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and power Who, then hall be ashamed Of either intellect
ual manual labor Ashamed 10 obey the high ordinance
Of Godashaed q the hard hand because Be with
honorable servioasha aed the dngy workshop or he
dusty Of his soisd and
gArments soed BY the whom he has beaten his eay
rngs BY the RAIN whose descending torrents he has dsed
in the noble discharge Of industry and duty Say no
ashamed o. these II is 20 nature II l. impy d
Heaven
s.Bat honor not labor mental OF manaa-ifits Sole a.
even chief object be sord aud selfish What honor wou
Frsnkn deserve for snaehng the lightning FROM the cloud
ii his object had not been the peace and safety Of bis Al
low-creatares in the hour Of storm and epestp Wa
credit due 20 him who invented the printing press a.
great instrument Of civilization and refinement his p
poses only mankind BY the ears aud to MAJ
money in his purse Of the sriies and dssenson w
he himself had created II Fulton looked not the good
the moral good, well u the gains Of mankind h sab
lime invention Of the power and application Of steam Loses
nearly all lie value in the eyes Of sound aud benevolent
philosophy. The labor Of Whitney inventng the cotton
GIN Of Arkwrght for pinning and Cartwright for weaving
did indeed lead mankind the aoqussse Of great wealth
bat they also brought honorable and useful employment and
with them abundance and plenty and Joy, many millions
Of the human family. For this honor them. For this /
honor all the great improvements and inventions OF the age
intended 20 advance mankind the highest state Of moral
improyemeGs-t make them good well grcat-hsppy
aswel rich But there has been and never can
be happiness without employ degree OF EMPLOY
mont, intellectual manual which cali labor. Man NAV
build his palaces; he may adorn his grounds and throw
around him all the Establishments of Asatc uxarisnee still,
il he had not employment, something constantly TO call forth
his energies he becomes langnd and dissatisfied The
chant must embark In enterprises, though former
had invited TO retirement and repose The LAWYER
and the engage in encounters in the forum
and the Senate house long after either necessity fame has
invited them 60 the conflict The great warrior Of antiquity
reposing the laures Of hundred conquess, s sighed
for victories and nations to sabdne. All this by
great and ed law Nature. Without this law the bOdy
of individual would sioken and die his mind grow
trivial and efemnate. Without II nations could
survive the blightng, saocating influence of ingoou
ease Tyre and Sidon, Babylon and Palmyra Imperial
Rome laden with the spos of the world could not
the stern and memorable penalties OF this law.
There are lessons in history impressive than
these The law and the penalty have been in.
posed ON eauntryI the great law Of labor
continued exertion Let all pay to II the homaged
prompt and ready obedience Nay, let ns honor he
of toll and labor incilectuai moral and manual wh
go forth the field of industry science and artwhog
with and brave hearts, amid the struggling e
nent to fight the battle of human progress and improve
ment throughout the worid.''
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LATER NEWS FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Africa arrived at Haay yesterday
(which is briefly given 10 Geographic column is not OF
important character. The reports OF peace
in the mystied shape received by the previous
steamer while the Crimea word is said about
The sorming of Sebasopo The mails by the Africa will
probably reach Washington tomorrow night, when,
doubt the London and Paris journals will furnish with
abundant material for comment and speculation.
In the absence of political warlike of a stirring
startling character it gratifying the improved
condition of the market at Liverpool for breadsufs and
cotton This welcome intelligence should amply coupon
safe the impatient reader for any representation the
part of the Vienna diplomats any baokwardness the
part Of the allied generals.
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INDIANA.

The following eloquent extract from the last annual
sage Of Governor Wright Of Indiana viii be read with high
satisfaction and speaks in bold language the sentiments
OF az honest democracy as there is in the Union s
fact calculated awaken the pride Of every patriotic c
zen 10 see that as faction riots in It's intoxicating eu
sion and deceives itself that present success viii lead
to almost perpetual power as the weak give way and The
corrupt desert The democrac party adheres TO assaed and
slandcred truth and rcasscrts with new ardor its firm Faith
| in the complete triumph OF its principles;
We cannot be indifferent spectators to the action Of the
general the political events Of the day
The past year has Of unusual political excitement
and the patriot IT must be Of regret TO perceive
that this excitement has in small degree evincd
dangerous spirit of sectionaism.
Indiana State, has wisely selected her own dom.
tic policy and the people feel that they have the right from
time to time change modify that policy Satisfied with
the degree Of prosperity that we have attained under
own free institutions have uniformly respected the cons
rights of each member OF the conederacy and no
of complaint against INDIANA can DC maze p any
1 State OF the Union.
Whatever views may be entertained BY others, II my
deliberate opinion that this day. the people of no State
are mere in their political sympathes than are The
citizens of Indiana Enjoying the privilege OF making our
own laws in way on all subjects not prohibited y
the constitution the United States acknowledge the
existence of similar right in the people Of every other State
and Territory in the Union know Of no other principle
but this upon which stand with safety and honor
is the chief which, under God the security
and perpetuty Of the Union rest II we cannot maintain
this position there hope OF peace and harmony IN M
future Whenever abandon this stand we shall lend OUT
influence in invoking that worst of all political calamtirs
dissolution feeling and sympathy Of the members sh
great condcracy thus transforming the moral and ratern
ties that bind together into CALLING and Oppressive
physical forces !.
Our only hope Of perpetuang our institutions IN all he
original vigor and purity rests upon The adoption o. sna
system legislation that throws the several States ana
ritories Of the Union and their own re-
and confines the action of the general governme
within the limits defined by the constitution.
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DISHONEST DISCRETION OF RELIGIOUS ToLERA-
TiON BY THE WINGS.

The recklessness of certain wing leaders more
strkingly demonstrated than by their corrupt change
front within short years the subject Of prescription
for religions sake. Such transformation that which
is made clear by their present attitude in favor of the
very evil which they denounced in ls52-we mean the
subject of visiting upon the members of the Catholic church
certain political convey to all
did minds idea that infinite hypocrisy and fasehood
the bottom Of IT. II cannot be that leaders Of
great psryand regret 10 add also, great number
of the massesshould, such question, make such
change and in such time for righteous Let us
look the case directly in the face In 1852 the whole wing
party conyulsed with excitement in favor Of the Cath
olics Of the United States because the constitution
New Hampshire contained clause debarrng Catholic cit
liens from holding certain offices in that State The dem
ocrac candidate for the presidency Franklin Pierce
born New Hampshire held his residence there and
although he had with memorable energy and eloquence
resisted this disability clause, against the wbig
party which up 1852 had been in favor of it, and
which aided by its keep in the constitution
although the record placed General Pierce before the
try in company with the lamented Woodbury. vainy
striving extirpate this foul weed in generous soye,
the very fact that he lived in State which owned to
constitution containing such a clause enough for
the whig advocates Of entire religious equality and
federation. BE il remembered that the Catholics sect
in danger from this cause from any cause in
1882 They In their rights they needed nc
champions and the whg volunteers in their support and
vindcadon were no how generous or sincere No
necessary the protection of the American Catho
lies than to the American Protestants.
But when party declaring and carrying out its purpose
Of excluding all Catholics from Office in all parts Of the
Union spreads like midnight tempest the land and
sweeps down 10 is unhaowed the purest and the
best where DO fad the tolerant and liberal wings Of
1882 There i danger the rights which they then
Enthusiastically and voluntarily defended But there
is whig voice to the Catholic cry FOR friends
The wings have fed the field Their banner 80 luminous
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with promises 10 the prosecuted in 1881 lies dsgraoed in
the dust They have enrolled themselves under lead
esi and now the wing cry IS from Maine Georgia,
down with all who do not agree with In religious be-
lief and, especially, down with the Catholics
few words viii tell where the democratic party stands
in such crisis Its position is unchanged II stands
where Jefferson stood sixty years ago Il stands where
Pierce stood two years ago The shake is
high inrepdiy such question win the sunshine
render i vain Of its consaney II Il steadas
and ready 70 sacrifice itself for the great truth assa-
ed it would be entitled respect than the
ard who deserts his oounys the doubtful field
Of battle.
But the sad and humiiang spectacle Of the old whg
party when its present degrading submission to
intolerance and bigoy with its most recent hostility to in
tolerance and bigoy that win the attention ofnte.
party violence when forget reason in pursungan gais
ataus, such change this in great party on such
question: may be measured and estimated as il should
be But violent passions brief and political decisions
pass away few short months aud 50 sure as the re-
coil shall come the sober second thought shall
do It's appointed and lis nexorabe workand this cannot
be ongwiI the dishonest and the shameless erontery
Of the wings in surTenderng great truth to tumul-
and cruel prescription be recalled and rebuked
And what the real minds of the wing party think
OF this last degradation Of those who assume TO be their
leaders, degradation too which ftscna,e the
rank and file Of the cid Henry Clay organization is
not question Of finance upon which this change has
taken place It is not question affecting political
rights II is not the slave question: the land question,
in regard 10 which great combination of have pub
icy and dsgracefuy deserted deliberately opn-
IONS But question affecting the religious belief
of thousands of fellowoounymen and adopt
ed. Opinions such subject not lightly formed.
They grow with growth and strengthen with our
strength We mbbe beality all creeds with the very
air Of the American republic We nhae il with the very
breath of life We feel it read American history,
coursing like living inspiration through every vein and
artery And when for any purpose great party aban-
dons such principle this il commits before God and
man an act which entities the and the contempt
Of all upright and patriotic Americans
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SESArE-The Chair laid before the Senate message
from the President Of the United States, transmitting
communication from the Secretary of the Interior with
accompanying papers and recommending that the appro-
prations therein asked for be made which read and
referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs and ordered
to be printed
Mr. Gwin aud Mr. Shields reported several private bills
Mr. johnson submitted resolution requesting the Pres
deut OF the United States the Senate TO be inform
ed Of the the delays which have occurred during
the years 1853 and 1854 in furnishing the marshal of the
western district OF Arkansas with the funds necessary
deay the expenses Of the United States district for
that district; agreed to.
Mr. Jones' of Tennessee submitted resolution request
ing the Committee the Post Office and Post Roads to
ascertain what the Collins steamers have received from
freig and passengers from the time they commenced
ming until the present time agreed to.
The Senate again resumed the consideration Of the army
appropriation BILL which discussed by Messrs Fitz-
patrick, Rusk Hunter Shields Dawson Pearce Bell and
Weller Mr. Houston obtained the floor and it being half
past four o'clock the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, OF REPREsESrArvEs--The Speaker laid before
the House communication from the President of the
United States recommending certain appropriations for the
Interior Department and that certain existing laws be 50
modified enable him carry into execution certain
treaties with the Indian tribes Of Kansas Tertorv in rea-
ton to their lands referred the Committee Indian
Affairs
On motion of Mr. Davis of Indiana, the Senate bill to
incorporate the ST. Joseph Orphan Asylum taken into
consideration and passed
Mr. Wright of Mississippi submitted resolution calling
on the President the United States the correspond
ence between this government and Spain touching the
disturbing the friendly relations existing between
the nations and for the correspondence between the
United States and France and Great Britain in respect
the island Of Cuba: agreed TO.
Several bills then introduced and reported.
The House then proceeded in Committee of the Whole
the consideration of the bill authorizing the
ton OF ubterranean line Of telegraph from the Mssis
sippi or Missouri river the Pacific ocean which
debated until fifteen minutes past four when the commit
tee rose and the House adjourned
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Iudaus taught lesson similar 10 those above re-
frrei 10 They must De made 70 feel our power ana 70
- that hey cannot murder people with impunlty.
Their aud not iill then have peace with Them
lasting peace The sooner then, accomplish this the
better
Now Mr. Speaker ia conclusion allow TO say, that /
have seldom rad occasion PLAIN Of unairness the
part III editors aud publishers Ny experience conyinces
ne ai th rea body Of newspaper editors and publish
~ Ar BE hiy honorable Of education and tall
cnts-Nho seek do right BY hr and honorable means,
but Jew among them seeking njure Others without
cause believing this leave the miserable criticism that
udued these remarks with its contemplate author to the
SCI "a 81 al just men, without further remark
an very much Obliged the House for their kind in
dulreuce in allowing make this personal exPlana-
zion.
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he hoped the friends Of the would adhere 70 that
in preference 10 the other proposition.
Mr.. HUNTER was always opposed 70 placing anything
ia relation the increase Of the military force Of the
United States upon an appropriation Dill PUT ~ con
sideraon Of what wasregarded pressing emergency
be was willing 10 voisfor much and only SO muehs as
was 90 this emergency 70 prevent the threat
ened outbreak avoid If possible the Indian war which
anticipated But be thought IL much better 10 make an
addition TO regular force than 10 raise three thousand
volunteers because il would ouy be cheaper but more
efficient and there would be less danger Of provoking an
outbreak
Mr. SHIELDS in favor Of .ciyilzing the Indians as
much So as his friend from Texas who spoke yesterday
[Mr HousroS but until they civilized be wanted TO
Keep them from scaping the whites lie insisted that the
force recommended by the President and Secretary OF War
was absolutely necessary but willing 70 substitute
four regiments of regulars for the three thousand Voun-
teers.
Mr. DAWSON gave the reasons why he should vote for
the proposition of the senator from Illinois.
Mr. PEARCE preferred the proposition OF the senator
from Illinois, and argued that Increase OF the regular
army demanded by the increase OF the territory OF the
United States within the past few years
Mr. HUNTER and Mr. DAWSON continued the discus
sion.
Mr. RUsK thought the proposition for four regiments
could not pass the House Representatives but that they
would be willing TO agree TO the increase Of the army by
two regiments.
Mr. BELL spoke at some length the subject and adj
yoca,ed the raising of four regiments tie stated that the
Seminole where there less than thousand In
dans had the country forty millions OF dollars and
be Thought il the cheapest way raise force enough al
once to accomplish the object desired
Mr. WELLER advocated the establishment OF military
posts the California around which settlements
of whites would spring up, and in few years they would
be strong enough to protect themselves
Mr. HOUSTON obtained the floor, but had proceeded
but short time with his remarks when he gave way to
motion for adjournment; which was agreed to, and
The Senate adjourned.
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Mr. n from the same committee reported bin for the
relief Of James r Roan read twice and committed
Mr. n from the committee, reported bill 10 con-
frm the land claim Of Elijah White Of the Territory Of
Washington which read twice and committed.
Mr. HARLAN, OF Ohio, irom the Committee Com
erce TO whom referred the bill for the relief Of John
r. Bowes agent ia charge of properly OF the United
States Michigan city In the Stale Of Indiana reported
back the and recommended Us passage committed
Mr. IL from the same committee submitted an adverse
reuort on the claim Of Atkins Dyer laid the table.
Mr. SEYMOUR, from the COMMITTEE on the Judiciary,
reported bin the eeetuay % provide for the pun
ishen Of certain crimes against the United States which
was read twice and committed
SENATE BILLS REFERRED.
on motion Of Mr RICHARDSON, the Senate bills for
the relief Of the secretary Of the Territory Of Minnesota
aud to extend the Territories generally the laws regu-
ang the and compensation Of officers and the suiiors
Of the United States in Oregon taken from the
Speakers table and referred to the Committee the Ter
ritoriss.
TERRITORIAL BUSINESS
On motion Of Mr.. RICHARDSON, the House resolved
itself into the Committee OF the Whole the state Of the
Union Mr PHELPs in the chair and proceeded the
sideraon Of the bill entitled San act authorizing the
structon Of subteranean line Of telegraph from the Mis-
sissppi or Missouri river 10 the Pacific ocean
Mr. DAVIS, Of Indiana, raised question Of order on
the propriey Of considering this bill during the time SET
apart for the consideration OF territorial bills.
The CHAIRMAN Mr.. PHELps) oyerruled the point Of
order raised by the gentleman from Indiana.
Mr. DAVIS, Of Indiana, appealed from that decision
but the decision Of the Chair stood the Judgment Of the
committee-ayes 49, noes AZ.
Mr. FARLEY advocated the bill al some length
Mr. BENTON opposed the BILL and ridiculed il as one
making an appropriation of 100000 Of Of public
land 10 plough one urrow from The Mississippi river 70
the Pacific ocean.
After some further discussion by Messrs. FARLEY,
LANE Of Oregon and DAVIS Of Indiana,
On motion of Mr.. RICHARDSON the committee rose,
and resolution was adopted closing all debate the bill
in hour after the House again goes into committee
The House again went into committee, and the bill was
further debated by Messrs. LATHAM, McD0UGALL,
CRAIGE, KEITT, LETCHER, aud RICHARDSON, and,
on the motion Of Mr.. SHELTON, slight amendment
was made 10 the 9th section
On motion the committee and reported progress
and, without taking any question on the BILL
The House adjourned
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win be observed by yesterdays congressional pro-
ceedngs that the Hon George S. Houston, chairman Of
the Committee Of Ways and Means gave notice that he
would call up the bill for the modification and reduction
of the tariff Thursday next As the vote win be
garded test question, we hope the friends of this inn
porant measure will not fail to be present.
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PRESERVATION OF LIFE on STEAMBOATS,.

The following article from the Pitsburg Post exhibits
gratifying results the practical operation Of the
steamboat law passed in 1852
OPERATIONS OF THE STEAMBOAT LAw.--When the steam
boat law of 1852 first went into operation It was
unpopular among river But il has become
better understood and its sauary effects made known
opposition 1t has ceased and few be found
who do believe that it is sauary and valuable
actmeut only for the safety Of passengers and ship
pers but for owners officers and The following la
bles which have obtained from the steamboat inspect
ors of the ports of Pttsburg, Wheeling, aud Cincinnati
constituting the It'll supervising district furnish ncontea
BILE proof of the efficacy of the law and contain many
other facts of general interest
These tables win show the operations and the effects OF
the law of 1852 relating steam vessels from the time il
took effect january l. 1853, to january l, 1855 being
period of two years
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Prom the Boston Post.
HON. L. NJ. KElTT on THE KYow-NoTHINGs.

We read with high qualification the speech OF Hon.
l. NJ Keitt ofSouth Carolina on American politics. delv-
cred ia the House of Representatives II elected by
the speech Of Mr. Banks in defence Of the order
Without asserting all the views he takes to slavery
and other matters hesitate to characterize this
effort marked by boldness freshness and ability; as
orcble its presentation Of facts and strong and states
manke in its mode Of reasoning ami throughout high
toned and manly II thorough Saiergh,s speech by
one who has studied below the surface Of this great princ
pie and by arguments that cannot be successfully set
aside il lands the knownohng 10 is legitimate
home Of consolidation.
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Although failed TO call attention the speech Of
Hon. Joseph Chandler published in the Union of yester-
day. are sure that circumstance has not prevented the
speech from being generally read Immense numbers
this speech have been circulated by the members of Con-
gress 1t said that than hundred thousand copies
have been published for distribution
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Hos. JOAN SLIDELL.--The Baton Rouge Correspondent
the New Orleans Delta, under date o. the Esd inst Wt
The senator elect arrived here this morning ana "
Ia the hail Of the house al early hour, receifihb
congratulations Of his friends he looks bold, buf ~
healthy The cares and aBxictes Of public lite have
faxed him in the least He seemed highly gratihs'-sJ
be no doubt felt scat the cordial support be rNN
from every member Of the democratic party in The gp
assembly and at his reelection By The triumphant me-
ity by which be was re-eleceds majority such a. Nc
ted States senator from the State Of Louisiana nag
before received. He returns 70 Washington clothea u
the unreserved confidence OF his State and invested
infuesce, 10 be permitted TO WELD which the most
guished citizen Of any State Of any country migh -
feel proud That he win use il well and wisely nh
senatorial career gives ample assurance and none s
doubt itn