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Hon, Joseph B. Wells, formerly Attorney Gen
ersl, Lieutenant Governor, and Canal Commission
or Of illinois, died At the Astor House, in New
York, on "Wednesday.
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Fn4Hw 0Uzrkef ron MARYLAND fosAoco.--
The ~ France for Baltin noencee
that r. - February NEXT ~ = rs Eeation
Of ~ sd tobecco, rcqsirsd b tks Ktlch
govsnt fr the years 1855, '57,.and 18, win
take place at Paris
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A London publisher announces |" The Old Do
minion," by G. p. r. James, new historical ro-
nance Of American life of the present day.
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~ Washington National Monument
0f1ce, December 2s, 1655.--A meeting Of the Board
q Managers Of the Washington National Monument
6c<is will be held at their Office, in the City Hail.
on saturday 10th instant at 31s o'clock. The attend
ance Of the members s respectfully requested, as
b<siness Of importance is 10 be transacted.
BY order: II. w. ECKLOFF, Clerk.
dso 2S-at ~
.6T Sixth Presbyterian Church. The Rev
NJ. Hyrick will preach Sabbath morning, SUth
tsDeant, Mt II A. NJ, and the Rev. Mr.. Rankin at az
y. n dec 2S--lt
~ Fourth Ward Americans, to Your
rUsts members of this Council are informed that
the meeting night Of this Council win hereafter be
Tuesday, instead of Monday.
The members are requested to turn out in full force
on next Tuesday evening, TO elect officers for the
suing term, and hear an address from member Of
Congress.
Let every lover Of our cherished principles attend
this important meeting, preparatory TO the contest
for the new year, Let the enemies Of our glorious
cause see that Old Fourth is still "wide awake
BY order of the Council. dec 25--8t
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Tn exports Of wheat from TosootD during the
past seoeoa Amount to GAL 900 bu11sh Of which
594, 900 went 10 the United Ststsa The exports
OF -four for the same period comprss Ia, 900 bar
rels Of which 400 went to U1itsd States ports.
The result Of reciprocity. - go
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Fatal AYrAIR.-Mr j. s. Wheaton, son Of
Captain N. Wheaton, was killed in an affray in
Providence, Rhode Island, on Wednesday. The
pistol was fred at another person, but unfortu-
nately took effect on Wheaton, who was merely
spectator.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-28

The soldiers of the war Of 1919 meet In Nor
folk, on Thursday, to appoint delegates 70 the Ma
tiona Convention, TO be held on the 9Th Of Jsnr,.
airy next, In Washington city.
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Esq, one Of our Oldest merchants Of Boston, has
given the sum of $4,000 to the "Sailors' Snug
Harbor, Of Boston" for the purpose Of erecting
suitable asylum, and for the support Of decrepid
seamen, on condition that the further sum of &c.,
900 be subscribed for the same purpose on or be-
fore the first day of February next slsR Till
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The JAPAN TREArr.-The Calcutta East India)
correspondent Of the London Times, writing on
October %, says:
A recent article In the Official Gazette of the
Netherlands has created some sensation here. It
appears to have escaped attention in Europe. II
is well understood that the treaties recently signed
by the Japanese government with the American
and British Commissioners are frauds Trade IL
no more permitted than before. No one Is allowed
TO trade but the Imperial agents, who again will
sell only provisions. All communication with the
interior Is prohibited, and In fact both nations are
precisely where they we're. II appears, from the
Dutch statement, that all these receptions were
suggested from Hague; that Dutch official, spe-
cally selected was sent TO Japan, and that he has
since acted as a kind Of foreign secretary TO the
Imperial government These facts are, indeed,
admitted by the King himself, whose notes on the
treaty have been published, and they appear to
deserve II not cbastisement, at least attention
Tho Dutch In the East are jealous in the extreme
Of Anglo-Saron influence, and by no means scru-
pulous In their cndeavors 10 undermine it. NJ
Dedels cool attempt, in 1852, TO claim the sover-
eighty Of Borneo for his court Is not yet forgotten
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The Albany Atlas states that among the last
converts to "spiritualism" arc I. X. Collins and
VIM. d. Astor, of New York city.
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$4,000!
IMPROVED HAVANA PLAN LOTTERY.
By authority Of the State Of Georgia.
PORT GAINES ACADEMY LOTTERY.
Schedule for January, 1860. Gr

CLASS IL,
To be drawn January %, 1885, in the city Aants,
when Prizes amounting TO
1880, OOOi 81
Will DO distributed according to the. following mimi.
table Scheme.
fyou draw the lowest Prize you get the cost Of your
ticket without deduction and remember every
Prize is drawn at each drawinqi
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Longevity. were fond in the United
States in 1850, 1865 persons over 100 years Of
age. This shows that about one person IN 5000
will be likely to live to that age. The French
census of 1851 shows only 1O2 person. over 100
years old, though their population was larger BY
more than one-third than the population Of this
country. Old age is, therefore, attained among
us much more frequently than in France.
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Supreme Cont OF the United States.
The following cases were before the United
States Supreme Court yesterday:
No. 16l. VIM. j. Hungerford, appellant, vs..
John Sigerson, an appeal from the District Court
Of Wisconsin On motion of Mr.. Gill, the appeal
was docketed and dismissed with costs.
No. II. VIM. d. Drice ct al ys. the Farmers
Bank of Virginia, error to the Supreme Court Of
Ohio, The decree of said court was affirmed with
COSTS
No. %. This case was resumed from the previ-
GUS day, and the argument was continued by Rev.
erdy johnson for the appellee, and concluded by
Mr.. Nelson for the appellant.
No. 30. Adam Haw, plaintiff, vs.. the State of
Missouri This case was argued by Mr.. Geyer for
the plaintiff
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PLAIN TALK FOR THE LADIES. - The Western
editors are certainly very free speaking individu.
ais, and their rhetoric, like the bowie knives Of
some of them, Is sharp and TO the point One Of
them, speaking of lownecked dresses and short
sleeves, says:
Tho prevailing fashion among the ladies' which
transposes an angel into model artist Is uniyer-
sally detested by every gentleman whose good
opinion a lady should desire It blunts the finer
feelings Of both sexes, and is disadvantage to the
other. A round, plump, white arm is beautiful,
and may be admired with all propriety; but an
arm shaped like three-cornered file, with red ell
bows, is not beautiful, and in competition with a
Spanish garrote would stand no chance of being
elected TO ones neck. A white, round neck, with
an alabaster base half concealed by a coquetish
collar, is the most bcwitching sight in the world |;
but large e1panse Of bony shoulders, painted like
patent ham, with It's contiguous unprotected ter.
ritory, has about Us many attractions as newly-
painted Windsor chair.
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Mn. Cray AND THE FoAsisK yorE.-The priysse
correspondence Of Mr.. Clay, recently puonsheo'
shows that, in the opinion Of himself ana ms lead
ing friends, his defeat was owing to the preign
vote which was arrayed against them. Il win be
seen, from the following extracts, that the apprc-
tensions entertained by The American party, re-,
garding the influence Of foreign Catholics, is moth
ing new. In letter dated Buffalo, November II,
1874, Mr.. Fillmore writes to Mr.. Clay as follows;
The abolitonists and foreign Catholics have dc.
feated us in this State. will not trust myself to
speak of the vile hypocrisy of the leading aboli-
tionists now. Doubtless many acted honorably
but ignorantly In what they did. But 1t is clear
that Birney and his associates sold themselves to
Loco Focoisln, aud they will doubtless receive
their reward
Our opponents, by pointing 10 the Native Amer
leans and 20 Mr.. Freliaghuyser, dyove The foreign
Catholics from Us and defsated as IN this State
Writing ON the same subject, John II. West
wood, in letter dated Baltimore, November 20,
1914, says:
Then Judge my deep modification and dissp-
pointment to find the sailors friend, the master
spirit Of the late wars, 1.-THE noblest Roman Of
them all" rejected by the American people, and
such man as James X. Polk placed in the Presi-
Dental chair. Did say American people? re-
call that expression for tpo-thiyds Of The aatiye
fyeenie of the United States your fast friends.
Yes, sir, VIC love you now better than ever; and
when the name Of jackson, and others Of your
vile traducers shall be forgotten, yours shall be re-
membered and live in the affections of oil lovers
Of liberty.
II was. foreign Influence, aided by the Irish and
Dutch vote that caused our defeat. As proof, in
my native city alone in the short space Of two
months, there we're over two thousand naturalized.
IN letter addressed to Mr.. Clay, by Theodore
Frelinghpysen, dated New York, November ., oc-
ours the following paragraph.
More than three thousand, II Is confidently said,
have been naturalized in this city, alone, since the
LIST of Octoberi n is an ALARMING fact, that this
foreign pote has decided the great questions Of
Anasricdn policy, and contracted a nations graft
tude.-Ba6alo Adpertiser.
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THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS
FIRST SESSION.
-FRIbAY, December 70.
The Senate did not sit to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTAl

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
In consequence Of the recess OF the goth, the
proceedings OF two days were read by the Clerk
after which,
Mr.. SEWARD introduced resolution making
Mr.. RIcHARDsOs Speaker. He wanted all minor
and agitating questions cast aside; and Mr.. MAR
SHALL was then asked about his opinions on the
M. Fl. MARSHALL spoke, and said he believed
Congress had no power over slavery, and that the
neonIe n the Territories could not form govern
ment ~ ~
A sharp debate sprung up ben 'ween Mr.. N. and
several other gentlemen.
Mr.. SEWARD then ATTAINED the n 'Qf ano made
a long speech, in which he came 90 -. ~ ~
BANKS and praised his own candidate IN Ses terms.
He spoke Of Mr., BANKS coming from 20 . 'ons a.
antsIavery district and said that his election "ouu
be so prejudcia to the South that no effort sh> ud
be spared to defeat him; said 1t was the duty ~
all conservative men TO unite, and that the word
.sparty" should not frghten them; that their duty
was to organize the House, and they should DO It,
\ Mr.. H MARSHALL rose and said that the Me-
braska bill was interpreted, one way South and
another way North, and he was against Ignoring
the question II was not to be ignored or postpon-
ed, and neither was Aniericanism to be 80 cast
aside, and said that majority were in that party
"A desultory debate ensued, Mr.. MAKanALL
having the floor, but every now and then Interrupt
ted BY questions
Mr.. CLINGMAN attacked Mr.. MARsHALLs posi-
tons. and defended the resolutions and said that
he believed that there could be Agisation over the
Territories, but whether vested in Congress or the
people he would not say and went into long and
elaborate discussion of the subject.
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The wife Of Mr.. Jeremiah Kicker, of Farming
ton, New Hampshire, died some two weeks since
under circumstances which excited suspicion. The
examination Of the stomach proved the presence
Of arsenic and arsenic was also found in some pre-
serve which the woman had eaten. This preserve
had been sent to Mrs. Kicker, through her husband,
by widow named Johnson, and those parties are
now under arrest, charged with poisoning tho de-
ceased.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-16
TIE CENSUS MARSHALS.

The Standing Committee of the Census Marshals
assembled at the Broadway House last evening, f.. w.
MoRGANs presiding. report was made as to the
views of the Common Council and the reference made
by the Board of Councimen of the grievances of the
Census Marshals. Communications made by the
Marshals of several districts to the composition OF
the population and the extent of the manufactures in
their districts. One of the With Ward Marshas had 30
far been unable, after dligent working, to get
through more than his second block yet, and
had collected 1000 inhabitants This is the
celebrated Cow Bay or Five Points District
which has probably 10000 inhabitants altogether
In manufacturing districts the Marshals complain OF
great DELAYS in some the part OF manutactu-
rers in answering the few questions put to them. In
one of the districts in the Second Ward one OF the
Marshals reports that in many cases It takes an hour
to get the statistics of firm, and that he has between
500 and 400 manufactures and newspaper offices IN
his district Some of the Marshals in the Eighth
Ward state that their districts very populous en-
bracing all natonates. The Seventh ward Is
equally difficult but with the aid of interpreters the
Marsals diligently pursuing their business and
would endeavor TO get through as soon as possible.
In the Fifth Ward the popula ION embraced all classes,
and manufactures quite numerous IN the district
in the neighborhood of the City Hospital The thur
teenth Ward was most difficult one and the Mar
sbals busily employed. In the Third Ward there
were numerous bOardinghouses and hotels and an ex-
ensive mercantile interest and not few manufactures.
The Marshal of the Washington Market district reported
that it would take him several days to obtain the
crews of European and California steamers aud other
watercraft hailing from his District, and that the
greatest difficulty he had far encountered in OBJ
tanning the correct ages and natvites of boarders at
hotels restaurants &C., and the employees OF boats
lying in port whose boarders and occupants were not
always accessible. by calling two or three times at
place he able to get along pretty well.
Reports were made from other Wards, whereupon
the Committee adjourned to meet again at the Broad
way House next Friday at n O'Clock p. NJ. IL
agreed on all hands that the time was much too linn
tied to do full Justice to the business. But as the Sec
rotary of State has provided for this the Marshals ap
pear to be generally satisfied INDUCING the hope that
the Common Council will make up for all deficiency
by amply remunerating the MarshGls for their labors
and the expenses they have incurred in tansating and
copying.
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the vsross Wards charged With violation Of the rues vi
lsfcns and derciierion Of dufos.
The case Of John Nelson, Eleventh Ward, vas -
called Nesou charged with being Ia the Hfsne
June Sh IN the once Of the Cerk Of the Board Of A
Prsnes OKsefe aud John H. Briggs and inter rns b -
vent the srresfns the parties "a violation OF s
lo6 and 1$o Of the Rules and Rcso atoms.
Alderman VARIAs testified that he was in the e1kep
during the ARRAY between Mr. UKesfe and Aid Brsss b
their; much confusion and loud taking, .hs a.,
did not call for his ntererence remained there TIL pot
them dispersed dd not STRIKE e ct the time that Nsss ~
derelict 10 his dsty.
Aid. MosI,R testified that he was not in the rus~
m the Array partly saw the ofeer there and
him Why be did not interfere he said he did ts
FRAScIs Is. 0kEEFE testified that after the ATM
he taking loud when Nelson -
80 stop mailing noise IN that RON.
Capt. RYSDERs testified that he reached the roo.
after the fracas over, there much loud akins -
officer in aher him Nelson requested Okesfs not
HoRArio PARKER was present during part OF n.
STRAY; the Chiefs ofce notify Of the ofsc
aud his way Nelson; asked him n the Chief Ne NJ
and saii there up stairs Nelson there; vhs
witness returned the affair WAS over.
Several other witnesses were examined, and seso
tiled thst Nelson was not present dunns the ARRAY;
The Commissioners dismissed the case without hen
ing all the witnesses subpebaed
The case of Michael McCarty, First Ward chorys5
with violently showing Edward Mills into the gutter and u
demanding bis number be arrested said Mls, and while
custody mareafed him in violation OF Section 81 Of the
r. Two Policemen testified that NcCarty was oheyns u
Captains orders clearing the sidewalk. They did net -
conobosting the charge above set forth Dee
reserved.
Several cases. though of an unimportant mature
were tried; AFTER which the Board adjourned
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MISSION TO WESTERN AFRIcA.-The opening OF To-
terror Western Africa 80 the introduction of civil and
Christian institutions from this country is fraught vita
great religious and commercial interes, and impo-
ance not only to the native population of that eastern
region but to Liberia herself and TO the civilized
world II is understood that the Rev. Mr.. Pease, 70
long and favorably known as an active and devoted
friend of Colonization in Liberia, is now preparing
to make a thorough exploring visit eastward, from
several eligible points the seaboard back to the IN
terror with view TO the extension OF settlements Of
valuable Christian colonists among these inters
tribes, and it is believed in more healthy region
of country.
The object is in all respects worthy the confidence
and patronage of the Christian and commercial public.
1t will be seen by the action OF the Black River Con-
ference, which give below that the friends OF AZ
RIGA and the colored race are ready to second this
paseworthy effort with expressions Of interest and
pledges in contributions of material aid"
Reed First That the Black River Conference regard. with
peculiar and prayerul sympathy the contemplated mission
most cheeruy adopt the proposition ke collection 10
charges promote this object the Sabbath preceding or the
one following 4h If July next esome time during the
year) and will forward the the Rev. J. Morris
Pe.se Colon Rooms, Bible HOUSE New-York City
Secoud That give Couferencs
10 the New Colonization society flows from deep,
seated burning hatred slavery and tervent cee
for the salvation of Africa
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THE VETERANS OF 1872.

MEETING of the Kings County Veteran Corps was
held on Thursday evening at No. Court-st., Brook
lyn for the purpose Of making arrangements to cele-
brate the Battle of Bunker Hill, on Monday, the 18th
instant. Col. HARDESBRoocK presided. An invita-
York TO Join them AZ their headquarters, No. 90 Lis
penaTd-st to form in procession and march from
thence to Brooklyn in body. The invitation was
accepted. After some deIiberation It was decided 10
visit the spot where the bones OF the Martyrs OF the
Prisonships lie buried on the occasion Of the above
anniversary Some ceremonies are to be performed,
and they will attend the Athenaum in the evening"
where addresses will be delivered by the Rev. Drs
CHAPis, BETHUSE and SIoRRs. committee was
APPOINTED ITO wait on the Ferry and Railroad Com
painless. with the view Of obtaining free transit Of
The corps on that day.
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PREPARATIONS TO RESIST THE PROHIB-
TORY LAW

A very large and enthusiastic Mass Meeting Of Ger
mans was held at Military Hall, in Ewen-st., Brook
lyn, on Thursday evening Over 1000 Anti-Prohi-
bitionisis were present. JOHN BAUMAs occupied the
chair. The meeting warmed into excessive enthusi-
asm IN listening to the hgh-pressure remarks Of Capt.
Dick and warlike feeling prevailed. Strong reso-
W. w. King, Neal Dow and the Sunday law The
determination to oppose open force to the law il
was not possible TO set il aside By legal means and
company of volunteers was formed the spot and
about 80 names were enrolled.
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MEETING OF LIOUOR-DEALERs.

Yesterday afternoon the liquordeaers of the Eastern
District Of Brooklyn held an adjourned meeting at
swfs Hotel, in Grand-st., for the purpose of com
Melting the organization of an association auxiliary TO
the Kings County Liquor Dealers Association. The
following officers were elected
Jeremiah Terry President; VIM z. Gardner Vice-Pres
dent John F. McCuy, Secretary Derrick struce Treasuer
Col. GARDNER, in some remarks, advised the men,
hers of the association to treat their opponents in
kind and gentemanly manner and observe all laws
considered, but to stand firm for their rights and in
opposition TO fanaiical laws
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BASE BALL.

The Eagle and Empire Clubs played match yes
terday on the Elysian Fields, Hoboken. The groand
was well covered with visitors especially ladies, who
seemed TO take great interest in the game. Eagle
Club commenced, and after playing seven innings
each the Empire Club declared the winner. The
play was very good. The following is the result:
EAGLE CLUB EMPIRE CLUB.
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TOtal................l9 1otdl.....sss.s sssssss.I
Irnings-Ist o runs; "a, 5; IaRugs-l-t rune; ID Is
Sd, 8; 4h 81 9Th, o. 9th, i3d Il 9Th 10; Eth, ?; 9Th o.
18th, 8. 7th, 2
Behind Muin; Pitcher, Behind Colgate, Pitcher,
Thorn; Judge, Cotheal Mott; Judge, Bloomfield.
Reeree-N ellsworth Of The Knick erbocker.
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COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE.
The Board OF Commissioners of Police met yester-
day afternoon the Mayors Office for the trial Of policemen Of
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Wallack's Theater will be rcopened Tuesday neIt
with the German Opera which will continue during
IL season. The company intend bringing out Bee
thovens naster-work of Fidelio and after that the
Prophet The first Performance viii be La File du
Regiment