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MIR. D. addressed the Senate at some length
against the manner in which the Departments
had managed the appropriations in question,
and urging the adoption Of his resolution.
Mr.. Gwin conceded in much that had been
said by Mr.. Johnson
This resolution was laid aside, and the army
bill taken up, when
Mr.. Fitzpatrick addressed the Senate at
length in favor of the proposition in the bill
for the employment of 500 Indians in the mill
tary service of the United States, and in reply
to the remarks of Mr.. Houston, delivered yes
terday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
After the reading and reference of an Ex-
ecutive message, recommending modification
of certain treaties with Kansas Indians, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Davis, of Indiana, the House took
up the bill to incorporate the st. Joseph's Male
Orphan Asylum of the District of Columbia ;
which was passed.
Sundry private bills were next introduced,
or reported, and referred.
The House then vent into Committee on
Territorial business, and it was moved to take
up the construction of magnetic telegraph
between Missouri and the Pacific ocean which
motion was under consideration when our re-
porter left.
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to exercise an Official protectorate over the
Christian subjects of the Porte, Ito whatever
rite they might belong, in consideration Of the
POWERS giving their mutual assistance to obtain
nom the Sultan confirmation and observance
OF the religious privileges of all Christian COM
munities.
In regard to the Interpretation which is put
upon these conditions, and to which it is also
sand that Russia has assented, we find the fol-
lowing paragraph in a Liverpool paper of the
18th instant:
The Debats of Thursday has an article by
NJ de Sacy, usually consideredt to have peculiar
sources OF diplomatic information,) giving an
account OF the Interpretation agreed to by the
Allies at the conference, and accepted after
some delay by Prince Gortschakoff In inter
preting the third guarantee, the revision of the
treaty of l84l in the interest of the European
equilibrium, it was added that many anterior
treaties between Turkey and Russia also dis
turb that equilibrium, and that in consequence
they must also be revised. The Black Sea must
be free, and the naval forces of each Power
exactly determined.
But the Western Powers reserve the right
to take advantage of the eventuaEties of the
war, at the conclusion of which thew will be
prepared to decide on the military establish
ments and maritime forces which Russia ought
to possess in future in the Black Sea. After
the protocol was read, an animated conversatiSn
followed, in which the ministers of France and
England intimated possible conditions that
might result from the facts of the war. Thus,
it is not impossible that they may insist on the
demolition of the fortress of Ismail, and the
establishment in its place of neutral fortress
which would belong to the five Powers, and be
garrisoned by common force.
Ia u
destruction of Sebastopol, the demolition of its
forts, of its arsenals, and prohibition of their
erection, or the establishment of any military
post chat might threaten the independence of
Turkey. Prince Gortschakoff dissented strong.
ly from these conditions, and declared that he
had no power to make such concessions. But
on the evening of the 9th of January he received
the order to accept without reserve the written
protocol as a basis of negotiations"
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ferent times; nor do we think such theory
affects materially any of the conclusions in
regard to the adaptation of human nature to
the materials and arrangements of the earth,
at which our author arrives. We are satisfied
with DR.. Buchanan's argument on the unity of
the human race; and with all the admirable
things contained in this volume of Mr.. Ewbank,
we do not deem the mechanical philosophy, or
any possible discoveries in science or art, to
be the chief good of man, who is solemnly urged
by the Supreme Wisdom to remember that
the world passeth away, and to look for new
heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth right
eousness. We are pleased to observe the SEN
timent of devotion glowing through many pas
sages in this volume, and that the writer sees
in the whole volume of the creation the bright
est revelations of the infinite wisdom and
beneGcence of its Author.
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what kind of legislation is needed. Mr.. c.
shows a good deal more zeal against Foreign
ism and Catholicism than he has ever done
against Slavery. A strong popular sentiment
makes public men very decided.
The Army appropriation bill being taken
up, the motion to strike out the Capitol extern
sion appropriation was disagreed to. Other
amendments were submitted, giving rise to a
protracted debate which was at last terminated
by an adjournment.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House. in Committee of the Whole on
the state of the Union, took up the French
spoliation Bill, and Mr.. Orr of South Carolina
opposed it at length.
Mr.. o. gave succinct history of these claims
They were presented to Congress in 1900, and
it had been said that Mr. Giles made favora-
bic report upon them. No construction of lam
guage could authorize any gentleman to say
that Mr.. Giles was in favor of the payment of
the claims. The first report in their favor, with
the exception of brief one made by Gen. Ma
rion of his own State, was in 1926.
The bill was further discussed by Mr. Phil
lips, of Alabama in support of it, and Mr.. Mill
son, of Virginia, against it.
Mr.. Bayly closed the debate in favor of the
bill, the Committee rose, and the House ad-
iourned
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DIR. McLANEs CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS

Are ranked among the popular remedies of the day
That they will cure liver complaint sick headache and
dyspepsia, is now beyond doubt. Read the following
testimony from well-known lady and gentleman Of our
own city:
NEW YORK, August ,, 1852.
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spent large of money and tried many remedies
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CONGRESS-.
rHlRrY-TH1RD coNGREss-sEcoxp sEssr


The Bounty Land Bill was taken up in the
Senate on the 23d. and, after the announcement
of a substitute by Mr.. Brodhead, a motion to
postpone till the lst of next December was
made and defeated--yeas s, nays Az. The bill
was then discussed at great length till the hour
of adjournment.
In the House. the motion of Mr.. Campbell,
of Ohio, noticed in our last, to recommit the
Pacific Railroad Bill, was lost-yeas l0l, nays
lob. The question recurring on the passage of
the bill, Mr.. Warren moved to reconsider the
motion by which it was ordered to be engrossed
for a third reading. The Speaker decided this
out of order. Mr. Wentworth moved to recon
slider the vote by which the House refused to
recommit the bill. Mr.. Sellers moved to lay
that motion on the table. Lost-yeas SO, nays
l03. The motion to reconsider was then agreed
to--yeas l03, nays 100. The question recur-
ring on the motion to recommit Mr.. Wentworth
moved to add instructions to report next Thurs
day. Ruled out of order. The question was
then taken, and resulted-yeas los, nays l08-
the Speaker voted in the negative, and the mo-
ton was lost. The Speaker said he was opposed
to the bill, although he voted against its recon-
mitment. The question was then taken on the
passage of the bill, and it was decided in the
affirmative-yeas 100, nays 81. The majority
of those who voted for the bill were Represent
atives from the free States-of those who voted
against it, Representatives from the slave
States-but with the latter were the Independ-
ent Democrats, and number of the Anti
Nebraska Democrats.
A motion to reconsider and to lay that
motion on the table was then made, but the
House, being apprised that, should recon
sideration prevail, motion to recommit would
be in order, refused to lay on the table the mo-
ton to reconsider-yeas 81, nays LOG. The
motion to reconsider was then passed-yeas
100, nays 81. Mr.. Jones moved that the bill
be recommitted to the select committee, and
this motion prevailed-yeas loo, nays 81. A
motion by Mr.. Jones to reconsider this motion,
and then lay the motion to reconsider on the
table, was entered upon the Journal, and the
House adjourned
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UNCLE LUCIUss JUVENILE INSTRUCTOR
Begins its 1lth Yearly Volume Jan. 4. 1855.

Begins its llth early Volume Jan. 4, 1855.
Tn thousand Netc Subscribers irers aided iq IS53 and 1854
II The bciOic correct Is nor TOO ,rk =,
say that IL dessrres IRE thousand more this year.
MISS LUCY STONE and other distinguished Ami
vi Slavery advocates say, there ought TO be an Ann
Slavery chllds paper 80 say we. and more For len
past there has been one struggling with the popular
tide successfully, and just beginning 10 move up
stream. Hear what they say:
The Jre1lLe Instructor, small semnonhly Tor chill.
dren, published by L. c. Matack. Syracuse Is a neat
cheap, and readable paper. IL elevated in its moral
tone and reiormaiory IN It's spirIL-PeHH. Fireman.
Our AntSavery friends will be glad to learn thar II u
thoroughly right ON the question of Negro slavery IN -
the hrst Juvenile paper in the country which Anu
ry Let have wide circuaiion.-Ifqrford Republican
The JUrehiHe Instructor Is n most admirably conducted
little paper for children issued IN this city We 6nd AZ
always welcomed by the little ones and we see bN-
gianclng over its colWnns,-ihai Unc. LIcius~ h,.
editor, possesses m eminent degree rare faculty
of catering for the childish mind-Srraeyse ErsliBg
ChT0,Ioe
We are pleased with the OF this juvenile sheet n
wen adapted TO youth, and TEACHING useful and nom.
but useful lessons.-ObeTii1 ErdJis,iN.
This is decidedly the best publication for children thar
we have yet seen Notwithstanding the constant braggiug
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AN EXPLANATION.
GARRISON, N. Y, Jan. 20, 1855.

GARRISON, n. Y, Jan. 20, 1855.
To the Editor Of the National Erd:
The paragraph in Mr.. Callaway's letter of
the 18th December does me great injustice
1t is true that advertised book called the
Citizens Manual, and that in the month of
September last received from j. c. Galloway
twenty-five sents for copy of the same. The
manuscript of my work was then nearly COM
pleted, and expecting to get out the book in
the course of FIVE or six weeks, ] did not con-
slider it necessary to reply to Mr.. Callaway's
letter.
Owing to adverse circumstances, l was un-
able to get out the work so soon as had anti
cipated, and therefore failed to fill the orders
for the same.
In the month of November received an
other letter from Mr.. Galloway, which l soon
answered, but which it appears be did not re-
ceive. In that letter l informed him OF the
cause of the delay.
AS regards the book advertised, would say
that that work is not yet issued The manu-
script is completed, and deposited with the
printer. have made application and paid for
a copyright, but pecuniary endorsements rem
der it impossible for me to get out the work at
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Mr.. Booth Imprisoned.

Sherman M. Booth, of Milwaukee, has gone
to prison under sentence for aiding the escape
of an alleged fugitive slave, but does not seem
much disheartended by his position. He says:
"Well We are in jail for the second time,
on the charge Of aiding human being to escape
from bondagel And, now that we can say it
without having our motives impugned, we pledge
ourself to aid openly every fugitive to escape
that we have an opportunity to aid ! And this
Fugitive Act, which has developed the iniquity
ofFederal judges and officers, we pledge ourself
to oppose while we live, till it is repealed"
No man, not a slave himself, but will honee
the humanity and bravery of this man, convicted
for obeying the higher law.
"Forasmuch as We have done it unto the
least of these, my disciples, ye have done it
unto Me-
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THE LOST ARCTIC VOYAGERS.

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Booth Convicted.

By telegraphic dispatch of Monday, we
learn that s. NJ. Booth, editor of the Milwau-
kee Free Democrat, on trial, at Madison, for
resisting the United States officers, and aiding
in the rescue of Joshua Glover, has been con-
yicted. The penalty is fine and Imprisonment.
The trial has been in progress for number of
days, and from the report in the Democrat,
which seems to be candid one, it is one of the
most disgraceful ever performed before bench
in this country. The judge, jury, and Govern
ment feed attorneys, all showed their adroitness
in turning and dodging to avoid an issue, or
make one when it served their purpose-all
bent on e conviction at all hazards. Jurymen
we're allowed to servewho declared in the streets,
in advance of the trial, that if they set in his
case they should convict him. Others told the
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Weather Dispatches.

Philadelphia, JAM 26-It commenced snow
ing here about ten o'clock last night, but has
since moderated, and at present we are having
some rain.
Easton, Pa, Jan. 26.-Snow to the depth of
five inches fell here last night, and still con-
times, drifting so badly that it is feared the
trains will be detained.
Baltimore, Jan. pa heavy snow storm
has prevailed here all night, but there are now
signs of clearing up.
PHILADELPHIA Jan. 26.-The weather here is
very variable, a regular mixture of snow, hail,
rain and sunshine.
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CoNNEcrICUT.-A friend in Connecticut, wri-
ting to us about the influence of the new Order,
says: "The country is all taken aback by it.
Even the old, tried friends of Freedom seem to
stand, holding their breath as if in the presence
of a newly risen spectre. Its effect ON them is
like that on Eliphaz, by the dire vision which
came to him secretly, and made all his bones
to shake, and the hair of his flesh to stand up"
Judging from our list, we should think Con-
necticut almost absorbed by Know Nothingism.
If the Anti-Slavery men there treat their paper,
the Republican, no better than the Era, the
editor has need to pray for a backbone. Our
friend writes to US for the purpose of inducing us
to publish in tract form editorial, entitled,
IAN Appeal to the Opponents of Slavery"
We should be happy to do it, but literally we
have not the funds to spare.
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Friehtful Collapse of a Balloon.

Philadelphia, Jan. 25.-Louisa Bradley, of
this city, made fine balloon ascension at Eas-
ton this morning The balloon made perpen-
dicular ascent to great height, then went
short distance eastwardly, when it burst and
formed parachute. She came down rapidly,
and landed without injury four miles distant.
Hundreds who witnessed the bursting of the
balloon were in state of intense excitement
until the news of her safety was received.
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present. have not, however, given up its
publication, but intend to get it out as soon as
possible, when all orders Will be promptly filed.
hope this explanation viii prove satisfacto-
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being swindler. ALoNZo D. FERREN
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Col. Kinney's Expedition.

Washington, Jan. 28.-Col. Kinney has writ
ten letter to the Union, denying the reports
as to the filibustering character Of the Central
American expedition, and says the affairs of
the expedition are progressing satisfactorily,
and that success is certain.
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Disturbances at McGee's Lecture

Boston, Jan. 22.-Thomas Darcy MCGEE de-
livered his lecture this evening, in Music Hall,
on Washington's opinions Of emigration and
naturalization. In the course of his lecture
some of his remarks were construed by few
of the audience into disrespect for the memory
of Washington, and led to much confusion and
some severe fighting in the hall. The row was
soon quelled, and the disturbers elected from
the premises
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Seizure of Alleged Filibusters.

The old steamboat Massachusetts, lying in
the harbor of New York, near Jersey City, was
seized on Thursday, by order of the United
States authorities, on the ground that she was
about to participate in an unlawful expedition.
There were on board at the time crew of
about twenty men, shipped for six months
cruise also, large number of iron bound boxes,
containing several thousands of aint-lock mus
kets, many tons of coal, lot of heavy made
harness, water and provisions, good supply of
ammunition, &c.
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Horrible Acoidant an a poot

Philadelphia, Jan. 25.-Last night coal
boat lying at Mauch Chunk caught fire, and the
captain, named Cosgruf, with his son, were
burnt to crisp. 1t is supposed they were
drunk in the cabin.