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CRY coUscILs.-in the board Of aldermen on Monday
evening the following nominations in BY mayor
Tor members Of the board Of health OF the h ward in lieu
Of those transmitted January 2ls DR.. j. NJ Grimes and d.
a. Watterson Also the nomination OF Jededah Getngs
Tor police officer, in place OF j. " Wolard resigned The
nominations unanimously confirmed resolution
adopted authorizing the finance committee to examine
the accounts and papers Of Mr. Roche the late collector Of
taxes with the understanding that the pay OF the clerk
shall not exceed three dollars day The bill to supply
deficiencies in the appropriation for the Washington Ay
lam was discussed at considerable length and finally
passed with the understanding that when the approp
alton for the asylum up bill should be introduced
prevent overdrafs at the banks resolution adopted
intructng the committee before Congress urge the
sity OF opening all the public from terminus
the other.
The business transacted in the lower board was Of an
important character. ....
The comparatively weather with which have been
favored for the last three four days has had visible eff
feet upon the ice in the river. The Alexandra Gazette
says:
The ice In the river continues strong persons
vehicles are yet able to from shore to shore without
impeachment or danger"
1t should be borne in mind that there will be only
hbitons OF Winters Doramas this evening and
evening, at Odd Fellows Hall.
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DEPARTMENT NEWS.
STATE DEPARTMENT.

Frankfort Cram Narket-We learn that the prices for
grain in this and the neghboring grain markets have
nued firm last advices but that
this the prices for delivery during the winter show rather
declining tendency and those for spring delivery tighter
which said to be owing the uncertainty coming po
cal events The present rates of this market sreo wheat
lsE forms rye l6 and lGL forms barley, II and l2]
forms the 200 pounds.
The navigation Of the Rhine has been resumed but this
circumstance has not impaired much additional activity
transactions. An improvement in business generally felt
towards the last Of February and continues until
the April fair, and then generally subsidies for while to
brighten up again for the September fair.
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DESPERATE DUH WITH REvoLyEas-We copy the follow
ing from the New Orleans PcayuRe Of the 9Th instant
II will be remembered that about two months ago
named Bell, from CahSwba, Alabama arrested in
this city charge Of having fred at and seriously
wounded bis brother-n-law, Mr. Quarles. After being
taken to Cahawba hostile message passed between the
parties aud they TO Louisiana for the purpose Of
wipng out old according TO the code Sunday
last the time Fixed for the meeting spot near Lake
POntchartrain the place. and reviewers NJ twenty PAGES
formed portion Of the appointments II 10 said that they
Cred Eve shots EACH Quares receiving three shots and Bell
but Quarle received shot in bis right ear
other in his le cheek third in his shoulder and fourth
passed through his hat The shot which Bell received
in the upper and poseuor portion Of his right hip None
Of the wounds expected 10 prove fatal Yesterday the
parties returned Alabama accompanied by their
spective friends
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A II PRIVATE SALE, that spiendtd brick house
IL
ground which conans $4,000 feet The house is
10 length by 10 breadth,
conveniently arranged built OF the best material with
IL walls wide solid walnut
abundance complete and heating
hInres throughout the whole and safe, with
marble for silver excellent In The
yard and roof The library four wal
Of dimensions and costly workmanship The
parlor French plate windows
The basement rooms csmcned and perfectly dry.
further Suffice
tito II certainly the best built arranged
mansion in the District of Columbia.
Also large brick stable aud house, with
for enclosed heavy
railing.
In attempting description Of above
confess that he entirely failed
all wishing respectfully cali
examine the premises themselves II will be sold
sonable
further particulars please inquire othe subscriber
merchant, Seventh and WASH
a A. GREEN.
9-eWedf s@.+A
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PREsHYTERAN CLERGYMAN ToNns.-Rev. Denny
n. Thomson, Presbyterian clergyman a native Of
England yseven years age in the city prison
(says New York paper charge Of perjury preferred
by Mortimer DE Mott Of No 237 Broadway lie is locked
up in the same cell with Greer the confidence man. De
Mott alleges that Thomson committed wilfs and corrupt
perjury the 18th Of October last in relation 10 crim
nal matter then pending before Justice Osborn The ac
cused respectable man. but bis friends have deserted
him He has been unable procure bail in the sum Of two
thousand dollars He says he prove that Il Is mali
ciops persecution
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rwrERroR ptrAnTMExr.

Nsp Land Di.friet, in Hianssota Territory The Com
missioner of the General Land Office has recommended we
understand that all the Territory Of Minnesota lying
Of the line between townships Is and &C. north Of the base line
Of the 4th meridian extended the whole Terri
tory by the Missouri river be organized into two land
districts be divided by the line between ranges Is and 49,
west Of the 9TH meridian TO be called the northeastern and
norhw districts We informed that this measure
rendered necessary keep pace with the rapid spread
the settlements in this Young Territory extending already
the valley Of the cred River Of the North and up the
"Crow Wing" The recommendation also embraces hand
appropriation for extending the public surveys in that
direction
Agricultural Dirtsion Of he Patent 06ic-Rsport from
Ohio.-Nr. George Putnam, Of kada Putnam county, Ohio
in letter to the Commissioner Of Patents 10 which he
knowledges the reception Of choice seed says
humber Of the seeds procured from your Office last
proved be very valuable among which the Early
cabbage undon red beet white carrot solid celery
and Rio Gands spring wheat The very wet
that could give anything fair tsia and lost many Of
the seeds entirely Bat notwithstanding tho circulation
those seeds among citizens has bad very good effect
producing spirit Of emulation and in cultivation that
could not have been easily produced 10 any other way
PatsHs GrantsdThe issues Of patents for the week end
ing Tuesday, February u, 1855, arc as follows
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OFFICE Oh THE CONSOLIDATED LorTEnIIn
MAINLAND.

The following drawn numbers Of the Maryland Conso
dated Lottery class 4, drawn February 2, 1856
list 81 ID 9Th srh 9Th 7th s'h 9th 10th Ilh lah
50 20 IS ~ 80 II 81 ~ 81 Il
The following numbers Of the Psapsco Institute
Lottery, class %, dawn February II, 1885,
lot % ID 9Th 9Th lIth 18Th I4h
Is co CT CO 3 30 30 IL 10 - 90 10 20 2
n. FRANCE CO., msnssers.
LVu'L RorrRTs, Commssouef.
Pen Al
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PASSAGE OF THE TExAs.DEBr BILL.

correspondent of the Galveston News at Austin the
State capital under date of the 29th utmo writes fol-
lows:
"The debt bill has again up in the house. On yes
terday taken the of the senate
bill proposing accept the proposition of the United States
pay the public debt The bill in all material points,
the that which originated in the house. 1t
crossed by close VOTE and then the rule suspended
and the vote for the final passage Of those whom the
friends Of the relied upon few the track and the
stood 40 nays SO Judge Ochitree voting with the
nays (athough he of the leaders of the meaure
in order to have it in his power to reconsideration
"Today the reconsideration moved and after great
deal of trouble quorum obtained but Notwithstanding
all attempts at vote could be bad, and the day was
spent the useless practice of parliamentary tactics The
house chaos and despite the speakers hammer order
could not be maintained.
There several speeches made and occasionally they
approached personalities, but still bad feelings
gendeed The question pending when the house adjourned
was the of the motion to reconsider until the
second Monday July How the action will be to-
determine but very certain that both
hides afraid"
The New Orleans Pcayuno of the 9th instant has later
advces from Austin announcing the passage Of the debt
bill by the house, That paper says:
"The following letter. received from Austin by the Gal
boat this morning brings the intelligence that the bill
accepting the act Of the last Congress for settling the debt OF
Texas finally passed 1t only wants the governors sig
nature and recommended the acceptance in his annual
message, the bill may be considered having become
law and this most veratous question finally settled 1t
subject for general congatuaton, not merely to the suffer
ing claimants bat to the State OF Texas which has removed
great reproach her NAME and great obstacle to her ad
vancemen and the whole country which has been deeply
interested in honorable adjustment Of these controveted
points.
Subjoned Ia the letter spoken Of by the Picayune-s
egraphic notice Of which appeared ia the columns Of the
UaiOn o few days ago;
"AUsTIN, January 80, 1856.
on Monday last the house Of Representatives passed the
bill accepting the United States bill Of ST. 00O for
the payment Of the creditors Of the late republic Of Texas
by vote Of AZ yeas to % nays Mr. Taryer, opposition
voting aye in order 10 reconsideration. To-day the
vote reconsideration stood yeas I0 nays q the bill
only requires the signature Of the governor to become
law"
No sllusion IL will be observed is made in the above
tracts to the proviso which Is said have been adopted by
the senate.
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OlS HENT.Dne, two, or three furnished for
the corner Of and Ian Streets No 49s. Apply the prem
10 the proprietor.
Feb io-dtf JAMES w. BAGGoTr.
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Dee i--eillstJuncif

DIVE DOLLARS NEWAND--I.ost OF Sunday, the Sd In
stan between 9th and st. Matthew'S church,
Morocco containing ladys mourning lwi gold
aud chain attached surrounded
engraved the back BY leaving said breapn
5enlkins ewey Pennsylvania
eeve The above reward and The thanks Of the owner.
Feb t2--dlw@
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FRANcR AND ENGLAND.

Now that there is prospect Of cessation Of hos
es in the East between Russia and the allies
for serious alarm suddenly limited at by the correspond
nts of several OF the German papers We told that
me English cabinet quite jealous Of the lead which
France has taken in the arrangements for peace and
that difficulties remote but immediate between France
and England are apprehended We find in the New York
Evening Post the following translaons from the CORE
spondence Of the Cologne Gazette
Berlin, January "a.
The general joy produced by Rusas acceptance of the
western propositions has suddenly given place to
uou information. IL Is stated that England will refuse TO
sign the premnares OF peace in Russia does not agree
to the arrangements concluded between Austria and
the western powers according TO article fifth OF the ultima
tum which has been sent TO ST. Petersburgh IL refers
to the reconstruction Of the Bomarrund the recon
ucon of the fortified places the Caucasian shores and
the resdence OF British consuls in all the Russian ports
European diplomacy little surprised at this IN
expected objection though the hope generally prevails that
the Russian government viii yield all these points Austrl@s
influence London may not be strong enough to make
mder view Of the subject acceptable to England II Eng
land keeps the background in order that France may
adopt conoliatory policy with Austria ana germany
than would be appropriate for England The question re-
gardng in the conferences viii not De
determined until after the signature of the premnaries
when the Prusan cabinet will be in position to decide
whether undertake to guaranty the conditions OF the
peace. W..
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LATrn IRON TExAs-Yeserday's southern mail brought
Galveston papers Of the I'd instant and corresponding
dates from Austin, Houston &C The Houston Telegraph
says;
ave learn from gentleman just from Grimes county
that the 10th utmo at the racetrack near Kelums
Springs difficulty occurred between two parties in re-
gard 10 the bet which resulted in the death Of two men,
Bob Barker and Mr.. Cobb who were literally cut ia
pieces Two Others OF whom is named Womack were
badly cut None Of the offenders had been arrested
The San Antonio papers furnish US with the following
bloody details:
Yesterday brutal husband German, stabbed his
wife The day previous be took everything out OF the
house but small bed which he let the floor Yester-
day he returned and found his wife and infant child lying
upon the bed Words ensued when he stabbed her and
left. She Is not expected to recover"
"0n Monday night man who had that day entered the
employ OF the government as teamser cut his throat with
a razor lie WAS a sober aud intelligent Individual aud
rash act The evening previous he had taken Of his
team and retired his wagon TO sleep In the morning
he found dead with bis throat cut and razor lying
beside him The deceased recently from Alabama
where be leaves a family OF children.
con Sunday night misunderstanding occurred between
Keller, OF the deputy marshals and Edward Hines
which resulted in exchange Of shots clubbing Of pistols
and use Of knife The shots did take effect but Hines
got bis head somewhat bruised by blow from kellers
pistol and the latter had his ribs slightly carved by
Illness knife Neither dangerously wounded SO far
learn the particulars appears both acted has
y under mistake AS to each others intent and without
sufficient Hines arrested on Monday NIGHT and
lie 10 be examined to-day.
at is reported that was killed on tho galado nm
Monday. lie quarreling with another individual who
struck him with board, causing his DEATH
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BY II Il l. Il Il IL A II Ii.
later from California and Nicaragua.

Later from California and Nicaragua. Isl q.
New ORLEANS Feb 1.-THE steamship Prometheus has
arrived at this port from San Juan 9th bringing advces
from San Francisco to the 2ls January sixteen days later
than had been previously received.
The steamship Northern Light sailed from San Juan the
9th instant for Key West and New York. with $3.50 900 In
specie for the latter port.
The news from California is unimporant. The accounts
from the agricultural districts much orabe while
those from the mines very encouraging .... s.. "
The jury in the Cora had disagreed and trial
would probably soon take place.
The legislature in trouble concerning the election
United States senator Several prominent candidates for the
position had withdrawn for the purpose Of harmonzing the
American party. E@#
The American barque sabelita Hyne wrecked the
sth January. The vessel and cargo total loss The
captain and mate persisted.
There had been lighting the Waa- WI ALA river
between the United States troops and Indians The troops
lost twenty three in killed and wounded
Affairs in Nicaragua quiet.
Relations with Col Wheeler the minister from the United
States, had been suspended.
The San Francisco markets were unchanged.
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Land Warrants.


John CLARK Gate register Iowa city, Iowa. agent for the 10
have opened Office Washington city, D. e. conusrion
agents the several land ocss "a u.
Iowa. by which prepared To offer facilities for The
mode by which and
fully avail Themselves Of tie bounty o The gov
ennmoni.
The land will selected made certificate
masf address sending Wy nail Tor the
following fees, which must accompany the warrants
fee for sell eon and locAtont sf 10 which add land
office Zee. si-si 800. -,
- scrs ice and location, ss which add land
fee, sl-sa
100 scr e Tor selection location, So which add land
Office fee, s3-sit.
selection and location sU 10 wbch 400 ano
Office Fee sf-elA
The above are the owc price, charged BY competent
once,
yusny ha, all ssIsctions judiciorsy,
lun land remains vacant IN the dis
I'm. ectnE agent. competent and erpersnced In
the e and the local advsnsresAsuoh
railroads. county ubsr- wss and settlements, present and
prospective - o.. -
- .cTs selected wsuantses for benefit
v.,sy IL designed and hplders, fail
Iasas advance upon face u their warrants
srrap,ss. will erscus attorney
dorssd on the Ard ohvr- viii please 6 the blank
msp,s with the full nam ~ the locator,
Addess John CLARK Mo- 432 Pennsylvania avenue, with
refer 10 The Congress- and Charlie.
Mason, Cnmmissionsr of Patents.
Fvb l2-dii3m
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posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

Esr0 Post QDiees-Tte following named post Offices
have been established and the following gentlemen have
been appointed Postmasters:
Mono Franklin county Missouri Isaac N. Young post
master.
Sparyten Duyvi, Westobester county New York David
IT, Kellogg, postmaster.
Buck Greek, Kent county, Michigan; O. 8 Tute, post
master. ME
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THE public informed Of recent inds
tened by hotel IN
Washington, have been aeained for from he active
The establishment hat hog leave nform them that
health bcns nearly restored hope in s- days 70 resume
my charge the head q the hotel. VIM GUfs
l4-dauf
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4 OsT LAND WAURANT.-Pubic notice Is hereby gwen
apply Commissioner Of Pensions. Al Wash
of weeks rnn the
dupcstc land in lieu OF lasd warrant
William D. Johns,
February 1855 Lieutenant aud captain Of The III
United state. infsny Msrcan w.t. undc act ~ rrp-
ernbcr lost by seed nj aV-
from s'csmhost into the ONO HSsft
aear shswneetown, Ininois, and destroyed n ,,,.,s
By Richard NJ. Young his Attorney.
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Markets,

NEW YoRK, Feb. R.-Four is quiet-saes of GOO bbs;
sraigh State 81 62; good Ohio IS southern SO l2
wheat rmsales of 20, 900 bushels southern red 81 "a
Corn frmsales of 20 900 bushels mixed 50
Pork droopingsaes of GOO bbls SIC Beefis dull
and unchanged Of $50 bb sl4 so. Lard is dull
sales of 800 bbs at lo cents Whiskey has decned-sae
Of 200 bbs Ohio, 80 cents.
BALTIMORE, Feb. l2.-Flour is lower and du-sales Of
100 bbs Howard at ST. Ohio and City Mills quoted
nomnay at S. There nothing done in wheat and
rect prices be given Cornwhe and yellow sole
for 81 IS prime yellow would bring 81 GS cents b.
weight. Provisions dull Nothing doing in beef pork
or lard. Small sales of shoulders at 81 Sides 97f ano
hamF, IL Is cents.
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viii be held the Union th
evening 18Th s'ciock bear
appointed collections for he relief
the poor having distribution OF th
Ry orderi CHARLES CALVERT,
IJ-lt Secretary
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The Missing Steamer Pucifc.

New YoRK, Feb. l2-Captan Judkns, of the steamer
Persia has expressed the opinion to-day steamer
Pacific disabled in her encounters with the iee and IL
making her way for the European port The
serious apprehensons for her safety
this city, and the arrival of the Liverpool steamer 1.-THE
Canads anxousy looked for in the hope of hearing
the missing vessel. $3.50. ..
1t yet uncertain whether the steamer chartered by Mr.
Collins take the place OF the Pacific Saturday will
sail that day. Mr. Collins has written Washington Cd
the subject.
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Hiss MuHRAy,s AMERICA

hIs~ MuRRhy's AMEHICA,--Leltcrs RON United
III States, Cuba and Canada BY the Hon Amelia Murray, 81
The Auaehe Madrid Sketches Of The Court Of Isabella II
The Naturalization Laws United sptcs IS cents.
CleBenl t.onmeri by Angds H. Reach. ~ cent?
Ju.t Published at TAYLOR b MAURrs
Feb 10 Bookstore, near sir,tt
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4 HE Royal Kstendsr for IsSa-bespg the I" ptme
Book for Ruysra ireland Scotland coouiesgiyinK
full lists Of all public functonaries.
Fsb7 fRANCE TAYLOR,
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PRovIpENCE, Feb IA locomotive belonging to the
Hartford and Providence railroad exploded this morning
the engine house. killing John Vaughan, engineer and par
TALLY demoishing the building
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LOCAL

Tho Senate COMMITTEES Printing have selected Mr..
james o. heGuire Of this city the binding Of the
Senate for the present Congress
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Ward Poor.-A lecture will be delivered
sir Ben Poore Massachusetts, benefit OF the
poor Fourth Ward, the Rsy O. w samsons churcn,
street between h "wednesday evening" Feb
rnary Iath Subject "Foregn Travels from Pans Palestine b.
ia, way OF Con,tanuiBopls." Tickets Is cents.
Fsb t3-lt
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Gard


n. y WNLkFH. INNFNs
oBERT J. WALKER LOUIS JANfN have formed part
IN uep for tbs and Trial Of IN the supfeme
Court ~ the United States and in The Court Of Claim Address
Washington City, ID. q.
Jan 2-eodrfif
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From the same ]

BERLIN, January 20.
We attach particular Importance to the mission oil Baron
" Seebacb because appears that he the most mpor
tan the two Emperor the most success
full interpreter the Austrian proposition and has achieved
acceptance by significant and satisfactory as
10 the intentions of Louis Napoleon Public distress has
forthwith upon this circumstance to foster suspicion
that there has for weeks kind Of disagreement
the French and English that the Rus
sian acceptance was surprise the latter and that the
French court first informed of it.
The Paris cabinet denies every impuaton OF this kind but
later events contain much which, to the initiated is
mysterious and nexpcable. Those people who suggest
alliance after at least the conclusion of peace
in their reasoning by the fact that the Russian
cabinet has been entertaining such idea for time
The alliance of the western powers which begoen Of
the war; must stand ts seyerest test it will be dissolved
by the cunning devices of who makes in order to
destroy it, The conclusion OF general armsce will be the
first symptom that this cunning has succeeded and the app
cation of Art of the propositions will prove whether the
Napoeonc policy has in view, besides ts dynae interests
those of the European and the weakening of the
power of Russia for the advantage of the continent.