::It rtss. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14,1862. EXTRACT FROM THE LAST SPEECH OF STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.—" The conspiracy to break up the Union is a fact now known to all. Armies are being raised, and war levied to accomplish it. There can be but two sides to the coutro vvvvv . Every man must be on the side of the United States or agate* it. There can be no nentrali in this war. There can be none but patriots and traitors." THE LATEST WAR NEWS At no time since the present rebellion broke out Las the condition of our country presented so bright an aspect as at the present moment. The victory of General Burnside has already been noticed, and it is probable that his troops are now in possession of several of the leading towns and railroads in the eastern portion of North Carolina. Two expe• ditions are ready to start from Port Royal, one to operate against Charleston and the other against Savannah, while our troops on the upper Potomac are manoeuvring in such a manner as loads U 3 to infer that before many days elapse Winchester will be in our possession, and the rebels forced to retire from Manassas. In Kentucky, General Bu - ell has taken up his march for Bowling Green, and the re bels will either be forced to retire from there or be ingloriously defeated. Gen. Thomas' division is rapidly pushing forward to the relief of the down-trodden Union men of Tennessee, while the recent exploits of Commodore Foot and General Grant, coupled with the uprising of the Union feeling in Northern Alabama and Southern Ten nessee, are everywhere hailed with joy. General Hunter is almost ready to start on his expedi tion, and General Hallo:A has sent such a force against General Price as will insure his capture, provided he does not run away. Columbus, with its frowning guns, stands in the way of our Mis sissippi expedition, but the strategy of General Halleck, and the bravery and endurance of our soldiers and Bailors, will soon make the rebels evacuate it. The steamship Baltic arrived at New York yes terday, from Port Royal, which place she left on Monday last. The preparations for the intended expedition from that place were nearly completed, andjt was thought that they would start in a day cr two. Twelve regiments of troops were on Satur day under marching orders to leave on Monday for as expedition inland to the railroad, and thence to Charleston. Two simultaneous movements were to be made, one to the railroad direct, and the ether for the vicinity of Edisto Island. Another one, consisting of thirteen gunl/oats and about 10;000 men, was also ready to move when the Baltic left, and it was generally rumored around that it would strike a blow at Fort Jackson and Savannah. The next steamer that arrives will probably brine us the news of the complete success of these two under takings. A letter received in Now York by the Jitra, from an influential source in Liverpool, thus ex poses some of the schemes of the cotton epeeu- " Our market has been very sensitive to the m inors lately and industriously set afloat that this country and France would intervene in American affairs on account of the blockade. Although it is pretty well understood here that Government has nothing to do with these reports, and that they —have no . foundation whatever in fact, the specula tors do, for awhile, obtain signal advantages in de pressing markets. They are temporary victories, however, and after every flatness you may look With confidence to a reaction. Nothing short or a two§peet of pease on your aide the water will now, it is generally beginning to be believed, keep prices down." Similar testimony comes from a well-informed English banker, in a letter to his correspondent in Boston. We copy from the Boston Advertzser of Wednesday : " I fear from articles which - during the last few days have appeared in same of our papers respect ing the distress in Lancashire, and attributing it to a want of cotton, consequent upon your 'insane war' with the South, whom you can never sub due,' that some of your Southern friends must be at vtork, for the want of cotton has no more to do with the matter than the want of tea has. The cause of the distress is that for the last two or three years we have had an over supply of cotton, which has led to an over production of manufac tured goods, so that all the India and China mar kets are fearfully overstocked, and bearing heavy losses upon shipments. Such being the case, mer chants won't buy mot at ruinous prices to the manufacturer, and as the manufacturer cannot so 601, he either closes his mill or works short time, from which the workpeople Buller. In short, it is a -crisis such as Lancashire has often seen, arising from the same cause, and not in any way attribu table to the lock-up of your last crop. "So far as this country is concerned, there isnot one word of-truth in the statement, and it appears to me that none but a Southerner could have origi nated it; but so far as France and some other of the continental countries are concerned, there can be no doubt that the supply is very short, and, as manufacturers there are afraid to come and buy at present prices, there is great distress among the manufactory people." Captain Palmer, of the U. S. steamer Iroquois, has arrived , in New York, and his friends deny that he connived at the escape of the Sumpter I act November, at Martinique. It is maintained that it was impossible, under the circumstances, to prevent the escape of the Sumpter, and that Capt. Palmer's loyalty and zeal are beyond ques tion. Orders have been issued at Port Royal to receive all contraband negroes who freely offer their ser vices to the Government, and to employ them in such services as they may be fitted for—any sur plus of able-bodied individuals to be sent to labor at the depot. A record is kept, showing the name and description of the person, and the name and charac ter, as loyal or disloyal, of the master. Compensa tion is allowed the negroes, at the rate of $8 to $l2 a month to mechanics, $4 to $8 to laborers, and those employed in cutting wood for post bakeries are paid by the cord. All contraband employees receive one ration a day, and their families are supplied at the rate of a ration for each person over fourteen years of age ; under that and over two years, a half ratien, Ail those employed, as well as their families, are furnished with suitable _ clothing by the quartermaster, when it cannot be otherwise obtained. The cost price of the clothing and rations, except of the rations issued to em ployed, is deducted from the wages of the latter. No additional particulars of the victory of our forces on Roanoke Island were received yesterday. Martial law has been proclaimed in Norfolk, and the people were in a high state of excitement, in consequence of an expected attack on that place by the forces under Gen. 'Burnside. Mahe news from the Tennessee river, published in another column, continua the roporta which we printed yesterday of the existence of an intense Union feeling among the people of Northern Ala bama and Southern Tennessee. Our gunboats were greeted with the wildest enthusiasm, and the people were everywhere anxious that the Union troops should come among them and deliver them from the Jeff Davis oligarchy. The TretmuT-Note Bill. The passage by the United States Senate of the treasury-note bill, with the legal-tender clause, gives great satisfaction to all loyal classes in this city, and we trust that the amendments will at once receive the concur rence of the /louse of Representatives. Those amendments are reasonable and proper, and there is - no reason to anticipate any delay on their account. The provision for the payment of interest in gold• will make all our seeurities more acceptable to foreign capitalists and to our own people. The necessity for a rest to be provided for the deMand-notes, so that they may not secs ululate in too large masses, has been already frequently set forth in our columns. The ex periment of such a system of deposits as is now contemplated has been tried within a few days, and works well. With the de mand-note bill passed and out of the way, the tax bill should be at once brought forward. Every business man feels the importance of the early passage of an adequate tax bill, and all classes are convinced that the sooner a tax is imposed the less he will have to pay for the war. Payment of the State Interest. TREAEMBY DEPART/OMT OF PIINNSTLYANZA, Ilanii:ibmincr, 141, 12,1882. MR. EDITOR : As the Press of our State have very generally alluded, in commendatory terms, to the fact that the interest on our State debt was paid in specie, or its equivalent, on the let instant, I deem it but an act of justice to the banks of our Commonwealth to state that it wax through their liberality and patriotism that the payment of the in terest was made in this form, without any cost to the State, they having responded most cordially (with very few exceptions) to my appeal to them for this purpose ; and it is but another eiidenoe of the noble manner in which the bunks of our Commonwealth have sustained our State and National °ovum scent!' in this hour of trial to the country. Stich action as this is certainly worthy of a public recog nition, and it is with very great pleasure that I call your attention to it. Yours truly, HENRY D. Mesita, State Treasurer Replenishing the City Treasury. The necessary retrenchments in the national expenditure now being made, have been en dorsed, very earnestly, by the public. As every citizen contributes, more or less, to the public revenue, so all have a aired, interest in having it economically, equitably, and effi ciently disbursed. If this be so with national, so should it be with local, expenditure. The annual cost of municipal government, in the good city of Philadelphia, exceeds the whole revenue of some of the German principalities. It has increased, is increasing, and must be diminished. Not a dollar should be stricken off a well earned salary. Where the remuneration is less than the value of the services rendered— as in the case of those who perform judicial functions—it should be advanced to a fair amount. But there are numerous offices where, by some means, the compensation is great beyond all rule of justice or desert. There aro municipal offices in this city the payment to the holders of which exceeds that awarded, by the nation to its Chief Magistrate. It is an anomaly, as well as a crying injustice to those who have to provide the pecuniary means, that a sheriff, a prothonotary, or some other officer, should be enabled, under the sanction of precedent, to receive annual in comes greater, in some eases, than what is paid to the President of the United States. The fee system.is the basis of this adaiitted iliequality and evil. In itself, the payment of fees, legally fixed as to their various amounts, appears fair enough, for it is made by the par ties exclusively concerned, and by them alone. The mischief is that any individual, or indi viduals, who receive should be allowed to re /emu the fees. There is a fair way of dealing with them. Let each officer who receives a fee, for any equivalent service which he exe cutes for any person or persons, give security that he will pay it into the public treasury of the city, and account upon oath for every cent so received—being - indictable for every in stance of default, and heavily punishable, with imprisonment and fine, in each case of convic tion, forsuch dishonesty and perjury. If such law were passed, and rigidly enforced, the city funds would be considerably and permanently augmented. It is calculated that, by indivi dual appropriation of fees and other monies, known as c , perquisites of office," from $300,000 to $400,000 a year are diverted from .the city revenue. Custoni has hitherto so much sanctioned the abuse that the officials are unaware of the extent of the evil, and have not considered it wrong. They did not make such a state of things—they found it so—it bad enriched their predecessors—law and pro cedent bad :long permitted it--they had erred innocently, if they erred at •all—the laborer is worthy of his hire, and so on. Worthy of it, beyond doubt.. Only let it be simply remunerative wages, not excessive. Let every official who now fattens on fees, be placed upon a respectable salary. We are not among those who advocate niggardly pay ments to public servants. In private busi ness, it is notorious that good salaries generally command the most efficient and the most honest service. The clerk Who is well paid may generally be relied upon for his integrity. The same principle should *prevail in the pub lic service. Pay your officials liberally, and men of probity and ability, and not mere political wire-drawers, will be glad to take place among them. But let a fixed salary be substituted, in each instance, for emoluments arising out of fees and perquisites. We pay a fixed saiary, which no one can call too much, to the mayor of the city, who must be a man of education and standing, but, with curious inconsistency, we permit an inferior officer of ec the Row" to realize, in numerous instances, as much in one year as the mayor is paid in ten. The fee system does all the evil. In other eountries, after long experience, that system has been repudiated as unequal, unfair, and wholly unremunerative to the pub lic. As a matter of course, fees must be paid in numerous instances—but the modern rule, in most other countries, has been to throw all the money thus produced into the public purse rather 'than into the pockets of the officials, and to compensate them by fixed salaries, fairly apportioned according to their labor and responsibility. We have no doubt that, some time or other, the same wise regulation will be adopted here. The sooner the better, we say, because it will be a much required reform, and will bring a considerable increase to the annual revenue- of the city. With our increasing city-debt, the importance of such a result is very evident. What They Say of Us, It will be a long time, we suspect, before England understands the American character. Once a Week, which has considerable circu lation among the middle and wealthy classes in England, devotes considerable space, in its last number, to the American question. jn the Trent affair, it says, the British Govern ment cc acted as well as possible;" that, "on the other hand, the American Government behaved thoroughly well," but that our news papers mislead the public, and that our pro minent men haver too much unworthy passion. Then comes a disparaging calculation of the comparative power of British and American soldiers. If we had Frenchmen to deal with, says candid Once a Week, it would be different, but "the Americans are not a military people: almost every man in the Federal army has a home where he is longed for, and to which he longs to return:" 11Tot a military people ! This is proclaimed in face of the fact that, with unprecedented rapidity, in the course of a few mouths, there sprang up, ready for warfare, seven hundred thousand volunteer soldiers, brought out from private life by the patriotic call of duty. The Union was in jeopardy, and the nation rose, as a man, to its aid. The mind and muscle, the hearts and liana" of the citizens who thus came forward are all devoted to one and the same purpose. These soldiers are different, indeed, from the conscriptS of France, from the outcasts who constitute the enlisted rank and file of the army of England. Yes, they hare homes to return to, which the British soldiers have not, refuse of the work-house and jail, as so many of them are; but our brave men have given themselves -to their country until the war is ended. Not until then will they return home. We are taunted, too, and ITA.nnawr MAR- Tirasat'a . in the accredited pen which writes about us in Once a Week, with having spent a great deal in this war, and cautioned against incurring the responsibility of a national debt. If wo do, it is because we are compelled to it. Be the amount great or small, when the war is crowned by victory, we shall have the satisfaction of feeling, at any rate, that it has been incurred for honest purposes, whereas the national debt of England, now about $4,250,000,000, was inatited for purposes of oppression or conquest. The various wars in and out of Europe during the reigns of the four GEORGES ; She Wilding up "legitimacy" in France ; the assault upon freedom in the American Colonies; the series of campaigns in Asia 7 and the war with Russia 7 were inde- feasible, one and all, and bequeathed a legacy of debt to England. Here, with ability to meet all demands necessarily incurred to pre ' serve the integrity of the Union, we shall not shirk paying our share of the expense. We shall not grumble, with Once a Week, over heavy taxation on account of expenses in caned. WE CANNOT refrain from noticing the admi rable manner in which Hon. L. W. HALL, the Speaker of the State Senate, has discharged the duties of his high position. Mr. lIALL has presided over this branch of our State Legislature in an embarrassing period, and thus far has manifested . parliamentary and ex ecutive ability of the highest order. Mr. Herz is a young man, and one of the most promis ing of our rising men. He has served two years in the Senate, with credit, and is known as a Senator of education, tact, and energy. The best tribute we can pay to Mr. HALL is that none of his decisions as a presiding officer have been reversed. We commend him to the confidence of our people in the mountain districts. ARCH-STREET THEATRE--Mr. John Drew will play Williams in " Black Eyna Bunn," to.night, and the parts of O'Blarney and _Dennis O'Glib, in two well.known Irish dramas. The occasion is that of Mr. Drew's third benefit, and as the pieces are all produced for the first time since his return to America, we anticipate a crowded house. Tut PAtiortssi.i. OF win Rnent.tton.—Many persons are under the impression that the exhibi tion of the great Rebellion is a magio lantern. It Jana. It is all it is represented to be. Each 'battle is well painted, and the panorama covers fourteen thousand feet of eanvaa. An Unjust Attack Attacks are being made in certain quarters upon the efficient and able Assistant Secretary of War, Hon. THOMAS A. SCOTT, because of schedule issuedby him whibi acting as General Manager: of Government transportation, to be used by the Quartermaster's Department as a basis for settlement with the various railroad companies. This circular is certainly as fair in its terms as such a document could be made. Mr. Scorr was called upon to furnish data upon which the proper officers could base their ex tensive business with the railroads of the coun try. His experience enabled him to do this promptly ; but in doing it he exercised no arbitrary power, and established no fixed rates. In his circular addressed to Major SIBLEY, of the Quarterrusster's Department, he simply asks him to 4, please observe the following" rates "a as a general basis" for the settle ments. Nothing is contained in the cir cular prohibiting railroads fiom charging less than the rates given, if their patriot ism would prompt them to do so. His responsible position, at the time this circular was issued, compelled him to assume the general direction of the vast transportation required by the Government, and he certainly discharged this onerous d - 3ty modestly and efficiently. No higher evidence of this could be given than the fact that the President pro moted him from the position of general mana ger of railroads and telegraphs to that of As sistant Secretary of War. Mr. SCOTT did not seek, and does not now seek, political advancement. The ar chitect of his own fortunes, he has, while yet a young man, achieved a reputation for busi ness tact and energy second to no man in the Country ; and since the commencement of our unfortunate national troubles he has labored as zealously and as effectively for the success of the Union cause as any individual in the loyal States, Every office-he has filled under the Government was bestowed upon him with out the slightest influence being brought to bear on his part. Such a man ) deserves the gratitude of the country, and his services will not soon be forgotten by those who know their LETTER FROM "OCCASIONAL." WASHINGTON, February 13, 1802. The Administration of Mr. Lincoln, when it determined to yield to the demand for the re lease of Slidell and Mason, did more to•qlevate our country among the nations of the earth, and more to baffle the intrigues of our ene mies, here and in foreign countries, than if General McClellan had achieved a great vic tory. That act was, in truth, a conqueit of American passions and prejudices by the Americans themselves. When I look back to the day I anticipated the course of the Administration on this question, what a whole some contrast is presented between the blus ter and banter of disaffected politicians and the dignified and patriotic acquiescence of the American people in the• policy of yielding up the traitors! Gradually, but surely, we are securing ourselves at home and abroad. Thlti- French Emperor, however charged with hos tile and ambitious designs, does not seem to have been controlled by them,, judging by his speech on the 27th ultimo. Hnis too cau tious a prince not to have weighed the argu ments and actions of the constituted authori ties of this country'. The manifest design of many of the English politicians and diploma tists to drag him into a war with America, he has thwarted. He knows that to take the re sponsibility of attempting to break the block ade, or to recognize the Southern rebellion as a Confederacy, would be to bring upon the France he has literally reconstructed from the ruins of exploded systems and chimerical government experiments, war, and, perhaps, revolution. Ile feels what I have often en deavored to impress upon you, that no possible good can result from any attempt to interfere with American affairs. As he wants cotton and tobacco, he can obtain them when our loyal army opens loyal ports along the Southern coasts. If he desires a market for his exports, he will have such a market opened in a restored and tranquil Union. War would not bring cotton to Havre, nor stuffs to Lyons—it would not open the market for silks, satins, and wines. I am willing to accept the sentiment of the French Emperor as an assurance on the part of the European? Powers that the neutrality they have inaugurated in respect to America will be maintained. He has evidently been in consultation with the Cabinets of other na tions, and, in declaring his opinions, he reflects the opinions of those associated with him in the government of Europe. Earl Russell dare not adopt a line of policy in conflict with that of Napoleon on aquestion so momentous, and in the speech from the throne, which we soon expect to read, we may look for concilia tion and assurances of non-intervention. In all these things we see evidences of the moral gr6stness of our cause. These victories of peace are actually the greatest victories of our contest. We disarm the enmities of Eu ropean Powers, and, although feeling that these Powers are no friends to onr Republic, they cannot become the allies and supporters of the rebellion. In accomplishing this, Mr. Seward has exhibited the highest order of statesmanship. Under his manage ment the gloom which fell from England and France has passed away, and our foreign rela tions are harmonious and satisfactory. The skies are bright with the dawn of peace and flushed with the golden hues of victory. From Roanoke, and Tennessee, and Kentucky, and South Carolina, and upper Virginia there cornea a grand chorus of triumph— We are advancing along the line. While the banners of the Republic move forward, the insignia of treason are dragged by a retreating and de feated foe. We have passed through the val ley of humiliation ; and now look upon the promised land. Omunon.u. Publications Received. Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton's new romance "A Strange Story," which has been simultaneously published in London and New York, (in Harper's Weekly- in the latter place,) for some morats past., is -now before us in a single volume Svo., the 219th number of "Harper's Library of Select Novels," a complete library of modern foreign fiction. Here, not yet having had time to finish our perusal, we shall only say, now that it is a strange story indeed —a tale of the mysteries of science, of modern sor cery. The Nene varies from England to Australia. It is copiously Migrated, with original designs, by John MeLenan, ye equal to a London three-vo lume novel, at s7.so—is on sale at 25 cents, by J. B. Lippincott & Co., T B. Peterson & Brothers, and W. B. Zieber, from each of whom we have re ceived a copy. A new volume of poetry, at a time wheel' we are making history, is a novelty. Such is " The Branch : a' Sacred Poem, Jai.," just published by James Challen and Son, of this city. In the very first couplet there is a bad rhyme—launch, and branek, To b QT.) 4 similar sound, it should be launch and brawnek. There are more bad rhymes, such as blood and good, war and roar, term and worm, applaud and God, press and metropolis, and many more such; but there is some fair poesy in the pages before us. The principal poem is com mon-place, but some of the miscellaneous poems are much above par, though tee didaetle and old-fa shioned. "Echo," " Marone," and " The Sea. sons," are of more than average merit—especially the last named. . From W. 8.. Zieber, South Third street, we have Part 97 of Chambers' Journal, for January, com mencing anew volume. It continues in the van of that low-prieed serial literature, which combines instruction and entertninment. It is an admirable family journal. ENGLISH PICTORIALS.--EILIGUOI IC: Upham, who has removed to 403 Chestnut street, within a few doors of The Press office, has sent us the Illus trated Loudon News of the 25th ult., containing a number of illustrations of the war in America— viz : Lord Lyons communicating Earl Russell's despatch about the Trent to Mr. Seward ; portrait of Mr. Yancey ; signalling from the right bank of the Potomac to Washington; the Tuscarora in Southampton water; shipping horses for Canada; dinner on a troopship, and the skirmishers of the Duckbill Rifles advancing on the 'rebels at Dranes villa, Va. Also, Illustrated News of the World, same date, with a very line portrait of Sir John Herschel, the celebrated astronomer and =the matician, engraved on steel. This series is of great interest and value. • SECESSION AGENT ARRESTED IN MICIIIGAN.- Guy Hopkins, of North Branch, Lapeer county, Mich.; was arrested a day or two since, charged with maintaining a treasonablo t aorreapondouge with the South. He did not deny hie guilt, and a large. number of letters from rebels were found in his trunk. He was formerly a teacher in the South. His recent business was to keep .the Seoession leaders posted on Northern affairs. On starting on his way to Fort Lafayette, be said: "I don't care. I'm a Secessionist, an d I'll die before I'll take the. oath of ollogionco,' Tun Wisconsin Legislature, having cut down the prices for publishing tax Bets and other legal advertisements, proposes to throw a sop, to the printers lyr exempting their materials, to the amount of $l,OOO, from forced sale. THE PRESS.-PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1862. LATEST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON. THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. THE TREASURY-NOTE BILL, CONTAINING TEE LEGAL-TENDER CLAUSE, PASSED BY THE SENATE. Special Despatches to " The Press." WASHINGTON, February 13, 1862. The Financial Situation. The Senate sat late on Wednesday evening, and considerably changed the louse bill for the issue of United States notes, the payment of the in- terest, and the funding of the public debt. The debate was masterly, recalling the best days of that grave body. Mr. FESSENDEN, Mr. CoriLAmzu, Mr. BIERMAN, and others, took a leading part. All these statesmen seemed to deplore the necessity of making these notes a legal tender, and Mr. COlilds- MER argued with great force against that remedy. The provision for the payment of the interest in coin will be insisted upon, though it is understood that Mr. STEVENS, of the Ways and Means Com mittee in the House, is opposed to it. This differ- ence between the two HIMUCEI Will delay the passage of the bill for some days, which will give the louse an opportunity to press to a passage the necessary tax or excise bill. Bill to Reorganize the Navy Department. Mr. Senator GRIMES -has introduoed a very hn portant bill to reorganize the Navy Department, so as to make it equaj to the enlarged demands upon it, growing out of the increase in all branohes of tho military service in the present emOrgeney. There will be few complaints of the inertness of the Administration hereafter. Not only will Se cession be punished if found in arms, but its sympa thizers will be rebuked and checkmated wherever found. I learn that grave oharges are made against leading awe in high Fleece, at or near Alexan dria. They are said to be in social and frequent intercourse with notorious traitors, male and female, and to have given passes to persons through our lines who have not taken the oath of allegiance. Good News for our Soldiers and Seamen Thy bill which has croated ay much feuling amoug our soldiers and seamen, said to operate as a reduc tion of their wages, has been so amendpd as-to leave their pay untouched. The otlioers will -be taxed about ten per cent. on their pay, and their commu tation for horses considerably reduced. Both Houses are energetically at work. The most important measures are in a forward state. nothing will be done that does not strictly relate to the war. If this activity continues there will be no reason why Congress should not adjourn in April. Mr. WI=OPP the well-known toe , ralca.r, and friend of me BENNETT, of the New York Herald, confined in the guard house of the Capitol for an offence set forth in yesterday's proceedings of the House, is in excellent spirits, and avows his loyalty in the most earnest langttage: Mr. WIKOFF is about Mtythree years of age, but haalived a life of romance and excitement. He has been a man of letters, of fashion, and of newspapers for thirty years, and has sustained relations with many go vernments, foreign and domestic. Ile is a native of Philadelphia, and a thorough eosmopolitan. It is anticipated that WIKOFF will be released from prison to-morrow, he having appeared before the Judiciary Committee this afternoon, when, it is presumed, he purged himself of the alleged con tempt of declining to answer certain questions pro pounded to him by , that committee. Senator Sumner's Emancipation Scheme. Senator SuuNEß's resolutions "deolaratory of the relations existing between the United States and the territory once occupied by certain States, and now _usurped by pretended Governments with out constitutional or legal right," offered on Tues. day, were laid upon the table on his own motion, in order that they might be called up at any time for debate. The vote on that occasion was not, there fore, as some persons suppose, conclusive. The Transportation of British Troops Through Maine. Governor WASHBURBE has, in accordance with the request of the Legislature of Maine, transmit ted to Secretary Szwertn a certified copy of re solve of that body, declaring that the letter of the latter to the Governor of that State, in reference to the passage of British troops over the soil of Maine, is entirely satisfactory to the Legislature. The Burstmg of the,Sawyer Capt. Bownisil, U. S. A., commanding at New port-News, has received a letter-•from that point stating that the bursting of the Sawyer gun at New port News recently was owing to the fact that, the shell was not rammed home. General McClellan. Whatetrer speculations may bo indulged concern ing the sphere of the duties of the General-in- Chief,it is certain that the most cordial and friend ly relations exist between him and the President. and Secretary of War. " 4 The Western Virginia Constitutional on: The Constitutional Convention, this morning, adopted the following as a seotion of the article on the fundamental provisions of the Constitution of, the proposed new State of West Virginia. with the understanding that this section should be a settle ment of the vexed question No slave shall be brought, or free person of oolor come into this State, for a permanent residence, af ter this Constitution goes into operation. This will insure a large majority for the Consti tution. • The Mom Committee on Military Affairs have matured a bill providing for a National Cemetery for soldiers in the District of Columbia. The remains of Dr. Batt, of Sommerville, sur geon of. General BOOKER'S brigade, who died at Budd's Ferry several days ago, were sent North to day by railroad. The Senate haying made amendments to the United States note bill, the House will probably consider them tomorrow. Brigadier General Denver. Brigadierliteneral Dartvan has arrived in this city. He has been transferred from the Depart ment of Kansas to Western Virginia, where he will have a command under General Roszcaexs. This popular representative of the French Go vernment has stated that he has at no time received_ any instructions from his Emperor not entirely friendly to the Government of the United States. Twelve Hundred Nominations to be Con-. firmed. The Senate has yet undisposed of some twelve. hundred nominations for important military and naval and consular appointments. Scenes at the Depot. It is worth a visit to the Washington depot to see the contest for copies of The dress on the arrival of the morning train from Philadelphia. Agents, newsboys, and oitisens take part in the scramble, and our genial superintendent, Mr. POTTS, has his temper sorely tried. Over live thousand oopiee of The Press were disposed orthis morning, and ten thousand could haie been sold. It is eagerly taken and read in the camps and the city, and is taken by members in both houses. - The Great Birthday. Preparations are making on a vast scale to cele brate the forthcoming 22d of February, in ac cordance with the eloquent memorial of the citi zens of Philadelphia. The .reading of the, Fare well Address will take place in the grand hall of the House, in presence of the President and Ms Vibit net, the Congress, the generals of the army, the commanders of the navy that happen to be Were, and the representatives of foreign nations. - Extra trains smite be run between Baltimore, New-York, and Philadelphia. Speontationa in Coal. _ Coal is selling here at 19 pot Oa, end it min be bought in Pennsylvania, lees than two hundred miles distmit, at $2 ! Why don't some enterprising men freight several large'vessels with 'this valuable commodity, and run the blockade? The rebels are terrified, and will not feel disposed to interrapt such a fleet. They have their hands full onshore. Aeknowletigniest._ _ _ . Captain SAMUEL PoINGWALer, quarterinder of the Second Pennsylvania Remerve Brigade, Gee. Benet:a commanding, begs leave** aakisOwledge the receipt of a large quantity of clothing and &R -amie& for the use of the military hospital, from Miss BENNIE L. PATTERSON, secretary of the Air Township Soldiers' Aid Society, NoConnellsbarg, Fulton county, Pa. These stores Captain Rom- WALT hes, under the instruotions of Miss PATTER SON, distributed among the hospitals of the brigade, applying them solely to the comfort of the sick and wounded. In aeknowledging this generous bounty, Captain IttioWALT. on behalf of the soldiers of the. brigade, begs leave to thank the ladies of MoCon nellsburg for thus remembering and rewarding their perils and privation& - • The Weather. BY TELEGRAPH. The Vigor of the Administration Gomm at Work: Arrest of Mr. Wilton'. vCntion. A National Soldiers' Cemetery. The IT. S. Note Bill M. Mercier, the French Minister.. Tide it a bright., *ex, sunny day, and the of Virginia look as pleasant as they dot in the spring. From where I write our flags in the far distance can be seen floating and toying with the wind, and peering above the sombre tree•bramMes tell of encampments and fortifications, and 'thou sands of brave Mini beneath. Away off to the left we can see Alexandria sleeping in the sun;'a little nearer the frowning heights of Fort Richatatvs and Fort Albany, Arlington nestles amid the trees, and over the Long Bridge the endless wagolit 'rains keep their. slow and winding way. A few more days like this, a little More sunshine, and the roads will be bard enough for an 1010an00.,. Trouble at the Theatre. It is stated that a conflict for the possession Of the*asbington theatre is imminent, between BA, RUST, the owner, and BLAND, the leases, but the public judgment inclines to the latter. Governor Curtin Governor Cunris is in town to-day, using his influence to prevent any tax being pat on coal or oil. lie will also urge Congress to appropriate a liberal amount to that important roadstead at the Breakwater, at the mouth of Delaware Bay- The Striate having adopted an order admitting Gover nors of States and Territories to its chamber, we shall, of course, see the Governor on the floor of that high Sanhedrim. es , THE WAR IN KENTUCKY. FEDERAL TROOPS POURING 80IITIEWARD LOUISVILLE, Feb. 13.—A1l is quiet down the reed. Gen. Hindman is reported to be at Bowling Green, and it is supposed that he is there for the purpose of consulting with the rebel commanders relative to a speedy evacuation of that position. CINCINNATI, Feb. 13.—The Thirteenth Michigan Regiment passed through here to-day, en route for Kentucky, and four more regiments will pass through next week. 'A gentleman who left Green river yesterday, re ports that up to that time 35,000 United States troops had crossed Green river. THE WAR IN KANSAS. LEAVENWORTII, Feb. 12.—Major General Hun ter made a formal call on Senator Lane yeaterday, Matters in regard to the Southern expedition re main in static quo. General Lane has not yet resigned the Senator ship. No roovZments of troops of particular moment have taken place during the last two weeks. The Thirteenth Wisconsin Regiment has gone to Fort Scott. The' First Kansas is OA furlough for ten days. ST. Louts, Feb. 13.—The Cairo correspondent of the Democrat says cannonading was heard at St. Louis yesterday afternoon, in the vicinity of Comm bus. It is supposed the rebels were practising. There hall been no boat from the Cumberland or Tennessee rivers to-day; THE WAR IN MISSOURI. General Price Falling Back GENERAL SIGEL AT SPRINGFIELD ROLLA, Feb. 12.—[Speoial to the Missouri Repub lican .]—A messenger from Lebanon has just ar rived. Heleft Marshfield, four miles from Spring field, on Tuesday, at noon, when it was reported that General Price had left Springfield, and was encamped near the battle-groand of Wilson's creek. General Sigel is, no doubt, by this time, occu pying Springfield. Important from General Sherman's Corn mand. THE ADVANCE ON SAVANNAH—FORT PULASKI BEING . SURROUNDED..-AN ADVANCE bIOVENENT CONINE" PLATED ON GIIkRLESTEINI NEw YORK, Feb. 13.—The steamer Baltic, which arrived to• day from Hilton Head, brings 700 bales of cotton, the crews of the stollen eet, and a number of officers, sent—home on recruiting service. Eight prisoners were brought on for Fort T.a. fayette. They were taken in a skirmish. The weather at Port Royal was becoming dis agreeably warm, and heavy rains were falling. The contrabands are still engaged in picking cot ton, and their numbers are fast increasing. Gen. Sherman has succeeded in excluding all newspaper correspondents from hislines. The Forty-eighth Regiment, and portions of the Rhode Island and Engineer Regiments, have been moved from Hilton Head to the foot of Dawfuskie Island, which is the nearest point to Fort Pulaski Island that can be occupied, except Tybee Island. Several gunboats, a schemer, and a number of Eats, with Parrott guns, howitzers, and mortars, accompanied the expedition. Old Tatnall's gunboats soon after made their ap pearance, and three of them succeeded in running the gauntlet of our vessels to Fort Pulaski. General Stevens' brigade was prevented from forming a junction with these forces, on account of the obstructions in the river. Fort Pulaski is said to be in as bad a Situation as was Fort Sumpter before its bombardment. Out engineers are driving piles in a marshy island, for the prapore of forming a r,mid, and as a foundation for the erection of batteries. This island lies be. tween the Union forces and Fort Jackson. Our forces make advances upon the enemy, every day, and our gunboats have shelled out a post which the rebels bad taken on Pine Island, and made an ad Vance towards gluffton, where there is a large force of rebels. ' Fort Jackson is to be taken, and Savannah will soon be captured. Another account says an expeditiop left on Mon day, including all the gunboats and transports, sufficient for the shipment of twelve thousand troops, which will go through Callacoga Sound, into Sa vannah river, without coining into range of Fort Pulaski's guns. The rebels have withdrawn a large amount of troops from Charleston and Port 'Royal to Savannah. „Another account saya.that twelvezegimente were ho leave on Monday morning, to take the railroad bald thence to Charleston. Three regiments of ca- Talry were to join them, and also several artillery regiments The weather was beautiful, and oranges, bananas, and other tropical fruit abundant. The :Reopening of the Tennessee River— ' Interesting Particulars. By. Louts, Feb, 11—The oorreipondenee of the Republican from Fort Henry gives further inte sresting particulars of the gunboat expedition up the Tennessee river. Everywhere the people insisted upon loading their visitors with presents, and as far up as Flo renoe, Alabama, the river can be navigated almost as safely as the Ohio. Blessings, cheers, and the wildest enthusiasm .greeted the gunboats everywhere, and numbers of prominent men came forward and said that should the Union army anter Tennessee, 50,000 men were ready and anxious to protect their homes under its banner, and would at once cluster around it, Under the laws commanding them either to join the rebel army or leave theii property, they had been obliged to succumb temporarily in self-de fence: The officers of the gunboats say it is impossible to doubt the genuineness of the greetings that every. where met them. The rebel press, being wholly under the control of the politicians, are unable to 'express the feelings of the people. The Secession element was principally composed of the lawless :.politicians of the community, who overawe by vio lance the ordersloving Union citizens. When at Havana, Lieut. Commanding Phelps learned Gists rebel cavalry regiment was encamped about a mile distant. He immediately ordered the company of 130 marines, under Colonel Given, to march against them, but the rebels, hearing of the movement:fled panin•stricken, leaving everything behind them. Their camp was burned, end a con siderable quantity of arms secured. Only one rebel steamer—the Dunbar—now floats in Upper Tennessee. The rebel steamer Appelton Belle had 4,000 Ounde of powder aboard, and when fired by the rebels was purposely anchored opposite the fine re sidence of Judge Crevolt, a noted loyalist, com pletely shattering it by the explosion.' • The rebel gunboat Eastport, which is partially finished, is a fine and fast steamer, 250 feet long, ,very staunch, and so constructed as to be rendered . %shot-proof by compressed bales of cotton and iron plttites The steamer //finals brought a quantity of to bacco down from Paris yesterday, and a large lot of pig iron near there will be removed as soon as possible. The Nashville Unarm 4. American of the sth says .!'„Generals Beitnregard, Pillow, and Cheatham were in that city, It also contains Beauregard's plan of. Battle - at Manassas, and prodigious speculations as - ,to what he will do at Columbus. Numerous ar `ficlea are copied from the Southern papers asking ;the Government to take some measure to keep the _soldiers in service, as their term of enlistment is aspiring, And they are fast beeenun' g demoralized. :The same paper also says that a large amount of Confederate stores is lying on the banks of the I.ottmberland river. Later froin Havana and Mexico MIEAMON. ARRESTED AT VERA CRUZ FOR ROBBING TUE ENGiLIBIII LRGATION—MORTALITY AMONG THE ALLIED TROOPS-1107HERNTB OF REBEL PIRATES_ Him YORK, Feb. 13.—The steamer Columbia brings Havana dates to the Bth inst. - It appears, by the Associated Press correspon dence, that Miramon, on arriving at Vera Cruz frbin Havana, was arrested by the British admiral, for a former robbery of the British legation in Mexico. The sickness and death among the allied troops were frightful. The pirate steamer Victoria sailed from Havana on the night of the 7th, with a cargo of arms and ammunition. Ceptain. MaMt, formerly commander of the Crusader, hattakon command of the pirate steamer Tfileaft, formerly civil engineer of the Mexican railroad, who left.to join the rebels in South Caro -Bei, has returned to Havana in the pirate steamer Kate, and-Jelin route to Vera Cruz, in hopes to oh , ' tain his old situation, in which he will be disap. pointed. )Ipramon .was arrested on board the steamer Avon, and confined on 11. b. M. frigate Nal lin ker. Ile will not be allowed to land. The British steamer Gladiator is still at Nassau mounting guns, and will change her flag, and be come a rebel privateer. The allied commissioners have returned from Mexico. Tie Mexican Government insist upon the with drawal of the Spanish forces, and wilt accept the intervention of France and . England. Gen. Prim has sent for his family. . . The British gunboat Plover has been lost at Alva rAdO. . Desertions from the Spanish troops at Vera Cruz continue rim in New York. btRW YORK. Feb. 13.—A fire-this afternoon de stroyed the tine atone building of E. J. Morrison k Co.!, lamp maw:dash:mere, at the corner of Platt and Pearl streets. - The loss amounted to $50,000.s A fireman was run over end- killed. • The Federal Force at Fort Mary. CINCINNATI, Feb. 13.—A special despatch to the Commercial from Indianapolis says reliable infor mation received from Fort Henry states that 30,- 000 troops were at or near that place at noon on Sunday, and heavy reinforcements were constant ly arriving. From China, via San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 12.—The ship Sword Fish, has arrived in thirty-seven days from Hong Kong. Freights thence to New York were twenty dollars to twenty-four dollars per ton. At Fooohoo, the American ship Surprise was un der the British flag for New York, with a large cargo of East India goods. A prominent American merchant, residing in China, had placed his ships under the protection of the British flag. At Hong Kong purchases of tea for the United States continued at improving rates, butthe scarcity of tonnage prevented their shipment. The Hong Kong papers are filled with accounts of the rebel atrocities in capturing Ning•po. which took place on the oth December, and was followed by the sacking and burning of the city and mur dering the people. The French Admirals and the British and Ameri can consuls bad authorized the breaking up of the Customs Establishment at Ning-po, causing all du ties collected by the mercenaries subsequent to the 9th of December to be retarned. The United States steamer Saginaw has been condemned at Hong Kong, her timbers being rot ten. Both houses of the California Legislature have unanimously passed resolutions protesting against the discontinuance of the overland mail, and advo cating the restoration of the pony express, and sending printed mail matter by sea. The Virginia• Legislature. WHEELING, Va., Feb. 13.—The Legislature 18 still in session. but will adjourn to-night. Holliday's Cove Railroad bill was again defeated to day in the Douse of Delegates. Markets by Telegraph CINCINNATI, Feb. 15.—Flour is in better demand at 84.20. Whisky firm at. 17c. Mess Pork active. $lO 4P' bbl being freely offered for good brands, and • 510.25 asked. Bulk Meats are in good demand • sales of 600,000 Its, at 2Xc for Shoulders, and 431 c for Sides. Lard closed buoyant. Exchange on New York is firm at' per cent. premium. Captain Palmer of the Iroquois. Naw YORK, February 13.—Captain Palmer, late of the gunboat Iroquois, arrived herein the steam er Columbia, and left to•day for Washington. From Hey West. NEW YORK, February 13.—The steamer Oriental arrived at this port to-day, from Key West on the 7th. She brings two companies of the First Regu lar Infantry. The Mexican Troubles. AN ENGLISH VIEW OF THE CONDITION OF TEO COUNTRY. The London Times of the 20th ultimo contains a letter from Mexico, dated December 29th, which COMMAS some singular statements : A bEf;POTIAii wAKTED It is absurd to suppose that a republican form of government can prosper in a country where, out of a population of five millions, three and a half, at the lowest computation, are Indians, plunged in the most profound ignorance. An enlightener/ despot. ism is what we require, and, although there might be prejudices to overcome at the outset, the edu• cated and respectable portion of the inhabitants will soon be able to appreciate the advantages of a firm, paternal government. All would depend upon the manner in which the change is brought about. If left to England and France, the matter might easily be managed. It is the active interference of Spain which creates all the difficulties. The French and English Govern ments have already committed a grievous error in allowing Spain to take the initiative. No time ought to be lost in rectifying this false move. The landing of Spanish forces at Vera erns has created a strong feeling of irritation, which can alone be removed by the presence of French and English troops. • I would wish to impress upon her Majesty's Go vernment the absolute necessity of appointing : with out loss of time, a commission to hear and decide upon the various demands which have now remain ed dormant in the legation for upwards of twenty years. They exceed $20,000,000, and involve al most every conceivable ease contemplated by the law of nations. None of our countrymen resident in Mexico (with one or two exceptions) possess the necessary qualifications for such a task. WHAT MR. CORWIN HAS DONE. Mr. cgwin, who bas 'beg erldoWforing to pur chase, on behalf of the United States, a right of in tervention ih the affairs of Mexico, and who, from no fault of his, has failed in two previous attempts, has now hit upon a third. He proposes to con vert the interior debt of the country into an American convention ; in other words, to give a high value to bonds issued, in many cases at a discount of upward of ninety per cent., and which are now bearing a market.valne of six dol lars for the one-hundred-dollar bond. The inte rior debt has been incurred by almost every Presi dent issuing, as his necessities' demanded, or for purposes of his own, a certain number of these bonds. Their amount of late has blip consider ably reduced by their being received in payment of church property. Nominally there must still remain about 530,000,000 to be redeemed. The consent of the 'Mexican Government has been obtained by a proposal to pay down eight per cent. in cash—too tempting an offer to be refused at such a moment. Many holders will, doubtless, seize such an oppor tunity of obtaining American proteotion for a stock which is now next to valueless; but whether such a stock-jobbing proceeding is consistent with the dig nity of a great nation seems rather problematical. At all events, it is to be hoped, should the schome be approved in Washington, that foreign Govern ments will not allow such a convention to, take precedence of claims due to their respective sub- Interesting from Confederate Sources LBpecial Correspondence of the Richmond Dispateh.] RUSSELLVILLE, Ky., Jan. Zl.—ltudemilville, situated in "a low, green valley," twenty-eight miles from Bowling Green, and two hundred and thirty miles from Memphis by railway, is a town containing three thousand inhabitants, and noted as the place where the Provisional Government was put on its legs. For the present it is the head quarters of Generals Floyd and Buckner. There is a large army here, 'the tents being pitched for miles along the railroad, which touches the western part of the .town. As in other localities, where troops have been massed, there is a perfect squeeze here, all the available space in the hotels and private houses being fully appropriated. But, notwithstanding the absence of comfort, one feels more at home in Russellville than in Bowlinc Green. In the letter the people are cool in their treatment of Southern soldiers, or, at best, only tolerably polite and attentive. The truth is, that before General Johnson's army went to Bowling Green the bulk of the inhabitants sympathized with the Union cause of Lincoln. A powerful reaction has taken place within the last two months-, and those who still cling to the " flesh pots of Egypt" are mute_ The ladies, God bless them ! are out spoken for the South. Here our friends are not few or far between. They speak out and act man fully. Hence there is a feeling among the soldiers that theyare in the midst of the best and the bravest of Kentuckians. There are plenty of the very finest artillery here that are in the service;'plenty of the best horses ; plenty of soldiers to whip twice their number of " Yanks ;" plenty to eat and wear. The mules that pull the transportation wagons are, beyond all doubt, unequalled by any in the Southern army. Yesterday was spent by Generals Floyd and Buck ner in reviewing troops.. The display was impo sin and the general in command was well pleased - _and withthe thorough training .and preparations for marching of the various brigades. The Second Kentucky was the observed of all observers Mason and Slidell in England THE LONDON TIMER TURNS THE COLD SHOULDER TO The London Times of the 30th contains a long editorial on the return of Mason and Slidell, which, after stating that the condition of affairs is just the same now as two months ago—that "both aides have given brilliant proofs of what they oannot ac complish"—and that the commissioners can do as much pow as if they had never met the San Ja cinto—concludes as follows : " We think, therefore, that the arrival of Messrs. Mason and Slidell is a matter of but little im. parlance. The action of the two Governments is not likely to be influenced in the smallest degree by the representations of those two gentlemen. They will he objects of a little curiosity, and no thing wore. They will, probably, with the good sense that has distinguished their section of the Ainetiditii people sines the war hegan, keep , them• selves perfectly quiet in London and Parts, and wait the events that are at hand. Inactivity is, indeed, their most masterly policy. Better would it be for the Confederate cause that they were be hind the gratings of a Boston prison than that they should ?nix thorsselvesupen the discussions which Will be Shortly arising i n the Legislatures of France and England. • • "In this country we like to go our own way and do things in our own manner. That there is a large party in the House of Commons which will endeavor to urge on the. Government a policy of interference in the American struggle cannot be doubted. The reticence of last year, and that respect for the feelings of the North which boa been eo ill-repaid by Mr. Lincoln's Cabinet, will hardly be found in the coming session. The cry of misery and anger from hungry operatives, or mill-owners ' soared by the prospect of insolvency, will be loud and pain ful. There may be a temptation to a Confederate representative at such a time. The self-restraint that has been such a contrast to the mingled queru lousness and boasting of the North may possibly be abandoned in favor of a more active policy; but to yield to such a temptation would be the greatest mistake that the Confederates could make. Mr. Mason is an old politician, and he will understand that, in the position he now fills, he cannot serve his country better than by ivaotion and silence. " Indeed, there is so little in the power of these gentlesnen that we are disposed to look upon them rather in their capacity ea the victims of Ceotoia Wilkes, than as the envoys of President Davis. Forgetting their diplomatic position, and viewing them simply as the subjects of an interesting nar rative in the world's history, we are glad to an nounce the termination of their sufferings and wanderings. The Odyssey of Mr. Mason has come to an end by his arrival at a London hotel. In a few abort months ho has seen mere 9f the dangers of the etas than many sailors in the course of a long life. First. there was the breaking of the blockade. The Nashville's maiden exploit was to carry the commissioners to sea through the op posing squadrons of the Federal& This, perhaps, was note very difficult task, as the enemy had not yet &ailed its the aid of mimes by 'sinking hulks full of granite obeekerwise ' on the her. But still the Arashetlle might have been chased if there bad been anything to chase her, and the James Adger was actually despatched to British waters to intercept her on her way to Southampton. "After they had escaped this danger. and were congratulating themselves on a safe run to Havana, .and a comfortable embarkation in a British packet, there , came the se zure which has made so much noise in the world, and the captivity, which the - sufferings of our .countryman, Mr. Shaver, as de tailed in our Canadian letter of yesterday, enable us to appreciate. The dangerous passage in the Rinaldo, and the roundabout voyage from Boston to Southampton by way of Borsunda and St. Tho mas, make up a aortae of trials such ad seldom falls to the lot of diplomatic gentlemen, even in times of national trouble. The Confederate envoys ought certainly to receive , our congratulations on their safe arrival, but. now that their. troubles are over, we have little sympathy for them." 1:0.111 ii I tea 3'0431t)11:00A WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 1862 SENATE. Bills and Resolutions Reported. Communication to the Vice president, from the Union Defence Committee of Now - York, urging the immediate passage of the treasury-note bill, with the legal-tender dance, was received. Mr. Gill MRS (Uop.), of lowa, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, reported back a bill to appoint a warden for the District jail. 31r. HARRIS (Rep ), of New York, from the Com mittee on the Judiciary, reported back the bill to alter the circuits for the Northern district of New York, Mr. DAVIS (Union). of Kentucky, presented A series of resolutions declaring that the Constitution is the fun damental law of the Government, awl the rights of the people are Axed and immutable ' and cannot be abrogated by any other power than the Constitution, and any at tempt to abrogate or destroy the rights guarantied by the Constitution is inhuman, unjust, and an outrage on civilization. That there is no power In the Constitu tion to abrogate or destroy any of the rights of the peo ple, and any rights or privileges that may have been 11111.1- vended by the existence of The war, will he resumed at the dose of the war at if they had not been impended. That no State by any vote of Secession, or any other act, can abrogate her rights or obligations, or the obligations of the United States to preserve her people in the enjoy ment of all their righte r and to guaranty to such State a republican form of government. That there can be no confiscation of any property or Infringement of the rights of loyal citizens, unless for acts declared to be criminal. That it is the duty of the United States to suppress the rebellion speedily, carrying the sword in one hand and ti a olive branch in the other, and to restdre the States to their original condition. Mr. FOSTER (Rep.), of Connecticut, gave notice that be should introduce a bill for the cultivation of cot ton on lands in the possession of the United States. The Number of Representatives. On motion of Mr. FONTEIa, (Dem.), of Kentucky - , the hill to 1152. the 11011.11M' ne0ie..6.41 , ,,, 0i in the Mouse was taken up. The 1,111 fixes the number at 239. A message was received from the JIGURO announcing its diesgreement to certain amendtnente of the Senate to the civil appropriation bill. On motion of Mr. PRAECE (Dem.), ofliMaryland, a committee of conference was appointed. Mr. TRUMBULL (Rep.), of Illinois ' thought it would be better net to alter the number of members in the Rome. The number had already been Hied, and it chould remain unchanged. After further discussion, the further consideration of the bill was postponed till tomorrow. The Treasury-note Bill. The treasury—note bill was then taken up, the nnestion being on Mr. Feeseaden's amendment, to make the bends redeemable after five years and payable after twenty years, at the pleasure of the United States, which was withdrawn. Mr. COLLAMER (Rep.), of Vermont, moved to strike I out that portion of the bill which makes the notes a legal tender for private debts. Mr. WILhON (Rob.) opposed the amendment. He Said if it was adopted he should vote against the bill, as he considered it would be unjust, wickedly unjust, to place all this money in the hands of the soldiers and employees of the Government, and force them to take it, and then not protect it aiterwartle in their hands. Ho said the people of Massachusetts were in favor of the bill as it stands with great unanimity, and he believed that no bill. except the bill for taxation, was received with so much joy as MI bill with the legal-tender clause. He thought the argu ments of the Senators from Maine and Vermont rather against the issuing of the notes at all, than against the legal. tender clause. If we do not make the notes a legaliender we will depreciate the notes of the soldiers and sailors, who will be compelled to submit to a shave by brokers. We ought to show to the country that we are determined to Prtlegt the crettit of the country Slid carry it safely through this untie, We will find that the merchants generally are in favor of making these notes a legal tender, and the families of the soldiers, when their little pittance comes from the field, want to have it made a legal tender, so that they can get the full value of the bard earnings of their relatives. Be read a letter from nine merchants of Boston, re presenting forty million, of capital, who favor making it a legal tender, and they say they do not know a mer chant in BOSSOU who is not in favor of it. Mr_ COLLA MGR modified the amendment so as to eh Ike out all that portion of the bill wltich makes the notes a legal tender for debts of the United. States, on any kind of debts, including the amendment of the com mittee. providing that the interest be paid in coin. Mr. SEI ERMAN (Rep ), of Ohio, believed there was a necessity for making these notes a legal tender. Every organ of financial opinion in the country agrees that this is indispensable. Everybody, from the Secretary of the 'Treasury, through all the bankers and most of the mer chants of the country, agrees to thatmecessity. The chambers of commerce of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, and other cities, agree on this point. We have to pay before the rirst day of July, 8343,235,000, and of this $30%600 4 0E0 is due this day. Bow are we going to get this amount I That is a question hardly necessary to be made. We cannot pay it in coin, fur we have wit enough in circulation since the hunks have suspended. The banks cannot let us have any more money, for we have already taken more than their capital in bonds. Capitalists cannot buy the bonds of the Government for they cannot set coin enough, which iuthe only thing that can be now received. If the bondsgle now thrown on the market they would depreciate to sixty cents on the dollar, mailing to the opinion or all financiers, because there was no money to pay the bonde, Then, how are we going to pay the soldiers, and the contractors who teed the armies t There is no other way than to give Vora mites which are as near MOnee as IH )8 8 1 ble. Be TOntsnded that it eerfecily constittlttellal isstietheso notes. The hie. iory of the Governnient settles this question. We had is sued bills of credit during the war with Mexico and in 1812. He are bound, if we pass these notes to the soldiers, to make them es eseme and negotiable as sea akfl. WA must either use eound and safe Government paper currency, or use the paper money of all banks which may spring up in the country. By issuing the amount provided for in this bill we cannot inflate the currency. It will be under the contrtl of the Government, and not one.tenth of the amount of the axnual production of the country, which is 51,900,000 000. He, should vote for this measure as a temporary necessity to carry on the war. Mr. CO WAR (Rep.), of Pennsylvania. referred to the Constitution to show that certain powers were delegated to the Government, while others are reserved to the States. One of these provisions was that the States shall not emit bills of credit, coin money, or pass laws impairing the obligations of contract. He thought these principles were well settled. He contended that the Go vernment had no right to make a law in any way to impair the obligation of contracts, and said that this nwasure, instead or preserving the Go vernmout, tended to overthrow It_ He opposed this measure, because it impaired all the contracts and was unconstitutional, and was abhorrent to all his ideas of justice. The measure would disturb all the relations of debtor and creditor—destroy all the credit in the coun try. He was not a judge in the land, but he would de clare that this measure was not constitutional lie would take the credit of the Government and go into the mar 'bet, awl if it was not worth more than sixty cents on the dollar, sell it for that, and act as an honest man should. He declared that this was a Charleston scheme, and an abandonment of the great charter of the Government and liberties of the people. There was tyranny in cant pelting a man to take live hundred dollars from his neigh bor alien be ought to have one thousand dollars. Ho hopedi the clause would be stricken out. - Mr. DOOLIT TLE (Rep.), of Wisconsin, regretted very much that this bill was presented before the tax bill comes from the House. He feared there would be a toes delay be. the tax bill in the Home, and by that time this money wi;l be all gone, and we will be called on for another million. He believed that the framers of the Constitution did net intend to have any paper money at all. But paper money does exist, and has existed so long that we cannot now carry on the Government with gold and silver. He was in' favor of Helaine this legal , tender measure to affect only those debts which may be hereafter contracted. This will obviate the objection of I bad MO, and regnlate the existing paper currency so as to PIVITPt, an much ea pomade, std clepeeelallou.. Mr. SIMMONS (Rep.), of Rhode Island, said he also had no doubt that- the framers of the Constitution in tended that the Government should have only a hard money currency. But bank notes were regarded as pro mises to pity, and were in existence at the very time the Conetitutional Convention met, and nobody then ever . . thought that they were unconstitutional. The difficulty was that a few hanks were not willing to take these notes. Be would allow them to be funded at 3 per cent. Re thought that by 'striking out the legal-tender clause, and not depreciate the notes ourselves, and inserting a pro vision which would make people glad to take them, they would do well enough. Mr. BAYARD (Dem.), of Delaware, argued at some length to show that the measure was unconstitutional, and alto inexpedient, as the notes would be good for no tl ing. Ile characterized the policy as simply a forced loon upon the community - , The discussion was continued at some length by Meters. BOward, Willey, and McDougall. Mr. SUMNER (Rep.), of Massachusetts, in treating the question, referred to the early history of the issue of paper money. It was issued first in this country in Mae • sachusetis, in 1702. and made a legal tender in 1712. In Rhode lettzsd in 1710. In Connecticut in 1719. In Penn Sylvaniain 1732. In Delaware In 1739: In Maryland in 1723; and in Virginia in 1755. Where they were called treasury notes, and made a legal tender for private debts. They were also issued in North Carolina in 1704, and South Carolina in 1703, but were not made a legal tender until afterwards, when they were called in law MS of credit. He contended that they were considered us bills of credit by the framers of the Constitution. He was &Maid as to this Policy of 'WON , : these no at tills time, 11111 thought that if we had the tuntiorDy, to issue the notes at all, we had the right to make them • legal tender. The question was then taken on Mr. Collamer's amendment, to strike out the legal tender clause, drc., and it was disagreed tc—yeas 17, nays '2:---as follows: YEAS. Foster (Rep.), Kennedy (Union), Ring (Itotsh Anthony (Rep.), Bayard (Dem.), Coßamer (tion.)s Cowan (Rep.), ressenden (Rep.), Foot (Rep.), Latham (Dem.), Nesmith(Dem.), Pearce (Dem.) NAYS. Howard (Rep.), Howe (Rep.), Lane (Rep.), Ind., McDougall (D.), Morrill (Rop.), Rice (Dam.), Chandler (Rep.), Clark (Rep.), Davis (liiition), Dixon (Rep.), Doolittle (Rep,), Harlan Harris (Rep.), Henderson (U.), Mr. SIMMONS offered an amend notes to be funded in two-year bonds, cent. interest. Adopted. Mr. DOOLITTLE (Rep.), of Wisconsin, moved to amend ft: , all 19 bit Ole ellefeqee _. _Or the legeletendet clause to private detail hereafter contracted: Mr. KING (Rep.), of New York, offered a substitute that the Secretary of the Treasury be authorized to issue, in exchange for coin, treasury notes to the amount of 3150,000,000, made payable to bearer at the Treasury, and which will be redeemable in coin at the Trees:pry after five years until 1372, when all outstanding notes shall be rdeemed, and end notes shall be roctiyolo for all public dues. Second—Solders of such notes may ex• change them at the Treasury for bonds of not lees then twenty years to rim bearing six percent. interest. Third—That a direct ; ex of fifteen million annually be made, and the same is hereby pledged to the payment, In coin, of these notes, principal and interest, when they become due. Rejected. • The hill was then reported to the Senate: The emensiment made in committee to the let section ae asteed to ? eiCaept tht yol26rMiti6ll of Me. Shamans to allow the notes to be funded in 8-per -cent bonds, which wee emended to 7 3-10 bonds, and adopted. Mr. FESSENDEN (Rep.), of Maine, moved to Insert an amendment providing for the deposit of the notes at 5 per cent., which was stricken out of th bill esterday. Messrs. PEAROE, SAULSBURY, e and y POWELL spoke against the bill as unconstitutional, and for this reason they would not vote for it. he bill as amended was then passed by a vote of 30 yeas to 7 nays. The negative vote was as follows: Messrs. Conan" Cowan, Kennedy,, King, Pearce, Powell, and Sanlebury. At 7,14 o'clock P. M. the Senate adjourned. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Transportation. of Troops Through Missouri. bli.u,e eroceedod to the consideration of theioi la re *Minion reported by 31r. Hobnu, feoln the 99ultnittalL!lu Government Contracts, authorizing the Secretary of War to pay the Hannibal and St. Joseph and Paclll Railroad Centronics for the transportation of troops and munitions of war, but at rates not greater than those required from private individuals. Congress, in granting lands towards the construction of these roads, reserved the right to transport the property or troops of the United States free of chew; without waiving this privilege, it is now pro nosed to pay them for their sonless, ofi the gPdttliti chat their ability has been greatly impaired by the rebellion, from the destruction of bridges, km After three hours' debate, the resolution was passed in its amended form; the companies to be compensated ac cording to the schedules of the Secretary of War issued in July last. A Pelaannl Eiplanationg Mr. OT IN (Rep.), of New York, rising to a question of privili.ge, said he was informed that some remarks he yesterday made were construed by Mr. Holman as personally offensive to him. This was far front his (Mr. Olin's) intention, and he exceedingly regretted that his remarks should have been so construed. Mr. lIOLMAN (Dem.). of Indiana, replied that ho was not in his seat when the gentleman spoke, otherwise he should have properly and promptly responded. Nor had lie teed the gentleman's remarks. But as the gen tleman had disavowed that they were intended as offen sive; and had se stated it in courteous terms, ho had Nothing more to say. On motion of Mr. ROSCOE CONKLING (Rep.), of New York, five thousand copies of the bankrupt bill were ordered to be printed. The NAYIII Appropriation Hill. Tbo House, in Committee of the Whole on the elate of the Union, resumed the consideiation of the naval appro priation bill. The clause appropriating 51,800,000 for the charter of vessels, stores, laborers, and additional stenin vessels. having been read, Mr. HOLM&N (Dem.) moved an amendment requiting that proper officers may be employed In making and pur chasing these vessels. Mr. BEDGWICK (Rep.), of New York, said that such duties were not within the sphere of the naval officers; their education unfitted them for it; they did not under stand trafficking. Mr. HOLMAN contended that it would be better to have the service performed by responsible agents than by irresponsible persons. Mr. Wit;KM tilt (1.%) at ihis point called attention to a newspaper article, stating that Zollicotter's remains were outrageously treated by the soldiers and citizens who flocked to see the body, and stripped it of its cloth ing,shaved the head, etc. In behalf of the Kentucky soldiers he related the facts to show that the statement is utter?) , false, without the shadow of fotindation. The remains were treated with ceremony and respect, which was acknowledged by the rebels themselves. Dtr. Holman's amendment was rmeetah • The original provide, St agreed to, id ad Mom t "That, hereafter, in all cases, where officers of the navy can be made available, consistently with the public ser vice, fn making contracts for the charter of vessels and the purchase of additional steam vessels, no other person or persons shall be employed, and when any other person or persons than an officer cf the navy shall be employed, the compensation shall not exceed the sum of five thou sand dollars for all contracts for purchase or charter, in any ono year Wylie, nader the Ml' l o o 4 ll of this act, and at the same rate for any shorter term of service." Without concluding the consideration of the bill, the committee rose and the House adjourned. PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. The Senate woe called to order at 11 o'clock by tin Speaker. Prayer by Rer. Mr. Moore. Mr. NICHOLS, a petition for the paanage of a law to enable Wm. J. !Nane to close a certain trust. Mr. SMITH, of Montgomery, a petition for the repeal of the law relative to scales of weights and measures in M.OnfgomtrY COnnfiri Mr. STEIN, a petition in ftteec Of crating Lehigh county into a separate judicial district. Mr. CLYN En, four remonstrances from Philadelphia against the abolition of cwhatone markets. Mr. lIIESTAND, a petition from Lancaster county for a change in the game laws. Mr. DONOVANN, a remonstrance from the Board of School Directors of the Twentieth section, Philadelphia, against the passage of the bill to reorganize the Board of School Controllers, which wan read. Reports of Committees. Mr BOUND (Judiciary), as committed, the bill pro- Tiding for the recording of inventories of appraisements of decedents' estates in Dauphin county. Dlr. PENNEY (same), with 11 negative recommenda tion, the bill to change the name of David Johnson Parker ; also, negatively, the bill relative to the dis tribution of tract fatale. Mr. CLYMER (mettle), as committed, the supplement to the act regulating proceedings in courts of Justice falttlYo to hfkwiPPgi Pedie.Tril auU MOM in Illlrka county, Mr, KETCHAM (same), with amendments, the cup• plement to the act incorporating the Penneylraqis Training School for Idiotic and Feeble-minded Children. Mr. SMITH, of Philadelphia, (same% with amendment, the bill to authorize the county of Clearfield to borrow money; also, the supplement to the borough of Newtown, Bucks county. . Mr, IRISH (Banksh a§ CommltK the , 61 4figMein 44 the frer•timmung_ . Dir. IticCLURE (Railroads), as committed, the sup plement to the act incorporating the East Brandywine and Waynesburg Railroad Company. Mr. RETCHAM (Federal Relations), with amend ment, the joint resolution from the House instructing our Representatives in Congress ur secure the passage of an act securing pay to 'minnow Moors. My. IRIBFS (MdbCatiep)7 the Lill to 9r5 1 911:4 1 ? thi? of Pchool Controllers in Philadelphia. Mr. BUT:MITER read in place a bill providing forthe payment of the claim of Burke & Yerder. The snpplement to the act relative to public printing came up in order on second reading, was discussed, amended, and ordered to be transcribed for a third reading. The suppioment to the act incorporating the Reading and Conitubia Railroad same up in Wel` ensewn reatitog, it was amended so as simply to empower the company to borrow money, and passed finally. On motion of Mr. ROBINSON, the joint resolution from the Blouse, instructing our Senators and Represen tatives in Congress to procure the passage of an act providing for the payment of volunteers was considered and passed. On motion of Mr. BOUGIITER. the bill relative to the recording of inventories of decedents' estates in Dau phin county was taken up and passed.. On motion of Mr. CLYMER. tho bill enforcing the Schuylkill and SurquElianna Railroad Company to con atrliet rorylo Wi4s tfOlell_UP awl PIMA. . . 01 motion of 11Iri. COIINELL4 the bill providing for the more correct assessment of real estate in Phila delphia was considered and Dashed. Adjourned. The House metaled at 10 A. K., lion. John Rowe, speaker, in the chair. Prayer by the Rey. Mr. Johnson. The journal of yesterdays was partly read, when Kr. COWAN moved to dispense with the further reading. Agreed to. Mr. toititAtr, ot Ducks, presented a petition of ciii sews of Philadelphia Praying for the pateage of au act to secure to farmers certain rights in tho markets of Phila delphia. Mr. LABAB, of Bucks, presented a petition of sundry inhabitants of Philadelphia praying for the passage of an act entitled a supplement to an act to I...care to farmers tertaln tighlo lil tho!Ma of ridladolphic atho, another petition of the same import. Mr. GRAHAM . , of Westmoreland, presented a remon strance against the passage of an act abolishing market stands in Philadelphia. Mr. REX, of Montgomery, a remonstrance against the passage of an act prohibiting farmers standing on the streets for the sale of their produce. Mr. HOOTER, of Montgomery, six petitions relative to the rhs - hts of farmers in the markets of Philadelphia. Mr. NEIMAN, a petition against the passage of an act annulling the rights of farmers in the Philadelphia mar kets.. Mr. JOSEPH, of Philadelphia, presented two remon strances of citizens of the southwestern part of Philadel phia against annulling acts of the Legislature relating to the rights of farmers to the public streets of Philadelphia. Mr. THOMSON, of Philadelphia, presented a re monstrance of like cheracter. Mr. 11110 R . E1 of PliSode4flial Petit-04s of 91001119 f Philadelphia relative to street markets, All these peti tions and remonstrances were laid on the table for the present. Mr. GREENBANK, of Philadelphia, presented the resolutions of the directors of the public school, of the Fifteenth ward of Philadelphia against the passage of a law to reorganize the Board of Control of the First school district of Penns) Ivan's. Mr. HOPKINS, of Philadelphia, presented the resolu tions of the directors of the Twentieth ward of a IMO import, Mr. WILBEY, of Philadelphia, pronto , ' petltiono or citizens of Philadelphia remonstrating against the re- MOTS! of curbstone markets in the city of Philadelphia. Mr. DTIFFIELD, of Philadelphia, presented four pe titions, numerously signed by the business men of Frankford and Richmond, praying for the passage of an act to incorporate the Philadelphia and Frankford Pas- Sthgef BallWaY ?Planar, • Also, a copy of the proceedings of a meeting of the Board of the Guardians of the Poor, and Prison Inspec tore of the city of Philadelphia, urging suitable accom modations for criminal insane. . . 1/Ir. HALL. of Lugerne. presented the petition of citi. gene of Philadelphia praying the passage of au act Ma u... b tho righter of farmer. in the Philadelphia mall , kale. Mr. BYON, of Schuylkill. a petition of citizens praying the mewof nn not to eocuro to Ihrmere rghte In the markets of PlMA&labia. Also, a remonstrance against the abolition of stands for market wagons in Philadelphia, Mr. DULITIELD, of Philadelphia, reported, as com mitted, the bill to confirm the revised grade and survey regulations in the Eleventh survey district of Philadel phia. The Will to authorize the extinguishment of a certain ground rent of the Northern Friends' Aeseciatioh, lit Philadelphia, was reported favorably by by the oum• mittee. Mr. CRANE, of Wayne, from the Committee on Ranks, reported, as committed, an act requiring the re sumption of specie payments by the banks. One thousand extra copies were ordered to be printed for the use of members. Mr. TRAtIY. of Bradford, from the Cornratttee on reP014407 440 44 5 48M1440th VS Y 0 4 4411.0 40 44 claim oilman% Brothersi for injuries sustained on tho Pennsylvania canal. Mr. MoMANIIS, of Philadelphia, reported from the Committee on Corporations, as amended, an act to ex tend and perpetuate the charter of the Macpelah Cemete ry Company of Philadelphia. Mr. T ATE, ot Columbia, presented a resolution tbat both Houses meet in joint session on the 15th of Muth, at /2 0 "cloch M properly- celebrate the nnnivrrintri of the birth of Andrew Jackson. Adopted. Mr. SCOTT. of Huntingdon, reported from the Com mittee on the Judiciary General, a bill for the, r *mid of the act relative to the commutation of the tonnage tax ; also, a bill to repeal the act changing the name of the Sunbury and RHO Railroad Company, stating that the report is not an indication of the opinion of the commit,. tee on the eneation whether the latandaittre has condi. Mahal power to repeal MUM , Of the said seta. The Sunbury and Erie bill was made the special order for February 26. • The Rouse went into Committee of the Whole, to con sider Senate bill, t , An act to incorporate the Allegheny Transportation Company," Mr. Straw:, of Tioga, in the chair. After consideration, the CHAIRMAN reported the bill Powell (Dem.), Saulsbury (Dem Op llinmons (IWO, Thomson (pem.), Wiley (Union). as conimitted. • - It is to made capitol 1914 so sonovittreisd en tv Pue bla navigation on the Allegheny river to be carried on during low water, so that the oil trade in particular may not be interrupted. Mr. SHANNON thought that private capital could go as far as any corporation in such an enterprise. Mr. WILDEY offered an amendmtnt that a bonus or 2X per cent. he paid the State in three equal instal ments. Agreed to. Mr. SHANNON moved to postpone the hill for the trepppt- carried. itiltitc - ALLBEB, of Lehigh, prevented tyre petitions by citizens of Lehigh county praying for the passage of an act erecting said county into a separate judicial district. Referred to the judicial y general. Mr BATES, of Crawford, presented the petition of citizens of Crawford connty.for an act whereby all boats navigating( the Erie Extension Canal shall be liable for dcliii,l,s Roforrod to the ~udiclgry local, Mr. FOX, of Dauphin, presented six rem zettancoe of citizens of Swatara township, Dauphin county, against the bill legalizing the acts of the Commissioners of said county. Mr. FREELAND, of Dauphin, offered the retains strances of citizens of Smitten' township, of like import as the preceding remonstrance. Mr. BATES, of Crawford, prosenttsl OM Mitten Of J, R. Dick, to repeal the law of last, relating to brokers and private bankers, fThia memorial is printed by C. Sberwan & Son, of Philadefphial Also, a petition of citizens of Crawford, for as joint committee to investi gate the alleged frauds of the Bank of Commerce, of Erie. The bill to incorporate the American Engraver's Com pany. The bill Provides that W. S. Kirk, J. W. Toner, 3. L. Ringwalt, C. S. Rail, J. 11. Windrim, Joe. Roberta, J. U. L. Drown, and others, shell he a body pviit and vorrvrttir, with 4 04 . 44 F. 6 t 4 . 9 - 86611 , q- s °, arvidall into shares of 510 each. It provides also that the mem bers shall todeiet of engravers, printers, lithograplsers, chemists, machinists, artiste, bank and government offi cers to clerk. The members have power to make their own by-laws, provided not inconsistent with the consti tution and laws of Pennsylvania and of the United States. The object of the corporation is to produce printed, engraved, artistic, or chemical works. The principal office is to be in Philadelphia. The stacigiellders to be iedlt9dually reeponelble for money due workmen, The bill mot with some opposition. Mr. SMITE, of Chester, said It created opposition be cause it is springing up as annul to the great mak Note Company already in existence. Laid over. The CHAIR presented the annual statement of the fund,' of the rnivereity of Penney,venta ; also, the thirty fourth animal report of the Board of Managers of' the Donee of Reuse. The hour one lowing arrivea, the s peaker adjourned the Rouse till 10 &clock tosupwrow morning. Sherman (Rep.), Stunner (Rep.), Ten Eyck (Rep.), Wade (Rep,), Wilkinson (Rep.), Waal& (R.),lffaal, WRaen (II.), Mo. meet to allow the , bearing eight per A ITEARTLESS ACT.—A few days ago a poor woman, whose husband is now with the Union forces on the line of the Potomac; called upon the Relief Commit tee of the Corn Exchange association, and stated that she had received no money front lief husband for two months past q that her four children were sick at borne that she was without food or fuel 1 and that the owner at the hense had given het nee das4o halloo t) quit the pre,. miles, or he would pitch her, top ther with her children atd furniture, Into the street. Her wants were tempo rarily enrolled. What makes the case more heartless is the fact that the building is owned by a clergyman, and when he was apprised of the distressing circumstances of the affair ho bad no reply to make, except that the we. Men must he rut out ir she iI4 n et yo 7 up, SciioOL ALUMNI MEETING.— The Aluifini met lad night- at Musical runt) Hail. A large audience was present, and music preceded the regular exercises. Stephen Benton, Esq., delivered the intro ductory address, in which he reviewed the defects of the Iligh-School system. and pointed out the modes for its regeneration, lie alluded to Dr. llichlurbie and OX, Professor Ket.dall, evoking marked delight. Theodore Oehlschlager delivered the regular address, the principal part of, which was taken up with a eon ehleration of the English novel, which he thought had much improved since the days of Fielding and Sterne. Mr. Oehlschlager spoke with force and dignity, and was quietly listened to. Many• of his quotations were ex- ceedingly apt. PABBIIMED Tb SAr fiREN STOM--Oftloor Lindsey, of 'the Fifth Ward, last evening about half past seven o'clock, arrested a colored man named Chu. Davie, haring in his possession a large buffalo robe, which was supposed to bare been stolen. lie was committed Ibr a further hearing this afternoon, in default of 111^ IIAARIBI3O/10p February 13,1809. Petitions. Bills Considered, &c. HOUSE. Petitions
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