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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02
A GREAT ROWLING AND guIIArp EsT,RIrqrr.

"A GREAT BOWLING AND BILLIARD ESTABLISH
ment for sale.Ihe containing eight alley aud
four tables, the northeast Of E aud Ches
nut streets Philadelphia in building four stories high 20
by t3 feet well lighted each street with sixteen
On each story high and we'll ventilated central and
most pleasantly situated The alleys laid down
very solid ana durable aud still The
rooms fitted with an possible eouvenience and fur
nisted In the most elegant manner with oil cloth the
floors marble ter tables and wsshsan With silver plated
fixtures &e four very large French plate mirrors
retttod, months since Of 500 perfect
order and il in successful operation visited
by the best and most gcnteel class people.
pretor Is Gesy engaged in tie California trade he will sell
apply to address NJ HUDSON No Il South Eighth street,
corner Of Chestnut street. Philadelphia.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

"ANTED-BY GERMAN FAMILY A GOOD COOK,
w Washer and lroner. None but such who understand
their business and give good references need apply
Apply at NO Amity street first house from Henry
South Brooklyn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

WANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG GIRL, A
situation as Chambermad and assist in washia
ironing, do chamhcrwork aud produce
best Of city reference from her last place Please call
Greene street in the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

WANTED-BY A RESPECTABLE YOUNG WOMAN
w a situation, to do cooking washing and ironing.
Best city reference Please call 81 Nineteenth street.
in the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

EoUR TURNER'S AND FOUR CABINET MAKERS
wanted immediately, at North Bergen ~ j., mile
and half from Jersey City HoboAen. Steady work and
good wages. JOSIAH MAYS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02

nR kELLINCFR AND THE TACULTY-THIs BopY
- o. professional W. strs generally and prescribe Dr.
Ne Iitiment and Magic Fluid their practice " an
sWcrs double purposeupon the toilet aud IN the nursry
A. nervous remedy VI has had ts equals and also,
~ fastening and restoring the hair II which the Doctor
show reliable evidence than all the pretended remedies
N tie United states Not 81 them show case
stored 81 2 years badness IL Dr. fails 90 prove Lat e
has be viii forfeit $3.50 Hundreds have purchased y r
nervous headaches before bottle has been used NJ the
ns we're instantly stoTpcd aud their hair started 9wng
" their agreeable surprise for which they would have
bought ~ " having been often abused Tor the most con-
yntng and astounding proof the Sunday paps fene-
rally aud at the depots 20 Pearl 49, aad 40 Broad
Nay betvecn Grand and Brocme, white front house. In
cash.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-02


ID 0ONS TO LET.-VERY PLEASANT LODGING
IN neatly furnished he had most reasonable
tern Mt l32 Nassau street, opposite Clinton Hall
TWO PLEASANT ROOMS TO LET, IN PRIVATE
l. family, with without furniture, to gentleman and
lady, single gentlemen shower bath attached. In
qure at Ia Howard street.
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county where printed, on weekly paper ten cents yearly
on semi weekly paper fifteen yearly uweekly,
twenty yesry daily, thirty yearly payable SIX
months in advance
The committee rose and reported progress
Mr.. SlBLEY, by unanimous consent, in pursuance OF
previous notice. introduced bill authorize the Legislative
Assemblies in the Territories Of Oregon and Minnesota to
take change of the school lands in said Territories, and for
other purposes which read twice and referred 70 the
Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. STEPHENS, of Georgia, asked 10 be excused from
service on the Committee Of Ways and Means he bng also
member of the Committee on Commerce.
The request was granted
Aad the House adjourned.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1851.
IN SENATE.

Mr.. FELCH, from the Committee on the Public Lands,
to which referred the joint resolution from the House of
Representatives explanatory Of the act approved 2Sb Sep
ember, 1885, entitled An granting bounty land to
tain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the mill
ary service Of the United States" reported back the
without amendment and instructed by the committee to
say that the opinion OF the committee adverse to its
passage.
RAILROAD IN FLORIDA.
Mr. YULEE, in pursuance Of notice, asked and obtained
leave introduce bill grant the State of Florida al
sections Of the public land for railroad between the
waters Of the Atlantic and the Gulf Of Mexico which
read first and second time by its te and referred to the
Committee the Public Lands.
REMOVALS FROM OFFICE.
On the motion Of Mr. GWIN, the Senate proceeded to
the consideration Of the resolution in relation removals from
Office \.
Mr.. EWING addressed the Senate at some length, and
followed by Mr.. CASS, Mr.. BRADBURY, and Mr..
DOWNS, whose speeches will be published hereafter.
LAND TITLES IN CALIFORNIA.
On the motion Of MIR. GWlN, the Senate took up the
bill to ascertain and settle the private land claims in the State
of California.
Mr. G. rose to speak, bu as the day was far advanced
his motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. POTTER and stated that he held in his hands
the credentials Of Mr. JOHN BELL, representative elect from
the sixth Congressional district Of Ohio He asked that be
might now he sworn in.
Mr. BELL, prescribed by the Constitution Of the United
States .......
NEW HAMPSHIRE CONTESTED ELECTION.
Mr.. STRONG called up the report of the Committee Of
Elections the contested election from New Hamp-
she the consideration Of which had been postponed until
this day.
The majority Of the committee had reported the following
resolution
Resolved That GEO. w. MoRRIsos is entitled to the seat
which he holds Representative from the third Con-
gressonal district of New Hampshire.
Messrs. STRONG and WOODWARD spoke in support
Of the right OF the sitting member and Messrs. THOMP
SON, of Kentucky, and TUCK advocated the right of Mr.
PERKINS, the contestant, to the seat held by Mr.. Mon
RIsoS.
Mr.. TUCK moved to amend the resolution reported by the
majority, by substituting in lieu thereof the following
"That JARED PERKINS is entitled the claimed by
him the Representative fill the vacancy occasoned by the
resignation of James Wilson.
Mr.. HIBBARD then obtained the floor, but yielded to
motion that the House adjourn which being agreed
The House djourned
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Mr.. BAKER, Of Illinois, appeared in his seat to day
Mr.. BAYLY by unanimous consent, from the COMMITTEES
Of Ways and Means, reported the following bills:
bill making appropriations for the support of the Military
Academy for the year ending the 3Oh June. 1882.
bill making appropriations for the payment of revolu
onary and other pensions OF the United States tor the
ending the 30th OF June, 1852.
bill making appropriations for the payment of navy pen
sions for the year ending the 3Osh June, 1852.
bill making appropriations for the current and contingent
expenses Of the Indian department. and for fulfilling treaty
spuaons with various Indian tribes for the year ending the
30h June, 1852.
bill makag appropriations for the service of the Post Of
fee Department during the fiscal year ending the 3Oh June
Which severaly read twice, and referred to the Com
mee Of the Whole of the Enon and ordered 10
be printed.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. FITCH, in pursuance Of previous notice introduced
bill providing for the location OF military bounty lard
rants where the have been eonesusly located which
read twice and referred the Committee the Public
Lands.
Mr.. GOoDENoW, in pursuance Of previous notice, in
iroduced bill granting portion Of The public lands to the
State OF Maine for the purpose Of aiding the construction
of the Atlantic and ST. Lawrence Railroad which read
twice and referred the Committee the Public Lands
Mr.. STANTON, of Tennessee, in pursuance Of previous
Doce, introduced joint resolution directing payment Of the
awards made by the Board Of Commissioners organized 10
carry into effect certain spuaons Of the treaty Of Guadalupe
Hdago; which read twice and referred the Commit
tee OF Ways and Means
Mr.. POTTER hoped the gentleman from Tennessee would
withdraw the call for the regular order Of business enable
him offer resolution to authorize the Clerk Of the House
settle the Of the late JAHEz GoRE one Of the clerks
Of the House, who died yes erday.
Mr.. JONES insisted the regular order Of business.
The SPEAKER stated the regular order Of business TO Be
the consideration Of the report Of the Committee Of Elections
on the contested election case from New Hampshire.
Mr. STANTON, Of Kentucky, remarked that this was The
sh day Of January, the anniversary Of the battle Of New Or.
leans He thought would be desecraton Of this day 10
continue the session Of the House. and therefore moved to,
adjourn. And the House accordingly sdiourned.l
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TER stated that this special order would not take precedence
Of prior special orders.
MERCHANDISE DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Mr. PHOENIX asked the unanimous consent of the House
10 introduce tbs following resolution
Resolved That House bill "to the duty
handse in the original packages destroyed by FIRE the city
OF New York in july Si5" be made special order for the
2Sth OF January instant.
The resolution objected to.
Mr. PHOENIX moved suspension of the rules, to enable
him to offer the resolution.
Pending which, the House adjourned
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we may take up then, and proceed to the consdera-
ton and disposition of it. feel that should not be doing
my duty either the Senate that large class of citizens
who are interested in this bill, unless made the motion
which now submit 10 the consideration of the Senate.
Mr.. HUNTER. | will simply suggest to the Senator from
Connecticut that this bill stands early upon the calendar
find is upon the second psge and it may probably be
reached during the present week
The motion 10 take up the bill agreed to, and it
before the Senate as in Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. SMITH. now that its further consideration
be postponed to Monday next and that be made the special
order for that day at o'clock.
The motion was agreed to.
LOUISIANA OVERLOOKED LANDS.
Mr.. DOWNS. Mr.. President, have similar motion to
make TO the Senate that Senate bill No. 32S, to
did the State Of Louisiana in recamng the ove wed lands
therein and for other purposes be taken up or Inc Pu
pose Of making special order at some early and convent
ent day, when think il soon be disposed OIL Dill
Of great importance my State, and hope the senate Will
give il early attention.
The motion agreed 10, and the bill was before ne Se
nate as in Committee Of the Whole.
4 Mr. DOWNS. now that Its further consideration
postponed Thursday next and that it be made the spe-
cisl order for that day.
The motion was agreed 10.
LAWS AND DECISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
The following resolutions reported by Mr. FELcH from the
Commiee ON the Public Lands came up for consideration
Resored That the Secretary the Interior be
cclecnon ot the general public acts of Congress-
have been Issued from time time BY the Secretary Of the
Treasury the Secretary OF the Interior and the
Of the General Land Office relative to the public lands ex.
cepng such Is refer exclusively both In principle and app-
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Rose Ross Savage Schenck, ShePperd Stany Frede-
rick p Stanton, Richard III. Stanton, Alex II. Stephens,
Strong Sweetsr Taylor Thomas James Thompson, John
B. Thompson, Thurman Toombs, UnderiH, Venable Vim
ton Walden, Waldo, Wallace. Watkins, Wellborn, White,
Whulesey, Williams, Young-1t9.
So the House refused to suspend the rules.
Mr. SCHENCK inquired Of the Chair whether it no,
entirely 10 the power Of the gentleman from Indiana (Mr.
JuLAx to present the memorial any time under the rules,
without suspension Of the rules
The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Indiana can pre-
sent his petition at any time under the rules.
Mr. SCHENCK. And if he endorses on it reference to
the Committee the Judiciary, any other appropriate
standing committee, he not have such reference without
a vote of the House
The SPEAKER. Certainly the gentleman can have the
petition or memorial so referred, if be desires il.
Mr. SCHENCk then hoped the gentleman from Indiana
mir JrLAS) would present the memorial in the ordinary
1t ought be received and referred and he would take the
liberty OF advising him to dispose of it in that way.
BOARD or ACCOUNTS.
Mr. STRONG asked the unanimous Of the House
10 introduce the following resolution:
Board OF Accounts" be made special order the Esd day
january 1885, aud contnue such from day day until
disposed Of
Objection being made
Mr. STRONG moved to suspend the rules; which motion
was agreed to--Yeas l36, nays AZ.
Mr. STRONG then introduced his resolution, and il was
agreed ,o under the operation Of the previous question.
DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr.. BAYLY, by unanimous consent, from The Committee
Of Wsys and Means, reported bill supply deficiencies in
the appropriations for the fiscal year ending the 30h June,
1851 which was read twice, committed the Committee OF
the Whole the state Of the Unon and made the special
order Of the day for continue such from day
to day Unit, finally disposed Of.
The SPEAKER I'm reply to an inquiry from Ar Por.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-07-03
MORE ANNEXATION.

We have already noticed the plo, concoc.
ted in California between some of the most
restless advenlurers Of that Stale and the
inhabitants OF Sonora and Lower California
for taking possession Of those regions with
view 10 their ultimate annexation 10 The
United States. a.s .a ~. t..
II is now stated ,ha, agents Of the Mexi.
can Government have arrived in this coun-
Try authorized 10 sell 10 The United States
those TWO provinces with Chihuahua in ad-
diiion. BY this means il is said Mexico
hopes 10 recruit her finances, and las, little
longer.
We do not suppose that the present ad-
minislra'ion will entertain any such propo.
sails, whether coming from the triumphant
invaders and revolulionis,s, ,or from the bank
rupt Government Of Mexico. But their re-
fusa is by no means certain 10 put the scheme
10 rest.
We do not here discuss the question
whether these new territories are or are no,
desirable. To that we shall perhaps take
occasion 10 recur herealicr.--N. Y. Tri.
bnne.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-07-03
MEICs AND WAsIIINCTON.


Why was il that the Wings and other
friends Of Internal improvements. of sound
Banking System, Equal Taxation and Rep.
resen,alion, in Meigs, Washington and other
counties Eow in our mind. permut,d lhei.
opponents TO carry everything before them
al the election on the l7lh They seemed
10 imagine that The Ohio and Muskingum
rivers. and other advantages afforded them,
together with the favorable Legislation they
have been so Fortunate as 10 SECURE, were
sufficien, 10 enable them 10 suImouni all
difficulties in developing the resources Of
This section Of the State; and consequently
permiued the friends Of The new Constilu-
ZION 10 do all the work and abou, all the
voting. The editor Of The Inieliigencer &C.
knowledges tina, us late as Monday morning
he was not aware iha, tickets against The
new Constitution had been sent in The seve-
raj townships Of Washington county, nor
thai any arrangement had been made for
their gem raj dsiributionl In Meigs we
ralher guess the same "maslerly inactivity"
prevailed on The part Of our fricnds-judg-
ing from results. Well, there may be some
honor in battling along side of such uncom.
promising, energetic warriors, bu, ii ,oont
pay, and it is not very encouraging! OF
course We are not hiniing that our cotem.
porarles Of the Inielligencer and telegraph
have no, performed their parts most ualidnt-
iyl They richly deserve military honors,
and We have no doubt our friend Of the Tel.
egraph will get something Of the kind by
The revival of the militia sys, EN- under the
new Constitution. .i 1855
We extract the above from the las, mum.
Der Of The Athens Messenger. !, is abou
The coolest thing we havo met with in a
long time. lie saw proper to oppose the
New Couslilution--we to support IT, On
that basis there was ground for discussion
-gen,lcmanly difference. Athens CAV,
a majsrily against it--Meigs for it--A re-
suit satisfactory 10 us--and should be 10 him
How our friend, can now assume the chai
Of censorship, and read us lectures upon The
proprie,y OF our course, without subjec,ns
himself to The impu,ation Of arrogance /:
more than ou; knowledge of editorial esprit
de corps will warrant. We intimate this /,
our neighbor in all Misunderstanding ,ha
when the People of Meigs county hereafie
decide by 322 majority in favor of anylhini
that he will consider them as acting intelli
n gently NOT rs negligently. So far as re
: gards our neighboi Of The Marietta Intelli
b gencer, we leave that part 10 him, no, as
: suming To dictate to oui Wing co.emporarie
t in personal matter, either pro or con.
" In the matter of tickets his supposition o
I regards Meigs is a, fault. We printed tick
C els "Yes" and "No"-on the same shec
side and side--packed and directed them
and with The aid of one friend sen,lhem int
every township gratuitously-a thing W
fear our neighbor had NOT the mugnanilnit
TO perform.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-07-03

For THE GRRAT WEsT.-At abou. dusk
on Wednesday evening says The Boston
Traveller, colony of Swedes lately arrived
here from the old country, poured through
the streets Of our city, with all their worldly
goods (not small quantity in wagons, Oh
their way 10 the Worcester depot, there to
take the cars for the West, Upon The top
Of The load of goods, rode the females and
children, from the grandmother 10 The grand.
child, all looking hale and hearty. By the
side Of tho wagons walked the men, the
elders in advance. Such emgrant colonie.
enrich the West, and will be gladly vel
coined there. The late advices from Eu
rope state lha,a large number of the wealth
lest inhabitants of Hesse Cassel were abou
10 emigrate 10 this country.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-07-03
MEXICAN BOUNDARY.

Letters have been received in Washing.
ton, says the ln,elligencer, from Ell Paso del
Norle, under date Of the l4,h Of April, sta.
ling thai Lieutenant A. W. Whipple, acting
Chief Astronomer Of the American Com.
mission, had determined the initial point on
the Rio Grande where the southern boun.
daYy of New Mexico strikes that river, in
latitude 80 deg. 22 min. nonh, being the lat.
itude agreed on by the joint Commission.
This parallel Of latitude was deduced from
four hundred and ,hiry-four astronomical
observations on eleven stars. On the Sd Of
April, Lieu,enan, Whipple met M. Saazart,
the Chief Astronomer Of the Mexican Com.
mission, who had also determined The point,
They then agreed 10 incorporate their OBJ
servalions. and. by giving equal weight to
each, 10 recommend 10 The Joint Commits
sion the result as the point 10 be adopted
The Joint Commissioners had agreed to
meet atlhe initial poin. as above determined
on the 2lst of April, TO ratify the decision
Of the Astronomers, and 10 lay the corner.
stone Of The monument which was 10 be
placed thereon.
The Quarermaster, Commissary, and
Medical Departments had moved 10 the
"copper" Mines" accompanied by all persons
connected with the Commission no, on duty
near The Rio Grande.
As soon as the initial poin, should have
been marked. The operations of the Commits
sion would be ives, Of the Rio Grande; al
its mombers would then be beyond the Ri
Grande, except those stationed a, the As,ro
nomical Observatory near Ell Paso.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-07-03

The CosDEN MAssAcRE-CoNvlcTIoN OF
MURPHY.-We learn from our correspon.
dent a, Elkton, that tho jury in the case of
Nicholas Murphy, charged with the murder
Of William Cosden, and participating in
The massacre Of The family, retired al 2 o..
clock on Saturday morning, and returned in
about half an hour with the verdict: "Guilty
Of murder in the frs, degree" They we're
poled, and responded individually 10 the
verdict. eai'l. l''a VI a.
The Cecil Wing publishes report Of the
new testimony in this case, but !, only a.
mounted TO various contradictory statements
tho prisoner had made before he was arres.
ted, in relation TO Shelton. The Wing
cioses It's report as follows: ~
"The miserable man remained unmovod
by the awful result. Al sunrise this morn.
ing, Taylor, Murphy, Drummond and Shaw
were on their way 10 Chesier,own. The
counsel exered themselves on both sides oi
the question with untirng perseverance,
and their speeches were ingenious and pow.
erful. Botn Of the convicted men assert
their innocence. Unfortunately for them,
they are alone in their opinion.
The Cecil Democrat, in announcing the
verdici, says: ''N4 .T
"The condemned man sat firm and mo-.
iionlcss. lie did moi move muscle of his
face. He was taken back to jail--then his
self. onwolforsook him; his spirit fell broken
by the awful weight it had been upholding-
The last p,op Of hope was knocked away, and
he wept loudly and long"
Roberts, the clock mender, is TO be tried
a, Chesterown to-day, as one Of the con
sprators, though not present at'he massacre
Bali. Sun. @ al't.aa.v
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-07-03

CHoLERA.--'rhc Editor Of the Cincinnati
Commercial believes lha, but very few cases
of Asioiic Cholera have occurred in this
country since las, October Doubtless there
have besu very many cases Of cholera NOR
bus. bu, ,ha, fact need eot produce an y
panic. That fearful scourgc the Asiatic
ChoIvra, caaao4 be heralded as aa epidemic,
by placing r its crcdi! every case OF ship
fever, or Of death caused I'y Ihc. creates. i'm.
pyudeuce ia diet; and il is matter Of sur,
prise that so few deaths occur on board our
ships and steamboats,.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1851-07-03
RcouWIN

Mr. Secretary CoRwlS is now a. his home
10 hebanon, his health improved, and his
spiuIs as usual, Iits. rate. The Washing
ION Republic Of the isIhsl.. announces his
dspannre from that city, and speaks Of our
Old '- vel tried friend in the following
isFqs q vall deserted commendadon; {
ItIs something more than TWO years now
since Mr CorWin's last visit 10 the Wesl,
and IN Ill that time he has applied himself
10 The discharge Of his public duties, frs, as
Senator in Congress and then as Cabinet
Minisser,Riih a diligence and devotion that
nerit universal respect. Some relaxation
was due him; and we feel satisfied aha, the
people Of ,he whole country will be graii-
fed 10 hear thai he has gone TO spend few
iweeks among his neighbors and his person.
al and political friends in the beautiful val
ley nf The Ohio. & ,iiraUtsiJ s,.s ~
!, is matter Of honorable pride with Mr..
Corwin's numerous friends in this city, and
will be one Of general congra.ulaion among
the commercial communities Of The large
seabourd cities, that he has no, deferred for
future action a single,one Of the very large
number Of cases that have been submitted
for bis Investigation and decision since he
took charge Of the Department, or one Of
those which al iha, lime remained over
.Eyery,hing has been cleared from his table
in business-ike manner, although the la.
Dor % do this required him 10 delay his de-
pattd5a more lhan q month beyond the time
a which he had earnestly desired To leave
for Ohio. Bss saat ge,ei g sla 4
|, will not be sunbecoming in US TO say
that, in he presen, organization Of The Trea-
sury Department, and In It's recen, ,ransnc-
lion Of business, Mr. Corwn has displayed
great practical wisdom and very high or
der OF administrative talent. q lie has drawn
about him those who are no, only ABLE to
TO work, but also WILLING, and hence has
given TO the important commercial circles ol
the coun,ryihe best guarantee tba. their in.
.eresss will. be epromplly and efficiently pro-
moied. a aaa'lsa e t