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Thus 1t Is seen that the present Mayor not only
liquidated $40, $50 70 of the debt left by Mr..
Maury but, besides defraying the actual and ne
cessary expenses of the Corporation, expended
1913, O22 46 in improvements, more, we venture
the assertion, than has ever been expended for
similar purposes by any previous Mayor. During
this time labor has vastly increased, material has
become much higher, and more Improvement has
been made than during any previous year, not
withstsnding the taxes were reduced.
DR.. Magruder makes charges adverse to these
figures yet no one Uho has reputation for vcrd-
city, or cho desires to speak the truth and to rep
resent things as they really erist, could hazard
such reputation upon such statements as he Is
accustomed to make. But if the charges urged by
FOREIGN MAGRUDER were true, it is due to himself
to show that he opposed these appropriations, or
that be urged economy and retrenchment Yet
If any one seeking information desires to ascertain
the truth. let him go TO the record, and he win
find DR.. Maqruder recorded %, fdvor Of every bill
to increase salaries, every bill to increase the ear
pe,ses of the Corporation, and in no instance has
he brought Jor,oard any biz to reduce expenses or
reform. TRUTH.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MONDAY, May 10, 1856.


The first business in order was the bill to relieve
the representatives and sureties Of Robert King,
deceased on the substitute for the same offered by
Mr.. q. w. JONES. The substitute was adopted,
and the bill was passed
Mr.. KELLY, of New York, asked suspension
of the rules to enable Mr. WHEELER to offer joint
resolution for the relief of the Cape de Verde
Islands It authorizes the Secretary of the Navy
to detach twenty-five men for each vessel that may
be feghted with provisions for those Islands, and
to furnish them with four months rations
The Clerk read paper on the subject OF the
famine at the Cape de Verbs, from the Bishop of
those islands, addressed to Archbishop Hughes.
The House agreed to suspend the rules.
The yeas and nays were ordered on the passage
Of the resolution.
Mr.. KELLY stated that the people of the Cape
de Verbs were in q state of starvation, and the
merchants of New York had agreed to load a yes
sci with provisions for them. All that was re-
qured of Congress was that the men should be de-
tailed to man the vessel He was, therefore, sur
prised that any gentleman should oppose it,
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, said that he was under
the impression that we were assembled here with
limited powers, and, although he was willing to
contribute something from his limited means to-
ward the object he was not willing to vote away
the money Of the people for that purpose.
The vote was then taken, yeas 1913, nays SS. SO
the resolution was passed.
Mr.. GALLOWAY offered resolution, calling
on the President for any information he may have
received of the forcible abduction of American
citizens in Kansas, and their transportation into
Missouri, where they were tarred and feathered.
Mr. G. asked for a suspension of the rules.
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, said he was willing to
vote for the resolution If the gentleman would
amend by including the murderers of sheriff Jones
Mr. GALLOWAY accepted the amendment
On the motion TO suspend the rules, Mr.. CAR
LILLE demanded the yeas and nays. They were
ordered, when this report closed.
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Territory any supposed good, or excluding
any supposed evil, from Territory Slavery
may be considered good by one. Congress-
and an erit by another Congress, and 80 its
admission or its exclusion might alternate, un'
der this police pososr, lift could be excluded or
admitted under such power.
We are free to say, that we think Judge
Mclean has placed himself In most unfortu-
nate dilemma by his change Of position. His
position in ls47 was tenable. He could stand
upon that position and argue it, with power
and effect that slavery is a domestic relation
over which the Federal Government can exer-
else no control" but when he attempts to main
tain the position last taken, that, under the
police po,oer, Congress can prohibit but can
not institute slavery in the Territories he cor
tainly must laugh in his sleeve" at the Gro
dulity of those whom he converts to this doc
trine, and be himself laughed at, by every SEN
sible man in the country.
We now more fully understand tho purpose
Of that famous letter TO Judge Leavitt. We
have long understood, that attempts would be
made 10 induce the American party to abandon
Mr. Fillmore and accept Judge Mclean as
compromise. This game is now developed.
The Republican party Gas we have said before
neper intended to nominate Colonel Fremont.
They have been looking forward to compro-
mise with the Americans, upon this one-sided
police poper discovercr!
In our opinion, they might as well surrender
all such hopes at once. Those Republicans
who have american proclivities and sentiments
are in bad company. There are many such in
the North and West In seeking to remedy
taeo epils at once, they can effect no other re-
suit than the defeat of both their objects. We
all agree that there are great and growing evils
arising from indiscriminate immigration. We
do not all agree that the creation of more slave
States would be an evil. But though it may
be such, the relative power of the slave States
is diminishing, and there is no danger to the
North from delay on this point Let us get
rid of the rapidly INCREASING evil now, before
it is too late. A few years hence, the power
Of foreignism, ie unchecked, will be established
beyond the reach Of peaceful remedies. Not
so with the relative power Of the South---that
ID diminishing, and has been diminishing ever
since the Federal Constitution was formed. -
Why then, stir up now this pool of domestic
strife2 Let us fight the common enemy, and
when success shall have crowned our joint
efforts, In checking the evils flowing from for
eignism, we shall be found in better humor,
and can readily adjust, in a spirit Of amity and
concord, those domestic difficulties which now
divide and distract u.s.
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We commence to-day the publication of the
speech of Hon. Henry Winter Davis ON the Meach-
am Election bill 1t Is one Of the ablest arguments
made In the House during the present session, and
win be read with especial interest by tho citizens
Of Washington who, by the defeat Of that bill, have
been saved from a recently impending danger Of
serious import.
The speech Of Mr. Davis win be concluded to-
morrow. Extra copies win be printed, and may
be obtained at this Office.
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DEATH OF A MEMBER OF CoSGREss.--A despatch
from ST. Louis, dated on the 18th instant, conveys
the painful intelligence of the death, the 18th
instant, Of the Hon. John G. Miller, Represen-
tative in Congress from the fifth district of Missouri
This worthy gentleman has been great sufferer
for nearly two years past, and was unable to take
his seat at all during the present session.
BY his death the House of Representatives loses
one of its ablest members, and the American party
distinguished ornament.
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CIRCULAR.

The undersigned, members Of the National E1,
scutive Committee Of the Americans Party have
pleasure in announcing TO the people, that salts
Of the AMERICAN ORGAN, as an authoritative expo-
nsnt and advocate Of the principles Of the Aneri.
can Party, have been completed.
Recommending its labors, under these new au-
spices, the undersigned cheerfuly commend the
AMERICAN ORGAN to the generous confidence OF
the american Party, in every section Of the Con-
federacy, and they hope its columns may command
the widest circulation.
HUMPHREY MARSHALL, ofKy.
SOLOMON G. HAVEN, ofN. Y.
j. MORRISON HARRIS Of Md.
JACOB BROOM, Penn
WAsHNGros CRY, ID. O., May 10Th, 1856.
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tH The National Council Of the American par
ty viii meet in the city of New York on the Sd of
June. Elections are now taking place through the
Northern States TO gil their delegations In some
instances we have observed declarations, by the
gentlemen selected, that the vote of the delegate
would be cast for the confirmation Of the nomipa-
tons of Mcssrs. Fillmore and Donelson. We APP
prehend that no question Of confirmation can arise
before the National Council. The National Coun-
ell delegated ali it's authority in the matter Of NOM
nations to convention called for the single pur-
pose Of expressing the voice Of the people, and
the action Of that convention was everywhere un-
derstood to be final. Nothing remains to be done
but TO confirm the nominations by an election next
November, and that duty win be performed by the
American people. Il Is important, however, that
the attendance upon this National Council should
be full, as our friends from all sections can then
counsel together, and learn the condition OF the
party in every part Of the country
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THIRTY FO URTH CONGRESS.
, yIRsT SESSION.
SENATE.
MONDAY, May 10, 1855.

MONDAY, may ~, 1000.
Several petitions, committee reports, and private
bills were considered and disposed Of
Mr.. WELLER introduced series of resolutions
from the Legislature of California asking the books
they would have received did Territorial govern
ment still obtain. Printed.
A message from the President, vetoing the ST.
Clair Flats and Mississippi River bills, and giving
his reasons therefor, was received.
Mr. BENJAMIN asked the reading OF the Pres
ident's veto message.
Mr. HALE asked the reconsideration of the bill
for the relief of the widow of Adjutant Gen. JONES'
as the widow had been relieved by an amendment
ingrafted on the army bill last year.
The vote passing it was reconsidcred, when the
bill was laid on tho table.
The veto message was then read.
Mr.. BENJAMIN moved that on Thursday next
the veto message be considered.
D Mr.. DOUGLAS thought It best to continue
the discussion OF the Kansas bill until it dis
posed Of
should be considered Immediately, in accordance
with the requirements of the constitution.
Messrs. WELLER and HAMLIN advocated the
assignment of Thursday for the consideration Of
the veto message.
Mr.. HUNTER asked that it be taken up to-mor.
row, and
Mr.. STUART offered an amendment to the mo,
ton, which amendment was accepted.
Mr.. MASON objected, as he had the floor for
Tuesday.
After some discussion the subject was postponed
till Wednesday.
Mr.. HUNTER reported back the civil and diplo-
matte appropriation bill for 1856, without amend
ment, and asked that 1t be made tho special order
for Tuesday at IL o'clock.
Several more reports were made when the Kan
sas bill was taken up.
Mr.. CASS made personal explanation in regard
to the Clayton and Bulwcr treaty.
Mr.. SUMNER then proceeded to consider the
Kansas question, at which time our report closed.
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NEW YoRK AMERICAN VIcroRIEs.--At the cleo
ton for village officers in Norwich, on the 9th
inst, the Americans were successful by majority
Of 10 over combination Of Republicans, Demo
Gratis and all sorts.
In Greene, there were two tickets In the field
The Young America" ticket, and the "old
Fogy" ticket. There we're o. votes polled, Of
which Young America received rs. /.
In Oxford, the same issue was had, and of course
Young America" came out ahead. There we're
lat votes cast, and Young America" has ma
jority Of "a.
The above elections were in the county of Che
mango, In which the influence Of Seward has been
very great for the last fifteen years
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Another Sign.

We have already recorded the glorious Ameri-
can victory in Providence Rhode Island, on the
14th of May. We now add the following crafty
ing news from letter in the Boston Bee:
Our municipal election came off yesterday, and
resulted in the complete triumph of the American
party. Mr.. James Y. Smith was elected Mayor by
a majority of four hundred and eighty-one over the
eom6ined forces of sham Republication and De-
mocracy.
Our Council stands twenty-one Americans, five
Democrats, and three sham Republicans Board
of Aldermen all American.
But the great triumph in the estimation of the
National Americans is the reelection of Mr.. Jabez
G. knight as Alderman. Mr.. knight was tie only
delegate from this State who, in the National Con-
vention, voted for Fillmore and Donelson. For
that reason, the fercest opposition was made
against him by the sham Republicans, but in spite
Of that he was reelected by four hundred majority
His election Is hailed an omen by the friends Of
Fillmore and Donelson.
Thus Il appears that the sham Republicans Of
Rhode Island, like those Of New York, have uni
ted with the sham Democracy to overpower the
Americans. But in vain. The Americans of
Rhode Island are too strong for them, and In No
vember will give the electoral vote Of the State
for Fillmore and Donelson.
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FoxBoRo, MAssAcHUsFrrs.-Aw writer In the Bos-
ton Bee says:
"The chief business Of this piece Is the bonnet
manufacture, carried on by the Messrs. Carpenter,
who do business Of t2,000,00 annually. The
building which they occupy covers an area Of sew
ployed in the building, the greater part of which
are women. And we would here remark, that
they all americans, thus refuting the idea that
American women cannot DO obtained The firm
own large house in Italy, in which they employ
large number at braiding straw. They also en-
ploy about 5000 persons in adjoining towns.
I'VE are informed that some Of the women con-
nected with the works In Foxboro' realize $500 per
annum for their labor A miniature railroad passes
through some portions of the building, by which
means the bonnets ara carried out daily and ex-
posed to the sun. Several acres are thus seen
daily"
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PoLIcK.-Joseph Omlnc and VIM. Jenkins were
arrested for fighting at the Park They gave bonds
TO keep the pesce.
Nicholas Hays, for being drunk and disordcrly,
was sentenced to pay fine and costs by Justice
HollinQshead.
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FRO BIZ CONTINUED. I
A Simple statement OF Facts.

The foreign candidate for the mayoralty Is
stumpiDg the city, misrepresenting tho condition
of the finances of the Corporation, aud faks;tying
the record.
Alderman Bayly introduced resolution calling
upon the Mayor for information, hoping that he
might obtain ouch information as would enable the
Sag NIGHT leader (Magrudsr) to sustain his mis-
representations and Qualifications. This statement
has been furnished, and the facts declared fully
sustain the character Of Mayor Towers as an exec
utive officer and refute all the falsehoods which
have been 30 industriously circulated by the lead
ers of the party protesting to be the advocates Of
" civil and religious liberty"
The total Indebtedness of the Corporation on
June 30th, 1854, $72,821 81.
This was the amount of debt due by the Corpo.
ration at the expiration of Mr.. Maury's term.
The total Indebtedness due June 30th, 1855,
$29,s54.94. Thus showing that Mayor Towers re.
duced the indebtedness Of the Corporation $42,-
966.73 during the first year of his term
Durpg Mr.. Maury's term the taxes were levied
at the rate Of rs cents on the hundred dollars dur
ing the first term Of Mayor Towers the taxes were
levied at 10 cents per hundred dollars. For the
past year Tor the fiscal year ending June 30th,
1867 the taxes were levied at the rate of GO cents
per hundred dollars A reduction Of Is per cent,
thus showing that the revenue Of the Corporation
was reduced, and yet the present Mayor has liqu-
dated the greater portion of the floating debt which
Mayor Maury left at the expiration of his term.
During the first year ofAayor Towers term there
were expended the following sums Of money for
the purposes named:
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MIssoURI.--The Democrats of the sixth district
have nominated Major John s. Phelps for re-elec-
ton to Congress,
VIM. Douglas, Wing, of Cooper county, is an
nounced for Congress in the fifth district. Gen.
Thomas L. Price is selEnomnated; and Sam. II.
Woodson is the nominee Of the Americans.
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Mr.. Champion to be Dismiss
The Cabinet had meeting this morning,
and, it is rumored, decided to sustain the Pres
idcnt in his determination to dismiss Mr..
Champion
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Two VEroEs IN orr DAY--The President to-
day sent In two veto messages--one on tho st.
Clair Flats BILL and the other on the bill to improve
the mouths Of the Mississippi
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NEW PsoJEor.-The Agemeine Zeitung Of April
90 says that at present company is being estab-
shed In Munich, with the object Of insuring farm
ers against loss by hail storms, or the Germans
express It In single word, a Hagsluersicherungs,
gessischaff. The company Is to have capital Of
100000 forms In shares Of 100 forms each, With
permanent annual four per cent coupons annexed.
An insurance company on this principle would
do large business In MARYLAND and Virginia
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TO CAPITALISTS.

a GENTLEMAN who has several debt !,
N well occurred by deeds IN trust IN this city.
wishes 10 raise few thousand dollars tor sixty or
ninety dsvs. and will make such discount will
rive liberal interest for the amount required. II
the purchaser desires il, the debts can remain, or
thew will be liqudsted in July or August
Address l.. s. D., 1t this office, care of the editor
If the Organ may 8--dtff
n LII PERSONS WHO HAVE TRIED
IA Turner Brother Ginger Wine and Blackberry
Brandy say that II IL the most pleasant drink they
ever tasted ARMY h SHINN,
may a. Sole Proprctors
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Rev. John @. MeOabe, Of Hampton, has accept
cd call 10 the rectosshp Of the church Of the
Ascension. Baltimore.
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The CAUsE.-Our paper was delayed on Satur-
day by the breaking Of a part of our press. Also,
to-day, from the Same cause.
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At Pike, Wyoming county New York, on the "a
years.
In Philadelphia on Friday morning, the 18th in
stant ELIZABETH UP6HGR, wife Of J. Murray
Rush, Esq, and daughter Of the late Lyttleton Up
sbur Dennis, Esq., OF the Eastern Shore Of Maryland,
in the 29th year Of her age.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ Invalid, have you tried H0Ofland's
German Bittersf II not, read the following:
LANCASTER April 30, 1850.
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with dyspepsia inactivity of the lyer and debility
My mental powers have been reduced render me
quite unt for the transaction of any kind Of business
After consulting many eminent physicians and using their
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the day, supposed to be applicable to my case always
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suason induced me to try bottle Of your celebrated Bit
ters have used one bottle and this day commenced tho
second can, with cheerfuness that has happily
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to that consider myself calculated for any bus
while, ten daysago would have undertaken
TO square the circle as to have attempted II.
Yours, respectfully, A. b. KAUFMAN.
To DIR. G. M. JACKSON, Philadelphia.
Bee advertisement. may Tim
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The Episcopal clergy Of Hartford, Connecticut,
have commenced holding services in which the
German language IL used, for the Bens6t Of large
population hitherto unprovided for.
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Strike till the last armed foe expires,
Strike for your affairs and your fires;
Strike for the green graves Of your sires,
God, and youir aatige land r.
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tE william A. Bachelors Hair Dye

~ William A. Bachelors Hair Dye
Gray, red rusty hair dyed instantly to beautiful and
natural brown black without the least injury hair
skin.
Fifteen medals and diplomas have becn awarded to VIII
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dye Prejudice against dying tho hair and whskerv un.
just as would be against covering bald head with wig
William A. Bachelors Hair Dye produces color not to
be distinguished from nature and Is warranted to
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Made, sold, applied Tin nine private rooms) at the Wig
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Sold in all cities and towns Of the United States by Drug
gsts and Fancy Goods Dealers.
The Genuine has the and address upon steel plate
engraving on four sides Of each bottle, of
WILLIAM A. BACHELOR,
288, Broadway, New York.
The genuine for sale by Charles sott and applied by
j. d. Gibbs Wizards Hotel. T-eod
tB HOllOway,s Ointment and Pills..--
The family medicine chest that furnished with these two
powerful remedies needs nothing Eruptons, Sores
wounds ulcers tumors and stn joints nably cured
by the Ointment and all affections Of the bowels stomach
and liver by the Pills.
Sold at the manufactures, No. so, Maiden Lans,
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RALLY, AMERICANSi


The American Party will
hold Public Meetings at ths
-x.YEA places designated, on the days
mentioned.
Island Hall, Wednesday night, Goth instant
Anacostia Engine House, Thursday 22d.
Northern Liberties Market House, Monday, Goth
Union Engine House, Wednesday, 28th
A GENERAL MASS MEETING
Will be held, in front Of the City Hail. on Friday
night, the both instant.
attend. THE COMMITTEE
may 17-H Ofthe District Council
Fourth Ward American Council.
The members of this
K1H Council are requested to be
TKYN punctual in attendance, Tues
H Hill, Esq, the American candidate for the May
orally, and J. II. Bradley, ESQ, viii address the
meeting
By order of the Council
may ls- Secretary pro tenn.
Young Mems Christian Association will be hsld at
their Rooms, corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and
Tenth streets this (Monday) the 10th Instant ct
~ o'clock, p. NJ. All members and friends Of the
Association are respectfully invited Md % st,end
may 19-lt Recording Secretary.
~ The Ladies' OF the Island respectfully
inform the public that they will hold fair at Carusis
Saloon, commencing Monday, the lath Of May.
children with decent apparel 70 attend church ana
school in. The ladies trust this laudabe object Of
theirs will meet with the favor and encourage.
mont that similar charities have To make the time
Ms agreeable as possible, good music has been pro-
vidcd for every evening through the week Doors
open at 2 o'clock and continue open until 10.
may l8-lw