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Hon. Ellis Lewis, of Lancaster; and Wilson Me
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This work contains the best productions of Eng
lish law authors without priority claim
on the partof any American publisher. Such books
are now notoriously too dear. The reason is, that
as fast as they appear, they become monopolies in
the hands Of booksellers in the Atlantic cities I'M
der the plea of right, acquired by the addition of
notes of American decisions, the latter claim
divided title to those works, and set aburdensome
price on them. The publishers of the work now
offered to the profession throughout the Union, will
not respect such titles, but will reprint the standard
British law books fast as they emanate from the
London market Should new editions of the works
of such writer's as Starkie, the Chittys, Stephen,
and Archibold, appear, they shall also be included
and digests Of equity and law decsions-works
which have been studiously kept out Of the Law
Library published at Philadelphia have
place in the proposed new one, together with every
new valuable English treatise on chancery or COM
mon law.
IL This work will be issued monthly, in num-
bers of l6O pages, printed on fine white paper, and
good new long primer type at seven dollars per
mum, payable half yearly. as
ISAAC G. M'KINLEY,
j. M. G. LESCURE.
Harrisburg, Pa, July l, 1945-Nov Aft
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IMPORTANT TO ALL.
n TCKLOFF, MERCHANT .TAILC

n TTCKLOFF, MERCHANT TAILOR.
". IL Respectfully invites the attention of
the pubnc to his extensive and handsome assort-
ment of Fall and Winter goods, French English
and American; which he will make up to order, in
the latest styles in the usual superior manner Of
his establishments, as low as they can be procured
in New York or Boston,
His stock of Ready Made Fashionable Clothing
is beyond competition, either in quality, quantity
or style of finish, being all made under his direc
ton, is in every case guaranteed to be the same as
if made to ORDER and will be sold for the same
price inferior goods are bought for.
It is only necessary to call and examine, to be
satisfied of this.
He has also on hand, fancy articles Of every de-
scrption Remember the stores opposite Browns
Hotel, and between 18th and 18th streets, Penn
Avenue, south side. Nov. Aft G. ECKLOFF. "
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CUPPLWG AND LEECHL.vG.

T,HE subscriber respectfully returns his thanks to
the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
for past favors in the above business, and socits
a continuance of the same.
lam prepared to meet the desires with the above
business day or night, and it is my wish and in
tent to give satisfaction to every that will favor
me with call. Mrs. Devaughan will attend to
Ladies' in the above business If desired.
MY place Of residence is on 9th st. West side,
near the corner Of E st.
JOHN DEVAUGHAN
Mrs. DEVAUGHAN, wishes to inform the
lW Ladie. and Gentlemen of Washington and
vicinity, that she is prepared to bleach Ladies' Bon
nets, and Gontlemens Summer Hats in style
that will give satisfaction.
CATHARINE d. DEyAUGHAN.
Nov, 1s-lm
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NEW FANCY GOODS.-We are now opening
IN and shall be daily receiving until after the
Christmas holidays, beautiful assortment of rich
Fancy Goods consisting in part Of Reticules, Pur-
ses, Evening Fans, Card Cases, Dressing Cases,
Toilet Glasses, Gard Baskets, Head Ornaments,
Gold Bracelets Penci and Thimb es, Ivory Han
die Hair Brushes, Shell Dressing Combs, &c.
Gloves, Mtts, and three cases of Paris Perfumery,
containing Lip Salve, Co d Cream, Oi 5, Pomade
and Beef Marrow for beautifying and promoting
the growth ofthe hair, Odors for the Handkerches,
Coogne, SIC.
S. PARKER,S
Perfumery and Fancy Store, Penn'a avenue,
nov 29-6tis between 9th and 10th streets.
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CARPENTERS TOOLS, CUTLERY, SC.
TUST RECEIVED from the East, at the Ameri-
y can Hardware House, between 10th and 18th
streets, Pennsylvania .auenue.
The tools are made of the best materials, and
superior to any ever brought to this part of the
country and about SO per cent cheaper. The cut
lery is manufactured by Messrs. Ibbatson & Hor-
ner, Auburn, New York, and is warranted supe-
rior to any imported, Rodgers & Sons not except
ed and is at least 80 per cent. cheaper.
We have also received splendid assortment Of
House furnishing and building materials, which we
will sell uncommonly cheap for cash, among which
are few pearl-white door knobs, very scarce.
Nov. 8-3t-tf WOODWARD 8, KING.
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ECONOMY! ECONOMY!!
r. LEWIS,S CHEAP AND EASHJON.ARI r.

ECONOMY! ECONOMY!!
A T LEWIS'S CHEAP AND FASHIONABLE
IN CLOTHING AND SHIRT DEPOT, on
Pennsylvania auene, 1lth street. be found
good assortment of ready made Clothing Of all
kinds made up in this city in asuperior style. The
large number of Garments made to order weekly
at this Establishment, is the best evidence can
offer Of the superiority of our system. We would
inform friends and strangers that we can supply
them at the shortest notice with any articles in
line made in this CITY, which shall not be surpassed
in price or quality by any Northern manufacturer.
N. B.-Persons finding their own materials can
have them made to suit their own fancy, and fits
guaranteed in all cases.
nov 27-Im w. B. LEWIS.
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Lumber, Lime, and Cement.

NHE subscriber has on hand, and offers for sale
i at his Lumber Yard on 10Th street and Canal
the best seasoned stock of lumber in the District
which he invites the attention Of builders to ex-
anime: consisting of Panel and Merchantable
White Pine, select and Common Cuttings, Eastern
Shore Joists, Flooring, Scantling, and Shingles
Laths, Failing, Poplar, Ash, Curled and Bird-Eye
Maple, Walnut, Oak, AS, Sc, 4-8, and inch
thick. Also, constantly kept on hand fresh wood
burnt Lime of the best kind for plastering and
brick work Aso, Cement at the lowest price,
and of good quality.
IL Carpenters shop for rent.
ULYSSES WARD, 18th st. and Canal.
Nov eft
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CoMBs, BRUSHES, AND PERFUMERY.- Z

u We have just returned from the North with an
extensive assortment of the aboye-named articles,
and are now ready to supply our customers with
matums, OK Marrow and Oils for beautify ing and
promoting the growth of the hair; Cold Cream,
Lip Salve, Bay Rum, Farina Cologne, Lubms Ex-
tracts for the handkerchief with great variety OF
English and French Hair Brushes.
Also, Shell, Buffalo, and Horn dressing, tack, and
side Combs Nail and Tooth Brushes; a very fine
article of Purses, all Of which we are determined
to sell cheaper than the cheapest
s. PAKKER'S Perfumery and .i'
Fancy Store, bet. 9th and 10th streets, C
aN ' Pennsylvania avenue. nov 4-tf
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To the Publishing Committee Of the Columbian Foun-
fois1

GENTLEMEN A report (highly aattering to my
vanitD having beenpretty generally circulated that
was one Of the Publishing Committee of the Co
lumbian Fountain, deem ii my duty TO undsceive
the public in the matter beg leave to inform them
that / was appointed one of said committee
when formed, (Which probably gave rise to the re-
port,) but owing to various circumstances, it was
not in my power to act, and therefore resigned
previous to the issue of the first number of the Co
lumbian Fountain. Forthe favorabeestimate which
my friends had formed of my abilities, feel CRATE
full, but candor compes me to declare that do not
think myself competent (if, which is not the case,
leisure was even afforded me) to undertake so ar
duous task With my best wishes for your sue
cess, am, gentlemen, most respectfully, yours,
SIC. JOSEPH WALSH, M d.
WASHINGTON d. c. Noue,nber 26 lS45. nov 27*
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.MUFFS! I! .MUFFS I! &c.. &c.

yMUFFS! .MUFFS I! &c., &c.
lust RECEIVED 1T .MaGUIRE'S FASH
), IO.NABLE HIT, CAP, AND FUR STORE,
Seventh street, nearly opposite the Patriotic Bank
A choice and well-selected lot of Muffs and Furs,
comprising every variety and quality worn, which
will be happy to dispose of to the Ladies at prices
that cannot fail to please. would most respect
fully ask the Ladies to give me call.
HATS HaTS!!
Gentlemens fine Nutra Beaver, Moleskin, Cassi-
mere, Russia, Fur, and Silk Hats, of Leary & Co.
fall style, of beautiful texture and finish, at moder
ate prices. Fur, Cloth, and Fancy Caps, in great
variety, and general assortment of Hats of past
fashions, which will sell at less than half their
original cost. nov 8-tf j. MAGUIRE.
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|HLOvES, GLOVES, GLOVES I'VE are just
JT opening our fall and winter supply OF ladies
and gentlemens Kid Gloves. 10 calling the atten-
ton of the public to this article in our trade, we
assure them that they the very best article
imported We have now in store all sizes In num-
ber, and all shades in colors, from white to black
s. PARKER'S Perfumery and
Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue,
nov 4-tf between 9th and 10th streets
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Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest of all.

Cheap, Cheaper, Cheapest of all.
CHARLES CALVERT, JR, CABINET AND
| CHAIR MANUFACTURER Corner of Penn
syuania apenue, and 18th street, Washington City
Venitan Blinds made to order. All work executed
punctually, and in the most workmanlike manner.
Funerals attended at the shortest notice, and on
reasonable terms.
The subscriber thankful for past favors he has
received, respectfully asks for continuation of the
same he is always prepared to execute any work
in the above line.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, also taken
in exchange for new. nov Sly c. G.
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rEO. HILBUS, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, Of
(T fers his professional services to the citizens
Of Washington, as teacher of the guitar and vio-
lin, having been employed for some time in one OF
the first Female academies in Virginia, he feels
confident Of giving satisfaction to those who may
need his services. Orders left at Mr.. Richard Da-
vis's new music store, Penn. Avenue, south side,
or at his residence, street near 18th, will meet
with prompt attention dec. 2-1m
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A CARD.

TTNHE subscriber begs leave to say to members
of Congress and Others that he has several
good rooms which he will let on accommodating
terms, either furnished or unfurnished, located on
the South side Of Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 10th Streets and equi distant between the
Capitol and the public Offices. have also two of
the best cellars in the city, which will rent in
part or the whole, or receive goods on storage.
This is good opportunity for butchers or market
people. l.. ). BECK.
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FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT-A par
q lour and Three Bed Rooms CFurnished) on the
corner of fFour-and-a-half street and Missouri Ave-,
wi be rented on moderate terms, either together
or separate y. The rooms are comfortab and are
newly furnished. Apply as above. nov 29-1w
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r O. R. M. A stated meeting of the Great
l.. Council Improved Order of Red Men, OF the
D. C., will be held at Powhattan Wigwam, on G
street, on Tuesday, the I'd Sun of the Hunting
moon, in the grand sun (5605) at the first rum
Chiefs and are requested to be pune
tual in their attendance the election OF officers
will take place on that occasion. By order.
1l1 " ]. F. WANNALL,
It.afl@Jts a.a .t# ta Great Sachern.
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Would respectfully call the attention of the cIti
zens of Washington and Georgetown, to his stock
of fall and winter Goods of the latest Importation,
consisting of Cloths Cassimeres and Vestings which
he will make up to order in style not to be sur
passed in the District and upon terms which can
not fail to suit the purchaser
He has also good assortment of fancy articles,
such as Stocks, Suspenders, Scarfs, Gloves, &c.,
which he will sell at low prices. nov Sim.
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NOTICE.

The subscriber being about to remove from the
city, has appointed Jos. Radclf agent to collect
all accounts due me. The business will in future
be conducted by his brother Samuel J. Radclif.
J. T. RADCLIFFE.
For sale on good terms 1000 Cigars of various
brands, and of the best quality; besides choice
Groceries. Corner of 9th and Fl streets
SAMUEL J. RADCLIFF.
Washington Nov 4-tf
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This paper, being made up of such portion Of
the contents of the National Intelligencer proper
as can be compressed within the compass of sin
gle newspaper, continues to be issued and mailed
to subscribers every Saturday at Two Dollars a
year, payable in advance in all cases-no account
being opened with subscribers to the weekly paper.
To bring this paper yet more nearly within the
reach of such desire to take by the year cheap
paper from the seat of the General Government,
a reduction will be made in the price of it where
a number of copies are ordered and paid for by
any one person or association at the following
rates:
For Ten Dollars six copies will be sent.
For Twenty Dollars thirteen copies; and
For each sum of Ten Dollars, above Twenty,
eight copies will be forwarded; so that a remit
tance of Fifty dollars will command thity-seven
copies.
IL Publishers Of papers throughout the several
States and Territories ,cho ,oiH giue single insertion
TO this advertisement (toith this note annered) and
send one Of their papers to this office wih The adre'tise
ment marked therein, shall receive the Weekly National
I'telligencer for one year free Of charge.
r IME, LIME Just received 700 bushels of as
J. good Lime as can be purchased in the Dis
trict Also, fresh supply of seasoned select Gull
lings, "a, A, and GA White Pine; together with
first-rate lot Of Cherry and Mahogany Hand-raiI
Stuff.
Also on hand general supply of building mate
rals.
All of which will be sold on reasonable terms
for cash or to punctual customers. Apply at
HARKNESS & PURDY'S
Lumber Yard 7th street; near the Canal
Nov 20-3t.
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JOHN CONNELLY.

CHEAP CABINET, SOFA, AND CHAIR MAN
UFACTURER AND UNDERTAKEN.
Seventh st. bet,oeen Fl and sts Washington City,
He informs his friends and the public, that he is
prepared to execute all orders in the above bus-
ness, with which he may be favored. He hopes to
receive a liberal share of public patronage.
N. B.-Funerals attended to at the shortest no.
tice, and on the most reasonable terms, warranted
to give satisfaction. Nov. 4-tf
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A CARD.

"A
FDWARD M. DREW J. A. STEPHENSON
having entered into copartnership for the pur-
pose of carrying the tailoring business in all its
various branches, would respectfully inform their
friends and the public generally, that they may be
found on Louisiana avenue, few doors east OF
Seventh street, and Immediately in front of the
Bank of Washington. We invite all who wish to
have their garments made up in a superior and
workmanlike manner, to give us call, as we are
determined not to be surpassed by any establish
ment in the District
Nov 20-lm
EARTHENWARE, CHINA, AND GLASS.
TNHOMAS PURSELL has just imported, per
ships Pacific and Hampden, from Liverpool
and other sources, one hundred and thirteen pack
ages of the above articles of the newest style and
from the best manufactures, such as
French and English china dinner, tea, and toilet
Sets, or pieces detached
Canton china, pearl, white, blue, stone china and
blue printed, and figured Plates
Dishes, Bowls, Vases, Ga great Variety
In aword his very extensive Stock embraces al
most every article usually kept in such establish
ments
Dixon's English Britannia Tea and Coffee Sets,
and plated Castors
And, also, American Britannia Coffe and tea
Sets, or pieces separate
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, covered
Pitchers Table and tea Spoons, Covered Urns and
Briggins, &c.
Solar, lard, or oil Lamps
Lamp Glasses and Wicks, of almost every size
Ivory-handled and other Knives and Forks, in
complete sets or separate
Plated and brass Candlestcks, Shutters and Trays
Walters, Looking Glasses, Shovel and Tongs
Cut, pressed, and plain Tumblers, Wines
Champagnes, Finger Bowls, Wine Coolers,
Clarets
Decanters, Fruit Baskets, Dishes, Lamps sc.
A large assortment of common Ware, suitable
for retailing. All of which will be sold, whole
sale and retail, as cheap as the very cheapest.
English Pipes in boxes
First quality Stone Ware at the factory prices.
As the subcriber is determined to reduce his
heavy stock of Goods he intends to sell low, and
solicits call from his friends and public gener-
ally at his store opposite Brownss Hotel, Pennsyl-
vania avenue. THOMAS PURSELL.
Nov. 16--1m
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COOKING STOVE--The subscriber offers for
u sale at very reduced price, a arge Cooking
Stove, formerly used by Mr.. Joseph C. DAVIS, for
one winter at the Columbian College, it is well suit
ed TO large Boarding house
nov 29--n ULYSSUS WARD.
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ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES.

FINE FURS, MUFFS, BOAS, sc.
.aT TODD'S FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
NEWT, CONCERT HILL BUILDINGS,
DOORS VEST BROW.N'S HOTEL,
W.4SHLNGTON
HNIIE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforta
BILE, very becoming and highly fashionable
appendages to Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned to make more extern
sive preparation than any previous year for sup
plying the demand. He has opened the season
with 700 MUFFS of the most rare and choice
description and desiring rapid sales and quick re-
turns, he his fair customers, that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality, but
also in price, by favorng him with call He
will name the following Of his varied assortment as
worthy Of their notice ait
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear Kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
Cross Fox GREY Fox fa I
Chnchill Black Genet IA
Stone Martin Canada Martin.
With great variety of lower priced furs, suita
bic for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
Sign of the Golden Hat.
Nov 1l--3m
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NOTICE is hereby given to all the members OF
IN the Junior Cold Water Army of Washington,
that meeting of said society will be held on next
Sunday evening, at 2 O'Clock, at the Hall of the
Franklin Fire Company, on l4th st. near Penn Av.
Punctual attendance is requested of all the mem
bers By order, GEO. A. BASSETT, Sec.
dec 9 is
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DRESLEY SIMPSON, Pennsylvania .apenue,
North side, I'd door east Of llh street. keeps
general assortment Of Family Groceries
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WIN. NOELL, Venitian Blind maker, soutl
w side Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th ant
10th streets. Blinds Of all sizes and colors, fur
nished to order. Old blinds retrimmed and painted
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CHARLES PASCOE, Boot and Shoe Store
" on seventh street, between ID and E streets
On hand general assortment Of all articles kept
in Boot and Shoe store, which are offered at pri-
ces that cannot fail to please.
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A NDREW j. JOYCE, Horse Shoeing and
n Smithing Establishment, successor to John
Daley, corner of I4th and f streets, near Fullers
Hotel. Thankful for the patronage he has receiy-
ed from liberal public, he solicits continuance
of the same.
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DRISCOE s. CLARKE Dealers in Cloths Cas-
ID smeres, Vestings, &c., Pennsylvania avenue,
a few doors west of Browns Hotel
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JONATHAN II. WALKER.-House car
y penter and joiner on X street, shop corner X
and 9Th streets.
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wv III. GUNNELL--Dealer in Lumber,
w Lime, Wood, SC. Corner of Canal and
9Th streets, near Pennsylvania Avenue.
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BEERS TEMPERANCE HOTEL,
Third street, north Of Pennsylvania foe
nue and near the Railroad Depot.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Prices to suit the times.
Nov. 4-y
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DR. HAMILTON P. HOWARD, tenders his
professional services to the citizens of Wash
ington, ID. c. He may be found at DIR. F. How
ards, N. E. corner of F and 18th SITS. Dec. 2-3t
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

At twelve O'Clock the House was called to or
der by Mr.. French, the Clerk of the last House
of Representatives. Two hundred and twelve
members answered to their names. The House
then went into ar election (vva voce) for Spea-
ker, Messrs. r.. Smith, Severance and Cobb. ac-
+;n,r -. V,allor, tho followin nU ia the rnsult-
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nENNIS PUMPHREY'S Livery Stable, cor
| J ner of 9Th and c. streets Horses and Car
riages to hire. Horses taken at livery, and kept
in the best manner .F
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All other work proportionably low, and warrant
ed inferior to none. The above articles are of my
own manufacture, and am at all times prepared
to take measure and execute the work with des-
patch
Gentlemen are informed that | am manufacture
ing all articles in the Boot and Shoe line, and that
no pains will be spared to render entire satisfaction
as to style, quality, and price. l have on hand a
general assortment of Boots and Shoes, of all the
various kinds and qualities that always kept in
well-regulated Shoe establishments.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please call at the sign of
the Golden Boot, nearly opposite Browns Hotel
Examine and judge for yourselves.
w. WHITNEY.
N. B. Terms, positively cash. nov 3-tf
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PRICES REDUCED.

UNHE LADIES of Washington and vicinity are
! respectfully informed that the subscriber is
now prepared to serve them with the very best ar
ticles in his line, at the following reduced prices
Ladies' best gaiter Boots, thick sole, 81 so
Do do do do spring heels, at 2 SO
Do do half Caters thick soles, at 2 90
Do do do do turns, at IS
Do do high Buskins, thick sole,
stuff top, rs
Do do do do single do. turns, so
Do Morocco Buskin, thick sole, at l 25
Do do do spring heels, at / 25
Do do Slippers or Ties, at 90
Do do French style Slips, at 25
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A publisher scolded his editor for not put
ting murders in his paper.
HThereis is none to putin" said the editor =
81 know better,' replied the publisher;
C in this free and independent country, with
nearly twenty millions Of enlightened citi-
zens, there must be amurder every day"
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Mr.. Davis was conducted to his seat by MIR.
Vinton, and made short and highly appropriate
speech.
The members present were then duly sworn by
the Speaker elect, and took their seats.
Mr.. Thompson moved that the Senate be IN
formed, by the Clerk, that aquornm of the House
were present, and had elected the Hon. John W..
Davis, Of Indiana, their Speaker-whlch was
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Mcdowell, a joint commit
tee was ordered, to wait upon the President, and
inform him that the House were ready to receive
any communication he might choose to make.
Mr.. Mcdowell also moved that the rules Of the
last House be adopted.
Mr. Hamlln wished to amend SO as to abolish
the hour rule, 80 called.
Amendments to the amendment were offered
by Messrs. Payne and McClernand, upon which
brief, but exceedingly interesting debate sprung
up, which was participated in by Messrs. Payne,
Hamlin, McC Clernand, Winthrop, Chipman, and
others. ga
The House refused to strike out the rule ad-
mitting abolition petitions, and then,
On motion Of Mr.. Holmes, it was resolved that
the rules Of the last House be adopted for the
present, and that committee be appointed to re-
port on the same.
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Washington, Nov. 4-tf
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WEEKLY NATIONAL INTEILIGENCER.

Harrisburg, Pa, July l, 1s45-Nov Aft