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A MOST DARING ROBBERY.

Serenity fire thousand dollars soien.-ODc Of the
most daring robberios OF which we have ever heard
occurred IN the city of Columbus, Ga ON the l4lh
inst On the evening Of that day, just the officers
Of the Western Insurance and Trust Company Of that
city about closing the vaults and bank for the
night, three more persons entered the banking.
house in disguise, secured the officers in such man
10 render them unable 10 gave an alarm, and
then proceeded TO rob the vaults. A reward Of five
thousand dollars is offered for the recovery Of the
money, or a proporiionate sum for any amount re-
covered, or for any information which may lead TO
the recovery. This IS certainly one Of the most da-
ring robberes which has ever occurred 10 this or
any other country, and We trust that constabula.
ry and police force, with every good citizen viii be
upon the lookout for the detection of the pcfpetra-
tos. II Is somewhat singular that the source from
which wa derived Information gave no descrip-
ton OF the persons OF the robbers. hey were, how
ever, disguised, and under such Circumstances de-
scrip,ion would be dangerous.
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NXvsh.-Ths United States frigste Independence,
arrived at Pensacola the 9Th instant, from csusxs
She Is the largest ship which Mas been over Pen
saeoa bar. lherei now in Me harbor Of Penssco-
la the irigaie Independence, the sloop-of"ar fai-
mouth, and brig Dolphin and the French corvette
La Brilliante
The Norfolk Beacon Of Tuesday says The uni
ted States brig TruXton, Lieut. Com. Upshur, drop
ped down from the Navy Yard TO the anehorange oil
the Naval Hospital, yesterday morning There are
at present lying at that anchorage ia addition to The
above brig, the United States ship Of the Inns Penn
sylvania Capt Zantzioger bearing the broad pendant
of Com. L. Pendeton Kennedy lrigate Brandywine,
Capt Parker sloops-of-war ST. Louis, Commander
Cooke VandaIia, Commander hicCuney; Licking
ton, (store ship Lieut. Com. Glendy United Stat 5
steamer Engineer, and also little below, United
States revenue cutter fancy, Capt Webster--the
whole making imposing display at the fine ancho-
rage In our beautiful harbor.
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PHzr FiouT.-The Philadelphia Ledger Of ycs,er-
day contains a brutal prize fight, between an Eng
Iishman named freeman, and q Philsdepbian from
Spring Garden, named Rusk for a wager, in which
the latter after hundred and sixty mine rounds,
declared the victor. The fight lasted two hours
ard ten minutes, and was witnessed by large num-
Der Of persons. II occurred at place called The
Fox Chase" in Montgomery county, Pa, on Satur-
day afternoon Both the men were terribly punished,
being totally blind, aud II was at time thought
that Freeman could not recover from the effects Of
his bruises We trust that the brut, actors in this
affair may be severely punished for this pfrsclion Of
the law "-Bah Sun.
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Cow. Josrs was, by the latest accounts, a, the head
quarters OF Gen. Micheltorena, the Governor Gene
raj Of both CALIFORNIA;, where he was received and
treated a. the nations guest, honored with public
ball to which he rode in the Generals own carriage,
drawn by soldiers
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CousrrRrrrr CoH.-Covntcrfeit TWENTY-FIVE cent
pieces are in circulation in great numbers ip the
West. The Cincinnati Gazette states that of small
in specie deposited lately by merchant of that
place, $40 were found TO be counterfeit. A manu-
facturer, the day previous TO the above mentioned
occurrence, in selling to broker some silver founl
that he had taken in nearly ono hundred dollars of
base COIN
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FIRE AT THE WAsHISGroN national TnEArRE.--
About ten O'Clock last night fire discovered in
the gallery of the National Theatre but, by the
promiitude of the several fire companies the flames
were suppressed before they had time to extend be-
yond the vicinity in which they originated From all
that we have been enabled to learn the fire was the
work Of an incendary.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-20

Cum. 81 ArrrTupr.-Leut. Murray, in his " Do
ngs in China" gives the following proof Of the ap,i-
tude for civilization possessed by the juvenile bran
chcs OF the Celestias; 1.-THE children are very in
telhgent and sharp they pick up English easy. Al
most all the young blackguards about this place
could swear very good English
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An article is going the rounds of the papers
in North Carolina to The effect that the Pre,;-
dent had offered the Collec,orship at Whining.
ton TO Mr.. MarsteIlsr, Democrat, who decIin-
ed accepting il upon the ground that he would
not accept office at the hands of the President.
No such offer was ever made by the Presi-
dent.
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We arm from the Philadelphia papers that Mr..
Brooke, solictor for the Trustees Of the Bank Of the
United States, on Tuesday, obtained verdict in the
District Court at Philadelphia in favor Of his clients,
for the sum Of hco hundred and Gly-thrse thousand
eight hundred and sirfy-fhree dollars and one cent
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-20

Wa, b. DABsEY, charged with purioining the funds
Of the bank Of Virginia, was discharged from custo-
dy on Monday, by the Superior Court, the ground
that three terms had passed without trial Of his
case
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"l~rAsrArs' will rightly attribute our hesitation
to other reasons Than difference Of opinion as to the
justice and fairness Of such publication. The only
question is as to the proprie,y II It's publication in the
Madjsopian.
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yuvksrLs DrNH.--It stated in the Baltimore
papers that the Rev w. T. Eva srt,en year, Of sr,
will preach in Of the churches IN that CITY chi.
evening
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-20

IL Mayor ofNsw York, Robert II. Morris. CON-
menced his new term Of Office by signing the tempe
rance pledge,
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About $1,000 have already been collected in New
York for the relief Of the Guadalupe sufferers by
the late earthquake.
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On Monday evening the water at Albany was hig her
than II has been for twenty-five years.
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SrrcD.-The Hayre packet at New York. brought
500 900 in specie, aud the Liverpool packet 900
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Will Mr.. Benton Gift is true that he is to
remain in Washington while Mr. Blair goes
WesD particularly oblige us by reading the sub
joined account of a Democratic meeting in
Missouri, taken from the Missouri REPORTER,
of which s. Penn, Esq, is the editor7 VIII
Mr.. b. comment on it? We should like to
hear him exceedingly. The gentlemen voted
for Mr.. Van Buren, in lSl0 and are still his
friends but that will not prevent them from
doing Justice to John Tyler."]
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man, but by embracing and acting upon Dcmocr attic
or Federal doctrines, to the nature origin and de-
sign Of governmcnt-that the free exercise of
the right Of PRIVATE JUDGMENT becomes a sacred
duty when the bluDders of leaders are attempted to
be enforced by nothing more persuasive than their
arrogance, and that those who essay to impair that
right will always learn, sooner or later that they
have mistaken the nature Of party organization the
spirit Of the people, and the character Of our free in
ssitutions.n
R,sotred, That we have witnessed It'll painful but
unqualiied dsapprobation, not more the neglect and
Encouragement Of legitimate legislation during the
recent session Of the General Assembly than the
sumption Of political authority wholy mndeegat,d, by
portion Of the Democratic members, in the nomi-
nation Of distinguished citizen Of New York as the
candidate Of the Democracy Of this State for the Pre-
sidepcy in 1874, and that whilst large majority of
the same high political confidence which was attest.
ed by their votes In the contests Of 1896 and Is4O
they unanimously concur in the belief tina, he is moi
the first choice Of the Republican party Of Missouri
and that, IN a retrospective view of past circum-
stances, and prospective contemplation Of probable
consequences, IT may well be doubted whether the
success Of the party will not be endangered by press
ing his claims in advance Of the further development
Of public sentiment THE people,.
Resoipsd That in the history and results Of potica
caucuses and conventions, there has been disclosed
proclvity 10 intrigue and Injustice too garnq to be
longer overlooked and that the only question wbit h
remains concerning them, should be their moslifca-
ton in such manner as TO reflect unerringy the real
sentiments Of majority Of the party interested when
ever a necessity may arise for concentrating it,
strength, .or their abandonment altogether
Resotred That in President Tyler we recognise the
early and consistent friend Of Neutrality-suspicious.
his republican ympathes by his votes and his inAu-
epce to admit her into the Union without " restric-
ton, s"d testfyng, by the measures proposed b.,
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lNrEW Mtjsio. just received the following pieces
N N nsW m,IsIc. al the old established store, two
doc east Of 18th street. Pehnsyssnia avenue ,,empp
Oh the heart may be tanned BY smie-oy j. W.
Hobbs
National Guards Banner Song--by n. Dielman'
Young Bow Brde-words by L. Hanies baio5'
Esq.-ananged for Piano Forles, by Chomas 10
Had met thee in thy beauty c. T.. Horn.
The suitors--words by q. p. Morris, Esq.-music
by q. T.. Horn.
The Fishers Wife--by j. p. Knight
Columbia the land OF the braye-by ID. T. Shaw.
Ask me no more for song dear maid-by NJ. Zubof.
The Wanderer-by +. Schubert
The Greek exile--by VIM Andre.
Awake lovely +. ii. Mast
The welcome back-by N. j. Sporle.
The Gipsey's lnyitation-by g. ii. Rodwel.
The Banshed-by Mrs. Shelton.
Prince Alberts Royal MaIch--by c. Gerney.
Saratoga Troop-by w. A. Burke.
Cassels Military Waltz, for two periormers-by
J. C. Viereck.
Serenade Waltz-by ii. Lemoine.
Molly Bawn Waltz, by Y. Weiland.
Broadway Promenade--a seit Of quadrilles-Dy >
Munck
Oakhill Gaopade-by F. Z. Spott.
Fanny Elsler's Gallop--by N Bochsa.
ri Estrangero arranged with variations for the gui-
tar--by W. j. Lemon.
| Two favorte sets Of Quadres, Domini Nor and
La Polonaise," as performed at the Washington
Assemblics-by r. Sheng's baDd-arranged for
the Piano by +. A. Wagler.
| Music Of Christ Church and St Stephens-by w. III
barley and c. b. Standbrdge.
May l6-u
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NOTICE,
march ls-ly

In relation 10 The renorai Of The Land Office for the Vest
ern DIST CT Of Missouri from he foicn Of Lexington
20 Clinton.
In virtue Of the authority conferred on the Execu-
tive by the third section Of the act of Congress 10
proved August the 29lh, lsi2, entitled "An act for
creating land district in the State Of Missouri.
and for changing the boundaries Of the Southwestern
and Western Land Districts M said State !" notice IS
hereby given that the office for the Western Land
District Of Missouri will be removed from Lexington
TO the town Of CLINTON, IN Henry county, so soon as
the necessary arrangements for that purpose can be
made.
Special notice as 10 the precise do Of removal
will be given by the Register and Receiver.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washing
ton, this twenty-eghtA day Of April A. d.
1913 JOHN TYLER.
BY The President
Tho. II BLAZE, Commissioner General Land Office
April 2g--law6w
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JUST PUBLISHED,
The fifteenth edition of 60 SIX HUNDRED rlCFO-
RIAL ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BIBLE, AND
VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAND" 3 vols 6vo.
An idea may be formed of the estimation in whi,h
this work is held by the religious community, from
the fact, that THIRTY THOUSAND COPIES ha e
been sold within the past eighteen months I! Price;
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Also, beautiful volume, entitled " Eastern Arts
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l6mo., beautifully illustrated, price, 81.
All new works received soon published.
Orders from abroad respectfully solicited, and
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New York, May IL.
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A NTHON'S GREEK AND ROMAN ANTI
IA DUTIES, edited by William Smith, PHI d.,
illustrated by numerous engraving first American
edition. carefully revised; and containing additional
articles by Chas. Anthem, LII. d. just published
and received, for sale by +. TAYLOR.
Also, The aynower or, Sketches Of Scenes and
Characters among the descendants of Pilgrims; by
Mrs. Stowe.
No. of Harpers cheap edition of Shakespeare,
25 cents.
No. Of Harper's cheap edition of Family Libra
ry, 25 cents.
No. Of Alison's History, 25 cents. may 30
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~ OLD AND SILVER COIN AND COINAGE.
VI BY Messls. Eckiedt and Du Bots, Assayers of
the Mint of the United States at Philadelphia
Complete in one volume, with very numerous engra-
wings
A Manual Of Gold and Silver Coins of all nations
showing their history and legal basis weight fine
ness and value with treaties bullion and plate,
counterfeit coins, specific gray y Of precious metals
statistics of the production and coinage Of gold and
silver in the world, and sundry useful tables.
few copies just received and for sale for the
thors by +. TAYLOR.
may 29-3t
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CHAPMAN'S MAGIC RAZOR STROP; four
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position which will reduce the razor, pen-kniie or
surgical instrL ment to smooth and keen edge more
speedily and with greater perfection than any thing
that has before been offered TO the public. Wherever
the instrument is well known, it is used to the excu-
sion of all others Prices ranging from SO cents up
wards.
Sold for the proprietor by F. TAYLOR,
Bookseller.
-. Those purchasing TO sell again will be supplied
at the lowest mandatory prices. may 80
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POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

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l. for mail contractors, pensioners, draughted vo-
unteers, and claimants generally at the seat of Go
verDment
lie has blank bids ready for persons DESTROYS OF
bidding for mail contracts The old service and pay
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less the postage is paid. No person having business
at the seat OF Government need attend in person. if
a full descriP ion of tie business is communicated,
and full power Of attorney sent on by mail
Ten per cent charged upon all old claims allowed
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Nothing charged unless the claim is allowed.
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gress generally
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March 2l-INif
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EDITORIAL ILLUSTRATION OF THE d
i BILE, AND VIEWS IN THE HOLY LAM

PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATION OF THE ~
i BILE, AND VIEWS In, THE HOLY LAND.
complete in 3 yols.-contaInng 600 engravngs iIu..
tratye of different texts of Scripture views of places
mentioned in the Bible, sc. SC, compiled from tie
London Pictorial Bible.
The above work is the only ILLUSTRATED
COMMENTARY Of the Bible published in ihls coup
try and those who anxious TO furnish hemso
with work Of this kind, will do well TO call and
examine AZ.
The following is from the Boston Recorder.
"Ihis volume completes the design Of the compiler
And may be said with truth that he hath wrought
good work, in commencing, prosecuting, and Ter
minating thus happily, lrief series Of illustration.
which, If not absolutely perfect, do yet supply
porant dcsideraum in most family libraries W'at
ever may be the opinion Of Others our own con, c.
tions have strengthened with each Successive volume
tina; the amount of Biblical knowledge in the Arcr-
can community, will be greatly augmented by lbs
compation-and very cordially do we reconmp vi.
il TO the attention Of all lovers of the Bible a. ,a.
able auxiliary in their study Of the word OF God and
in their endeavors TO dise divine knowledge thruu b.
out the circles in which they moye.n
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present occupied by Judge Bryan, Assistant Post
master General Possession gwen Immediately.
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DOCK OF THE POETS, vol, London, with
ID numerous beautiful illustrations, containing the
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Beattie.
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persons proposing that the office is TO be at liberty TO
take either less or greater quantity Of any article
than is specified, according to its wants, during the
year.
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