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were being reviewed by Gen. Armour, who is
the highest officer in command, some words
were spoken by COL Armstrong Noble disre-
spectfully Of Gen. Armour's character as
soldier, which resulted in duel at l2 O'Clock,
causing the instant death of Col. Noble, the
pistol ball entering close to his heart. Gen. A.
was arrested and lodged in Jail.
o. The Cold Water Army had glorious
celebration on Saturday afternoon. It is drill
ed under Generals Cough and Kellogg, and
the inspection passed off to the general satsfac-
tion Of all present. This is the army for the
country's true defence--the only one that can
secure eternal peace, and successfully resist
the invasion Of foes.--Bost. Sun Of 18th.
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REeuIsrTIoN FOR TRooPs.-The American
of this morning has information that the Presi-
dent will call on the States for 43,500 men.
From another source they learn that the quota
Of Maryland under this call will be two thou
sand men, Bali. Pat. Of 10Th.
Wan MovEMENrs.-Col Bankhead, the mi
litary commander at New York, has received
orders to concentrate and increase his forces at
Fort Hamilton. His recruiting officers are re.
ceiving men for the regular period Of enlist
ment.
The beautiful iron steamer called the Iron
Witch, will shortly take her place on the North
River as day boat TO Albany. She is to
be commanded by Capt. Roe, formerly Of the
Empire, and more recently Of Howard's Ho.
tel.
159 LAWYERS ADMITTED TO PRAcTIcE.-In
the Supreme Court in this city, 10th inst, 70
counsellors and 66 attorneys were admitted to
practice.-.M Y. Sun.
SuIcrDE.-Mr. Walter Bnrns, of vidalia,
La, committed suicide short time ago, by
shooting himself with pistol. The ball pass
ed throughout his head.
LoAN-The commissioner of the New York
canal fund issues proposals to borrow $780,
600 at 5 per cent redeemable after l846, for
arrearages for contract work.
EUROPEAN MAIL ExpEcTED.-The Liver
pool Mail of 4th inst, by steamer via Halifax
and Boston, will probably come in today or
o-morrow.-M Y. Sun of 10Th.
The New York Express of yesterday says
that news had been received there of the sus.
pension in New Orleans Of a leading house,
growing out of the Mexican difficulties.
Our YANKEE TARs.-The New York Pilots
have rendered their services and the use of
their little cutters TO the Government for the
war.
Orders have been received at Dunham's .
foundry in New York, for 100 tons of bomb.
shells, for the use Of the United States.
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The trial of Harding and others for murder
on board the barque Cactus, at sea, is now 60
ing on at Philadelphia.
The steamboat Rob Roy, lying empty at the
wharf in New Orleans, was entirely destroyed
by fire on the 9th inst.
RuM--Mr. Nathan Tiffany was murdered
at Otsego, New York, on the 18th, by man
under the influence Of RUM!
The United States frigate Congress, Com
modore Stockton, arrived at Callao, April
l4th-all well.
FIRE.-The carpenter shop of Welchy and
Hogg, in Baltimore, was burned on the 18th.
Loss $500.
The Governor of Pennsylvania has issued
proclamation similar to that Of Mr.. Polk.
Another Tom Thumb has been discovered
at Wilmington, N. c.
CITY AFFAIRS.
Let not be so absorbed in the dongs Of Others
to forget what is going on at home.
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