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From the Louisville Courier.
SOUTHERN M. T.. CONVENTION.


TENTH pAY.--moNpAy, May IL.
Convention met; Bishop Andrew in the chair.
Opened with the usual religious services.
Rev. Mr. Brock rose and said that the citizens OF
Memphis had intrusted him with the presentation OF
number of documents in relation to the establish
ing of book concern in Memphis. The documents
represent that the citizens will raise sufficient sum
of money to purchase property valued at $4,000
provided the convention shall deem it advisable to
establish book concern in that city, The docu-
menis read and evinced much liberality on the
part of the citizens. The memorial was signed by
more than 100 persons. One of the documents was
official record of the city authorities, in behalf OF
the enterprise: referred.
The resolution of Dr. Smith was then taken up
and further discussed by Rev. DR., Payne.
The bishop appointed the following gentlemen as
the committee on the southern book concern:
William Wnans, E. Stevenson, M. Brock, H. A.
c. Walker, T, Crowder, Thomas Johnson.
On motion, the convention adjourned.
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~ V. FARNHAM'S ENGLISH AND
". CLASSICAL SEMINARY.-The sum
mer terms of this school will commence on Thurs
dav. NAV 18th. and continue twelve months. In
addition 70 the English branches, particular atten-
ton will be paid TO Latin and Greek.
Tuition IS 90 for the term.
School room on E, between 9Th and 9th streets,
one square west Of the General Post Office.
For further particulars, inquire OF j. L. d Q.
King. Pennsylvania avenue, between 10th and llth
streets, or address G. v. Farnham, box 30, City
Post Office.
May 1875
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From the Pittsburgh Morning Post.

From the Pittsburgh Morning Post
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN ALLEGHENY
CITY LOSS ESTIMATED AT S2000OO!!
The most destructive fire that has occurred in
this neighborhood for many years--except the con-
hagration of the 10th ofApril--took place in Ale
gheny city between IL and 1 O'Clock this morning.
We were informed that it originated in one OF the
large canal warehouses; and doubt is entertained
but it is the work of an lncendiary.
Before it could be arrested the following buildings
were totally destroyed
p. Gratis canal warehouse, Union line.
Wallingford and Taylor's
]. M'Fadden & Co., Reliance line.
Bingham's, Bingham's line.
There an.iromense quantity Of goods IN oil
those houses, consisting ofproduce from the West,
and groceries and dry goods from the East The
piles of tobacco, bacon, coffee, dry goods, &C.,
that lay smoulderng in the ruins, presented lam
entable spectacle this morning.
Many of the merchants who were burnt out on
the 10th Of April, sustained heavy loss by this fire
also, as they had large stocks of goods in these
warehouses, lust received from the East and not
having any regular paec of business, they kept them
stored in the forwarding houses
10 consequence of the late hour at which the hre
occurred, but few persons were on the ground until
il beyond human effort to subduc 1t, and but
very small portion of the movable property was
saved. The following list Of dwellings and work.
shops we believe TO be complete.
Whiteman d Doyle's engine SHOP
Cooks wagon-makers shop.
Shutters blacksmith shop and dwelling
Spratey's shoe shop and dwelling.
VIM. Coleman's dwelling.
John McGrew's do
John Hays's do
John Kelly's do.
s. Baird's do.
Thos Carothcr's do
ID. Smiths do.
- Gray's do.
Suttons cabinet wareroom.
c. A. McAnuIty's canal Office.
z. Sanders's pattern shop.
+. Sellers's boot store
Three or four section boats that were lying IN the
canal, close to the warehouses, were burnt before
they could be removed. 1t is fortunate crcum-
stance for the canal lines that the water will be let
into the acqueduct in few days, and, as they all
have warehouses on this sIde their forwarding busi-
ness will not be interrupted.
We learn that many Of the books and papers OF
the forwarding men have been destroyed. We OBJ
served several Of the iron safes lying among the
ruins broken to pieces.
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NJOTICE.-The undersigned having assumed
IN other and important duties, his further prose.
cuton Of claims against the general government is
necessarily precuded.
The unfinished business now in his hands will be
passed to such agents in this city the parties
in interest may designate.
HENRY n. SYLVESTER.
Washington city, May 10, 1645.
May 2O--dIm
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GREAT RISE IN THE UPPER MissIssIrpI.-The
steamer Otter from St. Peters, reports the Missis-
spp higher that point thon it had been for TWEEN
ty years. The river was rising fast at Galena when
the w. Z. left.-[Sf Louis Era.
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THE Misses HAwLEy, daughters Of the late rec
K tor ofSt. Johns Church, Of this city, will open
a school for young ladies on Monday, the 9Th INST
They earnestly solicit the patronage Of the congrc
CATION of said church, and Of their friends ana '"e
public generally.
The branches Of English education, entirely un-
der their own direction, will be such az are taught
in the best schools semlnaries in the United
States.
French music, drawing, &C., by the most ap-
proved professors.
If desired, they will take pupils as boarders. For
further particulars their patrons, DC. viii please 10
call on them at their residence, on the south side oil
r street. between 10Th and 18th May
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A CARD.-The subscriber, finding it impossible
IN to close his old business for want of time and
attentions has appointed Mr.. JOHN ScRIyENER his
collector. All accounts and notes unpaid will be put
in his hands for immediate settlement. To save any
further delay he is authorized to close all accounts
put in his hands, either by money or notes at short
dates. .
All accounts due ID. CLAGETT q Co., standing
over six months, will also be placed in his hands Tor
settlement All those who make settlement with
him will receive my thanks. D. CLAGETI.
May IL.
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DOARDING-Mr Gassaway tenders her
d thanks to her friends, and informs them that
she has taken pleasant residence for the summer
on 18th street SOUTH near Md avenue, where she
can accommodate boarders comfortably The STU
alton comprises the advantages oftown and country,
being only short walk from either OF the depart
ments and the Presidents House.
April 30-lmd
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FOR RFOLK-TWICE A WEEK.
Fare reduced to Fiue Dollars.

FOR K-TWICE A WEEK.
Fare reduced to Fue Dollars.
.r,cyR,x.... The steamer o SEOLA
will leave Washington every
z.Y Tuesday and Saturday at .
o'clock, a. M, and Alexandra
at q, o'clock, a. M; returning, will leave Norfolk
and Portsmouth every Sunday and Thursday at .
O'Clock, p. m.
Passage and Fare, IS; to go and return the same
trip, 49, , 70
Stopping at her usual landings on the Potomac 70
take Off or land passengers, Passengers coming on
board from landings to be landed at ano'her, WIN ~
charged full passage River passengers are request
ed TO inform the captain of their place OF destination
before leaving the ws,rf, in order to prevent any
misunderstanding. ,.
The Oseola will stop at Cone river on saturday,
going to, and Sundays returning from, Norfolk r'A-
sage and Fare, 50. oa
As usual, she will stop at Acquia creek 70 ahe o'
and land passengers TO and from Nofolk. 80,
Passage and fare from Washington to hichhopu'
by the james river, 50, meals included:
JAMES MITCHELL,
May g. Mas.oi.
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rINO LET.-A large two story brick house neai
Il the corner of ID and 18th streets, a large garden
lot and carrage-house and stable attached TO INC
dwelling house, which has several very Handsome.
and commodious rooms; possession may DC hau
Immediately, or by the first of May next as prefer
red. Rent reasonable 1890
JOHN p. VAN NESS.
March 81 Intel
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X ENTLEMEN living in the country, having
VI daughters whom they wish to educate at home,
addressing letter to A. B., post Office, Washing
ton, ID. G.
The advertiser is competent to mpart a complete
English education, including music, (pano forte or
any other instrument that might be desircd,) and
moderate knowledge Of the French language
The compensation would be OF no Importance
an agreeable residence being the primary object.
Nav 1875 81 .ea
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GOO REWARD will give the above re-
DIV ward to any one who will arrest my SER
want man, (known by the name of Ben Brown
and lodge him In jail, so that | can get him again.
have reason to suppose that he is not out Of the
District, as he has wife living here. He is about
five feet seven inches high, dark mulatto, very like
ly and intelligent
FRANCIS x. HALL.
May 20-3t
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TODD'S FASHIONABLE HAT AND CAP
ESTABLISHMENT, 4
Sign of the Golden Hat, icest Of BroDn's
HOTEL WASHINGTON.

Sign OF the G0fdeR hat, tcest OF bT0UnS
Hotel, Washington.
COMMENCEMENT OF THE SPRING AND
" SUMMER BUSINESS.-The proprietor of
his customers the arrival of part Of his new and
splendid stock of spring and summer fashions, begs
leave them that every article not of his own
manufacture has been purchased with the greatest
discrimination as regards style and quality, and at
the very lowest rates for cash, and trusts that the
reputation il has so long enjoyed the place for the
most tasteful articles in his line will be fully sus-
tanned. The most assiduous and unremittng per-
sonal attention will be given, it being his wish to
make his the most popular establishment IN the
country.
GeniIemen's splendid black beaver hats, extra
light, for summer
Gentlemen's splendid cashmere hats, extra light,
for summer, unsurpassed for fneness and evenness
Of texture and Symmetrical figure.
Gentlemen's moIeskin hats, richly lustred and
most elegantly finished The undersigned believes
that the manufacture of this most favorite wear Ia
now perfected. Its peculiar qualities are, first, the
richness and permanence of its color; second, Its
great durability, from not being liable to crack or
break; third, being entirely waterproof, and It's
shape not altered by the heat of summer; fourth,
the price being only about one-haf OF the sum asked
for hat bu ia few years since.
The Partisan steel framed hat for some PECULIAR
ties very desirable.
Genilemen's pure white Oregon beaver hats, very
nne ana rich. ss .3.- .T
Gentlemen's white, pearl, and blue cashmere
hats
Panama hats, with extra wide brms, "Orleans
pattern" very white and beautifully shaped.
Gardeners leghorn, double and single brims.
Ladies' riding hats, new style.
Boys Genoa hats.
Do. Partisan hats.
A few cartons children's Florence caps, believed
to be all of the kind ever imported, most tastcfuly
trimmed.
Infants fine leghorn hats, of select patterns
A very large assortment of boys and chdrens
eghorn, seanete, and other summer hats, une-
qualled in extent, variety, and style.
MILITARY AND NAVAL CHAPEAux.
Fhe undersigned viii give his attention to the
finishing of these according to regulations. Also,
chapeaux for the diplomatic corps together with
blue cloth caps, embroidered to suit every branch
of service as .
General staff, medical staff, Typographical engi-
neer, ordnance, artillery, infantry reve0e, marine,
and navy
Leather and other hat boxes, canes, umbrellas,
&c.
Articles ordered sent directed, and delivered IN
this city free Of charge. Terms cash
April 22-d6t3tawtf
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NOW EXHIBITING at WIN. M. MoRRsoN's,
IN four doors west of Browns Hotel, three vol
umes of illuminated Roman Missals They are
bound in velum are thirty inches long, and forty
eight wide. They contain seven hundred pages,
and are illuminated by two thousand superb paint
ings They are rare and valuable books, and 1t is
believed there is not another Of the kind in the
country
Open from 10 to 9 in the day; and from to in
the evening.
Admission 25 cents.
Nav 15-3t
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THE DAILY UNION.
THE SLAYER.

In the Boston Atlas we find the subjoined letter
of the Spitfre's captures
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'a7ih Con. I'd sess. House doc. ass.
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Alusion was made in previous number To the
department of Mexico towards other nations; and i,
,,av MARKHAM. throw new and d;.,;,,, III, 49,
go. "eN' 'p'"
.he character OF 'na' government we oevo'e some
little time to an authentic statement Of the nature
and charac ter of her difficulties with France. We
ba .. beoro =. an er no.;,;on Of tbo.e a;cul,;..
-
an ofncial shaPe' Inc document 70 "nlch we refer
is the ultmatum of the Baron Defpndis, minister
plenipoten,iary of France. addressed to the Mexi-
80 no,a.,,,s,, "a ....I ~ 49,.
a'' ua'ou on Doaiu '"o 'riso'e
LHermionc' March Il, 1888 The copy which
we have of this paper is Spanish translation,
published by the Mexican author;,;e. il !. .,r.
,,,.r,.n, - tho Gal n;.r;, A, sah:. sup
p s.n. -. ,oaa ro' 'o '.' oe Melico'
OF the ois' Niatch' 1000 from this document we
give the following extracts:
..,,.;, a.. ,h;u,. ..G;..
s W. Ia oa's na,on "ayc "ansp'reo
s.%I,.hs hn,'''ssr T". "a nave ocsn cs-
.. -. sS;ec,. 81 H.. S"a alge mum
,sur,' -. - ~ ss,,,,s,;n S. ISnonsnca 20 ue
posed togreve attacks upon their persons and thei
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crepid Mexico may feed, but will not satisfy
greedy Republicans. Yearnings after California
are already apparent Oregon, nav, Mexico. il.
self may be swallowed up speedily bv the ener-
getic Anglo-Amercan race, now spreading over
the northern continent. Such are the fears of The
rulers of the old world, fears which are participa
led IN, to same extent, by many who ought to
know better, In our own island .-Wilmers
Times.
IRELAND
Repeal .Association.-At the meeting of the
Repeal Association on Monday the most promi
nent subject was dispute between the repealers
in London section of that body were in re .
bellion against the warden, Mr.. j. O'Connell ::
and they threatened to call public meeting at
National Hall, in Holborn, to lay their grievances
before the public.
Mr.. O'Connell said that if they did so, their
names should be struck off the rolls of Concilia-
ton Hall. The repeal rent for the week was an-
bounced to be over $3.50.
Wegford Repeal Demonstration. -This great
repeal demonstration took place Wednesday,
23d ult The progress of Mr.. O'Conneil from
Bray TO Wexford is described as one long trium-
phal procession. The last named town was
crowded with people awaiting Mr.. O'Connell.
MT. O'Connell responded TO the toast proposing
his health. Having read Lingard's account of
the alleged atrocity. he proceeded to congratulate
""u'o" w fSAioIu WI tHelT present safety.
The ruthless barbarians should never even think
of slaughteriog one of them. His countrymen
would die by inches sooner than permit them to
do so again. Mr.. O'Connell concluded by ex-
hortlng them to return out and out repeater as
the representative in parliament
Repeal Meeting in Gal,vay-Mr O'Connell
has had monster meeting at Galway.
The Fatal Conflict al Baliinhassig. "A
meeting was held at Cork on Tuesday last, con-
vened by the Mayor, in compliance with requi-
sitlon in order to express TO her Majesty's gov
eminent the opinion of the citizens regarding the
recent inquest the bodies of seven persons Kill
led by the police at the fair of Ballinhassg
London Rug. 3.-Tobacco Sales for the
month 572 hhds. consisting of AZ Virginia Leaf,
1874 Stemmed, 100 Kentucky Leaf, and 22l
stemmed; of these, IL Virginia Leaf, 81 Stem
med, 81 Kentucky Leaf, and l6 Stemmed, were
taken for Ireland; a Virginia Stenmed, for Scot
land 10 Virginia 90 Kentucky Leaf for expor-
tation, and remainder, or ID Virginia Leaf, rs
Stemmed, IL Kentucky Leaf, and 205 Stemmed
by the trade. The imports consist of 25l hhds
from New Orleans, 14l Virginia, so Boston. and
from Africa. OF the exports, III were taken
for Africa, and Is for Bremen Throughout, the
market has been dull, but holders firm in some
instances an advance was obtained on Strips, but
only to small extent, and not sufficient to war
rant an alteration in our quotations, which con-
tinue before.
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barrel with ball, and with the first shot killed
Kendall, and discharged four barrels at Bailey,
one of which shattered his arm, the others missing
him altogether. Elliott is now in Jail"
1.-The Daily Bee,' spirited, talented and
handsomely got up penny paper, just started in the
city of Washington, contains the following cor
roboratiug particulars:-
IS About 8 o'clock yesterday evening, our city
was thrown into great excitement by the above
intelligence. Crowds of men aud boys gathered
on the corners of the Streets and others ran in va
rious directions, inquiring the cause and the par
ticulars OF the occurrence. As soon as we heard
OF 1t. we made every effort To obtain a correct
statement. The reports, however in some few
particulars, were contradictory; but in the main
we presume the following will be found as correct
as the circumstances warrant:
81 1t appears that difference had existed be-
tween the parties. consisting of William r.. Ell
lott. broher-in law of John G. Rives, and Bailey
and Kendall About half past O'Clock, they met
in the drug store of Mr.. C.. James, on the corner
of 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue. when
some conversation took place, which resulted in
Bailey striking Elliott, for an alleged insult Ell
lott Immediately left the store, and Kendall and
Bailey departed in another direction. About
o'clock, Elliott returned to the same vicinity !;
and, looking to the opposite side of the street,
Bailey and Kendall approaching They had no
sooner come within twenty PAGES Of him, than he
fired, with revolving pistol, at Kendall, with
which he had provided himself during the period
of their separation. The ball penetrated the
thorax, and produced death instantaneously. Ell
liott then fired at Bailey, and wounded him in the
arm. Bailey stopped 10 pick up stone, and in
this way missed the ball. Blu, Elliott again fired i,
and, it is said. twice. and Bailey then pursued
him into Fuller's Hotel but Elliott eluded him
by jumping out of back window, and thus made
his escape.
1--WE viewed the body of poor Kendall as it lay
In the drug store, and likewise saw the wound
And distressed indeed did we feel, when we re-
called 10 our recollection that it was but last Sa-
turday we heard his voice and looked upon him
as he came into office, in all the pride and
strength of manhood He was about twenty
three years of age. His father is absent from the
cty-we believe in New York.
The Constitution in its notice of this melancho-
ly affair, appends the following paragraph:
"Our informant states that he perceived the
parties coming out of ten-pn alley on 18th street
Harsh words passed, Kendall raised cane to
strike Elliott, when the latter stepped back. pre-
scented revolving pistol, which snapped but at
the second attempt he shot Kendall through the
heart, who expired instantly"
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A NEW CITY HALL.

movement was made some two or three
weeks since, in the Councils of our City, to have
a new Court House, or Town Hail. erected. that
will be worthy of our increasing Importance, and
capable of accommodating the various offices and
Courts attached 10 our City Government We
is most lily constructed either for the convenience
of the Courts, the public offices, or meetings of
the citizens, all which we hope will be considered
In the construction of the new Building, which
will most assuredly be erected. Our sister.
Portsmouth, will soon have a building up that
will be the pride of the County and State.
While on this SUBJECT, we would call the at
tention of our City Authorities to a fact which
may possibly have escaped the attention, that the
United States Court has always been accommo-
dated with Room in our Town Hall, from the
time that the memory of man runneth not to the
contrary, for the purpose of holding their District
and Circuit Courts, and that too without rent, fee
or reward. As we would desire TO see the new
Town Hall not only commodious and large, but
pride, why should we not apply TO the Govern
ment for portion of the means towards its erec-
ton, and in the new building Room might be
appropriated exclusively for their use. We have
not the least doubt, that if application was made
TO the next Congress, any reasonable amount
would readily be appropriated for that object
Try it,
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COOL AND PLEASANT

The editor of the Pitisburg American readily
accounts for the whig losses in the late election,
and hears the matter like true philosopher We
certainly have no disposition to press our gratu-
latons for victory upon a beaten party, who take
their defeat in such good part. The editor says /:
I" the falling off in Kentucky was owing to many
Of the real old grit being absent from homo attend
ing the funeral obsequies of Col Boone. In
Indiana the Wings were so disguised with the
weather, that they did not make half turn out.
In one county, 400 of them had to stay at home
for the want Of getting their Umbrellas mended -
The editor gives up Tennessee on Texas reasons.
lie says all who have slaves to sell 20 for the
Texas market, and all who have no slaves to sell
90 for the Texian market TO get rid of them.
The editor is philosopher, in politics, certainly.
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THE DAILY BEE.

Is the title of new daily paper just started in
Washington. on the cash principle, by three tai
ented gentlemen, Messrs Gobright, Melvin s.
Stth, each of whom we feel proud to claim as our
personal friend. The Daily Bee" we have no
doubt will be able TO gather good store of honey,
for the District presents fair field for their la
bors, and the public have always showed a will
lingness to sustain good independent paper there,
when properly and impartialy conducted We
feel satisfied that the gentlemen who have taken
this paper in hand, will so conduct it-they have
the talent and the nerve to make it the best paper
in the country, and for their own sakes we hope
they will do it. Let them, as they value their
own success, eschew the most distant approach
TO partizanship, and they must succeed It is
that rock on which all previous undertaking. of
the kind has been wrecked in Washington Their
introduction is in the right spirit