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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

EUST AIiiI} l3D--tle splendid stock OF Cloths,
sp Uassilay1r.cS Ye4tir..S. Trimmings, &c. recently
purchased hy the S>u5seribsr which he will sell
make up 10 order, il the most fashionable aud dG
rable manner al his store in '--haw's Row" The
material and fits warranted No charge for show
ing his cheap and beautiful goods.
lie would inform the trade in Clcarfeld. that he
Paris Fashions.
THOS SHEA
June 27. 1854
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

HAUTION.-All persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing, or in any way meddIing
with two horse wagon and pair of bob sleds
now in the possession of P. IL. BOoz, rs the said
property blongs to me and is in his possession as
loan only. JOHN BRUBAKER
September 90 1851
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

REREGE DELAINES.-A superior article of
ED Berege Delanes in dress patterns, at % cents
per yard sold in this county before for less
than 80 cents. at M0SSOP & POTTARFF'S
June I3. "a
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

EoNRAD & WALToN.-Hardwarc Store. No.
y, 255 Market Street, Philadelphg Hardware,
Iron, Nails, &c. of every description.
June -, l854-iy.
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nRY BEEF, of the best quality just received
kS and for sale at WM. Z. IRwIy's Cheap Store.
june Il. 80
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

Z H. LARIMER-Attorney and Counsellor at
ses Law. Office with John l.. Cuttle, ESD next
door to DR.. Ii. Lorroin's Drug Store ClearGeld
Pa May 26, '54-1y
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NSTANTED I1IMEDTATELY.-Si jour
w neyman Shoemakers. Constant employment
and liberal wages will be given Apply next door
to the Journal Office. at the shoe store of
C. S. BLACK.
September 6, 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

TEoRGE j. WEAVER & co, No. 10 North Wa
W ter Street. Philadelphia, Dealers in Carpet
chain, Yarn, Manila and Hemp Ropes Bed-cords
Clothes-lines, &c, &c. June Is, 1S54-Iy.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20

UO8T RUssEL.L G Co.---TANNERs & CURRT-
eS EES, Pennsyille, Grampian Hills CIearfeId
Co. Pa. keep constantly on hand excellent as
sorinen of leather, which they offer for sale at the
lowest cash prices. Cash paid for hides.
July 10, 1851.
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June 81, 1854.

EA4iES BIDDLE GORDON-Attorney at Law
% has removed his Office to the room adjoining in
the East the Drug Store Of Dr. II. Lorain. and will
devote his whole attention to the practice of his
profession. He may be consulted IL French and
German. GJune b. 'j4.-ly.
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Rail Road Election Notice.
MAYORS OrrIcr, BATov IoucE, La.

MAYORS OrrIcE, BATON EoucE, la.
May 9Th, 1854.
DY VIRTUE Of an ordinance adopted Ivy the
ID Board of Aldermen Of the City Of Baton Rouge,
on the fourth day Of May, 1857, and IN conformity
to an act of the Lcgi latc entitled ''An Act pro-
vdny for the subscription by The Parishes and
Municipal Corporations Of the st'te, TO The stock
of Corporations, &c." approved March IL, 1852,
an election will he held at the Court IIorsc, in the
City of Baton Rouge, on TIT "sDtT, TuE sTH
DAY or JUNE, 1859, for the purpose of ratifyng
the ordance passed by said Board Of Selcctnen on
the 4th May, 1854, entitled AN ordinance proyid-
ing for the subscription the part o. ne City Of
Baton Rouge, TO the New O leans and Baton
Rouge Rail Road Company" At said election the
voters on ashose z;01e,' y lie il skT iet7, shall
be authorized 10 vote; those who are in favor Of
the ratification of The ordinance viii dcpo, i thei,
ballots "rOR THE RAIL ROAD" those who are
not in favor Of said approval TO deposit tllcir votes
AGAINST TIE RAIL ROAD"
c1s-The election will lie presided by ficssrs.
James NJ. Elan, Henry Tomlnson and }. AcNaiy
Robertson, commissioners.
The polls will be opened from o'cloe', 4. NJ, un-
I'll 4 o'clock, r. II. JOHN Il. DU EOtQ,
may $500. Mayor
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Ri-Slllpllitc of Lime.

me uadersigl is manufacturing this
4 important article on a large scale
The planters and sugar manufacturers gem
orally, may depend upon getting the very
agent, wanted, to increase the quantity OF
sugar and to obtain it whittier and purer.
Directions how to use it, will be delivered
gratis, or sent by mail free of postage.
IL. BoNNABE., Manufacturing Chemist,
IS Il 81 Tchoupiloulas Street, corner Of
Natchez, New Orleans.
The most satisfactory certificates Of the
value oil this preparation Of Lime can be
had, from large Sugar planters in the State
who use it. Address letters post paid to
HENRY BoNAgEL, New ORLEANS.
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NEW SPRING MILLINERY.

MRS. g. HUESTON most respectfully informs
lll the Ladies', that she has just returned from
the City, with splendid assortment Of rich
Spring Goods, consisting in part of:
SILKS or ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
BARRACKS, GOSNETs, RIBBONS,
EMBRO1DERlES OF ALI. DESCRIPTIONS,
FLOWERS, WREAT!iS, LAcES,
CORsETS, PARAsOLs, GLOVES,
LACE MANTfLLAS, Black and White,
H. BRACELETS, DRESS TRIMMINGS,
HAIR, CACTUS& GRASS SKIRTS.
Together with a ine display Of Fancy Dry Goods,
all Of which will be sold at low prices. 25tf
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Notice

TO Ell WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
TH undersigned very respectfully re-
i quests those indebted to him, to come
forward and PAY UP. Some Of his friends
are rather too slow. They don't reflect
that he is now engaged in building one Of
the biggest houses in Baton Rouge: e
How can such great enterprises be car
ried on without money You might g well
think of travelling to The moon without a
railroad.
Come forward then, and settle your bills
Let Heroman build his house, and show
YOU the finest and most varied assortment
Of goods ever seen in Baton Rouge.
mar. 81 GEO. N. HEROMAN.
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STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Sizth Judicial Dist. CoMyt-Pu7.

toLLLH JWNtczNI DzSk. COMTI-EUT-
ash Of East Baton Rouge.
Succession of Rebecca Brashears, decd wife
of Jacob Zug.-No. 1853 "Probateo
DY VIRTUE of commission issued in
ID the above succession, and to me dir
ected from the Hon. Sixth Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish Of East Baton
Rouge, State aforesaid.
will expose at Public Sale, at the Court
House door Of said Parish in the city of
Baton Rouge, on Saturday, the eth day Of
May nerf, D. 1854, at IL o'ciock, NJ, the
property hereinafter setlorth and described,
belonging to the succession OF Rebecca
Brashears, late of said Parish deceased-to
wit: A certain tract OF Land or Planta-
ton situated in said Parish, at about four
miles from the city Of Baton Rouge, con-
tanning two hundred arpents more or less,
bounded on the North, East and South by
the Naming tract, and on the West by lands
of Charles Pipes, together with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon; OH
the following terms and conditions to wit
One half CASH and the other half OH credit
oftwelve months from the day Of sale-t the
purchaser to give his note secured by NOR
tage, reserved on the property sold and said
note to bear eight per cent interest from
and after maturity until paid
apr. 22td. II. V. BABIN. Sheriff.
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For Rent.
New York Il philadelphia
Cheap Store.

THE undersigned would respectfully in
Il form the citizens of Baton Rouge, and
the public generally, that they intend OPEN
ing for the spring trade, CHEAP CASH
STORE, and having perfected system of
Business, that will enable them to purchase
the gseater part Of their goods in New YORK
AND PHILADELPHIA, at auction and at the
same time to keep up their stock by con-
slant addition Of new goods by almost every
steamer the necessity of charging those
large profits does not exist, and by selling
our goods at very small advance on cost
we intend to make it your interest, as well
as that of every Judge Of Goods, to try upon
our terms, which will be CASH AND
CASH ONLY. We will open our new
store about the 1st of April, and we pro-
pose opening for the spIing trade an as
sortment of Silk, fancy ard staple goods
that for extent and variety will snrpass
anything ever offered in this market and
all we ask is the favor OF an examination Of
our stock being satisfied. that you will be
convinced that it is not your interest to
pay the large profits that are absolutely
essential to those vho give long credits.
maI.10 ly. M. POPE Il co.
The Gazette will please copy.
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Books and Music.

0OOAU 011Q w U8VUe
CONVERSATIONS on common things
~ Fern Leaves. by Fanny Fern; Bur-
rett's Geography OF the Heavens. and At
las; Websters 4th Dictionary Sophocle's
series of Greek books Hannah Moore's
private devotions; Pictorial Brother John.
athan; Uncle Tom in French Confessions
OF an Eaton Boy; Bleak House, by Dick
ems; the Harmonial Man, by Davis LEM
Leoti Head Of the family Gentleman
Jack and great variety OF Toys and
other books, suitable for presents, and
large collection of Piano Music. Just re-
ceived from New York and Boston, and for
sale by
jan 21-y. GEO. M. HEROMAN.
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Lumber.

MIR. FREDERICK ARBOUR takes
l1l this opportunity of returning his
thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
received at the hands Of his old customers
and the public generally, and .solicitsa con-
tinuance of the same. He is now prepared
to fill all orders for lumber that may be
entrusted to him. Terms CASH and CASH
only. Iaprii III F. ARBOUR.
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Arabian Linirnent.

Arabian Eminent.
BOTTLES of Fl. q. FarrelPs
| WV Arabian Eminent, the great
est remedy for man and beast Just re-
ceved by WIN. BOGEL, Druggist.
march 26. Lafayette street.
N. B. Everybody call and get an Alma
nae and Farrier. free Of charge.
HALF BARRELS FLOUR.-100 half
IL barrels fancy st. Louis Flour just
received per Henry Chouteau and for sale
to the trade or families
apl-29. JOSHUA BEAL.
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TO the Ladies.

Differs will keep the stomach in
ID health. Don't You be afraid of chol-
era while your stomach is in good order.
Use Goldmann' stomach Elixir and that
important functionary of your body will
always be as desired. For sale by
A. GOLDMAN.
april Apothecary Postoffice corner.
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Cam.

THE subscriber having sold his stores Corner Of
j Third and Convention streets) to Mr.. r. Is.
O'Conor, would respectfully solicit Il his former
friends and Customers continuance Of their sup
port for that establishment as ! can recommend
Mr.. O'Conor us person with whom all will be
satisfied. [may-1-3.t] s. r. BLANCHARD.
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ASI'RNY.

.HS1R.TY.
TAKEN up by Mr.. G. NJ. Pierce n<.;H
i near the corporation Of Baton fG '
Rouge on the 10th inst, dark -s-'--a-.''
brown mare mule, medium size, supposed
to be thirteen or fourteen years old. with
out any brand has nick in the right ear,
and bears mark of the gear.
NJ. G. BRYAN,
april-14-1S54. Ranger
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r OWDEN'S family Medicines, viz: Al
~ terativ- India Expectorant, Oriental
Hair Tonic, India Sanative Pills, Fever and
Ague Pills, Calninative Balsam, Tonic
vermifuge, Female Elixir, All Healing
Salve. Cherokee Liniment, ect., received
to day for sale at wholesale or retail BY
march-7 A. GOLDMANN.
Apothecary, Post Office COPPER.
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Spring and Summer Clothing.
n a. lion has now on hand, and is re-
~. ceiving fine stock of the above
goods. The goods in this establishment
are well made. and carefully selected. Fit
warranted. Gall and examine, the stock
at G. a. LIONS.
march a. Lafayette street.
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H. A. KAUFMAN,
Court House Sgxare-Covuey of
A Inerica md 81 u?prfl m :, n e..

QUIT HOWSc IoV3zNTe--COT21eT Of
America and st Ferdinand St..
Baton Rouge, La.
HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL PAINTER.
IL and paper hanger-Wonld respectfully csI|
the attention Of the citizens ofDaton Rouge ana
of the adjacent parishes, that he Is now prepared
to do all kinds Of work that may be entrusted 10
him, and pledges himself to give general satisfac-
ton to those who will favor him. lie has now on
hand beautiful assortment Of paper hanging and
Will continue TO receive all Of the most beautiful
and latest fashion patterns Mt his shop.
He has engaged competent workman and viii be
ready at all times TO attend to orders In his line
eE Also Graining, Glazing and Gliding; imita-
ton Of wood and marble executed In the very best
style. anf7.v
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A. IL. Hodges

A. Il. Hodges
KEEfS constantly on hand, plain Hams,
IA Sugar Cured Hams, different Brands,
Rice, Salaratus, Teas Of different qualities,
Pepper, Spice, Cinnamon, Ginger, Candies,
Powder. Shot and Caps, Soap. Pickles of
all kinds, Brandy, Fruits, Champagne,
Claret and White Wine. Cordials. Loaf
Sugar, MackereI, Cod fish, dried Herrons,
Sardines, smoking and chewing Tobacco,
Buck wheat and st. Louis Flour, Liquors,
Lard and Fish Oil, Sperm, Tallow and Star
Candles &c. lmay.5.v.I
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TAKEN up on the goth inst, by Mr..
l. Sylvester Davis living on Monticello
bayou about 7 miles from this city, sorrel
pony about twelve years old. Said pony
is marked with both saddle and gear, and
bears Spanish brand.
april-2l-1S54. M. G. BRYAN,
Ranger.
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GEO. M. HEROMAN.

SundYies.
100 Boxes Palm Soap,
i w so 10. Star Candies.
10 barrels Creole Rice,
2 tierces Carolina do.
1000 pounds plain s. c. Hams.
so barrels superior S. l.. Flour.
1000 bags Ban, Oats 4 Corn.
Received within the past week and for
sale at the lowest current market rates for
the cash by JOSHUA BEAL.
mar-2s-tf. Opposite the Harvey House
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j. L.. VALET.
p " Z w d 4 UG s TORE,
THIRD STREET, BATON ROUGL. LA.
One door South Of Nancharz's Grocery,
NEAR THE MARKET.
HAVING opened u Drug Store in Baton Rouge Mt
III the above mentioned place, the subscriber begs
leave respectfully TO call the attention Of his old
friends and acquaintances to the same.
His stock Is selected with care, and with strict
reference to the wants Of the people. Fresh sup
plies are constantly being received, which will en-
able him to keep full, well selected and varied
assortment.
long practical experience warrants him in
promising to give entire satisfaction.
Country orderspromptly filled.
Physicians can rely on having their prescriptions
carefully prepared ut all hours. feb-0-y.w&d.
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EIillinary and Fancy Dry Good.

EIiilinary and Fancy Dry Goods.
TTNHE undersigned having pur- hased of
i Mrs. Blanchard, her MilIinary Store
adjoining the Grocery, corner Third and
Convention Streets has added thereto a
choice assortment of Fancy Dry Goods
The Milinary department being in charge
of competent hands, Ladies may rest assur-
ed of having all work in that particular
business done strictly in accordance with
the prevailing styles, trial being respect
fully solicited I. B. O'CONOR.
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Music Gard.

DKOF. DECOENIEL begf leave to in
l. form the citizens Of Baton Rouge
and its vacinity, that he has come to re-
side permanently, and is now at liberty to
meet the engagements Of private individ-
uals, schools and Seininaries---to give
practical and classical Instructions on the
Harp, Piano Forte Guitar. Organ and
Singing ito advanced Pupils, finishing les
sons.) also Choirs taught trained and or
ganized.-tlopes by bis assiduity for the
improvement Of those placed under his
tuition, to merit the appreciation and sup
port Of discriminating Public.
Terms known by applying to Prof. De-
Coeniel. at Mrs. Jacobs boarding house,
North street.
wPianos and Barps, tuned and strung.
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Notice.

" Z w BOOKS.
TYPES OF MANKIND; MAJsJONEs
L Courtship; Vale of Cedars; Drama at
Pokeryille Memoirs of Mary L. Wave;
Virginia Housewife; Davis Surveying and
splendid variety Of Episcopal and Catbo-
lie Prayer Books velvet bound and gilt
clasps. just received and for sale by
apl25-y Gro. M. HEsosdAN.
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To Rent

no KENT
THE House now occupied by A. p.
L Converse, near East Boulevard. This
House is pleasantly situated, contains five
rooms, and sufficient land foI large Gar
den. Possession to be given on. LIST May
next. Apply at1he Office of the Baron
ROUGE FOUNDRY. april-2-n.
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TLOUR.-75 barrels fancy and choice
L extra ST. Louis Flour, just received
and for sale by
apl-20. JOSHUA BEAL.
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p CEIVED per Columbus. 300
IL sacks prime sound Corn; 50 Ibis Mess
Pork. For sale by
may Ate. S. M. HART e. Co.
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A. GOLDM ANN.
GRADUATE OF THE MEDICAL FACULTY ov 1oursrasA.)
Druggist, Apothicary and Chemist,
Corner Of Laurel and Third Streets,
Baton Rouge, La.
THE subscriber has opened the fine new
l. brick store, corner Laurel and Third
streets; adjoining the post office; and will
keep constantly on hand, large and well
selected stock of Drugs and Medicines
which he offers at New Orleans prices
Having made his profession the study Of
his life, and being able to show the most
ample and satisfactory certificates of his
qualifications, he feelsconfident Of meriting
the confidence and patronage Of the public.
Country orders promptly filed. Physi-
clans prescriptions carefully prepared at
all hours.
jan ls-ly A. GOLDMAN.
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G r @ G ERIES

(WHOLESALE 4. RE7AIL.)
At THE OLD srAsp or 8, r. BLANCHARD,
Corner If Ihird 4. Convcntlon SIS.
RatOm ROugs, Ln.
THE undersigned respectfully q Informs
j the inhabitants Of Baton Rouge and
vicinity, that having bought out Mr. Blan-
chard, he will keep constantly on hand
large and we'll assorted stock of the best
~ rwn Atpresent he would
ngcER1FS1call particular atten-
Duffield Hams; Canvassed liams;
Plain do. Cheese; Flour; Tea;
Coffee; Chocolate; Sugar; Candies
Jellies; Preserved Fruits; Fresh
Salmon; Sardines; Pickles:
Mustard; Yeast Powder; Star
Candles; Sperm do. Soap;
French Liquors do Wines;
Brandies; Whiskey;
Gin; Rum, Scotch Ale;
London Porter; Havana Segars Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco &c. Also, Soda
Crackers, done up in tin cases for IA
miy use, and in boxes or barrels
or these and other things there i. large
and varied assortment, which will be sold
at the lowest rates, and therefore hopes
that by. Integrity and strict attention to bu-
siness he will merit continuance of that
support which the establishment has here
tofore so literally received.
may2-y. T.B. O'CONOR.
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JAS. M. WcCtTCDENe
ATTORNEY AID COL.tTSELLoR Ar Law.
BAfog EoUeE, La.
WILL Practice IN the Courts Of the Parishes of
" Est and West Eaton 'sorge. East md West
Felciana, end f'erville, and in Tie Supreme Court
Of the State. HEfEHKxCEs:-
Hon. J. p. Eenienin, Hon. Eandell Hunt, N. o.
ChiefJusticc Marshall Hon. J. X. Underwood, Hon.
Asher VI. Graham, Elk. Chief Justice Ewing, TX.
Chief Justice Robertson, Hon. Henry Order, KEN
lucky. ~ a.s..ssss,s aul-25-y.
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THE American Almanac and Re- pository
L Of Useful Knowledge, for the year
1854 just received and for sale by
feb-24le. Gro. NJ. HERoMAN.
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WOODEN SPOONS AND BOWLS.
w dozen assorted sizes, received this
day from Boston, and for sale by
feb-24ly Gro M. HnRoMAN.
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WINNERS Canadian vermifuge-the best in use,
w For sale by Jan POI A. GOLDMAN.
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7 OUDEN'S FAMILY REMfDlEs, superior to any
IL others; received and for sale at
Jan. 2oly A. GOLDMAN, Agent,
Druggist, Post Offte Car,
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DORT, MADEIRA, Malaga and Rbeinish Wines--a
l. few dozen for sale ut [jan29J A. GOLDMAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-13

ONE OF THE MOST BRUTAL PRIZE FLIGHTS
On record took place on the 10th of November,
in Nevada, California, between two pugilists,
named Fitzgerald and Kelley, in presence of
great concourse of spectators. An account
Of the affair in the Sacramento Union says:
Towards the last it was impossible for Kel
ley's friends to wash the blood from his face
IN time, and his eyes were so badly swollen
that he was perfectly blind, but being much
The strongest man, he thought he could catch
fitzgerald and hold him up until he would
win the prize. The eighteenth round Kelly re-
eeiVed such severe blow that he did not come
&c In ume, and his friends took him from the
ring He is very badly hurt, his face being
pounded to complete jelly Fitzgerald re
ceiyed but little damage, and declared he
turned two hand-springs in the ring before
leaving it. The fight lasted about twenty 1.-Two
minutes. 1t was pronounced by all witnesses
10 be most bloody and revolving spectacle.
Immediately after the fight, the sheriff ar
rested both parties.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, yesterday, after We went to
press, Mr.. Brodhead introduced bis bill to
grant land to the soldiers and officers Of the
war of 1912; which was read twice and ordered
to be printed.
On motion by Mr.. Butler, the bill to amend
and modify the judicial system Of the United
States, was made the special order for the
second Tuesday in January next.
On motion by Mr.. Evans, the bill to provide
for the final settlement of the claims of revolu
tionary officers, and of the widows and orph an
children Of those VINO disd in the service was
made special order for the Let of January
next.
The bills for the relief of tho children OF
Capt. Thos. Porter, and of Isaac M. Seigler,
of Putnam county, Ind, were then passed.
And then, after the consideration of Execu-
tive business, they adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Smith, of Va, moved to
commit the bill for the prevention Of ship
wrecks on the coasts Of Long Island and New
Jersey, which motion was then debated by
Messrs Fuller, Shelton, and Oh andler against,
and Messrs. Smith, of Va, and Campbell for
it; and it was net agreed to.
The said bill was then passed-yeas l25,
nays As.
A bill and resolution were next introduced
and referred.
The House then went into committee on the
annual Invalid Pension bill, Mr.. Chandler in
the Chair.
The committee were next addressed by
Messrs. Walbridge for, and Wittie and Straub
against tho repeal Of the duty on coal.
After which the committee rose, and the
House adjourned.