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oAyARRE,s HISTORY OF SPANISH
DOMINATION.


This able work, which has just been issued
by Red6eld, in New York, places Mr.. Gayarre
in the first rank Of American historians. 1t
represents the labors Of many years, and en-
bodies information, obtained at great expense,
from Spain, by the Legislature Of Louisiana,
which has never before been made public.
The insrgucs Cor the separation of the West
from the Union, and all Of the steps which
preceded and attended the purchase Of Louisi-
ana, are detailed with minuteness, and in the
light Of a multitude Of new facts, long covered
up among the rubbish Of the Spanish Colonial
Office. Mr.. Bancroft, in his sixth volume,
pays high tribute 70 the labors Of Judge Ga
yarre, and eonceives Il impossible TO 60 behind
them IN investigating the history Of that period
aTha work 4 entitled TIE History Of LOUIS.
lana under ne Spanish Dominafion, its object
being 70 record the history Of Louisiana as Q
Spanish colony, from 1863 70 the end OF the
year lso3. when she was transferred 70 the
United States Of America II IL elaborate, and
written IN style vigorous and graphic, suited
70 the dignity az history. His preoeding work
ON the French domination In Louisiana, enfi
"a Hisfoix d> "a Iesisians, v a production
Of high u<rir, a.. Ia written In olasncs. s....
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yssaI anS YtrssHaL


Criminal Csafi.- -Tse Dsesmber term ofthi.
coun nsmmssesl yssspA.y.
TAs fsilDwias .amed seniismsa ara the Grand
Iusos Ioha W Msnfs. fossmani WIN. b. Todd
Edward a Lls,hlcsm. Aisxanass Ray, Lewis
IoAnson. Bsai.min Dohssr. Frank Taylor. Bsnja.
mia Dram. Jua.on hhshsIl zsehanah Walker,
Chaslss W. nosslsf, %. Thomas Browne, HenFy
IIaw, Ososgs b. Ciisoa. Joshna Pierce. Thomas
weesuaIA, Thomas fesns. William ThomPs IN,
AAoiphus a. Pssksssl, Laos Nay, clsmsal Wood
wssd. A. W. Miller, Val hareaagh, and Alex
"A. Mschlin.
Jaars cmwlosd, shs Jury having been sworn,
delissrsd he charge, oslag their attention 20 the
srs q Msyland q Dsesmbsr %, i7ed, entitled
An set rsl.liss 10 free nessoss, sie- and 20 tho
ac q July 7, ISIS. 40 rssisaia from circulation
small notes a. . cnrrsncy IN the District Of Co
lambia, and Cor oshss pufposea
TIE esaad Jary then retired 20 their room.
The following nsmsd gsnilsmea constitute tho
panel q pssi jurors "a. v Bsowa. Albert r.
Waugh, waler sssw.n, George Mcclsliaad,
John Ashford, John I4vfie, James Dixon, WIN.
Drssy, Jacob Smull, Fnscis n. Elwell. Ezekiel
Yoans, Richard llssi. John Waters, Daaiel Haupt
msa, WIN T. Uppermss, Robs. A. Gnaia, Rola
X. Nesin, James p. scasss, Augustus Davis,
Charles n c. Cumming. Joshua Hilton, Thomas
Lansr, James MeCoIgss. WIN. j. Bradford, John
l. Maddox, pessr l. Nswmnn, WIN. Dawson.
Michael QuigIy. Theodore Meade and Jedediah
Cuttings
Several small eases were decided, having been
submitted 10 the coun without The Intervention Of
aiay.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
The wood-Gas Controversy.
RATHER sharp but distant firing /,

A RATHER sharp but distant firing Il
IA carried on by some persons interested in
Wood-Gas Patents; and we perceive thai the
smoke Of their cannon has somewhat obscured
their vision, DR.. c. e. Page, as the attorney for
w. p. Mcconnell, having presented has claims
through our columns, l.. r.. Breisach, OF this civ
has presented those of Petienkofer & Rutland. or
Bavaria-he being their assignee-ihroueh The
columns ofthe Daily Times Of the Sd instant He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven-
ton was issued on February a. 1851, an authen-
ticated copy Of which has been fled in our Patent
Office; also, that tho claims Of his assgnors were
filed Ia the Office, 70 protect their rights, more
than year ago. As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood Gas, the disputed
point relates TO the apparatus, which embraces
the rehesting Of the gas--passing il over a red-hot
surface in IFS way 10 the cooer--afier il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in DR.. Pages letter,
on page so. Now, as Mcconnell claims to have
invented the apparatus for relocating Wood-Gas,
as far back as 1S49--two years previous 10 the
tanned patent for the same on the 26th day Of
September last, although contested by Pettenko-
fer 4 Ruland we cannot well conceive who l.. RI
Breisach wants 10 frighten, by declaring, throupb
the columns OF the Times, that he will prosec,,,e
the violaiors Of the Bavarian invention. He riv,s
this notice 10 all who take an interest in the miro
duction Of this invention, but, in doing So he for
got TO present any fact upon which the public can
rely, 10 show what patent rights he possesses
When he again writes 10 inform the public that he
has certain patent rights, and will prosecute those
who infringe them, we hope he viii be so rood A.
to state what these rights are, 30 that the public
may know what he means-Sc,enfife Amertcon.
Nov left
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ADVERTISEMENT.
From the Scientific American.
@.w< ~ 49, - .~-r-x a.. .x-s.

From the Sclentlic American.
yITOOD CAs.-fn reply 20 the statement
w in your paper Of the 7ih instant, that am
incorrect as 10 McConnelrs patent OF 1851, permit
me 10 say that McConneIls patent Of that date
contemplates the making of gas, tar, pitch, and
charcoal from pine wood. The patent was granted
for the apparatus. The recent patent OF McCon.
nell is for a process in making gas from wood, and
not for an apparatus The application was made
for his apparatus and process but the Patent Office
refusedto consider both subjects under one appli-
cation, ruled ont the claim TO the apparatus, and
granted the patent for the process, which consists
merely in subjecting the products o.. The desiruc-
tive Oscillation of wood 10 higher degree OF heat
than that necessary 10 their development. Lleu-
tenant Porter was party 10 an interference de-
clared between himself Mcconnell, and Two Ger
man chemists. Mr.. Porter, however, did not I'M
tend 10 claim the principle Of "reheaiing," and
having been informed by the Patent Office
that II he claimed This he would be a party
10 the contest, he thereupon disclaimed il, the
Odice removed him from the interference, and
granted him a patent before the interference
between the remaining parties was decided. His
patent was granted for an apparatus, the use OF
which necessarily involves McConnelrs claim 10
he re-heafing, and which, Of course, Is snbordi.
nate 10 McConneiis patent Mcconnell proved
his invention clearly back 10 1919, and triumphed
and rs the German chemists state in their foreign
patent or 1851, that wood gas cannot be made
available without thei rehestine, 50 !. has been
found here. The advantages claimed for wood
gas are many, and although not superior 10 coal
rosin, or oil, under OIL sircumstances yet II has
been 'found 70 be decidedly 80 under some. A re-
cent investigation in the city Of London showed
that cubic foot Of SON taken anywhere in The
city, contsned poison enough 10 Kill man. These
were supplemented hydrogen and bisulphuret o
carbon, derived from the infltration Of the ga
through the soil from old and leaky pipes, etc
The gas from wood is not disagreeablc 10 The
smell, and IL not deeterious any further than pur,
carbureted hydrogen.
~ Washington, d. c., Oct 7th, 1883.
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NJ sick Headache Remedy.--A remedy for
the sick headache, which has been recently offered
tohe public, attracting great attention, not only
by reason of the very satisfactory testimonials TO
lis efficacy which have been volunteered BY many
who have been benefited by IL, but also because
there are so great number of people who are af-
hicted with the distressing complaint, for which
no medicine has before been made public. Dr..
Eastman, who discovered the efficacy OF his "rem-
edy, p is physician in this city, in high standing
with large practice. He is physician in whom
great confidence is placed; andwe do not wonder
that his remedy for very common disease, which
has been so long needed, has atiractedhe attention
ofall sufferers from headache who have heard ofit.
From our own knowledge of DIR. Eastman's char
acler and practice, we have no doubt that the med.
icine deserves the favor il receives and hatit will
prove 10 be great benefit 10 all who may give IL
a trial--Lygn Meas, December %, 1853.
For sale in Washington by z. ID. GILMAN, and
by all the druggists. Apr2
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IN Refrigerators. Waier-coolers, &c.- We
have just opened handsome assortment Of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment OF convenences for housekeepcrs
which we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
In Cabinet Furniture and Chairs Is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators which obtained
the first premium At the late Mechanics Fair, we
have on hand, land the only house that keeps them
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf.
dence that they are the only article Of the kind that
can be called, properly, Refrigerator. Weinvite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our e.
Enlistment, the only complete one in all ts parts
in the CITY, We will sell a. low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20-3teoif DOM & BROS
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Meeting Of Congress---Yes,erdsy, Al noon
the galleries Of both Houses were crowded with
interested spectators, attracted ihither by ihe
meeting OF Congress. There were but compara.
lively few ladies' present. The ro,undo wss
pretty well filed with persons of both sexes.
There was pleasant excitement Throughout the
Capitol premises, and many were the congraiula-
lions exchanged among parties separated BY the
recess, but now again united in friendly INFER
course.
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The Daily Globe Of yesterday says The
Supreme Court Of the United States commene-
ed its term this day at noon. Afier orgsniza'
ton the court adjourned until tomorrow, when
its members and officers repaired in body TO
the Mansion Of the President 10 present their
respects in form TO the chief officer Of the
Republic. We are gratifed to observe that all
the members Of this distinguished body are In
attendance, and apparently in the enjoyment
of good health and vigor.
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CARD TO NORTHUMBERLAND

A CARD To HOUsEkEEPRns.--T
IA subscriber bcgs leave 70 call pnbho st,sniion
10 bis assortment of House Furnishing Goods.
which IL nov rendered complete IN ever drpau.
meni. He has recesily received, n addhisn 70
HE former stock, cheap and beauiiful variety
Cut and Pressed Glass Ware.
Plain white, goid-band, and richly Decorated
French China
Lamps and 0irandoles, Block To goo1s
Japanned ware, BronEe and iron goods.
Fire sets, Gas fxtnres. BASKETS and nrushssi
Britannia ware, Iron Slons China.
Mantel and Table ornamsnis, lsnsy aFlicles. g.
Altogether forming the largest oollsciion anA
best assortment &C eenern House FaFnisklnr
Goods that can be lound In Waskinnlon. He
pledges himself 10 eel 81 cheap 90 c.n h bo.shi
in this CITY OF any Of The eastern c,ii~-
s'a'"-i' '. -.ssses and pnces . earnestly %
lciisd r. w BOTELEh
Oct 22-eose irOa Han
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digni6od style bui esing - ~ having besa
wriiten u Preach, a. neriis hare noi besn
fully appreciated b. che, Amsncsn pablis.
Abroad and in I,ouisianaii has ben Feccissd
with the highest prsiss, ard 4 admiiled - ~
the best work that has ever appsassd o. ihe
subject"
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A dispatch, received last night, informs US Of a
great snow-storm Throughout the Stale Of New
York. Though slight in the city OF that name, on
the Hudson river il was very severe. Many yes
sells were sunk railroad trains impeded, and the
roads blocked. The train for Boston, on Sunday
evening, with the advance copies Of The Presi-
deng's message, only reached Hartford.
Il was yesterday showing in Boston. The gale
was terrific. Much damage was done TO the
shipping.
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MEDICAL CARD.-Drs. n. Il y. Hunter,
NI (physic.ans for diseases Of the chest, &c,
beg 10 announce that they will remove 10 New
York on the 9Th OF December next, or a. soon
thereafter az they shall have completed desired
professional arrangements in regard 10 their prac-
iice in Washington and Baltimore. The motive Cor
this change il that OF being more central and easy
ofsecess 10 those visiting them from distant parts
OF The Union. rsf 80 NJ
Dr. James Hunter will, during the winter, wish
enthusiastically 81. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the
prfaeipa resorts Tor invslids on the southern
coaft. . $3.50 ffE
DIR. Robert Hunier viii visit Washington and
Baltimore on professional business once in each
month afler December.
win be published in January next an American
edition Of Sir Charles Scudamore's work on inha'
laiior, with an Introduction" "Notcs,r and an
Appendix, by r. Hunter, NJ. X. O. 8.
Nov 12--1v funl
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SHIRTS! SHIRTS.! SHIRTS!
WYNN. HI. FAULKNER, The only prac,

"JM. H. FAULkNEh, the only practcal
wv Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
inform his old customers, members Of Congress,
and strangers that by leaving their measures at his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made OF
the best material and warranted TO t in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquiredin
this city, induces the advertiser TO invite those
gentlemen who have been troubled with bad fitting
shirts TO give him call feeling assured that they
will, on trial, admit their superiority.
Sign of the Shirt, Pennsylvania avenue,
between Sd and Al streets, south side.
p S-A good assortment Of Furnishing Goods
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov 30-eodim Union and Star.
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- stimuIatinR Ltniment, az prepAred

Aa- stimulating Lfniment, as prepared
at iImans drug store Is deserving Of the highest
mendation n for Chronic and Acute Rheumatism
Ii seldom, ever fails to give speedy and permanent re-
chemist of this city for years. and since its ntrodue
ton has been extensively used by OF the most
spectacle families in the District and vicinity, TO whom
be made at any time TO its magical effects
In curing Rheumasm In elderly persons, who had
been sufferers for long time 1t originally made for
horses for the Of lseness saddle CALLS &c and IL
much used for such purposes being an invaluable
article wherever Eminent required either for man or
beast. ~ slf " May ~
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CPLENDID PIANOS, Great Bargainsi-
- The subscriber has just received two more Of
those very handsome Rosewood Pianos, iron
frames, seven octaves, which, for richness OF tone
and finish, will compare most favorably with any
other instruments for sale in this District Those
heretofore sold by the subscriber have given per
feet satisfaction and the manufacturer intends "a
put them at such low price as 10 place them
within the reach Of every family Of moderate
means.
Persons wishing TO purchase superior and
really reliable Piano OF warranted durability are
respectfully invited 10 give these instruments the
most critical examination. They will be disposed
of on accommodating terms, either for cash OF
approved notes, and IN every instance guaranty
viii be given. $50
As there is growing demand for this particu
lar manufacture, the subscriber has made arrange
ments TOR a constant supply.
Great bargains may te expected.
c.I
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aS- Special NOtice.-HENRYS INyI6oRATIN6
CORDIAIThe merits Of this purely vegetable extrac
for the removal and Of physical prostration genital
debility, nervous affections &C., &c are fully described II
another column of this paper to which the reader
ferred 81 per bottle bottles for S. six bottles for IS
Sl6 per dozen, Observe the marks Of the genitae 4
Prepared only by 8. Z. COHEN, No: franklin Row
Vine street. below Eighth, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For sale by all the respectable druggists and merchants
throughout the country, and by
49, seN8 w. III. GILMAN, Washington, d. O.
CANBY a HATCH, Baltimore.
PEEL STEVENS, Alexandria, Va,
Wholesale Agents for virginii
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To the Manufacturers, Mechanic fist.
Inventors, and others, Of the Uni tatei

$500
an the 9Th day Of February, 1856, VIII be
I commenced in the halls OF the SmifAs0nian
Insfitafion, in the city Of Washington, Grand
Exhibition of the Products Of the Taste, Skill,
Enterprise, and Industry Of the American People.
This Exhibition will be gotten up by the Metro
polifan Mechanics InaitRfe, but the design is not
10 limit the sphere Of its operations and influence
10 any narrower bounds than the entire Union.
A minute programme Of the plan adopted has
been issued, and copies Of il win be promptly
transmitted TO all persons making application 10
the undersigned for them. He viii also cheerfully
respond 10 The inquiries Of all persons interested
in matters connected with this enterprise.
Publishers Of newspapers and other periodicals
are particularly requested 10 direct 10 the "Exhi-
bition Of the Metropolitan Mechanics' Institute,
washington, d. c." one or more sets Of their
publications, for suitable period prior 10 the
opening of the Exhibition. The numbers thus for
warded shall be carefully arranged and displayed,
and shall thereafter be preserved in the Library OF
the Institute. Evidence Of such deposit will en-
title any person sustaining TO adjudication the
laion Of editor reporter, or correspondent 10 the
privileges ofthe Exhibition.
An appeal is respectfully made 10 the courtesy
and public spirit Of the Press throughout the coun.
try, 10 give place 10 this brief communication; and
an assurance is given that the institute win, by
every means 10 its power, reciProcaie the favor
''N THOMAS C. CONNOLLY, Superintendent
WAsHINeToN, Nov. 81, 1854. Nov Is
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Columbia typographical soeiety.-At the
annual meeting, on Saturday night, the following
officers were elected President, William Wood
ward Vice President William M. Belij Record.
ing Secretary, Thomas Rich; Corresponding Sec
rotary, William M. McLane; Treasurer, Michael
Cation
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The best Article ever used, as hundreds cal

The best Article ever used, as hundreds can
testify in this city and surrounding country. Read
GILMAN'S LIQUID HAIR DYE irstantaneosisty
changes the hair 10 brilliant jet Black or glossy
Broom, which permanent-does not stain or in
any way injure the skin. No article ever yet in
vented winch will compare with it. We would
advise all who have gray hairs to buy il, for il
neeer fails.--Bosto7 Post. tR
For sale by 2. d. GILMAN, Chemist,
Apr2 4n, IA ~ Washington city
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T,HR MOST COMPLETE AssoRTMEN

rTyHE MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Pianos in this city can be found NJ our
Music Depot, consisting OF Halet, Davis n Co.'S
superior Eolian Pianos, which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them 20 be
unequalled.
Bacon & Ravens celebrated New York Pianos
Gravesbeen a. Co.'s Pianos, one OF which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano n the Crystal
Palace, In the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard IL.
Schumacher 81 Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalIed. The success which has
attended their Introduction here IL the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkrantz's world renowned German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness ofione and
delicscy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply Of
he popular Unichord Piano. also, per pssket OF
Saturday from BOSTON, one OF L. blbcris be- stiful
Boudor or PiccoIo Pianos. a
This enables persons DESTROYS Of purchasing, 10
select instruments from the most varied assert
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this city, Al
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also. several secondhand Pianos, including one
Of Jonas Chickering, which viii be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment OF Music and
Musical Instruments constantly on hand.
HILBUS ~ HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Tar OFF fml
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CtuRA.-Hirtery Of cuba. or Note. OF

CUBA.-History Of Cuba, or Notes Of a
" Traveller in the Tropics, being a Political,
Historical, and Statistical Account OF the Island,
iron lie discovery 10 the present time, by Maiurin
Rambles in Iceland, BY Pliny Miles, 81 Things
10 be thought OF, addressed 10 the Young, 20
cents The Controversial Discussion between the
Rev. DR.. John Cumming and Daniel French, esq,
on the Differences between Professionalism and
Popery. An the new books Of the American
Tract Society and sunday School Union.
GRAY X BALLANTINE,
Aug N 7lh street.
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Two ALE WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN

Two ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
il hereby make known 10 the public that I
have obtained Patent from the United States
for an improved Saw, and am now ready 10 dis
po.e OF rights, or furnish those with saws who
wish 70 avail themselves OF this vast improve.
meni. This Saw viii cut double the amount IN
any given time, with the same power, A. that Of
the ordinary saw. The nature OF my invention 10
90 10 construct the teeth Of the Saw that zach
tooth shall cut ms way clean through The wood
without tearing or forcing the Saw; each tooth
acting AZ a morising chisel, and cutting chip o.
core OF the same thickness that each tooth siands
la advance Of the one next behind d the cutting
part Of each tooth h etsclly vertical; aad, noi.
withsianding, each tooth advances in ffont Of the
one next behind il The blade Of the Saw 10 ~ Of
equal width, requiring the hack Of the Saw 10 be
inclined forward. The sine OF the openlng be-
tween the teeth 10 De increased or reduced, ac-
cording 10 the length Of the Saw AID sike Of he
timber 20 be cut, 40 that each space between The
teeth shall be capable 81 holding the entire chip
or core that the tooth behind Il may cut OF Tie
Saw IL capable Of being attached 20 any NH
For further information, address
STEWART A. -McCLELLAND.
Oct 22-eodot Washingioa, d. G.
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NOR SALE That valuable Lot ON nth

nor SALE That valuable Lot on 18th
G street, at the terminus ofthe Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, in this city, fronting 100 feet on the
Canal, and about 100 on 17h street, being part OF
square, South 173 II has a large stone ware
house upon il, suitable for d mill or machinery of
any description. Il adjoins the locks, and is alike
convenient 10 trade on the Canal or River. For
terms apply on The premises TO
Il. si 8. - THOMAS GREEN.
Nov li--3tawlm Qnt. and Union, cpl
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Presidents Messsge.-Hundreds Of boys
directly aner the delivery Of the Presidents mes
sage 10 Congress, yesterday afternoon, were
abroad, with copies Of il for sale, Thus ,hou
sands OF our citizens and strangers were supplied
with the document before is reading was com
pleted in either House.