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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07

The Hon. Abbot Lawrence has present.
ed two thousand dollars 10 The Public
Grammar School, the Latin and Greek
School of Boston, The interest Of which is
10 be- used annually in the purchase Of
premiums for good conduct, proficiency
10 studies. spd successful prize essays. a
mong the scholars
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07

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Ths annexation Of Texas has sise1 rise 10 he
sPplehension lhai the sssenus q he Treasury
may be Somewhat Diminished BY sSssions Of L :
Iaul and therefore Mr. Walker has issued 4
Circular 10 the Collectors Of the customs,. d.
Irecllrs them ID their duties. Ths cucpiar III
UNNECESSARY 10 publish. Itdirecfs the Collec,ors
10 eksct the usual raiss, whether the goods be
brodeht in directly OF indirectly. The Uoion
Publishes The Circular with the following re-
maIks:
sit embraces. the great question Is ressris
The operation IF The Ievenoe laws, arising ont Of
The snnexation ofTexas There are two modes
in which il is designed to dsffaud the revenue -
The 6fss, by direct importsiions from foreign
ports into Texas; The second, BY expectations
from our own ports into Texas, With The Priv
ieee OF he drawback tf The duty. Should Ihese
specaiaiions be Carried into effect, the most seri
Gus consequences might follow, By so diminish
ing the revenue, as to defeat or pair The efforts
Of This administrators 20 pay OF The national debit
Their success might inibriously affect he coc.
lspPlsted reduction fthe duties, by leaving the
4gofernmenl Wihou: an adequate revenusio meet
the eIpendiiuresi and, lastly, il might over shelm
with ruin many Of our own msnufaeiureIs, by
The foundation Of foreign goods free Of duty
Guided by The acts Of jefferson and Gallasin in
regard 10 Louisians, and Of Monroe and Cras-
ford in relation 20 Florida, the present SecIeta-
ri Of The Treasury has, BY this circular, applied
the remedy to defeat those spec1iations, and pro-
teef the TeSenue.n
So reduction of the duties Is still 'tcopiem-
plaled'" What have Mr.. Buehanan and the
ifOn men Of Pennsyiyania TO say on this pointi
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07
Tsras Laalds.

eEThe Small Pox is prevailing 10 Brooklyn
IN. " especially among The coIored population
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07

The Boston Post mentions rumor that
the corporation of Harvard University
have voted 10 invite The Hon. Edward
Everett 70 accept Of The Office Of President
Of that institution /; and il Is also report
e1 tia. be will yield 10 the request.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1845-08-07

Gen. Sam. Houston has gone back 10 Texas,
via northern Alabams
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-30
Personal HIovem cnts.

Hon John b. Ashe, wing M. c. from the Mem.
phis District T.nn compelled by i'll health decline
reelection.
Mr. Gilmore of South Carolina, who has r. fased
the msson to England President OF the State Bank Of
South Carolina.
The handsome sum Of 1886 has been contributed
by the workmen on the Columbia raj road to the Pitts.
burg relic! fund.-
j. Heron Foster, of Pittsburg, has announced his
determination to publish book, containing full descIip-
tion Of the late fire in that city.
Prot. Sllliman has returned home from his South.
ern tour, taken for the benefit of his health.
The Mobile Daily Advertiser says "A deputatlon
OF four Edit rs and suite from New Orleans, passed
through this city the 22d heir way to the new
State Of Florida Among the party make honorable
mention Ct Col Lnmsden Of the P6ayne Col Bradbury
the Crescent Dr. Saunders of the Bee and A. Merri.
field, Esq of the Tropic.
Lieut. Fremont, with detachment of fifty men,
starts next month for the Rocky Mountains to be
ed three years in explorations.
II is stated in the Ne.cport (N. H) Spectator,
that Hon. Edmund Burke, late memb of Congress
pshirs, has been appointed by the President
Commissioner of Patents has accepted the appointment
and will Immediately enter upon the discharge Of its
duties
Mrs. Col. Benton, who has been alarmng!y ill,
is greatly improved in health according to the last
counts from Washington.
The following persons from the Cherokee Nation
arrived in Cincinnati the 25.h their way to Wash
ngton viz John Ross, David Vann Joseph Vaun and
lady Miss F Stapleton, Richard Taylor, John Looney
John Spears, Ross, c. Vann, T. Walker.
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LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY.-In the Senate, Mr.. Den

LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY the Senate, Mr.. Den.
nision reported against the Assembly resolution a-
thorizng the Canal Commits oners to complete the Main
end Hamburg street basin in the city OF Buffalo Mr.
Faulkner reported in favor of the bill to authorize tie
Long Island Railroad Company 10 connect with the Fall
River Railroad b. steamboat and his notion !. was
smend the charter Of the Goshen and Albany Railroad
Company. r Smith bill for the preservation OF small
birds Mr. Beekmsn ted tbs bill in relation 10 the
New York aud Harlem Riilroad Company, for the consi
deration OF the Senate On motion OF sherman. the
bill was referred TO the committee oil tho hole with
that in relation to the New York and Albany Railroad
Company The residue OF the day devoted to private
claims che second bill taken up involved the question
of granting new hearing before the Canal Board and
led ncidsn;aly to discussion on the principles Of the
defining OF positions passed between Messrs Johnson
Setgwick, Porter Wright aud Clark, when the debate
Suspended Several bills received from the As.
the prosecution Of the public works. Mr. Dtnnstcn NOV
cd its reference 70 the Committee was
lost 10 Is and the bill referred 10 the COMMITTEES
Canals The Senate then adjourned
In the House, the third reading OF bills occupied nearly
The whole OF the morning. an large number passed
MIR. Harris he'd leave to Introduce resolution devo;ing
Friday next to the consideration Of the Bridge BILL and
providing tor taking the aal vote II Saturday Mr.
Van sc-oonhoven objected to it, in its original shape
though he had TO obj scon the bills being taken up
Friday. Mr.. Frisbce moved the indefinite postpone
ment Of the billbut after debate withdrew It, and Mr.
Harris resolution, modified, suggested by Mr.. s.,
adopted So the bill comes up Friday, AID has
the preference tor the day Among the bills passed were
these I'm relation to the Normal school to enable
resident aliens TO hold and convey real estate to
the charter Of the American Atlantic Seam Navigation
Company Ia amend the charter Of the city Rochester
incorporate the Buffalo and Lancaster plank road com
raay to compensate district scbool librarians to ncor
porate the HUDSON Orphan nrd Eeiicf association The
House then took recess until hr'f rsst three, T. NJ
Ia the afternoon third reading OF bills we, rcrumed
iog the Sing Sing Prison viii, water and for other pur
poses in relation TO the Cnrol relative 10 tho Croton
rueduc..--.dibdny Argus.
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Arm 29-.James Smyth Us Patrick Rc6srsy-Sef of Of
udgmens-The plsintf, Smy tn. it appeared, recovered
verd OF $50 dsmages and $50 costs in this Cour,
against the defendant Rs.rty for assault and battery,
docket his juds mert Rafferty,, with the view Of
evading payment Il the damages, by way ola setof it
and recovered s64 81, and seeks to setcf judg-
ment for rent against judgment for assault ard oae-
ry D. Major, (of COUNSEL fer smyth) objected on the
ground that II the doctrine Of setos allowed in
such case, il would establish the fact that land
lord could "hck " his ttnant, and then set-of the
amount due for rent sgar the verdict OF jury for the
personal injuries sustained by the tenant Also that tho
judgment in the assault and battery assigned be-
fore tho landlord had Obtained judgment in the Marine
Court and therefore, that the right Of setof did not exist
at the time of the assignment The Court decided in f.
of the plaintiff denying the application for set of,
with costs d. Major, for plaintiff; H. 8 Msckay, for de.
f4pd
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-30

CRUELTY IN THE NAvy-The Old Dominion
states that Captain Voorhees,, Of the u. s. fgate Con-
gross god with the crosses. cruelty towards the
men under his charge II IL said that on leaving the
Capes Virginia he had the whole assembled, and
made 10 them the following proclamation =" wish every
to understand, that II he is reported, will punish
him, whether right wrong for i believe that can
place confidence my officers that they will not rel ort
man without cause" "Under this brutal policy, says
the Old Dominion, punishment wss perpetual and y
charge is boldly made that than one ai'of or IN
ferior person was whipped 70 death This we co Know
that the officers Of that ship did not dare 10 stay 10 mnge
with the men, but hurried themselves OH al ,ne esrest
moments for thrents tf Vengeance were loud and deep
discharged serious scenes would have been witnessed
in this town" (Portsmouth)
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U =. Circuit Court.
pGfora indnaa Rata ar "A NJ alsnv

BEFORE JUDGES betts aLd Nelkon
APRIL la-Case of Fe the supposed Webster the Pirate.
Mr. BUTLER, U. District Attorney, appeared in his
place ard stated that in the OF the prisoner veilJ
who hsd been detained in custody under the supposon
that he was implicated (Webster) the accomplice OF
Babe, he, tNr b. on the most minute investigation had
reason to believe that the man under arrest was not
the Webster who was indicted the sccomplice of Babe
and Mathews and would therefore consent his dis
charge in far the murder and piracy the Sarah
Lavna" was the prisoner ihoud be de-
muny on board the ship Nachez," her last voyage
from China, the Grand Jury having found bill sgainst
him this charge. The prisoner accordingly re-
msnded the minor charge Of endeavoring to create
muny.
Ths Grand Jury subsequently epr cared end sent In
true bin on the latter charge against the prisoner
After the disposal oil some unmporant argument cases,
the Court adjourned to this "wednesday forenoon
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STEALING DEAD Boprrs Or. Southwark Of Ro

STEALING DEAD BoprEs DR. Southworth of Ro-
chester, Mass , and Mr. Sparrow, medical stu
dent have been arrested and held to ba on charge Of
unlawfuly disinterring tie body Of Luke Hail. town
paurcr Tor the purpose Of dissection. Dr. Jones CT Ro
chester also arrested the spmc charge, and re-
cognzed to appcaror examination tut forfeited his re-
cognizance.
Two mediceI students residing noar Palmyra, the
other Brockport, discovered, few nights ago.
attempting 10 rob the graz of young lady IN GARRISON
Monroe county The young resatrectonis.s, when DIS
covered, got into their buggy and fed They we're pur
sued horseback captured. and brought before jus
tice at GARRISON Corners. II appeared examination
that they had only commenced digging and as there
had been actual violation ofhe gravo as laid down In
the statute they discharged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-30
City Intelligence,


afternoon Mr. Nesbitt Of Wiliamsb1rgh, was driving
NAL took fright at group of young uIchins, who
lying kite through the street. dnshed along at
tremendous pace, until he Fourth street. when
Mr. suddenly gave his horse pull to the right side,
which caused the animal to bolt and quite short
striking the wheel Of the wagon against the stone
which nearly capsized the vehicle He was stopped i'm
medotely afterwards by some men who coming up
Fourth street, and Mr. Nesbtt proceeded his business
without receiving any dsmsge. Surely, some of the
proper authorities ought to lock after such nuisance
Brats Of boys permitted 20 about all day long
hitting Expectations 10 the deiment Of the community
at large
Police Office April as-A GaEAsY sus,scr-John
charge o having stolen barrel OF grease from the ship
sunna lying the foot of Pike street. the property not
e the ship, but the grease OF James Anderson The two
able rcgues committed to the Tombs to Learn
rognery through the water pipes.
An ANCIENT JoE.-Cnares Van Carman, q fair faced
" uh stole fowl worth about cents the property Of
Joseph Togarty. He was detected "winging the
fowl" says the deposition but how Charley per-
forming this operation, the witness either did state
not hear. Perhars the ewl was flying high in all and
the boy brought him down by ballet faction. Whether
was hra Of prey Or Dantsm rooster the clerk has
gnation CT every reader to FIX upon the species and the
manner Of acquis ition.
Coroner's Ofice.-AfRIL 49, FATAL AccrpExr-A
lad years of age, named Charles Rez whose parents
reside at No. l6 Christie street. instantly killed yes
terd1y afternoon in the following He riding
upon large stone swung upon shres-hoIte truck
about o'clock When near the corner OF Grand street
the boy attempted to jump tf or fell of, and the hind
wheel passed ever his thigh and lead, crushing h!m
dreadfuiy, and depriving him instantly of life The
driver busy attending 10 his horses at the time and
did not know Of the accident until the BY ISLANDERS called
his attention 10 it. Whether he aware that the boy
the cart the reporter is unable to say The CoIo
ner held iIquet to day. and the jury returned YER
dict according facts Parents should cautious about
letting their ehildrs specially small ONES run at large
in the streets and crowded thoroughtares.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-30
INSTRUCTION ON THE PLANO.

M iM1WlRiGHT Professor q Music, informs his friends
Tor giving instructions the Piano Forte His style Of
parting perfectly simple and easy aud
hnna al The grace and sssanss capable being
very proficient Scholars and the public win be satisfied
ms abilities on giving him trial His reasonable
portanity offered TERMS and all other made
mh2S IN srrr ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-30
EOLIAN PIANOEORTES-

NUNNS CLARK having purchased the patent rghtfor
Coeman's KOan Attachment tie Pianoforr FOR the
entire upited Stas Excepting Massachusetts:
with this Improvement attached to attach The same 70 any
y Of this invention, NJ g. prepared satisfy the most
preJudiced mind their critical examination and expert
remain IN tune any climae aud it will not be affected by
transitions of atmosphere The satisfactory
given with each instrument
The public invited examine the "Eolian Panoforss"
their wsroom NO. 24o Broadway opposite the Park where
also may be found Of 6 and Octave Piano
foes, both in rosewood and mahogany m2r 6msrc
TO BkUOKLYN BILLIARD PLAYERS,
CyROSSING FULTON FERRY-A very reat Saloon has
just been fitted the United State. Hotel entnce
Water joining the bar of the H0te) with three first
Tables Eagle frames and marble beds better Tables than
in this country as sford old Ann
LAG Fulton Players Fulton Market and down
town, the east side will find the Hotel saloon well
hmself have it kept respectable For exercise only
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-30
Theatricals. &c.


The Harnoneon Family are al Halifax, and at
tiacnng mach attention, and meet with the highest sp
plnuse.
Mrs. Barrett has been rc-engaged at the Boston
Museum.
The Hutchinson Family gave their first concert
at the Melohon Boston, on Monday evening
Signora Pico, says the Neio Orleans Pieay,ne,
must not be peImeito leave the Unied States before
visiting New Orleans.
CITY, and for several pupil OF Mr. Rspett is gone
to Naples to perfect himself in his procession and will
remain in issy for years. the tuition Of
the best musicians there.
John Mason announces his celebrated represen-
tations OF Nspol on, for his benefit in Cincinnati,
"Semiramide" drew the most brilliant house Of
the season at New Orleans ON its first representation
The orphean Family are in Savannah, singing
to full houses
Some fhe Nativsts tried to raise disturbance
ct the Arch street Theatre Philadelphia, Saturday
evenings out the house mass and demanded the
expulsion Of the rioters. After that the proceedings
were quiet enough.
Sigaora Borghesc had bumper benefit at the
American Theatre New Orleans on the 23rd instant
The rcsidentso Of the Crescent city quite in rapues
with her.
The Raves were performing with great success
a. Nassau at the last accounts
The Fakir of Ava terminated his engagements
in Philadelphia, last evening.
Mrs. II Hun. had compme ntary benefit given
her IN Albany on Monday evening" in which she play
ed julia" in the "Hunchbsck' The committee calling
attention to the Se consisted Sec Of some cf,he frs
and most influential gentlemen Of Albany Among other
things, they award to Mrs. Hunt the honor OF having
given by her PRESENTATIONS, new and high tone to the
strical entertainments in that city.
Proctor. the tragedian, with a dramatic COM
pany, is starring (starviDg y in Ap,achcoa Florida.
On Saturday week last he played "Virginius."
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AraiL 2a.-Not occurred here TO day Of any i'm
rorence. Net out OF the many possessing either pa
hss huror any thing else than the most common
place and every day occurrences Husband VS. Wife
Wife VS. Husband-Watchman VS. Irishman, &c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-04-30
TO TAILOkS.


rINE Second Edition Of Snernts celebrated work cut
ting garments every description style elegance
eqoaled published and dy for delivery Those who
dsre avail themselves &c the advantages be derived
from the Of the ntructons contains would do well TO
obtain copy without delay The book 10 to IL inches
OF garments the snt day, with full and ample in
srucons or cutng and scientific amer. The
following o the m,ny highly respectable names who
testify TO the merits Of the hooks = -
The undersigned being ally acquainted with Mr. Slime
NETS Treatise Cung Garments, with pleasure recommend
IL work ccnppt ia s and IN IL, nrsctica
app cation to cuttne srcor to any heretofore prhnhcd
either in Europe or America.
Cox, n, W Iryon Co, H. +. Homer, james Daily, John
Hay'lan3, J. III. Banker
be o,rinc Of the .ror, No. III Broadway
New York. el3 I'nsec
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National Academy OF DesIUn

No. lIS. Group Of Children, By C. G. Tnehan,
There are many points OF exquisite beauty IN this
group yet, although their occupation is natural for
children, it is not, in our opinion, at all practical
Mr.. Pspictures do not generally do him full justice
when hung up at an exbibition-they are too truth
iha, 10 stand the proximity Of gsuay PAINTED ioily
their extreme careuness OF detail will, IN any STU
aiion, hint OF the hand of MASTER, yet they inva-
rably lock less beautiful In bad and garsh compa-
ny. " Evil communications corrupt good man.
ners," and, in such instances, good pictures.
No. ll9 Captain Errickson, by G. L Elliott
One OF the hDtst modelled heads IN the exhibition,
and freely and richly colored; We have never be.
tore met with the works of this artists never heard
OF hm and IT he ls not yet in the 'sere and yellow
leat already, we predict brilliant and eminently
successful career for him.
NO. III Portrait of an artist, by p. Stanton
Hand very good, valance very BAD
No. l22 Salt Works at Salina, By S. Thayer-
Common place.
No. l24 Portrait of Gentleman, by W. G..
TValiams = If we knew under what peculiar lali-
tude this unique complexion was formed, we would
with all the energies OF our nature, endeavor to
keep the "white folks" away from its influence, 1t
must have been painted during an eclipse OF the
sun, in a room illuminated with tar smoke.
No. l25. Landscape, the Outskirts of Windsor
Forest. -Folisge we'll touched, and perspective
good; but the peculiar tone OF greenness is not
agreeable. or, in our eyes, true.
No. l26 The Parting of Eddy and ElgiUa 2
by E. G. Lent-e This Is a sweet little gem, the
production CT one Of the most remarkable young
ol'tSso VI uSc' AuousH lhlctioI, III lccIuE, 10
some OF his later works, ut was sent from Europe
about two years since,) 1t is still story powerfully
told. The female, in the distance, is delightfully."-
voiuptuous.
No. l27. Stolen Child, by c. G. Ihompsom-
A painted doll. with an appropriate background.
No 100. Sketch Of a Design for Statue of
HHtyard.-A bold sketch. We hope that some OF
the supeIluous wealth ct New York will, in some
future day, be expended in the erection OF monu-
ment TO Washington and if go, the design before
US should be thought Of.
No. l3l. Viev of Ne,o York from, Greenwood
Cemetry, By r. Gignour.-A beautiful burlesque
OF sunset.
No 1872 Landscape, Composition.
No. 1873. THE Mountain Stream, By j. f. Ken.
sett Like the last work OF Mr.. KS that we no.
uced; the foliage is fine, but decided failure in
color
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FABER AR FACT DRY,
II Division street.

NEW YORK
THE UNDERSIGNED have c,rblished en- eStensvelseetr
ton Of Mr. j. ~ BROWN, who has been Superintendent Of
Of the largest Factories Havana for nineteen
The following kind, cgs manufactured in he Faber Sc
Factory and Of which large hand Will De
found equri 10 any Havana scsnr Of corresponding style and
lmper,al P-~aiia, Trabucos, Common Sise.
Rcfsl,, rsrcr,s, London Sire,
Cessdorcs, Csuoncs, ffilciie'
All boxcd in the Havana style
The spb-cbcr, have settled the Son Of their senior n Hass
purpose OF selecting Srrars suitable for this
market.
Thcy have now hand for sale. large stock Of Hava ssr
La India, Woodvili-, La Csoana,'
Noriavo, rragrarZh, La NORMA,
y. Nova, subrcy, Espcranza
Lord Byron, Upman, thondo,
Fsculapius, Minerva, La fama, =
Ia Palma, Victoria, Coumbia,sc S -
JOHN II. FAsEk 4 Co..
III fm.rc No. New street corner Of Wall.
AnkANTED The CHEAPEsT AND The BEST
IN NEW YORK.
]. STOUVENEL ~ CO.,
MANUFACTURERS
GLASS AND LAMPS
Tor DESCRIPTION, .
y ESpECTFULY call the attenon OF Country merchants.
N Hotels Steamboats, Ship MASTERS and ramnes 20 our as
soren great by ourselves,
aud which be surpassed quality and work manshp,
comprising complete assortment Of new patterns oil Int snd
Plain Glass tandoles solar Lard end Camphne Lampe.
Brackets Candclatrns Hall Lamps and Lanterns with Nth
u ,sss Astral and Lamps altered solar and Lard
iass and Lamrs order and match any pattern.
m - ioods loaned for Parties.
Factory Gold Wholesale and Retail Store No.
Jahn street Brcs'~ mhs im"r
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CONGRESS- COLLAR,

BEAUTY OF Slf II. elegance II alrqr allied
before0ur style Of Col lars Nhich have long b%n
wanting ,ucd and be iouud 1t the
s,. only a the old stand Of MAfsAALLS only Troy Shin
sent the earliest date this pattern ill 10 all probability
revoutonize style ever before got IN this market Re
member the old stand OF Marshas so Chatham NJ
Y. No second price, any consideration
~ BWe also malu ctured large quantity Of those
ew,;ye ~ Plsat Shirts which be found the city
As the pea,s all sowcd down. it will obvate the difficulty
n oning them. aA lm~ec
Miss MADDEN respectfully informs tne iadi's of New
u York and vicinity that her trench Millinery and Dress
Making establishment 1903 Canal street, Spring
and summer Fashions consisting Of silk ribbon fancy
end LoId styles, inst received yer last steamer
Country Mners aud Dress Makers supplied with the new
est Patterns at the shortest Dresses and Robes OF the
latest fashion made TO order at the shor,est notice
Southern and Western orders promptly attended to.
20 All descriptions Of Bonne,s cleaned and altered in the
newest style. aN lm"m
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Common PlenY
Tn Cham bers.

ArRm 2e.This Court met, and no jury cases being
ready, after taking or two uquests the CcuIt I'D.
journei over to this "wednesday forenoon