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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
COUNTY OF CRAWFORD,
In the Crawford County Circuit Court. Ju
ly Term, A. d., 1858, August Sd 1859.
Present-JoHN NJ. WLsoN, Judge.
Amongst others We're had the following
proceedings, to wit
MORRILL, g. MAEEAS, Pits.
rs asst by attachment. No. 14S
JOEL II. IL WALKER FOSTER, Detis.
This day comes the plaintiffs by their attorneys.
and the defendants having wholly failed TO appear
plead, or otherwise answer the plaintiffs action
and 1t further appearing To the satisfaction of the
Court, that said defendants not residents Of the
State of Arkansas, it is therefore motion of
plaintiffs, ordered that publication be made mott
flying the said defendants than an action Of as
sumpset by attachment, has been brought by said
plaintiffs. against said defendants, in the Circuit
Court Of Crawford County, Arkansas, whereby said
plaintiffs claim of the sad Defendants for their
debt. as sworn to the sum of Two hundred sixty
one dollars and sixty three cents together with
terest at the rate of ten per per annunI from
date until paid Also that said attachment was
levied on all the interest owned in the following,
slaves. TO wit: Sidney, Joshua. Thomas Tom,
Reas also Adam, Maiinda, Queen Ruce Luckey
Allen, Green, Henry and Nelly. And unless said
defendants appear here by themselves or their at
torncys before the third day Of the next term
of this Court, which will commence on the las,
Monday in January, 1860, at the Court House in
Van Buren, Judgment will be entered against them
and their interest in the above named slaves sold
TO satisfy the same and it is further ordered that
a copy of this order be published in some new spa
per in this State for not less than three successive
weeks, and the last insertion be not less than six
weeks previous to the third day of the next term
Attest, l. W. TALkINGTON, Clerk.
3wI pfSl0
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WALLACE INSTITUTE,
VAN BUREN,, ARKANSAS.

REV. p. A. MOSES. A. NJ, President and Pro-
jessor Of Mathematics, Mental and Moral Science
r. ". MosEs, Professor Of AneieEf Languages.
REv. ]. L. DENTON, Professor Of Natural Science
"/E take pleasure IN announcing to parents,
wv guardians and the friends Of education gen
orally, that the Fall Session of this Institute will
commence MONDAY 29th of ArorsT, and will
continue twenty one weeks.
No pains will he spared in furnishing as ample
facilities for the acquisition Of knowledge thorough
mental discipline and moral training of those en-
trusted to our care and supervision, as can be obtain
ed in any college East or West.
Arrangements have been made by which all OBJ
lcctons TO sending wards to boarding schools
are removed therefore parents need have fears
or apprehensions in regard to the morals of their
sons. These arrangements positively prohibit stu
dents from frequenting places having a demoraiz-
ing tendency nor will they be allowed to spend
their recreation hours lettering about the streets.
Students from distance are imperatively required
to remain in their rooms at night, and attend reli-
gious worship on the Sabbath. This Institution is
situated in very healthy portion of the State ;
cessible by the river and several stage lines, and
possesses every advantage in regard to cheapness,
convenience and health
The Preparatory Department embraces a period of
two years. A thorough Classical and Mathemati
cal and scientific has been carefully selected
which embraces period of four collegiate years.
Terms per session of20 necks invariably in adranee
Beginners, So 90
Orthography. Reading, Elementary Geog-
raphy, Mental Arithmetic Penmanship, 10 90
Modern Geography, History, Defining and
Defamation - 90
English Grammar, Scholars Companion,
Arithmetic and Composition, Is 90
Political ECONOMY, Rhetoric, Physiology
and Book Keeping. Is 90
Mathematics (above arithmetc) and the
Sciences, 90
Ancient Languages, %
Naturalization per Student,
Beard including lights, fuel and other room
expenses furnished at, per week, so
Students charged from day Of enfranes and no de-
duction made except in cases of protracted sickness
For further particulars address the President
July 6, 1859. lvI
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Bankrupt Fortunes mended Here I
Come to see me-
CRAWFORD HOUSE.

EXCUSE me if You please" for again calling
your attention TO the Old Crawford House, wher
You can always find plenty of good cheer and get
your money back in abundance Of good things
All sublimary things subject to change" Yet
BILL POWELL can always be found Mt his Old
Stand, ready and willing to dispense little sun
shine TO gathering crowd individual visitor.
Connosseurs Of the good in liquids, are invited to
an inspection of my choice stock of
FOREIGN VINES d. LIQUORS.,
Of the best yintages just received from the cellars
Of the best importers in New York and Philade-
plIia, and to my large stock of
Domestic Liquors, Vines d. CordiaIs,
from the best distiieres in the United States all
of which am anxious to dispose of at living prof
it's in any Quantities to suit purchasers. either
comfort the inner man or for medicinal use. am
also in receipt Of a fresh stock of
.Spiced, Picked and Fresh Core Oysters,
IN and 2fb cans. Pickled and FRESH
CLANS, in ! and 2fb cans. Lob
sters, IN and 2fb cans
.Sordines, Strawberries, Tomatoes, FRESH
Fr.its (im glass; dc. dc.
selected with an eye to the wants of this communi
ty and the trade generally.
MY "BAR' will be supplied with choice
Liquors aud Wines, Ale Porter and every thing
drinkable, with competent aud attentive walters to
mix any and all fancy drinks that may or can be
called for. Come one and al-old and Young
musty old poets and philosophers-parched and
thirsty members Of the bar church army and the
great world round about leave your customs and
your business and occasionally pop in and give us
your hand, with the dimes in the palm, to wake
up" and make things lively, and no matter,
From what point blows the weather.
Well have a jolly time together
July IL, 1889. BILL POWELL.
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LEG VS.. SrArF.-There was a Wild wag
Of fellow, by the name of Thornton, who
one day got up during service and walked
out of church, making rather prominen,
display of gold-headed cane The vicar
well known eccentric character, with q
wooden les-the result of his love of fox
hunting-immediately pounced upon him
In this wise -
"Pull that cane from under your arm,
my young friend, and throw it away
There are no gold-headed canes in heaven. -
Whereupon Thornton, turning round
quickly replied -
Pull that stick Of wood out Of your
pants, my old friend. and throw it away
There are no scooden legs IN heaven !''
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A CownrpixG AFFAIR IN CmcAao.-
good locking young woman named Jenny
Bronson. who acquired some notoriety a.
bout two years ago, through having acted
as ticket agent on the cars for -Parmelca 4
Co.'S Chicago Omnibus Line. who, it will
be remembered, dressed in boys clothing
for two months without detection, walked
into the Custom house. at little after p
NJ. on SATURDAY. last, and catching sight ol
Otto Peltzer, clerk in that institution,
pulled up her veil. drew forth rawhide and
rushed for that individual, whom she
"Sumnerizcd" before he had time to rise
from his desk She lashed him across the
face and body, while he jumped about and
yelled like an Indian. He then made some
resistance and struck her. but she laid the
lash on to him with increased vigor. until
several cuts on his face showed marks Of his
punishment. Parties then rushed in and
separated the pair, for it is said he had sue
cecded in clutching or clinching his female
antagonist. She then remarked: "You de-
sired an interview with me-you have got
it, and hope you are satisfied"
Immediately upon leaving; the Custom
house, she with a friend, went to Justice
Davis Office, where, at the instance of a
friend, she was charged with assault and
fined IS. which she paid and left the Office.
The cause of this affair was, that JENNY, be-
sides being agent for Parmelee & CO., had
led, for some time, dissolutc life, but re-
Gently was rapidly gaining her way into re-
spectacle walks of life, when Peltzer de-
sired. for his own carnal purpose, to bring
her back to the lite Of prostitute. She
had domestic's place with private fami-
ly on State street, who liked her, when this
Peltzer, who is lame man. about 81 years
Of age. commenced to try and get her cast
out on the world, and for that purpose he
informed the parties of Jenny's former his
tory. but coloring it SO as to leave no doubt
in their minds that they were harboring a
prostitute. The girl was also getting mu-
sic lessons at the Sister of Mercy Institute,
on Wabash avenue, by which she hoped to
earn an honest living at no distant day,
when Peltzer interested himself to get her
turned out there. These and other facts
coming to Jenny Bronson's ear, together
with a letter from this fellow desiring per-
sonal interview, determined Jenny's mind
upon what was her duty in the premises
and she performed it.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
COUNTY OF CRAwFoRD,l
In the Crawford County Circuit Court, Ju-
ly Term, A. D.. 1859, August Sd, 1859
Prcsent-Hon. j. NJ WILSON, Judge.
Amongst others were had the following
proceedings, to wit:
MORRILL, & MAREAN, PW.
rs asst by attachment No. 149
JOEL II. FOSTER, Defendant
This day come the plaintiffs by their attorneys
and the defendant having wholly failed to appear
plead, otherwise answer the plaintiffs action
and it further appearing to the satisfaction of the
court, that said defendant, is not resident of the
State Of Arkansas; It is therefore motion of
plaintiffs, ordered that publication be made mott
flying the defendant that action of assumpset by
attachment, has been brought by said plaintiffs
against the said defendant in the Circuit Court OF
Crawford County, Arkansas, whereby said plaint-
ifs claim Of said defendant, for their debt sworn
to, the sum of Two hundred and fifty nine dollars
and fifty nine cents also interest thereon at ten
per cent. from April 18th, 1854, until paid Also
the said attachment was levied on all the interest
owned in the following slaves, to wit Sidney,
Thomas and Rius, also Adam, Mafinda, Queen,
Johanna, Thomas, Ruce, Lucke. Allen Green,
Henry, Nelly. And unless said defendant appear
here by himself, attorney. on or before the third
day Of the next term of this Court which term
will commence on the last Monday in January,
1850. at the Court House in Van Buren Judgment
will he entered against him, and his interest in the
above slaves sold to satisfy the same.
And it is further ordered, that copy Of this or
der be published in some newspaper in this State
for not less than three successive weeks and the
last insertion to be not less than six weeks previous
10 the third day of the next term Of this Court.
4 true copy from the record.
Attest. l. W. TALKINGToN, Clerk.
3wT prf $40
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How He UNDERSTOOD IT.-A drunken
fellow went to hear Universalist preach
The preacher argued that, no matter how
degraded or abandoned a man might be, he
still would be saved. The drunkard be.
came much interested in doctrine which left
him room for hope. Unfortunately, how.
ever, in the midst of the argument, the
speakers mind became clouded and confus-
ed, and he commenced laundering and stag
gering as though about to break down.
The drunkard. seeing this, arose, and, sup
porting himself against the wall, cried out
Put her through, Bob, or I'm goncr ~
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Wonderful to Contemplate

TN an .,,e ,.r,rr allie for wars and ruinors Of
wars" of intrigue and blood shed for good reas-
oning and bad conduct for sound rules and corrupt
manners when virtue fills our heads but wee our
Lo.r.s. when those who would persuade us that
they are quite sure of heaven, appear to he in no
greater hurry to go there than others, but put on
the livery OF the best masters only to serve the
worst; in an age when modesiy herself is more
ashamed Of detection than OF delinquency when
independent Of principles which to depend and
free thinking not in thinking freely but in being
free from thinking in age when patriots will
hold anything but their tongues-keep anything
but their works-lose nothing particularly except
their characters to improve such an age must be
liffic cult-to instruct such age must be danger
Gus. In an age like this call the attention Of
he public to.
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Stove Warehouse.
r. S. ROBERTS.

MAIN STREET, VAN buren,, ARK.
Manufactures and keeps constantly on hand the
largest and best assortment Of Tin and Sheet Iron
" are to be found in Western Arkansas, and which
he will sell low for cash All orders attended ~
with promptness and despatch and merchants sup
piled on liberal terms
JoBBiNG done with neatness and in workman
Ike manner. A large assortment Of
COOKING AND HEATING STOVES
constantly on hand and will he sold Ms low ~ .,r
b. had elsewhere " Gan
July 6, 1859 IrI
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ANECpoIE OF Gov. SEwARD.-Cozzcns
in the last Wine Press, tells an old story,
which. he says, few persons have not heard
When governor of New York, Seward, in
those pre-railroad days, had occasion to
visit a certain part of the State, and, ac-
cordingly. mounted upon the box of the
mailcoach, in order that he might enjoy his
cigar and the scenery. The driver was an
inquisitive fellow, and his passenger hu-
mored him.
"Land agent ?" asked the driver
NO." quoth Seward.
Selling goods?''
NO"
"Circus 90
"No."
Travelling preacher ?"
"No."
"What then - said the baffled driver,
"what is your business %
Governor" replied Seward with tran
guile puff.
Governor o. what 90
"Governor of the State of New York, ~
replied the smoking passenger with compo-
sure.
"Get eout ~
"Well, 1 can convince YOU of that" said
Seward, "for here is man on the road
with whom l am acquainted, and, as the
stage passed by, he saluted him. "Good
morning, MIR. Bunker-am / not the Gov
ernor of the State of New York 90
''No. by thunder ~ was Bunker's unex-
pected answer.
'Who is then - said the startled smo-
ker.
''Thurlow Weed -
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NOTICE.

WAS committed to the Jail of Crawford Co.,
w Ark, on the 18th day of August. 1859, a
negro man, named SAM. Said negro is about six
ty five years old is black color feet or inches
high will weigh about no lbs is lame in his left
hip, and walks with crutch. Says he belongs to
Isaac White Of Pike County, Ark Had on when
committed cheek shirt, cottonade panis. and a
straw hat. The owner of said slave is hereby re-
quested to come forward prove property and pay
charges, or he will be dwelt with as the law d:
reefs. JAMES NJ. BROWN, Sheriff
and Jailer of Crarterd Co., Ark.
Van Burn, Aug. "a, 1850 GINS
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RRUCE'S NEW YORK TYPE FOUND
DRY Has now on hand an immense stock ,

RkUCE'S NEW YORK TYPE FOUND.
Dhf has now on hand an immense stock Of
Roma" Type. Fancy Type, German Tyye,
CoPperpfate Script. Ornaments, Music iype
Chess and Checker Type. Borders, Brass
and Metal Rule. Leads. Brass and Electro
Circles and Ezpses. LD5or- ISaying Rules
Corner Q"ads, Metal Furniture. etc.
The Type are all cast by steam power from the
hard metal peculiar to this Foundry The unc.
qualled rrpdity in the process of casting enables
me to sell these more durable Types at the lowest
prices Of ordinary Types, either for cash or credit
Presses, Wood Type. Ink. Cases, Sticks, etc
furnished at the manufacturers lowest prices A
specimen pamphlet of Fonts Of Letters only mail
ed to printing Offices Oh the receipt of seven cents
to prepay the Postage
Printers OF newspapers who choose to publis,
this advertisement, including this note three times
before the lst Of August 1859, and forward me on,
of the papers. will be allowed their bills at tn,
time of making purchase from me of five times
the amount of my manufactures
3w GEORGE BRUCE, Is, Chambers ST. n. Y
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~ The latest method Of killing mice is
to put crumbs of cheese on your tongue, on
going to bed, lay with your mouth open,
and when a mouse's whiskers tickle your
throat, spring the trap and catch him with
your teeth.
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~ "Mr. Jones. have you got match %
"Yes sir, q match for the old boy. There
she is mixing up dough-" Jones pointed
to his wife and then sliG from the front
door, The last we saw of Jones he was
"kiteing'' it down the road, hotly pursued
by q d-headed lady with a cistern- pole
Poor Jones
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A loving husband sent the follow
ing telegraphic message to his wife: "Yhat
have you for breakfast, and how is the ba-
by 2" This answer came back. Buck
wheat cakes, and the measles
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CARPENTERS TOOLS.
Mafeh and Sash planes asscrfe,

CARPENTERS TOOLS.
" Match and Sash Planes assorted,
Tongue and Groove "
Plane Irons, double and single.
Jack and smoothing planes double and single
Also Drawing -knifes, hand saws,
Iron, Steel and Box wood squares,
Mortice, Socket and trainers Chlsrels
Augurs, assorted, all sizes, Bench Screws
Lathing and Shingling Hatchets,
AIDES, Broad axes and Hand axes assorted,
to which We would invite the attention Of all me-
chanies wanting good tools.
July6, 80. JNO HENRY, WILLIAMS & co.
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H" You would be very pretty indeed, -
said a gentleman. patronizingly, to young
lady. " if your eyes were only a little lar
ger"
My eyes may be very small, sir, but
such people as you don't fill them
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H The death of the young and beauti-
full Queen of Portugal leaves King Pedro a
very young widower. The deceased Queen
was only twenty-five years of age. and the
day of her death was her birthday. The
event was sudden, and the rejoicings inten-
ded for one celebration, became mourning
preparations for another.
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ATM. LYNCH'S
"A YOU CAN FIND
Brown Domcstics, Coarse and fine c ombs,
Blcached 50 Violin strings,
Russia Duck, Coat Buttons,
Bed Ticking, Vest I"
Brown Drilling, Pants q
Bleached g German Pipes,
Mohair Lustre, Indian Head Pipes.
Black '' Pins and Needles,
Brown Shecting, Tobacco Boxes,
Bleached 50 Zinc Mirrors,
Brown Sheeting, Glass Marbles.
Blcachcd 50 China ''
Linen Duck, Cotton Purses,
Plaid Nankin, Portmonaies,
Cot onades, Stay Binding.
Check Marsailles, Lead Pencils,
Coat Check, Slate i"
Bro kent'y Jeans, Zephyr Worsted,
Cadet Laccts,
Check Cassimer, Thimbles,
Stripes, Cloth Brushes,
Drapcrics, Tooth /"
Table Cloths, Satchels,
Toilet Quilts, French Harps,
Napkins Jews
Coats cot. sp'lthr'd,
Victoria =" " 9"
Sea lsld Sewing Birds,
and other articles too numerous to men.
ton.
July 6, 80 NJ. LYNCH.
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@" This world is feeting show, -
said priest to culprit on the gallows.
Yes," was the prompt reply, 7" but II
you have no objections, I'd rather see the
show little longer"
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-TARDwaRE.

HARDWARE.
IL large and we'll assorted stock of every
description Of Hardware and Cutlery has Just been
received, making that department unusually com
piete-enabling us 70 fill any and all orders sent
to US. JOHN HENRY'WILIIAMS 4 CO
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New orleans Mercantile Hsases.

,oux r.roy. W. q. BErrERroN. ioSAcE DcoAS'
EATON. BETTERTON & CO,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
AND
Commission Merchants,
Cor. of .yep Leree, Common d. Fulton Sfs'
NEW ORLEANS,
vii; give narticular and satisfac tory attention TO
all orders entrusted to their care. Refers 10
Capt. c. c. DANLEY. Little Rock,
Messrs. j. HENRY, WILLIAMS d Co., Van bHre",
PENxYwIrr, Scorr Co.,
MoRRELL 4 MARIAN,
WARD Il SoUTHMAYD,
And merchants Of Arkansas River generally.
July 6. 1859. ~.
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DOOKS AND STATIONERY.
II large assortment of Miscellaneous School
and Blank Books, Fcolscap, Letter and Note Pa
PER, Envelopes and Stationery, for sale by
July H. 1859 WARD & SoUTHMAYD.
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ron AXES AND WAGON boxes.
SO setts Iron Axles 10 inch,
IL! . Wagon boxes to 5 ..
10 which we invite the attention Of wacop NAL
eIs every wherr.
July 80 JNO HENRY WILLIAMS & 70
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STATEME ENT

STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION OF
The Hartford Fire Insurance Company.
JANUARY l, 1859.
CAPITAL.
The amt of Capital Stock is $500 900
The amt of Cap St'k p'd upis 5OO,O0O
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Eastern Mercantll. "a

J. ,. CRoSrN. BENZ. HtRxru,
CRON1N, HURXTHAL L !,
lsuocEssoRs TO GRANT a RAJ,
Nos. lis and leo Duo,. !
NEW YORK.
IMPORTERS and Jobbers Of Stan,
adapted to the wants Of the eoul,
continually making sales Of this Che
AGO TAINTED with the market, and = =.
wants of the Indian trade. Itwill,ss
ure at all times to answer Aommun;o.s
to such products.
C. H. 4 S. also atten d TO the s,l,.
tries. Hides, Pecans' and other pres,..
country. ISL.
July 6, 1859.
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SHOT.-253 Bags assorted Drop and Buck Sho,
~ every size made, on hand and for sale by
July b, 50. j, HENRY, WILLIAMS 4 co.
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DRINTS.
3777 Prs.-unusually handsome styles, en-.
tirely new to this trade-from the most celebrated
American and English factories. Just opened
July 8. 1859 J. HENRY. WILLIAMS a co.
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Tin and Sheet Iron Ware Mannufactory
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nUININE! 1G5 ounces. for sale by
NJ July q, 50 WARD 4 SOCTfINAYp
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ID DAISINS.
III 1873 packages, in quantities, half and whole
boxes, in store and for sale bv
July6, SO JNO. HENRY, WILLIAMS 4 co.
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rANBY.
~ 2S boxes, consisting Of assorted Stick and
Drops, Red and White Rock Candy, assorted Gun
Drops. in store and for sale ty
July 9, 80 JNO, HENRY, WILLIAMS d co.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-10
FROM WAsHINGTON

! WASHINGTON, March g.
The late Congress passed an act affecting the
| Humas grant in Louisiana, which has been in dis
| pute half century, and which is worth more than
! S5OOO,OO0. Those assuming to be the grantees
succeeded in obtaining patent in 1874, and two
years after authorized suit was brought to test
the validity of the title which Judge Little pro-
nounced imperfect and void. The lands thus be-
came subject to survey and sale. In June 1855
Notwithstanding this judicial proceeding alaw was
passed, resulting, owing to its phraseoogy, to the
benefit of the grantees but the last act arrests the
patent to them until the end of next CongI ess, in
order that in the meantime justice may be secured
to the hve hundred or more settlers on the grant
Senator Slidell claims 1000 acres, worth mil
lion of dollars, and one or two others the remain
der.
In addition to the confirmation of the appoint
ment Of Joseph Holt as P. NJ, General the Sen
ate also confirmed John Hubbard Of Me-, as bound.
ary Commissioner which Mr.. Virgins was recent
ly nominated for, but rejected.
The Senate also confirmed the following:
Geo. W. Jones, Ex Senator of Iowa as Minister
to Bogota. John Petit, of Ind, as Chief Justice
of Kansas, vice Lecompte. Bartholomew Fuller,
of N. c, as First Auditor of the Treasury. E. D.
Potter heretofore rejected as Collector at Toledo
again nominated and confirmed. Other appoint
ments of less consequence were also confirmed
The Senate will meet to morrow at 2 P. NJ, and
will then formally close the present session 1t is
not expected that there will be a quorum present
The Supreme, Circuit and Criminal Courts had
adjourned till Friday to attend the Postmaster Cen
erals funeral to morrow P. M.
Orders have been issued to the officers through
out the country to pay the customary tribute of
respect on the death Of such an Executive officer
of the Government