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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Upwards of three hours were spent this
morning in undoing an act Of the House yes
terday, growing out OF call Of the House
Mr. Owen made an effort to introduce bill
to send letters flee of postage to The army on
the Rio Grande and
MIR. HARRISON was alike unsuccessful in en-.
deavoring to introduce bill giving land 10 the
volunteers and TO persons who may enlist in
the regular army
The bill TO reduce and graduate the price
of The public lands in favor of actual settlers
was taken up.
Messrs. Collamer, Henly, and Hamn, ad
dressed the Commiitee.
Various amendments were offered.
Mr. Gordon obtained the floor, and z, &c
minutes past three O'Clock the House al
journed.
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ALEXANDRIA, July 9th, l8'

MEssRs. EDIroRs:-N Notwithstanding hea-
Wy rain, during a greater portion of the day
our National anniversary was celebrated in
Alexandra, in highly creditable manner
The day was ushsred in by the firing of Ma
tional salute, and the raising OF all the flags
upon the shipping, public square engine hou-
ses, sc. At 10 O'Clock, the Ringgold Caval-
ry, Capt. Plummer, and the Alexandra Vol
unteers, Capt. Corse, with the Orator, Read
er, Mayor and Council. and citizens, formed
on Fairfax street, under the direction Of Maj.
Robert Brocket, and proceeded through the
principal streets to the Lyceum Hall, where
the Declaration Of Independence was read
After some brief, though eloquent remarks by
J.: Humphrey McVeigh, who discharged the
duty assigned him with great credit to himself.
and to the extreme qualification of crowded
audience, the Grafton was then delivered by
Arthur Taylor, Esq, and was an extremely
beautiful production, attracting the admiration
Of all who heard it.
George w. P. Gusts, Esq, of Arlington,
being present, made some beautiful, eloquent'
and touching remarks, calling up "reminiscences
of by-gone years, in manner which seemed
10 make them real events, now transpiring.-
After which, the procession was dismissed
and the Ringgold Cavalry, with sundry invi-
ted guests, partook Of sumptuous entertain
ment, at Newton's Marshall House.
The Mount Vernon Guards, Capt. Snyder
with the Union Guards from your city, also
|paraded during the day.
The exercises of the M. E. Sunday School,
took place in the church. Masters VIM: r..
Bryan, Rober. H. Andrews, Job. G. McVeigh,
John Wheeler, Harvey Mills, and others whose
names cannot recall, delivered addresses in
terspersed with delightful singing, and at the
conclusion, the children repaired to the Armo-
70, where they partook Of plentiful collation.
provided for them.
Harmony Division, No. 2, Sons Of Ten
perance, and Association No. 5, U. b. Of Tenn
perance, left here for your city at 8 O'Clock,
for the Georgetown celebration. The day be,
ing unpropituous, the magnificent banner Of
Harmony Division could not be displayed,
was source of regret TO all parties. Junior
Association No. 5, accompanied by Junior As
sociation No. | of your city, with the beaut-
ful banner presented to them by the Ladies of
Washington in the morning, returned in the
PhGnix at O'Clock, but the rain pouring
down in torrents, Junior Association, No.
returned, and No. proceeded, with banner
furled, to their Hall, and were dismissed.
On board the boat, a meeting was held in
the old bar room, the use Of which was polite
ly rendered by Capt. Guy, and the trip passed
off, much to the satisfaction of all parties, ex-
cept, suppose, of one Of your young men,
who, falling to sleep, was left behind and found
himself in Alexandra, on board the PhGnix,
after O'Clock. l..
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CLOTHING, CLOTHING.

CLOTHING, CLOTHING,
A / AUCTION PRICES.-I am authorized to
II sell this week 800 pieces Of Clothing, to close
consignmcnts, without reserve. consisting Of
Tweed, Alpaca, Cloth, and other summer Coats
Cashmere, Gambroon, Drilling, and Summer
Cloth Pantaoons N
Satin. Silk Marseies and other Vests
Shirts, Stocks. Cravsrs, Suspenders, &c.
Auction next Friday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, in
front Of my store, Pennsylvania avenue between th
and 18th streets. Will be sold general variety of
Furniture, Fancy Goods, and Clothing, which will
be arranged on days Of SALE w. b. LEWIS.
July 2-2t
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MARRIED

On Sabbath evening, the 5th inst, hv Rev.
DR.. John S. Reese, ALEXANDER ARNOLD, and
Mrs. MARY HERBERT, all of Alexandria.
On the 9th ult., at Woodstock, by the Rev.
Lewis Walker. LAWRENCE t. DApE. esq, 10
JULIA A. daughter Of the late VIM. G. Slrr-
art, all of King George county, Va. 8
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FIRE IN THE CoUNTRY.--On the 9TH instant,
the large new mill, better known as Stafford
Mil, J" situated at the mouth Of Deer creek. in
Hartford county, was totally destroyed by fire
II was the property of Herman Stump. The
amount Of damage done could not be ascer-
tanned.
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LIST OF ARRIVALS
At the Principal Hotels in this City, for

A10 Il VI fANRA "A
At the Principal Hotels in this City, for
the day ending July 8, at 12 M.
BEERS TEMPERANCE HOTEL.
sAnderson, Ky. w sedgwick, Wy. JHuck-
ings, do. G w Rodgers, Bait
UNITED STATES HOTEL
Young and Sons, Nd Adams, Va H
Ever, do. Poucher, N Y. G l. Haywood, N J.
Ell Tiske, Mass. H d Johnson, do.
. CoLEMAS's HorEL.
JB I.incol, Bait. E A Marell and Lady, do. M L
Smith, Texas. B Tucker, Va. w o Owen, do. H
Reid, do r l. Mcintosh, N Y. WB Meares N G.
Mai. Jones,r--. Mr.. Robertson, --. WMearls
-. Mr.. Meares and daughter, -. D Will
son. Ten. w Kerr, Alb Col. White, Phil H A h.
lev, Va. IA Quitman. Miss. B Lee, Del. N Su-
GENT, u 8 N. B Howell, Va. DR.. J G Nancrull and
LADY, Phil T C. Percival and Sister, do G N PEN
delton, Bait. AS Moore, do. I'D Johnson, Con.
Gen, G Bennett, Mass r Robertson, jr., N o. Z
II Skagges, Ky. Gilbert, Ny. C Baxter, do. G
N Sanders, N Y. I'D Stevenson, do. L d Slam, do.
Worthington and 2 Daughters, do. M Cotton,
do. Mr.. Pagh, La. IS Coole, N Y. IS Barnard, Va.
] NJ Daniel, Lady and 2 Daughters, N O. ASmith,
do H Webb, Bait. F Norris, .. Mr.. Stree, Texas.
BnowS's HOTEL.
] Wilson, Alb. White Ga. s Nicholas West
Point. IA Gibbons, Bait T Clagett, Md. II M
Cooper, Miss. + Benrick, do. A L Boon do. Maj
] L Bean and Lady, st. Louis. w Combes, Nd
Right N G. A e Hoge do. Vogler. do
Mr. Taylor and Lady, Ark. Miss Massa, Alex. D.
&. RIA Darst, ST. Douis It Creighton, N Y. J H
Pendelton, Va. Nv Curtis, do E Earle, c.
J B Benrel, N Y. JB Murdock, Bait. Crown and
Lady, NY. Mrs. Haws, N Y. ] Ricknol, West
Point II Willis, Va. G H Beekworth, do A
Steny, Bait. l. Gardner, do. PS Gait, do. Mr..
Plummer, do. Mr. Gheclin, do.
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Twenty-niath Congress.
FIRST SSION
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, July 8, 1876.

Mr.. Hannegan called up his resolution, call
ing on the Executive Department 10 inform
the Senate whether General Taylor had been
directed 10 invade Mexico, etc. Some debate
took place, aud The resolution was laid on the
table.
A bill establishing mail routes between the
United States and foreign countries, aud
The supplemental Postage Bill, were made
the special order OF the day tor Monday, The
Goth inst. ae
The Land Graduation bill was taken up
and discussed
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FRIaHrENED TO DEArn.--A beautiful child,
two and half years old. the daughter Of Shep-
herd Richardson, Of Charestown, Mass. who
resides very near the spo, of the recent fire on
Friday week, was SO frightened by il that she
died on SUNDAY evening. f4#E
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A German named Vanhord was stabbed
with sword cane, on Saturday last by ano-
ther German named Zindorf. in a quarrel
which took place on O'Donnell's wharf The
offender was arrested and held to bail for his
appearance al cOurt.-Balt Pat tt
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A BEAUTIFUL CARRIAGE,

MYTH Harness complete, made by Ogle and
w Watson, of Philadelphia. This is one Of
the handsomest Carriages exhibited in the Dis
lrct, and is finished throughout in superior style.
Also, set of single Harness, made altogether of
American materials.
One second hand private Carriage, in good order,
with the Harness. For sale by
b. HOMANS, Pennsylvania Avenue,
july 2-6t Between 9th and lth streets
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STABBING.---O Saturday night last, a man
named Charles Baker, who resides at the cor
ner of Exeter and Necessity alley, was severe
" stabbed in the breast by some one yet un-
known. He is now suffering great pain, and
is considered dangerously ill. .r
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TWO TRIPS A WEEK TO NORFOLK
Portsmouth and Old Point.

a ~n, THE steamer OCEOLA, not sur
III passed in beauty speed by any
boat on the Potomac, will leave Washington for
the above places every Wednesday and Saturday,
at o'clock A. NJ, and Alexandra at half past 9,
or after the arrival of the cars from Baltimore Re-
turning, leave Norforlk touching at Portsmouth
and Old PoinD every Monday and Thursday at 5
o'clock p. M
or Passage and fare, S..
The Oceola will not fail to connect going and
returning, with the Portsmouth and Roanoke Rail-
road and the Richmond and Petersburg steamers.
Passage and fare to Richmond or Petersburg, So.
She will stop at her usual landings on the Poto-
mac, to take of and land passengers, and at Gone
river every Saturday going and Monday returning
from Norfolk.
Passage and fare to Pney Point, 81. M
june 26-tf JAS. MITCHELL, Master.
q FARE REDUCED.--On and after
zK the 23d inst, passengers will be taken
by the steamer OCEOLA from Washington to Nor
folk for 81, and from Washington to Richmond for
IS, meals included.
june 20 JAMES MITCHELL, Mpstcf.
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Upwsids ofl00 vesssls we're al Pon Rich
mond, near Philadelphia, on Thursday last.
taking 10 coal for the East. The scene was
one great animation and activity.
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ately wen, alongside and tookof the crew and
the three children and landed them al South
port. Upforsunately the name Of the family
was moi ohtained.
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The nomination ol Gen. Patterson OF Phila
delphia, as Major General of volunteers, ha
been confirmed by the Senate.
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BY A. GREEN, Audiences.
POSTPONED CHANCERY SALE.
Dillon ts. GayretsoIl.

DY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court Of the
I'D District of Columbia passed in the above cause,
bearing date the 18th day of December, 1914, will
be sold at public auction on Saturday, the llth
July inst, on the premises, at o'clock r. M, los
MOL, in square 324, with the brick building there
on The said lot lies near the canal, at the corner
Of llth street, and affords valuable site for
ufacturng purposes
Terms Of sale: One.third cash, and the balance
in nine and twelve months; the deferred payments
to be secured by the bond of the purchaser, with
approved security, bearing interest from the day Of
sale. d. A. HALL, Trustee
July 3-ts A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
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THE MADISON PAPERS,

THE MADISON PAPERS,
TN one volume, containing the Debates on tho
i Confederation and Constitution. new edl.
ton. A few copies for sale by
K. FARNHAM,
Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and ! lth street.
iune 25-if
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COIletOn Bitters.

THESE Bters are purely vegetable COM
Il pound, and are offered To the public from a
principle Of benevoence, under the fullest convic-
ion that they will be found safe and sovereign
emedy for Dyspepsia. Fhey have been trium-
hantly tested, moi only by some of the most re-
pectable families and physicians in the State Of
south Carolina, who have furnished ample tes,i-
lony to their decided excellence, hut also by the
ropre,or, who, for years. suffered all the gloom
ncdent to that stubborn and distressing disease
They possess the peculiar excellence, denied to
most other Bltters, u not proving injurious by con-
tnued use They contain not single deleerous
ingredient, and. from the directions which
accompany each bott'e. may he given with entire
safety to nj intant IN the month.
1t affords me very great pleasure TO have il in my
power state that have found the "Coeton Bit
ters." made by you. highly beneficial remedy
for Dyspepsia gave them fair trial in the early
part Of last spring, at which time became much
distressed from that complaint, in consequence Of
the sedeniafy life which The duties of my avocaton
compel me 10 lead, and must say, that among the
many prescriptions have, at different periods made
use Of, have found none that suited my system
well when laborlng under The disease. | believe
have used, IN the las: eight ten years. almost all
Of the popular remedies but none have produced
the same salutary ef. cts that have experienced
from the "Colleton Biiters.' have generally
found the remedies commonly resorted to greatly
deficient III what consider the chief virtue of your
bitters mean the qualify they possess Of strength
ening the digestive organs, while at the time
they act as All aperient. So convinced am of their
exceency, that am without them. Indeed
find them Indispensable inasmuch as they in u
great supersede the necessity Of my taking
much exercise due regard to health would
,quire hut which my present engagements do not at
all times allow me to take. The good effects have
experienced from them warrant then in recom-
mending them to all persons whose occupations and
habits Of sedentary and studious nature, as
well as TO those who suffering from weak and
impaired digestion. .qr.. .rf
JOSEPH SEABROOK.
Edisfo Island, S. c., September, 1889.
For sale by the only Agent for the District Of
Columbia, b. HOMANS,
Between 10th and l tA streets, Washington.
july 2-lw l
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The general belief is, that Mr.. Buchanan
will not sesign until the close of the session.
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Ii is asserted that Mr. Sewer Of the Senate
will be sent abroad as Minister TO one of the
European Courts
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Attention united Brothers of Tenn

Attention! United Brothers Of Tenn
perance. The District Assembly will meet at the
Hall of Association No. l, 18th street, between Z
and F, Washington, on Saturday evening next, lth
inst, at 4 o'clock, P. N. Representatives will
please be punctual in attendance, and not fail to
have their returns as requested last weekly sent IN
in time, as it is desirable have them published inn
mediatey after the meeting.
By order: R1cHARD l.. CAprx, Jr., r. s.
iuly #t
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~ The Members Of Association No. 2,
U. b. of T., will meet at their Hall on this (Thurs-
day. afternoon at o'clock, for the purpose of at
tending the funeral of their late brother John o.
Neale. The several Associations of the Brothers
of Temperance, the several Divisions of the Sons
Of Temperance. and the public generally, are in
vited to attend the funeral The members Of Asso-
citation No. 2 will wear the prescribed badge Of
mourning july
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CITY AFFAIRS.

Let us not be SO absorbed in the dongs Of Others,
to forget what is going on at home.
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We have good ripe plums in our marke, now
a, l24 cents per quart.
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II is great pity that our citizens persist in
making "sheep paths" upon the grass plsts Of
the Capitol Gardens. During the last week
the grass has been irodden down in the most
wanton manner To say the least, it shows a
want Of taste.
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Ui Franklin Fire Company wake up.
There will be a meeting Of the company this
Thursday evening, at "a o'clock, as business Of
importance requires the attendance of every mem
ber VIM. CAMMAcK, Sec'y.
iulu q
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A commercial treaty with Hanover has been
sent to the Senate. stt
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TOOLS, LEATHER, &c,

TOOLS, LEATHEK, &C.y
IRON THE FAIR.--One case Of Carpenters
j. and Milwrghts Tools
One case of Shoemakers Tools
One box of Shoemaker's Hammers.
All finished in the best manner.
Three bundles Of skirting and sole Leather
Two Refrigerators
Three dozen Morocco and Calf Skins
Eight pieces japanned Leather, black and white
Four pieces threefy and other Carpeting
A lot Of Hollow-ware. consisting Of Tea Ket-
ties, Dutch Ovens, Pots and Spiders
Two barrels best quality Glue.
Axes, Shovels, Britannia Glass, Stone and Wood
enware. ~
with general assortment of new and second
hand Furniture. For sale by
3. HOMANS, Penn. Avenue,
july 3-6t Between 10th and lth streets
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SERIOUS AccIDENT.--On Friday an elderly
gentleman, named Derr, living somewhere
Of Pleasure car while coming into the city,
near Broad street, and had one OF his fee, Sc
verely cut by the wheel Of locomotive. He
was knocked off by the tank OF The engine,
which was 10 advance oflhe locomotive a. the
time. This kind Of locomoton is reprehen-
sible, as il precudes the view OF the engineer
Immediately before the ngine.--Ledgey.
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Yesterday the House refused to suspend the
rules to receive resolution providing for the
transmission of letters free of postage to and
from the Army of Occupation. In Europe all
letters TO soldiers in any part Of the world are
charged but two cents.
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lEYIAN GENERALS IN THE FiELD-We
learn that Texas has no less than five Generals
in the field, viz Gen. Henderson, Gen. Oar
nell, Gen. Hunt, Gen. Johnson, and Gen. La
mar. fall the Generals in Texas would turn
out. they might form full company.
HOlUton Ielegraph
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RRESPONDENCE.

How glorious is this invention Of writing, where
by we can easily communicate to our absent friends
whatever may afford them pleasureor improvement
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Many people are complaining Of 'heives who
steel their newspapers from their doors almsst
every morning. The law provides severe
remedy
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The ladies' are wondering why seats are not
provided for them when they 60 TO hear the
music at the Presidents grounds a few
rough planks nailed together would answer
every purpose. r,r
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THE FOU NTAIN.
THURsDAY MORNING, JULY ., 1916

a. The Columbian Fountain has nearly, II not
ouits as widd circulation in this city any other
paper published hsre we believe ~ circulation
among the citizens themselves Is wdss than apy oh-
CT city paper. Advertisers would DO well TO keep
this in mind I ..-. Z. \.
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ouic'DE-A Mrs. 0l, living in Charlotte
street, near Poplar, comii,ed suicide yester.
Gay afternoon by takinllaujanum,- Ledger.
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BALTIMORE VoLUrTEERs.--The steamship
Massachusetts, having on board the Baltimore
and District Volunteers, for Point Isabel, was
spoken of Key West on the 20th ut'--ail
well tsrtt b8 AZ
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FATAL ACCIDENT drayman. named Da-
via Daniels, was killeon Pittsburg. on the Sd
instant, by the falling timbers from house
upon him.
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The Fourth at Boston was altogether a ia
vorable and fine day. The celebration wen
on with Sreat enthusiasm, without accident
or disturbances Of nykind
The New York herald., 1846-03-03

MAncH 2-Spyssue Moorehead.-This was an
ton for assault and batterythe plaintiff 10 cartman,
and the defendant stage driver II appeared that In
September last the plaintiff cart and defendants stage
came into collision in Broadway and the defendant struck
plaintiff several violent blows with his WHIP cutting him
severely in the face. There was defence, and the
jury found verdict for plaintiff $780, For plaintiff Mr.
Hiram Hunt.
Thomas TuSbIe, W. .dmdrsp Gilhooy and John r. Gil
hooiy-This action Of respass TO recover dana
gss for forcibly dspossssng the plaintiff from certain
premises in William street. rented BY him from the de.
fendans. The plaintiff arrived here from Buffalo with
his family In May, ls44 and shortly after leased the
and took possession Of them On the I'd OF June
following the defendants became dissatisfied with their
tenant and forcbly elected him from the premises on
that day the tried before, and verdict was
rendered for the plaintiff which was subsequently set
aside. For tho defence, witness was called who
proved that II q part of the agreement between
plaintiff and defendant that Doctor Whitaker should be
given a security for the rent and that was upon
that promise the plaintiff and his family allowed TO
take possession of the premises that Doctor Whitts
kor afterwards refused TO become security, and there
upon the defendant felt justified in putting the plaintiff
and his family out Verdict Ter plaintiff, cents For
plaintiff Messrs Derry and Major for defendants Mr.
Blunt
The New York herald., 1846-03-03

MAJOR General Sir Richard Armstrong, command
ing the Western Division of Canada arrived At Toronto
last week II ID said business connected with the mill
day ON his way westward Rumor s busy TO the ma.
Of the business causing this personal visit at this
season Of the year Hsmthcn Gossffe.
The New York herald., 1846-03-03

FIRx.-On Friday morning J ohm Stiger's dwelling
house, two miles IRON Newton, was destroyed by
Of the furniture and clothing Of the family, Loss
mo insurance e.-Nswark Advertiser.
The New York herald., 1846-03-03

SUDDEN AND MYSTERIOUS DEArH.--A respectable
young Irishman, Patrick McOwen, of Livingston
township, N. j., lett homo the morning Of the 9th
ut to 30 to Morristcwn on businsss in s good health
as usual ith understanding that he would return in
the evening The family looked for him till IL O'Clock
ct night, when they retired to rest Next morning be-
tween and o'clock, Mrs " went to the barn 10 look
after cattle, whsn to her asonishment she found Pat
rick lying on the barn floor senscless and almost life
less with wounds on his head She caused him to be
carried into the house, and sent for Dr. Num- Of Chat
ham, who carefully examined the wounds on his head
and said he could survive many hours Every thing
possible was done to restore him. bat hs died in less than
three heurs A jury was summoned by Ira Squier,
Esq, In the afternoon Of the day Witnesses were
examined but no one could tell any thing about him a
tor he LEFT home except Mrs Burke, who stated that
she came with him from Morristown on the afternoon
Of the 9th that he complained Of being very unwel
and she believed him to have been that she
left him IN the street. opposite the dwelling Of Mr. Nc
Donald about threequarers Of mile from his own re-
sidence and went to her house. whore she arrived
her husband stated labout htsen minutes after six
O'Clock p NJ. The verdict of the jury was that there
were wounds his head sufficient to produce death
whether they caused ny the hand Of violence or
by fall from the hay lott. they could not determne
Ncvark .4drerfiser
The New York herald., 1846-03-03

The bribery case, at Harrisburg, has terminated
u the Lsgsasurs resolving they had nothing TO do With