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Guilty OF MuRDER.-The jury in the case of
Emmos and Capie, charged with the murder Of
Christopher Soohan, on the 10Th OF January last,
have returned verdict Of murder in the first degree
The prisoners IL is stated received the vedict with
the greatest Indifference Philadelphia Inquirer,
Fsb. 23
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HNoI1AN PIAN0FoRTES IT. GILBERT & CO.'S
III celebrated panofortes, with and without the
HolanThe subscriber, who is the sole agent in this
city for the sale Of these Instruments he reputation of
which has become world wde) is prepared to offer
them at prices which, to those wishing to purchase
not fail to be satisfactory Possessing facilities for OBJ
tanning pianos unsurpassed II equaed by those Of any
other house in the city, he does not hesitate say that
he present inducements TO buyers to be found
elsewhere He has constantly hand extensive as
sormen Of second hand pianos at bargains which he
earessy asserts will defy competition Glberts elegant
boudor cottage. pianos, for small Also,
melolions, of Princes and Carharts make. Grand
Eolian and other pianos to let HORACE WATERS
1888 Broadway corner of An thony street. up stairs.
DIANOFORTE AGENCY.-THE SUBSCRIBER, WHO
l. has been instructing panoforte pupils since 1895 in
this city, has established agency for the purchase Of
instruments from any mandatory or wareroom In New
York, at manufacturers prices, upon application from
any part of the United States He will give his personal
attention to selecting eectng insurance. and transpor
tation Persons desirous of purchasing through this
agency, have free Of expense, circular forwarded
to them containing terms also any special information
VIM WOOD, 825 Broadway.
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RvMoRED CHANGE IN THE WASHINGTON UNION
RYi MALL.
ID ~ vi n Il II.
THE NEW POSTMASTER GENERAL.


From the Chicago Democrat, Feb. 1871
The Northwest is likely to have just the representa
tives and just the position in the cabinet that Il wishes
Governor AcCelland has been in the Northwest snoe
1888 and SO can sympathiss with the suaernes of .S
pioneer settlers We notice that he abe at the are oS
Gen. Pierce being born in 1907, whilst Cen. Pierce wss
born in 1861 ~
Gov. McClelland born in Green Castle FrankI;r,
county August 1907. He graduated at Dickinson Gel
lege Garlic, "a He was admitted to the lar in 1892
he has since rssided.
In 1905, he elected from Monroe county member
of the convention that formed tie Michigan State cousti
ton The same year he elected to the House of Re.
presentatives He declineda election until 1899 when
he was again elected for Speaker the wings he wing the
majority In 1870 he was again nominated, and declined
In 1912, he was again elected and made Speaker
In lS43 he chosen Representative to Congrs ss s
re elected to the two next Congresses Twenty
ninth and Thirtieh In 1851 he elected Governor of
Michigan, and reelected lin 1853 He publicly de.
cined being candidate in 1852, but he unanuouar
nominated, and thus forced to accept
During his in Congress- he was distinguisy,eS
for his devotion to arbor and river improvements and
known as one Of the best friends that the West ever
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ID c. KEMP, CTIONEER-MORTGA AGEE'S SALE OF
IL. rich furniture, panofortes, &C., tomorrow Fri-
day. at lOs O'Clock, at S5 Nassau street. near Fulton
H. e. Kemp will sell at auction Friday, as above by
order OF mortgage and others whom il may concern
removed for convenience Of sale, very large assort
ment OF valuable rosewood, mohogany black walnut
parlor dining and chamber furniture of good qua
t consisting of elegant panoforte
parior furniture en- suite covered in rich French satin
brocatee and velvet carved rosewood walnut cham
Der furniture; painted chamber furniture, suite to
match with and without marble tops library sscre-
tary book cases, carved mahogany sofas tete tetes
easy and rocking chairs spring seat paror chairs in
great variety of styles extension dining tables marble
top centre and fancy tables marble top dressing plain
bureaus and washstands; best cured hair ttresses
and general assortment of house furnishing articles ali
OF which are wen worthy the notice of housekeepers Also
three superior rosewood 81 and octave panoforte OF
excellent tone, which well worthy Of attention of
purchasers. Catalogues the morning of sale.
u AISINs HERRINGS SEGARS, &C-AUCTION-FRI.
day, February 25th at 10 O'clock 81 Dey street.
corner Of Greenwich rasns currents figs prunes pre-
serves pickles. teas black and green, coffee herrngs
fish, tobacco, brandy, GIN snuff &C. Also, macaroni,
vermicilli, lentils, salaratus &c.
WELLINGTON A CARTER, Auctioneer.
TT,O BE SOLD AT AUCTION, BY W. H. FRANKLIN,
J. Son Co., two story and basement cottage house
and lot situated in Thirty sixth street between Eighth
and Ninth avenues north side Of the street The house
is 25 IS feet nine inches lot 90 feet nine inches by Is
feet inches, CrOton water drains, &c On Friday Feb
25, at II o'clock, in the Merchants Exchange.
WIN. W. SHIRLEY, AUCTIONEER ROO PACKAGES
w glassware on Thursday, February oath, at two.
o'clock at 50 John street. in packages and lots suit
dealers and grocers, all kinds, tumblers wines decan
ters. bowls sugars, &c. credit of four months
500.
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Destructive Fire mt Gcanga.

PAINEvILIE, Ohio, Feb. %, 1853
The Geanga Iron Works were burned down about four
O'Clock this morning. Nothing saved. The loss is
estimated at about $751; 600. The property insured
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WIG CoNvENTIoN-Th Whig State Conven-
ton of Connecticut, for the purpose OF nominating
Treasurer and Comptroller, viii be held today IN
the CITY of Hartford
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~ G. HORTON, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL, ON
~. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Merchants Exchonge
No. IS Warren place. Charles street Lot 22 by rs feet
house, 40 feet Deep ,'
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Hon. George M. Dallas.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. %, 1858
George NJ. Dallas did not accompany General Pierce to
Washington, but still remains here.
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C1OIE & Chiffon WILL SELL AT AUCTION AT THE
" Merchants Exchange, Friday Feb. rs. at IL NJ,
ninety nine Of the best located and cheapest lots in the
vicinity of New York sit uated at jamaica L. L.
nient to railroad depot churches, schools academies
and in fact all of the advantages of the city with the
addition of perfectly healthy climate and within thirty
minutes of the South ferry Communication by the Long
Island Railroad $40 year. bat there is to be railroad
from Peck slip ferry to Jamaica which will reduce the
price to half charged. Those who wish to view the
property can do at half fare by the IL NJ. train
Monday the 2st and Thursday the Oath inst Tickets
be had at the Office foot of Atlantic street. Brooklyn
of the ticket master. Can return at fifteen minutes be-
fore two p. NJ.
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AsScxnw1 y,

ALBANY, Feb %, 1853.
THE SEVENTEENTH WARD.
Mr.. OKEEly (dem.) presented petition against the
division Of the Seventeenth ward of New York.
TICKETS RAILWAYS.
Mr.. MARTIN presented q remonstronce against granting
members free tickets railways
long debate ensued the disposition to be made of
the remonstrances
The matter was finally referred 20 Il Judiciary Com.
mttee, by ayes II, nays l8.
Mr. b. b. Taylor, (dem) of N. Y, asked to be excused
from voting. He sick of tho whole subject and
hoped his would not appear the journal respect
ing It, 1t ridiculous to suppose these free tickets
could have any influence upon legislation here Granted
THE NEW YORK CHARTER
Mr.. NOBLE, (dem2 Of N Y; presented petition for an
amendment Of the charter Of New York city
Mr.. GALE (dem.) Of N. r. advocated the motion to
fer 70 select committee composed Of the delegation
from New York city.
fer similar petition to select committee of five, the
New York delegation was so numerous that they could
not act efficiently together on a committee.
Mr. said the subject Of interest to the entire
city of New York. and all the delegation ought to be
suited in regard TO it.
city should be consulted question momentous
THIS There sixteen members from that city and
there was why they should be deprived of
action the subject and only act upon it. This
unjust to the people Of the remaining fifteen city districts
and placing their interest, in the hand of one.
Mr.. LOOMS (dem) OF Herkimcr, thought, the mem
bers from the entire state were to act the subject the
committee should be chosen from the House at large and
given exclusively to the delegation from New York
Mr.. GALE said the question was one of purely local
ture and universal custom to efer local matters
to the representatives of the location concerned He
could not understand why the representatives the
city New York should be dsaL chsed ard deprived of
the right of being consulted in the maturing of
deeply affecting their constituents and them only The
select committee appointed on Sat urday similar petit
ton had formed in the absence Of several of the
members from New York, and without their knowledge.
The motion to refer to the New York delegation was
then carried
RAILROADS NEW YORK CITY.
Nv Gu w (dom lOfN pd 6 tn int n
bill in relation to railroads in New York city. Granted
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Moultre Charleston sllo 900; for the ha,or OF Bat
more 500 600; for forL Delaware at Pespatch Island
ton harbor 200; for fort Knox Penobscot river
Maine, $55, ,OO0-making in all 81 ,154, 600
Mr. HUNTER ia favor of fortifcations but objected
to legislating for them the army bin
Mr.. GwIS, (dem) of Cal, said a aiogie ship could
blockade and lay under contribution the port of San Fran
CISCO out Of which hundred millions Of gold was ship
ped annually.
The question taken, and the amendment was agreed
Mr. GwIS moved an amendment, approprsating 5000,
goo for the exploration and survey of the most pracca
bic route for a railroad to California.
The amendment debated, and then ru ed out sf
order.
Mr.. MALLORY (dem) OF Fs., subraitted an am radment
raised in Florida under such restrictions and upon such
terms as he may devise to cect the removal OF the
dians from that State
This amendment was debased until half past four
O'Clock, when it was re ected.
HON. W. R. KING TO Br sroRS oRrcE.
Mr.. BurIF2, (dem) Of 8. G., Er unanirnous consent,
then introduced bill smthori2ssg William L. sharl m
United States Consul at HaYana t administer the oath
United States, at Havana cn the h of March or any
di; thereafter Also authorizing lsad empowering an
Judge Of United States court to administer to William
II hing the OATH of Office 1T any place in the United
States, on the said ih of Marcf day thereafter
Ny MASON said he had just heard by arrivalat New
York that news was brought that Mr. King had left Ha-
ard gone to st Thomas The Arpercan CONNER
ca Agent there had better be all wed to administer
the OATH
Mr.. BUTLER said that as soon as Mr. king was advised
of this bt he would re,air to Havna Key West and
take the OATH
The bill then passed unanimously.
PoSIAeES RRCEIyED UNDER PosrAb CONVENTION
The CHAm laid before tie Senate repOrt Of the Post
aste General showing the amount Of postayes received
under the posta. convention Referred.
The LOSS OF TIE BRI > GEN ARMSTRONG;, ETT.
roso Messfs SS So and osnsn1ooD 6y sorsent offered
pondence relative to the loss Of the brig Cen Armstrong
Four private bills were ntrcduced and referred
committee of conference appointed the Mill
tary Academy BILL
The Army bili not disposed Of whenhs Senate ad
tAurua
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COLE & Chiffon, AUCIONEERS.
~ sale of the valuable double house and lot No. 80 St.
Marks place. at auction-Coe Chiffon will sell at
ton, Monday February 18th, at II O'Clock, at the
Merchants Exchange the valuable three story and attic
basement and under cellar brick house and lot No 80 St.
Marks place. eighth street, the lot s 81 feet inches
front and rear and 10 feet deep the house is built and
finished in the best manner with mahogany DOORS
Die figure mante pieces plated CRATES &C., Croton water
Perce's range, bath room and dining room painted in
resco The the whole front of the lot and
s 54 feet deep exclusive of enclosed piazza of feet
inches Deep there fourteen rooms besides kitchen,
basement &c. Three quarters OF the purchase money
may remain bond and mortgage for a limited time.
For particulars, apply to the auctoneers, No 8
Wall street Title perfectly clear. The house may be
at time previous to the day of sale Monday 2Sh
instant
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GOV. SEYMOUR AND OTHER STATE OFFICERS RE.
NOMINATED.
MDDIErowN, Feb. %, 1853.
The democratic convention held here today very
large Silas Camp, Of Stamford, acted President
sisted by twenty Vice Presidents and eight secre
taries
Governor Seymour unanimously re.nominated to-
gether with the remainder Of the old State ticket 1t is
as follows
Thoa. d. seymour ur.....................GO .GOvernOr.
Charles II. Pond nd...................L Lieut. Governor.
Edwin Stearns s............,........T :. Treasurer.
j. p G. Mather Secretary.
X. G. Pinney .................... Comptroller
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NEW YORK LEGISLATURES.


ALBANY, Feb. 25 1853.
RELIGIONS MATTERS.
SC -sral petitirs for aad against the Ecclesiastical
Grans bill presented.
AIS y several from Now York and Duchess cou,ty rela
tive toproperty hoad by TRINITY Church.
HARLEM RAnRoAr--AMERIcAN AUTHORS
The Harlem Railroad bill was recommitted with in
structicns to make It ccnormsbe with the general aw
Progress repor ed the bill for the dstrt ,tion
of standard works Of American authors among the pub
lie schools.
STEAMSHIP Acr-EDUCauIoN THE POOR
The bills to amend TIE General Steamship act ans to
provide fer the education of destitute children were or
dered to third reading.
THE CRYSTAL PAkACH EXHIBITION.
The bill 70 amend the charter of the Association r
the Exhib ion Of Industry ordered readi-.
also the bill relative to efficient police force r
the protection Of property at the Exhibition.
The Senacs then adjourned. ersc,r.Y
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The New Jersey Legislature.
THE AIR LINE RAILROAD AND ANTILIQUOR BILLS DE-
FEATED
TRnrroN Feb. 23 1853.
The prohibitory liquor Law defeated to-day, by
vote Of 0 to 49,
The Air line Railroad bill was also lost II received %
votes, 81 being necessary to pass BILL
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SALES AT AUCTION.

A UCTION NoTICE-EXTRA SALE-THIS Day. BY
IA order of the Marshal furniture childrens clothing
an entire invoice of jewelry watches guns &c half pipe
Holland GIN 200 boxes segars show fancy goods &C.
Also, groceries, cheese pickled herring &c r. Forresta
THOS. 1. Alcf
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DY II. II. LEEDS & CO.-ON MONDAY, FEB. 2S, AT
ID No. 597 Broadway, opposite Niblos-An the stock
Of wines, cordals liquors, &c, with the fixtures appa
ratus, &C. Wines-Madeira, sherry, port &C., Of fine
quality and rare vintage. Carets-Chateau, LATTE,
Chateau Margaux, and La Rose. Burgundy Vines
Beaume Cbambertin, Hermitage, Cote Rot Clos de
VOugeot, Romano, Conte Pomard. In casks-Hermitage
Pomard, Tayel Cornas. Liquors, &c-Cognac and P. G.
Co. braDdies, Holland gin, Muscat, &c.-n al! about
100 dozen bottles and II casks Also the entire fixtures
consisting OF counters desks measures bottling appa
ratas, and complete assortment of utensils suitable
for wine merchant The above wines &C., with the
fixtures, will be positively sold without reserve, for
count Of whom it may concern.
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NTUSICAL--A GOOD READER, AND ONE ACCUS.
lVl toned to quarette singing would like to engage
soprano in church. Notes addressed to A. b., He
raid office, will be attended to.
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DY JAS. M. MILLER-AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ID sale Of valuable property Thursday, February
24th at the Merchants Exchange-House No. 1876 Mas
aau street of Beekman Two thirds Of the pur
chase money remain bond and mortgage at seven
per cent per annum for two years. For further parcu
lars, apply to the auctioneer, 81 Maiden lane.
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THE NEW ADMINS STRATiON.
The Politicians at Washington, &c.
TELEG RAPlTIC.

TELEGRAP
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF the lew YORK HERALD
WASHINGTON T. eb. 23-9k p. NJ;
tremendous fire in the rear has been opened upon
Governor Marcy, but the patch remains Whatever may
be the cabinet of General Pierce will d ubtess keep it
to himself till March thus leaving the cL lues to fight
each other in the dark as they doing too h and nail
Tins goes the bitter wrangsng concernh 'g Judge
Campbell, of Pennsylvania who seems to be LET. unpro
tected except by Mr. Buchanan. As for Mr. Dallas IN
derstands he is not in the city.
General Pierce opened his to day to members
of Congress, and considerable number caIes in but
none OF them learned much Of cabinet making The Ge
neral has otherwise had good time being very little
troubled By Ne crowd. They hide their tire orc
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FSoM A REoulAa ooRREspoypg,r.

WASHINGTON, Feb; %, 1853
Senators Houston, Dawson Cass, James Secretary
Conrad Speaker Boyd, and r. r. Blair had an interview
With Gen. Pierce, at his lodgings this morning
This afternoon the Geneyai walked out for yhe Ara.
time since his arrival, appearing in good health.
Ex Marshal Tukey, of Boston here looking ate. The
r1,rshalship of California.
REM0RED CHANGE IN THE WASHINGTON UNION
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 20, 1858
j II, Harney, editor of the Louisville Democru Ieavsr
herS to morrow for Washington. It is understood h
goes at the solicitation of majority Of the dmocratie
mener of Congress- TO take charge Of the oroa
of Gen' Pierce The Union to be the ,ad organ
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NTUSICAL INSTRUMENTS "A SOCIETY NOW BREAK
Il ing up, have for sale collection of musical instru
meuts, in good order This is chance for a col
ege club or society the instruments will be sold at
the lowest possible price, Address Musical Society He
raid Office, or apply to M II. N, at the advertising
desk
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Holland gin 200 boxes show fancy goods &c
Also groceries, cheese picked herring &c r. ForresaI
THOS. BELL, Auctoneer.
III OUSEHOID DFURNITURE.-WIIIIAM IRVING a. ca
VIII sell at auction this day. (Thursday) at IOjI
O'Clock at Vestry street the furniture in the above
house consisting of Brussels and ingram carpets carved
mahogany ana black walnut parlor and bedroom furn.
ture beds and bedding crockery mirrors kitchen fur
niture, &c. - "
ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAI.-CREAT SALE OF
canal lands and town lots in Illinois.--Under autho
rity by the State of Illinois as set forth Ia the
asts oil February 21 1s43 and March 1S45 and in the
OF trust executed by the Governor the State June
20 S45 duly recorded in the counties Of Cook and will
the Board OF Trustees OF the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Wi oier at public SALE in the city of Chicago on the
YIN Cay OF May next all the unsold canal lands and town
lots sdcngng to said canal that to say 1l6 24 acres
OF land lying both sides of said canal and within five
miles OF the same between Chicago and the town of La
Sale Also all the unsold town lots in Chicago Lock
port Joliet, Du Page, Kankakee Norris Ottawa and La
sale, 2379 lots in ALL With the exception of town lots
IN La Sale to be offered for sale in that place on the 1Ith
OF May all the property will be offered for sale in the
city OF Chicago, the 9th of May The terms of sale
are one fourth cash. the residue of the purchase money
in three annual nstaments with interest at per cent
per annum, PAYABLE annually in advance
WILLIAM III SWIFT, Trustees OF the
DAVID LEAVITT, Illinois and Michigan
JOSEPH 3. WELLS Canal
Office of the Board of Trustees OF the Illinois and sch
gan Canal Feb Il, 1858.
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DY JOSEPH HEGEMAN, AUCTIONEER.
ID Feb. 25th, at O'Clock p. NJ in Smith street. third
house north of Baltic, Brooklyn, household furniture,
walnut chamber furniture feather beds palasses,
hogany dress bureaus marble top washstand mahogany
parlor furniture tete te.e &c. &c, and the usual
assortment of kite furnitnre.
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MUSICAL.

MR.. ANB MRS. EDWARD BARTON, PROFESSORS OF
vl 'ging guitar, pianoforte, and that truly wonder
country, beg to that they continue to give
instruction at their residence SS White street. where
their terms be obtained Mr.. Barton processes to
impart sufficient knowledge OF the guitar in six les
sons to enable any person to accompany themselves
in vocal music.
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n DRIAN Fl. MULLER AUCTIONEER.
IA property Sixth street. near avenue D-Adrian
II. Muller will sell at auction Friday Feb 25 1853 at
IL O'Clock, at the Merchants Exchange the two three
story modeu brick houses and lots, Nos 38 and 1888
Sixth street ID. The street severed and
drain Is made from the sinks and cespoos through the
yards; Croton water, &c. Twothrds OF the purchase
money remain on bond and mortgage
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Ohio Whlg State Convention.
rraN NEIanN RARRIERE FOR GOVERNOR ET(

HON NELSON BARKIERE FOR GOVERNOR, ETC.
COLUMBUS, (0hio) Feb %, 1853
The whig State Convention assembled here to day and
nominated the following their candidates for State
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4 NTEONY BLEECKER WILL SELL AT AUCTION on
n Friday, February 25th 1853, at IL NJ a. the Mer-
chants Exchange the following very desirable property
viz On Forty fifth street, two choice lots, with the
new frame buildings thereon situated the south side
of Forty fifth street between Fourth and Lexington
nues and commencing $50 feet east of Fourth avenue
The lots each rs feet by 100 feet inches in depth