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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, May 26-5,
adjournment of the National ConUe"tion-Mass Meeting
at Monument Square.-Ihe markets. &c.
The National Democratic Convention adjourned at
O'Clock this afternoon and, considering the weghy mat
that brought before them have had most har-
monious session, and that has resulted in manner
will give universal satisfaction throughout the country
The wings profess to be well pleased with the nominations,
and seem to Generals Scott Taylor their nom
nee.
The barnbuners started for home to-day, protesting to
be by no means dpeased with the result of their appi
cation for They profess to like the nomination OF
General Butler for Vice President very well, but do not
like General Cass for the Presidency They WILL how
ever on second thought the democratic old and
bury their divisions in spirit oil harmony ana conces
sion.
The democrats held immense massmeetlng at Monu-
ment square night, confirm the nominations The
greatest enthusiasm prevailed and the meeting kept
up with spirit to late hour at night.
THE MARKErs.-ln the Baltimore market during the
week. Howard street flour has been dull with only mode
rate transactions at SIS SO, which give the present
price, The demand is not active Receipts and inspec
tons moderate Sales chiefly for home consumption
and the southern market The supply of City Mills on mana
is very small and in consequence, prices keep up oaeS
of small parcels during the week at 20 20, wch price
holders generally ask Some would probably ctBke less
Moderate demand rye flour So rs to W S1t some
asking "a for first quality Corn meal at w oa %H ~,
quality
Wheat-the receipts during the week have beer light,
and decline has taken place. Good prime l25 100
cents white nominal 40 100 cents No family -four
white in market The receipts of have been mode
rate but fair the slight decline since
last week. and quote white at 81 Al cents: yellow
AZ a "A cents per bushe Oas-suppy fair sales at 80
1875 per bushel No sales of clover timothy Peas,
nominally at so a SIS cents per bushel.
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Whole number OF votes, 253.
Necessary to a choice l69.
While waiting for the result of the second ballot,
Mr.. CAMERON submitted resolution, providing for
the appointment Of a committee OF from each State
to wait upon the Hon. LEWIS CAss, and inform him of
his nomination for the Presidency by this convention
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, suggested that the resou-
ton be modified so to authorize committee of ive
Ito be appointed by the Chair
Mr. CAMERON accepted the modification, and the
resolution, as modified was agreed to.
| When the State of Virginia was called
The CHAIRMAN of the delegation stated that it I'M
derstood that the of JOHN Y. Mason had BEEN or
be- withdrawn; and they therefore gave II votes
for VIM o. BUTLER. Great applause
Before the vote announced upon the second ballot
it appearing that VIM. o. BUTLER had received two
had not voted unanimously for WIN. BUTLER were al
lowed to change their votes, and to give them unani-
meusIy for that distinguished individual.
Messrs. FIREMAN. and SlCKELS. of New York.
(hunkers addressed the convention in eloquent TERMS
announcing their intention to sustain its nominations
On notion the convention then adjourned until O'Clock
on Friday morning.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
April IL, lS4S.
CEALED proposals will be received under the of 81
- March last, until B. p. m, on Saturday, the 18th OF
June, lSiS for sixteen millions OF dollars OF United states
stock Teimbursabe twenty years from and after the LIST
day of july S4S bearing six cent interest per annu
payable on the first days Of b. and
will bid be considered unless per thereof is
deposited in depository OF the United States at or be-
fore the date fixed for opening the proposals. The bids in
all cases, must be UNCONDITIONAL and without any refer
to the bids of Others and should state distinctly the
premium offered The proposals should be sealed and
Secretary Of the Treasury, Washington City, D. G. The
which may be accepted will be required to be paid
the depoary of the United States the places of
residence of the respectively whose offers may be
ders not residing in the United States must be deposited
with the assistant New York, Boston, Phila-
To give opportunity all persons participate in
the investment of funds in this stock bids will be received
aw--beng for fifty do,iarsas well as Tor higher
All certificates under thousand dollars will be
that and upwards will be transferable the books of
the treasury or by delivery with coupons attached at the
multiplication of accounts all certificates with coupons
attached will be for the of one thousand dollars
The successful bidders will be required to depose the
amount awarded in five equal nsaimen In esch OF the
months OF July, August, September October, and Novem-
twenty thousand dollars, where the bidder may be de
srous of making Immediate payment in which case the
bear interest in ali cases fro m the date OF deposite
The bids will be opened at the Treasury Department nj
persons who may desire attend; but, under
provision introduced into the act OF 3ls OF March last
bidder will be permitted to Withdraw his bid On all bid.
not accepted deposited in advance will be
pediateiy returned The whole premium the amount
awarded be deposited part of the first payment
''''''N r. J. WALKER,
Secretary of the Treasury
Each of the daily papers of Boston, New York. Philade
phis, Baltimore, Charleston, and New Orleans and in all
other States the papers selected print the of the
United States authorized publish this
April IS-dtl7thJunef
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VI complexion, removing tan, spots freckles and all
unsghy ernptons of the skim besides being delightful
and refreshing accessory the toilet.
Also, Rowlands kalydor cold cream, fine soaps and
every kind OF perumery, hair oils and rcstoratives.
Lubins and BayIey Bews fresh and fragrant in
almost every variety.
A splendid assortment of useful and ornamental fans
consisting OF ivory, pearl sandal wood, Chinese, feather
palm leaf, &c.
All sorts OF fashionable French fancy goods suitable for
presents such as porte anomalies, cigar cases, smoking
caps, workboxes, fancy boxes, Nc .'.-t ipl'
new and beautiful supply OF carved and plain tuck
combs, IN shell and buffalo horn, side combs. dressing
combs.
Hair tooth, and nail brushes
Fine Paris kid gloves, Bajou's 81 Alexander's.
An excellent assortment of silk gloves, lace mits
kid and Lislo thread gloves &c
Also, an excellent stock oil ladies' ornamental hair work
orders Tor which taken and executed very superior
manner. T. n. GIBBS, Fancy Store.
Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th streets.
May 25-6;if
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EVENING SESSION.

EVENING SESSION.
The convention resumed lis proceedings.
Mr. F0RMAN offered the following resolutions, on
hch be called the previous question:
Whereas that portion of the delegation from New York.
the Utica convention delegates have Withdrawn
| ON the convention -
Be il resolped That those members commonly called
Iunkers" coming here under the organization OF the
conventions be received by this convention as the
Innate representatives. of the democracy oil New YORK,
nd be further resoipcd That this convention repndiate
Wimot Proviso [Applause and disapprobatonl
A somewhat stormy scene followed. Several gentle
| en- rsng TO questions OF order ,
Mr. MEADE to order, and said that II nall Oh the
fnlIemen from New York absented themselves
Mr. HlBBARD. rise to order
The CHAIR. The gentleman must not discuss any
estlon separate from his point OF order.
| Slr, MEADE, We have given the right to cast the
| pc OF New York to the sitting members.
Mr. FORMAN then said he withdrew his resolution for
present, at the request OF several members.
VT CONE then offered the following resolution, whlch
as received with applause and on which the mover de-
anded the previous question; which was seconded:
R'ortd, That committee be appointed of one delegate
m each State by the delegation of each State to prepare
report such resolutions as they may deem proper LOT
adoption OF this convention.
| Mr. MEADE rose to order. He did not wish New
OK to be DISTINGUISHED. He believed she was now IN
condition to vote and he submitted that she ought to
/ allowed TO vote
MEMBER Of the (Syracuse) New York delegation.
/ e does not want it,
ne CHAIR The gentleman undertakes to raise a
noi order on behalf of New York, and she declines to
MI GRAHAM of Pennsylvania moved to lay the reso-
ion on the table, for the purpose of introducing resou
/ o. 10 proceed to nominate Vice President
his motion was lost; and the question was taken on
resolution submitted by Mr.. Cone, which was unani-
3oasy agreed TO.
Mr. Villas of Vermont then rose to offer a resolution.
| MT lANCEY asked if il was not now in order for
ca delegation to select member TO serve on the com
: tee
me CHAIR informed the gentleman that if the house
| sre prepared to proceed that would be In order,
ne following gentlemen were then selected by their
f>Pecuve States to serve on the committee:
COMMITTEE TO PREPARE RESOLUTIONS.
uuatne-Franklin Smith
New Hqmpsttre-Hauy Hubbard.
HnaSsdetusets-Benjamin f. Hallett
9rnont-Thomas Bartlett.
fShode Band-Walier s. Burgess
SSonneetiea-Isaac Toucey.
NNeo York
nep JerSey-Samuel Lilly.
PennSg pdHia--John w Forney.
D,,ed'gare-James N. Sutton.
observation-disclosures p. Blair.
sHglnia-James Mcdowell
Worth Caroiina--John Daniel
Souh Cdrolino-J. M, Commander
'eorg'a--Francis II. Cone.
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,5oDed by the convention. the choice was wa t 10 be
By Of dsf Soay Of osssd s Of n the
ben, whe hat rule would not be virtually set aside
a Ts CHAIR The question is an important one out
H - not the time 10 propose IT, 49,. I'D.
as S,o 6' 10 adjourn until O'Clock was here maze
nd negaiVed' ru.n p,rlor
III States being then called the third ume' the result
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BALTIMORE, MAY IS, 1s4s.

The convention resumed IFS proceedings.
Mr. HALLETT, of Massachusetts, from the Commit
tee on Resolutions, reported series of resolutions en-
bracing the platform of 1884, with additions the pubhca-
ton OF which is delayed, in accordance with the request
of the committee who will supply u.s. at the earliest mo-
rnent, with revised and authentic copy, -,
Mr.. YANCEY, from the same committee, submitted a
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T,yIrM HOUSE SERVANT.-For sale a first
cook, washer and ironer, and chambermaid under 80
old OF the strongest constitution and correct moral
habits. Inquire + street, doors west Of 10TH
May 27-eod3t
T,NAMILY Carriage mt AuctiOn.This morning. at half
L. past o'clock shall SELL in front of the Centre
house, excellent family carriage Terms at sale
r. w. DYER,
MayH-lt Auctioncer.
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TOR RENT.-Those two desirable dwellings in the First
n Ma1bl o.. z's street, near ~, receRay occupied by
tua and permanent tenants the rent will be $l75 per
mum Tor the south one and 500 per annu for the other
and put in order. Apply Mr.. Dlow's, at the corner
by, where the keys
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a IRIS. BETrs's sUPPORTERs.-These INVALUABLE

Mrs. BETTs's sUPPORTHRs.-These invaluable
ltl supporters for sale by McCLERY u CLEMENTS
druggists of 18th and Pennsylvania avenue OF
whom the genuine only be obtained. The value Of
this instrument well known the medical faculty and
ladies require heightened they have been
in many years. aiordng the greatest relief and
tort Testimonials and books, gratis, be obtained
above from of the most eminent physicians of the
United States Price Of the fine supporters, $S com
mon, 50.
CAuTIoN-Be that each instrument contains
directions, with her signature oher gem
uine. Mrs. SARAH Belts,
May 14-law9w III Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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4 TOUsE and Lot on Pennsylvania avenue at Auction
II Will be sold, at auction, Saturday, the 3D. day of
next, the premises at O'Clock, IN lot No. 49,
square reservation b. in the city Of Washington with
theestoy brichouse thereon, situated the south
side of Pennsylvania and nearly opposite Cole
mans (now Baciwels) Hotel and two doors of Mid
deton " Beals Grocery Store Property central and
well-known can hardly need special description.
Terms Of sale; Onefourth cash balance in IL, Is, and
"a months be secured by notes bearing interest and
deed OF the property A. GREEN,
Nav 27-eoNds Auctioneer.
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Wood and Coal.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the office Of
- the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the United
States until Saturday, the first day of July I84s, IL
o'clock meridian for furnishing for the OF said House,
hundred cords of the best hickory WOOD saving the
into lengths of two feet and deposng it in the vaults
of the Capitol.
and place. Tor furnishing hundred tons of the best
thacte COAL well broken and screened to be deposited
the vaults of the Capitol The wood and coal to be
ured and weighed the of the person furnishing
the and to be delivered and packed away before the
first day oil October next.
Bond and security be approved of by the Clerk for the
due performance OF the contract will be required.
THO. j. CAMPBELL,
Clerk of House Representatives of the United States.
Nav DG=Il IuIv
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Whole number of votes

W hole number OF votes ~oi
Necessary to choice I'o
So LEWIS CAss, of Michigan, having received two
rds of the whole number OF votes cast
The CHAIR declared him duly nominated by the con-
knion as the candidate for President
The announcement of this result by the CHAIR, was
Moved BY enthusiastic and long continued applause.
HE members of the various delegations almost univer
(y spnging TO their feet, and uniting IN one spirit
bring shout of appreciation.
| Mr. TOUCEY. of Connecticut, rose simultaneously
|h Mr. BRYSE Of Louisiana, to- move that those
es whose delegates had not voted for General CAss
Oh, have an opportunity of changing their vote, so
i the nomination might be unanimous This motion
agreed to, and the States whose votes had not been
st wholly for Mr.. CAss, being called
|Mr. McCANDLESS of the Pennsylvania delegation,
j. HUMPHREYS of Maryland, Mr. WELLS Of New
Empshre, Mr. TURNKEY Of Tennessee, Mr.. IOUCEf
Connecticut Mr.. CAREY of Maine, Messrs RAN,
IL and HALLETr Of Massach nEe M1 HibBARp
h Mr. R. p THOMPSON OF New jersey, in bne
\ eloquent speeches, of which report will be given
pater announced the unanimous vote OF their several
egations for the nomination OF the convention and
Isdsing him their cordial and united support
mr. YANCEY, of Alabama, stated that he desired to
i've the PLATFORM on which they intended to place the
indicate erected before he would be prepared to pledge
support /,
|lIessrs. KING, l. E. MORSE, SYDENHAM MOORE,
tOTT, and BOWDON, each united in the pledge given
Mr. WINSTON. .
|lT AVFNT, of Tennessee, and Mr. McGAFFIN, of
[ntucky, spoke elouuently in favor of the nominee,
|dging the support OF their respective States.
Mr. MOSES of Florida said the delegates under his
e were under Instructions TO take the same position
i that occupied by the gentleman from Alabama, Mr.
|ScEYl bu. individually he pledged his cordial sup
kt
Mr. SMITH, on the part of the New York (barnburn-
81 delegation then read, by common consent, paper
ping the reasons on which those whom he represent
4 lnnl, ,t,lra
! On notion the convention then adjourned until
ock D. M
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7 OF at Auction.-On Friday next, the I'd June, )
IL O'clock p. shall sell, the premises lot No 7, in
in square No $780, fronting So feet inches I'd west
by deph OF about 80 feet between and south
Terms of sale: One-thlrd cash. balance in and IL
months for satisfactorily endorsed bearing
K. W. DYER,
Nav 17-pot1s AuctjOneer
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Petitions under the Rule.

BY Mr.. ASHMUN; The memorial Of R. B. Forbes and a
large number of others, citizens of Massachusetts engaged
in commerce, navigation and insurance representing that
naval force in the European waters inadequate the
protection OF American commerce the unsettled
condition of European governments, and asking that may
be speedily increased and that portion of the vessels
be constructed should with economy and prompt
ness, be built by private enterprise
BY MIR MANN; The petition of VIM. Bartlett and Il3
Others citizens of Massachusetts in behalf of cheap post
age.
BY Mr. WILLIAMS; The remons,rance of Solomon
Turston and 80 Others citizens of Vvahaven and North
haven, against setting OFT said from the collection
district of Penobsco and annexing them to the district OF
Belfast referred to the Committee Commerce
BY Mr.. WENTWORTH: The petition of sundry citizens
OF Mclean county, for postroue from Waynesvile, via
Mount Hope Hitte's Grove, and Macknaw Point, to Del
low.
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Necessary to choice us
"a on the third ballot there was no choice.
4 motion to adjourn until o'clock was here made,
BID negaved
FOURTH BALLOT.
The States being then called for the fourth time, the
|oa was as follows:
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Acj- To the citizens Washington, By the advice of
my friends offer myself candidate for the office of
register of the city, at the ensuing election.
EDMUND +. Brown.
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NOR sALE.--One OF the most desirable residences in
the northern part Of Washington, situated on street,
adjoining the property Of Major Hsie suitable for small
- BtJTTS'S Drug Store,
Conner Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street.
May 24-3teod+
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DANCING ACADEMY

MIR. F. c. LIABLE at the request OF several families
l has the honor inform the ladies and gentlemen OF
Georgetown that he will open his Dancing Academy for
summer term, the Union HOTEL commencing on Mon
day. May % Days of tuition. Mondays and Wednesdays
from 10 p. faf -sta
b. Those ladies' and gentlemen who may feel desrous
of having their children Instructed will please leave 'ne
tom -' - - MayA-6t
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o. Messrs. Editors, BY announcing THOMAS c. Ma
GRUDER, of the 4h ward candidate for the collectors
place, you will oblige MANY VOTERS
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D Capt. John A. Blake, of the I'd ward, will be sup
ported for the Office of collector, by
A MAJORITY VOTERS.
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A- Msyoralty.-The friends of the CITY, and of JOHN
BOYLE, requested give him their support without
regard to II Card" He will certainly receive the suf-
frages of MANY VOTERS
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0s- Rev. c. c. Burr, Philadelphia, Will preach In
the Capitol tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
May n
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DIED.
In city Wednesday afternoon the oath nst OF
SUMPTION EDWARD HOFFMIRE, esq, in the 45h year Of
his age
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II. j. WALKER.

Each of the daily papers of Boston, New York. Philade
phis, Baltimore Charleston and New Orleans and in all
United States authorized publish this
April IS-dtl7thJunef
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ms, The Rev. Dr. Talmadgc, President OF tho Ogle-
thorpe University MledgevIe Georgia, WILL by Divine
PERMISSION preach in the Capitol tomorrow morning at
o'clock.
Nav
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mo- bible Neeting-The adjourned annual meeting of
the Rble Society This city will be held in the F street
Church (Rev. DR. Lauries) on Monday evening" May
10Th, at o'clock . ~
Addresses may be expected by the Hon. j. G.. Chapman
and the Hon r. w. Thompson.
An interesting meeting is anticipated The public gem
orally invited.
By the committee of arrangements. May 27-2t
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90 The first number Of "The Campaign" wW be IS
sued ON Wednesday neat, and wM contain the full pro-
ceedings of the Baltimore Convention. 1t aoN be fur
,sed to members of Congress and others at ~ per 100
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nt- Attention Sir Knights.--A special assembly of
Washington EncampmeDt of Knights Templar No L. will
be held Asylum, OF 10th and Streets Sat-
urday evening, 9th instant, at o'clock precisely
Sooung Sir Knights in regular standing respectful
ly invited to attend. s.0-. II
BY order of the M. f. G. c.
May u EZRA WILLIAMS, Recorder.
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Now II tho TTme-Grcat Attract1Onif
THE subscriber having determined close out his large
and valuable stock of fancy and staple dry-goods will
from this date sell of his stock of goods
prime cost, for cash exclusively Members of Congress-
Strangers and citizens requested call mmcdiately
before the assortment is broken.
May A-6td GEO. STETTINIUS.
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no. Notice-By Divine permission. the Rev DR.. Nc
Cafee York. will preach in the street Presbyte-
rian Chu rch morning at ii o'clock and in tho
| afternoon at O'Clock. MayN
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correspondent of the Maysville (Ky) Herald
notices the following remark of the Washington cor
respondent of the Louisville Courier:
81" is positively understood that Mr. Clay will
to the withdrawal of his from be fore the public
candidate for the presidency He is however favor of
national convention, for the purpose of making nomna
tionsc'
The Maysvie correspondent contends that this state
men does Mr.. Clay great injustice; and to prove this
poson submits the following quotation from letter of
Mr.. Clay to friend:
81 have constantly remained passive and neutral upon
the subject and this moment have not made
mind whether would accept decline nomna ton, if it
were rendered to ! my decision for the last
suitable moment, and shall be guided by all the crcum-
stances of the case and especially by my of duty if
should become necessary for any de-
termination the subject"
When Mr.. Clay wrote this letter is not stated. II
might have been twevemonth ago, when Gen Tay
lor was in the full tide OF fortune and when his own
prospects had not frightened much they have re-
Gently done But we will venture to say that there is
no man in Washington who is behind the scenes, or
who sees what is going forward-who has read the Ma
onaI Intelgencer, or the New York Tribune, or the
letters of members who most intimate with Mr.
Cay-that can entertain moments doubt about his own
wishes the determination of his friends to press him
to the last suitable moment"