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The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16

the committee 10 whom was referred the bill for the
purchase of the bridge the canal at New Jersey
avenues" but before the question was taken thereon
Mr.. ORME moved to lay the resolution and amend
ment on the table,
And the question being taken by yeas and nays, it
was decided in the affirmative, as follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Magruder, Barclay Orme, Wilson,
Lenox, Beck and Thornly-7.
NAYs-Messrs Maury, Adams, Byington, and Fitz-
patrick.
Mr.. FITzPATRIcK moved to take up the nomination
of VIM. p. Elliot, Surveyor Of the city,
And the question being taken by yeas and nays, it
was decided in the affirmative, as follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Orme, Lenox, Maury, Beck, Adams,
and Fitzpatrck-6.
NAYs-Messrs Magruder, Barclay, Wilson, Bying.
ton and Thornly-5.
And after some debate
Mr. WILSON moved that the nomination, with the
report of the committee, be referred back to the COM
mee, with instructions to hear any further complaints
which may be preferred and to take suitable measures
10 ascertain the correctness or ncorrectness of any
complaint which may be made by examination by CON-
potent persons.
And the question being taken by yeas and nays it
was decided in the negative, as follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Magruder, Barclay, and Wilson's.
NAYs-Messrs Orme, Lenox Maury, Beck, Adams,
Byngton, Fitzpatrick, and Thornly-8
The nomination was then considered and confirmed.
Mr. BECK, from the committee to which the memo
rial on the subject REFERRED reported resolution
authorizing the appointment of an additional police
officer for the Fourth Ward; which was twice read
and ordered to lie on the table.
On motion of Mr.. MAURY, the Board took up the
nomination Of William Cooper, jr, as Commissioner
of the Third Ward.
The nomination was then considered and rejected
The bill from the Board of Common Council making
appropriations for defrayng the general expenses Of
the Corporation for the year ending 3Oth June 1916
taken up twice read and referred TO Messrs Will
son, Maury, and Magruder.
And then the Board adjourned.
BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL.
Mr.. JOHNSON, from the majority Of tho select COM
mittee which was referred the bill to transfer stock
to the credit of the Third Fourth, and Fifth Wards for
the cost of building the brick bridge the canal
New Jersey avenue, reported the same with amend
ment accompanied by written report.
On motion, the Board resumed the consideration Of
the bill making appropriations to defray the general
expenses of the Corporation for the year ending the
30th Of June, 1916.
Mr.. BURcHE moved an amendment making sundry
appropriations for the asylum which was agreed to
Mr.. BURCHE also moved an amendment providing
for the salary of the Commissioner of the canal which
was agreed TO-
Other amendments were proposed and agreed to
and the bill was read the third time and passed.
MIR. FULMER, from the Committee on the Asylum
made the following report from the hendant for the
last month
INFIRMARY. Persons
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CORRESPONDENTS

COhhTLCI OTDENI y
Would oblige us by sending their communica-
tions in the early part Of the week.
"PALERMo," and TENNALLYTowN," were
both anticipated from other sources.
"PALMyRA" was received too late for this
week.
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TO the Editors.
"NO SUCH WORD AS FAIL"
WASHINGTON, August IL, 1S4

WASHINGTON, August IL, 1S45.
GENTLEMEN: am one redeemed from the
thraldom of Intemperance, through the blessed
instrumentaity of the Temperance pledge.
NV income is one dollar day, with which
am enabled to enjoy life conlentedly, and sup
port small family comfortably. And as |
view my adherence to Teetotalism as the basis
of my earthly happiness; and as also con.
slider the WAsHINGToNIAN one Of the most po-
tent engines to keep this cause alive among
us, | herewith enclose, out of my humble
means, $5 as my subscription, hoping that
many of our good friends in the District will
come forward and do so likewise. From the
independent, straightforward appeal you made
in your paper of the Cd instant, as well as
from my slight acquaintance with you. am
satisfied you would not have come out IN the
manner you did, if stern realities had not war
ranted it.
Shall we allow it to be said, by our enemies,
that the Teetotalers have become perfect cur
mudgeons, and are void of generosity? No!
perish the thought! | will guarantee that at
least one hundred in this District will come
us fit channel to promulgate our doings, and
to fortify US in this good cause by the aid of
your columns.
iCuVS yOu my AoilC3 W., sAos sAS w ~
rators in this enterprise, in whose vocabulary
there is no such word as "fail," may know
that this is no finesse of yours to sustain the
WAsHINGroN1AN, but that all that is herein
stated may be substantiated as fact. However,
do not wish my name made known to any
others but those who will at least be as liberal
as myself; being actualed in this step by hon
est integrity, with the single view to the ad-
vancement of Temperance, and not by any
sinister motive whatever.
am, yours, very respectfully,
FREscA.
We have no comment to make on the above.
We had stated our condition, under the edito-
rial head, previous to receiving the commune
cation. The friends of the cause can do with
the matter as they may think proper; person.
ally, it is not of the least moment to U.S. Our
opinion is, thatifthe friends ofthe paper would
come up and support it efficiently for few
months and use some energy in advancing its
subscription list, the WAsHINGToN1AN would
be permanently established.
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SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
.a,riual and departure Of the Washington and AIera''-
d,ia STEAMBOATS,.
Leave Alexandra, at 8, TO-, Il, 81, and o'clk.
Leave Washington, at 9, IL, g., A., and o'ck.
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PORK, LAMB, AND VEAL.
TINE SUBSCRIBER informs his friends and
= the citizens generally, that they can obtain
FRESH PORK, LAMB, AND VEAL,
stall, No. 60, West Wing Centre Market ..a3
esa GEORGE BARBER.
July 26 . At s
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JOHN BRADBURN,

CABINET MAKER AND U.NDERT.aKER,
H, BETWEEN 18TH AND 18TH STREETS,
INFORMS the public that he keeps on hand, and
i makes to order, all articles in the CABLNET
LINE, at reduced prices, for cash.
FUNERALS attended to, and Carriages pro-
vided, at the shortest notice.
OLD FURNITURE repaired in the neatest
and most durable manner.
From several years experience in the above
business, he atters himself that he give salts
faction to all who may favor him with their orders
July S T S
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CITY XES.
CoLLEcroR's OFsIcE, CRY HALL,
July l, l845.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN to all persons
lN indebted for taxes on real or personal proper
ty for the year 1874, and previous years, that pay
ment is required to be made within sixty days from
the date hereof; otherwise the law will be enforced
against all delinquents.
IF Taxes are charged against every person in
the city who is either housekeeper or owner of
real property.
2m A. ROTHWELL, Collector.
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IRON, COPPER, AND TIN
.... WARE

WARE.
JAMES SKIRVING, Southeast corner of Tenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue, STOVE, TIN,
SHEET IRON, s. COPPER MANUFACTORY.
Has always an assortment Of
Kitchen Furniture,
Tin and Cast Iron Bathing Tubs,
Summer Bakers, Sad Iron Heaters,
Portable Cauldron, for heating water, @@.
Roofing, Gutterng, and Spouting, done in the
best manner. #a aaIl eIaH
J. s. has the agency for FOX'S HOT AIR
FURNACES, for warming Public Buildings,
dwellings, sc. k
Also, all kinds of Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, and
Copper Ware, repaired.
Aug m,.... .....g At 9
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

bRooKLYN-ln consequence Of the recent calam-
tous affair in this city, Mayor Talmage, Of Brook
Ign, called meeting of the citizens last evening" for
the purpose of adopting measures for the proven.
ton of like calamity in that city. The meeting
was held at Halls Buildings at the corner Of Fulton
and Cranberry streets, where series of resolutions
We're passed to make suitable arrangements for the
formation Of patrols for the detection Of those who
may desire to carry their plumber from New York
10 Their homes. Wo to those who attemp. it,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

HEALTH OF THE CTY.-We refer our readers to
the Inspectors return Of the mortality of last week.
II will be seen that the excessive heat of the wea-
her for the last ten days has increased the number Of
deaths to most fearful extent. There were no less
than AVA deaths in the days ending last Satur-
day-25 more than in the same time lastyear. OF
this large number 80 died of cholera infantum s.
of apoplexy; 81 of local infiammations; and 81 Of
commissions. This great number OF deaths must acl
as serious caution to the living. Let them take
care not to expose themselves under the rays of a
noon day sun.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

FIRST WARp-THE FrRR-THE Poon.-The in
habitants of the First Ward have come to the deter
mnation to support their own poor, which is truly
laudable, particularly at this season of the year.
First in the movement is Alderman Charick, who,
with characteristic energy and beraliy, entered into
1t; and, by his unremitting exertions, large sum
has been already collected. The late fire having oc
CURED in this Ward, many poor people have been
thrown upon the world. Mr.. Joseph Sturgis has
given $500. We wish the project every success.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

HE WEArHEn.-The heat of the atmosphere was
almost intolerable again yesterday. The mercury
went up to s2a in the shade at o'clock in the after
noon. We believe, however, that the atmosphere
was considerably heated by the burning ruins In the
lower part OF the city The south west wind which
prevailed nearly all day, carried the heat from the
ruins over the whole city.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. Board met Last
evening pursuant to adjournment. No quorum be-.
ing presentths Board further adjourned to meet this
day at ii o'clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

GRATp FACING MATCH OVER THE BEACON COURSE
The second grand match for $1,000, comes of
over this to-day between the celebrated horses
J. G. Calhoun and James X Polk. This TO settle
the question, which is the best nao
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

FIRST ARRIVALS PROM TExAs.-Messrs. Adrian.
Underwood, and Bell arrived yesterday at the As,or
House,as citizens Of the United States from Texas
being the first who have visited the city since the
Annexation. They came in the Star Republic.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

PACKET SHr OxroRp.--The Great Western saw
the Oxford, Capt Rathbone, hence 18th June, going
into Liverpool on the 9Th inst, giving her fine pas.
sage Of l8 DAYS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

GREENS TRrAL.-The jury in the case OF Green
Tor the murder Of his wife has been found guilty,
ana sentenced to be hanged in Troy on the 10th Of
September next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

The ENERGY OF THE AMERICAN CHARACTER
We have stated that Americans, in misfortune, were
like India rubber balls; the harder they are knocked
down, the higher up they bound This is very true.
We saw it plainly enough in 1895, and again in Pitts
burgh after the great fire there inApril last; and the
annexed paragraph gives the result Of the spirit of
enterprise that pervaded the Pittsburgans in trouble
1t gratifying to know that Pittsburgh is rapidly rising
from the ashes OF her late confagrstion in renew
strength and greatly improved appearance. A commu.
nifty possessing energies like these but prosper
The Piusburg Gazette says" Ninety days have elapsed
since the great catastrophe, and the change since the
night OF April 10TH In the burnt district exceeds all we
ever dreamed OF for energy in rebuilding Had any one
yenuredt to sit down on April 18th and seriously assert
hat IN three months time hundreds of brick buildings
would have been put up, not by one and two but fv
rows and blocks, We should have Thought him W.
~ imaginative, to say the least But what do wa sas7
Why in this brief space of time whole blocks az
some OF them very large and we'll finished have shot nm
as by magic have been covered in and many OF them
occupied as places ofbusincss The warehouses now In
course Of erection far exceed those which previously oc
cupied their sites" w
And this indomitable energy of character is again
exhibited in this city. Already contracts have been
made to build four five large stores on the corner
Of Beaver and Broad Streets where the ruins of the
recent fire are still smouderng
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-22

We give, on the outside, the news received by
the Great Western 1t is only one day later, bu
important enough 10 the commercial community
Cotton maintains the Improvement noticed on the
arrival OF the Britannia.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-05
ORANiiE.

am.oiing u the Wing. Of Orange County. held ct
the Court House on Monday. 9th Juny Is4j, it being
Court day. g. j. Barbour called the Chair and Tho
Graves appointed Secretary.
The object II the meeting having been explained by the
Chair, the following resolutions we're oaeredi
Resolved, That 10 Delegates be appointed to attend the
District Conyenton TO be held 10 Charlottesville the day
Of for the purpose Of selecting candidate 10 repre-.
this District In the Congress Of the u. States.
Wbereupop, the Chair appointed the following; David
Pann Charles Bese, Thomas Caves, Thomas Slaughter
George w. Morton, John SpOtswood, =. Coleman, Jas
Barbou Col Robert Taylor and upon motion, the Chair
man added to the list Of Delegates.
Received That the proceedings Of tbs meeting he pub
ished In the Richmond Whig and that the Charlottesville
Advocate IL requested to copy
On motion, the meeting then adjourned.
b j. BARBOUR, Chairssn.
I'm
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-05
SHOCKING MURDER.
Wa. CARY, Sec'ry.

Yesterday morning. as Capt STEPHEN II. TINxoSs, one
Of Branch Pilots going down the river the pilot.
boat Marion. when opposite ST. Augustine creek negro
man named Perry, q runaway, belonging to Mr.. John
Stevenson whom Mr. T. takiag his master, Jumped
into the skill which Alongside for the purpose making
his escape. Capt TNMoSs edineIy sprang into the
sk after him, when The negro turned upon him. and with
of the beat him death. sight Of the Cf
the pilot boat who having other small boat,
BILE to render him any assistance.
After the negro had completed his dreadful work Of DEATH
he padded the boat the shore, and made his escape
The pilot boat Immediately came back town for as
ssance, and large force left for the purpose
recovering the body Before their RETURN however nfor
nation received by express, from Mr. w. l.. Davis
stating that the sk had dfted ashore opposite Caussn
Bluff with the body Of the unfortunate man.
Capt. +. was good citizen. a worthy and industrious
man. and We believe member Of the Methodist Church
He has left aged mother and wife and several children
TO his sudden and unexpected DEATH He parted
from them yesterday morning in good health and n few
short hours returned murdered corpse, II needless
cay that we. in connection with the whole community
deeply symputhze with Them ia their distressing bereaye.
ment
His Honor. the Mayor, learning the facts last eve.
ming, Immediately issued Proclamation, which will be
found in columns this morning. offering reward for
the apprehension Of the murderer. We hope he will be
speedily snestcd.-t Sapannah Republican.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-05
HAMPDEN SIDNEY COLLEGE.
Bust .f HANFpES prsssHied 10 the College, by rely
tire Of the Hamrdsn family.
PRiSrx EpwARp, Feb. l, ls45.

Bust " HAMFpEN pTsSeHfed 10 fhs CoHege ~ o reg
tire of the Hamrdsn family.
PRiScx EpwARp, Feb. l, ls45.
To the Editors Of the Wig:
Gentlem-n-In the year lsl3 Lord Nugen the disun-
gushed nobeman and author of the Memorials Of Hamp
den and ms Times" formed and executed the design o.
uniting with the admirers Of JOHN HAMPDEN, in erce-
ting monument this iusiricus martyr 10 the great
cause Of English liberty They selected very spproPri.~
w. the hundredth anniversary, (the lch June, Ic4s
OF the battle which Hampden lost his life, as the une'
and Chagrove Field Bucknghamshire, as the place Tor
erecting the monument.
dstng ushed American gentleman, recently returned
from abroad was in ls43 the of JOHN LEicH Esq.,
ID C L. OF Aylesbury Bucks Ensland-he Is relative
Of the family OF Hampden. Dr. Leigh requested his Anne
rican friend to take charge OF fine Medallion Bust IN
Plaster OF JoHS HAMFpEN, (ihe size Of lhs and very
neat copy. wrsught white marble, OF the MONUMENT On
ChagrOve Field (where Hampton fe,) ana IN his name
and behalf present the Corporation OF hampdeA
Sidney College, Virginia. ale thought" observes LIS
friend .that in transmitting these memorials OF Ilamp
dams fame from England TO America he should not only
strengthen the sentiments of Tor his memory
but should also help cherish that mutual sympathy
which ought prevail between those who, though
rated IN Government are yet united by enihus
for the glorious principles for which Hsmpden laid
down his life"
Its the purpose learn, Of the Corporation OF the
rable Seminary Lesrnin which interesting pre-
made, embrace the opportunity afforded ~ the
reception and location OF these memorials, Of calling
distinguished Algmnus OF the College now filling
eminent post the public service washingon make
on sdtresS-a which time, doubt suitable public ee.-
monies will be had honor OF the glorious martyrs of
freedom, alter whom College is called
Very respectfully, A.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-05
Correspondence Of the Baltimore PaoBy Mose's Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Monday. Feb 3, lS45.
CONGRESS
PROCEEDINGS OF TO-DAY
SENATE

A communication was received from the War Depart
giv"g abstract Of the Of the Militia in the
several States.
Aisp communication from the Navy Department giving
an account e the appropriation for the Navy.
Mr. Chostc presented memorial from citzcns Of N ew
Hampshire against Texas Also, memorial from the
city Of Essex, Mass, asking be made a port Of en-.
try
Also petition from Eliza Morse, in reference to indem
nifty from French Sp1laon In moving tho reference Of
thus petition
Mr.. c. srid lie was instructed by the Committee ON For
eign Aisirs TO call up tho french Spoaton bill
the Poet Office biz disposed Of.
Mr. Sturgeon, Of Pennsylvania. presented o petition
from citizens Of Pennsylvania asking that plan be adopt
ed for the Opposing Of the Public lands by which their pro.
ceeds may 60 TO the aboshmont OF slavery.
The question Of reception raised and the laid
on the table.
/ Mr. Dickinson presented memorial from citizens Of
Oaondsga county, of New Drk demonstrating against
the annexation Of Texas
Also petition from persons Ginning TO live near Can.
ada. praying that " the NeScaa Province called Texas
be annexed TO the United States Canals m1y be sken too
Mr., ID. did not know whence this came, but hoped ),
would receive just much notice u Observed and
more Tie moved its reference to tho committee Foreign
Relations.
Mr. Porter Of Michigan, presented potrson Of like
purpor from citizens u Detroit, aud sskod TINS might be
read The memorial strong reasons for the policy of
purchasing otherwise acquiring Cansdas subject which
engaged the serious attention Of fathers be
in the articles u confederation,
Mr. Foster u Tennessee, raised the question Of reeep-
ton,
Mr.. Porter surprised at this and asked TO hear the
| reoson
Mr.. Poster did mpu,s anything disho.prsbe to III
honorable Senator from Michigan. Far from H. But was
obvious that there sincerity IN this memorial and
that u only 10 bring odum upon another question
also had tendency to embroi two nations % Kindred
Mr. Porter arose to reply with s.,onshmen, because he
was entirely that any exception would be taken
TO the memorial Mr. r. then made lucid statement Of
the different course sksn by the Government In references
10 the rebellion Of 1881 from that taken by with regard
the Ters. rcvo, Of 1885, and asked any one supposed
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-05
WING MEETING.

Alta meeting Of the wings Of Grcenbrier held a, the
Court House OF the County the 26th Of January lS45
yenon. to be held Monroe Court House ON tho nth Of
February next to nominate candidate for Congress. to
represent the f2tt. District in the 29th Congress-
On motion Samf Pree, Esq, was called 10 the Chair
and VIM. Cary appointed Secretary.
Upon the Chair explaining the object Of the meeting
the following Committee, appointed To report
expressive OF the opinion OF the meeting: ID. A. Sofer
b. Bailey. and David j. Cregn, Esqrs. who after shor
retirement reported the following preamble and
which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas the whg party advocating those great and
damenal measures, which alone the sstin,
prosperity Of county, and led by one Of the first men
OF the age have been defeated for me by the Loco
party advocating negative and designating
which have at oil times tended the injury country
led on by pigmy. mere OF straw.
And whereas there is in these startling facts. much
Tor regret, modification and alarm; yet good and
true, having the veal Of country view should moi
despair, and recollccng that nothing obtained IN this
life without effort determined attempt believing
that in the end we shall accomplish.
Be IL therefore Resolved That We as Whjps will neye,
abandon name aud so far from throwing
Down our will grasp them the hrmer rhem
more zealousy and more effectively.
Resolved, That has the interest Of country
needed the conservative influence OF genuine Wings in the
councils OF the nation than now.
Resolved That tar the Wings Of Greenbrier are
concerned, honorable be left unused 20 &C.
cure the election OF Wing from this Congressional Dis
uict
Resolved that cordially concur with our Wing
friends OF Bosetourt in the call Of Convention be held
in Union, Monroe COony, 18th OF FEBRUARY next, 70
nominate Wing candidate for this District.
Resolved. That Samuel Price. William Cary. Robert
Dunlap. ID. A. Stoer, J. A. Harmon, Wm Paxton John
s. F. Smith. w. II. Syme, l.. B. Bailey, A. A. Crockett
s. McCiung, San'l Browu, NJ. Gillian, n. Steele, X
Notvel John A. WEIGH D. II. s.alnaker. wm White ST.
Johu Miller Jno A. Hunter John George Jos Alder
T. w. Ballard John Moreheaj r Doci. 1hos Creigh
Andrew Hamilt5a, Gus A. Mayo. f NJ Brown, David
Hanna, VIM X. Seudder, CHARLES McClung. ESQ.,. Geo.
Knight, w ashing;on waaee DsnI Mcmillan, Jos Hanna
t. Reynolds. u. +. Renick. Jas. Renick, c. C. Wakup
John Brown. Capt j. Erwin, Robert Stephens Jas Craw.
ford. John A North, w. 7. Manu. BIO appointed Delegates
to represent this County in said Convention.
Resolved, That we recommend friends through.
out the District prompt action this subject 90 as
to have the whole District represented in said Convention
Resolved, That the Observer Lawisburg, and Rich
nond Wing, together with all the Wing papers this Dis
ret, be requested TO publish these proceedings.
SAM'L. PRICE, Chm'n
Wa. CARY, Sec'ry. -
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-02-05
STATE SENATE -TrYAs

The Disagreement u the House u Delegates to tive
Senae's amendment, u the Texas Resolutions, the
subject Of lhy debate Ia the Senate yesterday. Mr.
Thompson Of A. gentleman entirely too modest for the
good u his assOciatss made clear and powerful expos
lion Of the constitutional difficulties involved 10 tho Wild
lauOdinarian proposition u the Democracy and Mr Ca
peron followed up tho posons Of Mr. r. with great yigor
Messrs. ThOmps1n Of X McMulen and Wallace sup
ported the unlimited II Congress the subject,
being clear aud ndisputrbe-and one u them at least
clamed the power to Chns, Great Britain, Cuba
&c.
Mr.. Stanard, We oarn will reply 10 day-snd debat,
Of increased interest will probably yet take place.