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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
ALBANY, Sept 23-P. NJ.

ALBANY, sept Ut, NJ.
Flour-The market exhibited change, ard sales
were light. Wheat-Sales Of prime Genesee were
made at 81 25 Corn-sales Of 1000 bushels western
mixed made at 62c Barley-Sales Of 1000 bushels
Of prime quality, new, reported at SIC. RyeNo
sales Of moment reported The article was held Mt firm
prices Whiskey in barrels firm at &c Receipts
by the canal during the past "a hours follows
Flour. 1000 barrels; corn, 5000 bushels rye 1000 do
FreiRhts-No alteration
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BUFFALO, Sent. OPP. M.

BUFFALO, Sept 23-P. NJ.
Flour-Ths market dull, sales Of 600 bbls of West
fair to good brands with lots of this State
made at 81 SIN So Wheat-The market was
brisk and noticed sales of 900 bushs good Western
90 cents including lots Of superior do with this
State, ut l0i cts Corn Of 5000 bushels Western
mixed and yellow, were made at 49 Sic RyeNo sale
Of moment reported. Whskey frmer Provisions
Sales chiefly made at retail Receipts during the past
twenty four hours follows -four 5000 bbs wheat
10000 bushels corn, 5000 do. Freights change.
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Legislative Proceedings.
photographic Cor Of PHILADELPHIA Bulletin.
Sentenced TO lie Hung

=, 49, PoTTsyILLE. Sept. %, l O'Clock, P M.
Jonn shay, convicted OF the murder OF John Reese,
ana boran, convicted OF the murder Of drover some
TIME back have both been sentenced by Judge Kidder
to be hung. No other news Of moment
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g1 TO .THH 81
--LATEST MOMENT!
II u l. E q IL A HIC.
Affairs In Mexico.

PErERsBUno, Sept. "a l9A7.
ihe.sehooner Charon from Tampico on the 9th inst.
mas arrived at New Orleans
La raf'ta gives letter from the capital though Of
~ ave- uA'e' which says that the negotiations had
100 NeA'"'Aeeory Impression, and that very shortly
peace was expected the principal articles being that
the United States restore to Mexeo th c.,orn,s. 80
all the ports cities and towns which the forces
now occupy The United States forever to retain Texas
Its limits to extend to the left bank OF thu Rio Del
Norte, comprising Alatsmoras by means of canal cut
for that purpose AL humbug-Hera,dl
In respect to the latter points nothing definite had
been agreed upon. 1t impossible to assemble Con.
gress, and Junta of notablss formed for thu
press purpose Of devising treaty.
Other articles mentioned but they are OF
Importance.
Gen. Valencia surrendered himself to the Mexican
Government and sent prisoner to Guadaoups and
tried
Another report Is that Santa Anna has ordered Pare
des to quit the country but he proposes march to the
capital and fight.
Alvarez has announced his intention to assemble
troops for the purpose of attacking the Americans the
first favorable opportunity
Paroles reported be marching on the capital with
respectable force, to put down Santa Anna
saas declares that the battle OF Contreras was lost bv
the unskfulness of Valencia and tho cowardce of Tor
reon who instead OF obeying the Santa Anna
TO charge the Americans with cavalry pusianimously
fed, thus bringing ruin on the infantry
The Picdyune thinks 1t probable that diplomatic ar.
ransements may contemplate changing the American
title to the CALIFORNIA; from conquest to purchase
The letter which appears In Pa,ris from It's cor
respondent In the city Of Mexico Is dated tho 10th OF
August which Is later than any previous intelligence
from the capital
The Yellow Fever at New Orleans
RICHMOND Sent o. Islr
Interments from yellow fever at New Orleans 81 NJ
Lafayette u and deaths at the charity hospital g.
Legislative Proce edings.
| ALBANY, Sept. %, ls47.
SENATE.
Bill reported to increase capital Of Mutual Union In
surance Company
The House bill for the Incorporation Of charitable and
religious societies reported, with amendments
The General Railway Bill was made the special order
Tor tomorrow, on the question Of ordering 1t to q
third reading.
The Senate bill relative the adjournment of causes
In the Assistant Justices Of the city of New York
was reported upon favoraby
The select committee the subject Of Limitation Of
land and the exemption Of the homestead, reported
The debate the astronom ical observatory bill was
not concluded when the House adjourned
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
WAsHrsoToS, Sept. II, is47

WAsHisoToT, sept. II l847.
Present Phases Of Msrfcan .96a1,.The New Terrific.
yiss Consider,d
The mystery thcksns-doubs multipIy-snxiety In.
creases and the fear Of shadows the hope Of
peace.
letter was received from Mr. Trist By Mr buchanan
days ago and since that the preparations OF Score
tsry Marcy have been active for the possibility Of con.
tipued hostilitics.
Mr. Richie says that the forces about to be rein.
forced will answer the purpose either of ortinun the
war; or Of remaining to enforce peace
Now We suppose that TO get treaty Of peace one OF
The hrst conditions required ny the MeIicans viii be
the evacuation Of the remaining territories Of Mexico
by the troops Of the United states
Weventurs to say, that II Mr. Trist can get a clever
treaty In other respects he win agree with the advice
and consent OF the Administration the said
ton.
But this idea Is opposed and II n urged that tho I'd
ministraton will demand the occupation Of the ports of
Mexico and the revenues thereof for a limited term 80
a non Uqaifur
We are Of the opinion on the other hand that " Mr..
Tyiu can the boundary Of the bravo ard ~ de-
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BALr,MoRy. Sent. as-P. NJ

BALTIMOHE, sept. z3-F. NJ.
Flour-Sales Of 500 barrels Howard street made
at SIS so, and 400 do at SIS 25 Wheat-Sales Of 1000
bu hels Maryland red made at los to ls cents
Corn-Saes OF 1000 bushels made, consisting of
Maryland white and yellow. ut So to 60 cents Whiskey
NO change. Provisions-No alteration
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From tho West.

- PITrsBuRoH, Sept %, IL M.
There about 40 inches OF water In tho channel
Flour and grain continue unchanged in price and all
hemp and wool continue In fair demand at full prices
IN ahcipaton OF continued good navigation, there
sustained We have nothing OF interest from down the
river AT the Falls and Cairo there good stages OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

II AGseo bales No Leshorns; LOO bales Sell RsRs,
~ y. T. r., Tor sale BY PERSSE BROOKS,
80 m No. IS and 81 Nassau street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

Inc Yellow Fever at New Orleans.
RicHMorD, Sept. %, lsly.
interments from yellow fever at New Orleans ST. st
Lafayette T. and deaths at the charity hospital 8.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

IN FINE GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES The
E1l Subscriber selling all Of Gold and
% silver Matches and Jsyelty at retail lower than any
time, the money returned. Watches and Jewelrv rr.
changed Gold Watches low go SIS each Wachc.
and Jewey repaired in the best than ths
usual prices: 49, GEO. &. ALLEN
Importer OF Watches and Jewclry Wholesale and Retail
s Etseod.h 81 Wall street corner William mn stair,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24
JACOB 9. PLArr. Aucrioneer.

GERMAN AN SSf fsEHtH FAS ssif1 S6so5ops. GOLD
~ Jewey Carded Pocket Cutlery, Violns, 10
Beads &c.-JACOB .. PLA1T will sell this day al 10
ococks hs Auction Room No. % Plat street. OF
Gold 3e lo assorted goods above slso
assorted Tooth aud Cloth Brushes Razor sop 100
Fms. Ladies' and Gentemens Dres,ipg Case Stuff Boxes
f,e scisso,s 10 fine Pearl Shut Buttons O teu
Cologne Powder Flasts.
Also cases hoe Razor Homes
Also 100 brass Clocks.
Also 20 cards penkniv,s and Seissorz
Also, 100 lots Cola Jewelry &C.
N.B. Country purchasers directed to the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

IA CHESTNUT STREET PROPERTY PHILA
e.@ DELPRIA-FOR SALE OR TO LET-A new four
story Sore Chestnut street above sth street. oppo-
site the Custom House, and ond door below the Unsd
States hoe The Fonts 20 feet Chestnut and 100
feet deep well lighted from the basement fourth story
IL will be sold accommodating leased 20 a good
tengn' for term Of years well suited to auy handsome
ASH ~ Che ,tnut street. Philadelphia; or TO WILLIAM
JACKSON. ~ r. ,r street. up stairs, Al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-09-24

HARpWAEE, HAIR CLOTH, WATCHES. .&c.-
Up Stairs Prices,
1000 gro,s low priced knives and Forks
200 do fine fouad stag do do 50
500 pair do do gu ,rd carvers. SIN cts.
cases twist and paent eech doub. bareilei Guns
complete Of best &. = Files, Chissels &c.
All sizes of "Laycocks' celebrated HAIR Cloth.
English Lever Watches, sl3. Fine Lever Movements,
S9h, sc
With general assortment of staple Birmingham mud Shelf
field goods, nj low prices. 81 ia
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-17
PATRIOTIC BANK OF WASHINGTON March 2 1917
YTyFlE ProsidcDt Board of Trustees OF this Ip-


sItion have been induced by various conside ratons
to connect with this bank saving institution, upon the
useful and secure plan adopted in the northern cities,
where these Institutions of the greatest Importance
pcciay the laboring classes of communities, the
saekeeping and accumulation OF their earnings. which,
without safe depository apt to be quandeed 9TH
erwise lost
The following the terms which deposi,es will be
received:
First. Al remaining depose twelve months and
shall be entitled TO interest at the of
per annum all sums remaining six months and over, but
less than Twelve months at the rate of 81 per per
num- all sums remaining deposite less than six months
shall be entitled to interest at the of per per
the interest to be calculated by calendar months, and
no interest TO be allowed ON fractional parts of month.
on deposite
1Htrd. No sum hundred dollars shall be with
drawn any without days previous notice.
which may be dispensed with the option of the board
shall less than five dollars be Withdrawn
less interest on deposiies, TO close account.
Fourth The deposiies and payments shall be regularly
entered the books OF the bank and person deposit
ing money shall be furnished with duplicate of his
account which every deposite payment shall be regu-
larry entered as soon made.
Fifth. casl-book and ledger shall he kept the bank
in which the deposes OF money and payments shall be
meoatey entered
S,rfh book shall be KEEP, the bank in which every
deposo shall be liberty designate the person per-
shall be paid, if not otherwise disposed OF by will
Serenfk. The money thus deiosted viii be invested i'm
safe and uuquestonable securities
BY order of the Board OF Trustees:
G.. G. GRAMMER, President.
March S-2nW6w
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April 3-1y
Agency for Claims at Washington.


~ and General Agent No. III, Todds Buildings Pennsyl-
vania avenue, Washington, d. c. offers his for
prosecution of claims before Congress any the
tive departments, before any board OF
be appointed for the adjustment of spolaons
collecting private claims and rents, procuring PENSIONS
whether revolution any other service; bounty lands for
return uutes those arising under contracts treaties,
otherwise; buying and selling real estate, &C.
Particular attention paid to the settlement of
disbusing officers who may find nconvenient give
their personal attendance
Having been commissioned notary public, he is pre-
pared TO furnish legazed copies of any document other
paper that may be required
Charges will be moderate and regulated by the amount
claimed and the extent of service required
Communications (post paid will receive immediate
tention.
He has the honor refer the Navy Department and
the several bureaus connected with it, comptrocrs and
ditor offices of the Treasury Department and the senior
captains and pusers in the navy and also Dr. John
mans, Boston; Barnard Henry. esq, Philadelphia; Rev
Septmus Iustin chaplain OF the Senate Washington Hon
Henry L. Ellsworth, Fayee, Indiana; Thomas NJ. Blount
esq, Pensacola, Floda Hon. c. b. Penrose, Lancaster
Pa; Judge L. Hartley Crawford, Washington VIM. Ag-
new, New York; Collins Lee esq, Baltimore Md.
H. b. Reardon, esq, Norfolk VA Professor Goodridge
New Haven, Conn; NJ. Judson, esq, New Oreans Hon
E, H. Foster, Nashville, Tenn
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United states and Foreign Agency at Washington city


THE undersigned have associated for the purpose OF trans
acting business general agents in the city OF WASH
ngton d. g, under the firm and style 'of RICHARD ..
COXE 81 co.
They will attend TO the purchase and sale of
generally in all parts of the United States;
To the formation of companies here in Europe for
the purchase disposal of lands in all parts of the United
States;
To the prosecution of claims the government of the
United States for lands money before the executive de-
partments Congress;
To the obtaining remission of fines penalties and forfeit
ures, for alleged violation of the other laws
To the settlement of accounts with the State Treasury,
War; Navy, and Post Office Departments;
To the prosecution of claims before amy boards of
missoners existing or hereafter TO be provided.
Long experience. and extensive practical knowledge
business qualify the undersigned To perform any of the
foregoing descriptions of business which be conded
TO their An extensive personal acquaintance with
present and former high officers of the government and
members of either house of Congress, renders particular
references unnecessary.
Letters of inquiry merely will be answered free of charges
but in all communications addressed the firm
be post paid
Charges viii be reasonable.
Office Twelfth street, between f and streets.
RICHARD s. COXE,
ROGER G. WEIGHTMAN,
JAMES PRENTISS,
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The quantities of any all be increased dmn
lshed the service hereafter require The contracI
viii therefore be made, for specific quantities but
such quantities as tue service may require to be delivered
those navy-yards respectively.
Contractors residing at the places where devend
required must establish agencies such places that
delay may arise in furnishing what may be required M
when contractor fails promptly comply with requI
uon the navy agent at the port where the article arIcd
required 10 be delivered, shall be authorized purci
such article articles and the contractor shall be liable
any excess OF cost over the contract price.
Separate offers must be made for each article, at each
the aforesaid navyyards aud bidders whose proposals A
accepted land other) viii be forthwith notified and
early as practicable contract and bond will be ransmid
to them for execution which contract and bond must
returned to the bureau within five days, exclusive Of
tune required for the regular transmission OF the mail
Bonds with two pProved suretes in one-third tue 81
mated amount of the RESPECTIVE. contracts, will be required
and ten per centum in addition viii be withheld from d
amount of all payments account thereof collateral
curly, IN addition 10 the bond given, its peTm
ance, and not in any event to be paid until is all
spects complied with and ninety per OF Y
amour; of all deliveries made will be paid by the nat
agent within thirty days after bills duly authenticated sid
have been presented TO him.
Blank forms of proposals may be obtained appicai
TO the Navy Agents Portsmouth. New Hampshire, M
ton New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore Washington
folk, Pensacola, and this Bureau.
Every offer made be accompanied Gas directed
the act OF Congress making appropriations for the naval
vice for 1857, approved 10Th August lSi6) by wnmi
guaranty, signed by more responsible persons
the effect that he they undertake that the bidder
CATION within five days, with good and sufficient suees
furnish the supplies proposed No proposal will be con
cred unless accompanied by such guaranty.
Mar l9-1awtApS
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GENERAL AGENCY.

THE undersigned, late doorkeeper of the House of Rep
resentatives of the United States and long clerk in
the departments Washington, has resumed the business
general agent for claimants upon the departments
the United States as well applicants for relief from the
Congress of the United States The undersigned has
other business but that of agent and
his duties with pomPness Having been of the
successful agents at the metropolis heretofore and being
generally known claimants, and gentlemen of standing
in the various States, he deems put cat
aogue oil names to his card. Information relation any
description of claims communicated applicants upon
their renting retaining free OF five dollars and
postage reasonable charge viii be made in cases where
large claims substantiaed and collected.
n. b. Titles real the city examined and real
estate rented exchanged and sold.
Office directly opposite the Treasury of the United States
Oct. 2-6 IN ]. T., DOW.
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NTEADOwss New Grammar OF the Spanish Lam
wi guage. London, 1876
Del Mars New Guide Spanish and English Converse
ton, London. 1916
Dicciorerio Frances Espanol Espanol frances par
Nunez de Taboado vols, Paris.
Neuman's Spanish and English Dictionary, 2 vols.
Cubs Spanish and English Dictionary, 2 vols.
Neuuian and Baretiis Spanish and English Dictionary
vol.
Cubi's Spanish Grammar.
Josses Spanish Grammar, improved by Sales
Cubi's Spanish Translator
Duei Nature displayed in her mode of teaching Span
ish, 2 vols.
And other works of instruction and practice in that lam
guage numerous for advertisement and few of the
esteemed Spanish authors in history and fiction i'm
ported from London and Paris, by F. TAYLOR; some OF
them just opened. Feb 81
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NEW MUSIC, this day receired.-wM FISCHER
~ Pennsylvania avenue doors of 18th street
has this day received tie following music which will be
sold al a reduced price,
One word with thee music by Hodson
Sequel to Fanny Gray; music ~ Mrs. Wyde
I'm merry, yet I'm sad music by G. White
Oh, sing no more that saddening strain by Mrs ack
wood
They bid me forget thee music by Mrs. Blackwood
The Only Child music by Jos. p. Knight
Old w illow Brook music by j. A. Fay
Speak Gently; music by E. B. 1ohnszewz
The Little Maid music by the HGfchinsons
Terence's farewell 10 Kathleen music by Patro
Happy Home of my Childhood by Geo. Hood
f, Oh weep not music by IL Russell
Sally in Alley; by Tempeton
None remember thee I; by Mrs Norton
oh sing that song again Schubert
oh come with music by Burgmnler
In the Greenwood Free music by Richards
The Angels Watch music by Fessenden
And must they part; music by Wegi
Old Year, fare thee well music by J. Long
The Dream il DER music by Geo. Lindley
Happy heart could thy beating be by Larenn
Wake my Love mnsc by Loder
cannot farer If would by Loder
With thee now viii weep (; by Larenn
My Forest Harp music by P. Strong
March q
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VALUABLE Merchant MIL for Sale Subscd
Der offers for sale that well known and valuable pro
Turnpike road, OF less than miles distance from Bal
more CITY,
1t has the advantage of the entire stream of Jones
Falls, with about twentyole feet of fall. The dam
which was built within few yearsand the mill-sea 20
natural advantages superior to any on the sreal
manner, four stories high and very spacious 65 feet by
feet, which. well the requisite machinery for man
ncurtng flour IN the best manner, all erected ent
new IN ISL. OF The most approved constructions and va
the best materials. without regard 10 expense.
There are TWO wsrer-whees OF seventeen and one11
feet diameter and OF twelve feet face, which nl
new the preceding year. and the mill, with lair supply
water, Is capable OF manufacturing hundred and
barrels OF Hour daily corn kilnwhich could be put
sf small exlns-woud enable the proprietor to keep
mai at full work during the year. this being one OF the
sest and cheapest markets for corn.
Inc supply o. water IN Jo-es's Fails IS more abunds
tnan that OF any Other stream near this city The ne
Ma property y peculiarly well adapted for factory
COTTON or OF wool tfu its waferpoNgeT its well known
iosay. and its pgoxinfy Baltimore city, where lar
and provisions cheap and abundant. All the on
powerful seats this stream occupied by cotton
tories or by the company which supplies the city with VI
There the premises rwo-ssory mfler's house
stable Tor eight horses and for cows and mil
house, all OF stone, and never-iang spring the pu
water. There about twenty OF land attached
the mIlseat, the greater part Of which, though now
wheat is upland meadow of the first quality. afford
abundant support ior wagon situations for dVi
lings tor operatives unsuEp passed for healihlness
Ten thousand dollars OF the purchase money would
required in cash, bat the payment OF the residue would
made very accommodating, If satisfactorily secured al
principal and interest. Twenty thou sand dollars might
main. at annual ground of twelve hundred dO1
payable half yearly Fox further particulars apply 10
March 10 Raitunorn. MI
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wi VALLEY, its discovery and settlement, by Spain.
France and Great Britain and subsequent history up TO
the lS46 volumes octave; Life and Voyages of Co
lumbus, by Washington Irving abridged by himself vol
ume; Tales of Womens Trials, by Mrs 5. C. Hall vol
An Exposition of the Epocalypse, by David Lord
Letters Conversations, and Recoections of s T. Cole
ridge vol . cents Education and knowledge by Ed
ward Everett, vo The Life of Christ in the words Of the
Evangelists, complete harmony of the Gospel History OF
the Saviour, vol, with many illustrations.
March 10 F. TAYLOR
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IL Rockville turnpike, within mile Of the George
town corporation line, and north of land of Mr. John
Green, embracing several beautiful sites for building. well
wooded and watered 1t viii be sold together, divided
to suit purchasers
Also ID acres the road being the meeting house
lot and which will be divided, ii necessary into parts
Also 30 acres OF excellent land adjoining Tennny Town.
and Immediately north OF Mrs. Syess farm, well wateed
The above lands convenient 10 the markets OF
the city and Georgetown; and in order close the sale
then they viii be disposed of very reduced prices and
on accommodating terms Apply either to Richard Smith,
o 10 Charles J. Nourse Oct 3-lawu
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Stock and Ercharge Brokers, Washington, d. c.,
lOfhce opposite the Treasury Department.
HECkS and drafts ayable any of the principal cities
~ bought, sold, and collected.
Orders for the purchase sale of stocks executed
promptly, the favorable Notes and drafts
payable in Washington, GEORGETOWN, and Alexandria, col
leced and RENTED for promptly charge of quarter
per cent Particular attention given claims against the
government
REFERENcKsi
Messrs Corcoran Riggs; Hon. John Y Mason, Secre-
,sy of the Navy; VIM. Selden, esq, Treas. U. 81 j.
W McCuloh, esq, LIST. Comp. Treasury, Washington.
Mcssrs. j. w Clark, & Co.. Hobrook, Brothers Boston.
MeSsss e. w. Clark, Dodge 81 Co.; Greenways, Henry &
Smith; Wocou & Shade; p II. Schenck, esq; L. X, ST.
,on ~ esq New York Me.srs E. w Clark Co.; Harris
x 20; Ludlow, Beebce Coz Price Newlin Il Co;
Mercer Brothers Co. Philadelphia Messrs.Aex Brown
sons IAN Harris sons C. Jemson. esq, cashier
nooen Neke ESQ., cashier Josiah Lee, esq; Isaac Nun
roe, ESQ, baitnorn Messrs Duvsl 81 Purcell; Thos. b.
pisfsI, esai u; Purcell. ESQ; Robl G. Scott, esq,
Whitaker sampson Mobile, Me.srs Martin & Co, New
Orleans Messrs. E. w. Clark & Brothers 81, Louis
Messrs. Ellis s. Morton, Cincinnati Messrs p Cur,is
& Co. Louisville Messrs. Wsrrck Martin & Co. Pins
burg Hon r. C. Schenck, of Ohio -
Feb U-SnwSw