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Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
ADVERTISEMENT.
The Wood-Gas Controversy.
RATHER sharp but distant firing

n
IA carried on by some persons interested in
WoodGas Patents; and we perceive that the
smoke of their cannon has somewhat obscured
w. p Mcconnell, having presented his claims
has presented those of Pettenlofrr s. Rutland, OF
Bavaria---he being their assignee--through the
columns Of the Daily Times Of the Sd instant. He
states that the first patent for the Bavarian inven.
ton was issued on February "a, 1851, nm authen-
ticated copy Of which has been filed in our Patent
Office also, that the claims of his assignors were
filed in the Office TO protect their rights, more
than year ago, As no patent can be obtained
for making or using Wood-Gas, the disputed
point relates 10 the apparatus, which embraces
the reheating Of the gas-passing il a red.h
surface in its way 70 the cooler-after il is gene
rated; this is clearly stated in DR.. Pages letter,
on page 80. Now, as Mcconnell claims to have
invented the apparatus for reheating Wood. Gas,
as far back as lS49--two years previous 10 the
granting of the Bavarian patent-and as he OBJ
tanned patent for the same, on the 26th day OF
September last, although contested by Pettenko-
fer & rutland we cannot well conceive who l.. RI
Breisach wants 20 ffighien, by declaring through
the columns Of the Tunes, that he will prosecute
the vioators OF the Bavarian invention. He gives
this notice 10 all who take interest in the intro
duction Of this invention, but, in doing so, he for
got 10 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 righis, and will prosecute those
who infringe them, we hope he will he so good as
10 state what these rights are, so that the public
may know what he means.--iSc,entjfc Aniertoan.
Nov 16--tf
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River oflhe North, in latitude 49o-when they
will exteid to the Bay Of San Francisco to the
mouth ofthe Columbia, apd to Puget's Sound,
in far offWashington Territory.
The faegoing hasty historical account Of
Congressional legislation in aid Of railroad
communications, will, hope, furnish an in
sight into the reasons that cause the Southern
and Western States to hope that they will be
allowed Fivileges, the enjoyment Of which
has had so much to do with the prosperity that
we now have the happiness to witness in the
Northern and middle States; itexplains some
what the instructions of Virginia and other
States, and shows Why they directed senators
to vote to make railroad iron duty free.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
c1O REwARD.-Lost, from the bapeap,

&7 n 0REWARD.-Lost,f from the baggage
% ~ car, on Saturday, the 18th instant, on th..
route between Philadelphia and Washington, a
Gentleman's Overcoat, which was wrapped in q
cloth bearing the name Of residence and strapped
on the top Of trunk; also, new Leather S,rap
and Buckle from another trunk belonging 10 The
same person. The advertiser considers this an
occasion TO represent TO the owners and mana.
gers ofthe railroad on this route that for the com
fort of passengers and security of baggage, an in
creased responsibility should be required Of their
agents.
Any communication addressed TO the Office OF
National InteHgencer will be received, and on re-
turning the article lost, the above reward will he
paid Nov 26-tf
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

UTANTED--A Situation as Teacher OF
wv English, Mathematics, and Latin Also the
rudiments Of Greek, If desired. All Of which will
be taught in the most approved manner.
The applicant is an experienced teacher, OF
good address, and will furnish the best references
both in regard TO character and ability.
None but liberal salary need be offered
For particulars, address
SETH FRINK,
Dec s--,f Piusfeld, Massachusetts.
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Supreme Court Of the United States.
THURSDAY, January a. 1855.

Nos. 3S and 80. James Williams's admins.
traitor, appellant, vs.. Robert divers executors
and John Gooding's administrator, appellant,
VS.. Robert divers executors. The argument
Of these cases was continued by Mesns. j.
Campbell and Reverdy johnson for the ap
pellees, and by Mr.. Dulany for the appellants.
Adjourned till tomorrow at III o'clock.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
Dec. l9-
r ATER YEARS, by the Author of " tn,

IL the Old House by the Rlver.p
Mr. Rutherford's Children, second volume.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Potter, A. M.
General Notions of Chemistry, translated from
the French, by Edmund G. Evans, M. ID.
The Land OF the Saracens, by Bayard Taylor.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent; or
Last Summers Trip 10 the Old World, by Orville
Horwiiz.
Discovery Of the Sources of the Mississippi
River, by Henry X. Schoolcraft
Dana's Minrcalogy, 4ih edition.
The above are selected from a large arrival of
new books al TAYLOR az MAURYS
Dec9 Bookstore, near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

A RTCLEs of Utility.--Christmas Pre-
"A sents !--STEVENS, Browns Hotel has a
fresh, large, and elegant assortment Of Gents
Scarfs, Napoleon Ties, Handkerchief Cravats,
Gloves, &C. of the best quality and latest i'm porta-
tions. Persons making presents will find our as
sortment complete and Of the best quality, and at
the lowest prices. Sales Room. Browns, Hotel
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

A CHOVIES, Varieties, and Shrimp
IA Pasta.-Anchovy Paste, genuine, in jars.
Anchovies in sauce, in pickle, and salt.
Essence Of Lobsters, Anchovies and Shrimps.
just received by
SHEKELL BROTHERS,
Dec l3-3tif No. 40, op Centre Market.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
nREsENTs.-M.w.GALT&R RRorHER

IL will open daily, until after the holydays, the
richest styles of new Jewelry, Fancy Silverware,
and biouterie Of every description suitable for
presents
Their assortment is larger and more varied
than ever before offered and AT prices unusually
low,
Purchasers would do well TO make their selec-
tons early, and avoid the hustle Of the holydays
M. W. GAIT & BROTHER,
Penn. av., bet. 9th and 10th SITS
Dec Ig-3t
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THE NATIONAL HOTEL,

II uns Cnys VIII DC Te.0pened for the re-
Il ception Of guests on the 9th Of this month
The removal Of the Kitchen from the basement TO
the rear Of the building, and the alterations in and
about the Dining Rooms, will add greatly to the
will be furnished with the best the markets can
Afford and served in the best style, and no expens.
or labor will be spared 10 render the house. in
every respect, equal to any in the country. The
subscriber, therefore trusts that generous public
wiz commune the liberal patronage which has al
ways been extended to the house. Person. de
string to procure rooms for the winter, can do so
at any time after the 10th, by calling al the Hotel
f. ID. WILLARD.
washington city, November ID, 1854.
Nov left
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lL Forks, Spoons, &c,--M. w. Cali & Bro.
have just received a beautiful assortment Of
Extra Plated Tea Sets, latest styles
Cas,ors, Cake Baskets, Card Trays, &c.
Also, superior Albaia Forks and Spoons
The above are Of the very best quality, and un.
usually low.
M. w. GAIT & BRO.
Penn avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.
Dec 15-3
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PROF. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER AND TRANsLAToR

MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATITRE
will commence EVENING CLASSES, in those Lam
guages, on Monday, 30th of October, 1854. al his
residence, 267 Pennsylvania Apenne. Oct %
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NINE. SCHONENBERG,
TEACHER OF PIANO AND SINGING.
257 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
.Oct %
SHIRTS! sHIRTs!l sHIRTsn

w Shirt Maker in the city, would respectfully
INFORM his Old customers, members Of Congress,
and strangers, that by leaving their measures al his
Shirt Mandatory they can have shirts made of
the best material and warranted TO fit in all cases
the reputation which these shirts have acquired in
this city, induces the advertiser 10 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 AZ streets, south side.
p. S-A good assortment of Furnishing Gooda
on hand, which will be sold cheap.
Nov 3O-eod1m Union and Siarl
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

A CARD.-Our patrons and the public In
IA general are most respectfully informed that
we have this day, the 11th instant, opened, with
large additional stock, our New Music Depot al
the corner of Pennsylvania avenue, Eleventh, and
streets, where Music and Musical Merchandise
of every description can be found on the most
reasonable terms.
A call is respectfully solicited
Dec l2-eo3t HILBJS M HITZ
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

DLANK BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Id just received from sherif7s sale in Pha-
delphia, very large lot of Blank Books, Letter
and Cap Paper, Steel Pens, Fabers Pencils, Mathe-
matical instruments, Black Sand, Buff Envelope
Paper, Inkstands, States, Copy Books and School
Books, all Of which we will sell low for cash
GRAY 81 BALLANTYNE,
Oct 11--3t No 49S Seventh Street.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

NTATCHEs.-Twoh hundred and fifty ex-
wv ira fine Gold and English and Geneva
Watches, pocket Chronometers, &c, for both La
dies and Gentlemen.
Persons in want Of superior time-keepers will
find our assortment for variety, stye quality, and
cheapness unsurpassed in this country.
M w. GAIT a. BRO,
Penn. avenue, between 9th and Goth streets.
Dec 12--6t
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l.. b Z R % ZZI,
FROM FLORENCE, ITALY,
PROFESSOR OF VOCAL MUSIC,
French and Italian,

.,, ALSO,
Translator Of Foreign Languages.
Terms Moderate
365 street, between 18th aud 18th streets,
Franklin Place.
Dec II
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
ZINE FRENCH PERFUMERY.-w. G.

ENNE FRENCH PERFUMERY.-w.C q.
Il ZANTI1NGER has just received a large os
sortmem Of Lubin's Extracts, viz
Meadow Flowers, Spring Flowers Rose Gera.
niHm
Sweet Briar, Tea Rose, Bouque, West End
sweet Pea, Mile tieurs, Sweet Scented Shrub
New Mown Hay, Mignonette, Jockey Club wc
Also, Fine Premium Shaving Creams
Mozelle de Boeuf and Pomatums
Eugene Roussel's Shaving Cream, Aromatic
Cachous N
:, Dolards Herbanium Extract, or Vegetable Hal,
Dolard's Regenerativs Cream
For sale, at uniform prices, al S,.tiouer,. Han
adjoining Kirkwood House '
Dec l9-3lsw4wI
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

DLAYING CARDS.-W. c. C.ZANTZINGER
u has just received very large assortment OF
the best American, English, and French Playing
Cards of every description, and at the most rea
sonable prices, wholesale and retail
STATIONERS' HALL,
Adjoining Kirkwood House.
Dec 7-3taw2wif
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DINE APPL f, Brandy, and Canada
IL Cheese.
CUPERBLY ILLUsTRATED WORK.

CUPERBLY ILLUSTRATED WORK.
- Victoria Regia; or, The Great Water Lily of
America, with brief account of its discovery and
introduction into cultivation imperial folio, with
six superb plates, by VIM. Sharp, colored TO ma
ture from specimens grown at Salem, Massachu-
setts, by John Fisk Allen.
This is one Of the most splendid works of its
class ever published in America containing six
cromoith plates, printed in colors, each plate on
sheet 30 by "a inches.
The letter press description, printed on new
great primer type, sixteen pages Of the same size,
giving the history Of the plant and its mode Of cul.
tivation.
A few copies ofthis splendid work on sale at
TAYLOR e. MAURY'S
Dec 10 Bookstore, near 9th 81.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

X ERERAL Notions of Chemistry, by i.
NJ Pelouze and E. Frenzy, translated from the
French by Edmund c. Evans, M d.
Pebbles from the Lake Shore, or Miscellaneous
Poems, by Charles Leland Porter, A. M.
Brushwood picked up on the Continent. or
Last Summers Trip TO the Old World, by OrviIe
Horwitz. r. FARNHAM.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
FoR OyERCO and Clothing Z

DOR OVER RCOATS and Clothing OF
II every description, gentlemen should not fail
10 visit the extensive establish ment OF the sub
scribers, where they will find avery large and com
Fashionable Garments, manufactured in the neat
est and most desirable manner, which we are sell.
ing at the lowest prices on the most accommoda.
ing terms
WALL g. STEPHENS,
322 Penn. avenue, next door 10 Iron Hall
Dec 23--I
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

i rican Society, in the days of Washington, by
Rufus w. Grswold, with twenty-one portraits OF
distinguished Women, engraved from original
pictures by Woolaston, Copley, Gainsborongh,
Stuart, Trumbull, Pine, Mabone, and other con
temporary painters. Just received and for sale
by X. FARNHAM.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1854.
Er- DEBow's INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES, three
handsomely bound volumes upon the Progress
and Wealth of the United States, 800 pages roya
octave double columns, clear print, library ed
ton, may still be ordered Price Sc delivered
al the expense of the author.
Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT.-A
Il Parlor and one or two Chambers, on the first
floor and on the second floor two Chambers
May be had separately, or the whole together.
Please inquire OF Mrs. John p. Van Ness, on
Missouri avenue, between A and 9th streets.
Dec l4-!u*
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-12

Name. Aasen P. Morrill,, lRepubl, has
been elected Governor lie took the oath
on lhe Oh and sent his message 10 The leg
stature lie urges the enforcement of the
liquor law thinks 'ha; persuasive Efforts
have been exhausted on the iraffickers in in
ioxicl'ing liquors ;,int the law should be en-
forced IN protection Of society, aud in mer-
cy to the offenders; that executive officers
have been culsablY negligent in seeing it
cuiiircel, hnd tha; the statute has not had n
fair trial. He suggests mn sracndment or
radical change in the naturalization laws /;
tanks they IRE under the strongest obliga
tons TO oppose oil action of public men
@hich. has the remut,si tendency To permit,
lhr extension Of rliyery, and turns with un-
usual satisfaction 10 Tie action OF the people
81 ihs several Sia,cr where popular cleo
lions have recoEily iasen place, and witness
ed the strong condemnation, by the honest
and intelligent masses, Of that bold attempt
10 change the ar,gnd policy of the govern
men,, and give nationality to an Institution
wholly local in IL chaactcrand Existing on
ly by the power Of municipal law.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-12
C'ungrr5g.

TuuRsDAY, jan 4. iS55
SrNkTE.-Nt Sumner presented ucmo
rial from fhc citizens of Mas cnuscus. set.
ung forth ihe evils arising from emigranis
aud particularly from Rnnln Catholics. and
asking Congress for head tax of not less
than $3.50 ON each foreigner arriving On the
county. Referred 70 ,he COMMITTEES on the
Judiciary.
Mr. Bfodheads Bouaty Land blll was re-
stunned.
Dir Dodee's Gowa) amendment to Nj
Clayton amcninou, the former proposing
a maximum Of 80 acres 10 one tract, and
$40 10 TEE township taken up.
Mr Chase spoke ia favor and Mr. Claytof
against.
Adopted yeas % nays, Is.
The question then REQUIRED Oh Mr. Clay
tons amendment (which doubles both lht
maximum and mininum number Of acre.
aforesaid.
Mr. Clayton said. that with the amendment
just passed be should be compelled To vot,
against his own appointment as The qnanlile,
of land would be TOO limited 10 give proper
effect 10 the bin.
The amendment was then adop,ed-yoa,
%, nays II.
Mr. Fessenden proposed m amendment, il
order 10 admit the soldiers called out To re-
pei the invasion OF the North Eastern Buun
Diary to participate in tine benefits Of the blll
NJ Foot also propose to include. by
amendment, the troops who went To Pialis
burah to repel he British in Sept 1913.
Mr. Hroehead objected to the enlargement
ufihe provisions of the bill. aud feared H.
accumulated amendments wonld destroy il.
Mr. Bell proposed a still broader amend
ment-which was 20 make beDeGciaries @
those who were engaged IN aclNe mihtarl
service at any time for the United States
whether the Government ever recognizes
such services as pertaining to any war o
not.
Mr. Bell submitted an amendment intendc,
to include the substance both of MIR Foot
and Mr. Fessendcn's propositions.
'i' $500 ''''''' '~'>sa-l ~~-~f-s -.
The discussion then became general.
Mr. Pratt was urging the claims of larg
er class Of the militia Of Maryland when III,
Senate went into Executive session.
Adiourne1
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-12
sThe Barking Sea- of slavery.

M c.tt...,... .,,.,.,....., =, g.. -. - ...
n' io''p""s q'o."t''', - ''",' 'iv Wv,
sia ~" CIV, hePo'N' W. J"s' puo''',.su'
P'ee nc "nu y - 'u'Ee h""p'Nt" ., rl'
supreme 'ou'l "'o ,uuS 'Hl"''''us 'n9 u'Sa
o''.,'rs 'na' .os' 'p'" ''e ''o 'o'o''u Ni'N
III ',,, s'a'e
We MAINTAIN Una. inc SINUS OF 'ie
African IN heufgia, whefher bona or tlte rs
such that he has no cira, social or poiiijcni
rishis or ,apocify whatever. except such as
are bestowed ON him by statntp that he can
mother contrast nor be contractod with
,bot ,ha rroe na,,ro can NO, only nv md
,broogh his canadian thai he il in a STAT, ot
ne,,e,nol nnnilaga ar wordsb,n aud ,ha,
,his condition he can never change bv brs
own voI',,on INA, The Nc, of m,nnmiss;on
confers mo other rirh, hnt ,bat nl frecdom
from the dom,nion ~ Tho master md the
n,ni,.d Lher,v nf lacomo,ion ,ha, il doc.
me-, and conno, Confer c,,,1en.hin mr. any IF
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-12
Know Nothing Debate.

llousF.-I'he House went into Committee
Of the Whole, and took up the bill for the
Relief of the purchasers and locators OF
Swamp and Overaowed Lands.
Mr.. Harris Mss.) got up, as he said, to
shut the door against Southern tfeaehery.-
As he spoke IN low, ana rather indislinci
tones, members crowded around the better
TO hear. Persons outside the bar could only
catch word occasionally, but had the full
benefit Of chorus of laughter now end
then from the honorable INSIDE listeners. A
stray sentence, however, Informed us that he
was against this Government mediailng in
the European war; and thought we had bet
ter settle our own difficulties at home.
before we undertake to adjust the anarrels
OF others. II We attempt this. we will get
ourselves into kind OF " hodge podge."-
1t appeared that Mr.. Harris was in no prop
er condition to speak. aud by the persuasion
OF a colleague, he yielded the floor.
Mr.. Sollers wanted to speak of the tn
umphs Of that " despised and objectionable
sect known he Know-No,hings that wretch.
ed. deceitful party, unworthy of the conf
dence of the American people, which seeks
TO violate the Constitution and oyertnrn the
Government" as ii opponents charge. The
gentlemen from South Carolina lMr. Keittl
objects To Acknowledgement, because he
chooses 10 say II originated in Massaohu.
sets. In his Mr. Sollers) opinion, it came
FROM the proper spot. Bunker hill, Concord.
and Lexington, are in Massachusetts, and
the descendants of those who fought will no,
iorget the Foreigners who battled against
them IN the contest for Liberty. This spirt
OF Know Noihingism had swept through
Ne"jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and
Delaware 10 Maryland. lie wondered poll
tlclans did not take lesson from these great
American demonstrations. 80 far from inter
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-12
Vermont and Canada Railroad

An erroneous impression has prevailed to
some extent that a forfeiture of the Vermont
Central Railroad property would be involved
by n surrender OF its management to the Can
ada Road, under n clause in the lease, in
case Of the non payment Of rent bat it will
be seen By the subjoined extract from the
Canada lease that auch is not the fact Af.
ter providing for the taking Of possession,
in case Of non-psyment Of rent, the lease
goes on to recite as follows;-
" Il shall he lawful for the said Vermont
and Canada Rnilroad Company to enter, or
take possession of. and use, and run, not on
" the said Vermont and Canada Road bot
also the said Vermont Central Railroad. TO
gethcr with all lands. dcpots, and other prop
erty, rights and privileges then owned and
enjoyed by each Of the aforesaid companies,
aud used in connection with or for the pur-
pose Of running or working each of said
railroads: and, having thus entered, il shall
be lawful for the said Vermont and Canad
Railroad Company 10 receive all tolls. fares.
and other lawful income receivable for the
use Of the sud railroads. and after paying
iherefrom all reasonable expenses of run
ming mud working the said railroads, and OF
making all such repairs of euch uf the said
railroads or any buildings or structures con-
noclod Herewith or used therefor, and also
the cost Of such engines, cars, and olher
furniture as may be found necessary during
the time or times such road shall be so
worked and run as last aforesaid, the said
Vermont and Canada Rnlroad Company
II. 10 ..f -.
in ind towards the payment of all rem, then
10 arcar and unpaid, whether the same be
come payable before or during the tune
while So IN possession az last aforesaid and
when. az soon as the same shall be paid in
fall by means OF the net receipts aforesaid
or BY the Vermont Central Railroad Compa-
nv, then notice thereof shall he given by
the said Vermont and Canada Railroad Com
pnny 10 the sBid Vermont Central Railroad
Company, and ,hereupon. or without suc
notice, the last named company shall have
the right. and II shall be iis duty, TO resume
session and control of both said railroads
IN the same manner and with the same righi
and subject to the same duties as before
such entry by the said Vermont aud Canada
Railroad Company"
II would seem, therefore, after reading the
foregoing that a temporary surrender Of The
property TO the Canada Road would be sim
ply transfer Of the management iipm the
present Board of Trustees to the Discctur
Of the Vermont and Canada Corporation, io
the benefit. first of the Canada, stcondof III,
moriga ges, and third of the Vermont Contra
stockholders who regain possession wheney
er the just and legal rights Of the Vernon
aud tnnadq Railroad are fully secured
Boston Courier.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-12

n,c we're willing to 60 into Joint Assembly
10 elect State Superintendent. But the
House would not. Any bill coming from
the Senate to the House proposing any sys-
ten Of School Superintendency, would Ger.
tainly have been defeated. The House
would move first, or not at oil.
lie did no, spend thought or lin pen
10 produce a better bill, says the corraspon-
den, of the standard. Mr.. Besedlct did
prepare bill. when he found the House
Committee were not lihely to get their bill
through. That bill was printed and went.
we believe, to the JOINT committees in the
Haze, with bill 202, and l9i.--RWiiand
Horeid,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-01-12
Law in Vermont.

ApnisoN CoUNIr CouRr-Decemher
Sylvester S UlHord rs. Henry
Hoice 81 al-Aclion OF assault and battery.
Flrsl defendant IS a conductor ON the Rui-
land and Burlington Railroad, and iorclbly
removed Willard from the cars, while on
his way from Vergennes TO Buringtonl he
refusing either to leave or to pay his fare,
claiming validity for check that had been
given several days previous on through
ticket from New York to Burlington. Yer
dict for defendants.
Jane .Simonds rs Tiotor Unghi.-This
case was an action for breach Of marriage
promise, and excited an unusual degree Of
interest, the court house being crowded
throughout the trial. The evidence was al
most exclusively that of the parties them
selyes, whose testimony on the important
~ss entirely at variance. The jur,
- Tor the plaintiff damage,