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Denth of Hon. Robert G.. shaw.

This event took place last evening about . o'clock.
The sad has been anticipated from day to day since
the character OF his disease known. Few men IN our
CITY were more widely known IN commercial circles than
Mr. Shaw Since 1871 lie has been OF the most active,
enerprsng benevolent and honorable merchants OF Dos
ton During mercantile career OF fifty SIX years he mas
enoyed the respect and confidence OF the entire cOmmu
niy 10 rarely equaed He has been one OF the
most public spirited merchants our city has known, and
the influence Of his example has been of great value to
all enterprises which promised TO advance the prosperity
of our city But in considering the life and example OF
Mr. Shaw feel that it Is not as an upright merchant
a public spirited citizen merely that MS character
should be estimated To these was added the most excel
lent gift Of charity During long and active life Mr.
Shaw has been most liberal benefacor numerous in
siitutions of learning and philanthropy His time and
money have been freely gwen to all objects oil pu0hc IN
terest which met his approval For half century he was
constantly engaged in works OF kindness and OeneyOence
and during that period Is estimated his contributions IN
aid Of objects OF public aud private charity have amount
ed TO the large sum of Jong hHadrd h0RsaHt dollars.
During his last illness he often remarked that he was richer
for his charities and he took great pleasure IN the reco
lection Of these of lis life Since he has been
fined 10 his house he the President of the Mer
camille Library Association, snd subscribed tie Of
= 900 in aid of the new hall for that society.
Mr. Shaw was a member OF the first Common Council
elected under the City Charter in '2. lie served in l23
1924 and 1883. OF the hyseven persons originally elect
ed 70 both branches of the City Council, but twenty
survive Mr.. Shaw President OF the Massachusetts
Society of Cincinnati and the Massachusetts Charitable
Eye and Ear nfrmary. lie also Wee President of
eral charitable associations and connected with the govern
meni Of many other institutions OF similar Importance He
was an Eeci9r rom Tie FhLl o-reSSlohai District AZ
the last Presidential election This was his last political
service His friend Amos Lawrence, who has ince died
represented the Fourth District in the Electoral College
last December.
MIR Shaw was seyentyeght years Of age and til, within
short time has enjoyed good health During his
severe Illness the past two weeks he has been quite
cheerful and those of hs friends who have been admit
ted his presence have been deeply impressed by the
calm dignity ard serene composure with which be- sud
ed his de parture from earth. To him, death had
rors sustained and oohed BY uni4terng trust
! % 4 r
OF practical goaiDess and beney IL Is rare
that record the death of universally esteemed
and citizen the late ROBERT GOULD SHAW.
Boston Transcript May
On the 18th Of April less than three weeks ago the wife
Of Mr. Shaw died at the age OF and the 18th of No
yeInber his brother-in-law DR. Francis Parkman
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Message of GOV. seymour, of Connecticut.

This is well written document, confined almost en-
rey the affairs Of Connecticut being free from the in
termrsble frothy and useless discussions of national affairs
which have formed much Of the staple OF Governors
Messages for some years past We copy few passages
Of general interest.
STATE OF THE FINANCES.
There paid into the Treasury during the year ending
March 81 1888 from vurious the of Sl50650
which together with the balance on hand at the
melt of that year OF S3930 o.. makes total of sle9
$50 Co.
Ihe for the past year amount TO Sl35 04 o.
There ncnded in this the item of ssOl3 80 paid in
ia OF the State debt April TO- ls52, and payments
count Of legislative grants 10 the Reform School and for
oer purposes s326s 81. which, if deducted from the
SooVe amount VIII leave the ordinary expenditure at Sl3
= 10 oeng small increase only those of the pre-
ceopg year lhs increase is accounted for mainly by ref
erehce 10 he judicial expenses which have increased the
p&s year over Nose Of the preceding the OF 80
ana Tor whch mere seems TO be remedy but by the
ADOPTION OF some system which shall put stop to increas
ing litigation.
Notwithstanding the payments called for by legislative
grants and for other purposes there still remained on hand
the 3ls Of March, 1883 balance of s54675 o. TO be car
red TO the account Of the current year Had il not been
for the orders the Treasury Of special character the
annual surplus would have been $4,000 As the
advances you viii be able to determine whether
any further reduction Of the State tax should be made OK
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nOt-a question which is le to your wisdom and dscre-
tion.
The present system Of taxation containing some new
features which had long been called for has had tn effect
70 materially increase the OF the Grand LIS which
at the last returns exceeded the Of e. 100000 II the
new law is not entirely free from objections 'oun. u
of ;s provisions which may be regarded A. too rn
gent in Their several bearings. it would after al 70
be the part Of wisdom 10 give fair trial before listening
to sny proposition for It's modification or overthrow
No complaint Of the amount tax raised for STATE pur
poses i. likely 10 be urged-the avas from other sources
constituting nearly two thirds Of the annual receipts and
NAV b. thus stated state Tax S5s.l67 Bank Divi
oenss the past year So 553 Tax Railroads sJ3272 80
saving Banks and other corporations, Forfeited Bonds
&C. S265j6 a.
SCHOOL FUND.
II has been the good fortune Of those entrusted with the
School Fund from It's earliest date 20 secure to very con
siderable the confidence Of their fsowczens "a
their management Of that important trust The sk with
which has been managed during the year which has Just
closed will be by reference 70 the accounts OF the able
off Ger who has since been honored with another appoint
ment The following statement for the year entng
March 81 embraces all that Is necessary 10 present in tins
place
March 81 1883 sl43693 C9-toa sl53,s37 %. Amount OF
dividends paid TO schools during the YER ending March 3d.
1888 sl354O7 30 Expenses $500 c. Outstanding loans
Of revenue $1,000 Cash on hand March 3D. l3 100 %
The number of children enumerated during the year s.
963s2-dividend 10 each scholar 81 80.
Reform SCHOOL
cannot withhold the expression Of my hearty concur
renee in the which have already been TAKEN Tor
the establishment Of State Reform School for juvenile
offenders The report OF the Trustees appointed 70 carry
into effect the act Of tie Legislature VIII furnish al the m
formation on the SUBJ Ct which it, importance demands.
They have located tho institution at Menden near the
center of the state on ridge Of land little west Of the
Hartford and NegIaven Railroad The site chosen for
the building contains "a Of land purchased at cost
Of 400 So To the west of this track Of 1893 acres has
been ured at cost Of 100 making the whole cost Of
the land selected sl2J96 90 The farm lies IN beautiful
valley capable have doubt, OF high state OF cultya
ton The Of $4,000 has been raised by subscription
and appropriation from the State Treasury part OF which
4. L fcadf for tho os4D
Of the buildings necessary to put in operation the school
To carry out the plan proposed for completion OF this
great and humane object al least $4,000 more VIII De re-
Gurcd That is TIE sum asked for by those who have had
this meter in charge and the they have assigned
for invoking the further aid Of the State, must be al
lowed say weghy enough TO attract your serious aen
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PHILADELPHIA
Accident, &c.

NsfePo,d-ace The \. \. trh-ae
PHILADELPHIA Thursday Nav s ISIS
Aspirted horse attached TO light carriage ran away
Yesterday afternoon from the neghbOrhood OF Elevansb
eed Coates-sts Richard Harris and Sanford McC,nlcv
sho we're in the vehicle managed to retain their seats
atme. At Eleventh and 0lye-sts. one Of thewhecls
zane IN such violent contact with the car5-stoae IS to
os out upon the pavement the occupants of the car
Hsags. Both we're badly cut and bruised, and Mr.. Nc
.suey had one Of his legs broken The sufferers were
INTO drug store in the vicinity, where their
were dressed They subsequently removed
feckert the marine who has been under ar
Pr. ~, some time on suspicion of having murdered Mr.
q, ~ been discharged from custody after giving bail
~, IN ms isiare good behavior
has ~esner to-day is exceedingly dissgreeable Rain
AS' been hling all day
n I0VIs'IsA-The Legislature has reSpuoiuted for
ccagressmen as follows: ' '''Ff''A''
District shall be composed of the parishes of
ef6emnes 81 Bernard, and that portion of the parish
''S gu the ngA' bank Of the Mississippi River and
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IL Charles Wellington, formerly resident Of Ham.
ltOn Madison Co, committed suicide at Chatham -Four
Courners on Saturday last BY swallowing prussic acid
tS- We learn from The MiRdeH Herald Parish Of Cla
borne L that the spring has been favorable for planters
in that part ofthe State.
70 Mr.. Il. J. Yancey is the Delegate from Memphis
Tenn TO the National Typographical Convention which
assemblies in Pittsburgh on the ID day Of MayRext
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IL Frederick j. skinner Editor of The Plough Loom
and AHri, has resigned his place in the Land Office
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MRS. STOWE AT EDINBURGH
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THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.

DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT on THE FISHERIES.
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Dates. Liverpool, April - London, -.

COTTON HEAvY-BRTAISTUPPS SLIGHTLY IMPROVED
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DUTCH MINISTRY RESIGNED.
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Oriental Aaairs-Austria and Radtzky-The Ga
powder Plot.

Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune
From the Eat the tidings are as uncertain
The designs Of Prince Menchkof are still wrapt in
mystery and the speeches Of Lord Stratord and Mons
De la Cour throw but scanty light the intentions Of
the parties concerned Russian armament continues
and even in the Turkish arselas more than usual oss
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that portion of the Cityo Orleans which lies below
the line extending from the river Mississippi along the
middle of Julia ST. until strikes the NewOreans Canal
end thence down said canal 10 the Lake.
The Second District shall be composed OF that portion
the CITY Of New Orleans which lies above the line
tending from the Mississippi River along the middle OF
Juiast until il strikes the Orleans Canal ana down
said canal TO the Lake and the parishes of Jefferson St
Charles St. John Baptist 81 James, Ascension Assump-
ton. Lafourcbe Interior, Terrebonne St. Marian, St
Mary, Lafayette and Vermllon
The Third District shall be composed OF the parishes
of & Tammany, Washington, St. Helena, Livingston,
Fast FeIciana, West Feliciana, East Baton Rouge,
west Baton Rouge, Iberyle, Point Coupee, AvOyeles,
ConcoTdis Tensas Catahoula, Franklin, Madison and
Carroll.
The Fourth District shall be composed ofthe parishes
of MorehOuse, Union, Ouachta, Caldwell, Winn Jack
son. Claiborne Bienvlle BOssier, CaddO, De Soto Sa
bne Natchitoches Rapides, Calcsseu and St Landry.
The Appointment bill adopted by the previous
Legislature based upon the late decennia Census;
and was Just and equitable act. Politically, it was
tirey noblectOnabe giving the Democrats certain
District the Wings one and leaving two Districts fairly
debatable. At the Presidential election. and at the
contest for Governor three out Of four Districts gave
Democratic maortes. This, however, did not satisfy
the dominant party which desired to three Dis
tricts beyond peIadyenture, by png up nearly every
Wing Parish in the State into gigantic District (the
IId) which embraces a fraction of ewOreans, swal
lowed up amid multitude Of River Parishes-several
of them extending an immense distance from the city
and one (VermlliOn) at times inaccessible as lift
were fifteen hundred miles Off This District embraces
seven-eiehts Of the Wing strength ofthe State.
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la another column will be found the speech OF Senator
win upon the bill introduced by him for the construc.
lion OF an Atlantic and Pacific railroad The comprs-
hensve views and the variety OF statistical formation
contained in this very mastery exposition OF the proposed
plan, especially in its bearing upon the commerce, IN
dustn, and defence of the county, will command for
il very general perusa
The question of the constitutional power OF the fed
eral government 10 give the aid which is asked for
this gigantic enterprise, well as the further ques-
ton of the expedieney OF such prosecution OF the
undertaking. will doubtless DO maurely considered by
Congress In this point OF view, there may perhaps.
be found good ground for distinction between that por
ton OF the proposed road which lies within the Territories
OF the Union and the other portion which lies within the
limits OF the several States Notwithstanding much Of
the current OF recent legislation the subject, ii is mani
fest that the policy OF the democrats party has favored
the idea OF leaving such works, within tho limits OF
the several States. much possible 10 State action
and enterprise and il may well be that the recognition
of this principle, far practicable in the present in
stance, will TO clear this very important national
subject of OF the difficulties and embarrassments
By which, in the judgment Of many eminent democrats.
it is surrounded M#H
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SEKArE-Mr. Foot announced, in appropriate man
ner, the death of his colleague, Hon William Upham.
which took place in this city on Friday evening. Mr..
Seward followed in some brief remarks and after the
adoption OF the customary resolutions. the Senate ad
journed
HOUSE, OF REPREsENTATWEs.-Private bills on the
Speakers table from the Committee OF the Whole on the
state of the Union taken up. Tbs bill for the relief
OF William II Wells and others passed The bill for
the relief OF David Myere being next taken up, Mr. Breck
endge commenced to address the House upon it, His
Marks however, cut short by the appearance of the
Secretary OF the Senate at the bar That gentleman having
officially announced the decease OF the late Senator Will
liam Upham. OF Vermont, Messrs. Miner and Meacham
delivered eulogies upon the deceased And then after
The passage OF the customary resolutions the House sd
iournet
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by Il. N. sTRATTON, Auctionser.



DEREMPTORY SALE OF VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED
CITY PROPERTY.on Tuesday, January 49, al O'Clock
the No. o. part lot No
ions OF original and 7, No 46i, fronting "a feet
and about 40 feet 7ih
tanning 2 square feet The improvements consist Of
IRON front brick building occupied
Mes Bro) and three brick hoIel TN
oil in COED order
Also lot No 5, In fronting ~ Feet on Canal
street, containing about 1 Asa square feet
An the described property will be sold together, without
:.
Immediately The sale OF the above shall sell lot No Is, In
square fronting opposite Jackson
Hail. containing s5 square feet improved BIZ
brick back building well calculated for board
ing house for large family
Wednesday January 49, O'Clock, the premises shall
a and ~ OF subdivisions Of lot in square No 49, each
fronting 9th and 9Th
containin square improvements
sisng wo-story trans buildings in good order,
On Thursday January 90 O'Clock, the premises shall
square No 2es situated north street. between
containing 661 square feet aud i'm
proved by brick houses Tin rooted NEARLY
Ind wostoy brick building with shnss roof all IN good
order i,
The terms viii be 6hh cash the residue in equal
twelve, and nty four months, with
by deed ofuust the properly All eonveanens
a expense OF the purchaser.
Jan I'D
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Death OF sena tor Uphan.

1t is our melancholy duty to announce the death OF
Senator Upham, of Vermont. who expired at his lodg-
nss on Friday evening. after illness OF several days,
continuance He had been in delicate health for several
years, but until the commencement Of his last illness
had not suffered this circumstance TO prevent the perform
ance of his duties able and faithful representative
OF his State in the Senate The usual and appropriate
proceedings in honor OF the deceased senator were
erday taken in both houses of Congress.
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Columbia Musical Association.

The third OF the series Of concerts by this association
which deserves so much cred, for ito audabl. efforts
extend and cultivate the taste for music 10 our comm
nifty. took place last evening at Caru.i's. Tn. rrc
rramme was very iudicousy and ,asiefuy selected and
the performances listened TO with high qualification
by an aPpreoaiive auditory We cordially wish the A.
ISOLATION all success in their praiseworhy purposes AMI
commend them to the public attention and favor
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kennedy's Fac Smile Counterfeit Bank. Note
DNtectnr

Ihs publication, which appears a. a supplement 70
Sibhers well-known counterfeit, de,ec,or, contains
variety OF useful information in regard the bank noh
and coin circulation Of the country, carefully brought
to The latest dates The new feature OF this -uppem'
- The presentnent s pages Of accurate easravin"
counterfeit notes in which their variations from the gen
uine notes are carefully marked The work seems eor
nsntly fitted TO lie purpose a useful guide =
monetary transactions. Il il pablished By KenasN
Brother, Pittsburg, Pa
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alone competent TO encounter and to master all the dr.
hcuuss and pers OF that service. The bran, aohsy.
ments OF our naval history have boen the sehisy
ments of worn. Such system will give iOu
scope 10 the energy OF genius. and will nes il TO il,
noblest achievements. is the best system for the country
Any other system would be a OF national wr.t
ness, instead of an arm OF national defence
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4 TTENrIov, CONTRA o rops.-w m, nnd,,,

A TTEN TTON, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES undersiqned, hav
dredging machine
be ercsys,ns the hppona'or ver thu city
The scbns, lob
passing hands ".
bull the plan lately patented by Calvin
90 de
kind mus. having fully tested cap.cy w.
for the
We alec Oder for sale dredging
chine lighters end the right 70 the Appomst
WALKER A. DUNLAP.
Jan ia--dets
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY MORNING. JAN. 10, 1859.

bAkSoRD,k Co., agents and bankers
United States London and Liverpool have been appointed
agents Uaon and authorized receive subscriptions
paper Their London No.
Gresham street, and in Liverpool at No. Columbia buildings
This this country with the we'll
of Adams Co.. agents and entitled TO the eon-
dsnea Of curl end abroad.
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Lw Rice Rebuilt enlarged and elegantly furnished possessing
n e modern for the aceommods
ton OF the travelling public,
Dec Idly
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The Cuban Debate In the senate.
The interesting debate the question of Cuban
nexaion will be resumed in the Senate Tuesday
MIR Soue has the floor for that day.
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DoRTRATr OF GEN. ANDREW JACKSON, go b,

DORTRAIT OF GEN ANDREW JACKSON, go by
% nche engraved by permission from Thomas suiys only
portrait the possession OF Francis Preston Blair The orr
81 sns very sapps.t eon. Of suy an s whose fame has
too long 70 5san,. single sentence now % be written
Of the hero e and at much earlier period Than Of the
The publisher respectfully refers to The following testimonials for
the e.ceepes and fidelity Of this engraving to the memorable sub
Prom Prpuei. p blair.
srLyrs srsfso, Oct 10, Is52.
and the Of them in the finely likeness Of Gen
ws which G1 Ssys G Sa. I'd v D Dp
engraving taken from The lite when General Jackson visited
perfect orhs The expression Of
Who then lived with him in mos, familiar ntecoac recognise the
I, arata-s me highly that you have chosen TO make this splendid
S nome one e Our arSs .s vic sSs1a ne SS% 81
every American whose heat touched with enthusiasm Tor the
pcsipauiO, chiefs whose fame is the country. glory.
Your obedont servant,
From Senator oa,s.
mans you for The engraved portal, Con Jackson
s resemblance to the lamsnled original vivid and striking
THREE DOLLARS PER COPY.
To be seen al Adam. Express once Penp-yana avenue
where ow cope. OF the work be procured application
Agent for weleh's portrait. o. Washington
Jan s-d7uc and jackson the District Of Columbia
THE Angel over the Right shoulder.
L The Dream chntn.
The Cloud with the Silver Lining
Old Jolno.
A Trap Catch Sunbeam
The House the Rock.
Frank Forrest
History Division OF Presbyterian Church in the
French on Of Words.
ConsolationI by Jas. w. Alexander, ID. %.
For sale by GRAY 4 BAiLANTyNE,
Jan Is 7fh
HANDSOME EVENING DREssEs.-we respectfully in
Ill wife The attention OF the ladies 10 the following goods
csivod making elegant OF this
have had the pleasure Of exhibiting TO the pubc
inpeta embroidered muslin robes PIX.
10 rich embroidered Grape do
10 VERY rich embroidered Illusion do
bounced Swiss muslin do
o Isabella embroidered
IL embroidered Tareron [all colors) robes
II do Swiss muslin
~ pieces crape dn Paris, pink blue, white, and cherry
is do organdine brlisner, In besuufui co lors
DO rose, PINK, blue, and white illusion
do pink cherry, blue, and white Iese
20 DO best italian Grape in beautiful coiors
With every other material suitable Tor and
CbAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, CO.
Jan i3-shf
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From Senator Oass

DrrRoIr Oct 10.
DEAR thank for the engraved Cen jackson
which Its stys excellent,
resemblance lamented original vivid striking
am, dear sI, respectfully yours,
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THREE DOLLARS PER cory.

seen at Co.'s Express Once Pennryanie aveuu,
copies OF the work be procured application
r. KING,
Agent for welcbs portraits Of Washington
Jan s-d7r and jackson for the District Of Columbia.
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On motion by Mr.. BORLAND, the reading OF the jour-
lal was dispensed with