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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

TINE TABLE CUTLERY AND Plated
WARE offer at small advance upon
cost, superior Ivory Handle Table and Dessert
Knives, with or Without orks; Carvers; Game
Carvers SCOOPS for Pine Apple Cheese Bread
Knives, and Nut Picks Also, Silver Plated
Forks, Spoons Ladies, Casters, &c. These
Goods are from the best manufacturer | know
They are heavily plated on the best quality of
A,bata, and will give satisfaction.
NH JOHN OGDEN.
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GREGORY q MAURY, Managers.
% 100 DOI .ESi

To be drapn under the Superintendence of Commits
sioners appointed by the Governor.
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80 FOR RENT-The three story BRICK
s% DWELLING, on Prince street, opposite the
Farmers Bank, at present occupied by James
L. Chamberlain. Possession given immediate
ly. For terms, apply to ou
nh oo-eotf VIM. N. McVEIGH.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
GROCERIES,, &c.

7 IQUORS-We have just received, good
/ 4 supply of FOREIGN And DOMESTIC
LIQUORS, consisting in part Of
70 bbls Rectiied Whisky
80 Proof do
IS one eighth casks Brandy
- Half cask superior Henes:ey
5a- casks Burgundy Port Wine
Madeira
Sherry
Together with fine stock Of Old Rye Whis-
key, London Cordial, Gin, Cigars, Tobacco,
Teas, &c, for sale by
NH 9 HOWELL & co.
ltHEESE.-A fresh supply OF English Dairy
u and Pine Apple Cheese, just received; also
superior Italian Maccaroni.
L. NJ. MCCORMICK,
APT Theatre Building.
DEED! SEED! SEED!!!-
= 100 bushels prime Clover Seed
20 " Timothy Seed, just re-
ceived, and for sale by
feb 22-2m KNOX & BRO.
lust RECElvED-One fierce OF superior
,D Hams also, English Dairy and Western
Cheese, for sale by L. NJ MCCORMICK,
mn 22 Theatre Building
HSO BBLS. VALLEY FAMILY, EXTRA
ZDU AND SUPER FLOUR, Just received
and for sale by d. S. GWlN q son.
mn "a
TX HALF CHESTS GUNPOWDER, lmpe-
I'D rial and Black Teas, OF superior quality,
just received and for sale by
NH % JOHN A. DIXON
4 SMALL lot of nice Mercer POTATOES,
~ for sale by ROBINSON & PAYNE.
apo
NIERCER POTATOES-l2O bush prime
wi Mercer Potatoes afloat, and for sale by
ap3 c. F. SUBTLE K co.
CS BONES Adamantine and Tailow Candles
c.) 80 boxes Brown Soap, for sale by
APP u PERRY 4 PENNYBACKER.
DOOO LBS. COUNTRY BACON, TOR
o y sale PFR 3E . prrrve,cKrR
GLOVER SEED-6O bushels Clover Seed,
~ received, and for sale by
APT WHEAT & BRO.
CALT.-6OU sacks g. A. Salt, 10 to the ton,
y in store, and Tor sale by
NH 30 NJ ELDRlGE, Union Wharf
A PPLE BUTTER-One large Frkin Ap.
n pie Butter, for sale by
APPS PERRY Il PENNYBACKER.
600 SACKS FINE SALT, for sale By
ZUU ap3 KINcHELoE & RRvlN.
GLOVER SEED.-Clover Seed, in store, and
" for sale by Iian 3Ol DAN'L. +. HOnF
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80 FOR RENT-The STOREHOuSE, cor
E.::S ner of Prince and Union streets lately &C.
cupled by VIM. NJ Smith. Enquire OF
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
nh IS Trustee
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GRAND OPENING OF GENTLEMEN'S
r FURNISHING GOODS.-The subscriber

GRAND OPENING OF GENTLEMEN'S
IT FURNISHING GOODS.-The subscriber
takes pleasure in informing his friends and the
public generally, that he has received, and is
now opening his Fall and Winter stock of
CLOTHS. CASSIMERES, VELV EFT AND
SILK YESTlNGS; also, a general and varied
assortment of liENiLEMEN'S FURNISH.
ING GOODS, all Of which have been purchased
upon the best terms As ! am determined 10
keep a stock OF hrst class goods, invite gen.
temen to call and examine before they make
their purchases, as am sure can please both
as 20 price and style. name in part, Cloths,
all shades; Black and Fancy Csssimeres. Velvet
Vestng, OF the latest styles, Black and Fancy
SILK do MeriGo Shirts and Drawers; Silk do;
latest style; Neck Ties and Scaris; new style
Byron Collars; Dress Shirts. OF very superior
quality: Fancy do; English Caters; Suspenders;
plain and fancy Socks Gloves, every variety;
together with many other articles not necessary
10 name in tLis list GARMENTS made up in
best style and warranted.
A ). ROBINSON, Merchant Tailor,
No. l02 Kiug-st, oppo. Exchange Block.
sep 2S-dtt
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IN ORDERING TICKETS OR CERTIFICATES
Enclose the money to our address for the
Tickets ordered, on receipt OF which they will
be forwarded by first mail
Purchasers can have Tickets ending in any
figure they may designate.
The list OF drawn Numbers and Prizes will be
semitic purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
II Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County,
and State.
III Remember that every prize is drawn, and
payable in full without deduction.
r. All prizes of S 900 and under, paid i'm
mediately after the drawing-other prizes at the
usual time ofthirty days.
All communications strictly confidential.
Address orders for tickets or certificates to
S. SWAN Il CO., Augusta, Ga.
II Persons residing near Montgomery, Ala,
or Atlanta Ga can have their orders filled, and
save time, by addressing S. SWAN X CO., at
either of those cities.
II A list of the numbers that are drawn
from the wheel, with the amount OF the prize
that each one is entitled to, will be published
after every drawing, in the following papers
Augusta, (Georgia) Constitutionallst, New
Orleans Delta, Mobile Register, Charleston
Standard, Nashville Gazette, Atlanta lntelllgen-
Ger, New York Weekly Day Book, Savannah
Morning News, Richmond Dispatch, New York
Dispatch, and Paulding (Miss) Clarion.
NH 26-dtd
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MAGNIFICENT SCHEME.

q 4I2 prIZeS,. amounting TO. .b 7, To 20
Tickets $50; HIS SIC; Quar-. SIS; Eigh $3.50.
A package OF 26 whole tickets, costs $500
Must draw. ..25o
Risk. .....,.......S2S
Persons DESTROYS OF paying the risk only, can
do so, and get Managers Certificate OF Pack
aye OF 26 Wholes, for. ............. $3.50
Certificate OF Package of 20 Halves. $50. lao
Do do % Quarters. 10
DO do 26 Eighhs.. IS
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Mosn,6ceu, Scheme far l7th .8pra

S62.jlS CAPITAL PRIZE
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, CLASS +,
To be drawn in Baltimore City, April II, 1858.
| drawn Ballots in each Package of 26 Tickets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

10000
The above article is most concentrated
Phosphate manure, and should be welcomed as
a great desideratum
(Signed) CHARLES BICKELL, PHI d.
The article is ground 10 fine powder, and
put up in strong bags For sale low
mn l3 JAMES {. NENEll.
UANU-NO. PERUVIAN OF direct i'm.
" portation.
AFRICAN, containing Ammonia and Phos.
pilates, in large proportion.
COLUMBIAN in bags and barrels.
MEXICAN, "a A and"A,' in barrels
SUP. PHOS. of LIME, warranted OF best
quality in bags and barrels.
BONE DUST in barrels, warranted pure.
All Of the above fertilizers are warranted of
best quality, and are offered at the lowest mar
ket prices feb 81 FOWLE X CO.
DE BURG EXCELSIOR-This valuable
manure. originally known as Super ihos-
phate OF Lime, is Low infinitely superior in
value TO any fertilizer sold under that name, be.
ing as quick in its effects as Peruvian GuaRo
(Which ne mere Super Phosphate can be- and
leaving the land in much better condition
than that article.
The genuine is put up in strong Barrels with
white heads, the name stenclleG in Black let
tiers, and the inspection brand in red letters I'M
derneath For sale al Baltimore prices
JAMES c. NEVETT, Agent for
feb 81 Alexandria, opposite Pioneer Mills.
UANOS-I have in store and will be re.
" ceiving during the season, full supplies OF
NO. /. COLUMBIAN GUANO, in strong
sacks
MEXICAN GUANO a A. & A.. in sacks
and barrels. all warranted 10 be OF the very best
quality. and having the Baltimore Inspection
brand on each package, for sale at lowest rates
by JAMES G.. NEYETT,
feb u Successor 10 Nevett Il Snowden
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LOTTERY ADVERTIsEmENTs.

STATE LOTTERIES FOR
wi APRIL, lS5S.-R. FRANCE & CO.,
MANAGERS Purchasers OF Tickets will bear in
mind that the Maryland Lotteries, are drawn
by State authority, and by State officer and
all schemes are examined and approved by him.
II Beware OF all Lotteries with extraordi-
nary large Prizes for small cost OF Tickets
all such are swindles The Managers of the
Maryland Lotteries present as large and falr
schemes as can be made for the price OF Tickets
aud persons purchasing in them, if they draw
Prize, will certainly be paid In the others,
every dollar invested is so much thrown away.
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ksA FOR RENT.-The STORE No. %
Gknorih side OF King street, next TO the corner
OF Fairfax street Possession given Immediately
aug 3-eotf ]. WEST.
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LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENTS

BRILLIANT SCHEMES,
To be drawn at Wilmington, Delaware,
IN APRIL, 1858.
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GROCERIES, &c.

rRAY, MILLER & CO., WHOLESALE Gro
VI GERS, Notrhnesi corner Of King and Hdir
ST, Gets, Alexandria, Va, are now receiving per
Schrs. Searsville. from Boston, Hamilton and
Statesman, from New York, their SPRlNG
SUPPLY OF GOODS, TO which they invite The
attention of the trade generally. They offer
for sale
Is hhds New Orleans Sugars
20 Porto Rico
100 bbls. New York Crushed, Pulverlzed,
aud Granulated Sugars
50 bbls A. B. and c. Coffee Sugars
100 hhds., tierces, and bbis. Molasses ard
Syrup
25o bags Rio, Laguyra, Java, and Mocha
Coffres
IS half chests Gunpowder Imperial, Young
Hyson, and Black Teas, varying from
low grades to superior qualities
200 boxes Adamantne and Mould Candles
100 CASTLE, Brown. and Fancy Soaps
20 bbls Whale, Tanners, Machine and LIN
seed Oil
100 kegs White Lead, in Oil
100 boxes assorted Candy
SO Pearl Starch; 10 tierces Rice
200 bags assorted Shot, &c, &c. NH IS
-. HHDS. NEW CROP n. O. SUGAR
Ls) 20 bbls. Lovrings Crushed do
20 C. Yellow do
5 hhds. Porto Rico Molasses
10 bbls. New Orleans
20 bags Rio Coffee
20 Maraicabo Coffee
IS Old Government Java Coiiee
80 boxes Adamantine Candles
90 Solar Sperm do
20 Tallow DO
case Queen Chop Tea
90 assorted fine do
S lower grades do
500 sacks Salt, (assorted)
500 lbs. prime Sole Leather; Spices, &c,
in store, aud for sale by
NH 2O-2m KNOX & BRO.
WE HAVE received and otter for sale
w 6 hhds. Cuba MOIasses
10 bbls New Orleans Molasses
5 hhds Porto Rico Sugar
IS bags Rio Coffee
10 boxes Ground Rio Coffee
IS chests Tea, lsome very SUPERIOR
90 boxes Adamantine Candles
10 " Tallow
2 tierces Rice Is coil Jute Rope, &c
For sale by
aps ROBINSON x PAYNE.
TINE CHEWING TOBACCO.-T sub
i scriber has just receiued consignment OF
superior CHEWING TOBACCO, from the eel
ebrated factory OF NJ. Langhorne d Sons
Lynchburg, comprising the following well
known and popular brands:
Gem OF Virginia III fancy boxes
"Julianna May ib boxes
"SaIie Cary, l, boxes
Royal Arch" 10 Ii boxes
Extra fine Orinoca" ! boxes
"R. W. Crenshaw,' boxes
For sale to the trade at factory prices II
Lvuchburg. Dealers are requested 10 call ant
examine. l.. NJ. McCokMl1h'
NH 2 Theatre buiclhs
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Risk. 500
A Managers Certificate of Is Wholes-where
persons wish to pay the risk only, will be sent
far $40
Do. do. 10 Haves, for. .........4 AS
Do. do. l6Quarters, ."........24
Do do Is Eighths, " .l2
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LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY

4 LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
n Library kept in the south room trst-story;
of the Lyceum Hall, S. w. corner OF Prince and
Washington streets. Open every evening from
TO o'clock, and on Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday afternoons, from 81 to S o'clock, An
nual subscription, So; six months, 81 80 three
months, 81. Volumes in Library, about 4,oUO
President-FRANCls MILLER.
DIRECTORS
Daniel F. Wilmer, j. Edward Chase,
Benjamin Barton, Sylvester Scott
Elisha J. Miller Andrew Jameson
S. Ferguson Beach, Richard l.: Carhe' 'r,
Stephen Swain John A -Niiourn'
William A. Duncan.
Treasurer.-Andrew Jameson.
mv5-lv Librarian-Norval +. Foard
A1OTICE.-The senior partner having with.
drawn from the firm of JAMES GREEN
i SONS, our future business will be conducted
under the name and style of GREEN & BRo.,
who have now on hand for sale, and Will con-
time TO manufacture, at the old stand, corner OF
Prince and Fairfax streets, general assortment
Of the most modern and antique FURNl UhE'
FEATHER BEDS, HAIR. and SHUCk MAI
TRESSES, &c, and every other arucie en-
braced in our line of business we nope oy lne
aid of the most modern machinery, and the
many conveniences which our mandatory Is
provided with, to be able 10 make II the interest
of those wanting anything in our line, to give
US call. JOHN w. GREEN,
ap 30-tf S. A. GREEN.
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T OTTERY for the benefit of the State Of Del
4 aware, Class 81. for 1855 10 be drawn az
Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY, April
18th, 1855.
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IRON, HORSE SHOES.
ELLIPTIC SPRINGS. Sc, &c
e.. M. CASTLE An, No. G3, Il IN -st.,

c. N. CASTLEMAN, No. G3, Il inE-st,
CORNER OF MARKET ALLEY.
Wholesale and RetGa DeGier ~
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH
REFINED BAR AND SHEET IRON
Cast, SheG, and .SIJtny STAT
Elliptic Springs. Carriage and 'a'. "A.r'
BlacksmIths Bellows, AHy.Is. Wees &c
A general assortment OF the above named DO
ticIes will be kept constantly OF haaa, ."-s.-t.
with other articles 10 tedious 'ourn'rm
r. Merchants and Consumes are resi'r'. ..
ly invited 10 call and examine ny s'cc. I'"s
purchasing. Orders will be promptly a"gi.7'
70 t,c 'H
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5O.O95 DOLLARS!

JU,Uy0 DULLNKS!
I OTTERY for the benefit of the State of
/ Delaware, Class L. for 1858, TO be drawn
at Wilmington. Delaware, on SATURDAY
April oath, 1853.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

WILLIAM d. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI.
w LoR, would respectfully call the atten-
ton of the public, TO his stock OF GOODS, suit
able Tor Gentiemen's wear, consisting of Black,
Blue, Brown, and Olive FRENCH CLOTHS,
Queercord and Tricot do; Preach, English, and
Scotch CASSlMERES, OF every shade and style;
Velvet, Silk, Satin. Cashmere, and Embroidered
VEST PATTERNS, OF he latest style and best
material; also, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
AND FURNISHING GOODS such as FIock,
Dress, Business, Over, and Raglan COATS;
Plain ana Fancy Cashmere PANTALOONS,
Velvet. Cashmere, Cloth, Satin Silk, and Varo-
Ma VESTS; fine Dress Shirts and Collars; I'M
dershirts and Drawers; silk and Linen Cambria
Handkerchiets; Gloves: Cravats; Suspendsrs,
and Half Hose, with many other articles which
must be seen TO be appreciated All articles of
dress maze to order, and warranted to give sat
isfaction. Thankful for the patronage hereto,
fore received, continuance OF the same is soil
cited, with the assurance that no effort shall be
spared TO please. No. 90, south side OF King
street. oct o-u
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IS Number Lottery-l3 drawn ballots.

Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters 50 SO.
Certificates OF packag's. 26 wholes cost $40 90
Do do 26half do 1000
Do do 26quarter do 35 90
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CLOTHING.
NHE GREAT SOUTHERN CLOTHING
ESTABLISHM ENT AS FLOURISHlNG

TIME GREAT SOUTHERN CLOTHING
ESTABLISHMENT AS FLOURlSHlNG
As EVER beg leave 10 announce TO my
friends, in this city and abroad that am now
daily receiving large stock OF SPRING and
SUMMER CLOTHING, which, having been
manufactured TO my especial order at the North
am enabled TO guarantee them for good, dura-
bic. and well made Clothing, which can sell
at Northern prices, aud cheaper than any other
establishment in this city. Country merchants
would do well, before purchasing elsewhere, 10
call and examine my well selected stock OF
Clothing, which | viii sell al such rates that
they again can sell them at Alexandria retail
prices.
| have, also, on my last visit to the North,
made arrangements Tor manufacturing Clothing
10 measure at the shortest notice; which, for
neatness, fashion, and durability, will defy
competition.
In the Furnishing line am supplied from the
first manufactures and am always kept posted
as to the latest styles.
Gentemens SHIRTS made 10 order, and
warranted TO fit, or no sale. All ask is a trial.
Remember the weI-known GREAT SOUTHERN
CLoTHryG HOUSE," No. 100 King street opposite
SHepta Hail. SIMON WATERMAN.
an J-ly
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GU ANO, &C.

DHOSPHATIC GUANO-l am receiving
supplies OF NEVASSA OR BROWN
COLOMBIAN GUANO, and beg 10 call espe
cial attention to It's analysis below.
No 90 FyCHANqE BUILDINGS,
BALTIMORE, Feb ), 1898. (
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TO BE DRAWN EACH SATURDAY IN APRIL
APPROXIMATION Prizes.

Whole Tickets $40; Halves SIS; Quarters 1886
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from ! to $4,000, corresponding
with those Numbers on the Tickets printed on
separate slips of paper, are enclrcled with small
tin tubes, and placed in one wheel.
The first 457 Prizes similarly printed and en-
circled are placed in another wheel.
The wheels are then revolved, and number
is drawn from the wheel OF Numbers, end AT the
same time Prize is drawn from the other
wheel The Number and Prize drawn out are
opened and exhibited TO the audience, and regis
tered by the Commissioners, the Prize beng
placed against the number drawn. This opera
ton is repeated until all the Prizes are drawn out.
APPROXIMATION Prizes -The two preceding
and the two succeeding Numbers 10 those draw
ing the first Plies, will be entitled 10 the ~
Approximation Prizes.
For example if Ticket No. 1880 draws the
$4,000 Prize, those Tickets numbered l24S,
ll249, 1881, 1882, will each be entitled TO
S4OO. If Ticket No. $50 draws the $4,000
Prize, those Tickets Numbered 54S, 5l9. SOL,
552 will each be entitled TO $500, and so OH ac-
cording 10 the above scheme.
The 5000 Prizes OF $50 will be determined
by the last figure OF the Number that draws the
$4,000 prize. For example, if the Number
drawing the $4,000 Prize erds with No |, then
all the Tickets where the number ends Ill | will
be entitled to 500. 1.-THE Number ends with 40
2, then all the Tickets where the Number ends
in will be entitled to 1920, and so on TO O.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the
following rates, which is the risk:
~ 4 II. Il. n .1a ,l-atr N
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ItHEESE-A fresh supply OF English Dairy
Y and Pine Apple Cheese, just received; also
superior Italian Maccaroni.
L. NJ MCCORMICK,
AM Theatre Building.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-09
LAW INTELLIGENCE,

SUPERIOR CoURT.-Before Hon. u. Collins Lee.
Judge. The following business was transacted
yesterday:
William and James McGowen Us. The Baltimore
Fire Insurance Company. An action to recover on
an insurance policy. On trial. R. J. Brent and
Israel for plaintiff; Schley for defendant
CoURT OF COMMON PLEAs.-Before Hon. VIM L.
Marshall Judge. The following business was trans
acted yesterday:
Thomas Schaefler Us. James NJ. Brown. An ac-
ton to recover the value of a horse sold by the
plaintiffs to the defendant, and for which the de-
fendant passed to the plaintiff a promissory note,
which afterwards turned out to be worthless. Jury
out at the adjournment of the Court. Carter for
plaintiff; Carson for defendant
The First Independent Church of Baltimore u.s..
Robert Howard An action to recover expenses
incurred in the paving of Belair avenue. In this
case it is alleged that the defendant made verbal
contract with the trustees of the church, that the
paving in front their property should not exceed
SLID per foot, and promised to pay the same if it
should exceed that amount The suit is to recover
the excess Of expenses. On trial. Brown and
Bruno for plaintiff; Malcolm and A. NJ Brown for
defendant.
CIRCUIT Court OF THE UNITED STATEs.-Before
Hon. VIM. Fell Giles, Judge. The following bust
ness was transacted in this Court Yesterday
Hezekiah Crout as. The Mayor and City Council
OF Baltimore. An action to recover damages for
an alleged infringement of patent. On trial B.
Z. Barroll and W. NJ. Addison for plaintiff; G. L.
Dulany for defendant.
| CRCUT Court FOR BALTIMORE CITY-There was
no business transacted in this Court yesterday.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
WEDNESDAY, April Z, 1S5S.-No. SO. Enoch c.
Roberts, plaintiff in error, James Nj. Cooper
! The argument of this cause was continued by Mr.
Nlnon for the defendant in error and concluded by
Mr.. Reverdy johnson for the plaintiff in error.
No. al. Charles w. Gazzam, plaintiff in error. as
! Lessee OF Elan Phillips ct al The argument OF
this cause commenced by Mr.. J. L. Smith for the
| plaintiff in error.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-09

ANOTHER DIsGRAcEFUL FIGHT IN KENrUcKY-On
Saturday evening, bloody fight, disgraceful to
both the parties engaged IN it, took place in Spring
field, Washington county, Kentucky, between Ben
Palmer and w. Mack Booker The former was in
stany killed, and the latter is not expected to sur
vive his wounds.
Forrest, the actor, is neither converted nor about
engaging in the liquor business. He is announced
to appear at Buttons theatre soon.
The wheat through Bucks county, Pa, looks re-
markably well, and the farmers are prophecying a
good crop provided the season is favorable.
The newspaper publishers of Lehgh county, Pa,
have held public meeting, and agreed to adopt the
cash system in their business.
a. J. Glossbenner, Esq, has disposed of his in
terest in the lork Pa Gazette to his partner, Da-
vid Small, Esq.
Several vessels will leave Chicago, this spring, d-
rect for Liverpool.
Patrick hurry, of York, Pa, was run over by the
cars and killed, on Tuesday, near York Haven.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-09

A question has been raised in the United States
Senate, the discussion of which. it is to be hoped,
VIII LEAD 10 the abandonment of species of sharp
practice, introduced into Congress within the last
few years. and almost grown to be considered a
settled parliamentary usage, but which we cannot
but regard as great and mischievous abuse.
All deliberative assemblies are liable, from mis-
information, haste, or the excitement produced by
an animated debate, to adopt wrong conclusions.
Such bodies have therefore almost universally, in
making rules for their own government provided
that within a certain time after the decision of
question, one or more of the majority by which it
was made, may, if they find they have been mis-
taken in their views move reconsideration of the
former vote. That such regulation is salutary
and judicious will, we suppose, scarcely be denied;
that 1T is generally considered, is proved by the
fact OF its being found among the rules of probably
every legislative body in the country. But practical
ly this rule is entirely abrogated and annued in the
House of Representatives, and in other bodies.
under color of another rule. which could scorcalv
have been intended to be so used or perverted
We allude TO the rule which allows a majority to
lay upon the table without debate, any resolution
offered, and thereby not only get rid of the motion
for the time but prevent its being again bropobt
forward for consideration during the same session
1t has thus become a common manGuvre in party
tactics, when decision has been made, by how
ever meagre majority, and perhaps one entirely
accidental, for member, who has voted with that
majority, without the slightest pretence of having
changed his opinion, to move reconsideration of
the question, and then Immediately move to lay