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fbanids .alisaysiiequaE 10; everyy sVsiis tfiea.s
mostrfsarfuis emergency; beiFoardnrS,s ,stor
llriumpilsln the create work: of peace as u
the has done in wars'SI willsnot say. .thati9
circumstances will-preyent ino' from
being presgsu. at ,yoys meeting, because,
The phrase has been very; generally, Iyot;s,
ed one Of eqnivocal sisnifoaton, i. will
yehture TO assure you that win .auensd;,
unless duties in tie iS:enats, which; may,
not neglect, shall prevent me! As this.
very long session is drawing to.a close,
aud very iTPortan, measures remain. 10
be ac'ed on, il. is scarcely probable, thatI.,
shall be INDUCED with lhe luxury Of, your our
Convention. Yoar friend, 90. .3..l ,i.51'.', 80
THOMAS CORWIN. -.
4. Hser Smith, Esq. Lancaster, :. -,
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Tbe aDnerttser.
EDGEFIELD C.. ii.
WEDNESDAY,. August 16, ls4S.

WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST 16, ls4S.
- - : -
= Thunder Storm.-Un Sunday evening last
about 3 o'clock, the heavens were covered by
dark clouds, aud rain commenced falling in
large drops, which continued but for brief
period. There was quite heavy report Of
thunder, accompanied by vivid flashes of light
ming. At a short distance from the house in
which we dwell, a very large and magnificent
oak situated III the front yard of lot belonging
to Mr.. EDMUND PENN of this place, was struck
by lightning. The whole body Of the trunk
which is about 10 feet in diameter was almost
completely stripped OF its bark and split en-
tirely through, from top TO bottom. Many
small limbs Of the tree were also stricken off.
We do n 1t know that we ever saw 50 great n
wreck caused by lightning. The tree was
distant about 90 steps from the dwelling house,
from which the family were all absent. No
person was injured. About the same time
in the evening, u large oak in the yard Of DR..
WIN. B. JOHNSON was also struck. The tree
was very near the kitchen, bnt none of his
family sustained any injury.
The Flag Of the '96 Boys."-On the day Of
the festival in honor Of our Volunteers, we saw
for the first time since lis return from Mexico.
the Flag of the "96 Boys" This beautiful
banner the gift Of certain fair ladies' in our
midst, plainly showed by a rent in its folds
that it had beenborne proudly alo!t on the bat
tie plains Of Mexico. We are proud 10 say,
that it never was dishonored by the gallant men
who bore it. Notwithstanding the hard ser.
vice through which it had passed, it was in com.
parativeIy excellent preservation. The staff
and the drapery were somewhat tarnished It's
true, but the Flag was still highly beautiful,
and is now moie an object Of interest than
ever. 1t is the battle Flag of Edgefield, and
for long time to come, will be preserved as
sacred relic Of the "96 Boys
Thomas Beggs Standard Bearer Of the Pal
nietto. Regiment,-,-We think thrt this gallant
soldier, who we. believe is an Irishinuu or.
Scotsman, and was attached 10 the Palmetto
Regiment, has moi had full justice done to him,
for the part he bore in sustaining the Flag Of
our Regiment in certain glorious actions in
leo. Private BEGGs, we are informed
unqneslionable authority, bore the Pal,
oFlag in the hottest rnrt Of the battle at
:asaseea, and dr. mos! galIantly waived il
;oo!tiL; After he WINS wounded nos! 5an.s''
sly; Major-GLADpEs received it. Fi>
it passed into the hands of PArRliccK
RID the brave Irishman. who never sur
ed it ill the close of the battle. Let
nose who look upon this gloripns banner Z" all
tatered and torn with the bullets Of the enemy.
think of all the gallant men who successiyely
bore it in The lhickest of the fray.
adjournment Of Congress.-Tuesday last
was fixed npon for the adjournment Of Con
gress. The late Session was an unusually
protracted one, commencing the frat Monday
in December 1917, and terminating on the l4th
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,nose who look upon this glorions banner /" all
tattered and torn with the bullets Of The enemy .
think of all the gallant men who successiyely
bore it in The lhickest of the fray.
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Presidential Eiector.-Mr. JAMES GARDNER
Jun'r., editor Of the Augusta Conslitu,ionalist
has been nominated by the Mledgevie NJ Demo.
cratic Convention as Presidential elector.
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W W. Do LEI
JAMES SHrHpARU and o,hers-CoM. :.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE 90, Is4s.
Congressional.
SATURDAY, JUNE "a, ls4s.

SATURDAY, JUNE "a, ls4s.
In the Senate, the Vice President land before the Senate
communications from the Treasury Department IN rela-
ton to the claims made by Father Mediocre TO church
lands in St Augustine, Florida, and also IN relation to
the custom house at Charleston, South Carolina.
Mr.. Johnson of louisiana from the COMMITTEE on
Pensions made adverse reports on the petitions OF Lew
Wells and Of Mary Frances Foote.
Mr.. Downs made adverse report on the memorial OF
the Onondaga and Cayuga Indians.
The resolution of Mr. Hale, instrucng the Committee
the District of Columbia to bring in bill aboshing
slavery in said District, up in its order
The question taken by yeas and nays, without de-
BATE and decided in the negative-yeas 6, nays 36as
follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Clarke, Convin, Davis of Massachusetts,
Hale, Miller, and Upham-6.
NAYs-Messrs Allen, Achison, Aherton Bell Benton
Borand Bradbury, Breese Bright, Butler, Calhoun Davis
Of Mississippi, Dickinson, Dix Douglass Dodge, Downs,
Fech Fitzgerald, Fooe, Hamln, Houston, Hunter John
of Maryland johnson of Louisiana, Johnson OF Ceor-
gia Lewis, Mangum, Mason, Niles, Rusk, Spruance,
The Senate then took up the private calendar and dis
posed of some seven eight bills.
The Senate then adjourned.
In the House, time spent In personal expla
nations the part of Mr.. Hunt and Mr.. Cobb, of Geor
ga and the remainder of the session occupied with
debate upon Mr. Bowlins motion 10 reconsider the vote
by which the House concurred in the Senate bill entitled
can for the relief Of the administrator on the estate
of Joseph Nourse deceased" which motion was finally
rejectcd-yeas SO, nays 49,
The House then adjourned till Monday.
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V1HAI beautiui place-known the estate of Robert
Lsck's, esq dsees.sd and more lately the property
the first day Of July next not previously disposed Of
by private sale.
Carence is situated Immediately eas, of the Na,or,,
Observatory I'D street, containing about four aorss ~
land fine residence three ame-honses which rent for
81 per month each ouhouses, two wells of wstar ana
all the improvements necessary for comfortable ana de-
ghd1l home very large ice house, capable Of contain.
ing 90 cart loads Of ice 10 also tho properly For
msIket-sarden, there 10 not desirable spst in The
District twill be sold extremely low for CASH or good en-
dorsed short dates For further particulars inquire
of M CLARK. esq, on tho premises
June 20 E. H. FULLER.
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By a. GREEN; .amcttoneer.

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
TURE AND PLATE FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUG
TON by order OF the orphans court the whole of the
personal effects of the late Capt T. Mclaughlin will be
instant the house lately occupied by Capt Mclaughlin,
the of street west and 2st street,
at 10 o'clock m with the kitchen furniture. Tie house,
hold furniture is very beautiful and consists in part of the
following articles:
set of rosewood bedroom furniture, consisting of
bedstend, dressing table, Psyche glass; wshstand,
and nightstand
Rosewood toilet stand, with glass
Mahogany bedsteads and dressng-tables
Mattresses. bed and table linen, blankets
Wardrobes, walnut and other chairs
Gard and other tables, hat-rack, sofas
Arm-chars, fancy chairs, ottomans, piano
Rosewood secretary, clock, mantel lamps, care lamps
Brussels and other carpets and rugs E
Sets window curtains and fixtures
Sdeboa rds extension dining tables
Straw mats for parlors, refrigerator
large dinner set OF crimson and gold
blue dinner set
Tea sets, cutglass decanters
Wines and tumbers, hock-gasses, finger glasses
Liquor glasses and ine-coolers and champa,nes
Silver and plated ware, consisting Of
Table, dessert and teaspoons
Table and dessert forks ladies' gravy spoons, md sugar
tongs, butter and fish knives
Tea strainer, plated egg-stand
Very beautiful oak OF cutlery
And many other articles too tedious to mentio
Immediately after the sale of the foregoing very
rich wines will be sold. Also
carriage and pair of horses
pew in st. Johns Church.
The Of sale For all sums of S25 AMI under
will be given OF sixty and ninety days, required the pur
chaser give notes. with approved security bealng inter
est from the day of sale. A. GREEN,
June A-d Aucioneer
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nv n. NRERN. .ssAcesoneer.

An s1 @MEANV, s4saCtsONeH.
VARIETY SALE OF ODDS AND ENDS At AUG
TION-On Tuesday, tho eth instant, shall sel at
Washington Hail. Keyworths new buildng) at he south.
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street, at
o'clock, great variety OF articles, which Twill emu.
merae in part
large lot Of astral, solar, hall lard. camphne, pine.
oil, and other lamps, chandeliers, &c.
Large lot of lamp shades and chimneys,
Large and small CLOCKS, vases, and shades,
Large mangng machine, in complete ORDER
Feather beds aud bsdsteads, andirons, &c,
Several rolls new CARPETS
Lot black lead crucib;e.
With multitude of other articles which deeo NINA
cessary enumepte.
Also, 10 dozen excellent Madeira wne of GOOD on
which must be sold to close consignment
Terms cash A. GREEN.
June A-3t Auct,oneer
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TTAND BOOK for Travellers the United States,
II giving very extensive and detailed Information OF
roure distances &c. and full descriptions of all interest
ing localities with l25 engraved illustrations, and large
and highly finished map Of the United States Of remarkable
one pocket volume ls4s, of 234 pages price 81 g.
June % +. TAYLOR.
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General Cass made brief and appropriate reply.
From the Detroit Commercial Bulletin, June II.
The Monster Meeting Last Night.
Torch.Lipht Procession J.!

Torch-Aght Procession!
We state nothing but truth when say that the meet
Central railroad was the largest that we have ever seen
assembled within the limits OF city, for any purpose
whatever for many years past Immense as is the build
ing, which is now occupied the democratic head
quarters not spacious enough to contain the crowd
that assembled there TO respond to the Baltimore
ton, and give public evidence of their determination
support the nominations.
So crowded the interior of the building, that the
audience was compelled to adjourn into the street; the
speakers addressed them from of the large doors
opening upon the Chicago road portion of which ex
tending from the intersection of Griswod street with it,
nearly down to Woodward avenue, was densey filled
with the enthusiastic and noblehearted democracy of
Detroit.
After the meeting was organized Colonel Taylor, of
Ohio, addressed the assembage in eloquent and con-
vnsns speech in which he depicted in clear and
tbs s asnaHGaeX v AS sps5hh aeoanasA With 7aa a5s
were received by the auditory with loud and hearty
shouts AT the close of Colonel Tayors speech, Judge
George =. Hand in short and appropriate address,
moved that the meeting form into torchligh procession,
which Immediately done; and the procession, with
thousand torches, headed by our splendid Ger
man band marched through the principal avenues OF the
where it halted and formed. with It's thousand lights
into mass which sent up its shouts and cheers for
addressed the multitude in speech which received
with oft and heartfelt cheering and which seemed to IN
spre his hearers with even stronger confidence in the
prospect of success in the coming election
After the applause with which the speech OF General
Cass was received had subsidized George W. Peck,
tary of state delivered eloquent speech and
followed by Judge O'Fynn who closed few appropri-
ate and we-received remarks by motion tb at the pro-
cession return to the depot
Upon arriving there, Mr. Defed, OF Springwels, Lieut.
Governor Fenton Jed P. c. Emmons, G. v N. Lohrop,
and David Stuart, upon calls from the meeting for
ward and addressed the audience.
The meeting did not break up until late hour and
from beginning to end exhibited degree of spirit and
determination that must result in most triumphant and
complete victory at the polls.
We have not, we know, done justice to the occasion
Such meetings must be to be fully appreciated All
description OF it must necessarily fall very far short of the
reality.
It was in every respect gratifying to all who have
at heart the interests of the democratic party, as
odious and ominous to our opponents.
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Card TO our Cnstomsrs.-We will render 10 all our
"A customers Their accounts TO the LIST OF July and would
request Of them carly settlement Any them
calling al the store. d. CLACsE>rT a. CO.
Juno 1l-tlstJulyf
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NorICE.-Asi 10 customary, our customers may expect
TO be preeentsd with their respective accounts
up the ls of July. when confidently hope each and
all may promptly come forward lqudats the same and
start airesh.
June i7-w8w p r. HOOE IL co
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Grand Instrnmental Concert.

7NHE SPLENDID BAND OF THE BALTIMORE
i SHARP-SHOOTERS, under the direction Of Professor
A Valandt will give Grand Instrumental Concert
Carus Saloon on Monday evening. July g. 1sAs On this
OCCASION they will present programme OF selections from
the most celebrated composers.
Strangers and citizens respectfully solicited to attend
Tickets 80 For particulars, see bills OF the day
June l6-tds
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CYARTAIN,H ENGRAVING OF GEN TAYLOR.-An
y admirable likeness, and admitted by officers of the
army in the city, be faithful and elegant repre-
sentation o: the distinguished old Hero.
W. Z. KENNAUGH,
Tune 23tf Sole Agent, near the National Theatre.
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BY A. GREEN. .aucttOneer.

BY a. GREEN, .4acttOneer.
TRY GOODS AND SHOES AT AUCT1ON.-On Mon.
IL day. the 18th instant shall SELL at the dry goods and
the Of 18th and New York
nue. IL o'clock good lot of dry goods and shoes,
Cacoes, cassnets, fancy goods
Hosiery rbands, buttons, &c.
Also good lot OF mems, ladies' and misses boots and
Shoes glazed and cloth caps with many other articles not
necessary to enumerate.
Terlns All sums of and under $40, cash 800, a
credit of 60 and 80 days. for approved endorsed notes, bear
ing interest.
The store is also for rent Apply on the premises.
June N-2t A. GREEN Auctioneer.
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NEW GOODs.-The subscribers have this day received
have been purchased auction great sacrifice and
consequence of the advance of the will be offered
unusually small advances, that those wishing supplies
can have them upon very advantageous terms. Our
stock comprises the complete of furnishing
goods in the city, such as
Carpetings, floor oilcloths, rugs, mating
White quilts, linen and cotton sheetings
Table damasks, damask NAPKINS pillow slip sheetings
Table and piano covers, &c., together with every other
article i'm our line.
In fancy goods is unusually ompete Wis
Silk tissues, French Beeges, Foulard and India silks
Black Gros de Rhines and rich black laces for vstes
Lace capes and chemisets with cuffs to match
Black lace capes, white Grape shawls
Linen lustres, French lawns and chinzes
British chinzes and gnghams, at 2t cents per yard
Ladies' misses and boys hosiery OF every description
Clear lawns linen cambria and neede-worked handker-
Chiefs from st to SO.
Irish linens from % cents to the finest quality
Jaconet and Swiss inserngs and edgings
Thread laces, edgngs, and nsertings
Also be found every article usually kept
all which will be offered from this date at very reduced
prices. p H. HOOE co.
June l3-3Wif
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DOCKS, BOOKS, BOOKS, AT AUCTION!-On We'd
ID nesday and Thursday evenings next the 18th and 18th
instant shall SELL by order of the orphan court the
valuable miscellaneous and scientific private library of the
late Dr. Thos Jones' formerly superintendent Of the UNI
ted States Patent Office. Among the books will be found
many and valuable works.
Catalogues will be ready for distribution on Monday
and the books for examination from that time until
evenings of sae my sales second door from Al
street west, Pennsylvania avenue
Sale each evening to commence at O'Clock
Terms Of sale, cash. w. NJ MOkKlSON,
June 2l-dtsif Auctioneer
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The Utica Con ventlon.

We have not yet seen the official details OF this extra
ordinary movement but we cannot consent to wait Tor
them, before we pass some opinion upon the subject
We shall copy, therefore, from the New York Eve
ming Post the series of elegraphc bulletins which II has
received from Utica along with the editorial comments
NJ that aner
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end has proved how futile and dangerous the
rabe means, The wild career the proligate conduct
and runous catastrophe of that reckless and presump
tuous coporahon the bitter fruits OF successful
effort to extend the powers of the central be-
You'd the limits OF our federal compact They should
remind US OF the danger of departing from the proper
rules oil construction. and Of permitting any transient
causes TO influence judgment upon questions of con-
sttutional power
With such weghty evidence 10 support the present
constitutional treasury SYSTEM we never would commit
lis future destiny to hostile hands The statesmen who
nursed 1t when power disowned it, who staked their
credit and influence upon it, and whose renown and USE
funess are dependent upon it, the es characters to
preserve il now.
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Tennessee.

great battle is going in this gallant State. 1t is
fought with ardor and energy worthy of the
and worthy of the arduous labors Of its authors. The
right spirit is awake among the democracy there and the
canvass beokens fine result All that is to be feared
is apathy in ranks, and hope and trust that if
lose that noble State will be compelled to offer
such apology for our defeat
Our friends to be arousing from lethargy, de-
temned to surrender to party warning without
principles and ignorant of the opinions and views of the
man they support The chart of democracy is plain
one. No one can mistake it. We have no dodgers or
Judases among Our principles need disguise and
we mistake the chvalrous and brave Tennesseeans
majority there bring themselves to act in behalf OF
candidate whose views and opinions on great public
questions are utterly unknown to the people.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
Froa oar B.ltmors Cerr,sp,uds.s.


BALTIMORE, Sept. 29-6 p. m.
The expected New York poties-Fafal accident
The markets, &c.
The steam er America has been thirteen DAYS, and
up to the present writing tdings have been received
from her. Her news looked for with than ordinary
interest especially with regard to commercial and
tary affairs.
despatch from New York announces that Mr. Greeley's
Tribune comes out with the Taylor and Fillmore Gag
ts masthead that may look Tor some glorious
quarres and chickering's between him and Col. Webb
A young man, named Richard Moore, was accidentally
shot yesterday by a companion whilst out cunning.
The MARKErs.-n the Baltimore market. this morning.
holders OF Howard -four very firm, and unwilling
to sell IS D. We however in the absence Of transact
ons give these figures the nominal rates Tho
receipts and inspections fair for the Holders OF
sales making The last sales made at % y. Fos
meal there has been fair inquiry. and sales have
been made during the week of 100 1900 bb prices
ranging from 80 TO SO Ia, according to brand
Prices OF wheat have recovered and quote good
prime reds al los ITO cents and white ITO I'D cents
per bushels family flour white 10 lbs cents. The
ceipts only moderate for the
We quote white So 60 cents, and yellow
do 81 81 Some choice lots of the
mand fair
Sales of rye making 70 per bushel and Of
oats at % Il 81 cents.
At New York this morning. there change in tho
markets, and but little dong dealers being anxously wait
ing the steamers
At Philadelphia, this morning. very little doing in bread
stuis Dealers awaiting further from Europe.
Holders Of flour frm but buyers do not meet them
| No change in the prices of grain.
Provisions steady. Groceries in good demand
Whiskey az cents per gallon.
Nothing doing in cotton.
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We have been frequently asked what days the cleo
tons in the several States to take place For the
purpose of giving this information we suboin the fol-
lowing summary from the New York Tribune:
son Monday next, October ~ the States of Georgia
and Florida hold their annual elections the former for
members of Congress ony the latter for Congress. gov
ernor and legislature On Wednesday, October Mary.
land and South Carolina hold elections the former for
cal officers only the latter for members Of Congress and
legislature, which Legislature is choose governor
tenant governor and nine electors of President On Tues
day following October lO) Pennsylvania and Ohio close
the list Of States voting prior to the presidential elec-
ton, elccting governor, members of Congress-
and legislature, which Legislature is to choose Uni
ted States for six years ensuing deep
interest is naturally felt by politicians in the results
of these elections, especially in the ast-named
States which generally held Indicate if they do
in some degree influence the grand ISSUE The choice of
so many important officers naturally heighens the
general interests and shall be disappointed if large
vote is not poed in either State The prevalent ex-
pectaon appears be that the wings will succeed in Ohio
and their opponents in Pennsylvania but that majority
of less than COON either will suffice settle the
presidential vote.
"South Carolina have not endeavorcd TO keep trac
Of the State morally certain for Cass and party
ganizaton has been effected. Georgia and Florida will be
sharply contesed each party confident of triumph
We think the Cass have advantage in the can
ddatcs for governor in Florida Georgia fairly and thor
oughy canvassed and the result now. if the majority
considerable, will go far settle the in November