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TUESDAY, JANUARY 80, 1856.

Stephen j. Noble, esq, of Ohio, was ad-
mitted an attorney and counsellor OF this Court.
No. 38. James M. Cooper u.s. Enoch G.
Roberts. In error to the Circuit Court of the
United States for the District of Michigan.
Mr.. Justice Campbell delivered the opinion of
the Court, reversing the judgment of the said
Circuit Court, with costs, and demanding the
cause with directions to award a De,aire facids
de moro.
No. 80. The schooner Freeman, &C., Chas.
Hickox, claimant, us. Alvah Buckingham ct al.
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United
States for the Northern District of New York.
Mr.. Justice Curtis delivered the opinion of the
Court, reversing the decree of the said Circuit
Court, and demanding the cause with directions
to dismiss the libel, with costs
No. 1876. James l.. Calcote Us. Frederick
Stanton ct al. In error to the High Court Of
Errors and Appeals of the State of Mississippi.
Mr.. Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the
Court, dismissing this cause for the want OF
jurisdiction.
No. So. The United States Us. the North
western Railroad Company. In error to the
Supreme Court of the Territory of Minnesota.
Mr. Justice Nelson delivered the opinion Of
this Court ordering this case to be discontinued,
and remanding the cause, to be proceeded in
according to law and justice
No. 20. Adam Ham Us. The State of Mis-
souri, In error to the Supreme Court of the
State of Missouri. Mr.. Justice Daniel delivered
the opinion of the Court affirming the judg-
ment Of the said Supreme Court in this cause,
with costs.
No. AZ. The Heirs of General Lafayette Us.
Joseph Kenton ct al and
No 49, The Heirs of General Lafayette Us.
Edwin G. Carter ct al. Errors to the Circuit
Court of the United States for the Eastern
District Of Louisiana. Mr.. Justice Catron
delivered the opinion Of the Court, affirming
the Judgment of the said Circuit Court in these
cases, with costs.
No. 40. The ship Howard, &C., VIM. F..
Schmidt ct al, claimants and appellants, Us.
Frederick Wissman. The argument of this
cause was continued by Hon. Reverdy johnson
for the appellants, by Mr.. Belts for the appel
lee, and by Hon. Reverdy Johnson for the
appellants
Adjourned until to. morrow at ii o'clock.
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100 600 COPIES SOLD .--LIoyds

lOos OOO GREAT STEAMBOAT WORK will
be ready on or about the oath of October.
Contents,
First Application of Steam.
Life of John Ftch--Engravng of his first Boat.
Life OF Robert Fulton-Engraving OF his FIRST
American Boat on the Hudson River
Robert Fulton and Livingsions first Ohio River
Boat-Conect Likeness-Full Particulars.
Latrobes First Boat.
First Steubenvie Boat.
First Explosion on the Western Ws,ers; from
an Eye-Witness
Mans of the Western Waters Towns, Cities
and Distances laid down correctly
List Of Steamboat Ex plosions since 1912; Names
Of Killed and Wounded; List Of Steamboats,
now afoai.
Correct Views OF Pittsburg, Wheeling, Ciuciu-
natl, Louisville St. Louis, aud New Orleans, in
1855; sketch Of each place Population. Bust
ness, NC, &c.
Fas, Time Of Boats on The Ohio and Mississippi
Rivers
List Of Steamboat Officers on the Western
Waters.
The New Steamboat Law-Wnh Comments
Life Boats.
Disasters the Lakes Names Of Lost Killed,
and Wounded.
The High Water in 1910, 1882, 1917.
List Of Plantations on the Mississippi River
Important United States Supreme Court Steam
boat Decisions.
Three hundred pages with one hundred en-
cravings, handsomely bound. BY RENTING One
Dollar, (post paid,l you will a copy Of the
above work.
Orders from the trade solicited aud agents
wanted in every town and city 10 canvas for the
work
Address JAS. T. LLOYD II Co.
Post Office Buildings Cincinnati, O.
Oct 2Jan
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under present eli. cumstances the plurality rule
was the only fair remaining mode Of edecling an
election.
Mr.. HUMPHREY MARSHALL anticipated
that the resolution would be adopted, and he ex-
pected that the democrats, party, would vote
against il. But he thought there would be sufli-
cient diversion from their ranks effect the pur-
pose and the people would hold them responsible
for the consequences as much as they would the
man who would throw lighted squib into a
powder house
Mr. GREEN WOOD moved that the resolution
be laid on the table, but the motion did not pre-
vail-the vote being tie-yeas los, nays los.
The main question was ordered TO be pul--yeas
los, nays lot.
The plurality resolution was then rejected !;
yeas 1906 nays ITO.
The House adjourned
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Weekly journal Published at wash
tngtou City.
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H.
ington City.
I'HE undersigned propose 10 commence
about the first OF June next, IN the City OF
Washington The publication OF weekly news
paper, 10 be called the SPECTATOR, designed Tor
general circulation among the people of the United
States. Its columns will contain a full digest OF
the news OF The day, foreign and domestic; u
weekly review Of finance and the markets. a
synopsis Of the proceedings Of Congress during
its session tables OF election returns; the impor.
tant political action Of State Legislatures and OF
party conventions; interesting miscellaneous and
scientific natter articles on Agriculture. together
with original articles upon the leading topics Oh
the day Much valuable information relative 10
the operations Of the Executive Departments, to-
geaher with weekly list OF new patents, will be
found in its columns A large portion Of its
space will be devoted TO light literature original,
and selected. It's location al the political centre
Of the Union, will afford opportunities always 10
procure the latest and most reliable information
on public affairs
Ii i the intention Of the undersigned 10 make
the SPECTATOR an acceptable visIter TO every
house ii The Union, and i will therefore not as
sumo any occasion the position OF a parizan
paper nor will IL owe any allegiance TO met; III
entertaining fixed and decided views on gu, sic MS
OF political economy, and upon our system OF gov
eminent IL will disseminate and promulgate them
as occasion may requre-always keeping carefully
n view the interests Of the country, growing out
OF foreign as well az domestic affairs.
The SPECTATOR will be printed in quarto form,
on good paper and new type each number con
tanning eight pages OF matter. making one volume
annually of 4l6 pages. Each volume will be &C
companied by full and compile index 10 its con-
tents, thus making u most valuable paper for
preservation and reference. IL will be published
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All subscriptions and communications on bust
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| Washington, ID. G..
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LAND w A RRA NTs.
DHE Gubsrr ihers having made n

THE Subscribers, having made addition
TO their active capital, are now prepared TO
purchase an unlimited quantity Of Land Warrants,
not only nj the very highest market prices, but az
tunes will pay more than any house in this city,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York and GER
iainly always much and will deal very literally
with correspondents forwarding Warrants by
mail, always allowing them more liberal rates IN
consideration ofthe loss ftime necessary for their
transmission TO this city, and our return drsfts on
Northern and Southern cities in payment. Address
J. M. CLARKE & Co. Bankers, and
Dealers in Land Warrants, Washington. ID. G.
REFER To-
Colonel James q. Berret, Postmaster, Wash
ington, ID.
Suter, Lea, a. Co, Bankers, Washington, d. c..
All the Officers of the Banks il Wheeling,
Virginia.
Beebee az Co, Bankers, New York.
Peters, Spence, Il Co. Bankers, Lynchburg, Va.
Paul ~ Hinton Bankers, Petei sbuTg, Va.
r. II. Maury 81 Co, Bankers, Richmond, Va.
Cashier Bank OF Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Cashier Farmers Bank OF Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Cashier M. and M. Bank, Parkersburg, Va.
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j. w. Clark 10 Co, Bankers, Boston.
VIVA j. @. Martin Bankers, Charleston, s. G.
p. g. A. Vinton, Bankers, New Philadelphia, O.
Jan. 19--lm.
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WINES, QUoRs, CARS,
And Fine Groceries,

Consisting OF fine Teas, Sugar, Flour Soap,
Olives, Raisins, Figs, Sardmes, Anchoyics, Otard,
Marrett 81 Co, Pinet q CO.. and Coonel Cha
bards Brandies IN cases, dem1ohus and casks /,
Old Jamaica Rum, Sherries, Madeira, Port Of
various descriptions; 81. Julien Claret, Cha
teaux Margaux, in cases; Champagne Cider,
Brandy Fruits, Reynolds Edinburg Ale, Anne
sette, Marasehino, Curacao, Absynih, Champagncs,
and large and various description Of Havana
Segars.
Also, Porter, Ale, and Cider.
Families are particularly requested 10 call and
examine the stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Members OF Congress are also informed, that
their orders will be promptly attended to, and de-
livered al their houses on the shortest notice.
A general assortment Of Fine Havana Scgars,
imported direct by the subscriber, vi Wholesale
and Retail.
Officers Of the United States NAVY can have
their Mess store sput mp at the shor' ,lnciice.
A general ASST nent OF
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Apr IL

IMPORTATION WANTED.-In the year
i Of 1924, Martha A. Wells "a daughter of Alex
ander Wells, who then lived in Amelia County,
Vrginis, and who subsequently removed TO the
city of Petersburg and died therein in August
1852 went with Mr.. Spencer from the county
of Greensve 10 one Of the Western States. She
was then about sixteen years old and has never
been heard from by her family in Virginia from
that day to this. BY the will of her father she is
entitled TO portion of his estate, or, if she be dead
her children, if she they be heard from within
one year from the date Of his death. Any infor.
nation in respect TO the said Martha A. Wells or
her children, If she has any, would be beneficial
10 them and be thankfully received by the family.
Address GEO. w. EASTWOOD,
Nov 27-w4w. Petersburg Va
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CREAT COMPLAINTS having been

rREAT COMPLAINTS having been
VI made of the irregularity of the running of the
boats between Washington and Alexandria for
the accommodation Of the public, the undersigned
has determined to run the steamer GEORGE
PAGE as follows, viz:
From Washington, st, s, 81, and lii a. m: l, 3,
and al, p. m.
From Alexandra, IT, 81, lOi, a. m; l24, 2 A,
and 81. p. m.
Omnibuses connecting with the boat will leave
the corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue at 8, ", Ct and IL, a m; l23, ~, and Al,
p. m.
Nov TT. GEORGE PAGE.
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nIANos. PIANosLMe have NOW IN

i store the largest and most reliable stock OF
Pianos offered in this city, from the Justly re-
nowned manufactures OF Halet, Davis a. Co.
Boston; Bacon a. Raven, New York; and Knabe.
Gaelic 81 Co, Baltimore; ranging in prices from
1925 TO $500.
In addition TO those in store, we have on exhi-
btion al the Metropolitan Mechanics Fair, at the
Smithsonian Institute, four superb Pianos, made
which we will dispose Of on reasonable terms.
Also on hand, Guitars, Volins, Flutes, Accord
cons, Melodeons, Banjos, Strings, Music, &c.
Remember, at the Piano, Music, Stationery,
Periumery, and Fancy Goods Store OF
JOHN f. ELLIS,
BOG Penn avenue, near 10th street
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Gen. Concha, the Governor-general OF Cuba,
has been created Count of Havana. de is to
return to SPAIN and be succeeded by Gen.
Zabaa.
Winn and Chauncy, the two American sea-
men, had been sent to the Isle Of Pines.
The city of Havana was full Of visitors. A
new joint stock hotel is about to be erected
Several young men had been stopped on the
highway, near Havana, and robbed on $4,000
or $4,000.
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WEDNESDAY, January 30, 1856.

William P. Reid, esq, of Ohio, was admitted
an attorney and counsellor of this court.
No. 40. The Ship Howard, &C., William I.
Schmidt, ct AL. claimants and appellants, us
Frederick Wissman. The argument Of this
cause was concluded by Hon. Reverdy Johnson
for the appellants.
No. SO. John F. Mckinney, plaintiff in error,
Us. Manuel Savego, and ux. This cause was
submitted to the consideration of the court on
the record, and printed argument by Mr..
Hale for the plaintiff in error.
No. 81. John G. Shields, appellant, Us. Isaac
Thomas ct al. This cause was argued by Mr..
Gillet for the appellants, and submitted on a
printed argument by Mr.. Plat Smith for the
appellees.
Nos. "a, IS, and Sc John Dean, ex dem
James B. Murray, ct al, plaintiffs, Us. the Ho
boken Land and Improvement Company, and
John Dean ex dem. William p. Rathbone, ct al
plaintiffs, Us. Rutsen Suckley, ct al. Tho argu
ment of these causes was commenced by Mr.
Van Wrinkle for the plaintiffs.
Adjourned until tomorrow, ii o'clock.
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VOCAL MUSIC.

MFRS. FRANKLIN respectfully informs the
lyl Ladies Of Washington that she continues
10 give instruction in Vocal Music. From her
long experience and professional intercourse with
the best Artisfes of Europe and America, she feels
confident that her method of cultivating the voice
and mparling correctness of style and osPreseion
will render satisfaction.
For terms and hours apply TO Mrs. +. at her resi-
dence 405 street. between 9th and 10th streets.
Reference is made 10 Mr.. R. Davis and Mr.. G..
Hilbus at their Music Stores on Pennsylvania
Avenue. Dec 10
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ID UssIA AS IT'S, BY COUNT DE GU

10
MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Robert
Rantoul, jr., edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations
from original designs, in vols.
THE CHURCH, in a series of Discourses, by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor of Christ Church, Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL ana
The English Commonwealth, from the execution
of Charles /. TO the death of Cromwell, by M. G..
Guizot, translated by A. R. Scoble, in 2 vols.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict
of Nantes 10 our own days, by M. Charles Weiss,
Professor of History in the Lycee Bonaparte in 2
vols.
VOICES OF THE NIGHT, by Rev John Cun
ming, ID. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY, by Rev John Cum.
ming d. ID.
Just published and received al the bookstore IT
r. FARNHAM,
Apr Is Corner of 18th ST. and Penn. ay
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"How MUCH MONEY SHOULD WOMAN
SPEND ANNUALLY FOR DRESS ?"-This impor-
tant question has been going the rounds of the
papers and magazines for several months past,
and many attempts have been made to answer
it. We have watched the progress of the dis
cussion with considerable interest, weighed the
various arguments, and decided that lady
should spend annually for dress-hpw much do
you suppose reader2 Why, just what she can
afford, and not a cent more.
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PAID FIREMEN VS.. VoLUNTEERs.-The Mayor
of Newark, N. j., states, in his annual mes
sage, that the expense Of the paid fire depart
ment now, is 1852 81 per month, which is
$l48 81 more than by the volunteer system.
Deducting the cost of the alarm bell, 81 900 per
year, the cost of the paid department exceeds
that of the volunteer only So IA per month
The property of the fire department is valued
at $59l65.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

A Gentleman Of considerable experience
N in business generally, and in accounts par.
iIcularly, whose time is not fully occupied, would
like 10 engage TO keep the books Of large mer.
cantile or manufacturing establishment, or would
engage 10 keep the books Of number Of con
Germs, the business Of which may be deemed in
adequate TO pay competent book keeper 10 each.
Satisfactory reference given Address account
ant, 500, City Poet Office.
Jan. 31-lw
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II received large assortment OF BOOTS and
SHOES for ladies', misses, and children's wear,
which we offer very low.
Ladies' Caters from 81 TO SO.
Misses Boots OF every kind, in proportion.
OF Children's Shoes we have every color and
style, from % cents up.
The inquiry generally is, Where can we find a
good assortment OF shoes Tor children We can
answer all such querists 10 their satisfaction il
.hey give a call
We would also state that we are prepared 10
manufacture every style Of boot or shoes usually
worn by gentlemen, ladies, misses, or children.
Also on hand, every description Of boots and
shoes which will be sold very low.
Call and examine for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as we are determined 10 sell.
s. G. MILLS & CO,
Mar st No. 4S6 Seventh st.
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RAPPAHANN0CK. ACADEMY.
NOR LEASE OR RENTING subscI

INOR LEASE oN hENi.--ihc suDscrl-
il Der having determined 10 discontinue teach
ing school, offers for Lease or Rent the Kappa
hammock Academy, which he wishes 10 dispose OF
for the next four years. There has been a school
al the place for forty years II is situated seven
teen miles below Fredericksburg, Immediately on
the road between that place and Port Royal,
The locality can be surpassed by none for beauty
or healthfulness, j. supplied with. all necessary
buildings, which are in good repair and will ac-
commodate seventy borders,
Teachers wishing TO keep boarding school.
will do well by calling 10 see the place before
bargaining elsewhere.
Address the Subscriber al Port Royal Caroline
county, Virginia.
Nov. 27- THOMAS X. THORNTON.
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NEW GROCERY, WINE AND LIQUOR
STORE
Nov l5stif

THE subscriber begs leave to inform his
4 friends and the public, that he has opened a
a new store, No. al, Penn. Avenue, between
I'd and and halt street, FizCerald's Build
ing, two doors east OF the United States
Hotel,
Where be intends TO keep constantly on hand
large and varied assortment Of Foreign and
Domestic
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WAsHTNGTON IRVING,s NEW

wv Work Wolterts Roosi and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs Ballads, and Poems by Herr
Ainslee
Full Proof of the Ministry Sequel to the Boy
who trained up 10 be Clergyman. by John
NJ Norton, A. M.
Memoirs Of Lille, Exile, and Conversations Of
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations
Manuel of Sacred History, by John Henry
KuriZ, ID. D.
Just published and for sale al ,.-.
TAYLOR IL MAURYS
Feb Is Bookstore near 9th street
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NTEMBERs or CONGRESS aud VisI-

in
| 1vl tors 10 Washington are respectfully informed
| that at TAYLOR ~ MAURY'S Book and Sta
tionery Store, near Ninth street, they will meet
all their requirements. Their extensive stock, IN
addition 10 the following important works, com.
prises every department Of Literature, Science,
and Art
New books received Immediately on publica-
ton.
Weekly importations from England.
Calhoun's Works, 8 vols.
Jeierson's Works, vols.
Webster's Works, vols, autograph edition
Everetl's OratioDs and Speeches, vols.
Clay's Private Correspondence, vol
5. 5. Premises Memoirs, vols.
Rancrofl's History of the United States, ovols
Staiesmans Manual, A vols.
Hlckey's Constitution, l vol
Jehersons Manual, vol.
The Constitution of the United States, vol.
Eiol's Debates and Madison Papers, vols.
Marsh's Orators and Statesmen vol
Story's Works, vols.
Lives of Chief Justices of the United States
vol
Lieber's Civil Liberty and Self Government
2 vols.
Wirt's Life of Patrick Henry vol.
Kennedy's Life of Writ, vols.
Garlands Life Of John Randolph, vol
Party Leaders, by Baldwin, vol.
De Tocqueville's Democracy IN America ]
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The Federalist, | vol.
Grimkes Nature and Tendency Of Free Insti-
tutons, vol.
Constitutional Text Book l vol.
Carey's Past, Present. and Future, vol.
Seaman's Progress of Nations, vol.
McElligous American Debaier. vol
Future Wealth of America vol.
Smiths Wealth of Nations, vol.
Every description of American, English, and
French stationery of the finest qualities, at the
lowest prices.
Visiting Cards engraved and printed with the
greatest prompttude
TAYLOR 81 MAURY'S,
Dec S--dtf Near Ninth street
JUVENILE BOOKS of moral and religious
character, five hundred six hundred different
kinds, beautifully illustrated.
100 portable Writing Desks from So so to S25;
together with every kind of Fancy Stationery
which will be sold at less prices than they have
ever before been sold at in tins city.
The Prophets, or Mormorlsm Unveiled, with
price 81.
Just published and for sale al
July II near 9Th 81
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nLATED TEA sETs.-I have just re

DLATED TEA SETs.-I have just re-
II ceivrd some new styres Alpata and Silver
Plated Ware that offer at manufacturers prices
also, a large assortment of Spestaces, Of every
description; together with good assortment OF
pure Silver Ware, of my own manufacture, which
will retail al wholesale prices
II. o. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, bet. At and 9th SITS,
Sign Of the Large Spread Eagle.
Feb 25-dlwif
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ego REwARp.--Lost on suburban avon

d. Sn REV ARD.--IOst on saturday even
sDcO ing, between 9th street and The Theatre
or al the latter place, small memorandum book
containing sl40 in SIS and Sos the Patriotic
Bank chiefly, one Corporation 50, inclusive There
also some loose papers 10 the book Of no
possible use 10 any but the owner. IL the same
has fallen into honest hands, will give Fifty Dol.
lars reward for the return thereof; II in the hands
OF a thief il is hoped he will return the book and
papers. w. HOWE,
372 Penn avenue, corner 9th street
Dec 1l--3t