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Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

Mr.. ADAMS NATURALIZATION Bull
The following is the bill introduced into the
United States Senate by Mr. Adams, of
Mississippi in reference to the naturalization
laws
BE 1t enacted, &c That from and after
the passage Of this act no alien shall be ad-
nitted to become a citizen of the United
States unless he shall, at the time Of his ap
plication to be admitted, declare and prove
to the satisfaction Of the court having juris-
diction of the case, that he has resided in
the United States 2l years at least pro-
vided that any alien who may be a resident
Of the United States at the date of this act
shall be entitled to all the third conditions
specified in the first section Of the act APP
proved April o. 1902, of which this act
is amendatory.
Sec. 2. Ind he it further enacted,
That so much of the third condition speci-
fed in the first section Of the act approved
April a, 1902, entitled an act to establish
a uniform rule of naturalization, and to re-
peal the acts heretofore passed on that sub
iect," as conflicts with the first section of
this act be, and the same is hereby repealed
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

MEMPHIS, Ell PAso AND PACIFIc Rail-
EoAD--On cur first page we publish by re-
quest, the address of the President and
Secretary in behalf of the Memphis. Fulton
and Ell Paso Railroad Company As the
address speaks for itself. We ask that our
readers will give it an attentive perusal
Speaking Of the condition of the compa-
Dy, the BOnham Advertiser says:
I'VE are glad to know that their affairs
are still subject to their own control, and
that they intend TO exert their powers for
the benefit of Northern Texas We had
the pleasure of attending the meeting of the
Board. and are happy in being able to as
sure the public that the charter is yet in
esse. and that every effort will be made to
render its franchises available At the
proper time. We shall give notice OF the
opening of the books for subscription to the
capital stock, and we hope to see Fannin
come up to at least 100000"
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10
Little Rock, Dec. 80, 1854.
THE JENNY LIND CONCERTS IN THE L.

THE JENNY LIND CONCERTS IN THE Z.
STATEs--According TO a statement in the
New York Times. Jenny Lind gave 90 con-
certs in the United States which yielded the
sum of S712.l61 of which sho received
S116.615 net. and Barnum S535, 4S6 gross.
She gave four concerts in this city, which
averaged $4,000 AZ each; two in Washing
ton, which averaged 1892 so; one in
Ricbmopd yielding S12.3S5 81; thirty-fve
in New York, averaging SS.l17 so each
seven in Boston, averaging S10,055 45,
and eight in Philadelphia averaging Sc,
80 each.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

TnE MoRMoNs IN PRUssIA.-A letter from
Berlin of the Goth ult says: cat the COM
mencement OF tho present year, the Kin G
of Prussia procured, through his minister
plenipotentiary at Washington, and through
the Chevaler Bunsen at that time minister
to London, a complete collection of all the
publications concerning the Mormons in the
United States and in England. The Nor
mons considered this measure as likely to
be favorable to the propag cation Of their re,
ligion in Prussia; and in consequence, they
determined Oh sending to Berlin deputa-
.ion to compliment his majesty. This dep
utation arrived few days ago, by the rail-
way from Stettin; but no sooner had the
persons composing it quilted the carriages,
than a detachment Of soldiers who were
waiting at the station, marched them off to
the director of police. That functionary
subjected them to a lengthenened iDterroga-
tory; after which, they received orders to
leave Berlin in twenty-four hours The
next morning they left the capital
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

THE DELEGATE FROM KANsAs.-The
election in the territory of Kansas for del
egaie to Congress, created considerable ex-
citement between the freesoil emigration
from the North, and those opposed to them.
Mr.. WHITFIELD, said to be from Tennessee,
was the successful candidate and it is sta
ted that he is largely indebted for his tri-
umph to the vote of the parties sent there
by the Northern emigration society-the
views Of many of whom, the N. o, Delta
says, have changed very materially between
the time of getting their free ticket for their
journey out, aud that Of choosing their tick
ct to be voted, when called ON to commence
shaping the institutions of the embryo
State.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

~ We received 10 mail from Little
Rock on Sunday night, owing, doubtless, to
the high waters The failures on this
route since ii passed into the hands of
the present energetic contractors, Messrs.
PEAY 4 AYLIFE. have been very few
These gentlemen deserve great credit for
the diligence and punctuality with which
they have thus far discharged their duty to
the public. The grade of service on the
route should be increased-the weight Of
the mails and condition Of the roads require
it. Messrs. PEAY & AYLIFF have for some
time been running four horse teams over
the entire route, although by their contrat
with the Department, they are on!y allowed
pay for two hOIse service The grade Of
service allowed by the Post Master General
is wholly insufficient, ana we would urge up
on our Senator and Representatives in the
Legislature tie necessity Of calling upon
the Department: or Congress, by resolution
or otherwise. through our Senators and Rep
resentatives at II Washington. for an increased
grade of service between this place and
Little Rock, and the establishment of line
of four horse coaches from this place to
Shreveport, La
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

OUR FOREIGN PoLIcY.-Gov. Manning, of Soutb
Carolina, in his late Message to the Legislature
has laid down the following policy which Should
govern our public counsels in regard to foreign ac
fairs They are the words of wisdom and prp.
dence
As constituent part of the American Coined.
crate Republic, the existing aspect of our foreign
relations is matter Of deep interest and reouirss
from you watchiulness and solicitude. The laws
of comfy which regulate the intercourse of ma.
tions, discreet and sound policy towards our
selves, and the good faith to be observed in main.
tanning the terms of treaties. should make this ma
ton carefully avoid both the reality and appear.
ance of attempting directly or indirectly, to gran
any portion of foreign dominion. Whatever can
be effected that is desirable for the country N
achieve, by open treaty, with distinct and SEN
arate Power is question of policy alone, to which
there can be no objecton but beyond this the
Government has no right to go, whether through
the agency of unlawful enterprises at home, Or IN.
discreet and anomalous ministerial interference
abroad"
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10
II. CAROLINA BANKs.-An announce

II. CAROLINA BANKs-An announce
ment in Dyes New York Bank Detector,
of the failure of the Commercial Bank of
Wilmington, the Bank of Wadesboro', the
Bank Of Fayetteville, and the Bank of
Washington, (all North Carolina Banks) is
pronounced, by the Wilmington IN. C)
Commercial, as utterly untrue. That pa
per adds:
GA more infamous cheat and imposture
was never uttered under the impression of
types and ink These banks are as sound
as any in the Union, and were never in a
better condition than at this time, as we
have good reason to believe"
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

10 The steamer, WHITE CLIFFS" to
the advertisement of which we invite atten-
tion. was built during the past summer on
Little river, in Sewer county. by her enter
prising Commander, Capt GRAHAM She
is said to be of excellent model, substantial,
in every particular and well adapted to the
trade for which she was specially construct
ed Being built of Arkansas oak, We trust
she will receive liberal share of Arkansas
patronage.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

BARNUM's LIFE.-We see that Barnum ;s ..
work to give notoriety to his expected biogranb,,
"a work which he coolly assures the public b.ys
been bought for about 100000, in this country
and Is to be sold for equal sums in England
France, Germany, Turkey, and Mesopotamia ~
The FeJee Island edition goes to the benefit of tbo
heirs of the Mermaid or whom it has been on
tailed in the female line. The last dodge of Bar
mum is to get up fictitious suit with man whom
he charges with plagiarsing or parodying his
work, so as to make Justice herself town-criar
of his wares.
Barnpm's life can be briefly written. He al
vertisod successful, and became rich. H.
then attempted to get along by hum bugging tbo
Press, and saving the cost of advertising. Ever
since, his life has been miserable failure.
He broke down half dozen menageries. 6zzlsd
out on the fire nnihlator-bankrupted the Pic1
torial Weekly, while his pufery and wind onv
served to enable the Crystal Palace to draw Il
last breath-as ahumbug; and though we bavs
heard but little o her, we believe even his birsn,a
woman has proved barefaced ana barren affair
He is even said to have taken to banking and
making his mock gold Jumps the basis of circula.
ton, has ';gone in and been squeezedn
Barnum is getting old. He repeats himself
He invents nothing, except methods of cheatipv
the country press. Give US some decent humbuS
oh, prince of Charlatans, or resign. There are
greater quacks than you. ALBANY Alias
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10
We regret to learn that the recent elec-

We regret to learn that the recent elec-
tons in Kansas territory, at which Gen.
j. W. WHITFIELD, the pro-slavery candi-
date, was elected as delegate to Congress,
did not pass off without those scenes of
bloodshcd which have lately disgraced the
polls in some of tke Northern States. A
Mr.. DAVIS, late of Missouri, was killed at
the polls in Kansas City,. another man was
killed in the town of Boston
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10
FOREIGN NEWS BY THE AMERICA.
The Austrian Alliances.
MR.. SOULE AT MADRID


HALIFAX, Dec. %.
The treaty of alliance concluded between
England, France and Austria. binds the lat
ter power to declare war within one month,
while England and France are bound to
guarantee her against invasion by the Gar,
and insurrection en- the part of her Hunga-
rian and italian subjects.
Austria has called on the German States
to support her in the course she has taken.
and many of them are arming though some
what restrained by Russian influence.
Omer Pacha, with 10000 Turkish troops
was emharking for the Crimea.
The Spanish Chambers have decided to
support the present d dynasty.
Mr. Soule had arrived at Madrid, and
resumed the duties Of his mission.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

ANOTHER INDIGNATION MEErGNG.-The
citizens Of Greenbrier county, Va, held a
Mass Meeting few days ago in relation to
the acquittal of DR.. Thompson, charged
with killing Miss Pharr, and adopted the
following resolutions
Res0lced, That it will be the stern duty
OF any community into which Dr. Thomp-
son should come to Immediately lynch him
Res0lUed. That if be comes here we,
the people of Greenbrier, will lynch him.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

How lonesome is the freside where there
is no newspaper. Ask the man who has a
family paper to read, with the latest news
the good stories, the useful lessons, and the
witty sayings Of the newspaper-ask him
its value. Let him be deprived of it for a
few weeks and then ask him to put value
on it. 1t will have risen above all price.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

INDEMNITY REFUsED-On the last day
of the session of the Vermont Legislature
a resolution passed the House to pay men,
Der for his overcoat, which had been stolen
during session hours but the Senate reject
ed it, on the ground that it would be time
enough for the State to pay for the coat
when it had stolen it.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

GEN. CAss AND THE NEXT PRESIDENCY
The Detroit Tribune denies that Gen. Cass
has laid aside all pretension to the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Presidency for
1856. The Tribune says he will be in the
field, but does not predict how he will come
out Of the field
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

% In the o. S. House of Representa-
tives on the 18th. bill was passed. apnro.
priating $4,000 for the relief of the chill.
dren and heirs of Maj Gen. Baron De
Kalb, Of revolutionary memory. The
amount claimed was considerable more.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

Hon. Edmund Burke, Of New Hamp-
shire, the leader Of the Hardshell Demo-
Gratis in that State, has come out in the n.
Hampshire Reporter in favor of the Know-
Nothings. Mr.. Burke was associate editor
of the Washington Union with Mr. Ritchie,
during the greater part of Mr. Polk's Ad-
ministration. Eagle d. Enquirer
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

VALUABLE PEoPERTY-Our readers are
referred to the advertisement of Mai. r.
Pryor, offering for sale one of the most de-
sirable plantations on Red river. together
with fifty valuable acclinlated slaves-s;ock,
corn. &c.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

REMARKABLE.-Att the burial of Mar
shall de St. Arnaud, the flags of France and
of England, for the first time in history,
covered the same coffin, and Mussuman
cannon resounded in sign of grief at the fu
neral of Christian General.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

Mr. Macaulay is said to have made an
important discovery of mass of Stuart pa
Pers relating to period Immediately ante
rior to the death of Queen Anne. This
discovery will. while adding to the value and
importance of what he is about, delay, at
the same time, the long lOoked-for day when
two new volumes are to appear.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

THE SMITHSONIAN INsTITUTIoN-It is
understood that resolutions will be offered
in the L. S. House of Representatives for
inquiry into the the management and util-
ty Of the Smithsonian Institution, and as to
the expediency of aboli>hing it, end return
ing the bequest by which it was founded.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

ROBERT SCHUYLER. the great defauIter,
it is stated, has bought place on the Rhine,
where he now resides, and has sent for his
family to join him. His confidential clerk
came passenger to New York in the last
trip of the steamer Baltic, on his employers
business
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

The celebrated clipper ship Great Re.
public, built by Mr. Mckay, of Boston, and
afterwards burnt to the waters edge, while
lying at the dock, foot Of Dover street, N
York, has been rebuilt, with the reduction
of one of her decks.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10
THE TELEGRAPH.
WAS HIN C ON:
WEDNESDAY,: JAN. 40. 1855.

TIE WEATHER AND RNER-We have
had rain nearly every day since our last is
sue-;he small streams have all been swol-
len. and the prospect Of a rise in Red river
sufficient to open navigation. is favorable
The Ouachita, at last accounts. was in good
boating order at Camden
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

The man who is too poor to take paper
has bought slab-sided dog, an old shot gun
and twenty shilling gold watch. lie ed
ucates his children in the street and boards
his shanghais on his neighbors.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

The amount of duties collected in the five
principal ports-New York. Philadelphia,
Boston. Baltimore and New Orleans-in
November, 1858. was 81, 542, 900; those
collected in November 1854, were 81 65O,-
000-being decrease of S1,S7O,0OO.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

GOVERNOR OF NEBRAskA--The "TYa ash
ington Union'' of the DIST ult, contains the
official announcement of the appointment of
MARK W. IzARD. of Arkansas, as Governor
of Nebraska.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

A weak-minded lady says if anything
will make a woman swear, it is striking her
foot against the rocker of rockingham,
while hunting for her nightcap after the
candle has been blown out
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

A telegraphic dispatch to the N. Y. Cont
Advertiser, of Saturday, states that Ellen
Keenan, young Irish girl had been arrested
in Watertown for setting fire to Roman
Catholic Church in that place. She is re-
ported to have had some fliculty with the
priest.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

Among the articles disposed of at re,
cent sele in the Crystal Palace, was shirt
for $135, which it took female months
to make. Mr.. Pisque, of Washington city,
bought the beautiful statue of the Gladiator
for $1,000.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

California is the living wonder of the
world. Gov. Big!er says that during the
past season, California has produced the as,
tonishng yield, in one instance, at least, Of
eighty and half bushels of wheat to the
acre
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

70 1t is thought that Hon Fi:z Henry
Warren. Assistant Postmaster General un-
der Mr.. Fillmore's Administrator, will be
elected U. s. Senator from Iowa.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

% A bill to change the mode Of voting
in this State, from riua roce to the ballot
system, has passed the House of Represent
atives by vote of two to one.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

Again has the great Kossuth made a
speech and again has he told the Allied
powers precisely what they ought to do, and
what they ought not to do. 1t is really
strange that the Western powers should be
so stupid as not to appreciate the dictations
of the huge Hungarian.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

DR.. Beale, the dentist of Philadelphia,
who was found guilty of rape upon Miss
Nudge has been sentenced to four years I'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

A new pistol has been patented by Mess.
Peak & Grilles, of New Haven, Connecti-
cut which discharges twenty-one shots in
the same time Colts can six.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

The wealthiest citizen of Louisville, Ky.,
is the Hon. James Guthrie, Secretary Of
the Treasury His property in one district
In the city Is taxed at Sj0I ,205.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

An individual was arrested the other day
in Cincinnati, endeavoring to pick a mans
pocket. He said he wasn't used to the
business and was just trying to get his
hand in.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

The st. Paul papers say that not less
than twenty thousand actual settlers
have pitched their tents in Minnesota IeT'
ritory during the past season.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

Like colored bottles in a chemists VIII
dow rouge on the cheeks of a maiden al
tracts passers-by; but nobody is taken IN
by it.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

Kansas Territory is 207 miles wide, ana
averages 600 miles in length,-capaboIe, "
division into three States as large as Vn'0'
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

A very absent minded gentleman psies .T;cs
upset by boat into the river sunk WV
before he remembered he could sWlul'
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

The agricultural produce of this season nda !,
ireland will, it is said, amount to e., OOVVV'
sterling above that of last year.
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

If mans inhumanity to man maAs'
countless thousands mourn, what is the u
feet of mans inhumanity to woman
Washington telegraph., 1855-01-10

There are fourteen candidates for Uni
ted States Senator in Indiana, and one only
to be elected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-30
EnY 4 POLUEMUS.

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our state EGlr. -,
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ce for light salts tents awnings, dc. Also Mount Yer
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CAR DISQUALIFICATION Canvass, all widths, from so
10 $50 inches and all numbers made expressly for cover
ag and roofing railroad cars is perfectly aud permanently
Eser-9roof aud more enduring than the car Itself.
FE6MELLIEG CANVASS, IS, Az, A. and 90 inch
siam ana twlliet, IL every variety.
BAGS AND BhGGIEG-Of every description. Seam.
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Also heavy Cotton Sacking, 40 inch Canvass, thread
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MISELLANEOUS.
PROPOSALS
Tor Erecting The United states Hospital, at
.ri

stGIsDufS, MISS.
TREAsURY DEPApTxKyr
November 4, 1884.
PROPOSALS will re received at this Department until
the 24ih day OF January 1862 al twelve clock noou
the construction the L. = Marine Hospital at Vcks
burg Mss according to the plans and specifications pre-.
paled by this Department; said proposals to be either
the wh"e building separate for the different kinds Of
work the Department reservng the right to reject the
proposals hereby nyed should the interests Of the Uni.
led States require it, Eighty five per cent of the
Of the work done aud materials furnished according
price, said amount 10 be ascertaned by the est
OF Agent Of the Department ap onted for that
purposs will be paid from time TO time as the work pro-
ceeos and fifteen per cent retained until the completion OF
the contract and the acceptance OF the work, de- by the
Agent aforesaid.
Contracts will be awarded only to Master builders or
mechanics and the assignment Thereof except by the
consent of the Secretary of the Treasury, will be for
feIure of the same.
Every proposal must be accompanied by written guar
anee, signed by two responsible persons Certified to be
by The Attorney Of the United States or District Judge
fer the said Disrct) that the bidder will when required,
if his proposals be accepted enter into contract and
bond with proper and sufficient securities in the Of
$4,000 for the faithful performance OF the whole work
a proportional am punt for part thereof.
Plans specifications and working drawings be
amined and other information touching the proposed work.
be obtained application 10 this Department, at
the Custom House in Nicksburg.
The proposals must be sent TO this Department address
ed to the the Secretary of the Treasury endorsed Pro
posals for Vcksburg Marine Hospital and will be opened
at O'Clock P. NJ the last day fixed for receiving the
same the presence of the bidders any choose to at
tend JAMES GUTHRIE,
noy2dtf Secretary cf the Treasury.