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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27
). Ir pRIYArE sALR-E oarIS:.l lad W..hlo !

- AT PRIVATE sALE-Fourh-sL and Washing,
n n.squsrethe hrsI class modern bun stofy sod
~ s,tie dwelling house IA Fourh-st. on Washing
ton square snd commanding fns view OF ftnavenue
The house 0uit 10 the substantial manner and M
i,hSd Ia the beat style marble msnto. hroushout the
HOUSES hea,ed With hot air furnace Crot0n water C.
The lot s Is feet by 40 feet deep All Ia complete order
For farther paricul sTs spply 20
ANTHONY j. BLEEckER, Aaetonesr,
r-7 fv Brosdst
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rsy- R,ybt Rev. WiIIiam III. Delaney, ID. ID.

Bishop OF WesleraNew-fOrk,w VIII administer the rite OF
Cor hmaop in the Church OF The Epphsny lEO Stanton
al between Essex aud Norfolk SITS on SUNDAY afternoon
March % Service 10 commence at 5o'elock Kew JOHN
8 sroNE D. d. Rector Of Christ Church Brooklyn. WILL
preach in the evening 10 commence al "a ocock
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27
PLAIN and Figured lMaftinsI. u all ,ridtss
FLOOR OIL CLOTHS,

To her E'ocs % winch plTculaf attention Is soleed,
every care having been skel 10 render Il In
quality, variety. aud richness OF patterns.
To Hotel Keepers Purgeyor. for Steamboats,, a. well ss
to Famea- j. confidently believed that his establish
affords facilities IN selection 10 every DEPARTMENT of
The bushes rarely equaIed. ml5 2meodls
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

IR Boots md EhOee-FRENIH SFKTNU IT d,
The subscriber informs the public thai he has read
for sale Boots Of the French fashion which decd-
y o. elegant form than those Of years style,
al prices ranging from a. 50 TO - Boots. &c made TO
order hts celebrated plan Of taking drawing OF the
feet and keenng pair Of asis for each customer by winch
means a msht Is rendered imposshle-his boots feel a.
easy when fret put when half out II makes
difference how many bnniOns there may Re on
the feet handsome yet easy ri will he guaranteed aud
the boots warranted well Peraons having one
pair made measure resin regular customers
first Of all kinds Of Cater Boots patent
leather and calf Nulihers, Shoes Oxford Ties nc Ne
constantly on hand.
N b Bows, youths and Infants Boots and shoes
mls luStaWis JOHN L. WATKINS, ia rulton-st
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CARPETS

RLTAILED At WHOLESALE rRic,s. .
gVNHE VERY BEST double sup Csrpos for ssi good al
wool Carpets 81 OIL Cloths old and hsrd, from 10 "a
feet wide s. TO os best quality Every anele IN tho
trade equally low
ALDRICH, BARsTow & CO.
40 Pearst NevYork being extensively engaged IN me
manufacture aud importation u Carpets, RUGS Dmsees,
L. viii now ss them FOR cssh retail AZ their extensive
Wsrebon,e 4f0 Pearl-st low any manufacturer or
i'm nortr can sell The same quality OF goods In the ned
stses great variety Of auction goods always "a so'e
very low. " ,,.,. -
Merchants and the public In tnefsl are Invited To eH'
amino our stock which Is 10 ~ ipes'ed IN extent quey
slve and variety patterns sn SLOWER Prices man any
ss,,ahiisIrasnf hi tbisctv ms lmeOdls
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

~" DIR. Woods ssrssparia and Wild Cherry BIZ
for the permanent removal OF such diseases As sks
thoir rise Ia pure blood impaired digestion, morbid
slate Of the liver and stomach Of the nervous
system, and disordered habit OF constitution, and the
whole class Of diseases for which the medical faculty
have for years united 10 prescribing TIE celebrated sarss
parilla and the Bark Of wild Cherry
Or. Woods esrsspsrills and wild Cherry biAeIs, "a
the only medicine made OF these articles and founded
As tits the medical principles and their virtues ex
actsd by .id chemical analysis, experience has shown
IL, unusual power and efficacy, and will DO found on si
be AND speedy remedy or the diseases enuiers
tod above They purify the blood regular diges'
don promote healthy sctiOn Of the liver and sniuaeh
and strengthen the nerves securing health sne
vcoT ~ the whole system In AL cases OF despondenoy
m indigestion or nervous Irritation they have been used
with remark they less useful as re-
moly for headache nsuency loss Of appetite sno gen
erul prosuGiion OF the Al the same time must
be stated they neither violent nor al all dsngerous
IN their securing they do the desired END oy
q steady, regular, and easy influence. -
Sold Wholesale and retail by WYATT KETCHOM,
general sgspis l2 Fulton retail 81 Broadway Sll
~ ,ts Brooslvu Price ST. large hoties ~ S7ni''
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.6iiudtions, 81. nJanish

-
" Al ddpeTtissnsaxs 81 .aii -as.f u
pct pad Or s<y sH nai Be saksa ouf ,}ts< qsos
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

~ spirit OF the Age.-A Lecture VIII De denver,
I'd v Dr. W. w. WALLACE on the Spirit OF me AZ ana
evening 18Th inst al tue GreeDes W. Cnuren between
Sor,n and Broome siS Tickets - cts 10 admit eenue'
man and n3y Lecture commsnce a. ball psst O'CLOCK
10 be had al door The evening OF ms lecture
NIL gus
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GENERALS OF THE AMERICAN
Revolution. In vols. 12mo with is Port
THE FIRST voLUSE Il iaes sdmirs0s work will b.
published ssterly the nature Of the publication v
dnL II being desirable have thu Biographies Of the
various Generals which the hest talent Is
srlcy correct and hurried through the press get
into market, IN time for any specific object
The work Will he printed on fine white paper and well
bound an price far below any work Of similar style
Of execution recently published.
y Orders from this trade are requested and should
thr eqs theft xpeciaon when received they
can he eurned Al he Publishers expense.
SELECT LIBRARY or GERMAN TALES.
sIGNoR FoRMIoA A TALE,
In which related u the mad pranss of The cee
brsed Painter Salvador Rosa and also those Of Don Pas
qusle capuxEi Translated from The German Of L. T. W.
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THE MEND1oANT OF PoNT-DEs-ARTs
A very exciting and interesting Tale; By VIM Hsuf
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- Hsufs end Hodman's Tales are as celebrated IN Ger
many COoper's Novels are In this country and have
been read by thousands. For sale by
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BLAcKWOoD FOR MARCH,
THE CITY EDITION ONLY-Will be published thi.
L dsy al y o clock splendid number This universsl
fsvorte among the magazines has taken lease Of Its
e - Il abundsnty evident from the last four or ave num-
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among the best issued since the work published
B. The Country Edition will be ready on Monday
Price IS yesr-sngls numbers 25 Gems.
Recently published, The North British ReVsw for FEB
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THIS excellent quarterly IL steadily gaining circulation
Ia lhs country and Will become popular az The
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

OF service OF The broadway UnINefsaIIst UUIgIeka
wofshpne in The Hall Of Suyvessni Institute 6ronaws
opposite Bond st. Is changed rom 10 .. z; "a nev
L. HAREls will lecture on Woman's MISSION, io-moi
row al that hour Seats free.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

nRUG STORE FOR sALE.-The sabsc19,e .o1 70,
Dending % leave for The South will sell BIZ pfessns
n .1sns 4. ne be,t n he glsge he soek vel g eet
a. nd tho sore Las good run Of CASTOR ths -
can % safely and prsnl4hly conrn.s-, - - nc,o,
funlty Sc dom occurs Ioqlire Of ias -n1s' "
W. LOVELY, II Ezssau-sL hsS'iy'S ,ovyRyy
- IA, ED zsw mis-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

Savings Bsnk Tor tie benefit VI The Widow and IN
Orphan"
fEMFowTKUD ~ ACT % PAsLANLN1.l
CAPITAL. E5OO, 900 sterling, or I,oOO,oUo.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

r~ Lectures on Christian Dcetrins.-3-,hssv; u
w BELLOWS will deliver his twelfth Leeure on CnilsuAl
Doctr in The Cburch of ihe Divine Unity io-moi 70 .
evening az hsifpasi O'Clock. suoleci-Ine Aunor,y
Inspiration and 10 VI tho Bible n-o ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

rF Rev. Ii. Y. Barrett will deliver bis fourteenth
Lecture Of the present series postponed from last SAB
BATH Sabbath tomorrow afternoon, al O'CLOCK Ia
the New York Society Library building, corner Of Broad
way and Leonard-st Subec-How those passages In the
Old Testament be understood which ascribe 10 Coo
cei tain evil passions and the OF the Science OF Cores
nnndences IN exnlaning them. Seats free. n27 IL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

40 BROADWAY. between Grand snd Broorne STA
~ EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK.
with the exception ~ Thursday evening.
CHRISTYS MtNsTRELs
Respectfully announce that for the better accommodation
OF their numerous audiences they will give their niusbe
Concerts every night this the above popular and
elegant Hall Admission Is cents. Doors open Al 7Con-
cert 10 commence At o'clock. Change OF programme
every evening. MA lwiss
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

AIRY Society OF second Weseysn Chapel VIII b. held 10
said Chapel Aaberry-sl near BeeckSr on ssoeaso w.
ing ;5ih lust O'Clock. Addresses VIII o. oesvIsu
aud Rev D Jones Missionary 70 China VII % ofeans'
by Bishop Jouos. nj IL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27
IT. Flizabetb-st. Universniist

L HARRIS will preach in The morning on me nlVeI.
sal Providence" and will lecture In the evening on vac
q Social ns.ny of the Human Race The evening ser
vices which have commenced at ?, will commence mere.
after si75 The public generally are invited to susnd IL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

WM r. JONES, Aue,iooesr on
BOOTS AND sHORS-syy D. lN0kksoLLe Va n
- stors No z1z Pssrl-sx On "Wednesday. March ~ We
o'cock 500 cases boots shoes and brogsns suiAos ~
Lns Southern, Western and city trade
Also 81 cases mems primo kip boots n.
Also 81 cases ~omsn's seal slippers and pnsknA -.
Also 50 ca.es mems and boys Kip oegged oroksos -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

y JOHNSON will sd 81 auction ~ me ssofs Z.
CLAIM. 90 WEDNESDAY March "a, II II O'Clock, A. -
1850 casss boots and shoes comprising large
offresh add ssasolabs goods. me-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27
UNION MUTUAL INSuRANoP noMpAMY

~ Notice hereby given the book for suhscrp-
lions TO tho CAPITAL Stock Of this institution OF 100 900 dol
lars required by the charter this day opened No
SO Walsi, for the business Of Marine. Transportation,
and Navigation Risks and also for fire Rlsks-he profits
TO be divided between the stockholders and the insured
book will also be opened for the applications OF lnsur
the 29h March 847 10 which time the trustees have ed.
iourned TO complete their organization, dc.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

T. LAME MURRAY, E-q. George,sL HanOver-squaT
Chairman Of TIE Court Of Director N London
Plysieian J. ELLIOT5ON, ND. RS.
4otuarv-W y q. WOOLHOUSE, Esq. FRA.S.
SscrcaTF-F. z. CAMROUX, ESQ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

Paine meet Croton Hall, OF bowery and Divis-
lonsL tomorrow u O'Clock, when Lecture VIII De
given on tbe French Revolution aud lie connection I'm
Religion. The public invited attend l.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27
a PLAIN srATEMENT-ThOmr.Ou', Compound

80 !, scssssle a r,t,ii bs FRANCIS l. LOJlAEL5
~ stsaoasrs n Ms.den'.aRe'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

ihe Lyccun Rooms Broadway. on Monday evening next
he 25h inst commencing al half past T. SUBJECTIVE
social Nature Of Mau Tue public respectfully inv,
led 10 attend Abundance free. Those who choose VIII
contribute to defrsy expenses OF room light nre &c &c
m21 Pc
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-03-27

% W. y, Tsr1nre. 5eIiveTed by ~ OREELEY,
ESQ before the Associsonists OF this city and Boston,
have been procured sud will be read by Mr. RYcKMAN.
The Boston lecture al and the other al "A O'Clock tomor
row Sunday. Those who disappo MED 10 bearing
these lectures before will have an opportunity seats
frea h<f II
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rAaF RlpuoDD 70 %.

IL E EWgsrLo ss S prsssa saa ss.sing pseSss
- mo BavARfA, Capt Hoves, viii Jake NE psos
~ he Aollssqsr and sail positively from New fess %
tes .a March and from Livsrpsol on The sh Nay 81
wfsh.oz 10 embark fyr the Old country or those
sod Tor Lhsir friends should make early sPensS, s
W. ~ Z. TAPSCOII. S,ysne-saa
- s~,fhoo Discount Ihroosh-
Drafts fof any smount pay Wsss nj
ont and I'D Scotland eD1 "
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16

schouI instruction. That Iis yet i'm,
perfect, 80 some extent inrlicleor, may
be freely admitted; bot, who c1o douh
that The wisdom and energy which com,
menced, wllI mature and perfect il.
10 CONCLUSION, genllemeo, socrpl as
suranccs Of my hpany co-ope,oio,
wlth you in all measures for sdvanclo,
the welfare OF our cilzons, aud man
taiojng !he hooor and dignity Of ovr Ur
On ed Commonwealth,
FRS. r. SKUNK
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Harrisburg, January 6, 1877. s
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16

1he Har The Washington Union
makes the following remark 10 correcting
Jne Of the numerous rumors in circularin,',
We have no idea that orr troops will he
Withdrawn from the territory o. AIexiro. rr
our sQnadrons from her walus, # the
preliminary and conditions Of negoljl,ioo.
We had supposed lhsI the President had
defined his position in this reOPecl Iy0 clear
ly 10 be mislakeu.'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16
"TRUTH wlrgoC': FEAp "
lgLlOOGlSl1BBG .
SATURDAY; JANUARY 10, 1917.
NGlHyyOIt'o

Y. D. PALMER Esq, is authorized 10 net as
Agent tor He CoLUMBlA DrMocnAT, and re-
ceipt all monies .f0r Subscription and Adrc,tia-
ing at his Agencies in
Philadeiphia No. SO Piae-Sireei.
NeU York 100 Nqssau-ytrect.
BOstn lG Naie-Sfreet
Baltimore S. T., cor BGH and CaIreyLsis.
Mechanics and Iyadesmen moy tint
il to Hcir adDalHageio adcertjse in this gaberls
il is lie only one pubLished nj the County Seat
md has a greater circuiotfm in tie county Man
any othcr paper published wihn aikialiS.
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16

inc the mex, yenfs, /oyiy t,Uo, and
Iurlng the las, ten years, ninety were
,as,ed,
know Of no change in The habits,
manners, or CONDITION Of the clli2ers OF
heSln'e,in their social rela'ioO',or in The
Increase OF their number, that sccou's
or, or warrants THIS increase oI divorces
1t 's possible that The cause OF It may lnI
! degree be found in The hcIlHy oi OBJ"
alniog legislation on 'he 'ubJfc'' W''h-
out further inquiry into The cause 'n''
elect is, IN my Judgment injurious TO
he puoIlc weI!afe' ana shon'd De S'fle"y
guarded against IN ln'u'e'
Whatever doubts may nave 'e'nD or
are now en'eI'alned' ol me power o.
lhe Legislature to pass divorce laws, I"f
tny other cause Than adnlle'y,or to pass
Them under the provisions OF ;he Con
silu,lon OF the United States, that no
State shall! pass any law lmpsfIn& 'h1
obligation Of contracts, it seems 10 be
conceded, against The opinions OF many
wise and good men, that the power may
be cOOstlulionaIIy exercised, but II
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16

The economy, skill and integrity, with
which they have been managed, for few
years past have greatly tended 10 restore
public confidence, and re-eslablish the cred
u Of the State, and Justly entities every
member OF ,he respective Boards OF Cana
Commissioners who has had an agency TO-
producing this great reformation, TO the
gratitude and confidence of the whole COM
monty. | reler to the Iac, with no ordl'
Inary Satisfaction, that during Inc last three
wears there has not occurred among all The
officers aud agents employed on the sever-
Al lines of Improvements, a single case OF
deillcauUn,
The improvement Of the Ohio rverirom
lis mouth to the city of Piusburg has here
tofnre been deemed an objecI OF sufficient
nsnona importance, to claim The attention
of the federal government Numerous ap-
propra,iuns have been made for ibis pur-
pose, but not sufficient to carry Oul any eI-
6cien, and useful system. Many Of the
W es,erD and SUulh7W Weslern Safes of the
Union, are interested 10 this improvement"
The connection, however, of the main lihe
Of OUT canals and railroads, at the cl'y Of
IPmsburp, renders its improvement an ob-
Ilect Of The greatest interest to This Slate. II
1T were made navigable during all seasons
of the year (except when ice 'bound) ioi
Islcamboas of large class, il would add II
the commerce Of Phlladelphia and PiltsburG
and lc the carrying trade upon the public
works, an amount Of business that caDno
be readily estimated. / therefore sugges
TO The members Of lhe General Assembly
,he proprieiy Of memoraIiziOg Congress OF
his subject, and pressing it upon the aIIen'
ton Of the general governmentuniRCumber
ed with any minor projects, as one worth!
its special consideration and favor
refer with much satisfaction, 10 The re-
ports Of the Auditor General and S'al'
Treasurer. They exhibit IN detail the con
dition of the finances Of the Stale, and shes
the laudsble industry ana intelligent car
which these officers have employed in III
discharge Of IheI important and IaborIou,
duties.
Il Before the passage Of tie sci Of Assem-
bly Of last session, which transferred to til,
couGty in which tho crime may have beei
committed, payment OF expenses for arrest
ing (ugitives from justice, The State had be
come liable to various agents, duly aulho
, rzpd, 10 an ineonsiderabie amount. Tbi
liability could not be met, because no ap
preparation was made for that purpose. Tn
, individuals interested in this malltr are lus
IIy entitled to remuneration, aGd respect
E fully recommend TIA, an appropriation b
made 10 liquidate their claims. The a
mount will be LAID before you by the Audi
tor General.
, In consequence of the engagements o
= the Adjolan, General in the Organization O
, Ithe volunteers for the service Of The Unite
, States in the war with Mexico, his annu;
report upon our military ailtirs has not ye
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16

-" Ihe several Courts Of hts county
commence their January term in DanvlIe
on Monday next,
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16

IGeologist sGd his assistants, &c,, were
appoiUled, who proceeded with The
work, and The Sac expended upon II
the sum Of S76;657 81 II number OF
,nnNal reports were made, as provided
Ihy law; but the main ohjscl OF the leg |
stature, the publication Of complete
Wemior Of the survey, exhibiting thel
results Of he examinations, and embod'
wing for the use Of he public the vsst
sum Of Information, Tor which so lai e.
an amount Of public money was expend'
f ed, has not yet been accomplished. IL
appears to me that this subject is o(sulli'
I, cienu importance 10 secure Legislative
consideration.
I Froqueol complaints have for years
been made by The people, OF the time
consumed in The Legislature by the pas
sage Of private aud local bills, which
greatly increase the business, and ere.
ale subjects for repeal and amendment,
Many laws ere thus enarted which ap.
pear TO be regarded as Of little conse-
, quenres or value, for Of the acts Of n e
last session, 43 remain in the cflice
f of the Secretary Of the Commonwealth
- 4
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16
HENRY BUEHLER Spc'v. Chairman
Harrisburg, Nov % 1916


e-J7 Cav. Shunk's MESSAGE which we
publish this week, is one lhs, dies bi,,
credit, and it should be carefully read bv
every ciIizOn Of the Sale lie paws he
looming tribute to the Volunteers abo bayo
gone out from among US, to GghI the battles
iof their country in Jis,an, reoinp and 70.
co nmends that provision be made he Iav
for romunaratng them for their socr:f ces
His exposition oC our financial a(Ilirs. is
On the whole, Of CHEERING ch,r,c,or and
,he recommendation Of pros,oc,,ye sink.
ing fund for the paymen, Of The s,,,o dah,
is welI-limed and sboulJ 5e acted rroo
Gov. Skunk came into office &, 4 dark NO.
rod in the his,ory Of our s,.,o b,nr,-
run, treasury and q Iorco and oo.no,,,,,;.
debt. constituted the Goc,g or o,r G,.oo;.I
position. Dis,rns, or orr ob;i,, :, u,.,
even the animal j,y,rcoj rror ,ho .,,,o ,,,,,
was GENERAL -R,, ,boro ',,, o..c,..N.
smong the reo,ro ,h,, ho c....,-",'
The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1847-01-16

The Election for Rcgimenlal officers Of
the second Regimen ol Peuusylvaria VoI-
unteer', resulted in The Election Of
J, Hombrighl, Colonel
J. W. Gcary, Lieut.. Colonel.
William BrndIe, Major
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02
PENSACOLA. SEPTEMBER Is47.

PENSACOLA, SEPTEMBER IL, lS47.
Our old friend, Judge GARNER, committed suicide last
night (Sepember 10y by drowning himself have always
been under the impression that he about of the hap
pest men in this city but such not the From
letters he wrote to several of his friends and which
dated time back appears he had for time past
been making his arrangements TO commit the deed He
signs his poverty y that he had but $780, which
in Mr. Hyes chest and that would take all of that to
pay his debts and bury him deceny. He wrote few lines
midnight to DR. Smith, which he gave to black boy and
told him to hand it to Dr. Smith early in the morning. which
to inform where his body might be found He bad every
thing arranged. He directed notes to all to whom he
indebted to his washerwoman. He laid his clothes in
which be buried the bed and directed where every thing
might be found He sewed two large bricks in towel and
tied them to his back and pinned towel his breast and
back and walked down the end Of the wharf with his
cloak around him and cap When he got to the place,
he laid his cloak down, placed his cap it, put brick in
his cap and tying end Of rope to the end Of the wharf
and the other end around his waist threw himself into the
water where he found this morning Last night at dusk
he walked down the wharf, his custom every
ing, with Mr.. Hyer Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. All
rens, and perfectly COOL speaking of the Mexican war,
&c. and his letters and the note written midnight very
neatly executed
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-10-02

MELAScuoLr AccIDEsr-The brig Columbia sailed from
Philadelphia Friday morning for Boston, with cargo OF
COAL and Saturday morning, while going down before the
wind, (wben opposite Newcastle Capt PIERCE was struck
by the ga and knocked overheard and before the boat could
be lowered to his assistance drowned The blow was SO Sc
altogether disable him from making any effort after
falling overheard What adds to the horror Of the accident
is the fact that his wife and children were on board the
vessel at the time and saw the father and husband sinking
without being able render any assistance The Columbia
belongs to Belfast Maine where Capt Pierce and family
resided.