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Gates them to raise money; deals in railroad and
canal shares; and believe, even buvs interests in
patents. 1t is kind of trading corporation deal
ing IN almost everything in the form of security.
except bonds, bills or transactions on time.
1t was Incorporated in 1852 about the same time
that more secure company known as the "Credu
Fonc'er de France" was chartered and thourh its
multiplied functions and tradngs by increasing its
risks as sort OF underwater of the operations of
other enterprises would give it doubtful stand in
any other country, it was enabled from the easy
condition OF credit and money and the carelessness
ST public condencrr to declare dividend of thir-
teen per centum in 1856 The crisis has since afec-
ted IT. and it must eventually succumb to its own
multilariousness. The "Credit Foncier" is a joint
stock company; but it is, believe, intended exclu
sively for the benefit of landed proprietors These
are enabled to obtain one half its value upon such
property at an interest of per cent, the principal
TO De extinguished by small payment of some two
or more per cent, fixed as an annuity
The government to enable this company to extend
its loans to 200 millions of francs is bound to contri
butte one half OF the amount. This is really be-
nevolent Institution, and enables owners of real
estate 10 raise money upon an exigency, which can
be leisurely paid back, without usury and without
countrymen for imitation. 1t would be a mode Of
enabling capitalists to invest their money in great
security, and if the legal rate of interest for such
delay were raised to seven per cent, it would be
continuing good income, free from the fluctuations
and risks of stocks
The first volume of new work entitled CHS
tore Politiqne des Etats Unis," appeared few
months since. This is written by Monsieur La
hon law
comparison of legislation" or, as we would say,
conflict of laws
The author has begun, alb oro, with the discovery
OF the American Continent; and advances chrome
logically through the different colonial settlement.
up to the second year of first administration un
der the federal Constitution. The work opens will
an interesting discourse upon Constitution, ant
the utility of studying it; and then proceeds in les
sons well calculated for academic classes as we'll
! for the retired reader.
| We were some forty years ago. indebted to tn
Italian Botta for good political history of
| try, and now new obligation of the same kind i
imposed upon us by member of the French Insti
| tute.
| He makes strikingcontrast between those chief
tains who have stepped the earth with blood, an,
trampled (foa1e our pieds,) liberty under feet, AM
! our pater patrio, exclaims; swell might BY
ron have added to his ode to Napoleon.
Where may the wearied eye repose,
When gazing the great
Where neither guilty glory grows
Nor despicable state.
! Yes one-the frst-the last-the best,
The Cincnnatus of the West,
Whom envy dared not hate,
Bequeathd tho of Washington
To make men blush there was but one ln
ST. GERMAN.
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rate a literary association in Cumberland Mr.
Harrington, to repeal the charter of the Patapsco
bank. Amending the charter of the Annapolis
Marine Railway Co. RevVing the charter of the
Cumberland and Georgetown Transportation Co.
Repeating the tenth section of the charter of tbe
Cumberland Coal and Iron Co. Relating to the
yestry OF st. Paurs Church. Allowing the Georges
Creek Coal and Iron Company to increase the rates
OF transportation over its railroad Incorpora-
ting 81. Anthony Orphan Asylum. The Central
Africa Society; the Baltimore and Kent Building
company: Baltimore Division No. l. S. of T. Mr..
MagrudeT. to give to the common schools the money
received for interest from the L. S. Government;
also, incorporating, &C., the Havre de Grace acad-
envy. Mr.. Alexander, to make valid deed to C. s.
Jones and Others For the relief of R. c. Neill For
states subscription to Wingate's MARYLAND Regis
ter; 10 take the sense Of the people upon the ex-
pediency OF convention, and for the election
OF delegates thereto Mr.. Rogers, for four ad-
ditlonal Notaries in Baltimore. Mr.. Hobbs, to
give county commissioners power to legisate in re-
gard to public roads Mr.. Lynch, of Baltimore
county, to amend the charter of the New Cut
turnpike company Also, for the relief of
Mr. Ailender relative to the fees of the sheriff of
Baltimore county, in certain cases. Mr.. Forrest
tor re-copyng certain records in the office of the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore city. Mr.
Uoidsoorough, for converting portion of the
capital stock of the Cumberland Coal Iron Com
pany into preferred stock, &c. Mr. Dahl to paw to
| W. Elliott sum of money; also, to pay B. T. John
son, Tor legal services. Mr.. Gaines to allow free
negro to devise his real estate ALSO to sell the school
"sS a. rleueralspurg, ana divide the proceeds De
tween Dorchestera and Caroline counties Mr.. Sterl-
ling requiring J. H. Hynes and S. P. Storm, to make
statements to the Comptroller, &c. Mr.. Mackub-
BIN incorporating Metropolis Lodge l. o. 0. F.;
also changing the name of Evelyn Howard, to Thorn
as Contee Bowie Howard. Mr.. Moore, to build a
wharf in Nanticoke river. Mr.. Ford of Cecil, to
build bridge over Little Elkcreek. Mr.. Kelbourn,
to make Baltimore city and Anne Arundel county,
of adjoining jurisdictions.
Mr.. KEENAN, made report from the joint COM
mitee appointed to visit the Penitentiar, and that
part of it relating to appropriations of money was
referred to the Committee on WAYS and Means
Mr.. Alexander, chairman of the Judiciary Com
mittee, made favorable report the bill relating
to the fees of the crers of the several courts of Bal
timore city.
And unfauorably, the bill of Mr.. Beet, to pre-
tect the people of the State in the free exercise of
the elective franchise.
Also, on the bill of Mr.. Kibourn, to divide Balti-
more city into 20 wards, and the warps into cleo
ton districts.
Also. on the bill relative to the Chester Bridge
/ Company.
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FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb 24.-The Commissions of GO
postmasters, principally of New England and the
Western States including Cincinnati, expired YES
terday. Many of the incumbents are here looking
after rcappointment, while larger number are
seeking their places. The Cabinet had the subject
under consideration, but arrived at no conclusion
as the expectants were informed this morning at
the Post Office Department
Senator Green will make the opening speech on
Monday with Kansas bill, to be followed by Mr.
Collamer in reply. Mr.. Seward is to speak on Tues
day.
The President to-day sent to the Senate for con-
hrmation an unusually large number of nominations
for various Offices, the appointments nearly alto
gether having been made during the recess of
Congress.
The Administration has as yet received no intima-
ton from Mr.. Dallas our Minister at the Court of
St. James, of his intention voluntarily to vacae his
mission.
Alexander II. Robinson, of Missouri, has been ap-
pointed to the Central SUPPLEMENTARY of Indian
Affairs, vice Governor Cumming
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a
SENATE
Mr.. Mallory presented bill authorizing the con-
struction of naval dry-dock
Mr. Green's motion, making the Kansas bill the
order of the day for tomorrow, was taken up.
Mr. Douglas asked whether the current report
was true, that Senators Stuart and Broderick were
read out OF the party of the democratic caucus?
Mr.. Allen said he knew nothing about it,
The bill was then made the special order of the
day for Monday.
Mr.. Wilson introduced resolution, which. was
adopted, instructng the committee on the District
OF Columbia to inquire into the expediency of pro
viding by law for the establishment, under the au
thority and control of the Government of the Uni
ted States, efficient police in the city of Wash
ington.
Mr.. Bell resumed his speech from yesteaday, saw.
ing that Mr. Johnsons attack was entirely uncalled
for, when Mr.. Johnson, nterrupting him, dsclaimed
any intention of impugning Mr.. Bells motives OF
private character.
Mr.. Bell said he was surprised at. such state
ment, and asked, was his colleague ignorant of the
tenor of his arguments and language? The attack
was most offensive one.
After Mr.. Bell concluded, Mr. johnson replied.
4
and correctness of political conduct
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The consideration of the bill granting pensions to
the soldiers of the war of 1872 was postponed till
the Sd Monday in March,
Mr., Campbell reported bill changing the present
system for the relief of disabled seamen.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Indian appropriation bill
Mr.. Crawford made speech on the Kansas oues-
ton. lie explained the reason why the public peace
was disturbed, cOntending that the whole of the
present troubles environing the Kansas question,
originated not from any thing wrong in the Lecomp
ton constitution, but from the pre-deermnedinten
ton OF the anti-savery men of the North to defeat
the objects of the compromise of 1850 He attribu-
ted this to the hatred of the Republicans to slavery
and the doctrine of self government, as provided
in the Nebraska bill.
Mr.. Goodwin Of New York, delivered his views
against the admission of Kansas under the Lecomn-
ton Constitution. Mr.. Millson of Virginia (who
voted against the Kansas and Nebraska bill said
that his predictions to the mischievous effects of
that act have been realized and he felt that none
OF the responsibility rested uron him. The transfer
OF the question of slavery, to the people of terrific
ry adproduced the CONFUSION. The government of a
territory was the mere creature of Congress and
had no self existent, independent power-It was
only where the people formed State Constitution.
that they could regulate the question for themselves
The committee here rose and the house adjourned
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BALTIMORE.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1858.

The State House at Annapolis is a venerable
structure, to which the ''modern Improvements
have not been applied. In the Council Chamber
an immense hickory fire warns the applicants for
office who are wont to approach, with fear and
trembling, its temporary tenant. In the Senate
Chamber, below, a corresponding fireplace, of the
amplest dimensions, sheds its cheerful blaze upon
the wisdom of the State assembled in that hall
The conscript fathers of the lower house, and
the library, are heated by a furnace, whilst the
Comptroller and Court of Appeals still stick to open
fires and hickory logs. No gas illumines the dark
places of this ancient pile-but whenever night
sessions are HE'LL hundreds of spermaceti candles,
which, once extinguished though half burnt, never
appear again within those walls shed their ineffec-
tual glare upon the congregated wisdom of the
State. A solitary Waterman, who takes his round
when he pleases is the only guardian of this ante
revolutionary edifice, and the invaluable records
within it. Here the ledgers of the State
many of its books of account the vouchers
for payments made-the evidences of claims due
the engrossed statutes in their official form
extracts from the land records of the countes-al
the papers connected with the executive legisla.
tive and judicial departments of the government
all the records of the old Chancery Court not ye
transmitted to the counties-the State Library
and last, and most interesting of ALL a vast body
original manuscripts, illustrating the early history
of the State before and since the Revolution, and
original letters and documents of various descrp-
tons, full of profound interest to the future hiso-
rian and the loss of which it would be impossible
to repair Here numbers of original letters
from Washington, La Fayette, the Presidents o.
Congress during the war, and all the papers which
would be likely to accumulate in such period
They are of incaculable value
A few nights ago there was an alarm in Anna
polls. The State House was reported to be on fire
The alarm, it is believed, was unfounded: but il
led to careful examination of the building and
we believe there is no who has paid any atten-
ton to the subject who is not filled with surprise
that 1t has not long since become prey to the
flames. There is scarcely room in it which does
not, nightly, invite conhagration. The attention
of the legislature has been called to the subject by
the recent occurrence and we sincerely trust that
the session will not be allowed to pass without
some adequate provision at least for the security OF
the public records. Let us, at least, save the revo-
lutionary relics. Let the letters of Washington al
any rate, be picked out of the piles of dirt which
now envelope them, put up in boxes and RENTED
to some vault where they will be beyond the reach
of the destruction that threatens them every hour
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Amongst the measures of public interest now
pending in the Legislature, perhaps the most i'm
portant is the bill proposing the calling of Con-
vention to revise the present Constitution of the
State. 1t is not from any capricious desire for
change-though, unfortunately, that is one of the
vices Of Republics-but from well grounded con-
viction that the organic law under which we live
Is seriously defectve-that large majority of the
people of the State seem bent upon Convention as
the only efficient mode of securing the needed re.
forms. The present constitution went into effect
on the fourth of July, ls5l-so that it is now moi
quite seven years old. 1t introduced radical
changes in the most important departments of gov.
eminent: some of them were wholesome and ought
to be retained in any new instrument. But we
think we shall be supported by the public sentiment
in assuming that, upon the whole, the great ends
of all good government, the security Of life, liberty
and property, have not been advanced by the
change, and, if we are not mistaken the great body
of the people, including the most staid and conser.
vative, impatient for an opportunity to frame O
new fundamental CODE
Although the new constitution is liable to the
general objection of great obscurity and uncertain
ty in many of its provisions it is probable that the
evil would be borne until the period when by its
terms, it may be altered in the mode prescribed by
it. if it were not for the wide discomfort which the
working of that portion of it relative to the Judi
ciary has occasioned. Whether we regard the
mode of electing the judges, the tenure by which
they hold their offices, the constitution of the
courts, the salaries allowed the abolition of gen.
eral chancery court, and of the office of attorney
general-the whole plan of the Judiciary is so OBJ
ectionable in theory, and has been found so inei-
Gent in practice that not only the legal profession
but all who have are likely to have any interest
in the administration of justice are loud in their
complaints. The legislature, we are glad to learn.
evinces disposition to respond to the public wish
and, it is probable, will pass law for taking the
sense of the people upon the subject.
The time, 1t appears to us, is peculiarly propi-
tious. The presidential election having been lately
decided, and the strife for the succession scarcely
commenced, we may calculate upon an interregnum
of good feeling favorable to the election of delegates
to the convention, who may have other recommends
tons than extreme devotion to their respective par
ties Although is too much to expect that any body
constituted by popular election can be free from
the bias of partisan influences, yet it is obvious
that wiser and more moderate counsels are likely
to prevail now than in the very heat and distem-
perature of presidential contest We trust. there
fore, that the proposition looking to convention
will not only be promptly acted upon, but adopted
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LAW INTELLIGENCE.
WEDNESDAY. FERRrARY q. 1855.

EpN ESDA1 FEBRUARY a. 1920
CRIMINAL CouRT.-Before Judge Stump. John
L. Thomas; Esq, prosecuting for the State
John Cole was placed at the bar and arraigned
on the charge of stealing one cotton shirt, one
flannel do, and pocket handkerchief-t proper
ty of Peter Whitman-peaded not guilty, John
Button was also arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
Conrad Swartz was arraigned on the charge of
stealing one pound of sponge, the property of Rich
ard Wallis, and pleaded not guilty.
Nathan Frank, charged with receiving 40 Its.
bloc I'm knowing it to have been stolen from the es
tabGsbment of Edward c. Thomas, jr., on the South
side of the basin, and sold to Mr.. Frank, on Or
leans street, from whence it recovered. This
case was before the court yesterday, and was re-
sumed to-day. Several respectable witnesses who
had been in the habit of dealing with the accused,
were examined and bore testimony of his probtv.
The case without further argument was submitted
to the court. who pronounced him not guilty.
John Jones was charged with the larceny of one
pair of pantlaoons, valued at one dollar and fifty
cents, the property of Mary Mendelbraum The
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To Advertisers.-Ia order to afford the public an 2p
pot1y to judge for themselves Of the merits of the 4ES
change large editions o be issued for the first fo da vs.
Of its publication and distributed ,cideiy and gfduitouSg
un the city and also in those sections Of the country
thch connected ch Baltimore By business relations
Merchant" and others rho propose to odretfse IN or
columns lU do 'reU therefore, to send an ttcr ndrerse-
mets at once and thereby obtain the advantage Of the
tended circulation tcicb sich grattous distribution OF the
paper both ia torn and country, ,cH afford an ddro'oJe
tchich 'rhO understand Ire rde of legitimate ddce
Using wH fail TO appreciate For rates Of adreftsng see
TGble clSet-here.
TO iteaders-By means Of the graattious distribution
form part its cdnrassing Persons disposed TO en-
courage the enterprise continue the experiment at Their
pleasure if residing whin the city by settling from
time to time nth the carrier upon the terms stated eisepoere
if CIT Of The city Jy sending their orders to the office Of me
Paper accompanied by pre- payment for the time spcea
To COrrespOndents.-Euery communication anten
dsd publication must be accompanied by the name o. t
'orter. Manuscripts should be trren 0" one s'de OF The
paper only.
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THE PACIFIC HOTEL DISASTERS-FUNERAL
OF THE VICTIMS,

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 24.-The funeral obsequies of the
unrecognized victims of the Pacific Hotel disaster
took place to-day. The bodies, ten in number, were
followed to the grave by the city officials various
benevolent societies, firemen and citizens. The pro-
cession was most solemn and impressive spectacle.
1t occupied an hour in passing given point.
Mrs. ballard, of Boston, one of the injured died
yesterday, and Mr.. James F. Geary, another, died
this Notwithstanding in all twenty victims Sew
eral others among the wounded are not expected to
to survive,
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MARKETS

Na" I ORR, Feb, A.-Cotton sales of 1900 bales
at an advance OF q in such cases; quotations are
unchanged At the close of the market tbara r,or,
more buyers than sellers. Flour is quiet sales of
$500 bbts. Southern has advanced Z can+s. colo,
at s4.67@S495. Wheat is firm; srles of 1000
bushels; Southern red, 1913 cts; Western do Poets
and Southern white 100 cts. Corn is dull sales Of
l,6Oo bushels at 67@69 cts for white. PORK bo.
dechoed 10 cts. for mess, and Is cts for prime saIas
of mess at Sl6.5O@Sl655. Whiskey has declined
q Ct; sales of Ohio at % cts Sugar is firm At
former prices. Coffee has declined a. Turnantina
spirits is dull at Al cts. Rosn is heavy at l45@l47
cts Rice is steady. Freghts-for cotton to Iiv-
pool "a
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ENDORSEMENT OF THE LECOMPTON CON
STITIrTION

HARRISBURG, Feb. 24--In the Senate to-day the
majority of the Committee the Kansas resolu-
tons reported the resolution in favor of the Lecomp
ton constitution, accompanied by lengthy report
urging the speedy admission of Kansas under the
Lecompton constitution, with declaration that it
is the right of the people to alter whenever they de-
sire through proper legal means. 1t was ordered to
be printed and petition to postpone action to al
low the minority to report was defeated by the uni
ted vote Of the Democratic members
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POLICE.

FURTHER ARREsTs.-Thomas Lotus, and James
Corrigan were arrested Tuesday evening, by Off
GERS Reid and Ridgeway, on the charge of being
concerned in the robbery of the gun establishment
OF Mr.. Meyer, on West Pratt street The latter is
also charged with being accessory to the burgla-
ry of the store of Messrs Perry Bro, North Gay
street, where it will be recollected James Maguire
was fatally shot by officer Elliott. They were COM
mitted for Court by Justice Mearis.
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WEATHER REPORTS

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. R4-Noon.-W Weather clear
Thermometer $50.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ACKNOWLEDGMENT 32o
Calm and clear.
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NoTARIEs PUBLIC.--It was rumored in Annapolis
yesterday that the following persons had been
nominated to the Senate as Notaries Public for the
city of Baltimore viz: Thomas NJ. Norris, William
Gilmor, Mortimer Taylor and John NJ. Walker
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NE" DIRK Feb. 4.-Ihc steamer Arago arrived
,nis morning from Havre and southampton, with
dates to the 10th anticipated.
Inc nome cotton market was steady-saIes five
oays amounting to 5000 bales Stock 1920 900 bales
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEEDINGS ON THE RE
FUGEE G. CONSPIRACY QUESTIONS.
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SAILING OF THE NTACAR,
AkkINAL OLE THE ApACn

BosToN, Feb A.-The steamer Niagara sailed
hence at 10 clock, with s25i. 900 in specie.
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FACTORY BURT

BRIpGEPoRr, Feb. A.-Tomlinson's spring and
axle mandatory, was burnt last night by an incen-
diary. Loss $4,000, insurance $4,000.
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POWDER EXPLOSION.

" itIIE iIAI LOCIOA.
Troy, Feb. A.-Ihe percussion cap mandatory
OF Charles Fl. Kellogg was destroyed by an explo-
sion of Illuminating powder today. One man was
killed and another seriously wounded.
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Commandment, Assault and Capture
of Canton.
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THE EXPECTED DUEL.-CHALLENGE WITH.
DRAWN

WAsH1NGroS, Feb. A.-The challenge having
been withdrawn aud the seconds having retired,
Messrs. Crittenden. Toombs, and Mason, of Ken
lucky, have effected settlement of the difficulties
between Mesars. Clay and CulIom, who have re-
turned to Washington.
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cuN1lNueD SUCCESSES OF THE BRITISH IN lNpA.
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SrABBINs AFFRAY.-On Monday evening last,
about dusk, two named VIM. H. Tucker and
Joseph Baker came into collision in Saratoga near
Arch street. when the foamer drew a dirk knife and
stabbed the latter in the left side. Dr. Colburn was
called attend in whose opinion the injury though
serious, will not prove of fatal nature Tucker il
still at large
MARSHAL HERRING AND THE PoLICE.-Marshal Her
ring yesterday dismissed from service two sergeant
and three privates, and also suspended three pri
Yates. Cause not ascertained