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VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The returns are yet very imperfect and limi-
ted One thing, however, is perfectly certain
every candidate phO took bold stand IA
tduor Of the administration has been elected
We copy the following from the Intelli-
gencer:
The number of Representatives in Congress to
which Virginia is entitled is fifteen. OF these the
election of the followin ing gentlemen Only ascer
tanned to a certainty:
Second district, George c. Dromgoole, (Dem.)
without any regular opposition.
Sirfh district, J. w. Jones, (Dem) ever MIR. Bolts.
Eighth dist Jet, Willoughby Newton, (Whig,) by a
decoed ma jority over Mr.. Hunter, date member)
Ninth district Samuel Chiffon, (Whg,) by ma
jority Of some five hundred votes over VIM. Smith,
date member)
Eleventh district, VIM. Taylor, (Dem.) by ma jori-
ty Of some five or six hundred votes over A. A. Ill.
Stuart, (late Wing member.)
10 the first, third fourth, and fin districts the cleo
ton has been SO closely contested that the result,
though nearly every county in each district has been
heard fir, IN, can only be guessed at. IL the Wings
lose the election in either all these dist lets, it will
be by the smallest conceivable majorities.
From the serenih aud tenth districts the returns do
not warrant any decisive opinion, though the belief
is that in the first of these MIR. Wise is elected.
From the isceinh and fourteenth dstiicts we have
no information whatever.
In The thirteenth and fifteenth districts Mr.. Hopkins
and MIR. Steenrod, having no opposition, are pre-
sumed to be elected
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DREADFUL CALAMITY AND LOSS OF LIFE

On last Sunday afternoon, says a Canada paper Of
the 2lst, as the Rev. Richard Flood, the worthy
clergyman Of Delaware, and seventeen other gentle
men OF the congregation returning from divine
service, IN crossing the river in small scoy ada
cent TO the site where the bridge has been swept
away, The temporary conven enoe was hurried down
the stream until Il came IN contact with iiitng out
tree-wheD four human beings met o watcry grave.
The whole party chung 10 the tree and remained there
for upward Of fo's hours and until a canoe could he
obtained from the village Of klworth six miles dis
tsnt four OF them were chilled through, and there
by unable to retain their situation persisted in view
OF their companions and spectators on shore, who
could render them no assistance. The dreadful oo
currence took place about two O'Clock, z. NJ, but
before the canoe arrived the spot and the last Of
The sufferers was rescued one by one from their
irgbuul situation, the sinking never more 10
rise on the unhappy men who thus unfortunately
persisted m the prime Of life
The names of the persons who persisted are Major
Somers James Rawlings, George Robinson and Will
lam h1monds all natives Of England.
Mr. somers was highly respectable and well
educated gentleman lie has lett wife and amiable
family OF young ladies and gentlemen
Geo Robinson, well known as one of the best
stage drivers on the Western route has left wife
lhe other two individuals Rawlirgy and Edmonds,
were single men.
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OFFICIAL
pspARrmryr Of STATE,

DEPARTMENT on STATE
Washington, May 1, lS45'
The following is translation OF a notice ON
eially communicated 10 the Department Ly lhe
Consul Of the United States al Naples:
NAPLES, February /, lSij.
This general superinlendsncy of health having been
informed that foreign vessels arriving in the Kings
domnions are often unprovided with bills Of heath,
has renewed tho requistion that they should posi-
lively be thus provided as without such document
they cannot be admiite into the said dominions.
The undersig ed, Consellor Minister OF State,
charged with the portfolio Of foreign affairs, hasiens
to inform Mr. Hammitt, the Consul Of The United
States of the fact in order that II may be communi-
Gated TO his Government aud he avails himself OF
the opportunity to repeat TO him the assurances oil
his distinguished esteem.
PRINCE DE SCII.LA,
Duke of San Cristiano.
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FRos .PoRTo RIco.--.NSgro Inaureofion Capt
Card, Of the brig L'ewellyn, a, New York, from
Mayaguez, whence he sailed 7th ultimo states that
the negroes several plantations had revoltcd and
killed some Of the inhabitants. The Governor Gen.
eral, who was at Msyaguez, was Immediately sent
for by express, and upon his arrival the seat Of the
Instruction ordered out a body Of special police
officers to suppress t-scrious consequences were,
however, apprchended; and when Capt c. left, con
siderable excitement and alarm existed
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HAMPTON Sous, Agents for the District have
sent us the Democratic Review for May-1mong the
twenty three articles contained in the present
Der, we find Crawfords Orpheus with steel engray-
ing.
Remarks on Universal History, by Brownson
The Celestial Rail Road, by Hawthorne;
The Maiden Speech, by Reporter;
The Water King, by Alexander Everett
William Ellery Claiming, by Bancroft;
Popular Government, by Brownson.
Srgenrs Magazine for May has been received from
the same Agents. Two fine engrayings open the
book. The light Of the Lighthouse" illustrative
of poem by Eppcs Sargent, and American Wild
Flowers" illustrative Of an article on the subject
The table Of contents is a rich one.
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STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION AND Loss OF LurE-The
splendid steamer Harry of the West, on the 18Th
INST, collapsed enc OF her 1ues, about thirty five
miles below Memphis, killing one man dead, and
frightening four or five Others SO much as TO cause
them TO jump overheard and drown Several were
scalded badly. The mate had his leg broken The
explosion took place just they about starting
from wood yard No names are given in any OF
The western papers.
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Tur BOwporN EsrArr-This estate, al the corner
Of Bowdoin and Beacon streets, in Boston, Mass
has been for sometime disputed territory, claimed
on one part Of Bowdoin College, (Ne) as a t.sti
mony bequost, and the other by certain heirs who
deny the claim Of the college. The college held
possession On Thursday morning the agent for The
ostraoised heirs, backed by one hundred and fifty
men, demolished the fence, and took possession
This decisive act was for the purpose Of testing the
legality Of the Bowdoin College claim, and il WILL Of
course, come under The immediate action Of the law
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PANrrRs CHOLrc.-It is fact not generally
known that what is called lemon syrup made from
sulPhuric acid, is eectu, preventive Of the dis
ease known as the painters choic." Those who
labor in white lead manufactures ought never to be
without II, for where il has been used that terrible
disease is unknown. SO says the celebrated German
chemist, Liebeg.
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A TrruESDous Cror Col III ID. Robertso
near Clinton, Kinds county, with ten hands, made
and gathered last year 100 heavy bales cotton 300
bushels Of corn and 1900 bushels Of potatoes He
killed some seventy-fve large hogs stall fe three
fine beevcs, as big as those they parade about Gin
cinnati with band Of music and 100 yards Of rib
bands about their horns and besides all this he made
the hrst hogshead Of sour circuit ever put up in this
State !-.Ndiche- Free Troder
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CoUsrrRrrrr CoN-Spurious Spanish and Mexi-
can dollars have been put in circulation in Phiadel-
phia. They are composed partly, say about one
third, of copper and have been plated with silver,
probably by the electro Galvanic process
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The Democratic members Of the Legislature he Id
meeting before separating In which they resolved
10 support for the Presidency the candidate put m
nomination by the National Convention; and approx.
ed of May, 1874, the most suitable time for IT,
sembling. In this point nearly all the States that
have made an expression, have recommended that
tines II may therefore be set down as settled The
mode to choose those delegates will be the next thing
to be considered and decided upon. We have alrea-
dy expressed ourselves as favorable to the District
system.
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HEAVY NERprcr. THE jury in the case Of the
United States against Jesse Hoyt, late collector Of
the port of New York, on Friday last brought in
verdict in favor Of the United States, damages 500
s37 Sc
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CoMrLniKsrARy BALL.-We understand that il is
IN contemplation 10 give splendid complimentary
Ball 10 the officers Of the steam frigate Missouri IN
the course of the ensuing, week; aud we have no
doubt that the projected entertainment will be
brought out IN style Of magnificent splendor and
courteous hospitality, which will be duly appreciated
by the gallant tars who so handsomely entertained
large number OF our citizens on board their no.
bic frgate short time ago has already beea no
tced IN the columns Of this Observation-Disclosures
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+ IGNUMVlTE AT AUCTION AT THE Ma
l. Wy YARD.-On Wednesday, tie % May next,
at half past ten o'clock, shall sell at the Navy
Yard about twenty-five and half tons Of Lgnum-
vitae. Terms cash.
by order Of tho Navy Agent
n. W. DYER & co,
M II 24-cod&dh Auctonccrs.
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ONO RrER.-At Wheeling on Saturday, the
River had seventeen feet Of water in the chaunoI,
and was falling
At Pusburr, on the same day. there were sixteen
feet OF water in the channel.
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Young Webster's Frend,n is informed that il i,
believed other means will be adopted to rcpel the
personalities alluded to- Hence We must decline
publishing anything like rctort private charsc-
ter.
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The letter recently published in tho Mobile Herald
purp ring to come from Pensacola, and mentioning,
among ot er things, the arrival at that place Of En-
President Boyer turns out to have been a hoax
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Ball on Board the Brondyoine, The Norfolk Bea.
says, the Ward Room Officers Of the IT, S. frigae
Brandywine, VOW lying at anchorage off the Naval
Hospital gave splendid Ball on Thursday night on
board of this noble frigate. The quarter deck wa,
converted into ball room, handsome canopy ha,
ing been formed of the flags of all nations. The
names OF Washington, IN The centre, Tyler on the
right and Upshur the left, were seen in gilt letters
on the awning at the after part Of the ship and lights
and transparencies were lnterspersed, handsomely
decorated with evergrcens. There were two fine
bands of music on the occasion-that of the Penpsy
vania under Mr. West, and the band of the Brandy
wne-discoursns sweet music. Dancing commenced
at an early hour and was kept up with great ANNA
ton while we had the pleasure Of being present.
One OF the most splendid supper tables that we
have ever seen, was set out on the gun deck
The company retired much pleased with the po-
likeness and courtesy of Com Parker and the officer,
of the Brandywnc.
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Cob X. NJ Jopssos.-Preparation we're being
made IN New Orleans on the 18th inst, to give pub
lie reception to Colonel r. NJ. Johnson on his arri-
val IN that city,
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DIR. FORRY's METEOROLOGy

We have now before us the evidence of four dis
tinguished men in favor of this work-philosophers
who constitute host in themselves, and whose com
bncd opinion upon this subject is worth more than
that Of the whole tribe of reviewers on the face of
earth, united. Their names, each of which speaks
volumes, Baron Alexander de Humboldt. the
Hon. Albert Gallatin, Noah Webster, LII D., and
Thomas Lawson, Esq, Surgeon General United
States Army Let 1t suffice to present the written
opinions Of the first two
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@drrtrO.

On Sunday, April 3d. by the Rev. John C. Smith,
Mr. WILLIAM THOMSON, TO Miss MARY r.
DELANO, both Of this city
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AociprNr.-Governor Cleveland mot with quite a
serious accident on TUESDAY. He was riding in a
wagon accompanied by his brother when they we're
aoc'denialy upset, and he icl with much severity
upon heap Of stones as to break his kneo.psn.
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Upwards Of 1921 900 in specie arrived at New Or.
leans on the 18Th and 10Th instant
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wExoo. ---Vr. Mavrck, one Of tie San 49,
prisoners, who was libeiated by Santa An,
rived at Pensacola IT, the United STATE, ,t,,
oennes, has furnished the editors Of the New y,
papers WITH later accounts from the Texa, lri,,.
Colonies sber, Green, and Others, in all ,yh,.
had reached Perots, where they were IN chain,
DIR. Booker died at that place on the 81 Of A,,.
from wounds received from a gun discharged
drunken Mexican soldier at his commandIry AN +.
The British Minister has procured the rclesu. ID,
the two Riddels, and Capt. O'Phean, friend ~.
Fitzgerald, with whom he had fought in Sp,,
George Crlttenden had been expected at Ismn,,.
where there was an order for hi, release Bt D..
sent 10 the city Of Mexico, and will thcr
liberated
An extraordinary courier arrived in Vera Cn, r
the 9th April, and was Immediately despatched n
Campeachy II was supposed, in consequence Of nlor.
nation received respecting The movement, Of Com.
modore Moore.
1t is settled beyond all doubt that the prl,op,-.
taken at Mier, who rose upon their guard at Salad.
and made Their escape, were re-captUred. il VA.
reported at Tampico, and generally credited, Tat
The order TO decimate these unfortunate men had
been carried into effect and that Of the one huudre
and sixty -hye sixteen had been selected by ballot and
shot
II was reported in Mexico that Mr. Elliott, Ne
British Consul IN Texas had written a letter to SAINT
Ana, IN winch was request OF President Houston
that Santa Ana would treat the prisoners well houg
heyhad acted contrary 10 his (IoutonS) orders in pa
ing the Rio Grand II! The New Orleans Bulletin SOW,
II this news be correct, it is the most brutal act
the age, and entities Samuel Houston to the appe1
ton OF par erceiienee of monster Ii is equlvaler
10 volunteering the information to the Mexican Gov
eminent that his unfortunate countrymen in chain
were a banditti, and unfit objects of humane an,
christian treatment -
NAVARRO, one Of the Commissioners connect
with the Santa fe Expedition was yet in prison i
hut in ba. nd
On The 18th April an embargo was laid on all tn
merchant vessels in the port Of Tampico until trans
ports could be procured in sufficient numbers to tran,
port large number of troops to Yucatan.-Bah 4a
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IL IS stated that in 27i streets in Liverpool there
are 1000 families wholly destitute Of The sacred
Scriptures.
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moro glorious victory cannot be gained over an
other man than this,-that when an injury common
ces on his part, Kindness should begin on ours.
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We have Husr's MERcHAsrs' MAGAZINE for May.
II is an excellent number.
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The number of acres OF land charged with taxes
IN lSil, was 81 $50 6I9 valued at 1881 9S7 $780, and
the personal estate 1928, 3ll GA making an ag
gregae OF $685., 299 $50 On this aggregate was col
lected tor county charges 1874 5l3 81 and for town
cha'ges ~ 29S GAP; amounting to S3, 1885 ";
equal to nearly FIVE mills IN every dollar OF valuation
The charges IN live counties, range from ten to
eight mills; and in thirty counties from one md
half 10 five mills.
There is unquesronably much Inequality in the
assessors of each town have probably fixed upon as
low valuation as their sense of duty would permit
The supervisors possess the power OF equaizlng the
valuations among the several towns; but there is no
provision for eflectlng like result as to the differ
ent counties.
The evil that has grown out OF this inequality has
heretofore only affected the towns The impos-
ton of State tax renders it proper that some uni
form system in making assessments should be adopt
ed, applicable to every county in the State.
(To be concluded to-morrow)
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port, would be essentially useful, and some of it may

port, would be essentially useful and some of it may
be Indlspensaby necessary
The speedy completion of the Black River canal
and feeder to and including the summit level, and
the Genesee Valley canal as far as the first feeder
from the Genesee river south Of Portage is doubtless
anxlously desired by the friends of these improve
ments. | do not feel that / should faithfully dis
charge my duty did not recommend for your
tu consideration these portions of the public works
This should of course be done with strict reference
to the financial condition of the State.
The present low prices OF labor and provisions are
highly favorable to successful prosecution of the
works now under contract, and they should be re-
sumed as soon as just regard to the public welfare
Will permit. But great caution should be observed
In increasing the State debt, already too large. That
the State has the ability eventually to complete all
her works which have been commenced, cannot
in my opinion be uesoned.
The Canal Commissioners will, doubtless, in their
annual report exhibit in detail the condition of the
works under their charge. This document will de-
mand your careful attention.
The following statement shows the aggregate
amount OF the State debt, on the 30ih September,
1912, and the required to pay the interest there
on for the current year.
.4mt of Debt Amt. of Int
AT "a per cent. interest, $5S7 700 90 20 446 so
Ats per cent Is 247, O95 80 S2,354 rs
At 81 per cent. I6lS 600 90 80 $40 90
At per cent. 9 5O7 1873 O6 l50,443 %
Att per cent. 1874 20 262 1886 60
6per cents Of 1897, pays no in
terest, l2,77l 81
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Making the total amount of work done

And the total amount Of work remaining to
be done to close the contracts s. 909 275 "a
The work under contract for the consruc.
ton of the Genesee Valley Canal, includ-
ing that which has been completed, as esti-
mated at contract prices, amounts to 1923 3O5 90
The amount that has been paid for work done
under the contracts and upon those that
have been cancelled is $3l2OS5l "a
The amount due and remaining
to be paid for work done, is 1870 40
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So,236IO0
The New York and Erie, the Ithaca and Owego,
and the Catskill and Canajoharie Railroad Compa-
MES, have failed to pay the interest on their loans
from the State, and the two latter roads have been
sold at auction and the sale OF the former postponed
until the first Tuesday in May next.
The New York and Erie Railroad Company
have completed fory-fve miles of its road from the
Hudson river to Goshen, in Orange county, Be.
tween this point and Binghampton there has com.
paratively but little work been done. From the lat
terpace to Lake Erie almost the entire line OF road
Is under contract, and it is understood that upon
portions OF It large amount of labor has been ex
pended. The company suspended operations on
their works under contract last spring, and remain
largely Indebted to contractors, aborers, farmers
mechanics and merchants
~ is, think, very much TO be regretted that the
Company did not conine its expenditures to sections
y, ie road and between points promising the largest
accommodation by its use The act of 1886 au-
tholZg loan OF So, 000, 900 to this company would
seem 10 nave contemplated advances as sections of
tae roau were completed. If the company had
auopeuthlsponcy, portion OF the large sum which
has been expended between Binghamptsn and Lake
Erie, would have been rendered available
The line OF this road extends through AN interest.
ing portion OF the State, and large BODY of our c;t
zens feel lively interest in its completion. The
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And the total amount of work remaining to
~, pc done TO close the contrasts lO54,463
The work under contract for the construc-
ton Of the Black River Canal and Erie Ca.
nal Feeder, including that which has been
completed as estimated at contract prices,
., amounts to l,76Oo4s
The amount that has been paid for work done
under the contracts and upon those that
nave been cancelled, 1,67O,6s 70
The amount due and remaining
to be paid for work doneis 4,676 81
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And the total amount of work remaining
due to close the contracts, "A 60, ~
The work under contract for the improve
ment Of the navigation of the Oneiaa river
including that which has been completed
as estimated at contract prices amounts to 7O12a 5s
The amount that has been paid for the work
done under the contracts and upon those
that have been cancelled, is SO 800 GA
Making the total amount of work done to
~, close the contract is $3.50 50
The work under contract upon all the State
canals, including the Oneida river improve.
ment and the work which has been COM
peed as estimated at contract prices, 1874 %
The amount that has been paid for work done
under the contracts. and upon those that
nave been cancelled1s 1888 S44 90
The amount due and remaining
to be paid for work done is 262 g7l 80
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NEW MUSIC.

NEW MUSIC.
TUST RECEIVED, the following New Music,
j the old estab shed stote two doors east Of 18th
reet Pennsy lyanla avenue.
w. FISCHER.
Thy v, ice is music to my ear--by Jetreys.
IT'S sweet TO see the blooming rose.
The merry days of old-by Jeflrey'.
| will be happy, too, do
When thou vert true-by +. w. Thomas.
Muse al Nightfall--by Jeiireys
Away away to the greenwood shades--a Duet.
Mr.. I'LL, pray be siili--by Barclay.
'Tis now the May tme--by G.. Lnley.
Go not yet, Oh go not yet-by Willis.
! must away from thee, my lovely j. McLaughen
Thou hast wreathed shel-for the guitar.
Night of adyenture-by Eggleso.
The emblem nower--by Roethen.
Sweet sympathy of Morales.
Oh, Mary dearly T. Eagle.
The sw ord ard the stai-by CT. p. Morris.
Camp Gee-by Loder
The shrine-a waltz by Brown.
The celebrated Philomeien watzes--by Valentine
La Louisianaisc waltz-by Wallace.
kendali's quick march
Gallo march--from Norma.
Melodes celestes--by Hunten.
LIE Reve-by w allscc.
The real Scotch quadrilles.
L'Album du Flutlsle-by Ernst.
Firth s Halls edition of fayorite overures, from
Ro,sini, Won Weber, sc. arranged as duets
for tw flutes.
Overture to the favortc opera, Les Diamans de Ia
Conronne-by Auber. sept. Is