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court CaIendnr-.This Day.

SrrERioR CouRr.-Nos. le, %, -, 46, LAG, t24.
CouRr os COMMON PLEAs-First part 10 o'clock A.
NJ, before Judge lngraham 3l7 g. 60 10l los,
los l07 lOe III, ll3, llb, III, ils l2i l23Par
o'clock NJ. before Judge Ushoeaer. a. 46, "a,
81 3l2, Sc, 20, $40, 3l6, 81, "a, o. So, 90, 90.
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GIArn CALIFORNIAN BALL.-The Caledonan Ball
rs to be held tonight at Gothic Hall. This il to be
great affair. Splendid music is to be employed
bagpIres and ALL The Highland Fling, Shantroose,
Flowers Of Edinburgh are all to be danced. The
real mountain dew will also flow as freely as the
waters Of" Benny DOOM
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

APPOINTMENTS BY THE President PosrMAs,ERs.
George McNier, at Annapolis, Md. Samuel G..
Andrews at Rochester, n. y; Henry Hsggins, at
New Haven, CT; CHARLES G. Haddock, at Buffalo,
New York.
JUSTICES OF THE PEAcE.-Samuel Drury and John
II Goddard TO be Justices OF the Peace jnthe county
| of Washington, in the District OF Columbia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

A MAN ON FiRE.-Jacob Glove, Cabinet maker, Of
Philadelphia, died on Wednesday from the effects
OF being burned on Wednesday evening of last
week He was in the act Of bathing his body with
Spirits of Turpentine, when the shavngs caught fire
around him and burned his person so shockingly as
| 10 cause his death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

DISTRESSING CALAMrry.-The dwelling of ]. Tour.
gee of Williamsburg, Ashtabula county, Ohio took
fire on the 2lth OF December, and one OF his chill
dren, a little boy of three years of age, and young
lady, Miss Lucy Maynard, persisted in the flames
House and contents all destroyed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

MILITARY Gen. George II. Steuart has beer
elected Commando in Chief Of the Military En-
campment to be held near Baltimore in May next.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

A Prous LroS.-Ther is at present very fine
prospect of having the wants of the A d. G. F. M.
fully supplied MAR Yohannah, the HISTORIAN Bishop,
is the Lion of the day among the Saints The la
dies eye him from top to toe, from head TO foot.
One beautiful and amable saint observed, 81 would
choose him for husband much sooner than an In
dian, black man, perhaps even an abolltlonist "
Lord John, however, not at liberty, young ladies'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

News FROM EURoPR.-Possibly we may receive
intelligence from Europe to the 18th inst this morn
ing The Britannia was out sixteen days yesterday
II her news don't come to-day it will tomorrow.
Look out for an EXTRA HERALD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21
TWENTY-sEVENTH CONGRESS-.
Second session.


PRAYER OF PROFESSOR MHEu'
The Rev. ]. N MAFYIr, Chaplain TO Congress,
opened the proceedings, this morning, with the
following neat prayer. which he delivered with
suhdued musical intonaion -
g oh Lord God, Heavenly Fathsr, we feel that
,,hout thee nothing, and that change and i'm
srfsctiou are stamped all our thy hands arc
r. of life and the desiniss Of all nations We be-
thee grant unto usthy power grace and
an our beloved country bestow thy especial blessing
ana w pray that these the OF this
a,;on In ali their works, words, and deeds may be
GUIDED into all TRUTH and that they may ever be blessed
With the illumination Of thy light and love, through
Jesus Christ-Amen"
The RArKRUFT Law.
Petitions and memorials were presented in great
m,mber rs against the repeal postponement Of the
bankrupt Law, by Mr.. Evans, Mr.. TALLMADeE, Mr..
R.v.sp. Mr. BucuASAS, MIR. MASeuM, and Mr..
CLAY.
MI. KALAMAZOO presented The proceedings Of the
New York Chamber of Commerce, praying for
amendments Of the Bankrup, Law.
Similar petitions, and petitions for the repeal OF
/ the Bankrupt Law were presented by Mr.. BIZ.
| cHANAS, Mr. BESroS, and Mr.. ALLEN.
The Resources OF THE GOVERNMENT.
l Mr.. ALLEs's resolution came up in order. II was
l in the following terms-
Rsoip, That the Secretary ofthe Treasury be direct
ed inform the Senate practicable, whether
in his opinion the Government can, in the present. eN
gency ofs financial affairs be carried on withoutethe
its service the derived from the pup
lie domsn-and which. by an existing act, Is SET spsr
for distribution to the states wi hout drawing iron
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P,Rx THrArRE.--MR. BLAKEs BEsErT.-The Sc
cretary of the Treasury of Mr. Simpsons cabinet.
issues card OF invitation to his constituency for
grand fee, to be given by him tonight at the Park.
We know of no one who deserves the support OF the
public mere than Mr. Blake: he has become aim ost
a veteran in the service, and his Whole career has
been marked with a deportment unexceptionabls. -
Ever ready to satisfy the patrens of Old Drury, ne
has secured the warm esteem OF large circle OF
friends. and TO these and the public generally, he
calls 10 aid hun on the occasion OF his dement,, ano
thereby give him token Of their satisfaction with
| his combined exertlons to please and accommodate
| all parties lie offers a very attractive bill, such as
will be sure to draw a crowd, apart from the induce
ments OF his own announcement.
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younger brother hare, who intends to make his ap
pearance next week.
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GERMAN OPERA.-Weber's Der Freschntz is to be
performed to morrow evening at the Franklin The
atre in the original German, with the whole music
as written by the great composer.
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New York, Friday, january al, lsA2.

0o- The New YoRk LANCET, No. 4, containing
notes ofDr. Motifs Lectures on Surgery, Nc, will be
published tomorrow at Fl Ann street-prlce 81
cents per copy, or So per annum. The first three
numbers to be procured at the same place
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

ELDER KNAPP IN BoHroN.-This distinguished
saint is kicking up as great dust in Boston the
celebrated sinner Dr. Lardner. Mr.. Knapp has to
get strong police force to keep the peace, and to
put down the devil at his assemble
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

M C.ptrAL NUMnER, is the Yankee Nation Tor
this week II seems to increase in public favor, and de-
servedly so among the contents we notice" Ediih
Douglass or the Fruits Of Insincery, by Lady OF
MARYLAND aThe Coffin Maker Of Drocheda." Price
81 csnts j. A. FUTILE, Agent,
y Office 81 Ann Street.
Also, for sale as above, the Trial Of Rev Mr.. Van
Zsndt. Price cents,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

Hon. JOHN Cal HooN, once member Of Congress
from Kentucky, has been appointed Judge Of the
18th Judicial District of Kentucky.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

OLYMPIC THEArRE.-This house was crowded to
excess last night in honor of Mr.. eorbyn, the very
worthy Treasurer, whose benefit was announced.
The entertainments went off with much spirit and
the very excellent farce of the Rendezvous brought
out Miss Horn in the character of Sophia. Her
performance Of the part was admirable indeed.
This lady possesses so many personal attractions,
that all her faults, did she possess any, would be-
Miss Horn has been for some time laboring under
serious illness, and her temperance at the Olympic
last night met with warm and enthusiastic well
come from her legion of admirers; it was a token
Of her recovery, and as such was duly appreciated.
We would suggest to Crummles the propriety OF en-
listing the services of this lady in his well drilled
corps. Our friend Kyle gave gem Of perform
ance on the flute.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

CREW PEAS were eaten in Charleston last week
IF the weather Of yesterday continues we might
soon have them in this city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

ny- TIKI Prince de Jeinvie showed good taste IN
purchasing his segars at t6 Chatham street MT Rader
as lust rec eived lot Of choice fine favored Havana
nv the Colon which does ones heart good TO look AZ
he oughtto call them "Repeaers' See advertisement
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

CAxApA.-Sir Charles Bagot has arrived at Kings
ton. and is about recognizing the Government OF
Canada. Nothing is yet known,ot his policy is
supposed that the seat of government will be re-
moved from Kingston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

FROM CAxADA.-The Provincial Parliament is or
dered to meet at Kingston on the 22d Of February
next. Capt. l. W. T. Jones has been appointed
His Excellency's Military Secretary and principal
Aide-de. Camp.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

| Music CAARMs.-Dempster, the amaible and
excellent tenor singer, had capital concert in fhil
| adelphia on Tuesday. Merted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

PsoeREss OF THE Wrsr.-There were thirteen
marriages at Franklin, Tenn, on the 18th ult.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-21

LOCKERS AND DoERs.-At the shinplaster riot in
Cincinnati, there were 20 fellows who did all the
mischief, with 10000 quietly looking on, some on
them with the finger on the nose
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brief one, Of the condition q the treasury and he
thought would appear. If they were guided BY the
experience ofthe past years mat the residue Of the
Lean would be necessary besides these Treasury
Notes. What were supposed 10 be the means OF
the present year, Tor they commenced with nothing
| in the Treasury. What were the resources Of the
wear The Secretary had estimated them at 3d.
l6OO,O8 from customs and from miscelanies and
incidental sources Sl5O, 4OO, with power 10 issue
Treasury Notes 30 to make the whole about
SIG, 0O,0 600. This, according 10 the Secretary's
estimates was she exteat OF hls resources tor the
year independent OF the Treasury Notes. And
was that statement entitled TO confidence Might
not the Secretary have over estimated the receipts
from the Customs He (Mr, Evans) thought he
had The estimate Of the late Secretary (Mr.
Ewing) we3.twenty two million and half from the
Customs but that was on the basis Of a superstition
that new duties would be imposed which they did
not adopt The bAl whicbhe proposed and recon-
mended would have given probably about Ss,0OO,-
600, but they struck out some most important tie ms
by which they reduced the amount $SUs,U
Reduc ing then has estimates 80 900 900 they would
leave them nineteen millions and hail., very
little over the estimates Of the present session
Thus, then, they had the Opinions OF both Secre-
taries as to The probable amount oil customs LOT he
next year and he now wished 70 examln me pasl'
on which iae present Secretary has MADE Ms esl-
mate We had estimated the receipts from customs
for the pres enLyear at S19 and how did ne
make it sutl Why, of the imports tor ls4l, which
were now bond $3 4oO,Ooe might be taken as the
estimated duty receivable this year into the reasu
rv And in 1912 the estimate was Sl5, 600, 900
Senators might suppose that it would be more, bu
look at it, and they looked at 1t with reference &c
the past year, and TO the conditions of affairs, they
would find it as much or more than realized. This
(Mr. Evans) first impressions were that the Secre
tary had stated il, and he looked at the subec
with the aid Of the information which was derived
8 from the documents before them. Assume, then
that the Secretary was correct, and what amount o
imports paving duty was it necessary 10 bring int,
: this country 10 give that revenuel The net reve
= nue. was Sl5,600,000 as the law now stood
| II they added 10 that the cost of>colle cton
I aud bounties and drawbacks--he did not speal
n ] Of the drawbacks On goods re.exporl~ d-th'
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but in thai position he could not see any Dooy coc
out OF Colts room. The angle OF sight - very
ANAL, and a person to any body come ont OF
Colts room must come almost out Of Wheeler's
room ] found MIR. Wheeler that evening q
little agiiated
unless YOU were very close to him.
wIrSrss-Then he question adbctter not been
asked.
SrIpES-Bat you can't distinguish persons un-
less close.
WrrSEss-I can't tell you at that distance from
anv ono else could il the shone strongly on
your face But / can tell a white man from
black
SrLpE--Not know a white man from black.
WIrSrss-Yes, can tell you are white, moi
black.
wtrxrss-I have no recollection OF speaking Il
MIR Wood that evening about this | heard M
noises but those said; went to bed nj III CLOCK
nv chair was against the desk by the foidint
doors. NV he'd was made the chairs with
comforter; had slept four or five times there be
fore within month; 1t was MIR. Wheeiers pla
20 have his room lighted up oil night; never 'oo
occasion 20 examine the folding door, except 10 se
the keyhole was stopped when got on tse os;s s
paint or the drop down. When the prisoner wen
out and returned they each time locked the dooI
7 don't reeolec, going TO Colts door that even'nl
BY wHiTIse-0n returning from tea saw tne
was no light in Colts room; couldn't see ABOUT VA
shutters. don't remember who the last person thi
left me with Mr.. Wheeler; when Wheeler ieit m
locked the door Immediately, so as TO sound as
he had locked il HIMSELF then sat still I'll u
person left Colts room; while he was gone, 1 ~
four chairs together and spread the comforter an
laid down; all before the person returned; W;
SO still / cOald hear every thing; heard the De-
unIock before the person went out; heard hrs 100
steps go towards the stars; when nc retnrnen
dd not hear him set Down a pail or anything u
name on that box Of the person at 81 l.oui> doi
remembr The name of the parson at New ore
was GRAY, with some letters before the name
The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1842-03-11
Administrators Wn.icc.

a LII persons having claims against
IA the estate Of Christian Il. Ct0rIcg,
deceased, are hereby notified and request.
ed to attend before the Probate Justice o.
Lasallc county, at his Office in Ottawa,
in said county, on the 25lh day of April.
a. D. 1912, when and where the su5scri
.bers will appear for the purpose Of sett-
ling all claims against said estate.
JOHN HOFFMAN, Adm'tor,
JULIAETTE CHARLES, Adj
minstra,riX Of said estate.
March IL, 1912. 42--Gw
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ADEIINE ROSS

NUIUIUIoIIUTITN,
Nermilionyil!c, March 10, l8l2.-l2-6w
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SILK AND STRAW GOODS.

A RTHUR TAPPAN s. CO, 100 Pearl street
II New York, having recently made large additions
TO their stock from auction at the present reduced
prices, prepared to exhibit extensive and splen
did assortment of Silk and other fine goods for the
Spring Trade, among which
Matteoni, Veritas, and Riva Lustrings.
Black and blue black Gro de Swiss.
Black Gro de Rhine and Gro de Paris.
Black and blue black Bombazine
Sarsnets, Sinchews, and Canton Grapes.
Black and blue black Satins and Velyets.
Gro de Maps and Poult de Soies..
Striped and figured Armure Silks
Corah and Spitafeld Handkerchefs.
Company Choppas and Pongee do
Figured and plain Mousseline de LANES.
French Prints and French Muslins.
Linen Cambria and fancy Silk Handkerchief
Thread Edgings and Laces of all kinds
Trimmed Scotch and French Worked Collars.
Bonnet, Cap, and Neck Ribbons.
Indian Ribbons Of best quality, NOD to %.
Kid Silk, and Flet Gloves and Mtts.
Italian and Lustring Crayats and Stocks.
Broche and fancy Silk Shawls &c, &C.
Also, BONNETS in great variety.
And will be daily receiving fresh supplies from auc-
ton and by the latest arrivals from Europe and India
all Of which will be sold for cash or credit at the
lowest market prices Merchants visiting this mar
ket will find it for their interest call and give their
stock an examination.
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TJNO AIMANTS.-FRANCIS A. DICkINS
i continues to undertake the agency of claims be-
fore Congress, and other branches of the Govern
ment, including commissioners under treaties, and
the various public offices. He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring of pa
tents for public lands, and the confirmation by Con
pery lost in or taken for, the service of the United
States property desroyedby the Indians, or while in
the possession of the United States all valid, revou-
tionary, navy, widows and hatpay pensions claims
for Revolutionary services whether for communication,
half pay or bounty lands-as well those against the
State of Virginia the United States; all claims
growing out of contracts with the Government, or
damages sustained in consequence of the action or
conduct of the Government; and indeed any BUSH
ness before Congress the public Offices, which may
require the aid of agent or attorney His charges
will be moderate, and depending upon the amount OF
the claim and the extent of the service.
He is also agent for the American Life Insurance
and Trust Company, which has capital of two mil
lions of dollars paid in.
In the prosecution Of claims against Mexico under
the late convention, Mr.. Dickins and the Hon. G. p.
Van Ness, late Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
Plenpotentary of the United States in Spain, are as
ISOLATED and any claim sent to either of them, Will
receive their united and prompt attention.
Mr.. F. A. Dickins is known to most of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years or
who have occupied any public station at Washington.
His office is on Pennsylvania avenue, between Full
ler's Hotel and the Treasury Department and his
residence is on 18th street, between Pennsy lvana
avenue and street.
All letters must be post paid.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-06-18

MOUNT HOLLY IN. JERSEY SEMINARY
lNl The peculiar advantages of this Institution are
First, The healthfulness of its location, Second.
There are two Principals who devote their time and
attention exclusively to teaching Third. The pupils
form part Of the family. Fourth. They are not
permitted to associate indiscrminatey with other
boys to leave the grounds at any time either for
bathing, skating walks for recreation, unless ac-
companed by of the Principals. The year sdi-
ylded into two sessions of twenty-five weeks each
the one commencing on the first Monday in May
the other on the first Monday in November. Parti-
cuar inquiries may be made Of the following gentle
men, all of whom have patronised the Seminary, or
are referred to by express permission
Chancellor Frelinghuysen, Rev. DIR. NcElroy, Me-
dad Patt and John Palmer, Esq of New York
Rev DIR. Mcdowell, Rev f. r.. Fairchild, Mat
thew Newkirk, James Gowen, Erskne Hazard, Jas,
Orne Jacob Painter, Joseph Kerr, James Hunt, Tho
mas Bradford, Alexander Fullerton, Charles Chaun-
cey, Lewis G. Levin, and Joseph X. Chandler, Esqrs.
Philadelphia.
Gov. Vroom, Hon. Carrot d. Wall Judge Dayton,
and Samuel Hamilton, Esq. Rev. Drs Alexander and
Miller--Proicssors bod, Henry and Mcl4ean-Judge
Hornbower, VIM b. Kinney, J. J Blair and George
w. Smyth Esqrs.-New Jersey.
Rev r. J. Breckenridge, and A. Boggs, Esquire
Baltimore.
Rev C. Van Rensselaer,, and James Eakn, ESD,
Washington City.
april 30 PLOTTS s. BROWN.
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BERNARD HOOE,.

ATTORNEY All LAW, AND GENERAL AGENT.
HAVlNG removed from Alexandria, ID. c., to
l. l. this city, has opened office on 4 2 street
one door north from Pennsylvania avenue, and offers
his services to the public.
He will undertake the prosecution and manage.
ment of all claims before Congress, and the several
public departments and offices of the Government
claims arising under treaties the procuring of patent
rights and patents for land from The Patent and Ge-
neral Land Offices and he will attend to all claims
for revolutionary, invalid, other PENSIONS and to
all other business TO be transacted in the District OF
Columbia, requiring the services Of attorney OF
agent.
Persons residing at distance, who may not find it
convenient to visit Washington, can address him by
letter, postage paid and may be assured that all busi
ness intrusted to him shall receive the most promp!
and faithful attention.
WAsHNGToN Cry, D. c., March %.
ma % enl ma w m
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