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MURDER The " Spirit of Jefferson " states
that most brutal murder has been committed
near Union. Loudoun county, by man named
Benjamin Ridgway, upon one Joseph Reed -
Ridgway entered Reeds house at dinner time. and
conducted himself in very abusive manner -
Reed ordered him TO leave the house, and upon
his refusing, said he would get his gun, when
Ridgway followed him. and inflicted several NOR.
tai wounds upon his bosom and throat with a
knife.
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OCEAN STEAM NAyIGATroN

A 220 feet keel intended for steamship of
1850 tons, for the Ocean Steam Navigation Com
pany, was laid in the yard of WesterveIt g.
Mackey, New York on Tuesday. 1t is expected
that this vessel will be completed in time to take
her place in the line on the lst of March next
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RE AT FAYETTEVUJ.E Nc

fre broke out on the 22nd inst, at Fayette-
vile, destroying IS TO so framed stores and ware
houses, and three brick stores. Some the prop-
erty was saved. but much was lost by the rapidi-
ty of the fire.
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NAVAL.

Inc u ,. sloop Germantown will be ready
to launch from the Philadelphia Navy Yard, in
about 20 days.
Inc Y. ,. brig Iruxton, Comn'dr Carpenter,
was at Havana July 9Th. She will doubtless
make cruise In the vicinity of the island but
we are glad to learn that there is no ground to
apPrehend any danger to our commerce from pri-
vateers or pirates in that quarter.
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Elk PRESIDENT TYLER.
GENERAL COURT MARTIAL.

The General Court Martial for the trial of Gen.
Edmund p Gaines, the Hero of Fort Erie. for too
much patriotism, convened at Fortress Monroe,
Old Point Comfort, on Thursday last We
learn, among the officers ordered to Fortress Mon
roe, as members of the Court, and witnesses are
number of the Heroes of Pao Alto and Resaca
de la Pama.
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MEDIATION

The Union says that Sir Robert Peel must
have been mistaken in his impression, when he
announced that the British Government had
rendered TO the United States the offer of their
good offices for the purpose Of mediation between
them and the Mexican government. The Union
says, no offer Of mediation has been submitted to
onr goverument-snd doubts very much whether
Mr.. PakenIam has received any instructions to
that effect
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Observation-Disclosures. sc

NEw YoRK. July 70. p. Nj.
Michigan fiour is held AT sad o. aud Geneses
At Sdl2a4, lSi. considerable advance on our pre-
vions qn"ta ,iops.
We hear OF n" sales of North Catalina or Vir.
ginia coru
~ provisions there has not been mnrh doing.
The Nlarkn, is lair n, % for Prime and 20 5On
62t for Mess
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TREASURY NOTE RuJ.

The act, to authorize an issue of Treasury
notes. and loan, having been passed by the
Senate and House of Representatives, was signed
the '22d inst. by the President-we shall publish
it in our next
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A. F. CUNNNeHAm, Esq Friends If TEN
permce.-A lecture will be delivered this eve
ming at early candle light. in the new Baptist
Church, by a +. Cunningham, Esq, Editor of
the - Old Dominion" from Portsmouth, Va
Raleigh STANDARD of Wsdnesdoy
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PAINFUL IRAGEpY.-James Ryan, while
drunk at Cleveland. Ohio, 10 attempting to shoot
companion, shot hts son, aged about three wears
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-25
Political Intelligence.

DEMOCRATIC CoSoREssroSAL NoMINArIoSs-The no.
mnating committee Of the Sd Congressional District met
again at stonealS last evening without succeeding
making nomination. There were fifteen ballotings.
but there change in the votes from first to last
There was nomination made in the sixth Coperes
sional District, last evening The Delegates meet at
Mimans of Broadway and 23d street. on to.mor
evening" when, it is expected, that nomination will
be made.
NEw JERSEY NoMrSArioNs-The democrats of the
9TH congressional district of New Jersey have nomna.
ted John Cassidy Esq., of Bergen their candidate for
Congress from that district
The democrats of Schenectady county, have nomina.
ted A. w. Tell for Assembly,; and in Otsego county
VIM Temple, Cyrus Brown and y. u. Fenno are the
candidates ~
In Orleans county Abner Hubbard is the whig candi
date for Assembly.
Inc independent democrats of Lewis county al n mass
meeting have repudated the nomination of Mr. Collins
iJr congress and recommended Francis seger to the
ny he wings Of the 30th district
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Court or General Sessions.

before the recorder and TWO Aldermen
Der. 24-Case Of Oscar Hoyf andi C0rman Nicholis.-
The jury after being kept for about six hours
into court and stated that there probability Of
agreeing upon verdict in this however long the
might have under consideration They were, there.
FORE discharged.
Wolf Burroughs, having few days ago, plead guilty
to indictment for forging check in the name OF James
W. Geary, placed at the bar and sentenced to be
imprisoned in the State prison for two years.
Edward Harrison plead guilty to grand larceny, and
also sent to Sing Sing for two years.
Andrew j. Quick, sliasArthur Campbell, young lad,
also plead guilty to a grand larceny, in stealing
about $50 worth Of silver ware, and was sent to the
House Of Refuge.
The Court then adj ourned for the torn.
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The EMIGRANT QUESTION in reference TO the
letter of the Government Agent for Emigration,
Mr.. James L. Forrest, referred to yesterday, we
assured that the complaints OF injustice TO pas
sengers alluded to, arose from temporary and
unexpected arrangement of the agency of the
New York House at Liverpool, which was reme-
died forthwith, and that the passengers who had
engaged have been and are being sent forward,
as originally agreed, without troubling any socie-
ty or other establishment interested in the pas
senger business.
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Movements Of Travellers.

movements Oh Vr0veLer6s
Yesterdays arrivals continued to swell still further
the catalogue of names already registered at the follow
ing hotels -
AMERrcAS-Dr Williams, u. 8. Navy; F. Garrett,
Burns, Tennessee; Commodore McGruder, u. 8. Navy;
Mr.. Awne, Mobiles w. Davis w c. Davis New Orleans;
H. George, Baltimore I. Tyson 8. Quackenboss, IT, s.
Navy; s. Jenes, j. M Jones, u. S.Army; o. Schenck,
Fishkil; H. Hendricks, U. s. Army; C. Wood, Auburn;
D. Griffin, Georgia.
AsroR.-D. Holt, Cleveland R. Kepwith. virginia C .
Choir Savannah; NJ. williams II. Gilbert, England Mr.
Mofatt, Montreal w. Palmer, C. Hewitt, A. Palmer,
Troy; S. Theng, 1T. Waterman Boston; ID. Heelsen,
burgh; Capt Hackstaff J. Bsrkhead, A. Eastman, J.
Browne Boston; A. Grant, Oswego; T. Burgess Provi-
dence; NJ. Edgerston New London Mr.. Dexter Boston
CITy.-Col Cortland, Boston; w. Dewitt, Albany; B.
Hammond Providence; j. sacraza A Calderon De Ia
Barca Rt Hon, r. Pakenham, Washington; j. Kennedy,
Baltimore; A. Lardner, Philadelphia; d. Blisk Jersey
ACobreau, New Orleans; J. Story, Boston; A. Gilbert
Ogdensburgh J. Brsdford, Michigan; J. Stout, New
Brunswick; j. Moorehead, North Carolina; W. Brainel
Halifax N 8; r.. Baf, st. Thomas; II. Johnson, Rich
FRANKLrr-W. Reynolds, Mobile; ii. Tracey Penn.
sylvania; c. Plumpton Boston; A. Brayton, Watertown
w Neil, Columbia Thos Lee, J. Bachadder Albany; j.
Montgomery, d. Marshall, Poughkeepse; Mr. Blanton,
Faber, Philadelphia; H. Sarkweather, Massach usetts;
N. Hail. Connecticut.
HowARD-Col @ stevenson Middetown; w: Hous.
ton, Pennsylvania; w Gibbs, Tuskar Island D. MUIR
ply, Client; Lieut. Vavasowr, r. f., England w. Hen
drick Saratoga Springs; T. Renean, Oswego; L. Morton
New Hampshire; J, @. Hamilton, Quebec; J. Hunt,
@ RICHTER Col. Fraser, Newark; ii. Mckee, Georgia;
D. Gregg Pittsburgh; J. Wright, Philadelphia b. Boy.
len, Connecticut H. Burr Philadephia j. Ellis Mount
Pleasant; b. Broynton, Keesville; Mr.. Walker, Rifle
Brigade, b. Army.
J1Dsos's-M Guyler, Boston; r.. Tafh, Providence;
G. JOY Boston; E. Hall, New York; Thos. Payne, Eli.
W. Bower, Michigan Rev +. Close, Mr.. Goodwin, Mr..
Kenny, Hartford.
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THE MAILS OF THE CALEpoNA.-We noticed, yester-
day the Custom House, large number Of bundles
Of English newspapers forwarded by the Caledonia and
directed to Southern papers, reading rooms &c Some
Of the New York papers, we perceive are finding fault
at the non-recept Of their files and attrbuting to neg
lec in the Boston post Office. II appears however that
these papers not put into the mail bags but the bag
or package in which they we're enclosed forwarded
as freight and freight taken to the Custom House,
where they were inspected and part OF them sent to
sterw ards discovered and probably forwarded yes
terday afternoon. II the European agent Of the New
York papers thinks proper to forward their bundles with
the freight they must Of pass through the Gus
tom Houss.-Boston Journal 23d inst
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-25
2UorArIeNs FOR SPrcrE.

Quotations for foreign exchange steadily decn-
ing and from present indications should Judge that
rates would reach the lowest level We anticipate We.
ry large importation of specie from Great Britain with
In the next six months Shipments of produce from this
and other ports of this country foreign markets have
already been very extensive and there is every proba
piity OF their exceeding any previous period There
are about twenty vessels in this port loading with grain
and ether agricultural products for Europe principally
for Great Britain Several of largest packet ships
are filling up with and wheat bulk at very high
rates Of freight Immense quantities of cheese are go
ing forward and all other kinds of provisions There
more activity among produce shippers than we have
tced for years; and the markets of Europe will be food
ed with all kinds of food from this country The ankle
~ IN this market appears to be to get forward supplies
as rapidly as possible This tends to advance
more rapidly than other circumstances will warrant and
we lear shippers at present prices will realise loss on
the other SIDE The charges shipments TO- and sales
in the Liverpool market added to the first cost at pre
sent prices, cannot be covered by the ruling rates in
that market Sales in this MARKET al current prices will
pay better than shipments domestic account.
Inc annexed statement exhibits the quantity of Ger.
tain staple articles exported from port for the week
ending the 23d instant -
n
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ALBANY, Oct. 23d, 1916.
NJ, Requation for frsops-Esenin Reporf-Ceptain
Morris-THe Canals

ALBANY, OCt %ou, to1o
N, Requssition for frsops-E eening Rspovt-Cspfain
Morris-Te Canals
Rumors have been circulated very freely for several
weeks past that acquisitions have been were to be
made upon the northern States for several regiments Of
troops to CO operate with the army now in Mexico
Upon enquiry this morning. learn that requistion
has been made upon the Governor this State for troops
and that none will be made before the next meeting Of
Congress. am also told upon what would appear TO be
reliable authority that notwithstanding all the assertions
to the contrary requision has been made upon the
Governor Of Pennsylvania for troops The above
nation is given on good authority.
meeting held in this city the evening of thu
2lst ns devise for the removal of the re-
mains Of the lamented Capt L. NJ Morris from Monsrsv
to this city. This gallant officer fell while fighting be-
fore Monterey His body will be forwarded New Or
leans in government vessel, and from thence to this
city, by the overland route The meeting above alluded
to- appointed committee Of gentlemen who have alrea.
which will be buried with distinguished honors. The
Governor the Comptroller and the Attorney General Of
Nortbsrn state Prison at Clinton county Thew are b1
law inspectors of this institution They expected to
return tomorrow, or on Monday.
Extraordinary efforts have recently been made by the
WrghtVan Buren, wing Of the democratic party Of this
State to effect reconciliation with the conservative di-
vision by q liberal compromise of their difficulties The
apparently too late for Notwithstanding that
they have met in convention and renominated the
sentative candidates for county Offices there is still dis
position among the conservatives to eschew all
ion with them. call Of conservative meeting signed
by about 600 men, appeared in the Argus of this
ing The place designated for this meeting the
of the celebrated riot last spring The object of this
meeting is "to consider and act upon certain political
wrongs with which the radicals are charged. We do
apprehend any difficulty at this meeting unless the
radicals attempt to interfere with its organization or
ceedings. We shall endeavor to be present II is sup
posed that effort will be made by the radicals in
huence the action of the meeting.
The noble steamer Isaac Newton broke her starboard
wheel last evening The paddles caught up immense
log which floating in the river, and the wheel was
broken the first revolution The injury did not
terially affect her speed This is indeed noble
boat She left the wharf foot Of Courtlandt street,
with the Empire length ahead the Newton
passed her competitor with before sailing
three miles She managed with great skill and judg.
men and her officers would honor the quarter deck Of
a frigate.
The canal will evidently close and fsrwarders
despatching merchandise with great celebrity. The
weather is excessively cold and ice made in many pa-
ces last night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-25

THE RECENT GALK-SoIENTIFIc OBSERVATIONS
The New Haven Palladium contains the annexed
communication from Prof Olmsted, of Yale College,
giving the result Of his observations during the rise and
progress of the gale Of Tuesday last The sta
stcs matters of interest to all and particularly
to meteorological
As early as the morning Of the l2th, after long
drought signs began to appear indicating approach
ing storm and these essvely multiplied until
the afternoon Of the l3th when violent gale commenc
ed and lasted for several hours The signs referred
were such as the following:
l. Diminished draught Of chimncys.
,. Increased distinctness of distant sounds.
3. Fall OF the barometer at first gradual but after
wards accelerated having for many previous days been
stationary at about 30 80 inches
4. Rise of the thermometer.
0. Wind vibrating between s. T.. and NJ f.
Presence Of peculiar cloud called the nimbus, or
rain-cloud
As 1t is matter Of interest to meeoroogists to be
able to compare observations storms made at dife
rent places subjon the following, made at Yale Col
-
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Musical Intelligence.

MR BuRHEs CorcERr-Owing to the number of poll.
ca conventions and other meetings upon the night Of
this excellent artists Concert no one from this Office was
able to attend but accounts agree in placing among
the first of the season. Leopold De Meyer was as
inimable in his way and many think that he never was
heard to such advantage
sAMuEL LovER.-This gentleman gave his first enter
tanment at Boston on Thursday last The Transcript
says The author of Rory O'More," Handy ANDY y
&C. was received last evening with a good, hearty wei.
come, and though the auditory not a crowded one
we are sahshed that Mr. Lover will speak to crowds ere
he leaves our city The infinite and irrepressble humor
OF the decacy and aptness OF his narrations
the graceful manner in which he introduces his
into laughter
The Appolloneons gave their third Concert at Boston
on Friday The Transcript justly says of them il the
lovers OF music could be made acquainted with the ex.
traordnary talent ofthese wonderful children the house
would be filled every night Of their performance II is
rare sight to ind children perform as they do"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-25
Police Intelligence.

Der. Officers Robbins and Cabre, Of the
18th ward arrested last night Richard Jole John Moran
and Edward Mclaughlin a charge of burgiariously
entering the premises occupied by Mr. Jshn Ryan, resi-
thereom an overcoat and SIS in money part the mo-
ney was found the persons of the accused which
responded exactly with the money stolen The coat was
subsequently recovered by the above officers at house
in 40h street Committed for trial by Justice Roome
.4ttempt to Rescue Siope Quite excitement took
the Tomb in consequence Of attempt being made by
about 400 negroes to slave called George Kirk
from the custody Of Mr. Fson the keeper Of the City
Savannah, Georgia. he having secreted himself board
the brig Mobile and the vessel arriving at this port
the Captain and placed in the City Prison. order to be
sent back again to his master The abolioniss having
tanned from Judge Edmonds directing the keeper of the
city prison to bring the slave before him for the purpose
Of Investigation TEL: was done Yesterday morning and
remanded the prisoner back to prison until Monday next
for the hearing and returning again with the slave to
gsrt violently attacked by about 200 negroes in
Centre street. opposite Rsade street. who to
fight, Mr. Fallon succeeded in maintaining pos
session of the slave and by the aid of several officers
and citizens two negro in this attempt
they gave their names William Burrows and William
White. Subsequently two more black fellows ar
Broadway, and were pinned" in White street. whose
names are James Webb and James Boyce. The parties
in default Of each for their appearance at Court
Stealing Horse and Wagon-Oficer Dawson, of the
l2th ward arrested yesterday black fellow called JAS
Townsend on a charge Of stealing horse and wagon
from the Washington MARKET the property Of Mrs Eliza
beth c. Vile residing at No. 1855 Lewis street. Commit
ted by Justice Roome for examination.
= Taken from Thief-A large box of tobacco marked
W. H. Curtis Burlington was taken from two thieves
the corner of Peck Slip and Dover st., by officer Al
LEM Of the 4h ward The thieves dropped the box and
made their escape An owner is wanted; apply to the
above Office.
Petit Larcenes-Ofcer Apologize, Of the 9Th ward
rested yesterday old loaer thief called Bob Saham
whom he detected stealing lot opg iron from the sloop
Nancy Rose, belonging to Edward Sharon Locked up
for trial.
James Green brought in for stealing 81 from Ro:
bert Neary. Locked up.
Bridget McDermott likewise arrested for stealing
II pieces Of wearing apparel belonging to Patrick Hunt
Locked up.
Bill Haines and Bill Campbell were arrested on susp
cion of stealing lot of singing birds Locked up for
animation.
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This includes the cearances for the week at the
tom house The shipments made since the arrival OF the
Caledonia not included in the above as they are
going board ship. II will be perceived that the expor
taton of rice in the above week. was large In times
Of scarcity of food in Europe the poorer classes con-
sumo large quantities Of rice being cheap and nutr
tious article. Cornmea will come into competitios-
rice, and when once used, will become generally ca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-25

WOman's RsWard.-Under this attractive
have from the Hon. Mrs the very best
OF ne season II will be found full Of engaging
readers Of all classes but especially the II
wstten ia glowing and highly polished STYLE and the
dents are at the same time striking and
cumsances IN the domestic history of Mrs Norton will be
recalled with interest in with many
tins admirable romance Price, IS cents. Published by
H. LONG BROTHER, SO Ann street
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Navigation or tho Ohio River.
MONEY MARKET.
G-Av~~l- "a NJ

Inc stock market continues very much depressed,
and prices are steadily sinking. Harlem fell of to-day
= per cent Norwich and Worcester ~ Long Island a,
Reading r. Pennsylvania SIS closed firm at yesterdays
prices Morris Canal went up u per cent
We annex the current quotations in this market for
foreign and domestic exchange for upcurrent money
and for snecie
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Common Pleas,

a. a, FUI BenChs
- var,; D.sselsioM-John Johnsan u.s. Fred. Hiss
"J A., 'e'a Nc ior plaintiff reduced to Sl2S.
mdihftc Hdrshaiads Cdtharins Iuon o. =, :, os.
Appeared rom Reversed, if the plaintiff gives the ne
consent and facilities to embrace the costs in ,ha
No costs Of appeal e' ""a 'hamoer
ser y, Hunt ads me People Of The State of Nsw York
Mouon not 10 De granted unless the Court of Gsn.ra
Sessions make order for o recognSancs S ~.
same Is filed with the clerk OF that court anu 'ne
Nm Hobby ct a. ads. John Brues-Judgment for p,s;n
tiff in demurrer Defendant may amend or giva n r,
Of defence on payment of costs
Thos McDonaidvs Penjamin Mensir Judgment for
give notice of defence payment OF costs '''
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SYRACUSE, Oct. -, 1916.

Wing Conpention-Polifies in GeneraI-TaH Times.
Yesterday the whig young men of New York, held a
meeting in this place-all but the "mass" II was
not well attended. The day has gone by for meet.
ings, think
The delegates in attendance, flushed with the news
from Pennsylvania and Ohio full Of confidence in the
OF the wing party in this State They deter
mined to "go 1t while they Young"
Several addresses we're made by gentlemen from the
different localities each very confident that Mr. Young
would get large majority in the State.
Mr. Husband from Rochester, who has been an active
temperance abolition lecturer-a moral
form lecturer and has Joined the wing party made
a speech of some length, which highly applauded
Politics. in the county of Onondaga, in most other
localities look rather squally The entire crank and le
of neither party will vote the clean ticket and it is very
probable candidates will be elected from each.
In the recent Convention of the democrats of this coun
ty tho "hunkers" succeeded in nominating of their
friends The result was unexpected by the barn
burners"
From what learn in this portion of the State the
vote of this fall will be very spo ted and curious affair
another fact showing the constantly dim finishing conf
dence Of the people in political leadership and dema
goguesm Everything indicates revouton-or at least,
great breaking up of parties as now organic ed Think
You that result will calamity think not not
world. have just visited Utca-stopping at that
and excellent Hote-the McGregor House-by your
politicians of both parties whig and democrat warmly
discussing the probable result in that county The
coded idea seemed to be- that neither party could form
anything like correct opinion Of the result Besides
the divisions among wings and democrats growing out
of unkerism, barn burnerism and antirentsm, there
many who will vote irregular" tickets in
Of their various views the temperance
ton. The procencers will oppose the temperance men,
and the anlicencers will oppose the licence men-then
the abotionsts come in for share OF the votes Some
for the Constitution amended and others against
ii. So we 20. RAMBLER.
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SUPERIOR CouHr-6l, Is, IL, 49, l9o 900 81, 202 20,
rs 81 7o5 20s 400, 2i0, l4s So %, 1914 a. 206 a.
II, 80, IS.
Part Mos a. se, o. TO- Ala, 49, 40, a. sos, so, So,
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SpOrtinu Intelligence.

CncKEr.-A return match between the Mount Yer
non and Kings County Cricket Clubs came of yester'
day the ground of the ST. Georges Club. The result
was as follows