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We understand that John Charles Gardiner was again
summoned yesterday attend the inquest bu, excused
himself on the ground of sickness.
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IT, But as stood here in the Senate chamber then and
listened 10 his Argument | surprised that any
tor of his known intelligence should have fallen so
deeply in he seemed TO have done that time in
respect 10 the merits OF this bill.
What said strictly true; this bill postponed
al the last session account OF the appropriation bills
II with difficulty that The chairman OF the Committee
Finance Mr.. HukTERl could be prevailed upon 10 al
low this bill 10 come up when II did al that time II was
only alter many and pressing opportunities that he al last
consented to ~ Tor he considered the whole lime OF the
Senate as needed for the appropriation bills But al last
he did consent and the bill taken up, and reeoeet
u Provoked very angry discussion, The senator nom
Wisconsin, remember, was peculiarly aglated, anu sau
some strong things IN very strong lang uage, mucn
stronger than thought the circumstances warranted
But the bill, when il recommiled, was recomnilsu
without any instructions whalever And when the bill
was withdrawn from the files OF the Senate, upon my
motion, the first part OF this session, and sent 10 he
Committee Patents il sent there with the bare en-
JoIsemen upon il that il had been ecomnltted to me
Commtee on Patents at the last session The senator
ID mistaken in supposing that there the least nsrue
lion 10 US n regard 10 IL. What might have been his
views and desires, and inference IS quite another thing
But assure him that the Committee on Patents received
this The present session without any instructions
whatever from the Senate OF a former session
dad not desire 10 say much as have. All have
sand now in order that this question should mol De
postponed with any prejudice upon the minds OF senators
in regard TO IL The honorable senator from North Caro-
lima MIR BADGERl eminently correct when he said
that This bill would bear the test OF examination any
sdeation every OF this kind Is entitled to IN
the Senate oil the United Statee As have SAID. am
perfectly willing consult The wishes oil the Senate, and
have this bill postponed until next Friday at which time
trust the senator from Virginia MIR. HuNTERl will be
here
The question being then taken, the motion was agreed
to- and the bill accordingly postponed until Friday next.
[To BE CONTINUED
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Feb ll-eoly
Mayors Once,


Washington, March 9, 1854.
DIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD--A reward Of five hun
ded dollars will be paid the apprehension, for such in
lead the apprehension, the persons
guilty Of ncendarsm in this city the reward 10
be paid upon the conviction OF the guilty
JOHN w. MAURY,
Mar iO-2aw2w Mayor.
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An inquison taken al the jail Of Washington county. in
the city Of Washington, in the county aforesaid, on the
third day Of March, and adjourned fourth day Of
March, enable the physicians to make po.trnorem
examination, and again adjourned the tenth day Of
March, 1854 to snayze the stomach and inestines and
certain articles found about the deceased before me-
Thomas Woodward, coroner Of the said county, upon
view OF the body Of George A. Gardiner resident OF th.
city for tho last five six yess aged about thirty years
then and there lying dead, upon the oaths OF Thomas O.
Msguder, Leonard Storm, Richard T. MoLsin Robert
Stevens, William Lord, Jonathan w. Batnaco, William
X. Plowman Jededah Cuttings, Almond Baldwin Henry
q Baldwin. William r Bowie, and Richard II. Rddick
good and lawful men of the said county who being
sworn upon the holy evangelss of Almighty God and
charged to inquire when, where, how. and after what
manner, the said George A. Gardiner came 10 his de ah
do upon their oaths that the said eorge Gardiner
was, on the I'd day of March, 1854 convicted Of false
swearing touching claim against the United States and
sentenced to the penttentay of the District of Coum bs
for ten years. 70 take effect after the rising the cir
cult ooprt, and placed in the bands the deputy
OF this District TO be taken 10 the jail, and while the jail
was taken sick and died about two hours after The jury
after hearing portion OF the evidence adjourned by
the request Of the United State, attorney the day,
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NEW SPRING GOODS AND FAsHIONs.-DUvALL
BRoTHEB talo take this method OF calling The
and citizens
10 spring goods, which arriving.
We have made
great faer ourselves that have
styles Of goods which viii not be found elsewhere.
All wor made o order usual style Of elegance.
Mar lo-3aw3wif DUyALL BROTHER.
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FANfR Srvk's rKsr1vsLs.-A grand entertainment
will he presented nigh,rbc distribution Of The presents
commences to-day odd Fellows Hall Every person at
lending the exhibitions will receive ticket emitting them
10 one gin for each ticket of gentlemen well
known in Washington win .uend TO the distribution. 70 IN
snre fair and impartial allotment Get your tickets early
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No. 3UI.J
NOTICE Office from
IN CHILLICOTHE TO COLUMBUS, in Ohio.
Under authority of Of Congress- entitled An author
zng changes tho location Of land oces approved March
1885, hereby declared and made known that the land Office for
public lands in the CHILLC0THE district OHIO,
will removed from CHILLICOTHE, location to Co
LUMBus Franklin county, in said State, tho first day Of
-7Irtl neat.
hand the city Of Washington this Isl day of
March, A. ID. 1854
m FRANKLIN PIERCE
BY the President:
JOHN WILSON,
commissioner of the General Land Office.
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enable inc physicians To make post moTtem examns,
otthe body and after hearing their evidence the som
and its contents together with powder thRt wa.
his pocket were placed in the hands Of Doctor, M
Breed and Lewis IL Steiner, TO be analysed m
then adjourned until the 10Th, enable them to
examination They have made the following wtusn ~'
pou !"
LABORATORY u, S. PATENT oFrIoK
Washington, d O., March 10 1874
GENTLEMEN Having, W conformity with ycu, ip,ns.
tons, Instituted careful chemical investigation ~ -
contents of the stomach Of the late Dr. George A Csd.
and also of the powder found in his pockeboth ,pb
to us by you the 4h inst hereby port tina, a. ~
stomach we have detected substances afoIdinq The ch'
cal reactions characteristic of sryohnine and bucn. ma
from the large portion OF the of The stomach
completely analysed, convinced that the 50 yrn
poisons are present in quantity than sufficient 10 Nav
produced death.
The powder found in the pocket of the deceased L.
proved to be commercial sychnine, or chemically mn,
ure of that poison with brucn, according to tho ,e.u m
these aikaloids as gwen by the most emnen. oIcolos
The weight OF this powder is ninety five miieafnmss
We would also mention thu, have found in The .,or
ach several pieces OF paper, which was folded M INA
margin in the manner that druggists wrap powders
DANIEL BREED, NJ D.
LEWIS A. STEINER, M D.
To Thomas w Woodward Coroner and p Barton Ksv
District Attorney for District OF Columbia
And from the evidence before u.s. are all of the opinion
that he came TO his death from strychnine and bucn VOL
unfairly taken after conviction and sentence.
In witness whereof well the aforesaid coroner as The
jurors aforesaid have the nquson put their hand, and
seals on the day and year aforesaid and the place ae.
said.
THOMAS WOODWARD, Coroner
THOS @. MAGRUDER,
-".a LEONARD STORM,
RICH. II. McLAIN,
/. r. G. STEVENS.
VIM LORD, 4
n - JONATHAN w. BARNACLO
VIM r. PLOWMAN,
JED. CUTTINGS,
ALMON BALDWIN,
HENRY g. BALDWIN,
WILLIAM F. BOWIE.
RICHD. H. RIDDICK
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Coroner's Inquest In the Gardiner Case.

All doub, is now removed in regard to the by
which the Gardiner TO the tragioal end which
we have already announced The jury Of inquest have
found by their verdict that DIR. Gardiner came TO bis
death by s'rychnine. The fact that he committed sui
eide adds greatly to the terrible penalty which has toll
lowed this stupendous crime. The following is copy
OF the inquest:
CoRoNER's INQUEST OVER THE BODY OF GEO.
A. GARDINER
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CLAGETT & DoDsoN, Dealer. In ali Kind. OF Fur

rLAGETT q DoDsoN Dealers In all kinds OF Fur
goods keep constantly hand furnish the
notice, all kinds Of rich velvet tapestry BRUSSELS imperial
petnrs al prices Warranted not any
furnish The goods Also, full supply Of elegant
An Kinds Of reh medium priced Materials
design desired Their mass comprise in part the following
which win ,. found superior and IN good a ,, lain.
damask ans all desirable plain and contrast ooo elegant
such tulips. fu.chas lilies These rood. elegant,
Of the very S Ssns TO- ns s oe
Also e2esh supply Of elegantly embroidered lace and muslin un
curtains, embroidered remage 'absud and floss work. with
c. d. confidently commend goods who contemplate
furnishing feeling certain they give entire satisfaction and in
A. c. B. now devote attention dealing in the
csn dealers who purchase their the source,
Reasonable suppose that money can BE saved es
Store house avenue 9Th street.
CAUTIoNon Is, u,imo, the subscriber placed
The City Post oc' n The usual ~ sSs1sp
snn %s o warrant ceses,e No for 100
Tsasr Ss Of Il & m Hs s
Our. s ne S az s %s. s Sg
Henry Lane % s "a ns .,
miscaed an improper Of the
being offered or sale The @ steps having been
CHARLES DE sELDING,
eth street, opposite Odd Fellows Hall
rrTy OF Prs.suru County of Allegheny, PENN
Y Offer The guaranteed coupon bond.
the Allegheny, Pennsylvania
These bonds Psbuy and ConneIve Railroad
Company, by which they guaranteed.
We confidently them capitalists secure and de
sirsbie investment
together with exhibit and statncal nor
nation may obtained ossTos 6esoTnRRs
Bankers and Fiscal Agents
Agents resurs connolIsvile oompa.y.
Jan ls-dhcpu
uARPEu's Magazine for March,
III FRAHCK TAYLOR.
MM7
THE Grinn,u Expedition in search Of SIR John
Franklin narrative DIR. ". 4. nsvy
volume, with many snrrsvngs. -. 80
Mars FRANCk TAYLOR
CIR u. g. Grinnel Expedition
- John FranknI Elisha Kent Kane, NJ u,
beautifully illustrated VOL
Just received At TAYLOR MAURfBt
Marc BOOKSTORE, near ph ST.
nEFICIAL Army Register for 1855.
" ohRcis Navy Register for 1854
Just published, and for sale BY -. ...
Mare Booksellers, oh st.
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Law school OF Cumberland University, ut Lebanon
Tennessee.
FACULTY, Abraham Caruthcrs late OF the circuit
L judges of Tennessee.
Green, OF the Judges supreme
of Tennessee.
L. Ridley, Of the Councillors of the State.
whole
the school,
Plan Daily examinations
regular explanations OF the
daily lessons a progress of the examinations.
dents suits statement of facts given by the profess
them through all hs known in actual
practice The framed as TO require them 10 prepare
Wills records, all documents
dence the trials Some Of the cases are taken by appeal
supreme court, which held monthly the and in
every The students clerks
jurors chanceos and in other official
pacites connected with their suits
the third Monday in Sep
February. The
succeeding Monday in February and ends second
Thursday in July.
Expenses per fee $780, in advanced contingent
81 boarding $50 Students furnish books
which be had in the Lebanon bookstores.
complete the unless
required
regular classes. Students
al during the collegiate year.
Number students the last collegiate eighysiI.
ROBERT L. CARUTHERS
Feb ll-eoly President Board Of Trustees.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH II, 1854.

A. o. P, NICHOLSON. EDIror,
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Tor THE SPRING THADE.-Shrts in every variety
IL quality. Gentlemen In want Of goodtting sh
can O' 'o'''a :" ''''' s''''' ''' sTEvENs,s
Mar s-eoaif Sales room Browns Hotel.
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NEW SPRING GOODs.-Wiliam Tucker merchant tailor
Pennsylvania avenue between AZ 9Th suces akcs this
his thanks hts friends and
patrons, their liberal and
just returned from the North and
opening and beseected stocks Of
ant summer goods he has presented public.
which executed in style the shortest
notice. Call and
liar lo-3taw4vSif WILLIAM TUCKER.
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IOK RENT or LEASE, for more years, that
large elegant l7h and 18th
occupied Mr. the minister OF France
lately all the modern convent
including fixtures throughout both the
mai n back buildings.
Possession 18th Of March ensuing
lease for the block OF buildings
at
p. boarding house. The lower the north
will be converted into and htsd up 10
alone, both
storerooms and the house above
Possession be given about the first May FOR fu
te particulars Of Dr. Benjamin King Thomas Lawson
winder's building
Ian
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Mr.. CHANDLER presented the memorial OF The
Smithsonian Institution, asking Congress TO authorize
the Treasury Department 10 receive one hundred and
fifty thousand dollars (saved from the accrued nteres
on ne which the original bequest
ceiyed referred 10 select committee the Smithsonian
Institution.
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Mr. FULLER, on leave, reported from the Committee
Commerce resolution, which was agreed TO, 10
thorze the Secretary OF the Treasury and the Lighthouse
Board to determine The Site plan and mode of construc
ton of the proposed lighthouse on Cohasset rocks on
the southern side OF the entrance TO Boston harbnr
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80 y = IN IDH, baIIFmOfe.
pkt y v STEVENS. Alersearia ]


ID " BROWNING, MERCHANT TAILOR
Il uader tae United States Hoiel would e.
sP~'tluy iuiIrJu his customers and the public
generally, tbsi he has just received New Fall and
Alnter Good. ia great variety. Such - Cloths
gs.simeres, aud Ve-iugs OF the latest impor,a
o. aud pregafed 10 have them made ~ 81
~ .bor'esi po'Ioe ~ the most fashionable man
usf and r. low rites Fl prices.
Etasl1g mb3t arrangements 10 70 INTO a..
Ready -,4afs Gliding business extensiyeiy thu
s~ssgB. bc tre.- confident tnal he can offer Il
those WisAtn4 e. purchase a stock 81 Clothing
a1i inferior o. 30 ~ tii- city, and uut made 10 n
t.s north, - = usually The case with work sol,
u-re; hW cot tis Own e~ts blishmsui and mad,
~ our own needy citizens ~ this duh season 81
low rates Of prices. lie d enabled, therefore Ia
compete win u0uhcrn work in point Of prices
end 10 quality and style, he will leave tor those
aha favor bim with call 10 Judge.
lie can sell Whole suits, Coat, PANS end Vest
~ the following lyw rates
Good sut for business purposes, ont ~ cloth 81
cashmere TOR iae small sum of.......,....Sl!
Dress and FrJck Coats, from .........Sl0 10 81
Over-coats Of different styles, from. .Sl2 10 so
Black aud fancy Pantaoous, FROM. SO 80 to $40
Six and velvet Vests fron.......s2 so 10 $40
This sleek of Cleihing j Of superior quality.
and has been made ~ since be received The fall
and winter fashions.
He keeps const2niyon hand large assortment
Of fancy articles-such a. gloves, cravats, collars
umbrellas, 6tc.
Sole agent for the sale ~ scou- Report
Fashions IN this city.
Sept 4-u
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TN AXE sOTIC HouseReepers and
i others are reminded that The following list OF
articles are of The very best description, and can
he purchased from the subscriber on low terms
: any other house in the city. large assert
men, and supply always on hand:
Oils OF all kinds Queensware
Paints, Brushes
Camphine. Clocks,
Varnish Lamps,
Turpentine, Chandeliers
Window Glass Chronicles,
China Vases.
Ear,henware. Britannia ware,
Glass, &c, &c., &c
Goods sent 10 any part of the city free OF
charge. Country dealers will do well 10 call.
o. s. WHITTLESEY,
7th street.
Opposite Selden az Withers's Bank
Mar rs (Star)
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IN Illinois 10 Soldiers Of the Late War" giving
the names of each soldier TO whom patent was
issued for land lying in the military bounty land
district for services in the late war, (wIih Eng
land the description of the tract TOT land granted
to each, with toe date of the patent the company
and regiment in which they severally served, and
by whom each patent was received A single
copy for sale.
Old Pension Rolls of Indiana and North Caro-
lima
List OF Pensioners of the United States under
the act OF 18th of March. 1913, showing the rank
and line in which each served.
Virginia Muster Rolls
Virginia Pay Rolls.
List OF Rejected and suspended Pensions, with
the reasons for the rejection or suspension.
For sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY
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Corner OF Penn. avenue and 18th
TAKE NOTICE.

hh Z INOIIOI.
r iAAVE now on hand a large assortment
/ OF every description of Spectacles, from the
lowest price TO the very best quality used, and
having been for long Time engaged in manuiac-
turing and adjusting Glasses for the most difficult
anddetcctve visions, therefore with confidence
guarantee TO benefit and improve the sight OF all
who need.
Call at4lS, Pennsylvania avenue, Sign of III
arge Spread Eagle A. o. HOOD.
Feb lOrgan,l
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OURT OF CLAIM

y addition 10 the Practice of Law, as here
tofore, in all the Courts OF the District, and in
toe Supreme Court Of the United States tn. un-
dersgned will devote himself sssiduously TO the
Prosecution OF Claims against the Government,
N ,he above Court established in this city by act
81 Congress, approved March, 1859 which has
cogaIzsnce Of all claims arising under the Consii-
tuifoD. or founded upon any law Of Congress, or
upon any regulation Of an Executive Department,
or upon any contract, express implied, with the
Government oftbe United States, or any Of us OF.
Gcers or agents. When the claim il established in
this Coort, and an appropriation made by Congress
for the purpose, the claimant will be paid al the
Treasury OF the United States.
All Claims against the Government must hence
forth be prosecuted in said Court, and not before
Congress as heretofore.
NJ THOMPSON,
dftorHey and CoUnsedor al Lar,
WASHINGTON CRY, ID. e.
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DURE sILVERN AkE.--A Magnificent
Il assortment.-M. w. GAIT & BRO. call at
ention TO their unusually large assortment of Sill
verware, consisting Of
Solid silver Tea Sets, complete
Silver Pitchers solid silver Casters
Silver Cups and Saucers, Goblets.
Silver Fish Carvers and Forks, Crunb Scrapers
Cake Knives, Fruit Shoves, Sugar Siiters
Jelly Spoons, Cheese Scoups, Pickle Knives
and Forks.
Olive Spoons, Salad longs, Vegetable Forks.
Fruit Knives Ice longs, Desert Knives
Soup, cream, and gravy Ladies'.
Ice Cream Knives, Salt Cellars
Napkin Rings, Butter Knives, Tea Stralners.
Tea, Table, and Desert Spoons and Forks OF
every variety.
Breakfast and dinner Coffee Spoons, &c
Also, very large assortment of Fancy Silver.
ware, suitable for wedding, birthday, and other
presents.
The above is by far the largest and most varied
assortment ever offered 10 our customers Being
of our own manufacture, II is warranted pure sil.
yer, and offered at low rates as similar goods
can be purchased for in any city in this country.
M. w. GAIT & BRO,
Sign Of the Golden Eagle
Penn. between OF and nth straats
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NTANTED--A Situation as Teacher OF
w English, Mathematics and Latin; also, the
rudments OF Greek, IL desired All Of which will
be taught in The most approved manner.
The appcaat Is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard To character and ability.
None hut liberal salary need be offered
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dee Sit Pttsfeld, Massachusetts.
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LAW NOTICE.
e SHAH, hereafter have an Office ne ryp n =

LAW NOTICE.
SHALL hereafter have an Office perma-
l. nenlly in Washington for the practice OF my
profession aud will give careful attention to any
business entrusted 10 my charge in the Supreme
Court, the Court OF Claims, in The Land, Patent,
or Pension, Offices, or in any Of the Departments.
Business from the Southwest may be sent TO
me through V. III. Ivy. Attorney at Law, New Or
leans, who has been associated with me in the
practice in that city, and who will continue 10 at.
Tend 10 any business there which may be placed
in my charge.
]. D. B. DE BOW,
Late Superintendent of Census.
WASHINGTON, d. C., April 90 1855
Anr Dl-1a1uln1
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LAW NOTICE.
BROWN. Ctanfou. and waIEer

WIN. 7. BROWN, FRED. p. STANTON,
w and J. KNOX WALKER, have formed
partnership for practising law in the Supreme
Court OF the United States, and the Court OF
Claims 10 Washington, and in the Courts Of Ten
nessee. Offices in Washington aud Memphis
One Of the parties will always be found at either
place, and letters addressed 10 them will receive
nrOmnt Attention Anril I1-ffend
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n ARTLErT,s AMERICAN ExpLoR.

D ing observation-disclosures narrative OF ex-
poratIons and incidents in Texas, New Mexico,
California, Sonora, and Chihuahua, i y J. h. Bart
LETT. United States Commissioner during that PEE
Rod, IN two volumes, with maps ano illustrations.
The Hive Of the Bee Hunter, repository OF
Sketches, including peculiar American character,
scenery and rural sports, by t. B. Thorpe, author
0. Tom Owen, the Bee Hunters. &c, Illustrated
by sketches from nature.
Farmingdale, novel. by Cagohne Thomas
Our PARISH or annals OF Pastor and People
Just received and for sale by
X. FARNHAM
Corner ol Penn avenue and 18th II