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INTERESTING INDIAN INTELLIGENCE.

BATTLE BETWEEN THE BLAcKrEEr AND CRow In
DIANA gentleman from Fort F. A. c., near the
Falls Of the Missouri, and upwards of twenty seven
hundred miles distant from ST. Louis recently arrived
here has kindly furnished u.s. says the Revee Of the
22d ult with the following information On the l7th
of last June some seven hundred of the Crows fell
upon small party ofthe Backfeet, who had encamp-
ed about scventy-vo miles from the fort and in sd
vance Of the main body. The Crows killed twenty
two, wounded as many, took upwards of hundred
women and children prisoners, and succeeded in
capturing three hundred horses. Intelligence Of
their disastrous defeat having been conveyed the
main body Of the Backfect, they came up, and,
though less in numbers than the Crows, attacked
them in turn, and fought SO desperately that the
latter were compelled to retreat to place they had
strongly fortified, which they succeeded in reaching
with all their plumber, though most Of their prison.
ers escaped. The Blackfeet were not strong enough
TO dislodge the Crows from their position, and ui
mately retired. The battle continued between vari-
Gus parties of each tribe for quite four days. The
actual number of killed in the affair it was difficult
to obtain. The Crows acknowledged loss of eight
or ten killed and several wounded. Our informant
states that the Blackfeet intended to revenge them
selves upon their enemies the ensuing spring. II
appears that the majority Of the tribe were the
other side Of the mountains the head waters of
the Columbia, whittier II is their custom to go every
spring, and those who were engaged in this affair
with the Crows were but an advanced party
who had recrossed the mountains somewhat earlier
than usual. The Crows had been driven into the
neighborhood where the fight occurred--which il
called, in pariancs, the "Backfoot country-by the
Sioux, who were out in great force against them
They usually visit that section of the country, like
wise, when the Blackfeet absent. About fort
night before the fight, small party Of the Black
feet attacked the "horse-guard," at Fort f. C. A.
trading post Of the American Fur Company, killed
one man, named Jayes Rquett, whose family is sup
posed to bin this city, seriously wounded another,
and succeeded in stealing thirty horses belonging to
known, are bitter enemies, always assailing each
other whenever they can get an opportunity TO do
so, with deadly hostility. The former are very
friendly to the whites, and the latter trb, directly
the opposite. ......
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NEW EDITION OF THE LAWS OF THE
..lHr. UNITED STATES.

We are indebted to Messrs Little Il Brown, Of
Boston, for the first volume of their edition Of
the "Uhited States Statutes at large" published "by
authority OF Congress-" II has every advantage
which such publication could desire. ut has the
sanction Of Congress, and is issued under their aus
pices tits to be the edition supplied to the officers
Of government, and an interest in the copyright is
reserved to the United States" Il will contain all
the laws from the organization Of the government
in 1889, to March 3, 1915, arranged in chronology
cal order, preceded by the declaration Of independ
ence the articles Of confederation, and the consttu
ton of the United States; with references to the
matter Of each act, and to the subsequent acts on
the same subject and copous roes Of the decisions
Of the courts Of the United States constituting those
acts, &c. This complete edition Of the laws is ed
tied by Richard Peters, esq, counsellor at law II
comes to the country recommended by the names Of
the highest jurs,s in the land, embracing those Of
Chief Justice fancy, and some Of the other judges
Of the Supreme Court. The volume now before us
embraces III pages, and brings the laws Of Con-
gress down to 1899 Il is not easy TO do adequate
justice to the finished and beautiful style IN which
the book is printed and bound up. Itdoc. honor to
the American press, and is smneody .u6tl.d TO the
public patronage. .-4a..
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For the Union.


1t is found that not many travellers-even men Of
science-are capable of approaching the resources
OF, or barriers to, any country not swarming with
thousands Of their fellow-beings. This is the rea
for the lame efforts made in describing the most
desirable country on our continent. But there is
an individual at Washington less known and valued
than he deserves to be, who is not only able to ad
just mathematical instruments, but has proved to
every minute observer that he was able, at glance
to perceive the advantages as well as disadvantages
Of all that fell under his notice in the wild and unn-
habited territory of Oregon. | allude to Charles
Wilkes, jr., esq, commander Of the United States
exploring squadron. am sorry that his work is SO
costly that the masses prevented from perusing
it, but it is surely in the reach Of every one in the
councils of the nation. In this work an impartial
account may be found of the coast portion of the
territory west of the Rocky mountains His stay
was not sufficiently protracted in the Columbia to
become well acquainted with the temperature of the
weather--the character of which may be understood
by the tact being stated that the thermometer never
sunk to the freezing point while the heat of summer
is not in the least oppressive The climate 80
varying that an increase dimnution of bed cloth
ing is never necessary for comfort.
.. A RESIDENT OF Two YEARS AT AsroRIA.
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EASTERN MANNERS AND cUsToMs.-We learn
with pleasure that DR.. Boyd Reilly intends to de-
liver, in the course Of next week, two lectures on
Eastern manners and customs. Dr. Reilly resided
for some time in Constantinople, and to natural
powers Of accurate observation, has had united rare
opportunities Of becoming acquainted with the social
habits Of the Turkish people. His discourses will
be very interesting, we doubt not, and the pro-
cecds are to be devoted to benevolent purposes
the relief Of the widows and orphans of the masonic
fraternity, OF which the doctor is a member
large auditory may be anticipated. Due notice Of
the time and place where these lectures will be de-
lowered, viii be given.
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PROJECTS FOR THE AUGMENTATION OF THE
NAVY.
The Albany Argus republishes the last interest.
ing debate in the United States Senate, and says:
at came up on the bill to augment the navy, intro.
duced by the Committee on Naval Affairs, providing
for the construction of ten war-seamers II will be
seen that Mr.. Fairfield, Col. Benton, Mr.. Dickin-
son of this State, and Mr.. Hannegan, participate
in the debate Messrs.' Fairfield and Dickinson
support the bill as reported; Mr.. flanagan goes
beyond it, and insists upon even more extended
means Of defence; and COL Benton rcssts the original
bill, as well as the proposed amendment, and indeed
any preparation beyond the ordinary appropriation
for naval purposes. While we deprecate wur-and
will not believe that enlightened nations at this day
WILL short Of the cearcs necessity, resort TO that al
tentative, yet we cannot doubt the true policy of the
country, under the present aspect of our relations
with the most formidable military and naval power
on the globe. We regard Mr. Dickinson's position
as impregnable-viz that reasonable preparation at
this time is best safeguard against war, and the
reliable security for the continuance Of peace.
We would therefore, prepare in season for the great
contingency of war---and would make such provis-
ion promptly and with unanmity, not as war
measure, but the most ssetual Of the peace measures
Of the session The report of Mr.. Fairfeds re-
marks, in the Union, includes letter from the Sec
rotary of the Navy, in reply to the inquiry ofthe
committee, showing the Importance OLA lcast this
degree of preparation, and showing also that more
than this is not proposed by government"
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GOVERNOR FELcH, OF MICHIGAN.

We have received the inaugural address Of the
new governor Of Michigan, along with his annual
message. Ii is a source Of great regret TO US that
our pressing engagements and especially the i'm
portant proceedings Of Congress, should exclude
many subjects from our columns, in which we
take SO profound an interest. But for them, we
these two interesting documents. They exhibit the
active mind Of an enlightened statesman, and the
firm and honest views of patriotic chief magis-
trate. Michigan has honored Mr.. Fech, and we
have no doubt he will honor her by the course of
his administration. There is one passage in his in
augural, however, which we cannot withhold from
our readers. II breahes wise and noble spirit
at is not to be denied that the early legislation
Of the State partook in some degreeas did that of al
most every other State in the Unonof the specula-
tive and extravagant spirit Of the times But although
in the history of the past we see errors, which,
might have been avoided, yet it is evident that our
Commonwealth has been blessed with general
prosperity, and that her progress has been onward
and upwards The embarrassments which have
grown out Of the early legislation, to which have
alluded, still, however, present many subjects Of
difficulty and perplexity, which will demand the
careful attention OF the legislative and executive de-
partments of the government. '., "'
.The present State Indebtedness is matter deep
ly involving both our interests and reputation. The
utmost wisdom will be required to prevent opprcs-
sivc taxation for its discharge, the disgrace OF
rcpudiation. With the means now in our power
with the benefits Of the general prosperity which
has recently blessed individual enterprise, and
the consequent increase of wealth among our
citizens, Michigan will never consent that
farthng of her honest debts should remain I'M
paid. The profits Of the public works Of the State
have been much relied on a means for liquida-
ting this Indebtedness. The net proceeds as yet,
however, promise little assistance for this purpose
A sale OF the works to aid in this design has been
proposed, and the action of the legislature that
subject will be anxiousy expected. The revision
Of the statutes, which will be presented for definite
action at the present session, opens the inves-
gation Of every subject Of general legislation. The
interests Of the State involved in the charge of the
public property; IN the disposition of the
works of internal improvement; in the proper and
most efficient organization Of the judiciary; in the
management of the university and school funds; in
disseminating the benefits Of universal education; in
guarding protecting, and preserving every right Of
every individual citizen, and throwing over the
whole body polite the protection and blessings Of
equal laws and free government these are among
the long catalogue of subjects that await your con-
sderstion. But upon these subjects, II will be my
duty to communicate with you in another form"
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CONGRESSIONAL.

Afer the routine business Of the morning, tn.
time Of the Ssasss, to-day was occupied in the dis
cussion Of the merits Of bill for the relief Of Ma
lhaniel Goddard and others, which came up fol-
consideration Is 10 committee Of the whole. The
claim was for the refonding OF the value Of cargo
Of -four shipped for Spain by tho parties during the
late war under British license, and captured by an
American vessel The question being taken, was
decided in the afirmayei and accordingly the ball
was ordered 10 be engrossed for third reading.
Al an advanced period Of the session, the Senate
proceeded to tho consideration Of executive bust.
ness.
10 the House, fourth, and still unsuccessful, ef.
fort was made to bring the debate on the Oregon
question TO a termination on Monday next. The
resolution was laid on the table by a majority Of
hoo votes. We again refer TO the list Of yeas and
nays.
The discussion on the joint resolution Of no
noe was continued in committee. One addition
al proposition Of amendment was introduced, and
will be found in the proper place. The COM
mitiss laid aside the joint resolution at about the
usual hour Of adjournment, and went into long de-
bate on the ball appropnating 5000 to enable the
President TO send commissioner to Texas to re-
ssye he cesson Of the public property there. The
disessssou bed fair, at one time, to run the House
INTO night session.
Il is worthy Of remark, that the debate on the
Oregon resolution seems so far 10 have palled on
The appetiies OF members, that a great number Of
them decline To remain in the hall whilst the speech
e. are delivered. At 2 o'clock to-day, only some
seventy or eighty members were in their seats. The
people, who look with suaining eyes towards the
Capitol for the action of Congress, on a subject
which occupies 80 much OF their thoughts, and APP
pess strongly to their feelings ard their interests
would scarcely believe, unless they saw, that it
chad shrunk to so little measure" that il could no
longer command the attention, and scarcely the re-
spect, Of their representatives.
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Extract from a communication under dais Of January
H. 1876, r.e.iUed at the Department Of State, from
Turks island
81 regret to inform you Of the wreck Of the brig
Ariel Of Boston, Benjamin Wright master,
which occurred on the 5th instant, upon the Mo
asses reef West Caicos.
THE Ariel was on her passage from Cape Ha-
ten to Boston, with cargo Of coffee logwood, and
pepper, part Of which, with the vessels materials,
was saved.
"The captain and crew arrived here on yester-
day, the 18th instant"
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USThosc who visit the rotunda Of the Capitol
win have opportunity of seeing some very fine
portraits from the pencil Of our admirable Ameri-
can artist, Hesley Among these are the portraits Of
Andrew Jackson, almost on his death bed; Messrs.
Adams, Webster, Lord Ashburton, 90 Most
Of these are said TO have been drawn under the
auspices and orders Of the King Of the French.
We understand that Healey is now engaged in
painting he portrait Of The President !.
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This mornings Richmond Enquirer states a
case Of "aaaeration NEARER home" Yesterday both
houses Of the Virginia legislature suspended their
rules for the purpose Of passing (and unanimously,
too, in both houses act Of retrocesson, "sceept
ing by the State Of Virginia he eouafy Of .aieran.
yia d, ne Disrict If Coiumbia, when the shall
be rse.ded by the Congress OF the United sts,ss.r
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SUPREME CoURs- OF THE U. S

SUPREME CoURe- OF THE u. S.
TUESDAY, February 3, 1886.
Samuel C. Raid, jr., esq, of Louisiana, M. L
and Benjamin II. Brewster, esq, Of Pennsylvania
were admitted attorneys and counsellors of this
court
No. 40. Lessee Of George Teller, ct al rs. jacob
X. Eekert, si al. In error to the circuit court Uni
ted States for east Pennsylvania. Mr.. Justice Mel
son delivered the OPTION Of this coart, affirming
the judgment Of said circuit court in this cause with
costs
No. 100. James G. Wilson, plaintiff, Us. Louis
Rousseau, 1t al THIS cause was further further
argued by Gov. Seward for the plaintiff
Adjourned till tomorrow III O'Clock.
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SsIxusE or AN AnERicAs neutrality-suspicious.
Of Mr.. Lo,.ry, Of Baltimore. The Philadelphia Ledg-
err Of yesterday, says: 1--WE have been shown a
letter received in this city from Monevideo, dated
23d Of October last, in which the writer, Mr. Maui
ty, formerly Of this city, and who is now mer.
chant Of Buenos Ayres, says that on his way from
the southern coest, returning to Buenos Ayres,
which, in his absence, had been blockaded by the
British and French, his vessel was seized and he
taken prisoner, he attempted to enter by an Eng
lisn frgaie, and sent INTO Msnsevdeo along with a
Mr. Lowry, from Baltimore. He was there de-
tsnsd ~ the time the letter was written, not being
allowed 70 have any communication with shore, or
70 send TO Buenos Ayrcs foe his clothes Others Of
QUE coan'rymen are probably exposed to the same
danger" 1 sc
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nrSAMARirAN ASSOCIATION An adjourned meet
ing of this society will be held at the City Hall
Friday evening next at half past o'clock, Ladies
and gentlemen who are members of the association,
and who feel an interest in its prosperity are re-
spectfuy requested to attend, as business OF import
ancc will be submitted to the meeting. ., 4r N
VIM. FILM, Secretary.
Feb, 9-3t ..-n.... .....
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A POLIO HALL--GRAND CoNCER e.
IA The southern scrensders would most respect
fully announce the ladies' and gentlemen that they
intend giving three OF their cbsste agreeable, and
unsurpassed concerts ct the above hail. The hrs, COM
mencng tomorrow "wednesday evening, Februa-
~ 4th They also take pleasure in stating that the
Justly celebrated deneeior Of the negro character
Mr.. Sam johnson, (from the southern theatres,)
will give his celebrated buresque lectures Of phre-
nology and animal nasgneusm.E W
Doors open q, 7 o'clock; concerto commence at
"a O'Clock. Et ~
Cards Of admission IS cents. Front seats reserved
for the ladies. st'g
J, Good order viii be preserved. "s -.
ns- For particulars see progrsmms. &! s,...s
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ao-lsrasl 4. James. Z w. lanes, j. y. James, John
collins Thomas severn, H. NJ. Lewis, H. stevenson, J.
Johnson, j. A. Stevenson. w. A. Pierce, James Pierce,
James whippLs w. II. Weld, o. H. F. stem, D. B. Hus.
.sy John 3. Weld, Jos. Hammt, T. s. Waterman, and Il.
Henry, authorized to receive subscribers, and
make collections for the "Union."
We are requested to say tbs gentlemen author
lled to make collections for the "Gi0bs."
nRobert ID. Johnson, Of GapssiOR, authorized to
csiys subscriptions to the "Unioun in Texas.
eC Jones Is authorized to receive subscriptions foI
the "Ualon" IN Alabama and Tennessee.
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WEDNESDAY,, February 4, 1886.

8 WEDNLsDAT, February 4, 1876.
Samuel r. Hamton, esq, Of New Jersey, was
admitted attorney and counsellor Of this court.
No. 66.-B. ID. Harris, us J Robinson. In error
to the district Of the United States for northern
Alabama. Mr.. Justice Woodbury. delivered the
opinion Of the court, affirming the judgment Of the
said district in this cause with costs and dam
ages At the rate Of ak per cent per annpm-
No. 63-KDox, Boggs d Co., %. Peyton Smith
ct al. On appeal from the circuit court Of the Uni
ted States for Tennessee. Mr. Justice Mclean de-
iivered the opinion Of this court, affirming the de-
costs.
No. 1.-The State Of Rhode Island, complainant,
rs. the State Of Massachusetts,. The argument OF
this cause was continued by Mr. Randolph for the
complainant.
Adjourned till tomorrow ii o'clock a. m.
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ON, OUR RIGHTS AND TITLE, b,

OREGON, OUR RIGHTS AND TITLE, by
~ Wyndham Robertson, containing nm account
of the condition Of the Oregon territory, its soil
climate, and geographical position; together with
statement of the claims Of Russia, Spain, Great
Britain, and the United States. rPamphlet Of 227
pages, accompanied with a map prepared by the
day received for sale by III tsE
~. ..tr5.r. g.. IN. -...g F.TAYLoR.
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SETH BARTON,

CONTINUES 70 practise in the Supreme Court
~ OF the United States, except that he take. no
employment IN cases adversely 10 the in,sres,s Of
the United States, sept ~
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debate on the Oregon question, which will, In all
probsbLity, be brought 10 close in the course Of
ths present or the commencement Of the next week.
IL becomes time to act, for the Argument 10 almost
exhausted. They have not had time to take up the
prepared cut and dry 10 their hands. We assure the
News, therefore, that this apparent delay ia evil
denee Of the indifference Of Congress Of their un-
Willingness to act on this great and essential sub
ect Everything viii come out in due season.
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AOENcY oFFIcE

We haze opened an once =, No. 10. WALL STREET.
NEW YORK, tbs Expresses AID Magastie Tsisgsph
oncss where subscriptions, advertisement eommuniea,
lions &C. &C, viii be rsc~ivsd and amy other BUSINESS
Connected with the "Union" promptly attended 10.
Captains Of outwaribound packets and others. be
supplied with dies Ofths Union" by calling sendins to
,ss once the day Of sailing.
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TRIAsURr DEpARraEsr,
REGSTER's OrFicE, Feb. 2, 1886.
Treasury notes outstanding Isl February, 1886.
Amount Of the several issues outstanding LIST Feb
ruary, 1886, as per records Of this
office S567,0l4 80
Deduct cancelled notes in the hands Of
the accounting officers ~, 200 90
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r. J. WALKER,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
THEAsUhr DEPARTMENT, Feb 3, lS45.
Feb. Sit lint, u. s. Jour, and Daily Times
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566 SI4 80

r. II. GILLET,
Register ofthe Treasury.
Feb. 2-lt III. S. Jour. & N. Init
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s.LLs-Nno York, February 3, lsi6-Firsi board 900
Pennsy lvania col; 1000 do T0 5000 do 69i; 5000
Ohio IS 1880 q3i; boo Alabama SIS 67 so Morris Canal
lot; so Reading r. SELL 100 do, Ssi; IS Sonngton r.
r. a5t .s.
O. Ia,J Ja,,S Harlan n
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A POLIO HALL--GRAND CoNCER E.

Feb. 3 400 H4tayaIaf 'trf''-
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-10

TAILORING The subscriber respectfully in
forms his customers and the public, that he
has removed to Pennsylvania avenue, between Sd
and 4th Streets south side and opposite the United
States Hotel He offers his thanks to those who
have entrusted their work with him, and asks a
continuance of their custom No pains will be
spared to render satisfaction to ALL in the fit, neat
ness and durability of every kind of work bestow-
60 upon Of Sntv soa st;cs ~ a " will nsrmt
uT Cutting, Making, and Repairing, done in
the most fashionable, neat, and durable Manner
None shall have cause to complain of exorbitant
charges, whilst they shall have their work promptly
despatched. JOHN w. SMITH.
Jan l5-tf Penn. av. bet. Sd & 4th SITS.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-10
1 AM CONSTANTLY RECEIVING
NEW GOODS

TN my line, and have not in store large stock
consisting Of
French and English China Dinner, Tea, and Toi
let Sets
Beautiful Dessert and Supper Sets
Canton China, pearl, white, blue stone China, ant
blue printed and figured Plates
Detached pieces of all kinds
Beautiful Vases, Aumet Holders, Casseroles, Com
potiers, Gard Baskets, Rut Baskets, Cake
Baskets, Cologne Bottles, Sc.
Cut and pressed. Tumblers, Vines, Champagnes
Hook, and Claret
Cut, plain, and colored Decantrs
Cut and plain Water Bottles Finger Bowls, and
Float Bowls
Britannia Coffee and Tea War
Castors, Lamps, Candlesticks, Mugs, Covered Pitch.
Table and Tea Spoons, Covered Urns, Biggns, &c.
Solar, Lard, and Oil Lamps, Lamp Glasses and
Wicks
Knives and Forks Walters, Looking.glasses, &c.
Stone Ware at factory prices
A large assortment Of common ware, which will
sell very low, wholesale Or retail.
C. s. FOWLER, Importer,
Store on 7th-street opposite National Iatelgencer
Office. feb 24-3ta6wif