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SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES
MoNpAr. Dec. %. 184s.

Edmund s. Dargan, esq. of Alabama, Alexander
D. Sims, esq. of South Carolina, and Archibald G.
Niyen, esq. Of New York, were admitted attorneys
and copnaellors of this court
No. 35.-Lessee OF James Erwin, plaintiff in
error, rs. James Dundas FL al. The argument of
this cause was concluded by Mr.. Crittenden for the
plaintiff in error.
No. 40.--Alexander Rankin IL al, plaintiffs in
error, rs. Jesse Hoyt This cause was argued by
Mr. Dudley Seden for the plaintiffs in error, and by
Mr.. Attorney General for the defendant in error.
No. 67.-teremiah Carpenter, appellant, rs the
Providence Washington Insurance Company. This
cause was submitted TO the court on the record and
printed arguments by Messrs. Whipple and Wood
for the appellant, and by Messrs. Sergeant and
Greene for the appellee.
Adjourned till tomorrow Il o'clock.
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Very cooD.-ln a letter from Washington, pub
lished in the "Boston Daily Times" we find the
following:
Speaking Of Oregon, Judge Douglass, Of Hi
nois-who, by the way, stands in the front rank Of
those who would extend the area Of freedom--said
Hon. Caleb B. Smith, a wing member from lndi-
ana, was asked in the presence of Judge Douglass,
What he thought Of the prospect Of a war with
Englandp Il think, said Mr.. Smith, you will hear
the old lion roar about the middle of January
Then replied Judge Douglass, you will see the
eagle flap his wings
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ByA. Green, Auctioneer.

n OLD PENS, WATCHES, JEWELLERY,
NJ WATC H-K EYS, PENCILS, BREAST
PINS, FINGER RINGS, &C., &C., at auction.
On TOMORROW, "wednesday evening, the
gath instant, shall sell at my auction room, Con-
cert Hall, at early candle-light,
large lot Of the abovc-named articles, with
many other articles in the fancy line, suitable for
Christmas presents.
Also lot Of books, ANNALS, albums, gems, gifts,
&c. Gentlemen3 will please come carly, as have
long road to travel, and will have lots OF fun.
A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
Dec %
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A cELEBRArIoN.--A large and enthusiastic meet
ing--of the sons of New England, principally
dined at the United States hotel on Monday
evening. The occasion for this festive assembly
was the famous landing at Plymouth. Mr.. Daniel
Webster, and some other eminent persons, graced
the meeting with their presence. Mr. Webster de-
livered speech and so did several other gentlemen.
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w OOLLEN GLOVES, HOSIERY, AND
w FANCY ARTICLES, suitable for Christ
mns and New Years presents, at very reduced

w OOLLEN GLOVES, HOSIERY, AND
w FANCY ARTICLES, suitable for Christ
mas and New Years presents, at very reduced
pnces tM
IS dozen ladies' silk, alpaca, cashmere, lambswool,
and cotton hose, from 10 cents TO 81 pair
80 dozen misses and children's white, gray, blue,
scarlet, and random woolen socks and hose,
from cents to 37a cents pair
dozen ladies' black worsted hose, at l2i cents a
pair, worth IS cents
% dozen ladies', misses, and children fancy, meri-
no, worsted, and cotton gloves and mis-, from
3 cents to 37l cents a pair
Jet buttons at cents dozen
Chidren's woollen and cotton net-caps, from 81 to
SO cents
20 dozen eentlemen's kid. silk. merino beaver. and
cotton gloves, from 81 to 81 IS a pair
Is dozen merino, lambswool, Germantown, and
English halfhose, from l2A TO SO cents pair
10 dozen boys merino, buckskin, and wooen
gloves and mittena, of all sizes and prices
10 dozen heavy buckskin and woollen gloves and
mittens, suitable for servants
20 dozen silk, gum, and cotton suspenders, from g..
cents TO 81 IS pair
IA dozen heavy Germantown and net hose and half
hose, suitable for servants
Gentlemen's lambswool and mcrino vests and draw
ers every cheap)
90 pieces gentlemen's silk pocket handkerchiefs,
from 37i cents to 81 IS each
10 dozen boys white scarlet, and fancy comforts,
from cents to SO cents each
10 dozen new style plaid and striped CATERS for
children
Ladies' plaid and and striped velvet cuvats, only
I.nencambric handkerchief and shawls, from 1871
cents TO %
White, scarlet, gray, blue, and random woollen
Black wors,ed, white and colored darnng cotton
Gentlemens plaid and striped handkerchiefs and
scarfs
Black satin stocks and neck-ties
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By Boteler, Dom, s. Co, .auciioneers.
GALE OF SUPERIOR GOLD AND SILVER
~ LEVER WATCHES, JEWELRY, FANCY
ARTICLES, &C., AT AUCTION.--On Wednes-
day evening, December Gath, al O'Clock, we Shall
sell, on the second floor Of our aucton.rooms, a
splendid collection Of t@
Gold and silver patent lever watches
Fmgcr-rings, breast and scarf pins
Gold lead pencils, fob-chains, hair-pins, DC.
With great variety Of useful and fancy ar,i-
cles, suitable for Christmas and New Years pres
ents ~, Mas. y- tstg..s
BOTELER, DONN g. CO,
Dec 23-2p Auctioncers.
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LEDYARD.


HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
Ii TURE, TAVERN FIXTURES, BLACK
SMITHS TOOLS, ANVIL, IRON, &c, at auc-
lon--on Monday, the Cpd instant, shall SELL at
the Northern Liberty tavern stand, on 9Th, be-
tween + and q streets, at 10 o'clock, a, m, the
honsehol and kitchen furniture bar fixtures, &C.
| enumerate in part
10 feather beds and bcdsteads
"a chairs, . tables, good clock
Pictures walters glass and crockery ware
Refrigerator, bar, kegs, wine, and empty bottles.
Also a large lot ofbeddine, &c.
Also good lot Of blacksmihs tools; with many
other articles not necessary to enumerate.
Terms of sale; All sums Of and under 500, cash;
over S20 credit Of 60 and 80 days. for notes sa,is
factorily endorsed, bearing interest
A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
IF-The above sale is postponed ill Monday,
the 29th instant, same hour 4
Dec 23-3t A GREEN, Auctioneer.
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In our congressional report Of yesterday, touching
we particular referred to below, are requested 10
make the following corrections. The great difficulty
U hearing members in the immense hall in which
"ey speak, will, with all the candid, be an ample
apology for occasional misreporis
n, Mt Ciss presented the petition Of Clara Fl.
rye, widow Of Zebuon M. Pike, deceased, late an
o'hcer N the United States army, praying compen-
Seon Tor the services Of her husband, in exploring
Te Mississippi river, and the southern par, Of the
rnernory OF Louisiana and another petition Of Mrs
i.,praylng the restoration OF her name to the pen
ron list both of which were referred to the Military
=, Mr. z. also presented the petition Of Amos Hol.
YOU, praying the settlement OF his accounts; which
"A' te'erred to the Committee on Clamsr
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A CARD.--We respectfully give notice 10 our
n customers that in the course of the present
week we will render to all of them our accounts,
aud expect to receive from them the same prompt
attention we have heretofore had. We wo,sld re-
quest all who do not pay the whole Of their amounts
IN cash, (which we would greatly prefer to give
note or notes TO close their accounts are de-
srcua to close our ledger to the FIRST of the year.
ID. CLAGETT 4 co. q
Dec o3-6,if
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A CARD.-The subscriber begs leave to call the
IA attention Of his customers TO their respective
bills. which will be presented during the present
week. He further begs leave earnestly to represent
that many Of them are of!ong standing, and puncual
settlement will confidently be expected.
Dec 23--eoCtif as4 r. ESTEP.
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TUESDAY, December %, Is45.

Present as yesterday.
Morton McMichael, esq, Of Pennsylvania, was
admitted an attorney and counsellor of this court.
No. 46.--John Aspain's executors, and al, COM
plonapis, rs, Matthias Aspain's executors. The
argument of this commenced by Mr..
Hoffman for the compliments.
Adjourned ill tomorrow Il o'clock a. m.
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: n 1910
"The late fine weather, which has generally pre-
vailed during the last three months, has enabled the
propretors to send their produce market; and al
though the late crop far from being an abundant
one, and Notwithstanding the quantity shipped since
the Ist of January, (nearly 900 cargoes, there is
still large supply OF grain on hand say about $50
chetwert*
There are now about 100 sail Of ships in port,
of different flags, although but few of them are UNI
provided for; and there is scarcity of north
continental shipping and in consequence, elevated
freghts have lately been paid and still obtana-
BILE, for the ports Of England, Holland, and Bel
GUM"
A chetwert contains $3.50 English bushels. 100 are
equal to 7it English quarters.
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EoR RENT--A commodious and handsomely
Il furnished parlor and bedroom may be had by
applying TO Charles W. Heydon, jeweller and
Dec 22-3t
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M UFFS! MUFFS!! MUFFS.!,--C1RIST-
lvl MAS AND NEW YEARS PRESENTS.

M UFFS! MUFFS!! MUFFS.!.--CTIRIST-
lvl MASAND NEW YEARS PRESENTS
Little presents produce great friendships" Those
who would continue the observance Of the time
honored custom Of presenting TO their friends, du-
ring the approaching festive season, some token Of
regard or affection, are reminded that at Todd's
fashionable hat, cap, and fur establishment can be
found the largest and most varied collection Of finesr
furs ever before offered for disposal in this Dis
trict, and to which their attention Is respectfully
licited.
Gentlemen arc assured that the ladies' generally
will not deem splendid muf and boa an inappro-
pirate remembrance Unlike some other fashionable
appendages, these Of an enduring character and
real utility Il is thought to be superfuous TO emu
merate the various descriptions. II will suffice to
say that the assortment is compleic; and all who
may have any particular fancy in shape, color, or
material can be suited, from its extent and variety.
The advantage and satisfaction in selecting from
large stock, must be obvious 10 all.
VIM. b. TODD,
Fashionable halter, and dealer in caps and furs.
Dec 23-3tf
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able for presents, both for ladies' and gentlemen,
such superior scarfs cravats, gloves, perfumery,
rosewood boxes, dressing. ceases, timbrals, games,
mechanical figures, choice canes, &c. Our assort-
ment is quite complete and we request call at Nos.
and 2, Browns hotel. Dec 23-3tf
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We to-day transfer to our columns, from the Al
bany Argus Of the 18th, the following abstract OF
the article the Oregon question, contained in the
Edinburgh Review Of JulyIast The abstract APP
pears to present all the principal points embraced in
this article, though denuded Of the reasoning and
power of language which is necessary to give
them their full force and value, As the review is,
however, too long for insertion in our columns at
this time, we willingly avail ourselves Of the la
bors of the Argus, by offering the results to our
readers.
We should observe, however that the editor OF
the Argus is mistaken in assigning the authorship OF
the review to Mr.. Macaulay ltproceeds from the
pen Of the distinguished political economist, Nassau
William Senior, and may be considered as the ex-
pansion of article by the same gentleman in the
@London Examiner" of April %, which was re-
published with remarks, in the Union of the a3d OF
May
The review is, in general, remarkably fair in the
statements of facts, as well the reasonings, far
as they presented; though the author has avail
ed himself TO the utmost of the supposed right of
an advocate to admit, or pass slightly over, what
does not favor his cause The article attracted much
attention in England at the time of its appearance,
and was severely denounced by the principal Lon
don journals of both the great political parties.
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The concert of Mr. and the Misses Sloman takes
place tomorrow evening Lovers Of music, attend
We do not often have such talent among us.
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Extract Of triisr from he Unied STATES consul a
Odessa dated
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WAsHrNGroN, 10th Dec, 1S45.
EDWARD STRAHAN, ESQ.,:
DEAR SIR; have just received your favor of yes
terday morning, inviting me, In behalf of the DEM
ocratic Republican Young Mems General Committee,
to attend their meeting the 18th instant; and the
very short time which intervenes induces me to give
you an instantaneous answer. A reference to the
proceedings of Congress will show you that can-
not, with proprety, absen, myself from its daily
sessions. The committees Of the Senate are not
YET organized, and business Of importance is con-
stanY presented for ls consideration. Under these
circumstances, am compelled to decline invita-
ton which should otherwise have taken great
pleasure in accepting.
NY views on most of the leading questions Of
national and State policy have been so ofen ex-
pressed, that should be unable to add new strength
to them by repetition. The establishment of the
independent treasury, and the entire separation of
the government from banks in the collection, cus,o-
dy, and disbursement Of the public moneys--he in.
fusion Of large portion Of the precious metals in
to currency---thc payment Of sll dues TO and from
the government IN specis-the reduction Of the tar
if of duties, and better equalization Of the burden
Of contribution by taxing npcessaries more lightly
than luxuries--sre measures which ] have long
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A chetwert contains 1854 English bushels 100 .
equal to 7Ia English quarters.
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shown that under no one them has title 10 any por-
ton Of Oregon been acquired by any civilized nation
There remain two others--prescripiion and conii-
guilty.
Prescription obviously does not apply to coun-
try which not discovered till the end of the last
century.
There remains, therefore, only contigpity. This
claim Is confined 10 England and the United States.
Spain and Russia, the other contiguous gtaies being
out Of the question: through their treaties respective
ly with the two former. But no perfect title exists
by contiguty; and an imperfect title, depending
merely on geographical connection, is the weakest
Of all tltlesso weak that when expressed in words
il seems almost to disappear. This imperfect title,
each nation, England and the United States has to
the portion of Oregon joining its own frontier that
is to say, England 10 the portion north Of The Ash par
aiisi, and the United STATES 10 that south.
The great error Of all parties has been the mpor-
lance attached to Oregon. But assuming to be of
any value, land the claims by England and the Uni
ted States equal, the Americans cannot be expected
to remain satisfied with arrangement, which, pro-
Tossing TO give them equal rights, practically ex-
cudes them. alluding to the proposition Of making
the Columbia river The boundary, and cutting off
the harbors above its mouth, made in 1881 In
1876, Mr.. Gallan renewed proposition made by
his government in Isl6 TO make the 49th parallel
the boundary, with slight modification. He pro-
posed that the 49th parallel should be adopted mere
ly as basis, subject to deviation according to the
accidents Of the country; and further, that if that
line should cross any navgable tributary OF the CO.
lumba, the navigation Of such tributary, and also
the navigation OF the Columbia should be open to
British subjects. The British pegotiators Messrs
Huskisson and Addington, adhered 10 the Coum.
bia as the boundary, and offered to America de-
tached peninsula, bounded on the south by line
drawn from Hoods inlet to Bul6nch harbor, giving
excellent hsrbors and the southern coast Of the
straits Of Fuca, and further that strip along the
north bank Of the Columbia should be neutral, and
unoccnpicd by either nation. Neither proposal was
accepted and the result was an indefinite prolonga-
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caring year.
ROBr. l.. PELL.

Blight in Pear Irees.-A friend has lust men.
toned to us remedy for this formidable disease
in pear trees, which he has found effec,ual On
discovering the blight which had become general
on his trees, he Immediately cut off the branches
itmost affected, then scraped the bark from tho
trunk and the limbs thoroughly, to the live bark,
and applied strong ley from wood ashes AL
though this bark bed profusely in many places,
and was turned TO a dark brown on applying the
ley, the trees Immediately put out deep green
The common ship-scraper was made use of in
scrapng the irees.-Ihe result of the above treat
ment would seem TO indicate, as has beer lattery
asserted. that blight is owing TO minute insect
concealed within the bark. We should be high.
ly gra,ifed by the reception Of any communica-
lions on this subject, proving more fully, if pos
sible, whether we are correct in our supposilion.
american .8gricuNuraEs!
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G.. ED WARDS LESTER
EXTRAyAGANT CRITICISM.

Willis admirably hits Oh the cant and aflecla-
ton of certain pretended criiics--fellows, who
would write rhapsodicaliy for hours upon the
chaseness Of coloring and beauties of light, fore.
ground and perspective. in the white-wasli upon
board fence We give couple of his salles
as samples of the whole
No j. Boy fwisJne pig's toll The lone of
his picture is admirable. The pigs foot in the
Foreground is capital, and the melancholy express
sion OF his face, when enduring the torture is
worthy Raphael. The turn in the boys arm
while giving The twist, is perhaps too much in
shadow, but his is tfining bIemish. This pic.
ture was formerly in possession Of Cardinal Laz-
Snr0m Price S2Ol.
No. ,. Womcn selling doushnnis. Titan. We
should know this 10 be one of rtian's bv i,s
chidro obscure. Mark the beautiful done brown
appearance Of the third doughnut in the left cor
ner Of the basket. it is nature itself The heel
Of the womans shoe is in admirable keeping with
the hole in her stocking. This picture was for
msrly in the palace Of Prince Muzby Fuzzu. At
Florence. Value 1913 Is.
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TIES. AZ the latter place there was much cere-
mony displayed on the occasion, and great
decornm while at the former there were
great disorder and confusion A mob parad-
Ell the streets during the night, crying ''dea,h
To the Foreigners" The hotel at which Mr.
Gushing lodged was attacked in the night, but
without success.
From Vera Cruz Mr.. c., being disappointed
IN passage by an earlier vessel bound to
New Orleans, embarked in the Eugcniu for
this city. Alter fine run he arrived of Sam
dy Hook in eighteen days, but not without a
further adventure. The Eugenia, while close
hau!ed,r was run into by schooner sailing
before The wind, and some damage was done
by he collision.
We a.Gst not forget TO mention that while
NJ. Cushing was residing at Macao, his house
was altscSed by iobbers FIVE times, and enter
ed by thsm ON one occasion. The Location
were obliged 10 be constantly armed for self
defence.
Mr.. Webster and Mr. O'Donnell are on
their way home by the way of England, and
may be very soon expected by their frcuds.
Thus has Mr.. Gushing, in few months,
passed round the Globe, cifectng. during his
short absence, most important treaty, placing
the commerce of his country in the China
seas on an extended footing, protecting it by
a well-,lmed and able negotiation, gaining the
good will and esteem of the Chinese govern
aent, and adding to the honors he already
has won in public life, the respect and graft
iude Of his countrymen.
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CULTURE OF FRUIT.

!, No branch of rural industry Is more neglected
than the cultivation Of good fruit, and none will
pay the farmer higher profit for The labor DO.
slowed. We shall rejoice if the following re-
marks from MIR. II. l.. Pell, OF Ulster county N.
| T., who recently received gold medal from the
American Institute, for the best Fruit Farm, shall
aid any of cur country friends TO improve their
orchards:
To The Committee on Fruit Farms:
Gentlemen--Being DESTROYS to compete for the
premium TO be awarded by the American Institute
at its Sixteenth Annual Fair, for the hes, Fruit
Farm in the State, now abide its rules, and Of
fer. at the request of MIR. T.. b. W., its worthy
and very useful Secretary, my mode of managing.
For some years have been experimenting up
on tho apple tree, having an orchard of 10000
Newton pippin apple trees; l have found 1t very
Improbable to wait for what is termed The bear
ing year, and consequently it has been my study
to assist nature. so as to enable the trees to bear
every year. have noticed that i; bears more pro-
iusely than any other tree, and consequently re-
quires the intermediate year to itself, by
extracting from the atmosphere and earth The re-
quisites to enable II 10 produce. Ii unasssted by
art, the intervening year must necessarily be lost.
IT, however, it is supplied with the proper susie
nance, it will bear every year.
Three years ago, in April, / scraped all the
rongh bark off few Of the apple trees in my orch-
ard, and washed the trunks and limbs within
reach with soi, soap. trimmed out all the branch-
IS that crossed each other, early in June, and
painted the wounded part with white lead, TO keep
'os tho moisture, laen spill; open the bark, by
unning sharp pointed knife from the ground to
he first sci Of limbs, in the latter part of the same
month, which prevents the trees from becoming
bark bound, and gives the inner wood an opportu-
lity of expanding. In July, placed one peck of
OYSTER shell lime around each tree, and left it pill
d about the trunk until November, when dug
lima i'm iprnn Nv nhn fill
objected from those trees 400 barrels of fruit,
ONE ofwhch was sold in New York for S4, and
he balance in London, at SO per barrel. Strange
rs it may appear. they literally bending to the
ground with the finest fruit ever saw, speci.
men OF which is now before you The other
rees in my orchard, not treated as above. are bar.
en-, next year being their bearing year.
ROBT. l.. PELL.
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GOLDEN SANDS.

Wrongs may try good man, bu, cannot
imprint on htn false stain.
Whenever you give advice, be certain you
have not made one enemy
A woman destitute Of morals will be more
atroclous IN her vices than man. Devils
were made from angels.
Opposition will often make a nau great.
The reason why so few marriages are hap
py, is because young ladies spend their time
IN making nets instead Of cables.
A man must have confidence in himself if
he expects the world 10 have confidence in
him
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Terms Of the Spectator.

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