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The Legislature of Missouri adopted reformed
code of practice shortly after ours was passed. and
of which it is almost an exact copy. The Mis-
souri, code encountered much opposition How that
opposition has been overcome, or died away, APP
pears In letter from distinguished jurist Of that
State, just published in the Evening Post. He
writes:
"Our Legislature adjourned on the morning OF
the I'd instant. The codo is popular, far beyond
my expectations, or the expectations, believe, of
any Of its original friends. Although the Lcgsla-
ture paused nearly seven hundred acts and resolu-
tions, leaving few subjects or acts untouched, yet
there was not even one syllable Of tho code changed
were opposed to it at first, are now very favorable
to it-and the people are, think, almost unaAi-
mously favorable. Even those not very favorable
expressed themselves opposed to any hasty crude
amendments, and showed very liberal spirit
This is all very singular, when VIC consider the
bitter hostility with which it was at first received,
and tho opinion expressed that the Governor would
be obliged to call the Legislature together at spe
cia session to repeal it, the courts would be
able to administer justice proceed with their bust
ness From every indication, now entertain no
doubt of the system extending all over the United
The Legislature of Kentucky has Just passed the
code Of practice prepared by the commissioners
appointed for that purpose. II is chiefly copied
there are now six States in which code of prac-
tice il the law-New York, Missouri, Mississippi
California, Kentucky, and Iowa. We are not COM
pstcnt to pronounce upon the value of the reforms
introduced into our legal procedure by the code
commission on practice, but we understand the
judgment of the legal profession to be that, in the
main, they wise, and benefcent in their opera
ton. No other State, 80 far have observed,
has initiated the example of New York in attempt
ing to codify the laws. The result of expert
ment was not calculated to induce imitation, GER
tainly but it should be understood that failure
does not prove codifcation to be impossible, even
difficult. There may be inherent and insurmount-
able obstacles to the codica ton Of the laws Of
State; but we not to assume such to be the fact
merely because a man of feeble intellect, without
legal requirement, and no capacity for labor,
unable to take single step towards the accomplish
menr of that obiect.-RuG1l0 ddrerfiser.
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LITTELL'S LIVING AGE, No. 30O-I25 cts.
CONTENTS.
l. Daniel De Foe Chamberss Papers for the
People.
2. My Novel; Varieties in English Life, Book
IV.-Biacktcood's Magazine.
3. The Bards of the Biblc-Daily Ne,us.
e. Nile Notes of an Howadji-NetD York Iri-
btne.
s. Austria Resurgens; Foreign Crusade against
Freedom; Switzerland; Sardinia; Berlin Book
sellers; Canada Reservcs-Morning Chronicle and
Daily Netcs
PoErRy.-Philp, my King; A River at Night
fall; Martha Hopkins; Graves by the Seaside;
Verses by Martin F. Upper A Word on Arrival;
Our Voyage; The Old and the New; The Wind at
Night.
Saonr ARrrcLrs.-Ma Marriage in Germany; The
Fifth Gospel.
new volume has just commenced.
WAsHiNaroN, December 81, IS45.
Ofallthe Periodical Journals devoted to Litcra-
ture and Science which abound in Europe and in
this country this has appearcdto me to be the most
useful. 1t contains, indeed the exposition only Of
the current Literature ofthc Englishlanguagc; but
this, by it's immense extent and comprehension, in
cludcs portraiture Of the human mind in the ut
mostexpansion ofthepresentage.
Published weekly at So a yearly
E. LITTELL Co., Boston,
And sold by JOS. SHILLINGTON,
Apr l-dtw&w1w corner Pa av. and Al ct.
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SuitJor Libel.

BosroN, April 2.-Richard r. Shelsell, Of
Georgetown, D. c. has sued the old trustees Of the
Commonwealth Newspaper for libel, for having
serted that he had induced colored man named
William Ringgold to leave Massachusetts and
visit his friends in the District of Columbia where
it is alleged Ringgold was arrested and sold rs a
fugitive from bondage. Damages are laid at
q 600
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DILLS (of the National Bank) on the principal
Id cities in IRELAND, for sale in sums to suit, by
Feb 20--d2m CHUBB, SCHENCK & CO.
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EsIRABLE OFFICEs FOR RENT OPP
~ posits the Treasury building. Apply to G
81. ]. Chubb, ct the Banking House of
jan lit CHUBB, sCHENCK 4 CO,
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A RMY AND NAVY LISTS-The Official copie,
"A for 1880 cents each:
Mar g. FRANCK TAYLOR,
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BuSNos AYREs TRADE.-On referring to our alb
stract EXPORTS given in our last I'VE find the United
States seemed second highest a. TO number Of ves-
scs and highest of all in point of tonnage. During
tho last year they have been by far the largest ex-
porters Of hides, and almost the exclusive export
crs Of wool. The latter fact is rather puzzling
wool, on its introduction into the United States.
pays high 0d ualorem duty, whilst it il now admit
ted duty free into Great Britain. If any of our COM
mercal friends can furnish with correct state
mont of the data, and satisfactory explanation of
the apparent enigma, shall feel greatly obliged;
and it may, perhaps, serve to account for some
complaints have latterly observed in the public
papers Of the United States, that their manufac-
turers cannot compete in certain branches with tho
British If it DO certain, have been informed,
that foreign woods pay ad vaorem duty OF twenty
nine per cent, tho cause of decadcnce in one i'm
portant branch is satisfactorily accounted for. At
all events, correct knowledge of facts is matter
of supreme importance to producers and consul
mcrs.-Bslenos Awss British Packet, January Is.
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bidding. The furniture was not SO handsome ~
that of his predecessor, nj. Poussin. (who was re-
called before he had opportunity to remove 1t to
a rented housc) but doubt it suited the tasts OF
M. lie Bots Compte equally as well
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NOR RENT, n most desirable three-story
T dwelling on 18th street, opposite the Treasury.
Apply to c. 81. J. Chubb, at the ban king houscof
anl-n CHUBB Z eCHENCK GO,
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sPRlNG AND sUMMER FAsHIONs.

MRS. A. SPEIR will open, on SATURDAY,
1v1 the 9Th of April, very rich and handsome
assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER MILL
merry. Show rooms on d street, between 9th and
10th streets. Ap4-3t
ID EMOvED.-STEvENS Halter, has removed
N to the store under the Atheneum, between
Sixth and Four and "a half streets.
April4-
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PLANETr,s BITTERs.

THIS article having been in use for some Time to
4 considerable extent, throughout the United
States and Canada, and the lattering accounts
cevcd from all quarters. in regard to its merits and
value as tonic, induces the proprietor to present
il at this time to the public, as invaluable in
Of General Debility, Loss Of Appetite. Indigestion,
and Languor, that generally pcrvades the body ut
this season of the year.
Its composition is wholly and purely vegetable,
and is adapted to all classes, and to all ages and
conditions. It ia equal in flavor TO the best table
wines, and when used a. beverage imparts to the
body energy and strength; and, unlike other
wines, 10 attended with lassitude after its
CHAsxvrLLE, IL. ~ July II, 1850.
DIAN SIR: l have used the article of Planets
Bitters, and have derived from them great benefit.
have been subject for years past to the Ftuer and
have entirely escaped my usual attacks, and can
with confidence recommend them a. one of the best
Respectfully, yours:
SPRINGFIELD, June 20, 1850.
MyDEAR Sin: II gives me much pleasure to state
that the dyspepsio, with which my wife has been
long troubled, arising from inaction Of the liver,
has been entirely overcome and cured by the use
of your invaluable preparation of Bitters; and for
your kindness in recommending them please ac-
cept my thanks.
Your obedient servant,
e. L. LEIGH
Distributing Agents:
149 and l61 Front street, New York.
And for sale by r. s. PATTERSON and q. d. and
w. H. GILMAN.
April l--dtri-w&wly-(Ap16)
NOTIFICATlON.-The subscribers beg leave
IN to inform their customers and the public that
they have just opened largo and well selected
stock of the following articles, to which they in
vite attention, viz
Linen Sheetings, Ga, 81, 1914, and 1874, Irish
Do Sd, "a, 1914, and 1874, German
Pillow-case Linens, all widths, Irish and Scotch
White and brown Cotton, do, GA, S-4, 1914, and
1874
White and colored Marscilles Quilts, some very
large
Allendale Quilts, very cheap
Richardson's super family Linens
Gray and Sons soft finish do
Scotch Hollands for family use
Damask Table Cloths all sizes and qualities
Table Damasks, by the yard, all widths. some
very superior.
Also. superior lot of silk warp and gauze Flan-
ncls
Gcntlemcn's and ladies' gauzc merino Under
Garments.
Together with general assortment of house
furnishing goods.
Mar 26e4wif PHI. HOOE co.
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Local Matters.

WEsr-END MISREPRESENTATION the last two
years the First Ward has been much improved by
the erection of capacious dwelling-houscs. In
every direction this is perceptble. On Fifteenth
street, few steps north of the Treasury Depart
three three story houses and adjoining his prem
ises the foundation has been dug for another. Pro-
ceeding TO street, westward, may be seen four
new ones, not long since finished, and one far ad-
vanced in the erection. Passing by several splen-
did residences, next approach that designed for
Commodore Shubrick, and which is already covered
in. Mr.. Clement Hilps unfinished house is a few
steps beyond, and between the two is substantial
stone foundation for third. These are largo and
costly cdifces, combining convenience with ele
gance. But the improvements do not here termi-
nate. On the of Seventeenth and streets Mr.
Duffy, of Georgetown, has built beautiful cottage,
the material of which 1t is constructed is wood.
Seldom is much taste in architecture exhibited
in this meridian. Directly in view, near Sixteen
and. half street, is the commencement of dwell
ing for Mr.. Riggs, of the firm of Corcoran & Riggs,
Gas we have been informed.) II is to have front
Of sixty three feet, and depth of forty-6ve. The
style is Gothic, and highly decorative. The design
is by Mr.. Renwick. John Sniffen is the master
carpenter, and Rowe & Rowe the brickayers.
All the above may be seen in less than five min
utes' walk from the Treasury Department, and in
the neighborhood of St. Johns Church.
Tho price of ground has advanced, in some in
stances, to than double its value, within the
last three years. in that vicinity We hear of other
contemplated magnificent improvements.
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LANDS SACRED AND CLASSICAL.

IL now open for = Fortnight only, At
ODD FELLOWS HALL, WASHINGTON,
GLlDDON'S Grand Moving Transparency OF
~ tho River Nile, Egypt. and Nubia, together
tics. Mummies, &C., and splendid fableaux Of HE
rogyphical Writings, Paintings, and Sculptures.
Oral Descriptions, comprising the latest Arch@o-
logical Discoveries, by GEoRGE X. GLDDoS, for
merly United States Consul at Cairo.
Oriental Music performed at each Exhibition.
Every evening at O'Clock, Wednesday and Sa-
turday afternoons at half. past 3 O'Clock.
Children halfprice
Tickets for sale also at the principal hotels and
book and music stores, sc. Mar 81
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timors papers accounts Of the appearances and dis
play Of two batteries Of flying artillery In that
city on the 9Th ultimo. The Importance OF this
arm Of the national service was fully demonstra-
tod on the fields Of Mexico by tho Same two bat
teries which are spoken Of One Of them II the bat
terry which opened the war ON the plains Of Pnlo
Alto, and, under tho command Of tho lamented
Duncan, fought ON every field to the city Of Mexi-
co. The other 10 Tayl0r's battery, which, If we
remember Alright. was distinguished at Monterey
and Cherubusco. We think Il we'll that these bat
tsriss have been supported and that they should
continue 70 form part Of our establishment. Op-
posed ~ We are to the expense and incubus of q
largo standing army, we cannot but admit thai
tho light artillery e necessary model for the
Organization and discipline OF the volunteers and
for the efiicisncy OF any future army which may
b. required. -Pmwsy'ssnisn.
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Rhode Island Election.
Bribery Case.

Albany, April 3.--Thc committee appointed by
the Senate to investigate the charges Of bribery
preferred by Mike Walsh and sustained by Suy-
dam, have brought in report strongly condemn
ing Bull and severely censuring Senators Robin
son, Johnson and Stone. Bull has been removed
from the office of sergeant at arms.
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THE NEW YORK q LIVERPOOL UNITED
STATES NAIL DTBAMERS.
The ships composing this line are
The ATLANTIC.. ......... Capt West.
The PAClElC -..........- Capt Nye.
The ARCTIC. ............. Can't. Luce
The BALTIC. CAPT. Comstock
The ADRIATIC Capt. Grafton
k THESE ships having been built by
N contract expressly for Government
Bscrvice, every care has been taken in
their construction, also In their engines, to
sure strength and speed; and their accommoda-
tion.for passengers are unequalled for elegance
comfort.
Price OF passagefrom New York to Liverpool.
$iSo Exclusive ofextra size state rooms 325;
from Liverpool to New York, esq.
ship.
No berth can be secured until paid for
The owners Of these ships viii not be account
able for gold, silver bullion, specie jcwery pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of ladiIg are
therein.
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o. A regular monthly meeting OF tho
Managers of the Ladies' Union Benevolent and
Employment Society will be held this morning,
April 18th, at IL, a. m.
M. A. B. HAMMOND,
April 4 Secretary.
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TeIegrapiaic.

Late from 81, Helena--F Further from Cape of Good
Hope.
Nsw BEDFORD, April Slate adyices from st.
Helena state that there seven slave vessels in
that port condemned, and about eight hundred and
fifty captured slaves on the island. More prizes
were daily expected.
Further accounts from the Cape of Good Hope
state that the Kafiir was still raging with in
creased fury. Sir Harry Smith, the Governor, was
closely beseged in fort by force of eight thou
sand knftir warriors. He II entirely cut off from
relief with only five hundred English soldiers and
very scanty supply of provisions. Unless speedily
reinforced, he must fall victim to the insurgents
1t was supposed that the regiment at ST. Helena
would be ordered to his rescue.
n Crash--Serious Results apprehended.
PHILADELPHIA April 3-2p. m.-The wall of the
Assembly Buildings, lately destroyed by fire, fell
this morning with great crash, and it is said
three ladies were buried beneath the ruins
Charter Election.
HUDSON, New York, April Sat the charter
election yesterday, Walter Burgess, Democrat,
was elected mayor by thirty four majority.
Rhode Island Election.
Providence, April 3-The election for Con-
grcssmen and State officers took place yesterday,
and resulted in the election of Philip Allen, Demo
crat, Governor, by 600 majority, and the balance
of the Democratic State ticket by $50 majority.
King, Wing, and Thurston, Democrat, are elected
to Congress. The Senate stands Wings l3; Demo
Gratis Ia; no choice a. House, Wings 25.
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SPRING MTLLINERY.

MFRS. M. A. HILLS has just received large
lvl and beautiful assortment Of the above goods,
which she offers to the public at the lowest prices.
Straw Bonnets, Straw Trimmings, Silk Hats,
Flowers, Ribbons, and every thing appertaining
to the business.
Spring style of Silk Hats opened on Saturday
morning.
South side of Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
Messrs Harper & Co. April 4-3tf
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PRoposED DATES or SAILING.

fBOSOoED DATES OF eAIIIN0.
From Nep York. From Liverpool.
Wednesday. Mar. 9th. Saturday, March 9th.
Wednesday, March IS. Saturday, 22d
"Wednesday, April 3D. "Wednesday, April 9Th.
Wednesday, April 18th. Wednesday, 70 30th
Wednesday, May 10th. Wednesday, May l4th.
Saturday, June 7th. Wednssday. juno 18th
Saturday, % 2lst. "Wednesday. 25th.
Saturday. July 9Th Wednesday, July Oh.
Saturday, =" 10Th. Wednesday, /" 23d.
Saturday. August 3D. Wednesday, Aug. 9th.
Saturday, 18th. Wednesday, r. goth.
Saturday. Sept. 18th. "wednesday, i7th.
Saturday. a 9th. wednesday. Oct. lst.
Saturday. asth. wsdns.dsy. ). as 18Th.
Saturday, Nov. 9Th. Wednesday, Nov. 18th.
Saturday, Z" 22d Wednesday, 26th.
Saturday. Dec. 9th. Saturday, Dec 18th.
Saturday, !" 20th. Saturday, 9th.
Forfreight or passage. apply to
No Sc Wall street, IN. Y.
ToBROWN, SIMPLIFY + CO.,
e. G. ROBERTS CO.
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London.
Or L. DRAPER, jr.,
boulevard, Montmartre, Paris.
o. After the first of Aprilnextther rate offreight
by the above steamers, from Liverpool will be ma
terially reduced. Mari
FOR LIVERPOOL. - United States Mail
steamship ARCTIC, Capt. James C. Luce.-This
steamship will depart with the mails for Europe
M, from her berth, at the foot Of Canal street
No berth secured until paid for.
All letters must pass through the Post Office.
For freight passage, having unequaled &C
commodations for elegance or comfort, apply to
EDWARD K. COLLINS,
Sc Wall street, N. Y.
Positively no freight will be received on board
after this evening, March 3lst.
Thesteamship BALTIC will succeed the Arctic,
and sail on April 10th. Ap2
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Tnn WHEAT CRoP.-We took advantage Of a
recent ride through several towns in the central
and southern portions Of this county 70 pick up
quiry, concerning the condition of the wheat CROP
On sandy, and other dry soils, 1t looks well; and
although therc have been few growing days a.
yet, the wheatis green and houri,hing But mucky
pearance, the frosts of February and March having
done great injury. In some Of tho towns whcrc
this sort of land prevails, farmers arc not little
discouraged and even in tho best quarters of the
county poor fields neither few NOR far between.
What the effect Of warm weather in April may be,
remains to be seen. Such il the present appear
ance Of the crop, and we fear that an unusually
largo portion Of tho wheat sown in this county II
severely damaged by spring frosts.
TRochsster IN. ~ Democrat, 29M.
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The VISITING FIREaEN.-The Americas Fire
Company, of New York. arrived in this city from
Baltimore yesterday morning at eight o'clock, ac-
companied by Dodworth's cornet band, which de-
servedly enjoys widespread popularity To the
sound of its delightful music this fine looking body
of men (wearing broad brimmcd and round
crowned hats, drab coats and pantaloons, and
fery-red vests) marched along Pennsylvania
avenue to Seventh street, up which they marched
to the Patent Office, where they remained for
more than an hour, viewing the various objects of
interest there presented. They subsequently paid
their respects the President of the United States
and visited the National Monument, the Smithso-
MAN Institution, and. taking the Thomas Collycr,
went to Mount Vernon. Owing to the steamer
running aground, they did not return to the city
in time to depart in the five O'Clock train for Balt
more.
BY invitation of citizens, the frcmen partook of
dinner at the United States hotel
The day was pleasant--onc more so could not
have been desired. The bells of the several engine
houses, the visitors approached, rang their peas
of welcome.
The hremcn having been disappointed in return
ing to Baltimore in the five o'clock cars, a tele-
graphic despatch sent to that city, and an
extra train engaged to convey them thither. II
was half past nine O'clock last night, before the
steam of the locomotive generated.
A large crowd had assembled at the depot. There
wero repeated cheers, firstly the frcmon and then
by the citizens
Dodworth's band performed several airs, among
them ssHail Columbia" and "Yankcc Doodle;' and
at twenty minutes to ten O'Clock the train started
for Baltimore, where rich collation. had been pre-
pared for the New York firemen.
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1&
OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION
Washlngton and Baltimore n. n. Company.
PASSENGER TRAINS run ~ follows, viz:
L From Washington 1t q. m and p. m. daily,
and q. m. daily, except Sunday.
From Baltimore at q. M, and p. m. daily,
and a. m. daily, except Sunday.
April29-dly T. H.PARSONS, Agent.
WASHINGTON CITY
Private Family PROTESTANT Boarding
School,
(ENGLIsH AND FRENCH.)
For the careful and thorough instruction OF
YOUNG LADIES
In all the branches of study, both solid and orna-
mental, which are required in an
AMERICAN FEMALE EDUCATION.
Located on Indiana avenue, near the City Hall.
Rev. r. w. CUSHMAN, A. M,
Mar Idly Principal.
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o. Washington City Athen~um.--The
regular weekly meeting of this institution will be
held at Temperance Hall this evening, at half past
seven O'Clock. The public are invited to attend.
Ap4 H. CAMERON, Secretary.
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p hTHE SAFE AND C0MMODI-
e1 Gus steamer COLUMBIA, Capt.
q - HARPEn, having recently been
placed in rstrate order, will resume her trips be-
tween Baltimore and this District on SATURDAY.
the LIST March, leaving Commerce street wharf,
Baltimore, at O'Clock In the afternoon, and at the
the season; and returning, will leave Riley's
wharf, Washington, at 6 o'clock, and Alexandria
at O'Clock every WEDNESDAY morning, touch
ing at the different landings on the Potomac river,
az Usual.
For freight or passage apply to the Captain on
board, or to the following agents:
CHARLES WORTHN0TON, Bait.
J.J. WHEAT & BRO, Alexandra.
e. PICKREL & CO., Georgetown.
THOMAS B. RILEY, Warrington.
Feb 28-n
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Respectfully, yours.
c. N. BUNDING.

Distributing Agents:
WILLIAM T. HICKS CO.,
LAG and Isl Front street, New York.
And for sale by r. s. PATTERSON and q. ID. and
w. H. GILMAN.
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Tine SALE OF THE HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Of the
French Minister took place yesterday at his late
idence, near the West market. There was large
concourse Of ladies and gentlemen, and spirited