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NEW YORK RIDING SCHOOL.
Nos. % and 90 Watt st. near Canal.

l-All Lessons or Rides Paid for ON com mencng
2One hour allowed ON each Lesson tide the School
s-One hour and a half to Lesson ig Road.
t-ltours for Ladies, from A. NJ to .F M.
5fIour for Gentiemen from 10 s. from to 9k M
Ladiss.
A card address requested previous 10 commencing
U Gentlemen keeping their horses this will
have the privilege Of riding them the School gIats
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Common Pleas.

Before Judge Daily.
Nov H. The Gas Light Company VS.. William Williams.
This action brought to recover balance of $40 g.
alleged to have been due account by said defendant
app AIRED that previous to 9Th January 1885, defendant
made application for and had been supplied with gas by
the plaintiffs for which he had settled the present suit
hrought for the gas consumed between the 9Th August
1879 and 18th February 640 1t further appeared that
when makes application to have the gas In
application accepted he receives certain printed terms
belonging to the company with which he must comply.
In these printed terms is expressly stated that con-
sumer wishes to using the gas he must give mme
date notice Of his intentions to the company and proceed
in the manner should the metre prove defective
or inaccurate. This satisfactorily proved had not
taken place
It was put in for defence that the metre was defective
that the person appointed inspect the metres mac
curate in his report and also during all that time he had
used oil in his establishment The Court charged that
ants must be liable according The printed terms he had
received and that the only accurate manner Of ascertain.
ing the quantity consumed is either by the metre in use
by another by the quantity consumed in correspond
ce Of his having ceased using the gas he would charge
the Jury to render verdict for the plaintiff Verdict
for the plaintiff, $40 81.
Brady and Maurice for plaintiff Mr. Brewster for de.
fendant.
jams Murphy vs. ERas r. .8ldrich.-This was an &c.
ton of respass damages alleged to have been
in OF the removal Of merchsndze
from the store OF defendant II appeared that plaintiff
(who grocer in no Washington streeO had been IN
the habit OF trsnsacting business with defendant and
purchasing all his liquors and groceries, That he paid
for said goods n snail sums varying from SIS to $50
That on IAN Augut last he was owing the attendant
mar and without any legal authority removed from said
store chest Of two barrels OF brandy and OF gin
some Madeira, snuff Sc II was put in for defence thai
pnint and that he had himself assisted in putting then
out Of his store, Adjourned to Friday
Mr.. Blunt for plaintiff; Mr. Harrington for defendant
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Mr.. EDITOR -" Look on this picture and on
that /" Extract from the Street Inspectors report
of the Third Ward" II has been customary tor
the Washington Market and neIghborhood 10 be
swept at least three times each week. at this sea-
SON. Now if this has been the case, how comes
II that the inhabitants Of Vesey street say it has
not been swept for months. A worthy citizen OF
Vesey street yesterday said it had not been swept
or cleaned for six weeks previous.
Extract from the Eighth Ward Inspector: 81
delivered the Ward into the hands Of the Contrac-
tors in good order" fby "good order'' he means
a most filthy condition, then we agree with him |;
il is notorious that the streets Of both these wards
have been sadly neglected, but thank heaven we
see CLEAN OF sunshine yesterday we saw evil
dence that the contractors were at least alive and
kicking
Query7 How is it that the Street Inspectors re-
commend throwing coal ashes into the streets
Yours, Nc, Ex-NATivE.
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DEMoRAf IzArioN OF THE PARTY Passive al
luded the other day, in becoming terms of rebuke,
TO protau ne ausion to one OF the sublimest pas
sages in the sacred volume, with which the Morn.
rag Ne,0s commenced fulsome panegync on the
character and services of Andrew Jackson. In the
columns of the Richmond Wing, the other day, we
found still more glazing instance Of blasphemous
application of a portion of the holy scriptures
That prlnt-one Of the most reckless and violent
partizan journals in the country, and which helped
materially to defeat Mr.. Clay, has an article in
tended to console the Wings, with the impious head
ing, "Why art thou cast down my SOUR" This
was no doubt regarded very smart and apt ap-
pcatIon of the text, but no one with proper feel
ings OF reverence for what Is sacred. can regard il
without the strongest disapprobalion.
The truth is, these party organs appear to be Ut
terly devoid CT reverence for all that is sacred and
pure. We had occasion frequently, last summer,
TO expose the gross RIGHTEOUSNESS of this class of
newspapers; and we believe that we thus performed
meriorious service, in leading the intelligent and
vrtuous portion OF the public 10 proper appreca-
ton OF these journals. This was discovered clearly
enough when the great contest began. So entirely
disguised had the respectable portion of the public
been with the violence, reckessness, and falsehood
of the mere party papers, that they very wisely re-
fused 10 give credit 10 their statements of the cleo
ton returns, and sought the desired information in
the columns of the independent press.
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City Intelligence.

Police Oh1ce.-Nov. 27-Since the arrest Of John
Sullivan of the chief Of gang of burglars who In.
tors have suspended operations but they again
at work, and scarcely night passes without least
svss ssed ser PURPOSE IN two nsaases g and 'ie
another large robbery committed although it is
probable that no burglary was committed The store Of
MI B. Skllmsn, al Greenwich street, was entered
during the night by false keys and hardware consisting
principally q knives, to the amount of $780, carried
away. The store Of Mr. John A Qnick, 203 Greenwich
street. Of vesey also entered by cutting out
the panel Of the door, and about $500 worth of Silks
tins &c. stolen There no trace OF the thieves in either
case.
The Justices in both Offices were engaged in dsposng
ofpety larceny ard disorderly cases during the day
Coroner's Ohicc-Wednesday MELANCHOLY Sur.
CID An inquest was held Of the Aims House in the
Park thp body Of Margaret Lee aged about 35 years.
native OF England. who comm ted suicide on Tuesday
night by taking laudanum 1t appeared from the tes,i
mony that the deceased time since married
by whom she had two children-that few months since
she that at the time his marriage to her he
him. and he has since married another with whom he ia
living In this city After the separation, she sup
been reduced To Res and
OF the apartment which she occupied.
On Tuesday morning. about O'Clock, she went to the
house OF Mrs Skeron us kesde street. with whose fatn
y she was acquainted, and went up stars and lay down
Mrs. Skeron visited the twice during the afternoon
and fading her asleep did not disturb her Abou, seven
O'Clock the evening she got up and left the house. and
remarked she appeared TO be under the fuenae
Of liquor Soon afterwards Mrs. Skeron went to make
the bed, and found phial among the clothes labelled
laudanum
I,further appeared from the testimony of Mrs. MCGEE
residing at lO7 Murray street, that the dc ceased
there between and 10 O'clock and requested to be
mitted to remain ell night, which was given. Being
charged with having taken liquor she denied It. and SAID
she had taken laudanum bed made for her, and
about o'clock next morning sho found the foo'
dead post mortem examination was held on the body
and no doubt remained hut that she had died from the
ecs Of the audanum she had taken and verdict that
effect was rendered. Neither the druggsrs name or
sidence where the laudanum was purchased was on thu
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FIRE IN New HAvRN.-A destructive fire took
place this morning in the building formerly called
the Quinnpiac House, but lately known as the City Ho
tel situated on the corner OF Church and Court
opposite the Tontme and fronting the public green The
house. with most Of lfs appendsges, was burnt to the
ground large number OF bosrders In the upper stories
escaped with great difficulty some OF them losing their
money and Clothes and old gentleman retreaed In
state Of nudity to the County House One person lost
his watch and his wallet containing considerable quan.
tty Of money which he lett under his pillow Mr. Hotch
kss loss Is quite severe comprising the best part of his
furniture winter stores, and about $40 in cash, part o
which only saved The other occupants Of the builing,
James NJ. Reese, barber, AMI Mr. Luca shoemaker gre
of these were insured. The premises owned by
Lucius Lefingwell, Of Warren, Trumbul County, Ohio,
and were under an insurance $4,000 in the Fna Office,
Hartford Peter Tomnson the former occupant had also
an insurance Of $1,000 the furniture. The original
building was an old one, formerly owned by Russell
Clark and occupied Of the most eligible positions 10
the town The premises trust will now be improved
in accordance with the and spirit Of the age The
loss in this respect will bc a public gain.-New Haven
Herald, Nor. 90
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Personal Movements.


Among the members who have reached Washington
the distinguished ex.Presdent and Represent alive
from Massachusetts,, Mr. Adams and the Senator from
Kentucky, Mr. Crittenden.
Gov. Roberts, Of Lbsria arrived at Port Praya, from
Philadelphia on the 18th September.
Rumors have reached Boston by the last English
packet that there had been difficulty between the English
and American naval Ulcers at Malta, and duels had
been the consequence There probably ground for
the rumor.
George Hicks has been chosen Chief Justice of the
Cherokee Nation in place Of the late Jessy Bushyhead
s. Penn, of the Missouri Reporter. has been caned in the
streets of st. Louis by OF the Repeue The latter
was brought before the magistrates and fined $ Exact
cause OF the Gaming not known.
Mrs. Polk, the lady of the President elect niece Of
the la.e Judge White, of Tennessee.
Is now proposed in Philadelphia by the friends OF
Henry Clay the propriety of "a National Convs nton
composed OF delegates equal to the Representations in
Congress from each ate and Territory, such
time and place may hereafter be agreed upon to testify
In lutabe and enduring manner the entertained
OF his character, abilities and public services"
Chester Ashley. democrat, has been elected United
States Senator by the Legislature of Arkansas place
Governor Fulton, deceased.
has written letter to the Native American party Of
city, in which he disclams all sympathy with them what
ever.
Rev. Septimus Tustin, chaplain to the United States
Senate preached an able discourse in Philadelphia on
Sunday. in behalf Of the Home Missionary Society.
Coleman Steton, of the Astor House. have contrbut.
ed $50 Ter the sufferers by the late gale at Buffalo.
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Steam Propeller rEarmora.
On BOARD STEAM SHIP MARMoRA, OFF !
THE Hook, Nov. 24gh, 1874

DEAR SIR
The Marmora is one OF the finest vessels ever
had my foot on board of, and her gentlemanly
commander SO determined to give satisfaction,
that it would be impossible to make more de-
ightfu experiment than to try her the first oppor-
tunity they may have.
We were just hour As minutes from Castle
Garden to The Hook, and the only vessel attempt
ing to 60 to sea to-day.
With tender of my services at Havana,
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FURTHER FROM MKxrco.-On Monday last, the
18th instant, ,he U. 5. brig Lawrence, Comr. jar
Wis., arrived Pensacola in eight days from Vera Crt
Capt Jarvis brought dispatches for the government.
which were forwarded to Washington Immediately by
Lieut.. Pennock.
The news brought by the Lawrence is not very i'm.
portant Gen Duff Green still In the city Of Next.
at the time OF her sang and am informed by on Of
sum dem by Santa Anna for the invasion OF Texas
nave determined TO call him 10 strict account for fvc
millions eisbursed by that sspient cheftain for which,
no vouchers are recorded 1t would seem that the Next
daily losing conf ence in their dctaoral Pres
dent and gr at numsefs Of the people have refused I'm
conditionnlly to entertain any proposition Tor further
taxation. member Of the lower house Of Congress
in his place, and bearded the lion n his den." by
stating his entire conviction that what Santa Anna and
his satellites said about the prosperity and happiness Of
the Mexican nation utterly at variance with the true
statement Of the case end made with sinister motives
sggrandze himself and his adhercntd al the expense oil
the sovereign people.
This language asonished many Of the members Of that
carried to inquire into the conduct Of the President they
petrfsd with conformation and alarm
The citizens of Vera Cruz, with whom my friend cen
versed on the subject Of the OF Texas deerm ed
upAn by santa Anna shrugged their shoulders and
smiled ncredulously and their manner evidently esinced
that they viewed the inflated idea preposterous in the
extreme.
There were lying at sacriacOs, two French men,of.
war brgs-La Perouse and lie Mercure-and one English
trgatc In the upper harbor few merchant men were
anchored but there appears but Iihng display Of COM
rammeed and interrupted at this principal Of the Mx
The u 3. ships Falmouth Com. Sands, and Vandalia
Com Chaincey, getting ready for sea at this
place having received orders days since The Fall
mouths cruising ground will be down in the Cali on
the Bal re, Galveston, Tampico, Vera Cruz sisal and
Campeachy thence she will go TO the island OF Cuba
The Vandaia will 20 to wind" ard, and perhaps may
again visit the Island Of Hayti and the Caribbean group
Martinose Guadeioupe and on, which will be plea
an cruise during the winter season; this too, may be
rhyms or Md est false trueos such give It
you for would not do to spread the news OF vessels
should be afraid Il would bode lluck to all the future
movements Of the great improvements contemplated in
the naval servicc.--Ccr ~ O. Fie, Nor. ~,
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Before q Full Bench.

Nov U-DEcIsIors.-Leri a. Miiis,et al Va John Ham
na.-An appeal from Chambers-ruled that the order
from Chambers be modified to permit the plaintiff
discontinue his suit payment of Si0costs OF the
ton within ten days after notice Of rule, otherwise the
order in Chambers to stand confirmed.
John s. Belts ct. al Geo R,nrefh it. al Appeal dis
missed and order at Chambers confirmed with costs, ST.
John Peters va Samuel ~ Got.-New trial denied
Hcracs Bmter vs. The Mayor, c.-Motion for trial
denied. Judgment for plant n.
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ELECTION IN FLoRIDA.-The st. Augustine He
raid Of the 10Th instant, speaking OF the Territorial
Territorial Legislature II is impossible TO tell In Eas,
Florida the elected democrat and three
wings To the lower house, as far heerd FROM three
democrats and two wings We understand Mr.. Sanchez
intends TO contest the seat Of Mr.. Child.r
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u. n. CIreu,t Court.

Nov. o7.--The Grand Jury are in session. His Honor
Judge Belts discharged the petit jury until Monday next
no jury cases being ready.
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NAVIGATING rng CmcxAsAwMAY;.z-A steamer

NAVIGATING THE CMcKAsAwHAY-A steamer
has en- built for this river called the Pney Woods,
which is intended during the ensuing season to convey
cotton produce and passengers from Howzes landing TO
New Orleans Price Of freight downward, 50 per bale
from fiowzs,s lending all below 81 90 per bale. Price
Of up freight from New Orleans to Howzss ferry and all
els sa 90 sacks Of coffee aud salt 81 90; measure :
men 81 SOL small parcels requiring especial care, from
l5 10 SO cents The Chickasawhay rises in Clarke coun-
~ near the southern line OF which Is Howzes andr
and passing through WAYNE and Greene enters the Pas
cagonia at the northern boundary Of Jackson We are
onthcrn trade This pney woods country, as 1t 10 called
il destined at remote period to become most vaiu
BILE portion Of our State Jackson (Miss) Roormer'
o. Mount Vernon is not for sale, as the prop0sI-
ton 10 buy Il for Mr.. Clay would IMPLY Inc
Alexandria Gazette says 1--WE have TO contradict IN
story now a.sys about once every year II not for
SALE and long may II remain in the possession OF me
present excellent propretors end his descendants VINO
bear tho name Of Washington"
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APPOINTMENT BY THE PRFsIDKNr.--J b. Lacey, of
Virginia. to be Consul Of the United States for the port
Of Neuvtas, in the Island Of Cuba, in the place Of VIII
linn Hogan.
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43,232
39.2s7
3e46
Whig majority,

is proper to state that the vote oil one Of the precnc
in Hyde where there was considerably over an hunneo
majority for Clay not returned by the sherln lot
some cause and Is included in the above maority-
Many persons have bet 1000 wing majority, ana 10
the sority will exceed that If the iuil Hyde vote ne
counted we presume there will be some dncuy In al
ustng the wagers.- Raleigh Register.
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l'lneNtrlcals, &c.

ITALIAN OPERA.-The opera house was crowded
than last night, and the opera went off with still
greater eclat than the first night OF its
Borghese in fine voice. and her exquisite singing and
spirited and imprisoned acting were throughout rap.
tureusy applauded Pico looked very fascinating, and
added many her list Of admirers She sustained her
role from beginning to end, with unsurpassed brlliancy
and effect Perozzi and Vaellina were usual worthy
of all commentator
nm ParLLIps' CoScERr-Mr Henry Phillips sacred
cert at the Tabernacle very numerously
tended OF the greatest musical treats enjoy
ed in this city for many years. He gives miscellaneous
concert at Niblos this evening.
new drama called the Duellist, or Source Of Sorrow
by VIM Barrymore, Esq., is shortly to be produced at
the Boston Museum.
The Kentucky Minstrels, at Washingtonian Hall,
Boston, fill the house to oveIfewing.
The "Child OF Avon" Miss A. Phillips continues to
bea great fvorite at the Museum, and ia prodigy Of
talent.
The Swiss Bell Ringers in Philadelphia, and will
be in Boston in a few days.
Braham, assisted by his sons Charles and Hamilton
Braham, advertised for three in Dublin,
commencing on the 7th November.
morning Concert Of vocal and instrumental music
announced for the 9th November at the Dublin Ro.
tunda Amongst the celebrated artists find the name
Of the advertisement expresses II, 'the celebrated
Henry RUSSELL" from America, who will sing of
his most highly popular descriptive songs.
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Court CaIendnr-This Dav.

conMor PlrM-Nos. %, III, 50, 2, IS, 81, 90, II, 81
40.
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CHnI-We are in receipt OF files OF the "Gace Ia
del Comercio," from Valparaiso. In the atel
numbers fnd little Of interest," but in looking owe
Of the earliest dates end account Of the les
ves held the last anniversary of the independence,
of the United States by the American citizens ut Vapa
raso. The Declaration Of Independence was first reud
and the dinner which succeeded oasts were given
sires what, however, struck us among the many par.
olic toasts as bordering upon the ridiculous was
"To the memory Of the immortal names OF Washington
Bolivar and Cliggins." decided sliding scale ci in
mortality, in our opinion Philadelphia U. Gasne
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NORTH CaRorINA.-We have been permitted 10
examine the official return Of the vote OF North
Carolina Tor President fled in the Executive Depart
nent and find the following result -
For Clay and Frelinghuysen 1922
Polk and Dallas 3926I
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ARRIVALS. T. H. Moore, OF Maine; Hon.
II. Hamlin, do; Hon. B. White, do Hon. J. p.
Hale, of Dover, N. H.; members of Congress, ar
rived at Towards Hotel yesterday en- route for
Washington.
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CARD ENoRAvrNe.-We perceive by an adver-
tisement in another column, that Jervis, Of Broad
way one of the finest engravers in the country, is
prepared to aid in the great fashionable movements
Of the age-by furnishing elegant cards for sotes,
balls, weddings and other elegant reunion of the
climbs
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-17
Money Market.
Coroner oC NeyN-YCrk.

4eae Eduor Of The Tribune:
Can You inform the citizens of Newly ork who is
the bona fde Coroner of this city and county? DR..
Rawson at present acting as such, is certainly not
The legal officer. In the act to amend the Charter
ol the City of New-York, passed April 7th, 1880,
sec. H. we find the following
member either Board shall during the period for
"hn was elected be appointed 10, De compelled 10 hod
l once OF which the eynoiumentS oald fom the Cty
oy fees directed be paid py auy ordnance or
Sct oil The Common Council"
nus It'll plainly evident that Dr. Rawson cannot,
IN conformity to the above section of the law be re-
cosnl2ed as the legal Coroner being at the time OF
election Alderman OF the Sixcenth Ward, an Office
ne sult retains Do the duties of the Office of Cor
oaer thus devolvc upon the person having, next TO
pr H., the greatest number of votes, or does a new
election become necessary This is curious ques-
uon which should be settled Immediately, in order
10 determine the meaning of the law and serve as a
precedent for any similar cases which might here
@@F arise. Some opinion on the matter would
obise A WING.
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-17
OrtkoSrophy.

4ohs Edit0r OF The Tribune:
"h. on earth the that invariably spell juGg
sn IN tins manner JudsE.nent? no,ics daily IN The
tnoaae ,hs word misspe and anoys me beyond measure
uocousct this evil III future and oblise
ACo>srANr HgApEE,
Ausrer-First, VIC don't invariably spell nudge
aeat-ar from it; secondly, it would be right if we
did, The plainly correct rule is TO preserve the
spelling OF primitive words their derivatives where
II may as we'll be done as not; and thus VIC spell
reeau, enroU, betU, &c. instead OF recai enrol be-
lial as formerly We therefore always dtd write
J@ssment till Webster most unfortunately backed
out IN his last revision OF his Dictionary, and wrote
Judgment though he mostinconsistently speitJn6se-
SAip as il should be- Since then, we have been IN
aquandary whether TO spell as we know is right OF
GSeco'dng 10 the best standard, which IS Webster
DICTIONARY. On the whole, we shall probably spell
according to our standard, but we do II most re-
luctantly. Ed Iri6.
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-17

b,s = Aeai,n, Quiet, and Consort-Ilhs 0,a
nous g bsciaystrvrt, Newly oEk, pfoeis au'
eansrrs stopping .ew weeks IL the Si.y suSh ."
ss .,ey offered is rsiby located clean aud ay
neai the business OF The ety 1no IN te IN
ars vicinity ot the principal steamboat iahaih.s
T, an neat while its ,ablt Is Sarea
best Vegetables and tha, he procured e
CSs.as entirely Annai food aud slinuians o ali kics
moderate AID every eot made render BoaideTs
str. Shower ba;ns !t-e. Remember e3 Barclay
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-17

in = karc Chance fore Printer! THE interest
K eIn ey, is offered for sale. The cl1cuaiion terms,
may os ssce1tained oi the Editor of The Tribune
NJ Ileac practical printer or an editor OF cash pa
@ would find then interest 10 see 10 this dZ7 I'm
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-17

| :>AGS,--WhiIe and coored Cotton Waste and
L: Sale Rope ar,sd IN any quantity for cash. az mana
! lac;uIerS' Ftces, by GACNT DERRCksoSl
mi Shnr >rr.st Ne FrcS sllp