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Y Gl'lmrl. Tor saIe hy
may u OLIVER PRYOR.
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4 4 may p OLIVER PRYOR
LNRENeu AND AMERICAN QrINlNE 40
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MOTICE.-The subscriber has made arrangements
v BY which, sfter the LIST Of March, he may at all
times be found At his Office, On Louisiana Avenue,
near It'll streets In the house lately occupied by John
J. Dcrmott, Esq, whore he will attend TO all bus-
ness which may be entrusted TO him.
FOR RENT, two-story frame house on H street,
nearly completed, and will bo ready for occupation
on or about the LIST day Of April. There are six
rooms in the dwelling . room between the house
and kitchen, and room over the kitchen. Both Of
the parlors have good Franklin stoves folding DOORS
&c. In each Of tho bed rooms, on the second floor,
there arc wardrobe and bookcase, and closets in
the passage and entry. good yard and garden in
good state of cultivation, fruit trees SC The neigh
borhood is pleasant and healthy. good tenant by
the year or for term Of years will be preferred.
FOR SALE, brick and two frame houses, which
are under yearly rent Of 800 each; and lot Of
ground on street, between 10th and 18th.
The subscriber has for sale quantity of fossils,
shells, &C., which selected with great care by
gentleman who has removed from the city.
+. C. DONN,
fob 27-w3w Justice of the Peace
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

RULES AND ORDERS.
The first business in order was the motion for
reconsideration made by Mr.. Barringer, of N. c.,
in reference to the 10th and 41st rule of Mr..
Dromgooles code. which exclude from the jour
nal the protests of minorities
Mr. BARRINGER asked if the motion was
debateable.
The SPEAKER said it was not
Mr.. DROMGOOLE argued that the motion
was not in order, but no appeal was made from
the Speakers decision.
The yeas and nays were then taken on the
motion to reconsider, and the proposition was
defeated by vote Of lis to So.
Then came the question of the adoption Of ths
rules as amended, and the yeas and nays were
ordered.
The SPEAKER was asked what would be the
effect of not adopting the report of Mr.. Drom-
goole, and replied that the old rules would be in
force.
Mr.. BIDLACK, of Pa, inquired into the ef-
feet of LAYING the motion on the table.
The SPEAKER said the old rules would still
be enforced, because the House, if it thought
proper, could take the rules, as proposed by MIR.
D., from the table.
Mr.. BIDLACK then moved to lay the whole
subject on the table. The yeas andinays were
ordered.
The process of calling proceeded very slowly,
ana good zeal OF CaucuSSlnS was SolHS "
during the same. The names having been all
called, the vote was found, before it was an
nounced, to be very close.
Several who had voted in the negative now
changed their votes. Messrs. Duncan, Davis,
OF Ia, and Yost, who had voted no, now voted ay.
The vote was annonnced--for laying on the
table 8S, against it 81.
A motion to reconsider was made.
Mr.. CLINGMAN moved cali of the House.
A motion to lay this last motion on the table
was decided not to be in order.
Upon the question, " Shall there be call Of
the House 2" the yeas and nays were ordered,
and were ayes 81, noes 101.
Mr.. WELLER then moved TO lay the motion
to reconsider on the table; the yeas and nays
were called, and the motion prevailed, ayes SO,
noes 81
| This ended the matter, and probably the strug-
gle will not be renewed this session. The old
rules are the new rules, and under them this null
| lifying House must proceed to violate all rules.
| SENATE BILLS.
| The various bills which yesterday passed the
Senate, we're read second time, and referred
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. VANCE moved that the rules be suspend
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The PRESIDENTS LEvEE on Tuesday evening
was most brilliant and gay assemblage of the
fashionable denizens Of the Metropolis His ex-
cellency the President appeared in excellent
health and spirits, and seemed to partake with
much zest in the general hilarity and abandon Of
all present We noticed among those present
the gallant veteran, General Gaines, and his &C
complished lady, Viscount Bertrand, several for
eign diplomats, and large number of our army
and navy officers in full uniform. Terpsichore
again invaded the East Room, and the giddy
waltz and stately cotillon were in full tide when
we left the mansion.
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THIRD WARD MEETING.

The meeting of the citizens Of the Third Ward
called for last evening, took place in the Alder
mems room, City Hail. according to notice, and
was called to order by J. Y. BRYANr, Esq, and
organized by the appointment of JACOB GIDEON.
as Chairman, and JOHN 7. Towers, as Secretary,
The Chairman stated that it had been suggest
ed previous to the organization Of the meeting,
that in consequence Of the gloom now pervading
our city caused by the melancholy accident on
board the Princeton, that the meeting adjourn,
without transacting any business.
STEPHEN P. FRANKLIN, Esq, then offered the
following resolution
Resolped, That this meeting has heard with
heartfelt sorrow of the accident on board the
Princeton, and that in consequence thereof, the
Mayor be requested to postpone the election
contemplated to be held on Friday next to some
future day, and that this meeting now adjourn
which was unanimously adopted.
And the meeting adjourned accordingly.
JACOB GIDEON, Chairman
JN0. r. Towers. Necrefaru .'
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cd IN order 10 receive ouch reports from the stand.
ing committees as should not give fso to debate
Mr.. HOPKINS, of Va, was called to the
Chair. ,M H4
Most of the reports made were of private in
terest only.
Mr.. DROMGOOLE gave notice that, during
the absences6f the Chairman of the Committee
of Ways and Means, he should call up the vari-
GUS appropriation bills.
The Committee on Patents reported in favor of
printing $1,000 extra copies of the report Of the
Commissioner of Patents, and the motion to this
effect was carried subsequently, Mr.. Weller
gave notice of motion to reconsider the same.
The various Committees were called through,
and the House adjourned.
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WI B. TODD Fashionable Halter, Sign Of the
W.. Golden Hat ,oest Of Bro,cn's Hotel, announces
to the public, and to those especially who are GU
rious in the browning excellence of gentlemens APP
parel tasty hat that he will introduce to their no
tce on Thursday, the LIST Of March, the new spring
style of entire novel pattern with the requisite va
ration sutng the different contour of countenance,
and which he confidently commends to the attention
of his customers, with reliance Of continued fa-
vor from his friends, who have heretofore kindly
appreciated his endeavors to make the manufacture
OF the article in his line second to none on our
rnent. feb 28-3t
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AUCTION SALTS.

SALE OF A VALUABLE AND RICH COL
~ LECTION OF TREES, PLANTS, FLOW
ERS, AND ROOTS FROM PARlS.-Un 6atur-
day, March 2, at 10 O'Clock shall sell at auction,
at our rooms, corner Of streets and Penn Avenue,
splendid assortment imported direct from France
consisting Of
Azelea, Crategs, Calicanthus Camelias
Daphncs, Evonimus, llicium, jasminium
Taurus, Magnolia, Oleander, Orange Treo
Psonia, Pitosporum, Rhododendro1
Bulbous Roots, &c.
300 different varies Of Roses
Pear, Apple, Apricot, Peach, Plum
Cherry, Of various kinds
Grape, variety, Flower Seeds
The sale win be continued at o'clock, p. M. Tho
articles can be seen previous to time of SALE They
arc all frosh and in thriving condition, and may be
fully relied on. HOLMEAD < WRIGHT,
feb 2S--dtd Auctioneers.
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AWFUL ACCIDENT
THE SECRETARIES OF STATE AND
@ NAVY KILLED.

n
NAVY KILLED.
About seven o'clock last evening intelligence
reached this city that an appalling and heart
rendng accident had occurred on board the
steamer Princeton, by the bursting Of one of her
large guns, by which Mr.. UPsHuR, Secretary Of
State, Mr.. GILMER, Secretary Of the Navy, Com.
KENYON, Chief of the Bureau Of Construction and
Repairs, VIRGIL MAxcY, Esq, and Col. GARDNER,
of New York, were killed, and Senator BENTON
and Capt. STOCKTON severely, and it is said dam
gerously, wounded. We learn that several others
are killed, and many MORALLY wounded, whose
names were not known when our informant left
the vessel.
The President of the United States, the Mayor
of Washington. and several Senators and men,
bers Of the House, as well a. many citizens, were
ON board, including large number of ladies, and
the scene is described as truly heart-rending.
We understand that the accident occurred
amidst the greatest hlarity and enjoyment; and
truly is this an instance of the correctness of the
sentiment" in the midst of life we are in DEATH"
The gloom that now pervades our city is deep
and melancholy in the extreme. Many rumors
are afoat, of course, in reference to the event,
but enough is already ascertained to spread a
gloom throughout the land. wherever heart to
sympathise and condole can be found.
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CONGRESSIONAL TEMPERANCE SocIETY.-Ar
adjourned meeting Of this society will be held in
the Hall of the House Of Representatives this
evening. Excellent addresses may be expected
At the close of it's proceedings, the illuminated
temperance figures of Messrs. Burton and Nc
Knight will be exhibited in the Rotundo.
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MASSACHUSETTS RESOLUTIONS.

Mr.. BAGBY presented joint resolutions Of the
Alabama Legislature on the subject of the
amendment Of the Constitution proposed by the
Massachusetts Legislature. The resolutions Of
Alabama import that in no event will that State
countenance the proposition, and that she views
all such attempts as evidence of bad faith on the
part Of sister State. Mr. b. took great pleasure
in presenting these resolutions, not only as ac-
cordng with his own views, but because they
afforded another proof to the many his State had
already given of her devotion to the Constitution
In looking over report of his remarks made
when the Massachusetts resolutions were pre-
scented, he found an expression which might be
construed as imputing treason to the Senator
from Massachusetts he desired to take this oc-
casion to recall that remark, and he added the
expression of his sincere belief from the brief
intercourse he had held with the honorable SEN
ator from Massachusetts, that he was actuated
on all occasions by the purest patriotism. After
moving that the Alabama resolutions should be
printed, Mr.. B. moved to take the Massachusetts
Resolutions from the table, that similar motion
might be made on them. zet
Mr. BATES had felt that injustice was done
to his State in the discrimination which had
been made, buS had rested satisfied that time
would set it right. He thanked the Senator
from Alabama for his expression of kind feeling,
but declined second time to submit the motion
to print.
A pause ensued, after which Mr. BAGBY
rose again, and said, that although he could not
himself vote for the printing Of the Massachu-
sets resolution, he would submit the motion that
they be printed.
Mr.. HAYWOOD raised question of order,
but was overruled.
Mr.. KING thought his colleague might have
been satisfied with having withdrawn any often
sive remarks he had made. The question of
printing these resolutions was of graver import
than justice or injustice to Massachusetts. He
moved to lay the motion to print on the table.
Mr.. BAGBY had reflected much upon this sub
ject, and had determined in resolutions of his own,
to bring the whole question before the Senate,
sometime during this session.
Mr.. BERRIEN suggested that the Senate was
thin>now, and was full when the action was had
on the Massachusetts resolutions-he thought
the matter had better be postponed
Mr.. ARCHER had received from the Virginia
Legislature, resolutions of similar import with
those of the Senator from Alabama, and did not
present them at this time, only because his col
league was not in his seat he, too wished the
subject postponed. @",
The motion to print was then laid on the table.
On motion of Mr.. BARROW, the Senate took
up Senate bill No. 90 to adjust land claims in the
States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas
The rest of the sitting was occupied with this bill
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CRIMINAL CouRr.-A female slave, named
Jane Hewitt. was put upon her trial in this court
on yesterday, charged with an attempt to poison
the family of M. LETTERS, Esq. The crime is pun
isuabe with death. The prisoner is defended by
Mr.. James /. Dickins. The examination Of the
witnesses in this case had not been concluded
when the court adjourned.
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T VERY STABLE, in the rear Of the National
Ia Theatre, between E and F streets.--The subscri.
Der begs leave TO inform his friends and the public
generally. that he receives horses &c. at livery by
the day, month, or year. His hostlers are faithful
and attentive; and careful supervision is bestowed
by the proprietor upon everything entrusted to his
charge.
Horses and vehicles for hire. Terms moderate,
and to suit the times.
feb 20-2w PHILIP BOTELER
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FIRST WARD.

You will please publish the names of the fol-
lowing gentlemen as suitable persons to repre-
sent the First Ward in the Convention about to
be held in relation to the new City Charter:
JOHN d. BARCLAY, R. M. HARRISON,
VIM B. MAGRUDER, CHARLES A. DAVIS,
WILLIAM WILSON.
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- FOR SALE OR RENT.--Two two story Brick
@s|a Houses on N Jersey avenue, two squares from
the Capitol. They are finished with basement rooms
and large areas in front folding doors to the parlors
three handsome chambers in the second story, and
finished attlcs the hill is being graded and brick
footways laid. These are good comfortable houses,
and, to good tenant, will be let low, or sold at
reasonable price. Apply to r. PATTEN,
ian 3O-tf Penn Az, btw. 10th and 18th SITS.
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TURKS ISLAND SALT AT AUCTION IN
ALEXANDRIA.
IN FRIDAY, the 9Th Of March, at IL O'Clock, viii
" be Sold at the warehouses Of w. FOWLE &
SONS
10000 bushels bright and heavy Turks Island Salt.
Terms 1t sale.
Alexandra, February 10, 1874.
feb l2--1aw1mardts
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TWENTY.EIGHTH CONGRESS,
FIRST SESSION.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1874.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. BAYARD presented petition from VIM.
I. Mcconnell, praying Congress to test his plan
for war steamers.
Mr.. PEARCE presented memorial from cit
liens OF Baltimore, asking Congress to remodel
the consular establishment Of the United States
referred.
Mr.. BARROW submitted resolution calling
on the Secretary Of War to furnish copy of the
report of B. F. Butler, agent of the Cherokees,
addressed to Il. H Crawford.
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r IFE AND SPEECHES OF HENRY CLAY, in
IL two volumes, handsomely bound, embellished
with Wow of tho statue on Cumberland road, and
facsimile of letter from Mr.. Clay. For sale by
.NtMMNf% M r.. FARNHAM,
nov s corner 18th street andlPenn. av
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NITY TAXES.--lO per cent deduction for prompt
~ payment.-Noticei is hereby given that the Taxes
for the year l843 are due and receivable at the
Collectors Office, City Hail. and that by authority
Of an ordinance Of the Corporation, abatement Of
ten per cent. will bc allowed upon AL bills for said
year which shall be paid during the months Of Jam
uary and February. A. ROTHWELL,
jan l9-2aw6wif Collector
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TOBACCO. SNUFF, AND CIGARS-The sub
i scriber has just received the following choice
articles: CIGARS.
Canones, La Norma, Panotelas, Regalias
Plantations, Cubas, Manila Cheroots
Spanish and half Spanish
Also, a choice lot of the celebrated Magnolia To-
bacco; Pocahontas Tobacco, at IS cents per pound
large and small lump Tobacco; Andersons fne-cut
Honey-dew, and choice lot of SHUTS, &c.
GEO. w. PALMER,
Penn. Avenue, nearly opposite Gadsby's,
And next door to J. H. B. Beck, Galvanic Glider.
feb 29-lw
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JNo. T. TowERs, Secretary.

i THE CAPITOL-.MESSRS C. BURTON 4
MCKNIGHT respectfully inform the honorable menu
bers of Congress- and ladies and gentlemen of WASH
ngton, that Immediately after the adjournment Of
the Congressional Total Abstinence Society in the
have the pleasure of once more presenting their
much admired and notwithstanding Temperance Fig
.res in the Rot,ada of the Capiton-Major holland,
the Commissioner of Public Buildings, having kindly
granted permission for its use for that purpose.
Admittance Is cents. feb -
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ID /. A. CULVERWELL. Collector and Agent,
LII. offers his services % his friends and the public
generally for the collection accounts and any agen-
cy business they muy be pleased to favor him with.
promising prompt action and speedy returns. Resi-
site Mcleod Academy, where four or FIVE gentlemen
can be Accommodated with board, without lodging.
feb l3---tf
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Justice OF the Peace.
feb 27--w3w

BARGAINS! RARGAINS!-The subscribers,
ID having on hand large stock Of Fall md Winter
Boots and Shoes, take this method of informing the
public that they will sell them very low for cash,
preparatory to the spring trade.
WALTER CLARKE & SON,
Sign of the Black Boot, south side Penn. Nv.
feb 23-eo3t
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- FOR RENT--A convenient dwelling house,
Msil on Maryland Avenue, second door west of
18th street. containing two parlors, five chambers,
and kitchen. There is also good basement Gel
lar, ample for the storage of fuel, &c. The rent
will be moderate to good tenant, and possession
given the LIST of March. Apply to
feb 23-3t /. MUDD.
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TO THE SEDENTARY OR
i THOSE LABORlNG UNDER DISEASES OR
CONTRACTION OF THE CHEST, FLACID
MUSCLES, SCI have just received 800 pounds
dumbbslls, various sizes, an excellent and highly
beneficial article for persons of sedentary habits or
those aborng under diseases or contraction Of the
chest lungs acid muscles, Sc and who are not well
enough have not the opportunity Of taking door
exercise. j. M. DORSETT
Snuff, tobacco, and fancy store, Penn. avenue,
corner of alley east of Gadsby's.
Nb 10
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An iron wire bridge, sixty feet long, has been
constructed across the Miami canal, at Race
street, in Cincinnati, at a cost Of $3.50. This
is the first wire bridge erected west of the noun
tains. Competent Judges think it will bear, with
perfect safety, weight Of $50 tons.
Why could not iron wire suspension bridges be
constructed over our canal, instead Of tho common
wooden bridges! They have been fully tested,
and as to durability, are hundred per cent
cheaper; and il appears from the above, their first
cost is not greater than wooden bridges. As a
matter Of rctrenchnent, as well as safely to pas
sengers, we think this subject deserves attention.
Mr.. Editor: You will confer favor upon a
large number Of your fellow-citizens, residents
of the Second Ward, by publishing the subjcned
ticket of delegates to the proposed convention in
relation to thefcity charter. Our.representatives
in the councils Of the city have recommended
certain amendments to the existing charter: pub
lie sentiment is now almost unanimously in
favor of an expression Of opinion upon those
amendments, and such other as may be proposed
by representatives /" fresh from the people" Mel
Their of the gentlemen whose names are upon the
ticket have been consulted, but it is hoped and
expected that they will permit their names to be
used. MANY VoTERs.
JOHN McCLELLAND, RICHARD FRANCE,
SAMUEL D. KING, CHRIS. CAMMACK,
WILLIAM LLOYD, JOHN A. BLAKE.
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TINE JUNIUs TRACTS.-No. s, Democracy,
j just received Also, on hand: No. 1. The Test,
or parties tried by their acts No. The Currency
No. g. The Tariff; Ne. 4 Life of Henry Clay; No.
S. Political Abolition.
NOTICE-Committces clubs, and all persons de-.
srous Of obtaining these tracts are requested to SEND
their orders with remittance to r. FARNHAM, cor
ner of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue, Wash
ington, or to GREELY & McELRATH, Tribune
Office, New York, who will promptly forward them
mtances by mail, post paid or free, at the risk of
the proprietor. Price for any of the series 81 so
per 100 COPIES or $40 per thousand Postmasters
are authorized by law to make remittances under
their frank X. TARNHAM,
jan 30 Bookseller, cor 18th st. and Penn. Av
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TTERITABLE MOUTARD, &c.--We have just
received few dozen jars of very superior
French Mustard, favored with Capres and Anchors,
rEstrsgon, Aromatse, la Civette Vegetale, sc. !;
ALSO Pepper Sauce and Tomato Catsup, Figs, &c. !;
choice lot Of this years Baltimore cured Hams and
Shoulders MCKNIGHT & CLEPHANE,
F street, between l4th and 18th streets,
Where may be found general assortment Of
Family Groceries, at the lowest cash prices.
feb 2l-3t
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NTOTICE.-The undersigned having been appointed
In Commissioners (under the Mayors Proclama-
toni to hold an election for five delegates to meet in
Conventions give notice that the election will be held
on Friday the LIST dss of March, commencing at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, and closing at 6 P. M, in the room
over the West Market House.
GEO. W. HARDNESS,
SAM'L STOTT
feb o9-3t MATTHEW HINES.
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no THE PUBLIC.-Tho subscriber, ever anxious
j. TO give satisfaction to those who favor him with
their patronage, begs leave to inform them that he
will furnish Ice Creams plain or in pyramid forms,
at the same rates. And he pledges himself that all
articles ordered of him shall be made in the best
manner and of the purcst materials and on az mod
crate terms as can be had elsewhere.
J. P. McKEAN,
Mrs. RonckendOrffs old stand.
N. B. He will keep constantly on hand Ice Cream,
Confectionery, &C., and supply all orders with promt
ness and despatch. feb 27-6tif
BIENNIAL REGISTER, OR BLUE-BOOK, for
every person holding Office, or connected with the
Government Of the United States. including COM
plete Table of Post Offices, gust printed under tho
direction of the Department Of State. N
This edition Of the Register is the fullest that has
ever been published, and contains ll00 pages. A
few extra copies have been printed and for sale
at our Office only. Price 80 so per copy.
is G. 81 GIDEON,
Printers and Bookbinders, 9th street.
feb 26--TuThSrSif e
NEW GOODS.-The subscriber has this day re-
IN ceived the following goods: N.g
50 pieces plan Tarlton muslins, for ewing dresses
So do Swiss do do
20 do white Grape do
10 pieces rich colored silks
20 dozen ladies' white kid gloves
10 do gentlemens white kid gloves, sup. quality
20 do light colorcd do
$50 pieces handsome prints
so do do ginghams ~
100 do Irish linens, very cheap
500 do longcloth cotton shirtngs
so do gentlemen's pocket handkerchiefs, scarfs,
cravats, &c.
Purchasers are respectfully invited to give me
call r. G. WASHINGTON.
feb al