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MRS. BEMAN,

MRS. BEMAN,
THE CELEBRATED SHIRT MAKER OF NEW
York, visited Washington twice during the
last Congress- and on each occasion took a large
number of orders for Shirts, Beman Collars, Dress
ing gowns, and Gents furnishing articles gene
rally, from Senators, Heads Of Departments, Mem
bers Of Congress, and other distinguished individ-
uals, TO all Of whom she Acknowledges her obliga-
tons for their civilties and patronage, and begs
leave 10 inform them that she now contempla ties
again renewing her visits at the ensuing Session Of
Congress-of which due notice will be given in the
Washington papers.
Do In the mean time, and at all times, she begs
leave 70 call attention Of non residents Of Now York
20 the following:
Mrs. Bemsn's shirts.
Aston HOUSE,, NEW yoRK. MADE TO ORDER
Directions for Self neas,nenent 10 Non-res,deuts
of Ne,o York
MRS. BEMAN will send her Shirts To any part
of the United States, or Of The world. and garan-
tee fl 10 any gentleman who will send her the fol-
lowing measures in inches-eSact size, with no
allowances
L. Around the Neck
2 Around the Wrist
g. Around the Chest, under The arms.
a. Three distances from the top of shoulder at the
joint,
First. Breadth across from top to top at the
broadcast part
Second. Length of shoulder from top 10 the
neck at the collar band.
Third. Length Of arm from top Of shoulder,
around the elbow 10 wrist JOINT
B. Lastly, II is pecesSary TO know whether the
persoa has hong neck, and carries his head erect
Or whether he is round shoudered, with short neck
incnng forward Also, the length Of the shirt, or
height of the person.
lST-REMEMBER that this is the first advertise.
ment Of the kind ever published in the United
States. Cut 4 out and SAVE II.
H. Nh 4 Aafn n~f
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oLUTIoN or CoPARrNkRsnIp..-

~ The partnership heretofore existing between
John Martin and r. = Wright i'm the name of Mar
tin Wright, auctioneers. is this day dissolved
by mutual consent.
Those persons having claims against the hru.
VIII please present them 10 Martin & Co for pay
ment; and those indebted 10 said firm are re
quested to eau and settle possible. thu
business OF the late firm must be closed,
MARTIN 4 WRIGHT
Sept. /, lS49. Sept I3-dtf
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MARRIED.,

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev JAMES b
DoNELAS, Mr.. JOHN II. COCHRANE TO Mis-.
ELLEN MANNING.
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GOAL, COAL, COAL!-Those who would wish
~ To be supplied with good article of Anthracite
Coal suitable for grate-, stoves, ranges radiators
and furnaces, Can be accommodated by calling at the
old stand, Lenox's wharf, the Long Bridge,
by leaving their orders at John +. Calan's, esq
corner of It'll and Streets John w. Baden *
Brothers., Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns
Hotel; at Jos. H. Nevitts, dealer, opposite
Wizards City Hotel, near l4th street
Prices moderate. Terms cash. unless otherwise
arranged before delivery.
Nov. 2-I2t2aw JNO. PETTIBONE.
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OFFERS his professional services in the Supreme
" Court of the United States, the Circuit and Or
phsn's courts for the District Of Columbia, claims
before the Court of Commissioners under treaty
with Mexico, and in claims upon the Treasury
Office Of and 9th streets, opposite ep
of Patent Office square; entrance from east side Of
9th street. Sent 1871
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JAMES OTIS SARGENT,

FOURTEENTH sTREsT, OPPOSITE wfLLARD's MOTEL
WlLL attend 10 the prosecution of Claims be-
w fore the Board Of Mexican Commissioners.
Ciaims against the United States and 10 the trans.
action of business with the various Departments
June 2S-iftf
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ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

TIVE course of study embraces the Ancient and
Il the Modern Languages, Mathematics, and
Natural Science. Courses of Lectures on Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy, de
liyered during the year. The school-room recita-
ton, and lecture-rooms arc all handsomely fur
nished. The Institution is supplied with complete
Philosophical and Chemical apparatus, and every
other requisite for thorough and extensive study.
Terms, for board, washing, fuel and lights with
tuition in Latin, Greek, and Mathematics, $50
per annum. For further information address
Oct. 1T II. l.. BROCKETT, Principal
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IL Hawks, ID. ID.
Mrs. Elet's "Family Pictures from the Bible"
"Thc Scripture Gift Book" beautifully lustra
ted and bound.
Clarence" by Miss Sedgwick; uniform edi
ton
1.-The Pilot" by Cooper uniform edition,
Success in Life-The Merchant" by Mrs, Tut
hill.
For sale by TAYLOR & MAURY,
Nov. 2 9th street
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ITO THE LOVERS OF THE BEST HA-
XANA CIGARS.-T RASTIA NELL & Co

under Browns Hotel, have received consign-
ment, directly from Havana, $1,000 Cigars, Of the
most select brands, manufactured in Cuba.
Amongst them have only 10000 Of the cele-
brated Fanny Elssler brand. They are 10 be sold
in boxes or bundles, for cash only We earnestly
request good judges Of real fine Cigars 10 try them,
as nothing has been imported for long time equal
to them.
0ct a
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BOARD OF HEALTH REPORT.


month ending October ST, Io4y
Abscess psoses, L. brain, disease OF, /; bronchitis
/; cancer, ]; cholera, /; cholera infantum |; con-
sumption, g. commissions, l; Group, |; cyanoses, /;
diarrhea, s; dptherite /; dropsy, 2; fever, bilious,
q fever, typhoid, !; fever typhus, ]; fever, puer
peral, 1; heart, disease of, l. bydrothorax, 2; by
drocepbalus, 1; intemperanoe, 3; pneumonia, Il;
pneumonia, bilious, l; scrofula, l. smallpox, Il;
old age, 8; stomach, inflammation of, /; stomach,
organic disease of, ]; tetanus, 2; unknown, p;
s.orns Total
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r AMARTINE'S HISTORY OF the FRENCH
IL REVOLUTION OF Is4s-A supply
Just received
"Smyth's Lectures on Modern History" with
additions and list of books American History,
by Jared Sparks.
" Lord Mahon's History of England" vols.
Svo.
"The Earth and Man - Lectures on Compare
tive Physical Geography in its relation to the His
tory of Mankind, by Arnold Guyot.
This day received, for sale by
TAYLOR MAURY,
Oct "a Bookssllars, near 9Th 81.
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"INsCRIPTIoN.'

This token of esteem and confidence is presented
by the Pacific Mail Steamship Company to Captain
Cleveland Forbes, in appreciation of his skill and
seamanship whilst commanding the California,
the first steamship bearing the American flag t.
the Pacific, especially for his fidelity and highly
honorable conduct when deserted by his officers
and men in the harbor of San Francisco.
New YoRK, July, lS49.
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NHIRD VOL. I11Idreth's HfstOry OF the
i United States.
Glimpses of Spain, or Notes of an Unfinished
Tour in lo47, by S. II. Wallis
Combe on the Physiological and Moral Manage
ment of Infancy, for the of parents.
Second part of the Topographic Encyclopedia OF
Literature, Science and Art.
This day received, for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
Nov. 3 bookstore near 9th al
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INHE GREATEST STORE IN WASHING
Il Toni. BASTIANELLI & co. have now
ON hand extensive assortment of yentlcmen's
Under Garments, as
Silk, merino, and all wool Under Shirts
Silk, cotton, and flannel do
Silk, merino, cotton and channels Drawers, of
every price, quality, and size
Also, most magnificent assortment Of new style
silk Cravats, Of the richest design and colors.
We particularly recommend 10 all who desire
perfect fitting shirt our stock hand made Of the
best material in a superior manner. We warrant
perfect fit, or sale.
We also take orders TO make any style person
may select from our samples
T. BASTIANELLI & CO.,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Oct. 20 under Browns Hotel
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New YoRK, Oct. %, lS49.

New YORK, Oct. u, 1919.
WIN. II. AsPINwALL, ESQ.
DEAR Sir ] acknowledge the receipt OF your
kind and complimentary letter of the 25th of July,
expressing the esteem and confidence entertained
toward me by the directors of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company
Their approval of my conduct while command.
ing the California" is not only source of great
happiness To me, but an encouragement 10 strive
on in the path of honor and rectitude. To possess
their esteem Is a reward Of great value, and fully
equal to my most sangune expectations. On the
receipt of the substantial purse and valuable plate
accompanying your note, lconiess my agreeabesur-
prise and lasting obligations.
Please present my beat thanks to these gentlemen
for this high mark of honor, which ] accept Will
pride, and offer in return my sincere good ~ishe'
for their future happiness and beg you, dear sir
TO share portion OF my gratitude and thanks for
your kind interest in my welfare.
Very respectfully, your obliged friend and obedi
ent servant, CLEVELAND fOKBts.
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Agency OF the Book-Publ,shing Houses I'm
the United states

the United states
TAYLOR MAURY booksellers and stationers
i Pennsylvania avenue, near 9th street, having
formed connexions with the principal book estab
hshmcnts of the country, will supply all orders for
religious, miscellaneous, law, medical, scientific,
and school books, in lots or single copies at the
lowest publication prices
Schools, institutions, and individuals intending
W order foreign or American books from the North
ern cities, can save trouble, and expense %
freight, postage, &c, by leaving lbsi- heav,
TAYLOR & MApRY, ia W. az orders wit
OCT 4 ssnlngton city
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T,HIs is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the .ub-cr

TTNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Il Der hath obtained from the Orphans court Of
Washington county, in the District Of Columbia,
letters testamentary the personal estate of Jane
f. Bscoe, late Of Washington county deceased.
All persons having claims against the said deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof the subscriber ON or before the
10th day of October next; they may otherwise by
law be excluded from all benefit of said estate.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of October,
1919. JOHN &. SMITH,
Oct. 22-wSt Executor.
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There Is Providence above us who has ever
watched over the destiny of country, and in
tcrposed at many critical period to preserve ns
Courier.
Our contemporary certainly never made more
truthful assertion. II has indeed been most hap
by circumstance that kind and merciful Provi-
dence has watched over the destiny Of our coun-
try" during the many years il has been subject TO
Democratic errors and misgovernment.
We are now happily rid of the dynasty, and the
American people may well be cautious how they
restore IL 10 power, or the denuncatory words may
be- applied to us, "EPHRAIm is joined TO his idols,
let him alone ~ O. Bulletin.
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A CARD.

A CARD.
ITO Surgeons Of the Navy and Others whom
Il il may concern.-The subscriber, believing
there are no contracts for supplying the United
Stores, feels DESTROYS 10 supply said Navy, aud
hereby offers TO put up Surgeons acquisitions, with
guaranteed Medicines, &c, at prices ten per cent.
below the general bills rendered 10 the Bureau of
Medicines, from the New York, Boston, Philadel-
pha, aud Norfolk stations, during the years ls47
IS, 'I9. j. w. FAUQUIER,
Wholesale Druggist, Norfolk, Virginia,
Nov. 2-3teod Agent for Ann Fauquier
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MO. Q, DAVID oopPERFIELD,-by Dick.

~ ems (Boz.)
Life Health, and Disease-by Edward Johnson,
~ 10.
Wndings Of the River Of the Water of Life-by
G.. b. Checyer, ID. ID,
Geometry and Faith-s fragmentary supplement
20 the ninth Bridgewater Treatise, by Thomas Hill.
This day received, for sale at
TAYLOR 4 MAURY's
Nov < Bookstore, near 9th street.
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usrrp STATES Patent OFrIcE, Nov. 3, ls49.
ON the netit;on of Eliakim Briggs and George G
~ Carpenter, of south Bend, Indiana, praying
for the extension of patent granted 70 said Briggs
and Carpenter for an Improvements IN mSHlnR'
threshng, and cleaning grain for seven years from
the expiration of said patent, which takes place on
the fifth day of February, 1850:
II is ordered that the said petition be heard az fhe
Patent Office, ON the third Monday IN January
next at u oclock M; and all persons are notified
10 appear and show cause II any they have, why
said petition ought not 20 be granted
Ordered also, that this notice be published In the
Republic. Ipiellgencer and Union, Washington
city; Daily Atlas Cincinnati; Daily State Journal,
Joseph Valley Register, South Bend, ipdianal once
a week for three successive weeks previous To The
THos. EwBANR,
Commissioner Of Patents.
p. s,-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy and send their billsto the Patent Office, with
paper containing th's notice. Nov
A CARD.-The subscriber, member OF the
n former Commission on Mexican elaine, will
be in Washington in the course OF the month OF
November, and offers his services to claimants un-
der the treaty. He will attend TO any other bust
ness with which he may be trusted, especially from
the South. Those DESTROYS Of obtaining his ser
vices will please 70 address Andrew wylie, esq,
Washington city.
Nov. S-dn II. NJ. BRACKENRIDGE.
NJ OTlCE.-The tar. payers Of Washington are
~ hereby informed that the Board Of Appeal are
now sitting from day 10 day in the Assessors Room
west wing Of the basement of the City Hall, and
that their sittings will close the 10th instant
All persons feeling themselves sggreved will max,
their appeal prior TO the 10th instant.
All persons eligible TO vote AT our coming char
ter election, and not having been registered, vii
report themselves to the Assessors prior 10 the BE
day of December next, or otherwise they will b.
! excluded from the polls.
by order Of the Board:
| Nov. j. r, HARNESS, y. X. A,
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Mrs. BLAKE's Private Dancing and

Nj RS. BLAkE's Private Dancing and
wi WALKING Acadcmy.-Apollo Hall has been
thoroughly and tastefully reftted, and is now open
for the reception Of scholars Days of tuition,
Tuesdays and Fridays. Private lessons from 10 to
4o'cock. Evening class for gentlemen at o'clock.
Refers 10
Hon. VIM. Ballard Preston, Secretary of the
Navy, Washington.
Colonel Bliss, U. S. Army, Washington.
Archibald Campbell, esq, War Department,
Washington.
Randall Hagner. esq, Treasury Department,
Washington.
Hon. J. c. Carter Georgetown.
Mrs. Burr, Washington, in whose seminary Mrs.
Blake has the honor OF teaching
Oct. 30-cod2w
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FIONA ii OF e L,
WaShinQtOn. ID. C..

WHsh1M8tOh, u. z.
THIS HOTEL, having been entirely remodeled
i and thoroughly repaired in every part, and
furnished throughout with the best and most mod
style of furniture, will be opened for the recep-
ton Of guests, under the management and superin-
tendence of the subscriber, on THURSDAY, THE
FIRST OF NOVEMBER.
E. ID. WILLARD.
WAsHINGTo October %, lS49.
Oct. 24-d2wif Intel. and Union
The American and Sum- Baltimore; Ledger and
North American, Philadelphia; Courier and En-
quirer, Tribune, and Herald, New York; Atlas and
Post, Boston; Evening Journal and Atlas, Albany;
Wing and Enquirer, Richmond; Republican, Sa-
vannah; Courier, Charleston; Picayune and Bee,
New Orleans; Gazette, Cincinnati; Journal, Louis
vile; Republican, ST. Louis; Herald, Cleveland;
will publish the above three times, and send paper
for one year. with BILL to National hotel.
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The Hon. Horace Mann, who presided at the
late National School convention in Philadelphia,
closed his valcdictory address with the following
admonitory passages:
"If we fulfil the duties have assumed, this
meeting will prove to be of the most important
meetings ever held in this country. II we fail in
our respective spheres OF action 70 fulfil these du-
ties this meeting will be the rdcule and shame OF
,s III By ITSELF it is small movement but we
90 ,-e Il the frat in a series that shall move the
whole con,,,S IL begins here upon the margin OF
the sca. hu, 900 can xpand IL until IT shall cover
the continent However ~ !. y
great by it, possibilities. To the eye VIZ ~,
fetal observer, beginnings are always "'pV' VIZ;
but, whoever understands the great law o. csuso
and effect, knows that, without the feeble begin
nings, the grandcst results never could have been
evolved.
Gle who now visits the northwestern part of the
State of New York, 10 Of the wonders of the
world--thc Falls of Niagara-may see also won
der of art not unworthy 10 be compared with this
wonder OF nature. He may see n vast iron bridge
spanning one of the greatest rivers IN the world,
afIordng the means II safe transit for any number
Of men or any weight Of merchandise, and poised
high up in the serene air, hundreds of feet above
the naddened waters below. How was this pom
derous structure stretched from abutmcnt To abut-
ment across the raging food? How il made
So strong as to bear the tread Of an army, or the
momentum Of the rushing steam-car! its begin
ming was IA simple as its termination is grand
A boys plaything, kite, was first sent into the
air; 10 this kite was attached sken thread TO the
thread cord, 10 the cord rope, and to the rope
cable. When the toy fell upon the opposite side,
the silken thread drew the cord, and the cord
the rope and the rope the cable, and the cable, one
after another great bundles, faca OF iron wire,
and these being arranged side by side and layer
upon layer, now constitute bridge, OF such mass
ivencss and cohesion, that the mighty genius OF the
cataract would spend his strength upon II IN VAIN
''Thus, my friends, may great results be educed
| from small beginnings. Let this first meeting oil
the National Association Of the Friends OF Educa-
ton be like the safe and successful sending oil an
aerial ger across the abyss of Ignorance, and
| Superstition, and Crime, 30 that those who come
after may lay the abutments and complete the
moral arch that shall carry thousands and millions
of our fellow beings in safety and peace above the
| gulf of perditon, into whose seethng Hoods they
would otherwise have fallen and perished!'
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RREwER,s PANORAMA

WILL be exhibited at the Odd Fellows Hall on
w Wednesday evening, November It'll, at
O'Clock, TO continue every evening for short time;
also, an exhibition on Saturday afternoon, at 80
O'Clock, BREWERS GRAND MOVING PIANO.
RAMA of Natural Curiosities Of North America
comprising the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky !!
Niagara Falls and River Mount Vernon and the
Natural Bridge Of Virginia together with days
Journey through the Prairies Of the West an
evening scene on the Mississippi River Scenery
on the Nile, embracing the Pyramids, Ruins Of
Temples and Cities; View Of the City Of Mexico,
from the Convent Of San Cosmo. Painted ON
2b, 900 feet of Canvas.
Admission Is cents Children under ten years
half price. Nov.
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4 FURNISHED HOUSE WANTED. Amy

AZ NNES1''@f'TF rfVNSE w NNEFtbs M "
Hsn one having house, with eight or more good
rooms, to let, furnished, situated between the
Treasury buildings and Four-and "A half street,
south Of G., may find tenant by addressing g, at
the office of the Republic, giving the particulars,
&c. &c Oct. lift
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TvNDER SHIRTs AND DRAWERs.-Thirt

u supply this season of silk, merino, wool, and
cotton Under Shirts and Drawers, this day opened.
In the lot are some Of extra large Sizes both foreign
and domestic manufacture. For sale at moderate
prices at STEvENS,S
Great Hat and Gentlemen's Quitting
Establishment, No !, Browns Hotel
Oct 24-eo6tif
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TOTAL. ............ -
THOMAS MILLER, M. d.,
President Board of Health.
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ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
Millnrti,s Hotel,

Corner Of Pennsylvania avenus and IAN street.
v Scott and lady, and r l. Wilson, Albany
two children, Alabama II Wilson, do
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p. s,-Editors Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bisto the Patent Office, with
paper containing this notice Nov. D
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-12-01
Our Baltimore Correspondence.

BALIIMohs, Nov. 80, ls@S.
Thanksgiving Dsy-Rse,pi.n Of Mr.. Clay Wig Ea-
uusiasm- Ts,sl Of John Price, &c
Yesterday was Q day Of rejoicing In Baltimore, and
a. people are generally thankful when they happy,
Il may be said to have been observed o. day Of thanks
giving II was just cold enough for whiskey punches
and apple toddis and the barkespsrs kept busy
in all ,ectons Of the city throughout the day There
church in the morning and all manner Of business
except segar stores candy establishments and taverns
were closed ~ tight as they are on Sunday.
The great event Of yesterday however, was the i'm
prcmptu reception Of Henry Clay. At two O'Clock the
President street Depot thronsed with wings aud
the whole line OF tb. railroad up Pratt street lined
with persons anxious to get sight Of glorious Old
Harry the who every body either loves or hates
the man OF whom it may be said, that everybody
TOR, one way OF another.
Al the President street Depot, the locomotive va.
taken o. and 20 the ip which Mr. Clay seated
six white horses we're sttaohsd and all we're soon
OF at full spsed for the Pratt street Depot where
immense concOurss had assembled to greet him Here
leaving the cheer after cheer rent the air. aud
great tie pressure q the crowd to get sight
Of him that It with great difficulty be could
his way to the bsrouche In waiting, drawn by four
splendid hortes IA. here bowed TO all aud the whip
being given to the horses he dashed Oh ct full speed
whilst Thousands followed through all the cross streets
their way TO Bsrpum's, nost Il tnen running at
full speed Old aud young seemed alike enthusisstic,
and observed the venerable editor Of tse Parrot
Isaac Monro. Ess streskipgit no the middle Of Light
street with his coat tail sticking straight out. Al
though pretty sharp trotter myself, he beat ma all
hollow and when arrived Ut BArnum's he at the
frost window up stars introducing MIR. Clay to the
vsst multitude belo- There vas, slso, BY his side
several others % very modest citizens, who
cedsd In crovding into the carriage to ths exclusion
Of Mir Monroe.
Mr. Clay finally addressed the crowd briefly, and re-
marked that he would be happy to meet them ell this
morning in the psrlor VI the hotel.
The Trial OF JoIu Price foe the murder Il George W.
Campbell ntinusd throughout the day yesterday
aud the argument before tine Jury commenced last
evening The opinion seems to be that he will be hung