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THE CASE OF WILLIAM R. ELLIOTT.

This case was brought up to-day in the City Hall
before justices Goddard and MorseI on two war
rants issued in behalf of the United States by the
laiterthe one charging the accused, VIM. R. Elliott,
with killing William Zebedee Kendall by shooting
him with pistol; and the other, with an assault and
battery upon Josiah Bailey, with an intent to kill,
by shooting him with pistol. The district attor-
ney, James Hoban, esq, and - Dent, esq, appear
ed on the part Of the United States; and Gen. Walter
Jones and p. R. Fendall, esq, behalf Of the de-
PENDANT. Some fifteen or twenty witnesses have
been sworn and partly examined.
Our paper is so crowded tonight, that we find il
impossible to commence the publication of the test
mony until our next We shall spread it at length
before the public, in order that justice may be done
10 all concerned.
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There Is probably some msconception msprpt Of
Col B remarks in 1874 In his resolutions presented
United States Senate during the last winter he adopted
a different line.
Mr. Bsnons original proposition, introduced into me u s.
Senate the Iih December 1874.
Sec The boundary OF the annexed territory be in
the desert prairie OF the Nueces and along the high
lands and mountain heights which divide the waters of the
mississippi from the waters OF the Rio del Norte and 10 at
tude Al degrees north.
hat state, to he called he Of Tras with
boundaries hxed BY herself and extent exceeding
that Of the largest State in the Union be admitted into the
Uev. ~ virtue OF this act, equal footing with the
original States
The remainder Of the annexed territory to be held and
disposed Of BY The United States Of territories
and 10 be called the "Sonthrred Tsyrifo,r,
Size The assent Of Mexico be Obtained Inv trca,v n,
sich annexation and boundary dispensed with
when the Congress OF the United States may deem
sent TO be unnecessary
On the 5th OF February following Mr. Benton proposed
b q substitute for that from which have Just quoted
the rs resolution OF which says: BE enacted &C. That
state BE- formed out 81 the present republic Of Teras with
suitable extent and boundaries, &c. shall be admitted into
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~ ~ a Hs'S''3sessFe VoNff'e
J. d. LEFT, esq, P. NJ,
Washington, Pa.

We had most agreeable evidence, to-day, of the
fine fruits which time, when usefully and elegantly
employed, is calculated to produce II was box
of peaches, Of many varieties, Of large size, ant
capital favor which was presented to us by com
modore of the American navy, who had gathered
the fruit from trees planted, pruned, and cultivated
by (hs) own hands, during intervals of relief from
the tolls Of war;" We yet hope to have the homo
and the pleasure "a second fime) of attaching hi,
name to some proud and heroic achievement fol
the glory of his country.
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Obadiah r. Van Benthuysen, esq, wealthy and
respectable citizen of Albany, died in that city on
Friday, aged So He was bookbinder by trade,
and was, for several years, partner Of Mr..
Croswell, Of the Albany Argus, during which time
they did the State printing Having accumulated a
handsome fortune, he bought farm just below Al
bsny, and fitted il up in splendid style. Few men
have been more generally respected by their fellow
citizens than he was during long and useful life.
[JNew York Tribune.
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
JAMES McKsscK, of Arkansas, to be agent Of
the Cherokee nation Of Indians west Of the Missis-
sippi, take effect on the 18th September, lS45, on
which day the term of service of the present incum
bent will expire.
ROBERT CoLTmAN, of Washington, as warden Of
the peniteniary in the District Of Columbia, from
the first day of September, 1915, in place of John
b. Dade, whose resignation will take effect on the
3lst day of August, lS45.
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Fl. g; Callett, esq, arrived at Washington, Tex.
as, on the 2Sth ult., from Fort Jesup, to which
place he had borne dispatches from Maj. Donelson
to Gen. Taylor. He left the fort on his return on
the 22d ut three days before the Dragons set forth
He was to proceed at once to San Antonio, and
thence to Corpus Christi, with dispatches from Col
Twiggs to Gen. Taylor. The Dragons were expect
ted to reach San Antonio by the Goth inst.
[.M o. Picayuns, .aug. ~.
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PoLITICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

We have glanced over the English papers W.
can scarcely find a syllable which relates to And'
can affairs, except few articles upon the annex
ton ofTexas. Willmer's European Times Wy
'The annexation is not OF course palatsbe TO Joan
which is perhaps, the best why II should oe W.
on the western shores of the Atlantic The leading W.
of the late government the Morning Chronicle Nm,
the subject OF bitter attack the foreign poi ~
present cabinet which might and ought. Il conenD n
have prevented the catastrophe. II is ridiculous
such language The ministry could not have preyen.
annexation, If they he'd strained every art which
her freedom from that imhecile power. has step by %
CELEBRATED the event at which the latter is now 50 IN
The ungrateu not TO say pitiful conduct o. san n
constantly keeping in hot water and actually maks
upon the people who first defeated and then, wlln
rous heroism, gave him life and liberty caused n, Ne
attracted, as alphabetically the pole attIaen oa1
were in feeling. they in name cile .,
great repnblic-one common sympathy Of eo IN he
kindred and institutions, animate alike the inoi sr
major republic. The starspangled hammer nss .a stss
men-those long headcd pcrsonages who ianey Whsi
Joshua the sun ought to stand still at their
has taken pnce Inevitable In the nature o. ~ ID,
has long since been anticipated by all who eoua
signs OF the political horoscope. But American NJ Of de
ment they say win not stop here. This large & rrpub
crepd Mexico may feed, but will not SATISFY snpafb
Oregont-nay, Mexico itself-msy he swahoNeu rrreadN
lily by the energetic AngloAmerican race now Ak &
over the northern continent Such are the iea
the rulers the Old world-fears which are VT
to some extent, by many (who ought to kno" D'"''
own island- 40,
The London Times Of the 3lst July a'' ~,
pretty long article to the stirring theme
now to be surprised that "tle decision mas .s
long deferred" yet ii admits that 1t IS s0n. Ia
atalen aback." II says, 'that in the early 40
the month we spoke Of annexation as alreauI A.
ally consummated--as mere question Of p"' !
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WORTHY OF COMMENTATOR.

The following was received yesterday by the
Postmaster General, enclosing three dollars:
"BLTIMoRE, August l3, l845.
"SIR: This belongs, in justice, to the Post Office
Departnent-being the amount, or near il, to which
a member of Congress abused his Thanking privilege
in favor Of private citizen At the time it seemed
wrong, though common. II seems so still; and this
is the only way of making amends.
GONE WHO WOULD BE HONEST"
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the Union by virtue Of this act equal footing with the
existing statess
We have doubt that let the question up when
may under the existing circumstances OF the case with
positive rights obtained under annexation, and the Mex
threatening to invade and 70 occupy portion Of tbs
sctus republic Of Texas Col Benton win be found stand
ing by his country.
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We understand there is not the slightest founda-
ton for the rumor that Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs
have negotiated the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
loan
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I5+ The name of the consulgeneml from Tur.
key was enormously printed in last evenings pa
per. II should have been abraham Zipcy Ogin not
Ogler.
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ADVERTISING OF LETTERS.


depreciation of the part of the postoffice Law
bearing the advertisement Of letters not called for
we have obtained the following letter from the post.
Office archives, which shows the opinion of the de-
partment upon the subject, and which is of pariic.
ular interest, it is the official Interpretation by
which postmasters throughout the country are ex-
pected to be guided
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
Appointment Office, Aug. Is, 1916.
Sir: Yours of the 18th instant, in relation to the
differences of opinion which exist on the subject OF
advertising, is received.
You are required, by the law of March 3, lS45,
H. to advertise the letters uncalled for in your
office, in the paper or papers of the place or town
where the Office is situated having the largest circu-
lation and in all cases of doubt or dispute in this
particular to receive evidence, for the purpose of
pertaining the fact.
lis not believed, however, that Congress intend
ed to use the words "largest circulation" in any
more comprehensive sense than that heretofore es-
tablished by the practice of the department. The
law of 1925 imposed no other restriction on the dis
cretion Of the postmasers, than that they should
lect some of the newspapers published at or nearest
their place of residence; and yet by the instruc-
tons of the department, (chap 80, regulation 224
they were required to give preference to the paper
shaving the most extensive circulation in the vicin-
ity Of the Office
The object in requiring those letters to be adver-
tised was to bring them to the notice Of those for
whom they were intended, rather than Of the pub
lie generally, and who must be supposed to reside
if not within the usual delivery, at least within
some reasonable distance of the Office to which
they were directed The greatest circulation with.
in such distance of your Office is believed to have
been the meaning and intention of Congress. A
more enlarged construction would frequently place
those advertisements in papers Of little loca
circulation; while more restricted one would deny
to those whose immediate Offices are unknown, the
advantages designed to be conferred on ALL
What such reasonable distance is, must occasion.
ally depend on circumstances, but readily be as
certaned by an examination of the same, and ref
erence to the past experience at the place. II some
times occurs-n the new States especially let
tiers must be directed to the county towns designed
for persons residing within the delivery OF other of
fees; and hence the propriety Of extending the
boundaries, in asccrtaining such circulation, beyond
the usual delivery of any one office.
The Postmaster General is of opinion that the Sc.
lection Of the paper having the largest circulation
within the county where the office is situated
would, as general rue--to be varied by circum.
stances, and proper exercise Of your own dscre.
ton, ms above--best comport with the public conve
nience and sound Interpretation of the law.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
w. MEDILL,
Cd Assistant Postmaster General.
J. d. LEFT, esq, p M,
Washington, Pa.
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MISREPRESENTATION CORRECTED.

We are compelled to call the attention Of our
readers to most singular perversion of our remarks
on Saturday evening last, upon the subject of the
error into which the St. Louis "Missourian" of the
9th instant fell in its Interpretation Of the late ordi
nance Of the convention Of Texas. We find this
strange misrepresentation of our own article in the
National Intelligencer of this morning. We have
placed this article, and the National Intelligent
GERS version Of it, side by side. We expressly
declare that Col Benton did not coincide in the
Missourian's understanding Of the ordinance, and
the lnteigencer is pleased to attribute to us d.
ectly contrary expression. This is strange indeed!
From the union" of the From the National lnieli-
10th instant gencer Of this date.
ERROR CORRECTED THE ANNEXATION.
We extract the following The annexed article from
article from the "Missouri- THE Daily Mssourian," Is
an" of st. Louis of the sth important chiefly
instant IL is founded Of the quarter from which IL
strange misconcepton Of the comes u strikes us to be
ordinance the convention founded in misapprehen-
Of Texas would indeed, sion Of the joint resolution
have been strange that the for annexation; but II be
honor Of this discovery really from the pen Of dis
should have been reserved tnguished Missouri senior
for any editor this time Of las the Union"
day alter had escaped the thnk) written nj his
vgilant attention Of many suggestion, there may be
Of the politicians both Of more in II than Is apparent
Texas and OF Washington to US
where the subject had
long engrossed their most
critical attention, and of SO
many thousand observers in
every portion Of the United
States. We satisfied that
Col Benton has too much
'sagacity" to fall into this
mistake. II most probably
originates In the editor Of
the "Missourian," who had
no design Of misrepresenting
the ordinance of Texas, hut
who has been ncautionsly
betrayed into 1t by the
Of the word section"
poyed in the Ordinance
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LOAN OF FIFTEEN MILLIONS PROPOSED.
We present to our readers, agreeably to our
promise yesterday, translation Of the report and
resolutions submitted by the Mexican Minister Of
Finance to the Chamber Of Deputies, the object Of
which is to empower the Executive to contract a
loan Of fifteen millions Of dollars II comes in the
Diario del Gobierno of July 2lst, received at the
Department Of State, last evening, via Pensacola,
and is follows:
American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-18

G3-ATTENTIOH LAFAYETTE LYCEUM. The
members Of the Lafayette l.yceum are hereby notified
u he puncua in their attendance at their Hall THIS
"wednesday evening, at O'Clock, TO make Ike final
arrangements for the celebration of their second
nvcfSarY meeting, TO be held FRIDAY, Goth Of
June 1t is earnestly requested that every member be
present. as the list will be closed this evening.
IT. BY order of The "C0mmittee Arrangements"
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FROM THE EXCHANGE REAprNG-Roou Boovs
CLEARED,

CLEARED,
Ship Caledonia, MasSrcott Rotterdam, ] H. Uod..s
Bt' brlg Princess Royal, Masters, Bermuda, w. A.
f. Davenport.
ST amer Rebt. F. Stockton, Layman, Philadelphta
Il. G. Harris
ARRIVED,
Schr Jne E. Smith, Cogglt 3 days from New York,
assorted catgs, TO the master.
Schr Traffic, Gardner, DAYS from New York as
sorted cargo, to j. w. Brown.
Schr Walter, Merchant, Demng, days from VIII
mngton, N. g. naval stores, to Jas Corner * Sons.
tatOes, to tAc master.
schr Pomona, Sherman, from New Bedford, oil and
candles, to tne master.
Schr Chesapeake, Stewart days from New York
assorted cars o. to Rose, Merrill & Dodge
Canal boat Augusta, from Wilkesbarre, anthracite
coal, Ia John Pickell.
Steam packet Georgia, CeiIey from Norfolk
MEMORANDA.
Ship lucona, Porter, from Liverpool for Baltimore,
was spoken 10Th inst lat 40 %, Ion. 79-out 40 days
Brig Virginia, Cooper from Baltimore WINS left at
Pefnamhuco I7th ull by barque Globe al Philad,a
Brig Milton, York, from Baltimore, unc. was left st
Dcmarara 23d ult.
Brig ST. Mary, White, of Baltimore, for ST Thomas,
soon, was at Port Spain, Trinidad 28th ult.
Brig Chpola, McLennan, of Baltimore, cleared 1T
Mobile 9Th inst. for New York,
Schrs Maria, Latoureue; Ann Smith, Wheeler; and
Wary Scoichburn, Pannelce, from Baltimore, (Iter
bound to New Haven) arrived at New York 18th inst
Sea-. James Power, (befofe reported) was lost on
Great Fortuna Reach, night of 10Th ull. She sailed
from Nassau on the 9th The wind was blowing yprv
fresh from the Il. :, e. and 4 strong current setting
N. N. w. The night was cloudy and dark. captain
keene, Mr. Nayor, first officer, and Of the sea-
men, arrived at boston on Saturday last, in the brig
Pan lron Nassau.
SCHR. SARAH WRECKED. Schr. Sarah, Boyce, of
and for Baltimore, from st. Vjucents, with a cargo
consisting of 1876 hhda and 46 bbs. mOlas ses consic
ed to Ihos. p. Williams, went ashore ahout one mile
TO the southwark of Cape Henry Sunday last about
II A. N. The master writes that the cargo, he thinks,
can be saved and possibly the vessel bat of the latter
he is very doubtful. The Sarah sailed from S, Vim
cents the Sd, and st. Thomas Glib inst Left nj The
latter, schr Mary Augusta, kirwan, from Baltimore,
for st. Domingo, in days On the 9th April, on the
outward passage 10 Barbados, George w. Adams,
seaman on board the Sarah, fell from aIoft and was
killed.
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SUNDAY School EXCURSION. The Sabbath Schools
of Nsrh Baltimore Station, will have 4 delightful cx-
cursiun tomorrow, in the fine steamer Maryland,
which leaves Dugan's wharf at Z! O'Clock, for Rock
Greek, where the day will be spent in pleasant and
Innocent Pastimcs. Nolandt's Band will b. on hoard.
full supply OF confectionery ME macs, sc. has been
provided for the OCCASION and the managers are de
terinined to make all en- board pleasant and eomfor
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" VT, IT, VI 4iIlItIVI
WIN. IL. CoLE, Jr., Sec'y.

G-WM j. STEVENS, of Portland, Maine, called
in the store of MesHs Com-tock Il Co., to show the
great benefit he hid received from the of bot
tie Of OLDRTDGE'S BALM OF COL UMBE4. lie
had been bald ten years, but has now full and fine
new crop Of hair, started out all the top of his
head By only one bottle. We have seen this tried in
many cases with the same success. 1t is also the best
article ladies' can dress their hair with, it will keep
it longer in curl than anything else, and entirely
moves dandrnG.
For sale at the corner Of Baltimore and Hanover
streets Also at the corner OF Baltimore and Harrison
sts., and at No 81 Thames street. Il
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Gf-SnhLL LOTTERY. On SATURDAY, 2lst
inst, will be drawn another of those famous "SnalI
Ffy'' schemes, in which the EGERTONS have sold
their offices fail to secure good supply of tick
ets-aGd have nine times oat of ten sold one of the
best capitals. The prizes are $4,000, 10000, $500,
&c. Tickets 81, qrs. only IS ccsts. full package
Will cost hul Sl3 So qrs. only So 80. Apply at
EGERFONS' EVER LUCKY OFFICES,
Corner of Commerce and Pratt Streets--Or
jelS-s3 South st. and Exchange Place.
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n7- At a meeting of the several officers of the Gus
toms of the Port of Baltimore, convened spontaneous
BY TO coudolc with each other the demise Of one
of the greatest aud best of men, ANDREW JACK
son, Na n. MARRIOTT, Esq Collector OF the Port,
was called To the chair aud WIN. II. CoLE, Jr ESD,
Surveyor OF the Port was appointed Secretary; here
upon, on motion Of Philip Laurtns1n, ESQ.,, it was
RFSo{red, That any attempt to express the admin
hon of the life, and grief Tor the death ot the GREAT
DErAkrED which this meeting entertans, would be
utterly vain.
Rco!rcd That the members of this meeting cOndolc
with their fellow citizens, and with their countrymen
on the great bereavement which has plunged nation
IN grief.
Resolped, That the officers of the customs of the
P0r; OF Baltimore will wear Grape on the left arm for
six months.
ReSstred That the shipping in the Port of Balli-
more be requested to their ensign5 at half must
for The space Of one week
Res0ired, That the officers OF the Customs will co
operate with the City Authorities, and with their fell
low citizens, in any measures which may be adopted
to honor and pay respect to the memory Of the de
parted Hero. Statesman and Patrist.
Reso&re1, That the above proceedings be published
in all the daily pspers OF this city.
VIM. II. MARRIOTT, Chm.
T..
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E}-LIVERY STABLES. The subscriber has
taken those large and cgmmodous STABLES, for
merry attached Ia the 'WHE,TFIELD INS," be
tween Howard and Eutaw streets, and put them in
thorough repair. They are now in order for the re-
ception of HORSES AT LIVERY or for sale. His
Granaues well stored He pledges bis best exer-
tons to those who may CntruSt their horses to his
~ Gentlemen are requested to call aad give his
Stables an examination.
jel8-c86tt EDWARD COCkET,
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No OFFICiAL DRAWING of the ReI.Air Lot.

R3- OFFICIAL DRAWING of the Bel-Air Lot
terry, class No. 81, for 1876
sc 49 3 60 G5 SO IS &C So Al 60 81
4S and S. being the LIST and I'd drawn Nos each SIS
3 and so, being the 3D. and 4th drawn Nos. each II
q and 9, being the 9Th and 9th drawn Nos each 10
IS and SIS, being the 7th and 9Th; or & and IS,
being the 9Th and 10Th, each
All having Two of the drawn Nos. on them, each S
All having one only of the drawn Nos. on, g q
From the old established House of
1t EMORY, No. = N. Calvert ST.
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n7- PATAPsCo ALERT ASSOCIATION. =

03- PATAPSCO ALERT ASSOCIATION. This
Association will b. revived on WEDNESDAY EVE
MING, 18th inst, at O'Clock. The old members aud
members Of the company favorable thereto, will at
tend An election of officers will take place. After
the meeting, trial of the Engine will be made suck
ing from BOwly's wharf After trial, BY invitation, all
friends will attend collation.. iel7-2