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Correspondence of the Newark Advertiser.
THE MURDERER OF MUIR.

Petersburg. July 10, 1916.
You have already been advised that the BODY
OF F A. Muir was found on Wednesday last, and
that Capt w. ID. Epes, who belongs to one of
our finest families. is the murderer.
Mr.. Epes is man of remarkably genteel an
pearance, and of an excellent address He en-
joyed all the advantages of an extensive education.
inherited large estate,-marred an amiable and
lovely wife. connected with one of the first fami-
lies of the State, and is the father of interesting
children, the eldest being accomplished Young
lady who has just finished her education.
The murderer committed this awful deed on
his own plantation, 10 obtain bond held against
himself for only 5000, small sum compared
with his estate. Muir was his friend-had invi-
ted him--was invited to spend the day with him
and before dinner rode out with him to shoot
deer. 1t now appears that he was shot through
the body by Epes, about 600 yards from the
dwelling.
Epes took the bond, his money and watch, and
covered his body with brush The next day he
took his carriage driver, who was one of his most
faithful servants, to the place told him that ne
had accidentally shot Muir, and ordered him, to
harry and keep the whole matter profound secret
For five months no suspicion was attached 10
Epes. The neighbors at length turned out on
Thursday before the body found and notified
Epes that he was suspected and spent the day in
searching his large plantation. Epes accompanied
them. No discovery was made. few days
passed, when the overseer was informed that he
was suspected he felt authorised to mention some
surmises which he had kept in his own breast
He said he had suspected the carriage driver of
being an accomplish, because Epes had been re-
mnrkabty indutgent to This servant for several
months. The servant was arrested, and imme-
dlately led the way 10 the grave. The body was
disinterred and recognized. Officers are in pursuit
of EPes. He had till this present month sustain
ed high character.
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MORE ANNEXATION

While the British journalists, says the Boston
Times, are so shocked at our rapacity in annex
ing Texas, and keeping portion of Oregon. thew
are projecting little bit Of annexation for them
selves in the Indian Ocean. They intend TO take
possession Of Borneo, the largest island in the world
excepting New Holland and fertile In everything
produced within the tropics They have already
founded an empire in New Holland, and have
begun to colonize New Zealand and the applica
ton of the same policy TO Borneo. Sumatra and
New Guinea is obvious. Borneo contains about
$4,000 square miles, and rising from the coast
in high mountains. is blessed with mild climate.
though under the Equator, excepting those parts
Of The coast overflowed in the rainy season.
Admitting that the British government redeem
Borneo from barbarIsm, and develope its resources
for human happiness, they will no, do more for
ii in That line, than we shall DO for Mexico.
why then is our annexation more culpable than
theirs7
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ssssory rights Of the Hudson's Bay Company. and
of all British subjects who may he already in the
occupation Of land or other property lawfully ac-
CURED within the said territory shah be respec
led" ttat
ARTICLE ~.
The farms. lands. and other property Of every
description. belonging To the Pugefs Sound Agri-
cultural Company. on the Horth side of the Co
lunbia river shall be confirmed to the said Com
pany. In case. however, the situation of those
farms and lands should he considered by the Uni
ted States to be of public and political Importance
and the United States Government should signify
desire I" obtain possession IF the whole or of
any par, thereof. the property so required shall he
transferred to the said Government at a proper
valuation To be agreed upon betweeMt the parties
.4 ARTICLE
The present Treaty shall be- ratified by the
President "f The United States by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate thereof. and by
her Britannia Majesty. and the notifications shall
he exchanged at London at the expiration of six
months, from the date thereof or sooner if possi-
Bile"
In witness whereof, the respective Plenipoten-
tiares have signed the same. and have affixed
thereto the seals Of their arms. t..
Done at Washington. the fifteenth day of June,
in the year of our Lurd one Thousand eight hun
dred and forty six. .yuHBvy ~
JAMES BUCHANAN O.
RICHARD PAKENHAM.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate, on Friday passed several bills for
the improvement of rivers and harbors
The House reported back to the Senate the
bill providing TOR the establishment of a ware
house system
Mr.. Daniel, chairman of the Committee of
Claims, then brought the House TO the considera
ton OF the private calendar. After dsposing of
few bills on the Speakers table, the House pas
sed into Committee; and the result of its inves.
LEGATION was, that the chairman reported to the
House. for its favorable decision, eighty three
bllls-tour with, and the rest without amend
ment.
In the Senate. on Saturday. Mr.. Webster
spoke for four hours in opposition to the tariff bill
aad had not concluded at the hour of adjourn
ment.
The House passed lis session in the considera.
ton of bills on the private calendar.
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Correspondence of the plcayune.

Fort Polk, July Ia. 1916.
Gentlemen: Once more we have been favored
by the arrival of a steamer, and as is confidently
expected mail-the James l.. Day, about which
some anxiety has heen felt lately. having inst
made her appearance To the great joy of ali here
No news or material changes since my last
The river, if anything. has risen, completely cut
ting off transportation by land between this city
and aiam"ras-particularly the several ra-
vines the other side Of the Pao Alto, which an.
pears to he the old bed of the river, and through
which the water flows with quite rapid current
and of considerable depth
The last report is that the water is at stand.
perhaps falling. having caused the removal of all
the camps save one.
Troops continue to arrive almost daily. and
soon afterwards move up and take position upon
Infantry has gone to Reynoso and Camargo
The weather, together with the inactivity of
the troops, has caused considerable sickness among
them. learn there are several hundred in hos
pltal at Maamoras, and the measles has broken
out in one Of the camps.
Curiosity runs high" TO know the object of
visit of two British naval officers to Gen. Taylor,
who arrived here in vessel of war from Tampi-
CO. Communications being cut off, they sent
their dispatches by mail TO their Consul at Mata-
moras, TO be laid by him before the Consular
General. NOUS VERRONS.
Appearances Indicate move of the army into
the interior as soon as the waters subside.
Report says that General Paroles has sent
proclamation to the people of Matamoras. calling
upon them TO treat our regulars with every kind
ness and consideration. because of the unparallel-
ed kindness and attention to his wounded as well
as prisoners and citizens. He takes occasion to
score The Texans, &c. IL this be true, it argues
more favorable than otherwise
Yours In haste, S.
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THE NAVAL BOARD

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Morning News, after contradiciing the rs-
port Of the assembage of the Post Captains com.
posing it, for the purpose of giving their opinion
on the possibility Of taking the Castle of San
Juan de Ulloa, says
IAN the officers who have been summoned by
the Secretary Of the Navy are in attendance, to
the number Of 20, except Captain Lavaletie, who
IS supposed to be on the way from Memphis to
1oin the board. We met them altogether with
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NAVAL.

The U. S. razee Independence. says The Boston
Post of Thursday, is alongside of the sheers,
and is progressing rapidly with her outfits Her
top-galant and royal masts are on end fore and
aft, and probably, in few days all her yards will
be aloft.
The ship of the line Ohio, with all her spars
out except the bowsprit. is lying in the basin pre-
paratory to being locked.
The U. 5. ship jamestown, Commander Skin
ner, sailed from St. Thomas. West Indies, ON the
/ lth inst, for the Island of Cuba Officers and
crew all well.
The U. S. brig Perry, Commander Blake, ar
rived at Kingston, ia, on the 23d ult. from Cha
gres, and sailed again on the 9th to ion the
squadron off Vera Cruz
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JAMES BUCHANAN G
RICHARD PAKENHAM.
VOLUNTEERS.

Volunteers are pouring in now faster than ever.
says the n. o. Picayune Of the 18th inst. and
are sent otf TO the Point with the utmost despatch,
Col. Hunt, the Quarter Master. exerling himself
to the utmost to procure good transports and en-
able the volunteers to reach the seat of war at
the earliest possible moment. The necessity for
their presence with the army is clearly percep,i-
BILE. The Talma arrived on the 18th, ha wing on
board three companies of the Mississippi volnn-
teers. completing the regiment from that State
The steamboats, Homer and James Hewitt. also,
arrived from Louisville. having IN board the Sd
regiment of Indiana volunteers. under command of
Col Joseph Lane and Major German. They are
all fine looking body Of men, and will be able
To render good account of themselves when the
opportunity presents itself.
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the Secretary of the Navy coming out OF the
Presidential mansion, where they had been on
visit of ceremony TO the Chief Magistrate of the
nation. They We're in full uniform, and. as a
lady remarked to us. we had never seen SD many
Commodores assembled together before. h was
delightful TO see so many gallant men. and take
them by the hand. associated their deeds are
with the glory of their coun,ry-men. of whom
we had heard much in former times. many
whose names have filled the world with the hon
or ct our Navy-but most of whom it had never
been our good fortune to meet before"
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ASTONISHING LIBERAL1TY.-A day OF two
since. young Irish girl named Mary Monahan.
while at an intelligence office in Broadway, New
York, for The purpose of procuring siluation,
picked up pocket wallet, which on being exam
med was found to contain fifteen hundred dol
lars! She Immediately made the fact known,
and before she left the office was met by The loser
gentleman who had called short time previous
lor the purpose OF procuring servant. The book
and contents were returned in safety to his pos
session. The owner was of course much reioiced !.
and to reward the honest girl, put his hand in his
pocket, drew it out--said thank ne i'' and
turned on his heel and vanished We record
this, as an act Of unparalleled justice and gener-
oslty, and only regret that We cannot give the
name OF the gentleman who reguited an act of
honesty so literally.
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LATE PURSER CHEW .

Thomas J. Chew, late of the u S. NAVY,
died at Brooklyn. New York, few days since,
in the 70th year of his age. MIR. Chew was the
person to whom Lawrence uttered the words
4" DON'T gtve mp the ship" Chew fought with
great gailan'ry IN several naval battle in the war
of 1872. He was on the deck of the Constitution
IN the memorable fight with the Guerrero. and
contributed To the capture of that ship.
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SUICIDE FROM PovERrY.-Haydon. the Eng
lish Historical Painter. committed suicide recent
ly, as we learn from the London papers Before
his DEATH Hayden wrote TO several distinguished
men with whom he was acquainted, soliciting Pc
cnnlary assistance. amongst them, Sir Robert
Peel. II was during the week which preceded
The downfall Of the government. The only an
swer he received was from the First Minister of
the Crown. who, at the time, was as sorely trou-
bled by his political anxieties as the applicant was
by his poverty. Yet To his credit be it said, Sir
Robert Peel was the only party who responded
He sent the artist $50 note, expressing regret
that Haydon's necessities compelled him to make
the application. In a few honrs the poor fellow
was no more, but he records with gratitude Peel's
generosity in his diary On hearing of his me-
lancholy exit, Sir r. Peel sent 5000 10 the fami-
~ to relieve their more pressing requirements s.
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OREAT HAUL OF CoUErERFEITERs.-- Consta-
bles Hurst, Black, and Mulford arrested TWO men
who came to Cincinnati about Two weeks aop. for
having in possession and passing counterfeit bank
bills on the Commercial bank in this city. North
ern bank Of Kentucky, Lafayette bank Of this city,
and two on Indiana the two latter calculated to
deceive any body. These men, whose names are
Ireland, Gather and SON. have heretofore borne
good characters; but there is no doubt Of their
being deeply engaged in the counterfeiting bust
ness. large amount Of money, and papers tell
ing where more could be had, were found in their
possession 49, Cincinnati Com.
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ORR FJ,AGl
OUR NAVY YARD.

Samuel Humphreys and Samuel Hartt Esors.,
naval constructors, yesterday completed their
survey OF the vessels of war at this station, and
we hope in few days, that orders will come down
from Washington for the fitting out of the Della
ware, IA, and frigate Consiellation-probably the
Pennsylvania
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LATE FROM THE PACIFIC

Accounts have been received at New York
from Valparaiso, TO the list of June The n s
frigate Congress, Com Stockto had gone ror,b
supposed to the Sandwich Islands. The frigate
Savannah, Com Sloat, and the CONSTITUTION
Capt. PerclvaI. were daily expected at yalnarai'
to take IN provisions and sail for the JTni,ed
States. The recent Disturbances at SANTIAGO
Chill, have been completely suppressed The
Republic enjoys tranquility. The Peruvian gov
eminent is in a very settled condition, much more
so than it has been for some years.
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LOSS OF LIFE ON THE ERIE RAIL

An accident occurred on the New York and f.
RE Rail Road on Friday, by which Charles Ste
vens and William Grain were killed, and IL per-
sons badly wounded
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FATAL RENcoUNTER The Raleigh Register
states that rencOunter took place on Saturday
last in Cumberland county, between b. F. Atkins,
ESQ, candidate for the Legislature, and Archild
McDlarmin, Esq, which resulted in the imme-
date death Of the latter from pistol shot
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The LAST NovELTy.--In Louisiana an &C Tin
Grant Library has been formed after this fashion
Any person who wishes to take part 10 it, may
do so by writing in some useful volume or pam-
phlet as follows:
This belongs to the Iinerant Library, sent
out for the good of The public; therefore, You are
requested to read This, and then hand it 10 your
neighbor"
This is a nDne[ and oood lido,
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HAIR BREADTH ESCAPES OF THE GREAT
BHrTAIN We learn from gentleman who came
passengers IN the Great Britain, that her trip,
though quick one, was nevertheless chapter
OF accidents She was once in imminent danger
% being lost by FIRE, and 3 hours aground off
newfoundland bot fortunately rolled Of just as
orders were given TO lower the boals. We mere
~ publish the facts as they 10 order TO anlci-
pate the horrible comments Of the Boston press
NJ T. Mirror.
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Done MIN BKowN.- A delinquent subscriber
70 whom we sent dumping letter, answers, that
be =" received it just as he was sitting down 10 a
plate Of hasty' pudding which was done more
to his liking" We can tell him that he will not
escape scon nee. by resort to the "spoon tao
iIcs;" and that no had better s. fork over before
ne is " attacked in the rear .''-.Ns,o Haosn Re-
giSier.
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INDUSTRIOUS V1LLAINy.-The New Bedford
MeTcnry states tina, sufferer by The late FIRE at
Nantucket having had his suspicious excited :,
wished to go on board the sloop .Natipe, Rogers,
ni that place, as she was on the Of departure,
bnt was refused permission. He, however by
dlDt OF threats al length succeeded, when he dis
covered large quantity Of property which had
been stolen from the fire!
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SINGULAR DEATH OF THREE SIsTERs-The
Cincinnati papers state that on Thursday last one
of the Misses McCue. living on 7th street, re-
tnrned home and died. was supposed from the
effects Of the heat. On Friday the second sister
died IN the same manner, after returning from the
funeral On Saturday the third sister died in the
carriage while attending the funeral of the second
sister. The mother the three young ladies' was
taken sick in the carriage and returned home
These young ladies were all in apparent health to
the time Of their deaths. They were addresses
and MAMMA makers. This calamity, so sudden, ;.
SD onaccountable, has created great concern in
The minds Of The people living in the neighbor-
ho1. post moTtem examination was held on
the body Of the third sister by several physicians
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TIE Loss OF THE STEAMSHIP GgNrt.-A
Correspondent Of the New York Sun, writing of
the Ioss Of this steamship, already noticed, says -
The facts relative To the explosion and burn
ing OF this vessel are truly heart rending It is.
indeed wonderful that so many escaped alive
The correct number Of killed was Id Of the
wounded, l9-the vessel, cargo. furniture, &c.
a total loss. She a magnificent steamship.
and valued at 8 10000. She had IN board when
she sunk $4,000 in specie Tor Havana This
and the vessel, without counting any other part
Of her cargo, make snm Of SI50,000, total loss %
A LUcKY BLAoKsMrrH.-A Blacksmith. lie
ing in franklin County, Pa, has Just come in po
session Of an estate left him by deceased uncle in
London, valued at one million ofdollsrs
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Article III,

"In the future appropriations Of the territory
south Of the 4oth parallel Of north latitude. an
provided in the first article Of this treaty, the pos
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This is a nosel, and good idea.
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OREGON TREATY.

Convention bet,reen the United States of fine
RIGA and her Majesty the Queen ofthe Uni
ted Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,
concluded at Washington, the 18th Of June,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-02-27
To the Editors of the Wing 4:

o inc Editors OF inc wing
Gentemen-Your remarks this morning, about "Suange
Things" and Fanny Eser, &c. afford good opPortuni-
y call the citizens who feel disposed TO give their
aid relieving the suengs of the destitute and affiie>
ed of city, this unusually and long winter,
and remind them that the Benevolent Society still doing
oil it can distributing mpartialy, what has been sub
senbed; but the limited OF the funds Is SUCH that
much suffering continue, unless those citizens who
have yet subscribed, should forward and render
their aid. VIII they DO ihsl Can they who more
blessed with wealth, health strong constitutions, remain
csou when there much misery calling for their aid
to releye OF those who have these Blessings and are
indifferent, nothing be expected but there are many
who would give, If they had opportunity and could
throw in their charities without the eye OF the world
seeing the Such be accommodated by calling
Mr. James II. Gardner, the Treasurer OF the Society and
giving what they feel disposed besow In his absence
they will ind Mr.. Ambrose Carlton. at the Store Of Hub
bard Gardner Csrlton who will their subserip
tons. 80 year, donations Will the Editors please
call forward and render their hepi
RECEIVERS SoclETY.-Thos VI. Alfriend Nirsi-
Marine Office Fredenek Bransiord. James Williams
Market Square, John Harold, Broad Street, Benjamin
Tate; Geo. Hutchinson. W.
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA.
SENATE.

WiDsfspAr. Fxs. IS. 1886.
Several bills from the Hoase wero referred
A Committee OF Conference sppointed. on no,,an
OF Mr. SrASARp, q committee on tho MARI Of an.
House, on the question OF the disagreement OF the t
House, on tho Tax Bill
The following gentlemen were appointed, Me..r,
Sanard, voolfolk, Bondurant. witcher aud Nc Mullen
on motion OF Mr Rooms, the Senate took up and con.
sdered bill for establishing District Free Schools In
The bill for the relief Of Jerman Bakers securircs oc
euPled the principal portion Of tho sitting.
Mr.. MOORE moved its Indefinite postponement and sup
ported his motion in speech OF much force setting forth
his view OF the facts and principles involved.
Ihls motion was supported by Mr.. Tuonrsos of A .
who also reviewed the facts involved in clear and Able
Argument.
Mr. Cor opposed tho motion, and eontended thu, thu
securities OF Baker ought DO forced TO nav ei,ber
principal or interest OF this particular claim against thsm
Mr.. SrAsARp also spoke some length in favor of the
o and against postponoment, in Argument Of Rrsa,
power. s
Mr. Noon replied the argument. Of tho friend. Of
ne oi and eontended with for the claim OF
Warrington College to the fund Of tho Cincinnati Soee,y
mr. moofE offered an amendment by way Of substitute
!" pay over tho amount to Washington College.
MIR. GALLAnkR suggested that such anne ndment was pre
sfe' rs some members who might think the College en-
nued eventually, might not DO prepared to cay 90
tie also supported tho bill
Mr. MooRk withdrew - amendment intnntinr b,vs
ever that the claim of Washington College would be
ed at proper time.
Alter lew further remarks by Messrs Tbomp.on of A
'aahcr Stanard, Cox and McMullen tho question wa,
taken on the passage Of the BILL which was csrrisd-ave,
IL, noes s. .'e'
And then the Senate adjourned.
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around which TO rally scattered strength. foundation
upon which 10 build afssh; but when let 20 principle
We commit ourselves defcneclcss TO blind hazard.
The present demand itself q commentary upon the
action OF the convention. IL has BEEN will
De- That concession at the expense Of principle will be
made the foundation Of farther exaction. Should VIC
yield to the present demand would satisfy the West o
Would pat At the eternal camor against the alleged
inequahyf who 10 90 weak expect from Il any
such ehectf The West would still remain minority in
the Legislature Accession OF strength would be scquir.
ed but not the control OF the purse strings at which {,
gra'ps Will any thing short of that satisfy the demand
Lot the manly OF their champion answer
The very accession Of strength stimulating hope, would
excite TO further effort
Mr. s. said the East laid claim to superiority over
the west In intelligence virtue; but practical states
man. he thought would disregard physical circumstances
IN the formation OF institutions These together with tho
cardinal pon, OF the christian faith the inherent and
Nersa corruption OF the human heart said form the
only ioundatan Of salusry and durable government
When therefore, the West shall increase her wealth
to be IN condition to feel equal degree with East
onfhen OF taxation, she then be safely entrusted
equal participation in the power OF tho government and
cheertuy will IL be conceded; and approaches to
that equality, the Legislature will be all times ready by
aw IN the manner prescribed by the Constitution Of the
mixed basis, TO render to her what 10 hers