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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.

Mr.. flanagan introduced in the Senate a
Joint Resolution which was read twice and
referred returning thanks 10 Col. Doniphan.
Mr.. Cess introduced a Joint Resolution au>
thorizing medals to be given to those who had
distinguished themselves in the recent battles,
which was read twice and referred.
The bill providing for the increase Of the medi>
cal staff Of the army was passed.
Mr.. Underwood addressed the Senate in
strong terms Of opposition to the Ten Regimen,
bill He opposed the acquisition Of territory
even if it were to be accepted as indemnity.
Mr.. Turney has The floor on this question 10
morrow.
In the House of Representatives. Mr.. King,
Of Massachusetts, presented petition signed by
nine thousand Quakers, praying for the speed y
termination OF the existing war, which he moved
10 refer to the Committee on Foreign Relations
Mr. Cobb moved 10 lay the petition on the table
Mr.. King called for the ayes and noes Upon
this motion an animated but short debate arose,
in which Messrs. King. Cobb, Henley and
Palfrey participated.
The question was taken by ayes and noes and
decided in the affirmative.
The consideration OF the Loan Bill was
resumed. Mr.. Abbott opposed the war and the
course Of the Administration, to which Mr.
Brown, Of Mississippi replied.
On motion, the committee rose, and the House
adjourned.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
LATER FROM NEW MEXICO.
We have been favored with the follow
ng extract from letter dated:
"ALBuIQueUE, New Mexico,

"ALBuIQuQUE, New Mexico,
Dec. 18th, 1S47.
1.-THE expedition South, against chihuahua,
was organized by Colonel Newly, and the troops
have nearly progressed to Ell Passo-a portion
being in possession Of this place. The arrival
OF General Price, however, has caused halt,
and no forward movement will be made until the
General receives orders from Washington, which
are expected in few days.
"There is no news OF Importance. The state
OF the country is quiet. do not think there viii
be any trouble in this department hereafter"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
TELEGRAPHIC MEETING.

We have been requested to state that
there will be a TELEGRAPmC MEETING
in this place, on Monday, the 9Th day Of
March neat.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

General Scott arrested General Worth
because he refused to communicate with the
Department of War, through the Comman-
ding General. according to the recognized
usage of the service. This arrest grew out
of correspondence between these two
officers, in reference to an order of Gen.
Scott, concerning letter.writng from the
camp, which the Secretary of War caused
to be revived with immediate application
to Gen. Taylor for his letter TO General
Gaines
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

wanted than is now asked for.
On Motion the House adjourned.
WAsHINGroN FEBRUARY 9.
Mr. Dallas resumed the Chair. Mr.. Dix, OF
New York, presented the instruction resolutions
Of the Legislature Of his State, in favor Of the
Wilmot Proviso.
The House bill confnnatory OF the boundary
between Missouri and Arkansas was passed.
The consideration of the Ten Regiment bill
was resumed.
Mr.. Niles addressed the Senate in favor Of
the bill. He was in favor Of holding both Cali.
fornia and New Mexico, and would vote for sup.
plies Of troops necessary for accomplishing this
purpose. Mr.. Underwood has the floor on this
question to morrow. The Senate adjourned,
House of Representatires.-The Speaker an
nounced that the first thing in order was MIR.
Bots report from the Committee on Military
Affairs providing for the filling up Of the regi>
ments by giving bounty lands, and likewise pro
viding for the transportation Of sick soldiers.
which was read twice and referred.
Many other bills were likewise reported and
referred.
Mr. Fisher addressed the House at length, in
opposition to the loan Bill" depreca,ing the
errors Of the course pursued by the Admnstra,
ton, as being calculated to render the Difficult.
ties with Mexico interminable.
Mr.. Thomas, of Tennessee, replied to him
defending the Administration.
Mr.. Marsh got the floor to reply, when tn,
committee rose and the House adjourned.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
THIRTIETH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
Ii " II Ell II q IL A = III
FOR THE REPUBLICAN,.
WAsnINGroN. Feb. s

WAsHrNGToN, Feb. 8.
Senate--The House resolutions returning
thanks to Gems. Scott and Taylor were referred
TO the Military Committee.
Mr.. Baldwin's resolution calling on the Presi~
dent to furnish Mr.. Trists propositions of peace
10 the Mexican commissioners and The counter
project was adopted.
The debate on the Ten Regiment Bill was
again resumed
Mr.. Miller addressed the Senate at length in
opposition to The Bill. He commended that the
present force in Mexico was sufficient 10 attain
the legitimate purposes Of the war.
Mr.. Niles has the floor on this question to
morrow.
On motion the Senate adjourned.
House of Representatives. Brodheod's
resolution to allow The widow OF the late Mr.. Horn.
beck the funeral expenses, jus, the same as il he
had been buried at Washington, was referred
to the Committee on Accounts, after an address
by Mr.. Atkinson.
Several bills of minor importance were re-
ported, read twice and referred
The Loan Bill authorizing loan Of eighteen
and half millions Of dollars was taken up.
Mr. Vinton moved to substitute sixteen fol
eighteen and half He argued the whole ques
lion at length and predicted that more would b,
wanted than is now asked for.
On Motion the House adourned.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

one shilling per quarter, and meal sxpence per
barrel.
In the early part Of the week the demand for
cotton was good, and the sales amounted to 49,
600 bales at full prices; since which time The de-.
mand has decreased, and holders are anxious to
sell at decline, and the marke. closes heavy at
4 for fair bowed; Mobile New Orleans
47S.
Provisions remain UNCHANGED
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

UFMr. Allentown is nominated by the
Wings of the Sixth Congressional District,
Pennsylvania, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of the Hon. J. w. Horn
beck. Election TO take place on Tuesday
next.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
Provisions remain unchanged.

DPThe second number of the "Union
Magazine" is on our table. 1t is edited by
Mrs. Kirkland and published by Israel
Post, Esq, N. Y. 1t is splendidly embel-
lished and printed in the most beautiful
style. 1t contains much useful information
and is just the thing for the Ladies--as it
always has the very latest fashions, with
out which no Magazine can succeed with
them. 1t is published at $500 per annum'
and we can confidently recommend il to
the public as one of the handsomest and
best Magazines of the day. Address Israel
Post, lis Nassau ST., N Y.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

friends of one candidate against another
but more especially to break down the most
formidable; an exposure and explanation of
which, we find in a paper which is very
seldom wide Of the mark in such matters,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

TIE CAUSE OF IRELASD-There vas anotheI
immense and enthusiastic gathering of the friends OF
Ireland al the Chinese Museum last nighttime yenera-
be John Binns Esq presding-when eloquent address
IS were delivered by Col Dickson Col Florence ana
several others A number Of letters were aiso Ieal'
r. General tenor of which went 10 confirm the accounts
of sanguinary battle aud which were received wiz
deafening applause One OF these letters stated sns
smith OBren with $1,000 men, well armed ana discl
iIs. from Ssveuanon ready for action that Meaghel
wss AT Wexford with 10000 more, and OGormsn IN
good positon with full 10000 all able, ready and anN
ious 10 meet their enemies. Inc collections uu n
the evening were quite large. fnh News aug. -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25
AeENr's OFFICE, Clinton Prison, August 10 lSis ",

AGENTS OFFICE, Clinton Prison, August 10, 1873
NOTICE Is hereby given. thar Sealed Proposals VII
be received by the subscriber al his ONCE 10 sad pson
until Wednesday October 2j 1913, al o'clock fDi iof
the HIRE and SERVICES Of the following NUMBER o.
CONyICTS 10 be employed al the different branches mere
inaner mentioned follows, VIZ
From fhy 70 one hundred for the purpose OF mining
and separating Ore and manufacturing Iron.
The Contractor 70 hayfhs nee OF all ioos implements
and bqildngs now tult 4 used for that purpose)
From twenty fry for the purpose Of manniactnf
ing steam Engines, Machinery, &c
From twenty fifty men for the purpose OF manuiaetuf
ing Flea ~, -x ,-
Harnes and Buckles. -
From twenty ~ hfy for the purpose Of manuiacmr-
ing Brussels Carpet and Rugs.
From tweBty TO fly for the purpose Of manuaemf
Ing Cabinet Ware, Chairs, Gc.' ,
From ten TO twenty-five oT the purpose Of manuisc'
turing Boots and Shoes. -. 80.
The above conyets 70 be hired let for eri' MOI
excees-s-~fye years. .. ~,
Wsier viii be-suppded for all ordinary purposes Tue
contractors In each case furnish their oyn iuel Tor warm
ug The shop or shops broOms for sweeping me same aN
lshts used. -. --..-.
The safe TO furnish all necessary shops FOR The pfosscu-
nor N the bushes. named 10 the above CONTRACTS
Pavments VII be required a. the end n each ana every
month in current funds al the Prison The name and wr
M onsn f he persons offered security should accom-
sb proposs and should be present al he
,r,s of iefting In order 20 exesass-ihe coutrscs
The Inspecors TO theuseg yes ue privilege OF ac
eng any proposal that they may deem most Conducive u
he interests OF the state. OEO IhhOOr, Agent
aui0 la~tOcr5
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25
COMPREHENSIVE.

>rOTICE.-A notice Of the dissolution Of the firm Of
IA g. RAGLEY Co was published on the ION Of
August instant, by my partners, Gernt s"n ana nuka
smith during my short temporary absence from the city
without any notice authority from me, and without
any knowledge suspicion on my part maj sucn an
oursge was contemplated and while so far rs knew ",
were on the friendly footing with each other, ana
while the business In every respect prosperous uwss
an act Of unproyOked aggression, and made Tor purposes
best known 10 themselves. ,,
The subscriber has put those persons under Injunction
orbddug them 10 NEEDLE with In sny way settle any OF
The business of that firm, 10 use or sell shy OF the STOCK
toos Instruments or other effects Of the rm and also Tor
bidding them the premises any part OF mem for any
business of their own, the pretended hrm OF u T. NJ
Smith" q. -
All persons will be held personally liable TO the subscriber
fhev In ay aid said Smith IN the high handed outrage
thew have attempted upon him. ALBERT q. BAGLEf.
Ps-A g. BAGLEY, with another gentleman, has formed
a new coparnershp, under the name OF A u. bAGLEf
Co ard they ready TO receive and execute WIN
dispac all orders for their different varieties OF God Pens
cases &c &C The frieDds and customers OF o. B. are
Invited 20 address their orders as usual 10 -
au2i n A. O. BAGLEY co. 1888 Broadway, ny.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25
ArrEARAycE. RELIrr. ID. oF LIE CAPIIAL.

APPEARANcE, RELIEF. &c. OF THE CAPITAL
The albany EI,Hess has the following items
Disfribwi0R.-Mr. James Maher, who IS mainly dis
bursing the money collected for the sufferers by the
fire, has distributed 500, in small sums among
- families.
The four or FIVE hundred dollars collected IN 81
Johns and ST. Josephs churches, on sunday mas been
distributedn small sums, by Rev Mr. McCusky, among
those rendered destitute by the fire
The Pier.-The new law of the Corporation, extend
ing the are limits of the city, prohibits the erection OIL
wooden buildings on the Pier. We right glad OF
this The of shsnties that for p years lined the
Pier and the first bects that suted the stranger
on his arrival al city 10y steamboat were always an
eyesore TO US We are desperately sorry TO miss
them though should have been pleased to have seen
them taken off in some other
A handsome and uniform line of substantial brick OF
stone tenements will add amazingly TO the good look:
of the city and increase the value OF Pier property
They may be constructed as 10 accommodate great
many more business men than heretofore.
The West docking Of the Pier was so badly burned
that will half much to repair il as good ston,
dock win cost We understand that the proposition Z
build stone dock all round. will be submitted TO ths
Pier propretors today and we trust they will adopt Il
quarter has offered 20 furnish the stone at very
reasonable rate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25
NEwFoUNDLAND.--The Journal Of Commerce
publishes the following extract of letter dated

NEwFouNDLAND.-The Journal Of Commerce
publishes the following extract of letter dated,
NEwFouNpL AND, June, lS4s.
We Newioundlanders have passed a most trying
winter-hundreds OF families have subssted, during
the season, on allowance Of half pound OF corn
meal head per day Had Il not been for this we have
good grounds for stating hundreds must have died OF
starvation Numbers at this time living in a
state of the deepest distress and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
food save hsh-withOut necessary clothing-wthout
any means of procuring necessaries-and withoutcred
Last year we had poor fisheries and almost total fail
ure OF the potato crops, that only few families
have been destitute but whole communities-yea every
part of the Island has felt the smart.
The Government last Fail, did much 10 meet the
exeencics of the Winter but really after doing what
perhaps il could il mere tribe consde ring the
thousands looking to II for relief II Is much TO De
wished that this Summer would prove prosperous both
as regards the fisheries and potato crops for should
turn out otherwise, we spprehend that Newfoundland
during the subsequent Winter, viii witness goomei
scenes and viii have 10 pass through heavier tras
than IL has ever yet experienced since il became Brit
| ish Colony Merchants are feeling the times much
several OF them became bsnkrupts last Winter, ane
many more 10 be only staggering along strug
Cling against fall They will not because they cannot
issue supplies in fact many of them cannot get sup
plies to issue. Even salt an article without wnicn tns
poor man here cannot get along is refused this sum
per on trust 10 scores of planters or fishermen
The Governor has done good deal this Summer
IN encourage Agriculture by granting supplies o.
Wheat and Barley. sc. and we must hope that The
result will be great blessing but we are not withou
fears
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

4 GREAT OuTRAGE.-Day before yesterday, a
ruuor was started somewhere that firm on Chestnut.
a. had failed As rumOrs such subjects usually do,
IL passed from mouth 10 mouth, and finally came 20 the
ears of one OF the FIRM who indignant the cslumny.
took the trail it, back track and finally came 70 an
officer Of of our banks who, ike those before him
gave the name of his informant but from some cause
the explanation satisfactory to his nierrogstor
and ale zing or thinking that he had traced the idle
gossip far enough commenced 70 take satisfaction by
an active and welllado application Of his The
Bank officer is well known 10 be non-cOmbstant from
principle and consequently INCREASINGLY received the
blows OF his assaant but the morning sought such
redress the violated laws Of the Commonwealth at
ford Philad. Ledger
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

p THADDEUs STEVENS, Esq. has been nomi-
mated for Congress by the Wings Of Lancaster
Co. With Distrct,l Pennsylvania The Wings
Of Lancaster could hardly have nominated wor
thier representative for that ever-reliable Wing
District. OF course Mr.. Stevens will be elected
by an old-fashioned majority. The District Is at
present ably represented by Hon. John Strohm.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

KILLED Bi LfGHTNING.-Dunng the thunder
storm Shich passed Owe our city yesterday a large
stone house situated Immediately below the Arsenal
Hotel was struck By lightning the gsbleend and 4
Germsu woman. named Zimmerman who vas engaged
nj the time in closing window shutter was struck BY
n. fluid IN passing % and instantly killed A small
girl Ia the same room severely stunned. 50 much
that fears for time entertained Tor her recov
cry 4 small child standing in the 'front.' door OF the
same house also struck. and rendered senseess
but early applications, made by a young man named
John Bruce who present al the time and retained
his presence Of mind soon restored H.
About the same time and In the same neighbOrhood
the gsbe-end of a house owned by Mr.. Clements was
also struck by lightning tearing away large portion
OF the roof The fad passed OF without any farther
In ury succeeding flash struck near omnibus, in
the same neighborhOod and completely stunned the
driver deprive him of power % manage his hOr-
sea which ran Of frightened fun speed. They were
checked before any msteria damage was done.
ST Louis Rem 10Th
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25
GENERAL NOTICES.

~ The New-Jcr-ey Water Cure Estnbli-h-
ment, siru.ted IN the Orange Mountains al SCUM
%-SI,r.sv rs nile. from NewYork, the line OF me
MOI md Esse1 RAilroad-Dr MEEEER returned rom
GERMANY two wears since where he made the WsIerOuIs
bis particular study, and has erected an ehursy n Lev, -
extensive esabshfneni for waercures, upO1 me most
proved English plan having private bath attached 20 sse
room The wall and roads opened through " oullal'
are very extensive, and give view OF me "no4e
ing country, New-York City, &c -, c.,a. =,
The cars for South Orsnee leave the foot OF C0rsna
Al & O'clock A NJ and Y. NJ arriving al South Orange 10
sbon one bour All letters addressed 70 Dr. C. b. Mttkkk
south Orange N J. viii receive attention sui
- Mrs Gove,s Wafer-Cure House, Sol
Tenih-si Unremiung personal attention pala 20 s
gymnasium and competent teacher aIi@eheo ~ nc IT,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.

- Mr.. MULLINS late Assistant Alderman Of
the Fourth Ward has shown us letter dated
Cork, July 81, which states that outbreaks had
taken place in different parts Of the country and
that all persons who can leave are taking their
departure for England.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

SHOCKING OCcURREScE.-The wife OF Mr. w Z:
Tam Jr Of Pittsord whose mind has been diseased
hcr children by holding their heads under water IN an
~ Ls,tle until they were stranged to death The
mother had made similar attempts to take the NE OF
her offspring but was prevented oy those VINO mo nap
sbsent except the two children, she accomplished me
horrd purpose One Of the children was little siri OF
about wears OF age and the other stl babe ana 9o.
H no, 30 well cared for and be unsuccessful IN III
re life pressed upon the mind Of the mother and she
determined upon Kidding them Of life and the prospect
Of future trouble by this act OF vioiencs inc iany
Rochester Democrat
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

Losses OF TIE BURGEssEs CORPs AND EMMETT
GUARDS The armories of both these Corps were des
royed on Thursday and sorry 10 learn they are
heavy losers The Burgesses Corps lost - rnuskcts
their uniforms pumes. furniture &c Loss estimated
a, about -, 500 insurance $1,000.
The Emmett Guards property was insured TO the
amount Of 1850 loss nearly $1,000 This will cause
these companies great Inconvenience Alb. Eve. Jour
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

YUCATAS-We find in the DiGrlO de Ia Marina,
received by the Crescent City, adyices from Merida to
he 27ih ult The Of the whites still continues
md they are fast recovering the towns which have
been IN possession Of the Indians The towns of Baca
ar, Tnum and Pastunich have been retaken by the
Spanish force, with comparatively small loss.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

DIED AT SEA.-The L. 5. transport barque
General Jessup which recently arrived at this port with
clothing and army stores from Vera Cruz had on board
the remains Of Mr. w Beebee who died at that post
while stationed there suffer Among the passengers
on board the Gen Jessup the widow Of Mr. Beebee
and her SON Levi T. Beebee young man of great
promise who had acted the agent OF his father IN the
CITY of Mexico During the voyage the widow had the
additional grief of seeing her son perish from disease
contracted in Mexico and consigned 10 wstery grave
This event occurred the 29ih OF July The remains
of the father have been taken Wstertown New York
OF which place he was a native.
The Gen Jessup also brought home the remains Of
Lieut. Hi Of New Jersey, who fell AZ the battle OF
Moline del Rev lPhadel Ledger
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

INtKNl TOWN INSTITUTED seIecI bUdTuIIk
1 school for Bovs al T arrytown. ~ Y-This Institution
i pleasantly situated onehrd Of mile North Of he village
ne AZ the spot which Major Andre was taken Inc course
az instruction VIII be thorough. scientific and pracuca EN-
br cling all the branches OF English and classical educa
ton requisite for commercial pursuits or entering eolege
Circulars containing terms &c SC can be Obtained Oh Spu
pg shepard 1879. Broadway, Of the following refer
ences lev Bishop Z. 5. James, Rev 5 H. Cone " ~
Rufson sucklev ESQ: Rev o. n. Fisher; Rev. d. W.
Clarke; Rev B Cresgh; Rev P. Chamberlni Rev D
remington; Rev o. V Amerman New York City, and Rev
Joseph Law, Brooklyn. ,,,.,,,., o-.s.,
egdH A NEW MAN. IitHNfo--
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

~ The Phenizviile Pioneer, published at
Phanixville Pa. by F. L. FOSTER, heretofore IN
committed in politics, has taken up the advocacy
Of the Buffalo ticket.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25

~. DR.. DUNCAN has been defeated for Con
gress before the Loco Nominating Convention OF
Hamilton County, Ohio.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-25
SCHOOLS
THE PATRONS OF THE MALE HIGH SCHOOL
RE RESPECTEIIl.N INEOKNIED that

THE PATRONS OF THE MALE HIGH SCHOOL
ARE RESPECTFULLY INFORMED that lis
~ next Term will commence on Monday, August p, I'M
der the charge and management Of Mr. BRAGG and his
SON. who propose digen and perseverng adherence 10
the system Of instruction heretofore pursued-a system
which than thirty years experience has proved TO be
productive OF results emneniy advantageous 10 the trades
man. and peculiarly adapted TO his ayocauons.
The French language i taught without additional charge,
and parents urged TO let that be part Of their children
pursuits increasingly important and almost essential
portion Of respectable business education the want of
which oeu obsrcs the progress OF youth who have to
make way better prepared rivals >ery often foreigners,
who thus literally supplant them and leave them TO MI ne-
nor stations In their native city.
The terms Of the School viii be continued at - for the
lower cssses and s. for the upper classes. Payment in
advance
Pupils who wish TO study particular branches, indepen-
dent ofclasses will be charged $40 per quarter
Private students In Writing, Arithmetic, Mathematics,
French Latin ard Greek either in preparation TOR business
professions. College from so to S25 per quarter
Private College students wishing assistance she hi
er Latin and Greek Classics will be charged very moder-
ately n number associate together.
Ladies' Classes IN Writing other branches attended TO
between s snd PM.
Henry r. BRAGG gives instruction on the Flute, Niohn
ISAAC + BRAGG,
HENRY T. BRAGG.
NIB Drawing Is laugh, to all the classes.
(rDsb st !.