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Just one week ago the passage of the Kansas
Lecompton bill by the Senate of the United States
was heraded to the remotest corners of the Repub-
lie, and the intelligence was everywhere received
by the friends and advocates of the measure as an
earnest of the speedy settlement of this disturbing
question. Even among those whose political pre-
JUDGES and convictions of conscience had inclined
them to the opposition, many were found to acqui-
esce in decision they could not approve, only
from sense of that abiding loyalty and patriotic
devotion which do sometimes govern and contro-
the American people The whole country is dis
gusted with the exciting and improbable discus
sion of question which has assumed frightful
significance and grave expression of danger its
abstract Importance does not deserve and its in
trinsic merits do not justify. While we reaffirm
the views which we have already expressed in favor
OF the policy recommended by the President in his
message to Congress on this subject, we vet think
that the peace and happiness of this Union are
paramount considerations which demand the i'm
mediate exercise of that spirit of compromise and
concession which has so often and so spnallv vim
Dictated and defended the institutions under which
we live.
returning reason, and the first faint glimmer of the
coming light, in the preliminary efforts of the
democratic caucus at Washington on Saturday
night last to secure the harmonious action of the
party in the House. and to devise some plan and
apply some fraternal arrangement by which the ex-
islng difficulties may be removed. As was an
nounced yesterday, in the Geographic report of
that caucus, committee of ten Lecompton and ten
ant-Lecompton members, was appointed to take
the grave subject into consideration and to report
at the meeting to be held this evening. Is it too
much to expect of the wisdom and patriotism of
these twenty select representatives of the people,
the suggestion of some remedy for the legislative
disorder? May we not anticipate with confidence
the early admission of Kansas into the Union as
State, and termination of the discord and dssen-
sons that have marked her political progress
Would that we could blot out the pages that must
record the story of the successive wrongs and re-
peated outrages which have been perpetrated by the
rebeous people of this western territory, and have
brought disgrace and shame upon our government
and laws.
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CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
WASHINGTON, March 90

SENATE.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick informed the Senators that the Vice
President has been compelled to leave the Capitol
to take his family to the South and the Senate must
elect President pro tenn
ballot was then taken, when Mr.. Fitzpatrick
received 70, Mr.. Fessender IL and Mr. Hamiin L.
Messrs. Sldell and Dixon conducted Mr. Fitzpat-
rick to the chair, who took the oath.
Various memorials were presented and private
bills introduced.
The Minnesota bill was then resumed when long
debate took place on the amendment proposed on
Thursday last by Mr. Mason, to amend the second
section OF the bill so to give the State one repre-
sentative only in the House of REPRESENTATIVES
Finally the vote was taken and the amendment
was lost Yeas 8, nays Al.
Other amendments were then voted on. Mr. Will
sons amendment giving Minnesota one Representa-
tive now and have the census of the State taken
forthwith with view of giving such additional Re-
personalities as she may be entitled to las adopted
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr.. Sherman of Ohio, made an Intellectual effort
to introduce resolution for the appointment of a
select committee to report the best mode of taxing
the census ofls6O.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the Deficiency bill.
Mr.. Hill made speech on Kansas He said he
regarded the Lecompton Constitution as one of the
best he had ever seen-embracing as it does the
latest improvements he considered that the
trainers of it had discharged their duties with sig
nal ability.
Mr. Wade, of Ohio made speech in opposition
to the admission of Kansas under the Lecomptop
Constitution.
Mr. Ready, of Tennessee, delivered his views in
favor of the Lecompton Constitution and was fol.
lowed by Mr.. Gooch on the other side.
Other gentlemen also addressed the Committee
and the House adjourned.
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ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT,
FURTHER FROM CALIFORNIA.
LATER FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

New YORK, March 29.-The steamer Northern
Light from Aspinwall, has arrived with 600 passen-
gers, brought down by steamer 0rigaa, from San
gence from South America
The U. S. steamers Merrimac and Saranac. were
at Nalparaiso March LIST, to leave soon for Callao
There has been terrific norther experienced in
the CHILEAN ports, and considerable damage done to
the shipping.
FROM PERU
Fivanco has taken Tacua without resistance
The trigate Apunmac blockading Phav. On
the 18th inst, a battle occurred at Areouipo. the
final result of which was unknown, but Gen. Cas-
tilla has taken two outposts
The American ships before reported as seized, were
still in the hands of the Peruvians
From Venezuela it is reported that Calello was
captured by the Revolutionists on the 9Th, and on
the following day 10000 men marched in Caracas,
summoning Monagus to surrender the Presidency.
which was refused The city was then declared in
state OF siege. The revolution was general in the
interior.
A CHILEAN paper says that Senior Astalurnaga will
probably 90 as Minister to the United States.
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AUSTRI A


The publication in the Moniteur of Orsni's letter
to the Emperor Napoleon has given great offence to
the Austrians His Majesty is accused of inconsist-
ency, and it cannot be denied that the charge is per-
fectly well founded. He strongly urges this Gov
eminent to deprive the inhabitants of the Lom-
oardyV enetian kingdom of their recently acquired
freedom OF locomotion and at the same time orders
document to be inserted in the official paper which
can hardly fail to increase their luminosity towards
their foreign masters, and may possibly incte them
to initiate the detestable example of a man whom
they will henceforth regard political MARTYR
1t Is announced in the Weimar Zeitung that the
Empress is eaciente, and is likely to be confined at
the beginning of August.
SWITZERLAND.
The Times says the following private telegram
has been received:
BERNE, March THE Federal Commissioners of
GENEVA propose an inquiry into the conduct of the
refugees. The French refugees brought to Berne
are to be expelled The Commissarv, Dubs has
arrived here in order to consult the Federal Coun-
Gil on his report.
GREECE.
The recent earthquake at Corinth destroyed near
~ the whole town. The fortress on the Acocorin-
thus has fallen, and the columns of the temple have
also been thrown down.
Calamsk, situated on the Ishmus is also in ruins
In place the earth opened and river has sprung
up, which flows through the ruins into the sea.
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THE DAILY EXCHANGE, MARCH 90 1853

Cagliari being seized the high seas removes the
case from the jurisdiction of Naples, and renders
the capture wholly illegal; unless it can be proved
that the Cagliari pirate. This superstition
he promptly dsposes Of by stating that she had "a
regular captain; patent of nationality; ship pa
pers, and was not engaged in any piratical act'
That, in point of fact she was royal mail packet
plying, at regular intervals, between the mainland
and the island of Sardinia and that, therefore the
capture of the vessel 'could not be justified by the
universally admitted principle that subjects pirates
to the jurisdiction of all nations" 1t was, there
fore he insists the duty of the Neapolitan fgates
" to have released the steamer the moment they re-
cognized her nationality and character" He de-
cares further, that the capture on the high seas of
ship belonging to friendly power is equivalent
to an invasion of the territory of that power and
being maniftstly illegal all the consequences that
flow from that fact are invalid; that moreover, the
proceeding already taken against the accused can
not be followed Up, except contumaciously, and he
concludes his vigorous dispatch by demanding the
release of the vessel and cargo and the liberation
of the prisoners.
But the tender mercies of Neapolitan ailors, and
the horrors of Neapoltan prison, have already
made fearful inroads upon the mental and physi-
cal health ofthose who were captured Tin violation
of international law, and confined without the
shadow of guilt" Watt, one of the English engi-
neers previously referred to- has become insane; and
it is only within few weeks past that the Neapoi-
tan Government yielding reluctantly to the ener-
getic demonstrates of the English acting Consul,
have authorized the appointment of mixed COM
mission to report upon the condition of this unfor-
tunate man. In the meantime, the trial of the
prisoners is postponed from week to week, and
every colorado pretext is resored to for the pur-
pose of throwing obstacles in the way of their lib
Grafton. Nine months have already elapsed
since the capture of the steamer, and during nearly
the whole of that time her crew have been kept
closely confined, without being permitted to hold
any communication whatever with their friends.
They have endured harsh inquisitorial visitations
and, in addition to the usual brutal treatment to
which all Neapolitan state prisoners are subjected
have been suffered to linger in agony of sus-
pense, uncertain to their probable fate and con-
scious that nothing would be left undone on the
part of the Neapolitan authorities, which might
operate as a plausible excuse for their cruelty and
injustice. How long shall such wanton exercise
of power be tolerated
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from the London Times
EXTRAORDINARY DEMANDS OF FRANCE
UPON FOREIGN STATES

The uneasiness and apprehension which the nras
eht posltion OF the French Government inspires are
not likey to be lessened by the series of demands
W Wl II seems to be making on foreign States.
Ever since the establishment of the second Empire
the fress OF Belgium and the ASYLUM of Switzer
land have been the objects of repeated remonstran-
ces on the part of the French authorities We know
tinto so solemn document as the Treatvof pr;
condemnation of Belgian free speech was introduced
and for some time past Switzerland has been forced
TO require that refugees from France shall reside in
cantons remote from the French frontier But since
the l4th OF JAM the Government at Paris seems IN
have lost all temper and discretion Without cansa
suddenly and violently, food of vituperation Is
directed against this country. The President of the
Hgnate tne resident of the Legislative Body, the
Minister OF Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador in
London, and the Colonies of regiments scattered
over France unite in addressing England in lanouage
winch has not been heard since the DAYS when t6e
Sourers OF the hrst BoNAPARTE dwelt on the speedy
destruction OF Carthage and its empire tispast ali
that the acquisitions of France are beyond what
the comfy OF nations would seem to Justify. Bel
gum ana Switzerland have already Yielded as far as
is possible for States which have regard for their
own independence; Sardinia has not only brought in
Dill against conspring to kill or dethrone FOREIGN
sovereign, but making changes in her jury SYSTEM
apparently lest liberal jury should by its decision
lmper,l the friendship of the Emperor. But it is
kind is attempted The demands of the French En-.
Perors government on the Cabinet of Vienna 90
Tar beyond anything which has been ATTEMPTED In
our own case. We learn that NJ De Bouraueney
mas actually demanded that the Austrian newspapers
snau not be dao,oed to comment uaroraby on tie state
Of France, or the proceedings of the French Gorern-
ment
Austria, much to her credit has lately relaxed
ner passport system The quiet of the Italian Prov
ces and the general prosperity of the Empire have
encouraged the statesmen of Vienna to remove
most OF the restrictions which our countrymen
tound SO onerous even two years ago. But will it
De peheved, that the French Government demands
the re-esabshmen Of the old system in more than all It's
former severity?
M: De Bourqueney desires that every traveller from
the Italian Provinces shall obtain his passports at
Milan or Venice, instead of from the authorities of
the place where he resides. We, from our insular
position have little direct part the matter but we
have every reason to believe that Austria will vind
cate her old reputation for dignity and courage and
under the guidance of able Statesmen, set a good
example to the less powerful and resolute com
munities
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the case, but his second visit he was very po-
lite, and sent strong orders to the Pacha of Jerusa
lem, who is his inferior. The Pacha sent at once
two more of the officers to Jaffa and they got to
work really in earnest. Immediately they began
to get confessions. and very four of them
convicted and the fifth also known, but he has fed.
80 they have taken the Sheikh and put him in pris
on, and who also has to stand in his place if he is
not found
1t seems wonderful that we should get justice
when many have tried to get it in vain. Fourteen
murders have been committed in this vicinity and
Jerusalem in about two years, the victims belong
ing to different nations, but notice has been tax
en- of them by the government in the least. 1t can
be very easily understood how hard our worthy
Consuls had to work to make them do much as
they have done. The murderers are condemned to
death, and as soon as the tirman comes from the
Sultan they will be executed.
This affair has entirely broken up all our occupa-
tions, and with the first opportunity we expect to
return to America. All the Europeans and Ameri-
Jafa live in town at present, but we hope
that greater safety may be in the future here for
those who may choose to live here.
JOHN A. STEINBECK
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At Huron, C. W., last week, Mr.. Michael Sulli-
van, hearing a noise in the cow-house, which is
close to the dwelling, went out to ascertain the
cause When about yard from the door, which
was open, an animal supposed by him at first to be
ms dress, and knocked him down. With conster
nas ,s ne oeheid that his assaant was powerful
won, put, nothing daunted, he grappled with the
animal, regalned his feet, and after struggle of
sone minutes, during which he received several
bring it to'the ground. In the fight which ensued
the brute caught Mr.. s. by the left hand. which be
70 th at its knowing that if he
attacked Mr.. s. now called upon his wife tn hrno
savage beast. 'he
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ID | T. ID

On the 18th instant, NANCY JANE, aged months and
days, youngest daughter of George William and Harriet
j. Forrest
On the 25th instant PERRY s. YINToN, in the Goth
year of his age
In Baltimore county, on the 18th instant, RACHEL. in
the 10th year of her age wife of Samuel Mccullough
On the 25th instant, PRISCILLA SMARDON, in her CAD
year, wife of f. Smardon.
In Georgetown, d. c., on the Goth instant ANDRWFT
IA aged and months, infant daughter of James
and f. v Barker.
On the 9th instant, Mrs SARAH HUNTER, in her fist
year.
On the 9th instant EDWARD, in the 18th wear Of his
age, son of John and Ann Worthngton
On the 9th instant, JOSHUA FOREMAN, in the 18th
year of his age.
On the 18th instant, after short Illness JACOB HORN
in his SD year.
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New YORK, March 29-Cotton is firm. Sales of
1000 bales, closing steady-Uplands l27s cts Flour
Is quiet-Sales 5000 bbls. common to good State
S4l5@s 81. 25;. Ohio S4.75@S5; Southern S45O@S4.
~. Wheat is very dull and market heavy-Red Indi-
ana ~; Delawe do lis cts. Corn is buoy ant-Sales
"a 600 bushels White 6715@6s1& cts Pork is firm
Prime Sl375. Beef is steady at So. 25@Sl2 50 for
Repacked Western. Lard is firm at az @SlOL cts,
Whskey has advanced = ct-Sales at % cts Su-
gar closed buoyant-Holders demand an advance.
Turpentiue closed steady at 40 cts. Rosin is dnll
at Sl5O Rice is dull. Freights are dull. Cotton
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FROM KANSAS Ann Utah

st. LOUIS, March PA dispatch from Fort
Leavenworth dated 26th inst, saws the Constitn
tional Convention had adjourned from Minnesota
to meet at Leavenworth on the 25th General
Lane resigned the Presidency of the Convention. =
1t was supposed that the Convention would be
short and that the Topeka Constitution would be
adopted with some modification. General Lane
pledged himself to resign before he was elected
President of the Convention. The exterminists
were becoming more moderate.
Six mountain men from Camp Scott have arrived
here They left January 26th and encountered
several severe snow storms. They think the Nor
mons could easily overcome Col Johnson's com
mand if they wished
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FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March 29.-The following is the
committee appointed in pursuance of resolution
OF the Democratic caucus to consider the best mode
and manner of admitting Kansas under the Iecomp-
ton Constitution. The committee is composed of an
tonites :-Messrs. Keitt, Groesbeck, Stephens, Ow
ems, Jones, Craig of Missouri Cockerill, Sandidge,
Denart, Quitman, Foley, j. CLANCY Jones, Pendle
ton, Houston, Clarke Of New York, Bocock, Hall of
Ohio, Stevenson, McKibbin and Corning.
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Maggie Mitchell, and the decidedly favorable i'm
preston she made has induced the manager to effect
her favorite part of Miami in the drama of Green
Bushes, and in the entertaining comedy of the Four
Sisters in which she sustains four different charac-
tiers. This is a very attractive entertainment and
will doubtless secure large attendance
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ERnM law MA

CHARLESTON, March 29-The steamer Isabel from
Havana and Key West with dates to the 25th, has
arrived.
Arrived at Key West, bark White from New
York; ship Richmond, from N. Orleans, for Boston,
leaking and discharging CARGO and ship Rockland
from Mobile for Boston, in distress.
Sugars at Havana were advancing Freights
were dull. Sterling Exchange l2@l21l per cent
Exchange on New York par to q per cent prem.
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Our German contemporary, the Correspondent
came to us yesterday in a shining morning face and
with the gloss of its new dress yet freshly upon it.
This manifest improvement in its appearance affords
gratifying evidence of the estimation in which
the "Corresponden' is held by large class of our
feowcitizens and of the successful enterprise of ito
prOprietor
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WRECK OF THE BRITIsH SHIP WAvERLEY.-Capta;n
Gardner of the ship Intrepid, arrived at New van
from China, reports that on November 2, in Farmo
sa Channel he fell in with the wreck of the British
ship Wayerley, Rose, from Shanghai, for Amoy,
alsnasted and abandoned by officers and crew. he
ne ne put into Hong Kong and landed the Cinnamon.
af hundred had left the ship previously with the
ond hs and crew. The Waverly was an iron shin
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FROM MEXICO

New ORLEANS, March 29.-Metamoras has been
declared free port according to the latest advices
demanding the payment of a per centage of all
money due for church property. Tampico has not
yet been attacked. battle is expected near San
Louis Potos between the adherents of Garcia and
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NEW MILITARY DISTRICT

NEW YORK, March 29.-General Scott has issued
orders constituting new Military District in Ne
braska, called the District of the Platte the head
quarters to be at Fort Laramie which is to be occu
pied Immediately by ten companies of artillery and
two OF dragons from Kansas. Two companies of
artillery are ordered from Kansas to Fort Riley
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FALLING OF A CHURCH FLOOR

New York, March 29.-The floor of the new Ro-
man Catholic Church at Wallingford, Connecticut,
Tell yesterday morning during service, fatally in
Jurlng two, and severely wounding thirteen of the
congregation -
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nj 4 r r I f n

On the morning of the 22d instant by Rev George d.
Hamilton, JAMES j. CARROLL to ALKALINE R. daught
er OF the officiating minister, all of this city
On the 24th ultmo by Rev. Mr. Coke, JOHN McCOR
MICK to LEfITIA MILLER, both of this city.
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THE VIRGINIA RANKS

RICHMOND, March 29.-The State Senate to-day
passed bill fixing the LIST of August for the resump-
ton OF specie payments by the Banks of this State
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INJUNCTION BY THE U. s. AGAINST THE
SALE OLE THE COLLINS STEA MEPS

New YORK, March 29.-In the United States Cir
cunt Court to-day Mr.. Sedgwick, District Attorney,
filed albi of injunction in behalf of the United
States against the sale of the Collins Line Steam
ers, alleging that large was due the United
States from the company
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Gen. Houston, it is said, is to be appointed Gov
ernor of Arizona, as soon as that Territory is or
ganiZed
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CURIOUS DoCUMENT.-Wa Washington as everybody
Knows, was very methodical and he vas particular
10 nave matters about which dispute laight arise
sPut INTO writing" The article below is copied
from one OF ms papers,, and is both characteristic
ana amusing. 1t is an agreement with his gard
tight" ~ Vi se''inS
ARTICLES OF agreement made this twelfth dav of
APril, ammo Domini, one thousand seven hundred
and elghty-seven, by and between George Wash
mgton, Esq, of the Parish of Truro in the comfy
OF FAIRFAX, State of Virginia, on one part. and
Hhlllp Batter, Gardner on the other Witness, that
tne salu fhlp Batter, for and in consideration of
the covenants herein hereafter mentioned. doth
promise and agree to serve the said George Wash
ngtOn ior the term of one year as a Gardner and
that he will during the said time conduct himself
soDeriy, diligently and honesty-that he will faith
1uliy and industriously perform all and every part
OF his duty a Gardner, to the best of his know
ledge and abilities, and that he will not at anv time
suffer himself to be disguised with LIQUOR except on
times hereafter mentioned.
IN consideration of these things being we'll and
truly performed on the part of said Philip Batter
the said George Washington doth agree to allow
nm the said Philip the same kind and quality of
provisions as he has heretofore had, and likewise,
annually decent suit of Clothes BETTING a man in
h hs stations 10 consist OF coat, vest and
preeches, working jacket and brooches, of
homespun, besides, two white shirts; three check
DO; two linen pocket handkerchiefs two pair of
linen overhalls as many pair of shoes as are neces-
sary Tor him; four dollars at Christmas, with which
he may be drunk four DAYS and four nights; two
dollars at Easter to effect the same purpose; two
dollars at Whitsuntide, to be drunk two DAYS:
dram in the morning and drink of grog at din
ner at noon.
"For the true and faithful performance of all and
each part OF these things, the parties have hereuno
set their hands this twenty-thrd day of April Ammo
| Domn 1887.
PHILIP Batter, his mark
GEORGE WAsHGNGToN
| WitnaSS.
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One hundred persons will be immersed by Elder
Pike, week from next Sunday, at Newburyport.