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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
Information In United States Circuit
Court, Middle District Of Tennessee.
April Term, 1870.

No. 1.5S6-United States vs.. one Portable Engine,
Liquors, etc.
WHEREAS, +. Mop SMITH, ESQ, Attorney
w Of the United States for said District has fled
his information in said court, well on behalf of
the United States and Of all persons concerned,
against one Portable Engine Liquors, ETC.. (Brant-
" Brothers, reported Owners) alleging among other
things that said Engine, Liquors, etc. were seized
and forfeited to the United States for the causes
in sad information alleged:
Now, therefore, in obedience to the monitiOn of
the court, to directed and delivered l do here
by give public notice TO all persons claiming said
property, or knowing or having any thing to say
why the same should not be condemned as forfeit
ed, and that they be and appear before said Circuit
Court, to be holden in the Federal Courtroom in
the Capitol, at Nashville Tennessee.
on THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1870,
At 10 O'Clock A. NJ, then and there to tnterpose
their claims. z R 0LASCOCK,
janI3lA o. 8 Marshal
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Hurley's SarSaparilla.
RITH- NDDE OF POTASH

This is the pure and genuine extract of the roOt
and will, on trial. be found to effect certain and
eases:
Affections OF the Bones, Habitual COstiveness,
Debility. Diseases Of the Kidneys, Dyspepsia, Fry
sipelas, Female Irregularities, Fistuls, all Skin
Diseases, Liver Complaint, Indigestion, Pies Pull
monary Diseases, Scrofula or Kings Evil Syphilis
and all Impurities Of the Blood.
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Hurley's Ague Tonic.
NO ARSENIC. NO ALERCURI
PERFECTLY RELIABLE

The only remedy for ChiIls and Fever, or Ague
and Fever that is or can be depended upon is HUR-
LEY'S AGUE TONIC. There have been thous-
ands cured by using 1t who have tried the usual
remedies without benefit.
The following certificate from a reliable citizen
Of Mississippi, speaks for itself:
MERIDIAN, Miss. Oct. 16, 1S62-Mr. R. Y. R
Chadwick-Dear Sir This il to certify that 1
bought from you, by your recommendation, a bot
tie Of Hurleys Ague Tonic, and it cured two cases
of fever and ague Of fifteen months standing.
cheerfully recommend Hurley's Tonic to the pub
lie generally. Respectfully yours,
JOHN B. WRIGHT
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Notice TO The Public.

TINHE CASE OF ATTACHMENT AGAINST X.
i Martin and II. Sassauer has been withdrawn
by me, and I herewith exonerste them from any
participation in fraud.
janlg-lts J. ROSENTHAI-
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Henry WARD BEECHER's salary as pas
tor Of Plymouth Church, in Brooklyn,
was increased few days ago from Sl2,-
900 10 $4,000 year, but strange as il
may appear, he has refused TO accept the
iDcraacn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
IN BANKRUPTCY,

THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON THE
1 29th day Of November, A. d. 1869, warrant in
Bankruptcy was issued against the estate Of J. B.
W. Nowlin, of the county Of Bedford and State OF
Tennessee, who has been adjudged Bankrupt on
his own petition: That the payment Of any debts
and delivery of any property belonging to said
Bankrupt to him, or for his use, and the transfer
of any property by him are forbidden by law:
That a meeting Of the Creditors of the said Bank
rupt, to prove their debts, and to choose one or
more assgnees of his estate, will be held at Court
OF Bankruptcy, to be holden on the It'll day OF
February, A. ID. 1870. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the
Office Of the Register in Bankruptcy, Shelbyvile,
Tennessee, before W. n. Doughty, Esq. Register.
Z. r. GLASC0CK,
Q. s. Marshal, Messenger.
By Z. l. DOUGHTY,
janl9-lt Dep. Z. s. Marshal, Messenger.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

THE Judiciary CommitteeOfthe Illinois
Constitutional Convention have agreed
upon an extension of the term of office OF
Judges from nine to twelve years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

ONE of our exchanges states that the
PostofIice Department has issued an or
der. that on and after the first day of
January, 1870, County newspapers
must be printed and published in the
county to permit them to pass through
the mails free, under section 25l, laws of
1866. A paper, one half ofwhichis printed
in another county, does not come with
in the meaning of the section" The ef-
feet of this ruling win be to oblige the
postmasters TO collect postage on county
papers which have one side printed away
from home, or which furnish supple
ments printed away from home, as is the
case with many weekly papers through
out the country
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

WASHINGTON is all agog. One Of Queen
Nictoria's boys is about TO visit the nation
al capital. Prince Arthur is expected by
the British Minister to arrive there on the
oath inst. This announcement has caused
a wonderful autlcr among the elite. Of
course all classes want a bali, and of
course everybody would have 10 be invi-
ted, OF it would not be a success, and no
house in Washingtonis big en0ugh to hold
everybody: so Mr. Thornton, the British
Minister, and Mr. Fish, Secretaryof State,
have decided that the Prince shall have no
ball there. Thcyoungstcrwill be welcomed
by a series Of dinner parties by Gen.
Grant, one by Secretary Fish, and two or
three by the British Minister. lie viii re-
main in the city about week, when he
viii, no doubt, be glad to escape from.
Washington snObbery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
In Every Thing.

News, Commerce, Finance, Manufacture, Agri-
culture and miscellaneous topics, together with
political matters, shall be the special object Of at
tention in the columns of the UNION AND AMERI-
CAN, so as to make it ahead of all other.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
In Its Political Conduct.

THE UNION AND AMERICAN will take the Consti-
tuition and laws for its guide, adhering to the
teachings Of the founders of our government. 1t
will guard with vigilance and frmness the rights
Of all the people, urging upon ali, moderation for
bearance and steady adherence to law and order
thereby enabling the people to develop the resour
and advance all the material and other interests
f our State and common country
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
Upon the Subject of Agriculture,

And kindred topics, shall also give extensive
variety Of valuable and interesting matter-the
best adapted to the farming classes Of our State
which will, in great measure, supply the place Of
a family agricultural paper.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19
The News Department.

II Is our purpose to continue to make the UNION
AND AMERICAN q complete reflex Of the events Of
the day-City, State and Foreign.
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C0TTON TICE.
WE HAVE DETERMINED, FROM TIE FIR
w Of December, to
REDUCE

the charges on cotton consigned to Us for 81
Having increased facilities for Storing COttGs
we viii only charge 81 30, instead Of 81,
heretofore.
The Insurance win also be reduced,
we can now obtain risks cheaper, In cOnsequel
Of having
FIREPROOF WAREHOUSE.
There viii be no deduction made for ties, uRl
over seven, as has been done,
We invite al our friends and old CUSTOM
and IS many New Ones a. possible,
give rs q trial. and we promise attention
their interest, and win give to them al thai
coming to them in weights.
GEO. @. ALLEN 4 Cd
We have removed from the old McAlister cor
10 little above Broad street, to Nos. 81 GndI
College street
nov2l-2m GEO. @. ALIEN & Cd
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To James Ruddle 4 Co, Louisville Kentucky
Gentlemen-This Is to certify that have been for
years q sufferer, and tried all the tonics ever
heard Of or seen advertised, with little relief
from any of them heard your Hurley Bitters
highly spoken of, and tried bottle, With little
faith in it before commenced and to my sur
prise and Joy, before finished one bottle, felt
great deal better, and firmly believe that on
two occasions it was the means of saving and pro-
longing my life. l conscientiOusly recommend
them to all sufferers the best btters known and
advise them to always ask for Dr.. T. A. Hurley's,
and have no other. You can use this az you think
proper, if it will benefit others.
Yours, truly, etc, JOHN ". DIXON.
Louisville. X. Dec. 10. 1863
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-19

Hon. JOHN W. LEFTwICH has gone to
Washington to renew his contest for the
seat of Representative in Congress from
the Memphis district to which he was
fairly and honestly elected, but Brownlow,
who was Governor then, assumed author
ity to throw out votes and claim that w.
J. Smith was elected, and issued to him
the certificate. If there is a particle of
Justice in Congress, Smith, the impudent
pretender, viii be kicked out and Mr..
Leftwich awarded the seat TO which he is
legally entitled.
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SAL OF LOTS IN
UNDERWOOD'S ADDITION

Fred Hdtinger, admir- q al. Is WIIhelmins 4
Louis Van DOlan-
DY VIRTUE OF DECREE OF THE COUN1
ID Court Of Davidson county, Tenn, rendered
its December term, 1862 in the above cause,
viii sell at public auction, to the highest bidd
on
Saturday, the 18th Day OF JAM Isl
at II o'clock, n, at the Courthouse door, In Ma
yille the following lots belonging to the estateI
John Van DOlan, deceased, 20 wit: Lots Nos.
and IA in UnderwOOd's addition to Nashville, fro 4
ing each fifty feet on Thompson street, and tw
ty-hve feet Of lot No. u on said Street.
TERMs-CASH Minimum price fixed on
lots, 81 600. p. L NICHOL,
dec q ids Clerk
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Hurley'S Stomach Bitters.
For Debility, Loss of Appetite, Weak
ness, Indigestion or Dyspepsia,
Want of Action of Liver, or
DisOrdered Stomach,

There are no bitters that compare with these in
removing these distressing complaints. For sale
or can be had at any drug store in the United
States. JAMES PUDDLE & CO., ProprietOrs,
Louisville, Kentucky.
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N O IT @ L.

TNHERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE BLOOD
l. HORSE ASSOCIATION, on Saturday, Jan. 49,
for the election Of officers for the year 1870.
ianIq-lw W H JOHNSON, Prest
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

MR.. AND MRS. A. C. CARTWRIGHT, long con-
nected with schools in Nashville and vicinity, beg
leave respectfully to inform the citizens of Edge
field, that they have taken charge of the large and
weI-arrsnged Academy Building, corner OF Rus
sell and Tulip streets. The elegant front rooms
will be used exclusively by the girls while the boys
will occupy the large hall in the rear with separate,
well-enclOsed grounds for each. School will com
mence Monday, nth inst. For terms, see their
circular to be issued. janll-u
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REGULAR TRADE SALE.

TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. Ia, AT on O'CLOCK,
will sell seasOnable stock of Dry Goods, together
with general assortment of Trimmings, Varieties,
Notions and Furnishing Goods, to which will be
added late cOnsignmeuts Of Dress Goods and Mems
and Boys Clothing. Salesrooms Nos. Il, 16 and
49, Porter Block, Cedar street. jan16 It.
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A @ a H ID.

7 DESIRE To ANNOUNCE To MY FRIENDS
L throughout the State of Tennessee, that 1 am
in the Dry Goods House Of R I. KIRKPATRICK,
College street, where I desire to see them. re-
spectfUlly solicit their patronage, feeling fully as
sured that the line of goods viii have the pleasure
of exhibiting is not surpassed in extent and ele-
gance in this market, and Will be sold at prices low
enough to give entire satisfaction. II any wish
goods and cannot do not visit the city, they may
be assured that will give prompt personal atten-
ton to their orders. B. P. ROY.
i8nl6-tf
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
F0RTY-F1RsT CONGRESS.
Second Session.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. n, 1870


ABoLIsHMENT OF THE FRANKINd PRIVILEGE
Petitions were presented by Messrs Ramsey
Drake, Pratt, Patterson, Conkllng and Fenton fol
the abolition Of the ranking privilege. One OF the
petitions presented BY Mr. Fenon contained the sig.
natures OF 4,5Sl citizens OF New York city.
SICK AND DISABLED sEAMEN.
Another petition was presented by Mr.. FEsToN,
from the Trustees OF the Seamen's Fund and Re-
treat Of New York, asking for Congressional action
10 secure adequate provisions by the United States
or state government for the support OF sick
and disabled seamen arriving at the port OF New
York. Also resolution from the Board OF Trade OF
Buffalo i0r the repeal u the income tax.
VIRGINIA SENATOR SWORN IN.
The VICE PRESIDENT communicated to the Senate
the fact that the President had signed the Virginia
bill.
Mr. FOREMAN, rep.) Of w. Va, said one OF the
SENATORS elect from Virginia, JOnn Il. Lewis, was
present, and moved thai ne be qualified.
Ihe credentials OF John +. Lewis and John W.
Johnson, Senators elect from Virginia, were then
read Mr. Lewis then appeared before the Speakers q
desk, wnen the usual oath OF office was administered
by the CHAIR.
THE CURRENCY BILL
was then taken up and Mr.. HOWE, (rep.) OF Wis.
reviewed the neutrality-suspicious. suggested by the
Senators who had spoken the discusslon. The
Senator from ONO tMr. Shermanj believed forty We
millions OF an increase 10 be suliclent; the Senator
from indiana (Mr hortonl thought sixty-nve nil
lions would be enough anu tile senator from Masya-
cnusetts INT. Sumnerj believed two hundred mil Ous
would be about rignt. lie might pertinently ask
each Of ths SanStVrs why they st0pped At these
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
TtleCRApA,c NEWS ITEMS.

Tue Philadelphia gas companies have reduced the
price OF gas 10 $3.50 per thousand feet.
The attempt to form vigilance committee IN
Chicago last night resulted in miserable failure.
At the California Woman's Suffrage Convention,
now In session IN California, niue associations are
represented by 10 deegatea
The Eclectic State Medical Society which has
been IN session several days IN Albany, has ad-
Journed until next Jane. DR.. A. Wider was elected
PRESIDENT Il. j. Burton, wee president; r. A. Nor
row, secretary.
AT the Maine state Temperance Convention II
session ut Lewiston, speeches were made yesterday
disapproying OF Governor Caauioera.n's course and
advocating the holding of republican party TO in
pledge Tor pronibltion and It's eniorcement.
The Board OF Brokers OF San Francisco have ap,
pointed committee to consult msDDcrs oil tna
Caiiforna Legislature on tins propriety Of passing
law compelling all mininy co.npanies 10 make
sworn statements quarterly ~ " the ActgA cVps
dtuvn cl tner nlpeA
The New York herald., 1870-01-28
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WASHINGTON, j,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 1870.
BILLS INTRODUCED ASD REFERRED
BY unanimous consent bills were introduced and
referred as follows:--
By Mr. ScoFiELD, trep.) Of fPa.-Authorizing the In
demnlly iund paid BY China and Japan to be paid
into the Treasury.
By MIR. WAsHBURS, (rep.I OF wis.-To establish
steamboat Ines
by Mr.. 0lLFlLLAN (rep.) Of Pa.-Reauiring ma
tionaI banks going into liquidation to deposit lawful
money III place Of their circulating notes and TO take
up Their b0ndS.
BILLS REPORTED AND REcOMMITTED.
BY Mr.. JULIAN, trep.) OF lnd., from the Committee
Public LandsTO prevent the further sale OF pub
lie lands, except as provided for in the presumption
and homestead laws and the laws for djsppsing OF
town sites and mineral lands.
BY Mr. lN0ERsOLI. lrep.l OF H., from the Commit
tee vn RAILROADS aud CanalS-T0 authorize che con-
The New York herald., 1870-01-28

however, agree Win the memDera on his own SIDE
tnat the House would not be justified IN inquring
into the record OF member eject. He would not
Sit here with an enemy " his country.
Mir. ELDRfDdE, referring to MI. Buffers quotation
as TO Joy IN heaven over repentant sinners said he
could not help but think there was no gentle.
man on the moor OF Inc House who could create suc
II thrill Of JOY IN heaven as the gentleman from Mas
sachusetts Dy repentlng. QLaugnter.)
me motion TO reconsider was hnally laid on the
table by yeas 1853 nays g. and Mr. Porter was sworn
III as memUer from Virginia.
ADJUSTMENT or TUE FRANKING PRIVILEGE.
Nr. FARNswORrn, from the Post once Committee,
reported biii 10 abolish the ranking privilege and
asked to nave it made speclai order.
The bill was read. 1t reDeals all laws giving to
any officer or department OF the government, or
other persons, The right either send or receive
through the mail free OF postage any letter. docu-
ment or other mailable matter. Section two pro-
yaes 1sa q n Sns snail take s'c' on and alter the
MIR. STEVENSON, trep) OF Ohio, suggested an
amendment TO strike out the second section.
MIR. FARNswOarH said lie desired to have the bill
made special order i0r Tuesday next
Mr.. CuLLoM trep) Of ILL.,, said tnere was no Obec-
u0n TO putting IL on ITS passage now
Mr.. FARNswORTH-Very well; the bill IL before the
House. l move the previous question on It's pas
fhe previous question was seconded. and Mr..
Farnswortn, having an hour to advocate the bllI
parceiied out toe tinle which was occupied IN a
discussion upon the question: participated by
Messrs. Farnsworth Logan, Getz, Butter. OF Mass,
Benton, Beck Waro, Lafin, judd Eldrldgc, Ferriss
hiit, Cox, Wood, Potter, Whttemore, lngerso
Mr.. LOGAN, rcp.) OF ILL.,, said that he would vote
III Iavor Of the b but he would be more IN favor or
IT II the contracts for carrying the mail were re-
duced according 10 the diminutiOn TO be effected.
Mr. BUTLER, OF Mass, inquired whether the bill
would cut or free newspapers.
Mr.. FARNswoRTH-lt does; II cuts of everything.
In reply to Mr. Logan's suggestion, Mr.. FaTnswurtn
said that the Postmaster General has authority to
increase or reduce the mail contracts or 10 dscon.
tnue them. lie wished to say, once for ALL that he
concurrcd with his committee In reporting this bil,
but not for the given by the Postmaster Gen
eral lie did not Deleve that tDe Post once Depart
mcnt was going 20 make saving or 900 900 10y the
abolition or the ranking privilege, or anything Ike
II. He Old not think that the mails would be carried
for much less tHan they were carried now. There
would scarcely be Any apprecIable aineTence, There
The New York herald., 1870-01-28

nau seemed SO pam u pain OF duty 10 MIN that IL
had never occurred to him that anybody would ever
intimae tnat he hatselzed improper occasion for
submitting the remarks which he did But far more
important that was the other inquiry. whether wnat
what he said upon that occasion true stood
to-day after more tnan week since It's delivery to
submit To the judgment Of his peers that not only
what he uttered was IN all essential and important
particulars, tine truth.
estimates IN his hands to refer to item alter item OF
tho estimates OF the various departments. and to
show that his original statement IN regard TO the
excess OF estimates over the appropriations OF last
year were every respect correcI. Passing on from
the 1gures he sald:-i should rejoice as much as
0uy man at any development going u snow
how much the people Oi this country have been re-
neved from the pnraen OF taxation by reduction OF
expenditure SINCE Andrew Johnson left the Presi.
deutial CHAIR But the question that was inves-
tigaiiny and inc inquiry tnat 1 was putting TO the
country was whether az between TINS year and the
next year, the tendency Of expenditures was upward
or downward; and felt II u duty for me TO con-
tribute wnat was IN my power If ! thought saw
that tendency was upward, to induce those woo are
Responsible In these halls IN the administration or
the government 10 so manage public affairs tnat the
tendency should be DOWNWARD, not upward. Now
SIR figures may be piled upon figures '.ossa upon
Peiion"-mOuntain thVn, 10 show the DIFF
ference between Andrew Johnson's adminisira-
ton III that regard and the first year OF
our administration; but they do not rest
upon my shoulders. Broadsldes may be fred from
that point Of vew but the missiles Will fall harmless
a. my feet Tor there IL nothing ali that SAID thar
HAD any reference whatever TO the est,nlates of
Andrew Johnsons administration or the appropria.
tons and expenditures IN his administration We
have been told tnat the estimates for last year were
made BY Mr. Johnsons admin istration IN a sn,r,t of
hostiity TO the incoming administrator: not for
what Mr.. Johnson would carry on the adInlnistra-
non Tor, but what General Grant should carry II an
Tor; and that IN such u OF economy the estimates
were cut down so aS TO embarrass the incoming
Administrations. Ana that WAS said by one w no was
himself parry IN the Commiltec on APPROXIMATIONS
further 10 embartass this administration by cutting
aoWn these estimates twenty millions Uauunter.)
ihe truth about that statement IL that nobody
ever heard OF II until yesterday. II anytninR
IL test az to whether the tendency
W WeApenulture " upward or downward IN yps a.
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FROM EUROPE.

LONDON, Feb 1.-The Anglo American Cable Com
papy voted for an amalgamaon with the French Com
pany by large majority
LONDON, Feb. 2.-The ship Melbourne, from Lon
don for Savannah, put back to Falmouth leaky.
The ship Lady G. Shields, for New Orleans was at
Falmouth With six feet of water in her hold.
Can't Cochrane commanding the ship Petrel now
cruising off the African coast writes that Dr. Living
ston was burned as wizard In the interior OF Africa
VIENNA, Feb 2-The Archduchess Elizabeth OF
burg
Paris, Feb. 3.-License has been granted for the
performance of Victor Hugo's dramas.
MADRID, Feb. 3-Costello addressed the Cortes in
opposition to the payment of the clergy by the State
| PARIs. Feb 3-Yesterday a sharp debate occurred
in the CORPS Legslatif on DEGREES for temporarily ad
mitting iron and cotton fabrics. On vote being
| reached, the government was sustained.
PARIS Feb. 3.-Letters came on time, but Amer
can newspapers much delayed by the failure of the
mail.
siding officers of the French legislative chamber tc
summon troops to protect their deliberations Lost by
| a vote of 2l7 to 43.
PAR1s, Feb. 4.-Hugo's Lucretia Borgia heard
by dsorderly audience. Paul Du Cirgsnac, the au
thor, was Kissed.
rived Yesterday from New Orleans.
LONDON, Feb 4.-The recent delays in the telegraph
service are attributable the change from private to
/ public control.
PARIS, Feb 4.-Dispatches from Rome state thai
the death Of Archbishop Lyons is momentary appre
/ hended. .
ROME, Feb. 4.-The Pope announces that be viii
decline to participate in the controversy respecting
/ personal nfallbility.
LONDON, Feb 5.-A deputation of leading Englisf
sayans waited upon the ministry to-day, and asked fo
an endorsement of scientific schools by the State.
Indian dispatches by the overland mails confirm
the announcement that the Great Eastern is at Bombay
and will soon commence work for the laying of the
| Persian Gulf cable to the mouth Of the Red Sea.
MADRID, Feb. 5.--Col. Lugan has come to this city
to challenge Senior Tigueros for insulting him in {
recent speech in Cortes.
Official Havana advices have been received announc
ing the defeat of the insurgents BY the national
MARsEfILrs. Feb b.-Two houses fell to-day, crush