Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 18 January 1855 — Page 2

THE JOURNAL.

T. W. FRY,

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1855.

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Jmstitia Fiat Buat Cfcelum. Let justice be dene though the heavens fall, is an adage too little healed in the present times. Since the vecent panic relative to Free Bank money of Indiana, the anathemas of our citizens have been profusely heaped upon the business men of other States, and more especially those of Cincinnati and Louisville. Many of our merchants had purchased their goods in those cities and could not meet their liabilities in consequence of the depreciation of Indiana State Stock money. This kind of funds was refused by wholesale merchants or would be received only at a ruinous discount. In consequence of this they were charged with acting in concert with the brokers, with the view of depreciating our paper and reaping a rich harvest of profits by receiving the State Stock money at a discount. *M' I At this supposed course of conduct there existed a stem and bitter feeling of indig-

After a careful revision of all the facts in the case, we can but exonerate the great mass of Louisville and Cincinnati merchants from blame, and place it mainly upon our own State officers who have not only deceived the merchants of other Staves, but the people of our own State, and induced them to place confidence in that which was totally and wholly unworthy of confidence. That some of the Brokers of these cities and of our own State, made

efforto—to Joprr:\,intc -tiler pwjJCT tiel \V ltt

proper value for selfish and pecuniary gain

cannot be denied—and that such a course is now kept up by the same parties is equally evident. But let not the sins of these men rest upon the heads of the merchants.

State we were induced to believe that but six

nation which found expression in adequate professions? They are as idle wind, as a and corresponding language. The tide of talc that is told—they are empty, deceitful, commerce was drifting from them and the hypocritical, unworthy of confidence, not business men of the West

were rapidly

turning their attention to the Atlantic cities. But what are the facts in the case and where rests the blame of this rapture between old and long standing friends? Who are the ruthless agents in sundering the friendly and commercial ties that have hitherto united our growing State with the commercial emporiums of sister States?

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By the first report of the Auditor of

sued, that three millions had been redeem-!trne

ed, and that redemption was then going on

at the rate of seventy-five thousand dollars

ed confidence and the money passed more free1)" the pressure upon commerce was partially removed.

By the Auditor's second report, it appeared that nine millions had been issued and but three millions canceled, leaving six millions yet in circulation, much of which was upon banks with no local habitation, no^ place of redemption, and the owners difficult to be found. In addition to this grand deception when the banks had most grossly and wantonly violated, the law, and failed to redeem their notes in. gold and silver, the Auditor refused to give up the bonds at their cash value, and determined and so published that they would not be given up until publication of their sale could be made in Londeu and Paris—

rthus

keeping the bill-holders out of the use of their money for some three or four months for the benefit of those who had violated the law and attempted to swindle the people. Under these circumstances can we blame the wholesale merchants of our cities for not taking such money at its face? Or can we blame our own merchants for not receiving it in payment for their goods, •or the farmer for his produce? When the men of our own State, who advocated and voted for the bank bill refuse the money, can we condemn those of other States who refuse it?

Again, many of the bonds on which this money is issued, are below par, and yet one thousand dollars are required to secure a bond either of Virginia or Louisiana 6 per cent, bonds^or the Indiana 5 per cent, bonds the latter of which are only worth from 75 to 77 cents to the dollar. What merchant is there who can afford to lose 25 per cent, on every thousand dollars worth of goods?

The Virginia bonds are from 3 to 5 per Cent, below par, which in the sale of two liundred thousand dollars worth of goods would amount to an important item and then one thousand dollars must all be upon one and the same bank, which At times is difficult to secure.

At the time of the refusal this money by the merchants of Louisville, Cincinnati and other cities, there was a general panic throughout the country large anjl heavy failures were occurring in varions^sarts of the Union a universal distrust existed in •baobt all banV.mjr institutions the law was-

rrrmi rtri ii" iniiiUmiini rrrr-T'ir n~r' tn

in favor of 4lie shaver and the dishonest, and against the man of business. Comanejee wa^crjpplcd, gnergy cramped and eajih man had to guard and proteethis own interests or be swallowed ujj in the mtghty maelstrom of bankruptcy which threatened thousands of our citizens.

The merchants above alluded to, in refusing our State Stock money, exhibited that sagacity and foresight which should mark the course of all business men. They did as our own merchants would have done under similar circumstances.

We have made the above statements in justification of those upon whom blame has Veen wrongfully place-' and that the odium of the present embarrassments may rest where it rightly belongs, upon the authors of the law and our State officers who havs suffered its violution and thus deceived the people.

IT. S. Senator.

It seems theire is no prospect whatever of an election of U. S. Senator from this State by the present Legislature-. The old liners of the Senate refuse to go into an election for ho othef reason than that they have not the power in both houses, and therefore cannot elect an old lino Senator. The people of our State have decided against them they have said in thundering tones we wish not the election of an old line Senator. They have declared in terms not to be misunderstood their preference for an Anti-Nebraska Senator yet do these old liners turn a deaf ear to their wishes yet do they disregard the voice of the people yet do they determine that a MINORITY shall rule, and that the majority shall bow to them. What now becomes of their popular sovereignty? Where is their love of democratic rule? What becomes of their

to be trusted. As soon would, we trust

the word of a midnight assassin or the highway robber, as the political promise of an old line leader. Party is the only principle known to their creed—party governs their every action. At the shrine of their party idols will they sacrifice country, friends, and honor. Let those who refuse to heed the popular voice, as uttered through the ballot box, have the mark of Cain fixed upon their brow, and let the waves of oblivion, deep, dark and bitter as the waters of the Dead sea Eettle upon them.

jCsTTlie old liner:" of Ohio met in Convention at Columbia in the 8th inst., for the nomination ol' Siat- officers. Gov. Medill, and all other present incumbents were re-nominated. As that party has done in all parts of 'ho United States, denouncing Know Nothings, and virtually bowing to and courting the foreign vote

They also denounced slavery and Senator Adams's bill amending the naturalization laws.

They bow to the South, and at the same

t'me

millions of State Stock paper had been is- Th?y Profess

ja»(1

^e11011000 the institutions of the South,

t0 be the

fliendii of our

Pursue

per dav, which would leave consjparative.lv 'n ^ie hands of foieigneis. They have pioiittle, and that generally of the best in cir-l

fessed t0

culation. This for a time partially restor- uniformity in naturalization laws, and in

peculiar and only

American institutions,

that course of

W0UM

Policy

whicl)

place the government of our countiy

advocate the constitutionality of

this and other States pass naturalization laws in direct conflict with those of the United States. Uniformity in precepts— not a particlc of uniformity in practice. Specie currency in precept, in practice issuing more worthless bank paper and shfn plasters than all other parties besides. They preach, but practice not. With flattering lips do they deceive the people into the support of wild and chimerical schemes by which the heartless demogogue is enriched and the people made to suffer. "Like the troubled sea which cannot rest, they are ever casting up mire and dirt."

The mad and reckless schemes of their past history should stand as enduring monuments of their lack of wisdom and their inability to govern the affairs of a great nation. Let the people be wise and be­

ware.

THE JONES HOTEL, LAFAYETTE.—The travelling community will find the Jones Hotel, now in the keeping of Messrs. Mason and Jones, a veiy pleasant 5nd agreeable resting place. Their table is most bountifully supplied with every luxury the country affords, prepared in elegant style. They are polite and gentlemanly landlords, taking pleasure in making their guests comfortable and happy..

BALT,

AND

HOOVER.—These

gentlemen

have now on hand a large and fine lot of tin ware of all kinds. They are fine workmen, as all will be bound to acknowledge on an examination of their stock. We make the acknowledgement—also, tender them our thanks for the teapot presented.

FOWLER' & EARL, LAFAYETTE.—Our merchants aftd grocery men who visit Lafayette for the purpose of purchasing groceries and iron, will find Messrs* Fowler fc Earl supplied with a large and splendid stock, embracing every variety in their line, and of the best quality, which they sell on the most reasonable terms. They purchase for cash, select with great care, and sell cs-low as any house in the Wabash Valley, and on terms as favorable as can be had on the Ohio river. Do not fail to give them a call.

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jCaprOur w&iter weather, thus ftfr, has been^ remarkably mild and generally pleasant. We hate* hod brft feat, days o/ real winter wcathsr.

i^Tho difficulties in money matters still -.continue. The banks of our State rise And fall about as regularly, as' the winds* and waves. A man may lie down at night with a few bills or many as it may be in his pocket, all of which are at par, but when aroused in the morning, he wakes to the consciousness that the whole amount is 25 per cent below par. Under the present state of affairs men may lose money even when asleep, or when doing nothing, or eating their dinner. Such are the results of old line legislation. Men fancy themselves growing rich money seems abundu ant every individual, almost, has his hands or his pdekets full produce brihgsa high price, property is high and spirits are buoyant but a change suddenly comes over the face of man and the face of things banks break, money sinks below par, men sleep away the profits of their earnings. A cerr tain bank may be submerged to-day, but looms up among the first class to-morrow bills uncurrent this morning, are earnestly sought after the morning following—skin, shave, swindle seems the order of the day. Banks run upon banks, brokers run upon all. Specie is demanded, gold'hoarded up all confidence lost in banks and most of brokers. Rich men fail, poor men get rich, whose riches suddenly take the wings of the' morning and flee to the uttermost parts of the earth. A perfect hurly burly exists in all monetary affairs and all the result of old line democratic legislation —all the result of placing the reins of government in the hands of men incapable of managing the affairs of a great State.

Thus will it always be when such men rule.

CORN.—Corn

continues to bring themo-

deraiely fair price of 50 cts., notwithstanding the influence of the late elections and the prospect of a temperance law. Some of the old liners think it would be advisable to hold another election if such effects follow.

Iowa Senator.

The Legislature of Iowa have elected James Harlan (Whig) to U. S. Senate, vice, Hon. Senator Dodge, whose term of office expires with the present session.

Mr. Harlan is opposed to that portion of Kansas and Nebraska bill which repeals the Missouri Compromise.

jCSTJames Mix, of Lafayette, failed on Thursday of last week for about $100,000. His assets, we arc informed, are very small compared with his liabilities. It is thought they will pay 20 cts. to the dollar.

jJ3f"Five thousand dollars reward is offered by the New Haven Railroad for the arrest of the defaulter Robert Schuyler.

For the Journal.

Romanism Irrepublic.

It has been a settled principle of the Romish Church for more than a thousand years, to oppose the organization, or perpetuation of all civil Governments, except at the dictation of the Roman Pontiff.— They hold it to be of Divine appointment, that all civil governments should hold their power, only as delegated to them by the church, that union of Church and State is indispensably necessary to the prosperity of both. Such, beyond doubt, has been the policy of the church of Rome at all times when she has had the power to exercise it.

But says one, this was in the dark ages, when ignorance and superstition reigned but now a brighter day has dawned upon the religious world religious liberty and tolerance, have been acknowledged by all civilized nations, and conceded by the church of Rome also. So that we need not now, fear any thing from the Papal .powers of the United States. But stop, my friend, one moment, and let us inquire, whether you are right or not. If your position is correct, all this cry abont Native

Americanism and Know Nothingism, and the changing of the naturalization laws is wrong. But if it is yet a doctrine of the church of Rome, to make all governments subordinate to her, where she has the power then Native Americanism is right, and its principles should be advocated by every American who feels a spark of patriotism and religious liberty in his bosom.

But to the testimony. We will show that power only, is necessary, again to light the torch of persecution against both Church and State. Orestes A. Brownson, in his Quarterly Review, for April, 1845, says in answer to some interrogatories "Would you hare this country come under the authoriiv of the Pope? Why not? But the Pope would talcs away our free institutions. From what do

you infer that? After all,

do you not commit a slight blunder? Are your institutions infallible? Are they founded upon divine right? This' you deny. The proper question then, (say.* the Review) for you to discuss is not whethe".1" the Papacy be, or be not compatible with republican governments but whether it be or be not founded in Divine right. If the Papacy is founded in Divine right (which of course it is) it is supreme over whatever is founded only in human right, and then your institutions should be made to harmonise with it not it with your institutions. But democracy is a mischievous dream in fact, wherever the Catholic Church does not predominate to inspire the people with reverence, and teach and accustom them tp ot^dience to authority, fcc."

Now hear him all ye lovers of liberty

and be ^atisfied^ Mlt is1 the intention of the Pope, to possess ihi§ countryi^ Undoubtedly in his intentions he is aided by Jesuits and aft Oath-

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lic prelates and Priests." Mr. B. then comes to the following conclusion: "That ,the policy of the Ca^olic Church, is to be dreaded, and apposed by Protestants, Infidels, &c.". So say we. -"We take this opportunity of expressing our hearty delight at the suppression of the Protestant church in Rome. This may be thought intolerance, but when we would ask, did we ever profess to be a tolerant of Protestantism, or that Protestantism should be Jtolerated! On the contrary we hate Protestantism. We detest it, with our whole heart and soul, and we pray that our aversion to it may never case." ""We arc sincerely glad that the'enemies of ^ruth are no longer permitted to meet together in the Capitol of the christian world."—Pittsburgh Catholic Visitor.

You ask if he (the Pope) were lord in the land, and you were in a minority, if not in numbers, in power, what would he do to you? That we say, depends entirely upon circumstances. If it would benefit the cause of Catholicism he would tolerate you if expedient he would imprison you, banish you, fine you, or possibly he might even hang you. But be assured of one thing, he never woidd tolerate you for the sake of the glorious principle of civil and religious liberty.—RAMBLER.

Protestantism of every form, has not, and never can have any right where Catholicism is triumphant.—Broioson's Quarterly 'Review.

Heresy and unbelief are crimes and in christian countries, where the people are Catholics, and where the Catholic religion is an essential part of the laws of the land, they will be punished like other crimcs.— R. C. Archbishop of St: Louis.

The absurd and erroneous doctrines or ravings in defence of liberty of conscience is a most pestilential error. A pest of all others, the most to be dreaded in a State.— Encyclical letter of Pius IX, Aug. 15, 1852.

Protestantism is rccognized in the catalogue of moral crimes. She endures it when and where she must. But she hates it and directs all her energies to effect its distraction.—Shepherd of the Valley.

And now, shall wo Americans, into whose hands are committed the favored institutions, secured to us by noble progenitors shall we disregard such open avowal of leading men and leading organs of the Roman Catholic confederacy, to usurp both civil and religious jurisprudence in the United States. Surely while history discloses to our view the horrid massacrees and wanton martyrdom of myriads of the noblest of mankind in every nation where that false religion has gained the ascendency, and while mobs and riots abound among us, and murders are committed by the devotees of Papacy, philanthropic men will arise in their might and say to the encroachments of this monster of oppression and tyrany, "Hitherto shalt thou come and no farther." II.

Indiana Legislature.

The following are the standing committees appointed by the President of the Senate

On Elections—Messrs. Shields, Vandcventer, Slater, Wilson and Spann. On Finance—Messers. McCleary, Meeken, Rugg, Cravans, Drew, Bichardson of Spencer, Williams and Mathes.

On the Judiciary—Messers. Anthony, Witherow, Harris, Knightly, Sutt, Henry, Shields, MeCleary and Brown.

Organization of Courts—Messrs. Rugg, Glazebrook, Griggs, Hawthorn, Shield, Tarkington, Burke and Vanderventer.

Federal Relations—Messers. Slater, Wilson, Ensey, Mathes, Meekner, Richardson, of Spencer, Parker, Barnctt, and Glazebrook.

Education—Messrs. Tarkington, Witherow.. Frceland, Hendry, Alexander, Rugg, Wood, Shields and Brookshire.

Corporations—Messrs. Richardson of St. Joseph, Glazebrook, Ensey, Cutshaw, Hawthorn, Shook, McCleary, Crouse and Drew.

Military Affairs—Messrs. Spann, Wilson Raynolds, Robinson and Mansfield. Roads—Messrs. Mansfield, Barnett, Combs, Ensey, Hostctter, Jackson of Tipton and Cravens.

Canals, &c.—Messrs. Drew, Hawthorn. Freeland, Combs, Crouse, Suit, Barnett, McDowcl, Bears, Weston, Rugg, Burke, Griggs, Cravans, Robinson, Mathes, Ensey, Brookshire, Glazebrook, Knightly, Reynolds, Richardson of Spencer, and Alexander.

Indianapolis—Messrs. Barnett. IIosbrook, Jackson of Tipton, Williams, Weston, Sage, and Hostetter.

Claims—Messrs. Reynold, Suit, Mathes, Bears, Cravans, Cutshaw and Alexander. State Prison—Messrs. Cutshaw, Woods, Mathes, Suit, Spencer, McDowell and Alexander.

Public Expenditures—Messrs. Jackson of Tipton, Williams, Barnett, Spann, and Weston.

Banks—Messrs.

'Alexander^ Knightly,

Shook, Crouse, Jackson of Tipton, Slater, Harris, Rugg, Jackson of Madison, Suit and Crane.

Manufactures—Messrs. Sage, Hostetter, Jackson of Madison, Parker, Brookshire and Crouse.

Agriculture Messrs. Richardson of Spencer, Jackson of Madison, Bears, Barnett, McDowell, Ensey, Burke, Shields and Meeker.

Unfinished Business—Messrs. Brookshire, Parker, Richardson of St. Joseph, Sage and Sptiun.

Benevolent Institutions—Messrs. Brown, Shields, Freeland, Woods, Cntshaw, Crouse, Hosbrook, Richardson of St. Joseph and Hendry.

Swamp Lands—Messrs. Hosbrook, Jackson of Madison, Jackson of Tipton, Hawthorn, Shields Parker and Barnett.

Temperance—Messrs. Wood, Hawthorn, Sage, Ensey, Bnrke, Weston, Cravans, Hosbrook, Wilson, Crouse and Williams/

County and Township Business—Messrs. Shook, Witherow, Brown, Robinson, Meeker, Drew, and Richardson of Spencer.

Printing—Messrs. Hawthorn, Spann, ombs, Mathes and Meeker. Enrolled Bills—Messrs. Hostetter, Free-

land, Vanderventer, Jackson of Madison, Richardson of Sfc Joseph and Helm. JOINT COMMITTEES.-,

On public buildings—Messrs. Jackson of Madison. Helm and Brown. On State Library—Messrs. Knightly, Suit and Anthony.

Canal Fund, Messrs. Glazebrook, Harris and Drew.

The following are the committees appointed by the President of the House: On Elections—Messrs. Humphreys, Sims, Spotwood, Gordon, Fouts, Smith, of Lagrange, and Shull.

On Temperance—Messrs. Newcomb, Clark of Tipnecanoe, Mcrrifield, Mellet, Hunt, McMnrry, and McCord.

On Ways and Means—Messrs, Medredith, Buskirk, Turner,* McClure, Sanford, Smith of Perry, and Monks.

On the Judiciary—Messrs. Murray, Trasler, Hester, Clark of Rush, Shyrock, Shanks and King of Johnson.

On Education—Messrs. Frasierf Wilson, Burnett, McCord, Huffstetter, Todd, and Gil ham.

On Banks—Messrs. Hudson, Hillyer, Dunn, Gifford, Clark of Tippecanoe, Smith, of Lagrange, and Gilham.

On Military Affairs—Messrs. Schoonover, Huffstetter, Davis, Studibaker, Coen, Peden and Unsy.'*

On the affairs of the State Prison— Messrs. Bonner, Fouts, Branham, Logan, Maliek, Wood and Gotten.

On the affairs of Indianapolis—Messrs. Truslcr, Beach, McMurry, Harvey, King of Madison, Clark, of Steuben, and Sanders.

On Roads—Messrs. Hargrove, Cain, Hall of Laporte, Hall of Warren, Stanton, Montgomery, and Packenpaugh.

On Canals and Internal improvements— Messrs. Dunn, Harden, Seter, Weir, Davis, Pedcn and Dickcrson.

On Agriculture—Messrs. Tackett, Mcrrifield, Miller, Peyton, Gynn, Brathwell and Clark of Jasper.

On Corporations—Messrs. Buskirk, Brazelton, Test, McFarland, Hunt, Clark, of Tippecanoe, and Dickerson.

On Engrossed Bills—Messrs. Clark of Rush, Todd, Essex, Tanner, Sims, Martin and Crozier.

On Claims—Messrs. Test, Walpole, Hadsell, Essex, Ellis, Harry man, and Wheeler.

On Public Expenditures—Messrs. Hester, Lewis, Wilson, Tanner, Stanton, Turner and Alden.

On Benevolent and Scientific Institutions —Messrs. Beach, Ilervev, McCo incll, Earl, Ellis, Shull, and Thomas.

On Manufactures and Commerce—Messrs. Logan, Coen, Hall'of Laporte, Dickererson, Clark of Union, Gwinn and Hargrove.

On Rights and Privileges of the Inhabitants of the State—Messrs. Walpole, Mallett, Branham, Buchanan, Lemmon, Hume, and Smith of Lagrange.

On Swamp Lands, Messrs. Wheeler, Clark of Jasper, McCord, Thoinas, Bartholomew, Brothwell and Cain.

On County and Township Business— Messrs. Hardin, Hall, of Warren, Meredith, Aldeil, Buchanan, Pockenpangh, and King of Madison.

JOINT COMMITTEES.

On Public Buildings—Messrs. Toud, Ilervev and Montgomery. On Canal Fund—Messrs. Shvrick, Coen, and Stanton.

On the State Library—Messrs. Mellolt, Buskirk and Te^t.

Legislative Summary.

SENATE—FRIDAY, Jan. 12.—A petition was presented by Mr. Anthony. Several resolutions of inquiry and instructions were introduced. Mr. Brown's resolution demanding the repeal of the present Free Banking System, and substituting in it* stead a State Bank, wiili branches, upon the basis of interest* paying State bonds, brought the whole matter before the Senate, and elicited a spirited debate. All concurred in the deficiency of the present law. The question was divided and voted upon seperntely. That part authorizing the committee to report a bill repealing the present Free Bank law, passed—ayes 28, noes 21. That part authorizing the establishment of a State Bank with branches, was lost—ayes 20, noes 28 so it is the sense of the Senate as it now stands, that we have no banks at all. A report from the committee having under consideration the two contested seats was called for, and voted on the table—ayes 29, noes 20. The Republicans made an important effort to take from the table the proposition of the House to go into the election of United States Senator on Tuesday, and also to get a record of the ayes and noes upon the question. A call of the Senate was had, and there appeared to be one Senator absent, Mr. Barnett. But before he could be brQiight in, by a strict standing party vote, the Senate anjourned over until Monday next.

HOUSE—RETORTS FROM

ONE/WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.

Sevastopol Not Tet Taken.

By the arrival of this Baltic at New York, January 11^ we have .advices from Liverpool to* the 30th ult.^.The news we condense from the Cincinnati Gazette:

The advices from Sevastopol are. to the 20th ult. Affairs there seem to be essentially unchanged. The Russians claim to be doing considerable damage to the approaches of the allies.

The French, nevertheless had completed the third paralell, and mounted the cannon. The reinforcements which had reached the allies, up to the 18th, amounted to eighteen thousand.

Louis Napoleon opened the French Chambers in person. In his speech he alludes to the treaty with Austria as defensive for the present thanks the British Parliament for its cordial and warm demonstrations, aud the English army for invaluable co-operation. He says the land army of France is now 581,000, and 113,000 horses, and 62,000 sailors on ship board and he asks for an additional levy of 140.000. He states that the revenue of the country is undiminished. The speech is quite warlike, and is, highly praised but it caused a slight depression in the funds both in France and England. On the 27th, the Minister of Finance was authorized to raise a loan of five hnndred million francs.

The British Parliament had adjourned. The Royal assent was given to the foreign enlistment bill. This measure continues unpopular in England, and it is said the articles of the German Confederation .expressly forbids German subjects entering the military services of foreign States.

Col. Colt had written a letter to the London Times, contradicting "a rumor that he had offered supplies of his pistols to the Czar.

The Destination of Omar Pasha forces remained a profound secret it was thought they were intended to invest the north side of Sevastopol. It was confidently asserted that a resolution had been adopted to storm Sevastopol as soon as the Turkish reinforcements came up. It is stated the French will -storm the city, while the English and Turks will attack Menschikoff's forces in the field.

A Russian uka?e has been published, ordaining that whoever, after a battle, shall commit acts of cruelty on the wounded or unresisting, shall be put to death.

The chief engineer officer, who conducts the defense of. Sevastopol is a Frenchman.

CONGKBS^ONAL.

WASHINGTON,

House adjourned.

COMMITTEE:—

Against the resolution proposing to re-or-ganize the school districts declaring that persons over 24 )*ears of age are not entitled to the benefits of the common schools that it is unconstitutional, inexpedient and unwise to allow each county the school fund raised by taxation in such county.— The resolution on all these subjects were re-committed to other committees.

Resolutions were adopted, to ascertain whether the State has a right to tax the Wabash and Erie Canal and property belonging to it to provide for the election of one school trustee in each township, who shall, ex officio, be cterk and treasurer to allow the use of the Hall for divine service on Sunday next, at 11 o'clock, A. M., to the Rev. Mr. Hume, a member of officers connected with our common schools to make school trustees liable for the safe keeping of school libraries.

A resolution was offered directing the State Treasurer to receive for taxes the bills of free banks not paying specie, but whose stocks are drawing six per cent, interest, except Indiana stocks. After discussion, a vote, regarded as a test vote, was taken, when the resolution was rejectedl®by a vote of ayes 81, noes "15.

BILLSINTRODUCED.—Variousbillsamend­

ing existing laws were passed to. a second reading also the following:— To allow taxpayers to deduct the value of their lands occupied by roads, and their indebtedness from the list of taxable* to repeal the general banldng act to repeal the act prohibiting the evidence of negroes and Indians, the bill allowi% service of process on a defendant where he may be fonnd, was indefinitely postponed.—State Jour..

Jan. 10.

HofflE.—Mr. Richardson (111.) introduced a bill to improve the Mississippi river, and its tributaries. Referred to the Committee on Commerce.

The bill amendatory of the Land Graduation Act was announced as first in order, to which was pending Mr. Dawson's amendment, giving a homestead of 160 acres at 14^ ccnts an acre, on condition of actual settlement and cultivation.

Mr. Campbell (Ohio) and Mr. Orr. (S. C.) opposed the lacking of Homestead principles upon the bill.

Mr. Campbell moved that the bill and amendments be referred to the Committee of ths Whole.

The motion of Mr. Campbell to refer the bill to the Committee of the Whole was not agreed to, and the question reverted to Mr. Dawson's amendment incorporating the Homestead principle, and fixing the price of land at 14 cents per acre to actual settlers, confining the benefits of the bill to native born citizens and foreigners who may have signified their intention to become citizens of the United States prior to the passage of the bill. The amendment was lost by yeas 68, nay 93.

WASHINGTON,

SENATE.—Mr.

Jan. 12.

Toucy announce I the

death of Senator Norris in a feeling and eloquent speech. Gen. Cass followed in a manly tribute to the many virtues and high charactei of the deceased.

After the usual resolutions the Senate adjourned to Monday.

HOUSE.—A

messenger was received from

the Senate announcing the death of Moses Norris, and communicating the proceedings of that body.

Mr. Marrison paid a high tribute to the political integrity and private virtues of the deceased. On conclusion he moved the usual resolutions of respect.

Mr. Bayley offered a brief tribute of respect to the deceased, and the resolutions were adopted,

Messrs. Morris, Chandlierf and Bayley were appointed a committee to act with the committee of the Senate to accompany the remains to New Hampshire and the members of the House are to accompany the remains to the railroad cars as another mark of respect.

The House then adjourned.

WASHINGTON.

Jan. 12.

The regents of the Smithsonian Institute voted by a majority of two to breakup the compromise which devoted half of the yearly income to a library and museum and the other half to publications, &c.

Mr. Choate made a masterly and lucid argument to show that the act of Congress required that the library and collections should be the principle objects of the Institute that it would be violated by the proposed abrogation of the compromise to favor publications in opposition to the library.

The regents who voted to sustain the compromise were Messrs. Choate, Douglas, Meacham, English, Stuart, and Powers and those against it were all the oldest members of the board. The reporters were excluded from the meeting.

Mr. Choate's argument will doubtless be published. New Orleans papers of Sunday are received. They contain Galveston dates to tfee 6th.

At a public meeting at Palestine, called to decide whether Mr. Raymond or Gov. Pease was right in regard, to the Pacific Railroad deposit, after 6ome discussion a committee was appointed to draft resolutions. A majority reported that Mr. Raymond was right and the Gov. wrong— seven persons dissenting. About 200 voters were present.

The Know-Nothirigs succeeded in the municipal election in San Antonia.

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Letter from Hon. Dan. Mace. The following manly letter from our Representative we find in the Indianapolis Jouijna]: $ WASHINGTON, Jan. 7th, 1855.

JOHN LEVERING, ESQ.—Dear Sir: Y0n and I are not much tinctnred with letter writing propensity, this winter, but it may be well for me to drop you a few lines, and you know something about what is going on here. You. have, doubtless, seen my speech and proposed bill prohibiting slavery in Kansas and Nebraska.

The reason of the move is simply this: To get on record the fact that a repeal of the Missouri Compromise line had carried slavery into Kansas, and will remain thero unless prohibited by Congress, or by tin Constitution of Kansas, when she asks to be admitted into the Union- I have succeeded in doing' what I designed, fully. Slavery is noio there, so admitted on all hands. What now becomes of the predictions of the Sentinel, Douglas, Bright, Pettit, &c., to-wit, that freedom was secured both North and South of the Missouri Compromise line?

Yet in the face of all this, we have not as much strength in the House, or* on my bill as we had against Nebraska, last session. You will see that Benton has left us, and others could bo named, both in the slave and free States. You will remember that I predicted the South would ask for a restoration of the Compromise line, in view of the triumphant success of Anti-Nebraska in the North, East and West. In this prediction I have signally failed, because the South never surrenders an inch while slavery is to be benefitted.— Another fact: Mr. Johnson, Senator from Arkansas, has introduced a bill organizing three territories south of the Missouri Compromise line. Should this bill pass, and I see nothing to prevent it, we will liava four slave States asking for admission into the Union before the close of the next Congress. Should the same state of things exist, then, that existed last Congress, even to a more limited extent, all four of the territories will come in slave States.

So much for the platforms of 1852, adopted by both parties, to wit, "that the further agitation of the slavery question was to be discountenanced, in and out of Congress." My dear sir, I would not givo a cent for platforms in theso days of political chicancry. WThat we want is, men of nerve, grit arid bottom. W ith such, no platform is needed.

I am pleasc-d to hear by telegraph, through the press, that you have organized both Houses of your Legislature, in harmony. Why has Pettit been cursed so for his vote on Nebraska, and a halo of glory thrown around Bright because of his election as President of the Senato. He secured the place by his constant snbserviencv to the South ever since he has been in tho Senate, whereas, Pettit, for six years, in the lower House, took a different course. The election of Bright as presiding officer of the Senate, is a favor, to himself, and confers no benefit upon the interests of Indiana, or her present or future welfare. His position may enable him to bestow places upon some tools of his in Indiana, and give himself a salary of six thousand dollars per annum., instead of his per diem anl mileage. This is the sum total of his success, and its results to his State, yet one hundred guns are fired at Madison in Bright's glorification, and the Press of the State teems in high-wrought eulogies, manufactured here by his hirelings, who are paid for their work out of the treasury, I would be pleased to be with you, but duty detainsjjie here. Write me oftener.

I am, yours truly, DAN'L MACE.

Highway Robbery and probable Murder. One of our subscribers, Mr. Henry Wallock, of Springfield township, called at our office yesterday, and gave us the following particulars of an attack upon a neighbor of his, named James Gage, while the latter was going from his home, near the Cross Roads, to the railway depot, at Lockland. About 7 o'clock in the morning, on Tuesday last, Mr. Gage, while walking along the road leading to tho depot was stopped by two well dressed men on horseback, and asked which way he was going. He answered that he was going to take the cars at Lockland for Cincinnati. One of them remarked that he was a watch pedlar and would like to sell Mr. G. a watch, and then dismounting from his horse to exhibit the time pieces. Mr. G. said he did not want to purchase that he was in a hurry to reach the railway depot, and could not stop to trade watches. The stranger then produced a pistol, and said, "you shall purchase the watch or die." Gage thought it was best to get off as easily as possible, especially when his life was in danger, took out his wallet containing §87, and many due bills, notes, &c., and commenced counting out &17, the required, amount. In an instant the pocket book with all its contents was snatched out of Gage's hand and given to the person on horseback, who rode off at full speed. Gage caught hold of the highwayman who snatched the pocket book, and struck him over the head, but the blow was not of sufficient force to disarm him, and in an instant he drew a knife anc plunged it into Gage's side and mounting his horse rode off. Gage fell, but managed to crawl to the side of the road, where he remained until a farmer came along and took him up. By this time he was very weak from loss of blood He was taken to the farm house of Henrv Mller, and a physician was sent for, who gave it as his opinion that the wound was of that character that it must necessarily prove fatal." -Near by where the affray occurred was found a card on which was written, "J. G. Selman, Cincinnati, O." which probably belonged to one of the higdwaymen, and may afford a clue to their apprehension. A description of the two men is Avith the police, and every effort will be made to bring them to justicc. Cin. Gazette.

BATTER CAKES.—No.

Jan. 13.

There is no truth in the Tribune's report of advices having reached here of the death of John Y. Mason at Paris. The last accounts from there are to the 23th, when ho was mending.

1. Prepare a thick

batter by wetting sifted meal with cold water, and then stirring it into that which is bailing salt, and when it is lukewarm add yeast when risen, bake in thin cakes over the fire. No. 2. Take some milk, correct its acidity with carbonate of soda add salt and meal to make a thick batter, and cook as before.

GINGER CAKE,—One

quart of ^.sour milk

with carbonate of soda, one quart of meal one pint of flour Qn4gi\lj}ftho«asseB, add pelt nnd ginger to yont taBte, f*