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CONGRESSIONAL SYNOPSIS.
SENATE.
jA!f 17. After some other business, the Chair laid
"before Senate a letter from the Post Master Gen
at in reply to a resolution calling for information as
of the detention of the northern mails. He
, tolhe cause
i V9 part of the blame upon the weather and part on
' u,mness of the Railroadmpanies between New
York and Philadelphia, Mr. Johnson reported against
the proposition to grant a sword to the nearest male
relative of Major Ringgold. Mr. Sumner laid on the
titble to be printed, amendment which he intended to
fft-r io'the Nebraska bill. The amendment is intend
ed to re-affirm the Missouri Compromise. Mr. Ham
lin reported a bill appropriating 85,000,000 for the
'payment of French Spoliation claims.' This bill will
t called up hereafter. .
j'AJ. jg-Mr. Cooper introduced a bill granting
j tnd to Pennsylvania .to aid .in the completion of the
gunbnry and Erie railroad and for other purposes.
This proposition led to some discussion in reference
to the Erie Riots. The bill was referred. That to
divide Ohio into two judicial districts was passed.
jaS i9.Mr. Pettit offered a resolution inquiring
into the propriety of extending the laws regulatin
the pensions of widows of revolutionary soldiers, to
widows of the soldiers of 1812. Adopted.. Mr,
' Gttin offered a resolution calling for information in
regard to the disposal Of the U. S. troops at the time of
walkers expedition against Sonora. He addressed
Senate on the subject. The resolution after de-
lliv " - -
bate was laid on the table, j
' January 17th. Mr. Florence offered a resolution
of thanks to the San Francisco rescuers, and granting
them medaK Referred to the committee on military
affairs. A report from the committee was made, re
ferring Mr. Erving's proposition to amend the Consti
tatioil to a joint committee of the Senate and House
Jfr. Erving's proposition is to abolish the electoral and
general ticket system.? The deficiency bill was then
taken up, an!d Mike Walsh availed himself gf it to make
a political speech.
18th. The committee on the joint resolution to
inquire into, a suitable form by which to express the
thanks of Congress to th-v San Francisco rescuers,
wa-t now appointed. A bill was reported for the re
lief of United Sfates troops who were sufferers by
that . disaster. The House having taken up the bill
making appropriations to West Point, Mr, Gerrit
Smith commenced a lengthy . speech on the Peace ques.
. tion. . .
19th. This day a committee was appointed on Mr
Erving's proposition, Mr. Erving being chairman.
Most of the time was ipent in political discussion in
committee of the whole. ,
20th.T NothirVg was dorie but political discussion.
' "Small-1'ox. The extent to which this disease is
said to be prevailing in Duplin, although not sufficient
to produce general alarm, ought to remind our citizens
of the importance of attending to the vaccination of
their children. This simple, process, it is universally
conceded, affords a reliable protection against the dis
ease least for many years after the introduction of
the vaccine virus. It is very culpable :.negligervce,
therefore in parents' and masters, to postpone it from
year to year, merely because the small-pox is not
known to prevail in their neighborhood. It ought to
x 'be performed regularly without waiting for. the sound
of alarm. ; .
. By the way, ought there not to be a ticiine agent,
appointed for this State, whoe duty it should be to
keep on hand a supply; of vaccine matter for the use
of the. people! 1 is done in other States, and proves
a great convenience,,"because all know where to sei:d
to for the matter they want. The existence of such
an officer is, besides, a standing reminder of the neces
sity to attend to the important duty to which we have
referred.
Rewards for Hcmamty. At a meeting of the
New York Committee appointed to raise funds for
the purpose of suitably rewarding those who were
particularly active in rescuing, the passengers of the
San Francisco, the following appropriations were vo
ted. To the Captain of the " Three Bells," ' An
tarctic"' and " Kilhy," each .$2,500, and a gold watch.
To the Captain of the "Lucy Thompson," a service
of plate, worth 000. To Captain Watkins of the
S San Francisco," do. To Lieutenant Maury, do.
The various subordinate officers were rewarded in
proportion to their rank. A gold medal was also or
dered, for erieh officer, and a silver one for each sailor.
About 20,000 bad been' collected for these ob-
ject3. . -;
The Statesman. lt..will be seen from the card of
the publishers, that thw paper has been abandoned
for want of support. Well, it is not the first states
man that has met with such a fate. Indeed the name
was a very unfortunate one in our humble opinion, :ss
it has begun to be -regarded as neees-arflv
as social ed
with defeat. Sever mind, Mr. Cantwell can't well
ran to win .jar purer laurels at, the bar, and Mr. Whit-
akr need not despair ot a hobby, as long as he has a
Livjc Giraffe to ride. '
1readstgits, Ihe impresfsion seems to be quite
' '. geicral, that the prices of breadstuffs will continue to
advance forfsome time. Correspqndents from Europe
r.'i-ntumend a heavy sowing of spring wheat in this
i vu. ii y, on account of the pros-pect of an increased
demand on the'otber side of the Atlantic. Itj would
be well for our farmers to notice these indica
tions. '
Licenses. Licenses have recently been granted to
fcnuniber of individuals to practice at the bar in this
cty. The example thus set by the Supreme Court,
has been followed by the newly elected Board of City
Commissioners, and we suppose litigation will be quite
. prosperous in Raleigh for a year -to" coe, at least,
such as has now been legalized by the council.
h
Among the recent deaths in England, we observe
that of the venerable divine, Rev. William Jay, of
. -Bath, whose name! has long been associated with the
cause of spiritual religion, and whosa pious -writings
v are known and prized throughout the Christian
world.
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; See the card of Mr.. R. A. Sommerville, of Wash
,"2',on 'J- Mr. S. is an experienced n.an of busi
j ess and 1,is 'ong acquaintance with the public offices
qualify him, in an eminent degree, for the duties of
Present calling, as general Pension and Land Claim
agent in the Federal Metropolis.
.. It will be seen from an extract in another place,
..that Bedini, instead of leaving for Brazil, has been in
ashington, receiving the highest honors from Post-
Blaster General Campbell, and a, characteristic rebuff
See in to-dav's
Advertiser the advertisement of
Iasom Brothers, wholesale BjOok and Stationery
touse in New York" The cash system adopted by
these gentlemen is a guarantee of low prices.
. I'he New City Ilajl,. in New York, was destroyed
V fire, on the 21st inst. . All the more valuable do-
cuients were fortunately saved. ... -
LITERARY NOTICES.
The January number of "The Southern Literary
Messenger, has been received. The number of arti-
cles on elevated subjects is greater than usual. Be- .
sides Poetry and editorial notices, we have Christia-
iniy ana me ran oi tne Koman Empire, by T. V. M. ;
Passages for a Sentimentalist, Why does a Mill run
better hy night than by day ?" Education ; by the
Rev. R. -W. Bailey ; Hilliard's Six Mon'thk in Italy, a
Review; Memoirs of Home Travels; En Route, or
IVotes of an overlaid Journey to the East, (to be con
tinued.) A Sketch after Landseer. The Voiage and
Travaile of Sir John MaundevilleKt The Vision of
Youth, a Review. Extracts from Havdon's Autobi-'
ography. Vox Populi, Vox Dei, from ''Notes and
Queries." j
We need not reiterate our oft-repeated commenda
tion's of this favorite Magazine of the South.
Blackwood for January has been received, and an
inspection of it convinces us that it is the most inter
esting Magazine the month has produced. We have
been looking in vain for the four Quarterlies. We
published the Prospecms as requested by the publish
ers, Leonard Scott and Co., New York, and further
complied with their request by calling the attention
of our readers to it, taking occasion to speak in the
most favorable terms of their publications. So far we
have waited in silence for the promised return. We
would be glad if the publishers would think of the,
matter and do usjustice. We have no doubt the fail
ure to send them was an unintentional oversight, al
though -wer Bent trrenn'the usual evidence that we had
complied with their conditions.
Godsy, for February, is an excellent number, so far
as we are able to judge from a hasty examination.
The embellishments, illustrations, fashion plates and
patterns are all such as to recommend it to our lady
friends. We invite particular attention to a "series of in
structive articles on Drawing,wiiich were commenced in
me January numoer, ana wu, oe conunuea ine lllus-
t t i , -ii, .. , m. ...
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cies is a aecidea improvement ol this always valuable
magazine.
Graham, for February, excels in reading matter ra
ther than in embellishments. The table of contents
will show a great variety of articles, some of which
will be found very interesting. The admirers of the
writings of the Rev. J. T. Headley, will be pleased to
see, that he has commenced his illustrated Life of
Washington, in this number. 1 -
The January number of " Merry's Museum," is
like all of its predecessors, a gem of its kind. It
combines instruction and entertainment with such
happy skill, that the youthful reader will always be
charmed with it. "
We have received the November, December and Ja-
nuary numbers of the " Schoolmate." I It formerly
came to this office, but has 'suspended its visits for
many months. Why it has commenced again we know
not. In the meantime we will suspend;'all notice, fa
vorable or unfavorable, of its character.
.JEWS DEPARTMENT.
A New Feature in Journalism. .Some months
since, says the Richmond Morning. Mail, oi Satur
day, a young lady in Cincinnati, established in that
city, a printing office for females. She opened rooms,
furnished them in the most comfortable sty le, plac
ed a fine library, piano, fec, in the office, and then
selected from among the most indigent sewing girls
of her native city, some forty young females, to do
the type-settiDg, and other mechanical labor of her
establishment. WTith no thought of pecuniary craim
(it is said,) she invested several thousand dollars
in her ladies' printing office, solely with a view to
benefit the strugglingema iu the west, who were
obliged to toil at the needle for meagre wages. The
result of this philanthropic enterprise is now the
theme of universal praise. Ella Weutworth, the
projector of the enterprise, has already had thepleau
sure of seeing her Literary Journal firmly establi ti
ed as one of the first papers in the west. The for
ty sewing girlsto whom she gave employment, have
now comfortable homes, and are earning six to nine
dollars per week, at a pleasant and honorable em
ployment. Actuated by the success of her enterprise in the
West, Ella contemplates establishing a similar office
in Philadelphia, and the firstjiumber of the Phila
delphia Literary Journal- will be out in a few days.
The Ohio papers speak of Miss Wentworth as a la
dy of fortune aud influence, and cotpmend her en
terprise in strong terms. Ella claims the sympathies
of the public. She asks that the benevolent, wil:
not forget the poor sewing girl, who is forced to toil
from j;twn to n)Mnirht, for a meagre remuneration.
The price of Miss Wentworth's journal is one dol
lar'per ear.
Shocking Affair. The sympathies of our en
tire community, says the Charlestown Free Eress
were agitated tcv-iheir lowest depths on Tuesday
morning last, byme startling intelligence that Tho
mas Blackburn, a Cadet of the State Military Inst
itute at Lexington, Va., the eldest son of our esteem
ed fellow-citizen and townsman, Dr. R. S. Black;
burn, had been killed on Sunday night last, in Lex
ington. We are not yet fully informed of the par
ticulars of this horrid tragedy., but enough has reach
ed us to justify the belief that young Blackburn
was the unconscious victim of an assassin's knife.
Unwilling at present to exprtss any farther opin
on of the character of this most melancholy affair
we await the receipt of further intelligence, with the
purpose however of reeurrjng to it on another occa
sion, when the -whole statement of facts shall be
made known. All we can do at present is to give
some feeble expression to;the profound grief which
must overwhelm every heart in view of this afflictive
event, and to tender to the smitten and bereived
familv, the warmest sympathies and condolence of
this entire community. t '
An Alarm. We learn that one day last week,
says the Richmond Morning Mail of yesterday, an
individual got upon the Central cars which were
leaving this pity, and when near Charlottesville be
came so unwell as to have to get off at that place,
and take lodgings in the Hotel at which the pas
sengers usually dined. In a short time the indi
vidual was discovered to have an unmistakeable
attack of Small Pox. He was however immedi
ately removed to a distance in the country by Mr.
Omohundro, owner of the Hotel, where he has
since been kept. The Hotel was at once closed
and passengers have, since been dining at Medi
um's river. No new' cases have taken place, and
it is hoped none may. We could not learn the
person's name, though the impression was that he
was a teapjier of music.
The Destruction of the City Hall in New I
York. The fire which broke" out in the City Hall,
in Pk' NeW Yrk' n Thursday evening des-
troyed - the whole building, it was occupied by the
- New York Supreme and Superior Courts, the' TJn-
ited States Circuit and District Courts, and the of-
fices of tax commissioners, emigration commission- ly
ers, city coroners, commissioners of repairs and
supplies, city inspectors, fare wardens, commission- the morning paper, the Tribune, and before 1 o'
ers of streets and lamps, and various other import- clock in the day, he received more than four hund-
ant city offices.
All the books, records and important documents in
were saved.
The law library, containing books to the value
of $75,000, was in one part of the building. Most
of the books were saved, but many were damaged.
The library was insured for $20,000, and the
loss is estimated at $10,000.
The loss on the building is estimated at $50,000
and upon the contents at $25,000.
The building was formerly the old alms-house,
but was remodelled and repaired several years ago
for the use of the courts and the various citv of
fices. It was of brick, and extended nearly 300
feet. There was no insurance on it.
Arrival of the Northern Light. Ntw York,
Jan. 24. The splendid steamer "Northern Light,"
has arrived, bringing later dates from California to
the 31st Dec'r.
She has $850,060 in gold; The Oregon left San
Francisco on the 31st, with $400,000 in sroldi . I
' ' ovml
The accounts from Lower California are t0: the
16th, and very contradictory " regarding the Fill-
.ousters, u ,s Known, nowever, mey were oe-,
ai&rraA fvrm tlio KtVi f- tVio 1 A.tY wbon (Inrinor tii I
& . ' ' ?
night of that day, they sallied lorth and drove on
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me ue.iegers, wno nea, leav.ug arm, auu every uimg
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were spoken on oaii xthiiciscu uu iuu ist, anu
probably reached Ensenoda on the 25th. Immedi-
ately upon their arrival an attack was to be made
on San Formar.
The miners 'of Shasta intended to expel all
Chinamen. , J
Another Filibuster expedition was about to sail
from San Francisco.
the Filibusters.
Death of Dr. Bates. We have received in
telligence of the death of the Rev. Joshua Bates,
D.-D. who departed this life at his residence in
Dudley, Mass., on Saturday, the 14th inst. Dr.
Bates was ordained pastor of the First Congregation- j
al church in Dedham in . 1802. He became the
.
President of Middlebury College in 1818, and for'
a long period he. remained at the head of this in-
stitution, discharging the duties of his responsible
office with great ability. In 1843 he was settled
ity Dudley, where he continued in the pastoral of.
fice until the time oi his death. JJr. Bates was
not only an active friend to -the eause of education
in the service of which the prime of his life as
spent, but he was a warm supporter of the various
objects of Christian benevolence, and especially of
missions. He was elected a corporate member of Jno: Lynch, Esq., Forty Thousand Dollars, in twen
the A. B. C. F. M. in 1821, and was an active and ty-five cents, ten cents and five cent pieces, for cir
efficent member un til his death. V. Y. Obs.
Further from California. New York, Jan.
24. Sixty-eight millions of gold have been man-
ifested at the San Francisco Custom House during
the year-1853. It is estimated that the amount ex-
norted since its first discovery reaches two hundred
and sixty million thirty-five thousand dollars. Pas-
j 4i. .. i on nnn
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Business was exceedingly dull. The demand
from tire interior was small, and the stock on hand
is said 'to be immense. All staples had declined.
Haxall flour was only'bringing $13 per barrel.
All the Pacific Railroad surveying parties had
returned. They speak favorably of the Southern
route", which seems to be generally preferred.
Jjieutenant J. arte iiaa started tor vvasnington.
Extraordixary News from Australia. A
letter in the Bristol (England) Journal, dated Ho-
bart town, Australia, Sept. 8th, states that an ex-
traordinary discovery of gold has been made fifty-
six miles from Geelonff. The cold is found 100
feet from . the surface. The writer says 17,000
ounces were tak. n out in three days by a few per-
sons, and one man got out a lump weighing 190
pounds. The writer adds that a tumult had oc
curred among me aiders, ana uiai uie mn.uuy
naa oeen oruerea up to quell tne a.sturDance.
I et. express. .
Great Fire at RocTester. About 4 o'clock
Saturday morning, an immense fire occurred at
Rochester, New York. It was discovered in one
of the stores undr the Blossom H.,tel, and so ra
pid was the progress of the flames that the whole
block of buildings from St. Paul's street east to the
Crystal Palace block is one mass of ruins.
It is probably the largest fire that has ever been
experienced at Rochester the loss being estimated
at $150,000. Insurance $75,000.
City Affairs. We learn that the newly elect
ed Board of Commissioners for Raleigh were quali
fied on Saturday night last, and entered on their
duties, with the exception of Mr. Whiting, who, we
regret to state, has been confined to his house for
several weeks past by serious indisposition.
Mr. Root was elected City Treasurer, and Mr.
James H. Murray and Mr. Byrant Miller, Town
Constables. Mr. Christophers was re-elected Clerk
to the Board. Standard.
Fire at Baltimore- Goddard's extensive liv-
4
ery stables, in Green street, were totally burnt on
Monday morning, with several adjoining buildings;
all the horses were saved. Loss very heavy. The
property partially insured.
Mrs. Douglass. A hand bill, headed "A Lady
in Norfolk City Jail," and attacking Judge Baker
and others, has been circulated at Norfolk. The
Mayor has issued a warrant for the arrest of the
persons who circulated it. .
The Confessional. A watch which was stolen
several months ago, from Dr. Wm. S. Green, of
Danville, has been recently j returned through a
Catholic priest in Augusta, Ga., who said he ob
tained it from an Irish pedlar.
Education. Lowell contains sixty -four schools,
for a population of about 40,000.
Deplorable Indication op Poverty. A New
York correspondent of the Louisville Journal, allu-
ding to the suffering in store for the poor working
women of that city during the winter wj have now
entered upon, states this pitiable fact : The owner
of one of the newly invented sewing machines, late-
advertised for two girls to work on one of them
only for twoweeks. The advertisement was out in
red applications. He was obliged to close his office
a sort of horror at the suffering thus presented
to his observation.
Georgia Senator. On Tuesday last the two
branches of the Legislature of Georgia went into
joint meeting and had three ballots for a United
States Senator to succeed Mr. Dawson, at the expi
ration of his present term. On the first ballot the
vote was as follows: For Mr. Dawson 33 votes,
Mr. McDonald 18, Mr. Ward 15, Mr. Cobb 11,
and 21 scattering. On the third ballot Mr. Daw
son had 92 votes, Mr. McDonald 63, Mr. Ward 22,
Mr. Cobb ,19, and scattering 12. It is doubtful
whether an election will be made. All the gen
tlemen voted for, except Mr. Dawson, are Demo
crats. ;
Guano The Baltimore Sun learns that in addi
tion to tie advance of $4 per ton for Peruvian
tniann MLinrr tlia nrirat 3(Y wViir-b t.bfl nrrpnts
, ' ment. Messers Bar,Jfa .A
t ' ' j j t n j
Hrr. aro lnstriinfAn fA demand for all oonsio-nfd
. , . Chincha M d , ' ft
wffl nofc ,e,s than fifty toI1S) so that the general
of wjl, by comrQ.
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sion merchants and resrular tlealers. it is certam-
. , , Iti , .r,rY,I,f -n j-i
v t.n hfl honpfl that our government will snpprlilv
devise sQme means of redudng the ice of thig
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ncultural necessity,
A singular phenomenon occurred at Royalston,
Vt., during a recent snow storm. While it was
snovnur fast, and the wind hicrh. a white annear-
ance in the air, resembling a flock of wild geese,
was observed, but it was soon ascertained to be
balls of snow collected in: the air by a thousand
whirlwinds. Thev increased in size and number
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for about twenty minutes, when they fell to the
ground, covering something more than an acre. '
On examining the spot where they fell, balls were
found from one to twenty inches in diameter.
An industrious man, who loves to wheel figures
into line and make them surrender their moral.
sayS that there have been recorded, witliin'the past
Vear. 91 wrecks at sea of laro-e vessels, on which
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1786 lives have been lost. This does not include
disasters on our lakes and rivers, nor the scores of
smaller crafts, whose wrecks have, seldom been
drawn out from the fine type of the marine de
partment of the newspapers, and made.the subject
0f editorial notion or ro'mmpnt
Silver Change. The editor of the Enquirer, is
glad to learn that the Secretary of the Treasury has
had sent from theMint to the Collector at Richmond,
j culation in th community one-hlf of the
to be retained at Richmond, and the other half to
be sent to Petersburg. The Collector at Richmond
has very properly determined to exchange for gold
not more than $100 of this money to any oneindi-
vidual, so s to give every body a chance.
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riRsr oo oukn i iuk Washington man-
sion. At Mt. eruon, on Saturday night, Mrs.
Washington, the accomplished lady of John A.
""ngwDf presented ner nusoana wiin a large
and beautiful son. This is the first male child ever
bcrn in the Washington mansion. This mansion
was built, except the wings, in the year 1746, by
Laurece Washington, who left it to the! General,
Il consequently 108 years old. Pet. Ex.
cT t 7 T , xt tj i.
"iuaun jE.uii. j.ne x ope s ixuucio uiu not
leave in the Baltic n Saturday, as has been errone-
ously stated. He was at a party given by Post-
master General Campbell in Washington, Friday
niSut. A correspondent of the Baty'nbore Sun,
saP : Among the observed was Bedini, the Pope's
Nuncio, in his little black silk scalp-cap, jewelec
cross' knee-breeches, and gold-buckled 1 shoes-
While in Washington, he is the guest of the French
Overseer nearly Killed. We understand,
say9 tLe Richmond Perinv Post of vcstenlav. that
Mr. Jones, the overseer of the Clover Hill Coal
Pits' in Chesterfield, was assaulted by one of the
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negroes in his employment, last Friday, md so se
verely injured, that his life has been despaired 6
by the attending physician.
The Dead of the Past Year. At the usual es
timate, since the first of January 1853, more than
31,500,000 of the world's population have gone
down to the grave. , Place them in long array and
they will give a moving column of more than thir
teen hundred to every mile of the circumference of
the globe.
Death of Bodisco and Dr. rBiRD.
Washington, Jan. 23. Bodisco, the Russian Min
ister, breathed his last about midnight.
Dr. Robert Montgomery Bird, one of the propri
etors of the Philadelphia American died yesterday.
Shocking State of Affairs.-A late number
of the San Fransisco Herald mentions that, w thin
a month or six weeks, fifty or sixty murders had
been committed in California, and not one of the
assassins had been punished by the courts.
Trial of' Police Western Navigation.
Cincinnati,' Jan. 14. The trial of the police-men
implicated in the recent riot is progressing. The
testimony so far is decidedly against them.
The river is rising, but the navigation is still
obstructed by ice.
Destructive Fire at Portland. Portland,
(Afen) Jan. 8.The Custom House and Post Office
at this city were destroyed by fire last night. The
loss is estimated at $129,000.
, The Maute Law. It is estimated that some
twenty odd papers in Indiana have openly avowed
themselves in favor of a Prohibitory Liquor Law,
and only three have declared themselves opposed
o it. . ...
The Bishop of Ohio has issued an order to his
clergy for the public reading to their congregations
of the sentenc of deposition, pronounced by the late
General Convention, on Dr. L. S. Ives, late .Bishop
of North Carolina. -
A new series of Chambers' Journals announc
ed, with M Things as they are in America, to com
prise a number of articles, by William Chambers
the result, probably, of his visit to this contin
ent
Lieut J. A. Davis, U. S. N.f who wjw injured,
at Washington, so severely, by being thrown from
a vehicle, died on Saturday morning. He was
highly esteemed for his many meritorious qualities.
Costlt Present. The friends of Governor
Lowe, in Baltimore, have purchased a magnificent
service of silver plate at a cost of $1500, which b
to be presented to him. in a few davs.
Gv. Cliffod was a poor boy. The daughter
of a millionare rejected his suit when a young man
and lived to see him Governor of Massachusetts, at
the age of 42
Ik Washington. Dr. Harriet K. Hunt, of Bos
ton, is in Washington city, a guest of Hon. Gerritt
Smith.
Reported. It is said that the lady and daugh
ter of Sir Robert Peel have been converted to Ro
manism, and that both are about to take the veil.
FOREIGN.
ARRIVAL OF STEAMSHIP NIAGARA AT
HALIFAX.
OXE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
THl EASTERN QUESTION ii EJECTION
OF THE LAST PROPOSAL.
A GENERAL WAR INEVITABLE.
GREAT ADVANCE IN BREADSTUFFS1
Halifax, January 53d P. M. The steamship
Niagara arrived at her wharf this afternoon, bring-
ng Liverpool dates of the 7th instant, being one
week later than the previous advices. The Niagara
experienced very heavy westerly gales during the
passage. We send the following important items
of news brought by he :
Advices from Constantinople and St. Petersburg
were contradictory, but there was little doubt that
the Czar had refused the last nronosition of the
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Western Powers and that a general war must en.
sue.
A tremendous snowstorm, the heaviest for many
years, had occurred throughout England, France and
Belgium. Great floods are feared.
Eastern Affairs. The Paris Moniteur con
tains a circu'ar from the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
dated December 30th, addressed to all the French
Legations, on the Eastern question. The document
is moderate but very firm. It narrates the pbases
of the question, states that England, France, Aust
ria and Pruss'a had solemnly recognized the territo
rial integrity of the Ottoman Empire. It further .
declares that the affair at Siuope took place jn vio
lation of all these (provisions, Russia kn-4nS delr
ed that sheidesired only a territorial guarantee.
Therefore to prevent the Ottoman territory and flag
from new attacks from the navy of Russia, the
French and English fleets are ordered to enter the
Black Sea. The circular terminates by expressing
the hope that Russia will not expose Europe to new
convulsions.
The papers authoritatively state that the French
Government is dissatisfied with the evasive conduct
of Austria, and has addressed a strong remonstrance
intimat'ng that any further secession from the pro
ceedings of the other powers will be regarded as
meditated hostilities, a result by which Austria must
be prepared to abide. It is also intimated that
France will extend aid to Hungary and Italy.
Paris papers report that the Czar had given or
ders for the immediate crossing of the Danube,
which forbid the hope that he will accept thelast
note of the WTestern Powers.
The latest advices from Constantinople express
little hope that negotiation can lead to any satisfac
tory result. The Turkish Council had declared it
self permanent. TheJCabinet was harmonious. On
a recent occasion When disturbance occurred, the
Sultan declared he would rather abdicate than ac
cept assistance against his own subjects.
It was reported that the peasantry had risen a -long
the Danube from Kalafat to Turna and turn
ed out the Russian officials.
Authentic information confiyms the report that
the Porte had accepted the note of the Four Pow
ers, and says it will not object, under certain con
ditions, to an armistice, but insists on the evacua
tion of tfle Principalities and the maintenance of the
Turkish sovereignty. It consents to a congress in
a neutral city, to a revision of existing treaties, and
will consider the propriety of further ameliorations
in behalf of its Christian subjects.
The deliberations of the Divan continued for three
days, and when the result was announced a tumult
arose at Constantinople. A mob of several thou
sand persons, led by the Ulema?, assembled and
declared the constitution violated by the council.
For a time a riot was apprehended, and a force of
marines was landed from the English and French
steamers ; but a proclamation was issued by the
Sultan on the 22d, which restored quiet. Several
of the mob were arrested and banished.
Definite information relative to the action of the
Czar was expected.
Intelligence from St. Petersburg to the 20th re
ceived at London, states that the Emperor had for
mally rejected the Vienna protocol and the note of;
the 5th, but had consented to examine the Turkish
propositions of the 20th,.- without recognizing the
right of European intervention between Russia and
Turkey.
The allied fleets had not entered the Black Sea
on account of tempestous weather. The instruc
tions to the commanders of the fleets" are, that in
the event of meeting any Russian vessels of war they
will in the names of the respective Governments re
quest the Russian commanders to return to Sebas
topal, there to await further orders from their Go
vernment. On their refusal to return, force will be
used.
The Russian statements affect not to feel the
slightest alarm about the movements of the allied
squadron. On the contrary, they assert that when
the fleets enter the Black Sea, a general outbrea
vrift occur in India, Algeria, ana' 0r and that
Greek rasnrreetien will break out in J"'6"
thing having Wn! thus organized by tke Bts
the Czar.
Between the Russian and Turkish. annf nf'
movement of importance had taken place, but
skirmishes between the oatpo&ta were of daily oc
currence. The Russian despatches state that the
Turkish array in Asia was utterly disorganized
and that the troops had killed Selini Pasha and
Gen. Guyon. These statements were not credited.
The Turkish bulletins merely acknowledge the
evacuation of the Russian territory without loss -
The most extraordinary military activity is man-j
ifested all over Russia. The Czar had got a supply
of 20,000,000 roubles from the church. The Lon
don Observer says that agents are on the way to
purchase ship? and amunition privately for Russia
in the United States,
Spain. The second duel of-Mr. Soule which
was to have taken with Lord Howden, was post";
poned on account of illness in the family of the
latter. ;
Sweden and Denmark, Sweden and Denmark'
have issued circulars declaring their neutrality,
come what may. j
Breadstuffs The renrket for Breadstuffs exhibi
ted more excitement than at any time since the year
of the famiue in Ireland. The market was exceed-
ingly active, with l?irge speculative demand, and clo-j
sed very firm. Flour had advanced, 3s a 3s 6d pt
bbl. Wheat 19 alls 2d per bushel, and Corn Is 6d
a 3s per quarter. ', The quotations are Canal Flou
41a 42s ; Ohio, Philadelphia and Baltimore 42s a
43s; Sour 36a37.; White Corn 49s ; Mixed 47s J
Yellow 48s. i
London Market. Flour active at 42 a 44s.
Wheat 81 a 87s for white, and 74 a"80s for red.
Rice active and unchanged. 'Sugar advanced Is:
Tea quiet and firm ; Coffee in poor supply and ad
vancing. Money unchanged. Consols fluctuating, but clo-j
sed at 92 7-8, a decline of 7-8 a 1. American stocks :
quiet.
Kossuth
Kossuth has not yet- gone to Con
stantinople, though he says he has beeii invited to
visit Turkey by the government. The delay of hia
departure has arisen from the necessity of fur er;
preparations. He says thatprbvision will be made
to transport thither, from the United States, all thei
Hungarians who proved themselves good soldiers ini
their war for independence, and who may desire toi
go. Lord Dudley Stewart is in Constantinople, en-!
deavoring to persuade the Sultan to authorize the
formation of a regiment composed of Polish exiles
Destructive Tornado. Cincinnati, Jan. 24v
A terrible tornado passed over Mount V mon, in
this State, yesterday (Friday.) Many persons were-,
injured, and hodses blown down. The town o
Brandon was nearly destroyed. The hurricane ex
tended for a half mile in width, and was accom
panied by heavy rain and lightning. Streams
were overflowed, and the loss of property is imh
mense. j 1
I MARRIED,
In Cherokee county, on the 29th ult.,by Rev. Vk Moor,.
Mr. Samuel W. Davidson and Miss Jane M. Alexander.
In Chiurlaton Ott bo Stk wist., bv .Rev. J. Kandrick, the
Rev. J. Lewis Shuck, Missionary to the Chinese in CalifoT '
nia, and Annie L.j second daughter of the late Gen. G. J.
Trotti of BarnweltC. H.. S. C; I
WILMINGTON MARKET Wholesale Prices.
REPORTED expressly for the southern weekly post,
IBy w. a. gwyer,
Commission Merchant, Wilmington, iV. C.
. j January 23, 1854. j
Bacon Old, the stock is ample and dull of sales new
Hams bring 12 cents, j
Beef Fat, commands a ready sale at 6 6 cents.
Butter-In good supply, and prices range from 23 to 25t,
as to quality. j j .
Candles Tallow 14 16c ; Adamantine 22 30c
Sperm 40 60. Ejtock ample.
Coflee Stock light and prices firm ; Rio 12) 13c.
Corn Several cargoes would find a ready market. Arri-
vals during tho weeji about 6000 barrels, all of which was dis-1
posed of j t 77 80c bushel. A portion of it was 6ent
to the Ft vettevillejmarket.
Chees . 11 12c,asto quality. '
Cotton The market exhibits less firmness since my last
review, sales at 9) 10c.
Flour Is in demand for shipment to Northern ports
sales at $6 superfine.
Hay No receipts to note, retails at S 1,21.
Lard Plenty aind dull, sales at 10 10c.
Lime None iii first bands ; the article is scarce apd in;
demand. . j
Molasses--Several cargoes in the market and selling in
lots as wanted from 22 25c. lp gallon.
Nails $4i. . .
Pork Fresh $6J ; Mess $17 $17 Prime $16.
Rosin Common dull of sale, the high rates of freight
restrict operations:; last sale $1 1,10, according to size of
barrel.
Rice i cents. 1
Sali 500 sacks Liverpool brought $lj50 ? sack from!
wharf. A cargo of 4000 bushels of Turk's Island is retailing
from 55 65c f bushel, as to quality.
" Sn?ar-Porto Rico b 7c ,' Granulated & g 9c. j
LoaflOllc. Mai ket well supplied.
Tar Has arrived quite freely, and prices declined. Salea
of about 1000 barrels at $2,25, $2,10 and $2, closing, at lowest
quotaUon. ' - . j
Turpentine Is arnviDg more freely, and a slight im
provement is perceptible in the price. About 4000 barrel' has,
been sold during thjj week at $3,70 $3,75, cleiog at the
latter figure with a good demand. There is a freshet in tho
river, and our supplies will be increased.
Spirits Tnrpejntine The market has been animated",
about 1500 casks have been sold at advanced prices. The
market opened witji sales at 58c closing at 60c gaHon.
No sales this mornjng, and no late advices from Sew-York ;j
the Telegraph wires are down.
Respectfully yours,
W. A. GWYER.
RICHMOND iMAEKET Wholesale Prices.
reported expressly for the weekly post.
By J. N. GORDON &, SON,
Grocer? and Commision, Merchant;
j RICHMOND. VA.
j : :
i January 25, 1854.
Bacon Virginia and North Carolina hog roond 9 9 ;
new Western Sides 8 ; Shoulders 8 8c.
Batter Sales t 25Kc.
Coffee Prime- Rio is scarce. We quote common to fan
qualities 12 13. 1 No Laguira in market ; Java 14 14)4 '
Feathers In demand at 50c
Flour $7K 8 for superfine ; Family $9 10. -
Grains Prime red and white Wheat $10 $LjB5 ;
Com, 75 ; Oats 40 g 42 ; Rye 85c.
Molasses Cub 24 to 26c",; New Orleans mVArtto &
33. !
Rice New i 5c.
Sugars No prime Porto Rico in market New cop
New Orleans 56, for fair to prime qualities ; Cfcdee Su
gars 7 7X-
Tobacco The breaks since the commencement of tho
new year have been small. Sales for common to fair leaf
$7 $8 ; good $8 $20 ; fine $10 $12. No sales ot
fancy manufacturing this week. Receipts small.
Wool Tub washed 33J 37).
J. N. GORDON it SON.
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