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Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1844-06-29

OG ,"''"09. gave ~ oo,om
Spnnard did the first mile aud quar-.
teri en- 66s I'd mIc, 5m. COS; Sd, Gun
/ Is. 18th, Gm. Is; 9th, en- l3s,; 9Th, en-
|22s,i nh, Gm, COS; 9Th, Gm, Cos, 9th
Gm, 33s
The first five miles aud quarter
were performed in Sim. los, and the ter
miles and a quarter in In. Am, SOS. Al
the expiration Of the hour, Slannard haC
not reached the three quarter post
As the 10 Ia miles were not perform
ed within the given time, the stakes vii
not, Of course, be paid in full. StannarC
will, however, receive $500.
Shortly after the conclusion Of the race
Mr.. StannarG came in front of the Judges
stand, mounted on a grey charger, anc
begged leave to address Il few words tc
the Judges and the multitude around. 81
Ience having been obtained, he begged
on behalf of himself and his competitors
to return their sincere thanks to the judg
es on this occasion, and the proprlotors Of
the course, for their great kindness to
wards them since they had been engaged
in this matter. lie had planted the
standard of Connecticut on the Unior
/ Course some nine years since, and to tina
day he had proved that he was not asha
med, and still maintaied it, lie coul,
say like a famous general OF old " Fcci
uedi, rjci"--U came, saw, conquered.
Considerable cheering followed this brle
/ Il 1 hn py
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1844-06-29
Mr.. Calhoun to Me3SrS. Van Zandt ana
Henderson,
WASHINGTON, April IL, 1874.

WASHINGTON, April IL, 1874
GENTLEMEN: The letter addressed by
MIR. Van Zandt to the late Secretary OF
State, Mr.. Upshur, to which you have
called my ,a,tention. dated Washington,
18th of January, 1914, has been laid be-
fore the President of he United States.
In reply to it, am directed by the
President to say that the Secretary OF
the Navy has been instructed to order a
strong naval force to concentrate in the
Gulf of Mexico to meet any emergency;
and that similar orders have been issued
by the Secretary of War to move the
dsposable military forces on our south
western frontier for the same purpose
Should the eXigency arise to which you
refer in your note to Mr.. Upshur. | am
further directed by the President to say
that, during the tendency of the treaty
of annexation, he would deem it his duty
10 use all the means placed within his
power by the Constitution to protect Tex
as from all foreign invasion.
have the honor to be, &c,
~ CALHOUN
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1844-06-29

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

ksag Manufacturing Co., 10 adv Nashua Lowell RR,
"a advance Boston Providence do, 81 adv; Western do
$50 5000 per share; Eastern do 81 adv The quotations
for Manufacturing stocks keep pretty well advanced
Welearn that the Committee OF Ways and Means In the
House Of Representatives will report one Of the
most judicous. equal, and wisely discriminating tariff
bills that ever offered to any legislative body The
act places the average duty between twenty-five ana
thirty per cent with determinations under that per cent
bringing it standard than any ever be-
fore possessed It is just in all its features and will
without doubt pass through the House rapidly and with
much alteration. The only fear the friends of the
bill have is in the likely to be pursued by the
Senate majority of which is whig who generally will
oppose it on political grounds. It Is possible they may
destroy the bill rather than risk their popularity with
the political party they represent The planting.
manufacturing and all other interests sufR-
GENTLY protected in this BILL and cannot be ON the
ground that they sufficiently cared for that 1t
should be rejected Party prejudice will have Its usual
influence in defeating this bill because it emanates from
democratic committee and democratic house We shall
have opportunity Of seeing how far these feelings
will be carried in opposition to the prosperity Of the va
rous interests of the country the pressing necessities
of the Treasury Department
The appropriations made to meet the annual expenses
of the State Of Pennsylvania have invariably exceeded
the actual disbursements The Treasurer of the State
officially reports the following payments for the past
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
CITY In teIIlgencc,

POlice-FRrpAY-SHor OFFIcER-On Thursday
evening about IL O'clock officer Baker of the lower
police returning from the 6th ward whittier he had
been with officer Walsh, he heard the Of female
the Of Grand and Mercer streets when he rush
ed across and found assaung female and two
three others standing by. He inquired the when
he told none Of his business. He told the
that he Police officer. when of the persons
then started to Approaching aackrom others
of the party he drew diving pistol and discharged
the barrels at the that he supposed had struck
him. The ball entered his left breast and passed round
the ribs and lodged in his right side On the discharge Of
Of the pistols some one threw paving stone which
rel at random, which frightened the party away. The
wounded man ran into the Broadway House, where he
recognized as John Lghtbody, ink maker Of Rose
street. Officer Baker Immediately repaired to the third
district watch house. and obtaining some assistance then
returned to the OF the aay to find the persons who
had assaulted him, but unsuccessful He then
ported himself at the watch house. where he remained
night and in the morning made adavits before JUS
tee Gilbert against those concerned in order to secure
their arrest Lighbody dangerously wounded although
will be made before the Mayor this morning. at 10 O'Clock
HIGHWAY RoBBERv.-A man named Hugh Luckey, who
had entered porter house the north east corner Of
Anthony and Centre Streets where he exhibited some
money, and leaving he followed by four named
Abraham Ryerson. Thomas Lowere. and William Spy
good who accosted him and asked he had not lost any
money, when he drew out his purse which one Of the
rogues snatoi,od and The contain cd
500 note Of the Mechanics Bank and three $lO of the
City Bank The rogues arrested by officer McGrah
and Stephens and fully committed
CorOner's ice-FRIpAY.-ANorHER Child BURN
aged about two years, burned to death Thursday
by her clothes accidentally taking fire in the absence Of
her mother who had left her alone at los Roosevelt street
Verdict" accidental burning"
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New stock Exchange
State OF Trade.

AsHEs.-Pos continue very dull at 81 10 for 1914 bills
Pearls about the same at SIS 06t a l23.
BEEswAx-Prime yellow is in moderate request at 2oi
30 cents.
CorToN The feeling to-day is decidedly buoyant,
about 5000 bales having changed hands, at full prices
yesterday list Of 5000 bales taken after p NJ,
making the total sales of the tive days full $4,000 bales
There enquiry for freight for Liverpool Id for
ships on the berth for Havre there is also more Of
ferng. ei
Flour AND GRA,r-Inactivity continues to prevail in
this msrket Owing to this prices less Arm Western
Flour cannot, with fairness be quoted over 81 93 In
looking at the price of Flour and GRAIN now and bsreef
ter the movements of Grain the West should also he
taken into view. There stored at Chicago, Mi
chigan city and Milan three places only less than six
hundred thousand bushels Of Wheat with every prospect
of a farther increase.
HAY-Small lots of bale sell wanted at 50 70 e3lc
Country il not in much demand.
WHxEy.-Drndge, casks are still held at 2aso barrels
very inactive at 24J %.
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Died.

On Thursday, ALVEY AUGUSTUS AprE, M D., surgeon
in the U. s Navy, aged Al years.
His funeral will take place this Saturday mornngd
A. M from the residence OF his father, Wiham aoee,
No is Beekman street The friends OF the deceased and
nj the family are without further notice invited to attend
His remains will he taken to westchester for intermeu
On Friday morning, Mr. DAVID KIro, in the 4oth year
Of his age. ,r ~,
His friends and those Of his brotherin'aw Mr. Wm ~
the residence Of the latter $40 broadway on Saturday NJ
ernoon instead Of Sunday stated in yesterdays papers
al half past four o'clock
On Thursday the rand instant Of Consumption, JEsE.
Mi.u MURPHY. aged 20 years. rr
lila friends and asquaatsDeea are respectfully invited
IL s,ysaA ~ lsassa this sesaeea Al e'slsek tssa Ne
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
Am easements.

CHATHAM Circus. Last night there was another
grand display oi grace, beauty, fashion, and INTEL
lect the Chatham Circus There is improvement in
the performances and in the attendance here nightly
Most Of the making the house their regular
lounge. Messrs Stone and Rockwell have struck the
right nail the head and drove home The entertain
of this evening set apart for the benefit OF MT
Norris the comic melodis Levi North appears in his
best act for the last time but one
BowERY MISUNDERSTANDING evening, Mr.
Jones appears as William Tell and Robin. The
equestrian department will be enhanced by the addition
several new acts Of Workmanship The great success
Of Thornes company at the Amphheatre and the gene
raj patronage given to this elegant and respectfully con-
Quoted establishment have determined the manager 10 en-
large the Interior and lower the elevation Of the stage IL
is In fact destined to become the Asteys Of New York
LAST DAY AND FAREWELL BENEFIT OF Mr.: and
Mrs. Western at the American Museum. These
accomplished and talented performers close long and
signally successful engagement and their numerous
friends and admirers will surely hold them In feeling re-
membrance to-day and give them full houses at each per.
fomances, at O'Clock in the afternoon, and at IN the
evening, As they leave the city Monday next this Is
positively the last day they DO seen at this establish.
msnt II will be seen by the ba and advertisements hht
,ksy eef spns ATTRACTIONS, aud va sincerely hape ahl
lRsisa We kaaw, sksy VII ass 10 Ia ys'A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
The Lafayette Bank.

john H. CORNELL, ESQ. =
DEAR SIR,
As you have been appointed Receiver of the
assets of the Lafayette Bank, one of the stock
holders feels very anxious to know what the result
of your abors have been, since the "awful dis
closures" of the Commercial Bank, and more re-
Gently that OF the N. A. Trust and Banking Com
pany. 1t has been whispered that the directors
have proved faulty, and that from all appearances,
there will not remain amongst the leavings, ar
empty water cask, or an imperfect dollar. You
will, therefore, my dear sir, soothe the feelings Of
one of the stockholders, by communicating any IN
relieve my mind, and may know the worst of the
baddest
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PRIcEs OF PROVISIONS
PhiladeIphia Cattle Market.

Fen ~ -Beeves-s3O ofered-sales ranged from 81 90
S. per 100 lbs for ordinary to fair qualities 50
30 for prime and few superior Mt So 1880 head driven
on to the New York market and 40 renamed uDsold
Cows and Calves-200 at maiket-Sales at SIS $25--
springers, So q Sl6 Dry Cows, So a Il?
Hogs406 in market-Prices ranged from "a Do - 10
30 len over.
sheep go headssles at 81 90 50 80 for ordinary to
fair qualities, s. for prime
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

LETTER FROM Governor REYNoLps.-On the
table, near where he fell, was found the following
letter, addressed to Col w. G. Minor: -
I" In every situation in which have been placed,
have abore discharge my duty faithfully to the public
but this has protected for the last twelve months
from the ISLANDERS; and abuse Of my enemies which has
rendered my life burden to Ipray God to forgive
them and teach them more charity.
"My will is in the hands Of James L. Minor, Esq.
Farewell THOS. REYNOLDS
"Col w. G. MINOR.
Cah a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

AN OUTRAGE.-Can any one tell the provocation,
that induced man ON the top of an omnibus on
Wednesday afternoon, at the entrance OF the
Bowery, TO beat an unresisting individual respec-
taby clad, in so outrageous and inhuman manner
this scene was witnessed by hundreds of people,
and every one knowing the perpetrstor would rem.
der an act of justice, in entering. complaint
against him, that conduct so revolving and inhu.
man might be punished The assaant, first com.
menced with his fists, and then took the butt end
of heavy whip, beating the man over the face
and eyes, until he was pounded to Jelly, and
would have been killed. had it not been for the m
reference OF one or two humane individuals.
Such an outrageous and unmerciful attack, the
writer thinks was never before witnessed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

MAr.rzas Feb o. Our harbor offers a brilliant pros
pec.6a vessels comprising thps rigs and schooners
are now dischargng and loading our precious products
particularly moasses which our readers are aware
has risen half rial the barrel in consequence Of the
great expectation, and we believe that it will rise still
higher sugar has also risen, although not considerably;
hui its are hsteng; perhaps mercantile opera
tons in few days will present better prospects to tho
planter
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Provision Market.

We have the usual supply of provisions and Of every
variety in markets. with little or no variation -
prices to notice.
We notice in Catharine and Clinton Markets. some very
superior Beef, Veal and Mutton, advertisement.
Poultry continues to Advance in price. All kinds Of
Fish plenty and Smells very large sized,
selling at 8 and 10 cents the pound
Potatoes coming to market in every direction, 1000
bushels of the kind from Maine and lots Of Irsh
English, &C., &c. Green Vegetables are much wanted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

ma NOW READY, AT THE NEW WORLD or.
FlCE 80 Ann street and wadeighs 3s7 Broadway, the
BEErHovEN COLLECTION OF SACRED Music.
The great delay in getting this work ready WIN % am
ply repaid in quality and beauty Will we a,e conn
dent than meet the expectations oil the Pu9hc
ganists Schools and Choirs can now be suppl Cd oo
Price One Dollar SO dozen to the trade oh'y Il"
copies ready this morning
ALSO, JUST PUBLISHED.
The Musical Album-Part l. Price 25 cents Con'
tanning five popular Songs for the Voice and faho
Forte. The ladies are invited to examine It.
Wilhems Celebrated Method of Teaching Singing ID
Classesl rice 374 censThs work is used throughout
Europe.
Fifty Days in Slave Vessel-Price 81 cents.
BlackwOods Magazine, for February, fac smile edition
Only 50 year-lS3 cents single. Save your money
Love and Money, by Mary Hewitt. Price l2} cents
The Grumbler-by Miss Picksring-only correct edi
ton.
ST. Patrick's Purgatory-A curious and entertaining
work. full OF wonderful legends Price i2} cents
Ell Dorado with Map-A valuable book. Price 81
cents in paper-56 cents bound.
LIS D.-Treasure Trove-The most laughter-provok
ing Irish Romance. by Lover. II! cents
Ioiterngs of Arthur OLeary-l2t cents
Mayors Mexico-l6O Engraving bound In CLOTH and
gilt Price 81 30. . H.
Wanderings Of a Journeyman Tailor throughout Eu'
rope and the East Price % cents.
The New World and Brother Jonathan of This Day are
splendid numbers, 81 cents each
For all the New Works Of the day. call at 30 Ann street,
or Wsdleigh's, 3S7 Broadway.
J. WINCHESTER, Publisher.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

THE BANKRUPT LAw.-Considerable excitement
has been created by the publication Of Judge Bron-
sons opinion the subject OF the Bankrupt Law.
Judge b. gives very strong and powerful reasons
for his opinions of the uncOnstituuonality OF the
law Should the Supreme Court of the United
States sustain this opinion, it will raise the Devil
with those who thought they had their discharge.
mar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

90 CONSTITUTIONAL DEBILITY CURED-The
ronc Mixture, prepared by the College of Medicine and
Pharmacy of the city of New York, - confidently re
commended for all debility produced by secret in
diligence of any kind. an invaluable RENE
dy for impotence serlity barrenness uness depend
ing on mal.formaton)
Single bottles 81 each cases of half dozen S.; care
fully packed and sent to all parts of the Union.
Office of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy. 95
Nassau street w. 3 RICHARDSON. Agent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

PAUpERs-The city is filing with Paupers-all
the Hotels are crowded with them. Where in the
portion, we are sure, come from Canada; many
from Jersey, and not few from Connecticut. We
have over three thousand in the Aims House.
The want of a work-farm produces all our trou-
bles on the subject When will the Common
Council awake on this important matter?
Yours, AN OLD COMMON COUNCIL MAN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
M arrlod.

On the 22nd instant Mr.. THOMAS Sloan to Miss HARHI
EFT sEALrY, all of this city.
You both united now In one,
And while you are young, 90 it,
For when you get old Pm sure you can't;
Alas, too well know it.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
MONEY MARKET.


The stock market to-day presents more favorable fes'
lures Quotations have generally advanced The sales
quite large, and better feeling to prevail
The in the cotton market have given the stocH
brokers confidence. Long Island improved ! per
cent; Mohawk do; Paterson Il Harlem :; Norwich t.
Ohio SIS /; Kentucky Il Pennsylvania SIS Il Tennessee
SIS /; North American Trust /; Canton Co. Ii and Far
mers Loan New Jersey, Vcksburg, and Illinois, clio
sed firm at yesterdays prices
The receipts of specie New Orleans from the North
and West continue large The arrivals on the 18th inst
fellows:-
hip Saratoga from New York;. .......$5o,0oO
) ip Mi dlesex fom Boston,. 10000
Faciana from st. Louis. 10000
teamer Julian Chouteau ....''.'.'" 1924
$685.
fatal receipts since September lst... $3,91 sae
The receipts of the Southern Railroad, Michigan show
enormous increase:-
D cember ls42..... $lo6 January l843... As
December lA3... 1881 January l844.... ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

05- QUICK WORK-A cough or cold may he cured
in IRON twenyfour to fortyeight hours by Shermans
Cough Lozenges. Even the most unpromisng cases Of
decline may be relieved and in many instances perma
neny cured by proper of this invaluable remedy
with it. the long list Of performed will SHOW
The effects Of the Cough Lozenges are mmedate-they
generally effect cure Let those who suffering
give one trial of Shermans Cough Lozenges They may
be had the Doctors warehouse LOG Nassau street.
way; So William street. and 1879 Fulton st., Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

Go. Or. WAINWRIGHT fires another shal laIs
Peia ysstes spa~orask away,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

no. COLORING THE,HAIR, MANY PEOPLE ARE
often increSuous about 1t is absurd prejudice that
the hair cannot be coored 1t be done well and as
perfect as piece of silk worsed by the Of the
East India Hair Dye which will color the hair and not
the skin-warranted. At 81 Courtlandt street Also,
Hay2 Liniment warranted to cure any case Of Piles
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

{hy- PURIFY YOUR BLOOD.-The best and cheapest
thing yet is Comstocks Extract of Sarsaparlla for purify
ing the bloodindeed may say this is the only certain
remedy ever saw Price only 60 cents per bottle OF
81 per Dozen at 81 Courtandt street Also Dr. McNairs
Acoustic Oil certain cure for Deafness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

o. THE ONLY EFFECTUAL REMEDY FOR RE-
moving Hair-Female Beauty.-What blessing is to
the ladies to know that there at last article that will
eradicate superfuous hair eectualy It is called the
Chinese Hair Eradicator II will take off the strongest
hair in three minutes from the time applied and leave the
skin whittier and softer than before At 81 Courandt st.
Also, Dr. Spohns Sick Headache Remedy-a permanent
and certain cure-warranted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

fa7- YOU WITH CHAPPED FLESH, ERUPTIoNs
and Freckes shoy ITO prove to you how excellent Is
this failing remedy made in the convenient form
the world the Medical Society of Paris They soy, 1--WE
consider NJ vespn its inventor the greatest philanthro-
pist Of the age and his Jones' Italian Chemical Soap
pmpes freckles, botches, scurvy salt rheum TO-, and
for changing the color of dark sunburnt or yellow skn
will prove blessing to future ages" This is trueit real
y of the most excellent and failing remedies
formed by human hands. We advise all to try this
The only place in the city to get this genuine at the
sign Of the American Eagle, 81 Chatham street, N York,
1879 Fulton ST., Brooklyn; State st., Boston; Ledger
Buildings, Phila
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

90 PROFESSOR vELEAU'S SPECIFIC PILLS.
for the radical of Gonorhea, elect and all
mocupurulent discharges from the urehra. These Pills
confidently recommended by the medical faculty in
this country and Europe nfble remedy for those
distressing complaints and guarantees to the most
obstinate in half the time usually occupied by the
old treatment. Sold in boxes. 81 each.
Office and Consulting Rooms of the College of Medi
cine and Pharmacy, 90 Nassau street.
w 8. RICHARDSON, Agent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

n3- A CARD-The remarks Of some of the public
journals on an examination of myself touching my late
proceedings in bankruptcy do me great injustice am
prepared for any investigation that be instituted and
shrink from no scrutiny and will put shame those
who crafty personal malevolence, have bought up
claims against me- that they by exparts statements may
prejudice me in the estimation of the members OF the
United states Senate before whom my nomination for the
Office Of appraiser is pending.
In this trust they will be mistaken, and that after
have concusvsy shown the fasty Of the insinuations
with hch my have attempted to poison the
public mind, the United States Senate will exercise lis
prerogave In my case; if such ISLANDERS had ever
existed My papers filed in the Court show iuii ana
complete statement Of all my affairs, and received my
discharge in good faith in the full belief that all the pro
ceeding strictly regular will appear by reference
to the annexed note Of my counsel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24
To Mr.. JNo. s. McKIBBIN.

90 THIS DAY. AT - O'CLOCK, WILL BE REA-
dy ut the office No 80 Ann street, and Wadeighs 3s7
Broadway, the Repository OF Modern English Romance,
for February.
CONTENTS.
Arrah Mel, by q. p r. James =.
Saint Jamess or the Court of Queen Anne, by Aims
worth.
Tom Burke by Charles Lever.
Martin Chuzzlewit, by Dickens, Tin supplement gratis
to purchasers of the REPOSITORY
The whole for l23 cents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

ANNEXATION OF CANADA TO THE UNITED STATES
Several OF the Montreal papers are "horribly
afeard" that Canada will be annexed to the United
States, and become province of retailers Of tape
and notions to New York. Nothing more likely
in process Of time. But the Canadians may be
easy for this year. Before it is TO take place, we
will give them SIX weeks notice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-24

A PAIR OF MILLIoNAIREs.-The U. s. Supreme
Court have decided the famous case of General
Gaines and his wife in their favor This makes
General Gaines worth about Sl5,OOO,OOO in pro-
perty in New Oreans--,he richest man in this
country.
The vast merits and popularity Of the General
and his pretty wife, will now be discovered by the
world at large.