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for export, when the sales amovnted to 2,000 bales, mostly for Liverpool, and at prices moro decidedly in favor of buyers, especially for Upland cotton, which ‘was brought prominently forward, and rather pressed upon the market, Oa Monday and Tuesday of this week the arrivals were largs, and some anxiety to sell feom the wharf by rhip samples was appareat, which giving buyers more choice, assisted tho downward ten- denoy ef the market; the salsa’ on these deys avera: 1.200 bales. Ga Wednesday, the sales were 1,500 ba! yesterdey, 1200 beles, with rather more steadiness id uniformity in prices. We adjust our Corre for hi each grade to the eloseof business, by whioh it will be seen that the lower grades are atill comparatively the dearest—this hos been the case for some time past, and will probably continue for a month longer. The discre- pancy in ths receipts of tho crop this s9ason, as com- pared with the los, hes been reduced during the fort- night from 70.000 bales to 23,000 bales, without diminish. ing the stock in the interior towns. The movements of the staple in this country up to the | latest dates this season, corapared with the correspond- ing period in the past two years, have been as annexed: Movkatents ov Corton 1x rae Usirnn States, Receipts at porta of the U. 8. eines Sept. 1, 1847 1,193,193 3 ‘ “game period Ist year 1,211,218 5 “ “ « yenr before.. 1.147.102 Exports from U. 8. since Sept. 1, 1847 . . 997,707 same period last year 492,193, “ “« « year befor 677,519 Tho resiepte nt this port since the txt fast have heen 31,000 bales. Exports 10,000; stock in the clty 88.000; amount oa sais 2 ken by spinners 14.000; 009 "The closing quctations in this market were 9 snnex- eds Livenroon CLassiricaTions. Uplands. a MARKETS ELSEWHERE. STOCK MARKETS. $5000 United Srates 6's, 1856, 101; 1000 5 000 Maryland 6's, 87%; 100 do d>, 88; . 88; 1000 2309 do £8. quarterly. 71; 600 Bal- timore 6a, 1897, 9744; 815, 80-100 B & O, Roilroad div. bond:, {10 shares ariue Bank, 2434: 10do B & O. ReiJroad, 39%; AZ. United “tates 6x, 1867, closed at 1(6 asked. 104% 6's, WLM asked, 103% bid: Maryland 6’ 8034 8 bid: Daitimore 6”, 1890, 97%¢ esked, 97 bid. Baltimore and Chie Kil 39 acked, 983¢ bid Paapetrata, Fe ‘irst Board—100 Vicksburg, 974; 100 Girard. 11: 39 Vie & Ma Bik Pitts, #5, 4646; 75 N Jersey. 254; $100 U 6's G7, 194; $100 City 6's 76, ie $500’ State 6's, 85; 18 N Or 600 State o’s, 7234; 100U 8 200 New Jersey, 3: 150 Mor- 50 Mortis, €, 11; 100 Girard Becene Boar RK ‘reatury notes 6's Bank, 76 ; 34 5 1000 Sch Es 5 a 73% ; 1009 dod ‘auk, 260; 100 N J Coppe Feb. 24.—Broker’ Board=2\t athe ; 12 shores Eastern Railroad, 104 5 6 Boston Ri 117; 10 Mannfaetmrers Insurance Co 110; 4 Portia a! Portamouth failroad, 9%; & Norther Kail road, 9854 2 100; heshire Haulroad, new, 83.2 8334: y River Kailrond, 9034; 22 Fitchburg Bailrond, 17 att 10534; 35 Norwich and. W. Railior ights Westera 1250, 64 } SiKf. a a5: 26 Norwich and Wes- aitrond, 22843 200 do b6Nd, ermout sud Missachusetts bio 1434 ric MARKETS. Purtapenrnta, Feb, 25 —Cotton—Owingto large sup- plies, the market ia rather depressed ‘The ales do not ceed 100 biles,at 8099. Flour—The market is stoa- dy, with » @ demend for export. We notice 200 bbls good to fai is to the trade at $575; choice mend $6 06% a $613 Corn—We notice bushels yellow at 51a52e. Whent—No rales reported We quote good reds at $1.27 a $1 30 — Oats—A_ moderate inquiry; prices continue about the ame. Provisions—The stock is quite large, but the de- mand is moderate, Sugar—We report gales of 200 bhds New Orleans et 4 @ 0340, asin quality. Molasses—A cargo was reported sold, but we could not trace it. Whis- key—The market is steady, without sales, at 24 8 250. Bricuton Manxet, Fob. 24, 1848,—At market 336 beef cattle, 12 yokes working oxen, 15 cows and calves, 1700 eheep ani 235 nwine. Prices—Beef Cattle—A few lat quality $5 a $6.50; 24 quality $525 a extra $6 $5 75: 3d Go, $4.75 a $5. Working Oxen—$68, $75, $89, $87, $95, $40. $45, Cobleekill, Scoherie count 4 a 560. New Orteans, Feb. 17, 1848,—Cotton—There has been 4 7.500 bales have found purchasers es, the principal part being for Eng- 4 id the rales do not exceed 350 bhds. Molasses—Sules of 600 bbls. at 19 a 200 for fair to prime, and 20}40 for choice. Flour—The demend has been confined to the wants of the city. Corn—Fair demand Sales of 12.399 sacks white and yellow, in ten lots, at 45c.,and 800 yellow. at @ good demand at yesterday's lish account. ‘Tobacco—A few trifling lots hai sold. Sugar—-The market has been very quie' 460. romeal—-400 bbls. were sold on the Leves at $2 Potk—Sales of 80 bbla mess, in three lota, at $9; 60 nt $9 12; 100 at $9 16; 25 bbls M. O. at $9 85; and 300 bbls prime at $7. Beef—96 bbls. prime sold at $6 25; 50 bbia at $6; and 61 bbls. B beefat $4.25 Bacon— Sales of 10 casks rides at 430 , aud 47 caske at 47%c., 10 casks plain hams 60, Lard—The murket is heavy, and prices drooping. Sales of 200 bbls, at 6c ; 120 tieroes and 70 bbls. at 6Y%0.; 206 bola. at 5Xo., and 72 at 6X0. Whis- key—478 bbls. sold in two lots at 20 a 20}0.; and 50 bbis, o, Lead—460 pigs lower mines, sold in two lots, at $370 a $3 75, and 884 pigs at $3 70. Salt—3 600 ‘a sold 16}42, Freighte—An American ship taken for Antwerp at 1c. for cotton, and 45u. for raw at bushels St. Mai tobacco, and two Britieh sbips for Liverpool at 15-324 per cent direount; mium; Treasury n t discount. Married. On the 24th inst, by the Rey. Mr. Geissenhainer, Mr. Asvrew P, Wennenstrom to Miss Jane E, McAvrey, both of thia city. OG- Washington papers will please copy. Died. On Friday. Feb. 26th, Wittram, youngest son of John A, av Catharine E.’ Galloway, aged 2 years and 5 months. ‘The friends and relatives off the family are respect- ral, from 694 Washington ttend his fur street, on Sunday afternco! In Brooklyn, yesterday m t haif past 1 o'clock. per Srevo infant son of Oliver H. Lee. The frie family are invited to attend the faneral, ernoon, from No. 20 Pa- cific trent. On Friday, 25th inst., Joms Waxmaxer, eon of John and Luc; 1d 5 mont! nd 29 days. The friends and relatives of the family, aleo the mem. the Hermitage Lodge, No. 165 I. O of O. F. a eapeotfully invited to attend the funeral. Sunday after. er noon, at 2 o'clock, from their residence, No. 178 atreet. At 7 o’elock, A. M, and four days, Oo Fridsy morning, Janep P, Aprx, in the 37th yeer of his age. ‘Tho relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, at bis late residence, No. 45 Third street, on Sunday morning, at 9 o'clock, with- out farther invitation iis remains will be taken to Westchester for interrment. On Tharsdsy morning, 24th inst, Rrewanp Kew, aged 60 years, His friends and acquaintances, and those of his uncle, Peter Sause, are respectfully invited to attend his fune- ce, No. 67 Washington streot, ral, from his late re on Saturday. 26:h inst , at 3 o’olock. OG Poughkeepsic papers plenss copy this. 3 yoars, 9 months and 15 days. "The foneral will take place this day, A. M., from the residence, No, 3 New stri the relatives amd friends of the family are invited to attend. Her remains will be tal wood cemetery for interment. M.. fer cleaner of sweeps, earths, Niseru surest. Ne Acsyers of cold and silver oe. Pp AIR OF MAMMOTH NEWFOUNDLAND PUPS.— of the largest For Sale—T wo {Newfoundianddog Pa breed ever imported. UsT REC ators, and frock ey ts, I jnney and black en fancy vests from '0 & style Cash peid for geut’s cl repairing, Comer of Nassa an ail got opin the moat thing. Clean @: col hildiew rs ik gloves, susrenters, siery, ke Co., 143 Walker street (corner of Mulberry) fA PERCHA BOOT AND SHO SOLES — he trade supphed with the genuine article. All who hold wear them. Call at the depot of the mpany, 139 William street. Also OOK AT THIS—LADIE£S, WE INVITE, YOUR attention Mo cur large wad splendid stock of Boots and | We stall sell, matil April lst, at first cost, a We business: these xoods re large ts and Shoes, which we shall alto svi! er Franklin «nice Rube change in our hone Tetent style Gents, we have ou haw Bi fieat cost, at Jace, 967 Brosdway, street, Also, alarre lot of | with Irath atthe low price of six sbillines bat gud other parties, at moderate p hist. meat, Fon ¥ LY WMI, THOM 48 DONQ. WHO ARRIVED AT Nb York iy the pocket ship Liverpool om August not, woul! st) CAMERON W BRAND 42 rue street peod bis rd . hus jetters may or COorwarded HEUMATISY, PAINS, ove! Serofnle. D sens of the Stin, &e. & Compe Syrnoof Hydro of Potaasn, Yl Youre Dock, “This. medicianl semedy ae oebiinned fey ry venefic of those suffering from rheamatism, paine, and stiffuess of Ove ponte, ewellng of ay ronseuler substmers near thei “ f the &) . &e. Lt is gone oo Uy varest ar ichen ped i arcantad io atte outeiestion. Bere hadvoll by CHARLES I. RING, Druggist, 192 Broadway, comer of John street, RE-OPENING be go-empone dive aoe exceed the average of 700 baler, but Itttle of which w: e senson oa Wedues hawe been entere? Mi, will appear on the open ra are the 20th iustant, at D WERY THEATRE—SATURDAY gyexine Feb. iy Woglant, Mrs Shaw; Cardina ; Cromwell, OW 2 followed by CHIS Albert Duck, Mr. Steve: ley. To eonclade with ( jill; Duke of Baek cents; Pit and Gall k_ Performance to commence at 7. HATHAM 'THEATRE.—BENEFIT OF Fletcher —Saturda) Dicky Dutton, Mr. Wioai Whistler’ Mr. 8. Denin whieh.the MODEL A if CKED MARINER—Jack 1 obimon.. 8, Sig. Canito; Juan, Miss Smith Hildreth."'‘The whole co conclude with FAKMER—The Farmer, Mr. Winans; Elizabeth, M: Doors open at ¢ Boxes, 25 cents; Pit, 1236 cents. ROADWAY THEATRE—sATURDAY EVENING. thetcumedyfof Ow, jesse iural, Mr, bruary 26th.— ‘Sanderson, Mr. Hiel Mi performance to com- Keb 26. Wall be AND YOUNG Hit Vom Coke, Mr. Hlemings Bob, Mi. Hadaw M’iles Celeste and MERICA—Col Mi Clair, ‘To conclude with net, Mr. Vaene; Mr. Pooley, Mr. Hataway; Mrs. Poo! Watts. Doors open et 7 o'clock; performance to com: ITCHELL’S OLYMPIC THEATRE — SATURDAY evening, February 26, tocommence wiih Wootes Shoemaker—Kabri, id; Nico, Mr. Cono- » Mr. Holland; Emily, GLANCE aT NEW Gor Phillips To conclude jobby Breakwindow, Mr. Roberts. Doors open at half Zo be followed rs Henry Many, BM W FOOTMAN-Bi Holloud; Polly Picnic, part 6, curtam ris ALIAN OPERA HOU3E—GALA NIGHT—SATUR heb 26, 1848, willbe pectormed the Viseardo, Senor Sesto. cond act of LUCKEZLA BORGIA—Lucrezia, 8 jor Sesto Benedetti: Di ustichello. Signor, Nay act of KRNANI—Elvira, Sig’na i jetti; Don Kicordo, Signor Gui nor Bevero Btrini Doors open’ at 7; Pp and balcony, $3 formanee to cominence at 7}4 o’cleck. ALMO’S OPERA HOUSE—SATURDAY EVENING, y it i parts of the House uw Feb 26—Reduction of prices—To al OURS DEL AR’ ber, will hays the celebreted Grand which hus been cor exhibition that has e * houored by the pasronage of the most august personages. Doors aa 6, to commence at TR o'clock Box office open appeared in any country, and has ek except )! onda: success —Twenty-first the United States. EK ynor,C. Abbott, T. crowded nad highly On Monday even- at the Brooklyn Institute. { ODEON—ENTRANCE fe des Mille Me Thr STRELS, who will appear in_ their turer, Bonga, Sc.—Saturday, 1=Giand Overture. variety of Dancin and Poses Plastiques Favorite of the Sersgi + Boxes, 125% cents M&RICAN MUSEUM-—SPLENDID ances every afternom aad evening . Pelby’ tatuery, representing the “ Birth of Christ, .?* His Prial before Pontius Vi “Intemperate Family,” al atallhours every day and eveni jeside there are exgaged—Mast. Jol Great Western, the low comedian; omic singer; Clara Fisher's . Tight-Rope Dance G: Shaksperean Cxbinets iiss Be id. Whitlock, dancers; Mr. Whitlock Rockwell, fortune tal tl conts. Hexorved frowt COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT OF aud miscellaneous music will be givenat the Taberna- cle, on Thursday evening, ector of tee ehurel issionary to Sritish r iss bliza Brienti, Miss Luce, and Miss Kirkham,(Popil of the Conservatoire of and of the celebrated Costa and Di pearacce in Americs,) Mr. Manvers, Mr. Ai th. the “American Musical it it, and the “ Apolloneo: se pertormances have eves $110, Cows and Calves—$22. $28, $35, p—$1 75, $200, $2 67, $4 00, $475,$5 25, $6 00 We notice 33 sheep, fatted by Geo. Goodyer, of y. N.Y. probably the best Jot of sheep ever in cur market; taken at $12 50 per head. Swine—At wholesale, 4 a’ 5c; selected lota at reh 2d, to the h of St.George the Martyr, and Emigrants) Principal performers— Watson, Miss De Buske, the eminent viol brated ‘musical femily, who . elicited unbouaded enthusiasm. (Ihe above artistes have, Juntarily tendered their services.) Mr. George Loder, Con Tickets One Dollar, to be had at the princip sic and book stores, aud of the members of the committee of R, MALONE RAYMOND’S MUSICAL IRISH Bvenings, aud the ladies of his family, every Monday, Mrs. Malone Raymond’s lec: the model of aucient Jerusalem. Suzda sant Saturday, 25 ceats. Both jbegin Broadway, over Panorama Hall ANVARD’S MAMMOTS PANORAMA OF THE i ri. painted on three miles of canvass, be inthe world, at the Panorama build Wednesday, and F ID’ Mississippi river, ing the largest paintin, ing, in Brondway evening. (Sunda) The Panorama will . Open mission 59 cents; chi mence moving at 734 o’clock ly. Afternoon exhibition om Wednesdays und Satur HE VALUABLE COLLECTION OF THE WORKS ime Old Masters, National Academy of Desizn, 316 Broadway. HE MOST VALUABLE COLLECTION OF PIC- tures ever in this conutry—comprising some of best lo, Rubens, and mi to the publie at the from 9 A.M. to to the public, se at the xhibitin Hoom of the N ation. London, 7 a8 per cent pre- in, 530.2540; New York, 60 days, 2% 02% Do. at sight, par a 3 per cent pre- works of Titian, Muri) Masters, is now op llery of the Na- street, from 9, A. AST \WEEK OF THE GREEK SLAVE, AT THE Hall of Novelty, (comer of Ceutre and Pearl streets, Vivants, or the living } 1 exciting pictures, under the direction of Prof. Caleo; al Apollo Brothers, with th jem in many new ant the male and female performers. See prograrame. Admission one shilling. Doors open at 64; curtein rises at 7. WICK’S 8" ‘—LARGE AS LIFE— RUNSWICK’S STATUARY: techs Vie “7 to 10 P. M., at 96 Broadway, next to Stoppani ening, 25th inst., ALEXaN- ANCY BALL.—THE MAN aGERS OF THE AS: OR House Opera have sppointed a Commixtee to mak rangements for» Fancy Ball, to be given for the benefit of the same, on Monday, the 6th of Mai the following arrangemen’ le gentleman be six dol: mileman and three tadi jon be admitted ont of costume, exe} i that spectatcrs The Committee mice the price of a . 95, Junta Matinpa, twin avghter ot John and Margaret Taylor, aged 8 mouths oT THEATRE, PHILADELPHIA ighable farce, in one act, of Mr. a’Becket, Capt. Hi House Dox, Wir. "0 be followed by WILIES—Girelle Princess, Mra. wogors: B Mons. Bouxany, Mile Blasgy; rine. Biangy will appesr. 1E8 OF THE OPERA—AT WILL, 201 BROAD- his day published No. 3 of * The Beauties of beautiful likeness of Signorina ng an elegant avsoriment of the most ro Hear oh hear Me,” fins e rai: blest shall be.” mm Lucia di Lammermoor; onlight on Lake Mahopae.” written by the Hon J izated to Mrs. Waldburg 3 y uibilo,? from Donizetti's ** Beanties of the Ope published monthly sc $5 per augum, or 50 cents per number. Rubseribera, the trade, aad sgeots supplied. bs Traffii, end con the opera of Lucrezi Alfia son tua Cavatin ing by Sigaorn Bis Feb. 24th, of an inflammation of the jaughter of Henry Wortmann, aged 10 o’elock tt which pectfully to Green- weiadi Lammermoor. it he has jast receiv tirely improved plan. SOLOMON & CO, GOLD AND SILVER RE- _ ior to any kind ever importa od mineral that con- tain kold and silver, in basement, No. 29 Aun street, nesr F AN ORDER OF THE SURRO- ate of the County of New York, Notice is hereby given agrinst John M. Winant, late of ‘of New York, deceased, to present the same with the v-uchors thereof, to the subscribers, nt the residence of Albert eet, in the city of New York, oa Doted New York, ai. ALBERT W. SMITH, N PURSUANCE so all persons having claim W. Smith, No. 119 Varick stres or before the thirteenth day of May wext the tenth day of Novembs BENJAMIN F. FAIRCH 1 00D BARGAINS—HARDWARE AND TOOLS — I The entire stock of store No 54 Chatham street will be mach below cost; whol TILL TAKEN IN & ale or retail, the pro- OKEN BANKS A change for cheep dry pills of the Atlas, Jam ¥ Ey &c, consisting of shawls, vel weol shawls, at 3s. Kid prnts, silk handkerchiefs, ho. INK & THUSS, Late George Stewart and v Store, No, 107 Navsau street, next door to the corner of Ann street, and will offer for ssle a bat manufae- tured upon an entire vew inveation, an improvement of his ownon the water proof stiff, 3 first quality silk, irpassed for materials, ber informs the publie, that ha his assortment will be w and every effort made to turn out an acceptable article at re- nd of the very be judge for yourselves, th r le, perience ‘nthe busines: COOPER, 4 DUANE STRE! Chatham and William ste, has eujoved the most exten ti my com be Bloon- iy B' )UQUETS [OF (FRAGRANT [FLOWERS FOR- ¥ had 2 ceks with scarcely any parm to the pation ucht oo by asteret habit rm vet, when too freely indat of the timbs and small of And aversiqn to society. A once warranted in every ND STIFFNEVS OF TUF bolas MOTHSWS ROOK=THE Al ry, and the prospect of a large prevent many cousiderate peor on you many, important jee Ls 30 ce SNTELLIGENCE BY THE AILS | HIGHLY INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON. The Details of the Treaty. Approval of its Provisions by Santa Anna, Ge, he. &e. Wasuinaton, Feb. 24, 1848: Several weeks ago I informed you that the treaty I then assured you had been negotiated by Mr. Trist, was on the basis of the ultimatum he was authorised to offer, and which he did of- fer before the battles of Mexico. The main fea- tures of the treaty, now submitted to the Senate, harmonize with the terms ot that ultimatum, but has engrafted upon it other stipulations, some of which are merely executory of the main provi- sions, others, frivolous, and others, again, abso- lutely objectionable. Owing to the excessive su- perfluity of detail’, the treaty itself, exclusive of the accompanying correspondence, is more vo, luminous than that of Vienna, which partition- ed the whole of Europe, and bears, unmistakea- bly, in its unmeasurable amplification, the im- press of Mr. Trist’s own hand. Among the most objectionable features is the stipulation that this government shall recognize the validity of grants made by the Mexican government in Texas, prior to 1836. There is scarcely a Senator on this side of the chamber who will consent to rati- fy the treaty while such a stipulation as that re- mains. I proceed to make a synopsis of it, ar- ticle by article. By article first, S:nors Cuivas, Conto, and Atristan are appointed commissioners on the part of the Mexican government to adjust the terms of a lasting treaty of peace between the United States of the north and the United Mexi-, can States, with Mr. Trist, commissioner of the United States, &c. Article second stipulates that there shall be un immediate suspension of hostilities between the armies of the two republics. Article third defines the future boundary of the United States. The line commences in the Gulf of Mexico, three leagues from land ; thence runs upthe middle of the Rio Grande to its in- tersection with the southern boundary of New Mexico; thence along that southern boun- dary to the western boundary of same; thence north to the first branch of the Gila, which it intersects; thence down the middle of that branch and of the river to the Colorado; thence it runs across westwardly, and strikes the Paci- fic at a point one league south of San Diego. Article fourth stipulates that it shall be op- tional with citizens of Mexico now residing in the territory to be ceded, either to leave, taking with them or otherwise disposing of their pro- perty; orelse, upon taking the oaths of allegiance to this government, to be protected in the enjoy- ment of all the rights and immunities of citizens of the United States. Catholics residing in the territory to be ceded, are, by the next article, protected in the exercise of their religion. Grants of land in the territory to be ceded, made by the Mexican government before the war, ate, by the next article, to be respected by the United States. The next article provides that grants of land in Texas, made by the Mexican government pri- or to the year 1836, are also to be respected by the United States. The next article provides that the United States government shall take prompt and effectual mea- sures for the defence of the border from Indian incursions. To this end, both nations are to use their best endeavors. Ta consideration of the extension of the boun- dary of the United States, made by this treaty, the United States government stipulates to pay to Mexico the sum of fifteen millions of dollars. In this sum is included the three millions appro- priated last session for the furtherance of peace, and now subject to Mr. Trist’s order. ‘This sum is to be paid to the Mexican government immedi- ately on the ratification of the treaty. The re- maining twelve millions are to be paid either by instalments, or in six per cent. stock, redeema- ble by the United States. This government has the option of either mode of payment. By the next article the United States Govern- ment undertakes all claims of American citizens against Mexico, both those already decided, amounting to two millions—and those still un- decided, amounting to about three millions of dollars. Mexican archives found by us after the taking possession of the ceded territory, are to be de- livered up. The treaty of commerce of 1831, between the two republics, is to be revived forthe period of eight yeare, and may afterwards be renewed at the option of both governments. The custom-houses are to be restored to the Mexican authorities as soon as the treaty shall have been ratified. Means are to be adopted for settling the accounts. The troops of the United States are to leave Mexico in three months after the ratification of the treaty, unless the sickly season should come on, in which event they are to retire to some healthy situation, and are to be furnished with supplies by the Mexican government on amicable terms. Supplies which may arrive between the ratifi- cation of the treaty and the embarkation of the troops, are not to be subject to duty. The treaty is to he ratified by the President and Senate, and to be exchanged within four months after its ratification. The boundary of New Mexico is to be defined as laid down in Disturnell’s map of Mexico, pub- lished at New York, in 1847. I have omitted several unimportant articler, which are merely explanatory of the mode in which the provisions are to be carried into eflect, and which are never inserted in the body of a treaty. You will perceive that there is no provi- sion for retaining in Mexico a force of twelve thousand men, as has been reported. On the whole, it is a most extraordinary document. Since the character of the treaty has become known to the Senate, the hostility to its ratifica- tion has signally increased, and although there is every reason to believe that it will be ratified, yet it will meet, on several of its provisions, a determined opposition. There is information here of the most reliable character, that Santa Anna has expressed a cordial approval of the treaty, and a willingness to support it, if ratified. GALVIENSIS. ~~" Wasninaton, Fev. 24,141 The Proceedings of Congrees—Supreme Court— + Mr. Adams—his Funeral. Ia the Senate and the House to-day, there were seven gentlemen who eloquently adverted to the decease of Mr. Adams, and, unlike moet obitu- ary notices, they . will repay perusal. In both chambers there was great solemnity. The va- cant seat in the House was covered with crape. ‘The corpse lay in the room of the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads, uncoffined ; and large numbers of persons, of both sexes, went in togase upon it for the last time. i e Supreme Court met and adjourned with- out transacting business, in token of respect for the character of Mr. Adams. ‘ The body will be taken to the late residence of the deceased to-morrow morning, and the funeral will take place on Saturday. In pursuance of a resolution adopted, the fol- lowing named gentlemen were appointed by the Speaker to escort the remains to the place desig- nated for interment, viz: Mr Hudson, of Mas- sachusetta, chairman; Mr. Williame, of Maine i Mr, Wilson, of New Hampshire; Mr. Peck, 0 rston, of Rhode Island; Mr. Smith, of Connecticut; Mr. White, of New York; Mr. Edsell, of New Jersey; Mr. Dickey, of Pennsylvania; Mr. Houston, of Delaware; Mr. Roman, of Maryland; Mr. McDowell, of Virginia; Mr. Barringer, of North Carolina; Mr. Holmes, of South Carolina; Mr. Cobb, of Georgia; Mr. Gayle, of Alabama; Mr. Brown, of Mississippi; Mr. Morse, of Louis Vinton, of Ohio; Mr. Duncan, of Kentucky; Mr. Cocke, of Tennessee; Mr. Wick, of Indiana; Mr. Lincoln, of Illinois; Mr. Bowlin, of Mis- souri; Mr. Johnson, of Arkansas; Mr. McClel- land, of Michigan; Mr. Cabell, of Florida; Mr. Kautman, of Texas; Mr. Leffler, of lowa; and Mr. Tweedy, of Wiscon Fenix. Wasuineton, Feb. 24, 1848. Business lies over till next week. Prepara- tions are making for a funeral pageant to Mr. Adams, worthy his memory. The citizens had a public meeting to-night, on the subject. Pub* lie departments closed this morning ; national flag at half-mast, at the navy yard, arsenal, city hall, and at various points in the city, public and private. We learn from Richmond, that the Taylor- Clay whig State? convention there, has had a dreadful time of it, and that the end is not yet, although Mr. Botts did all that man could do to hold up and carry forward his man of all men, the great Harry of the West; so that you will see that the trouble is not altogether confined to the barn-burners and old hunkers of York State, but that John M. Botts is in ‘ood busi- ness as John Van Buren, with the result in both cases very uncertain. P we There will be some curious opposition to the treuty inthe Senate. An attempt will be made to bring in the negro question; but that will be avoided. The treaty will be just as acceptable to the Senate as was the Oregon treaty. Itis a relief to the President—it is a relief to the Secretary of the Treasury, a great relief—it takes a great deal offhis stomach—it ia a relief to Secretary Marcy —it is a relief to all concerned; itis even a relief to Gen. Cass, whose prospects, more than those of any other man, seemed to hinge upon the continuance of the war. The goodrpeople in the country were beginitini 6 write to their representatives here, askin; when they might look out for those collectors o! direct taxes; and this is so hard a question to answer, that the veriest “hurrah!” demagogue in the House will side in now with the treaty party. And God grant that Senator Allen may failin bringing his Excellency El Senor Don Nicholas P. Trist to the guillotine. Next Monday we turn over the leaf of a new epoch in the history of this greatcountry. W. Vermont; Mr. Thu: @HLRTIETA CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasuinaron , Feb. 24, 1848, Cold, gloomy, dark and lowering ae Unusual gathering of the people at tie capitol. Galleries of the Senate filled to their capacity—many ladies admitted to the circle of sofas on the floor below, without the bar —Gen, Quitman, Gen. Shields, Com. Stockton, and other distinguished personages, interspersed among them, Senate called to order at twelve. Rev. Mr. Gunuey, chaplain of the House, implored the Throne of Grace, alluding, in terms of reverence and humility, to the decease of the aged statesman, the devoted petriot, and the learned counrellor, who has filled, for half a century, so large a space in the adminis tration of public affaires. ‘“ Blossed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors, and their works follow them ”? The journal was rend of the proceedings of yesterday. Reports were made from committees NEBRASKA. Mr, Dovatass gave notice of a bill providing a terri- torial government for the ne rritory of Nebraska, MR, ALLEN'S RESOLUTION Mr. AtLen’s resolutions, offered yesterday, were an- nounced as in order. Mr. AtLen—There are several resolutions, sir; one of them, which refers to the armistice, need not give rise to any debate; and ! would ask that it now be acted upon. The resolution was then read, to wit : Resolved, That the President be requested to inform the Senate, whether the active operations of the army of the United States in Mexico, have been, and now are, suspended by an armistioo; and, if 0, by whose agency, a pores of what authority, such armistice has been effected. Mr. Sevien—I hope it will be laid upon the table ; 1 would prefer that course, sir, for the present Mr. AuLen —I desire to know whi the object of the motion ; if it be to make a final disposition of the reso- lution, then, sir, I shall call for the ayes and noes.— [They were ordered \. Mr. Sevier said hé had no objection that the rerolu- tion should be taken up some time hereafter. Me. Revervy Jonnson—Read the resolution, (The Secretary read it.) ‘The roll was called, and the motion to lay on the table was lost—11 to 33. Mr. Atten—I have nothing to eay,sir. The resolu- tion tells itsown story Mr, Sevier—I am surprised at this vote of the Senate, sir, for how we can discuss this resolution, without going into matters imbibited by our own rules, I am at Joas to know; and upon theadoption of the resolution, I would call the ayes and noes. [Ordered ] Mr. Jounson, of Ls., suggested that the resolution be so modified astiatthe President shall give the in- formation, provided always that it be compatible with the public interest. Mr. Atiex—I have no otjeotion. And the resolution was accordingly amended. Mr. Buexsx moved that this resolution be considered in executive session; that is, with closed dcors. Mr.tALLex—Perhsps the shortest plan for the Senator ‘would be to close the doors ag the legislative as well a8 the exeoutive business of the body. If that will meet his view, he had better make it a general, instead of specific motion. (Conversation aside. Mr. Baeese—And you never heard of such a thing before. Mr, Sxvien—Never heard of such a thing from the foundation of the government | Mr. Bresse—Well, then, Mr. President, | withdraw my motion, And the resolution was adopted. Ayes 41, noes 9 The Vice Prestvent—Does the Senator from Ohlo desire action upon any other of the resolutions ? Mr. ALten—There is one other, sir, of enquiry upon the Judiciary Committee. I think, sir, it w: ve rise to no debate. Resolution read, as follows :— Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire and to report to the Senate, by Dill or otherwise, whether, in addition to the following act, to wit:—“An act for the punishment of certain crimes therein specified. Be it enacted, &c,That if any person, being a citizen of the United States, whether ho be actually residemt or abiding within the United States, or in any foreign country, shall, without the permission or authority of the government ofthe United States, direotly or indiretly, commence or carry on — verbal or written correspondence or intercourse wi any foreign’government, or any officer or agent thereof, with an intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government, or of any officer or agent th:re- of, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or defeat the measures of the govern- ment of the United States, or if any person, being a citi- sen of,or resident within the United States, and not duly authorized, shall counsel, advise, aid, or assist in any such oorrespondence, with intent as aforesaid, he or they shall be deemed guilty of a high disdemeanor, and, on conviction before ay court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof, sball be punished by « fine, not exceeding five thousand dollars, and by impri- sonment during s term of not less than six months, nor exceeding three Provided always, That nothing in this act contal all be constructed to abridge the right of individual citizens of the United States to ply, by themselves or their lawful agents, to any foreign government,or the azents thereof, for the redress of any injuries in relation to person or property which such it- dividuals may have sustained from such government, orany of its agents, citisens, or subjects,” ‘approved January 30,1799 — farther legislation be necessary in order more e! rectally to protect the rights and int rests of the people of the United States egainat the cons quences which may result from the assumption of any individual or individuals, without authority to act, in the name or behalf of the government of the United States, or amy department or oMoer thereof, with any foreign government, or department or officer thereof, or any individual or individuals assuming to bs such mm government, or department or officer thereof, and especially in matters“of peace and war. Aud it was agreed to without a division. THE WILMOT PROVISO. Mr. Barpwin’s resolutions, heretofore ofered, were announced by the presiding officer, as coming up next in order ; and they were read The first deciares that in the government of any new territory added to the United States, there should be an unalterable fundamental condition, forever prohibit- ing slavery, or involuntary servitude therein, exoept for the pun! ent of crimes, ko The second declares that this principle should be em- bodied = any treaty by which new territories may be acq' 3 Mr Srvien called for the ayes and noes. Mr. Jonwson, of Maryland, hoped it would be post- poned to some other day. Mr. Foorr—I move, sir, to ley the resolutions upon the table. Mr. BaLpwin—I do not propose to discuss the resolu- tions to-day, They are antagonistic to those offered by the Senator from Alabama, and — Mr. Foorr—I rise to » quertion of order. Mr. Batowin-- | appeat to the courtesy of the Senator from Missiesipp! Mr. Foors (smiling)—A motion to lay on the table is not s qu of courtesy Mr. Bunton appealed, that the resolutions should not be discussed on the present oocasion. Mr. Batowt - If the motion is to lay the resolutions upon the table permanently, then I ask for the ayes and noes. Mr. Ben ton—Not #0, sit; not #0. sir, Jonsson, of Md that the discussion be waived for the present, that the resolutions be in- formally laid aside. I hepe the Senator from Mireissippi will withdraw his motion. Mr. Sevien—(aside to Mr. Foote) —Oh, withdraw it. abe See withdraw the motion, sir, (to lay on the ie Mr. Rusx—I renew it. Mr. Joungon, of Md.—I weuld onX the Senator why? Mr. Rex stated his reasons, If he reaclutions were pens pon | laid aside, they would come vp scainee brand amid our ‘deliberations Ho desired so to dispose of the rerolutiona that it would squire # vote of the Beuate to toke them uy With some general conversation aside, Mr, Foors said we were ready for the question. Mr. Nites hoped the ayes and noes would be with- drawn. and that the resolutions would bs postponed by Question! Trenret that this morning Mr. Bapara—The motion is not debateadl Mr. Baany, then. by consent of the Senate, atated that an *greement had been mado betwoen himself and Mr. Baldwin, that at rome future day, when the ten re- giment bill was disposed of, their respective antagonistic constitutional resolutions on the slavery question should be taken up by appointment, and discussed tn~ gether. Mr Bagby would therefore vote now against laying the Senstor’s resolutions on the tab'e, if by #0 doing they are placed beyond the reach of the Senate. T shall hold on in good faith to my agresment. Mr. Barowin made @ coponrrent statement of the case, and only desired that at some future day his reso- lutions might be acted upon. Mr. Rusk, in view of the exciting passions awakened by the introduction of such fire-brands as theee rerolu. tions, appealed again for such s disposition of thera, by a vote of the Senate, that it will requires vote of the Senate to call thom up. He regretted that the Senator had called them up to-day. Mr. Baowin—I did uot all them up; they came up in their order; they are preolsely the resolutions of my tate, and I am willing to postpone them toa future day. Mr. Auten ~- So far as [ am concerned, sir, 1 am pre- pared to vote for laying them on the table now, ani for- @ these and all other resolutions like them And I move, sir, to lay them on the table, and oall for the ayes and noe- [A Voice —Ha! ha! that’s the very question ‘The roll was called, and there appeared fer Inying abstract resolutions of the Wilmot proviso on the table, 86 to 11, as follows: Aves—Mesers. Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Badger, Bell, Benton, Berrien, Bradbury, Breese, Bright, Butler, C: houn, Cameron, Cass, Clarke. Clayton, Davis, of Missis- sippi, Dickinson, Douglas, Downs, Foote, Hannegan, ject in the hands of the Senate, by moving Mr. Batowin should, then, ja that case, dema:.d ine eyeo and noes Houston, Hunter, Jobnson, of Maryland, Johnson, of Georgia, Lewis, Mangum, Mason, Moor, Pearce, Rusk, Sevier, Sturgeon, and Turney--35 Noxs—Mesars. Bagby, Baldwin, Corwin, Davis, of Mas- nachusetts, Dayton, Dix, Greene, Miller, Niles, Spruance, and Upham—11. This is hardly a test vote, however, but was precipi. tated by the solemn oocasion of the day. Mr. Manous.-—For the purpose of arresting there pro- ceedings, Mr. President, ! would move that the Senate take a recess informally. till we receive the expected ge from the other Hous: Voices on TI THER SID: Oh, no, no. Mr. Manoum.—It does not meet the concurrence cf enators, and I withdraw the motion. Post ROUTES, ko. Mr. Bennres submitted resolutions passed by the Gate Legislature :=-1. Vor several post routes. 2 Complimentary of the Military Academy of Went Point. 3. In favor of a railroad across tothe Pacific. Read and ordered to be printed. . Several private bills passed. DEATH OF MR. ADAMS, At ten minutes past ons, the clerk of the House oame it d reported the death of Hon. John Q Adams, and the proceedings of the House thereon. A profound si- lenoe succeeded among the spectators Mr. Davis, of Massachusetts, then addressed the Senate as follows :—~ Mr. President—By the recent affilotion of my colleague & painful duty devolves upon me. The message just de- livered from the House proves that the hand of (iod has been again among us. A great and good man has gone from our midst. If, in speaking of John Quiney Adams, I can give utterance to the languageof my own heart, | Tam confident I shall meet with a response from the Senate. He was born in the then Province of Masaa- chusetts, while sho was girdirg herself for the great Re- volutionary struggle whic was then before her. His parentage {s too well known to need even an ailusion; yet I may be pardoned if I say that his father seemed born to aid in the establishment of our free government, and his mother was a suitable comparioa and oolaborer of euch apatriot. The cradle hymns of the child were the songs of liberty. ‘he power and competence of man for self-government were the topics which he mort fro- quently heard discussed by the wise men of the day; and the inspiration thus caught gave form and pressure to his after life. Thus Feit imbued with the love of tree institutions, educated by bis father for the servios of his country, and early led by Washington to its altar, he has stood beforo the world as one of its eminont statesmen. Me has occupied, in turn, almost every place of honor which the country could give him, and for more than half a century has been thus identified with its history. Under any circumstances, | should feel my- self unequal to the task of rendering justice to his me- mory, but, with the debilitating effect of bad health still upon me, [can only with extreme brevity touch ‘upon some of the most prominent features of his life. — While yet a young man, ho was, in May 1794, appointed Minister Resident to the States General of the United Netherlands. In May. 1796, two years after, he was ap- pointed Mixister Plenipotentiary at Lisbon, in Portu- ‘al. These honors wero conferred on hint by George ‘ashington, with the advice and consent of the Senate. In May, 1797, he was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of Prussia. In March, 1793, and probab!: while at Berlin, be was appointed a commissioner, wit! fall powers to negotiate a treaty of amity and commerce with Sweden. Afterhia return to the United States, he was eleoted by the Legislature of Massachusetts a Senator, and discharged the duties of that station in this chamber from the 4th of Maroh, 1703, until June, 1808, when, differing from his colleagus,and from the State, upon a great politieal question, he resigned his teat In June, 1809, he was nominated and appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St. Petersburgh. While at that court, in February, 1811, he was appoint- ed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to filla vacancy cocasioned by the death of Judge Cushing, but never took his sesi upon the bench. In May, 1813, he, with Messrs. Gallatin and Bayard, od Envoy Extraordinary and Min- ister Plentpo treaty pe fool with Great Britain, unr jation of Russia, and a treaty of commero From causes which it is unnecessary to notice. nothing was accomplished der this appointment. But afterwards, in ron with Messrs. Gallatin, Ba; and ‘appointed Ministers Plex! d Ex dinary te negotiat treaty of prace and a treaty of commerce with Great Britain. ‘I'his mission succeeded in effecting a pacification, and the nam:of Mr. Adams in subscribed to the treaty of Ghent. After this event- fal crisis in our public affairs, be was, in February, 1915, teleoted by Mr Madison to represent the country and protect its interests at the Court of St. James, and he remained there as Envoy Extraordiuary and Minister Plenipotentiary until Mr Monroe beoame President of the United States. On the Sth of March, 1917, at the commencement of the new administration, he wvs ap- pointed Seoretary of State, and continued in the office while that gentleman was at the head of the ad- ministration. In 1825 he was elected his succer- sor, and discharged the duties of President for one term, ending on the 3d cf March, 1829, Here fol- lowed @ brief period of repose from public service, and Mr. Adams retired to the family mansion at Quincy; but was elected # member of the House of Re- presentatives from the district in which he lived, at the next election, which ocourred after his retuen to it, and took his sent in December, 1331 : he retained it by suc- cessive elections to the day of his death. I have not ventured, on this oceasion, beyond « bare enum ration of the high places of trust and confidence which have been con erred upon the decessed. ‘The service covers ‘8 period of more than half tury ; and what lan- guage can | employ which will portray more forcibly the great merits of the deceased, the confidence reposed in him by the public, or the ability with which he dis- cherged the duties devolved upon him, than by this eimp'e narration of recordedfacts ? An ambitious maa could not desire a more emphatic eulogy. Mr. Adams, however, was not merely # statesman, but a rip complished scholar, who, during a If well-directed industry, made thoee gr which adorned bis charaoter, and g strength of wisdom and intelligence. Asa statesman end patriot, he wil! rank among the illustrious men of an age prolifio in great names, and greatly distinguished for ita progress in civilisation. The productions of his [so are proofs of a vigorous mind, imbued with a pro- und knowledge cf what it investigates, and of a mo- mory which was singularly retentive andcapacious. But his oharacter {s not mado up of taore conspicuous quali- ties alone. He will be remembered for the virtues of private life—for his elevated moral example—for his in- tegrity—for his devotion to his duties as a Christian, as #® neighbor, and as the bead of family. In all these relations, few persons have set @ more steadfast or i xample, and few have descended to the grave broken ties of social and domestio affection have been more sincerely lamented. (Great as may be the loss to the public of one so gifted and wise, it is by the family that his deatn will be m deeply felt. His nged and beloved partner, who has so long shared the honors of bis career, and to whom all who know her are bound by the ties of friend. hip, will believe that we share her grief, mourn her be- reavement, and sympathise with her in her affliction It is believed to have been the earnest wish of his heart to die like Chatham in the midst of his labors It wasa sublime thought that whers he had toiled in the house of the nation in hor ot the day devoted to its service, the stroke of death should reach him, and there sever the ties of love and patriotism which hound him to earth. He fell in his seat,attacked by paralysis, of which hw had before been a victim. To describe the scene which ensued would be impossible. It wae more than the spontaneous gush of feeling which all such events oall forth, so much to the honor of our nature. It was the expression of reverence for his moral worth ; of ad- miration for his great {atellectual endowments, and ot veneration for his age aud public services All gathered roucd the sufferer, and the strong sympathy and deep feeling which manifested itself showed that the business of the House (which was instantly adjourned) was for- gotten amid the distressing anxieties of the moment. He was soon removed to the apartment of the Speaker, where he remained surrounded by afflicted fgiemda till the wea- ry clay resigned ite immortal spirit. This isthe end of earth '°— Brief but emphi were among the lant uttered by thedying Christian, Thus has closed the life ofone Mle ned jon 2. wpe ism, talents and learn- ing have seldom been serior me stg met To sg thathe had faults would only be declaring that he wad human. Let him who is exempt from error venture to point them out. In this long cereer of public life it would be strange if the venerable man bad not met with many who have dai d from him in sentiment and condemued his his aots. If there be such. let the mantle of oblivion be thrown over each unkindthought Let not thegrave of the old man eloquent be desecrated by unfriendly re- membrances; but Jet us yield our homage to his many virtues, and let it be our prayer that we may #0 perform our duties here that if summoned in a like sudden sad appalling manner, we mey not be found apprepered or unable ‘utter his words, “I am somposed” Mr. President, with this imperfect sketch of the charac- ter and services of a tt man, | leave the rub- the resolutions which | send to the Chair. Mr. Bexton then roe, and addressed the Senate: — Mr. President, the voice of native State bas been heard through one of tho senators of Massachusstis, aonouucing the death of her aged and most distinguish edaon ‘The voice of the ot ‘ite is not heard, mor is bis presence seen. A domes. tio onlamity, known to us all, and felt py us all, confin him to the chamber of private grief while the Senate is ccoupied with the public manifestations of » respect and sorrow which » national los inspires In the absence ofthat senator, and a the rurmber cf this body longest eee ee a anertemaneama honors of the Senate to him who, forty-five . ‘Was @ member of this body; wh’, a4 the time of bie dese was among the oldect mambers of ihe House of sentatives, and who, putting the years of his set together, was the oldest of all the members of the Ame- rican government. The eulogium of Mr. Adams made in the facts of his life, which the Senator Massachusetts (Mr. Davie) hos so atrikingly stated, that irom an early © anbood to octagenarian age, he has been constantly and most honorably employed in the publie service. For @ period of more than fify years from the time of hia first appointment aa imiaister abroad under Washington, to his last election to the House of sentatives by the people of his native district, he Ree been constantly revaified in the public service, and thet rot by the favor of @ sovereign. or by heredi title but by the elections and appointment of ajrepublican, government. This fact makes the eulogy of the fllustri- ous deceased For what, except union of all the qua- lities which command the eatee \d confidence of man, could have insured a public service 40 long, by meuts free sod popular, and from source: exalted? Minister many times abroad, member of this body, membor of the House of Rey man seca cabinet winister, President of the United States—such been the galaxy of hissplendid appointments. And what but moral execllenos the most perfect, intellectual ability the mont eminent, fidelity the wost unwavering, the most useful, would have commanded such » sucoes- ion of appointments so exalted, and from souress #0 various and so eminent? Notaiug less could have, commanded such a series of «ppointments; and rocordingy, we seo the union of all these great qualities in bim who haa fved' them, In this long cavecr of public retvieo Mr. Adama was dis- tinguished not only by faithful attention to all the great duties of his stations, but to oll their less and minor dniies. He was not the Saleminian guiley, to be launch- ed only on extraordinary occasions; but he was the read: yersel, always launched when the duties of bia station ec quired it, he occasion great orsmall As Presider as cabinet minister, as minister abroad, he examine questions that cama before him, acd examined all ia all their parts, in all the minutia of their detail as well asin all the vastness of their comprehension. As Senator, and as member of the House of Representatives, the ob- scure committee room wasas much the witness of his laborious application to the drudgery of legislation as the halls of thatwo hotaes were to tho ever ready speech, replete with kno », which instructed all hearers, enlightened all subjec a, and gave diguity an’. ornament to debate, In the observance of all ths propristies of life. Mr. Adama was a most noble and impressive example. He cultivated the minor as well aa the greater virtues. Wherever his presence could give aid and countenance to what wan useful aod honorable to man, there he was. Ia the exeroises of the school and of the college—in the meritorious meetings of the agricultural, mechanical, and commercial socleties—in attendance upon divine worship—he gave the punctual attendance rarely seen but in those who are free from the weight of public cares. Punctual to every duty, death found him at the post of duty; and where else could it have found him, at any stage of his career, for the fifty years of his illustrious public life? From the time of his first appointment by Washington to his last election by the people of his na- tive town, where could death have found him but at the post of duty? At that post, in the fullness of age, in the ripeness of renown, crowned with honors, surrounded by his family, bis friends, and admirers, and in the very presence of the national representation, he has been gathered to his fathers, leaving behind him the memory of public services which are the history of bis count: for halfa century, and the example of a life, publio ani private, which siiould be the study and the model of the generations of his countrymen. Resolutions unanimously adopted, and the Senate ad- journed, to join in the funeral ceremonies, on Saturday, ‘at 12 o'clock, House of Representatives, Wasuinaron, Fab. 24, 1843, DEATH OF THR HON. J. q@ ADAMS The galleries of the House were crowde! this moro- ing with ladies and gentlemen, who looksd down with mournfulness upon the vacant seat of the departed, which was covered with crepe, The House being called to order, the Rey. H. Sricer delivered the following prayer, viz: — * Eve. liviog and immortal God ! the source of being and the fountain of all truth! with lowly reverence,and with solemnawe we spproach thy august presence. We focl at this hour, that while God ever lives, it is the lot of man, even the Dighet men, to be stricken down and trodden under foot by ‘the pale horse and his rider.’ We desire, at this moment, to weigh our own dust, and consider our own monument, that ‘we may so number our dsys, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.’ Let us foel thet the hand of God ison our hearts. Aud iu this hour, when tho capitol is clothed with gloom; and in this hour, when solemn impressions are travelling out from the heart of this republic, through all the arteries *f the nation, to itsmost remote parts, carrying the in- telllgence that a prince and great man has fallen in Is- rae]; that one of the tallest cedars of the republic has been laid prostrate by the axe of time; at this hour let us all feel deeply our mortality, and ive attention tothe things of eternity; and may gre«t, righteous and moral resuits be the consequence of this eudden and severe visitation. Look kindly on the surviving rolatives of the deceased and venerable servant, Grant tbat the reool- fon of his many virtues: t thet tae recol- lection of his many excellencies may be as a balm to the wounded hi of those that mourn. Oh thou, who tempereth the wind t otheshorn lamb, let thy hand be spread as a protection to those who feel most ly the sudden visitation! Hesr us in heaven, thy hapa place, with merciful acceptance; remit our sios, and ulti- ately save us with the power of an endless life, through Christ Jesus, our Redeemer. Amen.” The Cusax rend the journal of yesterday; when Tho Sreaken erose,and with tromulous accents, spoke an follows :-— Gentlemen of the House of Representatives :—It haa been thought fit thatthe Chair should anncnnce offt- cially to the House, an event already kuown tothe mem- bers individually, and which bas filled our hearte with sadness. A seat on this floor has been vacated, towards which our eyes have been accustomed to turn with no cowmon interest, A voice has been hushed forever in this hall, to which all ears have been wont te listen with profound reverence. A venerable form hes faded from our sight, around which we here daily clustered with an affectionate regard. A name has been stricken from the roll of the living statesmen of our land, which has been associated, for more than half a hap with the high- est civil service and the loftiest civil renowm. On Monday, the ist inet, John Quincy Adams sunk in his seat, in presence of us all, by = sudden iliness, from which he never recovered; and he died in the Speaker's room, at « quarter past seven o’olock last evening, with the officers of the House, and the delegation of hisown Massachuretts,around him. Whatever advanced age, long experience, great ability , vast learning, ecoumulated public honors, a spotless pri- dn firm religious faith, coald do to render any one an object of interest, respect, and sdmi- ration, they had dove for that distin, hed ; and i imiration are but feeble terms to H 4 th: Yt von try long ded louse, and the people of the country, regar. him. After a life of eighty years. devoted from its ear- liest maturity to thé public service, at y gone to his rest. He has been privileged to die at his post ; to fall while in the discharge of his duties ; teex- pire beneath the roof of the capitol, and to have his last scene associated forever in history with the birthday of that illustrious patriot whose first discerament i him fiest into the service of his country. The close of such # life, under such circumstances, is not an event for unmingled emotions. We cannot find it in our hearts to regret that he has died as he has died. He, himself, con!d have desired no other end. * This is the end of earth,” were his last words, uitered on the day on which he fell. But we might almost hear bim excisiming, as he left us, in a language hardly lees familiar to him than his native tongue,‘ Hoc est minirum magis feliciter de | vita mi grace, quam mori.” It ia for others to suggest what honors shall be paid to his memory. No acta of ours are necessary to his fame. But it may be due to our- selves and to the country, that the national sense of his character and his services should be fitly commemorated. BIOGRAPHICAL. Mr. Hepson—I rise, sir, with no ordinary emotions, to perform painful duty, which has been sesigned me by my colleagues, growing out of an event which oo- and the announcement of which has My late honorable colleague is no at aud # good man has fallen. He has beon stricken down in the midst of us, in the discharge of his public duty; one whore public services are co- eval with the establishinent of our government; ons who came down to us from past generations, aud of whom, almost, it may be said, he was living in @e midst of terity, an example to the present genemtion. But he has now ceased from his labors, and rotired to bis rest. The peoullar ciroumstances of bis death are well known toevery member of the House, and, | am sure, are oal- culated to make a deep and a Ine impression. They weigh so heavily on my own mind and feelings, that [ am almost inclined to believe that silence would be the most appropriate token of our bereavement, and the most suitable tribute to his memory. Jobn Quiney Adams was born on the lith eh 1767, in that part of Braiatres which was subsequently ineorporated with the town of Quincy, and henow he was in the elghty-Oret year of his age In 1778, when he was but eleven years of age, he accompanied his father to France, who was sent with Benjamin Franklin and A. Lee to the court of Versailios. After remaining eightean months in France, during which time he studied the French and Latin langueges, he returned to bis own country in , 1779. In November of the same year his father again deepatched to Kuro the discharge of be pens ic vervices, and he took , with him. At Paris he was put in 1780, he removed to Holland, son enjoyed the advantages of a publio rchool at A sterdam. Mr. Dana, who accompanied Mr, Adams. was appointed minister to Russia, and tcok with him Joho Qainey Adams, then fourteen years of ege, as bis pri- vate seoretary, ir. Adams remained at St. Petersburg until October, 1783, when he left Mr. Dana, and returned through Sweden sud Denmark, visiting Hamburg and Bremen, to Holland, where he remained until the taking of Paris, wud the signing of peace of 1783. From that time until 1755, he was with bis father, weet qian ra homey and eighteen his father permitte i Be entered Harvard University. In 1787 he graduated with distinguished honor. Soon after leaving college, he entered the office of Theophilas?arsons,afterwards Chie Justice of Massachusetts, where he remained for three years, engared in the study of the law. He then enter- ed the profession, and established biaelf in Beatow. In 1794, General Washington appointed him resident minis- ter at the United Netherlands, aod from that time to 1801 he was consteatly in Europe, employed in some manner, in Engiand, Holland and Prassia Just as be was rotiring he appointed Mr. Adame minister to Portu- gal, While on his way to Lisbon, his destination was changed to Bertin, During & resideuco thers of three nd a half, he conoiuded an important commercial with Prussia. ‘Thus he accomplished the objec’ is mission. He was recalled at the close of the ad- ministration, and in 1801 returned. Mr. Hupsow then submitted resolations, that the House bas heard, with the deepest sensibility, of the death of the Hon John Quincy Adama; that, asa testi- mony of respect, memberg wear cyapo on tho left arm for thirty days ; that the Muse adjourn until Saturday nett; and that a copy of the reeoluttons be communi- oat d to the family of the deceased. ‘The resolutions were unanimously agreed to. A BRILLIANT TRIBUTR, Mr Houmes, of South Caroling, roe, under deap emotions of evccow Wedid mov heve wtia dieting agy err dere, it is pot bape of unbecoming iu me to secoud the motion which bag made for extending the last eae thre vat, but we giéin.d w fllowa; Mer. Speaker’ It ln tpeet, he baids in this day of your