50 valuable prize 10
have escaped. The Mes>rs. c., mer-
chants q Boston, were passengers, and
are supposed to have acted as super CT
goes. We haze not been able 10 ascertain
u the vessel left America this season OF
has cut her way through the ice before
our flying squadron could come up with
her, Or II She reached one Of the lower
ports Of the Baltic last year and lay quiet
I'LL the spring. We say 10 more than -
!" What are cur Consuls in the United
) a'es bout. 70 have permitted such i car
goto leave without apprising our Govern
ment here Ct the fact - Other letters
from ST. Petersburg state that the vessel
has since left for koenigsbtfse. III bal
last,
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A GREAT FACT.

Inaer this healing the New York O..
serrer 81 May lolh has an article, ii
which il i stated Lat tie Presbyterian
Board &c Foreign Missions Las dispensed
wholly with tie aid Of collecting agents
during the past year, and in spite Of the
hard times and the Almost universal de-
crease in tie receipts Of other societies,
fte income q ne board has actually al.
.ancta beyond any former gear.
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Concert To Nlpht.

The Female Brass 3 nd viii, h connection
With youthful prodigy, Master McN4sh', styled
BY the press Of the country YOKE AMERICA, give
grand Concert Of Vocal and Instrumental Mn
SIC this evening. This is rare chance for orr
usual brilliancy. The young ladies of HE Brass
Band have by their modest department and The
artistic execution q their programme, wen for
themselves the admiration of all who have Wit
messed their performance. And Master Nc.
Night, we are assured By the press, i. 'oNf o.
THEM
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Tract d Chicago, Burlington
4 Quincy Railroads.
/ now completed, and Trains run the entire
1 distance from CHICAGO 10 BURLlNG-
\ ION, Iowa, without change Of cars.
Tie most direct route to Chicago, New York,
Boston, Philadelphia, aud all her points Last.
: DaaV Trans feGrs Burlington Sun
toys erceFted
/. DAY EXPRESS, --TnRouGn T. 80, i, ID.
Arriving ii Chicago the same evening passing
through Norm nth, Galesburg, Princeton, and
connecting al Mendoza with the Illinois Genital
Rat Road, 10 LaSale Bloomington, >p lnghld
Decatur, Jacksonville, and Maple; also with
GaIeAa AMI DanleitH
9.--ENPHEss THHotGH = 80, r.. NJ
Connecting with Illinois Central Ia Road al
Hendota for ST. Louis ard Cairo DIRECT
Trains on the above Rotls run III close con-
neetion, avoiding all laying over at any OF the
points.
Th~ Road connects Al Chicago with tie Mich
igan Ceatlal and Michigan Southern Road. and
with all tue Roal@ Iesding to tie Atlantic Cities,
Ohio, Kentucky and Penney lYaai4.
Passengers leaving Burlington at 7. o. r NJ,
reaci taieua AID Dunte b iii y hnu !, and 81
I.ousin 40 hoaIs.
By thts route passengers will zach the Interior
portions 81 Ohla aud Indiana 10 less time. ana
with fewer charses, than 81 any other route
connecting, via Michigan Central nj Michigan
CITY, with tie N-w Albany aud Salem Road,
Tie 10 ali points south and southeast
baggage checked direct through 10 Chicago,
ahi ~ charge Tor handling a. any ront
Thraug Tickets by thi. Ro4tc can be pur-
chased a. the Rail Rod Office IL Burlington
e. Il. HAMMOND, Superintendent,
u, REMek. Ticket Agent, BarIing:on Oh.
e L. ioLLErf, General Ticket Agent, CHI
cago.
Ctlcaoo Nav lsf. 1885.