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The New York herald., 1845-08-08
ALBANY, Aug. G. lSaS.
DiNi, rug U, Io4C
The Fnemen-Rdcing of the Ripe,.. 8.c

The Fnemen-Racing Of The Ripey, &C.
The Fire Department here is in sad condition.
II seems 10 have caught the infection-the mob
spirit OF the Philadelphia fremen, as on occasion
OF every fire, there is sure to be row kicked IN
among the class termed ''the boys" This was the
case on occasion OF the fire on the night of the 4th
Instant; fight was commenced between two fire.
men, members of rival engines, which, if it had
not been suppressed Immediately would have caused
no doubt, display of a considerable assortment of
broken heads, mutated faces, &c, and caused
no little excitement in this usually quiet place.
The opposition steamboats, Troy and Rip Van
Wrinkle cause no little talk between the good folks
OF Albany. Being the wharf Yesterday was
perfectly surprised to find many waiting their ar
rival and when they did arrive, the first Questions
asked were, which boat started first, what time did
they make, &c which certainly tends to increase
the exertlons OF the rival boats to have the GLORY
Of arriving first in Albany, and thereby endaneer-
ing the lives of their passengers, and this all er
glory.
The weather here is very uncomfortable. asi il
exceedingly warm The Orpheans are giving con-
certs here, which are, deservedly, well attended.
There IS nothing else of interest Transporting
r. S.-About quarter past one o'clock fire was
discovered in the rear OF Mr. Charles Carriers sta
bes, S' Hudson street (which extended to Mrs Ly-
man Roofs carriage house; few sheds were also
consumed, but by the timely arrival of the tiremen
II was soon put under, without further damage ex-
cept by water.
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The Weekly Herald

This publication will be ISSUED at 8 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
II will have two beautiful ustrations-one ball
room scene at a fashionable watering place, and the
other scene frem Les Hugnenofs, magnificent
opera 10 be produced this evening at the Park II
may also contain the news by the Great Britain.
Single copies sixpence EACH
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

lNDANA.-The census Of this State shows re-
markable increase Of polls over last year being
about 10000 and the returns Of last year numbering
lisooo The taxable property will not be less than
Sl25, ,O00, 600 - - -
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" >. STEAMER MIcmGAN.--We learn with great
pressure that Commander Stephen Champan has
epsiatory orders TO take the command of the
~ ? steamer Michigan, the expiration of the for
.1dc. Aug. D. W. "ff W'
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

SUPREME CoURT.-1'he Judges Of this court were
IN session al Utica seventeen days up 10 the 25th OF
July when they adjourned During this time 100 out Of
the ~ causes on the calendar, disposed Of No.
. was the highest reached in the regular order of the
calendar but about 90 causes submitted written
aIBWnenN Upwards OF 400 causes remain the caen-
eaI ana business OF the same class is accumuating
surely justice s ardy in her movements and great pa.
tence s required OF litigants Coope,sfocn Journal
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

NEW WAY TO GET INTO OFFIcE-Ws piye in
another column a communication from Mr. Edward
Sanford denying that he has had any connection with
the movement 10 get up a new democratic paper-
The fact is, we believe, that no such paper win he
started al all at all, the announcement being merely
nss on the part OF Samm for the purpose Of driving
the administration into giving him an Office II
succeeded admirably. MIR. Samm has been appoint
ed despatch agent" snug berth--nothng TO do
salary fifteen hundred year, besides picxings and
stealings II is astonishing how efIectually office
hunting sharpens mans ingenuity.
The success of Slamm will doubtless stimulate
many others to the adoption Of the same admirable
faclcs We suppose that the next new paper will
be announced by Mr.. Riell who is now in Washing
ION Let hm nstanter issue the prospectus of The
democratic Screamer and Jefiersonian Whip" TO
be issued on the LIST OF September next and "to bs
devoted TO the advocacy Of genuine democracy IN
opposition 10 the weak and vacllatinp course of tho
present administration" and we will no, ha ofra;d
10 wager bottle OF roobeer that he will pe, 4 con.
sushp, or who knows but he may oust the nrese,,
Collector Of this port DO Try il MIR. Riell. and do
fry. all ye patient sufferers, who daily knock al the
Raie and cry aloud for the reward of your faith and
Iabors. We have large establishment where all
descriptions OF ob-prlntlng are executed with neat
ness and despatch and on the most reasonable terms.
and we are prepared TO print any quantity of prospec
fuses, as hercely, vehemently, scrcamingly demo-
cratic as any olEce-beggar desires. SO, gentlemen,
send your orders
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

MORE OF THE OXFORD ROBBERY The Norc,ch
Courier says that brother of Mr. Paine passed
hrough that city on Sunday in hot pursuit OF the rob-
ners oil ms brother having by the assistance of Mesmer
ISM ascertaned they were in New London. He, how
ever returned without them they had probably been
mesmcnzed IN advance The Courier also says that his
brother once lived in Norwich and Mt that time went by
the name OF Prince. The treats the whole mat
e Is a
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

ANOTHER WNpFALL.-The Bangor Gasefte states
that Mr. Irving who lives at Pnshaw Penobscot conn
y (e) in humble circumstances, has recently rccev-
81 intelligence from Scotland that his wife heir TO an
estate her portion, y, Of Mhich wlamoun to between
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

THE PoRpoIsE SLAVE CAsE.-The examination
was closed on Monday evening. respondent
did not offer any testimony and the counsel on both sides
waving any argument upon the case the Commission
decided to require Capt Libby recognize further
for bis appearance at the next session OF the u g. Cir.
cult Court Some remarks were made upon the amount
Of bonds, but that point was left 10 be decided day
The witnesses examined yesterday others of the
Of the Porpoise Of the Of the brig Ken
lucky, which was the coast Of Africa at the same
time with the Porpose and Mr. Duer the u. s. officer
from the Brazilian squadron who brought the porposc
home - Portland .7dre,iiser.
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

NJ VIC, u voice .--rhe Advertisement orths
tbs oeye o. Medicine and Pharmacy established for
paper w 81 Iiicfi IunsnnMw n NJ IL S,"mn ~ on TINS
O"co ano oonsultius Rooms Of the Coegs Is Nassau C.
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

MELANCHOLY lNTErLIGENcE.-We learn from the
Staasraad vogt, arrived yesterday that on the night
Of the 26h Of June, in latitude II 30 longitude 40
passed long vessel on fire, which was thought TO
be a steamship. The S. V. was within half mile
of her when the deck fell in. AS there were ma
boats around her, il is supposed that the crew and
passengers had left the vessel the day before II the
vessel seen was a steamship, she was probably one
OF the West India Line
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

INTERESTING FROM TIE CAPE or Coon HopE-
We have received the Cape Torn Gazette TO the
18th Of June We make the following extract:--
Respecting the disturbances which have occurred be-
yond territory the other side Of the Orange Ri
ver between the emgrant farmers and the Griquas we
given TO understand that her Majestys 7h dragoon
guards by forced march, reached Phpolis in time to
prevent boodshed between the contending parties The
farmers had captured upwards OF head of cattle
and $50 horses and the only point remaining
was the restitution thereof
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

AMusEMENTs At THE WATERING PLAcEs.--A grand
pan is TO be gwen at the Neptune House, New Ro-
cheiie, on this evening. Glorious music--rare old
wine-and gallant company OF lovely women and
brave men.
Reed, the hospiable and enterprisng host of the
Hamilton House, also gave splendid ball at his
magnificent pavilion on Coney Island, on Friday
next. II was most romantic and elerant aIi,ir
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HrEAp must be paid 70 the ONLY auruon,xpo Aos~ -
r 20, Ledger Building Third street. near th.s,, ~
iHrnf, cenls month, including the sunday nan.. ~ c
eens M delivered ffe, of charge in any par, of p
r;rn % n.Se copies Tor sole az above daily al ococI
The WrrELy HERALD s also for sale every s,,urd,v oro
Philadelphia, free Of postage. 'e'eo ~ any part OF
6 t"e m new n~ 'a cheap Publications. for sale their e
",n ,ne escepon OF paper the "Heald. il read
muc perhaps, IN Phi adepha as an nsner = hs
e,y w",ns ayHluabc medium ndvertiscrs Adyert;sr.
1he Herald nevt dav. - wv +" c'oex' WIZ aprehrn
The New York herald., 1845-08-08

To Self Shaving Gentlemen rossessinu n
strong beard aud tender lace the Metallic Tablet and S,rop Of
a. SAUNDERS s The only article ia use that vii, obyse
these iincute most convincing proof OF heir uttv Il
% h9t ne ss, s esers ~ London viz-Com,n Haymake-
New Bond sreetbave them SALE and H.. -
oi them with their cutlery Manufactorv III Rroad,a
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Quaker Memorial ON slavery.

The following Memorial OF the Genesee Yearly
Meeting of Friends Is excellent IN its language
and spiri, that take great pleasure in giving
wide circulation IL must command the respect MOI
only Of the body to which il is addressed bu, OF thu
whole Country Why should no, Petitions such a.
bi. be sent to Congress from ell the various rcii-
gious bodies IN the land
To he Suais and House Of Representatives. Of ihe T. o.
fnerica ~ Congress assembled
Rsing convened IN this our annual assembly the con
ditiou OF our fellow beings held IN slavery IN tins lano
has been brought consideration and mas rene"e"
Is awakened feelings of sympathy and deep coinniseu
ion and We have deemed Il obligatory on us ~ lhi'
time 10 call your attention 10 their case That al men
are born equal endowed by Their Creator Win insi'ha
bic rights 10 life liberty and the pursuit 81 happiness
are truths recognized by this government IN the primary
stages ofits formation and claimed a. the foundation Ct
- FREE institutions yet IN contrsvsntion ~ these no'
strlctihle rights conferred by the Author ~ p'g 90
the whole human race about one sixth portion a.
the population of our country ara siu gfoaiin-
upeonit,onal and nterrninable seryiiude utterly an
able 20 rise 20 mans high and glorious destiny, eN
posed 10 the liability every moment to De- sold a.
chaites IN the market 10 have OIL the sympaihles N
affections of human nature violated bN tne -fNtf't"
every tender relation of ii-relaOns which the ,ref
tor has made common 10 the race and designed shou,
be sustained by all his children. and for the maintenance
OF which he has implanted deep and undylng principle
in every mind We would therefore earnestly call YOU
attention the OF these suffering fellow beings ans
enircat YOU far by legislative action you can peace
fully minister 70 their relief % exert 90 the utmost eN
tent the powers with which you invested Reflect
we bcscech YOU that they and we are children OF on'
common Father who cannot look with appreciation on
the wrongs of any and that deprive any OF those right
which he has made inherent and nsenabe. IA 10 violai
his bsnehcen arrangements, oppose his government ans
must bring ia it, consequences. inevitable suffering anu
calamity 10 those who do 50. Il Is righteousness only
that exaeth a nation but sin IS reproach Ia people
and may we not add when continued in the certain de
strucion of nstOnsf
signed on behalf and by direction OF Genesee ieai.
Meeting of Friends held al Pennington in the state o.
New. York by adounments from the 9TH of the o.
month 10 the lith Of the same. inclusive. l-i3.
SUNDERLAND p. GARDNER, (cl.rks
MARY A. WHITE
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In your paper Of Monday saw synopsis OF report
ola TIA! before the L. 2 Crcui, Count ansndagla OF
case between fsaac Bab6rg and the Buffalo Steam
Enzfre Co. in which Il Is represented that the paint-
obtained verdict Of u 500 damages for the infringe
men, of his patent VIII you ask the paper from which
YOU obtained the report 10 explain what kind Of ria
was had Of the case AZ Of the witnesses subppnaed
for the defence attended the L = Circuit Cour at that
place and heard the put Of motion Of defendants
and TIA: hereupon the witnesses for the defence paid
Of and and dismissed and that the day they a.. re
turned home Was this trial subsequently had for the
purpose ofcsrrying out some compromise agreed
Babbirs patent might be sustained when there suf
acien evidence present 10 establish beyond all peradven
ture the daily Of the very article for three
or four years before the date Of Mr. Rabbits psien 1t
looks very much ike u sny rste. ESurTy.
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The Fifth Number a this valuable and interesting
wogt on Science and An 10 ready and may " "
sstned ofmost Booksellers any part Of the oneo
This number contains the concluding part "a the very iii
porsans Lecture on Galcass the Lecture on the M00'
and he Wea1a<y 10 also highly interesting Pooa@ CON
ss forms the subject Of the mex. Lecture and IN ms
considered Enckes Conet--i,s Period and Oro'-h""
III Motion shows the existence Of resisting medium
Newton soon lectures respecting Comets-Beiss CoH'e'
Lexens Comet causes Of ts appearance and o''sppe"
sace-Whistons Conet--his theory Did TINS 'o'"'
produce the Deluge &c. &c. The next Lecture ~ ''
number is on the Radiation Of Hect ms so''oe'
treated OF a. follows Radiation Property OF hea'
metic specsrum-Invisible Rsys-Two Hypo'he'es-'"
ylsble Raw alike in their properties 10 luminous
Discoveries of Ieslie-Diferensl Therrnometer-f'''
alton. Reflection and Absorption-Efec's OF Hc'eehs
suuposed Rays Of Cold-Common Phenome"o" 10
plsned-Theory Of Dew The number II hiu"rne' y
numerous cuts and diagrams. Pnce % cents Inc Osc'
numbers may be obtained.
The entire work will be completed in IA numbers ano
will form two clegsn, volumes Of nesr 600 page
each with numerous engraving
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DOINGS IN OUR LAW COURTS YESTERDAY

SUPERIOR CoURr.--ln the action FOR false impr-oi
men, brought by seaman of the Swedish bark Gustav
against the Captain and others (aready referred ob u"
Jury could not agree and were discharged.
CouRr or Common PLEAs.-WAiam ~ Bror" ~
Tbo,aas BnrrOvs Junk shops Liabllity
the Keepers. The plaintiff IS a ship builder al M
uuper end of Cherry street The defendant keeps b.
link .hop in stanton street near sheriff. Quantities
old and new copper and copper bolts and ias,er'
ngs were placed from time 10 time IN the store AMI o.
fee Of plaintiff and in the commencement OF l-iJ
was discovered by the that portions OF Il
frequently missing and Mr. Brown induced ailengil
10 set watch who discovered two boys enter the prem
ises night carry of each u them quantity OF cop
per such described, and convey il 10 the dwelln
house Of defendant where said articles presume
10 be- the found under his bed. Mr. Brow
bring. this present action Troyer the yau
Of 1000 rs copper al % cents per 10 the quantity sa
10 have been stolen For the defence IL contende
that Mr. Burrows i not liable, he not knowing iron
whom he bought the copper, where the parties ms
obtained i,and further that he jd not purchase Of tn
boys but small portion Of what Is alleged. To NEE.
this II shown by the testimony OF the boys then
selves dads about - that Mr. Burrows had trained then
eighteen months. frequently two three times 3
week in taking copper from Mr. Browns premises an
conveying that Of defendant but they got but
enty-Odd dollars worth. The Court charged that pOf
ton Of the stolen property having been ascertsed
going TO the premises OF defendant the presumption o
law that the whole Of there and that defendant
is liable Verde, for plaintiff 500 Burrows is said
10 be good for the amount
Thomas Mckeop r. Philip .HcCardle Action to reco
damages for alleged assault and battery during dit
hculiy al Ruers the Fourth avenue one sunday
evening in February last For the defence i denied
that Mr. Nee struck any blows Verdict for plaintiff
cents damages and cents costs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-01

BRITISH WEST ISDIEs.--We have received iile,
u Barbados papers 10 the l.h OfJuDe. one Of then
contains a Of the Island showing the population
70 be- l.2 TO-
Brdgetown and is neghbOrhood had been VISITED Wit
me showers Of rain much 10 the satisfaction Of tn
community.
The Barbados Globe furnishes with the fol.oxin.
item Of Island news. vessel had arrived AZ Trinidad
IN ~ days from Calcutta. and 81 days from the Cape
Good Hope, with 2l7 Hill Coolies board i've death,
had occurred during the passage but the general appear
Of the people very healthy farther arrival,
expected and pleasing hopes entertained thai thcy
would prove steady and valuable laborers
fatal dues mad taken place between Two fishermen
They fought with towing pieces loaded with ball 3
yards aud al the rs IRE fell shot through the heart
the surviving principal and others in custody
the seconds had escaped there were upwards Of .
spectators present on the occasion.
In Antigua We learn with sincere regret that Thoms.
Ferguson Esq NJ. D. the talented editor II the Obser
died suddenly the 2-t in the 10th year Of bis
philadelphia Inquirer.
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mae would be GU, of place there. Do you INN.
the people can be made content win sue" pr
We are sure that is great though common
take which supposes the liberal circulation Oh w.
iournal. injurious to good Country papers n
believe the contrary is the fact and that the 'o~
ties and the individuals who take most cry Paps
GI BE- found the best patron. of the local journals
whsre ,bev are reasonably good. Were we TO 10
s.,s in farming Country to morrow we should ask
't =, roren,endaon of it than the fact that il
,ooI I, Great many papers from abroad 1t is not
Tho men who take City papers but those VINO lake
como ,.,bo starve the Country Press
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Things In philadelphia.
:

Correspondence OF The New-lork Tribune.
PEIi,DsiPRi,. June a. p NJ
Their, is NOT the slightest doub, entertained
hut the in,ere. due upon the funded deb, OF this
will be paid on the lsi OF August
In our market on Saturday. we had Tomatoes
Watertneons and green al o. which sold Al eNor
birant prices They came from Baltimore.
Their. has been an alarming increase during tho
mast week in the bill Immortality fer the City and DIS
,ricis no less than l6l deaths having occurred
Col C. J Jack. charged with altering marriage
certificate in order TO obtain Psnson has been tred
and acquitted.
There il no change in our Money Market. GOO
paper being readily negotiated by the Banks AZ p
cent The outdoor demand = very limited. Fennsyi
vans Elves have advanced to-day In our stock Market
closing firm at 76s Wilmington Railroad shares Dc
clined Il. the market closing heavy Al lot. Reading
Railroad shares were firm AZ % -
Firs Bodrd-s2O0 County. 6s lss0. 100 81 WI
mington Railroad l6i 5000 state .. 'os 30 Lehgh
II, a75 Reading Railroad 27i 5000 Reading Bonds
q: ~ vick.burs % do =.
Saa5sd Roard-SlaDO ciiy So l-6i, 100 $500 Stai'
50 Cash 76s $1,000 Reading Bonds, at roo W um.ns
on RI 10; 500 State 80 new are 7ot
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ITALIAN VISYs.-some days ago we publisher
An account Of some valuable grape vines brought ooI
from Italy by Mr Lester. our Consul al uen"f-
The sale IL we understand take plnee hb mor"ny"
O'Clock at Franklin Sales Rooms. ID Broad '''s8'
and doubt not II Will b. generally attended, iaefe
be- but opinion about these vines AMONG
those with whom have conyersej- OF their .ucce"
the Of planting j. concerned. the pom
settled Some OF them set out a weeA ago and"
doing well. We believe they VIII constitute an in'se'
bic acquisition 70 our system Of gardening and nohss
ture
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APPONTMENrs BY NEE PREsIpENT.-Offcial

Jocos MEDARY, az Deputy Postmaster at Columlss
Ohio from the 10Th inst in the place Of John G Miller
whose commission Will on that day expire.
HESEY 7. BAKER, a. Deputy Postmaster Wnches
ter Virginia from the yith the place Of John all
whose commission viii on that day expire
MICHAEL EDWARDS Surveyor and Inspector Of the
revenue at Wheeling Virginia. vice Samuel Atkinson
whose commission viii expire July I'D l-45
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~ GALvASIc Rr>Gs.-Within the as, three or iou'
weeks quite sensation has been made among the yea
der Of Medicines by the Introduction into ti. eg o.
DR. CRIsTiE's Pa,ens 6aisaRh Rinzs The app.casco
Of this remedy remarkably easy and OF It's efesJ
W have heard wonders. The genuine Ring, We are
informed accompanied By the Magnetic Fiaid' and
only sold at ia Fulton street sun Building see 80
yerti.smeut
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~ NIBLO's GAsDES.-The Acrobat family and Mr. Rob
ers Mr. Roberts plays with Miss Taylor tie Trumpet
-r Dang liter and dances the Polka The Acrobat family
arr % show forth in Psniomine this j. indeed >ovey
hey have already proved themselves performers ~ unHls
pute talent and doubt they VIII do justice 10 an,
thing they may attempt They very bu-iy employer ls
hear-lng laoeaux 10 be exhibited N the Garden on h "
VI july
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-01

TENNESSEE Gen. TRousDALF has announced him
self for Congress in the With District which gave
Clay 5is5 votes Polk Ass. As JOSEPH II. Ply
TON is the regular Whic candidate. infer that
Trousdale is Loco. Foco, though we remember a
Wing OF the name not many years ago.
Messrs Scruggs and Stanton, the rival candidates
for Congress in the Nth District diversified the per
iornances at one of their late discussions a, Ripley
by game OF is,icuff-. 10 the amusement of the
lighter portion Of the auditors and the disgust of the
graver The Memphis Enquirer reads them very
faithful lecture ON the subject. We expected hot
con,es, in this District, it last poll voted-Clay
CLAY 6,052 Polk 1914 but this is rather too hot
entirely
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sembled at Columbus last week Ex-Governor TNN
sir' OF Highland county was President, Twenty three
counties were represented. II determined TO max
an application to the Legislature for aid in suppor
the interests OF Agriculture The convention had no
adjourned al the ls,es, advces
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TO-DAY'S OUTSIDE.

FIRST PAGr-The knickerbocker for July; Graham
Magazine; The Workings of Slavery Deershootins IN
Northern New.Nork; News Items.
FOURTH Pedestrians; Miscellaneous Items No
ney Matters Marine Journal. sc.
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~ Mr. LOCKE. the able Editor OF the Savannah
(Ga) Republican who has been travelling in Asis Minor
for health arrived in Rome the 10th March so III that
ne was compelled suspend letter writing and al
effort, and hasten rapidly possible to Graeienoers
10 try the wsercure He was in Vienna ON the l3'h oil
May, aud probably Al G. by the 10th.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-01

IL Col JAMES w IRWIN, Wing, who has been
running for Congress against Hon. HENRY GRIDER.
IN the lid Dis,ric, of Kentucky, has declined. A
Loco candidate will now be brought out. but the
Dislric, voted 65l5 for Clay 20 1859 for Polk, we
can't think the danger very imminent
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-07-01

- GEORGE WAsHiscroS z. CusrIs deliver
a eulogy on Gen Jackson a, Georgetown H. C. to-day
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Y 1t is said that Comptroller Flagg and severa
of his friends refused to sign the invitation TO pub
lie dinner lately given by the Locofocos of Alban,
to General Marcy