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rls0 HAWKINS TAYLOR, N II. Delaplain, Vim.
/ stotts & Sons, Sam ! Bonner, Wm. i Il l. Rud-
t4iok Chase a Jewett, Rankin Miller, james M.
Corbet, C1eghnrn Harrison, James W. Grimes,
Sumner stehbins, Connahle Smyth, Frederick III.
Moore, Rob't Getty, II. H. Smith, John j. Holaay,
Charles Parsons a Co., d. T. Miller, Edgar ii.
CLINE, Samuel Ritohey, Joseph strottman, Ficklen
Il Lucas, s. 4 Hamisl, james ID. Foley, Brtwn
Ciendenipg Cady Jones Peek, Geo. b. Wilson
James ii ek, Jesse huadick, Edward Byynton, 3. O.
4 :. Carter, aud Guy Wells: You are hereby mott
fed hat there is now on file III the Office OF the
Clerk Of the District Court In Lee County, Iowa ut
Keakuk, petition OF Mechanically, ciai ming Of
said Hawkins Taylor three thousand FIVE hundred
dollars. money due on three p-omssory notes exs
cuted by him TO plaintiff March g. 1857 and OF all Of
you the furee losure OF mortgage given by HIM 10
SECURE said notes on tract Of land situated on the
right bank of the Mississippi river, being part OF
the northeast fractional quarter of section twenty
four, township sixty five north Of range five west,
In the Cssnty of Lee and State Of Iowa, more par
tsulariy described In said petition, and being the
equal undivided one-hsH of four and 5-l0o acres,
or less, except of the west END Of said
tract, previously sold TO u. Farnum. And unIess
you appear and answer thereto or before the I'd
day OF the February term, 1860, Of said Court
| judgment viii be rendered against yeu thereon.
ORION CLEMENS,
Dec. 10, ls5Q-dIm Atty ion plt'f
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Yellow Ochre. French.
x CASKS, Havre, In store and for sale low by
A. j. WILKINSON,
Sign Of the Golden Eagleand Mortar,
oecla-d % Main-st.
Four Years Aboard the whale AhiP.
dian and Antarctic Oceans, in the years 1866
Do, 81, '58 and Go, by w. b. Whitcar. For sale
by OGDEN, BKOWNELLG CO.
oct27d
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fIyAX SALE OF LOT ON which delinqu ent special
i tar IL due and unpaid fpr laying plank walk on
Ain snd Exchange streets in front of said lot:
Owners name Lot. Block. Tax. Cost.
Unknown, o 81 4lo.63 81 10
NOTICE 10 hereby given TO the owner Of the
lot described In the foregoing list situated In the
City Of Keokuk, Lee County and state Of lows,
that special tax has been assessed and levied on
said lot designated in the above list by the City
Council Of the City of Keokuk, and unless pay
costs or before the 4th day Of January, A. d.
1860, the said lot 20 much thereof shall be
necessary to discharge said tax aud csats win DO
sold on the day aforesaid, at the Mayors Once In
said city, between the hours of o'clock .. N.
and s o'clock p m.
c. c. STEvykS,
Collector of the City Of Ksoknk.
Dec. "a 1859 -dtd
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Ht-Cmrb n tie OAa.
TWENTY kegs Newcastle yand lliverpooi, Tor
i sale By A. j. WtLK1NeoN,
Sign of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
Hoy2ld % Mnin-st.
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HI ChrOmat Q RoGash.
10n LBS, for Dyers use, for sale by
lUU A. J.. WILLIAMSON,
Sign CT the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
decf3d p6 Main street.
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MILL CU0E, ana dose daily Cure,
~ some Of the moat wretchsd cases Of Rheuma-
tisms Paralysis, Piles, kc., that we're ever known.
Try II too, on the gums Of teething children, on
lady1 gathered brsast and see how quisting 1t
pryvss. A Il the best doctors use it who have be-
cone acquainted with IT, and every nrst class drna
Gist sells It, A
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1nn nnn APPLE TREES FOR SALE, AS
lUU,UUU low can be bought at any god
nursery in the West. Varieties to suit the climate
and soil. Dwarf Pear and Peach Trees, Ornsmsn-
tai Trees and Shrubs; Hougbton's Seeding Goose
berry; red and white Currxnts Kaspberries, Straw
berry plants, and Grape roots. Time for trans
planting, from September 10 june.
Orders may be left at No. Estes House, Msin
street, Kcokuk. VIM. BARNES.
Sept 0-dAw
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OFFERS A FULL STOCK OF DRUGS, MEDI-
~ sCINES, PERFuMERY, PAINTS, OILS,
GLASS. tc., TO the trade, and ut rataiI, 1t very
low prices for Cash.
July Z, Sod
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Legal Notice.

Dec. 20, 1859 dim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09
Late Foreign News.

Ii WAS reported that Nena Sahib wa,
dead
The London Morning Advertiser state,
that It Is the intention ot the government u
limit the intended reform bill IN mere eI
tension of the franchise. The question u
dstranchisement aud the mode Of taking
votes are either To be deferred or mnde sep
arate measures.
The ship Duke If Wellington. from Ly
| erpool, bound 10 Bombay. wa, burnt nj sea
on the lth of November, off Cape flnestrr
re- AL hands took 10 the boats aud wero
picked up after Is hours exposure.
The London IIeraid's PARIS correspondent
says il is denied in well informed quarters
that the French papers are "a be restrained
in their expressions against England.
Ii has been stated that King Victor Emau
uel having refused L. Withdraw the n"mlna
ton OF Buoncampsgnie. the French govern
ment has yielded, and he is To br Regent oi
Modena, Parma and Bologna. and also OF
Tuscany, If the authorities there will receive
him.
A regiment of the Bolognes. brigade have
taken the oath of allegiance To Victor Eman
uel. and is % wear the uniform ot the PIED
montese army.
A manifestation was attempted 1T BolOg
na on the announcement ot uarlbaidls 10
signation. The number Of persons, however
was small. and they were mmedia,eIy d,
persed.
A memorandum Of the Tuscan Govern
ment tells the European powers that !: Con
grcss orders the restoration Of the Grand
Duke they will oppose it 10 the last, and
if attacked they will, though sure Of defeat.
do their best t. repel force by force.
The ratification of the treaties Of peace
were exchanged ut Zurich on the list.
The letters Of invitation I" attend the
Congress will be sent out from Paris
Prince Metternicl will send out those 81
Austria.
The lie Nord says it is probable that the
discussion Of the proposed Congress wan
extend over five or six months, The treaty
Of peace will first be examined and then the
Italian question will be discussed.
A Madrid dispatch says the fertilization
of Ceuta continues The embsrkation ol
the first corps d'arms i completed ana
that OF the second commenced, but the bhh
weather renders the shipment OF war mater
ials difficult The organization OF h"ltsi.
ion in the Basque provinces Is Processing
actively.
The Danish Ministry have resigned.
The conference Of the German States was
about to commence at Wurzburg. several
question Of federal policy were /" be con'''
urpl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09
MARRIED.

On ia. I'D ult hy Rev. Mr.. Lit,eil. S1LPllkN
z. SMITH, ot Clark,Lurs, Va, aud Mi, Ia
BELLA TlMBEgLakE. of Clarke county. W
AT Fairfax g. H., on Thursday n'sn', J.. mr., ,
by the Rev. X. l. Brown, Mr. Harrison :"
SIMPSON nnd Mrs +. VI. MILAN, All "i
Fairfax T.. II.
On Tuesday evening, the 9th inst. y ne no
Wm. a. Cpr. Nh THEODORE CORNELL nnt
ELIZA ELLtN, daughter 81 VIM u. E!.ne"s. -
ii Fairfax Co.
At "Bu-sora," The ro.ien"e Of the bride : iHth'''
by Elder Samuel frntt. On "Wednesday ''eninS'
November 3Uth. IRA W. ADAMS and Mt'' ~ 2.
DOXIA Y. STONE, all Of FAIRFAX 60.
On ths l.t inst. BY the Rs' Dr. hhf'"i >
DANIEL 4. JENKINS. esq, II kilum'ir ~
{" Mrs l.. CAROLINE laughter . J IN /. i"'
nor. e..l., u Prime Georg.', comfy, VT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

,erson ,onyicte3 If ,r..,.:
,,opvealtb ex,.nt w;th tho "'e Nnm-
General Assembly d..l,r.d -" VI III
ton. and the Governor h,v,,,: 1,,", 'e,",n.
Legislature tina, he will No.; in,.r,.,n a ~"
the sentence Of the Court px..,, :,
ance with Legislative action. tLr,,,.,,
Resolved, by the General A>,embl, IT,,
the said sentence is deemed pl,inl, ~, ia.
n interposition Of the authority e ~ '"'
stature is deemed necessary or rr,,,.r
Law the execution Of the sentru,.,. ,,,l,, -
pronounced upon said per,op. '1''
The foregoing resolution w.. ,.;.
unanimously passed by the ll,u,. u LAY
gates, in which they respectfully ~. ~
concurrence of the Senate '"
December !. 1859.
The Senate unanimously based IT,. r..
luton.
In the House Of Delegates oh motion ,,
MIR. Barbour. it was resolved That,
ne tba G,varror,s Nas. s''
'''' !" 'ie
ioo0"' u.s.ulo an.e' y" 'lle county OF Jefrr
SOU &c '.'e.eu :" Selec1 committee, And
sa'a sohih''. zee Ie especially Instructed to
'"ss 80 .a''' ''nneetru with TN,
.uoet a,u a'i ,t' anl report The rhaFac
.e' ."I 'A'eu' " me combinations that ha's
e3is'eu' VI may sun exist 70 invade thus Com
,non~eaitn' "r !" annoy the people upon our
Nor.ne ~. c"faer'
Mr christian "nefea the following Joint
reso,u.i'n Hn'e' was adopted and eommunl.
0"t paJ ."s S I'm"
Ss =, "a,' WIN tue concurrence d
80. - oe S s"e '''uSe "i': III The pre,rnes
" VIZ "e .a p,o'''r w r'day'at o'clock
op na e.. a ;n.,. ~ ''e .'eet''" Tor lover
A,,,rnar C.naraI - ','.,'. a''. - ahu loI
a ~ ny oone'a' !" count 'ie votes. aud
ue'e'' ., ""o . e'eetru ny the people t.
.ne sou oni.e' respectively honoured IA
W VIC oena'.
lug sPee.ai o"i,i'h'''ee 10 whom was refer
reu 'he petition VI Tue citizens vi Warren,
P'v'"s 'or nc removal % We ire" hegrue,
oa' s"e oo - was Instructed =
.ntu"e '"'" .ue % peu.''r! u a"'hof4'nghe
.s; ens.a,e,neh' " Tue Tree negroes Of
'u.s Sonuon"eui'h, without requiring tho
eopeuo. u oheh'ii VI Tue value oi tho
o"u e' - oe pau " '''' 7'a'e' a' IL no"
A.. :! '""
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

We have received from Mcssrs. Jas. En-
twisle & Son very neat volume, entitled
"The Secret Out" or one thousand tricks
with cards The book explains the mode of
executing a number Of experiments, puzzles
and games, and infinitely describes the ma
nipulation of cards By means Of the plain
est directions. and over 800 engravings, it
teaches the reader exactly how to do every
slight of hand trick known The Secret
Out" may lie called repertory of fun and
frolic, such as has rarely before been brought
within the reach of the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

Meetings have been held in many of the
counties of this State, in relation to the late
Harper's Ferry outbreak, all breathing the
same spirit, and expressing the determination
of the people to resist aggression, and in favor
of adopting such measures US will encourage
home trade, and home manufactures. Make.
buy, and sell within the Mote-,that ~ the
word.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

Even without Speaker. We should sup
pose the House Of Representatives has the
power to enforce order in the galleries Of the
House, and suppress the applause" which
we so often see mentioned rs coming from
that quarter. Ii some applaud" others
may hiss" Better clear the galleries"
than allow such a state of things to exist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09
Northern Aid to Virginia.

New YORK, Dec 1859. - have to say,
that AZ earl y day of the Brown excite.
meni'' | offered hy letter to Governor Wise
one hundred men, fully armed and equipped.
residents Of this city, and eager to demon
strare their sympathy for the South BY nc
llyel e,pouSing her cause. Knowing Gov
crnor Wlse's objection TO receive assistance
from other States, and to render the offer
less offensive, !, in my letter tot which |
have not preserved n copy admitted the
ability Of Virginia being abundan;ly able 10
cope with aud discomtit her enemies, but be
ing DESTROYS Of giving Northern sympathy
tangible shape urged On lhat ground the
acceptance Of the services Of my company
In answer to this letter Of all Governor Wise
rsturlei by telegraph the following:
R.CHMoyD, Nov. IS, 1853.
Capt, c. Rcagles, Is North William street. New
York: The Governor thank you for your oder d
troops, but has need oil them. He will exccmIe
the laws of Virginia DEp. ". MuSfoKu,
Secretary Of the Common wealth.
Contingent upon the favorable reception
of my command, Col. q. Dyekman, Majors
q. B. Hall and 4. Farnsworth, Of the
New York Volunteers, were prepared TO ten
der tn. services Of regiment Ut 1000 men.
composed Of soldiers who served III Mexico,
and citizen. Of New York; and Col. Dyck-
man. lwho is now at my elbow, adds MT
only 80 sustain the constitutional rights Of
the Commonwealth OF Virginia, but any
other State in the Union. &. REAGLES.
riNdE MAMMOTH PICTORIAL BROTHER
l. JONATHAN, Tor the Christina. holidays,
is filled with illustrations .! Christmas guwe. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

The Providence Journal gives the follow
ing advice to Congress: 1--WE do not conceal
from ourselves the fact that, in the present
excited state of the public mind, there is
a special reason why our national legislators
should exercise all due moderation III their
debates. We trust that they will feel the
influence of this consideration, and act with
wise, comprehensive and patriotic regard
for the common good of our whole country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

A Civic Guard has been formed in Lees
burg, Virginia, and arms applied for. The
affairs Of the company are 10 be managed by
its own officers, altogether irrespective OF
military authority. Col. Charles Douglas
presided at the meeting a, which the compa,
ny was organized, Thomas p. Knox was Sc,
cretarv, and James 5. Harris was appointed
Captain. \ minister Of the NJ. f. Church,
in Leeshurg. is member of the company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

The Albany Journal says-"No Ex-Presi-
dent has ever lived in more studied retirement
than Martin Van Buren,. He is seldom away
from his home, and never seems TO covet at
tentions of any kind. On the 9Th instant
he passed his seventy-seventh year. lie is
said to be writing memoir Of his times. 1t
will, if truthful, reveal great many curious
chapters in the political history OF the coun-
try -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

The Loudoun Mirror says, that On Thurs
day night week, "l.eesburs was the theatre
Of a ridiculous farce, highly injudicous and
which ought not 10 be tolerated.; and that
the worthy Mayor Of the town protested
against the whole proceedings" We have
no information as 10 the nature OF the
farce or what it was all about.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

The Jewish Messenger of December I'd,
publishes gloomy news in regard to the con-
dition Of the lsraelites in Morocco. Hun
dreds Of families have fed from Tungiers to
avoid Spaniards, Moors, and Kabyles. -
Twenty-seven hundred OF these III gltlyss had
arrived at Gibraltar. The Jews in London
have responded to call for aid, and assls-
tance is also hoped for from the prosperous
Israelites in America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09
The people of Talbot, Nd, are in a state of

The people of Talbot. Nd, are in state OF
considerable excitement. and many Of the re-
ports concerning instructions, &c, have OF
tanned currency among them. AT Easton
and St Michael's. number Of families have
congregated from the surrounding country,
leaving their houses shut up and deserted.
Armed patrols guard the country, while all
the towns and villages have bodies Of armed
men ready for the insurgents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

The Loudoun Mirror says: -"Lieut Ma.
thaniel lIeaton during his scouts IN the Blue
Ridge Mountain, finding the bayonet At
shoulder arms. great impedment amoug
the bushes, and when lowered, dangerous to
The rear man, has invented an addition to
Scrt,-"Cross shoulder arms" and right
shoulder arms" by which the soldier travels
at half the fatigue Of the former, aud with
no danger to his companion in arms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09
The President and Governor Wise.

The Governor having, in his last message
to the legislature of Virginia, commented
with some severity upon the letter address
ed by the President to him on the 18th ult-
no. in answer to his letter of the 18th ultimo.
and having communicated both letter, 10 the
legislature, we have obtained II copy Of this
correspondence, and now publish it for the
information of the public Constitution.
RlcHao>D, Va, Nov. -. 1850.
SIR: have information from various quar-
tiers, upon which rely, that conspiracy,
of formidable extent in means and num-
bers. is formed III Ohio, Pennsylvania, New
York, and other States, to rescue John
Brown and his associates. prisoners at Char.
lestuwn, Virginia. The information is spe
cifc enough to be reliable. 1t convinceS me
that M attempt viii he made to rescue the
prisoners, and, il that fails, then 10 seize
citizens ol this State as hostages aud vic
inns in case OF execution. The execution
will take place next Friday, ~ certainly as
thai Virginia can and will enforce her laws.
| have been obliged 10 call out one thousand
men. who are now under arms. and, if ne
ressary. shall call out the whole available
force Of the State, to carry int" effect the sen
ncrui our laws On the II and 10th pr"Nlmo.
Place, in Maryland, Ohio, and Pcnnsylva
MIA have been occupied ~ depos and
rendezvous by these desperad"es, unobstruc-
ted by guards or otherwise, TO invade this
State, and we are kept in continual nppre-
hen sion of outrages from fire and rapne on
our borders | apprlse you OF these facts,
in order that YOU may take steps Ia preserve
peace between the States. protest that
my purpose is peaceful, AMI that | disclailn
all threats when | say. with all the might Of
meaning, that if another invasion assalls this
State or its citizens, from any quarter,
will pursue the invaders wherever they may
e, into any territory, and punish them wher-
ever arms can reach them. shall send co
pies OF this to the Governors of Mary land,
Ohio, and Penns, lvania.
With due respect and consideration. yours,
truly, HENRY a. WISE.
10 Ills Excelleucy JAMES BucH,SAS.
President of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

1t appears that the export trade is likely
to be much increased during the naxt two
months. Some foreign demand for bread
stuffs is expected. Our manufactures are
doing very we'll For American iron IN oil
its various forms. there is to arise an IN
creased demand for home consumption dur
ing the present year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

4 large and respectable meeting 81 the
citizens Of Winchester and Frederick CONN
tv, was held on the lSt instant, AT which re-
solutions were passed in favor # the pr"ee.
ted Railroad down ,he'lall-y If Virginia.
from salem to Harrisonburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09
Virginia News.

The Vigilance Committee appointed at the
last Court of Orange County, are carrying
out the resolutions adopted by the meeting Of
the citizens of that County on the same day.
The streets of Orange c. IL have been patrol
ed night and day since the Committee were
APPOINTED Several slaves have been arrest
ed and placed in Jail but have since been ia
ken out by their masters. A number OF free
negroes have been ordered to leave the Coun.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues Capt.
Patton, returned to Richmond, OH Wednes-
day, afternoon, from their tour Of duty at
Martinsburg, and we're received by the ''Old
Guard" and large number Of citizens
They proceeded 10 the gubernetoria man
sion, where they were briefly welcomed and
addressed by Governor Wise.
Fox HuNrISG. The Petersburg Press
says:--Our numerous friends in the sur
rounding country are enjoying themselves
finely at the present time, IN the good old
fashioned and healthlul sport OF fox hunting.
These animals have become quite numerous
Of late in this section.
A French Commercial Agency will be es-
tablished in Richmond, at an early period
next year, and cargo of goods, including
wines, silks, ca~simeres, boots, shoes, etc.,
will be received at that port in time for the
Spring trade.
The Cadets Of the Virginia Military In
sttute, who were recently on duty at
Charlestown, arrived in Richmond on Wed
nesday morning, and were quartercd at the
st. Charles Hotel
The Blue Ridge Republican says:-We re-
yret to state that while Mr. Rn Jeffries was
starting his new steam saw MILL" yester-
day he was drawn into the machinery and
had his arm badly fractured.
A negro boy belonging to Mrs. Virginia
Slaughter, 0! Culpeper, aged about 10 years,
fell into the fire. on Tuesday last, and died
from the effects, in a few minutes.
1t is said that Gov. Wise has ordered two
companies-ons from Wytheville and one
from Fincastle-to proceed to Charlestown
forthwith.
Seventeen caulkers were discharged from
the Gosport Navy Yard On Tuesday. There
are only two left.
The Madison Guards" from Madison
county, have been ordered to Charlestown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

Mr.. A. j. Hartford. Of Berryville, Clarke
County, Va, met with serious accident
last week. lie, in company with several
other gentlemen. had taken seat in light
two-horse spring wagon, for the purpose OF
going to Charlestown, when the horses ran
IF and upset the wagon All escaped inju-
nv except Mr.. H.. who had his leg broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09

The authorities Of Port Tobacco Maryland.
recently passed an ordinance for the protec-
ton Of the property Of the citizens Of Port
Tobacco from the danger 10 which it is liable
by the shooting Of fire crackers, pistols, &c.
Also, an ordinance for preventing negroes
from eongregating in the village after sun
down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-09
National Democratic Convention,

The National Democratic Committee APP
pointed AT Cincinnati in June 1876, met on
Wednesday evening at Wizards Hotel, IN
Washingtou the Hon. David A. SnIailey
presiding.
Twenty-nire States were represented; and,
after full and free interchange 81 opinion,
it was determined h hold the National b'-
mucratic Convention ut Charleston on Mon
day, the I'D Of April next.
A committee was appointed ~ select
suitable hill for The assemblage Of The Con-
gention, am to issue tickets OF ADMISSION Ia
regularly elected Democratic delegates. \
committee was also appointed to reside IN
the city of Washington for the purpose OF sup.
intending the publication and circulation OF
documents. The latter committee, We un'
derstand, consists Of the following gentle
men: c. l. vallandigham, Of Ohio; Charles
J. Faulkner. Of Virginia; James 4. Logan.
Of Illinois: William Bieler, Il Pennsylvanla;
William Bark-dae of Mississippi: William
IL English, Of Indiana, and Miles Taylor oi
Louisiana.
The inevitable Thomas he Marha-, mho
81 recently attempted u shoe himself aud
wife AZ CINCINNATI, i, again before the puhiIe
having been arrested aud confined Tor
swindling green one cut vi 500 by the
ball game,