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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-22

70 we learn from Columbia, Ark, that a man
was killed few days since, Just above that place
by MIR. Stewart. The man, wood-caepper
whose name we do not learn, stopped at SlewaFts
house to stay during the night. In the evening
an alteration took place and Stewart killed him,
he says, in self.defence. He was then ,brsSn
out in The yard, where he lay until sometime next
day. Vicksburg Wing
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-22

U The TRUE SuN, tho new penny paper OF
our City, appears to have taken at the food, the
tide which leads TO Fortune. It's success is de-
served
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-22

Lou1sl,NA--Three new Parishes have been
formed out of that of Natchisoches, and named
Bassier Sabine. and De Soto From Ouchila,
tina! Of Tensss from Concordia, that of Warren,
have also been formed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-22

10 CArrARAuaus County has elected l8 Whis
TO Loco Supervisors last year ID Wing TO Il
Loco.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-22

u !. "iscHEsrgR issues to-day part of
Chazzlewis, Tom Burke. L. S. D., Windsor Castle,
and Arthur oLeary, Ave novels in single num-
ber at one s6iiaHg. They may be had this
ossce,
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they went out Think the lady bad dark hats am not
positive whether the veil was over her face or not
franklin ". Creaaer swosn-l reside a: S54 Broadway
left Coriess sa.oos IS befoe7 he was there
at the ,n,e was not in there Afterwards saw lady
go down as was closing up my place, which the
saooa As Twas going, she and Cores together and
they in came Immediately AFTER anj took glass
OF water at the bar.
The hour mentioned was after wen. down this time
When left there tine two sitlEg the sofa. The
of the middliDg size snd rather delicate saw
her face She had on light straw hat, trimmed with dark
ribbon. II she veil il over her face She
a.suhad on dark shaw-about maroon co.or-wh mar.
row border, and figure. think her dress was light
chaly, with dark figure (The witness could not Identity
the nat produced IN court as he The ady)
cannot identy the lady in Mrs CoIlon) as the
one saw last night. Cores looked excited when saw
him last in the Saloon. AS passed Der on the stairs there
were ne, more than three feet between then her
face Mrs ColtOns hat tere taken off, but witness
could not identify her as the lady above mertioned.)
Frcne Tolee was in the reighborhood of the
Carlton House last evening. within about four doors
from Leonard street in Broadway when heard the repor,
OF pistol in LeoEardsreet took no notice at first OF the
report OF The pistol bat going dawn Leonard OBJ
served man lying on his face the walk. (The position
of the body has been before described saw 10 female
but there two three persons about the body when
reached it. am not acquainted With Mr. Cerlies pistol
was found by person where Cories lay Some one
told me, when asked the matter, thai the deceased had
saot himself through the mouth Icould recognize him
again.
John AdGms sworn. reside at II Churct-st. have
known Mt Corlss for 10 years him Yesterday az
ternoon sbou oclk, the Broadway Ann-s;
He locked wild and as it troubled be shook hands with
anoiher person and myself his hand remblea very much
al he Time and he appeared very much excited He asked
his brother Robert had been there OF air. Carr Dir.
Carr said 20. Coles then left Bis right hand The
wcoe tine he was in there 10 his oyercoa pocket asd
think say the handle OF pistol in the pocket He
has told ne he afraid Of the ID gang It siace
the previous attack made the life OF Corles, that this
conversation took place.
The investigation here adjourned unit. O'Clock ,omor
row afternoon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-03-22

70 NJ. KossowsKl's Grand Vocal ans 1ns,ru-
mental Concert will be given at Niblo's Saloon this
evening. He Will be assisted by Mad. MARoN-
CELL, Msd. oyro, Sig. De BEeSls, Sig. MAR
TIM, Messrs. Aupick, Kyle, &c, This must be
an efectivs and delishtful Coneer..
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DOCKS OF FLOWERS.-Just opened by F.
ID TAYLOR, most of them direct from London
richly painted by hand and bound in every variety
of fine and ornamental binding.
The Romance of Nature or the Flower Seasons
Illustrated, vol. octave, Turkey morocco, gilt and
colored.
Our Wild Flowers described and illustrated, by the
author of Floras Gems, Vol. octavo London, lS43,
richly co!ored.
LIE Bouquet dcs Souvenirs, VOL octave, gilt, with
twenty five painted illusra ions
Fore DIES Danes, Nouveau Language des
Fleurs par II. Hostein, l vol Paris
The Sentiment of Flowers, or Language of Flora,
London colored cngravings.
The Queen of Flowers, or Memoirs of the Rose |
vol. London, richly colored engravings.
The Parterrc Beauties of Flora | vol. folio,
London, 1912 containing large highly finished draw
ings painted by hand with poetical illustrations.
The Poetry of Flowers and Flower of Poetry, and
copous Floral Dictionary, edited by Mrs. Osgood,
vol. colored illustrations.
Floras Interpreter of Flowers and Sentiments, by
Mrs. Hall, vol.
The Language Of Flowers, and Calendar Of Flow
with engraved illustrations and Illustrative poetry
vol. 1913.
Mains Book of Botany, with numerous colored il
Illustrations
Unfading Beauties, illustrations Of Flour and
Fruit, by Watt and Alderman, vol. quarto.
Floral Albums and many other beautiful volumes
ofthe class with the above too numerous for the
limits of an advertisement. Most of them imported
direct from London by F. TAYLOR, and for sale at
very moderate advance up, the English prices.
dec 20
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.

A MOS KENDALL and JOHN f. KENDALL
\ offer their services to such may have business
with the Government of the following description
viz
Obtaining contracts from the Post Office and ohei
Executive Departments.
Procuring patents, and other business connected
with the Patent Office
Procuring penslons-revolutonary army and ma.
w; and other business in relation thereto
Settlement of accounts, whether with the State,
Treasury War, Navy, or Post Office Departments.
Prosecuting of claims against the Government,
whether for lands, other property, or money, before
any of the Executive Departments or Congress.
Our office is in the house of AMOS KENDALL on
street. the first door east of the Medical College,
two squares west Of the Post Office Department,
where we can be found during business hours.
AMOS KENDALL will prepare cases for presentation
to the Departments or to Congress His knowledge
of the forms and details Of public business derived
from service in the public Offices, will enable him
to perform this service IN the most effective manner
and those who nrust us with business may rely upon
the utmost promptitude, and the use OF all proper
means to bring il TO successful issue Our charges
will be moderate depending for their amount on the
nature of the case.
Persons al a distance will find it much cheaper to
employ us in any business they may have with the
Government than to come to Washington themselves.
We will also attend TO the adjustment and collec-
ton of private claims.
All letters on business should be addressed to
Messrs. Kendall, & Co, agents, and must be post
paid.
oct 3-6m JOHN E. KENDALL
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The quantity of these articles required will be
about

The quantities of all may be increased or diminished
the service may hereafter require. The contracts will
therefore be made not for specified quantities. but for
such quantities as the service may require. The deli
veres are to be made at Boston, New York and Nor
fok-a all either of these places may be desired
Sourkrout cranberries may be allied for as subsli
iuies for pickles; therefore bids for supplying them
will be received.
Contractors not living the place where deliveries
are required must establish agency at such place,
that no delay may arise in furnishing what may be
qured and when contractor fails promptly to
ply with requistons the Navy agent al the lace
where the articles required to be delivered, shall
be authorized to purchase such articles, and the CON
tractor shall be liable for any excess of cost the
contract price.
Separate bids must be made for each article at each
of the aforementioned naval stations, or combined
bid for the whole.
Bonds, with two approved suretics in oncthird the
estimated amount of the respective contracts will be
required and ten per cenum IN addition will be with
held from the amount of eat payment TO be made,
collateral security for the due and faithful perform
ance of the respective contracts, which will not be
paid until the contracts complied with in all
spccts unless specially authorized by the Navy De-
partment After deducting ten per cent. payment
will be made by the United States within thirty days
after the said AIT cles shall have been inspected and
received and bills for the same presented to the Navy
agent approved by the commanding officers OF the
spccve Navy Yards aforesaid, according the terms
OF the contract. The Department reserves the right
TO reject all bids from persons VINO nave heretofore
failed 10 execute their contracts.
Persons offering to SUI ply either Of these articles
will be pleased TO designate the place or places OF
which they may desire payments to be made to them.
Forn of proposals may be had upon application at
the NAVY agents office of either of the above stations,
or at the Bureau.
ar To be published once a week until the l5lhof
January in the Eastern Argus, Portland, Me; Au-
rusta Age Augusta, Me; Hills Patriot, N. H.; New
IN orr n n. Ron
Gazette, VI; Morning Post and Daily Times, Boston,
Mass; Journal of Commerce, Sun, Aurora and Eve
ming Post, Kew York city; National Enquirer and
Democratic Signal Harrisburg Penn; Sun and Re
publican, Baltimore; Enquirer, Richmond, Va Old
Dominion and Beacon, Norfolk, Va; New Orleans
Republican, La Mercury, Charleston, S. C; Spec
taor, Washington, District Of Columbo; American
Sentinel, Public Ledger, and Mercury, Philadelphia;
Republican Herald, Providence, r. l.; Colombian
Ri ster New Haven, Conn.
Editors will be pleased to send to the Bureau copy
of their paper containing the advertisement during its
Insertion
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FOR SALE

THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE in Smiths
n Row, on LIST Street, Georgetown, adjoining the
residence of Doctor Warleld. As private resi-
dence this property is among the most desirable in
the town; the house is slate rooted containing nine
parlor Is feet by AZ, with folding doors
passage eight feet wide large and well arranged
basement, for family purposes with pantry, closets,
SC, in connection with spacious and well arranged
kitchen; two cellars for storage Of fuel, &C., dry
and warm a smoke-house, stable, and coach-house
in short, all the convenences that might be desired
in family residence. An inspection of the premis-
es is invited and Mr. Charles Vnson, who occupies
the house, will give information in reference to the
price, and terms of payment, sc.
N. b. VINSON.
Dec 0-eot2 Ian.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-22
NEW JUVENILE BOOKS, just opened by
| L. ThVTnD

The Boys and Girls Annual for 1874, | volume
small quarto with numerous engravngs, and pro-
fusion of reading matter from the pens oil the best
writers.
Robin Hood and his Merry Forresters, volume
small quauo, with beautiful colored engraving 5.
The Youths Keepsake; the Evergreen; Peter
Parley's Tales of Adventure.
The Child's Scrap BoOk-a Christmas and New
Year gf."
Parley's Book of Poetry; the Juvenile Naturalist
or Walks in the Country
Paul Preston's Gymnastics or Sports for Youth
Fairy Tales and Popular Stories from the German.
Hohand's Farewell Tales, and large collection OF
several hundred varieties of the older works, embrac
ing all the authors generally esteemed as the best io
youth.
A small supply of French Juvenile BooIs just i'm
ported drecl from Paris by the advertiser, got W
and embeshed in very superior style.
Colorcd Toy Books in great variety, Souvenirs
Pocket Bibles, Albums, Portfolios, Drawing 9ooks
&c, &c for sale at the lowest New York and Phila
elpha prices in every case. dec ~
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UNIVERSAL GAZET
lXl IEER &c=A Dictionary geonIanhical sia

II GU UNIV EhoAL uhLBl
lNI TER, &c.-A Dictionary, geographical STA
istical and historical of the various countries places,
and principal natural objects in The world illustrated
with seven extensive and complete maps steel, by
j. R. McCulloch, Esq, in volumes Svo. In which
The articles relating to the United States will be
written and greatly multiplied and extended and adapt
ed TO the present condition of the country and TO the
wants of It's citizens By Daniel Haskell, A. M. late
President Of the University of Vermont. In Is OF
20 numbers at 25 cents.
Such a work is greatly needed in the United States
at the present time. The existing Gazetteers are
generally old and 10 degree antiquatej. Geography
IS a science which in its own nature, beyond most
Others is progressive. Changes constantly taking
place in the condition of the world aud OF its inhabl.
tants; the various parts of the earth continually
more extensively explored and TO exhibit It's changes
and the new and valuable information which is per-
petually developed requires new works on this sub
ject.
The English language has never been adorned
with more valuable work Of this kind than the new
and splendid work Of McCulloch The fullness with
which each article is written, the ceai of the
rangement throughout and the vast surface raversed
under each head, and in every department of inquiry
essential 10 The undertaking. contribute to the produc-
ton of the most luminous body Of information con-
corning geography, statistics and history, and all
matters necessary to their eucidaon, that has ever
been brought together in shape persplcuous and
accessible Such publication, which can be refer
red to the instant fol any subject embraced In Its
pages is Indispensable TO all Libraries, and must com
petey superseJe every previous attempt TO popularze
and reduce within convenient limits these various
classes of information.
The first number of the above is Just issued from
the press and may be examined at the bookstore of
F. TAYLOR.
The work can travel through the mails at the rate
of magazine postage only. Orders through the mails
(Post pald) promptly attended to.
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OF SUBSCRIPTION.

BEAUTIFUL EDITIONS of the following are
ID Just opened by F.TAYLOR, for Christmas and.
New Years Presents, ofthom finely illustrated
others richly bound--Ihe English editions imported
from London direct by f T.:
Mary Howetts Poems, ThomI sons Seasons Mrs.
Sigourncy's Poems Mentgomcry's Poems Milton,
Byron, Burns Cowper, Hemans, l.. T.. l. Coe-
ridge, Wordsworth Bacon's Essays, GoIdsmilbs Es.
says, Goldsmith Poems Channngs Essays, Bernard
Bar,on's Poems; Gray, Young, Ossian, Sernc,
Scott, Pope, Shakespeare, Moore and many others
embellishod with every variety of Illustration and
binding. Books of Flowers richly coored English
Bibles Of every sire and vsre,y-at ,hc loves, prc'
~ every case, dec. Is
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BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS Splendid Lon
- don Animals for lS44.-Just received, for sale
at MORRlSON'S, four doors west of Browns Ho
lei, the following beautiful ANIMALS for 1874 VIZ:
The London Keepsake, edited by the Countess OF
Bes 'ngton, with thirteen plates on steel
The American in Paris, with eighteen elaborat
engravings on steel
Heahs Book of Beauty, with fourteen beautifully
finished engavings STEEL drawn by the first artist,
edited by the Countess Of Bessington
Friendships Offering of Sentiment and Mlrth,
with ten beautiful steel engravngs, and twenty five
illustrations engraved on wood.
Forget Me Not, Christmas, new year, and birth
day present, with eleven plates on STEEL edited by
Frederic Shoberl.
The Rose or Affections Gift for 1914, edited by
Emily Marshall illustrated with ten highly finished
steel engravings.
The above, with great assortment of new Juven-
lie Books for sale at
dec 20-3t MORRlSON'S.
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STATE RIGHTS.

NOW in press, Essay State Rights, by u. =
IN twlck Evans Of the North. The author viii be
happy to receive orders for copies from citizens and
strangers here, through the post Office and from post
masters and other gentlemen abroad by letter. free Of
postage, and enclosing payment
The object Of The york is 10 define and illustrate The
ptrH Of our Institutions and Of liberty and 10 reocaie
our political elements.
The author has been honored by the names of
President, Heads of Department, and the most dis
tinguished members Of the House and Senate toge-
ther with citizens The work will be transmitted
with all fidelity and promptness-price % cents.
Washington CITY, Dec. IT, lSi3-d2m
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Dec. 2-eot2Jan.

OIL CLOTHS.-Persons wishing Oil Cloths, suit
" able for halls and passages, respectfully in
70 med that we have on hand Book of Samples,
containing eight different patterns of the newest
style, and by giving the dimensions and selecting
the pattern, we can furnish them at manufacturers
prices.
Oct ST ESTEP Al DE1I.
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NCY ARTIC LES.-W. FISCHER,
l. Importer anG Dealer in Fancy and Staple Sta
tonery, has constantly on hand the most extensive
stock for sale in this city. Also of Fancy Articles,
suitable for Christmas and New Years Presents,
comprising variety too numerous to particularlze,
all Of which will be sold at very low prices, at STA
TOWERS Hall dec % 3taw3w
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AMOS KENDALL,
JOHN T.. KENDALL.
oct 3-6n
TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, STRANGERS
AND CITIZENS, IN WANT OF FINE BOOTS
AND SHOES.

rNhe subscriber takes pleasure in informing his nu'
L merous customers, and the public generally,
that he has Just received by late importaiions,
choice lot of French Calfskins, from Paris, of which
he is now manufacturing daily, his new style OF
CORK-SOLED BOOTS (unequalled in this or any
other city) Also fine dress Boots aud Rootees, for
Gentlemcn's wear, very cheap for cash. Ladies'
wear of all kinds, from satin gaiter to a callskin
walking SHOE at prices low any other establish
ment in the city.
As sell no work but my own manufacture, all ar
ticles sold by me will be warranted.
IPDont forget the store directly on the corner
of Penhsy lvania avenue and 10th street.
dec I5-eot JOHN MILLS
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AT AUCTION.

books BOOKS BOOKS !!!-By w. M
DMoaRlsoE This evening, shall commence the
suitable for Christmas and Holiday presents. Sale
TO commence at 81 o'clock at my room fou doors west
of Browns Hotel.
Catalogues will be ready for dstrbu'inn in the
morning, and the Books for examination.
w. NJ MORRISON,
dec. 22-lt. Auctloneer.
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gWentg=Etghth congress.
FIRST SESSION.
SENATE.
FRrpAY, DsoEmBER %, 1913.

FRIDAY DECEMBER %, l043.
After the presentation Of several petitions ana Inc
reference of papers relating to claims,the Committees
were called for reports.
Mr.. CRITTEN DEN, from the Committee on Mil
itary Affairs, to which had been referr,d the bill
providing for the payment OF the balance que 10 MAS
sachusetts from the General government reported
the same without amendment.
Mr.. JARNEGAN presented sundry resolutions,
adopted by the Legislature of Tennessee in favor of
restoring General Gaines to his former rank in the
Army. They were ordered to be printed.
MI BARROW introduced a reso ution calling on
the President all correspondence in his possession
relative 10 the adj lstment of claims of citizens
upon the Government of Mexico.
ON motion of Mr., BARROW, it was agreed that
when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn to Tuesday next
The Senate then spent few moments in Execu-
tive session, and then adjourned.
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/ ONDoN BOOKS ON MEDICINE AND SUR

| ONDON BOOKS ON MEDICINE AND SUR
IL GERY.-Just imported by +. TAYLOR few
copies only and this day received, Yearsley on the
Tnroa the enlarged Tonsil, and elongated Uyula,
| vol London, lS43; Jones on Gravel, Caculous,
and Gout, being Professor Liebigs Physiology, APP
piled to the prevention and cure Of these diseases
| vol London, l643; Johnson on Life, Health, and
Disease, vol. London, lS43; Food and its nfu-
ence on Health and Disease, by Matthew Truman,
NJ ID. vol. London, lS43; krauss on the cure Of
Club foot, Bent knee, Wry-neck, SPIRAL Deformlty,
&c, &c; Lee on Stammering and Squirting, and on
the Method for their Removal, | vol. London, lSil
Curtiss Treatise the Physiology and Pathology Of
the Ear vol. octave; and others not enumerated
Books, Periodicals, &c, imported to order from Ion
don and Paris. may %
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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH.-The Rev. JAMES
KNOX will preach in the Second Presbyterian Church,
New York Avenue and 18th street,) on Sabbath
next, at II A. nj and 3 O'Clock, z. M. The public
are invited to attend.
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DOCK OF THE POETS, | vol, London, with
ID numerous beautiful illustrations, containing the
qest works of thu English Poets, from Chaucer to
Beatte.
Also, Book Of the Poets, the Modern Poets, con-
tanning chiefly the English Poetry of the nineteenth
century, volume, corresponding with the other-a
beautiful London edition. with many splendid cngrav
ings. Just received by
may 30 b. TAYLOR
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BANK OF THE METROPOLIS, !
Dec. 20, 1913. \

M ONDAY next, the 25th inst, being Christmas
Ifl day, this Bank will be closed.
1t is requested that all notes due at this Bank on
that day, be paid by 3 O'Clock Saturday the 23d
instant. RID. SMITH, Cashier.
dec 20-t23i
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NTOTICE.-The holders of the bonds Of the second
" Municipality of New Orleans, purchased of U.S.
are requested TO call on us. as an arrangement is
about to be made to the payment of interest
thereon.
dec 2O--3t CORCORAN s. RIGGS.
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FRANKING PRIVILEGE.

TINE subjoned section of the act OF Congress OF
Il ~25 is published for the information OF those
entitled to the Thanking privilege
SECTION %. And be it further enacted, That il
any person shall frank any letter or letters, other
than those written by himself or by his order on the
business of his office, he SHALL conviction thereof,
pay fine of ten dollars and shall be The special dt
ty Of Posasters to prosecute for said oGence Provided
that the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of
War, Secretary of State, Secretary Of the Navy,
and Postmaster General, may frank letters or
packets on official business, prepared in any other
public office, in the absence of the principal thereof
And if any person, having the right TO receive his
letters free of postage, shall receive enclosed to
him, any letter packet addressed to person not
having that right shalt be his duty TO return the
to The Post Office, marking thereon the place from
whence came, that it may be charged with postage.
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