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supreme Coart OF the United states. e
THURSDAY, DEcENBER 6, 1865.

George M. Weston, esq, Of Maine, and j.
Murray Rush, esq, Of Pennsylvania, were ad-
mitted Attorneys and Counsellors of this
Court.
No.. 5. The steamer Gen. Harmer and VIM.
L.. Cozzens (master) ct al, claimants and APP
~pellants, Us. Roswell Frisbec, owner Of the
steamer Arkansas No. A. Appeal from the
Circuit Court of the United States for the East
ern District of Louisiana. On motion Of Hon.
j.. p. Benjamin, of counsel for the appellee, the
appellants in this cause were called, under the
18th rule, and, failing TO appear, this cause
was dismissed, with costs,
No. g.. Joel Wright, plaintiff in error, as.
Schuyler I'll. Madison. This cause was argued
by Mr.. Browning for the plaintiff in error and
by Mr., Williams for the defendant in error.
Adjourned until o-morrow, ii o'clock.
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COURT or CLAIMS.
WEDNESDAY. Dec. 5. 1855

Wednesday, DEC. ., 1000.
The court met at IL o'clock. The Judges
we're all present.
Mr.. Eugene II. Tharp was appoined a com.
missioner TO take testimony to be used in this
court at San Francisco, California.
Amendments to the petitions in the cases OF
Henry Helgate and s. p. Todd we're allowed.
The case Of Gibbons and Kelly Is. the Uni.
ted States was called.
This IS d claim against the government for
damages in consequence Of the alleged nom
f%ulhlment, on the part Of the United States, of
a contract to erect certain lighthouses on the
coast of California.
Mr.. Brent, Of Baltimore, opened the argu-
ment IN this case in behalf Of the claimants,
and concluded his remarks at 3 o'clock.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08

Galveston dates to the FIRST have been re
ceived. A bill was before the Legislature pro-
posing a loan Of . 5000 for each mile Of rail-
road built in the State after so miles shall be
finished, the State to retain the mortgage on
The road. The bill it was thought would pass.
Several Of the State papers are urging the Lee
gislature 70 instruct Mr.. Houston to resign on
account Of his anti-southern sentiments.
The weather has been favorable for securing
the cotton and sugar crops.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08
THE NEW YORK "NEws D-PRINCI-
Plies NOT MEN.

We had occasion, partly because of the in
sidions and unmanly attacks of some unprin.
cipled presses and letter writer's, and partly
that we desired to place ourselves in a true
light before the public, to present an article
under the caption of sour Record" In that
article We honestly endeavored to render to our
Democratic brethren a faithful account of our
stewardship.
Among other notices of that article which
have fallen under our eye, we will take the
liberty of referring to one which appeared in
the editorial columns of that very able Demo
cratic journal, the New York Ne,cs of the 9th
instant.
In these evil times, when presses that have
no principles but those Of the loaves and fishes,
have set f~uriously upon US, because we have
chosen to make the old fashioned rule of "prin-
ciples, not men," our motto, we cannot but feel
proud to receive the evidences that we are at
least appreciated by some of our ~contempora-
ries.
While we return our thanks TO the Editor of
the New York Ners for the kind compliments
which he pays US in the article to which we
have alluded, we will not be so wanting in deli
cacy as to republish them incur own columns.
But there are certain paragraphs in that article
which, without immodesty, we may call atten-
ton to.
nizes in the Sentinel "the most undertaking and
correct principles, and the most imposing
claims to Democratic regard and confidence"
When we compare this generous but just for
we feel that it is JUST remark of the Ne~s,
with the gross and unprovoked misrepresenta-
tons of some other newspapers and their cor
respondents, of the course of the Sentinel, we
experience a struggle. between our gratitude for
the former and our contempt for the latter.
1t Is very well understood that many of the
adventures and "soldiers of fortune" who
come to this immaculate city, can be bought
and sold a dozen times n day. Treachery is
their rule and gold their god. They will cir
culate any calumny or write any falsehooi if
they are but assured Of two things-frst, their
pay; secondly, immunity from chastisement
Scheming men here hire them to do their foul
work, as the various European nations EN-
ployed the mercenary Swiss to fight their bat
ties. Little do the honest men of the country
know how much of falsehood is contained in
their statements. Such men, we fear; have
been employed, Systematically employed, to
misrepresent and calumniate us.
The Neps continues:
"The record of our worthy contemporary
proves that even beneath the very shadow of
the Capitol, it is possible for an honest and
honorable Democratic organ to exist and
thrive. Would that other papers, professedly
Democratic, could show a similar clean and
honorable record"
Such a tribute from a journal whose sound
Democracy no one can question, is to us am
pie compensation for the bought and paid for
calumnies of miserable adventures who have
no real politics and no real principles.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08

The ~eisction Of a United States Senator will
be held by the Virginia Legislature to-day, in
accordance with q joint resolution which was
adopted a few days since. That Senator Mason
will be reelected, ne presume no rational man
can doubt. The ability, the integrity, and the
unfinching courage Of that distinguished
Senator are too well known not to be appreci-
aed. Could a Democratic Virginia Legisla
ture, At such a time aud in such a crisis as the
present, pass over the claims Of so faithful a
representative as Senator Mason, then indeed
would We think that Virginia Democracy was
stark mad.
We feel that we may almost take time by the
forelock and announce the re-election-the
triumphant reelection by the Democratic party,
in the Virginia Legislature, Of Senator Mason.
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CONGRESS.

Yesterday, the Senate was in session but a
few minutes, and a part of the time was occu-
pied in the transaction of business Of an execu-
tive character.
The House had six more Intellectual trials
for the election Of a Speaker; in all, twenty
seven, during the FIVE days it has been in SEES
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS.

~ W. n. NFO Merchant Tailor, No
4SS Pennsylvania avenue, four doors west of Third
street, has returned from New York, and il now
receiving his new and elegant stock Of Goods
adapted TO fall and winter wear, 10 which he
would respectfully invite the attention OF his
friends and the public. Returning his thanks for
The liberal patronage heretofore beslowedon him he
would assure ell that all diligence and care win
be taken to III all orders in his usual elegant style
ri fiji and finish, at the shortest notice and A. he
lowest possible prices.
Also 2 beautiful stock Of Furnishing Goods.
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senate-Eriday, December !, 1855.
NOTICES or BILLS.

Mr.. WELLER gave notice that he should. on
some early day introduce a bill 10 amend an act
enttled an net 10 establish a United States cir.
cult court m and for the State of California an.
proved March 8, 1855. =
Also, a bill 10 authorize and facilitate The con-
%struction Of a Pacific railroad and magnetic reIe.
graph through The territories Of The United States.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A message was received from the President OF
the United States, by Sidney Webster. esq. his
private secretary transmitting communication Of
an executive character wbereupon. on motion
by Mr.. WELLER, the Senate went into execu.
tue session, and after a short time adjourned.
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From the New York Evening Post
EpIGRAM.

As my wife and |, at the window one day,
Stood watching a man with a monkey,
A cart came by, with a "broth Of a boy
Who was driving a stout little donkey.
To my wife ! then spoke, by way OF a Joke,
There's a relation Of yours in that carriage. =
To which she replied, as the donkey she spied
"Ah, yes, a relation-6y marriogem
New YoRk, Dec. 4, 1855.
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The Champion Difficulty not Settled
Protest against the Recognition OF the
Walker Government I'm Nicaragua.
A DESPATCH from this city to the Baltimore

Protest against the R~ecOgnttiOn OF the
Walker Government I'm Nicaragua.
A despatch from this city to the Baltimore
Sun says:
1t has just been ascertained beyond the posi-
bility of cavil that a despatch has been received
from Mr.. Buchanan, relative to the Champion
ditiiculty-the tenor of which is that the British
government i'll a courteous but positive manner
declines giving such explanations as were de-
manded by our government regarding the
alleged violation of our neutrality laws by
British agents.
The governments of San Salvador, Honduras
and Costa Rica have strongly protested to this
government against the recognition by Minister
Wheeler of the present Nicaraguan govern
ment. Mr.. Wheeler has probably thus acted
with the concurrence of our government. and
in accordance with our uniform policy. What,
ever may be the objections on the part Of the
Central American States, the governments first
named predict that the present order Of affairs
in Nicaragua will not long continue, for the
reasons stated, and they declare themselves re-
solved TO exierminate all foreign adventures
who may invade their soil for revolutionary
PURPOSES.
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THE VIRGINIA LEGISLATURES AND
TIE "UNDERCROUND RAILROAD


The following proceedings were held in the
House of Representatives Of Virginia during
the first days session:
Mr.. MALLORY, Of Norfolk city, offered the
following resolution:
Resotred By the General ASSEMBLY, That a
JOINT committee, consisting Of seven members
oil the Senate and thirteen members. Of the
house OF Delegates, be appointed with q view
10 the adoption of a more ~effectual means to
prevent the escape of slaves from this Com
monwealth to the Northern States, and to pro-
vide Tor the summary punishment of persons
detected in aiding or abetting the same to
inquire into the expediency of measures of re-
taliation and selfdefence against such of the
Northern States as are engaged in a war upon
our institutions and report thereon to this
General Assembly.
MIR. GARNETT, of Essex, moved to amend
the resolution as submitted by Mr.. Mallory, by
inserting the clause in brackets, as above
printed.
Mr.. MALLORY accepted the modification pro-
posed, and informed the gentleman from Es-
sex that he would 90 with him cordially in
measures of retaliation, and war, too, if it
should be necessary. The abolition emissaries
Mr.. M. said had penetrated the domicils Of
gentlemen in his city, who had not returned to-
their homes since the cessation of the cpl
demic, and had enticed away their slaves.
They were also now FORMULATING the streets
oil Norfolk for the same nefarious purpose.
The people of Eastern Virginia are a law-abid-
ing people, but unless the Legislature of the
State will effectually protect their property,
they will enrol themselves under Judge Lynch,
and hang the aggressors on a gallows as high
as Haman's.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08

sc-T The old family mansion at Belmont,
King George county, Virginia, the residence
Of Mr.. Gibbon Fitzhugh, accidentally caught
fire on Thursday week, and was burned to the
ground.
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ELECTION OF srATE SEN
ATOR.

The Richmond Enquirer Of Wednesday
says:
"The people Of Virginia will rejoice to learn
that, yesterday, both Houses Of the Legislature,
by decided votes, adopted the resolution offered
BY Mr.. Deneale in the Senate, to proceed on
Saturday neyt 10 the election Of a Senator Of
the United States, to Oil the vacancy which will
occur on the 4th of March, 1857. This early
action on so important a subject is in conso-
nance with the accustomed policy Of Virginia
legislatures, and its wisdom has been demon.
strated, over and over again"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08

NAvtL-Tbe U. S. steamer Massachusetts,
Lieut.. Commanding S. SwsrtEout, left AGA
pulco on the LIST uItimo for San Jpsn del Sud,
under orders respecting the designs Of Gen.
Walker.-Jour. Of Commerce.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08

sA- We publish today further dispatches
o~onfrmatory Of the unSelcome intelligence
which we gave in OR last issue 10 relation TO
the disturbances in Kansas.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08

The House resumed the business OF voting.
Uiu0 Uoes, for a Speaker, Messrs. Benson. of Maine
DowELL, Of Alabama, HICKMAN, OF Pennsylvania
and WAsHBuRN. OF Illinois, continuing 10 act as
tellers. The first vote Of to-day (being the six.
teenth in alp resulted as follows
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08
House of Representatives.
VOTE FOR SPEAKER.

Mr.. WHITNEY withrew his nomination of
HUMPHREY MARSHALL, Of Kentucky, as a candi-
date for Speaker.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-08

After the Journal had been rend, the House re.
sumed the voting for a Speaker:
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Whole numbero OF votes given.......22l
Necessary TO a choice ...........1
No candidate having received a majority OF the
whole number Of votes cast, FIVE additional trials
were resorted to. The vote on the last, or twenty.
first. was as follows.
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IHyWtHFs FtqUITtu TT HuVHHVtt WUnFf0bV,
Bank notes, current where a subscriber resides.
received at par. The whole or any part OF a re-
miuance may be made in postage stamps. The
money should be in this city by the FIRST Monday
in next December, the day fixed for the meeting
Of Congress.
Heretofore | have sent the Daily Globe 10 those
papers that published my Prospectus. / cannot
afford 10 do so any longer, as the papers sent for
several years past cost me more than All I received
for subscriptions out OF this city during that time.
JOHN G. RIVES.
WASHINGTON, October 2. 1855.
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Anatrs In KanEas.

The following official dispatches relative to
anticipated troubles in Kansas are published
in the Union of the 5th instant: ;
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There Is great excitement all through this
upper country, and overwhelming numbers are
pouring from every direction into the Territory
TO sustain the laws. Gen. Lane is entrenching
himself and throwing up breastworks. lie is
also burning beacon lights, which can be seen
twenty-five miles from Lawrence, and bids
defiance.
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York city by which all the new works are forwarded to
printed
publications. which offer low any other establish
ment in town. Give US call. C. HAMILTON Co,
june 3Odh
NEW BOOKS.
0tOMBS has received large addition to his stock
" Books, among which are
Second series of Fanny Fern, new supply;
Lamplighter,
Fashion and Famine, -
Autobiography of Actress, Mrs Mowatt, new supply
Haps and Mshaps.
Sayings and Doings of Mrs Partington
Fords History Of Illinois,
Now -a,days, just published
Dollars and Cents,
Oahand Takings and Crayon Sketches of Eminent Men
oneymoon and Comcaites from Punch:
Behind the Scenes, by Lady Bulwer;
Miseries of Human Life;
and many Others too numerous to mention. The atten-
ton Of the public is invited to examine the largest
ment Of Books ever brought to this City sep7
CATHOLIC BOOKS.
ME following Catholic Books are for sale at W. B
MCGRORTY's store, corner 4th and Roberts streets
Saint Paul, NJ. Il.
Douay Bibles, in every style of binding.
large variety of Prayer Books of ali sizes L. STYLES
School Books and school stationery
Controversial works and Catholic tales.
Histories and fancy works.
All the above books will be sold at the publishers
prices.
Liberal patronage will enable the subscriber to enlarge
meet demands THIS vastly increasing
Catholic population.
The subscriber is also agent for the American Cet and
Western Tablet which are always for sale at my store
Feb. 5, 1S55-dtf w. B. MCGRORTY.
HARPER, PUTNAM, AND CODEY'S
MAGAZINE,
d ECE1VED by mail near the lst of each month. Per
IL sons shng them reserved will please hand in their
names Single copies sold at rs cents each at
Nov loft COMBS Bookstore.
BLANK BOOKS.
T1iE most extensive assortment of Blank Book Min
l. nesota, on hand and for sale low at
SEPT COMBS BOOK STORE
CHESS AND CHECKER BOARDN.
A LARGE assortment for sale by
n No 80 lS54-dtf DAHL.
GOLD PENS.
FINE assortment just received of Picquetts supe-
IA riOr Gold Pens. Persons desiring good article
can he accommodated at nov2ltf COMBS Bookstore
10000 VOLUMES
NOVELS and Cheap Publications. among which can
IN be had all the late issues, at
SEPT i.- 80 COMBS BOOK STORE
DUTNAM'S, GODEY's and HARPERs Magazines
Il received at '>- - DAHLS.
March 3. diff
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General Com mi issiOn and Advertising
Agency. ~ ----.
80 CHARLES WOOLLETT,
= -ls-- CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

vTe hERcASTnE sTES, FARMERS, and others having bust
Il 8 ness in this city, -'+-7 .~
respectfully announce my intention TO establish myself
permanently in the above business in this city,
my services to effect sales OF Produce purchases of Mer
candise, Lumber. &c. Commission together with
business which rexres personal attention. for which
experience OF years i active mercantile
pursuits and thorough knowledge of the city trade
quailed me to effect on the most advantageous terms
thereby requety Obvatng the expense
OF leaving home and bunness Hoping to be favored with
your commands trusting that this introduction lead
to transactions extensive md mutually beneficial and
surns Jon Of my best efforts in your behalf truly
YOURS, = CHAS WOIIETT
RnERs 10 Aid. ". Kennedyi E. B. Williams, w. Way
man, NJ L. Keith, A. H. Blackal, Esq, John Rogers Esq
IT. Frink ESQ Lessrs. Mugent Ownes.
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: p. s. DRUM.

NAM STREET, OPPOsIrE GALExA~ HorRL. 81,
MANUFACTURE and keep constantly OH hand q
N1complete assortment Of fancy and Windsor Chair
Also, Bureaus, Tables Stands, Writing Desks, ookin
Glasses, Bedseads, &C.. &c. Persons wishing to pur
dhsse will do well TO cslIbeforc they buy elsewhere
wearepsopared to seize good fdcle, and term
are Invariably cash, afford sell a. ckesp,
cheaper, than any other in the city. fessonlose de
ductiOn made 10 buying sell again. All orders
from q distance punctusly attended to.
Gslena, May, 1851. sly
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: s'saW c. H. & L. LAFLIN,

-'a = --" = G. HI. d L. LAFLIN,
PAPER COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND NANUFAC-
~ a, TURERS AGENTS, -.-' .r-r.
IFS South U,dter Street, Chicago, IHinnis.
GENTS for Latin Brothers laid and Wave Letter Car
n Flat Cap, Medium Dem and other Papers; Crane K
Co. Superior Colored Medium Bond Tissue and eope
Papers Smith Peters Printers Cards and Card Board
Looms Co.'S Domestic and Imported Cigars Thomas C.
Miller & Co.'S Tobaceos; west6eld Jhips and Lashes
Laain L Smiths celebrated Grn Powder and Safety
&c -s<~ $500 .-' ----- ~
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ATTENTION TIE WHOLE!

III CN 1ON 1EAE " H1OLEs
MIN b. McGROARTY is receiving immense
w stock fgroceres and provisions at his store
of 4th and Roberts streets where he anxious to receive
calls from his old friends and as many may
be pleased to drop His goods having been purchased
for CASH. he is enabled to sell at as low rates any
other firm In the Territory His goods of excellent
quality, and pronounced by all who have tried them.
Give him call, and get the worth of your money.
ST. Paul NoY. = lS54-
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LIFE INSURANCE!!

LIFE lNSU KANCE! .
NEW ENGLAND MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO.,
% STATE Street. Boston, Mass.
ESTABLISHED IN lS43.
GUARANTEES CAPITAL ACCUMULATED CAPITAL $ss5O0o
WILLARD PHILIPS, President.
Willard Philips, Charles P. Curtis,
George II. Kuhn, Thomas A. Dexter,
Charles Browne William Perkins,
Sewell Tappan, n. F. Cunningham,
Marshall p. Wilder, Charles Hubbard
A. w. Thaxter, Jr.
BENJAMIN F. STEVENS, secretary.
VUNIIs Company hiss now been established eIeveh
Il years. Its directors men Of high standing, and
its business is conducted high and honorable prnc
Forms of application. and pamphlets of the Company
End its reports, to be had at the Office Of Newell
TOmpkins, on Third street, opposite Mayo Co.
WIN. II. TOMPKlNs, Agent.
G. 9. spERRy, NJ D., Medical Examiner.
Saint Paul, Nov. 22-dtf
MUTAULLIFEINsURANCE COMPANY
OFFICE ~, BsoADW4Y, TRINITY BviLDISe
NETT ACCUMULATED IL II FUND; FEBRUARY 1853
THIS Company has now established itself ON such
L firm basis that il offer those desiring in
in life insurance viz full and perfec, security Its hi.
tory is almost If not quite, without parallel Com.
mencins LIST February, ls43 Q0 years ago. without
dollar Of capital except its receipts for premiums has
actual cash capital which is nvested in Bonds
and Mortgages Real Estate principally in the cities
of New York and Brooklyn, worth double the amour,
loaned thereon of O0O Its receipts for pre-
miums during the past five have been nearly o..
200 0O0 and for interest investment $3.50, ,OOU
and has paid policies terminated by death during the
tme nearly 100000. It's dividends (after reserv
ing fund sufficient rensurc all outstanding pOlices)
So the first five years. and SO l3 per
the last five, the amount Of premiums paid, being
Of over AZ cent annum for ten years
These dividends added to the policy their
slOnary value payable at death with the ameunt insur
ed be applied to the reduction of future pren
the option of the insured. The business Of the
Company is conducted strictly the cash plan--no
credts-and il 10 believed to hold greater induce
ments than any other COMPANY, whatever.
Its rates Of premium low those Of any good
office, and believed to be lower than some who
ess 10 insure from 25 TO so per cent less.
FREDERICK 8. WINSTON, Pres't.
Isaac ABBOTT, Sec'y.
Charles Gill, Actuary.