Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1855, Page 2

WASHINGTON NEWS AND Gossip. Wool.—We too cecasion not long since to urge on Congress the Propriety of relieving the business interest: of the country involved in the woollen trade, byva repeal of the pro- tection to the wool growers embraced, to that especial end, in the tariff of 1846. We did so, because satisfied that the wollen goods (do- mestic) trade cf the United States is now in a worse condition through this tax resting on it, than any other branch of American commerce whatever, there being at this time hardly a single manufactory of goods made of common wools in operation in the United States. We did it, because we want sheaper coar-e woollen clothing and low priced carpets. because the American wool growing interest is now unanimously in favor of the abandon- ment of the experiment of fostering the pro- duction of coarge wools in the United States, by keeping up a provision in our laws, that operates in the nature of a prohibition of the importatien of such wools as are required in the manufacture of coarse woollen goods of all descriptions in the United Siates. We were further induced to do so, by the fact that the promised result of taxing the importation of coarse wools has p:oved an utter failure, the increase in their home production being most insignificant, our farmers very properly preferring to grow the finer descriptions. Woe may also add that the duty accruing from the existing tax on coarse wools is but nominal. The Secretary of the Treasury, according to his last annual report, shows that the idea of taxing it longer, is indeed little more than sacrificing the essence of a great principle to its shadow. We are for free trade—entire Could we make the laws, there would not beacustom house in the United States at the end of ten years encouraging, and, if possible, enabling the American wool manufacturing interest to com- pete with the British in supplying foreign markets, as the cotton goods, hats, shoes, wooden ware, India rubber goods, and a dozen other leading manufacturing interests of our country now do. All those great interests have become converts to the better economy of the policy of entire free trade, and we desire that the most important coarse woollen goods in- terest of American commerce shall speedily be induced to take its stand side by side with the others we mention above, by wise and liberal legisiation on the part of Congress. The New York Journal of Commerce, al ways the far-seeing, firm and consistent adyc- eate of free trade, in it: issue of Saturday says on this subject: “Woot.—We have heretoiore advocated the repeal of all duty upon wool as a measure demanded by theinterests of both the wool grower and the woolen manafacturer. articles upon this subject have been widely copied, and with scarcely an exception, the proposition has been approved by the public eas in all sections of the country. In the ‘ariff Bill, reported by Mr. Houston, Chair- man of the Committee of Ways and Means, the principle was virtually admitted, all fereign wools being placed in a schedule at a rate of duty nearly nominal proposed such radical changes in other respects that there appears to be little chance fur its success during the brief portion of the session now remaining, and anlese some simpler action is proposed, there is danger that the important measure of admitting raw materials duty free, will be postponed fur another year. measure were oneof doubtful advantage or less generally approved by public opinion in all parts of the country, there might be some ex- cuse for further delay; but as the case now stands, we do not see why it may not be em bodied in a single enactment, and receive the approbation of Congress before the session It has been cordially reeommended by the Secretary of the Treasury two years in succession; it has been advoeated by the lead- ing organs of the Protectionists, especially b those whose circulation is greatest in agricul - tural districts; it has been cordially commend- ed by the friends and exponents of the Free Trade policy: and lettere from leading wool- growers have begged it as a remedy for the evils they have sulong experienced. other column we print a letter from a wool- grower in Wasbington county, Pennsylvania, where seme of the best wool is raised which is to be found in the whole country. If this measure can be consummated at the present session of Congress, more real good will be done to the manufaoturing interest than by a!! efforded them since the for- mation of the Goveroment; while such an im- pulse will be given to the home demand for wool, that the rapid fluctuations in price which have ruined so many in this trade, will be no longer experienced.’ pid increase in the number of It was therefore thought ex to place several of the assistant examiners in charge of daties which had previously been entrusted only to the principal examiners. Accordingly, on the first of April last, five of the assistant examiners were each entrusted with the charge of an inde desk ; so that for nine year there has been eleven separa Pendent exsmining rooms, with each an act- ing principal and agsistant examiner assistant examiners, who have thus been per- forming the daties of principals, and the clerks of the second class who have been act- ing 88 assistant examiners, claims to be placed ona footi to compensation, with others who are ing the same duties and are subject to the same responsibilities. The inations cannot be made nes: with a less force than’ ten principal and a8 many assistant examiners; and should the ¢ office continue increasing as it bow promises, before the end of the present year we shall need twelve of each class of ex- aminers. The number should therefore, I think, be increazed to that extent at once, or power given to the Commissioner go to increase it soon as occasion requires. « The business of the Patent Office progresses or lingers in precise proportion to the efficiency of the examining corps; and the increased ex pense of supplying a few additional examiners is trifling in comparison with the advantages of having the business of examination dis patched in a few days after the application is made, instead of obligin, wait as many months for t CONGRESSIONAL. In the Benate, yesterday, after we went io press, the Pacific Rail Road bill, of Mr. Gwin, was discussed by Messrs Fessenden, Claston, Butler, Geyer, Pearce, Mason, Wells, Evans, Gwin, Rusk, Seward, Chase, Bell and Toucey, when it was passed—yeas 24, nays 21—as fol- ING STAR. fON Ui'ry TUESDAY AFTERPOON..... Febraary 20 : pendent examining I> The large and convenient dwelling on the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street is for rent. sion given immediately. ply at the Star offiee. ————-+- see SEIRIL OF THE MORNING PRESS. The Inteliigencer, commenting on the veto, Bell, Benjamio, Dodge of Wisconsin, Dodge of Lowa, Douglas, Foot, Gillette, Gwin, Hamlin, J-mes, Johnson, Jones of Iowa, Jones of Tennessee, Morton, Rusk, Sebastian, Seward, Shields, Slidell, Stuart, Toucey, Wade, and Weller—24 Nays—Messrs. Aiams, Brainerd, Brodhead, Brown, Butler, Chase, Clay, Clayten, Dawson. Evans, Fit Geyer, Hunter, Mason, Pearce, Pratt, Thompson of Kentucky, and Wells—21. The title of the bill was then amended to : “Bill to authorize and facilitate the coustruction of a northern, a southern, anda central Pacific railroad and m through the territories of the Afier the consideration of executive busi- ness, the Senate adjourned In the House, they declined to debate the veto; after which the question was passing the said bill over the veto; ani not passed—yeas 113, nays 86—two thirds be- For terms ap- seem to have just ing of equality, as necessary exam “Mowever valid this argument might be for a member of either House of Congress in st the bill, it is not of itself suf- ficient to justify the interposition of the veto It does not belon, Class of cases in the contemplation of stitution when it clothed the veto power. by the President e President with This is a distinction which we have employed the labor of years in vain to establish, if it be not familiar tothe r readers of our journal. veto in such cases to nullify the public w! we conceive to be a stretch of the power whi has impelled us so long and so earnestly to advocate its modification and abridgement if not its entire abrogation, tive was designed, as the extreme medicine of the be administered only in ext it has become its A resolution chan, for the balance of t then adopted. The House next went into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union, (Mr Hibbard in the chair,) wherein the Civil and Diplomatic appropriation bill was discussed on amend ments until the committee rose and the House g the hour of meeting session to 1l a m. was This high preroga- every body knows, as the applicant to Constitution, to The Emigrant Passenger Ship Question.— It scems likely that after all the time and labor expended by the commerce committees of both Houses of Congress, the Secretary of the Treasury, the chambers of commerce of various commercial cities, and a large number of the leading ship owners of the country, the Proposed reform of the laws regulating the shipping engaged in transporting pazsengers to our shores, is not to be consummated at this session, though all the parties interested whom we have named above, have agreed to adopt and urge the enactment of a common bill. That is, there is no question as to what refurms shall be made: inasmuch as all the commer- cial men interested, as well as both commerce committees of Congress adopt the bill pre- pared by the Seoretary of the Treasury, which is the result of years of investigation by offi- cers of the Treasury Department. It seems that Mr. Senator Fish has a pet scheme to the same end, of his own framing; and being absent at Havana—whither he has gone for his health*-he claims the senatorial privilege of delaying this branch of the public business until he returns. The country may not know that what is termed “ senatorial comity”’ at times works such grievous injuries to the public interest. The idea of delaying the consummation of a@ matter of prime public importance for a year, because a single Senator who takes in- t.rest in it ie absent from Washington, will strike the country with alarm; inasmuch as it smacks of the indirect growth of privilege,” unknown, certainly, to the theory of the Amer- ican Constitution. ‘Lhe result of the matter as it now stands, seems to us likely to be, that, fora year longer, we shall have paupers and criminals brought in upon us by thousands, and emigrants mur- dered by wholesale through improper accom modations on ship board, only because a sin- gle honorable Senator finds it necessary to he : absent from Washington at this time; there be- | the river and harbor bill : ing not the least difference of opinion as to! the particular legislation necessary to cure the | from other sources entitled to fall confidence, evils to be eradicated, between the officers of the Government and the committees of Con- gress charged with the mutter, on the one side, and the commercial interest of the country on riginal and wholesome pur- and preper working of our demand that more precise be set to the application of the present exercised the veto power 'y in our republican Constitu- pose, the natural political system Proceedings of To-Day. In the Senate, to-day, Mr. Brewn intro- duced a joint resolution to adjourn the body at 12 M, of Saturday, the 3d proximo. Objected te, and its consideration postponed. Mr. Mason introduced a bill for the Hor. payment of extraordinary es performed by him in Mr. Brodhead presented the soldiers of the war of 1812 in fa ing bounty lands to them; referred r. Benjamin, risin tion, addressed the S ceedings of a meeting of New York merchants, the Hon. Senator Fish was charged duplicity toward the United States. Mr. th from that charge. ed Mr. F. from the The Union also commenting on the mes- Geo. P. Marsh—in diplomatic servic n the exccution of his duty, if his inves- tigation into the merits of the claims had fail his mind as to their injustice, we doubt not that he would have cheerfull gladly shown his deference to the two by approving the bill. But when this investi mind without doubt as to the invalidity of the claims, he felt himself con- strained as absolutely to withh-Id his a val from the bill as he would have done bad become satisfied that its provisions were Neither in the constiution nor in the precedents of the several Execu tives is there to be found any settled and de- fined rule forthe exercise of the veto. Must men Dow agree that when the President be- lieves a measure unconstitutional, itis his du- ty to withhold his signature; even this rule always been acquiesced in as proper, though it is now the settled popular senti ment. The constitution, however, prescribes no such rule, that instruwent declares that “if the President approve a bill, he shall sign it; ifhedo not approve, he chall return it with ” Itdoes not distinguish be- titutionalicy and g to @ personal explane- against the pro- 1 shipping interest of the B. defended Mr. F. at len; Mr. Seward also defen charge in question. Mr. Cass, rising to a personal explanation, addressed the Senate atlength upon the points of diplomatic history in issue between himself in which he was engaged unconstitutional. and Lord Clarendon, when we went to press. In the House, the first business in order was the further consideration of the bill known as “ Beunett’s land distribution bill ;”’ which was laid on the t The bill to prevent f graduation bill of the last able—yeas 69, nays 67 cauds under the land session came up and was duly passed—yeas 91, tween ubjectiona for uncons those for inexpediency. Tho House then went into a Committee of of the Union, (Mr. Hib- :) wherein the civil and dip C tion bill was taken up, and was being considered on amendment, when we went to press. Missourr Usitep States Seyator.—The Legislatare of Missouri, in joint convention of the two House3, having ballotted more than forty times for a United States Senator, in the place of Gen. Atchingon, Nebraska Democrat, whose term of service expires on the 4th of next month, adjourned the convention on the 3d inst., by a vote of 88 to 63, antil called to- gether by coneurrent resolution.” ful if any further proceedings will be had on the subject at the present session. of the latest ballotings were about as follows: Atchinson, 59: Doniphan, (Whig) 57 ; Benton, In the course of the discus- sion which ensued in the indefinite postpone- ment, Col. Doniphan declared that “on the subject of the principle involved in the Kan- sas-Nebraska bill, he and Gen. Atchinson Benton too, has declared himself opposed to its repeal. This shows a regular unanimity on thissubject in Missouri. the Whole onthe state bard in the Chai BALTIMORE co BRES PONDE Cz. Hon. Henry May—Harbor Appropriations— New Post Office and Court-room—Coun- terfrit—Business, be. Barimore, February 17, 1855. The Baltimore Patriot of to-day very liber- ally, and I think very properly, gives the fol- lowing appropriate notice of our distinguished representative in Congress, in connection with That bill, however, ———————— Se — ee “We learn from gentlemen in this city and that our Representative, Hon. Hen-y May, took an active and efficient on for the har a erga’? rt in securin precisely agreed. r of Baldmere: His efforte have been confined to labors which do not appear upon the public record, except in 80 far as results may have been favilitated by them. He has devoted much time, labor, je to the procuring of facts, statistics, public documents, &c., from our merchants and from others, and from Goy- ‘ernment archives. This information was freely and liberally communicated, while the bill was pending in the Senate, to those acting in its behalf there. The measure isone of great t, free from partisan considera- tions, and it is but just that those who have aided in its success should have dxe credit. “All credit is due to Messrs. Pearce and Pratt for their indefatigable exertions to pass this bill through the Senate. PR RRONAL.. +++» Barnum is about bringing out another It is called “The Murderer, or the Grateful Assassin. +++» Wm. Rice, Ezq., proprietor of the Phil- adelphia Pennsylvanian, appropriated the re- ceipts ($150) of one days advertising, last week, for the relief of the poor. +++ George Sanders, ex-Consul to London, is in this city, stepping at the National Hotel. Col. Kinney is also at the National ++e+ Hon. J. C. Breckinridge is announced in the Lexington (Ky.,) papers as a candidate Without pretending to know Mr. L.'s teelings on the subject, we hardly think he will consent to be a candidate The Ashland (Breckinridge’s) dis- as been so altered by the Legislature, as to mske the opposition vote some 2,000 Stronger than it was at the time of hia elec. There is therefore but little hope of hie being returved to bis seat in Congress, which be bas reflected so much credit The New York Journal of Commerce ‘A storm will be raised against the President ou account of bis veto, though no one can doubt that it is in pursuance of his conscious convictions of duty. He has besn uniformly and decidedly hestile to the recog- Bition of these claims, and it could not be ex- pected that be would now undertake to say that they are valid claims egainst the Govern- ment, and to admit that he and those witb om he acted hud, for so many years, denied justice to the claimants.’’ +++-General Paez, the ex President of Vene- suela, bas written a letter from New York to the London Jimes, cifering some suggestions, derived trom his own experience as an officer in the war for South American Independence, respecting the best method of e In conclusion, he offe: List of Patents issued from the United) #2d consi States Patent Office for the weck ending Feb- | tuary 20, 1855—each bearing that date: AB. Childs & Henry W. Dickinson, of Ro- chester, N. ¥.—For machine for feeding pa per to printing presses Edwin A. Forbush, of Ashland, Mass.—For improvement in sewing machines. red. Dentzler. of New York, N Y —For improvement in bank locks. Geo, B. Clarke, oO uals, N.Y— For improvement in chimne: fos t Geo eSleaahasd of Washizgton, D. C.—For ; it comes before the House Mr. improvement in life saving rafts Levi Bissel, of New York, N. Y.—For im- provement in metallic springs. August 20, 1554. James H. Bennett, of Bennington, Vt —For improvement in straw cutters. Chas. RK. Barnes, of Oswego, N Y —For im- preved mill stone dresa for hulling rice. Yarnall Baily, of West Chester, Pa.—For improvement io tluid burners. Samuel H. Noble, of Westfield, Mass.—For improvement in screw wrenches. ohn S. Keith and John Brooks, of Canton, Mass.—For improved bullet mould. George P. Ketcham, ef Bedford, Ind —For method of driving pairs of reciprocating saws. Gustavus Hammer, of Cincinnati, Ohio.—For improvement in pump valves. harles C. Hall, of Portland. Me —For im- provement inthe preparation of paper from resinous barks Daniel Haldeman, of Morgantown, Va.—For improvement in harrows. Joel Hastings, James Ramsay, and Henry G. Chamberlain, of St. Johnsbury, Vt —For machine for cutting tenons. Jos. @. Goshon and Saml. M Eby, of Shir- leysburg, Pa.—For preparation of maize leaf, as a substitute for tobacco Samuel Wetherill, of Bethlehom, Pa.—For improvement in apparatus for separating zinc the ‘+Protection May will show ient in that body.”’ The above does not, perhaps, tell quite all It is said that many of the facts set Mr. Pearce in his able and most speech, made recently upon the subject, were obtained through the exertions of it was, of course, within the power of our dig tinguished Senator to have procured all requi- site information; but being already collated by Mr. May, his generosity in placing them in such able hands is highly commendable. When this important subject comes up for diz. cussion in the House I have no doubt our able representatives will do it full justice. Itis a matter independent of political or partizan considerations, and one of vital moment to the commerce of Baltimore. The new post-office and United States court building absorbs considerable attention amongat our citizens. Several projects with regard to a location have already been discussed Some have suggested the lot upon which stands the eld Firat Presbyterian Church, corner of streets, as a desirable site. Others, in the up-town interest, design Union Bank square, corner of Charl It has likewise been suggest- ed that the Government join the city in erect- ing a splendid city hall, post-office and court- room on the lot bounded by North, Holliday, Fayotte, and Lexington streets, already owned by the Corporation A preponderance of sentiment amongst the mercantile and business communi’ purchasing from the Merchants’ Company that part of the building, not al- ready owned by the Government, but alread: occupied as a post office. ample, and abundantly large, which terations, at comparatively moderate xpense, could be made suitable for all desirabl I have no doubethe proprietors would sell at a fair compensation. The Exchange buildin, isthe largest and one durably built houses in Baltimore, the build- out the valuable lot on which it am informed, cost originally in the neighborhood of $600,000. If it is pur- chased by (tovernment, it will not only make the largest and most convenient post office in the United States, but will also answer for urposes for a century to come. this port is in one building which is now too small for the business of Baltimore, if the whole building is purchased by Government it will answer the wants of the ci offices and custom house ation shall have reac! saw to-day a counterfeit or fraudulent $50 note altered from a genuine $5, on the Bank of Commerce of this city. It seems to have been passed in Cumberland, Md , and w: mail to this place. $5 altered to $50, bearing date y letter A, and No. 1934 The decep amination may be easily detected The words ” and alteration of the namerais seem to have been prepared separate! neatly pasted on the note, Sppearance and thicker feel ing, however, the fraud is welt calc: deceive, and those not accustomed to hi money frequently would be ve: the note in question without havin; Not long ago @ | himself as effio for re electicn The Pacific Railroad —The country will be taken by surprise by ie complete success of railroad bill, yesterday, that gentleman is a member. It was entirely unlocked for, and forms a marked anomaly in the history of con- greasional legislation, inasmuch as never be- fore did a measure of so great pational im+ portance, aud one in which so many diverse political and sectional interests were involved, pass either house of Congress iu so short atime Its pessage, under the circumstances, affords the completest demon- stration of the effect of the person.! influence of its energetic and sagacious author upon his senatorial compeers—as to that element, for the most part, is its success attributable by all in Washington Contrary to our expectation, expressed a few weeks since, it stands a fair chance of enact- ment by the Llouse, also, ere the session closes. Yet, as we do presume that those who are op- posed to authorizing the formal initiation of any Pacific railroad scheme at this time under Government auspices will surely resort to all possible legislative expedients for its defeat, we believe that its final triumph will require the active exertious of Dr. Gwin next winter, as he alone, of all the public men of the day, we know, has “ grit’’ enough in him to push through so vast a project. Senator Gwin’s Paci in the body of wh: after it was iaken up. Fayette streets. rs his own ser- “I am pow residing in New York, (he saye) and would be most happy to cross over to England to aid in any manner in the equip- ment of some effective cavalry for the fort cowing campaigu in the Crimea afford me much gratification could I be the means of saving some thousands of fine En- glish horses, as well as th Carrington Wilson, of New York N. Y.— For improved griddle. Thomas Tripp, of Sandy Creek, N. Y.—For Geo. N. Todd, of Dundaff, Pa.—For self. regulating water gates. Samuel laggart, of Indianapolis, Ind.—For improvement in feeding flour bolts. . Wm. Stephens, of Richmond, Ind.—For im proved slide-rest for lathes. Samuel K. Smith and Elijah Cowles, of Hadley, Mass.—For machine for cutting wood This is centr: lives and leather I need not say that, as a South American Republican, I Lave a great detesta- tion of Nicholas. +++» In the marine court of New York, on Saturday, Mr. Harper, one of the proprietors of the limes newspaper, appeared to answer a contempt of court, embodied in an article re- m the character of one of the . ‘Lhe defence was that the article was published without the knowledge or consent of editors or proprietors. proceedings was asked for and granted, on ac- count of the absence of Mr. Kaymond, editor, (and Lieutenant Governor of the State,) at Z covers a large space. of the best ees Wm. Sage, of Durham, Conn.—For improved The Business of the Patent Offics.—One effect of the admirable and so satisfactory management of tbe branch of the Govern- ffairs entrusted to Judge Mason, Com- missioner of Patents, har been greatly te in crease the business of bis bureau; inventors and improvers evincing an increased dispo sitien to apply to it, than when its affaits were conducted in a less business like matter. Other causes, among them being the constant pres. sure of all things American on the march of progress, have also conspired greatly to in- ereage the demands on the labors of those en- gaged at the Patent Office. The force of ex aminers now allowed by law proves, as a con- sequence, to be already much too smali for the economical and business-like discharge of the duties devolving upon it. report, now in the hands of the printer, the Commissioner appeals to Congress to remedy this evil, saying : “ Among these may be reckoned, in the first instance, an increase of salary to some of the examiners. In the report for last year it Was stated that the examining force augmented by placing an additional clerk in each of the examining rooms as a second ag- sistant examiner. The dispatch of business in the office was much facilitated by this arrange- ment, which was, however, found inadequ: N. C. Sanford, of Meriden, Conn.—For im. Jonathan A. Robbins, of Poplia, N. H.— rovement in hand cultivator. Pierson, of Alexandria, Va.—For machine for manufacturing hoops. J. T. Ogden, of Boston, Mass., assignor to himself and Thomas Stoddard, of same place. For improvement in carriage windows. Chas. W. Brown, of Boston, Mass., assignor to Geo. W. Banker and Geo. 0. Carpenter.— For improvement in paint mill. A postponement of wing of the Exchan, +++» Jt was old Jedediah Morse, D. D., who deseribed Albany as a “‘city with 1,500 houses, and 6000 inhabitants, all with their gable ends to the street.’ +++» The Baltimore papers, of all parties presentatives in Congress in The American of this morn- urposes when our S. W. Gibbs, of Alban North, Chase & North, design for stoves. The same, assignor to same.—For design for cooking stoves. Y., sasignor to speak of their re; flattering terms “Op the recent pas: bill making an agprop ment of the Patapsco river, of commendation of the exertions Senators Pratt and Pearce, and w 80 essentially serviceable in securing the favo- rable action of the Senate. Itis due to jastice that a similar acknowledgment should be made of the position which our ci Messrs. May and by the Senate of the The Current Operations of the Treasury Department.— On yesterday, the 19th of Feb., there were of Treasury Warrants entered on the books of the Department— For the redemption of stock For the Customs......... Forcovering into the Treasury from customs: seeeeeeeeel 426,023 46 Forcoveringintothe Treasury from miscellaneous sources......+--. 232,614 17 Covered into the Treasury from Lan For the War Departm For the Navy De; 01 For the Interior In bis annual see $16,509 36 members, Hon. : Vansant, have occupied in a“ icion aroused. 1100 note was discovered on s Business is be 10,916 22) briskly. Naviga’ 19,806 17] the ice having left the harbor an: 17,481 72' Norfolk and other steamers 9" Maryland has the heaviest debt in pro. portion to population, of any State in the It exceeds fifteen millions to a popu- lation of five h undred audeighty two thous- gpd, bond and free is same instite. ginning to move again quite tion has been fully resumed. their regular trips. We are Ineking forward to an active spring trade There were sales, to-day, of 2,500 barrels Howard street flour at $3 50, and about 3,000 City Mills at $8 25, which is the regular price. Money is easier, and confidence gradually re storing. : Ropgericx (BPA meeting washeld on the 6thult, by some of the citisens (K. N.’s) of Noxubee Co., Miss., in whieh the course of one of the Demo- cratic (7) U 8. Senators from Mississippi was endorsed. They approve the course of Sena- tor Adams; declare that he will be sustained by the Democratic party as well as by the people of Noxubee county. LECTURE.—F. McNERHANY, ESQ. Sri deliver a tecture at Columbia Hail, Capitol Hill, on THURSDAY EVENING, the 2a instant, at 8 o’clock. . Subject: “The Uulity and Dignity of Mechanical Labor.” The public are invited to attend. Lecture free. feb 20— NATIONAL GUAR», ATTENTION.—You are hereby notified to meet at your armory on 4 THURSDAY MORNING, thé 224 instant, at 8% o’clock, in full uniform, for parade. By order of Capt. J. A. Tait: feb 20-21* C. R. BISHOP, 0. &. MONTGOMERY GUARDS.—The members of the Company are requested to aasemble at Harmony Hall (rear of Finkman’s Hotel) on WEDNESDAY EVENING, the 2ist inst. Punctual at‘endance is necessary as busivess of importance will be transacted. By order of Captain Key : fed 20—21* PE wm. O. BULLIVAN, Bec. LECTURES ON THE UNHOLY ALLI ANCE. Mr. W. G. DIX pro CARUSP’S SALO! preserve = to give four Lectures at IN, on the unholy alliance to THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE. Mr. Dix will maintain that England and France are in 2 false povition, historical, political, and re- ligious, in upholding, by the resources of Christian civilizauon, the sovereign power of the Sublime Porte. Lecture Ilst.—On WEDNESDAY EVENING, Feb. 21. The past and psesent relations of the the Christian Powers towards the Mahometau Su prenacy over Christian Dominions. Lecture 2d.—On SATUKDAY EVENING, Feb. 24th. Russian exgansion to the Mediterranean ‘The time of the remaining lectures her: atter an- nounced, Tickets 25 cents each, for sale at the door. Lecture to begin at 744 0’clock. feb 19—a" (Union& Intel) PRESIDENTS MOUNTED GUARD, at- Ba cic !—You ar: hereby ordered to meet at the armory on TUESDAY EVENING, the 20th instant, at 7 o’clock, with Sabres for inspection. Every membir is expected to be present, as an Orderly Sergeant and other non-commissioned of. ficers are 10 be elected. By order of Captain Peck : JNO. H. MeCUTCHEN, feb 19—2t* Secretary. Oe eeceannns THIRD LECTURE FOR THE KENE- Si of the Young Catholics’ Friend Society of Georgetown will be delivered by Hon. Josern R. Cranpver, of Pennsylvania, at Forrest Hall, Geot’n on THURSDAY EVENING, February 22d, at 7 o’clock. ‘Subject: ** Washington’s character as an exam- le.” Tickets 25 cents—to be had at the Look and drug stores, and at the door of the hall. feb 13—TuThSTaWT 7 OTIC &.—If any of the heirs of the! te Mrs. N Elizabeth O. Driscoll, who died in Washing ton D. C., in the spring of 1853, will address RU DOLPH BUCHLY, post paid, Washington, b. C., they may hear of something to their advantage. feb20—11* HE PERSON WHO LOST HIS TRUNK ON Saturday might last, can have it by calling to WM. COLLINS, on F street, between Becond and Third streets, English Hill. feb 20—11* ‘gs HE PERSON PERSON WHO TOOK A BL’K Beaver Cloth Surtout, faced with velvet and blue silk sleeve facings, on the night of the 19th in stant, from the Soiree at Morrison’s, will please leave the same at Wall & Stephens’, Pa. averue, between 9th and 10th sts. 1 - done mnmediately proper steps w:ll be taken for its recovery, as he ix known. feb 20 2° OsT—A LADIES’ WATCH AND CHAIN, 4 plain white face. with “‘Malford & Wendell, Albany,” as makers, inside. A liberal reward will be jor its return to Secretary Marcy’s, Vermont feb 20—2 CIDER. ETHERIAL Of. APPLEs, oes, Cranb-rries, &c., at the Cheap Gro rner of 9h aad E streets, where the cheap- est Peas in town are for sale, - JOS. W. DAVIS feb 20—1t" CURRESPONDENCE. Carrrot, Wasuixeron, D.C., Feb. 17, 1855. J. &. MURDOCH, Ese: Dear Sia: The undersigned admiring the abilities that have won for you so high a name as an artiste, and understanding that you are about visiting this city upon private business acknowledge that it would afford them great plea-ure to witwess one or more of your leading personations during your stay, should circumstances permit you to gratity them. With great respect, &c., John R. Thomson, Thomas B. Florence, i WV. J Caleb Lyon, R. W. Peckham, Reuven E. Fenton, W. R. Smith, Forney, aud Jumes L, € W.S. Ashe, A. E. Maxwell, Barnum’s Horer, Battiwore, Feb 19 GenTLeMeN:—Your flattering and unexpected favor of yesterday was handed to me last evening. Although my presence in the National Metropolis at this time is,as you seem to be aware, uncon nected with professional objects, yet | was so much impressed wih your kind request, that 1 have un- deriaken to respond to it favorably. Alter some effort, £ am glad to find that the fitting and adequate profe: al support may be obtained from the talented theatrical corps now engaged in Ballimore, and am thus enabled to isform you that U shall appear one evening during the present week at the National Theatre in the character of Hamlet ‘Thanking you for the very complimentary invita tion, I ret sain, wiih great respect, your obedient ser- vant, JAMES E. MURDOCH. To the Hon. John R. Thomson, Thos. B. Florence, Joshua Vunsant, and others of U. S. Senate and House of Representatives. feb 20—It BOOKS OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTALIVES Liprary House cy Representatives. A taee number of Books belonging to the Library of t.e House of Representatives have been drawn by members and by their orders, and stand charged to their accounts on the books of this office. It is important tor the preservation of the files ('..1t they should be returned before the close of the session. MATTHIAS MARTIN, Librarian of the House of Representatives. we feb 2 Se ee, FOR THE MECHANICS’ FAIR AT WASHINGTON. THE THOMAS COLLYER WILL make regular trips to the above Fair commencing on Tuesday, February 20ti Boats fare 1236 cente cach way. Coaches will take persons from aud to the bk at Pare 6 cents. 2 Leave Alexandria at 61¢ p. an. Leave Washington 10 4 same Alexandria, Va., feb 20—4 Se a KEMIUM PIANOS.—We have on exhibition at the Metropolitan Mechanics’ Institute four oy ati Pianos, made expressly to our order for These Pianos we offer for sale at low rates and upon Seeiingy reasonable terms. Also, a superb rosewood Guitar, Tilton’s — which we are engaged in getting up a raffle for. Jouk t ELLIS, — Pa, avenue, between 9:h end 10th sts. m. GEDNEY, Captain. _ feb IsTORY OF THEGREAT SECESSION from u lethodist Episeopal Church in year 1845, by Kev. Chas. Elion, D D Annual of Scientific Discovery; or ¥- ar Book of _—_ im Science and Art for 1865, by D. A. ells The Sehool of Chri-t, or Christian ty in its leading Aspects, by Rev. A L. R. Foote Man and His t.welling Piace — Historical collections of Louisiana, embracing trans jations of many rare and valuable documents relating to the Natural, Civil, and Political a of that State, by B. F. French— price gi Lacon ; 0., Many Things in Few Words; addressed 10 those who thik, by the Rev. U.C. Coltan New Book, by the author of the Morning and Night bad grr sche <n go of 3:. Paul A ver iné assortment of Pocket Bibtee uae roy pe ea ot Foamy ent GRAY & BALLANTYN: feb 20-3 ? ‘ 498 Senaeee', NATIONAL THEATRE. Mr J_A Keenan, John Weaver. First appearanoe of MUS. JNU. WEAVER, The celebrated Comedienne and Vocalist, from Bur- ton’s Theatre, New York. TUESDAY EVER Will be peesented ent ea the domestic Drama UE SOUTHERN LIFE; OR, UNCLE TOM aS UB Uncle Tom... Gainption Cute. Eva, the flower of the South Tickets admitung a lady and gentleman Orchestra Sests.. Doors open at 7—40 commence at feb 20— a THE RUSH To the last Grand Golden Soiree of the MACALLISTER baving been still greater than ever, and the demand for tickets be: , another will begiven TUESDAY, February ak Pei. tows’ Hall. 55 splendid Gifts, including six elegant Watches, value 9425, wit! again be presented to the audience. ‘See splendid programme. Tek only 50 cents—to —— —_ & Bros Jewelry Store, Pa avenue, wi presents may ive seen; at Rirkwood House, and Odd Fellows Hall, day and evening. Tickets limited to the size of the hall. Buy in time or you will agaia be shut out. feb 19—Qr* 7K o'clock. ! Cverx’s Orrice, February 16, 1855. ERSONS — Or other accounts agai Accounts befgre the adjournment. . J. W. FORNEY, Clerk louse of Reps. United States. feb 17 - dt28ch renner RES A NOUVELLE HELOISE, edition illustree par Johannot, Baron, etc., in pamphlet—price 50 cents. Les Cu ntessions de Rousseau, in pamphlet, with many illustrations, 50 cents Physiologie du Gout, par Brillat Savarin, in pam- phiet, with many tlu-trations, price 50 cents. Imported trom Paris by feb 17 FRANK TAYLOR, MERICAN YEAR BOOK OF FACTS and An- uual of Scientific Disc for 1855, 1 volume sa => $1 20. FRANCK TAYLOR. feb JONAS CHICKERING SECOND-HAND P! ANO FORTE for sale on reasonable terms ai the Music Depot of HILBUS & HITZ, ee ing. a 100 CORDS OF PINE AND OAK DELIV- — in any part of the city. Pine $4.75 — Oak $5.7. rsleft with Mr. MeCHESNEY, Feed Store, Seventh street, opposite Mr. Summers’, Saddler, teb 19—h $10 REWARD.—Suppored to have been J stolen, but may have run off, trom the Northern Liberties Market, on Saturday night, a Horse and Wi The color of the Horse wa: grey and had ® short tail, and was about seven'years old. [ will give the above reward if information ie left with me near the C Burial Ground, so I can them. GORSH KARL. feb 19-3" PROSPERI'S CORNET BAND NO. 1. R. FREDERICK PROSPERI begs leave to in- pA form his freuds and former patrons that this baud has been fully re-organized and is now under his direction, and he is fully prepared w.th a band ot the most Scientific Musicians in the city, to fer- nish music for Balls, Parties, Parades, Pic Nics, Ex- cursions, &c., at the shortest notice possible, by ap- plying to FREDERICK PROSPERI, Leader, CHAP. PBOSPERI, Conductor; HILBUS & HITZ’ Mu- ic Depot, orat PETER TALTAVUL’S, opposite the Garrison, Garrison street, Navy Yard. feb 19—3m* TAKE NOTICE. ISITORS ard others attending the aig gt ys a san Fair.- [ hve ju-t brought on from alarge assortment of splendid €reat var.ety of new styles of rich Jewelry. Also, sou.e very -uperior Watches, which for trae ume cannot be surpassed. I have just finished a at Silver Tea Set, that will compare favorably with anything of the kind at the Fair or in America. It is now ready for inspection, free of charge to all, at my Store, 418 Pa. a between 45, and 6th streets. w H. O. HOOD. OFFICE OF THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, PRILADELPRIA, JANUARY 8, 1855. STATEMENT OF THE ASSETS Of the Pre ent and Directors ef the Insurance Company of North America, Published in conformity with the Provisions of the Act of Assembly. MORTGAGES. $252,500 09 All of which are first Mortgages 340,000 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal LOAN RONDS. Company, 6 & 40,000 00 10,000 Chanpaes and Delaware Cinal Company, 1853, 6 & 87 «6,700 0 25,000 Lehigh Coal and Navigation Com- pany, 5@ par 25,000 Wo 1,000 Schuylkill Navigation Company's Boat Loan, 6Y 7 730 00 10,000 Schuylk !! Navigation Company convertable, 1852, 6 & 75 7,500 00 50,000 Phila. City Loan * par 50,000 oo 25,000 Cincinnati City “ par 20,000 w 19,000 Phila., Wilmington and Baltimere Railroad Co., 6% 10,000 00 20,000 Delaware Raritan Canal Com pny, and the Camden and Am boy Railroad and Transportation Co., 6 par 20.000 00 11,000 Alleghany Covnty, 6 & par 11,000 vo 20,000 Penn. Railroad Co., 6 ¥ par 20;000 00 STOCKS. 63 shares in the Germantown and Perki- omen Turnpike Road Co..50 3,150 00 a“ “ Schuylkill Navigation Co. 20 1,080 00 53 ow Preferred , 2 1,060 00 50“ Union Canal Co , , 53 2,500 0 35° “ Chesapeake & Delaware Ca- nal Company, 100 3,500 60 8 “ Lehigh Coal and Navigauon Com — 50 4,250 00 bo “Philadelphia Bank, 100 5,000 00 100 “ = =North Penasylvania Railroad Company, 5,000 00 0 Pennsylvania Railroad Co.50 7,500 00 5 _ Philadelphia and Havre de Grace Steam Tow Boat Com- pany, » 250 00 2 « «6 Henlopen Steamboat a: Company, 3 700 0) 1,000 09 2 ‘ 1,000 v0 MISCELLANEOUS. Real Estate, 2,000 60 Cash, in Bank and on hand 15,927 00 Notes receivable Policies, the premsum of which remain unsettled and debts due in account 191,544 26 73,967 75 809,179 82 By order of the Board: HENRY D. SHERRERD, Secretary. INCORPORATED Im 1794. Capital - - - $500000! MARINE, FIR®, AND INLAND TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE. CHARTER PERPETUAL. DIRECTORS, Arthur G. Coffin, Willian Welbh, Sam’! W. Jo Francis Hoskins, Edward Smith, ®. Ausun Allibone, John A. Brown, Witham E. Bowen, Sam‘) F. Bmith, James N. Dickson, Charles Taylor, S. Morris Wain, Ambrose White, Join Mason, John R. Neff, Geo L Harrisen, Rich’d D Wood, Prancis RK. ©; ARTHUR G. COFFIN, President. Henry D. Suerrern, Secretary. 8. M. McKEAN, Agent, corner Beventeenth feb 14—eo3.* ‘ NOTICE. RESPECTEULLY call the pre ger fea wn ers others to nih 1 SHADES, SHADE MINGS, te jot every = soll et greedy’ resuced prices” hessee nem are y gold other parlor shades of the latest patieras Fenton MUMMY, 10 which { particalar! at invite et- tenticn. = =e cl . No. 948 ‘Pa. av., bet 12th ang 13th ss, feb 174"