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United States Revenue Cutter SURRENDERED
10 the Revolutisnists.
MOBILE, Feb. 2-The United States revenue
cutter Cass has been surrendered 20 the Alabama
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Latest from Pensacola.

PENSACOLA, Feb. "A truce has been conclu-
ded, and the Mississippi troops will return home
on Monday The Alabama troops will remain
until they are relieved.
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Later frsm IexAa

NKw ORLKANs, Feb. 2-The secession ordi-
nance IL 10 believed viii be referred 10 the people,
and new convention be called 10 assemble on
the I'd Of March.
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THE TREASON lNvEsTIGATIOy-TheC Commit
tee Of Five are pursuing their Investigations with
regard to the proposition set forth by the Rich
mOnd Enquirer some time since, for the seizure Of
the Capitol and the forts Of Virginia prior to the
4th Of March. Gov. Hicks, Of Md =, has not aud
probably will not be summoned to appear before
the committee The testimony 30 far indicates
that the attack was contemplated, but the failure
to drag Maryland into the secession programme
mas caused its abandonment Deputy-Sergeant-
alarms Clayton has been dispatched to Baltimore
with summonses for Capt. Cipriani Ferrandini
o. X. Hertland and Philip T. Dawson, to appear
before the committee to-day
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Nsu Vsys >1sysss.

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Flour Sc. lower. Wheat
cent lower Corn declining. Provisions dull.
whisky nominal at lsKc.
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HIGHWAY RoBBERY.-Last night man named
John Monohan who works at the Navy Yard was
Knocked down on the avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh sts., and robbed of money amounting to
about 500. He was struck on the back Of the
lead with billy, intiicting a severe wound. He
followed his assailant and thinks he will be able
to fdentify him.
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MARRIED.
DIED,

On the 4th instant, by the Rev. Byron Sunder-
land, GEORGE N. CHASE and MAR Y MoCON-
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Nor So.-We are authorized to say, that the
statement of the Washington correspondent Of the
New York Times Noticed In Yesterdays Star),
that "a witness before the House Treason Com
mittee testified to a declaration by Mayor Berret
that IL Maryland seeded he would give up this
city far he was concerned, }" is unfounded In
every particular.
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THE GALLANT old Franklin Fire Company, at
its annual meeting last evening, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year :-President,
rotary, Geo. r. Crossheld; Treasurer, w II Fan
ming; Engine Keeper, VIM. Hutton; Captain of
Engine, Ed ]. Champion; LIST Assistant, Thomas
Martin; I'd do, VIM. Hutton; Captain of Hose,
Fred H Fridley; LIST Director, }. H. Hilbus; I'd
do, Jno 8. Sessford; Sd do, r. z. Mooney
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. THE METROPOLITAN RIFLRs.-This corps had
a dress drill last night at their quarters, the
sold Trinity Church." Fifth street Seventy
eight men answered to roll call, about ffty Of
whom were in the uniform of the company
grey jackets, black pants, and the modern fatigue
caps. This uniform will look well on a large
corps, when the complete equipments of the U
). Army are added. The com pany was divided
into two squads, those uniformed, and those not,
which were separately drilled by Sergeants Burr
and Hilburn. and gained the applause of a large
number Of spectators, some Of whom, u. > Army
officers, complimented them upon the progress
made by them.
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The ALMIGHTY DoLLAR.-Sincet the commence
ment Of the present fcrisis the dollar has been
invested with many times Its intrinsic value, IL
one 10 to judge OF the numerous judcious means
Of expenditure and the return received therefor.
By the outlay Of single dollar at Riddles store,
3O2 Pennsylvania avenue, you ian obtain articles
of jewelry and silver ware which must have cost
in manufacture, apparently, many times that's sum.
A FLAGSTAFF AND NATIONAL BANNER FOR THE
Cry HALL Last night, joint resolution ap-
propriating one hundred and fifty dollars to pur-
chase a flagstaff and national banner for the City
Hall, to be hoisted on all regularly appointed
national holidays, was unanimously passed In
both branches of the City Council.
ing fair in Thorn's Building, Seventh street, fol
the benefit of their church. We would advise ouI
readers 70 call In and enjoy the good things there
displayed.
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ANOTHER SOUP RooM.-We understand that
the Sisters Of Charity have opened a soup room at
ST. vincent's Asylum, corner Of q and Tenth sts. +,
which Is open every day from IL O'Clock a. m to
p m. Charitably disposed persons can obtain
tickets from the Sisters at 10 cents EACH emitting
a poor person to soup for self and family. The
Sisters are thankful for donations in money, pro-
visions etc.
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CoRREsPoNDENCEB BETWEEN GENERAL WEIGHT
MAN AND MAYOR BERkKT.-A spicy correspond
has taken place. II Is said, between the Mayor
Of this city and General Weightman, relative to
the respective jurisdictions of the civil and mill
tary authorities here. 1t seems that General w
wrote to the Mayor requesting to know where all
found at certain times and season. in order that be
might know where to fnd them in case Of emer-
gency. whereat Mayor b took umbrage, and
wrote long and caustic reply, in which he de-
fined the position Of the Mayor, the extent Of the
civil authority, ETC., and Informed the Major
General that the peace Of the city 10 entrusted to
the civil authority under the organic law and that
when the civil authorities become inadequate to
the maintenance Of law and order, then twin be
the duty of the Mayor to call for the military
arm. IL IL understood that General w replied,
disclaiming any disposition to interfere with the
functions Of the Mayor and reiterating his former
reduest
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
Death OF General Gibson,

Major General Gibson, for long time past
Commissary General of the United States army
died IN this city at eight o'clock yesterday
morning, In the eigbty.ffth year of his age
Gen. U. originally entered the service In 1908
as captain in the fifth infantry, and was
promoted to colonelcy in 1878, and breveted
major general In lS4S.
He was man of untiring energy Of Charac.
ter, coupled with great liberality and kind
heartedness. He was beloved and respected
by every one who knew him. After a long and
lingering illness, he died, perfectly calm and
serene. His death will bo universally lament.
cd by his many friends and relatives.
And just here, we might relate fact which
transpired at Now Orleans.
General Jackson, whilo In command Of Il
large force, at New Orleans, and after remain.
ing thero for sometime the provisions began to
get short, and the soldiers commenced to show
symptoms of mutiny for want of provisions
when Gen. jackson wont to them, and in a
speech said, Soldiers, we will have provls.
ions to-day. Gen. George Gibson said he would
be here to day with provisions, and George
Gibson never was known to tell u le." At the
conclusion of this sentence, Gen. Gibson made
his appearance upon tho ground with provis.
ions, when the soldiers exclaimed, "You are
an homes General"
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
sep2s
DENsION OFFICE, JUNE 8, 1861.

Application having been made under the act of 23d
scribed herein, which alleged TO bave been lost
or destroyed, notice hereby given that ut the date
following the description Of each warrant, new
lection should then appear.
No. ,626, for 100 acres issued under the act Of
granted on the nth day Of August lsb7-oOtober 49,
No $3.50, for 90 acres, under act of 1897, and
| bearing date May 9Th, 1850, in favor Of Michael
MeaiSan is is
March 1885, in the name Of ames Long and E granted ant ID
on the a1st day of March, ls5s-Oetober 10, fS6I
No; "a 657, for 100 acres issued under the act OF
granted on the Sd day OF May 1s56-Oetober 49, 1851
No; 2,l6S, for 100 acres, Issued under the act OF
granted on the z7ih day Of June, is55. '''@'' anu
No 632 for SO acres Issued under the act of March,
| 1855, in the name Of Reuben Woodruff, and granted
No $685. for 100 acres issued under the act Of March,
1865, in the name Of Samuel H. " sterhouse, and
No. ass for W 50 acres @ issued 0I1 Under the act o.
granted on the I'd day of August, ls55-November
No. 9b,loo, for 1eO acres issued under the act Of
Bradbury, and granted on the 18th day of septem
No; o8s1i, for 100 acres, issued under the act Of
March 1865 in the name "a Of Guy s. Alexander, mi
granted July I'd, lseo-November 1s, 1851 '''
No. 43342, for 100 acres, issued under the act Of
Mrrch, 1855, in the name Of Christian Dougherty,
and granted on the 27th day Of September, 1866
November 10, 1851.
No. Al $3.50, for Ice acres, issued under the act of
March, 1855 in the name Of James Pray and grant.
ed on the list day of March, 1S01-November 23,
1851.
No % $50, for 100 acres, issued under the act of
March, 1856 in the names of William NJ, Julius G.
A., ana John ID. 8. Minor, children of Irwin Bagget
deceased, and granted on the oath day of May
l866-November %, 1861
No. A, S1s, for SO acres, issued under the act
March, 1855, in the name Of Getty, widow of Thomas
Elwood, and granted January 10, lsb7-November
No. rs 800, for l6O acres, Issued under the act Of
March, 1856 in the name Of Alexander Mccullough,
and granted on the Sth day of january 1s5s-Novem
No 81, 1903, for 100 Acres issued under the act Of
March, 1855, in the name of Hannah, widow Of
Of James Wilson, and granted on the Goth day Of
February, ls57-December 80, 1861
No. SO68, for 100 acres, issued under the act OF
March, 1855, in the name Of Alexander McQuain,
and granted ON the 18th day of October, 1sb6-No
| vember 80, 1861.
No, s,769, for 100 acres, Issued under the act Of
Marcel, 1855, n the name of Daniel West and grant
ed on the 18th day of July, lsb5-7th December,
1861.
No o. $50, for 1870 acres, issued under the act of
drew Mellon, and granted on the 18th day Of April
lS5e-December 81, 1861.
No. 3302, for 100 acres, issued under the act of
March, 1856 in the name of Samuel X. Jackway,
and granted on the lst day Of August, 1855.
No. 8,lO4, for 100 acres, Issued under the act OF
March, 1856, in the name of William H. Tarrance,
and granted on the 18th day Of July, is65-Decem
JOSEPH H. BARRETT,
Commissioner.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
PardOncd.

Mr.. John H. Murphy, convicted at tho last
term of the criminal court of this District of
manslaughter, and sentenced to the penitentia.
ry for eight years, was, on Friday last, par.
doned by the President. The circumstances of
the case are familiar to our readers. Murphy
and eight others were soldiers in the service OF
the Government, and under the immediate com.
mand of Captain Miller. Some time in April
last, he being sergeant, was ordered by his
captain to take squad of men and arrest one
Cornelius Boyd, charged with treason. In the
execution of this order, and at no nconsidera
BILE peril to himself and men, Boyd as killed.
They were indicted and tried for murder. Muir.
ply was convicted of manslaughter, with n
recommendation to mercy, while the others
were acquitted.
His pardon was recommended by the entire
jury who convicted him, by a majority Of the
members of tho Board Of Aldermen and Board
of Common Council, by the Collector and Regis
ter of the city, and by at least one thousand
more highly respected citizens of Washington.
Joseph II. Bradley, sen., and A. Lloyd Esqs.,
were indelatigable in their exertions in his be
half,
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
Military Men 70 be Reported.

Aflldavits were yesterday made, by various
individuals, relative to an act of the military on
last Saturday, which deserves investigation
1t appeared that a policeman hal arrested Il
disorderly man and was conveying him to the
guard.house, when two regular soldiers inter
row ensued, and one of the policemen was
knocked down. The policemen rallied, and
chased the soldiers into their quarters on Mas
sachusetts avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets. Mr.. John Chancey, u citizen, who took
ters, locked up, and beaten. Such are tho
statements of witnesses; and their aifldavits arc
male with view to report Lieutenant Worth
to the Department, 1t being alleged that he took
part In the difficulty.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
The Anniversary of the German Benev-
Olent Society.

The twenty. fifth anniversary of the German
Benevolent Society was celebrated by our Ger
man friends with considerable eClat yesterday
AT the Washington Gardens, on New York ave
nue.. The procession moved from the hall Of
the association in the morning, in the f. flowing
order: Band of the sixth Connecticut regiment
Oriental Lodge, |. o. o. F., and Winnebago Tribe
of Red Men. After marching through the prin.
cipal streets, they proceeded to Loeler's Gar
dens, where the day was pleasantly spent Ad.
dresses in German and English were delivered
by various members of the societies, and the
floor of the pavilion was cleared and dancing
and other amusements were indulged in during
the balance ofthe day. The arrangements were
under tho charge of Charles S. Walter, aided
by committees from the other associations, who
deserve much credit.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
Arrested for Robbery,

Patrolman Z. Reynolds arrested a sprightly
young German, named John or Jaques Ober.
wizard, in store on tho avenue, near Ninth
street. He is charged with having stolen from
Victor Borchardt Il box containing a quantity
Of jewelry, among which was diamond ring
valued at one hundred and fifty dollars. The
box WAS stolen from the camp of the Garibaldl
Guards, of which Mr.. Borchardt was the suter.
Oberwhard was taken to the guardhouse,
where, after he had confessed to having dis
posed Of the articles in various ways, ho was
committed to Jail by Justice Thompson for "A
further examination. The ring he had sold for
forty-ive dollars in Now York, from which
place he had just returned from visit.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
rROM FORTRESS MONROE

Fortress Monroe, Sept. 29.-Two members OF
the naval brigade were killed last night, one
by drowning and the other by falling from a
tree while on picket duty.
The rebels last night fred on one of our
picket guards at Hampton bridge, and severely
wounded one man.
The Young America has brought two prizes
from Accomac county.
A feet Of thirteen schooners sailed to- day
for Hatteras Inlet.
The steamer S. r. Spaulding is expected from
the Inlet tonight, and will, we think, return
with the balance of the twentieth Indiana regi
ment
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
RY GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctionecr
BAELIFF'S SALE OF EXCELLENT FURNITURE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION


BY virtue of a warranty Of distress issued at the
suit of William Williams Esq, against the goods
and chattels, lands and tenements, Of G w. Mause,
to me directed have seized and taken In distress all
the estate right title, interest property claim and
demand, at law and in equity, the said Il. W Mause
in and to all the Furniture contained in said house.
wit Two Gas Fixtures, Parlos Carpet, one Paror
Set one Chair two Tables, one Whatnot, ore Rocker
Cha r, two Chairs two Ottomans, three window cur
tans, two Rugs, one oil Carpet, two Passage Sofas
one Door Rug, one set Furniture in room No. l. one
set Furniture In RON No Q, Oicloth, one Stand,
Furniture In chamber No 8, Furpiture in chamber
No. 4, Wardrobe and Curtains, one Cot and Mat
tress one Basket Oilcloh lower passage one lot Of
stuff In out. house. one Table, one Slave Woman, one
set China Furniture, dinner-room Furniture to
gether with sundry articles too numerous to particu
larize, in well finished house; and | he .eby give
notice, that on Wednesday morning, the I'd day Of
October 1861, at 10 clock, will offer for ssle the
said property, SO seized and taken in distress, by
public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, on
The premises, on X street, between Eighteenth and
Nineteenth south side.
The flag will ,signate the place.
The above mentioned Furniture il of an excellent
quality. JOS. +. KELLY,
Baiif
GREEN Il WILLIAMS,
sep2s tStar Auctioneers
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
SPECIAL NOTICE.

SFFCIAII NOTICE.
uELMBOLDS BUCHU FOR RTHEBLADDER
~ HELnBOLD'S BUCHU for the Kidneys.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for the Gravel
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Dropsy
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for nervousness
HELMB0LD'S BUCHU for Loss Of Memory
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Loss of Sight
HELMB0LD'S BUCHU for Dimness Of Vision.
HELMROLD'S BUCHU for Difficult Breathing.
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Weak Nerves
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for DISTINCTIONS
HELMBOLD'S BUCHU for Excesses arising from
Indscrction and all Diseases OF the
SEXUAL ORGANS,
Existing In either SIX, from whatever cause orig
mated, and no matter ofHOW LONG STANDING
HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BUCHU is pleasant
In It's taste and odor, md immediate In Its action
Price 81 per bottle or six for S. Delivered to any
address, accompanied by reliable certificates.
Depot, 1o4 South Tenth Street, Philadelphia.
sept 6-3m
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
The CRY L.. stiiI thsx Come ,

And all we eau hear H.. War war war ~
But for my part am tired Of the old story Of war
latest newsP No. why, SMITH, No 400 seyen
street. has just received . new stock of FALL
sell them at such low prices They say he has a
knack Of selling his goods at lower rates than The
other stores. How he does II, do not know But
can ft out your boys with nice CLOTHINd at re.
markably low prices. l advise all to call at
SMlTH'S, No 460 Seventh street, opposite Post
Odice, and look at his New Stock and they will be
convinced that what Mrs Jones said, is so.
aug 3o-8m
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
RIJ.c. MCGUIRE q CO., Aue,ione.r..
TRUSTEES SALE or IAPROVED PROpER7y

BY virtue of a deed OF trust from GsmnlirI
Baily and wife, dated February I'D, 1882 aud r.
corded In hber j. A. s., No. 1Go, folios $50, 40 {
shall sell as trustee, on Thursday, Augugt twenty.
ninth, at2 O'Clock, +. IL, In front of The prpu,gt,
at public suction, to the highest bidder all Inst rcce
Of ground in the city Of Washington known as thc
western hal OF lot marked FIVE o. Ia 5,,uara mum
beIed five hundred and thirty three (bi3,) in the
plat OF said city, the having frot OF ftwcrLy
eight (2sJ feet two () inches on street north and
a fine three story brick dwelling and brick stable
thereon.
Terms: One third cash: The balance in .aouai H.
salments, at six and twelve montha sccurrfby decd
OF trust on the premises fthe terms OF saIs are rot
complied with within five days thereafter the trus
tee reserves the right to resell at the risk ana cost Of
the defaulting purchascr
All ccnveYaneing at the cost OF the purchaser.
NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. g. MCGUIRE, Auotioucer
aug G-dH
81 The above sale is una voida v post
poned, on account of the rain until THURSDAY
next, September hfth, same hour and place
M. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE, 4 co,
aug 5O-dts AuctiOnoeIE.
~ The above sale Is further postnoH 90
uutil Thursday, October 3D., al the sane hour and
place.
NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE, co,
sep 7-lawSds AuctioneeIs
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
MARRIED.

- In tho Parsonage of the Methodist Protestant
Church, corner of Fifth street and Virginia
avenue, Washington, d. c., Septem mber lst, 1851,
by Rev. VIM. T. DUNN, Mr.. LEMUEL B. SMALA-
WOOD to Miss MARY ELIZABETH BARTLETT, both
of this city.
-. BY the same, on the 10Th of September, 1861
Mr.. ENoCH L. Mcdaniel to Mrs. SARAH A. Luck
ETT;all OF Washington city, d. G..
In the Parsonage, on the 10th September
1861, by the same. Mr.. EDWARD ROLLINS to Miss
ELIZABETH Cox, both of Washington, d. G.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
LATEST FROM LEXINGTON.

De palu Oh.
LATEST FROM LEXINGTON.
Jefferson City, Sept. 29.-There is no rclia-
BILE news ofinterest received from Bonneville
Georgetown, Glasgow, Rola, or other promi
nent points.
Captain Walter, of Col. Marshall's regiment
who was at Lexington, arrived this morning
He left there on Thursday at noon. He saw nc
rebel troops between Lexington and Sedalia
and says that the main body of General Prices
forces were there when he departed, and he
believes that they intend to take stand and
meet our troops there, rs the vicinity is well
calculated, from its streams and deep mry
banks, without bridges, to trouble an advanc-
ing enemy.
All the Union officers have been released on
parole but Col. MuIligan, who refused to give
his for private reasons.
Price has probably 35 900 men, and the re.
bells on Thursday confidently expected that
Hardee with 5000 or 0, 600, and McC ulloch with
10000 men, were within two or three days
march Of Lexington. They have no faith in
Gen. McCullOch rs a general, but think he is
very effective with small body of men.
=, body OF 10 600 rebels were sent across the
Missouri from Lexington on Tuesday, with the
avowed intention OF attacking Lane
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
MISS 90 X E's ENGLISH AND
1Nl French Boarding and Day School.

This Institution Is now open for the reception of
pupils at No. lS0 Pennsy avenue Seven Build
ings four doors west OF its former location CORNER
Of Nineteenth street)
Having for seven years enjoyed the confidence Of
the public, the Principal is encouraged to hope for
continuance Of support She to the parents
and guardians named In her circulars, who are
qualified to speak of the merits Of her school and
particularly to Professor Bache of the United States
Coast Survey and to Professor Henry, of the Smith
sonian Institution. oct 1-2ws
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
AUCTION SALES.
RY J. c. McGU,RE & CO., Aus,,on.s,..

HANDSOME ROSEWOOD PIANO FORTE AMI
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AT A COTTON
On TUESDAY r,orninR, October the lst com
mencing At 10 O'Clock we shall sell at the rt sidence
Of Thos W. Dickins No. 12 north A street, oppo.
eite Capitol Park, all his household furniture ap4
Effects, consisting Of
Handsome Rosewood Seven Catsve rilao Forte
nearly new
Walnut Sofa, Rocker and Psrlor Chairs
WALNUT Marble top Center Teblc
Mahogany Side aud Sofa Tables
DO and Walnut Wardrobcs
Do do bureaus and \y yssbat. m,
Do do French and Jennv Ii,5
Hair, Shuck and Husk and Cotton MaJtrassu,
Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows
Mahogany Marble top SideboaIds
Freuch Dining and Cane Seat Reception Chair,
Parlor and Chamber Curtains
Brussels, Three.ply and Neniiian Sta, Carpets
Mirror, Girandoles, Lamps and Mnnlsl ofna.
monts
Ca. Glnrs and Crockcry Ware
Ru :,ni2r ana Chamber f1yes
CnIEiIE NtIv' Win cerrr ! a-sor'Inent OF
Aiwbel IurifCs
Terms cash.
JAS. q. HsG IGE Il co,
sept 2o-td AuctioIeer5.
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
Hairs Patent Drinking and FIitering
Tubes for x5 Cents Each.

Now that the fall rains are riling our rivers
and streams, we would advise all our military
trlendS TO procure one of those ingenious and
prdctcdl little Instruments, which no soldier
should be without, as it perfectly filters the
water from insects, &c, thereby rendering it
healthy. iou can also purchase rubber bian.
knts, rubber coats, rubber leggings, ponchus,
oapes, rubber horse covers and cap covers,
boots. shoes, &G., 40, at anufactuer''s prices,
at the India Rubber Warehouse, No. 3OS Penn.
sylvania avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
suees. sep Soft
The national Republican., 1861-10-01
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE.

Frankfort, Sept. 2s.-In the House yesterday
Mr.. Andrews, from the judiciary committee, re.
ported, among other things, that the commit.
tee do not believe that Congress has transcend.
ed any of It's powers in the imposition of the
tax to protect the Union. The committee were
discharged from further consideration of the
subject-67 against Is. In the Senate, the vote
was unanimous.