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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-03-26

AT Rules held IN the Clerks
Office Of the Circuit Court Of Monongslia
County, OIL the first Monday in February,
1853:
George Bartlett & Co., Compliments,
James lIs,hcring,on, ct al Defendants.
IN CHiNCERY.
The object Of this suit is to subject certain
lands in the bill and proceedings mentioned in
the county OF Preston, to the payment Of the
purchase money, the bonds Of the same having
been assigned by Jarcs lletheringtHn to the
Compartments.
And the said William King, Administrator
of John King, deceased, hot having entered
his appearance, mud it appearing from an ntii
duvit filed, thu, he Is not un inhnhitant of this
Commonwealth, it is ordered that he do appear
within one month after due publication ri This
order, and do whit is necessary TO protect his
interest.
II is also ordered that this nrdcr BIZ publish.
cd four successive weeks in the "Monongnlia
Mirror" n weekly ucwspaperwblished in Nor
rantown, Monongalia county, Va, and be also
posted u, the front door of tho Court House of
tic said county Of ,loroHgOlin, on tho first day
of the mex, Couaty Court OF said County.
A copy.--lestc,
G. S RAY, Clerk.
G.R. c. Allen, Alto. for Comprts.
February %, 1853. le5::5t
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Mr.. WALSH repIisd--I believs ! will shut ths pan
that. (Iaughter.) / intended TO make remarks at
length this question, but have too much regard for
the feelings Of the already exhausted House. and too
much respect for myself, TO indulge speech Whsn
gentleman becomes in a piCus wsy-when he is just
commencing his simple careerheis taken kindly by tbs
hand ano prayed for and encouraged and not repellsa
and repulssd and when my soft "Gofs" friend (Ar.
Dean,) who Is in achyss state of aboitionism and Is
IL dsposed Of he will melt into full booded tonisn
II is At least impotc IL not uDgeneyous In the gentle
man from Ohio to NAL attacks the 'sofs' OF New
York, which calculated to the coalition once
formed. (Laugbter) The other cay, q couple Of gan
temen stooo this Hoer to vindicse gratuiously
administration which has not been assad ia this House.
They thought to draw the true OF New York from
their position into attach which contem.
plated the administration, but proved ourselves
too geod tactioions for that 1t not little strange
or onous that the gratutous and uncaed for defence
free soiIer, The other whig-who do not act
the principles by which General Pierce whired into
the White House, until the time comes for speaking;
and hs believed that those who thought with him will
be prepared TO ect with hin. We will sit Ia seats
like orderly and respectable citizens and quiet end sin
cere Oh ristsns. tIaughter) We hsve sat watched
and prayed and the result must be beautiful quarrel
bet the sbO c ns!s Of the onges grade and tue
incipent abolitenist quarrel which have cispo
the world that when the time true
Gratis Of New York to speak and press what they hpk
of tn an, they will speak language which will admit of
two iDterprstations-nobody will misunderstood.
Until that happy day arrives, return to my quiet and
orderly position. QAughter.)
Mr. Wright, (dem of Pa. obtained the floor, when
the Committee rese, and the House Adjourned
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PRICE TWO CENTS.
The Weather and Navigation.
TIE HUDSON RIVER CLOSED AT ALBANY, xr0.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE NEw YORK HERALD.

THE HUDSON RIVER CLOSED AT ALBANY, Er0.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE NEw HERALD.
ALBANY, Dec 2l-6P II.
Winter is now fairly set In A snow storm Is nov
raging, which promises abundant crop. Navigation
the river suspended, the Ice laid embargo.
The propeller Putnam, after having loaded, COM
relIcd lay up in the basin in winter quarters. ms
ferry belonging the railroad running to day
but win not be abls to do twenty -four hours longer
the cold continues.
CANAL AND RIVER NAVIGATION SUSPENDED At
CLEvHLAED.
CLEVELAND, Dec 21-7 r. n.
The weather here continues cold and frosty Ths
10 ak inches deep, and few miles from the lake y
II foot Deep Ice formed last night to the thickness o.
an inch and a half ane there is now nothing doing o.
the canal or river.
SNOW EXPECTED AT PHILADELPHIA.
PmIADKIraIA, Dec. 21-6 r. n.
The weather Ia much overcast, and indicates that
snow storm Ia close at ha nd.
SNOW AT BOSTON,
BosroS, Dec. T-oP. n.
We had flight fall of snew this evening.
AT HALIFAX.
HALIFAX, Dec 2l-1l P. n.
The weather here is clear and cold.
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The Railroad Troubles Mt Erie.

FRIDGE BURNED AND TRACKS pEsrRoYED-LocAL
AUTHORITIES AT THE HE AID OF THR RIOTERS, ETC.
ERIE Dsc. 2l-9 A. ".
The RAILROAD bridge at Harbor Creek was repaired yes.
terdsy, but was Immediately attacked and burned down
by the mob The Marshal il here serving papers on the
rioters engaged in destroying the property OF the
ompany The mob threatens 10 tear the track of ,he
xrie and Cleveland Railroad the company repair the
bridges on the Erie ard Bnlalo line.
The railroad mer meet here to-day
EgIz Dec. 2l--3 P. NJ.
large body OF mer, led by the Mayor and High Con-
table are now engaged removing the track OF the
Western ne at points where the streets OF the
city; Injunction having been served so far az the
Western line is concerned the authorities hold that they
can legally take the Western tracx.
The citizens Of Fairview also about to take up the
track in their township which ia six miles Of Erie
Another despatch, dated at the hour, 8 P. NJ,
saysThs rioters out in full force mbering about
three hundred snd comprising among them of the
lowest dregs Of the groggeres They about to
tear the track OF the Western Ine The rowces
tend to stop the travel from here to the Ohio State ne
Bells have been ringing and cannon firing for two hours
past.
number Of ufisns have gone to Fairviev to ncite
the people there to riot.
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Markets.

CINCINNATI, Dec 81, 1853.
Sales made to day OF 60Oe hogs at - rs - -.
The market is steady Provisions held for . SLIGHT
advance.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 2l, 1858.
The sales Of cotton to day 800 bales at IKE
10kc. The marke is dropping.
PHILADELPHIA, Dso. 21, 1858.
Buf ess Of every description Is quite active Stocks
bresdstus, and provisions have assumed active And
arm aspcct and wholesas grocers driving heavy
trade ahead Money is decidedly easier at lower rates
and before January close large mportattons spee
from England and France will take place.
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From Albany.

NEWSPAPER ATTACK ON JOHN hITCHEL-THE CANA
DA BANK FRAUD-COUNTERFEIr MONEY AFLoAr
ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE NEW YORK HERALD.
ALBANY, Dec. 21-8P. Pm.
The Atlas has bitter article John Mitchell closing
with the assertion that his assault upon the government
is made with psrverson Of head and hsart that can
only be accounted for upon the snpposton that he has
been imposed upon and is the unconscious tool of Others
that he like too many other paots-a more wordy
imbecils.
Van AerHau. the alleged forger passed through this
city to-day, on his way to Buffalo, in charge Of IN officer
Potato dealers from New York, have bsen operating
largely in counterfeit paper man. giving his name as
Edward Igo has been arrested but the evidence Vas
too weak to held him.
Madame sontag had tolerable house this evening
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Railroad Celebration mt Detroit,

large meeting of citizens held last evening 81
the Nstoral Hote to adopt measures for operating
With the Common Council In celebrating the opening Of
the Great Western Railroad Hou. Charles Howard was
appointed chairman, and U. Tracy Howe, Secretary.
Revolutions unanimously adopted isvitius the cit
Gems Of Buffalo sna Niagara Falls and their friends IL
Canada, to participate in the celebration. committee
Of appointed to cooperate with the Bosrd Of
Aldermen.
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TIE MISSISSIPPI AND PACIFIC RAILROAD, ETC.
NEw ORLEANS Dec. II, 1883.
We in receipt Of later intelligence from Texas The
dates from Austin 70 the 10th inst An important
had passed the Senate, and would probably pAss the
Hnuss, and b signed By the Governor.
Ths tsamsAip Empire CITY, from New York Vie HAvssa
n ooxin9 M the river,
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BURLINGTON, VT, Dso 2l-li3o A. Y.
Mr.. French, Of considerable property owning
line Of stages running between Burlngt and Johnsou
committed suicide this mornug by hanging himself In
the stable Of the American Hotel in this place. Ths
body discovered about hour ago. and the Coroner
is now holding an nquest.
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Picked up at Sea.

BALTIMORE Dec. Il 1858.
The New Orleans mail OF Thursday il received, but the
papers contain news Of interest
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Destructive Firc In Philadelphia.
len SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN KILLED BY A FALLING

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21-llHPM
FIRE broke out about haltpast 10 o'clock to- night in
the two stores Of James Keen leather dealer on Third
hree above vne and extended to the adjoining picture
store Of j. Fritz. While the remen with the side streams
in the lower floor Of the latter building the rear
wall fell In aud 1t is reported that two or three were
buried beneath the ruins One has drawn out
seriously hurt The fire IA extending the store of Bat
ting Morris grccers but will probably get beyond
that, ~ the remen the ground In great force
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From Boston.

BOSTON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. STATE LEaIs-
LATURE-FATAL LCAsUALTY--sAILINd OF THE MA
CARA, ETC.
Boston, Dec. q, 1853.
The wings Of this city troubled to find candi-
date for mayor Mr. Seavsr having declined to run again
The nominating committee held long and anxious ses
sion last night in which 1t Ia said tyo disns ci
zens nominated, but refused to accept. The
mit'ee mot this evening. and nominated Hon. John
p. Bgslow for Mayor. Mr. B. Mayor Seavers prede-
cessor In the onics.
At the third trial to elect Mayer ia Lawrence Mass
Monday last the democrats elected their candidate
Enoch BARTLETT, by IS ,rity. Tho democrats have
alfo elected all the Aldermen and twelve of ths eighteen
Councilmen.
The official count of the ate election hovs the choice
Of twenty State Senator'S composed of eleven wings
and ten oaiiionsts-leavrg nineteen vacancies which
viii be filed by wings when the Legislature meets The
Ser ate will therefore stand thirty wings and ten coalition
Last evening, while party Of young ladies and gentle
using them selves the ice at Spy Pond In
Cambridge the ice suddenly gave way plunging them
into the water. Assistance was soon at hand, and all
rescued excepting Miss Percy Peck, daughter Of
Abel G. Peck merchant. of this city, who WAS drowned
The royal mail steamship Niagara Capt. Leitch sailed
ct noon to-day for Liverpool with eighty psssen
gers and half million dollars 10 American gold.
Tbs Rev. Thos Harris editor and proprietor OF the
Orc Brdnch died to day at his residence In Somervle
teleeraphio desp itch from New Bedford this after
noon, says that there tidngs Of the ship Abby
Pratt before reported ashore on Nantucket Shoals.
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Further from Mexico.

DAETIMURK DBcs 1000
The New Orleans papers Of Thursday last, contain
Tampico dates Of the 10th ult The Concrco laments
the decline Of that port and appeals to the government
to come to 1t said by reduction Of duties on cotton
manufacturer
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UHAELHsrON, D6c, 1T, I506.
pilot at st Andrews bar Satla rivsr reports pick
ing up at box and water cask marked "John Web
star -
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House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON. Dec, 81. 1853,

BOOKS ORDERED BUT NOT CoMp1RrED, xro
On the motion Of Mr.. ORR, Is. R. dem }, Of s. c. 1t
resolved, that tie House members of the Library
Committee be instructed to inquire what books have been
ordered to be printed by the authority Of Congress and
not yet completed, the Of the contractors to
certain other facts and inform the House fully ON the
subject
RIVER AND HARBoR IMPROVEMENTS ETC.
Mr.. PHILLIPS, (dsm.) Of Alabama, offered . resolution
II structing the Committee Com to inquire into
the propriey Of continuing and completing such Of the
river and harbor Improvements were appropriated
for at the last session snd which, in the opinion Of the
government and Of general interest and Importance,
and that they report st An early day, by bill other
wise.
Mr.. MACDONALD (dsm.) Of Maine, msved to lay the
revolution the table. Nsgatived-ysas IS, nays ia
The resolution was passed By ysas, ILL nays g. fol-
iws:-
lxAs-Msesrs. James g. Allss, Appleton. Bslshsr Ben
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steamboat Explosion on the Ohio.
THREE PERSONS KILLED AND TEN sCALDED.

CiNorSNAr1, Dec. Il, 1853
The steamer Zachary Taylor bound from Lawrenceburg
for this city exploded her boiler this morning at six
O'Clock, at Tayorsvillc killing three persons and s,.d
ing ten others. The boat saved from sinking AMI
the upper cabin not much damaged.
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Mysterious Disappearance of n Clergyman.


The Rev. Gardiner Dean . Baptist clergyman Of this
city, DISAPPEARED Thursday evening last and has not
yet been heard Of Much excitement prevails on the
subject and the Mayor has offered reward Of 5000 for
his recovery large meeting Of citizens was held to-
day, and hundred men volunteered to search the
city and vicinity for traces OF the issnx man II Is
feared he has been murdered.
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NEWS BY TEL Il G II A u III !.
RkILRlAD DESTRUc TION CONTINUED AT ERIE.
FATAL STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION on TIE OHIO.
~~>~~~~>~~~>>~~~>>~~>~~-
Large Fire and Supposed Loss Of Life in
Philadelphia.
>~oJ~eo>>N~~~~~~~~~~
Cold Wcather...Nelanch8Iy Accidents,
DC, DC, &c.

Non Arrival or the America.
HALIFAX, Dec. ALL p. N.
There are ~ yet signs Of tho America now due here
with weeks later ne VS. from Europe.
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THE NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
Interesting in Relation to Central America.
AFFAIRS IN CONGRESS.

THE CLAYTON CULVER TREATY AND GEN. CAss.
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from suffering ard to dnd him passage to the Uni sd
States AS thete rorsgn subject to all the
rules that govern American en-, liable to
desertsrB to punishment for mutiny des ton and
to all the other p nalties disabilities Affecting the
tive born surely they entitled TO protectio
The opposed measure will be found valuable also in
inducing foreigners to enter the American mercantile
srine, now 80 comparatively destitute OF the Of
The to Cen Casss resolution will BE- received
q few days. informed that ooe of his objects In
calling for the spondepcs relative the Bulwsr
Clayton treaty Of Washington of 1850 is to obtain suit
able opportunity to the assault made up0s him
at the special session last SPRING BY the Hon John
illness OF his wife. The distinguished senator from
Michigan, 1t will be remembered charged Mr. Clay
with having vh'n s,,rs..ry Of State nsgststsd,
yitiated the treaty itself or gave Great Britain foot
hold on the continent.
There coed deal OF difference OF opinion relative to
the proper constr ucion OF the treaty in question Mr.
Clayton holds that it binds Great Brsat britain against
occupying fortying sooni.ing and exercising domi-
MON over part OF Central America except at Balzo
Mr.. Marcy, l underftand, holds the same view Mr..
Csss and Mr. Douglas think the protocol gives
1p To- to as II as ssss
tsDtr.l america. John Bull, ~ Is we'll known, has
aimee the inclusion of the treaty established the colony
In view, doubtless, Is to ASCERTAIN By discussion pre-
csey what the treaty does In order that Great
Bain is violating it by extending her p,wsr this
continent suitable steps may be taken to compel her to
keep her engagements with u.s. The debate will prove
an interesting one.
MI. Ahpmpssu, VI hcHtuchy, HAS uoCsI tuo
stna'e hin Of last session-h tho Pearce bill
providing for the issue Of three per cent stock to the
amount of 00O To pay the entire face Of the Ia.
debtedpess OF the late republic of Texas for which che
had pledged her from customs 10 probable
that the bill will pass its general features will receive
the sanction Of the adminiktration.
Everetts international Copyright Treaty now pending
in the Senate win not be ratified the ground that the
subject belongs more properly to the Legislative than the
treaty making power. Mr.. Clayton, when Secretary OF
State ted to negotiate similar treaty for this very
reasop and democratic Ser ators will not be behind him
in refusing to uaurp the powers Of the popular branch e
Cor gress.
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EGR HIC.

TELEGRAPHIC
EVERYTHING QUIET-ARRIvAL OF JUDGE BRONSON.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE NEW YORK HERALD
WASHINGTON Dec. 2I-10P.N
Beyond the proceedings In Congress thero Is
stirring to-day You will perceive that the much dread
ed joint resolution making the Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury Presidential appointment, 10 still wArded Off
the administration being evidently afraid to to
vote.
Greene c. Bronson arrived in town this morning, and
receives marx cd attention PETER.
MINISTER MASON THE SUPREME COURT.
THE REGULAR NEWSPAPER AGENT.
WASHINGTON, Deo 81 1853.
John Y. Mason passed through Washington, en- roas
for New York. to-day. he sails for Liverpool on Satur-
day next.
In tho Supreme Court today Charles Tracy and john
sryier, of New York Ingersol Of Pennsylvania aud
Samuel W. Parker, Of Indiana admitted to the bar
In No 49, Chouteau Molony, argument was COM
menced by Mr.. Coimiok for plaintiff in error.
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have right TO interfere with the socursed slave
trade here and satisfied the ,ha continue
He Ont GddingC understood that the South has laid
down distinctly that the federal
commerce in human Hesh The gentleman talked Of
tran oppression, snd Of intelligent women being impr
soneA But look at yonder slave State; intelligent
sre not Only imprisoned there, but sold like swine in
Market and this Is done by the force OF
aetmen'. THIS government has not the constitutions
right to involve him in the turptude disgrace of the
traffic. Any who attempts to involve New York
sny other state in that trade Is enemy to the human
free principles which jeff, rson, Hancock Adams and
Others proclaimed He then bapched of on the Amistad
question and spoke against the payment Of indemnity to
the Spa nards who lost their negroes In that affair He
hoped when the Com itee on Foreign Affairs shall
port BILL they viii point to the exact article in the
treaty on which tbs claim ID based.
Mr. BAYIr, (dsm.) of Va, said he would be apt to do
that.
Mr.. GmpNcs resumed, insisting there were nagrant
subject, BY gentleman from Philadelphia, and in
elusion said every must take mis- position either for
freedom or the oppression Of his race
Mr. BAYIY said Mr. Giddingy speech full OF errors
Of law and fact, which, at proper tims would be ex-
Mr.. GnprSGs remarked, "Dcnt threatsn.n
Mr.. BAYIY-I don't threaten; assure the House have
examined the question saboratey.
Mr. GiDDNes-Yeu pledge yourself to show what you
Mr. BAyIy-I do
Mr. cIANp.sR g. . Of Pa, said he desired to take no
the warmth Of his remarks which It to bspresumsd
were well weighed, said that gentleman from Philadel
phia, formerly member Of the Hsuse made wilfu and
deliberate Misrepresentation In his report the Amis.
tad case
Mr.. GDDNGs, intsrposing-I said regarded It such.
Mr.. CHANDLER resumed. The gentleman attacked
Of my constituents. They who know him win deem him
incapable of assert ng what is not true. there
discrepancy he had too much dsor minaton not to oh
serve IT, He democrat, to be surs-rathsr unfortu-
nate QaughtN)-but do mot wish the impression to 90
abroad from gentleman old In Legislation the gen-
teman from Okio that my ocnstitusnt u guilty OF viii
full misspesseutatca.
Mr. WAisn, (dsn.) Of N. T., obtained the floor whsa
Mr.. 0lgOuoi asksd-Wnl the gsatlsnAn gave way
meusow
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rasus or Hordur and to induce those republics to seek
other and more peaceful for the attainment o, the
same eud The Of those States are their
turn u is supposed willing to int the scheme and
sgreed on.
have endesyored to put you cOran Of the facts In
the Central American question: which believe is to
form important feature in Congressional debates
in diplomatic correspondence and in public discussion
There may be- Confess secrets in it which have
not jet been able to penetrate but you may depend
win not be tardy In unveiling them. PR0MPTER.
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Gen. Fooe is about to leave the State OF Mississippi
York. He will, doubt be received With open arms.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sum-
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1858.
rived here saturday and have taken possession Of tho
public hotels and the capitol, and may after while,
ss 10 nrsyant tSs az %r G
and OF Mr. Belmont. They will not trouble themselves
with smaller game The sofs are also here In considera
able forse and the two factions will give life to the city,
and relieve the duness OF the ordinary routine of
eon The hards stiI profess much confidence In the
President, and vill give him a cordial support.
huge pile Of executive confidential matters went into
the nate to-day and therefore the Senate proceeded
to executive business Perhaps OF the calls OF the
Senate Gen. Csss for instance have been answered
The change adopted BY Captain Negs in the plan o,
ths extension is very extensive and radical The
new foundation for this work alone win cost some
three hundred thousand dollars The halls of the
two houses will be placed in the centre, surround
y ofnan mental The two houses viii receive their
ses sS% n. dSoys Hndh meant n mt;
viii thus know which wsy the wind blowing, 1t will
always blow in the same direction. A resolution has
srohitectural svoutops are 70 bs performed ~ 'D'''
Senator Douglas chairman OF the Committee on Trai
ros,s' vi' in few days report bill for the establish
thus soon be furnished with practical tsst for the
promise measures.
[Corrsspo ndence Of the Detroit Free Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3, 1853.
The Senate Committee on Corpmerce have under con-
sderaton proposition TO extena to foreign sea on
board Of American vesies, the protection when In
distress In foreign ports s extended to American sen
men. This certainly seems no more than just or the
who WI aers of late years very large
proportion foregner OF whom many ave lsf at the
Sar dwich Islands by cruel merosnay captains who
cve them out Of the ship In to get Of
the foreigners share Of the profits Of the cruise These
thus left far from home the country Of their
adoption without means Of subssng whore they are or
Of foreign seamAn On board of American
On the other hand, II American seaman II left In
fersgn port, the American oousul u bound to save hin.
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BOSTON ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS STATE LEaIs-
LATURE-FATAL CAsUALTY--sAILING OF THE MA
A..
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That the deceased came to his death BY gun shsl
to us.
The deceased wAs native Of New Jersey twenty aina
ysars Of sss, and Leaves wife and shiA 10 uo1Ea ~
osa.