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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-04-16
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PASSENGER TRATN.-The passenger trains
ON this road run as follows Leaves Richmond
daily at O'Clock A. M breakfast at the Junction,
dine at Charlottesville, and reach Woodville at half
past 2, P. NJ. Returning, leave Wcodville at half
past 6, A. NJ, breakfast at Charlottesville, and
rive at Richmond at quarter before q P. M.
Fare between Richmond and Woodville. SO rs
Freight Train.-The regular freight train
will leave Richmond for Charlottesville on Mondays
Wednesdays, and Fridays, at o'clock, A. M and
for Woodville as often as business may require.
Freight will not be recei red in the depot at Rich
mond after o'clock, P. NJ E. H GILL,
NH 25 Superintendent
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nnururANR HAe9AQu AND nDMl1s
LAnCy1s A .s 4!s I'm x1rAn
LlsHED AVALON TAIL. LlNE
~ I.onlnn an1 Gnxexpoo1 EoGketes
65RNNELL, M1NTURN = co, 0WNkh61
- The under1lgned sy1 sole Agents -
SS for The sale 81 passaSes n The sbeve
I,ne composed Of the following frst class ehipa;
New World, Queen Of the West Consultation,
Liverpool. Ashburtsn Albert Gallatin, Constantine
Patrick Henry, American Congress Cornenus
Crinner, Independence, Yorktown, Prince Albert
Sir Robert Peel, London.
For the accommodation of emigrantss and to
protect them from any imposition, we win direct
SIGHT DRAFTS
On Edwards, Sanford 4 Co., London, for any
amount from e upwards payable at any bank IN
the United Kingdom without discount
Irishmen wishing to send money to their
friends, or bring them out from the "old country,
will find our Drafts and Passages the most reliable
means.
ADAMS & CO., No. S, 18th street
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1ykEAT N1JRTHERN MAIL ROUTE
VI New and Comfortable Schedules
TWICE DAILY FROM RlCa BIN p.ss u1 nEM
AND BAGGAGE, THROUGH THE CITIES or
WASHINGTON, BALTIMORE, AND PHILADEL.
PHIA, FREE OF EXTRA CHARGE;-tn and al
ter the lst of March, the following quick ana com
Portable schedules viii be over the inland route
between Richmond and New York: Leave rich
mond, daily at Z O'Clock, A. NJ, and O'Clock, ~ !;
arrive in New York. daily. at ST, A. d., and tt I. NJ
Fare to Washington Let class seats.-----..So o.
Baltimore LIST "-....-.-.--.sI w
.. :. Old '..5 90
Between Baltimore and Philadelphia BY rail. ~
Rs road. baltimore and Philadelphia, by New
Between Philadelphia and New York. 3 90
For LIST class passengers, and w on eacn ior "a
class do.
above with the main Northern Route, through
tickets direct can be obtained at the Depot OF the
Baltimore IL Ohio Railroad Company, in Washing.
ton, for Pittsburg and Wheeling via the Ralay
House on the following terms:
Between Washington and P1ttsburg-
Between Washington and Wheeling
For sb 30 tickets to washington and BALI
more or other information, apply at the ticket of
fee.
1t is deemed proper, in addition to state for thu
information of passengers, that four daily lines are
in operation between Washington and Baltimore,
by means of which the traveller who through
business or pleasure, has been delayed in WASH
ngton, has it always in his power to proceed at q
convenient hour directly on his journey to any
point north of .hatp place. THOMAS SHARP,
Agent of Transportation.
OFFICE R., F. e. PR R. Co,
Richmond, Feb. co. 1852. :
P.S.--The Night Train will not stop to take up or
put down passengers, except at the following sta
lions: Cottage, Taylorsville, Junction, Chesterfield,
Milford Ginneys, Fredericksburg and Brooks.
N. BY order of the Postmaster General, no
mail train will be run between Richmond and
Washington on Sunday nights.
fe 81 IT q
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WATCHEs.-HENKY LYMAN, =.

f. WATCHEs.-HENKY LYMAN =.
"a PORTER AND WHOLESALE DEALER n
El2e EVERY DESCRIPTION CT WATCHES. /.
enow in receipt of very extensive s,oes
which, for beauty of style and quality, surpsss A.,
thing ever offered in this city, To dealers We n
fer the greatest advantages ever made in mi.
branch of trade in Richmond Buyers viii 90 wei
to examine our stock previous to making their pur
chases, at HENRY HYMAN's.
Sc Main street.
Importer of Watches and Guns
N. B.-A quantity of Watch Materials on hand
suitable for country walch makers and dealers Il
be sold very cheap, for cash.
Watches and Jewellery carefully repaired BY es.
perienced workmen. NH Is
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80 - - As94A4ssmusj>
DINEY POINT LINE TO BALTI.
MO RE.-TWICE WEEKLY BETWEEN
RICHMOND AND BALTIMORE.-Fare s.
Only.-The public are hereby informed that the
comfortable and commodious low pressure Steam
er MARYLAND, Capt Charles E. Mitchell, having
been entirely refitred enlarged, and improved ia
every respect with berths for large number of
passengers, and with state rooms for those who
prefer being retired, is now the route between
Richmond and Baltimore. Passengers by this agree
Bile and economical line will leave Richmond by
the morning train, on Mondays and Wednesdays,
at O'Clock, A. NJ, and reach Baltimore on the fol
lowing mornings in time to proceed by the New
Castle and Frenchtown Steamboat line, at half past
NJ or with the early train of those days to Phil
adelphia. Returning, passengers will leave Balti-
more on the afternoons of Tuesday and Thursday.
at A. and connect at the Greek ON Wednesday
and Friday succeeding with the train which ar
rives in Richmond at 4, p. M, of the same days.
Fare in either direction, $5, Estate rooms and
meals for cabin passengers extra except In the case
OF ladies and families, who win have the privilege
OF state-rooms free of charge) Forward cabin
passengers, Gncluding meals and lodging ON board)
"a so.
Fare for first class passengers between Baltimore
ami Philadelphia by the New Castle and French
town line, 90 so. For second class do, 81 so Ma
king che rhole fare from Richmond to Phiiadelphia
for frst class passengers by this agreeable line,
~ 50 only.
Nor further particulars, or through tickets. auuiv
ct the office OF the Richmond, Fredericksburg &
Potomac Railroad compapy.
J. B. WINSTON, Ticket Agent.
OFFICE R., F. e. p. r. r. COMPANY.
Richmond, March 9th 1852 { NH
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LADIES, BOOTS, sH

&C., &c.--The subscriber respect
fully informs the ladies and the public gene
rally, that he keeps constantly on hand -
large and well selected assortment If all kinda Of
Ladies' and Cnildrens' Shoes too numerous IN
mention, and manufactures TO order every style in
his line which can be called for of the finest uuaK
ty and of the best materials at the shortest notice
and at the lowest prices. call is solicited a, Ma
l76. opposite Farmers Bank
JAMES B. LEACH.
ALSO-A large stock of Genilemen's Bonts
Shoes, &C., kept on hand and manufactured in ,te
most fashionable style, by Mr.. JACOB KARR.
N. B.-Store formerly occupied by Karr Bro
Their. ap 6-lmt
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nRY GOODS, CHEAP FOR CASH.

hRT GOODSs CHEAP FUR CASH
u w. B0OTWRiGHT,y r, has received his supply
of Dry Goods for the spring trade to which he in
of rich Paris Bareges, Barge de LANES Mousaines
Kid Gloves, white and colored; sup. twisted Silk
Mtts, Prints, Of all descriptions Domestic Goods
of all kinds; together with a full assortment of
which will be sold at the lowest prices for cash
w. BOOTWRIGHT, Jr., No. 2S5,
NH 9S-Im Gnr Rroad and 1st etroots
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RATES REDUCED. -
SPRING AND SUMNER ARRANGEMENT by
STEAMSHIP ROANOKE.
Richmond, Petersburg, Norfolk and N. York.
kEA The superior side wheel steam.
N ship !" Roanoke, ., Lewis Parrish
1iR16'71R2 commander, leaves Hichmond every
!. 3 Tuesday afternoon at O'clock. far
New York, touching at City Point for Petersbure
passengers came evening, and leaving Norfolk the
next morning, "wednesday at Ii O'Clock. and ar.
irving In New York the next day, Thursday.
Saloon passage, with fine state-room accommod.
uons, meals included, from Richmond or Pc.
Steerage passage half the above ratas =
The Roanoke leaves New York ON her rein =, trIrs
ever, Saturday afternoon. 1t o'clock, from pier
ID North River. - Pc, 20
The freight on measurement goods from Nev
York 70 Petersburg and Richmond has slso been rs
duced to cents per foot
LuDLAM = PEASANTS. Agents.
New York.
:. "A Any goods sent to The case of he SCENTS in
Nv York TOR re-shipment. will be altendad 10 fses
Passengers for Norfolk. per steamship Roanoke,
~ ne charged the sams price = 81 sho river
ooais vix " md ulsaIs sxtra.
sp ao LUDLAn 4 WATSON
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.Asa GREATLY REDUCED

rASNzGA GREATLY REDUCED
~ FARE TO sTAUNTON VIA
COfISVILLb-Over Plank Road a Por.
ton of the Oistance.-OE Monday, April l2th,.
We shall have line of fourhorse Stages, II inning
from Scotsville to Staunton, three times per week
viz: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Passengers
VIII take our Boats at O'Clock, P. NJ, on those
days, and arrive III staunton at 10, P NJ next eve.
ming. Fare through to Stsunton, 81 So
r S-A daily lice will be put on in short time,
OF which due notice will be given.
ap 10 BOYD, EDMOND e. DAVENPORT.
AND CUTLERY.-Ih have
l. received my spring stock OF Hardware, Cutie
ry and Tools Ut all kinds which offer at my usual
low prices for cash. Two hundred kegs Philadel-
phla Nails In lots OF i've kegs, at So 25 per 100 lbs
All kinds of building Hardware of the best quality
ct wholesale and retail, with the usual variety all at
low prices Franklin street, opposite north end of
the Old Market. +. M. NEWBURN.
Also, full assortment of Shoe Thread, &c
Findings. French Calf Skins, Innings, Bindings
Pegs and Sole Leather NH 27-lmi
ECONOMY rs WEALTH.-FKANKLI
II CLOTHING STORE.-The subscribers, Mer.
chant Tailors would respectfully inform The citizens
OF Richmond and its vicinity that they have estab.
lished, at No. ] 81 Main Street, Richmond.
Va, branch of their Philadelphia Clothing Ware
house where they now have ready fer inspection
one OF the largest and superior stocks of Ready
Made Clothing in the city ofRichmond of the very
best materials and workmanship, which we will
sell from 90 to % per less than any other es
Enlistment in the city.
Also, large stock of gentlemen's furnishing
Gooas, such as Shirts, Collars, Cravats, Pocket
Handkerehiefs, Gloves, Suspenders, &c
sp lo-d3m No 49, Main street
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A -HiON, OR, LIFE IN Ne W YORK:
L Comedy in five acts, by Anna Cora Mowatt,
authoress OF Armand, &c-25 cts
"How'er it be it seems to me
lis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets
And simple faith than Norman blood"
Hearts Unveiled or, ] Knew You Would Like
Him, by Sarah Emery Saymore-50 cts
Home Narratives, or Stories from Household
Words, by Charles Dickens-25 cts
The Abbey of Innisneyle, by Grace Kennedy. au.
thoress of Dunallsn-25 cts
North British Review, No 49, February 1859
Received and for sale By
ap IA GEO. N. WEST e. BRO.
THE DRY GOODS GIFT AsSOCI1.
TON is NO HUMBUG.-By paying ga. II 70.
or 70, you can get collar worth IL 2, 25 and So
Handsome Barege Deisines at one shilling and 90
cents, worth 25 and 81 2 cents Lswns az u 10
Ginghams at 10 9, Calicoes at 6 Ia, Sheeting 90
inches wide at IA, Shirting cents, fine Linen
Cambria Hdkfs at 10 2, Lace and Muslin Sleeves
from 90 cents to g. Chemisetts from so to a. Hose
q all coors at 10 t.2; also, every description Of
Dress Goods, Grape Shawls, &c Every person by
paying the prices mentioned above for the articles.
wi not only receive the value for their money bur
VIII find the articles cheaper than can be obtained
Y this city, Call soon, before all the gifts are dis
posed OF, as the number 10 limited
ABRAHAM LEVY, II,
~ ~ 20l Broad Street.
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AYERS CHERRY PECTO.

a RAJ, For the cure of COUG H s !,
> COLDS, HOARSENESS, BRONCHI-
IT'S. WHOOPING-COUGH GROUP,
ASTHMA, and CONSUMPTION. Many
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II the best premium and air tight Cook stoves.
paror, office, and factory heating Stoves; hollow.
ware FRONTS, CRATES, and TENDERS. To
the above department the attention of dealers in
this city and throughout the State is invited IRON
RAILlNGS for dwellings,, balconies verandahs,
parks and tombs comprising the most desirable pat
terms OK Gothic, Grecian and fancy styles, viii be
NH 30-1m
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MY ~ The TIAfE, Tor persons hoidinr
hsvs 1n s,s WAhRANTa. ~ sell the same, a. ali
49, neea made assignable The subscriber has
ara I - slfangements 70 purchase 10 any amount,
1os.p ~ calling 90 him ct 81 Main street.
iossr John Thompsons b. stors'l win obsrin H.
highest prices, in cash - $3.50. 20
,rh ee -. WILLIAM n. FULToN,
- -.-u.cu Attorney It Lsw. kc &c.
GRkkN TK1s---5; 5.;s 49,. ,..;:... ;. =
~ quality, for ssIe IS 8 - 3 - s
Y y DAvESfoRT. ALLEN i co.
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I s0kE. WOOD AND COAL.-lhe suoscri
oers are now prepared to furnish their friends
and the public generally, with any quantity OF
Coke or Coal on as reasonable terms az can be
bought in the city. They have the best Oak and
Pine Wood that comes to this market, and can sel
tcheaper than any other Yard Ia the place, Or
ders can be left at Mr. l.. P. ELLIS Grocery, on
Broad st Shockoe Hill, or at their Office on Pearl
street, opposite the ALEXANDRIA Hotel Thoss or Ter.
ing, may rely upon getting their orders promptly
flscd. THOMAS FOSrF.f
NH l-df20A
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EXCHANGE BOWLING SALOON

EXCHANGE BOWLING SALOON
YSHE SUBSCRIBER. at great cost. has lifted
- up this Establishments an entirely new style.
1t Il brilliantly Illuminated with
GAS LIGHTS
The old alleys are taken up and new ones substitu
ted, and the whole presents an appearance truly
magnificent.
Two days in The week win be set apart entirey 10
the benefit of
THE LADIES;
mono OF whom, however, win be admitted unless 90
c0mpanied By . gentleman. q
The public are requested 70 can to-day and zee
Witn thear own eyes. A. SAITH,
fe 30 pvcr-s.srs.
AIDES, DRESS GOOD1.--I 6svs "a.
~ ceivvd from New York, beautiful assortment
Of The best styles Of Lsdiss Dress Goods, ID Chsl
Hes. Tssaes. Barese Dc Lsioes. French Muslins.
Sc Also. Hosiery. Gloves. Emhxoid rias. Musjlns
Trimmings, &c. with large stock 81 Ronnsfs
nanonnes end fhwesk in sress variety for Ladies,
Misses and Children-el of which win 81 soId q
the io~eat essil prises.
You ars respectfully invi.ed % cali aud exaralne
Fsncy Dry goods snd Nillinery Es,s6ll hmsrs. NJ
x2a. tsose street, 1hQohoe aIl oo'i6 8
4 fX
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- TO THE VOTERS OF RICH.

- TO THE VOTERS OF RICH.
aSMOND.-We announce ourselves as can.
dldates for your patronage. Our long service in
your cause, has placed our principles so clearly
before you, that he who runs may read them.
But. lest some might forget. we viii state, that our
tariff ofprfces is arranged with view to revenue,
and leetle for protection. This we hold to be the
true revenue system. 1t has carried terror into
the ranks of the ''old Fogeism" of high prices
and made them "tremkle in their shoes" Pols
open every day at onr spacious saloon, 70 Main
street WHITE & PAGE,
APT doors below Dooey's Hat Store
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"a NEW sPkINU CLOTHING.-We
are now in receipt of our Spring STOCK o.
READY MADE CLOTHING, which CONSISTS
of every article pertaining TO q gentleman
wardrobe of thelatest spring styles. Of the most s
proved imported patterns Every one IN Tant y
goods In our lne are earnestly solicited to gre %
call We win sell the articles as low a. they can
be bought elsewhere ana warrant our goods 70 give
satisfaction. HENRY SHAFER & CO.,
NH 10 No l03 Main street, cornes i4sn
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kE1T Ns5KTHERN MAIL ROUTE

NH 16-d3m
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JAMES C. AVER

l Practical and Analytical Chemist
| Lowell Mass.
Sold by PURCELL, LADD & Co, and PEY.
TON JOHNSON, Richmond, and by Druggists
/ everywhere fe12
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1T IMPORTANT NOTICE TO r
AHAT AND BOOT WEARERS The
cheapest place in the city to buy is at J. II.
ANTHONY'S, where MoIeskin Hats of the =
best quality are sold at S3 so; second quality %;
silk 50 so.
Fine Calf-skin Sewed Boots. .....-..-..s3 50
Patent Leather Congress Boots. 2 rs
Patent Leather Oxford Ties ....-.-....2 rs
Patent Leather Monterey Boots. .....-.A 3 Is
Together with an assortment of Panama, Leg
horn and soft Hats, Umbrellas, &c.
NH 30 COLUMBIAN HOTEL,
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- KOSsUTH AND MONTEREY
q TIES oxford Ties and Congress CATERS,
of various patterns, all of the best French patent
leather; Also Congress Caters, Of black and drsb
cashmere. Gentlemen viii please call and exam
inc the above beautiful Shoes at No 40 Mair street.
at the Sign OF the Boot opposite Geo w. Greiter's
at WILLIAM WALSHs.
NH IL
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3 to THE LADIEss-Wt hIe NO"
prepared to make 70 order every desenp-
ton OF Ladies' Caters. slippers, &C., of the best
respectfully solicit the patronage of those ladies
who wish neat and comfortable Cater, OK other
style, made in the most durable manner.
WHITE PAGE,
ap2 70 Main street
The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1852-12-30
Great N Cdicimc forWoruGs IN child
rCM and OihCrs.

SMITH AND ArKINsoN's AMERICAN woRM KIi.LER
TuNHIS Medicine has been manufactured by smith
and Atkinson for several years, and has been used
with great success by Physicians and others, in various
parts Of the United States, many thousands OF bottles
have boen sold, and the universal approval II has me,
with in all quarters where il has been introduced
proves thatit needs only a tria to satisfy the mostin
credulous Of Its great vnlue,the size Of the bottle has
been on arged, 70 that IL Is one Of the cheapest as we'll
AZ most valuable Worm Medicines ever offered to the
public; and the person buying this article gets the
full value Of his money In quality, which Is aActwel
worth remembering.
Ne careful 10 ask for Smith and Ahinson's Amer
icDn Hiorm Killer" and see that the name Of Smith
and Atkinson Is on the Bottle In raised Letters.
READ! aEADn READM READM READEW
Relief for man and beast. The horsem MS hope,
or Farmers Friend. Arrangements are now made
for tho supplying the public with this greet yeasdy,
which has beon used with wonderful success by those
who have had an opportunity OF testing its virtues
No family should neglect to have a supply; and all
peraons would do well to keep some by them to be
used In case of accident 10 man or horse.
FoR HoRsEs, etc For the cure Of spyAins bruises,
saddle and collar gals, swelled Joints, stiffness and
weakness Of the legs, old sores, scratches, etc.
FoR MAN For the cure Of rheumatism, lumbago
sprains, dwellings bruises, sciAtic pains stiffness and
weakness Of the limbs, and other accidents and Allie
tions to which men and animals are liable.
Prepared only by SArIrH and ATKINSON, 2SS, Balti'
moro street. Baltimore.
For sale by Kaufman 4 co Lancaster: John Leo.
nard, Basil; =. Goehegan, Baltimore; Isaac Jones, New
Salem; n. Kalb, Rushvil Q: Otto H, Mnlier & CO.
Somerset. Also for sale in Circlevilie, Ohio.
This preparation has been before the public a suiH.
Client tiinet to have It's merits fairly tested and the re.
ports received from various part. of the country
prove Il to DO one of the most valuable remedies eveI
offered, both 10 man and horse.
August 90. 1850. Is
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and degreo among msnNInd-an OF which. without
one dissenting objection, pronounce this ointmcntto
be GOOD
As day by day II unobtrusivcly extends its sphere
OF action along the borders Of our vast country, and Is
circulatodt throughout its extent, new evidences ofits
power and new proofs of its efficacy are continually
developed. Three millions Of boxes, applied to dis
case within the last four years have established the
astounding fact. beyondthe power Of cavil or cont a
diction, that II Is INFALLIBIE in the cure Of all Tu-
mors, Ulcers, Sores, Burns, letter, Piles, S~crofulA,
Erysipelss, chilblains, scald Head, sore Eyes, Quinsy
Group, Rheumatism, broken Breast. Ague in the Face,
corns, &c II completely restores the 1nsensible PER.
sPIhATIoS, and by this means opens those avenues by
which nature intended to expel the morbid matter Of
the body thus is the system cleansed: the blood pu.
riied: and the health restored,
II has power to cause all external sores, ScrOful.
Gus Humors, aud Poisonous Wounds to discharge
their putrid matter: and then heal thom. tits rightly
teriuo' All Healing, for there IL scarcely a disease
external or internal, that il will aot benefit. have
used It iorthe last fourteen years Tor all the diseases
Of the chest; consumption and liver; involving the ut.
most danger and responsibility; and l declare before
heaven and man, that not in one single case has il fail.
ed to benefit when the patient was within reach O
mortal means.
]. McALISTER, l4l Fulton-st., New ork. Sole Pro
~prietor, A. S HENDRY, Agents for Ohio.
Sold by \, l., Slocum and Otto w. Kraemer, L1n,as.
ter; \. ,KAlb, Nashville; WV Reed, Carroll; NJ. Camp,
bell. Pickerington; Leonard and Brother, Basil; A. f.
Mitthoff, Iockville; Samuel Bartlet,a Winchestcr; ]
Endsley, Lithopolis; 4. Geohegn, Baltimore;J J. Clay
pool. New Salem; J. and =, Henbee, Amanda; DanicI
HAwkin, Sugar Grove; A~shbAugh and Bcery, Bremen
October -. 1851 90
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r~EIFaRAPH1c INTELLIGENCE
congrcssiOnaI

WAsHxGroE, DECEMBER 22.-Senate.-A
bill was passed for removing rats from Red
River, and teeping navigation open.
Mr.. Gwfn Introduced a bill for the con-
struction Of Railroads aud branches. and for
establishing postal arrangements between
the Atlantic and Pacific, and affording
facilities for m and trade. He
moved il be made the special order for the
10th Of January next. After debate, il was
laid on the table, and the bill reported last
session ON the same subject, was taken up
and made the order OF the day for the 10th
Of January.
The SENATE took up the bill defining the
mode Of compensation OF members Of Con-
gress, which provides for giving two thou
sand dollars per annum to each, and the
mileage now allowed, the same. to be COM
puted by an air line; ten dollars per day TO
be deducted for each day a member shall be
absent, unless occupied by sickness of him
self,wife or child. Afler debate it was indef-
initely postponed, and the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE Various petitions of no p%articu-
lar interest were presented. and after other
unimportant business the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON December 2I.-SEEATg.-
The Joint resolution authorizing the Presi'
dent to confer the rank Of Lieutenant Gen.
eral by brevct for military services, was ia
ken up.
Mr.. Shields urged the passage of the res
%olution. He said that Of oil the officers il
the Mexican war, Gen, Scott was the onl,
one that had not received additional pay.
Mr.. Cass followed, urging the adoption o
the resolution.
After a long debate, the resolution pass
ed, yeas 81, nays ~.