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GonaressionxI.
THIRTY-THIRD COHGREss.
SECOND SESSION.
Senate. Monday, january 90. 1858.

Scnate.-Monday, January 70, 1855.
Among the petitions presented TO the Senate
was one by Mr.. SEWARD, from q committee of the
unemployed workingmen and mechanics of New
stead bill, with such additional legislation will
be inexpensive to the government, and still ena-
BILE the unemployed workmen TO remove 10, and
occupy and cultivate, the domain. Referred 10
the Committee on Public Lsnds.
Mr.. DOUGLAS, from the Committee on Terri
tories, reported bill making the act Of February
90, 1853, regulating the fees and TO be allow
ed the clerks, marshals, and attorneys of the
United States, 10 apply to all the States and Terri
ries. He explained that the construction given
to the act was, as to the Territories applied only
TO Oregon.
The bill passed.
Mr.. DOUGLAS also reported joint resolution
for tho relief of the Secretary Of the Territory Of
Minnesota, and it was passed.
Mr.. MALLORY, from the Committee on Ma
val Affairs, reported board of naval officers Of
various specified grades to retro officers who are
incapactated for SERVICE whose places may be
filled by promotion, but without increased pay
until they go 10 sea; and, hence, this reform has
the merit of being without additional cost. He
stated that he should ask the Senate at an early
day to consider and dispose of this measure
which mot with the approval of the Naval Depart
ment.
The French Spolation bill was brought from
the House of Representatives, and desire was
expressed that II should be at once disposed OF,
but it was read first and second time and order
ed to be printed.
Mr. SEWARD offered a resolution, which was
adopted, requesting the Secretary of the Navy to
communicate 10 the Senate copies of all reports
or correspondence of Commander Ringgod, COM
manding the expedition to the North Pacific
ocean, together with the maps, charts, and draw
ings of any surveys made during his voyage, with
the photographic reports and sailing directions
accompanying them the publication of which,
with like reports made by Commodore Perry. pro
vision was made.
A resolution was also adopted on the motion of
Mr.. FOOT, TO print additional copies Of the As
Economical expedition to Chill OF Lieutenant J. M.
ellis.
Mr.. BADGER called up his resolution, offered
during the last session. TO pay the proprietors Of
the National Intslligsnesr, Union, and Sentinel,
for the publication of the debates and proceedings
of the Senate; and, after debate, il was laid the
table.
communication was received from the Secre-
tary of State, communicating, in compliance with
resolution OF the Senate, report of Professor E.
w. Horsford, upon an analysis of new variety of
guano, which is said to be equal to the best Peru
Wan guano As guano is in great demand amongst
agrcuturists, the interest in this report justfes
its publication, and il was ordered to be printed
The Army Appropriation bill was considered.
Without coming to conclusion on the subject,
The Senate adjourned.
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Ma- Special Notice.-HENRY'S INVIGOR
ATING CORDIAL.--The merits of this purely
vegetable extract for the removal and cure OF ply
steal prostraton, genital debility, nervous aiiec-
ton ,&c., &C., are fully described in another col
umn ofihis paper, to which the reader is referred
So per bottle, bottles for S. six bottles for 49,
SIG per dozen. Observe the marks of the gen.
nine.
Row, Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia
Pennsylvania. For sale by all the respectable
druggists and merchants throughout the country,
and by w. II. GILMAN, Washington, d. c.
CANDY IL HATCH, Baltimore
PEEL Il STEVENS, Alexandra, Va.
May "a Wholesale Agents for Virginia.
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In the chair) and proceeded TO the consideration
ofthe special order, being business relating TO the
Territories Of the United States.
When the Committee rose, the following named
bills were passed;
bill to enable the people Of Oregon TO form
Constitution and State government and for the
admission of such State into the Union.
A bill'providing for military posts in The Terri
tories Of Minnesota, Nebraska, and Kansas; and
A joint Resolution making an appropriation for
the purchase Of Territorial libraries.
The House adjourned.
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Murder in PhiladeIphia.

PHILADELPHIA, January 29.--An affray occurred
at the Warren House yesterday, during which
man, named Robert Smith, stabbed two others,
John Hunter and James Mccarthy. Hunter died
this morning, and McCarthyis thought TO be ia
tally wounded.
The coroner is also investigating this morning
the death of Michael Durkin, who died last night
al the hospital, from the effects of blow on the
head with pound weight, inflicted on Thursday
night last by Michael Loughney.
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ITO Members of Congress, strangers 50.

j journing in the City, and the Public generally
Permit me TO call your attention TO my large and SUI
perior stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, and Veslings,
which will be made up 10 order AT the shortest no.
tice and in such style as cannot fail 10 please.
Having supplied my establishment with the very
best workmen, / will warrant that all garments
manufactured by me shall be equal to those made
in any other establishment in the United States.
VIM. II. STANFORD, Merchant Tailor,
Penn. av., three doors west Of Sd ST No. dSS.
Also, Agent for the regular French Fashions,
received regularly, two suits month VIII. ).
Dec 2aw3wif
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T ATER YEARS. by the Author of " the

+ ATER YEARS, by the Author Of the
IL Old House by the River"
Mr.. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund c. Evans, M ID.
The Land Of the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by Orville
Horwitz.
Discovery Of the Sources OF the Mississippi
River, by Henry r. Schoolcraft.
Dana's Minrcalogy, 9TH edition.
The above are selected from large arrival Of
new books at TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
Dec 9 Bookstore, near 9th ST.
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asD- Stimulating Imminent, as prepared a

no Stimulating Liniment, as prepared at
GlLMAN'S Drug Store, is deserving fihe high
est commentator as cure for Chronic and Acute
Rheumatism. Ii seldom il ever, fails TO give
speedy and permanent relief. This Liniment has
been prepared by Il. ID. Gilman chemist OF this
city for many years, and since its introduction has
been extensively used by many of the most re-
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, TO
whom reference can be made at any time as 10 it's
magical effects ia curing Rheumatism, even in
elderly persons, who had been sufferers for long
time. II was originally made for horses, for the
cure of lameness, saddle gals, &c, and is now
much used for such purposes, being an invaluable
article wherever Liniment is required either for
man or beast. May 80
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THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ORR

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that the ORR
il ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No.
$500, for 1894 acres, issued on the I'D Septem-
Der, iS4i, in the name Of Ann Bronaugh, one OF
the heirs of Lieutenant Austin cambridge, for his
service as lieutenant in the continental line has
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made to the General Land Office, for the issue OF
script on duplicate of said warrant, in accordance
with the 4th section Of the rules and regulations
of said Office dated November Goth, 1852
THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs Of Ann Bronsugh.
Nov 29-cw3m
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A Newborn Female Babe, wrapped in
cotton cloth and slowed in basket, was discov-
cred early yesterday morning, on the steps Of tho
Academy Of the Sisters Of Charity, near the cor
nsr Of Tenth and G streets Bein g a stranger, il
was taken in, and, as far as possible, comforted.
AT subsequent period of the day, lady, residing
in the country relieved the Sisters Of the little re
sponsibility," intending TO adopt il as her own.
The wonder is, the child did not perish, exposed
as IL was, TO the Indictment weather.
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/" Let those 1cho never laugh their lot deplors,
And those ,0ho always laugh noio laugh the more"
NEW, JOYOUS, AND MlRTH-INSPIRING
ENTERTAINING
viii shortly be given in this city BY
MALONE RAYMOND.
The celebrated Humorist, Lecturer, and illustrator
of Irish Life and Manners, called
AN HOUR IN IRELAND,
AND OTHER LANDS,
Taken from his Sketch Book, already given by
him in Europe and America,
OYER ONE THO USAND NIGHTS!
Consisting of Anecdotes, Songs, Stories Of the
Peasantry, Recolections Of Ireland, Burke,
Gratian, Wellington, OConnel Sheridan, Gold
smith, Lever Flood, Shiel, Lady Morgan,
Knowles, &c, &c.-beings who have given
"Light TO World, and made Native i've"
The time and place will be duly chronicled
Jan 80
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NEW YORK, Jan. 29.--Cotton--The market con-
tinuss firm. -
Flour--The market is firm with sales Of 5000
barrels good Ohio at 50 s4@$9; southern is dull
at So 5000 IS.
Corn--Prces are easier, but not quotably lower;
sales Of II 900 bushels mixed at IS.
PoTk--The market is firm
Beef-The market is unchanged, with moder-
ate demand al former rates,
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Ossian's Bards performed, last night, at Caru-
sis Saloon. They who were present had, indeed,
a rich treat Of vocal melody. The singers have
not only sweet voices, but well understand the
laws Of harmony, and possess the tact OF pleasing
promiscuous assembly. Dodge is a prominent
feature in the entertainment, and is emphaticslly
IKE genteel comic vocalist of the age. Our cfi-
Iens will have another opportunity this evening
OF hearing the Bards."
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Criminal Court.-The trial Of the youths
Claiborne Mockbee, William Bulger, and Adolf
plus Erbc, indicted for setting FIRE TO Mr.. Thomas
Dickens's stable, on Capitol Hill, commenced on
Saturday, was concluded yesterday. Mr.. Carlisle,
of consel, made an eloquent and touching appeal
10 the Jury in behalf Of the accused. A verdict Of
not guilty was rendered.
There are several other indictments pending
against the prisoners
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The First Anniversary Meeting Of the
Street Methodist Protestant Church will be
held on this Tuesday evening, al "a o'clock in
said church.
Addresses will be delivered by the Hon. r. w.
Thompson, OF Indiana, and the Hon. Thomas c.
Eliot, OF Massachusetts.
The public are cordially invited TO attend.
Jan 80
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The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in thiscty and surrounding country. Reader
GILMANS LIQUID HAIR DYE instantaneoasfy
changes the hair to brilliant jet Black or glossy
Broom, which IS permanent--does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented which will compare with il. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy it, for it
nsper Jaiis.--Boston Post.
For sale by z. d. GILMAN Chemist,
Apr2 Washington city
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PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING PAPER
FOR THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

OFFIcR SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC PRINTING,
WASHINGTON, January rs, 1855.
TN Pursuance Of the provisions of the act
i entitled AN act to provide for executing the
public printing" &c, approved August 20, 1852,
sealed proposals will be received at this Office, in
the Capitol, until Wednesday, the 2sth day OF
March next, at IL O'clock m, for furnishing the
following quantities and descriptions of writing
paper, to wit:
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Gslegraphi1.


NEW ORLAsNs, Jan. 26.-The foreign advices
per steamer Pacific were received here to-day
and published at noon The cotton market is firm,
with sales to-day of $500 bales The difficulty of
negotiating has prevented an advance. Sales for
the week $4,000 bales Stock, 900 bales. Re-
ceipts of the week, 1880 bales.
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FOR YHE WEST AND SOUTH.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-Improved Ar
engagements for Travel !-Important
Changes Of Scheduled!
Aa W ~ Issels7

The late completion of the Central Ohio Rail.
road, between Wheeling and Columbus, uniting,
as il does, by short and direct line, the Balti.
timore and Ohio Railroad with oil portions of the
West (and North and Southwest gives this route
greatly increased advantages TO through travellers
in that direction. On and after Monday, Novem.
Der ~, 1854, the trains will be run as follows:
FOR THROUGH PASSENGERS.
Two fast trains daily will run in each direction
First-The MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Sta
ton at a. m, instead Of at o'clock as hereto
fore, except on Sunday and arrivingAt Wheeling
at 40 a. m---Second-The EXPRESS TRAIN,
leaving at p. m, instead OF at p. m, as hereto-
fore, and running through TO Wheeling in about II
hours, reaching there at 10 IS a. m. This train
will stop at Washington junction, Svkesville
Monocacy, Harper's Ferry, Martnsburg, Sir
Johns Run, Cumberland, Piedmont, Rowlesburg,
Newburg, Fetterman, Pennington, Cameron, and
Moundsville only, for wood and water and meals.
Both these trains make prompt and regular con-
nection with the cars of the Central Ohio Road
for Cambridge, GAINESVILLE, Newark, Columbus,
Cincinnati Louisville. Dayton, Sandusky, Toledo,
Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago ST Louis, etc. Pas
scngers leaving Baltimore by the Mail Train, will
reach Cincinnati for dinner day, while by the
Express Train they arrive there at IL the next
night, being kept but one night on the route by
either train.
Passengers Tor the Northwest via Cleveland
and oil intermediate points can make direct con
Pusburg Railroad at all times when the Ohio is
navigabe for steamers between Wheeling and
WeIlsvic, by leaving Baltimore in the Mail Train
byt7 an
Returning, the Trains leave Wheeling as fol-
lows: The EXPRESS TRAIN at 4 30 p M
reaching Baltimore at $50 a. m. The MAIL
TRAIN Mt 1143 p. m reaching Baltimore at
D.. m.
NJ Through tickets by boat from Wheeling for
Cincinnati, Madison, Louisville, ST. Louis, and
other River Cities will be sold al all times when
the stage Of water will admit.
III Through tickets between Baltimore and
Washington, and ali the important cites and
towns in the West, are sold at the Ticket Offices
OF the Company
FOR WAY PASSENGERS.
THE MAIL TRAIN, leaving Camden Station
will take passengers for all the usual stopping
places on the Road Returning, this train leaves
Wheeling at HAS midnight, Cumberland at 1915
a. m, and arrives at Baltimore at Jpn.
THE FREDERICK ACCOMMODATION
TRAIN, for Frederick and intermediate places,
will start at 4 p. M, daily, except SundayJ ar
irving in Frederick at TAO Returning will leave
Frederick at 9 a. m, arriving at Baltimore at IL 80,
noon.
THE ELLICoTTs MILLS ACcoMMoDA.
TloN will be run daily, except sundsysJ as fol-
lows:
Leave Camden Station at a. m. and p m.
Leave Ellicous Mills at 100 a. m. and $40 p. m
Dec Ia.
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Musical Convention.-The Board OF Mana
gers OF the Union Choir Association have decided
en- calling musical convention in this city, and
will invite the attendance of delegates from all
tho musical societies throughout the United
States.
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THRlSTMAS AND NEW YEAR.-New
" and elegant illustrated Books, Annals, Juve-
nile Books, Standard Books for Libraries DC, the
largest assortment ever offered in this city, both
English, American, and French, selected with great
care, and will be sold al much lower prices than
usual r. FARNAAM,
Dec 10 Corner 18th ST. and Penn. av.
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Ystitfs.

LECTURE.--Dr. N. G. T0wlo will deliver
a Lecture at Columbia Hall, Capitol Hill, on
Thursday evening, February LIST, al O'Clock.
Subject: The Elements Of our Country"
The public are invited to attend. Lecture free.
Ian 80
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From Capo Town.

BosToN, Jan. 29.-By an arrival here to-day we
have Cape Town dates 10 December s.. Lord
Grey, the new governor of the province, had ar
rived, The papers make mention of suspicious
movements among the Kafiir's indicating fresh
troubles. No actual outbreak had occurred.
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Correctiom.--The name of one oil the youths
tried last week for incendarism, in the Criminal
Court, is Thomas McMamey, alias McNansy, and
not MeNsrhany as was incorrectly stated IN a
former notice Of the court proceedings.
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PROPERTY AGENCY.
CTIAS. p. WANNALL,
AGENT FOR BUYING AND SELLING
REAL ESTATE.
Corner N. York Ave. 81 9th ST., Washington, d. c.
The Collection Of House Rents and other Ac-
counts promptly attended 10.
REFERENCES:
JOHN W. MAuRY s. BACON d Co.
MURRAY & SKMMKs, CLAGETT, NKwToN& Co.
VIM M. SHUsTKR IL Co. j. IL G. S. GIDEON.
Nov lS--tf
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.p ~ car, on Saturday, the 10Th instant, on II.
route between Philadelphia and Washington, =
Gentleman's Overcost, which was wrapped in
cloth bearing the name OF residence and strapped
on the top OF a trunk; also, a new Leather Strap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging to the
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion TO represent TO the owners and mana
gers of the railroad this route that for the com
fort Of passengers and security Of baggage an in
creased responsibility should be required Of their
agents.
Any communication addressed 10 To Office OF
National Insehssnoer will be rece,y we'd and on re-
turning the article lost, the s.,ove reward viii DO
paid. Nov 26-tf
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MODERN LANGUACES.--D. +. Groux,
lyl native Of France, teacher Of Modern Ian
guages, especially French, Spanish, and German
TRANSACTIONS made with correctness and punctu-
atty. Professor OF Numesmatics, for the classic
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9Th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel.
Furnished Rooms 10 rent at that place.
Sep 21-du
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DINEAPPLE, Brandy, and Capad

DINE APPLE, Brandy, and Capada
liz Cheese.
LAWS Norton's brand Pine Apple Cheese, prime.
Superior Brandy Cheese, 1 ID. jars.
DO Canada do and ID. jars.
ALSO
English Dairy imitation Gloster and Cheshire.
Parmesan Cheese, 1 cake, in prime order.
DO do grated in glass jars, ID. each.
For sale by SHEKELL BROTHERS.,
Dec I3--3tif No 40, OPP. Centre Market
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

IN this city, will be re-opened for the re-
Il ception OF guests on the 9th Of this month.
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement to
the rear of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly 10 the
convenience and comfort of its guests. The table
will be furnished with the best the mai ets can
afford and served in the best style, and expense
of1abor will be spared to render the house, in
every respect, equal TO any in the country. The
subscriber therefore, trusts that generous public
will continue the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended 10 the house. Persons de-
string TO procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the 10th, by calling at the Hotel
z. d. WILLARD.
Washington city, November IA, 1854.
Nov left
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WOKE NECK SHIRTS. --Our Assort-
II ment Of Gentlemens Dress Shirts 10 CON-
plcte. and 6ts in all cases warranted at
STEVENS
Dec i7-Sif ssles Room, Browns Hotel.
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NINE. SCHONENBERG
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING,
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
The New York and Liverpool United States
Mail Steamere.

The New York and Liverpool United states
Mail Steamers.
The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. ........ Captain West.
The Pacific ......... Captain Nye.
The Baltic. ........... Captain Comstock.
- These ships having been built by
Ak contract, expressly for government
service, every care has been taken
in their construction as also in their engines, 10
dations for passengers are unequalled for ee-
gance and comfort.
Price Of passage from New York TO Liverpool,
in first cabin. $3.50
In second cabin, SIS. Exclusive Of extra sized
state rooms.... ...s.....-. $3.50
From Liverpool TO New York 30 and 20 guneas
An experienced Surgeon attached TO each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
PROPOSED pATKs or SAILING.
From Nep York From Liverpool
Wed'day. Dec. ~, 1854 Saturday. Dec. Is, 1854
wcd'day. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. . Dec. 30, 1854
Wed'day. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 10, 1855
Wcd'day. Feb. z, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, 1855
Wed'day. Feb. 81, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wed'day. Mar. z, 1855 Saturday. Feb. "a, 1855
For freight or passage, apply TO
No. Sc Wall street, N. Y.
BROWN, sHIPLEY a. Co.,
Liverpool
r. c. ROBERTS g. Co,
10 Kings Arms Yard, London.
BIG. WAlNWRlGHT& Co,
Paris.
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre :
The owners Of these ships will not be accounis.
BILE for gold, silver, buop, specie, jcwelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of ladng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed. Jan 3-dtf
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Az Notions Of Chemistry, by J.

~ ENERAL Notions Of Chemistry, by j.
NJ Ptlouze and E. Frenzy, translated from the
French by Edmund c. Evans, M. ID.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems by Charles Leland Porter, A. M.
Brushwood picked up the Continent, or
Last Summers Tnpto the Old World, by orve
Horwi,z. ,D1l,s r. FARNHAM.
Dec IL