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Wednesday Morning, Anna' y 23, 1h56.
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Recall of Mr. Crampton.
It is now generally admitted that Mr.
Buchanan has been instructed to demand
the recall of Mr. Crampton for his partici
pation in the enlistment of soldiers for the'
Crimea. This in,asare, it is said, has beim
resorted to in self-justilication, the British
government still attempting to defend its
action as not violating either the spirit or
letter of our neutrality laws. The request
for the withdrawal of n Minister, or even
his dismissal, is not necessarily followed by
an interruption of friendly relations, but
in the present instance the matter has a
mote serious aspect, because the action to
which our government takes exception is
not the individual act of the Minister, but
has been taken in pursuance of instruc
tions from his Government, and has been
the subject of corresron Ilene° between the
two governments. It is also understood to
be sustained by the British government as
not liable to the objection which the Ad
ministration at Washington raises against
it, viz ; that it was a violation of int erna-!
aorta! law. In this state of the case the
dismissal or demand of recall, assumes a
very different aspect, for no other Minister
would be acceptable unless the British gov
ernment consents to change its position in
regard to the matters which have given
rise to the demand for Mr. Cmnspton's re •
call.
Indian War in Oregon.
The news from Oregon and Washington
Territories, show that we have our hands
full with the Redman, and should arouse
the government to even more efficient ac
tion than has been taken, to confront the
enemy. The U. S. Troops in Otegon,
so far, have exhibited great gallantry and
courage, and self-sacrifice—but we fear
their numbers are not such as will enable
them to continue to cope, successfully,
with the enemy, who numbers his forces
by tens of thousands. Gen. Wool is doing
wonders—but thecry on all hands, is "more
troops," and "give us fresh reinforce-
ments." There would seem to be an or.
ganizaticn, on the part of the most power.
ful tribes, to begin a general war against {
the whites—as if persuaded that the last
stand to the encroachments of the pale face
on this continent, is to be made now.— '
Hence, the tomahawk and the scalping
knife are doing bloody execution in the
territories, wherever there is a white settle.
meet to attack, or a white man to slay.--
The several conflicts that have already ta
ken place—especially that on the NValla
Walla—show that the savages have lost
none of the bravery, ncme of the haired,
none of the cruelty, which are the common
characteristics of their race. They take
no prisoners—only scalps. 'flue men,
and children, unfortunate enough to fall
into their hands, are put to death—nt Dnce
if time presses—but with slow tortur,s, if
circumstances and opportunity offer.
Governor of Ohio.
Mr. Chase was inaugurated Governor of
Ohio on Monday. In his inaugural ad
dress the slavery question is reviewed, and
the restoration of the Missouri Compro
mise is urged as the means by which the
agitation of the subject may be quieted.—
The
Governor takes the ground of non-in
terference with slavery in the States where
it now exists, but opposition to the exten
sion of that institution beyond the- Missou•
ri Compromise line. fle also favors river
and harbor improvemeats, and in the ad.
ministration of the affairs of the State e
conomy is urged as of the first importance.
A modification of the tax law, so as to al
low the deduction of debts from credits is
recommended. The educational interests
of the State, and the care of the deaf and
dumb, are rocommelod to the fostering
care of the Legislature. An increase of
banking capital, amendments to the Con
stitution, the establishment of the single
district system, and annual sessions of the
Legislature are also recommended.
Taxation in Pennsylvania.
The time for the gradual but sure liqui-
dation of the State Debt, it is to be hoped,
has arrived. • Even with the heavy outlays
on the Public wozlrs during the past year,
the State Debt has decreased $600,000.
This is, we trust, the dawn of better times.
This result, however, is produced not so
much by increased revenues on the canals
arid railroads, as by diminished expendit
ures and increased taxation on real and per-
sonal estate. The following figures will
show the increase of revenues from taxa
tion :
Tax on real and
personal estate, 1851, $1,372,170 37
do. do. 1852, 1,359.635 30
do. do. 1853, 1,381,660 69
do. do. 1834, 1,610,103 39
do. do. 1855, 1,721,114 79
In 1858 the direct taxes paid to the State
Treasury, will amount to more than two
millions of dollars ! Quite a snug little
awn, by the way.
Report of the Canal Commissione'.
The report of the Canal Commissioners
for the fiscal year, ending Nov. 50th, 155,
gives a detailed statement of the receipts
and expenditures on all the public works
of which the following is a recapitulation:
rxpeuses or Columbia 11. 11., ... $112,138 59
do Portage railroad, 256,457 75
do Muine line of canal, . 217,235 60
do Susquehanna, North
...
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West Itratiches, 11.1,•105 87
Aaware llirisiun, ... 60,097 06
do D,
$1,090,127 58
1,91:1,121 90
E 532,691 02
Receipts over Expenditures,
Add tonnage tax on roods em.
petiog With p ,rks,
11'44933
Hakim the actual profits of ti
wicks over exp.•n'l'tores .:)5,:;,1,019 623
'Phe increase of profits over 1851, is
$103,186. The report says that 43 miles
of old track on the Columbia Railroad are
yet to be relaid, requiring an additional
appropriation of $lBl,OOO. The tonnage
en the road has increased 111 per cent.
over that of last year?
The net earnings of the road for the
year are thus stated in the report of the
Superintendent : "'l'ho profits over the
working expenses and necessary yearly
repairs are $136,639 39, ($B,BBO less than
the previous year,) equal to 81 per cent.
on $5,000,000 ; and the net revenue over
ell expenditures, excepting the reconstruc
tion of the south tracic is $358,832 37,
(being $25,857 77 greater than last year)
equal to seven and one-sixth per cent, on
$5,000,010."
On the Allegheny Portage Railroad
there has been a reduction of expenses,
though the board think the reduction might
been greater. There is an indebtedness
in the motive power department of $25,110
and in the repair department of 07,766.
In regard to the several divisions of the
canal the report gives full details, but the
substance is already known. It recom
mends double locks on the eastern division
and an increase of the capacity of the Del-
aware division
The new Portage road for avoiding the
inclined planes is,so far completed as to
admit of freight being carried over it. But
there is a debt on It of $145,453, and the
tunnel yet requires $3,2,120 more. The
first estimated cost of this road with a dou
ble track was $1,405,000. The actual
cost of a single track, except eight miles,
has been $2,100,027, and to make the six
zones necessary to complete the road will
require at least $500,000 more, thus ma•
king the whole work cost $2,600,000, or
$1,105,000 over the estimate.
The Upper North Branch Canal has not
yet been brought into use, as that the gross
receipts of the works last year are less by
$200,000 than the estimates. The repeal
of the tonnage tax on coal and lumber has
also diminished the receipts. There is no
certainty when the Upper North Branch
Canal will be completed. The Board dis
sent from some of the recommendations of •
Mr. Maflit, the superintendent. They
plainly disapprove of Mr. Maffit's appoint
ment, consider that his salary is higher
\than he is worth, and regard the law under
which he was appointed as having failed
to accomplish its purpose.
The report urges the restoration of the
tax on coal and lutnber carried by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and urge
a number of argument, in its favor. In
regard to the future of the Public Works
the Board speak rather discouraging. They
express no opinion on the question of their
sale, but urge that there should be some
definite action, to put an end to the sus
pense of the last three years. They sug
gest also that it will be well to hold out in
ducements to have the Main Line stocked,
, 1 which would much improve its business
I and not interfere with its sale, should that
be decided on. The collectors have been
I
, generally prompt in their payments. The
estimated receipts of 1856 are the same as
the estimate for 1855—52,200,000 As
the contract of Bingham & Dock will ex
pire in August, for carrying passengers
over the Columbia It. R. the Board ask
1 for power to make future arrangements for
that purpose.
Papist Outrages in Canada.
The Niagara Mail publishes an account
of a late diabolical attempt at St. Sylvester
Lower Canada, to throw off the railway
' i train, containing a force of military and po
lice sent to arrest the murderers of Mr.
I Corrigan, a respectable Protestant farmer,
who, while acting ns Judge at en Agricul
tural Fair, had given a decision displeas
ing, to certain Irish Catholics, who way
laid and murdered him in the most brutal
' manner, by beating and cutting and jump
' I on hint until they burst his bowels out.—
1 The murderers, who are said to belong to
a lodge of ribbon-men, and who are well
. , known, have set the law at defiance and
nothing short of an armed expedition seem
, ed able to take them, protected as they ap
pear to be by many of the inhabitants of
I St. Sylvester. Their last attempt, was as
we see, to destroy the railway train. The
.flail calls upon the government 'to arrest
the murderers at whatever trouble and
cost, Other Canadian papers are very se
vere upon the government for the course
' , pursued. The Hamilton Banner and To
ronto Globe denounce the authorities in no
measured terms. 'rho Globe concludes a
long article its these pointed words : "flow
ling are Protestants to be killed like dogs,
and the government to be permitted to
i shield their murderers,"
Report of the Post-Master General.
The limited space of our coluitial I re
vents us from giving this admirable docu
ment in full ; but our readers, such as have
not had an opportunity of perusing the re
port, will be glad to learn that the office,
are in a healthy condition. A condensed
abstract says the number of post offices in
the United Mates on thu lot of December,
1855, was 24,770, of which 258 are of the
class the postmasters of which are appoin
ted by the President.
There are 5,702 mail contractors, with
mail routes amounting to 227,003 miles.
The total transportation last year of ,nails
was 57,401,166 miles, costing $5,340,238.
, Compared with the business of last
year, there has been an inorease in the
railroad service and a decrease in the coach
and steamboat services,
Connected with the transportation servi•
ces, there are 319 route agents, 29 local
agents,9el mail messengers.
Extended and favorable notice is made
of the mail service in the Territories, across
the isthmus of Panama, and on the l'acific
coast.
The Post-master General states that he
has received abundant proofs of the use
fulness of the registration syestem.
The total expenditures of the depart
ment for the last year amounted to $9,-
968,342.29. Total receipts, $7,842,-
186.13.
During the last year there was received
from letters, stamps sold, newspapers, pam
phlets, &c., &c., the sum of $3,472,698.
The compensation to postmasters, clerk
hire, &c., amounted to $2,476,454.26.
The business of the year 1855 shows an
increase of 7 3-5 per cent. over the busi
ness of the preceding year.
During one month 77,727 letters and
698,503 pounds of pu bl.o documents were
sent through the Washington post office
alone. If postage had been paid on this
matter it would have been at the rate of
81,468,380 per annum.
The present rates of postage on period!.
ca!s and newspapers are not deemed ade
quate.
In the estimates of the receipts and ex
penditures for the current fiscal year the
sum of $1,188,151 is given as the deficien
cy to be provided for by act of Congress.
The increase of portages, as compared
with the previcus year, on mails conveyed
by the Collins' line of Steamships, was
$196,776.
Attention is again called to the large
sums paid to the Collins' line of steamships
for the transportation of mails. The Post
master General sees no reasons to change
the views as expressed by him in his last
report.
Mention is made of a new line of Bel
gian steamships between New York and
Antwerp, and the pending convention to fix
the rates of postage between the two ports.
Th.: rates of postage on pamphlets and
magazines between the United States and
Great Britain, on either side, aro, for works
not weighing over two ounces, two cents ;
over two and not over sixteen ounces, four
cents an ounce. No pamphlet weighing
over eight, nor periodical over sixt-•en oun
ces, can be sent except at the letter rate.
Books are likewise subject to letter rate.
The report closes with the following ex
cellent advice : "'Hie postal establishment
is one in which every citizen is most deep
ly interested, and all should aid in render
ing it as perfect as possible. instead of
denunciation, in the event of mistake, care.
lessness, or accident, as a general rule,
certainly the wiser course would be to ad
vise the department of the wrong commit
ted and leave it to apply the remedy."
Report of the Secretary of War,
The Secretary of War, lion. Jefferson
Davis, urges increased compensation to ar
my officers, and a revision of the law re
specting their allowances. Also, that the
provisions of the last Congress, increasing
the pay of the rank and file, be extended
to all enlisted men. Also, an additional
increase of medical corps and the addition
of five military storekeepers. He mom
mends a judicious continuance of sea-coast
defences, and especially renews the sug
gestion for the fortifying of Ship Island to
defend the approaches to Now Orleans.—
He presents, also, a neat and forcible argu
ment in favor of the Pacific railroad, as a
means of national defence, but avoids ree•
ommending its construction by government
aid, although he distinctly intimates a dis•
position to favor such aid, Ile shows the
iactual strength of the army to be 15,752
men. Enlistments during the last twelve
months, 10,540 . Enlistments refused, 20,-
522. Number of casualties, 5,500. Dis
position of the troops remainspretty mtich
las stated in the last annual report.
IL LUST A'IED NEWEVACEIL—Frank Leslie's
Illustrated Newspaper for the present week is
an excellent number. It is unquestionably
the best Journal of the hind ever brought out
in this country. Address Frank Leslie, N.Y.
$2 per year.
Also, LESLIE'S New Yonx JOURNAL, is be
fore us. his decidedly one of the very best
Magnzices in America. It is beautifully em•
bellisbed, and in every way attractive. Should
our citizens become acquainted with the inter'•
noting, useful, and elegant reading mutter each
number of this Journal contains, and the beau
ty and style of its engravings, it would become
one of the most popular periodicals of the day.
$2 per year. Address as above.
Jam' . The School Journal for February has
been received, and us tuna', is replete with in•
teresting rending.
News of the Week.
What a contrast the following envoy present!
.lohn M. Schrock, the delitulting treasurer of
floniles county, Ohio, ran away 'with 5.22,000
of the public money. He was pursued to Eu
rope, captured, brought bark, tried convicted,
and sentenced to one year's imprisonment in
the Penitentiary. Charles B Smith, a resident
of the same county, about the same time bor
rowed a horse worth li.c7s,rode him to a neigh.
boring town, sold !din, pocketed the money,
was pursued, caught, tried, convicted, and sem
fenced to the Penitentiary for three years.
The State Senate, yesterday, placed eleren
names in nomination fur State Treasurer. Mr.
Wilkins reported a bill to repeal the Restrain.
ng Liquor Law, and to substitute a system of
t avern licences. A bill relative to landlords
and tenan's, was taken up and debated until the
liner of adjournment. In the House of Rep
resentatives, Mr. Wright presented a memorial
from the Judges of the Supreme Court, pray
ing for the abolition of the Northern Judicia•
District, mid fur an increase of salary. The
memorial was referred to the Judiciary Cosn•
mittee. Tim bill to repeal the Restririning
Liquor Law wits then debated at noose length.
The additional intelligence by the Steamship
America is of come importance. It gives the
substance of Court Nesselrode's circular, and
shows that Russia is unwilling to concede any
thing beyond the terms contained in the origi
nsl Four Pointe. The Council of War announ
ced to be held at Paris is of significance, as it
would seem to infer that a new plan would be
adopted by the Allies on the opening of the
spring campaign. Rumors are again rife of
France taking the supreme control of the ar
my, while the navy would be commanded by
the Eng!iah. It is evident that the Czar is
liberaliaing Russia. A decree has been issn•
ed conferring on peewits the right to hold
landed property in Poland, and replacing serf
dom by annual payments.
A battle has berm fought in India by British
troops under Captaiu Barlow, assisted by sol
diers of the Kiug of Oude, against a body of
fanatic insurgents. Five hundred were left
dead on the field when the insurgents disper
sed. Martial law has been proclaimed in the
Santal district. An expedition up the Per.
skin Gulf, to compel Persia to give up Ifereat,
her recent conquest, is talked of.
In the U. S. Senate a resolution was passed
yesterday, on the motion of Mr. Clayton, re•
questing the President to communicate to the
Senate all the instructions relatingto Central
American affair s, not previously furnished.—
The President was also requested to furnish
adjutatioa of the American Commissioners
at Paris, concerning French spoliations on
American commerce.
The steatnship America, whose news we
publish in another column brings dates to the
sth inst. Brendstuffs unchanged. Provisions
in increase demand. Money market more
stringent. Consols closed at niaB7}. Count
Nesselrode has issued a eirenlar stating that
Russia will accept the third point relative to
the neutrality of the Black Sea, provided no
ships of war shall be admitted there save those
of Russia and Turkey, and that these two
rowc.s I{ ` tollo arrange the ea In Ler. The
Allies reject this interpretation. Count Ester
hazy has Mid the propositions of Austria be
fore the Russian cabinet. Russia is expected
to withhold hor assent to the opening of the
Danube. It is stated that Austria will refitse
to join the Allies, even though the Czar may
reject the terms of peace. Sweden is thought
to be preparing to take the field is the spring.
Denmark is reported to
. have consented to the
British fleet forming a rendezvous at Kiel.—
Prince Gortschakotf announces, December 15th
that a detachment of Cossacks had defeated
a squadron of Gen. Vivian's cavalry near
Bertsch, and taken the English commander
prisoner. The Russian army in the Crimea
has been reinforced by two regiments of hus
sars. Russians are marching to Bessarabia.
Omar Paelut has renou..ced his intention of
attacking Kutais. The Russians had taken
possession of the defiles of Hasaam. Many
persons apprehended an attack on Erzeroum
by the Russians. The greeter portion of the
Russo -Asi an army will winter at Karas.
In the State Legislature, yesterday, several
hills were read in the senate and in the }roue°.
A bill authorizing the Penu'a Railrod Co.
to construct a railroad from the terminus of
the Columbia railroad, in the 24th ward, to
the river Delaware, was introduced by Mr.
Price into the Senate. In the House a series
of joint resolutions were brought forward in
favor of the repeal of Kansas•Nebmslca act;
and the debate for the repeal of the Restrain
ing Liquor Law was resumed, and continued
until the hour of adjournment.
A series of resolutions, favoring the admis
sion of Kansas into the Union, has been intro.
(laced into thellttine House by M. Morse.—
They were read the first time.
Thomas Lannigan, of Cannjaarie, was ar
rested on Monday, for having beaten in his
wife's skull with an axe, while in a fit of jenh
ousy. Mrs. Lnnnigan was in very feeble
health, having been confined to her bed for
some months past. Lan &gnu was known to
have said that ho would take her life, and
when arrested, said exultingly, "I said I would
do it, nod I have."
TIM New York Legislature was organized
yesterday. Orville Robison, Democrat was
chosen Speaker. Governor Clark's message
was then sent in. The finunoial statement
shows a deficiency of upwards of $250,000 do
ring the fiscal year. The surplus of the canal
revenue is 51,650,000. The Governor denoun-
CO the Kansas. Nebraska bill, expresses a hope
that New York will do its utmost to restrict
the area of slavery.
A fire broke out at the Auburn, (N. Y.) Fe
male Seminary, yesterday morning, and de
stroyed the building, which was valued uth.lo,-
000. The furniture was mostly saved.
Mr. Thomas, Native American, in the Mos.
se ch setts Rouse of Representatives, yesterday,
introduced a bill fur the repeal of the Personal
Liberty bill of last Session, which was tabled.
The portion of the Governor's message refer
ring toe the same measure, was referred to a
joint committee.
The St. Louis Intelligencer, of the 12th,
learns from one of the editors of the Territorial
Register, (recently destroyed by the "Border
Rufliaus,") that the Free State Constitution re
ceived a very largo majority, notwithstanding
the robbery of the ballot boxes ut Leavenworth
aud elsewhere.
Tuesday, the I.:ith, was the day fixed upon
for the elect:an of State officers under the new
Cutstitution. Violence was threataned by the
Missourians, and anticipated and prepared for
by the p,nrlo of Kansa,
. .
A gentleman passing; along Liberty street,
Pittsburg, late et night, discovered a Lean lying
on the railroad track, Supposing him to be
drunk, he went is reMore hint, when he round
him perfectly sobet, nail earnestly engaged in
prayer. When he warned hint of his danger,
the man replied- that he was friendless and pen
niless, and tired of life, and wished to be killed
by the train. He wait given elwge of a
watelonad. r' •
r The suspected murders of Judge 1 tobert G.
Watson, of New Madrid, M 0 .., have been ar•
rested. The prisoners' names me Presley t
Phillips, and his son Snllivan Phillips, and his
son in-law Dr. John L. Howl, end they are all
men of considerable wealth. The murder is
pronounced one of the most sold blooded and
atrocious ever committed. The old mall had
nothing to defend himself, when met on his
ow❑ premises and slaughtered in a most hor•
rid manner, fitty•four buckshot having entered
his forehead, face, neck and breast. Two wit•
nesses saw the act committed. Phillips, it is
said relies upon his great wealth, and that of
his relatives, for an acquittal. He has sent
to Kentucky for Judge Bullock and his son to
appear for him.
In the New Jersey House of Representa•
lives, a bill was introduced last week, which
provides for a practical repeal of the usury
laws, so far as special Contracts aro concern
ed, which are to be made at any rate, Ilk ono
1 year, the parties may agree upon on the second
year—whether the agreement runs by its terms
over one year, or whether the debt remains
unpaid—the rate is to be i por cent. The
law to go into effect May Ist, 1858, not to al=
feet previous agreements, and to be the guide
to the courts in computing. interest on all sums
in snits.
Ex-Cloy. Johnston and Hon. Jacob L. Glos
sier have been chosen Delegates for the State
at large to the American National Convention,
and Congressional Delegates will he chosen on
or before the 4th of Febrilary.by apnpular vote
in the different districts. The Convention will
meet in Philadelphia on the 22n0 of February.
LATER NEWS BY THE MAILS.
XXXIVth CONGRESS,
SsNaTn--The Senate is not in session to.day-
HOU,E.-Mr. Thoringion offered a resort,
lion that Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio, be de•
dared Speaker of the house. He said his
reason for offering the resolution, was to con
tribute his tittle towards an organization. He
had proposed' Mr. Campbell's name beennso
he had heard him spoke❑ of nx less object iona•
blo to some portions of the Boone than Mr.
Banks.
Mr. Galloway, though personally favorable
to Mr. Campbell, could not change his posi
tion till he was assured the sentiment of the
House was in Mr. Campbell's favor.
Mr. Giddings said this resolution hail been
thrown into the House without consulting those
voting for Mr. Banks, and by whom he would
stand until he could see that a change of vote
was for the better. _
- 9[r. Jfuce snal the
fact of the house being
unorganized seas attributed to the A rti.Ne•
braskaitem, who have a majority, and can any
day effect the • elecliou ef a sraker, if they
choose but to auriender their personal pref.,
ence.
Mr. Purvinnee did not agree with th, set•
titnents of Mr. Mace, and attributed the fail
ure to organize to the Deineerats. .
Messrs. Sage and Washburn, of Me., thought
the introductions of the resolution
and mischievous.
. .
Several;thers also explained, inelndinr Mr.
Campbell of Ohio, who said his name had
been used iu the resolution without his humid.
edge or authority.
There: olutien was - then rejected-Yeas .
nays, 150.
Mr. Cumbach offerecta resolutiou, which he
afterwards withdraw, declaring Mr. Mace Spea•
ker.
Mr. Dunn, explaining los course, said he
would submit to no course which presented to
him the name of M. 'gunk,
His remarks stiinulated Messrs. Sage Bren
ton, Penington, Campbell, of Ohio, and others
i
to participate n the debate involving the ac
tion of the Republic respeling their candidates
for Speaker.
The Rouse then again voted for Speaker,
the result standing—
Banks, - SS Fuller, 20
Richardson, G 5 •
1 Penniugton, 8
Scattering. F.
Whole number of votes 197. Necessary to
a choice 98.
The lit use thereupon adjournel.
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
ITArtnismta. Jan 16. 1855.
SENATE.—Mr. Ingrain presented fifteen
titions for the repeal of the restraining liquor
lnw ; Mr. Lanbitelc, ten ; Messrs. er.siwell,
Jemison, and Evens cinch three, and Messrs.
Taegot.Stroub, Mc Clintock, each one.
Mr. Walton presented sixteen petitions in
favor of the inerporations of the Stroudsburg
Bank.
Mr. Price presented a petition for the repeal
of the act to open Tinge street.
The Finance committee reported a bill to
provide for the receipt, safe keeping, and die.
bursement of the revenue of the State.
Mr. Sherman read in place, a bill to increase
the capital of Columbia Bank.
Mr. Brown submitted a general bill for the
Incorporation of Insurance companies.
Mr. Crab], presented a supplina nt to the
seaman's Saving Fund of Philadelphia.
I%lr. Ma:Huta:l: presoutod n suppliment to
tho Comm. School law.
The bill 'to incorporate the Robert Morris
Insurance Company, of Philadelphinovas pass
el
A•
NH to pay the claim of Messri. Day . /k
Newell was passed.
The joint resolution for the appointment of
two additional doorkeepers of the lions°, and
one additional transacting clerk for the House,
and Senate,from the (trot of March was taken
up and adopted.
The suppliment to the net relative to land ,
lords and tenants passed Committee of the
Whole.
The bill to erect the new county of Monon
gahela out of parts of Fayette, Westionre
laud and Washington, also posted committee.
Adjourned.
Tforsn.—A bill was reported providing for
fencing railroads and for the better protection
of life and property ; alto a bill relative to the
Philadelphia and Sunbury Railroad,
Tto, bill to pay the claim of Messrs. Day &
Newell was taken up debated, and postponed.
Mr. Thomeson read in place a bill relative
to the . Guardians of the Poor of Philadelphia
also, a bill to repeal the act relating to the
opening of Tioga street.
Mr. Roberto, a bill to confirm the title of
Casper Rhoads to certain teal estate; also,
bill to incorporate the Tuscarora Wuter Coin•
puny.
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The Prospect of Pence,
Count lit:list:lmile ha, addres.ted acircularto
the Representatives of the Russian lovernment
at Foreign Courts, stating 'that Russia accepts
the Third Point relative to the nentralizt.tion of
the Black Foxy in the following acuse : That
the right of Turkey to clime the Straits shall be
inaintained ; that no ships of woe shell be nd•
mated into the Black Sea excepting Russian
and Turkish ; that the windier of ships shall be
mutually arranged by Russia and Turkey, by
special treaty, and by these two powers alone.
The Allies reject this interpretation.
Count Esterhazy reached St. Petersburg on
the 26th of Deeenthet. the next they ho laid
the propositions of Austria before the Reunion
Cabinet.
• Count Thud subsequently communicated to
Prince GortschnWlT; at Vienna, the terms-on
which the Western Powers wutdd assent to
peace, stating that those terms were approved
by Austria. These terms have been already
published. . . .
Russia makes klown in Count Nesse'rode's
Circular, her ❑nwilling-Hess to trent for the nen.
tralization of the Block Sea, but it is expected
she will absolutely refuse her assent to the ces
sion of territory to keep open the Danube.
Appearances strongly indicate that Austria
.will not take the field against Russia, sinless as•
mired of the active support of the Uerman
Band.
The Weser Gazette states that an additional
article, tottehing the Third Point. has been
added to the treaty of December .2d,* between
Austria, France ttud England. It (lees not,
however, impose on Austria the obligation to
take part its the war in case Russia refuses to
accept the Third Point as interpreted by the
Allies.
The Russian Court is displeased with Baron
Seebach's mission to St. Petersburg, and has
sent Baron !dank:tad to Dresden, to demand
positively to what extent Bavaria and Saxony
have engaged themselves with the We:dem
Allies.
Sweden,
The advices from'Sweden are very warlike.
The military commanders have received in
structions to have their regiments in the highest
state of efficiency before spring.
The indications are that, in nceordanec with
the secret article of the recent treaty, Sweden
will take the field in the spring.
Denmark.
The Danish Government, it is said, consents
to-the establishment of depots fiir the English
fleet ut Kiel, which will rendezvous there In
April.
Battle tiear Bertsch
Prince Cortselmoltolf annetmees, December
IGth, that a detachment of Dossacbs had -defea
ted a strong a i vadrott ut Gen. ViViltli'd cavalry
near Kertsch. The English einnitialaler was
made prisoner.
From the Crimea.
The latest accou n ts from the Crimea state
that the Russian troops hal be, by
two regiments of Thiss:trs, :Ilse that hr, isotlies
of ittiseiau troops were !towelling frim the Cri
mea to Bessarabia. They loot uu intentions.
however, of evacuating the former position, as
the places of the retiring troops would lot filled
with fieserves. •
The Allies' gun-boats were frouit in at Kin
burn.
Asia,
Omar Pasha has returned to lloukonin Ka.
leh, renouncing his intention of attacking Ku.
Ws.
Tho Russians took possession of the defiles
of Hassan' as soon to Serial Pasha retreated
flow Erzerourn.
The greater part .4 . the Ilugsimi army will
winter at liars.
Many persons are quittiog lizrerouiu wider
apprehensions of a Russian allaek.
RUSS ht
The Czar has directod the commandant of
Finland and the Baltic Provinces to report the
means of &dunce to the (trend Council' of
War.
Contracts have been advertised for immense
quantities of artillery stores.
New rifle regiments arc beihg enrolled.
England.
' The House of Palmer and Greco, baulters, of
Litchfield, hue failed.
India.
Adviees front India state that the American
ship Waverley, with Chinese laborers, paint,
Ittntilla to bury the Captain, when some trou
ble ensuing aboard, the mato shot too or three,
and, driving the restladow fiLitencd. thu batch
and went ashore when he returned nod Open
ed the hatches, 2do of the Chinese wore tout ,, !
to havo died from suffocation. The mate and
crow had been imprisoned by the Spanish au
thorities.'
China
A serious difficulty had oeonrred at Hong
Kong.between the American Consul and the
local authorities, in consequence of the captain
of the ship Reindeer refusing to pay a fine fur
an. assault on the carpenter of his ship. Consul
Keenan protentei against the jurisdiction of
the Gina, as the affair tools place on board an
American ship. The police attempted to im
prison the captain, but the Consul hurried him
on hoard tho steamer Powhattan. The Super
intendent of Police followed, demanding the
prisoner, but Capt. MeCennely aeolared that he
considered the action of the Court illegal, and
would resist by force any attemitt of the British
authorities to exercise jut isdiction over Amer.
ican citizens in American ships. The captain
of the Reindeer afterwards paid the fine, but
the Consul had been committed for trial on the
charge of attempting to rescue a prisoner.
The Latest.
A Grand Council of War is to ho hold in
Paris,.to collect interchange and consider all
possible information relative to the war.
A Man Terribly Frozen•--Rescued by a
Newfoundland Dog.
Tho Troy Times, of January 0, relates the
following incident :—As two men were walking
along the dock at the foot of Liberty street,
yesterday morning, :Wont 10 o'clock, n large
dog, belonging to Mr. Stad, tobacconist, on
Cmigress stem, a cross of St. Bernard and
Newfoundland, accompanying them, din.
covered au object on the ice, which attracted
his attentien, and going up to it he commenced
howling. The nets called bins, but he refused
to cones, and persisted in Isis efforts to draw
their attention. They finally wont out to the
dog, and discovered the body of a man partial.
ly wren:a with snow. They found that ho was
still breathing, and took him up and curried
him into Divine's saloons, an the duck, when
Dr. Burton was immediately milled in.
On examination the doctor flaunt a l argo
wound on.the right side of the head, the thee
and ears so frozen that one of the later fell off;
his hands and mum frozen half any up to his
elbows, - nnd his t r ot and legs half sissy up to bis
knees.• He was removed to the 'deny Hospital,
wheto D r , 13. has been unrensitting in his cf.
forts, but the patient still lies insensible, and
bat faint hopes are entertained of his recovery.
The usads name is Lally. Ilu is an Irishman,
residing in West Troy, near the Armtial. He
let his house on Saturday evening to come to
this side of the river, which is all that is peal.
lively known in regard to the Minh., but from
the Mature of the wound on the head, foul play
is suspected as it would be impossible fin• him
to teceit•e such a wound from a fall ott the
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