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WASHINGTON, Dec. %, 1856.
The Committee On Mileage have not agreed upsn
any distinct Recommendation. Nearly every men,
Der has plan OF bis own. Mr.. Kelseys propO-
sitOn, already mperfectly stated, contemplates an
allowance Of the present mileage within distance
Of two hundred and fifty miles; and ten cents per
mile for distances over that limitation. Taking
the present basis, this would save about one
hundred and twelve thousand dollars annually.
He deducts twenty-five dollars per day for absence
The project rests upon the principle that the late
law cOmpensates for service, while mileage is
intended to cover actual and incidental travelling
expenses and not as additional pay. The present
average paid to members is about seven hundred
and ninety three dollars EACH very unequslly dis.
tributed. Seven Territorial Delegates receive over
three thousand dollars each per session for mileage
and one from Oregon has bis pay more than
doubled this way.
While the President and Cabinet have signifed
every disposition to aid the Ocean Telegraph en-
terpIse, the application for assistance must 60 to
Congress. The British Government has agreed to
pay f14,O00 annually for it, use, aud more il
the actual tolls exceed that amount. The Compa-
ny propose 70 take q less sum from our Govern
ment. In order to avoid the constitutional oblec-
tons raised against the required appropriation, it is
proposed to increase the Contingent Fund of the
State Department to be used for this object If any
law be passed, the Navy Department will detail
steamer to cooperate in laying the wire; other
WISE not, partial dismanting will be necessary,
which is not considered now authorized for such
purpose. The Niagara was suggested for this ser.
vice. But the Naval Architect has just reported
that che cannot be ready for sea before May, owing
to delay in completing the machinery.
Since the Navy bill has been reported in the
House, which was adopted by the Senate last ses
sion, allowing boards of inquiry to retired officers,
the President is not inclined now to fill existing
vacancies, as before proposed from that list. Con-
sequently il is rumored that the nominations of
Commodore Stewart and others are held under ad-
yisement. Commodore Stewart, whose term ex.
pired at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, has been
informed that the three years ordinary rule VI
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In our foreign news we have report from Dor.
deaux that a ship had arrived at that port having
on board the Captain and fifteen other persons from
the French steamer LyOnnais, wrecked about six
weeks ago off our coast. We have no particulars,
and no names. When the officer, Luguierre, who
was brought to this port lost sight of the Lyonnas
Capt. Deveaux was in yawl with four or five
others, awaiting the sinking Of the wreck Another
yawl was near him, with q few men in it. All the
large boats were steering away. The persons
saved cannot, from any data now at hand, be made
out as belonging to any particular boat the raft
or the yawls. We may get further light in the
course Of the day.
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Perhaps some Of the journalists who take occa'
sion from the singular and unexpected defense set
up in the Huntington case to discourse on the SUD-
ject of crime and its punishment, alarm themselves
and the public rather unnecessarily. An acquittal
on the ground of insanity, or Of moral ncapacity,
does not necessarily imply that the acquitted party
is to be left at liberty to repeat over again. upon
other victims, the injurious acts for which he has
been put on trial. When culprits are acquitted on
such grounds, they are not We believe, set at ib-
erty. merely on the strength of that acquittal.
There still remains further inquiry to be made,
whether their malady is of such character as to
render their being at large dangerous to the public;
if So they are committed, not indeed to prison,
but to an insane asylum, there to be detained 80
long as the public security makes it necessary
Such being the law and the practice under it, the
security Of the public far as danger from the in
divdual s concerned, would seem to be just as well
provided for by corfning HMM lunatc asylum as BY
confnipg him in prison; and considering the great
facility with which felons who have friends obtain
their release from our prisons, We are inclined to
think good deal more so. The discharge of
man from lunatic asylum, to which he has been
committed by legal authority, can only take place
as the result of medical inquiry, and on strict!
scientific grounds; whereas, everybody knows that
the release of feons from our penitentiaries takes
place upon all sorts of grounds, and sometimes it
would seem, upon grounds at all, unless pertna'
cous and persevering appeals to the clemsncy
of the Executive are to be regarded as such.
Looking at the matter in this point Of view, We
are very much inclined to question whether the
theory of treating criminals medically would not,
go far as the public security is concerned, be de-
cided improvement upon our present methods. As
to the effects upon the criminals themselves, our
present methods are not so fruitful Of cure that We
have any great reason to discard the trying Of
other experiments.
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Mr.. Z. X. Collins has petitoned Congress TO buy
the steamships belonging to biz Ocean Mail line and
relieve him from his contract, as he cannot afford
the Baltic, Atlantic and Adristc for tho price org
naly stipulated, to which he il to return on and
after the expiration of six months from the time the
Postmaster General, by order Of Congress, last
Summer, gave him notice that his extra pay would
not be continued. Mr.. COlinss memorial recapit-
ulates the facts with regard to the origin and his
tory of bis ine-how he was led to build much
larger and more expensive ships than he originally
contemplated or his contract required, in order to
beat the time Of the British line and thus compel
the British Government to come into air arrange
ment with ours for the division Of the Ocean Mail
business, and the mutual diffusion and delivery of
letters conveyed across the ocean BY each Others
steamships respectively.
Without proposing to 60 at all into the merits Of
the question, We will say that Mr.. Collins makes
out a very fair prinla tde1 case, which We would
have Congress duly consider, and, in considering
allow it to reflect some light on the whole subject
of contracting for Ocean Mails. All We have ever
urged against the wees OF the present system finds
in Mr.. Collinss memorial a striking confirmation
Favoritsm and arbitrary concessions in the outset
necessitate extra allowances afterward-" Crown.
bought by blood must be BY blood maintained -
and false step at the start draws after it a
thousand others. Begin right and all naturally
goes smoothly to the end.
We viii here barely restate the principles
which in our judgment should govern all contract.
for the transportation Of the Mails
|. None should be sent by sea and by devious
route through foreign country when they might
be traI sported more directly and exped.tOusy en-
trely over our own territory.
3 Two great mails should never be seut ON sub
stantialy the same line; but, if it be advisable for
our Government to dispatch Steamship Mails to
different parts of Western Europe they should be
sent swiftly across the ocean to the nearest Of the
contemplated European ports, aud thence dis
patched to their several destinations.
3. The Government should Fix the average time
for conveying the Mails, say from Washington
| New losA, OK elsewhere, ~ the nearest European
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Fathew Mathew the renowned Apostle of TEN
perance, died at Cork on the 9th of December.
His career has been remarkable, and his influence
among his countrymen in Great Britain and Amer
lea will long be felt. Theobald Mathew was born
in Thomastown, ireland, Oct. 10, 1870. He was
left an orphan at an early age adopted by an aunt
and educated in Kilkenny Academy and at May
nooth He was ordained to the priesthood at
Dublin, having previously entered upon his phian
thropic labors among the poor. The curse Of
whisky, brought so fearfully to his notice among
these wretched people, reused him to unwonted
enthusiasm, and he determined upon a crusade
against the demon of Alcohol. Adopting the prin-
eiple Of total abstinence, he commenced series of
meetings and soon awakened the latent enthusiasm
of the Irish nature to his assistance meeting with
success beyond tho widest hopes. He
travelled from town to town through all the
Island His spotless fame preceded him,
and lis progress was one triumphal march.
The authorities unbent their dignity to do
him honor, and the people followed and crowded
around him with alteration. lie administered the
pledge to thousands at time; at Nenagh to twenty
lhOusdnu ia QUO uay at oaiWd! uuIluIel lnou-
sand in two days; between Galway and Loughrea
to nearly two hundred thousand. From Ireland
he went 10 England, where even the phleglnatic
Saxons were infected with corresponding enthu-
siasm. Thence he came to the United States,
where to shake hands with the Apostle of Temper
anee and receive his medal with pledge of total
abstinence was the highest ambition of every wor-
thy son and daughter Of the Emerald lsle His
VAIN reception and gratifying success in this coun-
try are well remembered. Through all this Hercu-
lean labor he never amassed cent for himself but
was constantly in a state of personal poverty.
When be began his good work his brother was the
proprietor of a large distillery. He supported
Theobald until his wonderful success had ruined
the distllery, and reduced the owner to bank
ruptcy. To meet the wants Of the good Samsr.
tan, the British Government settled all annuity of
$500 upon him. winch sum was Just sufficient to
pay the premium upon AL insurance policy he'd by
hs cied.ors ~ security fox slrr caiG.. Sauce AS
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port aforesaid. the penalties for failure, and tho
tunnsee Of the vessels if that be deemed eXpedieut
in which they are to be conveyed. and then sdVer-
tise for proposals for their conveyance ~ sfore-
said; and whoever shall offer to perform the SER
vice for the lowest sum, rendering ample security,
should be awarded the contract, with the fullest
and clearest understanding that no extra allowance
will be made, nor any departure from the contract
overlooked.
Under such system, We might have far more
extensive and benefcent system Of Ocean Mails
than the present, at a reduced cost. And, while
we would have Congress be just and even generous
to the holders of existing contracts We protest
against another being made on any other basis than
that of open competition and award to the lowest
responsible bidder.
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XXXIVTH CON RESS.
SECOND SESSION.

SENATE.... AsHISGTOS, Dec. %, 1856.
Mr.. BUTLER presented the joint resolutions of the
South Carolina Legislature relative to the Notification
at Port Royal Harbor.
On motion OF Mr.. SEWARD, a resolution was
adopted requesting the President TO communicate il
not incompatible with the public interests such inform.
alton az he may have concerning the present condition
and prospects Of plan for connecting, by submerged
wires OF the magnetic telegraph this continent and
Europe.
Among other resolutions Of inquiry adopted was one
offered by Mr. CLAY requesting the President to fur
nish any information, not heretofore communicated,
relative to the pay and emouments of Lieutenant
General Scott his STAFF under the resolution OF Feb
ruary, 1855.
The Senate considered the Houses bill relative to
the settlement of the claims Of officers OF the Revou
tionsry army and the widows and children OF those
who died in the service.
Mr.. EVANS was opposed to "a amendment as II
might delay if not defeat the bill.
Mr. fOOMBS and MIR. STUART opposed it. view
ing il as bestovment of gratuity founded upon no
principle of Justice The latter said that one OF the
benehciares under the bill would be President Pierce
who would receive about $40 900 or the Revolutionary
services of his father.
Mr.. MASON thought the payment Of these claims
would render il obligatory to make similar compensa
ton 70 others not included in the BILL and even to re-
deem oil the continental money.
Mr.. CKITTENDEN thought II would be better to
take the bill with all its inperfections, than run the
risk by amendment of losing it.
Adjourned till Friday, with the understanding that
they would then adjourn till Monday.
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ccetaieed he appropriated for csry,,r ~
OF The Ctecks ed 6eninc,es, nsde IN f,Sh.l
Mr.. MAXWELL trusted the ~ v,sSS9SN
cred, a. Florida wa Row engaged = TsxS&l
ties. There has teea % better prospsrt -
twenty yesn than this time sffords for cIs.,S u
Under this treaty the Creeks and Semissi. ~ =
e~igr.ted to The West are to be employed ( ~
,.l M cS SgaFsAS sS S:S OH 70 report
keep the officers Of the Army from stsry;sI
pass the best portion Of the Array would ~ W.,
therefore be regarded Il q equally inoorss,s -
measure suggested by the gentlemaa a. oul n I
The House went into Committee oftA w
Indian, Military Academy and InvSN sS
preparation bills, and subsequently passeS - I
jourped.
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return TO ireland. the weight Of ysau and the OK.
srtions Of long labor have compelled bis partial
withdrawal from public life, and bis name has been
Iess prominently before the public. In personal ad-
dress Father Mathew was courteous, benevolent
and winning in the highest degree. The news Of
his death win be received with profound regret BY
every true friend Of man throughout the world.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-24

Our special reporters furnish this morning very
full and authentic particulars of the wrecks on the
Jersey coast. Fortunately the loss of life is not
large, though there was much suffering from cold
and hunger. A large number ofpassengers by tho
New-York arrived in the city last evening.
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The Canada arrived at Halifax yesterday with
nine days later intelligence from Europe. An abb
stract of the news is given under.our telegraphic
head. The America sailed on the 6th but was dis
abled by q furious storm, and put back to Liver
pool. The Baltic sailed for New-YOrk on the 10th,
and is now in her fourteenth day.
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Nkw9lprk daily Gribrure
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER "a, 1856.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

No notice be taken Communication What
Intended for insertion must be authenticated by the
and address fthe wrtsr-not necessarily for pubss
ton, but guaranty Of his good faith.
We cannot undertake return rejected Communications
Eubsc ber sending retsnces frequently omit so
ton the Of the PostO and frequently .he
Of the State, which their paper 10 TO be Al
ways mention the name Of the Po;t Office and State.
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The SENATE yesterday debated, without coming
to any conclusion, the bill for the settlement of the
claims Of the Officers in the Revolution.
The HOUSE passed the Indian Pension, and the
West Point Academy bills.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-24

The Republican Ward Associations last nigh
elected three delegates to the Central Committees
We give the names in another column
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FRANCE.

A formal announcement had appeared In the Mo-
teur that the Congress Of Paris will reassembIe m
month.
1t Is now reported that the Plenipotentiahss vii n
the same as before, Count Waewski represents
Frances lord Clarendon, England; Count Csypur, ~
dnis; and Ali Pasha Turkey.
Il s rumOred that Cardinal Moreots mission
Rome relates TO the coronation Of Napoleon, whla,
should peace be consolidated will probably take pss
early next yesr.
The Hsvre Journal has q Cayenne letter of Nov. !
stating that gold had been discovered in several psre
of the colony.
Many shipping casualties are reported from the No
terrancan.
In anticipation Of the forced sales at the end Of "
year, more activity has been shown 10 tho PArss
factories but retail trade was not so brisk a. usual
Disappointment was felt at the Bsnk Ct France NJ
relaxing its severe measures. II was considered tc
ninety day discounts might he granted with safety
Export trade wes fiat. A few orders had BEN 70
coived from South America and Spain, and BIZ yery
iew from the United Observation-Disclosures, the posho'
IT commercial aoirs regarded as not unfayorahe
Corn was falling though bur slowly in all the MARKER
of France.
Letters from Rouen mention tina. the market %
manufactured goods has been quiet, with bat Luz
variation in rates.
Madrid commercial letters say that the opinion ~
strongly against the new loan, and thst the Finso"
Minister would probably resign.
Accounts from Malaga and Sarsgosra represent ssc~
cities ss still agtsted, although not in open oubesA
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GREAT BRITAIN.


deputation from the Liverpool and IondM ~
chants had waited on Lord Clarendon to aea.ss
what is meant by the British demonstration agsak
New-Granads.
Father Mathew died ct Cork on tho 9th.
Felix Orsini the italian exile was lecturing hlSs
don on italian tyranny.
Richard Golden has published another lettx q
maritime law.
The London Times has an editorial, backing eut d
the Arrowsmith Georgia railroad and revolve6 he9
1t is reported that ArTowsmith has returned 10 b
United States.
Dr. Livingston, the celebrated African traveller, b
reached MaIseilles, on his way homeward.
The corporation and citizens Of Portsmouth hC
subscribed IL 900 to give banquet to the Amesis
officers in command OF the British ship Resoute n
naval service at Portsmouth contemplate sm1I
compliment.
The English papers republish the conepsndses
between Generals Walker and Goicuria, mostly viii
out remark.
Moussoud Boy, on the part Of the Pacha Of Eppt
had an interview with the Manchester Commercial y
socstion on the subject of growing cotton In Tho u
trict watered by the River Tigrs. =.
Tho British Gov eminent il about to lay atelegrsph
line across the Persian Gulf.
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uoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr. LETCHER, from the minority of the Committee
on Ways and Mesns reported substitute for the bill
for the revision Of the tariff.
The SPEAKER laid before the House the report of
the Superintendent of the Coast Survey showing the
progress that had been made in that work during the
past year.
Mr.. CAMPBELL of Ohio, from the Committee Of
Ways and Means, reported the Navy and Fertilization
Appropriation bills.
The House passed the Senates Joint Resolution ex-
tending the time during which the creditors of the late
Republic Of Texas sha present their claims to the let
Of January 1853 and repeating much Of the act Of
August, 1856, as provides that the residue (sbout
sO Coo of the sum thereby appropriated shall be di.
their releases. ..
Mr.. CAMPBELL, in moving the House 10 70 into
Committee on the Indian Appropriation Bill. ssd IL
was very important thst it should psss speedily. o
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NINE DAYS
LATER FROM EUROpy
ARRIVAL OF rm CANADA a. ra1n.,

SAFETY OF THE CAPTAINANp u
MORE or THE PASSENGERS AZ
CREW OF THE LYONNAIs'
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ITALY.

The Baltic carried the Intelligence that an unsoce
full attempt had been made to assassnate the ktns ~
Naplee, on the 9Th inst The announcements Of ne ana
differ. The first announcement said:-" Al noen "
day there was review and while the troops were J
fling, soldier of the third battalion Of chassecn
ed from the ranks and struck the King on the ven VIZ
knocking him down, when the soldier wss senea W
Col. LalOur. IL,
atruck the King on the right side above the vsss
A third dispatch minated that be was enss.i
wounded and fourth dispatch, that the soldier Is
Lie csrbine at the King, and that the would-os -"
an was killed on the spot.
The teIegraphs from Italy are wholly in the PovsI. y
the Government and hence the accounts Of TIE s'''
are not reliable. x.r
Tie accounts from Palermo say that The insaeS..j
which broke out there On the I'D ult, ct the ness
which was Baron Bentrenda and number OF BIZ
usies Of tbe Siclian Parliament had been s1pprs
aid that Bsrou Beo'renda had been taken prisens,.
From hessiua everything is reported - ss'sS wv
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