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In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 1866.
The Senate was not in session to-day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER requested that the journal Of yesterday
he read which objected 70, and count being made
it ascertained there were only seventy members
present
Mr. cox said as there was no quorum present, he
would there be a call Of the House which motion
agreed TO.
names aud then, quorum appearing, on motion OF
Mr. PHELPS, all further proceedings under the call
were dispensed with.
BY unanimous consent the House dispensed with the
reading of the Journal Of yesterday.
Mr. CAMPBELL, of Ohio moved that the House go into
Committee Of the Whole the state of the Union for the
purpose resunng the consideration of the armyappro
priation bill Wednesday next the Kansas-contested-
election question would up and was important that
of the appropriation bills should in the mean tme be
sent TO the Senate for the action Of that body.
Mr. KNOWLTON moved that the House go into Com
mttee Of the Whole House on the private calendar.
This being pvateb day, the question was first taken
81.
PRIvATR CALENDAR.
The House accordingly went into Committee of the
Whole the private calendar, (r. GREESwooD, of Ar
Mr.. WAsHBURN, Of Maine, hoped that by unanimous
consent the bills might be considered in objection day.
Mr.. FULLER, Of Maine, objected. - '..."
The committee then resumed the Consideration of the
bill for the relief of the heirs and legal representatives OF
Daniel Rennsr and Nathaniel H. Heath and, after long
discussion laid aside to be reported to the House
with the recommendation that It do not pass, ..
The bill for the relief of Peyton G. King late receiver Of
public money at Monroe Louisiana was then taken up
and having been explained by Mr. TAYLOR of Louisiana
laid aside to be reported to the House with the recon
mendaton that 1t pass r.
The committee next proceeded to consider the bill
able the United States to make of the solar compass
the public surveys which was discussed at considerable
length; before taking any question: however, the commit
tee rose +, -. 4. "
The bill for the relief Of the heirs and legal
Of Daniel Renner and Nathaniel H. Heath then rejected
and that for the relief of Peyton G. King was read third
time and passed.
The House then adjourned.
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1866.
johnson, Bigler, Scott.
Am. dem.
: 5,2l3 7,l3S 4,l6T

San Francisco OILS I, l3o 4,l67
There is not shadow of room for doubt that al
two thousand, and probably many more, of Biglers !
last year were put in the boxes by "stufers" and
voted at all, but for which the majority against him
have been from to eight thousand. The ten oth
didates on the american" State ticket were all eee
majorities ranging from ,7l6 to 3,755.
The pro- slavery masters of the State, who have I'd
abandoned the hope of legalizng slave labor in at d
part OF it, but who have been thus far held in check
thousands of free laborers in the mines, who will VOID
democratic ticket but won't vote to let in slaves a
ginia to compete with and depress their intell
dustry. But all her members of Congress in both I
since Fremont was superseded have voted seadl
thoroughly pro-savery those from Virginia, while ID
know nothing legislature voted almost unanimously
cation of the choice of Mr.. Banks Speaker. An at
to hold republican meeting lately at the State esP
put down by armed bullies, the beautiful Gamer lean
Judge aforesaid being conspicuous among them.
The friends Of Fremont and Dayton must now begin
ganze to carry the State against two powerful and I
ganized parties who have all the machinery in their
An attempt is already foot to array the miners ]
against Fremont, because he proposed, when in Cut
that those who dug gold out OF lands belonging TO b
ted States should pay something for the privilege, ~
cause be is owner Of large tract known "MarpOa
which everybody is digging and living as free as ,H
which as yet has yielded him nothing but expense m
less trouble. The State interest due the ls inst y
ing yet paid, and San Francisco banking house benz
counted the real desulter he Is falsely charged with b
partner in said bank. No art will be left untried no
told, which promises to ALLEVIATE votes from hin in ID
MIA yet we trust all win be In vain. republican 81
zation win be effected, the lies of our adversarie counts
ed, and Fremont, trust, will carry the State with
his name and fame are imperishaby connected. Bat
win be required to put things in the right shape there
we are prepared to hear all OF calumnies and
from our opponents at the outset.
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opposed IT, that no loved slavery less but Mexican Land
scrip
As soon as California lie admitted Colonel Benton will move
for confirming all the Spanish and Mexican land titles BY
Congress and zoe shOud b s~rPsssd he, sH SEM
ator fremont Asld some millions Of sr. In fact tho VAots
gold region of California s held BY s dose" sPseaa
tors ,OAo got up as convention and formed de constitution"
sAo don't California aditsd by Congress iA ess
doubtful titles oil confirmed The convention under that
influence passed constitution with clause abolishng black
slavery up the day of Judgment but they have established
landed aistoeracy and white slavery among the gold dig
gers worse aud baser than in the South ten times over
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM KANSAS.
We find in the Iowa State Gazette the following
esting news direct from Kansas;

We find in the Iowa State Gazette the following |
esting news direct from Kansas
gentleman just from Kansas is now in our ohc'
Is airee-State man, and Sunday school teacher
Methodist church in Doniphan county. He states thl
Is no danger incurred in the part Of the Territory v
resided by perfectly free expression Of political or
and that the only risk to be incurred that bead Is w
advocacy Of proslavery sentiments in and about baV
The headquarters of aboIitonism there. In Donphan ~
ne says, where there is large majority Of free-St
they looked upon the Topeka convention perfect ha
ana refused to take any part in the election OF des
That the majority Of the eeStste party are law ano
men, and entirely opposed to the conduct Of such DC
Feeder, Lane Robinson 30. That IL is the general o
IN Kansas, even among the free-Stae men, that II b"
heeder, and such characters ont Of the TERRITORY
would have peace and quetness. That the free-staF
and pro-savery men get along very well together ID .
phan county, and that they have dubbed together
neutral paper to be printed at Palermo, in that ooun
aprinter has gone TO ST. Louis TO procure the mao
we believe this to be true and impartial statement
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CANADIAN rsDrrrsDrscr.--The Montreal Pilot says:

As sure the destiny of Canada points TO issue,
sure IL Canada remain united will that issue be indie
pendence II may be question OF years. but II is worth
waiting for. II may be question involving subordinacy
TO England for time but the direct tendency Of that
try legislation train for independent sefgovern-
ment We are at present too few in population, but its
rapid increase will soon obviate that difficulty We may
be divided but only social and local questions We
may fall by the way but let stranger intermedde
In our quarres our fortune is handswe may
make H. just prudence folly may influence
us but let fancifnl speculation, political stratagem
divide our unity OF EFFORT . - +
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A REAL OLD.IIYE WING SPEECH

We transfer to columns, from the Somerset (Md)
Union the speech of Hon. John W. Crisfed delivered
democratic meeting at Somerset the 18th instant
Mr. CrsGed is whg-not ow-nothing wing, but
oldine Clay whig-a national whig-and, matter Of
course be supports the national democratic ticket for the
presidency. His speech is of the best have yet
seen, every will admit who reads It, II comes
from no ordinary Mr. Crisfeld is eminent law
yer Of Maryland, has been for years prominent wing
leader and has served in various positions of distinction
in his State well in Congress The of such
for aying himself in the present contest with the
democratic party ought to have much weight and who
reads his speech win pronounce the author patriot
well statesman. We observe from the proceedings
Of the meeting that Hon. J. d. Jones another prominent
whig and formerly member Of Congress- also addressed
the meeting in able Speech in which he took ground
for Buchanan and Breckenridge. We delighted to
witness the determined spirit with which the national
In Maryland have commenced the canvass. They in
tend to carry the State, and they can do IL
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PRESIDENTIAL CALCULATIONS.

The New York Tribune has been engaged for "
days in figuring up the probable result Of the pri'
vote in the various States. The summing up Of The
atons win our readers, and show them how q
the democrats can make their victory. The TribuHti
"To sum up then: our survey Of the presidents
shows the several States TO stand az follows:
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Der Descho Anzcige' of Freeport, Stephenson
ty Illinois, has been repeatedly classified by the black
republican press among their papers and of having en-
gagged in the abolition crusade under Fremonts lead
against the constitution and the Union The HAnzeiger7
however, assuredy the best authority when speaking Of
ITSELF in its issue Of the 10th instant puts all these SLAM
ders rest by declaring it, adhesion the Of de-
mocracy and the Cincinnati nominees From its long and
spirited leader of that date translate the following
passage which shows Of itself the political character Of the
paper
1--WE need in the presidential chair experienced and
energetic Of strong WILL who respected in his private
life and is loved by all who know him, and we
know James buchanan TO be. We shall give him sup
port"
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THE CITIZEN FOR BUCHANAN AND BRECKIy.
RIDGE

We are authorized 10 announce that the Citizen the
organ Of the Irish nsturazed citizens Of New York Il 20
ing strongly for James Buchanan and John c. Breckin.
ridge The next number will contain letter from the
great Irish patriot John Mitchell in support Of the demo-
cratic party and its candidates.
The Citizen, IL we mistake not Is reported in the CEN
Of 1855 having circulation Of twenty thousand
and yet that convert to Greeleyism the New York
Herald pretends to be ignorant OF the existence of such
paper
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James H. Young United States consul at Curacao, ar
rived in this city this morning and stopping at Dexters
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WASHINGTON CITY.
SATURDAY EVENING. JULY 90. 1855.
CoNGREss-sATURDAY

The Senate not in session to-day.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATyEs-Th House to-day went
into Committee of the Whole the private calendar and
was occupied in the discussion of private claims
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Nnn,or.

Should Fremont carry the States we have 81 !
for him and Pennsylvania alone among the doubtful
elected should be lose Pennsylvania and carry 10
and New Jersey with those Get down TO him, he z
We believe the result will show vote for him M
OF any State congressional candidate who may el
ming on the same ticket, proving him the candidate
party but Of the great mas Of the unfetered snd
souled American people,
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The SPEAKER requested that the journal Of yesterda
he read which was objected TO- and count being made
il was ascertained there were only seventy member
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-12
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENTS
GEORGETOWN, March Il, 1856.

GEORGETOWN, March IL, 1885,
An accident of painful and fatal oharac.
ter happened yesterday at the brick yard Of
Messrs. Edes, Pickrell Co. About O cloc (
p m, while Mr.. Albert Palmer was engaged
in digging clay the bank caved in upon him,
crushing his body in the most painful and
shocking manner. He was Immediately con
veyed to his home on High street, where he
had the services Of several Of our most skill.
full physicians. Notwithstanding every thing
was done for him that could be- he ex PRED
about o'clock. He leaves a wife and three
children Mr. 2 was an active member of
the Vigilant Fire Company, and will be in
TERED by them tomorrow afternoon at 8
o'clock.
Our river and canal still remains blocked
up tight and fast by the ice. During the few
comparatively mild days Of last week the ice
In the river became pretty we'll broken I'D
and commenced moving of, but old King
Frost commenced another siege on SUNDAY
last, which has pretty we'll repaired all the
damage which had been done to his work bv
old Sol ~
The stock Of fuel in our oity has nearly
been exhausted, and fears are beginning to
be entertained by many, that unles: the wes-
ther shall moderate very soon, that prices
ordinary circumstances, and result in no small
amount of suffering.
The alarm Of fire last night was caused by
the burning of foul chimney at the resi-
dence of Mr. Coyle on Bridge street. The
Fgilant boys soon had their machines ON the
spot, but had no cause to use them
The property known as the old Mason
Foundry is being converted into distillery.
The sugar sale on the wharf of the Messrs.
Dodge to-day, has been prevented by the con
tinued close of navigation Of the river by the
ice. This is another proof, as clear as a sun
beam, Of the great injustice done to the peo-
PIE Of our city by continuing the long com
plained of obstruction to our navigation be-
low rs. Had it not been for the bridge across
our channel the ice would all have passed of
last week, when it was 80 thoroughly broken
up. = e..
The stock Of -four in our market is becOm-
Ing very light Sales are on q small scale,
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ARABIA
One Week Later from En,.,.

HALIFAX, March Isth.-Tbe Rov.i Mil
steamer Arabia arrived at this port last nigh,
with Liverpool dates of the LIST inst. Her al.
vices are consequently, one week later than
those by the Africa at New York.
The Hermann sailed from SOUTHAMPTON for
New York on the 9th ult
- The Quaker City had not arrived out, at
the date of the Arabia's departure.
A quantity of cabin wreck was seen on the
9TH February in lat. 1926, long. 1890, NOT
supposed 10 Jeiong 10 the Pacific
The Peace Conference was progressing ia
vOrably.
Cotton was unchanged and steady. The
weeks sales were &c, 900 bales.
breadstuds had considerably declined
Consois closed at sltasl!. American stocks
were quiet at unchanged rates
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SING ER'S
Improved Sewing Machines.

To which was granted the hig hestAward Of
the Paris Exhibition, thereby receiving
the Worlds Verdict Of Superiority.
TINE IMPROVEMENT IN THIS MA
l. chine has simplifed them in many respects,
and they capable Of ting twice The amount
OF work they did formerly In any given time.
They are without question the only Machines ca
pable OF sewing every variety Of goods perfect; a
shirt bosom or heavy trace for harness can be
sewn by any Of these machines by simple change
OF needle and thread In such a manner that the
closest scrutiny cannot detect fault.
manufactures, planters and families will nnd
them inc only safe Machines to purchase, as thew
are ouiit stIong and durable, and not likely TO
binding bats, cap fronts, CATERS, &c
SILK, Thread, Cotton, Needles, &c. consts n,lv
on hand at the lowest rates
Persons DESTROYS Of information ,sg.rd;no S.x,
Ing Machines will please address
J. M. SINGER a. CO
los Baltimore street. Baltimore
N B.-We are prepared to exchange these ma
chinss for old machines OF any kind Terms Iib.
sral. Persons who have been Ind uosd to purchass
inferior machines under the pfetext or beino
cheap, will find this benefit Indeed
mar l0-u ~ -s.. ..
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B JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer
sOSING-OUT SALE OF MESSRS


C;OSING-OUT SALE OF MESSRs.
~ DOM, Brother 4 Go On THURSDAY
and FRIDAY, March 18th and 1ith, commencing
each day at 10 O'Clock, we shall close out the re-
mainder Of the extensive stock Of Furniture and
Hon diminishing Goods, at the establish ment OF
Dom, Brother Il Co.
We name In part uusod-
Two large ard ele ant gilt frame Mirrors
Several handsome walnut carved Sofas, covered
with brocatslle
Arm and parlor Chairs to match
Walnut ard oak Escrt torres fancy Chairs
Splendid solid walnut Chamber saite made 10
order In Baltimore
Marble top Gentle ard Side Tables, Rockers
Superior spring seat Lounges, Ottomans
Walnut and Cherry Cottage Bedsteads
Bureaus, Washstands, Tables, Chairs
Spring Mattresses, superior Feathers
Children's Carriages
Bird Cages, Hall Lanterns
britannia, Block Tin and Japsnned Ware
Beeutiful French China and Granite Toilet Sets
Walters, China and Glassware
Clocks, Toils: Glasses, Water Coolers &c
At IL O'Clock NJ. on THURSDAY, we shall
sell
The superior Glass Gases
shelving aud Store Fixtures generally
Also, an excellent Iron Safe Ofhce Desks &c
Terms: $50 and under cash; over $50 and nm
DC! 3 100 credit Of 2, 4, and months; over SlO0
a credit Of 2, 6. g, 10 and 10 months for notes
satisfactorily endorsed, beaang interest
J G. MCGUIRE, Auct
III Purchasers at former sales are requested
to call for their goods previous to the above sale
mar I'D
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By GREEN, Auctioneer.
AND KITCHEN FUaNI


ByA GREEN, Auctioneer
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUHNE.
l. ture at Auction On FRIDAY, tbs 18th
instant, | shall sell, at 10 O'Clock a N AT the
parsonage No. % North side Of east Capitol ST ,
between Isl and I'd streets east, an excellent as
soTtment Of Furniture, viz:
Mahogany Sofa, Secretary and Bookcase
Do Sifeboard and Table,
Do marble top Centre or Sofa fable
DO Hafrsck, ca.s-.eat, parlor, and Rock
Ing Chairs
DO Dressing Bureau, w alnut w ashstands,
-
FINE Gilt frame Mirror, Werdrobes
Do cottage and other Bedxtsads and Mattress
Do Brussels. ingram, and Stair Carpets, and
Mating
Do Radiator, Cooking and other Stoves
Hall Lamp, Stair Reds, and Window Shades
China, Glass, and Crockery wlre
nne w alnut Extension Table.
With many other articles which we deem un-
necessary TO enumerste
Terms All sums Of ard under S25, cash over
S:S. credit OF sixty and ninety DAYS, for notes
satisfactorily endorsed, bearing interest
The above mentioned furniture is nearly new,
and OF good quality, and the sale will be well
worthy OF the attention Of persons wishing to pur-
Chase good furniture. A. GREEN,
mar I'D Auctioneer.
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BOSO PUBLICO-"E Every mother should have box 10 the
house handy in case of accidents to the children"
RRDDIN0'S RUSSIA SkLVE.
10 Boston remedy thirty standing and re-
commended by physicians It is and speedy
Barns Pilse Bells Corus Feons, Ch!lbsiEs ard Old
OF every kind; for Fever SoEss U.sra
Nettle Rs-h, Bunons Sore EippleR, Recommended by
nursss Whitows Sites Testers Flea Bites Spider
Frozen Limbs Salt Rheum, Scurvy, Sore and Cracked
Sore Nose Warts aud Flesh Wounds It IL valuable
remedy and which DO testified
have ussd IN the city Of Boston and vicinity
thirty instance will this ssIve do injury
interfere with physcin's pr.Icpous 1t is made
the materials from brought
articles growing In that countrysnd the
from s CLASSES csIgymsn physicians captains
I'd others who have used them selves
mend II others. GsftDxs Russia Save IL in large
tin boxes stamped the picture
disabled soldier, which picIuTs is $50 engraved
wrapper. Price, Ueals Box Sold the stores in
town pntry, aud may ordered OF any Wholesale
druggist. re. ssis - sHlLF 3TOSS Agent for Wash
MT ia
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HoATIcCLfURAL GARDEN--At a recent
meeting Of TIE New York Horticultural So.
clety resolution was adopted "that com
m''tee OF nine. of whom the President and
secretary snail be members ez-oFciO, be ap-
pointed by the Chair. 10 make application 70
the corporation Of the city, under the pro
visions CT the Act, entitled An Act 10 or
gfnihe the founding ef garden in the city of
New L DIRK for horticultural PURPOSES passed
by the Legislature July 8, 1853, from such
portion OF the Central Park as can be OBJ
tanned Tor the purposes of the Society, with
power 20 conduct and transact such other busi.
ness as may be necessary to further the OBJ.
lect OF the Society as embodied in said act. -
liz IS thought that if the ground for the garden
can be procured gratis from the corporation,
subscriptions &c the amount of 500, 600 may
DE collected from citizens who are willing to
contribute for the purchase Of rare plants and
the erection Of hot houses, green houses and
other improvements
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=. ,. AGRICULTURAL Society "A meeting
OF The executive committee Of this Society was
neld al philadelphia last week. Col. Wilder,
the efficient and distinguished chief OF tba =.
s1ciation presided. The obje.t of the meeting
vas to arrange certain preliminaries for the
ext annual exhibition, which has been fixed
to take place in Philadelphia on the 9Th OF
October, and which it is proposed to conduct
on a scale Of unexampled liberality and spIen-
dor II was decided to embrace, as objects Of
ihe exhibition, horses and horned cattle
SWINE and sheep, agricultural implements,
cereal and vegetable produ,ts, poultry, and
native fruits and wines A grand hannnet in
which ladies will participate, was also settled
AZ part Of the programme, aud II was agreed
to appropriate SO 600 or SIS, 900 in premiums.
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and confined to the retail trade; held al
81. and upwards according to brand.
Wheat-but little arriving selling at 81 So
Sl.60 for red and white. Corn 50a55c
SPECTATOR.
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New Hsmpshire r,.,,;.,

CONCORD, March I2-Returns from I.s
towns have been received. Well. ba. -,
gain Of $500 over the Democratic vote Of I.s,
year. when Baker lacked 10, 400 Of an election
There is evidently no choice by the peonl.
The House is strongly opposition; the DEM
Gratis claim majority in the Senate.
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BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
fSiRU IS T EE'S SALE OF FINE GUILD
Il Jewelry, Watches, Glass Cases, Clocks,
Store Fixtures, &C, &c, at Auction.-On
THURSDAY, the 9th day Of March | shall sell
By virtue Of deed Of trust, duly recorded at 10
O'Clock a m, and shall continue the sale, mora-
Ing and evening, until all is sold at the Jewelry
Store, No SO Seventh street, between ID and f.
an excellent assortment Of Jevelry, Watches, &C.
s1xt
10" hne gold Breastpins Of every style
100 do Finger Rings
50 do pairs Ear Rings
do DocketS, Bracelets, ana Eve Glasses
10 do and 10 silver Watches
iUu do Watch Keys and Pencil.
~ 30 Watch Ofans, silver Thimbles
hne day Re9nhbr an infallible timep!ece
Pure silver BCquet Holders
Pearl and other Card Cases
Silver plated Spoons, &c.
With many other articles In the Jewslry line
ALso-
3large mshCgany Counter Cases, with glass
One iron freproOf Safe, Counter, &c.
Set four fine colored Engravings, git frames
Terms cash.
The Store is also foI rent. Inquire on the prem
ises
MAR Id a. GREEN, Auctisneer.
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Baltimore Markets

BALTIMORE, March IL Flour " improying
sales of Howard street at sT.37.
Wheat is lie in better demand; white 81 70a
81 ~; red 80 aSl g.. Com has declined
IiZc Prices are nominal Provisions are
generaiIy unchanged. Mess Pork sold fox
$40 Eta; bulk shoulders at &c: sides "
h Inns &c. Bacon shoulders firm at g. siJa.
&C F; hams HALT
WHISKY Is frme1; sales of city and Penn
ylvania 27a27.c Ohio 2sc.