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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

Ice AT BosToN.-There seems to be as much cha.
grin as ice in Boston. One paper, noted for its
truth and piety, as well for its seepiness, saws
that the harbor will not freeze up again for egh,
years, beginning with last Sunday morning; and
therefore, the Cunard steamers continue TO run
TO that port with perfect safety, Notwithstanding
Pollock's Rip is such dangerous spot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18
FRIEND BENNETT.

FRIEND BENNETT,-
Will thee tell in thy paper how it comes to pass
that the United States and the English are making
such to do about the Oregon Territory, seeing thai
Meth of them have any more right to it than
hee or me has, or thy friend Webb, to receiving
that same legacy twice?
Has thee ever heard of either this country OF
England buying the land of the poor Indian? II
thee has, tell us when, and how it was paid. We.
rily we are grasping people to quarrel about that
consent of the true owners. Perhaps our people
in Congress will make law whereby it shall bt
lawful to own it, and thus come over John Bull
Thee frequently says in thy paper we are grea
people, and methinks we deserve the title, but
hope other countries will not put at the end O
great-rascals. Thy friend,
OBEDIAH SINGLE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

SUPREME CoURr or THE UNITED STATES, Feb ls.-On
motion OF Mr. Sergeant, Ashbe Green Jr, Esq, OF nm
sylvana, and Loree J. Rosccrarts, ESQ., Of Michigan,
were admitted attorneys and counseloIs OF this court
No The United States Charles Jenkins ct vi On
certificate OF division from the Circuit Court Of the Uni.
ted States for the Southern District Of New York On
motion Of the Attorney General this cause was dismissed
No l3.-Robert Porterfed, appellant W. NJ L. Clarke.
et al The argument of this continued by Mr.
Jones for the appellees. Adjourned till tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

MR.. EDITOR =
Will you call the attention of the public to the
Importance Of law to protectthe mechanic, manu-
facturers and Others from the numerous fraudsprac
tised upon them, by not only the organized
swindlers, but by many who consider themselves
respectable, who live by their wits, occupy house,
and live in style that their income will not war
rant!
The mode of proceeding is to order the goods to
be sent home with the bill recePted with positive
promise of payment; when they get there, the
gentleman is out; you are requested to call again,
or take the bill to his office; if perchance he is in,
he will request you to call in half an hour, he
parties have concluded to have some little altera-
tions or some little additions, and when received,
he will pay for all together. The articles are
generally sent by cartman, journeyman, or boy,
who being at loss go to their employer for nstruc-
tons. We cannot give instructions in all cases to
bring goods back, without the money; there are
many articles that people will not pay for until put
up. mechanic cannot make and send an article
home, and take it back without a serious loss; foi
his time is emphaticaly money. We have
abolished all claim against the body for debts, and
The Exemption Law or State Blanket has exempted
the property of this class from executions. II these
men ask for credit, they could not have it. We,
therefore, ask that law may be passed giving us
lien of ten fifteen days upon goods sold Tor use
where there is express agreement tor credit, and
TO make it felony if the goods are not returned
upon application. This is no hardship in com
pelling man to return that which he buys fol
cash, if he Unexpectedly finds himself unable tc
pay. The bill recently introduced in the Assembly
by the Hon. Mr.. Bosworth from this city, has this
object in view. Will you, Mr.. Editor, second his
praiseworthy effort by urging its passage by the
Legislature! You cannot do your numerous readers
a more acceptable service. A MECHANIC.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18
Amusements.

CHATHAM CIRcUs.-Hiram Franklin, one of the
most remarkable young men Of the age, in any
profession takes his first Benefit at this house tomorrow
night and pr oduces series OF novelties Of excellng at
traction North rides in two acts; franklin Tor the
first time, VIII perform the mastery feat OF turning TIL
pie and the other varieties OF the bill compose
a catalogue of richness and variety never eaualled
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

DEATH OF Ex-Governor NoBLE.-The corrc-.
gence has reached Washington through private letar
of the death Of Ex-Governor Noble late Governor Of In
diana lie died at his residence at indianapolis on Tie
9th. inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18
FEBRUARY l6, 1874.

Mr.. EDITOR :
I am pleased to find that you have called
public attention to the affairs of the Mer-
camille Library Association 1t is melancholy to
perceive that this valuable institution, this monu-
ment Ito use the language OF the Annual keporO
Of the merchants liberality, and the clerks inte-
gence, is langushing for want OF support. No one
can tell to what extent its character and usefulness
will be impaired, if the clerks of this city do not
give to it more liberal support than they have ex-
you ascrbe its decline mainly to the Liberal poll
cy of former boards of direction. wish that tor
the benefit of the present board, and for the guid
ance of the members, generally, you had explained
wherein former boards erred. have some friends
in the board recently elected, who, to my know
ledge, are DESTROYS of receiving suggestions from
udicious persons, which will enable them TO re-
store the Library to. its former prosperous state.
My own impression is. that the loss OF members
the institution has suffered for the last few years.
is attributable principally to the vast quantity Of
foreign trash, which, for want OF an international
copyright law, has been forced upon the public
under the auspices of such names as Dickens, Paul
de Rock, NC. Another cause for the withdrawal
of names is to be found in the commercial embar-
easements of late years. Perhaps also the violence
mery conducted, and the rowdysm which too
frequently characterized them, may have induced
many to withdraw their names. Be this as 1t may,
for one thank you for taking interest enough In
the institution to call public attention TO the con-
dtion Of its affairs. You will add to the obliga-
tons under which, as member of the Association,
your friendly notice has placed me, if you allow
me the privilege of addressing my. fellow clerks
will reflect everlasting discredit upon you, if you
permit an institution founded and supported with
great labor by your predecessors, which has for its
object the development of your intellect, the IN:
crease of your knowledge, and the elevation Of
your character, to languish-possibly TO expire
from your shameful neglect. You control its af-
fairs, you reap most of the benefits which it yields,
and you must sustain it.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

HE DRAMA AND THE STAGE.-On Thursday
evening next, Mr.. Barry of the Park, will give a
lecture at the Society Library Rooms, on the drama
and the stage He will unveil all their mysteres-un-
gown it completely. Mr. Barry will introduce great
variety of interesting anecdote and "reminiscences,
and if the plan be properly carried out, the lecture
will be one of the most intensely interesting ever
delivered in this city
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18
J. G BENNETT, ESQ.,

J. U BENNETT, ESQ.:-
AS you are always prompt to notice all careless
ness in our public administrations, would beg to
call your attention to the management of the Des-
patch Penny Post Office. have at three different
times deposited letters in the exchange box, which
have not as yet reached their situation; as they
were not valentines, but business letters-importan
ones, too, think you would confer favor on the
public by noticing the fact.
Remaining, sir, very respectfully,
Your Obedient servant, ID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

ATRocrous MuRDER.-We learn from cores
pendent that atrocous murder was committed IN the
lower part of Johnston County c. few nights ago on
the person of Mr. Robert Applewhe of Wayne by Bros.
well Thomas man of color The murderer who Is said
supposed TO have come with his wife, in the direction Of
this city Raleigh IN. CO. Register, Ftb.e.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

New YoRK DIVORCE CASE IN OHro.--Mrs. Neil
vain Of this city, who recently obtained divorce
in Ohio, is said to be highly respectable woman.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

THE DUEL AT WASHINGTON. information
received inregard ohis affair very contradictory
The current reports are stated by our Washington
correspondent. 1t is stated by the Tntelligencer
that Cochrane was reported to be living or Fri
dav evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

| MERCHANTS BANK SrocK.-It will be seen iAat
the Board Of this institution have decided purchase
from stockholders fourth of the stock held by
them respectively, at 500 per shsreaaore american,
| FEB. l6
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18
New YORK, February Is, Is

NEW YORK, February 10, 1913.
MAN RIGHTS IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
DEAR SIR
Ipray that you will answer me one single ques-
ton, in answer to your great friend, and hypocrite,
Jew, or suppose Mr. Rothschild had founded cha
ritabe school, for his brethren, and banshed Chris
tanity from its walls, would it have been lawful!
Your friend and well wsher,
A CALvINIsT,
burnt his friend Servetus in 1913, ou, of pure
Christianity.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, 1914,
EDITOR New York HERALp:-
BY to-day's Herald see the question is asked as
to when the American Republican Mayorality
Convention meets. | would inform you, for the in.
formation of your readers, that the time appointed
is the 22d of February, at o'clock p. NJ at Mill
tarv Hall BOwerv
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

We expect TO receive some time this morning a
batch OF highly important news from Europe-im-
portant TO the political and commercial world, down
10 the 4th inst The steamship Hibernia with this
probably arrived at Boston yesterday in time
for the NewYork mai, which left there at o'clock
in the afternoon. Therefore look out for an EXTRA
HERALD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

NAvAL.-Via New Orleans we learn that the U.
S. frisate Columbia arrived at Rio on the 10th
December from the riverLa Platte. The us. sloop
OF war Levant sailed for the Pacific about the LIST
December. AT Rio. 10Th. the L. g. ship John
Adams
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

MARYLAND ELEcrIoN.-lt appears by the last ac-
counts that the Wing candidates for Congress in
the first, second. third, fourth and sixth districts
are elected, and that in the fifth district the
Wing candidate stood an even chance with the
opposition candidate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-18

"ThULY BKAUrIrUL"-The preaching and SER
mons Of the Rev. Dr. Whitehouse -" Good proper
ty"-" Pews in st. Thomas Church." Not 80
green"-"Th Vestry'-" Sweet looks" The
Tades' last Sunday"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-10

Mr. DROMGOOlIE Spposed the motion and
regretted that he had not been present when the
motion of Mr.. Mckay was made, that ne might
have voted for it. He considered that the House
were solemnly pledged to take up the Tariff bill.
Mr.. WHITE contended that the resolution
was not debateable, but the Speaker overrued
the objection, and
Mr.. PAYNE, of Ala, spoke against the reso-
luton and hoped the responsible majority would
not adopt it, He took occasion to charge upon
the Wings the orgination OF gag-rnles.
Mr.. RHETT, also, charged the Wings with
the same odious conduct in imposing the gag
rules. When he concluded his remarks,
Mr.. TIBBATTS moved the previous question.
Mr.. WHITE desired that it should be with
drawn, that he might reply to Mr.. Rhett, but
the mover declined
The House, however, refused 10 second the
previous question.
Mr.. ADAMS then took the floor, and proved
very satisfactorily that the gag innovations were
introduced by the Locofocos themselves in 184l.
He had regretted to see these rules, restricting
the freedom of debate, SO often resorted to BY
the present Congress.
Mr.. WELLER next had the floor assigned to
him, notwithstanding Mr.. WHITE had first risen
and addressed the Speaker.
Mr.. MILLER reiterated the charges against
the Wings, and, after he concluded, on his mo-
ton, the resolution to take the bill out of CON-
mitteee, at o'clock, was laid on the table
The rules were then suspended, and !Mr.
House went into Committee of the Whole, the
DAVIS, of Indiana, in the Chair
The harbor bill was taken up, and
Mr.. PAYNE, of Alabama, took the floor and
made another political speech, containing all
sorts Of charges against Mr.. Clay, but none that
will be likely to occasion his withdrawal as
candidate for the Presidency.
motion was made for the rising Of the Com
mittee, but the same was refused.
An amendment, offered by Mr. SIMONS, of
Con-, appropriating $4,000 for the harbor Of
Bridgeport, was adopted.
Mr.. ROGERS, of N. Y, moved to add $4,000
for the harbor Of Whitehall, on Lake Cham
plain, and advocated the same in few remarks,
after which the Committee rose, reported pro-
gress, and
The House adjourned.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-10
LOCAL N E W s..

EASTER Charlottesville Sons of Tenn.
perance made an imposing display on Monday, as
they marched through our principal streets, in
full regalia, accompanied by a fine band of music,
on their way to Georgetown, where they cele-
brated their anniversary by the delivery of suta-
BILE addresses, odes &c. The remarks of the
Hon. G. s. Catlin, Of Connecticut, are spoken Of
as highly eloquent, feeling, and persuasive The
Temperance army received an accession of mem
bers, and an additional impetus was given to the
good cause.
Two balls came off in this city in the evening !;
as our Asmodeus is not omnipresent-we can
only speak of one of them from personal obser-
vations The Fancy Ball at the Assembly Rooms
was gotten up with great taste and effect, SO far
as ample accommodations, excellent music, (Lloyd
Williams's cotllon band,) and brilliancy of light
are concerned-which were most perfect-and
reflected great credit upon the caterer, Mons. De
Saules We regret for his sake, the slimness OF
attendance but those who we're present richly
enjoyed themselves, and the dancing was kept up
to late hour.
the Metropolitan Lyceum, was, we understand
more numerously attended, though not sufficient
~ SO for this deserving Society to realize much
for their projected undertaking. The room was
finely decorated the company agreeable and the
merry dance was trpped, until the chandeliers
of dawn advised the gay participants to seek their
pillows.
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ARRIVALS AT THE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
APRIL g, 1914.

INDIAN QUEEN (BRowN's) HOTEL
DR. Kennedy, Col J G George, Bait; E H Foster,
jr, J H Howell, Tenn; w S F Graham, Del; G
Thornhill, r w L, Y; DIR G Davis, Phil, DR. G
Seahort, M Boyer, s G.; 2 Beall and friend, Md /;
E Patterson, Laferty, Pa; Symington, Madeira.
CITY (FuLLER's) HOTEL.
Bvann, E Hicks, Jno Bengee, Cherokee Nation
DR. N R Cary Va; r Male, Smith, U N !;
w w Ruschinberger, Phil; J Ludlenn, Y; E
Mastin, w H Krider, N c.
EXCHANGE (TYLER's) HOTEL.
H Brown and family, Mo; H Harding, Va.
TEMPERANCE (BEERs's) HOTEL.
J H Lathrop, Buffalo; John l. Sawyer, Toga;
D Darrac Md DR. Caldwell, Va.
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CHOICE CIGARS, CHEWING, AND SMOK-
~ ING TOBACCO, &c.-The subscriber would re-
spectfuy invite the attention of the lovers of gen
une cigar to call and examine the stock he has just
opened. He does not hesitate to recommend them
equal in every respect to any now in Washington,
and no mistake. Among his assortment will be found
the following fayorite brands--
Mnas and Anchor Regalia
La Favorta, La Norma, Panetela
Lavueltabagera, Canones, Diana
Carantizada, Esperanto, Pescatore,
Nonpare, Imperial, Constantine
CASTILLO or Rifle, Estrella, Ell Laurel
Ell Desrelo, and Principe Of several brands
Also on hand a lot of fine chewing and smoking
Tobacco of various kinds, and the most approved
Snus in use all of which he invites the attention
of the public before purchasing elsewhere.
JOSEPH H. FRANCE,
7th street between d and streets,
and I'd door above the Intelligencer Office.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-10

MAY BALL-We understand that Mr.. LEWIS
CARusl is making extensive preparations for the
return Of his annual ete, which will take place on
the 7th of May. From the well known taste
which Carusi displays in these juvenile festivi-
ties, we can safely predict interesting display.
The young misses and masters of his school are
looking anxiously forward for the time when their
proficiency may be witnessed by their parents and
friends.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.


Another effort was made, under the motion for
reconsideration, to get the Hall lighted with the
Drummond light, but the motion failed by close
vote--yeas 70, nays SO.
On motion Of Mr.. ELMER, Of N. j., the Com
mittee on Elections had leave to sit during the
session of the House. This course for long
time Mr.. Bolts has zealously urged, but until now
it has been refused.
REPORTS.
Mr.. MCKAY, from the Committee of Ways
and Means, reported the Fertilization and Pen
sion bills from the Senate, and moved that the
amendments be printed, and the bills referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
report was made from the Committee on
Military Affairs, with an accompanying chart, of
which last 1000 copies were ordered to be
struck of.
Among the reports was one from Professor
Espy, giving an account of some meteorological
examinations. A proposition to print the same,
drew an amendment from Mr.. C. Johnson for the
abolition of the Office of metereologist in the War
Department, now held by Professor Espy.
Mr.. HOPKINS moved the previous question,
and Mr.. JOHNSON demanded the yeas and
nays; the amendment was rejected by Sc to 70.
bill was reported for the relief of certain
Polish Exiles.
The morning hour having expired,
Mr.. KENNEDY, of Md, desired that the Har-
Dor bill should be taken up and disposed Of
Mr.. MCKAY moved suspension of the rules
in order to 60 into Committee of the Whole.
The yeas and nays were called, and by very
close vote, which excited considerable interest,
the motion was lost--thus, "a to Sc. As this
was the day which Mr. Mckay had heretofore
set for calling up his Tariff bill, it was supposed
that had the House gone into Committee, this
subject would have been taken up, therefore the
result is very properly regarded as showing dis
affection from free-trade.
A resolution was then submitted to suspend
the rules, and 60 into Committee of the Whole
upon the Eastern Harbor bill, and that it should
be taken out of committee, and acted on at four
o'clock to-day.
The rules were suspended by vote Of 80 to
go.
The resolution to take up the proposed bill
and dispose Of it at o'clock was then discussed.
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AUCTION SALES.
ny LEWIS. & Huur

@@ ~ lie
NfLENDiD HOUSEHOLD TURNITURE.-We
~ shall SELL on Thursday morning, April i. - half
past nine O'Clock, at the dwelling Of Mr. G. MATING
ly, pennsylvania avenue few doors east IF rca,r
and-a.half street. south side, the whole extensive
collection Of fashionable Furniture in eighteen rooms
among which we name in part
One splendid rosewood Piano. of fine tone and to,,ch
Several very beautiful spring-seat Sofas
Spring seat Rocking Chairs, Parlor Chairs
Gard pier, and sofa Tables
With several sets of first-rate Dining Tables
Four sets Of beautiful Damask Window Curtains,
complete
Two splendid French mantel Vases
One set do Chronicles. cut prisms, do. bronze Cam
delabras
One set Of Grecian Mantel Lamps
Four branch Cut Shades, new style
Two Brussels Carpets, Hearth Rugs, brass Andirons
Shovel and longs, Tenders, &C.
Mirror ~
Carpets
crumb Cloths, sideboards, Tables, Mirrors
Also, splendid assortment of Glassware, Crockery
Knives and Forks, Silver Spoons, plated Ware, sc.
Passage and Stair Carpets, Stair Rods, &c.
Also, Furniture in chambers, being very extensive,
among which are
First-rate Ingram Carpeting
Several irst-rate Feather Beds and Bedding
Hair and other Mattresses
High post and other Bedsteads, with Furniture, SIC.
Mahogany Dressing Bureaus, Plain do, Washstands
Toilet Sets and Dressing Glasses SIC.
With large assortment of kitchen requisites.
The Furniture is of the best kind and in rood order
being all selected and arranged with good taste.
Terms of SALE All sums of and under thirty dol
lars cash thirty, credit of thirty, sixty, and
ninety days. for approved endorsed notes bearing in
terest. LEWIS & HUNT, Auctioncers.
N. B. The House is for rent, and the furniture can
be examined any time previous to the sale.
40 y
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MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC !-GARRET AMBER
Il SON, agent Of Atwills Music Repertory, New
York. has just received large assortment of Atwills
most popular music.
G. A. will be constantly in the receipt Of the latest
publications, and will be happy to receive orders for
Music published at any other establishment in the
country.
He respectfully solcits strangers visiting the city
and the citizens generally to call and examine his
collection which will be sold at the New York prices.
Between 18th and 18th str'ts, Pennsylvania avenue
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WILLIAM w. STEWART.

CONFIDENTLY and carefully prepares, articles
~ of agreement, accounts for orphans court, adj
vertisements and public notices. assignments bills Of
sale and bonds depostons ndentures of apprentice
ship, nsovent papers, letters of attorney leases and
releases deeds and deeds Of trust, official acknowl-
edgments, probat of accounts and business books,
petitions, memorials and claims, and any other Off
cial business writing that may be required clearly
drawn, or writings copied on reasonable terms.
He will attend to the collection Of newspaper and
periodical accounts against the General Government
and members of Congress, he being familiar with the
mode of settlement for the same.
Office 9Th street, two from street, under Gadsbys
Hotel ap 9-1m
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lM PLANO FORTE W.aREROoM.


In UNNS & CLARK'S Piano Agency, under apollo
Hal.-Just received, two superior Piano fortes
from the well known an' highly popular factory OF
Messrs NUNS & Clark, of New YORK one Is an e.e-
rant rosewood six and half octave Piano Forte.
grand &C lion, of new style, superior instrument
the other mahogany six octave, grand action, OF
new style, superior instrument.
II vould he needless to enter into detail in regard
20 The merits of those pianos, the manufacturera'
names are sufficient guaranty of their excellence,
both in point of tone and durability, As am autho-
rized in saying that, in eighteen years. manufactur-
ing, then has been piano returned rs being
defective.
Ladies and gentlemen in want of superior piano,
will do well to call at the Piano Wareroom before
purchasing elsewhere Pianos can be furnished from
the above factory to order by tho undersigned and
shipped to any port, thereby saving the expense Of
tour to New York. Members of Congress and Others
might find this TO their advantage, all pianos from
the above establishment are warranted.
mar 26-1m VIM MokNoW.