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AN ELoPEMENT.-The little village of Tary-
town, New York, was put in terrible flutter a
few days since, in consequence of an elopement.
The successful wooer, says the Hudson River
Chronicle, was limb of the law, named Merritt
Van Wart, fe low five feet nine inches, with a
good supply Of black, curly whiskers, etc. The
iair lady IS Miss Benedict, daughter of Gene
raj Benedict, sweet. charming, and romantic
maiden, DER whose head some eighteen summers
nave shed their rays; and what adds to her
other numerous charms, is the fact that she
holds in her own right the key to treasure Of
some $4,000, hard cash. Van Wart has been
for some time endeavoring to spirit her way, but
unsuccessfully. At last, aided by a pair Of fast
horses, he succeeded in carrying the lady beyond
the reach OF her brothers, and in the course Of q
few hours they were married
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New JERsEY-The Van Buren, Legislature of
this State, notwithstanding their carrying four Of
the five Congressman last fall, have been cutting
and carving the Congressional Districts. The
present districts are II. Monmouth, Burlington,
and Mercer; III. Middlesex, Somerset, Morris :
Nv. Hunterdon, Sussex, and Warren. These are
to be so changed as to stand thus Ii. Monmouth,
burlington; III. Hunterdon, Mercer, Somerset,
Middlesex; W. Sussex, Warren, and Morris. By
this division, the population Of the lid district
ls increased SO az 10 exceed the lid by some
$4,000. They are also cutting up towns and
counties for political effect evidently anticipating
short reign.--N Y. Tribune.
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PROPOSED REDUCTION OF THE TARIFF.

The question is every where asked, will the
bill reported to the lower branch Of Congress
from the Committee of Ways and Means become
law?" We have no fears that it will; should
the House, which contains large majority of
tariff members, see fit to lend it's vote to this
bill, to propitiate Calhounism, we cannot for a
moment believe that the Senate would commit
SO suicidal All act as to permit its passage. Our
country, under the influences of the tariff Of 1912
has been gradually recovering it's energies, and
prosperity is again making glad the hearth-stone
OF the laboring man. Should it be assaled, it
will create panic, which will operate to deter
capitalists from investment, and thus throw thou
sands out Of employment We are not partcu
larry welded to this or that form Of tariff as
long as we have one in substance but this con-
tinual change, this laundering after experiment
has been the curse of our country for our coun-
try for the last twelve or fifteen years, and the
propensity must be arrested!
To the true friends OF tie American producer
and consumer--to all the advocates Of the tariff
OF az in Congress, we say, "Stand Fast !''-do
not yield one inch to propitiate any political party
on the eve of an election Let us try our pre-
sent law practically; if it is found unjust in any
OF Its provisions, let it be modified in those par
tIculars, but nothing short of madness would sug-
gest the application of the axe to the root of a
tree, because two or three of it's branches have
become entangled. Stand fast to the tariff as it
ls-yieid nothing to the abstract nonsense of idle
theorists, while all experience shows that we are
now right, and are therefore prepared to 20
ahead.-Phaadelphia Forum.
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The Washington correspondent of the New
York Journal Of Commerce says:
learn to-day that Mr. WRIGHT, United States
Senator from New York, who was some three
weeks ago invited by the President to accept a
nomination to the vacant seat on the bench of the
Supreme Court has declined it.
The President sent for him, yesterday, and
urged him to take the place, requesting him
not to decide too hastily against it. Mr.
Wright, however, peremptorily and positively re.
fused the Office, as he had done before when he
was first consulted on the subject. Mr.. Wright
recommended to the President the nomination of
Mr.. Marcy, stating that he believed him to be
well qualified for the station, and that the ap-
pointment would be acceptable in that Circuit
do not learn, however, that the President has
made up his mind to nominate Mr.. Marcy.
have heard it suggested that the President may
not be disposed to excuse Mr.. Marcy for refusing
his services to him, as member of the Cabinet,
when the Wing Cabinet retired.
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FREE CHURCH OF ScorLAND.-The collections
in this city, in aid of the Free Church Of Scotland,
have been on a scale Of commendable libcrality,
upwards Of $4,000 having already been received.
we learn from the Presbyterian that the follow
ing are the subscriptions First. Presbyterian
Church. Rev. Mr.. Backus, not complete, $500;
Second Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr.. Brecken
ridges about $1,000; Third Presbyterian Church,
Rev. Mr. Musgrave's, $3.50; Rev. DR.. Duncan's
Church, $3.50; Methodist Episcopal Church,
Light street, not complete, $500; Rev. Mr..
Smart's Church, $3.50; First Baptist Church,
not complete, $65; Messrs. William and George
Morris, $500. Total, $5,345-Baltimore Ams-
rican.
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n MsMsEa or fHs CLAY cius ~ NORWICH, coss.
Tune--.ascaq a,ccu at Eottv Day

I 1 MsMsra or fHE CLAY ctus ~ NORWICH, 9,
Tuns--.as0ay. u'osy, at Edrty Dsy.
Away, away, for Harry Clay,
To the battle field away
Tho cheerful Wing don't care fig,
What Locos block the way;
With gallant soul, he'll sweep the whole
Like summer chat, away.
Away, away, for Harry Clay,
To the ballot-box away;
We're weaving now for Harry's brow
A garland fair and gay;
The cheerful call invites us ALI"
To the ballot box, away.
Away, away, for Harry Clay,
To the rally, HE away,
Beyond the flight the streaming light
Betokens coming day;
0 lift the eye to yon blue sky
To the rally, HE away.
Away, away, for Harry Clay,
To the victory haste away,
No tongue can tell what raptures thrill
The gallant Wing array;
And lovely flowers from beauty's bowers,
Adorn the conqueror's way.
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A INDUSTRIOUS BouQuEr.-They do things upon
large scale in London. Some friends of Certo.
the danseuse, presented her on her benefit night
lately at London, with a bouquet so large, it had
to be lowered on TO the stage by ropes and COW
cred the whole front. This piece of gallantry
were ef the rarest, and the money expended for
them was two hundred and fifty pounds sterling,
six thousand two hundred and fifty francs, or one
thousand two hundred and fifty dollars
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The RECENT RIor IN ST.. Lou1s.-The St
Louis Republican states that one of the results
Of the late excitement about the Medical Depart
ment Of the st. Louis University was the de-
struction of the valuable museum pertaining to
It. The museum was extensive, and was the re-
suit OF the labors of many years. Some Of the
most valuable parts were obtained from Europe
at considerable expense; others had been made
in this country, but required years to prepare
them.
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REPORT OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY.

REPORT OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
The Board appointed to investigate the causes
of the explosion on board the Princeton, have
concluded their examination, and transmitted
their report to the Secretary of the Navy. After
stating number Of experiments in the manu-
facture of large guns similar to those on board
the Princeton, and expressing the opinion that
Capt. Stockton g had proceeded on well-estab.ish.
ed practical facts in their construction" they con-
clude as follows:
In view of all the circumstances thus briefly
adverted to, but infinitely detailed in the evidence
which is spread upon the record, the Court en-.
ter'ains distinct and confident opinion that, in
originally forming the plan for the construction
Of large guns, Captain Stockton proceeded on
Well-established practical facts; that in coming
to decision upon the feasibility Of the contem-
plated project, he did not rely upon his own the
oreucal opinions but resorted to men of science
and practical skill for advice, and that he was
fully sustained by their judgment in every par
ticular; that series Of experiments and trials
with the two guns fully sustained the deductions
OF the gentlemen whose advice was sought and
justified the most assured confidence in the dura-
bility and efficiency Of the gun.
In regard to the mode of loading and firing
on every occasion, and emphatically that which
was. followed by the explosion, 1t is established
by the fullest proof, to the entire satisfaction of
the Court, that every care and attention which
prudence and professional capacity could d c,a,e
was observed. No shadow of censure in this
respect can be attached to any officer or any OF
the crew Of the Princeton.
" In regard TO the conduct and department Of
the Captain and Officers Of the Princeton, on the
occasion Of the deplorable catastrophe which &C.
Cured on the 28th February last, the Court feds
itself bound to express Its opinion that in all re-
spects they were such as were 10 be expected
from its gallant and well-trained officers, sustain
ing their own personal character and that Of the
service, marked with the most perfect order
subordnation, and steadiness.
In conclusion, the Court is also decidedly of
opinion that not only was every precau,ion taken
which skill, regulated by prudence and animated
by the loftiest motives, could devise, TO guard
against accident but that Capt. Stockton, Lieut..
Hunt, and Mr.. King, the gunner, who had at
tended to and directed all the experiments and
trials OF these guns, exhibited only due conf.
dence in what they had witnessed in placing
themselves on every occasion, and particularly
on that Of the explosion, almost in contact with
the gun, and in position apparently not only
more dangerous than any other, but that which
might nationally have been deemed the only
perilous situation on board the vessel.
The Court, having thus completed its bust
ness, adjourned sine die
"W. c. BOLTON, President
KIcHn ). CoxE Judge Adrocate"
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W AS HIN G I @ N.
THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH IA, 1874

Van Burcn's opinion OF the present Tariff
The letter published by the Richmond Enquirer places
this opinion record without equvocaton and is well
to keep it in mind:
"My Dear Sir IL thank YOU very kindly for your
friendly letter / HAVE AT NO TIME, NOR ANY
WHERE, HESTTATED TO EXPRESS MY DECI
DED DETERIORATION OF THE TARIFF ACT
OF THE LAST SESSION, AS WELL IN RESPECT
TO THE PRINCIPLE UPON WHICH 1T is
FOUNDED, AS To IT'S DETAILS In good time
you will have my views in respect that and other sub
ects before the public.
In the mean tTne believe me to be, very sincerely,
your friend and obedient servant,
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TIM BANK or ExotAxD.--Thc Liverpool Als
bion saysi The allusion to the Bank Of Eng.
land In the Queens speech has. as We expected.
completely negatived the reports lately current
as to an arrangement having been concluded be-
tween the Bank and the Government for the re-
newal Of the charter; the whole subject 10 still
open to the deliberation Of Parliament"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-14

SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcr.--We learn
that the Governor and Council Of Maine have
appointed the first Monday in April next for the
next trial to elect Representative in their dis
trlct. Will the Wings get ready for the work,
and save the Governor and Council the hard
work of counting out Mr.. Robinson by making
IT imperative upon them to count him in Let
them try Bangor Wig.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-14

Coaches FOR MEx1co.-About sixty DAYS since
Easton, Gilbert & Co., of Troy, New York. re-
ceived large order for stage coaches and har.
ness, from Mexico. This order they completed
last week. and shipped twelve thousand dollars
worth Of their coaches and harness by the Housa-
tonic railway for New York city, whence they
will be exported to Vera Cruz
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SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
1t is understood (says the Richmond Wing of
yesterday that Judge John Y Mason has been
consulted, and has consented to accept the Secre-
taryshp Of the Navy.
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REPEAL or flk D1DTktDtTloN ACTs
BY reference to the proceedings Of the House
Of Representatives Yesterday il will be seen that
a bill was reported from the COMMITTEES Of Ways
and Means, BY Mr. Dromgoole. read the first
and second time, ordered to be engrossed, read
the third time, and passed! repeating the act to
distribute the proceeds Of the public lands among
the different States.
This could only be accomplished, as it sOas
accomplished, under the constant and repeated
application Of the previous question, which was
applied in every instance save one, the moment
that it was in order, and thus all debate upon it
(save one speech by Mr. Stewart, which he was
enabled to make by catching the majority for a
single instant off their guard,) was cut off, and
the minority compelled to sit in silence, bound
down and gagged by the P. O., and see their
rights outraged.
Such an application Of the GAG was never
before witnessed in any deliberative body in any
civilized or savage nation. Certainly greater
outrage upon the privilege Of debate, and upon
the rights Of minority, was never before COM
mitted in this country The action of the ma
joriy was, tyrannical, arbitrary, insulting, un-
heard Of and disgraceful. Every member Of
that majority showed that they were prepared
for it, had been drilled to it, and knew the parts
they were to play in the game, not excepting the
Speaker, whoplayed his part to charm
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A New ENrERPRIsE-The New Orleans Bull.
letin says: It is in contemplation by the com.
pany which owns the Great Western. and the
new leviathan, the Great Britain, to run one Of
those vessels, probably the latter,) two trips
during the coming season. (say one in July and
one in Novembcr,) to this city,"
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According to the statistical tables published by
the Government, it appears the total number Of
deaths in Vera Cruz for l04S was 1874, fear
faI mortality for city containing only from 10
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The CALlFoRNiAs.-A Mexican paper SAYS
that it is expected that the emigration to the
CALIFORNIA; will be very large during the present
spring. Recently, a body Of 800 men left for
Upper California
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% 1t was reported, yesterday evening, that
the name of REUBEN HYDE WALwoRTH, the
present Chancellor Of the State of New York,
had been sent to the Senate by the President for
the vacant seat on the Bench Of the Supreme
Court.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-14

An immense Town Meeting of the Wings of
the city and county of Philadelphia (says the
Tuesday evening last Our political brethren
turned out in great strength. Thousands were
in attendance. The object was to hear the report
of the delegates to tho late Harrisburg Conven-
ton, and to respond to the nominations. The
best spirit prevailed. All was harmony and en-
thusiasm, and the speaking was excellent. The
demonstration, indeed, was gratifying in all
respects.
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SPECIAL ELEcTIoN.-The special election of a
Representative in Congress from tina 18th dis
trict Of Pennsylvania, TO fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of the Hon. Henry FRIcx.
will take place on the 9Th Of next month.
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LIBELS. BY A DEMOCRAT.
The Democratic correspondent of the Philsdel.
phia Chronicle makes the following very just
structures upon Kendall's lying pamphlet, Clay's
Duels." The same opinion we are glad to know
is held of this writer and his publications by all
the honorable men OF the Locofoco party at
Washington. The correspondent Of the Chron-
icle, says
al have read this pamphlet OF Mr.. Kendall's,
and must say that it is no less discreditable to
its author, than injurious in its tendency to the
success of the democratic party. Mr.. Clay is
statesman of too eminent public character to
be lied down by detracton and misrepresenta.
ton. trust that the more judicious members
Of the democratic party will set their faces
against this and similar pamphlets from the pen
Of Mr.. Kendall. If party policy cannot restrain
Mr.. Kendall from putting forth such publications,
the recolections Of Mr.. Clays benefactions to
him when he was poor and uniriended stran-
ger in Kentucky, ought to prevent him from this
self-degrada,ion. The democratic party has
stronger weapons than abuse and calumny to
employ against Mr.. Clay, and writers Of better
morals and reputation than Amos Kendall to de-
fend its cause and advocate its principles"
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Col. Stone, of the New York Commercial, has
been made an Indian chief, by the General Coun-
Gil OF Seneca Chiefs. This honor has been con-
terred upon the colonel for his impartial account
Of the SIX Nations embodied in his biographies
Of Brant and Red Jacket; for his hospitality to
the chiefs who have visited his residence, and
for exposing the glaring iniquities perpe,rated
upon the tribe by interested spectators.
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The Wheeling Times Of Friday last says:
"There were eighty persons arrived here in boats
on Wednesday last going eastward Seventy
nine of these were Wings, and the one, who was
from South Carolina, was Calhoun man,
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SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF CHEEsE.-The
St. Louis Republican attributes a confiagration
which occurred on the 9th ultimo, in a room Of
the Planters house filled with Goshen cheese
and butter, to spontaneous combustion
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According to a decision Of the Supreme Court
OF Missouri, physician is not liable to indct-
ment for manslaughter, where death results from
his unskilfulness or ignorance, provided his in
tentions in administering medicine to the deceased
we're good. This decision was made in the case
OF i'homsonian, who was charged with man
slaughter where a patient died, apparently frorn>
the use of his remedies. Il
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The subject of the annexation Of Texas to the
United States still occupies much Of the atten-
ton of Mexican editors, all Of whom are exceed
ing wroth that such an idea should be for mo-
ment entertained s,4 v
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The Boston Post Of Saturday says: Eve nm
derstand there was another seizure Of paper in
this city, yesterday Of about 800 reams, for not
conforming to the provisions Of the revised sta
tutes in such cases made and provided, there not
being the full number Of sheets to the ream,n &c.
Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1844-03-01
i @ w a HOUSE.
AND GENERA STAGE OFFICE,

lHE undersigned having leased his long cstat.
- lisseI and well known TAVERN STAND
Tor Term Of years. aud lied to il such an addition
~ viii enable him to aeqpYnolate travellers and
visausn manner more See kble than its former
dimensions would permit. Il, his thanks for the
liberal patronage heretofore UPON his house,
and soiicits a continuanc of the same. Having ta-
ken the stand fora number Of years. placing his rcl-
ancc for patronage upon Lsmerits, he is determined
to continue, as heretofore. to live to meila liberal
share OF patronage by the of every falt to rcn-
der the stay Of his guests pleasant and agreeable
his TABLE shall at all times be supplied viii, the
best the market affords, served up in style not 10
be surpassed in any country. The BAR will be kept
supplied with the choicest Wines and Liquors. and
the bar room having always been quiet and free from
noise those wishing TO be retired need not entertain
any fears OF the least disturbance Portcrs always
m attendance totransport baggage from and 10 the
House free Of expense.
His STABLE is kept, at all times, proved with
all kinds OF provcndcr, and under The charge Of
careful and attentive OSTLER so travellers may
lest assured that full justice will be DONE to their hor-
SEES. VIM. FRYE.
Bloomington, Dec. 8, Is43.
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TOWN ORDINANCE.

An OaplNANce providing for The appointment,
and specifying the duties Of a measurer oil
wood and lumber, in the town of Blooming
ton.
Sec. /. Be it ordained by the President and
Trustees Of the town Of Bloomington. that
there shall be appointed by the said Board OF
Trustees, mpasnrer Of wood aud lumber.
having The qualifications of an eirc.or. who
shall hold his Office until the 4th Tuesday in
May next, and thereafter said officer shall he
elected annually. by the President aud Ifns-
tees above named, and hold his Office until his
successor shalt he elected and qualified. TIE
measufer before entering upon The duties OF his
office shall take aud subscribe an oath or aff-
nation before some person authorized 20 ad.
minister the same, faithfully and imparliaily,
to discharge The duties Of his Office, TO the bcs;
Of his know ledge and abilities.
Sec. 9. Ii shall I've the duty Of the measure.
at all reasonable hours, when called upon. to
attend and measure any wood or lumber with
in the town Of Bloomington, (allowing one
hundred and twen,y-esh, solid feet for a cord
Of woody and give certificate Of the number
Of cords or feet, il requested SO 10 do.
Sec. 3. No person shall be allowed to sell
wood or lumber in the town Of Bloomington,
without having il measured, by the maasnrer,
il the buyer shall request il; and the seller
shall pay him six and one fourth cents for each
aud every cord of wood, and il said measurer
shall! be called upon TO measure less than ore
cord he shall be allowed six and one fourth
cts. for each and every time he is called upon;
aad INVENTIVE cts. pr. 1000 #. for all Inc lum-
Der he shall measure. but IL called upon to
mesure less than 1000 Il. at time, he shall!
be allowed twenty-five cts. for the 10, SO mea-
sured.
Sec. 4. Any person refusing or moi comply
ing with the third section Of this ordinance.
shall be liable to ine Of not less than five.
nor more than fifty dollars. to be recovered in
an action Of debt, before any jns'ics Of the
peace Of said town. Passed jan 25, 1914.
J. A. PARVlN, Pres't.
PIINY FAY. Recorder.
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'PARvIN,s BRICK HOTEL

Corner Of Second and Walnut Syreets-hul1-u0y
bef,ceen The Rirer and Court House.
ME SUBSCR1BER, thankful for pas, patron.
IL age, assures his friends and the Yelling pub
lie. that his cxertions in their behalf have suffered
dimnuion, and viii at all times be cxerted to
minister to their comfort ard convenience
His house will be re-opened for the reception Of
BOAFUERS on the LIST of October next, when
sol accommodations can be had for the following
Low prices:
Board per week. including Lodging, $3.50 !,
do do without do 200
Single meal. IS
Attached 10 the Hotels good STABDE, where
he keeps Horses at the rate Of 20 cents per day anil
night. JOSIAH PARViN.
Bloomington, Iowa, Sept %, 1913. 47.6m