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SPKING CANNON AND THROWING LAssoEs.--A
letter from Sebastopol in the Journal des Debats,
after giving an account of sortie in which the
Russians made use Of lassoes, says
Three Of the Russian officers were killed, and
on one of them was found fifteen nails for spiking
cannon, and hammer. All the Russian officers
were armed with long, straight swords with poign-
ard hits. One Of them, crouching behind the ga
bions, thrust his sword through, and attempted
to stabilize French in the legs. One of the French,
seeing this stamped on the sword and broke il,
and at the same time, jumping into the gabionade,
ran the officer through with his bayonet in spite
of his effort TO defend himself with his broken
sword. The attack with the lassoes which the
Russians have brought into use against us, comes
from the Caucasus; but the Caucasians employ 1t
with the view of making prisoners, whom they en-
ploy slaves in agricultural operations and house,
hold labor. In the case of the Russians, however,
it is only a savage bravado, and was executed on,
for the most part, only wounded men, They ac-
companied their exploits with yells and cries. The
officer who carried the nails was the chief Of the
band; and when General Sacken, some time AFTER
wrote TO ask that he and others should be buried,
he expressed regret at his loss. He was named, II
appears, Colonel Papof, and belonged to the staff,
or, as the Russians say was of the suite Of the
Emperor. Two days ago, saw at Kamresh the
first sled which has been constructed at the
headquarters of the Chief II Is an ex-
cellent thing for conveyances and If the lasts,
which greatly doubt, after all we have had, a
great number will be made
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THr Southern Literary Messenger mentions,
among the Alumni Of William and Mary College,
the following distinguished names: Theodore
Bland, Peyton Randolph, Carter Braxton, George
wythe, Thomas Jefferson, John Page, Edmund
Randolph, James Monroe, John Marshall, James
Barbour, Philip r. Barbour, Benjamin Watkins
Leigh, Chapman Johnson, John Randolph Of Roa-
noke, Spencer Roane, Littiston w. Tazewell, VIII
liam @. Rvos, J. J. Crittendep, W s. Archer, John
Nelson, and Winfield Scott
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Mr.. Editor Ever since i have been paying at
tention to the Amsricaa augmentation in the United
States long have cherished the hope that the
order would make raIlying point around the mon
.u,aspat, now being erected to our Father Washing
ton. He is our polar star In this movement and
Il viii be proud reflection 10 as and to our chill
dren to the latest generation, that zoe had the pa
triotism to step forward and finish the noble struc
ture. Let Virginia, the land OF his blrththe land
Of my fore-faihers, and the land Of my birth, and
noble old Massachusetts,, the cradle Of our liberty,
and the home of the Adamses, take the lead in es-
tabIishing this bond of union among the true sons
Of America, and all the rest Of the States win fol-
low, from Maine to California Ipledge myself for
Tennessee, my home for ffty-one years Let the
order project another degree emblematIc Of this
united effort and determination, and all the CRATE
full lovers of Washington, win rush into ii.
know that no authoritative command can be
given from any quarter, upon this subject. Ours
Is an organization, without power for the enforce
ment Of any pecuniary aid whatever. II is all vol
untary, with honor, truth and love Of country, to
bind US together, free-born native sons OF Amer
lea. This is all right and proper-even If some
bogus Sewardite natives should steal in among US
to betray.
The foregoing remarks were written last night
to-day (6th) have received the American Organ,
in which find that the American brotherhood Of
Washington city have anticipated me, and have al
ready made movement in the matter. This Is
noble and right--but still great caution and pru-
dence are necessary. As above remarked, all
must be voluntary, and with free good will--yet
there must be starting point and as have been
for some time past studying the best method to
insure success-I viii venture to place before your
readers the following suggestions Let all the
State councils hold special meetings, and recon-
mend to the subordinate organizations throughout
their Jurisdiction likewise to hold special councils,
at which to determine what each member Is viii
ling to contribute weekly quarterly for one year
This sum ought not to be large-because OF the
danger Of a reyulsion. Two cents week, payable
quarterly, would be Il presume) amply sufficient to
carry on the work, when added to the contribu-
tons that would otherwise come in; and would be
no burden on the members of the American party.
And even If there should be some so poor as to be
unable TO pay 30 small sum, others would willing
ly double the amount to make it up. ! trust the
right key has been touched to secure not only the
completion ofthe Monument but also the triumph
ant spread of the american cause. How can we
fail, when enlisted under the banner Of Washing
ton, and united together around his tomb, as
band of brothers, to sustain and perpetuate true
American principles. 0LDcAsTLR.
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In the Massachusetts, House Of Representatives
the other day petition was presented and referred
20 q committee, from Patrick II. Broderick and
hfty-nine other Catholic citizens Of Fall River for
kw relative 10 the tenure Of church property, 30
that those who contribute 20 the erection and main
ten.ncs of churches may have voice In managing
and controlling the same.
II Il gratifying 10 observe that portion Of
the Irish Catholics In this country, have dis
covered that they have rights even in church
matters and that they are not willing TO sub
init absolutely and Internationally to the die
tation Of their priests Wehail such announce
mcnts n the above a. the hsrbinger Of better
day, and - the dawning Of enlightenment
among our foreign population.
But how shall We find language strong enough
10 condemn the course Of the Sewsrdites In
the New York Legislature who resolutely OPP
pose the passage Of . law precisely similar TO
that asked for by these Irish Catholics Of Mas
sschusettsi Are the Irish Catholics Of Fall
River better Republicans than the Seward
wings and Abolitionists Of New York;
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DEATH OF THE REV. G.. FLETCHER, AGED 1o8.-
This extraordinary man was born on the I'd Feb
ruary, l747, at Clarbrouf in Nottinghamshire /:
died on the I'd February, 1855. From six years
of age he had been brought up in the tenets Of
Wesleyanism, and remained a member Of that
body till his death. He spent eighty-three years
of his life in active pursuits. He was twenty-one
years a farmer, twenty-six years he served his
Sovereign in the army, was at the battle of Bum
ker's Hill, and followed Abercrombie into Egypt
where he gained the esteem and respect Of his Of
fcers. He then entered the West India Dock
Company's service, where he continued thrty-six
years, when he retired on their bounty, still pre-
serving up TO within six months Of his decease that
astonishing activity ofmind and body for which he
was so remarkable, often travelling great distances
two or three times day, regardless Of personal in
convenience, for the objects Of charity and benevo
Genealogical paper.
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Nj. Bsks-sll, who recently len the 81 Louis
Fnteligeneer Is announced yesterday, was the cdi.
Tor Of the Shepherd Of the Valley, the ultra Cath.
ole journal, which denounced the Protestanss 20
ferociousiy ys.r ago. We do not wonder that
he did not hnd fhs kmsricansm Of the Intellgcn-
CIR eougsnisl 10 his taste.
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The Banner Of the Cross, an Episcopal paper,
published at Philadelphia, says that Gerard Hal
lock, once q clergyman himself one Of the editors
and proprietors ofthc New York Journal Of Com
merce. resides In New Haven, Connecticut, where
be supports church and minister himself Every
Monday morning. the minister Is expected to break
fast with him, and, on lifting his plate, fnds HE
weekly salary Of sf2 beneath H.
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REVIEW
or THE
SPEECH OF Hon. J. X. CHANDLER,

OF THE
SPEECH OF Hon. j. X. CHANDLER,
or PENNSYLVANIA,
ON THE POLITICAL POWER OF THE POPE,
delivered in the House Of Representatives, January
10, 1885
BY Rev. JOHN CLAUDIUS PITRAT,
Member OF the University Of France; Founder and
ex-E litor Of the Journal La Presse du Peupls,"
In Paris author Of "Jesutism Unveiled
also, Of paul and julia and for
merlya Roman Catholic Priest.
Edw. w. Kinks a. Co.., Publishers,
Joys Budding 81 Washington street, Boston
TUyHIs Work, from its stern rigidity Of
III logic in meeting the arguments Of Mr. Chand-
Ter, following him. 1t does, step by step through
the entire length Of his speech, unwilling in mas
terly~ manner the subtlety Of the Roman Catholic
Theology in reference TO the temporal power Of the
Pope Is better adapted 10 the enlightenment Of the
people upon the political influence Of the Papal power,
particularly in the United States, than any work
heretofore published Not line Of Mr.. Chambers
Speech Is suppressed In this review but the whole h
taken up, sentence BY sentence, and his defence OF
Papacy IL entirely overthrown.
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TIM U. s. sLooP on War DEcArUA--There
seems 70 be great apprehension that this ship has
met the same unfortunate fate as the Albany The
Decatur sailed from Norfolk on the 18th Of June
last, with the following officers:
Commander, J. S. Sterrett Lieutenants, T.
Middleton, Van r. Morgan, A. ]. Drake, A. X.
Hughes; Purser, John J. Jones Acting Master,
r. s. Phelps; Passed Assistant Surgeon, X. W.
Jeffery; Assistant Surgeon. J. Y. Taylor; Passed
Midshipmen +. g. Dallas, George U. Morris; Mid
shipmen, NJ. G. Campbell John MITCHELL Cap
tains Clerk, James Sterrett; Boatswain, III. Bright;
Gunner, G. Sirian Carpenter, J. Z. Miller; Sail
maker, A. Warren.
She arrived on the 27th of August at Rio, and
sailed thence on the 2lst of September, for Valpa
raise, In company with the U. $. steamer Massa-
chusetts, which was to have towed her through
the Straits Of Magellan. A violent storm, how
ever, set in few days after they left Rio, during
which they parted company, and the Massachusetts
being considerably damaged, was compelledto re-
turn. The only hope for the Decatur Ia that she
proceeded on, and that she waited several weeks
for her consort, either at Possession or Gregory
bays, before undertaking the tedious passage
through the straits That the reader may form
some idea Of the nature Of this passage, we give
below an extract from the log of Captain Barnard,
Of the steamer I'll Dorado, who passed through
the straits in I649:
September 8, ls49.--At 8 p. M, wind failing,
got the sweeps out and swept into BORA bay, and
achored in fourteen fathoms Of water; found brig
Ellen, Of and from London, at anchor; has
been in the straits fty-three days ALSO the french
barque Ocean, from Bordeaux, twenty-five days in
the straits" 3seR
The Decatur carried sixteen guns, was built at
Brooklyn in 1889, and was Of the same class as
the Albany.
Since the above was in type, information has
been received Of the safety Of the Decatur. See
telegraph.
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~ aAn American who addressed Us a
communication In reference 10 one Of our
Banks, has not given US his name, which Is In
dizpenasble 10 the publication Of his article.
He win please call and see tho editor. who y
ready 10 expose TIA conduct complained Of II
properly assured OF the facts.
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CoxrERcR OF THE LAKrs.--The Buffalo Repub-
lie publishes list Of all the vessels now in COM
mission on Lakes Michigan, Huron, Superior, St
Clair Erie, Ontario, and Champlsin, as obtained
from the different custom-housce, with statement
Of their present value. The followingis summary;
n---y T1.f.J r. lQEA
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FREpRMcKsBuRo.--The great dam across the
Rappahannock, near this place, Is completed, and
one Of the most extensive water powers in the
State will DO created within the town during the
present summer, with fall of fifty feet It has
been constructed by Jno. Chase, of Massachusetts,,
and win cost 100000 Such Is the confidence in
this work, that property Is rapidly advancing in
value
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CorPER IN vIRoISIA-The Carroll county mines
have delivered in Lynchbwg, since Decem-
Der LIST, 500 tons of copper ore The virginian
says that before long, tie copper tonnage of the
Virginia and Tennessee road win reach thousand
tons month
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-13

A SrARTrNG FAcT.-The grand jury CT New
York city, James Harper, foreman, recently re-
ported to the Court Of Sessions of that city that in
visiting the public charitable and criminal institu-
tons within their jurisdictions, they found in the
institutions visited by them fully three-fourths Of
the inmates were of foreign BIRTH
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-13

Gov. CLARK, of New York, has appointed Ed
ward P. Cowles Justice Of the Supreme Court
In the place Of the late Judge Edwards. Mr..
Cowles has lately removed to New York from
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BOUNTY LAND AGENT.-The sub
ID scribcr respectfully informs bis friends and the
public generally that he win attend 10 the prosecu
ton Of Claims Attorney, before the departments
Of government He will pay particular attention 10
claims for Bounty Land under the late act Of Con-
gress. Fees moderate and no charge made unless
successful
He may be found at all times at the Law and Ma
gstraies Office Of john L. Smith, ESQ, on Eighth st.,
near Penn. avenue, Washington, ID. @.
mar 19-2awd @. ASHFORD.
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RICHARpsON,s LINEN.

m HAVE just received a full supply of
IL Richardson's Soft finish Linen, in every variety.
New York Mills, and other superior Shirfing Muslin,
Extra heavy Table and double Damask Diapers,
Fall stock Of Housekeeping and Family Dry Goods,
Of the best and most durable fabrics,
With fine stock Of Mourning Goods, Hosiery, &c,
&c.
Also, Boots and Shoes, Of the best make, at the
lowest prices. -
J. w. BARNECL0,
No. $50, Seventh street,
Between II and streets,
mar 13--6teo Washington, ID. c.
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New Hampshire.

, HH W
The first State election of the present year
win be held to-day in New Hampshire. A
Governor Qfor which Office there are four can
didates,) three Representatives in Congress,
and State Legislature, are to be elected. The
Concord Reporter confidently predicts Dem
ocratic defeat. 1t says.
"We know that their utter overthrow and de-
feat are as certain as IL the election had already
occurred and such was the result. They will be
whipped out by majority amounting to thousands.
They will not have more than one hundred mem
bers in the next House Of Representatives, and we
dobt If they get that number. They will lose the
Senate and the Council, their candidate for Gov
ernor viii be beaten by from 1000 to $4,000 They
win lose many, very many, Of their strongest
towns"
The Reporter also speaks Of the issue in the
State, and says that at meeting Of the Demo-
cratic State Committee, some time since, It was
resolved to "blink" the Nebraska issue and
fight the KNOWN othings, and that such in effect
were the instructions to the Democratic speak
ers, which have been carried out to the very
letter, as mot single speaker has attempted
to defend or sustain the repeal of the Missouri
compromise" This issue will nevertheless be
an importans element in the contest, as the
platform laid down by the last Democratic State
Convention was not only one Of acquiescence
in the Nebraska measure, but they came out
openly in defence of the great principles
therein embodied and the New Hampshire
Patriot hesitated not to say that upon that plat
form they intended to prosecute the campaign"
1t is stated positively that large sums Of
money have been contributed by the Federal
ofiice-holders, to aid the election Of the Pierce
ticket New Hampshire being the Presidents
own State, as well as the stronghold Of the
spurious Democracy Of the North, its loss at
this crisis would infiict staggering blow upon
the national administration.
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SACRED SPoTs ToR SALR.--The Barnstable Pa
triot contains advertisement in which the birth
place and homestead Of James Otis, the illustrious
patriot Of revolutionary memory, is offered for SALE
1t says:
soil is rich, and no spot in New England is more
attractive on account of its associations. We
mend the attention Of those who have gone from
the Cape, and have acquired fortunes, and who
should now be ready to return to this place, as u
spot whereon to construct an attractive home upon
consecrated grounds"
Marshfeld, the chosen seat Of Webster, is to be
sold at auction by Col N. A. Thompson, on We'd
nesday, the 14th inst
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DR.. Louis Marshall Of Georgetown, has pub.
Hshed an essay on the Life in Nature.

, The Southern Literary Messenger mentions,
among the on dts Of the literary world, that two
new works are looked for from two lady authors Of
Richmond. One of them (says tho Messenger is
from the pen Of the gifted Miss Susan Archer Tai
ley many Of whose graceful contributions have
adorned the pages Of the Messenger; and the other
will bear the name Of Mrs. Anna Cora Richie,
which viii give assurance Of most delightful
volume
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Bas'asss Resigiag 1fsthod;st 0onfsrencs---Afis
sioaary Meeting City Council Stsa,a OoDs1sa.
aication ~ith Bostos--7Ae GoysrnorsAip Of
Yirginia.
BALTIMORE, March le, 1855
Il Is pleasing 70 note, a. the season advances, the
active preparations making here in every branch
Of business and the various industrial pursuits in
anticipation of more stirring times Our merchants
have stored their warehouses with large. costly.
and well selected stocks; and our mechanics and
artisans arc fully prepared to meet all the require
meIts Of onr large and growing trade with the
South and West. improvements, TOO, are being
projected on an enlarged scale In various sections
Of the city, promising abundant employment to
tionsof business Altogether, the signs of the
times may be regarded as full Of encouragement,
giving promise that a good time" Is coming
The Methodist Conference Is progressing stead
lily with the business Of the session. and win prob
ably adjourn finally about Friday or Saturday
Yesterday morning the annual missionary SER
mon was preached before the body by Rev. ]. N.
B. Morgan. A very large congregation was pre-
sent to hear the interesting and eloquent discourse
terday was the appointment Of committee TO
consider the proprety Of dividing the present Con-
ference. The committee Is composed Of Rev.
Messrs. Charles B. Tippett, Benjamin n Browne.
q. p. Phelps, Mallory Coheen, s. v. Blake, J. 8.
Marktin, John Miller, John A. Collins, Thomas
B. Sergeant, AquilIa A. Reese, and John PersalI.
The anniversary meeting Of the Conference Mis-
sionary Society was held on Sunday night, In Ex-
eter Street Church. After the reading of the re-
port by the Secretary, Rev. J. McKendrec Reilly,
addresses were delivered by Rev. DR.. Taylor, mis-
sionary from China, and By Bishop James and DR..
J. r. Durbin. The contributions Of the past year
amounted to $780, 800. The proceedings were Of
very interesting character, particularly the adj
dress of Mr.. Taylor.
The City Council did not meet yesterday eve
ming, owing to the fact of large number Of the
members being absent on visit to Gunpowder
Falls, in company with the water board and the
joint committee on water.
The new steamship William jenkins, intended
for the line between this city and Boston, is rapid
ly approaching completion, and viii shortly be
ready to take her station on the line. Her ma
chnery is nearly all in, and she promises to be
very effective steamer. Though intended solely
for the freighting business she has been provided
with neat and comfortable cabin, and will have
accommodations for limited numbered passengers.
There is considerable interest manifested among
all political parties here to learn who is to be the
nominee of the American party in Virginia. Re-
port has it that the convention to nominate will
meet at Winchester to-day or tomorrow.
"A
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LEY For Sale.--The route Of the American Or
gan in Alexandra. Inquire at this Office Salts
factory reference must be given. mar l3---f
rE-James A. Calhoun having taken tho
agency Of the American Organ in Georgetown,
will hereafter serve subscribers Any persons wish
ing TO subscribe, by leaving their address NJ Welchs
or DIR. Linthicum's OF at his residence, 81 Jefferson
street. will be attended to. Those who are indebted
10 our former agent viii settle only with the subscr-
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than that he hisss Is directed BY his sapsriors 70
command al his Catholic subjects 70 holy and blind
o6saisses, therefore I mast yisld, AosgA nth ne
ntDsost rsLsletancs. never felt 90 happy as since
bad the pleasure Of joining your Div. but a.
have to leave, promise you, before God, that the
sacred pledge have taken in your presence shan go
with me unsullied TO the grave, with the neip OF
God. ask only one favor that you VIII not pro
nounce me expelled from amongst you, ana, as
Won had never any charge against me, hope TO
receive this favor from you.
Hoping that God may bless your cause,
shall take my leave Of you, and a. can't remain
with YOU, where was perfectly safe. May God be
with YOU is, and ever shall be TIE constant prayer
Of yours most respectfully"
This is Catholic 'ftolerationl' and such is
the priesthood who are sustained in such "tol-
Grafton by the Forney and Pierce presses,
and orators all over the country Now, as to
the facts Of this case, and the genuineness of
this document, we have the assurance Of as
honorable, truthful, and highminded man as
lives in the District Of Columbia What say
the people to such " federation 7"
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Ey- The Annual Commencement Of the
Medical Department of Georgetown College, win be
held at the Smithsonian Institution Thursday the
18th instant, at ~ O'Clock, p. NJ. The Degree Of
Doctor in Medicine viii be conferred by Rev. BERNARD
A. Mcguire, President, and the Annual Address 70
the Graduates win be pronounced by J. M. Snyder,
M. D., Professor Of Surgery. Members Of the Medi.
cal Profession and tho public generally, invited
FLoDoARDo HOWARD, Dean.