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The republic., 1850-12-31
From The Ne,p York SUNDAY Times.

DANIEL WEBsTER.---It was great treat TO read
well as to listen to, the speech OF Daniel Webster
at the Pilgrim dinner. "The rude enforcement OF
the times" impaired unusual interest TO all he said
in relation TO the rich heritage enjoying,
and which was bequeathed to US by revolution
airy iorcfathers. We have known Mr.. Webster for
thirty five years, and in the conflicts Of party have
often differed with him; but at period has injus-
tice been done to his extraordinary talents by his
political opponents Time, with it's mellowng in
iluencc, has thrown the mantle of oblivion on for
mer political errors, and he stands before the
nation, prominent among the wonderful men OF
the age--with the patriotism of Washington, the
eloquence Of Cicero, and the wisdom of Solomon.
The republic., 1850-12-31

The ASH BUCKETS OF THEi OHIo.-A passenger,
who on board the United States mail steamer
Ohio during her late perilous trip from Havana to
Norfolk informs the editors of the Baltimore dne,-
lean that the ships pumps afforded no efficient aid
in relieving her Of the water in her hold. He gays
the principal instruments used for that purpose
the buckets by which the ashes raised from
the hold, height of over fifty feet. They were OF
the capacity of thirty gallons and with these,
informant says, water was discharged so promptly
and steadily by the passengers that the aggregate
six times the quantity sufficient to have sunk
the ship.
The republic., 1850-12-31
BOunty Land Law,

We have been requested To publish, for
general information, the following letter ad-
dressed to member of Congress by the Com
missioner of Pensions. We are further re-
quested to ask an insertion of it in the daily pa
pers of this city as well as in those of the coun
try at large-it being supposed to be matter in
which the public are generally interested. The
publishers of the laws particularly desired to
insert il.
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2,4S5,70O
7l5,300

Besides those enumerated, the Transcript says
there many which are running short time. At
Fall River, one hundred aud ten thousand spindles
have been stopped in consequence of strike
amongst portion Of the operatives, the owners
have determined not to attempt to start again until
the business promises more profitable results Add
ing these to the number previously stopped, and
those running short time, and have far from
one million less spindles in operation than
there were a year SINCE.
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Teiegraphtc.
.Aryiual Of The Steamer Baltic.

lTTiUdT ~ Iht SItdHU BdIHc.
BosToN, DEC. 30.--The steamer Baltic was
obliged TO put into Procincetown, AN extreme
point of Cape Cod, her coal having given out
Among the passengers are Alexander L. Bullit'
and George W. Kendall Esqs
learn that the cotton market at Liverpool, ON
the l4th, had advanced further to ID. per ID, and
that breadstufis were dull.
The political news is not very important. Con-
tnental affairs pacific.
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MARRIED..

On Sunday evening, 2eth inst, by the Rev. Mr..
MoRGAs, Mr.. WILLIAM II. KELLY. OF Prince
Georges county, Maryla to Miss MARGARET
McCUBBlN, eldest daughter of Mr.. EDWARD Nc
CUBBIS, of this city.
On the oath inst by the Rev Il. MuRsoN, Mr..
CHARLES A. SENGSTACk, of this city, To Miss
MARY J. BURGEE, of Prince Georges county,
Maryland.
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INV 9. M. nnrEL.ER. Anc,inp

Hy . w HUTELtH, N"cffo"etr,
GALE At THE ODEON OF RICH BOHEMIAN
- GLASS WARE, FRENCH CHINA GOODS,
PLATED GOODS, FANCY ARTICLES, &c.-On
TUESDAY EVENING, December 81, commcnc.
ing al early gas light, shall sell at the odeon,
corner Oi Pennsylvania avenue and A. street, an
invoice of beautiful goods, consisting Of T.
Very rich bohemian Glass Vases and Perfume
BOttlcs
Plated Goods, Britannia Ware, French China
Goods
ivory Table Cutlery, Fancy Tables
Lamps and Girandocs, Fancy Articles, &c.
Altogether forming rich display of beautiful
gOods.
sale positively without reserve. The ladies are
particularly invited To attend The trade will also
hndit 20 their interest ta he present
Dec 81 e. W. B0TELER, Auc'r.
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ARRIVAL EXTRAORDINARY. - The Patriot, of
Woonsocket, records the arrival Of the following
distinguished strangers in that village:
'.The lady who do ,sn't turn round in the street
10 sec what another lady is on visit to
Woonsocket The young gentleman who doesn't
in the face of all the young ladies he meets,
accompanies her.
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Hoe sLAUeHTgRISe.-At the slaughtering and
packing establishment Of White, Cunningham *
CO., in Madison ia on the 2lst instant, four thou
sand one hundred and twenty two hogs we're killed
and dressed in ten hours and twenty minutes on
two benches This is said TO be the largest days
work ever yet recorded in tho Union.
The republic., 1850-12-31
Maryland Reform Convention.

This body, having adjourned ON the 18th in
bers to visit their families, and rest during the
Christmas festival, will re-assemble to-day at
Annapolis
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We learn from New York that there will be
no interruption in the carriage of the California
and Southern mails in consequence of the tenn
porary withdrawal from the route of the steamer
Ohio. The u. s. Mail Steamship Company
have engaged the Philadelphia steamer for the
New Orleans and Havana route, and the Geor-
gin and Falcon will be put upon the Havana
xnd New York route until the Ohio is ready to
resume her place on the line, which, it is sup
posed, will be in about a month
The republic., 1850-12-31
PhiI.d.Iph,. Ledger One. Burnt.

The telegraph yesterday morning brought
us the unwelcome news that ihe Philadelphia
Ledger Office was on fire, and subsequent
despatch brought intelligence Of it's entire de-
'truction by the devouring element Under
our telegraphic head will be found the partic-
ulars so Ear as they have reached us. II is a
matter of great qualification to learn that the
proprietors Of the Ledger, Notwithstanding the
heavy loss they have sustained, have the
means and the energy to continue the publica-
ton of their journal without any interruption.
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Local Matters.

ETIaurTrs OF OnsItusEs.-Mr Items: While
smoking is very properly prohibited inside Of our
"Busses," the "Jehu's," or ''outsders," are al.
lowed to puff many "long Mines" or "cent
grab's," as they think proper, Now, Mr.. Items,
would not, IL I could, deprive these gentlemen
indispensable omnibus appearances of a single
liberty or luxury. But sir, my object in writing
this item il 10 suggest 20 these gentlemen Of the
"bor' that they pay little attention to the point
from which the wind blows, aud. in crpectorating,
direct the saliva accordingly
IL does seem TO mc that my eye will never get
well. Tobacco must certainly be very poisonous.
AHIso.
We commend the words of Amigo 10 the Je.
hue, and not only to them, but TO the thousand
gentlemen who daily smoke in the market houses
and the avenue.
SACRED CoNoERT. We invite the public attcn-
ton TO the ertiscmcnt in another column where
in Professor Berlyn nnounces a sacred concert for
Thursday evening. They who have witnessed the
performances Of Professor B and the ladies and
gentlemen by whom he is to be assisted, upon the
occasion of the grand concert lately given by the
Philharmonic Society, will be prepared to appre-
cate the rich musical treat in store for them
NoRTHsRS LIBERTIES MARKrr HoUsr-The bus.
better accommodations needed. wcinyite the
attention Of the Councils 10 the fact and would in
form them that the progress Of civilization ia the
Liberties s very considerable giving good grounds
for belief that any improvement with which they
may be favored will be appropriated to its egiti-
mate II ia true that the OF the existing
ed fee have served principally a shelter for very
idle and very vicious youths in the night time and
ON Sundays but this has been owing much 20 the
negligence Of the downtowners nc OF the Northern
Liberties folks themsclves The good and worthy
men who 60 10 market want n rket house, and
so do their excellent and pretty wives and daugh
tcrs.
Ns~ ysARs DAv.-we incline To the opinion
that our recommendation will be observed, and
business suspended on this day We are informed
that the bookstores Of p Taylor, Taylor s Maury,
r. Farnham, and the stationery store Of w. F.
Bnyly, will not be opened, the proprietors being
desirous Of enjoying the sociaies Of the day, and
wishing alec that their clerks may enjoy tie hoh
day. Others will no doubt unite with them
DisTsEssfNe AcciDENT.--A colored girl. aged
about fifteen ycars, daughter Of Michael smith. a
blacksmith, whose workshop is Ith street. above
NJ, was yesterday afternoon fearfully burnt by her
clothes accidentally taking FIRE DR.. But was
promptly summoned TO her relief but we believe
he had no hopes OF her surviving through the night
Her person burnt nearly from her feet 20 her
head
CRIMINAL CoURT. Horsed Mediperis a messen
/ ger in one of the Departments, Ia Mexicau,) who
had previously been found guilty Of assault aud
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DEATH or Ex-GovERNoR PLUMMER.-Ex- Gov
ernor Piummer died at Eppng, New Hampshire,
on the 23d of December, aged 90. He was the sole
surviving member of the convention which framed
the fret constitution Of New Hampshire.
The republic., 1850-12-31

CHASGE or WsATHER.--A descent Of the tcin-
peraturc Of London thirteen degrees (of the ther-
momctcr) kills acreage of three hundred PERSONS
The statistical account from which we gather the
fact, adds, they may not all die in the very next
week The loss OF warmth takes place, but the NOM
bcr Of deaths is found TO increase to that extent
the previous average, within short period
after the change. The fall of temperature in fact
kills them certainly n we'll directed cannon.
shot. This shows the necessity Of guarding care
fully against exposure 10 excessive changes Of tenn
pornturc. Flannel is of the beet projections.
and additional garment when the cold increases
s another. II matters little bow cold the weather IL
when the body s in active exercise, but every one
should guard against sitting in n half warmed
and feeling n sensation of chillness, or of go-
ing out into the cold while that feeling remains.
Philadelphia Ledger
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SToPPAGE THE COTTON hIILLs.--The Boston
Transcript gives a statement of the number Of spin
dies in five of the New England States which have
ceased operations within the last three months in
consequence of the depression in this branch Of
manufactures. The recapitulaton is follows
Maine, whole number of spindles about
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Senator Foorg wss last evening TO deliver lee
tore at Musical FuRd Hail. in Philadelphia the
Value Of the Union, 1t being the fret of Of
attractive lectures de,igned for the benefit Of a
church in that city
The republic., 1850-12-31

DEATH EN-GovEssos BSLL.-Es- Governor
Bell, Of New Hampshire, died at Chelsea the
23d He represented his State in the United States
Senate from 1923 10 1929.
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TUESDAY MORNING. DEC. 81. 1850.

We understand that the Presidents house
will be open for the reception of visiters at II
O'Clock ON New Years day
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LISTEN YousG LApirs.--Elihu Burritt says, that
the beet cough drops for young ladies to drop
the practice Of dressing thin when they go out in
the night air.
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A CARD.

rI'HE undersigned would most respectfully in
j. form his customers that their respective nc
counts will be made off mp 10 the 2lst instant at
which time he confidently trusts that they will be
prepared 60 settle either by cash OF with notes at
short date. Ha would take this occasion to return
his sincore thanks to his numerous customers Tor
their liberal patronage during the past year, and
hopes, by strict attention 10 business, To merit a
continuance OF the same.
Dec 3O-ahf VIM. X. RILEY.
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coLUmBIA rYPoeRApoIoAL SOCIETY.

rT'HE THIRTY SIXTH ANNIY ERSARY Of this
Il Society will be celebrated on SATURDAY EvxS-
ISo, the eth Of January, 1851, at Ifiuard's Hotel.
Pennsylvania avenue.
Members Of the Society. well Us gentlemen
who have been, or nov connected with the
printing business, can procure tickets from either
Of the undersigned Committee of Arrangements.
A. the number Of tickets i limited, none will be
disposed Of on the evening Of the Supper except to
those who have subscribed previous 10 the lst Ct
January, lsAl.
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Or Fowier'- ~ Wells, PhrenoIogists and
Publishers, l3l Nassau street New York, in Cn-
ton Hall, office Of the Water Cure and Phrenologi.
cal Journals. Examinations day aud evening. The
chronological Museum is always open. and free TO
visitors. Nov e-diaw&w6m
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Ou-NoTICE' Oui Office will be closed on w ed
nosday. 3sth instant. Christmas Dny,) and First
January, New Years Day) Persons having
notes due on those days will obige us by attending
to them previously.
CHUBB, sCHENCk n co
Dec 23-MTFSMT
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70 Smithsonian Lectures DR.. JOuN Loo.
Low, Provost Of the univcrsity Of Pennsylvana
will deliver course Of twu lectures on the even.
ings Of uesday, alst inst, and Thursday, January
Cd, iSol. Subjects: " Induction" and Assooia
ton" Lecture to commence att O'Clock, p. NJ.
Dec Got
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Destruction Of he Ledger Office by FIRE.
FIRST DESPATCH

DtsHhctoH V inc Ledger OUice Oy Fpe
FIRST DESPATCH.
PHILApELPHIA, 9 O'Clock, A. M-The Ledger
Building took fire tins morning, and is totally de-
sti ioyed Il will be impossible to the adoin-
ing building Chesnut street, 8 it is in a
blaze from the basement To the roof II took fire
in the engine room. The telegraph office in
great danger, bat il is believed will escape Loss
estimated at $4,000 to Ss00O0
SECOND DESPATCH.
The Ledger Building in Ruins Great Loss
Dec. 800 40 A. M.-The firemen, though they
worked with great energy, were unable 10 arrest
the flames after the three upper stories had been
burnt; and regret TO say that the entire building,
with most of its valuable machinery, type, &c is
n heap of smouldering ruins. Ii appears that
the fire broke out about O'Clock this morning IT,
the basement, connecting almust sim vi uItaneously
by means OF the hue, with the press room and itl
story thus in a very short time enveoping the en-
tire building in flames.
The loss by this catastrophe will be very heavy,
but AT present cannot be estimated. | have not
learned the amount OF insurance, Tho buildin es
adjoining were not much injured.
THIRD DssPArcH.
PHLADELPHIA, DEC. 80, p. Ma IL o'clock
the fire in the Ledger building subdued. The
fourth, NTH, and sixth stories completely burnt
out The basement, and first and second storics,
greatly damaged by water, and much disar-
ranged. With the usual energy Of the proprietors
they already making Arrangements 10 have
the presses in working order TO issue the Ledger
TO morrow az usual, the type OF which will be set
up at the new Quincy Granite building. The loss
is now roughly estimated at ) so, 900, most OF
which is insured.
The BULLETIN office, on Third street, near the
Ledger building, sustained some damage.
The republic., 1850-12-31

THE LATE DR. WEBsTER's FAMuy.--A letter
from friend at Cambridge says: "I observed at
church yesterday Mrs. Webster and daughters, all
in deep mourning. The millionaire at Watertown,
Mr.. Cushing and Mr.. Appleton, Of Boston, have re-
Gently made present 10 Mrs. Webster of hand
some house on Ash street, Of which she will taxi
immediate possession. One or more Of Der dsugh-
ters, who accomplished, give private lessons in
music at their house - Lo,cgH Courier
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Heather at Louisoiiie-FaiaI Fyuca,

LOUISVILLE, DEC. 27.-The weather here is cool
and pleasant We have twelve feet uf water
the falls, and IL is rising
A fracas took place between two gentlemen in
Jacksonville yesterday, when one named Daniel
Smith killed the other with chair
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battery upon the person of young woman Of
Georgetown but acquitted of the charge of intent
to kill yesterday convicted of the further and
henous offence of violating her person. He
has not yet been sentenced.
WHIPPLE's DIssuLyiso VIEWS We advise every
one 10 go 10 Odd Fellows Hall AMI this splen
did exhibition. The pictures admirably
cuted, and the effect Of the gradual vanishing of
picture and its dissolution into another is soft
and charming that all are absorbed in admiration
and wonder. Persons who have never these
Views have no conception of their eevating char
acter, and the ennobng effect which they have
upon the mind; neither is il possible 10 convey
any adequate conception of them. They must be
seen to be Appreciated; and when THE is done. it
will be that this exhibition is no common or
trhing affair It is got up in extensive man
nor, and no pains or expense spared 10 make
the whole perfect possible.
The republic., 1850-12-31
g, sr. MATTHEW'S CHURCH FAIR

The fair for the benefit Of ST. Matthews Church will
commence on Thursday evening next, 2d January.
1T Carus's Saloon The object of this Fair, ior
which the ladce are makng extraordinary prep.
rations, u 20 erect stceple To st. Matthew
Church, which will be an ornament to our city
The saloon will be open every day aud evening
until further notice. Dee 3l-3t
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Usl'ssALOON--NEW YEA R's sOIR n E.
l CARUSI has the honor to inform his friend.
II. and pupils, and the ladies and gentlemen of
Washington and vicinity, that his NEW YEARS
SOlREE will be held without lhil on the evepine
ct January !, 1881, at the cold saloon"
l.. CARUSI presents his respects and The com.
pl,nents O the season to the ladies who have here
toiore honored him with their presence. and re-
spectfully requests their presence that evening
Dec 20
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NAVAL Commander Barron has been ordered
to the command of the United States sloop of-war
John Adams, destined for the coast OF Africa, the
health Of Commander Upshur preventing hs as
sumng command, and Comma nder Green TO the
soop- Of war Decatur now fitting for at Ports
mouth, New Hampshire
l.. G.. T. Sinclair has been ordered 30 the soop-
Of war Germantown, now equipping at Brooklyn
navy yard. Destination the coast Of Africa, the
flag ship Of Com. Lavalette.
The naval court martial for the trial Of of the
of the Saranac for mutinous and seditious
duct took up the Tuesday last. II is com
posed Of Captain Aliok, president Commanders
Armstrong, Kelley, and Cunningham, and Lieu
tenants Davis and Poor members. Captain For
rect, the other member, absent. Thomas &. Tabb,
Esq., Judge advocate Norfolk Beacon.
Midshipmcn J. Taylor Wood, + p. McCrca, r.
G. Stockton, and g. l.. Haralson, have been de-
tached from the Academy at Annapolis, with or
ders TO report for duty on board the United States
sloop-of war Germantown, nov fitting out al the
Brooklyn navy yard, for the coast Of Africa.
Midshipmen II. A. Adams, w. H. Cheevcr, r.
A. Boardmsn, l.. L. May, and y. Stanton, have
been detached from the Academy and ordered 10
the new steam. frigste Susquebanna, fitting out Al
the Philadelphia navy yard for a cruise.
Acting Midshipman X. II. Wilson has rendered
his resignation TO the Secretary Of the Navy.
Midshipman John r. Hamilton and Acting Mid.
shipman Roche have returned 10 the service from
which they lately resigned.-Narai Garste.
The republic., 1850-12-31

OFFior oy the WAsBISeros Gas Lesr Co
DrcEmBrR 2l, 1850
A MEETING Of the Stoc kbolders OF the above
"A institution will be held at their office on Mon
day, the 9th day Of January next. at O'Clock. p.
NJ, for the election of Directors for the ensuing
year. BY order. f. LINDSLEY Sec,v
Dec a3-eo3t
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meoRrED SAUCES, SSo.-Lec & Perrinc'.

Il Worcestershire Sauce
Epicurean, Queens Own, Regents, Savsrney
and Prince OF Wales Sauce, for game roasts
cold meats, &c.
Harvey's Reading and extra Pepper Sauce
Essence of Anchoves, India Soy
Prepared Horse Rsdish, Salad Dressing.
For sale by
JNO. v. KiBBEY & CO.
DEC 2o-btcOlI No. 3. op. Centrn Market
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EORPOHATIoN STOCK Wanted by
~ Sept 2b " CHUHB n SCHENCk
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( ,AUTloN ABOUT AGENTS OF .sSI-

4 AUTlON ABOUT AGENTS OF ..sNI-
" DER's" WINES Consumers at Washing.
ington City are cautioned against any persons re-
presenting themselves as authorized To SELL or take
orders for any wines. &c, of my importation as
have no such agents employed.
Orders from consumers should ~. s.nt bv letter
or telegraph direct 10 at Ph,iadeiphta when thew
will bc instantly attended to- the goods delivered
frse Of Jrnsd and the order satisfactorily executed
JACOB SN1DER, Jr., Wine Merchant.
Dec lS-dlm 10 Walnut street, PHILADELPHIA
THls oAUTIoS refers only 10 travelling agep,s
from New York who may offer TO vend my wines
aud not TO customers Of mine who reside at Wash.
ington city. is IL
The republic., 1850-12-31
Eurlher bu ihe Steamer Baltic.

BosroN, DEC. 80 The steamer Baltic put into
Provincetown off Cape Cod on Saturday evening
and remained there until Sunday noon. Captain
Comstock was cndeavoripg to purchase coal, which
was very scarce. Should he not find fuel enough
the Baltic will come To Boston. She passed of
Halifax at r. NJ. on Friday last The passengers
have all arrived at Boston
The cotton market during the week wps steady
and prices further advanced TO d. per pound
on ali American descriptions. The weeks sales
amount to Al, $50 bales There change in
| other descriptions OF cotton.
Breadstuffs owing to the large rcceiIii4 were
heavy, with a d ,wnward tendency.
Indian corn, per 4oO pounds, was quoted at 30s
Cd to 32s Indian meal ! 80, cd. Ids per barrel.
Provisions were quiet
The produce marke without much alteration
Coffee and sugar firm
American stocks We're unchanged.
The money market firm, and demand for Eng
iish securities good. Consols S7.
The political news presents no special new fea-
ture. Affairs in Germany and on the continent
being more pacific.
Nsw YORK, Dec. 30-2P M.--The fugitive sav,
case has again been postponed until Friday next
owing 10 the absence of counsel.
The -four market is steady-sales of :, 900 bbs. a
Southern and Gencsee, s l2l; meal and
rye -four unchanged.
Grain quiet small sales and prices OF both whea
and corn unchanged.
Provisions quiet-mess pork j. IL 25; Lard Z.
cts III bbs.
Groceries unchan ged-priccs steady.
Cotton firm--snall sales at advance.
Whskcy u cts. in bbis
The weather very cold.
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Supreme Court Of the United states.
MospAY. DTcrMBER 80, 1850.

MospAY, DEcEMBER 80, 1850.
Present-The Whole Court.
No. 81. J. b. Gilmer plaintiff in error, George
Poinde1ter This cause was argued by Mr.. Bad
ger for the plaintiff in error, and by Messrs. Coke
aud Crittenden for the defendant in error.
No. 23 c. Barnard and al, plaintiffs in error
vs J Adams and al. This cause was submitted tc
the court printed argument by Mr. Lord in be-
half of the defendants in error.
Adjourned until TO morrow, at II O'Clock, A. NJ
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b THE Steamboat THOS COLL.
A&NSH >YER wall leave Washington n,
q Dl0 O'clock. and Alexandria at IOi
on MONDAY, December 30, WEDNESDAY, Jan
at Fort Washington.
Fare, round trip 81; from Alexandra, 10 cents;
children half price.
Coaches leave the Capitol at " O'Clock Seats
taken ON the avenue ten cents each wav; othe,
place., fifteen cents each way.
sor scsu apply Ia Mr.. Reeside. G co, getown. o,
TO Geo. Thomas Parker, Washington, the dav
Dec so-stMT&F JOB CoRsoN. Captain.