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Pension Oare.

PehslOn Oasce.
 yI,ig 9H lss6.
 In order ,o carry into effect the act of Coa- gtess of the ilh oi July, ls36, entitled An act granting half pay to widows or orphans where their husbands and fathers have died of wounds received in The military service n! the United States, m certain cases. and for other purposes the following rules have been prescribed by the President oi the Uni ted States, and adopted by ahe Secretary of War, and they are now published for the la- formation of applicants under that law.
 1. Applicants under the firsi section of the act, must produce the best proof the nature of the case will allow, as to the service of the deceased officer or soldier, the time when he died and the complaint of which he died, and inc supposed cause of his decease !! must be clearly shown ia what company ansI regiment, ar corps, he served, and the grade he held. Such proof must be had, either from the records of inc War Department, the muster rolls, ;he testimony of commissioned officers. or the aiiidavils Of persons of known respeetabi ity From similar sources evidence
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PENSI9y OFFICE.

March, n, 1857.
 iS case where the claimant has married after the decease of the husband, for whose services she may claim the pension, II cap got. under the explanatory act of March }, 1857, be withheld on account of her last marriage: provided she was widow on the lth July. 1886, The latter part of the 9th Fale oi the regulations of he 9th July, 1856, Is not, of course, applicable to such case. The facts in relation to The marriage oi the last husband, snd his death, should be fully set foFth in the claimants declaration. The following Is the form of ihe declaration in su~h case.
 DECLARATION,
 fa 0rder to otiatH the bemeEls of the ii seefton of the act of iih July, 1886, and cf
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AN ACT.
Approved, July 1, 1896.

AN AOIs
 Explanatory of an act entitled "in art grant
 ing half pay 10 widows and orphans. where
 their husbands and fathers have died of
 wenHds rerriyed in the military service of
 the IBited StairS, and for other purposes.
 Be fl further enncted by ate Senate and House ef Representatives. of he Unitcd .S,aies of .1aertca ia Congress assembled. That the benefits of lhe third section of the act entitled "An act granting half gay to widows and orphans, where ihelr husbands and fathers have died of wounds received In the military service of the limited States and for other purposes, appIoved the fourth day of July, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, shall no. be withheld from any widow. m consequence of her having martied after the decease of the husband for whose ser- vices she may ciaim to be allowed a pension or annuity under sad act Prorided, That she was a widow at the time il was passed.
 Sec. ,. find be a further enGeted, That the widow of any person who continued in the service of the United States until the ihrd day of November, seventeen hundred and eighly-three, and was married before that day, and while her husband was in such service, shall be entitled To the benefits of the third section If the aforesaid aci
 Approved, March ,, ls27.
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MiLirARf.--It IS understood that Gsn Buijss. having reported himself ready for ae:iss ssEsiem has received orders 10 repair forthwith to Vera CfhA aDd assume command olths regiment is rosfs, and those that will soon be there tue whole embrns cing SIX regiments. This force will be soficisal to keep open . communication between vesa Cruz and the city of Mexico. should the continue.
 General Scott will soon have with him. at . mod crate estimae from 2s09o M 80 900 oi the bes, troops ed 10 comcsvery dfeuliy. 10 defy svsry dsngss. and 10 look down every opposition which the wieia Mexican power can bring against us.
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J L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pension'.

Copy of 9fh section of the .4ci Of February
 II, ls47, ''.fn aeI 10 raiss for liaiied
 tifHe an additional military force, aad for
 oiher parposes.n
 SEC. g. find De t further enacted, That each non-commissioned officer, musician, or private, enlisted or to be enlisted in the regular army, or regularly mustered in any volunteer company, for period of no, less than twelve months, who has served or may
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RegulatioaS established by the Setstary se
 War, for sustaining claims to Pensions.

The following eEidenrn will be required in all militia cases, aud cases of the reaula, army, where the discharge and surgeou's certificate have been lost or destroyed, or where none have been given sufficient ta authorize the Secretary Of War to grant pens sions, VIZ:
 In cases where the regular discharge aud the surgeons certificate for disability cannot he had. the applican, fer pension, whether he has been soldier of the regular army, er a militia man, in the seryi ice of the United States, during the late war with Great Bri- tain or since that period, must produce the sworn certificate of his Captain, or other of. ficer hnder whom he served. stating distinei. ly the tune and place of his having baen wounded, o otherwise disabte,l, and that the same wounds or disabilities arose while iu the service of the United States, and in the line of his duty; with inc affidavit of one or more surgeonsf or physicians, whether of ihe army or citizens, accurately describing the wound, and stating the degree of dissbil- fly [" which ,he soldier msy be entitled Hn- der il. Thase doenmenss to be sworn la he- fore n judge of the United States court, os some judge or justice of the peace; and t . State judge or justice of the peace, then uu- der the seal of the clerk of the county in which such judge or justice may reside; and the nams oi the paymasiers who last paid the soldIer, as belonging io ths srryics of the United States, to be in every instance furnished by the applicant, in order to a due examination of the muster rolls,
 WAH DgrsKTMgsr,
 Psns,on OEce, Dec. 23, 1877.
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Partridge RO0tStt

ltM PRS. !. pARTRtpeE's celebrated water. " " proof and plain cali boots. rnsae fosand Ss WM r. OFFICER a's'hs constant use, '''4 ''A '0 '"s''s AHela so, is<7. s.
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Commisioner of Pensions.
] am. very respectfully,
 Your ob't servant,

[CoPYl Regulations Of Pension OGice. .'SEc. 6-Whenever any official act is requr ed to be done by judge or justice of cour, of record, or by justice of the peace. the certificate of the Secretary of ihe State or of the Territory, or of the proper officer or clerk of the court or county, under his seal Of office, will be annexed, stating that such a person is judge, or justice of a court of record, or a justice of the peace. and that the signature annexed IS his genuine signGtare." :"
 And further, The ceri,fcate must dccom- pany. erery case. and De attached to tle paper on ,rhieh the agiddrd IS rritteH. No cefda- ri taken before q notary public r'il De fakeH as erideHce."
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PENSi0S OFFICE.

i3dy --EII 1-t''
 SiR:-The great and unexpected increase of business in this office, renders II entirely out of our power to answer particularly, and with as much promplitude as we could de- sire, the numerous communications address cd 10 this office; and although we eanno. anticipate all the inquiries that may arise under the recent acts of Congress granting land, scrip. and pensions to certain persons who have served, or may serve, in the war with Mexico, and can therefore frame no circular Ina. can supersede the necessity of correspondence with agents. soldiers, and others, who sends claims to the Department,
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-uEARkAN SAs BAN N E R
 PUBLIsHED wEEE<rx. HY REARDON X GARRETT, THREE DOLLARS A YEAR } IN .ADYdECE.
TERMS OF ADvERTIsINc.

TERMS OF ADyERTIsING. ,,uars of 10 lInea. or less, hrst insertion,
 ,,.u and YIrTY cEx<s for each continu- NI ,esy 10 lines, and not exceeding 10, to be iaes-.J ,. square and half-over IS. and not ex- sAlag 20. as two squaFes-and in that proportion s,, longer advertisements.
 " UI.,asnt assumed by sOme responsible person. l" S., ,p individual account, at the above rates, VI. .o es0 and under S1OO, in one year, dis l@c.S -s Ss Der cent will be made; and when 1t toshs ,o si0O or upwards. in the same period, a anouns, of ssl per cent will be made. No dedne- iisSOS SSreyer. will be made if payment be deferred nos .S. yea, shall have cxpireAi nnr will any re- t'e he made on legal advertisements, required I,is Ir law to be published. ~urxr.p x., ,xeeeding 10 lines, renewable at pleasure, s20 30 <" So
 (. 60 {" 90. .av.,+;.emepts, or parts thereof, exceeding 10, '. Se lines, as the case may be, subject to the - and discounts first mentioned; and no con- eh !, these rates for less term than year. Nc a's,on for occasional omissions; and all contracts a' ,Ss year to he paid in advance.
 sTASDISS ADVERTISEMENTS. fS' v '' mouths. s6 square. s4
 6 10 :"
 F Is IF
 All standing advertisements wiii pc charged al 'n' s.t .eptioned rates unless contract be made wher ,n s.r ose-tion. and must be paid for in advance. '' s.ss will be announced for any office, eithe ,;y tate, or county, without the advance paymeR of kys dollars.
 !" po;,ical circulars will be charged as advertise ,sD,s and payment required in advance
 No ,oh win hereafter be delivered to any persol ,;,h xhom we have no regular dealings, until pai' for. ,t ... insertions desired otherwise they will be con ,;aasd npta forbid. and charged accordingly.
 45- No variation will be made from the above rates Single number of the paper, l2i cents.
 An letters must be posi- -pGid, or they will not re ,.ve any attention
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(DATE.) SIR; l reques, that my claim 10 Bounty Land, under the 9th section of the act Of the Huh of February, lS47, entitled 'An ac, 10 raise for limited time an additional military force, and for other purposes" may be ex amined; and if am entitled to Land, wish to ielinquish. and do hereby relinquish, my right thereto, and in lieu thereof to receive Treasury Scrip for one hundred dollars. Attest am, respectfully,
 your obedient ser'i To the Commissioner of Pensions,
 Washington Cify
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An uouest re,iow. rruly.

4 good inab--Ee must have been eonseis stieus and vefdaai sIso--residing in the eountry sad sns p6yed ss sort ol agricultural lsbofes. having eaq- r,red to scfspe togeiber fifty dollars, took t b ki4 employer with request thai he would take shssge of Il for hn The request was complied with. Tke year rolled round and he lahoref spplisd 10 aaothss friend io kno4 .hat would be the interest upon e. He was told three dollars. ssWeii, said ha. si wish yog would lend me thres dolIars Sor . ha days Ny boss has been keepin 6fiy doilais fas uns los year, and aai snsai 10 pay Ai ls iafsyssf e d." This is iTae.--S Y. Goa.
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EXCLAMATION.

 fn order to obiaiR tise beae6t of ihe laird see-
 tio. of Lhe act of Congress cf ihe 4iA Js-
 ~, 1886.
 STATE TERRITORY, on DISTRICT
 of
 ON ,his--tlay oF----~----, personally appeared before the---of ibe-------, \. B. a resident ot---, in the county ol----aIid State, Territory, or District of-----, aged
 -yeers, who being frs, daiy sworn ac. cording io law, doth, on her oath make the following declaration, m order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by tie act of Congress. passed July 1, 1886. That she is lbe widow ef---, who was here insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy, or militia, as the case may Le, and specify the service performed, as directed in rule number four of these regulanons.l
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PeHsion OGce, Dee. 23, 1877.

These rules of evidence are applicable to elais Inants of every grade. | The applicant. if within thirty miles of an ar. my surgeon. must obtain his certificate.
 (Cloaekadsd oa IA page.l
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"our prospects is very dark." said Break. eke baker, on the eecs@ion ef q recent riss In Hour.
 'fr-,' ssid Mrs. Partiagtoa, "ana @ is yegr bread but said this ensimsble lady, ieaking bs. aignsntly on bisn through her specs. ssenx lAaBae are tig!i enough '--Bssisa Pssf.
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Explanatory Notes.

Or twenty-five dollas, as the case may be.
 | The evidence may be taken before any officer or tribunal having probate jusisd'e-- ton.
 I Ii there be no children, and the father claims, the facts must be stated, and the form will be varied so su,t to the case, and fl there be neither child nor father living, and the widow claims, she form will be so changed as 10 show the facts in the case.
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and that she has remained 6 widow ever since tha, period, as will more fully appear by re- ference to the proof hereto annexed,
 Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before
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It is hereby certified, that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before the f- for the county of---in the State of-- by the affidayits of--and---- who are persons entitled to credit, that ----and----are the only surviving 7 children oi---who was a---In the United States service.
 In testimony whereof l have set
 my hand and seal of office this
 day of---in the year
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County of

of--- On this-day of---in the year one thousand eight hundred asd--personally appeared before ne the undersigned, Jns- itce of the Peace and---above mentioned,
 ---who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identieal-- ---who was-------in the company commanded by Captain--------in the re- giment commanded by---that he en- listed on the----day--of------for inc term of-----and was discharged at
 ---on the-----day of---by Sworn to an.i subscribed before me the day and year above written
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She further declares ths, she was married to the said---------. on ihe------day oi
 -, in the year seventeen hundred and
 -; that her hushaad, the aforesaid - died on ihe-------tlav of-. -.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

is perceived why the postage should not be
regulated BY weight, as on letters. The
weight and bulk of The mails. which add so
greatly 10 The cost Of transportation. and i'm
psde the progress Of the mail, are aitributable
10 the mass Of printed matter daily forwarded
from the principal cities in the Union TO every
part OF the country. Jusfice requires that the
Expenses ottheir transportation should be paid
/ by the posiages charged on them; and il is
believed that the present rates would meet ihat
object, u The poslages could be equalzed, and
( 10 all cases collected.
I Fifth. The payment OF postage, OF double
postage. on all letters passing through the
mails for delivery within the United States.
and prepayment on letters destined for foreign
countries not having postal arrangements with
the United States, and on all printed meter.
Sixth. The abolition or modification of the
ranking privilege. SO as TO cover only official
correspondence. for which payment is made
to the department, by the 9Th section Of the
act Of 1917
The DEAD letters exceed $50, 900 each quar-
ter--a large number Of them being from for
elgn countries.
Revenue received during the year, S3,945, S93
Expenditures during the year, 3,979 $50
Excess Of receipts this year over the
last, Tor Is l5-l00 per cent.) as. 500
Deficiencies Of the year, 33.6T7
Letter postage received during the year, 254 IS
- Philadelphia Enquirer.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
INDIANA.

The Legislature Of Indiana me, at Indianap-
oils on the 9th instant and was duly organized.
The Lieut.. Governor, Loco, presides over
the Senate, and VIM. A. PORTER, Esq Wing,
has been chosen Speaker of the House. The
Senate, when full, is tied; but on the day Of
assembling one Locoioco was absent, which
gave the Wings majority Of one. The Lo-
cos, with but two exceptions, although all in
the city, chose 10 absent themselves from their
seats in order to prevent the usual organiza-
ton in the election OF necessary officers. AT
ter much debate, and no little excitement, the
Senate, on appeal from the decision of the
chair, decided that quorum was unnscessa-
ry for mere purposes Of organization. and
went into an election for principal and assist
ant secretaries. and elected two Wings.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
nArrxp or cowrRnRAs.

The N. 0. Delta in speaking Of the battle Of
Conreras, expresses its doubts whether. if
Valencia had obeyed the order Of Santa Anna
sent to him on the 18th August, and fallen
back to Coyoacan or Churubusco with his
5000 veteran troops, twenty one large can
non, and his vast stores Of ammunition, Gen.
Scott would have been able to carry the latter
position. The result reflects great credit upon
the military genius and prowess of Gen.
Smith. Al the same time. no better proof can
be given Of the sagaci,y Of Santa Anna the ar
engagements he made for the defence Of Mexi-
co
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
sHocKrwo AFFAIR.

Death from The Bite Of Ra,tiesnakc "A
most lamenable affair occurred in New York
on Thursday evening the 9th inst, which in a
few hours resulted in the death Of DIR. Arnold
F. wainwright, one of the Professors in the
Crosby street Medical College. The particu-
lars are thus related by the correspondent oil
The Philadelphia Inquirer:
The doctors wife was originally from one
OF the Southern States, where her relations are
now living. and one OF them recently sent him
as curiosity large rattle snake some six feet
in length, enclosed in a wooden box. Last
evening the doctor was taking the snake some
where, and on his way he stepped into the
Broadway House, corner of Broadway and
Howard street, and thus met some persons
with whom he was acquainted. On being
spoken TO in relation TO the snake he very inn
prudenily took il gu, Of the box and allowed il
TO run on the floor. In a short time il COM
menced sauling, and the persons present be-
came afraid, and jumped around in all direc-
tons.
Al the urgent request or the keeper of the
place for some person 10 kill The reptile,
I DIR. wainwright said that there was no occa-
sion for fear, and proceeded TO catch the
SHdhr anu pun " VI MS DON HSdll. Ile SdugHl
it, but while putting il in. he received severe
bite on the middle finger OF his hand. In an
incredibly short time, the wounded part excl
SEQ. and causic applied 70 the adjacent parts,
but notwithstanding these precautionary meas,
ures, the virus reached the system. The hand,
then Ike arm. and finally the DOCTORS side,
sweed and became black. He was removed
as quickly as possible home. and he died at
Twelve o'clock las, night in commissions, jus:
six hours after he received the bite.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23

Mr.. EptroR:

Ma. EnrroR:
A large number Of voters in the County Of
Berkeley, have determined TO invite their EEL
low-ciiIzens ioassembse at The January Court,
with view 10 an interchange of sentiment
and formal expression of opinion, as 10 the
CLAIMS OF General TNYLog 10 the Chief Mag
istracy OF the Republic. In this. they have
been influenced BY no desire 20 effect the ac-
ton OF any party, or control the opinions OF
any individual. Their determination has been
based, simply, upon high appreciation OF
the public services of the Hero oil Buena VS.
ia, an abiding confidence 10 bis political in
tegrity, and a deep convection Of his earnest
devotion TO the sacred principles and compro-
misses Of the Constitution
In exercising that privilege, which gives 10
every citizen, however humble, an interest in
the affairs of the nation, almost personal, they
have watched the course of public events and
observed IN them the shadowing forth of re-
suits, utterly in variance with the theory and
design Of the government, and contrary 10 the
express provisions of the Constitution. They
have perceived, too, the existence OF evils, for
the reform OF which, in their judgment, the
most pressing necessity exisIs--a necessity
involving the prosperity and, perhaps, the
perpetuity of the Union.
Believing that the future welfare Of the Re-
public may depend upon the character of its
next Chief Magistrate. in determining upon
the citizen most suitable for the responsible
ties and duties of that eminent station, their
eyes have rested upon ZACHARY TAYLOR
They consider him one unirammelled by par
~ tieJ--whose devotion TO the interests of the
Union, is unmingled with sectional jeaIousies
and, above all, one who is content 10 look
to the Constitution, as understood and con-
strued by its iiustrious trainers, as the true
fountain of all political wisdom.
Considering il unnecessary 10 enter into a
further exposition OF the reasons which have
led them TO this conclusion, they would in
view ofihese considerations which they have
deemed il due to themselves thus briefly to
overwhelmingly invite their fellow-cilizens
to meet with Them and give public expression
10 sentiments, which, in their judgment, are
held in common with large majority of the
people OF the United States. III.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
The inundation al Cincinnati 700 Families
rendered Houseless Immense Loss Of Prop
trty-Business Suspended
CINCINNATI, Dec. 18th, lS47.

ojNCINHbTI, Dec ION, lc4f.
The waters of the Ohio have now swelled
TO the highest point attained during the great
food Of 1882, and the lower part OF the city
is entirely inundaled.-At least five Thousand
families have been rendered houseiess by This
disastrous flood, and great distress mus. ensue
in consequence. A public meeting OF the
citizens has been called 10 provide the means
for alternating their destitute condition.
The stores south Of Pearl street are flooded
and Broadway IS overlooked. II is useless 10
calcueie the damage. or 10 endeayor TO give
an idea Of the distress existing among us.
Business has been almost entirely suspended
Half the lumber in the city is aiioat, and boats
have been carried off Of the stocks 10 the ship
yards.
The snow is eighteen inches deep, and more
is now falling The telegraph between this
city and Louisville has been thrown out of or
der by break near Dayton.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
THURSDAY. Dec. 10Th, IS47
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.


Mr.. SyME, chairman OF the committee on
Banks, presented the following bill A bill
authorship the Banks TO issue small notes.
The following resolution was communca-
ted from the Senate, which was concurred in
by the House
Resolved, That when the Senate adjourDs
to-day, Thursday, 10th instant, il will. with
the consent Of the House Of Delegates. adj
journ until Thursday the 9th Of January next
REsoLU Tfons.
On motion Of MIR. FUEsrALL.
Resolved, that the committee Of Courts Of
Justice enquire into The expediency of SO a.
mending The law 10 relation 10 the settlement
Of accounts Of Executors. Administrators and
Guardians, as 10 require that the same be set
tied BY the respective commissioners in chan
Gerry in each fovniy.
On motion nf Mr. Mayo,
Resolved. That the committee Of Courts OF
Justice enquire mo the expediency of author
izjng Constables 10 take forthcoming bonds
upon executions issued by Justice of the
peace. with authority on the part Of the JUS
nee % issue executions on bonds SO taken when
forfeited
On motion Of Mr. JAsplR,
Resolved, That the committee OF Courts Of
Justice De instructed 10 enquire into the ex.
pedency of amending the law in regard n
the liability o! Sheriffs for the security in in
Identifying bonds. so as to place tha, officer on
a footing with other officers, and with ,hs
courts, in taking security on bonds required b,
law.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1847-12-23
HOO TRADE

The Cumberland Civilian of the 18th says
We continue our Hog chronicle. There are
now about9 900 Hogs booked at the Rail Road
Office for passage 10 Baltimore. Besides
these, large number have taken the turnpike
on their way to the city. We learn tina, TO-
600 more are on the National Road within
thirty miles of this place. These porkers af-
ford market here for about $500 worth Of
Corn weekly.