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COMPLETE DIGEST
OF all the .qnsertcan RsD0rEs to January, IsA7

TITLE IL BROWN spectiuly ask the attention Of the
IL proe sson the United States Digest and Supplement-
just completed lSl7 This great work has been in
the course OF prepa ration and publication for than
twelve years. and the catalogue OF volumes OF reports d
is Volume . edited the Hon
in 1871 volumes and edited by George Tickno
Curtis, ESQ.,, and published in 1876 These three
volumes bring the Digest down to 1885 the Supplement-
in two Volumes edited by George r. Putnam. esq, com
and admiralty reports the United States courts, all
the State reports from the earliest period 10 lS47 An An
nual Supplement, edited by Mr. Putnam, and embracing
the chancey reports from that PERIOD will hereafter be
published. We have in press also a complete American
Chancery Digest to lS47, in l volume.
OF the importance of this work ifwel done, nothing need
be said, Tor It IS obvious every lawyer The following
letter from Professor Greenea shows his opinion both Of
been prepared;
CAMAkper. March 4, 1915 .
Mes,rs Ltle Bro,cn
have received letter requesting opinion of the
strongly advised of general dig of all
the judicial decisions the United down OF
the preceding after the OF rrson English Digest
had long felt the of such work had doubt
aecepbleness to the profession as would furnish complete
oil the common all the States with annual noma
would entirely
the State dges besides relieving the profession from the
delay in procuring them.
,dy published have fully accomplished that
design in manner, believe entirely satisfactory trust
naturally hnd place In the library of careful lawyer
Nothing remains but table Of which much wanted
and the issue the supplement at the every which
good work shall wish you al possible success
Your obedisnt servant $. GREENLEAF.
The Table of Gases above referred to will be ready in the
course of the coming summer.
List of Report, contained in the United States Digest and
rIa~,., k,o/s. a,AJ Ap.
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Nv a. GwEEy. yy.ctsenser.

GOOD FRAME HOUSE AND LOTS AT AUCTION =
NJ On Wednesday the 9th of April, SHAH sell on ,he
premises, at O'CLOCK, good two-stoy frame mousse
with cellar and back building stable, 40, with paved
yard, situated half lot No 10, IN square or esersa
lion ID, fronting Maryland avense, between Al and 9th
streets, north side .
Also, mmed aley after the sale of the above described
properly, shall proceed sell half Of oI No H. IN
square reservation c. fronting % feet the mall, and
running back 26 feet inches. between 3D. and a Streets
with a pavement IN 'front.'
TERMS One fourth of the purchase money cash bal
in equal instruments of z and years, for NOTES
bearing Deeds gven aud deeds OF trust taken
The above de scrbed property Is that which belongs 20
Mr. Anthony Manyae and will be sold to the highest bid
der, he being about TO leave the city -
A. GREEN,
March l5-2awxds Auctloneer
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TINE propretors of Cutchetts patent for making "soar
l. gas" in anticipation of charter by Congress-which
has already been reported to the House of Representatives
by the Committee for the District of Columbiapropose
form company for lighting with gas the city of Washing
the Capitol the public buildings and grounds, &c
They propose transfer to such company the patent
right lighting the city Of Washington all the
public buildings and grounds streets, &c-the valuable
acquired through the patentee, both public and
private, well all Others entered into by themselves for
lighting public departments and private establishments
The subscription books will be opened the 10th inst
at T. F. Callan's store, of and 7th streets.
The capital is exceed 100000 shares $40 each
So to be paid upon each share the time OF subscribing,
and due notice of subsequent nsalments will be given,
but subscribers pay one or more instruments and their
dividends will be regulated accordingly.
J.F' G ALLAN Commissioners
March 15-d3tif
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We sorry 10 state the death of JOHN M HoLLhf'
esq, wing member OF Congress from the State OF ne"
York, who went to the south early in the session un
der the hope of restoring his heallh-but in VAN nc
breathed his last at jacksonville in Florida on the eve
ming OF the sth inst A letter from one OF his fanny
states that "a return of his apopecc affection IN INC
form of congestion of the lungs carried him off almost M
stantly without struggle or a groan" HIS remains
have gone by sea New York. whilst his aic'eo WIZ
reached Washington last night on her way home,
His death will probably be announced 'o-morro" "
the House OF Representatives.
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DATAPsCO FEMALE INSTITUTE, EIIi,ott. mills

nATApSCO FEMALE INSTITUTE, EIIitOtts MILE,
Maryand.--The ensu ing term OF this institution, after
private examination of one week, will commence on
Thursday the 9th of April without vacation. and
tnue seventeen weeks, till the I'd of August; after which
there will be a vacation OF light weeks.
The following school year will commence the 4th
Wednesday 10 September and continue without vacation
weeks Pupils from the Cities from scky dis
trics and others who may wish remain in the nsttu-
ton during vacation viii be provided for time
may be pleasantly and proitably employed The rate Of
charge will remain heretofore A few vacancies will
occur in April The annual after publ
lie examination of ono week, will take place the I'd of
August Feb. l9--tw6A.
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Total Of volumes digested GAY
OF majority of these reports dgests have hitherto
been made and many Of the others the dgests old,
and consequently imperfect and the of the digest
of the United States Court Reports and that OF several OF
the individual States is much moro than the above
described digest Of all United States Court Reports, and
all the State Reports that lawyer will find cheaper
buy the WHOLE than 10 buy only those OF the United
States Courts and his State.
March I4-2cpNw6m
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Bv n. GREEN, .gucfioneer.

NEW TWo-STORY FRAME HOUSE AND LOT AT
IN AUCTION.-On Monday, the 18th instant shall sell,
the premises, O'Clock, p. M part OF lot No in
square No 26, fronting 20 feet M street morrill, and run
back Massachusetts avenue, with the Improve
ments which good and substantial built frame house,
nearly new, woodhouse, &c. The above described prop
erty is nearly in front the residence Of Mr. c. L. Coltman,
between 18th and lih streets.
Terms. $3.50 cash. balance in six, twelve, and eighteen
months, for notes bearing interest deed gwen, and deeu
of trust taken title unquestionable.
AZ GREEN, Auct
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ny II. ". DYER, .Y,4cttonssr.

TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE AND LoT.-By vr-
OF deed o. trust from Dollar Mullen dated the SON
September, 1897 and duly recorded in Liber w. b. No
&c. oos AL Az and 43 of the land records of Wash
ington county will be sold public auction, in front OF the
premises Monday the 10Th day Of April next at o'clock
M part OF lot l. in square No. 3i3, fronting I'll feet
inches 10th by IS feet in depth, with the inn
provements thereon.
Terms al sale r. W. DYER,
Mar g-2nwEds Auctioneer.
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contest, all these great will be overthrow
National Bank and unjust and oppressive Tanf VII
be established in their stead The glory OF the War VII
be eclpsed, and the fruits OF the Peace will be inue
away Are democrats prepared to see such buma,
shame, such damning disgrace, inflicted upon Tier
country For one, are not; and shall exert sy,
nerve and make every honorable effort. 10 prevent SUE
disaster In this contest we invoke the aid Of eva,
true hearted friend of his country We summon th,s
one and ALL rally at under the glorious banner Of
democracy, which is the emblem OF truth and justice d
glory of patriotism. and OF liberty
TERMS.
The Campaign" will be printed on a M.sAorr
sheet nearly twice the size of the Daily Union" aDJ
folded in a convenient form for binding, at
ONE DOLLAR PER COPY.
Clubs will be furnished with copies for IS.
GJ- NOTICE.-Ne,rspapsr by publishing the Gb,v
prospectus together Nth this notice, until the first
June, ucW be furnished lcith the "Iri- Weekly Union
and the I" Campaign" for sir months.
The last number OF the CHAMPAIGN" will be pub
I,hed after the election, and will contain the official re
turns of the canvass in every State.
RICHIE g. HESS
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S,UPERIOR HORsEs.-such an opportunity, probably,
~ has not occurred and may occur again or iong
time, procure such superior horses, for saddle,
harness, and parade, may now be had by Gazing on
Mr. Mcllhenny, of the Exchange Hotel NOT SOFA, tney
will leave in a few dsyp Mar lb-otd'
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TO THE rAsHIONAsLES.

WIGS, TOUPETS, BRAIDS, AND CURLS-The
w subscriber having arrived is now prepared serve
all requiring his artistic service. In the way OF an orna
pleased receive the immediate calls of all may
que his embelshng touch in the way of moderate
luxurant head of hair.
Apply his room, Egan Sons store Pennsylvn-
mia avenue, where he will at all times be found during his
THOMAS QUIRK.
March l4-9tif OF 400 Broadway New York.
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NTILL remain for . short tinas longer In waning
w ton the exhibition OF Powers statue of the "GREEk
SLAVE, in the large saloon Of the "Odeon, corner OF
Pennsylvania avenue and II street.
open from o'clock a. m until 10 O'Clock, p. m
Adm,nssnce p cents Pamphlets la cents
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HtDNGREssIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIx.--W,
~ have back numbers of these works for
sion and will furnish complete files Of them until the Isl
of April for 81 each after that day, the price will be 81
each
March S-d2tf BLAIR 81 RIvES.
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CoLLEcroRs OFFICE, March II, 1913.
CTTY TAxEs.-Deduction for prompt payment
~ Upon all bills of the annual for year 1917, paid
during the month Of March, deduction of eight cent
is allowed by law. A. ROTHWEBL,
March I5-2aw9wf Collector.
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INiNE nnd Rare Old Painting.-Ac catalogue embracing
Il many choice pictures of the old and modern GERMAN,
DUTcH, FLEMISH, ITALIAN and FRENCH SCHOOLS has been
placed in hands, for sale, by gentleman recently from
Europe who selected the greater OF them Tor his own
gallery but wishing realize money Tor the purpose
of buying lands has authorized sell them at low prices
Many of these paintings from the best old and modern
OF merit and well worthy the attention of per-
sons purchasing pictures.
TYNDALE 81 MITCHELL,
2I9 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
March S-d3mif
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NOOD Common Playing Cards, at o. per dozen packs,
VI better quality do. at yl Is per dozen fine play ing
cards at 81 30 per dozen. Just received by
+. TAYLOR,
small deduction from the above prices will be made to
thoss who buy to sell again.
March 10
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SPRING MILLINERY.
MRS. s. PARKER will open Paris spring millinery on
ltl Saturday, March 18th, at 10 O'Clock, a, m.
s. PARKER'S Fancy and Perfumery
store, between Al and 9th street, Pa av.-up stairs
March l5--6tif IC;eorgetown Adv. and Alex. Caz
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A IONEY TO LEND.-Address "a" city post Off CO.
l and prepay the postage Personal real estate SO
curty req nred March DIV
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-11-06

Tho FREQ S I'll State Central Committee
have published m nd,'r ,ss ITO tho Free
men Of Ohio," in which. among othc'
things. they DECLARE that ''the choice OF a
President ,ciU not be made by the peop/e
on tie 7th Of Norember merit. A Pres
idrnt fer the merit four years must be cho-
sen By the House Of Representatives"
There is m explicit dcclara,ion-rcad
it ogain-,ho explicit declaration by the
State Commute Of tho Van Buren, party.
tina, they havo NO CHANCE OF ELECrING
VAN BUREN, BY THE PEOPLE! Their only
hope is to defeat an election by the peo-
pie. and throcthe election into the HJuse!
Wo have SAID. over and over again. that
such was tho .tjrct OF tho Van Rureo
movement. They seek to defeat the riU
Of the people, nnd seriously ask the peo-
plc to aid them in tho work! This done.
resort is had to trickery. management.
perhaps corruption. to elect Mr.. Van Blu
rem, who, If he goes into the House. goes
,horc tho Iowos, in vote. probably with on
" tho vote Of SINGLE State. In the
House, Cass riN certainly be elected
lie has fifteen Stn,cs in his fuvor already.
A change Of opinion Of n single man. in
one Of three States, or tho accidental de-
tcntion of n single man from the House.
Icy any disability. elects Cass. This 10
tho promised reward Of vote for Van
Burcn. Think Of is!-[Cin Gazette.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-11-06

"Whcn an inspector selects his judges
exclusively from his political friends, it is
evident that rascalty is intended"
fJcGcrsonian.
II is said in ono Of the city papers, that
few days since, very good looking.
gcnteel man, we suppose something in
this respect like the editor Of the Jeffer-
sonian, entered one Of the rich jeweller
shops Of the Queen city. and inquired for
q gold watch-one richly embcllished was
shown him-he inquired for q chan-thc
best was handed to him-he coo!ly placed
it on the watch-stePped to the door. bid
the attendant good night, and started off
in a full run, yelling at the top Of his
voice ':stop thief--stop thief" The pass
ers by fell in after him in the race. supPo-
sing tina, the thief was just out Of sight,
but he was with them and finally escaped.
Just so with our neighbor, if there is any
rascaiity to be practiscd on Tuesday next
he will be the rascal, and will endeavor
to divert attention from him by crying out
against somebody else. Ahowling, sheep
killing dog always needs watching.
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Half and llnDG.-Am Amccd0tc.

We heard n good ono few davs since.
Of an old German woman. who keeps an
Inn some hcrc in the Wing county Of
Somerset. Be 1t remcmhc red that though
tho widow was cute enough in her p,rIic-
uar line. she was considerably out Of sorts
on political matters. "Have YOU nny
Cass mon in this neighborhoodF' cnquir-
cd n traveller. as he sippcd his las, cup Of
coffee, "N,c." replied the widow. s'nac
cash men," "Aii Taylor men. ! suppose.
them" said tho stranger. "Nac. nae
Day Tor u.en. to-" answered tho old lady
What. all E,r Van Buren, here" contin-
ucd the gentleman in ns,on ishncnt as he
rose from the table. Nae. no podv cn Oh
for Van Buren,. too" 81 id the wuInw.-
.'Woll, then, who IN the mischief ARE
they going for" cnqnircd the traveller,
who. by this time. began to think tho old
lady was quizzing him. wv. apout one
half of 'rm goesh for an Weller dcs calls
Rough and Ready and do oder half 60
for nnoder weller des calls Odd Zhack.'
replied the widow. she proceeded to clear
off tho table.- Wash. Com.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-11-06

Hugh White, the highly respected representa-
tive in Congress. from the Saratoga District,
New York, in a letter dated the 10th October.
le4a, shows conciusiveiy tho opinion Of MIR.
Adams in favor Of Gen. Tay lor's being the Wing
candidate for the Presidency. Read:
a, early period Of the session I sou ht the
counsel Of Mr.. Adams. aud must sck nowledge
some degree Of SURPRISE, when at the first inter-
view filming him warm and esrnest advocate
for th- selection of Gen. Taylor as the Wing
candidate; and though listened with profound
respect TO his Arguments and reasons, admit
they failed to convince me.
At subsequent interviews, he gave me IN de-
tail the reas and cOnsitie raiions which gov
-rned hun ia the choice Of a candidate for that
office aud was evidently disturbed when ex-
pressed my regret that the necessity in my judy
incnt, Of selecting some other man, though upon
more drlibe rate reflections. ] might ultimately
coinc ide with him. nd 1T no subs-qnent meet
ing interview did he fail to inquire pleasantly
aud always with ii smile, whether had conclud-
Ell to support Gen. Taylor.
Even upon the morning OF that memorable
dav, aud but frw monients previous to the "a
tai shock, while cOnv-rsing it'll him at his seat
and requesting him to call tn. attention of the
House the f,ct that som" of the officers Of the
army cmbrac-h in the resolution Of thanks the
pending, were at that present time under arrest,
he requested me to call aud see him at his house,
as he irr.ained no doubt that | could b. con-
WINGED Of the propriety and even necessity OF
supporting Grn Taylor as the Wing candidate
for Presiien Mt at the approaching election.
The profound sagacIty, cou<un,atc ability and
int gritty, III. long proved and unquestoned pa
triot-in, Of this " onJ-rfui man. left no room to
question his sincerity or doubt his honesty. / or
him entertained much deeper feeling than
veneration or respect, for our intercourse was
more than friendly; it was intimate. And no
time " hen discussing public measures or men.
was there an expression from his lips which was
not impressed with devotion to his country's
glory. honor and prosperity.
With sentiments Of high regard and cordial
frie ndsiip, am yours, truly.
HUGH WHITE.
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wcbsser's Opinion OF Taylor.

Mr.. Webster a, Fanueil Hall said:
know that confidence is to be placed by
man in man. | feel the conviction that
must repose trust in somebody's hands TO
stand at the head Of the nation. to uphold
our essential interests. and TO preserve
the honor and peace Of the country
have made up nv mind. and ] give that
,rus, to the Wing nomin ation-to Gen.
Taylor. Three cheers.) think he is
bound up and wound up in his own prin-
ciples and in his own declaration; think
with Mr. Buchanan. that he is whig and
think he will be elected BY the Wings
(APPlause.) think he will surround
himself. a. Mr.. Buchanan says. with a
Wing Cabinet. and believe he will hon
es,ly and faithfully adopt and pursue whig
principles and whig measures.
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-11-06

YoTlxc FOR PREsIDENr.-Thc same Law
that regulates our State elections in other
cosos. also regulates the election Tor Pres
idential Electors; which is a. follows, and
may DO found in Article VI Of our Con-
siitu,ion.
SEC. l. In all elections not otherwise
provided for in this Constitution, every
white male citizen Of the United States Of
the age Of twenty Ono years md upwards
no has resided in tho State ONE YEAR
IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SUCH ELECTION.
stall DO entitled 10 votc ~ THE COUNTY
WHERE HE RESIDES. except such as shall
ba enlisted in the armies Of tho United
States or their allies"
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SENATORIAL ELECTORS
JOSEPH g MARSH ALL, of Jefferson.
GODLOVE :. ORTIZ. of Tirpecanoe.
Gen. TayDOr'> Principles.

Firsf--I rriterite what have often sait-1
AN A " ING. but not Il ultra W hig. If elected
would not he the mere President OF party. /
" ouIi en.i-ax act in,epe nj OF party DOM
uarian. | >heuid feel boand to ad minister the
Government, un,r.iutnr!!-d by party schemes.
Seeoad. The veto power The power gwen
bv the constitution the Executive TO Intrr-
pose his veto a Ia oh conservative power; hut
IN my opinion shoul. never be exercised except
ia of clear violation OF the constitution, o.
manifest haste AMI want of consiae ration by
Congress. JUDGED, have thought that. for ma
nv wears past the known opinion and wishes oil
the Executive we cxrrci~rs. undue ami mum
ous afi i-nce i,on the Legislative. department OF
the Government. un, fer this cause have tho I
system VAS IN danger OF undergoing a great
change from its true theory The personal opIn-
ions o the III !Ivtdual vino may happen 10 occu-
pv the Executive char, ought not 10 control the
action Of Congress upon questions OF domestic
policy: nor onght his objections TO be InierI'osed
where Questions Of constitutional power have
beer settled by the various departments OF Gov
ernt me Mt and aequi-sced in bv the people.
Taird. Upon the subject of the tariff. the
currency, the Improvement of our grent high-
ways. rivers, lakes and harbors. the will Of the
people, as expressed through their r-presr nta-
tives Congress onght TO be respected and carried
out by the Executive
FDurfh.- The Mexican War. I sincerely re
ioice at the prospect of peace. My life has been
devoted to arms. Yet look upon at AL times
and uni-r all circumstances as a national caiain-
ity to be ~ ded ii compatible with national
honor. The pfinciDles of our Government as
w. II as its true policy opposed to the suhi"ga
ton Of other nations and the d,snembe rm-Ht of
other countries i'y conquest In the language OF
the. great w AsHuNGTo<, ..Whv should quit
our own stand foreign ground - In the
Mexican war our national no nor has been vindi-
Gated, amply vindicated. and in detailing terms
of peace we may well afford to be forb. airing nd
even magnanrnous 20 our fallen foe Il. Taylor
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-11-06

So far as we can learn from the ac-
counts Of Cholera in England. the ap-
proach Of that disease is attended with
much less alarm, and il is much less ma
lignant than in its former visit. The
force of this epidemic seems. on the
whole. in Europe. 10 be much diminished.
IT seems TO act ike the last blasts of re-
treating storm. Mysterious as its origin
and laws are. to our understanding. it is.
a less fatal enemy of
mankind than many other commissioned
agents of pes,ilence. Ii alarms more be-
cause it is new and less common visiter.
This novelty, however. is much Of il worn
off, and with it much of the alarm.
Gin. Atlas