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General Orders.
HEAD QUARTERS,
Columbia. 18th June, 1913.

ORpER, No.
FRVHE following REGIMENTS will parade
d for Review and Drill, Gt tn, times ut,d
places herein stated. viz:
The Is Regiment at Bruton's, OIL Saturday
the 18th Of August.
The ID Regiment ut Toney's old Store, on
Tuesday The 2Jlh OF August
the 5th Regiment ot Hunters, on Thursday
tho Hs, Of August.
The End Regimen, II Hull's on Saturday
the 2ud Of September.
The i2nd Regiment at Minton's, on Tuesday
the 5lh Of September.
Tie 9Th Regiment at Virrenrcs. on Satur-
day The 9,h Of September.
The Sih Regiment nj Morrow's old field. on
Thursday the I+.h Of September.
The 9th Regimen, Ct Lomas's, on Saturday
the 10Th Of September.
The 9th Regiment ut loves, OH Tuesday
the 18th Vi September.
The 10Th Regiment nj Richardson's, OH
Thursday the 2lst Of September:
The 9Th Regiment nj the Old Wells, on Sa-
turday the 23d Of September.
Tie Commissioned and non-comm.ssioncd
officers will assemble n, their respective Regi.
mental muster grounds, for drill and instruction
OH the day previous 10 their review.
The Major Generals and Brigadicr Gene.
rails will. with their suite attend The reviews
within their commands.
The Bricndi"r Gcheras are charged with
The ex,cn,inn Of tbs oider so far as relates 10
their respective Brisadcs.
By order of the CnInmsnder.n chief:
J. w. CANTEY. Adj, 4 lnsp. Gen.
u To he published in ali the papers located
within the Brigades ordered on, Tor review,
and 10 continue until the reviews are over.
June d II p5
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New Spring and Summer
C. Do B "a.

~ w W ~ ~
FH7HE Subscribers have jus, received, and
Il nre now oiirring To their customers aud
the public generally, a full and well selected
assortment Of
Fancy & staple Dry Goods,
Comprising every variety of Goods in their
line, suited to TIC Spring and Summer trade.
which they will So II al prices io suit the times
ALso--A general assortment o.
Groceries, Hardware, Hats,
Shoes, DC. &c.
which will be sold N prizes which cannot fail
to gise satisfaction 10 those who mas favor ihrIn
with their patronage. We were induced by
the presen; reduced prices Of Goods, 20 make
heavy purchases. which enables US to offer
strong Inducements to purchasers. We ATE
determined to sell, aud let those who doubt
our ability TO please them, cell and see
We also continue the business of
Millinery g. Wnaltualnaking,
under the sIperin,cndrnce Of Mrs. C.. NJ.
DOWD, and having received n new supply
Of Goods suited In that branch of trade are
prepaied to execute all Ands Of work with
neaincss and despatch.
Orders from The country promptly attended
10. BLAND g. BUTLER,
April IL f III
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State of South Carolina.
ABBEVlLLE DISTRICT. 4,


~ THE COMMON PLEAS.
Holm w MCMILLAN WHO is IN the Gus
% tpdy u: the Sheriff OF Abbevl!c District by
,ir,rc Of iva wr,+ nr capias al sa,jsfacicndlm.
nj the suits OF James ii. Giles and " Iison d
L6max. having filed his petition with schc-
dule. on 0aGi, o, his whole estate. real and per-
soual, for the purpose ofobtaining the benefit
Of the Acts Of the General Assembly, conf
monty called The Insolvent Debtors Acts
Public Noiioe il hereby given. tha, the petit
ton of the said John w: McKe,lar wiil be
heard aud considered in the Court OF Common
Pleas for Abbcriiic District. q. ibberillc Court
House. on ,I.e sinteerta day Of October neat, or
such other day thereafter rs the Court may
order durir. the term. commencing at the said
place, on the third Moiidsy Of October next,
and ru tic creditors Of the said John w. Nc
Keliar. are hereby sumnoned personally or BY
their attorneys, to appear then and there III
the said Court. TO shcw carise. if any lhey can.
wty ,ae benefit of the Acts aforesaid should
not be granted IA. the siid John w. afchcliar,
upon his cx,cu,i"g the ass,gumsu! required
by the Acts aforeSaid.
mo. T. LIVINGSTON, C. c. r.
Clerks Office, l9d May. IsI3.
May 81 (Si7 62s) 3rn IL
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Head Quarters,
COLUMBIA, I'D June, 1913.

ORDER No.
A N Election fnr Major General TO fll the
n vacancy occasioned bv tho resignation Of
Slaior General Grorge AcDu!fic Of the FRS,
Division. will thke place OIL Saturday the SOIL,
Of September next. The Brisadier Generals
Of the Division arc required 10 extend this or.
der 10 their respective Brigades. and make n
,eiurn Immediately thereafter, to the Adju,ant
and Inspector Generals, department at Colum-
bin. the result Of said election.
By order OF the Commander in-ChieE
J. W. CANTEY.
Agf. & Insp. GENT.
JulyJ i3t %
u To be published in oil the papers in the
Division until the electinr.
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State Of South Carolina.
ABREylLLE DISTRICT.
IN t,OTJTTY-

William C.. Black, BMfo, AeeoHH:, and
o. !Harshnlliag assets,
!. L. Pearson, & al Sc.
H'N PURSUANCE ofou Order. made in thus case.
III at June term, Isi3, requiring the creditors
o!Ssmuel Caldwell, to appear bei6rc the Com.
missioner. aud prove their demands asains,
s.lid estate. on, or before the FIRST Monday in
November next. hereby appoint Saturday
the 2Srh day Of October next The creditors
of said estate will therefore take Notice TO ap-
pear before me and prove their demands, on
that day. nj AbbevilIe Court House.
II. A. JONES, C. E.Ap.
Comu,issioasr's 06fnr, Goth June, Is43.
June % 3m
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Res'tI. Head Quarters,
ED6EFIELD, July 3, 1S43

Orders No. ID.
YEyHE Upper Battalion Of The Seventh Re-
& glrneni Infantry, s. e. NJ, is hereby or.
dered TO Parade at the Pine House. un Sa,ur.
turday the % of September next, lcr Drill and
Review. The officers and non commissioned
officers will assemble the day previous for
Drill and Instruction
The Serehii. Regimen; will parade at the
Old Wells, on me 23d September, lie officers
and Ion-coinmissicncd officers the day pre-.
vious. ~
LOUIS +. WlGFALL,
Col. 7h Rfgt Inf. S. L. ".
July II %
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A CARD.

1T l.. JEFFERS having this day connect
kEs cd himself with Dr. J. f. GRIFFIN,
iu sI.e WAREHOUSE aud COMMISSION
BUSINESS, begs leave tc return his sincere
thanks TO his irienus and customers, for the
very liberal share OF patronage heretofore be.
slowed upon himself, and hopes the same will
be continued to the firm of Il. l.. JEFFERS
g. CO., To whose advertisement below, he
begs leave 10 refer. July 10. l5I3.
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS

EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
s. NJ. w. b. l.. MILLER, who has been
~ arrested, and IS now confined within
the bounds llhc Jail OF Edgefeld District, by
virtue ola capias ad salisiacicndum, at the suit
Of flames Cannady. having filed his petition.
with schedule on oath. of his whole estate and
effects. with view Of obtaining the benefit Of
the Acts Of the General Assembly, commonly
called the IEsolvent Debtors Acts.
Public notice is hereby given. that the pe,i-
ton oflhe said 5. N w. d. L. Miller will be
heard in the Court Of Common Pleas for Edge
field District, at Edge6cld Court House, on
"Wednesday the fourth day Of October neIL or
on such other day as the Cont shall order. dur
ing the term. commencing on the first Monday
in October next. nj said place; and all the ere.
ditors Of said 8. NJ. w. ID. L. Miller. are here.
BY summoned either personally or by ,hsir at
torney, then and there. in said Court. to shew
cause, il any they cnn, why the benefits OF the
Acts Aforesaid shoud not be granted to the said
S. N. w. ID. l.. Miller. upon his executing the
assignmca, required by the Acts aforesaid.
GEO. POPE, c.c.P.
Edggfcid c. H. Clerks Office,
2i,h March ls43.
Jun % {Sl7 G24) 3m %
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State of South Carolina.

IN kQCirY.
Samuel Jordan, Ad'mr. Biz for Mdrstailias
Of Jno. s. Apsly Assets. end for sale
.. fof Real Estate for
Sarah Ansiy, and payment If Dtbis.
Celcslia Arsly.
EN pursuance Of an Order, made in this case,
u. nt Jane tenn. lSi3, requiring The creditors
OF the estate Of John s Ansly. to appear be-
fore The Commissioner. and prove their de-
,nand against said estate, on or before tho first
Monday in January next Il hereby appoint
"Wednesday the 18th Of November next. Tho
creditors oil said estate viii therefore take No.
tiee To appear before me and prove their dc.
mands. on lha, day, at Ab5eyi!!e Court House.
II. A. JONES, c. E.. A. u.
Commissioners 0G.ee, 2ua June. lSi3.
Jun % 3n %
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GROCERIES,. &r.

eU HhSpS T. I'd EssSs CSCs
YHNHE Subscribers res, s,'crtia!.y inform their
-H friends and ;iie pubic. that they have re.
ccivcI large ana iresn supply Of GOODS,
selected by one OF the firm. in NeV York, Bos-
ton. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Charleston,
which ia addition Ia ihcir former stock. com.
prlses the larses, and best assortment Of Goods
ever offered IN this market, consisting in part
rs follows:
80 hhds. Porto Rico New Orleans and
StCroix Sugars.
$50 bags Rio Cuba. Porto Rico. St. Do
mingo. Java. and Mocha Coffee,
7)hhds. IVES, India Moiasscs,
l0 tierces Cuba do
- bbls. New Orleans do.
10000 lbs. Bacon, Hams, ,Sidrs& Shoulders,
$4,000 "a Sweoe Iron, assorted sizes,
5000 :" English do
5000 {" Band and Hoop Iron.
5000 = Nail Rods & Horse Shoe shapes,
2.Og0 e Cast, German. IL Blistered Steel,
100 sc,is Wagon Boxes,
LOO sacks Snll, (blcac!,ed sacks,)
1000 bushels Sail, in bulk,
500 pieces Hemp aud Tow Bagging, 43
10 46 inches wide,
$50 pieces GunGy Bassing.
1909 lbs. Bagging 'rwinc. (Weavcr's,)
$50 coils Manila Gale Rope,
100 do Hemp do do
500 yaids 0suaburgs,
5000 lbs. double refined Loaf Sugar,
5000 Z" crushed DO.
5000 " powdered do.
1900" single refined Loaf do.
30 boxes Turpenline Soap.
10 Sperm Candles,
20 Z" Huii's patent Candies,
5aserces fresh ground Rire
1000 lbs. White Lead No. Union Mills,
- bbl. Canal Flour. (choice brandy
10 doz. dining, parlot, rocking and
clIiidrcn's Chairs,
leases Hats and Caps,
80 casks Stone Lime. (in fine order,)
20 kegs Dnponts FFF 9 Powder.
1000 lbs. Bar Lead.
40 boxes Window Glass axl0 & 10xl2,
l3O bags Shot, assorted sizes.
$500 pairs Shoes,
Tea. Pepper, Spice. Ginges, Chocolate. Gin.
namon. Almonds. Starch, Nnt,negs, iirc chew
ing Tobacco. Negro Cloths. Blankets, shoe
Thread. Cotton Yarn. Cotton Cards. Wool
Cards, Tacks, Sirycs. Plough Lines. Indigo,
Madder, Blue Stone, Copperas, EPSON Salts,
Linsced Oil, Lamp Oil. (supcrio. article, }
Trace Chains. Fifth Chains, Smoothing Irons,
brass bound cedar Buckets. horse Buckets,
Pals. Tubs. Keclers, Willow Wagons. nests
Measures, Feathers, &c. &c &c.
SlBLEY " CRApON.
Hamburg. Julv |, lSlJ II %
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@kpetts Geeess;:
ILOvE THE MAN.

Hove the u,an who Calmly rests,
when wealth and friends have flown.
Who peace and lnvo, those heavenly guests,
Securely makes his own;
Who never looks to earth for bliss,
Whose treasure is the skies;
To whom keen sorrows dark abyss
Brings no Oppressive sishs.
love the man who kindly bears
THE haushty iyrant's frown;
Alike to friend and foe he wears
The look of calm rerown.
The proud contempt, the conscious slight,
Don effect his soul;
He's Errner in Tie Truth aud right,
As passions blliows roll.
Hove the man who kindly gives.
As Heaven has blest his stoie
Who shares the gifts that he receives,
With them that need them more.
Whose mel.ias hear, OF pity moves
Ger sorrow and disiress-
Orall his friends who mostly loves,
The poor-,be faihcr!ess.
IOSG tho ulun WIN sIUIiiS W oC
The man or sect. u slave
WHOSE soul is like the Sunshine free
Free as the ocean wave;
Who whea hc sees oppression-wrons--
Speaks on, in thunder tones
Who feels with ir,iil, that he IL strong
LTc graphic e'cn with thrones.
V,ov, tho man <sho shuus 10 do
An action mean or low
Who will noble course pursue
To stranger, FREUD or foe
Who seeks for justice. no. for gain.
Is merciful und kind
Who will not give needless puiu
In body or in mind.
love the man whose only boast
lswisdon, virtue. right;
WHO feels iftruth is ever lost
His honor has blight;
who ne'er evades by Look or sign
In every placc the same:
5feihiuks the glorics are divine
Which cluster round his nl,nc.
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RsrOmglpt 90 thc Jail

nF this District negro man, who
W cnlTs himself JACKSON, five feet 2
incaes high. very black complexion. abon,
80 years age, his left leg shorter than the
right, says he belongs 10 Mr.. James Hardy
Of Anderson District, S. C. who lives
within three miles of Mr.. Samuel Ear!cs
store. end that be runaway FIVE o. six
weeks ago.
The owier is requested To come forward.
prove property. ray charges. and 'oke him
away. otherwise he will be disposed Of nc.
cording TO law.
Z. II. GOODMAN. Jniior
July 10 If 25
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Head Quarters,
1T DIr:siOs. s. C. ~.
EdrefirI ID, July 18th, lsi3,

.
0npER No
Il ~ obedience 10 an order from the comn,ln.
4 hdcr.,n.ciiief. the following Regiments Of ca.
valry. will parade Of the times and places here.
in stated. yiz:
The Is, Regiment at nlt Pe,,dleion Village,
OIL THURSDAY the 9Th Sept.
The I'd Regiment Of Cavalry at Longuiires.
on Saturday The 10th Sept.
The colinissioacd and ncn.comr,issioued
officers (corpurals iuclutcd) will assemble the
day previous fnr drill. and instruction.
The division and Brigade Staff, will attend
the reviews Of the division.
BY order of Brig. GenT. 81. l.. Bonhan.-
Commanding Isl Division.
- JAS. L. ORR.
Dep. Adj';. Gent.
July 10 O. 25
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State of South Carolina,
EDGEFlELD DISTRICT.
IN EQUITY.

a. L. Nicholson. Bill for 7.
r,, vs.. acs TO Land,
Eidred N. Coleman, & others. )Sr.
I'D Y virtue Of On order from the Cour, of
lD chancery. i-shall offer for sale TO the high.
es, bidder, 1T Edge6eld Court House, OIL il.e
frs. Monday in September next, pant of the
real estate Of Edward Coleman, decd, consist
ing OF ract of land containing iory.,wo acres,
more OF less. situate in the District and State
aforesaid. and bounded by lands of Bennett Per.
ry, John Perry. Daniel Livingston. Reuben
Morgan, Il. s. Brooks. and others, on credit
oftwere months, the purchaser 10 give bond
and personal security, and 10 pay in cash the
costs Of the suit,
J. TERRY, c. ED.
Commissioners Office. Z
Edgeheld, Angus, Z, ls47.
Aussst 4t %
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Brea.sEla 10 alle Jail

NE iiis D,sirie, n negro man. who
" calls himself HARRY. five feet "A
inches high, Of very black complexion, a
host 10 ycnrs Of age; says ne runaway
from Mr.. Weeks, Of Baruweli District,
four miles from Aiken, abou, the 18th OF
june iaat. The owner is sequestedio come
forward, prove property. pay charges and
talk. hin, away. otherwise ho will be dis
posed Of according TO law.
C. Fl. GOODMAN, Jailo-.
Juno 10 II 2S
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July 10
Head Quarters.
ESP REhiaEYr CAysLRT, !
July 18th. lSi3.

July ls,h. 1873.
OEoER No
In obedience 10 orders from Brig. Geu'L
Il Bonisan, an election for MAJOR Of the lower
battalion OF tse 2Bd Regiment Cavalry. will be
held on Saturday. the 2Gth or August next. In
The iesal na,iee within h,a oua liEa,s.
By order Of Ce.. JAS. C.. SPROUL
Juiy - d, -
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State of South Carolina.
EDGEFIELD DISTRICT.
IN TIE COURT or ORDINARY.
lnrc
William Wise, Admin ir.
Of Henry Wise.
WETiIEREAS William Wise, Adninis,ra.
w tor OF Henry Wise. has removed from
this State without having accounted ior his ad.
ninis,ration aud whereas Moses Swearngen,
ono Of the sure,ics Of said administrator. has
applied 10 mo fur relief on the premises: These
are therefore TO SUMMON and require The said
William Wise, administrator Of Henry Wise,
and his snreiies, Moses Swearingcn, and Lew
is Jones. 10 appear al my office on the 9Th day
Of November next. at ~ o'clock. To render m
accoun, OF said administration. and abide sue h
further order OF decree rs may be made in the
premises.
OLIVER TOWLES. o. E. d.
Ordinary's Office, Sth August, lsI3.
August 3m 2S
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Notice.

Notice.
ALL persons indebted TO US on accounts
n due the fist Of January last. are 70
cuestcd 60 come and setile up. We aavo
20 pay our debts.
Feb. l3 a@ IF 3
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THE U. :. DISTRICT COURT, !
DIsrRicr OF SoUru CAROLINA.
~ BANKRUPTCY.
I'm the matter OF Dan,ci lloyt. Mechanic,
II formerly Of New furk. now Of Abbeville
District. South Carolina. Bankrupt.
Pursuant to an Order Of the District Cour,
OF the Uuilrd States, for tho District Of Soutl,
Carolina. Noticeis hereby given. thnt cause be
shewn before the said Cout,, at the Federal
Court House in Charleston, on the ninth day
OF September next. at eleven O'Clock, A. A..
why the said Daniel H"yt. should not re,
ce,ve his Discharge and Certificate as Bank
rupt.
Charleston. 18th day Of Jnne. Is43.
II. Y. GRAY. Cierk.
Junc2l l2t II
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NEW GOODS.
New Spring and Summer
GOO DS.

7H7HE Subscribers nre now receiving from
Il New York. their
Spring & Summer Goods,
Embracing almost every article usually KEEP.
in this market. We have selected our Goods
with great care, and request our customers,
and the public generally, to call and examine
for themselves. and see that the prices do cor
respond with the times. We Are thankful for
past fnvors, and hope by strict attention TO bu.
sness TO merit q continuance.
PRESLEY & BRYAN.
April II, lS43. If II
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Hamburg July 90, l3i2.
Aususi2 II "a
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-12-27

and then, when his funds fos this end were en-
hausted, trying to cast odium upon Congress, as
if the result was their neglect, instead OF his
own extravaganza. $500, go
This bill was further debated, and finally re-
ferred 70 the Committee Of the Whole. A. Il !.
RESOLUTIONS.
The committees having been called through
for reports, the States were then called for reso-
lutons. .ll4 ~ 4. sl'n.
Mr. BURKE, Of n H., submitted one, thai
the House on Thursday next,at i o'clock, should
go into election Of Postmaster, and upon this he
moved the previous question. Upon the count
for seconding the previous question no quorum
voted, and motion for adjournment was made.
This motion was rejected, and a quorum voted.
The question was therefore again taken upon
Mr. Bmke's motion, and again no quorum voted /;
whereupon taii y sll 80fsf
The House adjourned
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NEW CHEAP GROCERY STORE--The UNDER
IN signed most respectfully informs his old friends
and the public in general that he has commenced a
regular family grocery store in the rooms under the
Apollo Hail. the goods having been selected in New
York with great care, and now received, consisting
Of fresh Teas, Coaees, SIC. of the finest quality.
Teas-Imperialinea and extra fine, Gunpowder fine
and extra fine, Young Hyson and Pouchong, all fresh.
Cc0ees-Old Java, Maricabo, Rio and other kinds,
all fresh and cheap. !, gsEal tts'F IN. '8
Sugars Loaf, lump md brown Sugar, very cheap.
Spices Gloves, Cinnamon, Alspice, Ginger, and
superior pepper ground and in bottles.
Floua-Superior Ohio, New York, and Buckwheat.
4 Liquors old French Brandy that can't be beat,
Fl. Gin, superior old Rye Whiskey, Wines, Sc.
Cigars-A lot of superior Spanish cigars. a.
Brooms- Fifty dozen broonis and wisks, painted
buckets keelers crockery, glass and other ware, to-
geher with great variety Of articles entirely too
numerous to mention-so cross over old friends, and
take peep at the Apollo Store Rooms, and assure
you, for the ready, you will find them hard to beat
dec 2I-2w VIM. MORROW
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oil BLACKING, &C.--H you want dry fee
" all winter, prepare your boots and shoes with
Leather rPrcservative or Oil Backing, which VIII
render the leather SOFT make it more durable, ana
entirely mpervous to water is also excellent Tor
carriage harness. Sc T can os 1 ma q
pevs-lp 4 IS Drug Ss0rs, peas Browns B0 gsa
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REsO SOLUTIONS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

A resolution was offered relative to placing
iron steamers upon the Ohio river calling for in
formation, &C., butt was objected to, and
The SPEAKER decided that, under the rules,
petitions were in order for the first thirty days J;
some debate arose on this decision, coupled as it
was with another which declares a petition de-
bateable which lies over one day.
! The House then proceeded to consider me-
mortal presented by MIR. King Of N. Y, upon
the subject Of postage, with Instructions to the
Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads to in
qure into the expediencyo of abolishing the frank
ing privilege, &c.
mir. CAROL, Of N. Y, thought the instruc-
tions premature. 1t was clear that the people
were determined upon reduction of postage,
hut he thought it best to leave the committee un-
trammelled by any Instructions. h 4Ei8
The instructions were voted down, and the me-
mortal itself referred. .8a
g Mr.. C. J. INGERSOLL moved to postpone
the reception Of petitions. the motion was re-
jected. }.j.s;s g3 "a .,3.s 4. t.,si fs
PETITIONS. la sl,ss 1a s5 ',,34
The States were then called for petitions, re-
versing the order in which they were last called.
SLAVERY in TIE DISTRICT.
Mr. GIDDINGS, Of Ohio, presented memo
rial of citizens of Niagara county, N, Y, asking
revision Of laws respecting slavery in the Dis
trct OF COLUMBIA. -lt'-a 4lg,gfs Ng3A ss.
= The SPEAKER decided the petition to be en-
braced in the 25th rule, and therefore not rescnd-
able. &DS a @hM6f5E
NATIONAL ARMORY.
A select committee of nine was ordered to be
appointed to consider the proprety Of establish
ing National Armory at Pittsburg. See
siea NJ bil.a. SLAVERY AGAIN. Kasg434a
Mr.. ADAMS, among other petitions, presented
one from citizens of Connecticut, praying for the
abolition Of slavery in the District, and for the
recognition Of the independence Of Hayti.
The SPEAKER decided that, as a part of the
prayer in the petition was in conflict with the
18th rule, the whole must be excluded. NJ
s Mr.. ADAMS appealed from this decision, but
the House sustained the Speaker in his decision
by vote of los to 40.s9 tit sas io
The States having been called through for pc
titions, the next business was call for II ''
S,ili.56s gsss REPORTS 44l pata
oqMr. PARMENTER reported bill from the
Naval Committee, authorizing the Executive, in
certain cases, TO transfer appropriations from one
branch of the service to another.
This bill is thus early reported, in order 10
provide employment for the workmen about the
Navy Yards. tista5G
y Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON objected to it, and
blamed the late Secretary Of the Navy for mis-
directing the expenditure OF the liberal appro-
priations Of the last Congress, employing twice
as many operatives as he ought to have done,
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-12-27

IL actsrer Sevenh street. opposite the Patriotic Bank
has for sale good assortment of splendid Moleskin
Cashmere, Ndtria Beaver, Plain Russia, and Silk
Hats of the latest fashion of his own make and nsh
which he warrants equal ia style, Aniah and quality
e any imported, and at the lowest possible prices
win please give him call and Judge for themselves.
All kinds Of mu furs, and caps Of every style and
quality sold very cheap 81, y 81
3 Five rooms above the store for rent. They will
be furnished, If preferred. s4tsi nov Y4--I1m