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The Baltimore Convention meets ON the 4M Monday IN
May, the 22d Of the monta-nert Monday three ,peeks
The month of May is destined to be busy one in the
coming campaign. The republican party ought to be Or
ganzing. Ought not those States which appoint dele
gates their congressional or electoral districts to be
on the alert Virginia, of nearest neighbors
is taking the first steps for her district conventions
There but two of these district conventions of which
we have heard-the one is the Petersburg district the
other is the Kanawha.
In the Petersburg district the following delegates are
appointed viz: r. X. Meade, (member of Congress y E
Scott, OF Greenville Speaker of the senate Jas H.
Cox, of Chesterfield. (member of the senate y Marcus j.
Gaines, of Dnwiddie. For aternates; j. B. Freeman,
Sussex; Upton Edmondson Lunenburg; D. H. Flour
noy, Chesterfield A. c. Butts Brunswick
The Kanawha convention have appointed the follow
ing delegates to Baltimore, viz Messrs. R. A. Thompson
of Kanawha, (member OF Congress y A. A. Chapman, OF
Monroe; John B. Calwell, of Greenbrier and David
Hall, of Mercer And, as aernaes, the following, viz
Messrs. James Mcdowell of Rockbrdge, IN. c. J Henry
Bednger OF Jefferson, I'M. c. y VIM G. Brown of Pres
ton (M CD and Rch'd X Meade. of Petersburg, (M c.
All the delegates from Virginia are appointed by con-
venons in the electoral DISTRICTS each district sending
four delegates but all her delegates of course will give
the other districts should be equally fortunate in their
delegates, representation be stronger than the
delegation which Virginia will send to the convention
We find from the last ST. Louis Union, that severa of
the delegates from Missouri to the National Convention
will leave ST. Louis for Baltimore the second Mon
day, 9Th of May All delegates from Missouri, Iowa.
ard Illinois, who propose passing through St. Leus, are
requested to accompany them on the same boat"
North Carolina is organizing her forces The 'sNew.
bern Republican says that "wednesday, the Sd day of
May next is the day appointed for holding the demo-
cratic convention or that congressional dstricD to Sc
ect delegate to represent them in the Democratic Ma
onal Convention be held Baltimore on the 4th Mon
day of May Newbern is the place selected. We hope
that the other counties that have not yet held meetings
will do so Immediately, only two weeks now left
for preparation We hope to large gathering OF
the democracy"
The meeting of the Democratic National Convention
is looked for with the greatest interest Let them meet
in spirit Of Cancellation and harmony"everything for
the cause nothing for men"-and we shall dread no
force, no champion whom the wings may bring Out
against
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BY MAGNETIC TELEaRAPz.
NEW YoRK, April 81, 4 p. !
FOR THE UNION.

NEW YoRx, April 81, 4 pm
A fire broke out this morning. about ii o'clock .in
carpenter shop in Fletcher street, Water street,
which ragged with great violence for some time; and be-
fore it could be extinguished. consumed eight
houses, extending through to Maiden Lane Many val
liable goods destroyed but they all said to be
insured.
fair business doing in stocks, and all sound securities
in good demand, with improving tendency. Ex-
changes on London 81 and ii per cent premium
Flour continues in fair demand Sales of LOCO bbIs.
So So l8 for Genesee, and SO IL $6 Is for
Howard and Georgetown. Corn meal is in better de-
mand with sales at 81 49, Rye -four dull at % ~ % 81
Sales of wheat 1873 ITO for prime Genesce, and
1876 mixed About 5000 bushels have been
taken at 81 So for yellow, and 30 81 for
mixed No change in provsions market little frmer
The market very dull, with small sales at decline
Of cent per h.
PHLApELPHA, April n, p.
Flour is dull with small sales IS 81 % for Pennsyl
vania and western brands. Corn meal, ~ 81 81 49,
Rye flour, dull, at So 81 M
Sales of red wheat 1856 1877 CENTS and of white at lao
I42 cents Small sales of at 81 81 cents for yellow
and 4s 81 for white Sales of whiskcy 22 % cents
gallon. ftttH lit
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1t is remarkable, that with large falling OIL in the
amount oil duabe goods the decrease duties received
should not be any greater This goes prove great
fact, that moderate tariff produces the most revenue
The grand civic and military fte at the Park theatre
last night in honor of the French
of the cap of liberty in the the American people,
Nc.--wen off with particular Setat Mr.. Van Buren, who
had been invited present the cap being unable 10 attend
Mr. Theodore Sedgwick oicated instead making speech
in his very happest mannerwhich saying not ittle
few successful in such The cap
received by nj. Louis Borg, French vce consul with
speech which, doubtless, would read much better in
French than in English.
Albany destined just now, to be the victim OF
fiery DOOM Two fires in quick succession, both unu-
suay large and destructive, have frightened the sober old
Dutch city from her usual quiet and thrown her into
unwonted and undignifled excite mont.
death took place yesterday. of hydrophobia from tho
bite of mad cat nsonths ago! The sufferer lad
about is years old The usual symptoms of this fearful
malady, which elude and defy Pill human skill
manifested themselves few hours before his death.
The Germans resident in the city have, the 9th
OF May grand demonstration in honor Of the progress OF
free principles in Fatherland. They have central
mittee of arrangements which is in session every night
The sky continues overcast and MaTchike, and fires
still comfortable indoors. Overcoats still in fashion
and yet we are less than week from May-day.
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, April IT'S, p. m.
The Taylor eonvenomA posting cGair.-Jthig and Dem
ocratic conventions. The markets, re.
The State Taylor convention adjourned die last
nng nominating electors for President and Vice Pres
dent and adopting address the people Of the State
Captain Mayo of the U. s. navy, yesterday posted our
worthy and gallant mayor, Jacob g. Davies, at the Elk.
change as a coward. Captain Mayo, sent note
Colonel Davies, casting mputations his aged mother
who is also the mother of Captain Mayo's wife, which
indignantly returned with stating that gen.
eman could have written such epste. Col. Davies
heard of the matter until he informed OF be-
ing posted the Exchange, appears from his card IN
this mornings paper The known character OF COL Davies
honorable and courageous gentleman, shields him
from any aspersons that could be leveed against him.
The Democratic City Convention assembled last night,
and elected their delegates to the State convention
The wing convention also held meeng where speeches
made by the delegates to the state convention In
favor of Mr. Clay.
The MARkETs.-In the Baltimore market, this morn
ing -four continues dull, and the tendency OF prices is
There sale this morning Of 2SO bbh.
Howard brands, cash and part time, at 10 TO-
sale on Change OF 100 bbs at IS 66l more than which
purchasers are unwilling give. The supply ofCy Mills
is light Mlers generally asking rs l2t Corn meal,
~ 25 ~ 81. Rye flour, So 67t -.
The supply and receipts of grain are very small sales
of good prime red wheat at 1873 lS cents; white DO
1873 $50 family flour do. l6O cents Corn Is In fair
request white Al 43 CENTS and yellow 48 cents, with
small sales Oats 80 SO Rye 70 30 cents nom-
nal Clover seed IS 80 a. u a2s@e
The provision market remains without activity quote
pork 50 rs $40; sale of prime at W e. sides
in salt have been selling 81 n and lot OF bulk
pork ~ shoulders 81 for sides, and
cents for hams quote shoulders ~ CENTS and hams
at cents Sales of bacon shoulders cents, and It
occasionally obtained for small parcels Sides arc
bringing AZ cents, and hams cents Lard IN Dds
is held at 81 cents and in kegs at u cents
Whiskey moderate request at "a % cents per gal
lon, in hhds and bbls. n F M
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Prophecies Of Jefferson.
To the Editor of the Union


SIR remember some few days since to have told you
that intended to publish the prophecies of the Apostle of
Liberty, and to call the attention Of the public to their full
lment in the many incidents which had occurred in our
day Recent events in Europe and the publication
of suppressed conversation between Napoleon and Las
Casas, have revived in my recollection the wonderful
sagacy and wisdom OF that statesman and sage dis
played in his knowledge Of human nature and Of human
rights The last letter he wrote "a paper forming suit
able supplement to his immortal Declaration Of ndepend
Weightman, esq., This letter ioreod the events which
now transpring in Europe, as well as Others of
which they are only the precursors Please publish that
letter, which is to be found in 4h volume of his 'Cor-
respondence II is the last public letter which that illus
trious man ever wrote. A CITIZEN.
TO Mr.. JVsightman. a4G
MONTICELLO, June "a, 1926
RESPECTED SIR The kind invitation received from you
the of the citizens of the city Of Washington be
present with them their celebration the eth ami
yersary Of as one Of the surviving
fate of the world is most fatering myself and heghten
journey Il adds sensB susrnss
sickness to be deprived by j. Of personal in
der placed among those permit
ted CONTROL shond indeed, with peculiar delight have
the small band tho remnant Of that host Of worthless who
Joined with that day. in the bold and doubtful cleo
or the sword snd enjoyed with them the oonsoa-
tory fact that felowczens, after half century
we made. May tbe 10 the world, what believe it will
be, Ito parts to others later but finally ALL
monksh ignorance and superstition had them to
bind themselves and to the blessings and security
of seifgovernment. That form which have substituted
the free right the unbounded reason
freedom of opinion All eyes opened opening to
rights The spread of the light of science
already laid open every view the palpabe truth that
the of mankind has been born with saddles on
their backs favored few booted and spurred ready
ride them egimatey. by the grace of God These are
grounds of hope for Others For ourselves let the
of this day forever refresh recoectons these
rights, and an undminished devotion them. 5l
will ask permission here to express the pleasure with
which should have met my ancient neghbors the city
of Washington and its vicnities with whom passed so
many years ola pleasing social intercourse
which relic we'd the ahxieties of the public cares
and left impressions deeply engraved in my econs
be forgotten. With my regret that ill health
fbds the qualification Of acceptance, be
receive for YOURSELF and those for whom You wre the
assurance OF my highest respect and friendly attachments
40 TIL JEFFERSON.
In ten days after the date of this letter-vz: on the
4th of July-s ustrious author and John Adams both
members of the committee which reported the Declare
ton of independence, breathed their last--UNIoN
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TAKES pleasure in announcing TO his od Ir'enas, aha
above named and welknown stand, formerly kept by COL
Werden which he has thoroughly repaired and newly NJ
nent In the we and in that Will condnce TO the
comfort and convenience of all who may favor him with
call. =,
Those travelling by way Of the will at all times find
an omnibus waiting convey thcm TO and from the de-
pot CHARGER s...... 81. .
In concuson he would the public that effort
will be spared render all who stop with him comfortable
and happy and hopes in receive liberal share Of
the public patronage.
April 28-1N 7I fN '.lr fI1 Nfl ttal 10f
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Cs-Faro Bank Exposed-This evening" the 18th inst at
the Temperance Hall, street, between 9th and 10th
streets, by J. III. Green the reformed gambler He will
expose the frauds pracsed by the gamblers of Washington
city in the following viz Lotteries Thbcrggng,
Whist, Boston, Twenyone, and tricks Of the trade" and
gambling in general Lecture to commence at O'Clock
Tickets rs ladies and children half price, 10 be
had at Beers's Hotel and at the door of the hall.
April 28-1ts
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The Memory Of Jefferson.
The Buffalo Courier has called our attention to
mo vement which had escaped us:

The Buffalo Courier has called our attention to a
mo vement which had escaped us:
The Indiana Democratic State Convention, at India.
Democratic Convention when next convened, take into
consideration the propriey of erecting suitable
mcnt to Thomas Jefferson, bearing this inscription penned
ration of ndepndence The convention added that if the
Old Dominion is forgetful OF her duty her son. her
Younger sister, Indiana, will prove ungrateful.
We regret to stated that the burial place. or grave
of the great apostle of democracy in wreched and neg
enclosure.
We hail this tribute of respect due TO the memory OF
one of the greatest whom this republic has pro-
duced There are one two mistakes, however in this
paragraph The eptaph is incomplete. 1t should have
run "Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of In
dependence and the founder OF the University of Virginia
simple monument, with this inscription, was raised
over his remains on the heights of his own favorite
Monticello, in full view of the University of Virginia.
But the tomb was not well put up. and have been
informed that the epitaph has fallen off We trust the
necessary facts will be collected by the delegates of the
Albemarle district and duly reported to the Baltimore
convention But we hail it admirable sign that the
democracy of Indiana should meet at Baltimore with in
structons to pay respect to the memory of Jefferson
shows the spirit with which the convention will be ami
mated in carrying out the great republican principles o.
Mr. Jefferson.
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Gov Dodge has declared, by proclamation, that the
constitution has been adopted by majority OF 1929. out
Oh 1880 votes cast II is hoped that Congress will adj
nit the new State into the Union when she knocks at the
door, instead of wasting their precious time in angry abo
lton debates
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nJ-MAsONIC.-The semi-annua communication Of the
r. W Grand Lodge Of the District of Columbia will be
holden at Masonic Hail. of and 10Th Streets
Tuesday next, tho ID day Of May, at O'clock p m Of
which the officers and members OF the Grande LODGE and
the from the subordinate lodges, will take
due notice. sA qfr .if life
Soourning and other brethren. in good standing
spectfuly invited to attend.
BY order of the NJ. w. Grand Master
CHAS s. FRAILEY, tflt
April 2S- Grand Secretary
JOR SALE, 100 OF land in the State OF Mississippi,
Il 60 miles from Holly Springs ~ reiTia
$50 acres in Stevenson county, Illinois gnaa,
l6O in Oge county Illinois
1000 acres in Tyler county, Virginia
7bO acres in the State Of Texas, the Rio FRO and
Bayou Tuscosa
$50 acres in the State OF Texas
~ coo feet of land of and 20h streets,
Washington - -, .
pany $3.50 III y ~.
Land warrants bought and sold. ,.s,
- = - JESSE E. DOW, General Agent
No. 3, Union Buildings.
April 2s-n [Sat. E. Ncws.I
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Inc New York Evening Post publishes letter from
now resident in of the principal cities of the
~ vu' and vouches for the integrity of his character
nave no desire to dispute the assertion or to criticse
~ MS statements; but we most respectfully the
evening Post against placing unbounded confidence in
,ue positions as these that there large body of citi.
lenS IN the souh-an immense body -(who feel no d.
ec, interest IN the queson,) who would feel at least
.a no wrong had been done the southern States"in-
ueeu would be satisfied son the passage OF the Wilmot
poVso principle" The correspondent is equally
unfortunate when he advises the Evening Post to s'pae
40 compromises at all, either with your antagonists at the
norm or at the SOUTH We undertake to say that we
nnow he south better than the correspondent of the
ros mat we are ardent friends of the Union as he ia
anu we would earnestly and respectfully caution the dis
su'Sned ea''or OF the Post against ndulgng such an
eot we beg him to ecolect that the constitution itself
oausu on compromise, and by similar spirit must
ne republican party if any effort be made to fo;st them
INTO the tests and issues Of the party
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Mr. Vattemare omitted to extract from his por. latter
TACT Of some consequence, viz. tha, M Cormor;n
lwho well known by his works. under the fictitious
name Of "iimoH is employed in framing the projst of
ue new constitution He is strongly preposses.ed in ia
Vorof our American institutions -
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We have not met with wiser or more liberal max
i'm in any New York paper recently, than the following
which we find in the White Plains Eastern State Journal
The editor evidently leans to the delegates of the barn.
burners; yet it goes on thus
In this emergency, and at this tme it is useless for
attempt an in favor of the claims of either
delegates The National Convention will have the power
and authority settle the point in dispute We leave
the question to their judgment and of proprety
decide.
But one thing will here say and that is that which
ever of the delegations shall be admitted in the
National Convention, and whoever may be the choice
the convention when organized for the presidency vice
tcs shall extend to the nominated candidates
the support of which zoe capable. WeYo for Irregular nom
nations and we shall cheeully urge the ticket presented
at Baltimore let the choice fall where may Let th.
tho of the party of State
and the past unhappy divisions in the party will result
no ma teral injury cause, prevent glorious m
umph in the approaching presidential contest
GUNNER Mllinsry.--Wi be opened at Mrs. s. PAR
ID KER'S, on Saturday, the 18th April, few OF
french millinery suitable for the summer season.
Pcnnsylvana avenue, between A and 9th
April 1-3t
OST. between l4th and the Capitol, large gold
pencil with a topnz head. The finder W III be literally
rewarded by py;aeIs. ses p7io7-cssee'
Apn. Z5--ss ,.-.--zs..,->.-
NONBEY a SON comple'e-prce 50 cents
IL F. TAYLOR.
April Is
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NEW BOOK by the author of Jane Eyre,
IN Wutherng Heights, in two parts F'lAfLoh
April % 1910
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


NKw YoRx, April - lS48
How The whg journals chucke and waddle over the last
remnant Of royalty that yet maintains itself in Europe
England. Their the convulsive throes of tho
people both in England and Ireland entirely character
isc, especially the latter There they CRAFTY two
passions OF whgey spredecton Tor strong
in other words, a monarchy-and hatred of Ireland.
The imports and duties this port for ths three weeks
OF April very WE'LL though little below the
period in last year,
Week ending Specie Free. Dutisble Total Duties
April ssoseo sa7s Sal 81 77S07s a ool aso s4xe -
10 I,s3o 2lsiA0 l.o6S.sS0 3.3oA0o0 so. 100
- a.ooi 9a.eH ei6,lT l.0ll0B 1As.70e
Total wk Sis A 57o OsS n
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will conclude these extracts by giving part of let
ter of the Rev. Mr. Storrs published in the "Herald of
Freedom" abolition paper printed at Concord also
pretended to describe Mr. Storrs writes
At the close of my lecture, p H, esq, Of this town.
with manifest warmth and said in substance, among
the speaker has done this evening" those who
thought differently ought have the liberty Of discsson
that the the abolitionists pursuing nsu
ectionary &C. and called upon look the papers,
Nc. He finally concluded with this remarkable sentence
''THEY (the saves) ARE BEASTS IN HUMAN SHAPE,
AND NOT FIT TO LIVE!"
Nop, the man who made the disgusting declaration
that the slaves care beasts human shape and not fit
ve affects to be the friend and advocate of these poor
"beasts and the leader of the aboonsts of the United
States Nog, his tender sensbilities dreadfully
shocked at the condition of his sable proegt Does any
pretend that this sudden conversion from violent
and vulgar prosecutor of the aboitonss to their abeor
and fellow disciple, proceeded from any honest motive
Certainly not by any who knows John p Hale and
his former history Mr. Hale's pctence OF abotionsm
excites only sneer in New Hampshire doubt if the
honest and sincere abotonss of whom there very
few have any confidence in him. They have certainly
guarantee of his sincerity in his former history That
others may Judge will give brief sketch of his po
cal lfe and wish it to be understood that writing
Of him politically.
Mr. Hale was born Of an old federal family, and lived
federals OF the stest sect up to the period of Gen
Jacksons second election During the violent struggle
i.ca allied IN the election OF that great and good
man, fale was one OF his coarsest and most vulgar vu
pcrators. think he distributor of coffin handbils
and all such defamatory and scandaous trash emanating
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-07-15

" While Gen. Taylor was in command in
the Florida war persons appeared before him
claiming negroes captured with the Indians.
Taylor refused to lstentothesec laims, declaring
he would have nothing 10 do with the hunters
and claimants of negroes. They then appeal
ed to Mr. Van Buren's Administration, from
which orders were sent advising him to turn
over these negroes 10 the claimants. Gen.
Taylor replied to the Government, and said
81 cannot for moment consent to NEEDLE
in this transaction, or to be concerned, for the
benefit of Mr. Collins, the Creek Indians, or
any one else; or to interfere in any way be-
tween the Indians and their negroes, which
may have tendency TO deprive the former of
their property, and reduce the latter from a
comparative state of freedom to that of slav-
cry"
1t appears from this that Gen. Taylor has
some sympathy for the slave, and though a
southern man would not have part or lot in
the schemes of the slave hunters or the ad-
ministration, so far as these schemes compre-
hended the restraining ofthe liberty of the me-
groes among the Seminoles. This act, with
others of n like humane character, constitute
the authority upon which Cass' southern sup
porters call him an aboiitionist, without south
ern feelings.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-07-15
From the Providence Journal.

GEN. TAYLOR. Ar the conference of the
Congregational and Presbyterian ministers
of HiIlsborough county, N. H., assembled on
the 18th of June, the Rev. Mr. Lamb, who
was formerly chaplain in the army under Gen.
Taylor AT Fort Jessup, said that the opening
for him to do good in the army was through
Gen. Taylor, and that through the Generals
influence temperance society was formed,
by means of which 600 drunkards were re-
formed that the General told him that it
was all sham for man to pretend he could
not stand the damps and heats of the South
without spirituous liquors. Gen. II. was the
only commanding officer who did not drill
his troops on the Sabbath. Mr. Lamb also
stated that Gen. It. attended his church reg
uarly, and used no profane language. Mr. L.
closed by saying that he was no politician
por did he wish his remarks TO be viewed in
Ia political light he merely made Them tc
show how the way for doing good by tracts
by the temperance cause, and by the preach
ed word, was opened by Gen. Taylor.