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Special Despatch from Washington.

Special Despatch from Washington.
PROPOSED INCREASE OF LETTER POSTAGE-MIs-
MANAGEMENT OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN CALI
FORNIA-THE FREMONT MARIPosA PATENT AGAIN
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD PROJECT DEFUNCT-THE
LOBBY IN FULL FEATHER-TAMMANY HALL DITTO
THuRLOw WEED AND GREE wOOL'--TuE CLING
MAN QUESTION STILL UNsErTLED-JrHE TAMMANY
DOUGLAS MEN IN A QUANDARY-THE PERUVIAN
GUANO MONOPOLY-THE TROUBLES OF THE RAIL
ROAD COMPANIES UNSETTLED, ETC., ETC.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1852
inc Senate caucus this morning agreed To support
crease In the rates Of letter postageto 1--WE cents
Inc special agent Of the Treasury Department despatched
some time ago to investigate matters connected with tho
Caornh Mint and Custom House, has laid his report be-
fore the secretary The report charges gross msmanagc
ment and abuse as existing in all the departments in Cali
forna' us probable extensive removals will take place
There has been no renewal the efforts 10 have Colec
tor schcl removed since the signing Of the famous Tam
many treaty. though the Tammanytes complain that Mr.
scell has not carried out his part of the programme
person has arrived here from the squa,ters on tho
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Dramatic and Other Amusements.


BROADWAY fHEATRE-The classical play Of "Gisippus0
is 10 be revived tomorrow evening, with very good
cast In which Mr. Eddy is named for the hero The ter
rac but gorgeous equestrian spectacle of the Cataract
OF the Ganges" follows.
NBro's GARpuy-The numerous and almost exclusive
patrons OF this establishment have thus far been greatly
pleased with the performances Of Messrs Nixon Co g
circus troupe See the novelties advertised for tomorrow
BowERy The entcrprising managers of this establish
ment like their Broadway cotemporares, are ndsposed
TO withdraw very profitable piece to make for
novelties hence they adhere TO the Three Fast Men, and
the dashing Western sisters
BuRroSs.-The new comedy, entitled "our Female
American Cousin is TO undergo its initial representation
tomorrow night II purpors 10 have been written by an
American In America, and is, Of course, legtmately
American
wAnAcKs-The elegant scenic play called orhe Veto.
OF France and Algeria is announced for another
week, as a matter Of course. The popularity of this
drama like the generality Of good pieces increases with
repetition.
LAURA KrrNE's.-Mr. Tom rayor's comedy denomina,ed
"Our American Cousin" has now been performed for
ninety consecutive nights and yet the public rusto see
twin as much avdty as they did during the second and
third weeks.
AMERICAN MusEuM-The managers retain the band of
Ethiopian Ministries who last week so pleasantly beguled
ne time while visters were recovering from the fatgues
OF examining the curiostes In the different halls
DRAMATIC READxG.-Mr. II. r. Ball is TO read the
'Hunchback" at Nblos Saloon 70 morrow evening.
The CoIoRKD OPERA well patronzed invariably that
would be waste OF space 10 do than mention the
TACT that they have rearranged their programmes for TO-
morrow.
Miss Annette ncc and the San Francisco Mnstres
playing at Honolulu, Sandwich Islands, on the "a Of De-
cember.
The Madrid papers announce the dSba OF n Gugni at
the Theatre Re in ala Favorta and, without exception
describe his something quite unparalleled In
that city. The representation attended by their Ma
jescs and the court, who among the warmcst ap
pauders Of the ortitc. Nine Gull Borsi 10 also very
highly spoken Of for her singing in the principal female
character.
We learn from st. Petersburg that the Italian Opera
proceeds successfully Nine. Boso and NJ Calzolar being
the conspicuous favoritee.
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ARRIVAL OF THE ARAG0,
ADDITIONAL INTELLIGENCE FROM EUROPE.
Our Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Genoa, Milan,
Jerusalem and Dublin Correspondence.
THE YANKEES AT SEBASTOPOIa
&C., &C., &C.

The United States mail steamship Arago Capt. Lines,
from Havre and Southampton, arrived at this port carly
yesterday morning.
She left Southampton the 18th inst from sound
ngs the Banks had consecutive days of strong and
heavy westerly gales, with high, rough head seas.
The Arago has been detained days the passage.
from an accident to Of the Wheels and eighteen hours
of Sandy Hook by the fog.
The Arago brings l26 passengers the usual mails and
$50 tons merchandise, valued at q, 100000.
The telegraphc report by the Arabia Halifax pub
Ished the HERALD yesterday morning. three days later
than the news by the Arago
In Ireland, the 11th instant, everything continued
tranquil and the excitement created by procIamations
and arrests has passed away leaving scarcely bubble OF
elervescence behind it, 1t is said that various places
parties who anticipated midnight visits from the con-
stabulary disappeared suddenly from their respective
residences and their way TO the land Of the
free across the Atlantic.
The J,cish Chronicle ssys-we learn from good autho-
rity that Sir Moses Monieaor has declared his willingness
to to Rome in order present the Pope person the
memorial praying for the restoration of the boy Mortara
to his parents.
The British Standard says-0ur readers must not ba
surprised should they shortly hear that an offer has been
made Mr. Spurgeon Of to preach four discoursea
in the splendid and spacious Academy Music of New
York
The Prince Of Wales had commenced his military ca
reer by presenting colors to the One Hundredth (he
Prince Of Wales Royal Canadian) regiment Of foot at
shornclife Camp. After having made short speech
the regiment his Royal Hghness embarked for Ostend
The London Herald says-Rom French paper wa
have intelligence that Mr. Morphy about to play twenty
games bindfolded at the time. We are informed
that Mr. Morphy publicly challenged Harrwitz to play
match of five games for FIVE hundred francs,
offering the odds of the pawn and This chivalrous
cartel was not accepted.
The French government continues to give the greatest
attention to the There several gunboats
being constructed at Toulon model. Orders
have been received to prepare two steam rgaes tor
quickly possible and other sa of frgates and
light craft are to follow.
The tender for the remaining portion of the f1 600
representing the first issue of the large loan contemplated
for the construction Of railways in Port Philip, Australia
were completed in London on Monday, Jan. 9.
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bis bill s called Jefferson instead of Colona Tohosa As
adopted by the committee, Jefferson from the
hundred and first degree 10 the Rocky Mountains, and
from the forty third degree to the Mexican line. The OBJ
ect Of introducing the bills In this way 10 have them
printed 30 that when tho Committee Territories Is
reached in the CALL the bills then printed be put
their passage the House in the meantime having the OPP
psrtunity 10 read them.
is considered material to correct an error in Wednes
days House report. What Mr. Barksdae, of Mississippi,
said wasHe regarded the discussion Of the question Of
reopenng the African slave trade i'll timed and out Of
places but at the proper time and under proper crcum
stances he would take his position upon it, and would do
with reference to the effect il would have upon his
stituents and his section of the Union.
1t appears, from recently received official documents,
that the cooie trade Havana principally conducted at
Macao, and escapes the jurisdiction Of the colony. The
emigration Of respectable Chinese to tho gold fields Of
California and Australia is about thirty thousand per
annum. Many of these return again, and American ves
sells receive good share the passage money but this
business, far California concerned cut of
by the law which took effect October and which sub
ecs the vessel to fine Of hundred dollars for every
Chinese brought into that State.
The House Committee Indian Affairs have unanimous
y agreed bill relative to the great Indian reserve in
Kansas, known as the New York Reserve, embracing
nearly two millions Of Of land, and all pre- empted
by whites Its details have not ranspired, but II is
dersood that Is satisfactory both settlers and Indians
and that it will enable all the settlers 10 obtain titles after
one year.
The Committee Elections decided this morning in "a
of Bird Chapman the rghtfu delegate from Ne
braska, in place of Mr.. Ferguson the sitting member.
This contested has been pending from the commence
ment Of the present Congress.
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FRANCE.

Our Paris Correspondence.
PARIS, JAN =, 1852
The Empeor's Rebuff TO Baron Hubw~-C Condemnation c1
the Court Circle--Soios Danger Of Comtineutas VAR
Egec o Mr. Buchona~'s Message in spain-Asuranca
of r~oh Support offered 70 0'DOnnell-Dec'ininl
Hath Of The Empress, DC, dc
The Emperor and Empress held their usual reception a
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THR GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1859
The bills establishing Territorial governments for Ar
zona Dacotah and Jefferson yesterday introduced by
Mr. stephens in the House, his own notice. They
not therefore, reports from the Committee on Territories
though exactly similar to those agreed the committee
excepting the name of the Platte river country which In
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-30
THIRTY-ETFTH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.


Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1853.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD, ETC.
oday was set apart for District of Columbia business
Previous to its being taken up, however, Mr. GwIN
adm G CAL, made motion to reconsider the vote on
the Pacific Railroad bill, and prefaced his motion with
few remarks, stating that his object to make the est
mates advertised for specific TO prevent straw bids
and to include estimates for a branch TO Oregon.
Mr.. BELL, (opp) of Tenn, said few words to show
that the bill is adequate as it stands.
Mr.. DAVIS, (adm) Of Miss, spoke in support Of Mr..
Gwin's views ri
Mr. STUART (adm.) of Mich. moved to lay the motion
the table, but the hour of O'Clock arriving the
vote thereon was postponed till Monday.
The rest Of the day occupied with the local affairs
Of the city of Washington.
The subject of horse railroad along Pennsylvania
debated all day.
The proposition to coDcede the right of the road to the
Metropolitan Railroad Company lost.
The motions now pending the District Committees
bill to grant concession Of the road for twenty five
years TO Messrs Vanderwerken Co., and the Douglas
amendment to make the right of the road
poration Of the city.
Finally, there being no quorum present, Mr.. Brown
moved call Of the Senate, but prevailed 70 with
draw it, when the Senate adjourned.
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Proceedings OF the Democratic Caucus on the
Tariff Question-Opposition to an Increase
OF Duties-Attitude OF the Pennsylvania
Delegation and the Republicans-COnditio
of the Treasury-Neglect OF the Public
Busineas by Congress-Anticipated Message
OF the President, &C., &c.
SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.
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House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON Ian % l45

House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1862
The House went into committee private bills
INDIAN WAR THE PACIFIC.
message received from the President enclosing
report from the Secretary of War; recommending pay
ment to Governor Stevens for the purchase of munitions
and subsistence during the Indian in Washing
ton Territory
SIS 900 LOAN BILL.
Mr. HoUsroN, (adm) Of Ala, asked leave to introduce
a bill authorizing q loan Of fifteen millions.
Objections made to this from the republican side
Mr. PALMER, (opp) of N. Y, asked leave to introduce
resolution nstructing the Committee on Ways and Means
to report bill revising the tariff make the
adequate TO the expenses of the government,
pomcally administered, and discriminating in favor OF
American products and substituting specific for ad
orem duties.
Objections made from the democratic side, when
the House adjourned.
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very considerable portion ofthc slave population may
be said to be entirely savage, and all the Inhabitants
the island are utterly diverse from the people Of the Uni
ted states IN language, manners, habits and political and
social education for many generations They have been
accustomed TO rely ON the presence of large body OF
troops for the preservation oforder and the necessity and
the cost OF maintaining them would be the under the
United States rs il is under Spain People such those
in Cuba are IN no way fitted for taking part in or living
under government such Without discussing the
question TO whether they are better or worse than
people sufficient for present purpose TO say they
are entirely dinerent so different that, II brought as
state into the Union, Cuba would probably exercise
disastrous influence on public affairs and disappont,
perhaps, no one moro than Of those who now
very desirous Of s "acquistsn with reference mainly
United States.
AGGRnsuoNs or rR COLONIAL oFFICxRs JusurIKD
Win regard 10 the annoyances 10 which commerce
has been subjected Cuba, may be remarked that con-
nual fears OF invasion from the United States may have
rendered the Cuban authorities suspicious and vindicve
They may in some degree by rash and nconsiderate
on have exposed themselves 10 the which have
been passed upon them but should bear mind that
these difficulties have probably been much exaggeatedby
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-08

THE ST NICHOLAS DIsAsTER-REcOVERY OF A
BoDY-THE WREcK.-The Memphis Bulletin of the
9th saws: ave learn from Mr.. Petty, of the Daniel
Boone that the body of one of the lost BY the st.
Nicholas disaster, supposed TO be deck hand, was
found floating in the water yesterday evening, OppO-
ate the plantation of Gen. Pillow The face Of the
unfortunate man wss horribly mutilated, and his
rerson bore marks of severe injuries. The negroes
If Gen Pillow who made the discovery referred TO-,
also report seeing the body of female dressed in
white floating by the plantation On Tuesday evening
which they were unable to reach at the time, aud
when search was made for it in short time sfter'
ward. had disappeared and was not again seen up
70 the time the Boone passed the spot yesterday
n,oroing. Mir. Davis, who resides near the place,
states that the body Of man was seen to float into
The crsvasse near the SunAower Landing, in COahO-
ma counto Miss, yesterday morning. and IS doubt
Lac the remains of another victim to the St. NichO-
las disaster.
1.-THE hull of the Inflated steamer st. Nicholas
aoaled in TO the Shore few days since, at the plans
tation Of Mr. S Boice, one mile above Frars Point
and was secured to the shore Mr.. Boice states that
r, has taken several barrels of pork from the hull
md that large quantity Of pig>ead remains when
will be accessible upon the receding OF the water
The iron safe belonging TO the steamer and contain
ing as is supposed about $4,000, has also been dis
covered in the hull, and it is believed will be reaeh'
ed without much difficulty"
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sALr-ws quote Coarse Sack a sl59 and Pine Sis, and
barrel 3jc per bHsheI
CHEEsEEs quote chese asollows: Western Reserve 40
Is, English Dairy 149isc per pound.
cANDLEsTalow is held at I2e for mould Ind I4e for hand
Pressed; Star 1926 and Sperm zO9i2e.
LARD Olive quote pure Lard OIL from store at slOpe
gallon, munufacturers price
wooL-Ther active demand fer clean washed wO at
30c p ID.
Hogs for Cattle and s. 5o4 per head Sheep, accor-
ding to quality The stock Of Cattle in the unusual.
Iy light and the receipts limited There active
demand for Cattle and Sheep at our quotatons
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Time, l:5l-E52k.
Twelfth Anniversary OF the Temple OF
Honor and Temperance

beTempes of Honor this city, will celebrate the Weh
Anniversary OF the Grand Temple, Wednesday, the leth in
by parde in which Independent OLer Of Good TemPar
and the Sons OF Temperance will participate All members oil
the temperance ORDERS all visiting brothers are cordially
invited to take part in the procession
The Temples Of Honor will meet in Temperance Hail. NO.
stpe Sons Temperance in the Hall OF the hoanS
Mems Christian Assoc at the place and the Good
T.mpIars in the Fireman 81 Ialk Public Square.
The PROCESSION will be formed at precisely o'clock and VIII
move as follows:
Down College street the Square, around the Square 70
Market IN Market to Union through Union to College up Col
~ to Church up Church Cherry, Cherry to Broad down
Road to College, up College to franklin through franAn TO
Cherry down Cherry D.munbane, Demumbrane to sum
s down summer to Church. through Church to High Gown
b to Cedar down Cedar Cherry, and down Cherry TO the
Gaiety Theatre. n,
Al the the exercises will consist Of Music by the bau'
and two addresses by eminent speakers
After the close of the speaking, the procession wall be
and move through Cedar street the Hall on College, where
will be disbanded. .
The lady members Of the Good Tempars, all ladies and gentle
men the cause and the public generally are invited
attend At the Theatre and hear the addresses.
addresses also be delivered at the same place
may7-dtd.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-08

NEW TRIA1-The Memphis Bulletia Of the 9Th
says: "The Supreme Court at jackson yesterday
granted new trial in the case OF Isaac, the slave
convicted at The last term Of the Criminal Court, in
This CITY. of the murder of Richard BoBden. The
ground, VIC learn, upon which The action CT the Sd
preme Court WAS based was that Mr. w. W. Richie,
who st one time refused to subscribe TO the usual
Jurors OATH on account of his being opposed to cap
itsl punishment, was thereby incapable of serving
on the jury"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-08

FATAL AFFRAY.-Ths GAINESVILLE Chronicle Of the
9th saws: ave are informed that on Monday night
last, q serious and fatal ARRAY occurred on the
Dover road, some leu or twelve miles from this
place. which resulted in the death of one Of the par
Elephants on the following day. 1t seems that a
vouug man named RoBERr BAYLIss had previous
difficulty with man by the name Of THos. 1ATEs'
and after tea on the evening specified, 1ArEs LETT
his fathers house and walked down to the Spring.
Mr. BAYLIss it seems, was near the Spring, and
enquired who It was; YATES spoke, and BAYLIss
Immediately fred him with rife, the ball TAX
ing effect between the sixth and seventh ribs and
penetrating tue stomach We have no further par
ticulars of the difficulty. BAELTss made his escape
and had not been arrested at our last accounts"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-08
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AN Aor 70 * anal regnlae ho Of seeIve. and

AN ACT to fix regulate the compensation Of Receivers
Register of the Offices under the provisions Of the Act
approved April twentieth, eighteen hundred and eighteen
BE Il enacted bin tie Senate aud House Of Representatives.
of The United States Of America 10 congress assembled, That
the act entitled for changing the compensation Of Re
ceiyers registers Of the land oe approved April twent
eth hundred and eighteen shall be construed by the
proper accounting officers Of the to restrict the
allowed compensation for the registers and
receivers commissions received at any land Office
any one calendar year. the Of twenty-five hundred dollars
the registers and receivers shall not receive for
quarter fractional quarter than rata allow
ance Of said maximum twenty-five hundred dollars Their
compensation salary and commissions, and
calculated time they enter the discharge Of their
duties.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-08

revolution for changing the the Custom House Gal
weston, in tie State of Texas.
ResoIred BtAe saGt and House Of ReDFessGtjees Of the
L4a States o. America IL Congress GSeb, That the Sec
rotary Treasury and he IS HEREBY authorized make
such alterations the dimensions and plan Of the house
building constructing Galveston. Texas, he may deem
petoned for by the people Of Galveston 0cd
the cost completed does nosexesed The amount already
proprated and IrOEided THFheF. that the in
Of the contractors for the construction Of said
custom house to shall be had and delivered
10 the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Approved, February 9, 1859.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-08

ToRsADo--The Sheby,ille Erpositor of the 9th says
Welearn from private letter received this morning
by Dr. Fain, tina: most destructive tornado passed
through Hickman county, Tenn, on the Goth OF
April last. Il was from one-fourth to mile in
Width and was truly destructive in its course; TAX
ing off fences tearing down timber and killing
stock. Fowls we're carried entirely away, and not
a house in its course but was either blown down or
greatly damaged. Fortunately no lives were lost"