davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29

But the organ is guilty Of mistakes in fact as well
a. argument Speaking Of the River and Harbor
BILL it says that it was reported in the House BY
Democratic committee n bill was thus reported,
but the bill came up q substitute for the commit
tees bill. Union.
A bill may be so amended as to be no longer
substantially the bill of the committee which
reports it. If this was the case with regard to
the bill in question, the censure Of the Union
is just. But what are the facts? The substi-
tute for the entire bill was offered by Mr.. Nc
LANE, and in offering it he stated that there
were only four or foe amendments to the origi-
nal bill contained in 1t. The bill contained all
that the original bill contained; with four or
five additional appropriations. This, we sub
nit, was substantially the bill reported by the
committee.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29
AND ALEXANDRIA BOAT.

Thomas CoHyer's Week-Seuen Trips per day.
hC The steamboat THOMAS COLL
AeeSETA $YER will depart at the following
q hours. A coach connects with the
boat in Washington. Boats fare II, cents. Per-
sons going and not leaving the boat half price.
The THOMAS COLLYER will be on the Mount
Vernon route next week
Leave Alexandria at II, 9, IL. a. m; Il.
8, Al, and 6 p. m.
Leave Washington at 81. 10. IL an %, 81.
81, and 81 p. m. JOB CORSON,
May 27-5t Captain.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29
Arrivol Of DAME! Webster.

ALBANY, May 27.-Daniel Webster arrived this
afternoon, and was met at Schenectady by COM
mittec from this city, where he made neat speech
At Albany Mr.. Webster proceeded to Congress
Hall, accompanied by the committee, where ne
will receive calls this evening. To morrow he will
visit opr public buildings, and during the day will
speak at the Capitol. He also dimes at Congress
Hall in the evening, by invitation of the young
men of the city.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29

TALL AsPARAGus.-Wc yesterday saw stalk of
asparagus seven feet in length and about an inch
and half in circumference; one of several which
grew in an clubhouse, from which the light was ex-
cluded, in the garden Of Mr. Hudson Taylor, of this
city.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29
Feb 2S-ti

MI THOMPSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR
lY1. AT Law, Commissioner of Deeds for North
and South Carolina, Agent for Revolutionary PEN
sion Claims, Bounty Lsnds, and every other de-
scription of Claims against the various Depart
ments of the General Government and before Con-
gress.
Also, agent for the BRITISH COMMERCIAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital Three
Millions Of Dollars. Office one door west Of Jack
| son Hall, Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D c.
p. 8. Refer. ii necessary to the Heads of Do
partmcnts and to members Of Congress generally.
May 24-tri-wlm
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29

No. 5 Vel Street, .Nep York. and l66 Fleet
Street, London.
DATENTs FOR INVENTIONS procured in
Il Great Britain, Fraaes, Belgium, Hoilana, and
all other paris Of nvoPs-the Canadas, Cuba, and
the Brazls.
Full information ON the above can be had by adj
dressing J. p. PRISON,
Apr z5-3m" Wall Ct, New York,
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29

o. Afterthe first of Aprilnextthera rate offreigh,
by the esteamers, from Liverpool will be ma
terially reduced. Mari
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-29

THE PATENT OFFICE BUILDING has just beer
much improved in appearance by coat Of white
paint. This, to some extent, assimilates it to tn,
beautiful marble wing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
LAWS OF VERMONT,
1S5 III,
Designated for republication by The Secretary of
State

No. 9.-An act to amend section fourteen Of
chapter thrty-one ofthe Compiled Statutes.
II is hereby enacted by the General assembly
of the State Of Ve,mont as tOIlowS:
SEC. L. The last clause of section fourteen
of chapter thirty-one of the Complied Statues
is hereby so amended as to read as follows;
and every writ issued against any town, county,
school district or other corporation, shall be
served at least thirty days before the session of
the court to which it is made returnabIc, except
writs in which said town, county, school dis
trct or other corporation may be summoned as
trustee or trustees.
Approved November 10, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
Approved November 10, 1851.

No. u.-An act in relation to the service OF
writs of attachment and execution, and in ad-
dition to chapter thlrty-one of the Compile"
Statutes.
II is hereby enacted by the General assembly
of The Stale Of Vermonl, as joIIowS:
SEC |. Whenever any property shall be at
tacbed or taken in execution by any authorized
person, the same may be taken by any proper
officer, having an attachment or execution a.
painst the same, from the possession OF such
authorized person, or his receptor but subject
to the lien created by such previous attachment
or taking in execution.
SEC. ,. In such cases, such authorized per-
son shall deliver to such officer the prccept up
on which he took such property, with IA return
of his doings thereon, (unless such precept shall
have been returned to court, and such "lllcer
shall complete the service thereof
SEC. g. Whenever any property shall be
taken by any regular oflicerirom the possession
of any authorized person or his receptor, agree
ably to the provisions of section one OF tins act,
such regular officer shall be held subject to all
duties and liabilities, relating to such property
and arising by virtue of such previous attach
ment or taking in execution, and shall be held
responsible for said property to the plaintiff or
creditor having the prior lien thereon by virtue
of such previous attachment rtaking IN eNecu-
ton in the same manner and to the same eX-
tent that such authorized person or his rece'p-
tor would have been, if snch property had not
been taken from the possession OF such author-
lied person or his receptor.
Approved November 10, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
No. 2O.--An act relating to the settlement Of

No. 2O--An act relating to the settlement of
Estates.
II is hereby enacted by the General assembly
ofMe State Of Vermont, as ,JoIlOus:
SEC. |. In case administration be taken in
this State on the estate of any person who was
at the time Of his decease an inhabant OF an
other State, and who died insovent, his estate
found in this State shall, as far as practicable,
be so disposed of that all his creditors, here
and elsewhere, may receive each an equal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
Approved November 10, 1851.

No. 10. An act relating to process, in amend
ment of chapter thirty-onc of the Compiled
Statutes.
Ills hereby enacted by the General assembly
of The State Of Vermont, as toIIOwS:
SEC. |. No person, who is resident citizen
of any other the United States, shall be ar
rested or imprisoned by virtue of and mesne
process, which shall issue in an action founded
on any contract, express or implied, made or
entered into after the first day Of January, A.
D. 1899, nor by virtue of an execution, issued
on a Judgment recovered in an action founded
on any such contract; PrOrided, that if the
plaintiff, his agent or attorney, praying out a
writ on any such contract, shall file with the
authority issuing such writ, an affidavit stating
that he has good reason to believe, and does
believe, that the defendant is about to leave the
state, and has sccreted about his person or
elsewhere, money or other property, TO an
amount exceeding twenty dollars, or sufficient
to satisfy the demand upon which he is to be
arrested, such writ may issue as an attachment
against, and be served upon the body of the
defendant
Approved November 10, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11

No. I7,--An act providing for the production
of the books papers, and records Of banks,
on the trial of actions in certain cases.
II is hereby enacted by the General assembly
Of the State Of TcrmoM, as tollops:
SEC. |. Whenever any action shall be pend
ing in any court of this State against any per-
son or persons for any violation, by him or then,
us cashier, director or other officer ofany bank
Of the provisions Of the general banking laws of
this state, or on any bond executed for theper-
tormance Of the duties of any person, as cash
er, director or other officer Of any bank, either
party to said action shall ! c entitled to the use
OF the books, papers and records of said bank,
on the trial of said action, by service of a
subpoena duces tecum upon the officers of said
bank having the same in charge.
Approved November 10, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11

share, in proportion to their respective debts
SEC. 2. If it shall be made to appear to any
Judge of probate in this State, that claims have
been duly proved in any other State against the
estate of an insolvent debtor, who was at the
time of his decease an inhabitant Of this State
the administrator or executor in this State hay-
ing had knowledge oft presentation OF such
claims in the foreign jurisdiction, and an oppor-
tunity to contest their allowance, the judge oI
probate here shall receive a certified list of such
claims, when perfected in such other states,
and add the same to the list Of claims which
may have been proved against such deceased
persons within his own jurisdiction, so that said
Judge of probate may be enabled to make a
Just distribution of the whole estate among all
its creditors equally according to their rospec-
tive claims; Proridcd, that the benefit of this
act shall not be extended to the creditors in any
state, ifthe property Of such deceased persons
there found shall not be equally appropriated
to the creditors residing in this State with other
creditors, according to their respective debts.
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved November 10, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11

No 12-An act relating to the rights and com
potency OF witnesses, and in addition to chap
ter thirty-four of the Compiled Statutes, en-
titled "Depositions and Witnesses. ="
His hereby enacted by the General ASSEMBLY
of the Stale Of Vermont, as folIol's
SEC. |. No person shall be deemed to be IN,
competent as witness in any court, matter OF
proceeding, on account of his opinions on mat
ters of religious belief; nor shall any witness
be questioned, nor any testimony be taken OF
received, in relation thereto
SEC. 2. No person shall be deemed to be IN
competent as witness in any court. matter OF OF
proceeding, by reason of his conviction OF any
crime other than perjury, subordlnaton OF per-
iury, or endeavoring to incite or procure any
other person to commit the crime OF perjury
but the conviction of witness, by the Judg-
ment of any court of record having competent
jurisdiction, and seal and clerk, OF any CRIME
involving moral turpitude, may be given In eVi-
dence to affect the credibility OF such Witness
Approved November 10, 1851,
No. l3.-An act relating to Jail Yards
I,A. AL Ia
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11

Sec. l. The Jail yards heretofore set out to
the several jails in this State, are hereby extern
ded to the limits of the several counties in
which such jaiIs are situated, and prisoners en-
titled to the liberties Of the Jail yard, who now
are, or may hereafter be committed to any Jail
yard in this state, shall be entitled to the bene-
fits of this act; Provided, that no person shall
take the benefit of this act, unless he shall have
been confined within the limits OF some Jail yard
twelve years.
SEC. 3 Section twenty of chapter one hun
dred and twelve of the Complied Statutes is
hereby repealed.
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect from its
passage
Approved November 10, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
Approved November 10, 1851.

No. l9.-An act in addition to chapter forty.
seven of the Compiled Statutes, relating tc
the powers and duties Of Probate Courts.
II is hereby enacted by the General AssemJh
Ofthe State Of Ve'mont, as JoIIors:
SEC l. The probate court shall be author.
lied to appoint trustees in all cases not other
wise provided for, whenever the use of any
property, real or personal, shall descend to any
person for life or for a term Of years, and shal
have all the powers necessary to enforce sucf
trust, which said court now has by law in case
of guardians of minor children.
Approved November Is, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
No. lS.-An act relating to the duties of Re

No. l8.-An act relating to the duties of Reg
isters Of Probate
Il is Hereby enacted by The General .4SsembIy
Of The State Of Vermont, as joiIous:
SEC l. " henever any Judge of probate
court shall be sick or absent, so that he cannot
attend to the duties of his office, the register OF
such court shall have all the powers, and per-
form all the duties of such judges during such
sickness or absence.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved November 10, 1851,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
Approved November 10, 1851.

No 2I.-An act to amend section twenty-one
Of chapter fny-six of the Compiled Statutes,
relating to the division of Real Estate.
II is hereby enacted by The General ASSEMBLY
of the State Of VcrmOm, as JollomS:
SEC, |, In cases where a partition or dvis-
ion of real estate has been, or may be, made
agreeabIy to chapter Irty-siX Of the Compiled
Statutes, and any ofthe persons, interested in
the partition, shall neglect or refuse to pay the
proportion or share assessed to him or them by
the probate court, agreeably to section twenty
one of said chapter, said court may issue an
execution, in the name Of the executor or ad-
ministrator, against the party so refusing or
ncgIccting to pay, for such sum as may be as
sessed to him or her, to be made rcturnablc in
sixty days from the date thereof
Approved November 80, 1851,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11

No l5.--An act relating to the repeal of stat
ues.
II is hereby enacted by the General assembly
of The State Of Ternont, as jollorS:
SEC. |. In any suit at law now pending, or
which shall hereafter be commenced, in which
the pantiff' has declared, or shall declare, upon
any statute, or count upon the provisions Of any
statute, or seek to recover to his own use any
penalty imposed by a statute in force at tie
time Of commencing such action, aud upon
which such action shall be founded, the repeal
of such statute hereafter shall not operate to
defeat such action but such action shall pro-
ceed to issue tlial and final judgment, in the
same manner and to the same purpose and eff
feet, as though the statute upon which the
same is, or shall be founded, was continued in
full force, virtue and effect, to the time of such
trial, issue and final judgment.
SEC. ,. This act shall take effect from its
passage.
Approved November Is, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11

Nol4.-An act providing for the trial of suits
brought before justice of the peace, whose
term Of office shall expire before final trial,
II is hereby enacted by The General assembly
Of the State Of Vermom, as JoHOws:
SEC l. Whenever any suit shall be pending
before justice, whose term Of Office shall eX-
pire before the trial of said action, any other
justice within the same county, who may law
fully Judge between the parties, may, upon
proof of the expiration of said term of Office,
take cognizance Of such suit, and proceed to
hear, try and determine the same and render
judgment thereon, in the same manner as if
he Lad signed the writ originally; and such
Judgment shall be as eflectua to bind the par
ties, preserve all liens, and charge bail, as if
the same had been rendered by the justice who
signed the writ
SEC. 2 Such justice shall make record up
on such writ Of the expiration of the term ofot-
flee of such Justice, which shall be conclusive
proof thereof, and that by reason thereof he
will take cognizance Of such suit,
Approved November Is, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
Approved November Is, 1851.

No. lG.-An act relating to common carriers.
II is hereby cnactcd blythe General assembly
Iof the State Of Vcmont, as iollo,rs:
SEC. |. Either of the parties to suit brought
to recover upon the liability of any person or
corporation as "A common carrier, may be en-
amiucd as witness. and may testify generally
in regard to the subject matter oisuch suit, not
whslandng his or their interest therein.
Approved November 49, 1851.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11

No. 13.-An act relating to Jail Yards;
II is hereby enacted by the General 'a'Se@o"
Of the State Of Vermont, as tol'o'rs'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1851-12-11
PUBLISHED

AT WOODSTOCK, W.,
ELM STREET, OPPOSITE THE BAN,K.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-26
The Erpress 1'rofa.

Oh, here arc the words that can truly impress,
The pleasure feel when we're off by express
rhe Steam King is up, and the whistle is heard, ~
The bell gives the signal, we're off like bird.
Through nains and valleys right onward we press
Hurrah! then hurrah! we are off by express.
Our flights like the eagles's, fearless and brave;
The flag tells of safety gay il waves
The rails are all clear, and the Monarchs ahead;
See forth from his nosiis the deep glare of red
Still onward and onward we gaantly press,
Hurrah! then hurrah! we off by express
Towns, cities and haInlets, have passed in review,
Like some diorama of beautiful hue.
Our journeys accomplished, safe, safe DAFT.
Our frame not fatgued, nor oppressed is the heart
With fire and spirit right onward we press,
Hurrah then hlrrahi we safe by express.
w hat applies to the rails is in commerce the same,
md hence Sc The BUGG'S" greatness, and hence
1.-THE BUGG'S 4" fame. .-
Express is his motto; matters of dress,
H. receives all his fashions and models by express.
All the qualifications The Bugg I" does possess,
To outstp all " slow trains thus he wins by express.
Expressly his fabrics made for this mart,
Expressly he MIXTURES his cutters Of ait
Expressly for him the best workmen's retained
Expressly for all such prime clothes he's sustained
Expressly to please you, his efforts progress,
Expressly in beauty and cheapness of dress
- OLIVER s. PROCTOR,
Merchant Tailors,
Raleigh, N. C.
April l6, 1881 a.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-26
New Spring and Summer Goods
FOR 1861. aa1 -ss.sn,.
Messieurs OLIVER & Proctor,
II. IL. r.. IL

WE are now receiving and opening at Sc Grand
w Emporium of Taste, Fashion and Elegance. +"
Ugly Row. opposite Lougee's, one door above hitch
ord's, and hard by Towe's and Primrose's, choice
paref embracing every color and variety, Of which the
following part:
Black. blue, olive gyeen, brown Daha and Zephyr
Cloths, DIaP aud Cashmerets, all colors for Sum-
mer COATS, Black, single nied doe skin and fancy
French of every variety, white and coored
French drInes, warranted not to fade when washed !;
entirely and very beautiful Plain white and Buff
Marselles Figured Satins. Silks Shally Vesings,
All of these goods were selected by The Bug in per-
from the latest mpoFtatoRs and be confidently
recommended TO friends and patrons as being pre-
csey The Things" for Spring and Summer Soslun =
cry .....,. 49,
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-26
| SCIENTIFIC EXHIBITION
THE
Improved sWRgic Lantern,
AT THE CITY HALL,
On Saturday Euening, 26M .Qpril,
BY Mr.. G. F. SUssDoRFF, of Salem, n. c.

The performance will comprise
Scenes in the Holy Land, Scrptual Representations,
Natural Objects, &c. &C.
Also great variety of humorous views and illustrations
Dissolving Views Astronomical Revolving Diagrams,
&c. &c. &C.
Mr. Sussdor: begs leave offer the following letters
in relation to his Exhibition
l present during part of Mr.. Sussdorff ex-
hbition of the Magic Lantern the evening of Sept
Esd. His instrument appears to be good one he man.
ages it with Skill and the objects presented well
eced many of them scripture and of course NOR
al and religious in their tendencies. Others fitted
convey information matters of science With these
there is small admixture of innocent fun.
Mr. Sussdor is the deserving of patronage he
is respected by those who know him best, worthy,
intelligent and good man. E. MITCHELL.
Chapel HILL Sept. 25th, 1851.
Mr.. SuSsdorf: SIR: It gives pleasure to commend
your exhibition interesting beautiful ard instructive.
hope it may have many patrons.
ALBERT SMEDES.
st. Mary's, April 22 1851.
Doors open o'clock. Price of admittance 25 cents
Children half price.
April 26. So
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-26
CTeIegraphed for the Wash

Photographed Tor the w ashlngton unlonJ
Railroad Contention at NeL0 Orleuns-Ihe Fire in
Grand Gulf IoWn-Conf rmutton Of The Shooting
Of officials at Havti-Lafer from Tenezuela.
New ORLEANS, April l9. The Jackson and New
Orleans railroad convention met in this city yester-
day and organized. Delegates present from
Memphis, Vcksburg, Baton Rouge, and several par
ishes. The convention will probably continue in
session for week.
We have accounts from Grand Gulf Town to the
10Th, at which time half Of the town was in ashes,
and the fire still raging. There being engines or
other means of stopping the flames, all hopes of saw
ing she town had been abandoned.
Advices from laSti, received at this port, confirm
the shooting, by order of Souoque, of Jean Baptste
of France the Minister of Justice, and seven others,
for conspiracy against the peace of Hayt and ST.
Domingo
We have news from Venezuela reporting all quiet.
The coffee crop had failed one-half.
Cotton is unchanged. Flour has been active this
morning, with sales Of 700 bbIs of Ohio, for export
al "a 05 81 10. Common descriptions heavy,
with full stock 5000 bushels OF corn sold al so
a 81 cents for mixed and yellow. Lard is advanced
1000 kegs changed hands at 10 cents. Bacon
sides st for ribbed, and cents for clear
Mess pork, inspected, is selling SI4 so $l4 ST.
Sales of Rio cotfee have taken place at 81 10 cents
Whskey is dull lS3 10 cents.
North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-04-26


DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP EccLEsToN. The Most Re-
verned Archbishop Samuel Ecceston, who has been
lying sick at his residence at the convent George
town. several weeks, died last evening, at twenty
five minutes past six o'clock. We learn that he was
afflicted with complication of diseases, which the
skill of his eminent physicians could not overcome.
1t was believed fortnight ago that he could not re-
cover and in this opinion the Archbishop himself con-
cured. His disease continued 10 become more ag-
gravated, and he was not expected to live through
Friday night but he fingered on becoming more and
more feeble until the time have stated, when,
rounded by sorrowng friends he sunk calmly to rest
The deceased was native of Kent county, Mary
land. and was born on the 9th June, 1901 and was,
therefore, nearly fifty years of age. He had filled
the ArchsoPiscopaf. See in the, Roman Catholic
church since September, 1884.
- We understand that the corpse will remain in state
in the chapel of the convent to day and that tomor
row morning twill be conveyed 10 Baltimore by the
nine O'Clock train of cars, accompanied BY the Ro-
understand that the funeral will take place in Baltl'
more on Saturday, Wa'h. Republic.