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many years ago, and was noted for demanding
and granting the most extreme terms Of the
falsely styled 'code OF honor." His first meet
ing was in 1888 or 1884, with man by the
name of Allen. The weapons, pistols, to be
fired at ten PAGES, or while advancing nearer
10 each other, and then the use of the Bowie
knife. Allen fell. The second meeting was
five years afterwards, with young Meniiee, at
Vicksburg, the brother Of Richard II. Meniiee,
member of Congress from Kentucky, in 1885
80. The weapon, the rifle; both parties ex.
ceent shots, but Menifee fell at the second
fire. He was also concerned subsequently in
other duels. He was man of fine talents and
OF much influence in Mississippi.-B H. Sun.
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THE HAVANA FISH MARKET.-A letter from
Havana to the New York Journal Of Com.
aerce, says;
"The stranger at Havana should not fail to
visit the fish market. The hours are from
noon to two O'Clock, it being desirable in this
warm climate not to take The fish from the wa
ter, where they are kept in bins, till they are
required to BE- prepared for the table. The
colors of the fish as they are exhibited alive in
the market, are as brilliant and various as that
of the tropical birds. Some are all red, or blue,
or yellow, and some have two or more colors,
each of the brightest hue. In one species
noticed the contrast of jet black aud orange
yellow. The variety is very great, and their
lavor, Judging from the kinds | tasted, is as
rich and delicate as their hues are brilliant.
Though plenty, they bring high prices-from
fifteen to seventy-fve cents per pound, because
the market is still practical monopoly, though
no longer secured to the proprietor by govern
ment protection
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**This declaration must be accompanied by sat
isfactory proof OF the marriage, Of the husbands
death, and the present widowhood Of the claimant.
There be a public record OF the marriage, duly
certified copy of il should be forwarded, il possible.
II there be none but private or family record
such family record, certified copy OF the same,
should be forwarded, with the affidavit OF some
dsinterested persons proving the genuineness OF
the original and the correctness OF the copy. IL no
public or private record Of the marriage exist or
can be procured, that fact should be set forth in
the declaration; and in such case, other evidence
such as The testimony Of persons who knew the
parties in the lifetime of the husband, and knew
them to cohabit az husband and wife, and 10 be
so reputcd-w be admissible.
*This declaration must be accompanied by sat.
isfactory proof OF the marriage, of the husbands
death, and the present widowhood of the claim.
ant. If there be public record of the mar
rage, duly certified copy Of II should be for.
warded, IL possible. IL there be none but pr-
vate or family record, such famiLy--record, or
certified copy Of the same, shoofd be forwarded,
with the affidavit OF some disinterested persons
proving the genuincness OF the Of the original nd
the correctness Of the copy. IL no public or pri-
vate record OF the marriage exists, or can be pro-
cured, that fact should be set forth in the declara-
ton and in such case, other evidence--such as
the testimony Of persons who knew the parties in
the lifetime OF the husband, aud knew them to
habit as husband and wife, and 10 be so reputed-
will be admissible.
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STATE OF -,
County of-,}
On this - day Of --, A. ID. one thou.
sand eight hundred and ----, personally ap.
peared before me, justice Of the peace, Tor
other officer authorized to administer oaths for
general purposes, within and for the county
and State aforesaid, --, aged - years,
n resident Of ---, in the State Of,
who, being duly sworn according to law, de.
clares that he is the identical -, who was
- in the company commanded by Cap
tain ---, in the ------ regiment Of -,
commanded by ---, in the war with
Great Britain, declared by the United States
on the 18th day Of June, 1872, Tor other
war, as the case may be,) for the term
Of ------, and continued in actual SER
vice in said war for fourteen days; that he has
heretofore made application for bounty land
under the act Of September 20, 1850, Tor other
act as the case may be- and received a land
warrant, No. -, for - acres, which be has
since legally disposed of and cannot now re-
turn.
He makes this declaration for the purpose Of
obtaining the additional bounty land to which
he may be entitled under the act approved the
Sd day Of March, 1855. He also declares, that
he has never applied for nor received, under
this or any other act Of Congress, any bounty.
land warrant except the one above mentioned.
(Signliure Of the claimant.)
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-, residents Of

IL the claimant was regimental or staff Off
Ger, the declaration must be varied according 10
the facts OF the case.
1.-THE claimant was discharged in consequence
OF disability incurred by the service, or IL he was
in captivity with the enemy, he must vary his de-
clarstion 50 TO set forth the facts OF the case
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The foregoing declaration and affidavit were
sworn to and subscribed before me on the day
and year above written and l certify that
know the atlantis TO be credible persons; that
the claimant is the person she represents her.
self to be, and that have no interest in this
claim.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-31

in the State of -, upon our oaths, declare
that the foregoing declaration was signed and
acknowledged by --, in our presence, aud
that we believe, from the appearance and state
ments of the applicant, that he is the identical
person he represents himself TO be.
signatures of wiiaasses)
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The Duke Of Genoa

Whose death was lately announced, married o
daughter of the King of Saxony, some four or
FIVE years ago. She is only % years ofage, has
two children, is highly accomplished, and speaks
the English language fuently. A Florence let.
ter in the Newark AdcertiSer says that the Duke
in his last moments, regretted be could not lead
the Sardinian army support Of the allies. The
same letter adds:
The Duke and Duchess we're almost idolized in
Turin. Two years ago the people presented them
with rich gift ofsilver plate thickly coated with
gold, and at the court balls in their wing Of the
royal palace, this service was always exposed in
her dainty dressing rooms; where we're seen also
her complete toilette furniture of gold-th,
brushes, even to the toothbrush, all having GOLD
handles
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The foregoing declaration and affidavit were
sworn to aud subscribed before me on the day
and year above written; and | certify that !
know the atlantis to be credible persons; that
the claimant is the person he represents himself
to be, and that have no interest in this claim.
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A Way to Paw Oid Debts.

A circumstance transpred few days since
worthy passing notice, and especially SO, as
such instances OF justice are rarely at the pres
eat day. During the late war with Great
Britain young man contracted a small debt
WI h the wife OF the commanding officer of the
company to which he was attached, and which
at that ume he was unable 10 pay. 1t was for
the making Of uniform in which to fight the
btttles oi his country. After the war, still lett
II Il condition of poverty, the time passed until
the parties lost sight OF each other. The young
man for whom the uniform was made obtained
situation, and by frugality and industry in a
few years accumulated sulficiency to establish
himself in small business. He prospered,
and has now retired upon a competency, with
happy family around him. During the time
OF his prosperity he frequently made inquiries
after his captain, but until within few days
he could not obtain any clue to his residence.
tie discovered that he resided in the north.
western section of the city and with his old
age had come the presence of limited circum-
stances.
He found his old friend, now totterng on the
verge Of the grave, having passed more than
four score years, but he did not find her who,
in the days Of his early manhood, had made
his garments of war, and in her patriotism had
urged him to duty to his country. She was
long ago gathered TO her fathers, and the old
patriarch still fingers in the world but nearly
at the end of the journey of life. The fact Of
the transaction of early life was related, but it
had long since passed from the memory of the
old man. That, however, did not cancel the
debt and he voluntarily paid it four fold. Both
of these are now numbered amongst the little
band Of old defenders, but with them the cir.
stances of life are changed. In these days the
now octagenarian had suticiency of this
worlds goods and the other was penniless,
while now the poor soldier has grown into the
afauent merchant, and his captain into the
poor and helpless old man. The interview was
very interesting, and it mutually agreed to
renew the friendship OF former years.
Bait american
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gs5- o. II. p, STEA, is our authorized agent
tor collecting accounts due this Office and for OBJ.
tanning new subscribers in Virginia.
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Claimants signature.)
residents of

We, - and -, residents Of -,
IN the State of --, upon our oaths declare
that the foregoing declaration was signed and
acknowledged by - in our presence and
that we believe, from the appearance and state
ments Of the applicant, that she is the identical
person she represents herself to be.
signatures Of witnesses)
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NoTE-The preceding forms may be used for
applications for minors, nHtatts mutandis.
Zss- In no case, however, will the mere state
ment of witnesses that the claimant as The tcidorc
OF the deceased be taken evidence OF the mar
rage but the witnesses must state facts and car
cumaanees from which they derive their knowl-
edge or opinion that she is the widow of the de.
ceased.
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The foregoing declaration and affidavit were
sworn to and subscribed before me on the day
and year above written; and ! certify that
know the atlantis to be credible persons; that
the claimant is the person he represents him
self 10 be, and that have no interest in this
claim.
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APPROPRIATE NANE-Most Of the marriage
ceremonies in Appleton. Wisconsin, are per
formed by the Rev Mr.. Yoc0m.
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CO. All letters ON business should be adj
ington.
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NO. The excavations going on at Memphi.
bid fair to make that buried city as interesting
as Pompeii. The monster tomb Of Apis is nov
open, after having lain unknown for centuries
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-03-31

Gey- The London atmosphere has improved
under that police regulation by which coal
consumers are obliged to use up their own
smoke. OF the three millions tons Of coal used
yearly in that mammoth city, onetenth was
computed 10 be lost in smoke.
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signature OF the claimant.)


we - Hpu -; resluents OF -,
in the State Of --, upon our oaths, declare
that the foregoing declaration was signed and
acknowledged by - in our presence, and
that we believe, from the appearance and state
ments Of the applicant that he is the identical
person he represents himself to be.
(Signatures OF witnesses)
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The Force OF THE WIYD.-The Boston
(Mass.) Trareler states that, when the ship
William A. Cooper came ashore on Scituate
Beach, Mass, the gale was so severe that it was
impossible to stand erect upon the shore. The
boat which was first lowered from the ship and
from which the captain aud two hands were lost
came ashore with hersiern pulled out by the fury
ofths waves, and was driven by the wind across
the beach distance Of over a mile, and was
stopped BE- coming againsta barn. The life boat
when unloosed also broke away from the men
who had it in charge, and was blown mile and
a half and finally lodged against barn.
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Az ASTEDELUvfAN Ecc.-A few days age
quite curiosity was brought up from the bot
com OF the artesian well in Livingston, Alaba
ma. At distance OF 335 feet below the sur
face, and over 800 feet in the rock, an egg wa,
found, completely pctri6ed, and perfect in
shape, save where the auger had defaced it a
little Cincinnati Gazette.
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FORM OF A DECLARATION.

To be made by person ,oho has neuer before
had a land ,oarrant or made declaration
therefor
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CROW QUILLS. - Further supply OF the
bundles jnst received at
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S
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He makes this declaration for the purpose of
obtaining the bounty land to which be may be
entitled under the act approved March 3,l855.
He also declares that he has not received q
warrant for bounty land under this or any other
act of Congress, nor made any other applica-
ton therefor.
(SiCnafura of The cIainantA
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Merefor.
STATE Or, S..
County d,
On this - day of --, A. d. one thou
sand eight hundred and -, personally ap.
peared before me, a justice of the peace, Tor
other officer authorized 10 administer oaths for
general pu,poses,) within and for the county
and State aforesaid, -, aged - years,
resident Of, in the State of --,
who, being duly sworn according to law, de-
clares that he is the identical -, who was
in the company* commanded by Cap.
tain ---, in the - regiment of -,
commanded BY. ----, in the war with
Great Britain, declared by the United States
on the 18th day of June, 1912, Tor other acar
embraced IN said act, describing ,ohat par, J
that he enlisted Tor volunteered, or ,oas drafted
at ---, on or about the - day of -,
A. ID. -, for the term of -, and continued
in actual service in said war for the term Of
fourteen days, and was honorably discharged
at -, on the - day of -, A. d.
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FORM OF A DECLARATION.
10 be made 0here the party has had wa,rant,
and desires another.
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pa Professor Upham, Of Bowdoin College,
has published letter received from Rev. Mr..
Thompson, missionary at Kau.Meudi, Africa,
which pronounces this stronghold Of the slave
trade now entirely free from the traffic. A
large church exists, whose influence is felt for
sixty miles. The people in all the vicinity are
urgently asking for missionaries.
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Form Of declaration TO be made by the Uidoto Of
a deceased person pho has has had a land
iodrrdRt, and desires another.
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MILITARY MATTERs.-The people of Louis-
ana take a greater pride 10 military affairs
than those OF any commonwealth in the Union
and we honor them for it. The City of New
Orleans annually appropriates to the volunteer
companies from $4,000 to $4,000, but the
State considers this not enough, and has &C.
cordingly set apart for them $4,000. A single
company of artillery, at Donaldsonvie, gets
$500.
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CASADA.--The republican spirit seems to be
rife in Canada. Secret societies, aiming at the
political independence of the Colonies, have
been formed through the provinces. The com.
missioner OF crown lands has introduced into
the Provincial Parliament bill TO render the
Legislative Council elective, and being thus a
government measure it will, no doubt, pass.
A party is, however, organizing to apply the
same principle TO The GovernoriGen eral, Judi
ciary, and Magistrates thing easier to pro-
pose than complish.-BaltiDiore american.
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We, - and -- residents OF
--, in the State of --, upon our oaths
declare that the foregoing declaration was
signed and acknowledged by - - in our
presence, and that we believe, from the appear
ance and statements of the applicant, that she
is the identical person she represents herselfto
be.
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signature OF Witnesses

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were
sworn to and subscribed before me on the day
and year above written and that certify that
know the atlantis to be credible persons that
the claimant is the person she represents her.
self to be, and that have no interest in this
claim. --,L y.
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J
J. I,.'

Form of Declaration to be made By the aoido,o
ofa deceased person aoho has not had a land
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day Of --, A. D, by one --,
a -, and that her ~ame before her said mar.
rage was that her said hus
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She further states that she was married to
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A. ID. -, and that she is now a widow
She makes this declaration for the purpose
of obtaining the bounty land to which she may
be entitled under the act approved March 3,
1856"
Claimants signature)
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On this - day Of , A. D. one thou
sand eight hundred and -, personally APP
peared before me, justice Of the peace, Tor
other officer authorized 10 administer oaths for
general puposes,) within and for the county
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term of ---, and continued in actual SER
vice in said war for the term of -, and
was honorably discharged at -, on the
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Time between Washington aud ssnsennx sn, ia
Through TieLe cts and enggase Checks q" be had IA.
Nashingtcn.
THE Baltimore Ohio Railroad, having greatly improved s
weslern now oIs he iu'esl & .ay
TLs connesion byeen the trains f,on Washington
Wrs baltimore always promptly uade a e
Wasnstsn Iunesu acy called tbe Relay hoase nine miles
Baltimore. Tins only change OF rrquised between
Washington aud Ohio Baegage 10 checked through 10
Wheeling a ne Washington station ana echeeked and lan,sd
through eSen points beyond The eonneeI!ns trains leave
Washington day az ., M and an p ms on sundnys al he
a. Wn.elins d,e esnnero Is made the CEN
THAI ONO RAIL6OAD, running tom Bearn, on ihr ohio
W9sslins through Camos hanesv,e' % ana M mewaS, % 70
sss ''s ssa @ asndIy eo
Chicago 81 Louis, sc. ,....a..., ,, ~. H., ,.,.
Of ae I.as Sinai ressaa % xeaa ciNo1SnaTl, LOUIE
f VS. ~ a Ns"l ro. %s ls oaon s'i !" @
suis, iafaysfr, Chicago, Rock Island, - l.au dc.
Na,tes Non osssss SOLD q Washnslon
asssa y Ss@ss to ,o n mat % -. on sad m sy oao mo-
FOR CLEVELAND aud win Cleveland 10 ciedq. Detroit, Chi
sc sold when The ohn nasisaho between
Wheeling Welsviie, ony me where eonnea'oh Win
Travellers requested while this the only .onic
ahsans ssr @an % ses 90 sn % M s nana p"a,s IN
the stra West rhs a,.ta"ee Wasnsian
WI b ,hroh ese, ou, washington 70 wheeling 80 e5
coua,bus sIs Isl Dayton, SIS Cincinnati, si9, louisville
BY railroad ss o.; j. o oine.na, ss i"d1naeo.
cnsao SO ss Louie, sa 50 ana ssS; Memphis
For fsaerick and apea Ferry aipsbug Berheis, Springs
ouabeanb Bedford serngs Piedmont Oakland and Farmnnn
way stations Baltimore and Wheeling take D a. m
For s 10 aad from Baltimore Annapolis sc special
per r,he iaomaton through Tickets, Ac apply TIL H.
PARSONS, AGENT at Warrington station ,,,, :, ron,
Master Of 1raisso.iatlon Baltimore and
May5dH ul5 Raifoad, baltimore.
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Georgetown College, ID. 6.

of this institution wl commence On
81 September The preparatory department ana coc
by able and experienced professors
The moral and intellectual enhancement
lust been copeted Used exclusively for the accommodation
~ the younger students Their ccrlay ray su,y
hall class rooms entirely drjntt from uQse oi inc
oler Students especially assigned will aenc them ID
their pasmes preside sudlc complete
effected between the younger and Older students
70 all those VINO nave Inc
least expp, ence in q education Of youth
The College, It's extensive philosophical appa
raus rich and cabinet of minerals, geological
specimens eIn afford To the students OF this institution a
U. A. MAGUlRE,
ok-dlm President.
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OrriCk Of THE COMMANDING OFFICER,
Wrsi,,pston Arsenal. August 20,

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received ih Office until Oco
- 20 mefdian building Washington
city, the public square lying the
south Cma street the nr' seventh sei the wcst and
S3pt6o
IN by Congress for the
builders desiring propose for this building will peasc
Of
work. and additional explanation order 10 make
oposa which they viii be enabled conveniently and
al this ohce.
proposals will be received but from experienced and
builder be
at distapce nnknowa 10 the undersigned
expected satisfactory before the bid be
accepted. -
All proposals D. rade according 10 fe items Of the bin o
work (Which calculated with pccisioa the poposer
find the correct
An appointed, and will be always
the ground Of building after the work commences IN
tie commanding officer see that the contract Is
strictly eon,phea with.
WIN. II. BELL,
Msior Commanding Wilmington Arsenal
Aug o. 2awt.9oct tut q Balt. SUM-
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The person books, enesa
the psy OF The subscription be made ia advance
subscribers etef th. postage
which paid BY assumed By ourselves la IL
safe transmission.
Tne COUNTRY PAPER Published weekly during the
sions Of semi sekly dusing The
ienns pfopm iened the above annual raes.
fs-PosTMAsTERs authorized agents aad,
hy sending u, DAILY sabsebefs, wih sso enclosed
,vr sENI-wEEKLY subscribers with Gas encosed, will be
iiled o a copy gratis
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Completion or Panama Railroad.

Reduction 0T Fare 10 CdDoinid.
nN~ United States mail steamships leave New Yofh
<9s[I&3 Aspinu the 5th and 20h 0f each month,
connecting with mail steamers from Panama 10 san
nSGIx3 - FrmcscO. u
Inspected and approved by the Navy
Department. and auafnnY speed and safety
ihe completed from ocean
ocean, hours The baggage Of pasrcn-
New York through San ffancfsco and pnsscn
gers are the cenphnys
The money York all OF INC trip
kept in port in New York, Pnupfns ana
Francsco prevent detention in OF accident 50 at
tbc 10 entirely reiiehie.
Passengers eaye Panama day they arrive at Aspn
wall
Conductors ~ togh steamer, and take charge OF
women and children without other protectors. IL
For through lowest rates apply at The agency III
West street. New York, !. W. hhfMoNp.
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