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DEATH OF CAPTAIN HENRY.

The death of Capt Henry is thus announced in the
Philadelphia Argus Of Monday last:
" We regret TO learn that Capt Henry, of the Uni
ted States navy died last evening at York. Pennsyl-
vania of hemorrhagc of the bowels. He born in
MARYLAND and about 81 years of age. lie entered
the service as sailing master July l. 1872 and with
Commodore Stewart while that distinguished officer
manded the ship-othe-lne Franklin, in the South Pa
cic Capt Henry's last active service when he
commanded the sloop-ofwar Plymouth Sinse that time
he has resided in Philadelphia where he leaves wife and
daughter He was energetic and intelligent officer
and personal friend IL is understood that his
remains will be brought TO this city for nterment
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The MURDER OF Mr.. BABBI1T. The New York Herald


The MURDER OF Mr.. BABBlTT The New York Herald
of Saturday says
Mrs. Julia Ann Blbbitt sends us a communication
full of melancholy interest containing the results of an
inquiry lately made by her relative to the circumstances
attending the murder of her husband The letter is dated
at Crescent CITY, Iowa. at which place Mrs Rabbit had
arrived after fatigung and peous journey from Salt
Lake City to Independence and thence to Fort Laramie
Fort Keamey and Ellistlale Iowa. At the three first
named places Mrs. Babbitt had communications from
travellers, French traders, friendly Indians and the Uni
ted States officers commanding the forts Their Joint test
Rowland and Sutherland started from Fort Kearncy for
Fort Laramie about the 9th of September last and that
they murdered and robbed by party of CHEYENNE
Indians Some OF Mr. Rabbits jewelry and other valu-
ables have been since with the savages Mrs b-
b fully acquits any white of participation in her
husbands DEATH and repudiates the idea that he was
murdered by the Mormons'
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WASHINGTON CITY.
MORNING. JULY 30. 1857.
DEATH OF COMMODORE NEWTON.

Our community will not soon recover from the
shock which it received yesterday afternoon by the
sudden death of Commodore John T. Newton, whose
courtesy, accomplishments bravery, and gallant
bearing in the most trying situations have added so
much lustre to the American navy He was mem
Der of one of the naval courts Of inquiry sitting
in this city and at the time of its adjournment, at
yesterday, appeared to be in the enjoyment of
his customary vigorous health. On leaving the court
he walked TO the residence of Charles Winder, esq.,
and in few minutes after entering the house of that
gentleman was attacked with apoplexy- surviving
the attack only two hours.
Commodore Newton entered the navy in 1909 and
at the time of his death was about 65 years old.
Within few days we have been called upon to
announce the deaths of Captain Henry, Lieutenant
Decatur and Lieutenant Hare and the name Of
Newton is be added to that band of departed spir
its the recollection of whose heroic deeds will be
long and warmly cherished by their grateful and adj
miring countrymen.
The following general order has been issued by
the Secretary of the Navy;
GENERAL ORDER.
The department with pain to the navy and
marine corps the sudden ucath rom aPppeAy VI Soho
iore John T. Newton who expired in the city of Wash
ngton ON Tuesday the 2Sth instant, at o'clock, p.
Commodore Newton entered the navy ON the 10th of
january 1909 having been in the service nearly half
century, during which period he has occupied various
positions of trust and responsibility His loss will be
severely felt.
His funeral will take place from the Meade House, on
street. the 3Oth instant, at 10, a. m at which the
officers of the navy and marine corps directed and the
officers of the army requested to attend in full uniform
l. TOUCEY
Secretary of the Navy.
NAVY DEPARTMENT, July 20, 1857.
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he fooriag tabular statement erba the principal eorts from,
France o aHo countries during Lae same period

The most interesting feature to American readers
in the preceding table is the gradual increase in the
exports of Gotten fabrics though the expectation is
doubtless greatly stimulated by the system of boun-
ties or premiums. The abolition Of duties, however,
on the raw material would do more to advance the
manufacture and expectation of cotton fabrics from
France than the system Of premiums, if they were
increased tenfold; besides, it would be at once
felt in the increased importation of raw cotton from
the United States, and the general trade between
the two countries As it is, the increasing exporta-
ton Of cotton fabrics during the past three years has
already attracted attention at Manchester.
The general returns of the foreign commerce Of
France, during the three years ending with 1856,
exhibit an equally decided and satisfactory progress
The real values of the different descrptions.of mer-
chandise imported into France for home consump-
ton, Gncluding the precious metas,) and the real
values of French natural and manufactured produc
tons exported, during the last three years, are
shown in the following comparative table:
Years. Imported Exported
1854 -s25S, 800 900 $685., T40 900
1S55------------------ SIS, 500 600 3ll,5S0 900
Is56------------------ 397 900 37s, $40 600
An analysis of the details of the foreign commerce
in imports, live stock wines and brandes, wheat
and flour, cotton, coal olive oil, silk iron, copper
lead, and especially wool, present increase in
1855 over 1854, and in 1856 over 1855; while in
exports a steady progress is observable in ma
chinery furniture, modes paper, skins, soap, salt
silks and glass; as also in cotton, woollcn, and
silk fabrics while refined sugar exhibits, in 1856,
an increase of nearly 100 per cent over 1884.
There is doubt that better and more liberal spi
rit of commercial Legislation is gaining ground daily
in France Some Of the ablest periodicals in the
pire have warmly cspoused the cause, and ably de-
fend the principles of the anti-protectionisis and
sufficient indications Of Napoeons prediction for
free trade have already been given to induce the be-
lief that the time is not very distant when his organs
will announce that radical reforms in that regard are
indispensable to the prosperity of the empire, and
that it is the Empcrors win that they should be
summated. As preliminary measure, the abolition
Of the discriminating tonnage duty on American bot
toms in French ports would give much encourage
ment and hope. Not only on steamers, bat on sail
ing vessels also this duty should be eqazed in both
countries The benefits which such measure would
confer on both countries incalculable.
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GREAT GAME or BrJL,RDs The Albany Express states
that the greatest billiard match made in this country
II shortly 10 off between L. j. Hgbam, the great
Albany player Michael Phelan and Ralph Benjamin.
These three gentlemen said TO be the greatest billiard
players in the world The match is 10 take place either
in New York, Philadelphia, OF Baltimore,
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HON. THOMAS r. BOWIE.

1t gives much pleasure to announce this morn
ing that Hon. Thomas +. Bowie has been renomina-
ted for Congress in the 9th district Maryland. The
convention met at Badensburg yesterday, and al
though Gen Bowie had several worthy competitors,
he was nominated on the first ballot.
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Among the visitors at the treenbrier White Sulphur
Springs Va, are Judge Wayne, of the United States
Supreme Court Senator Slidell of La; Gov. Pratt
of Nd; and the wife of Coy, Walker, Of Kansas.
There are 500 visitors in ALL
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The Paris Academy of Sciences offers the extraordinary
handsome prize of six thousand francs for the best essay
son the application Of steam TO the navy, the esys to
le sent In prior to the LIST Of November next
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ArroRNnY oRNkRAL's oTrIoR.

ClBtaa Wilkes's Cps-0p1ioa Of he AaorHy Gasrai =
suboined is the opinion of the Attorney General In the
case of Captain Wilkes against whom action Of tres
pass was brought account Of the punishment of Of
his men for disobedience of orders given by him whio IN
command of an exploring expedition to the South seas
ATTORNEY GEsEnaL's orr1cH
July a. 1857
SIN Captain Wilkes, while in command OF the expor.
ing expedition caused Of his men 20 be punished for
disobedence Of orders After his return the man brought
am action of trespass against Captain Wilkes which, after
several trials was abandoned by the plaintiff.
consider the decision of the Supreme Court and the
final termination OF the cause under an opinion given by
that tribunal as establishing fully that the orders disc
beyed by the plaintiff the lawful orders of his supe
rior officer and that the punishment for such dsobe-
dienoe inflicted by Captain Wilkes in the discharge Of
his proper duty.
Captain Wilkes suffered seriously by this litigation for
though it was finally determined in his favor his defence
put him to heavy expense besides the trouble and yex
alton of it, He now demands that the government will
reimburse those expenses and you ask whether IN
opinion, his claim is valid
When an officer of the United States is sued for doing
what he required to do by law, or by the special
ders of the government he ought to be defended by the
government This is required by the plain principles
Justice as well by sound policy. No man Of common
prudence would enter the public service if he knew that
the performance of his duty would render him liable to be
plagued to death with lawsuits which he must eauy
at his expense For this reason 1t has been the uni
form practice of the federal government since lis
foundation to take upon itself the defence Of its Officers
who are sued or prosecuted for executing its laws
In Little rs Barremc, Cranch ITO, the government
took part in the defence but 1t afterwards assumed
the Judgment and paid it with interest and all charges
II an officer sued for doing his duty carries his own
defence without appealing to the government for aid du
ring the tendency of the cause think he has just
claim after ii is determined TO be placed in good
diton as he would have been if the government had
ken the defence itself in other words, to be repaid
the he is out of pocket Of course he not be al
lowed any unreasonable or outrageous expenses
sec no reason why Captain Wilkes should not have
what he asks
am, very respectfully, yours, &C.,
J. S. BLACK
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NAVY Department.

idciccs from Panama Return 10 the United STATES o. u'
erai Walkers Mea Qais at tie 6tinas. Or 4Ba'T "'
Nee Granada. Independence and John AdaH's --in'''
esting intelligence received at the Navy Depat'
yesterday morning from Panama. The Roanoke eap''I
Montgomery, had been ordered TO sail for the un''a
States with two hundred and ftysi Of General Waka
men on the 2lst. Tho sick list Of General Wake :
men had decreased from hundred and twenty to NV
nine On ths 9TH AMI 18th inst, respectively, JONI
Smith and Charles Strebncsky, Of the Nicaragua parry
died of tho disease which they had brought on board w
Roanoke. Francis Brennan, OF the fremen Of "
Roanoke died on the 9th inst
Everything quiet at Aspnwall and throughout ~,
Is.hmus. The latest advices from Bogota indicate v"
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The Nashville CTennessec) Union says that on
hearing of the death of Mrs. Zollcofer Mr. Quarles
addressed note to Gen. Zollicoer offering to con-
slider the for Congress- closed The generous
proposition accepted.
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Senator Biglcr, of Pennsylvania arrived in this
city yesterday greatly improved in health and spr-
it's by his late western tour. He has taken lodgings
at Wizards Hotel.
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KNOW NOTHING CANDIDATE CoSoREss. Hon VIM
Lake has accepted the nomination for Congress in the
fourth district Mississippi, in opposition TO Hon o. r.
singleton, his former competitor Our friend Singleton
did not exactly have fair hack in the last contest
He will however, in this, and be elected by an upqncs
tonable majority, in our opinion, Memphis Ap.a,i
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Bishop Simpson and DR. McClntock went from the
United States deputaon from the Methodist Eps-
copal Church to the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Eng
land. They attended the Irish Wesleyan Conference,
being introduced by Rev. DIR. Hannah, and ccrci-
ally received Their addresses to the conference elected
great warmth and kindness Of feeling and that body
unanimously requested the depuaon to repeat them
public meeting to which request they accedcd.
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IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WHTE SULPHUR SPRINGS The
Greenbrcr yirgina White Sulphur Springs Company have
contracted for the erection of large building 400 feet
long and three stories HIGH having ball by 100
feet, and dining-room to accommodate 200 persons
1t will also contain 22s lodging and is cost 500
600. The site is the Virginia row. and the time OF com
pleton the 18th Of June next Extensive bath buildings
TO cost between $50 900 and $50 900 will be completed
by the 18th Of July next
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DEATH OF SENATOR FEsrNDEg Tho Port
land Niane) Argus of July "a says We regret to an
nounce this morning the death OF the wife of Hon W.
Fcssenden, of senators in Congress This sad
occurrence took place at the Glen House. among the
White mountains. about ) o. clock YESTERDAY morning
Mr. Fessenden awakened by aremark of his wife that
she felt very fatigued. in few Mr. f. spoke
to her. but obtaining answer he felt her pulse and
found sensation she dead. Although Mrs Fes-
sender has been in feeble health for time past death
came at unexpected moment and she was called sud
denly away. Mrs Fessenden the youngest daughter
Of the late James Deering. ESQ.,. of Westhrook
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STORM AND FRTsnEr AT ALBANy.--A despatch from Al
bany thus notices the storm and freshet which visited
that city on Saturday
ga little before one OF the most terrific rain
hail thunderandghtn storms experienced here
visitedus State street and all the parallel streets leading
the river flooded State street looked like the rap
ids of Niagara The torrent tore up paving stones and
carried away boxes and barrels whirling them towards
the Hudson like many straws The storm lasted three
quarters of hour, entirely suspendng business and
travel The stores and cellars Beaver and State streets
Maiden lane, Broadway, &c. flooded and an immense
amount of damage has been done Treadwells iron
foundry Beaver street suffered considerably. There
has been great flood in the neighborhood of Cuba
There two bad breaks the Genesee Valley canal
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OFFICIAL.
TKaAsuRY DrpARrnrxr, Nov. %, 1856

TKfAsURy DEPARTMENT, Nov. 20, 1856.
Notice is hereby given to holders of stock of the
loans OF the United States, taat this department
will purchase the sam until the Sd Of March next
unless the sum of 81 800 600 shall be previously
obtained, and will pay ia addition 10 the Interest
accrued from the date OF the last semi annual divt
dend of interest thereon, together with one days
additional interest for the money TO reach the ven.
dor, the following rates Of psemam on said stocks
For the stock of 1872, premium Of 10 per cent
For the stock of 1877 and l646, a premium Of l6
per cent; and for the stock Of 1850. commonly
called Texas Indemnify Stock, premium Oft per
cent.
Certificates Of stock transmitted to the drnart.
InHnt under this notice, must be assigned to the
United states, by thc ratly duly entitled TO receive
the proceeds. II sent between date hereof and The
lst day of January next the current half years. in
erest must be assigned by The present s,ockholder,
or IL will be payable "a heretofore, and CORES.
pOnding deduction be ma ie from the amount pay.
able for The stock.
Paymsnt for the stocks SO assigned and IA ismit.
ted will be made by drafts on the Assistant Treasu.
rers at Boston, New York, or PhiadeIphia, al the
option OF the parties entitled to receive the money
which should be expressed in the letters accompa.
nyins the certificates. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
dee l-dt3dMarch+
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SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS NEW
YEARS' PRESESIS.

VOHN H SMOOC, No ll9 SOUTH SIDE
~ Bridge street, o cOTgCiOTn, ID. & has received
q great variety OF uysfIl and seas 1nsblc GOODS,
20 which he Invites the attention Of both lad ss
and ge ltieme1 wSO nav wish to make Christ
mas and New Years Present.
EMBROIDERlES
Rich worked Cambria Sets collars aud Sleeves)
Do do Muslin do do
DO do Muslin and Cambria Collars
A great variety dow priced) do
Worked Linen Sets and Linen do
Rlch worked Muslin Sleeves
Black and white Lscs Sets and Collars
Worked Camoric and Muslin Bands
Embroidered Linen Cambria Haadkerchiefs
Hemstitched, tucked aud plain do
Black Chantilla and French Lace Wells
Worked, quilted and hoped Skirts.
Molre Antique, Embroidered, Satin and other
ClOakS
Double and single BrOcha and other ShawIs
aich Fanny and Black silks
French Merinos, plaid Merlnos
Plaia and printed Nous L'delaines
Best Paris Kid Gloves, all numbers
EId aa1 Buck Gauatlets
Ladies, gents and children's Warm Gloves
Do Hosiery, Of every kind
Fortmonnaies, and ladies' CAbas
Gents Linen, Camoric and Silk Pocket Handkfs
Blaok and fancy SILK Cravats ScIfs and Ties
Gents Shawis, MerinO and WOolen Scarfs
Cbffdren's Knit Talmis and Hoods
Ladies', gents and boys Comforts &c.
With many other desirable good which will
be sold low TO cash OF pro npt customers
dec b J. II SMOOT
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REEDS PATENT STEAM ENGINE.

~ r. T. IMPROVED ENGINES (FOR
which patents have been granted and FIRST
prize medals awarded to the inventor both in
the United States and Europe continue TO give
such satisfaction, on account OF their simplicity
and economy, that We have now s.aoIshed an
extensive m lnu:actory, ssd are prepared TO de-
liver al the sboTies. notice engines from two
horse power aud upwards.
These engines have been accurately tested, and
have shown an economy Of twenty per cen: Ia
fuel, and about the same In oil and repairs This
sfvlnS Is Ell scted By letting the steam In and ont
both sides Of the cylinder IhToug la ge openings
removing the pressure from the valve and allow
Ing no steam TO ESCAPE or exhaust from the pas
saSes except from the cylinder alone (; also by re
d1ciag the weight and friction to about half that
Of the ordinary engine5. We place the smaller
siZs upon an improved boiler WITH all the pipes
attached, and the whole mounted with small
wheels convenient to ship 10 any part OF the
country, and 20 avoid the necessity OF an expert
e1cet engineer 70 start them, they are all tested
before leaving the factory
Reeds Patent steam Pumps are also comingIn In
% geReralu sc o. steamboats,, In mines, aud for
supplying boilers, where they are now giving
great satisfaction Thcy are preferred 10 any In
use because OF their comp IctaesS and simplicity.
These engines and pIDps may be seen in opera
ton, further inform ttiol hai, by calling or ad
dT9ssiag REED Il RKBECK,
jan l2-lm % Maiden Lane, ". Y.
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UNITED STATES MAIL.
KENTUCKY.

POsr OFFICE DEPARTMENT, Feb q, l657.
DROPOSALS FOR CARRYING THE MAILS
Of Tie Uniei States from the Is of Jolly, le57,
t. Both June, 1858, on the following route in KEN
TUCKY, and IN the time there in stated, will be g.
ceived al the Contract Office or this Department
until D. m. Of the 3lst March next, to be decided
by the 2jih April following:
No. o362. From Louisville, Ky, by Lacona Salina,
Grassy Pond, West Point, Ga'netlsv.Ile,
MeaGvil!e, Bewleyyille, Ha dis burg, Clo-
verp1ft, Hawsvc, YevngtOn, Owens
boro', McLean's Retreat, Hebbardsville,
iIcnderson's, Smiths Mills, HewittsviIle,
Morgaufield and Ralsith h, to Slawneetown,
III 1876, miles and back, daily, in four hor sc
coaches Rock Haven and brandenburg to
b3 supplied from Ganetts vile, b; side
M III, .iX times a week w, bs.er and Cliff
ION Mills, from Bewleyville, three times a
week; and Big Spring, from Bewieyville,
six tim week, all in due connection
with IN lin line.
Leave Loui. vSlle daily al a m
Arrive at Owens boro' next day by 6pm
La6ve Owen sbOro' dailv a, 4 am
Arrive Al Saawneetown same day bye pm
Lcav S1awneetown daily al am
AniV at OwensbOrO' fame day by pm
Leave Owensboro' "a ly at ) IN
Arrive at Louisville next Gay by pm.
For forms of proposal, guarantee, and certificate,
also instructions and require ments to be embraced
in the contract, adve In pamphlet form
at the principal post Offices and also the advertise
nIent OF January 9, 1854, Of routes in Kentucky,
Tennessee, Sc. JANIS CAMPBELL,
feb 9-law4w Postmaster General
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BANKING HOUSE
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northern seaboard cites received on Deposit at
par, and Exchange on said Cities furnished 10 de-
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INTEREST ON DEPOsITs Interest will be al
lowed on Deposits at such rates as may be agreed
upon.
DErOsITs IN VIRGINIA AND UNcURRKSI Mo.
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Money received TO be chez ked for, payable in
same funds, or in specie, we charging the regu-
lar Exchange.
DISCOVERS Notes, Drafts, and Bills Of Ex-
change will he discounted. and Loans made on
Stocks, Bosds, and Securites, at the market
rate
be furnished, negotiable In the different Cities Of
the United States, on Deposit OF Money or Ccllat.
erals, and interest allowed IL Money is posted
and charged IL Collatcrals, on such terms as may
be agreed upon.
TRAVELLING BILLS OF EXCHANGE Travellers
will be furnished with drafts In such sums as
may be desired negotiable in the different Cities
Of the Union.
BILLS AND LETTERS OF CRBpIroNENsLaN
IRELAND AND EURorE Bills OF Exchange ard
Letters Of Credit on England, Ireland and Eu-
rope, furnished at the market rate for Exchange
In sums TO suit.
BONDS, STOCKs, &c.-Bonds, stocks, and Se-
cnrities paying from To IL a. cent ALWAYS for
sale, or bought In the different Cities at a com
mission OF : IT, cent Where Stocks are bought
upon orders, we reserve the right to call for de-
posit Of 10 9s cent on the cost Bonds or stocks
will be ordered by telegraph
RAILROAD, CITT,A d STATE BONDS Kali
road, CITY, and State Bonds can be placed In our
hands for negotiation either in this country or
Europe. Railroad Iron purchased for cash or
with Bonds
LAND WARRANTs-LandW Warrants boup ht at
the market rates All Warrants sold by us are
guaranteed In every respect
Land Warrants located on commission
Land Warrant quotations regularly furnished
IL requested.
Warrants viii be forwarded to Western Houses
on orders, or sent for sale on commission to re-
sponsible parties
REAL ESTATE AND lSsURANcKs.-Real Estate
bought and sold, and assurances effected
CLAIMS ON THE UNITED STATES, COURT OF
CLAIds, CoNGREs Claims on the United
states, before the Court Of Claims or Congress-
intrusted to US, will be prosecuted by able and
prompt attorneys.
CHUBB BROTHBRS,
JanN Opposite the Treasury.