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LIFE Il FIRE IN0URANCE.
LAVE ms U b AN O.E. =
rim LYNOHBURa HOSE And rnn
INSURANCE COMPANY, - -
(UAPrrAL AND SURPLUS. .1430.o 00,)
INSURHS SLAVES for one, or . t>fm q yssra
On ths most favorable terms.
! take pleasure IN recommending this Company
toall Who wish to INSUR1 theif GLAv16. i
and 10 enc of the most rsspoaaibls and honorable
WIN. 4. OhARTERS, As@t
=, litn =. between haaa and Baak 81;
TN 3 q = a n Q =.
I'm VIRGINIA YIRn ANp MA1uu NJ
6uRANCR COMP ANY,
OygIcx, No. l63 s'gessss ~
1a' nj sa ssaa & Y s ~ ; - s:,s 1'f =
{ -0AlErAI......:.....s... 49,
eURPLUe... ............. ........ leyeoos
: Thk sla hsasstsoa tsstatluAsGsy IL Virginia
Lsgislature ane u sueesssfal epse1iea ~ AkiEty
yseEsl ecaiianas - iasssss b slty an eouatxy.
ssaiaa itss r. damage by lrss afznsse svay -
sss IA !. g ssi,s cd s.us.s ..a ~ q +
lad tSnDoslatieo. taken 70 a peets q - WogiA
4 ,easnnahae rsiaa of pcssninm.
EteyTy nhs.A shsas q he pahlie 1alssaaes
kbssal md Deessps ssttleneat Il slalnsk wA1aA 4
has evsr 49, ~ pleasure % eAesevo. 49, S s
IaRss nessasat4 snd sltasls ssase.l!y. ~
10y. 4 ev~ b soaasisS d g sss.s. = !.
AaS = esrstaEy. wiIl n1ssJsesipt $685..
S =. A.. a s
II Nx9. I.k OiSooso.. s
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TINE CHEAPEST LOT OF SHOES.-276
i pairs of Heavy sewed Brogan Shoes for
servants, for sale at No. y Main st. Anybody
can be saved by buying them from
de 20 JOSEPH STRAUSE.
TZEKIEL'S HAIR RESTORER.-This
~ Hair Tonic has given satisfaction to
thousands whe have given it q trial. It cleans
the hair from dandruf, causes it to grow. and
prevents it from from falling out.
For sale by all Druggists, and at the Cloak
and Mantle depot,
de q 50 MAIN STREET.
II AIDES UNDER WEAR.-Silk and He
u rino Under Vests and Drawers Cofsets, from
q 70 IS inches; Plush lined Gloves Hosiery In 6uk,
Mezino, and Cotton; Cambrics; Jaconets; Tapes
Checks; Wainsook's Brillisnts; Indis Twills Irish
Linens Linen Sheetings Table Damasks; Furni-
ture Dimity; Bed Blankets. Also, Carpets good
variety Of S-ply, Ingram, Velvet, and Brussels.
CHRISTIAN LATHROP,
II = % Main atraet.
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TOK RENTs-H engaged the stand now
IL occupied By Hunt 4 James, ior the coming
FOR RENT
Our OFFIOH, on ehockoe Slip,
near the Columbian Hotel
A very desirable stand.
ja Its HILL Z NORFLEET.
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The subscribers Offer for sale Two hundred thou.
sand pounds Flosida Iseaf Tobacco, suitable for
the manufacture Of Sue cigars both Allen end
wrappers. ssss[ So ~
We ars the agents ier tho sale Of the Florida To-
bacco, and coming from the planters direct, manu-
facturers and speculaton cannot fail 10 make any
selection they wish. The soonsr applications arc
made the better. B. WYATT co., -
No. 163 East Bay, Charleston, 8. q.
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- n. A. STURDIYANT.
- ATTO1D11Y At Law,

FRACTIONS In The Oouete q h C:ty u Z
mcnd, and Of Hsngico county, 10 IL Court I'll
peais, In tho Ooufas&to States Oeuft and wi
attend TO sny lsgaa businso bsssss any II
Departments. AS
6r OFTJcs--Oosnss Of Rank aud uth 4,
staaro- entrance on Bank st q I-&a1
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III genuine Havana Cigars, Of vart0us
brands. For sale by J. GRAF.
jas 147 Main ct.
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=TO-PARTNEKsHIP NOTICE.

w have this day associated with NJ Mr.. Pc.
TER SPILMAN, a. a partner in our bust.
ness. The style OF tho firm, from this day,
will be BEERS, PCINDExTER & 90.
All persons indebted to the old 6rm will
please call and settle their accounts as early
40 possible. BEERS T. POlNDEXTER.
Richmond. January !, 1862.
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The sub.criber intends continuing the COM.
MISSION BUSINESS, and respectfully solicits
consignmenis Of all kinds 0f produce from the
public generally, and hopes, by devoting b 8 I'M.
divided attention t. the receipt and sale Of all pro-
duce coneigned to him, to meri. . continuance of
the patronage heretofore 20 literally bestowed on
the late concern. r. J. ARCHER.
Richmond, January Let, 1862.
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DIR rLUHn. e ~ ~ 1fsdlsal Houss, 60
himaaN malnly - - e6Aee peAetles. a FraH
gtrsst, . it4le below ~ HxcAnneo Hotel, ~ -
oaally opposite Odd Fellows Hall WAsss ~
"A eel16enklAl tseaiznent fhAY b eotainsd a :
soaAbIs terms Thoue who hnSo bseu sxponi)
ssetalA eontAgious allnsatA ors Invited y
sal1Y,
Oeamunieaticvs - nal. Or otAewiss, prusul
stssuded To- Ones onen from . A. u tn s1l
my 0-ss 11cHMosD. vi
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NJ 3 g 3 O H1kIN g. 1QC7
The UNDERSIGNED oAsfs his services to nis n
and the public generally, for hiring ont E.e
tbs ensuin6 season and thAnkful fer past d
asain uolieits q share Of their pakrenege.
ALFnED 4 HOLLADAH
Once on Cary 81, bel 11th aadix
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ANU hA VIZ E - -
ELEGANT NEW GOODS.
THOS. X. PRIZE T. 90. hase Just feoelvsd
Elegant klaek asd Co3ossd 0fouAA 0tans
ShaW1s, extra nae; 80
Rich Broch Leng ehawis, RAJ Indian;
Do. do. Square do.
Rich Plaid Poplsins;
Real If3ah Pop ARA;
Rich Dark Silks, figured and plain;
Velvet and Silk Robes;
New EmbroideSies;
Black Bombszines Black SAawls;
CottonA Diapers, BlAnkets z-sre- -
Ottomans {inenS, &C., &e;
All Of which Win be Sold far - possible q old
rates. DE 6-Ctsl T. B P1IC1 Z GO.
4 HAVE Just received 50 bales brown Shirtinss,
-, 7S, and -, ell Of which offer - Che low
ct cash prices; also 50 pieces Red Flannel; 50 ps
White FLANNEL; 50 ps. Domestic Paids for ssevantr
dresses; and large stock Of Dry and Domestic
Goods m general. Also large stock Of Closhtne;
Ovsrcoats Of al kinds; Pants; Vests, etc. Also.
100 dozen Urcsrshirts and Drawers; 500 pr. Boots;
SEQ Dr. heavy Shoss f& men and women. All Of
which offer Ut the lowest cash prices ct whoicsae
snd retail. County u1efchAnts would do wei 20
L. ROS1,
dsl Inns 25e Rroad st.. betssaao III and %.
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CAMP NEAR CErrREvILLE,l

CAMP NEAR CENTREYnLE,
December 22d, 1861.
take pleasure In recommending my late part
ner. Mr.. p. ]. ARCHER, to Ill my friends md late
patrons. am confident thAy can mako no better
selec,icn. A. soon - the war, In which I have
been engaged since the besinning, ceases, shall
resume the commission business ON my own &C.
count THOS. O. PEYTON.
IL l-dl2t&cw4t Major l5.h Va. Reg't.
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HsiP.E sIacA ,o.,,|
- lirse rtsniu.s ev.Elst y y
ginla Agricultural eo1tsfy and hs's'
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UYARRENTON IN. O.) FEMALE COLLIE
w 01ATE JNSJITUTN
win commence its 42d session JANUARY 9th.
prepared to give ample instruction in TIE Solid
and Orr smeotal branches For particulars I'd.
dress JULIUS WILCOX.
ja4-12t< Pfincipal.
MRS. JOHN DARRACOTT win opsu .
lyl School, on the first Of January next, for
young ladies' a. Westwood, her residence. On ths
Richmond and Charlottesville Turnpike, one mile
from Richmond
Board and tuition in English for ten months
Music and French at the usual prices.
REFERKNcEs-Rsv. Charles H. Read. D. D.;
Peaehy R Grattan. Esq; Dr.. Thomas Pollard.
dc 2l-Imt
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ID UNAWAT In JA1I.-Wm oonnissed .
III The IN q Heunsoo sosnty. a ~ 13dof No.
vemb., le6l. @ runaway, Negro Man. who
Ct Ars. Nay 1eott, Of Albsmasis souasys va
Satd n1sro = ahout - ysass old 5fsst 10 hshss
Meh, yedow eepplexion, ard hsd q whss con-
m!tted light wauter suit q homsspan sl1tAAx
1erMar6 provo psopArty, pay shafGse 81 tia
hin away, Or - viii - dali with 9 ~ l6w q.
rssts. 0n0. D. RLiRA6A1T1. q p "a
yal--es a1s@.
DANAWAY-150 1kVARD.-nanaMay,
IN hpm ~ In q Tho1 yc4sa 81 this piaes. 8
namaA JAM11; Aakk brown en- asxisa, 81 yesrs
81 81 nanay ~ - hisAs H 1ad q 8 Aask
~ vhsa y lsM salnDs . unsaEx seveeoegA axn.
Ssabess lgwea ~ ~ ~ = Alks. su1sf h
Sfy Mo9 % ADnnd n n - = - 1Glv9oG ~ -
6 =. s.. etakssaA 1ashnnods Va ssss
e lElme - IS : II i. DU1pDET.
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r UST REOElVED-
81 100 Fine Cashmere Business Goats Q
l5C prs. do do Pants s
800 DO do 6ilk and Cashmere Vests
200 do Back Dress Suits
2OO 5oz Cotton Halt Ho Q
lsl doz. Brown Jeans and Cantor. Flannel
Drawers
ALSO, a large lot Of common Oassinet Goats and
Pants, suitable for railroad and factory hsnds.
NOAH WALKER CO.,
ia1 Corner of Main and 18th sts
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" A WHITE WOMAN,
TO do tho Chamber work, Washing and Ironing
for small family. Enquire ut
MRS. JOHN q. BLAIRE,
Ffanklin street, between TIN and 9Th,
ja7-6,< next to the Church.
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nISSOLUTION.- Tue co-partnership Of
IL vAN-LEW, TAYLOR CO r. this day
dissolved. -.
Having purchased the interest Of 9. i. PLEA
SAINTS, the surviving partner, JOHN N. VAN
Lew, viii hereafter conduct the business In his
own name.
AL persons indebted TO the old concern, will
please call and settle with the undersigned.
JOHN n. VAN-LEW. i
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DiSSOLU rIuN.-1he co-partnefship hereto.
IL fore existing under the name Of SPENCE
4 CAREY was dissolved BY mutual consent on
the LIST inst The business Will hereafter DO cen
e. b SPENCE
;.a4. a. w. CAREY.
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nISSO LUTIOn.-rhe co-partnership Of
IL WATKINS & FICKLEE expires thin day
Dy limitation. Either of the subscribers may use
the nsms of the firm In liquidation. Our books
and accounts will be found In our Office, on the
second floor Of our late storehouse. 159 Main st.,
where all persons indebted to us viii please call
and make Immediate payment and those having
claims against will present them there for settle
ment. J. B. WATKINS.
JAS. B. FIOKLEN.
RinhuonN Tan l. 1871 In Dim
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nISSULU IION.-1he firm Of Mead & JETER
is dissolved this day by limitation. Either
partner viii sign the name of the Arm 20 far AZ may
be necessary in winding up the business.
N. q. READ,
WIN JETER.
Richmond, lst January, 1862.
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" r Z N r
A modera te-sized HOUSE,
Furnished, or unfurnished
The former preferred.
address, With terms ana location,
ia 7-7ts AL0lEkS," Dispatch Office.
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WI ANTED-By young man, SITUA-
wv TON in some business. Gan write .
fair hand, keep plain accounts, and render
ferences can be given. Address "APPLI-
CAN'T" Dispatch Office. ja7-2t*
VNANTED-TO BUY-A young WOMAN,
w with or without incum brance, compe.
tent and qualified as q house servant. Ap.
ply at corner OF 18th and Franklin streets,
over Confederate Commissioners Once.
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VIM. s. PHILLIPS 0snszal Agsns ssa \
lee1or. WIN ooutinne 70 Hire o1t Negroes, Rat1
Houses, Gsstls aad Collect Claims Of every
this OBJ oftunity u rs1arulng ks slnesrs thaI
IL nuDaeoun pa1nuuD Abr tho1e hb9sl pates1
and hopes, BIZ strict atteat ioa - baefnea. h q
. eontinua.ion NJ ths sama. Il ks-a4s~l
N EGKO HIKINa FOR 1Q1d
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Tho UNDERLINED have
this day formed co-partnsrshIp under the style
and h'm Of JI9ER L HARRIS, for teA> purpose of
conducting PRODUCES COMMISSION BUHI-
their services to the friends and psrons Of the nld
firm Of READ & JETER and to the public generally,
md hope BY prompt and strict attention to their
business to merit good share Of patronage. Par
tcnlar attention paid to filing orders; but unless
parties have p oduce or funds IN cur hands, or pro-
duce to come forward IN abort time, orders can
not be filed Ut present. WILLIAM JETER.
Jan'y LIT. 1864. ]. b. HARRIS. -
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nisbOLUTfON.-Th co partnership hereto
GcJURDEY was dissolved by mutual consent on
ths LIST instant. All ciaiI1s agsinst the late con.
Germ will b presented to b. A SMITH, at his Of
hce, on the south side Of Main street, between
Goth and 2I ct streets. EDWIN A. SMITH.
jaC-3t NkAL MCCURDEY,
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0T ANTEU-TO rent q
w HOUSE,
Or part Of one suitable for q small family. Rent
not to exceed two hundred dollars. Address,
stating terms and location, J. r.,
iAf-3.< nisnafrh 0ficA
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ISSOL UTION - The co-partnersniP
Of JONES l. CLARK 10 this day dissolved
bv limitstion. The name Of the firm will be used
By eth or partner tn closing the concern:
WILL r. CLARK.
n.ryYrur Yanuarv 1. 1862.
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XXTANTkD-To hire or purchase, good
w WOMAN, to act ~ purse. For one
that can come welIrccommehdeda' good price
viii be paid, by early application TO me, ut
my fathers residence, on Sd street, between
Byrd and Canal, or 1t the ONCE Of the Trede.
gar Iron Works.
A7-6t WIN. +. TANNER.
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AT REDUCED PRICES. 81
Good seasoned Pine Wood, as Ave dollars fo6)
par cord Oak at six dollars fe6J delivered In
any part OF the city. Once corner Of eth q.
and Basin baak, formerly Hill 4 Fishers.
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wv q o X,
Who can also WASH and IRON.
For good Servant
A liberal hire will be paid. 8
Apply 81 the residence OF the undersigned,
on Canal 81 between LIST and I'd.
js7-6ts JAS. III. BURTON.
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LOB RENT.-l have 800. .on,r. 8,
stabls Tor various mechanical purposes, for rent,
ON Iota s:rset, tone OF the rooms y ~ ov ices'
the Other 10 by so feet.) over the store Of W. W.
Snead bstvecn Main sod Oafy streets. ...s
n LEt LEWIS L. MONTAGUE.
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NISSOLUTION.-M HENRY T. MIL
LER being in the Army, and having
disposed of our business, our co-parsnershiP
has been dissolved.
Those indebted to us will find Mr.. J. H.
SIMPSON and our books At the store Of Bald
win q Williams, 1l6 and lis Main street,
where they will please call and settle will
out delay. Those having claims againstthe
concern will present them there for pay
ment. SIMPSON, e M1LAEk.
ia 3-7tk -
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DIED.

ALLISON - On Tuesday, Dec 2 after a painful ilnea,
Alfred Morgan youngest Of John and Mary Allison
His ends and those Of the family invited the
funeral from residence Of his parents No 1853 Wea
Thyfrst street Thursday. Dec 4, at m, without
further invitation.
EBBEKEOn Monday, Dec. !, Otto O. Ebbeke. native Of
Germany.
His friend, respectfully invited to attend the funeral this
t"edne.dsy morning AZ ~ o'clock. at the residence OF
George g. Stone. No 81 West Twentythird street.
Hamburg and London papers please copy.
EoLLErT-Iu Brooklyn. Monday Dee I, Of typhoid
eyer Catherine j., wife Of Alonzo Foet formerly OF
Wrenthan, Mass.
Inc remains will be tssen to Wren,ham for internent
hlSiAKDs.on Monday Dec. l, VIM. ". Richards In Tie
18Th year OF his age.
The Iesvss and friends invited to attend bis fapers this
!"edlesciy aernoon az O'clock from the reien,e Of
Mr. Wm. Z Seu'hworh, No. 800 DeCsw street. South
Brooklyn.
SULLIvAN-Ou Monday Nov. a. James Sullivan, aged IS
years.
TIE remains intcrredi in E,srfrsens Cem.tery
TlLGHMAN-On Monday morning Dec. L. Mr. Daniel r.
A. T1gh man.
The hsnes and acq7ainances of the family Sscety
Mutual Relief, and TIE several Lodges OF the a. u D. OF
G. ~ AID respectfully invited to attend his funeral on
Wespesd,y. Dec. 3. at p from St. Philips Church
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qnG;nn AGairs-I Iepori OF Commission'r
Dole.

After recommend.ag tAst tic various tribes o.
Indians he placed erva.ions, TO be followed NJ
Jy teaci rg them the ais Of peace and CIVILIZATION,
win tie purpose OF intimately dividing tho lands
among ;lem, TIE Commissioner proceeds 70 sta;c
tie condition Of the tribes in the various territories.
Wah tie indians Of Dacotab-the Pances, Gros-
ven,srs. Msndons, Aricaees, Assinnotoins, Black
feet. Crows, aut Soux-Our relations are al.
friendiy rave with the Sioux. Tersforill treaties
have been msde only win a few Of the Tribes, am
tire Commissioner ecom,acrds that steps be at once
taken 10 locate The Indians upon reseTyailons lie
expre,sss great fears Of attacks from the ~ cnX o.
Daco,ah, who number 1900, in the Sp rilg-;hey
having aready commenced hostilities aga last some
a. the smaller tribes. al parties IN the territory
agree ~ 70 tie danger Il an outbreak.
The Conimissioner gives +! sketch VI the lntngues
o. the Rebel leader. WIN the southern lhdlaF' ny
winch large numbers oi luniahs west oi AINa''Sa7
had b.eu drawn into q support Of he ReDeihoni ne
slnd.s aso 10 the uualc.iug loyalty % some semi
noles. Creeks aid others. VINO fought Tor tue Union
with sncce-s until OVERCOME by largely superior
numbers Of Rebel troOl from Texas. By reason o.
thi.. from 6.OOO 10 5000 loyal Indians had been
driven from their LOmes and.Were luen Ia sate VI
great &c tuition on the Southern borders OF hausar,
where Cor a Tine they were fed BY Gen. Hunter
until The middle of Jann.y last, when Tue Govern
Ment tad furnished provisions. 10 anOlher eSpeoi-
had proven themselves picn0id sOldIers. Inc Com
missioner asks generous appropriation Tor the loyal
indians Low W. Kansas.
~ Arizona, the Pimos PapaROs aud MaricOpas-
seia-1v.lized trloes--afe loyal Arms and ammunition
ba1 been furnished them. and iGitLer supplies are
recommended 10 enable them t. be succers.u barier
against tie Wild tribes.
f. New Mexico, the Apaches and Navaj0s have
become troublesome aud dangerous, owing 10 tho III
irEaes % the Rebels and lncreuse Of our force ~
recommended to ensDc orr troops to fully chastise
them Tor their acts # murder and rapne. Beng in
com ait communication with Tue SIOUX u Tie North,
dsug combinations may result unless the Sioux
ale elaced to subsection
Tie Indians of California have been badly treated
by of the entertainments Ci the whites, and II
is:ecoAended that reservations DC secured foT those
Remaining.
IAe Commissioner tien proceeds 10 give succinct
hitory OF the ana progress Of the lnfIn atroci-
ties ID Minnesota. Referring 10 The 80 Sioux, WHO
had surrendered theA.solycs now sentenced 10 dea.1
BY Judgment Of the COur marital, The C0mniGslOner
sbiAks tha, their execution would rariake moro OF
eve character Of revenge than puuislment, ind he
tlnks that upon leaders Ol these Bavagos, punish
l1ent 50 revere should foil.
The Chippcwa6 OF Lake Superior are friendly
though Inducements wage Led ont 10 them % ioin
"a the schsmos Of hoie-n-tbe- Day tie CHIEF OF the
AlinnesoiI chippewa
Iss Cgl-s4.-...-.g :. s@l.aAsd tAat travel ia ~
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aim is to put down the Rebellion and estsblish uni
versal freedom in the land, -- -l-f~

ALMOST Murder IN THE FOURTH WARD
Tn Monday evening, about "A o'clock. as Rounds
man Blair was passing along Cliff street. be heard
The report Of pistol, some high words, and saw
man emerging from No. 81 Cliff street. The man in
question ran IN very excited manner until he
reached Newiran's grocery and liquor store, in
Pearl street, and before the officer could get there
the fugitive left again and had inst ensconced him
into il and arrested him. The officer then took him
back to the house which he had eft and upon en-
erng, Gilbert Fee was found lying on bis side, the
fugitive having fred revolver at him, the ball
from which had glanced the side of his head
and passed through bis felt bat to tie other side
of The room. Mrs. Forbes, the lady of the house,
VAS engaged in bathing the wounded man. AS soon
rs tie officer introduced his prisoner, the wounded
man pointed to him and said, Thsts1be man who
shot me-" and Mrs. Forbes said, And he is the
man who abused me down stairs, little while ago"
Upon this development the officer took him to the
StatioR-House, where lie gave bis name Us George
Britton. On searching him, the revolver Which he
had used and large new dirk-knife were found on
his person. He said that Fee bad done him a per-
sonai injury and lie resolved upon revenge. He
was taken before Alderman Hall at the Tombs Po-
lice Court, AMI committed in default Of $1,000 bail,
to answer charge of feonious assault with intent
to Kill.
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BlOOHLYN ITEIfs.

TmE BusHwIcX AyEXUE IxPRoyENEsT.-This
matter was brought before Judge Lott in Special
Term Of the Supreme Court yesterday on an appli-
cation on behalf Of the city for the appointment Of
Commissioners of Estimate and Assessment. The
application IS opposed on the part Of the property
owners by II. G. Murphy and George Thompson,
esqrs Tie Corporation Counsel appeared Tor the
city. Tie chief grounds on which the application Is
opposed are briefly IA follows:
The act which was passed April &c, 1861, is al
,red 20 be unconstitutional. IL limits the amount
OF EXPENDITURES 20 $4,000. The Constitution
provides that an adequate and certain remedy mutt
be provided In such ciseG 10 compensate the owners
Of The had taken, ana any limit destroys the GER
tiiniy OF adequate compensation. Ii should appear
ON he face Of the net that the computation Is ade-
quate The &c, also Gfixes q condition to the rails
ing of the money namely. that the bonds shali bear
an interest OF six per cent, and shall not be
sold below their par value, and i IS held
that all those restrictions opposed 10 the right OF
,he owners to unconditional oOmpensaiiOn Under
the act all proceedings by which the land may DO
taken would DO null and void # the expenses should
be folnd To exceed the amount specified. lhis could
moi lie done After tho mpletiOn OF the report OIL
the Commissioners, the right of the owners TO com
penution il -etied and cannot be arrested withou'
The process oil law. Another objection Is, that tie
bin which il a local One embraces more than one
subiect and that b. not oXpressed IN the tlie. Inc
ne. declared It TO be " IN act To widen aud I'M
prove certain streets, whereas the net ilteh con-
te,iuates tho having ont OF new street alsO. Inc
decision of the Court was reserved.