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Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24
The Boston Post states that some impo,

The Boston Post states that some impor-
tant changes in the government of the Me-
thodist Episcopal Church are now being ag-
itated Among others. that the general
conference shall be composed Of an equal
number of clerical and lay members: the
annual conferences to be reduced to prac-
teal and convenient size; the presiding
elders to hold semi-annual conferences; and
the preachers to be re-appointed for four
years successively to the same place, if de-
sired.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24
ITele5Taphed to the Memphis Eag. 6 Enq.l
Arrival OF the Baltic.
New YORK, Jan. II.

New York, Jan. II
The steamship Baltic has arrived, with
Liverpool dates to the Both ult Sales OF
cotton for the week 10000 bales. Fair
Orleans 1-2; Middling do. 5; Fair Up
land 3-S ;Middling do. 3-4d.
GENERAL NEWS.
France has contracted for loan of 500,-
000,0 600 francs.
An important meeting of the representa-
tives Of the five powers had been held at
Vienna Result not known.
Affairs before Sevast opol remain un-
changed The Russians continue to make
sorties Four had been made since the pre-
vious advices-three from the city and one
from the harbor The allies had received
reinforcements amounting 5000 men,
The weather was more favorable.
FURTHER BY THE BALTIC.
Commodore Perry came passenger on
the Baltic.
A high diplomatic conference was held
at the residence of the British Minister in
Vienna The Ambassadors Of England,
France, Austria and Prussia were present
Gortschakoff presented note to Count Bu-
oil austrian Minister which it is believed
was unsatisfactory, but not a final reply On
the part of Russia.
The Prussian Minister to London was
only bearer of autograph letters to the
| Queen.
At Sevastopol affairs are unchanged
The Russians claim to be doing considera-
bic damage to the approaches Of the allies.
1t is confidently asserted that the allied COM
manders have resolved upon storming Sc
vastopol as soon as Turkish reinforcements
come up The French will storm, while the
British and Turks attack.
Menschikoff sent dispatches to Warsaw,
announcing that the naval artillery had been
| taken out of til eRussian feet at Sevastopo,
and would be used as land battery. 1t is
said that the defence OF Sevastopol will be
confined to the forts.
Col Colt denies, in letter to the London
Times having offered to furnish revolvers to
the French Emperor.
In speech IN Parliament Mr. Person
said that, for the present, the treaty with
Austria was defensive only. The speech
was highly praised.
SPAIN.
Mr.. Soule was in Madrid 4 discussion
had taken place in the Cortes in regard to
the sale of Cuba but no report Of the dis
cussion had yet been given.
NAPLES.
a quarel is springing up between the King
of Naples and the JesuitS i'll regard to the
superiority Of that orders power over the
Kings.
The Gar had published an ukase forbid
ding cruelty to the wounded Of the enemy
under penalty OF death.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

STAGNATIoN-The New York Herald
furnishes the following list Of the number
of artisans and mechanics thrown out OF
employment in that city.
Tailors and tailoresses 1000: cabinet
makers upholsters. ETC., l 500; masons, .
000 machnists, smiths etc, 700; printers
500; stereotypers, $50; bookbinders, fold
ers stitchers, 450 shoemakers, 400 house
carpenters, 200; ship carpenters, 700; rope
makers, block makers, riggers, etc, sou ;
plastercrs, 200; plumbers, 900; umbrella
makers $50: hatters, 800 T6tal. 1880.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

A bill to aid in the erection of a monu-
ment in Independence Square, Philadel-
phia, to commemorate the Declaration of
Independence was, at our latest dates, before
the Senate Of North Carolina, having pass
ed its first reading. Should the bill become
a law, the required number of States, nine,
will have sgnifed their willingness to con-
tribute towards the erection of the Monu-
meDt
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

CHURCH Another breach is expected in
the Methodist Church. Rev. DR.. BOND,
editor of the New York Christian Advocate
in noticing the opposition to the appropria-
tons Of missionary money to the preachers
laboring in their slave-holding conferences,
says:
We have seen strange things in the lapse
of three score years and ten. but this caps
the climax of the marvellous; and though
we are no prophet, nor the son of a prophet,
we venture to predict that mischief is now
brewing in our church-agitations, convul-
sions, and descriptions, such as we have new
er witnessed before
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

Z. S. SENAroR.-Our Legislature has
commenced ballotting for U. S. Senator
Three candidates are in the field, and on
Friday the ballot stood Atchison, DO;
Doniphan (whig) 81; Benton 40; Wilson
l.
The wings are fighting their way clear
through, with cordiality and energy, and
cannot fail, if they remain true to themselves
to win whig senator in place of AtchlSOn
81. LouiS LatelLl gealcer.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

The "American Organ" states the cre,.
reason why the Know Nothings are opposed
to Mr. SEWARD We copy from that paper
of the 9th ult.:
"We have much stronger grounds Of o,
position to Mr.. Seward than his non.conoaD
renee in our views on the question of for
eignism. Mr.. Seward has taken the front
rank among our opponents on the last
named question, and has continually belch.
ed forth dre and fury upon US as :intoler
ants &c. Mr.. Stewards allies, Pierce
Forney. and the editors of the Richmond
Enquirer and Pennsylvania occupy hisbe,
seats than Seward on this question. Had
we no other for opposition to Seward il
would indeed, be enough that be opposes
our doctrines. But we have other reasons
And here let US ask the Tribune Of wh,,
avail would it be to change the laws of nat.
uralizatons, or to repeal them if the Union
is to be destroyed by such men as Seward
Chase and Sumner? If, at the same time
that we get rid Of the evils of foreign imm.
grafton, we cannot preserve the Union, and
render it perpetual, what do we gain p
The Tribune mistakes the mission of the
American party, whose destiny is not only
to remedy the evils resulting from foreign
votes and influence, 6ut 10 annihilate that
class Of Americaa dezna agogues cho seec
the destruction Of tie american Umion."
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATURE
We learn from Dr. BOOKER, our Senator,
and Col. CANNON, one Of our Representatives,
who arrived in the stage on Sunday night,
that the Legislature doubtless adjourned on
Saturday. The resolution to adjourn On
Tuesday, the 18th, had been rescinded. and
the time extended to Saturday
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

DISTRESS IN New JERsEY.-The New
ark Daily Advertiser says that never since
the revival of the trade in 1843, has there
been such cessation Of activity in all
branches Of labor as is now visible in that
city. Some three thousand operatives are
out of employ constituting nearly one-third
of the working population.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

CHAR1TABLE.--A proposition is before
the Governors of the New Y ork Almshouse
to appropriate $4,000 to the poor The
N. Y Express says there is a perfect out
pouring of charities among the benevolent
men and women of that city and neighbor-
hood, and every effort is being made to al
leviate the distress Of the poor.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

~ The annual election for Alderman.
Members OF Council and Town Constable,
will be held at the Courthouse N this
place On MONDAY, the FIFTH Of February
next.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

~ Red river. at Fulton. is falling rap
idly, and all hopes of the opening Of navi-
CATION above The raft on tie late rise, are
abandoned The navigation to Shreveport
is good. Weather clear and cold
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

PRINTING FOR THE CITY GovERNMBAT
OF New YoRK.-For the year ending Sep
:ember LIST, 1851. the advertising and print
ing for the Corporation of New York cost
tie city S73, 3,23I, 1t is said that If late
contract for advertising goes into effect the
city printing and advertising for 1850 Will
be Sl25,000.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24
Congressional.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.
The Senate to-day was engaged in dis
cusSng the Judiciary Reform bill.
The House debated the Pacific Railroad
bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. TO-
The Senate to-day debated the judiciary
Reform bill.
In the House the Land Graduation bill
was discussed.
Mr. Dawson's amendment, giving one
hundred and sixty acres Of lend to actual
settlers. was rejected by vote Of y yeas to
93 nays
The bill itself was then rejected.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

In his last moments, Lord Dudley Stuart
is said to have remembered unhappy Poland
aud to have left legacies to several Of heI
homeless children.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

SWAMP LAND CouMlssIoxERs.-The
Legislature. on Friday last, elected Capt
D. E. WILLIAMS. Of this place, Col. c. F.
~ NoLAND, of BatesviIIe, ana J H. HOBBS.
Esq, Clerk of the House Of Representa-
tives. the Board Of Swamp Land Comuiis-
sioners for the term fixed by law. With
Mr- HOSES. our acquaintance is limited. but
from his well known business capacity. We
doubt not he will discharge the duties Of the
station with fidelity Col. NoLAND and
Capt WILLIAMS are Old citizens Of the
State. and are eminently qualified for the
duties Of the Office. The election of Capt
WILLIAMS, wherever he IS known, will give
general satisfaction His business gualifca-
tiOns are peculiarly adapted to the station,
and we feel 10 EeSitancy IN saying that
a better selection could not have been
made
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

A Washington correspondent Of the Phil
adelphia ''Pennsylvanian" says: Senator
HoUsToN has not yet arrived 1t is under
stood here that challenge awaits him from
Com MOORE The illuStrious SAM has
been too recently and too deeply immersed
in the waters CT the Brazas. to render
his friends any way apprehensive in regard
to pistol and coffee arrangements.
THE AUSTRIAN ARNY.-According to
the new organization of August 1. 1852,
the Austrian army consists Of 62i go men,
of which 520,476 we're infantry. G6.996
cavalry. and 36.79s artillery.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

A Turk wears SO many feas in his shirt
that mathematician has just demonstrated
that if they should all jump at once, they
would carry Lin across the Bosphorus.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

We are authorized to announce GEORGE A
OLDHAM, as candidate for reelection TO the
Office OF Town Constable.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

NJ Hon. ". K. SEBASTIAN viii accept
our thanks for Interesting public documents
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

DECIDEDLY CooL.-Fred Douglass, the
free negro, was to have delivered lecture
at Syracuse, n. Y, on the 4th instant, the
proceeds of which were to be appropriated
to assist slares IN efectiag their esceps-
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

~ Our friend PRESTON, viii accept
our thanks for that box Of fragrant Hayanas.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

SPIRIT RAPPGNG IN OLDEN TImEs.-Tbe
following is an extract from the CHRONICLES
of Florence and Worcester" new book
recently published in England. 1t affords
another proof that there is nothing new up.
der the sun -
"a. D. 1878. An evil spirit caused
great alarm at a village called Trouville, in
the district of Rouen, by audbly rappiac
with hammers on the walls and doors. He
frequented the house of certain worthy
man to whom he did much mischief, as well
as to his wife and family, and the sign
Of the cross and the sprinblings of holy
water failed to drive him away. Moreover,
when the priests copjured him, in the name
of the Lord, to quit the place, he answered:
Il shall rot depart; nay, more, if | please,
shall Kill you all, The cross know well
enough, and as for your holy water, I have
no fear Of that This spirit haunted the
manor and mansion of the persons just NEIL
toned from the feast CT All Saints (lst No
vember) until after the Pacfcation ga Feb
ruary) uttering many !ascivious and scoAiBg
speeches. At last he went away at Septua-
gesima, saying he would return again after
Easter, which be never did.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

MAGNIFICENT DoxATIoN-Judge HEL-
rENsrEIN, Of Pennsylvania. recently de-
ceased. donated large coal estates in the
Shamokin region Of that State, TO charitable
purposes The value Of the donation Is at
least one and q half million Of dollars, and
when fully developed, viii pay a rental
greater than the interest on that sum
About two-thirds Of the property, or one
million dollars Of it, will inure to the bene-
fit of the poor in New York. Philadelphia,
Baltimore and ether cities, and the reulain-
der viii be applied. in equal shares. TO the
endowment of 4 free college at Shamokin.
and to the flriherance OF the cause Of At
rican Colonization, This Is the larges; be-
quest for charitable purposes We ever heard
of being made by any one person.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

WA HIN CT . a:
NEDNESDAE. BAN. 81. 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

WANT,-Tho New York papers are BE-
ginning 10 express serious fears Of the peace
OF their city, owing to the state Of mind un-
der which thousands there rest, for want Of
employnsns They say that scenes are
now taking place in the Park similar to
those wb,ch preceded the bread riots which
diSgracod New York III 1887. 1t is very
certain that the tone Of the appeals of tie
demagogues who are struggling to obtain
notoliety b assuming to lead the popular
discomfort, is such as to incite the reckless
Vicious and ignorant among the sufferers to
fancy that they have only to combine to take
the property Of their neighbors by force, to
accomplish the feat with little damage 10
themselves. II they assay to follow any
such teachings, the chances are that We
shall shortly hear of scenes in that city sur
passing the Aslor Place tragedy in their
deplorable results. There is 10 other coun-
try in Cbristcndom wherein riots should be
SO severely punished as ours inasmuch as
our system is founded on the idea that all
classes or interests in the community will,
without being compelled so to do by the
constant presence Of military or police au-
thority, strictly observe the rights Of all 9th
ers r. O. Delta.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

The bill itself was then rejected.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-24

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