, 1862-03-08

can, they will only too willingly entangle her in
a war with the North England would have done
the same for two negroes
FRANCE.-The pacific termination of the Trent
affair caused rise on the Bourse of per cent.
The .Nonie1r says that a feeling Of profound
regret and indignation has been aroused in Eng
land and France by the vindctive act of destroy
ing the port of Charleston.
The Federal feet has taken possession of Cedar
Keys, on the coast of Florida, in the Gulf of
Mexico It also captured rebel schooner, the
Wilder, with valuable cargo.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.-Oficial dispatches
from Commodore Goldborough of the 26th,
states that II naval vessels were at that time in
the Sound.
Gen. Burnside was preparing forces to move in
concert with the fleet. The Commodore saws that
any decided approach now in this quarter by
rebels with all the force they can muster, would
certainly result in their speedy capture and des-
truction.
In expectation Of the success of Burnsides ex-
pediton and the opening of two Congressional
districts, Marble n. Taylor, the Provisional Gov
ernor OF North Carolina, has ordered an election
on the 22d February to ratify or reject the ordi-
nances of the Convention of the 10Th Nov; also
for the election of two representatives to Con-
gress.
The Norfolk Day Book, calls upon the ladies to
contribute their old worn ont skirts and dresses
to the government, the flannel used for ammuni-
ton being so high as to subject the Government
to a serious tax.
WASHINGTON Jan. 31.-The House Commit
Tee on Territories have under consideration bilT
to regulate and govern rebellious States and Ter
ritories
WASHINGTON, Feb In the House. vester.,
dan AIr o1f cy,osro -,
tion of a Pacific railroad.
Parties at Philadelphia claim that $4,000 900
for supplies have been furnished for the army.-.
Specimens OF some of these goods for which
portion OF this sum was expended disclose direcs
frauds on the Government.
The N. Y. Times despatch SAYS private letters.
from abroad confirm the impression that ENGLAND
France and Spain mediate the early recognition
of the Confederate States, on the ground of hu-
manity.
WASHINGTON, Feb. Notwithstanding the
tone Of some foreign journals on the stone block
ade, despatch received at the State Department
asserts that there is complete restoration of GOOD
feeling in England, France and other continental
States.
CHICAGO, Feb. 6.-Advices from Washington
to the 9TH inst, state that Senator Bright was ex
PEELED from the Senate on that day. The galleries
were densely crowded, and the audience EXPRESSED
satisfaction at the result
=. Previous to the expulsion, Mr.. Bright smoke at
belofb ilC SOGo was taKen.
Those who voted against Mr.. Brights expul-
sion were Bayard, Cowan, Caulisle, Harris, Ken
nedy Latham, Nesmth, Pearce, Powell Rice,
Salisbury, Tenyck, Thompson and Wiley
The Washington special dispatch to the New
York papers, says that majority of the Senate
are opposed to the passage of the Treasury Note
Legal Tender Bill The House is also closely d-
vided on the same.
New YORK, Feb. 6.-The Assistant Quarter
master of the Burnside expedition is here char
terng more steamers and sailing vessels, in which
to forward ordinance and commissary stores He
reports the health ofthe troops good.
large party is being built up in the Northern
States, which will demand an immediate advance
OF our army and more effective steps TO crush out
this rebellion. The President entertains the same
sentiments, and has recently appointed Gen. Jim
Lane to lead an army of 10000 into the enemy's
country, as an indication of what he intends to
do.
News had been received from Washinton City
to January 18th. Tie case Of our Senator, Mr.
Stark, had been brought up in the U. S. Senate
and after long discussion in regard to bis taking
the oath it was decided to take the matter from
the previous committee (Which was the Judiciary,)
to the Committee Credent ials, It was so refer
red. Only three Senatars voted to permit him
to take the oath. These were Senators Nesmth,
Latham and McDougal, all Pacific coast Senators,
The North and West had become excited and
had demanded forward movement.
! A Cabinet meeting was held on JAM 10th, and
it was decided that forward movement must be
made. Bates, Chase, Wells and Smith were for
war Immediately; the President, Secretary Sc
ward, and Postmaster General Blair were not so
decided. Seward states that every battle proongs
the war and extends the idea of peace.
Apportionment.
The following is the apportionment act, passed
by the last session of the Territorial Legislature;
AN ACT To apportion the Representation of the
Territory of Washington.
/ SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Legislative
Assembly of the Territory of Washington, That
the representation in the Legislative Council shall
be as follows and elect at the time herein spec-
fed unless a vacancy shall sooner occur, to wit
the counties of Whatcomb and Island shall elect
one in the year 1864; Jefferson and Clallam shall
elect one in the year 1868 King and Kitsap shall
elect one in the year 1868; Pierce and Sawamish
one in the year 1864 Walla Walla, Missoua and
Shoshone shall elect one in the year 1864
Skamana, Klikitat Waa Wala and Spokane
shall elect one N the year 1868 Idaho and Nez
Perce shall elect one IN the Year 1862; Clark,
Cowlitz Wakiakam and Pacific shall elect one in
the year 1862; Thurston Lewis and Chehas
shall elect one in the year 1862
SEC. 2. The representation in the House of
Representatives shall be as follows: The counties
OF Clallam and Jefferson shall elect one; JefFer-
son shall elect one Clark shall elect three Cow
litz and Wakiakam shall elect one Chehals and
Sawamish shall elect one; Idaho shall elect one;
Island shall elect one Klikitat and Skamania
shall elect one; King shall elect one; Kitsap
shall elect two; Lewis shall elect one NIssoula
shall elect one; Pierce shall elect two; Pacific shall
elect one Spokane shall elect one Shoshone
shall elect three; Thurston shall elect three :;
Walla Walla shall elect three; Whatcomb shall
elect one; Nez Perce shall elect one.
SEC 3. All acts in conflict with this act be
and the same are hereby repealed.
A COUNTRY BAR RooM-Irving says that the
only temple of true libe-ty in this world is the
bar room Of a country inn, an institution where
you may puff off your formality with your boots,
roll up your trowsers with your cares, and puff
away at your troubles with pipe, without any
fear that broomstck will cali your attention to
the carpet, or dark complexioned frowns remind
you Of the injurious effects Of the tobacco Juice on
the stove h-arth. The parlor will do for those.
who are brought up under despotsm; but to a man
who has once fed on democracy, there is no spot