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IPUBLIC No. al

AN ACT granting to the Territory of Arkansas, one
thousand of land, for the erection of court
house and Jail at Little Rock
Be 1t enacted By the Senate and House of Req
reSentatires Of the United States Of america IN
Congress- assembled, That there be granted ,o
The Territory of Arkansas, quantity of land M
exceeding one thousand acres, contiguous to, ana
adjoining the town of, Little Rock, for the erer.
ton of court house and Jail in said town; which
lands shall be selected by the Governor of the
Territory by legal subdivisions, and disposed ct
in such manner as the Legislature may by Law
direct; and the proceeds of the lands so disposed
of, shall be applied towards building court house
and Jail in said town of Little Rock; and the
surplus, il any, may be applied to such other
objects as the Legislature of said Territory may
deem proper.
Approved, June Is, 1899.
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Be IL enacted by the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatiUes Of the United States Of America IN
Congress assembled, That the Secretary oil the
Treasury is hereby authorized to permit wharf
to be built near the site of the light house, on
Stratford point. in the State of Connecticut, and
to grant the use of such land belonging to the
United States as may be required for that pnr-
pose: Provided, The use of such wharf shall
continue only so long as, in the opinion of the
Secretary Of the Treasury, it does not interfere
with the interests If the United States.
Approved, June Is, 1892.
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twenty nine, one Thousand four hundred and
eighty seven dollars and sixty seven cents.
Sec 2. And be it further enacted, That the
sum of one thousand dollars, heretofore appro-
priated for contingent expenses of the Iopograph-
cal Bureau by the act making appropriations for
the support of Government for the year one thou
sand eight hundred and thirty two, lie, and the
same is hereby, transferred and appropriated to
the contingent expenses Of the office Of the Chief
Engineer for the same year.
That the following sum be, and the same is
hereby appropriated:
For defraying the expenses of the Wvandott
Delegation to the City of Washington in Janua-
ry, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two,
four hundred dollars, and for defraying the ex
penses of the Cherokee Delegation, west of the
Mississippi, now in the City of Washington,
seven hundred and seventy two dollars.
SEC g. And be it further enacted, That for the
purpose of paying the Militia of the State of H.
inos called into the service of the United States
by competent authority, and for paying the ex-
penses incurred in defending the frontier from a
recent invasion by seyer;l bands of hostile
Indians, and including the pay of the militia
legally called out fer the same purpose from the
neghboring States and Territories, three hun
bred thousand dollars, if Sc much be necessary,
be, aud the same is hereby appropriated. to be
paid under the authority of tie Secretary Of War,
agreeably to the second section of an act making
appropriations for the support of the army for the
ear one thousand eight hunlred and thirty two
Sec. 4. And be 1t turthe' enacted, That the
sum of twenty thousand dollsrs be, and the same
Is hereby appropriated, to be expended under the
direction of the President OF the United States,
for the relief of such frendy Indians as may
seek protection within the Indian agencies on
he north western frontier.
Approved, juno 10, 1882.
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TPupLIc No. S0.1

AN ACT to authorize he Inhabitants OF the
State Of Louisiana to enter the back lands.
Be 1t enacted By the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatires Of the United States Of America in
Congress assembled, That every person, who,
either by virtue of French or Spanish grant,
recognised by the laws of the United States, or
under claim confirmed by the commissioners
appointed for the purpose of ascertaining The
rights of persons claiming lands in the State of
Louisiana, or by virtue of any title derived from
the United States, owns a tract of land bordering
On any river, creek, bayou, or water course, in
he said territory, and not exceeding in depth for
ty arpens, French measure, shall be entitled to
preference in becoming the purchaser Of any
vacant tract of land adjacent to- and back of, his
own tract, not exceeding forty arpsas, French
measure, in depth, nor in quantity of land, that
which is contained IN his own tract; at the same
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TPUBL1c No, OIL

AN ACT to authorize the President to raise
mounted volunteers for the defence of the
Fronticrs
Be 1t enacted by the Senate Ind House of Rep
resentatioes Of the United Staes of America in
Congress assembled, That the President of the
United States be, and he is hereby, authorized to
raise, either by the acceptance of volunteers, or
enlistment tor one year, unless sooner discharged,
SIX hundred mounted Rangers, to be armed, e
quipt, mounted, and organized in such manner,
and to be under such regulations and restrictions
las the nature of the service may, in his opinion,
make necessary.
Sec. 2. And be IL further enacted. That each of
he said companies of Rangers shall consist of
oae Captain, one first, one second and one third
Licutenants; five Sergeants, five Corporas, and
one hundred prvates; the whole to form battal-
ion, and be commanded by Major.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the
said non-commissioned officers and privates shall
arm and equip themselves, unless otherwise or
dered by the President, and provide their own
horses, and shall be allowed each one dollar per-
day full compensation for their services and
the use of their arms and horses The commas
stoned officers shall receive the same pay and emo-
uments as officers Of The same grade in the ar
my of the United States, and the officers shall
lie allowed forage for their horses, and be entitled
to the same rations as those of the same grade in
the army of the United States respectively
Sec. q. And be it further enacted, That the
officers. non-commissioned officers, and privates,
raised pursuant to this act, shall be entitled to the
ike compensation, in case of disability by wounds
or otherwise, incurred ia the service, has here
tofore been allowed to officers, non-commissioned
officers, and privaes in the military establish
ment of the United States; and shall be subject
to the rules and articles of War, and such regula
tons as have been or shall be established accord
ing to law for the government of the army of the
United States, as far as the same may be applica-
BILE to the said Rangers within the intent and
meaning of this act, for the protection and defence
of the North Western frontier Of the United
States.
SEC. 8. And be it further enacted, That the
President of the United States, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, is hereby au-
h1rized to appoint all the officers proper to be-
appointed under this act; which appointments
may be made during the recess Of the Senate,
but shall be submitted to the Senate at their next
session for their advice and consent, and that the
sum of fifty thousand dollars be, and the same is
hereby appropriated for the purpose of carrying
this act into effect.
Approved, June Is, 1882.
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have been received ny them, has rendered this
the proudest the happiest moment of my life
nd what has rendered it more poignant is, that
had been led at times, to doubt my standing in
the affections of my counirymen. Rumouss and
suggestions had reached me Here Mr.. l. berav-
ed much emollon) that absence had impaired
their kind teelings-hat they considered me
alicnated in heart fI0mmv country. Gentlemen,
was too proud to vindicate myself from such a
charge; nor should hive alluded to it at this
time if the warm and afbctionate reception have
met with on all sides snce nv landing, and the
overpowering Testimonials of regard here offered
me. had not proved my misgivings were ground.
less. CHEERS and clsbping her interrupted tho
speaker for few .Ssa1ents.J Never. cor,a1ar.y,
did man return to his native pace afer 81 iong
an absence under happier auspices. On nv side
see changes it is true, but they are he chances
| of rapid Improvement and growing prssperitv:
even the countenances of my old associates and
townsmen, have appeared to me but slightly ef
tected by the lapse Of wears, though perhaps it
was the glow of ancient friendship and heartfelt
welcome burning from them, that prevented me
from seeing the ravages of time.
AS to my native city, from the time approach.
ed the coast L had indications of its growing
greatness. We had scarce deserted the land,
when a thousand sails of all descriptions CLEANED
dlOng the horizon, ana all standing To or from one
point, showed that we were in the neighborhood
ofa vast commercial emporium. As sailed up
our beautiful bay, with heart swelling with old
cecollections and delightful associations, was
lstonlshed to see its once wild features brighten-
ing with populous villages and noble piles, and
a seeming city, extending itself over heights
had left covered with green forests [alluding,
probably, to Brooklyn and Gowannas But how
shall describe my emotions, when our city rose
to sight, seated in the midst Of her warerv domain,
| stretching away to vast extent; when l beheld
a glorious sunshine lighting up the skies aud
domes, some familiar to memory, others new and
unknown, and beaming upon a forest Of masts
Of every nation, extending tar as The eye could
reach. have gazed with admir- ion upon many
d fair city and stately barber, at my admire IN
was cold and inetiecua for was strange and
had no property in the soii. Here, how ~ er, my
heart throhHed with pride and JOY as admired
| had birhright ID the brilliant scene before
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TPUBLIC No. 45.1

AN ACT authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to
permit wharf to be built the site of the light
house, Stratord point in the State Of Connecticut,
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"This was my own my native land"

Mr.. Irving was here interrupted by immense
J applause; when the cheering had subsidized he
went as follows lit has been asked can
be content to live in this country? Vince ter
asks that question can have but an inadequate
idea of its blessings and delights What sacri-
flee of enjoyments have to reconcile myself to?
l come from gloomier cimes to one of brilliant
sunshine and inspiring purity. | come from
countries lowering with doubt and danger, where
the rich man trembles and the poor man frowns:
where ali repne at the present and dread the flu
ture; come from these to country where all is
life and animation, where I hear on every side
the sound OF exuitation, where every one speaks
Of the past with triumph, the present with delight,
the future with growing and confident anticipa-
ton. Is this not a community in which one may
rejoice to live? Is this not a city by which one
may be proud to be received as the son? l. his
not land in which one may be happy to fix his
destiny and ambition-if possible to found q
namem A burst of applause, when Mr.. Irving
quickly resumed 81 am asked how long !
mean to remain here? They know but little Of
my heart or my feeling who can ask me this
Question. l answer, as long as i've" The
roof now rung with braves, handkerchiefs were
waved on every side, ''three cheers" again and
again, and plaudit upon plaudit following in such
quick succession, begun, ended and begun again,
that 1t vas some time before the toast with which
NJ. living concluded, could be heard Ii was
as follows:
Orr c'ity-May God continue to prosper it,
HORRIBLE MURDER.-Mr Andrew Young, OF
Montgomery Co., and his wife, were both murder
ed IN a most Shorkinn and Erutol ,,,nno-
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HORRIBLE MURDER-Mr Andrew Young, OF
Montgomery CO.. and his wife, were both murder
ed IN most shocking and brutal manner, OH
Sunday last, by one of his own negro men,
The circumstances, so far as we have been able
to learn them, are as follows: On the evening
before the murder, the negro was about leaving
homeland was told by his master that he must
return early the next (Snndav) morning, to each
the horses for his (Mr Y's) daughters, to ride to
meeting, and perhaps to go with hem, and take
care of the horses at the meeting. He did not
return however, until 10 or IL o'clock, when he
went into the garden where Mrs. Young was
picking Strawberries, and beng scoded by her,
and threatened with chastsement, he took 40
axe, struck her to the ground, and continued his
blows until he severed her head from her body.
| He then went in a direction to Mr.. Young, who
had been a distance from his house, and was re-
turning, and told him hat he had killed his mis-
tress and would kill him, which fell purpose no
TOO fatally executed by beating him with an axe,
(lhe same used upon his mistress) until his brains
we're knocked out, and his body most horribly
manged. There was no other white person about
the place at the time of The murder. Inc negro
had Teen raised about the house of Mr.. Young,
and was much INDUCED. He says himself (so
stated our intormanO that his master haa nor
struck him for upwards of five years lie IS
now safely lodged IN the Jail of NJ Ingomery co.
The annals of crime do not furnish more cold
blooded aud deliberate case of murder, save, per-
haps, the one in Clark county, on the pcdy O.
capt james Pace, in August LASH
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SNAKE FIGHT. The late Major T. ofthe
army, whlle representative from his native
state IN Congress, used to relate the follow
ing account of battle which he once wit
messed, between black and a rattle snake.
lie was riding on horseback, when he ob-
served the snakes in the road, a short dis
lance ahead of him. They were moving
round IN circle, and apparently following
each other. A gentleman who was with the
Major, who had witnessed similar scene
before, remarked that it was the prelude to
tight. and worthy the loss of little time
to witness. They accordingly stopped their
horses, and watched the snakes. The eau.
'lous maneuvre of following each other, in
KIND OF circle, was pursued for some time,
closing at each round, until, when within a
few feet. the black snake was observed IL
stop, coil, and place himself in an attitude
to strike. The rattle snake now passed
round his anita gunist two or three times, les
SEEMING the distance at each round, when he
also stopped and began to coli. But before
he was ready to strike, the black snake sud
denly darted upon him. HIS evolutions were
TOO rapid to he detected, and when he was
again distinctly observed. both snakes were
stretched out at full length, the rattle snake
enveloped in the folds of the black, which
had also seized the rattle snake at the back
OF the head and held him there. After q
short interval, the black snake gradually un.
folded himself, loosening the grip with his
mouth from the rattle snakes head, and
moved away.
On examination, tho rattle snake wa.
found 10 be dead, aud apparently ever,
bone IN his body was crushed. The black
snake is constructor, and usually DESTROY.
its prey by EMBEDDING and crushing it.
Sporting Magazine.
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SENATE.
WILLIAM THORNDIEE pprs,nr,-

SENATE.
WILLIAM THORNDIKE, President.
SUFFOLK DIsTRIcT-Charles Wells, Alexander
Fl. Everett, James T. Austin, James C. Merrill,
Otis Everett, Benjamin +. Pckman
EssEx-Leverett Saltonslal William Thorn
dixie, Elias Putnam, Ebenezer Bradbury, William
Johnson, Jr., Robert Cross.
NOTWITHSTANDING Cutler, Daniel Richardson
Samuel Hoar, Jr Nathaniel Austin, Francis Win.
pLYMoUrH-Benjamin Ellis, Gershom B. Yves.
ton.
NoRroLK-Jeseph Hawcs, John Endicot,. Sam.
ue P. Loud.
BRIsroL-Nathan C. Brownell, Ebenezer Dag.
gett Samuel French.
WoRcEsrER-John w. Lincoln, David Wilder
William S. Hastings, James Draper, Rufus Bul.
lock.
HAMpsHIRE-Cbauncey Clark, Joseph Cum.
mings.
HAMPDES-Enos Foote, John Wyles
FRAxKLIN-Elihu Hoyt, Enos Smith
BERKsHIRE-Wilbur Curtis, Russell Brown.
RARNsTABLE-John Doane
NAyTUCKET-Barker Burnell
Charles Calhoun, Clerk
w. z. Gragg. Assistant Clerk.
Rev. +. w. p. Greenwood Chaplain.
Charles G. Cutting. Page.
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WANTED,

EBY the subscribers at their Factory, in
u D Dudley, Mass the first of April next, |
Overseer of Carding Room, do. Spinning
Room, do Weaving Room. Dresser Ten
der, Mule Spinners, Warp Spinners, IL
Weavers, and Families, with OF Children
each, TO whom good encouragement will be
given. GOODELL " ALbEE.
Dudley, Jan. 4. 3m
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FRESH
TEAS, COFFEE, &c.
RENJ. RUTMAN & co.


EEAVE for sale on favorable terms
q Il 10 chests superior Tyson, Young Hyson,
Tyson Skin, Pecco, and Tonkay Teas,
% do do. Souchong do.
10 bags Old Java Coffee,
10 do w l. do.
3 pipes " Woodhousc" Sicily Wine,
Q do. Lisbon do.
do Old Port do.
100 bbls Baltimore and Genesee White Wheat
Flour,
casks prime Rice,
thds St Croix and New Orleans Sugar,
10 boxes Philadelphia Loaf and Lump do,
10 do White and Brown Havana do.
~ drums superior Figs,
s boxes Prunes,
hEds Retailing Molasses,
1000 lbs prime Butter,
2000 do New Milk and Four Meal Cheese,
5000 do Dried Apple,
20 bbls No. 2 Mackerel,
40 half-bbls do. do.
25 bags Fine Salt,
100 bush c. F. do
81 casks Nails and Spikes,
20 guntals Cod Fish,
a few quintals Old Dan Fish,
Picked Salmon, &c. &c.
Worcester. Jan. H. If
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WOOD WANTED.

GOA CORDS ilemlock, White Pine, or
OVU Chestnut Wood-cut and split sui:-
able Tor burning Brick,-.o be delivered at Mr..
Drittons Yard, two miles north Of the Court
House. ESTABROOK Il HOWE.
Worcester. jan. Is.
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To the Hon. Nathaniel Paine,

Judge Of the Probate Of Wills, &C., for the
County of Worcester:
NEUMBLY SHEWS, JAMES H. WHEELER,
Il ID Guardian Of LYDIA, CHARLES, and II AR.
RIEr UNDERWOOD, minors and Children of FRosr
UNDERWOOD, late of Hubbardston, deceased
that the said minors interested IS heirs in
the Real Estate of said deceased, situated in
said Hubbardst ---->s~;-;ng ID acres mora
NJ lass, with Dwelling House and Barr there
on, before the sale of about l6 acres by the AID.
mnstrntor for the payment Of said deceased s
debts-.hat the widow of said deceased has not
had her dover therein assigned her, and is de
sirous of selling the same, with the two thirds
belonging to the said chlldren-and to sell n
part would greatly inj"re the remainder-and
that it would, therefore, be for the benefit of
said minors that their said interest in said Es-
tate, and also their reversion in said dover
should be disposed of, and the proceeds thereof,
put out and secured on interest Your pet.
TONER therefore prays, that your honor would
grant him license to dispose Of the same ac-
cordngly
JAMES II. WHEELER, Guardian.
Hubbardston, Jan l6, 1882
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STEPHEN GIRARn

The following anecdotes respecting the
late Stephen Girard, are characteristic of
the man:
young sailmaker of Philadelphia called
on Mr.. Girard for the purpose of buying
large quantity of duck, which he wished to
make up into sails. He was a stranger to
Mr.. IT,, and was not prepared TO advance
The cash foI the article he wanted: efcourse
Mr.. u. told him he must procure some re-
sponslble name as surety on his note. The
sallmaker agreed to the proposal. and said,
:" will return in few minutes, Mr.. Glrard.
with note fixed according to your request
and will you lend me hand cart, to con-
vey the canvass to my sail loft ?" Scr
talnly, sir !; but you do not intend TO cart il
down yourself?" "Yes do 10 he sure"
" But why do that-why not get some poor
man to do it for you?" Because" repl-
ed the sallmaker, if do it myself | shall
save shilling" "Very well sir, you shall
have my cart, and l will take your note with
out an endorser."
Mr.. Girard one day asked truckman in
his employ, why he did not build himself
house, to which he replied that he was too
poor, having numerous family dependent
upon him. Well" said he, "follow nv
directions and you will be able. This morn
ing there is cargo sale of molasses on -
wharf; go and buy the whole lot, will be-
come surety for the payment" The man
went accordingly, and on the moasses be-
ing put up, one hogshead or the lot, started
it at a very low rate. The bystanders, who
were all wholesale dealers, supposing that
the man only wanted one hogshead, would
not bid upon him, and it was accordingly
struck off, Much TO their surprise, he told
the auctioneer he would take the whole
lot, naming his endorser, and before he
left the spot, disposed Of his bargain for ar
advance SUFFICIENT TO build him snug ten
ement
A highly respectable gentleman of Phila-
delphia tells an anecdote of the times of the
yellow fever, which is not out of season at
the present moment, and may serve TO illus
trate the character Of one who has claims
on the kind remembrances of our citizens.
The gentleman (Mr. t. had been Undue
ed, like most other citizens, TO move with
his family out of Philadelphia, 10 avoid the
ravages Of the yellow fever, which WINS Their
making fearful havoc. Previous engage
ments, however, rendered it necessary 70,
him to visit the city almost every day, ant
unfortunately, his presence was demanded
in Walnut-street, few doors below Second
This was fearful neighborhood, as the
fever was raging in shocking degree, il
Farmers Row." leading from Dock street
only few doors from his place of resort
For several days MI. T. fel, that he wa.
earning the name of man of courage at a
fearful risk, to venture into such vicinity
but his business was imperative, and he
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JAMES II. WHEELER, GUARDIAN
Hubbardston, Jan. l6, 1892


WORCESTER, Jan II. 1882.
On the foregoing petition Ordercd, That no.
tice thereof be given to all persons interested
therein, that they may be heard thereon at
Court of Probate to be holden at Worcester, on
the first Tuesday in March next, at ten of the
clock, before noon by causing said petition and
this order to be published three weeks success
sively, in " The Massachusetts Spy" printed
in Worcester, before SAID Court
NATHL. PAINE, j. Prob.
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Notice to Road Makers.

Notice to Road-Makers.
TEyfIE meeting for the purpose of letling out
.E- the now located Road to be made in Rut-
land, is adjourned to the second Monday in
March, to meet at Joseph BigeIow's, in said
Rutland, at 8 O'Clock, A. NJ. The Committee
further give notice, that should the land be in a
situation to examine previous to the day of ad-
jourrment, that they will show the ronte TO any
gentleman who wishes to contract for the same
JOEL DAVIS,
SILAS SKINNER, Committee
ROWLAND WHEELER,
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