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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-13
COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE

COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE.
Mr.. CASS, in pursuance Of notice given YES
terday moved that the Senate proceed to the cleo
ton Of the standing committees, with the excep-
ton Of the Committee on Printing.
The motion was agreed to-
Mr. CASS then remarked that il had been usual
10 dispense with the election by ballot CURED
by the rule he hoped, as it would expedite bust
ness, that there would be no objection TO the adop-
ton OF that course now. He accordingly moved
to suspend much Of the 35th rule OF the Senate
required the election TO be by ballot.
Mr. HALE objected.
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for the sew
eral committee, and the following was the re-
suit
COMMITTEE on Foreign Relotions.--Mr. Mason.
chairman; Messrs. Douglas, Slidell, Clayton, Wei
Ter, and Fish
Committee on Fi,,ance.-Mr. Hunter, chairman
Messrs Toucey, Poarce, Stuart, Brodhead, and
Crittenden.
man Messrs Dodge, Stuart, Seward, Clay, and
Benjamin.
Cornunee on Mannfacfures. - Mr.. Wright.
chairman Messrs. Allen. Harlan, Wilson, and
Trumbull.
COMMITTEE on Agyteuhnre-Mr. Allen, chair
man; Messrs. Hunter, Thomson Of New Jersey,
Harlan, and Wade.
COMMITTEE on Military Affairs - Mr. Weller,
chairman; Messrs. Fitzpatrick, Johnson, Jones
OF Tenne ssee, Pratt, and Iverson.
Committee on the Miiuia,-Mr. Houston, chair
MIN; Messrs. Dodge, Bell Of N. H., Thompson
OF KY, and Biges.
Commute on Naval dfans - Mr.. Mallory
chairman; Messrs. Fish, Thomson Of N. j., Bell
Of Tenn, James, and Slidel.
COMMITTEE on Public Lands.--Mr Stuart, chair
man; Messrs. Johnson, Foot, Clayton, Pugh, and
Mallory.
COMMITTEE on Private Land CIaims.-Mr. Ben
jamin, chairman Messrs. Blggs, Thompson of
KY, Foster and Wilson.
Commute on Indian A6airs.--Mr. Sebastian,
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In the discussions upon our foreign rela-
tons, the press labors under the great dsad.
vantage Of rarely ever being certain Of the
facts of the case, Of any reliable knowledge Of
the correspondence which may have taken
place, and of the position taken by our Gov
eminent.
1t becomes the press, therefore, in all for
eign matters, to drop party feeling and party
prejudice-to assume, until the contrary is
shown, that every Administration, in its con-
duct towards foreign nations, is truly Amer
lean.
The duty OF the press, IT appears to US, IS to
discuss all foreign matters with such lights as
may he furnished. with single eye to the ma
tional honor and welfare-so that the Admins.
tration may have shed upon the subject such
truthful light and true refexion of popular senti
ment as will enable it to know what is the relia-
BILE sentiment of the community. II is a great ma
tional wrong which no party ties can Justify, for
any press to seek to embarrass an Executive
in collision with foreign powers. To denounce
or to embarrnss an Executive in the honest
discharge of his duties, in protecting American
rights, interest or honor, is to give aid and
comfort to our enemies in the most nsidous
form.
If we desire an Administration to act with
wisdom, energy, and promptness, in all our for
eign relations, it should be made to feel that
the entire country looks to its action with con-
6dence, and will stand prepared unanimously
TO second and support every movement wisely
taken in defence Of the nations honor and well
fare-that no captious exception will be taken
to it, no hypothetical denuncations made, no
unkind anticipations of folly or weakness on the
tons. A generous support will alike give IN
iinching frmness to an Administration and re-
lieve it from nervousness which may betray it
into weakness or into bravado--a generous sup
port will give it confidence and calmness and
its action will be marked with dignity. Should
any Administration prove regardless of the
honor Of the nation, its condemnation would
be universal and unqualified. On International
matters, let passion and party strife subside.
1t is absolutely impossible for any Administra-
ton to contend even-handed with the skilful
diplomatists of foreign nations, when IT finds
its worst and most malignant opponents at
-hamstringing it as it were.
But let an Administration feel assured that
an honest and discreet exercise Of its authority
in its intercourse with foreign nations, will
meet with the candid and generous judgment of
the nation, and it will do more to insure an able
and faithful discharge of Executive duty than
all the carpins and SANDER Of all the hounds
of party.
We wait, therefore, for the exposition from the
Executive of the full facts and Of its action in
the recruiting matter, before We will allow our
selves to suppose that any default has been
made by it in this delicate and important mat.
fer
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chief Justice TnneY.

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Courier says:
The country will learn with regret that the
absence Of Chief Justice fancy from the
Supreme Court is caused not by business en-.
gagements, as has been enormously stated, but
by illness. He is confined to his residence in
Baltimore, and | learn that on Thursday last
his physician could give no opinion as to when
it would be prudent for him to remove to Wash
ington. This venerable and learned Justice
has now presided over the Supreme Court a
period Of twenty years, and his legal knowledge
and sound conservative character have learned,
in an eminent degree, the confidence Of the bar
and the respect Of the country. The age ofthe
Chief Justice is very advanced, and the attack
under which he is now suffering naturally
awakens the most serious apprehensions Of his
friends and associates.
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AN ADvENTURE.-Erciting and Dangerous
Encounter Nth too Wild Cdts.--Mr. r. ID.
Simmons has called at the Office of the St.
Louis Democrat for the purpose of showing q
remarkable specimen of a wild animal, which
he had shot aud captured few days since,
while on hunting excursion near Hercula-
neum. 1t was of the panther species, and
measured in body about "a feet long, and
about 20 inches high. 1t had Q short, stumpy
tail inches in length, black and white spotted
ears, grayish hair and large limbs, to which
was attached long claws, of woaderfu polish
and sharpness. The details of the capture of
this ferocious native of the forests are thus
narrated by Mr.. Simmons.
He was armed with double barreled shot
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Flour for the Grim en-.

1t is stated that near 5000 barrels of -four
were purchased at Detroit, last week, mostly
by one firm. The Detroit AduertiSer says:
This -four is bought on foreign order, and
without doubt will find its way to the Crimea.
This firm have, within the past FIVE weeks,
purchased in this market about thirty thousand
barrels of -four at an average Of say 81 rs
per barrel, thus throwing some taoo hundred
and tai,tytpo thousand fire hundred dollars
into the hands of our farmers, millers and pro-
ducers
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CoNGKEss.

The Senate, yesterday, balloted for and
elected the several standing committees list
Of which appears under the congressional head.
The House of Representatives were engaged
for three hours in the further effort to elect a
Speaker. Having completed the fifteth trial.
they adjourned
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THE ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE


The organization Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives is still the topic Of conversation and
the subject Of the many gossiPing letters Of
the numerous Washington letter-writers for the
distant press The results Of each days vot
ing conflict sadly with the confident predic.
tons that are made, and show the utter alb.
surdiiy Of the calculations that are made aud
the conjectures that are INDUCED.
The lobby j. as busy as usual in arranging
for the organization, and il is seldom that so
many influential and active men have engaged
in the business as are now bending their ener-
gies to il. There are SO many rival interests
TO harmonic, that il is impossible to say when
an organization can be effected II NAV be
before these lines shall fall under the eyes Of
our readers, or il may not be for week or a
month. True il is that for several days but
seven beggarly votes have beeu needed to Sc.
cure the election Of Speaker, but seven votes
are sometimes hard to command and the old
saying hath It that a miss is as good as
mile" For many reasons we could much de-
sire that the business Of legislation might be
set actively in motion, but such evils would
flow from some modes Of organization, that il
would doubtless be better for the country that
the present barren voting should continue than
that such modes should prevail.
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Colonel norrison,s Expedition.

The expedition consisting of three compa-
MES of the 7th infantry under command Of
Lieutenant Colonel Morrison that left for the
Plains early last summer, returned to Fort
Gibson on the 10Th of October Officers and
men all well. This command was absent about
four monts, during which time they marched
about 200 miles, without any serious case Of
sickness, and the loss Of but one man, who
committed suicide
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A Long Why 10 MIL.

The ship Adelaide arrived here on the l4th
OF October from San Francisco, bringing a
cargo of California wheat, barley, &c, which
paid profit to the shipper Of nearly so per
cent. clear of expense, the wheat selling at an
average of about So per bushel. The same
vessel is now up for California, with 1900
barrels Of -four on board, to go back to the
same port from which she brought the wheat.
Some would think that 10 900 miles was a long
way 10 come to mill.-N j. Journal of Com.
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Supreme Court OF the United States.
TUESDAY, December IL, 1855.

No. Isl. John Rynex, plaintiff in error, Us
Sally B. Miller. Error to the Circuit Court o.
the United States for the District Of Columbia
On motion of Mr.. Coke, of counsel for the de-
PENDANT in error, this writ of error was docket
ed and dismissed with costs.
Nos. 10 and IL. John G. Wilson ct al, use
Of Ocean Mutual Insurance Company, appel
lants, ps the steamer Palmetto, &C., and Henry
A. Darling ct al, use Of Ocean Mutual Insur
ance Company, appellants, Us the steamer Pal
metto, &c. The argument Of these causes
was continued by Mr.. MAYER for the appellants
and by Messrs. Steele and Reverdy Johnson
for the appellees.
Adjourned until tomorrow, / o'clock.
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Two custom house officers we're unpacking
a bale Of tobacco in the bonded warehouse,
Liverpool, when on removing the outer cover
ing Of raw OK hide, they found q raccoon, thin
indeed, to emaciation, but still alive. 1t had
existed for months, by nibbling at the raw OK
hide, which thus at once became its food and
prison.house 1t has since been allowed more
generous fare, and is rapidly recovering from
the effects Of its long and hungry confinement
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TNFORMATI0N WANTED.-In the year

INFORMATION WANTED.--In the year
i of 1924, Martha A. Wells "a daughter Of Alex.
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Virginia, and who subsequently removed to The
city of Petersburg and died therein in August,
1850 went with a Mr.. Spen" err from The county
of Greensvle TO one OF the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day TO this. BY the will OF her father she is
entitled 10 portion of his estate, or if she b. dead,
her children, if she or they be heard from within
one year from the date of his death. Any nior
nation in respect TO the said Martha A. Wells or
her children, if she has any, would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD.
Nov 27-w4w. Petersburg, Va.
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Bas> The decided change which has taken
place in the weather during the past few days
admonishes us that winter is at hand, 1t is
seldom that the unwelcome visits Of rude old
winter are SO long deferred as they have been
this season. Christmas is almost near; and
yet, until within the past few days, we have
scarcely had day so cold as to make wrap,
pings necessary to the comfort of robust
man.
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LOUIS NAPOLEON IN OUR GRAIN MARKET
The Rochester Union states that the agents Of
the French Emperor have been largely engaged
this fall in purchasing wheat in the West, on
his account They have purchased 100000
bushels, Of which csc, 900 came to Buffalo, and
100000 bushels TO Oswego. The same agents
are still buying In Illinois and other Western
States, to 90 down the Mississippi and out by
New Orleans.
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HoY. JAMES BucHANAN.-The New York
Express learns that our Minister in London
was not at the Lord Mayors banquet at Guild
hall, on the day Of Inauguration, and under.
stands from unquestionable authority he was
specially waited upon, and urged to attend,
under the belief it would have beneficial
effect on the public mind. On that occasion
Her Majesty's Ministers, the Foreign Ambas.
sailors, and number Of distinguished persons
we're present The American Minister unless
prevented by physical circumstances, is rarely
absent on this politico.festive gathering, and
Mr.. Buchanan's steadily refusing to listen to
any entreaties, shows great caution on his part
in the present delicate attitude Of our dplo-
matte relations with Great Britain.
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COngressiOnal,
THIRrY-FouRTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
In senate-Tuesday, December III, 1855.

In Senate-Tuesday, December III, 1855.
Mr.. SEWARD presented the memorial of Mrs.
Catharine Van Rensselaer, Cochran, only living
child and immediate repre- sentative OF Cen Philip
Schuyler. Mr. s. observed that he presented it
at this early day on account of the advanced age
of the lady, (now in her 10th year, She sets forth
III her memorial that when General Burgoyne
advancing along the valley of the Hudson
toward Albany II became necessary for her
father, who then commanded the American army,
10 construct bridge across the river of over half
mile in length the whole cost of which was
furnished from her fathers private purse; that
when General Burgoyne was retreating he caused
the mansion house stores mills, &c. OF her father
TO be destroyed, involving loss OF $4,000, ac-
cording 10 Lossings field notes, and according 10
the statement OF General Burgoyne of ten thous-
and pounds sterling She states that her declin-
| ing life is embittered by the Inconvenience and
sorrows attendant upon poverty, together with
the trials imposed by an invalid and helpless son.
dependent upon her for support; that the recog-
| milton by the last Congress OF The merorious
acts of the noble DeKalb has embodencd her 10
ask similar acknowledgements OF her fathers
| self sacrificing devotion upon the altar Of his
country; and that she confidently relies upon the
| patriotism and justice of Congress 10 vindicae
| her fathers merits.
| Mr. S. asked that the memorial might be laid on
| the table, and gave notice that he would al an
early day bring in bill for her relief.
NOTICE OF BILL.
BY Mr.. FISH: bill TO remit or refund d uties
| upon goods, wares, and merchandise destroyed
| by fire.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr. CASS gave notice that he would, after the
reading of the Journal tomorrow, move TO pro-
coed 10 the election OF the standing committees
of the body
APPROPRIATION BILLS.
| Mr. BRODHEAD submitted the following re-
solution:
Resolued That the Committee Finance be
directed TO inquire into the expectancy of reporting
the appropriation bills for the support of The
Government, or adopting other measures with
view of obtaining more speedy action on said
bills
Mr.. BRODHEAD observed that he did not
submit II with view TO lis present consideration
but as soon as the committees were formed he
would call il up in order 10 test the power the
right OF the Senate TO originate the general appro
priation bills. He avowed his object TO be, if
possible, 10 avoid the perplexing and harassing
night sessions incident to the close of every SEES
sion of Congress.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion Of Mr. FITZPATRICK, the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of Executive bust
ness, and, after few minutes spent threin,
he aa1i mad
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DRAYER BOOKS AND BIBLES

III Just received very large assortment of
Prayer Books and Bibles, in all kind Of bindings;
the best assortment, perhaps, TO be found in the
country.
Also, large assortment OF English Books in
History, Poetry, &c, and the best American edi.
tons on the same subjects.
JUVENILE BOOKS OF moral and religious
character, five hundred or six hundred different
kinds, beautifully illustrated.
100 portable Writing Desks, from 50 80 10 S25;
together with every kind Of Fancy Stationery,
which will be sold at less prices than they have
ever before been sold al in this city.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue Dec 4
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CAR
GEORGES MASON

ATTORNEY AT LAW,
hadianola, Calhoun County, T5ras.
Practices in the Courts of the Tenth Judicial
District; also in the Supreme and Federal Courts
at Austin and Galveston.
REFERENCES:
Hon. A. z. Butler, u S. Senator, S. Carolina.
Hon. ID. r. Atchison, u. s. Senator, Missouri.
r. NJ 7. Hunter, u. S. Senator, Virginia.
James NJ. Mason. u. S. Senator, Virginia.
Gen s. Cooper. Adj. Gen. ". $. A. Wash, d. G.
Thomas Green, esq, Washington, ID. G.
G. &. Jamson, Prest Bank Of Bait Bait, Nd
Dec eff
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NOR THE SPRING TRADE, Gents Ho-
II siery and Under-Garments.-STEV
Browns Hotel, is now opening fresh and large
variety OF Gents Undershirts and Drawers. Also,
a large assortment OF silk and cotton HalEHose
plain and fancy. STEVENS'S
Feb 2I-3lf Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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O. EWARD.-Strayed from the Com
.Dc mons, about weeks since, small speckle
red and white Cow, with one horn half broken
of-rhe other a crump horn. She has wen or
wart on her side, the flank, about III" size of
a mans fist. She is marked, but not recollected
The above reward will be paid by returning her 10
the owner, on street between 9th and 7lh. No.
SOB Sent 10
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The NOVELTIES OF UTAH.-A private letter
from Provo city, Utah county, U. T., (ffy
miles from Great Salt Lake contains the fol.
lowing items Of intelligence:
We live in sight Of snow the year round.
We can, as it we're, pick flowers with one hand
and gather snow with the other 1t is warm
in the valleys; healthy, pleasant, and fruitful,
with seldom any rain, but we have plenty OF
mountain streams to irrigate our fields and
gardens, so that the latter do not suffer for
want Of moisture. We have no fever and
ague there is always a mountain breeze
which affords MS a very pure atmosphere.
Groceries are very high; coffee and sugar sell
at fifty cents per pound calico is from twenty
to thirty cents per yard, and other things are
in proportion. We have been very busily en-
gagged in making sugar, which is manufactured
from a sort Of honey dew or sugar coating.
which falls on the leaves Of the cottonwood
trees, and resembles the frosting on cake.
There have been several thousand pounds Of
sugar made from this substance within few
days, and il sells readily at forty cents per
pound.
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A majority having been given for no one can
ddate, a foty-f III ballot became necessary, and,
beinp taken resulted as follows.

No choice having yet been had
On motion Of Mr.. GALLOWAY, at 3 O'Clock
the House adjourned.
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BROWN AND SHOOK.

GENERAL COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER-
CHANTS, RICHMOND
And Agents for "Kerr's" " SRmmerdean Old Rye
and p. Hangers "Old Rye" Whisky Premium
brands.
All letters promptly answered, and orders GlIeo
Feb 20-3m
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APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.

On motion of Mr.. FITZPATRICK, the Senate
proceeded TO the consideration of Executive bust
ness and, after few minutes spent threin,
The Senate adjourned.
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TAMILIAR aunTATIONs.-Ac ollection

VNAWIBIAH VUVIATTONs.--A COIIectIOH
a OF Familiar Quotations. with complete In
dces of Authors and Subjects; price 81.
Memorials Of youth and Manhood, by Sidney
Willard, two volumes; price S.
Ellie, or the Human Comedy, by John Esten
Cooke, author OF Virginia Comedians, &c.
The Prophets, Mormorlsm Unveiled, with
illustrations; price 81.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S Bookstore,
July IT near 9th ST.
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Mr. STANTON, OF Ohio, thought it perfectly
apparent from what had been done to-day, that
there was no possibility of coming TO result by
a majority of the entire vote. There was, il
seemed 10 him, necessity either for some out door
consultation or for a change 10 the plurality sys-
tenn With view of sf1ording TO gentlemen in
the majority opportunity TO make one more
effort TO unite, he would move that the House do
now adjourn:
And the question being taken, the motion was
disagreed te--ayes Sc, noes 80.
forty fourth ballot was then taken, and re-
sulted follows.
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VARIETY BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
AIDES ALPINE B0OTS.--Just re-
IL ceived superior LOT of Ladies' Black and
Brown Alpine Boots together with large and
general assortment of Ladies, Gents, Misses,
Boys, Youths, and Children's Boots and Shoes
for sale by GEO. BURNS
$40 Pennsylvania avenue,
Adjoining Pattersons Drug Store
Dec tNews.)
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GREAT ATTRACTION.

DREMIUM DAGUERREUTYpES taken al
Il STEWARDS Gallery, Pennsylvania ave
nue., over Galts Jewery Store.
Pictures in best quality Of cases from so cents
and upwards.
We invite tho public TO call and Judge for their
selves. March l7-dlmo