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| LATER--sT AUGUsTfNE's CHURCH BURNT.
/ On returning into the city, we found an i'm.
mense multitude in front of st. Augustine S
Church, Fourth stteet below Vine, in the city.
They were addressed repeatedly by Mayor Scott,
but the riot kept on, although large body Of
police did their best to prevent it. AT about half
past g. the windows were dashed in. AT this
moment a troop Of horse charged through and
dispersed the crowd They rallied, again attack
ed the church with fury, and forced an entrance.
A second charge, and they again dispersed-and,
soon after, the building was entered, and all the
| windows, many seats, NC, shattered.
BY this time, the church was on fire, hut the
flames were temporarily snohered. The engines
soon arrived. All sorts of cries were raised
some of applause, and some OF condemnation
and the troops were applauded for their Efforts by
the more distant portions of the spectators.
By ten O'Clock the building was in hames
which continued to burn until all the woodwork
was destroyed. The fremen were present, but
did not play upon the burning church, although
they did upon the neighboring property. Thou
sands of spectators were looking on, and body
of police, some of them mounted were paradng
the streets in the immediate vicinity. The alarm
was sounded for a long time by the State House
BELL and this, together with the great light, pro-
duced by the burning church, drew together an
immense multitude.
The Mayor, with his Police, did their utmost
to preserve the church. He stood on an emf
hence nearly in front of the edlfce, and made
several earnest appeals. But the crowd was
overpowering, and the frequent rushes that were
made, caused confusion and alarm, and rendered
everything like concerted preventive action on
the part of the Police utterly vain. There was,
we are told, no person in the church at the time
the keys of the building having been given to
the civil authorities in the afternoon. The Gu
poa and coss fell about quarter past 10 o'clock.
The four buildings on the opposite side of the
street were OH fire, and were considerably in
Jured-the heat being SO intense in the mmedi-
ate vicinity, that the fremen could not obtain
good positions to play upon them.
The Church, we are told, was fired by a fire
ball of inflammable material, which was thrown
into one of the windows after it had been batter
ed in. The iron railing in front of the church
was first pulled to pieces, and then the doors were
battered in by scantling. The upper part of the
two houses on the south side Of the church, were
somewhat injured. The roof of ST. George 8
Methodist Church opposite, was also slightly
burnt AT IL o'clock, the frenen were busily
at work saving the surrounding property
MIDNIGHT.
The principal streets are still occupied by
large numbers of persons. most of them, as we
believe, returning to their homes. The light OF
the fires in Kensington and at st. Augustine's
church are yet quite visible from Third street,
opposite the Exchange Philadelphia Inquirer q
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TAT y have received ffnm Philadelphia al sston
wv tenslye invoice Of Wearing Apparel, to be sold
cheaper than ever for instances Shirts, with linen
bosoms and wristbands, for 50 cents, worth 81 25
Do super with long bosoms and Byron collars, suit
able for summer wear, for " 25just the same arti-
Gle they ask you ~ 50 for in other dggins Do. SUI
per do all linen, for 50 What! all linen, for So:
Why, they charge IS esewhere-they must be COM
mon and coarse. No, they amt ether-call and
1872, 49, 37s, and SO cents Collars at 49,, 1872, and
IS cents, worth SO cents Do super do. French, at
37s and 50 cents. Summer Stocks, 37a cents
worth rs cents. Black Italian Silk Cravats Scars,
Gloves, and Hosiery with large assortment of Sum
mer Clothing at Northern prices.
LEWIS & HUNT
maya Penn. avenue, near lth st.
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GREAT CURIOSITY

TTN GREAT CURIOSITY
i HE ROCKY MOUNTAIN BUFFALOES will
be exhibited for eo days only, at the carriage house
adjoining the Washington Stables 9Th street. be-
tween Pennsylvania avenue and the Patent Office.
They are of various ages, were caught at great ex-
pense, and are rarely to be seen but by the Western
pioneers. They are so arranged in Clearly enclo-
sure that ladies and children may visit them in per-
feet safety.
Admttance only IS cents-Children half price.
mayl0-1w D. DADE q 10
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MILIrARY.-The Morgan RAemen, Captain
Duvall, from our sister city, Georgetown, passed
our office Yesterday, in their new and handsome
uniform. Although but slim turnout, the COM
pany presented pleasing and soldier-like exhi-
bition. They were accompanied with music
by the marine band
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DoRR CONVICTED.

We learn from Newport (says the Philadelphia
Inquirer) that at 2 O'Clock on Tuesday morning
the jury came in with verdict Of guilty Mr..
Dorr summed up to the jury in his own defence.
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A CTr0N SALES.


HANDSOME MAHOGANY AND OTHER FUR
n NITURE At AUCTION
YIN SATURDAY MORNING, MAY llth at 81
O'Clock, will SELL in front of my store, handsome
assortment OF Furniture, together with lot Of good
and well kept secondhand Furniture, Crockery, and
Kitchen Utensils, viz:
Sofas lounges, dvans, and ottomans secretaries
Pillar & claw card, dining, pier, and centre tables
Pier pedestal do, with marble slabs
Dressing bureaus, with do do
Mahogany French bedseads, mahogany wardrobes
Plush rocking and reclining chairs
Mahogany rocking and other chairs
High and low post bedsteads
Beds, hair and shuck mattresses; together with
good assortment Of second hand Furniture.
Also, lot of Clothing, Dry Goods. &C.
There will be added TO the sale two Dinner Sets,
complete, and well assorted lot of Crockery and
Kitchen Furniture.
This sale will be well worthy the attention Of per-
sons IN want of good and cheap furniture.
mays VIM MARSHALL, Auctioneer.
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BY LEWIS & HUNT.

n DRY GOODS at AUCTION a6ia
YIN FRIDAY EVENING, at early candIelight at
the store beneath Mrs Holmead's Boarding house,
situated between Sd and Al Streets Pennsylvania
avenue, we shall sell large and extensive assort-
ment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Fancy Arti-
Giles, SIC. large assortment, too numerous to par
ticuariZe The sale Of this extensive and splendid
stock of fresh goods will be continued every night
until disposed of; it being branch of Northern
firm, and the person compelled to leave the city.
maylO-f LEWIS s. HUNT, Auctioneers.
CITY AUCTION AND COMMISSION STORE,
PENN AVENUE, NEAR llrH STREET.
0N SATURDAY MORNING, MAY llih, at 10
" O'Clock, in front Of Auction Store, Pennsyl-
vana Avenue, 18th street. shall sell the Fur
niture Of family leaving the city among which are
feather beds and bedsteads
l pair mahogany dining tables, wardrobes
Dressing bureaus, plain do. sideboards
Chairs carpets, Bis and tongs tenders, &c.
Also 2 cases, suitable for an Office a lot Of win
dow sashes, panel doors, &c.
Also one secondhand gold watch, and splendid
embossed Encampment Regalia of the Order Of Odd
Fellows, very rich.
Also, will be added, so gallon specie jars 100 half
gallon do; 10 dozen tumbers; 6 tea cannsters, with
| a large collection of sundries.
may9-St LEWIS & HUNT, ,Auctioneers
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A CARD.

II CARD.
y. Fl. GIBBS takes this method of returning his
thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of Washington
city and its vicinity for their liberal patronage, and
also to inform them that he has just returned from
New York with large and handsome assortment Of
new and fashionable goods which will be opened this
day. at his Fancy Store, Pennsylvania avenue, be
tween 9Th and 9th Streets opposite the Centre Mar
ket ap 22-lm
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A MIR. C. @. COTTON,
ut the request of several Ladies and Gentlemen Of
Washington, will give
A GRAND EXHIBITION
OF the effects produced by nhaling Nitrous Oxide or
what is popularity called
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IIAIR BRUSHES AND COMBS.-Just received
Ill at the Washington Perfumery and Fancy Empo-
rum, corner Of Pennsylvania Avenue and 10Th street.
an additional supply Of Hair, Tooth, Nail and Sha-
wing BRUSHES
Tuck Side, Dressing, and Pocket COMBS.
Which now renders my assortment one Of the most
complete offered for sale in this District.
The public are respectfully invited to call and ex
anime. JAMES CLEPHANE,
mar ID Corner of Penn. Ay. and 18th st.
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LAUGHING GAS

LAUGHING GAS
Called so because 1t usually makes those who take
il laugh, and al,cays those who look on,)
AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS, THIS (FRIDAY)
EVENING, MAY 10.
The exhibitions which Mr.. Cotton has given in
New York, have met with unbounded success,-and
have been of character to call forth the No class
of Ladies and Gentlemen, (see an account Of the ex-
hibitions in the New Mirror of April 9th, among the
"Town Trhes," by N. P. Willis,-also other New
York papers.)
A person under the influence of the Gas, is not
aware of what he says does; some will dance,
others sing, others speak or repeat poetry, others
laugh &C., according to the leading trait in their
character ANY Gentleman or Lady, who would
prove the good disposition of friend, or friends is
respectfully invited to bring them forward.
For an account of the effect of the Gas upon some
of the most distinguished men of Europe, Sir Hum
phry Davy, Robt. Southey, Sc, see Hooper's Medi-
cal Dictionary.
The history and properties of the Gas will be ex-
planned at the commencement of the entertainment.
To test the purity and safety of the Gas, MIR. Col
ton will be the first to take it.
is Tickets IS cens--children under 10 years,
half prce-for sale at the principal Hotels and Drug
Stores, and at the door.
Doors open at quarter past 7--entertainment to
commence at O'clock precisely. mayl0-lt
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THE BuFFALoEs.-I will be seen, by reference
to the advertisement, that the propretors of the
of examining these noble specimens Of the For
est for few days--they being now on exhibit
ton on 9th street, between Pennsylvania avenue
and the General Post Office.
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LAUGHING CAST will be seen, by reference
to our advertising columns, that c. @. Cotton
will give grand exhibition Of Nitrous or Laugh
ing Gas, this evening, at ConcertHall. The
exhibitions which this gentleman has given in
York are spoken of by the papers in the highest
terms. We see that he recommends the friends
(?) of John Tyler to attend, because they need TO
be put in the humor for laughing, while the
friends Of Henry Clay and Martin Van Buren, are
expected to be there, because they are already
in the humor. We have no doubt it will be an
exciting, and laughter approaching entertainment.
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~ JUST RECEIVED,
IL resi- CLARET WINE, of various qualities,
from to Sl4 per dozen, and for sale by
EDW. SIMMS,
maylO-3t Intel. s. Globe No. 3, Penn avenue.
70 BUILDING LOIS FOR SALE in the ist, Sd,
10 and 4th Wards. Many OF these lots are beau.
tifully situated in the most fourishng neghborhoods
of this city and will be sold the most accommo-
dating terms or at cash prices for the stock of the
Bank of Washington, at par. Apply to
EDW. SIMMS,
maylO-3t Intel. & G1obe No. 3, Penn avenue.
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u LOOK OUT
IL OR THE NEW CHEAP CASH STORE-The
subscriber has just received in addition to his former
stock, SO pieces beautiful new style Balzarines,
Lawns and Bereges of the most choice and richest
patterns.
ALSO
dozen Neapoitan Bonnets lido
do Modena, Blrdseye, Shell, Gimp, and Braid
do Bustle Skirts, and Grass Linen for Skirts
9 cases handsome Calicoes
large assortment Of Linen Cambria Handker-
chiefs and Fancy Cravats
100 pieces Fancy Plaid Cassimeres, Gambroons,
and Linen Drilings
And every other article appertaining to Ladies'
and Gentlemen's wear ~
Come, Ladies and Gentlemen, one and all,
To the store Of S. T. WALL,
Where great bargains can be obtained
Pennsylvania avenue, betw. 9Th and 9th sts.,
may6- dlw&3taw2w OpposS Centre Market
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LOCAL NEW s.

NEwfoN's HoTEL--It is due TO the new pro.
prielor of Newtons Hotel, who has had for some
time past the active management of the esab-
lishment, and now will continue it, to say, that
for quiet, gentee, and excellent public house,
it is not surpassed by any hotel in this section Of
the country. 1t has deservedly gained reputa-
ton which will, no doubt, be preserved. and
which it will be the duty of the landlord, if any
sary to enumerate the recommendations which
have been fully given to Newton's Hotel, both by
travellers, transient visiters, and our own citi-
zens.-ALeG. Gaz.
II affords us pleasure to add our humble test-
mony to the deservedly popular character of this
establishment; and, from long and intimate &C.
quaintance with its present proprietor, we hazard
nothing in saying that all who may favor him
with their visits will not leave dissatisfied
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n CLOTHING At .aUCTTON
YIN SATURDAY AFTERNOON, MAY IL, at A
o'clock, will sell, in front of my store, lot of
Clothing, belonging to Merchant Tailor, viz:
Summer frock and dress coats
Silk and satin vests, Marsees do (coats
Linen pants and jackets, gambroon pants and
Sack coats, cashmere pants
Shirts, bosoms, collars, searfs, stocks, hosiery,
&c., &c. VIM. MARSHALL,
mav9 Aucti0neer.
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A PAIR OF HORSES, A GREAT BARGAIN,
,,-ySs 1T PRIVATE SALE.
Hn PERSONS DESTROYS of obtaining good
pair Of family Horses, will find it to their advantage
to give me call, as have very superior pair OF
blood Mares, of good bottom and fair travellers, per-
fecty sound, kind in harness. and sold for no fault
They are well recommended. Price moderate.
VIM. MARSHALL,
may7 Auctioneer and Commission Merchant.
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MIDNIGHT.

The principal streets are still occupied by
large numbers of persons. most of them, as we
believe, returning to their homes. The light Of
the fires in Kensngton and at st. Augustne's
church are yet quite visible from Third street,
opposite the Exchange Philadelphia Inquirer Of
YeSlerddu
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TEA PARTY.--The ladies' of the Fair at Apollo
Hall intend to give Tea Party this evening,
(Friday) to which they invite citizens and stran-
gers. The table will be spread at an early hour
with variety Of refreshments. The guests will
be waited on by the ladies'. Music by several
amateurs during the entertainment.
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} COUGH LOZENGES.

ID COUGH LOZENGES,
i REPAIRED with care by DR.. ]. ]. FALES, Bos-
ton, Mass.-They beneficial in all cases of COM
mon Colds, Hopping Cough, and all other Coughs.
They are useful in nhammations of the throat and
lungs; and they are particularly beneficial in the
Hives, and very good substitute for the celebrated
Hive Syrup They are also good substitute for the
cough candies quinsy cordlals, and pulmonary ball
sans, sc. Take ten per day, or one or two every
hour till relief is obtained
For sale al the Perfumery, Fancy, and Patent Med
icinc Depot of JAMES CLEPHANE,
APPS Corner OF Penn. avenue and 18th st.
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LETTERS OF CUR7TUS TO THE PEOPLE OF
N THE UNITED STATES, !. ss
IN OS. 1,2,34,5. Price 81 per l0O-$5 per 1000.
Single copy, 2 cents For sale at FARNHAM'S,
and also at HAMPTON'S. Every true Wing is in
vited to purchase and circulate. They will be con-
tnued weekly, until the Presidential election, if
couraged. may7
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r ETTER FROM THE HON. HENRY CLAY:
ia ASHLAND, July 10, 1913.
My Dear Sir Prior to your departure from Lex
ngton take pleasure in saying, that | think your
portrait Of me, for accuracy Of likeness and beauty
Of execution is ercelled by any taken Of me, and
is greatly superior to any of the previous Ones
With best wishes for your further and pros
perty, am, faithfully, your friend ami obedient
servant, IL. CLAY.
Mr. J. w. DopGE.
A few copies of the above celebrated picture just
received from the artist For sale, at 50 so per copy
JAS. M. DORSETT.
Snuff Tobacco, and Fancy Store, Pennsylvania
avenue, No. | |, east of Gadsby's Hotel may7
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ORpHAN's FAIR AT CARUsl's SALooS.-We
have been requested to remind our readers that
the Fair for st. Vincent's Male Orphan Asylum
is now open at Carusi's Saloon, where may be
had, at reasonable prices great variety of use
full articles, as we'll as substantial viands, refresh
ments, &c. The arrangements of the fancy arti-
Giles and the decoration of the room are evidences
of the good taste of the young ladies', by whose
hands they we're made. IT'S unnecessary for us
to urge this charity upon the attention OF the pub
lie, as we are sure it will be literally patronzed
by everybody. The room will be brilliantly illu-
minated every evening, and we know of no more
pleasing manner of Willing away an hour than in
the promenade Of the Saloon The lovers of
good music will also be gratified by the Marine
Band, which has been engaged to perform every
evening. To our young readers we say, We'll
meet you there tonight.
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A SITU.AITO.N WANTED.
II GENTLEMAN, qualified to teach the Mathe-
MATES, together with the various branches of an
English education, will be glad TO obtain situation
in town country as an assistant principal. The
most satisfactory references will be given Address
q. R. d., Washington, D. C. mays
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MORE OF KENSINGTON.


Such is the destruction of private property,
that in all the streets of West Kensington small
American flags, or, in the absence of the stars
and stripes, bits of tricolor are hung from the
upper windows of the houses, 10 denote that its
It's inmates are under its protection
Up TO late hour in the night the fires were
raging in Kensngton, and the utmost alarm and
excitement prevailed A few guns had been
fired, but probably they were merely charged
with powder. The excitement and panic were
fearful.
THE CITY UNDER PATROL
AT the suggestion of the Mayor, the citizens
met in their respective wards last evening, and
appointed committees of patrol for each ward,
the object being to preserve the peace of the city,
THE MILITARY,
About o'clock last evening large body of
troops, headed by Sheriff McMichael and Gene
rails Patterson and Cadwallader, proceeded to the
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1844-01-03
MISCELLANEOUS.
From Me Temperance AdrOcate.
To THE FRIENDS OF TEMPERANCE IN
GoItr,, C.p0JtSA

IL
Tn obedience 10 The Resolution Of the
Convention IN Sparuuburg, which direc-
ted the Executive Committee ofihe State
Temperance Society to fix The time, al
which the Convention should assemble in
Charleston, an instructed TO say THAT the
first Tuesday in FEBRUARY next, the 10Th
day of the Month has been fixed.
Many considerations make il very i'm
porlanl. that every Temperance Society
should then. and there be fully represented.
Ii is first, | think, TO be remembered, that
we have held two conventions, in the up
per country, in which that and the middle
sections of the State. have been fully rep
resented, while the lower country, aud es.
pecially Charleston and the aboard Dis
tricts have been partially lyrepresen'ed. The
great object ofsuch Conventions is to make
all The friends of Temperance acquainted
al least with the respective local views.
A personal knowledge obtained by dele
gates Of each other, generally brings this
about in the most satisfactory manner. To
Charleston, as point Of great and common
interest Of the State, all its citizens look,
and in many instances, she gives tone TO
public sentiment, and inmatIers Of taste
and fashion she certainly wields great pow
er. A visit 10 tho city 10 meet our common
friends, and to contribute our mite TO aid
her in directing the public sentiment. and
in inclinins the habits oflhc people 10 Tenn.
perance, will certainly be both useful aud
interesting.
The oiiener we meet. The more zeal is
thereby excited in the great work ofroform.
The impulse given to The cause of Tenn
porance, by the Conventions at Spartan.
burg and GreenviIe, and the meetings of
he Stale Society in Columbia, IAN hardly
be estimated. We have. since our great
meeting at Greenville, literally strobe on
with a giants step. Lei full represen-
talon from every Society attend al Chars-
ton, ard 1914 rilrecord a nobler triumph
than AZ or 43.
So TOO, by often mingling together in
Convention, each delegate becomes pos
sessed of a vast fund Of information. He
returns to his constituents full of zeal, and
with his memory stored with facts, and his
mind enlightened, and is thus prepared 10
become an efficient laborer for The sobriety
and good of his fellow men.
Men and Brethren, let US be up and do
ing. As long as 'Ue keep moving, so long
qoe shall coutinue TO triumph.
According to Resolution oflhe State
Society, the ratio Misrepresentation for each
Society is fixed as follows: Of and under
one hundred members, two delegates, and
where Society has more than all hum
dred members. it will he entitled, in addi-
lion to the two which the first hundred will
give. to an additional delegate for every
additional hundred members.
Presidents of Societies are respectfully
asked TO convene their Societies as soon as
possible, read to them this Circular, and
ask them TO appoint delegates.
JOHN BELTON O'NEAL.
President ofths Slate Temp. Society.
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Neao Statc.-The Augusta Constilutionalist
Of the 30ih ul. states that bill has been intro
duced in the Legislature Of Tennessee, now in
session, for the establishment ofa new State, of
the territory of East Tennessee. The pream.
BILE Of the bill states that the great local inter.
es,s ofthat portion of the State lying east Of
the Cumberland mountains ale tota lily distinct,
separate aud adverse 10 The interests Of that por-
lion the State lying west Of The mountains;
that at future and not distant day, the conflict
between the two divisions Of the State, may be
productive Of great injury to the welfare ofthe
people: and that separation would be pro-
ductive of much blessings to each division.
The counties to be ceded, in order 10 form the
new State, to be named Frankland," f" are
,wen,y.slx in number. 1t is stated also in the
bill that to the new State may be added such
portons Of the States of North Carolina, Virgi-
MIA, and Georgia, as may be ceded for that pur.
pose.