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METHODIST EPISCOPAL GENERAL
- CONFERENCE.

This body, which has been in session at
Boston for twenty. seven days. adjourned
on Tuesday TO meet at indianapolis, Ind,
in May. 1856. The session wa. a very
harmonious one, and the Inequalities and
courtesies OF the city generously extended
to the members. The Traveller thus
sums up the prominent business transact
ed.
The long contested question concern
ing pewed churches, has been definitely
settled. so that it is now at the option of a
majority of any and every congregation
to decide us to whether the pew system or
the free seat system shall prevail in their
respective churches, and whether the sexes
shall sit apart or not. No change has
been made in the regulations concerning
the presiding eldership, and the various
petitions for the authorization Of lay dele
CATION in the several quarterly and annu-
al conferences have met with a negative
response. -Four new bishops have been
elected. two from the East and W. from
the West. one OF whom takes the place of
Bishop Hamline, resigned on account Of
i'll health. and another of the late Bishop
l~ledding. Tho bishops are now seven in
number. A"Seal ofihe Episcopacy"has
been ordered. to be used in common by
all. instead of each having a separate
official seal, as heretofore.
The "Tract Society Of the M. E.
Church." centering al New York. and the
Sabbath School Work, have each been re.
organized on an independent basis, with
a view to greater efficiency. With the
same intent alterations have been made in
the constitution Of the Missionary organi-
cation.
On Tuesday three resolutions were
adopted. n requiring pastors to cate
chise children in Sabbath Schools and at
special meetings; another giving all male
Sabbath School superiptendents. who are
church members seats in the quarterly con.
fef,nces by vitue Of their office; and a third
providing for The publication at New York,
of a new edition Of the discipline.
1t was announced previous to the ad-
journment that $217 had been collected
towards erecting two monuments to the
Bishops whose remains lie in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery. Baltimore.
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Political S~pecu1ations.

BALTIMORE. June II.
Webster "stock" is rising rapidly, dele
gates are coming in very fast. II is cal
culated that Maryland will control the
Convention, and the first ballot will stand
thus: Fillmore will receive 1888 votes.
Scott 1919, and Webster a.. Anumber oil
Scott men will prefer Webster to Fillmore.
and a number Of Fillmore delegates will
prefer Webster 10 Scott.
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STATE OF OHIO. MONROE COUNTY, IS
Court OF COMMON Pleas,
Inn. farm A n 1870

. 1 n ] z vt oT1lO, mONnOES OOiN i 90
COuRT OF COMMON PLEAS,
June Term A. ID 1852
J.A.&G.H H, Davenport, )VENHE said David
David Woodring. & wife. take notice. that on
the 18th day of May. 1859, said %plsintf. filed in
the Clerks office of said Court, in and for SAID
county, a Bill in Chancery, setting forth that they
sold and conveyed for the sum of $500, on the
2lst day of Nov. 1851, TO David Wopdring the
following tract of land, TO wit: The north west
quarter Of the north west quarter ef section IL,
township S, and range 6, in Monroe county. aiore.
said; that saii David Woodring having agreed 10
Mortgage said lands, and also the no tn west guar.
ter OF the north east quarter of section IL, town.
ship 5. and range 6, for the paymen. of the pur-
chase money, and Med the title deeds of the last
named tract with compliments. as security for
that purpose, has failed either TO pey or to Mort
gage, and therefore, the prayer of the Bill IL that
said lands be sold TO pay their said debt. Unless
the defendant appear, and plead answer or demur
within sixty days after next term, the Bill and all
things therein, will be taken as true, aud confess
sed, and decreed accordingly.
BY ARCHBOLD & DAVENPORT,
June l6, 1852. Soils. for Compartments.
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October Election.
For the Spirit Of Democracy.

.|Nf Wv Ih" <S'HSS'NNy' UI
Nh. EDIroR:-I noticed an article in
the last number Of your paper, signed "A
Farmer" in which ] was called upon to
become a candidate 10 represent this Dis
trict in the e Congress. Having had
conversation with a number of my demo-
cratic friends, from different parts of the
District, on the subject, ! have CONE 10 the
conclusion 10 say to the Democracy of the
District that ] am under their control. If
they see proper to give me the nomination,
| will take it as a favor that will not be
forgotten. In view Of the fact that there are
four counties in this District, and a number
of aspirants in each. all having claims; if
successful ! shall not be a candidate for
reelection; and if defeated in convention,
I will cheerfully support The nominee.
WILLIAM OKEY.
WooDsFIELp. June Is. 1852.
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mere to-day. and reported against oil the
Fillmore delegates elect. whose. seats were
contested, and have appointed Simon Ora
per Of New York, and John l.. Talcott Of
Buffalo, (Scott mem delegates for the State
at large, BY a vote Of 20 TO 8 for Francis
Granger and Daniel Ullman.
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SALE OF REAL Estate BY ORDEt
~ OF COURT.-On SATURDAY.. the l7th da,

SALE OF REAL Estate BY ORDER
y OF .C0URT.-On Saturday, the 18th day
of July next. at three o'clock in the afternoon,
OF the premises herein after described. will be sold
TO the highest bidder. the following real estate. as
the property of Elizabeth Shriner, deceased. TO
wit: A part Of the south east quarter of section
g.. in township 6, Of range 6; beginning for the
same at the south west corner of said section,
thence north s9A degrees east 65 and one tenth
perches. thence south one.fourth degree east,
l69 and one six.tenth perches to the section line,
thence with the section line IS and one tenth
perches. to the place Of beginning, containing
IS acres more or less, lying and being in the
county Of Monroe, and State of Ohio.
Terms of SALE One half in hand, and the resi-.
due in 6 months from the day of sale, with inter.
est, to be secured to the satisfaction Of the under.
signed. LAWRENCE Skinner, Admir-.
NY Of Elizabeth Shriner, deceased.
June l6, 1852.
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The Little Miami Railroad has declared
a semi-annual dividend Of IS per share.
Murder, of an american Crew BIZ the Ma
tires of Madagascar.
SALEM, Mass. June II.
Letters have been received here from
the Consulate at Zanzibar, dated March
10Th, which state that the American, schr.
Queen Of the West, from Dartmouth, Mass,
was cut of at Mortzan, Madagascar. by
the natives, in December last. The Cap
tain and crew were murdered and the yes.
sci burnt. The French authorities had
captured IS persons implicated in the af.
fair, and were awaiting the action Of the
American Government. The particulars
of the outrage have been forwarded to Mr..
Webster, at Washington.
Mem York Wing Delegates-Falnsors
Delegates Ousted.
New YoRK. June H.
The committee Of Wing delegates to the
National Convention from New York met
ME -L ~ 4
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Litten a. Horne,

1hreshing Machine Builders 4. Repairers,
SUNFlSH, OHIO.
WK71LL have constantly on hands MACHINES
w OF all kinds; also CLEANERS of the hest
and latest Improvements.
From past experience we fatter ourselves that
we Can equal any manufactured in the State.
Persons wishing to purchase Machines win
please give US a call and examine for. themselves.
All work warranted to perform right or no sale.
n HID All old Castings and Iron taken in
IN. H. exchange for work, for which the
highest price will be given @
LITTEN e. HORNE.
Sunish, June g., 1852.
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III ~ w al ~
Ia prepared to accommodate purchasers will
CHEAP GOODS. His Stock CONSISTS in part -
Black Silk.
French and American Chintz,
Best and Fashionable Prints,
Beragcs, De Lains,
Lawns, Gsnghams,
Nankins. Checks,
Jackonet and 5 wiss %inuslins.
Bonnets and Ribbons,
Carcinetts, Grape Leice,
Silk, Linen and Cotton I.aces,
Kid. Silk and Cotton Gloves.
Jenny Lind Shoes and Slippers,
Side and Hair Combs,
Lambs wool aud Cotton Hose.
Cloths and C~assimeres,
Csssinetts and Tweeds.
Satin, Wooden aud Cotton Ves,ings,
Blue Drills aud Cotton PIaids.
Hickory, Check add Fancy Shirting.,
Black and Fancy Silk Cravsts.
Palm leaf, Fur and Wool Hats
Yard wide Muslins at 6 to s cts.
Coffee 1919. Tobacco 1917,
Rice "a. Refined Sugar 1919,
Rosin Soap 81. Chemical Soap 1915,
Vriegaied. CASTLE aud Shaving >,ap,
Candles lee, White Lead 50 ,l21a,
Chain Pumps.
Cashmere and Tweed Coats,
Pantaloons aud Vests.
Pea,jackets and Summer Coats,
Shoes, Boots and Worsted Socks,
Trunks aud Umbrellas,
Ticking and Carp.ting.
Looking Glasses.
Buckets, Tubs and Keelers.
link Washboards
Axes and Axe Handles,
Horse Collars and Haiters,
Trace chains, Halter aud Tongue chains
PIows, Plow Moulds aud Points.
Plow Lines and Bob. Jackson Hoes,
Log Chains aud Mattocks.
Sole and Upper Leather,
Baskets, Brooms aud Chairs.
Oak Shingles and Louisville Lime,
Iron. Nails and Castings.
Best Common SegaTs,
Powder, Lead and Shot,
Pepper. Spice and Ginger.
q. Cinnamon and Mustard,
Nutmegs and Mace,
Chocolate and Tea,
Sugar and Molassess,
b-pArrival No. 2, frum Philadelphia. on
NJ hand. -
April 81. 1852.
STATE OF OHIO. MONROE COUNTY, SIS,
CoURr OF COMMON PLEAS.
John F. Bidenharn,
vs.
John Bruce, William A. Willard. Jacob Heck,
John Smytb. Jeremiah Snyth. Robert Srny,h,
james Cunningham, William Read aud Lawrence
Neibart,
The said John Bruce and William A, Willard
will take notice, that on the 18th day OF Nav,
1852, said John +. Bideuhsrn flied in the Clerk ;,
office of said Cou,t, in and for said county. q Bill
in Chancery against the above named defendants.
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New Arrangement.
The Fast Running, Lighs. DraugM Steamer
ALLEGHENY

B. F. GOODWIN, MASTER.
VIII run as a Daily Packet between SUNFISH
and WHEELING. leaving Suptish at 8 O'Clock.
from Sunfsh to Woads6eld. in connection with
the Clipper. and passengers can DO rsceipied
through from either point, (
June 8, 1859
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Disasters ON Lake Erie-Loss of Life
and Shipping.

BUFFALO, June 10.
A heavy squall $ " ept over the lake this
morning, in which the schooner Marion,
owned by l.. N. Bate. was driven on the
breakwater, and dashed to pieces. Four
of. the crew, Mcdonald. two brothers by
the name Of McFadden. and McLane,
were drowned. The steamer Charter is
reported ashore at Long Point, Canada.
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arrival of Kossuth at New York.
New York, June 8.
Kossuth arrived 1t the Irving House
last night. Its understood he will remain
till after the arrival Of his mother and her
family from England.
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Georgia Stale Whig Contention.

MILLIDGEvILLE, June g..
The Convention which met here on
Monday, to appoint delegates TO the Ma
tional Wing Convention, instructed them
to vote for Fillmore, and TO make the com.
promise q test vote before balloting.
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Democratic Ratification Meeting.
CHILIcorHE, June 10.
At the ratification meeting in this place
to-day, the Hon. VIM. Allen made a long
speech in support OF the nomination Of
Messrs. Pierce and King.
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Appointments by The President,
WASHINGTON. June II.
Samuel Stokely. of Ohio. has been ap.
pointed Chief Justice ofthe Supreme Court
Of Utah. and John II. Adams, of Massa.
chusetts. Consul at Singapore.
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M IIH0FfI[alN DttE@ttI fffff
rIinneth not to The contrary" When Mr..
Fillmore succeeded to the Presidency Mr..
King was unanimously appointed to the
vacant Vice Presidency. In that position
he has won tho friendship Of oil parties.
As q presiding officer he has no superior.
With Pierce and King the Democracy
will 90 into the canvass united. snd when
united, they are ~invincible, as history
shows-SeubenriHe American Union.
APPOINTMENTS BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF BENEVOLENT INSTI-
hTUTIONs.
This Board adjourned yesterday. after
a session Of five days. The following ap-
pointments were made, wiz
DIR. E. KENDRIcK. Of Cincinnati, Super
intendent OF Lunatic Asylum, vice DR.. s.
HANBURY SMITH, resigned.
DR.. o. G. KENDkIcK, Senior Assistant
Surgeon; and DR.. PIERCE. Of Hudson,
Ohio, Junior Assistant Surgeon.
Mr.. L. A. CURTIS, Of Medina, Steward
of the Lunatic Asylum, and Mrs. VAN
SICKLE, Matron.
Mr.. ISAAC H. RosroN, Of Columbus.
Steward Of Deaf and Dumb Asylum, and
Mrs. HARRIET SNYDER, Matron.
RUFUS E. HARrE. Esq, Of Marietta, O.,
Superintendent Of Blind Asylum.
Mr.. G. X. CUTLER, of Athens. Teach.
r in Blind institution. to succeed Mr..
PENNIMAN, resigned.
Mr.. DAVID Horror, of jackson Town
ship. Franklin CO., Steward Of Blind Asy-
lum, and Mrs. VANDEMAN, Ma,ron.
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Neps by The america.

New YORK, June 10.
The East India mail brings accounts of
the success of the British forces against
Remgoon, which had been captured and
/ so cannon taken.
The commercial advices from the Con.
tinent we're favorable.
Trade in Paris was active.
The construction Of the Railroad along
the valley of the St. Johns river, and OF
one from Halifax to the Maine frontier,
and from Quebec to Hamilton. in Canada
West, are very favorably considered. and
large English capitalists had expressed
their willingness to aid in their construc-
ton, and several advantageous offers had
been made to that effect.
1t was expected the British Parliament
would be prorogued or dissolved about the
goth inst.
The bullion in the Bank of England,
exceeds twenty millions sterling.
Rothschilds has again offered himself TO
represent London in the British Parlia-
ment.
The Telegraph line had been opened
between Dublin and Galway.
Lord Stanley officially denied having
any claim on the Zerno Islands, but had
despatched a man-of-war to protect the
interests of British merchants in the local
ity.
Two ships had arrived from Australia,
bringing $1,000 ounces of gold dust.
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MIR. EDIToR-Announce the name of
WILLIAM G.. WALTON.
as a candidate for Congress, and oblIge his nuner-
ous friends.
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Eleclions-Tsmperance Demonstration.

CONCORD, N. H.. June 10.
The Legislature to-day elected John S.
Hadlev. Secretary OF State; Edison Hill.
State Treasurer; and Messrs. Butterield
g. Hill. State Printers-all democrats.
An immense Temperance demonstra-
ton took place yesterday, at which 5000
persons were present, who were addressed
by Neal Dow and Rev. E. Chaplin.
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HASsEL vAURIPER.s

SALINE, Oct. IA, 1851.
Mr.. j. d. PARK-Dear Sir: | send you the
foregoing certificate, and so far az | am acquainted
with his case, il is all true, ! procured IT think,
ing II might he a heuehtto you aud to the afflicted.
You have the privilege OF using ii as you think
best Yours,
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Railroad Dividend.

OINOINNAII JuFIB To.
The Little Miami Railroad has declared
a semi-annual dividend Of IS per share.
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NOTICEThe board officers army appointed
~ sixth section Oft making appropriations for the Of
the approved August 81 1854, which is in the following
terms and figures, 10 wit;
$50. G. find BE- further enacted That Ter the and equip
mounted nemen, finding their horses forage
volunteers under the of Captain John c.
during the eighteen hundred
appears file War Department.
supplies said
service hundred and eight thousand dollars hereby
propiaied money treasury npprop
appoint three and anteresed ocers the army
and Congress all such claims
ented for funds advanced and supplies Of all kind.
furnished said command whilst thus
in the public services and for the said beard Of officers
the Of tive thousand dollars hereby appropriated
being Washington n c., notifies persons
against United funds advanced
supplies furnished
serving Of Captain John
California during eighteen hundred
The board once Peun
syiyania and 18th u
All dumsns the board in the English language
accompanied Eng sh
The National ntelgencer and Republic Washington d.
Boston Courier in Boston, Mas the New York New
York c the renn,yvana isqus in phiadsipha Pa the Re
publcaR in st. Louis Mo- the Bulletin, in New Orleans La
and the Evening Pcayune in san francisco Cal
this twice weeks their
with copy their paper the Office ofshs board
WAsHIsaroH d. c., August IL, lsie.
Sept 15-2awsw
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Ann white Wsiii@n4 M. Porser.-Ia ciE.ait
Coastsos Monsxssnssy county . Court Of Equity.
THE complainant ball. ieh
land ysg Montgomery Maryland devised her BY
Janes Whale os tse VI kuadrcs
delivered BY
of between defend
nubos
said sir hundred dollars, eight Of which said
four hundred and and
any with interest ffe the 2lsi day OF November ss6
And the said defendant In further Of the said
delivered the complainant bearing
date with said deed, and purpons be &c
land purchase thereof which, the
advised sufhcent In law
on ihe said land
b therefore, prsys said paper
deeeed
OF said land be sold for the The said notes which have
defendant
OF the said premises
said day be BY the court 10
that there
publication the said defendant
resides the SInle Maryland ia unknown 10
this a day Of August s32 adudged and ordered tina,
this order be inserted IN
published Washington, In the District OF Co
smba month before the 18th day OF October
defendant the object and sub
OF this bill and him In this court, In person
solicitor before the first Monday March
the and show any he has why decree
NICHOLAS BREWER, Circuit Judge
Copy
LAS. q. HEsso, Clerk.
Sep l4-iawfw
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STEWART Vleken. and nIary Viekens, hi. wlfe,

STEWARr viekcns and Mary vickens, his wife
~ Dunnard Meekns, William Meekins Emily M@ekns,
Susan SmitIn the circuit for Dorchester sitting
Of equity State Of Maryland, July 1884, August A.
The object Of this decree for sale Of certain
real estate lying and being In Dorchester county.
MsekiBs ot
departed this life eighteen hundred
widow Elizabeth Meekns, Mary Meekin
Thomas Mrehins Dennsrd Meekps and Smith the
said John MeckDs Of land called
Mashy Point lying being seekns' Neck and Tar Bay
devised the his said widow Elizabeth Meekns
said Elizabeth iie
In the spring Of hundred and that the said Mary
Meekn has nlernaed with the said Stewart Nckensi
said Tbsma Meekins since departed this e leaving
Children William Meekins and Emily Meekns, his heirs
law said william Meekns and Emily Meekns infants
under the that the said Susan Smith has
lef OF Maryland reside in unknown
the compliments that will be- for the benefit and interest OF all
parties concerned that the said land sha be sod under decree
OF this for the OF division Of the proceeds
those entitled thereto.
II therefore adgd ordered and deersed BY the order of the
circuit for Dorchester that the complainant by causing
this order to be inserted published
Washington city In each Of ave successive weeks before the
fifteenth September giving notice the said absent defendant
ynr and her heirs dead OF the object and substance this
BILL aud her them this eonr person or ny
cor before the fourth Tuesday January
premises, and show she they have, why
decree ought not TO pass a. prayed
s.sprL d. LIZ Coxrrr Solicitor for Complainant
True ropy-Tesis -
Augii-lswsw T. J. HENRY, Clerk.
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pnorosAis TOR s~sryins .iAs .'.il. o. sAs unitss
the lot 1855 the 10Th Of Jase
1854, inclusive in Illinois, viii be received The Contract once
Department. Of WsshinFon, the stt
Of December ls3s be decided BY the day oowng
and IN the and Time herein specified, Wis
From Jacksonville By Msnchcse Whitehall Carol
ton, Kane, JeIseyyile, Delhi, and Godfrey 40 Alton
and back, daily except sunday four horse coaches
thres of lie weekly uips 10 embrace Lynnsie Win
chester, Glasgow, and Bieese instead Of Manchester
and Whitehall.
Leave Jacksonville daiiy except Sunday, al H. mi
Arrive Al Alton days by 2,
Leave Alton daily except Sunday, at 4, y.
Arrive al Jacksonville days BY ., q m.
The mail carried 10 and is
exclusion required size Of the mails Deduction viii
be from the mail and imposed io
those not performed ageeaby contract The Postmaster Gen
the failures violating ths
Office laws He alter schedule provided
he allows additional increased
expedoa No allowed should the distance
greater advertised Ths should be endorsed Mai
proposals 42t0 Illinois, and addressed Tha Second
Postmaster CeneraLn
further particulars the conditions bidding
attached proposals. carrying the
mails certain in Illinois, &c.
.#l.#.5. .a y. ID. HUBBARD,
Postmaster General.
Posr oruor DEPARTMENT, oe. 81 1854.
0cl 23-wit
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Notice three additional Land
Districts In the state Of Iowa.
IN Of Congress approved Augusta 1884, en
d San act create three additional land districts In tbs State
hereby land once
CA ETON DiSfRiCT,"in said State is fixed the
RfToN that for The .NORTHERN DISTRICT" at
FORT MONEB, ssMISSOURI RIVER DIS
TRICT the Of EVANSVILLE the sites which have been
esgnated by the President Of the United States
Given under hand city of Washington this second day
Of September A. ID. 1851 f.s.
BY order Of the Presidents
JOHN WILSON,
Acting Commissioner of the General Land Office.
Sept 3--law6w
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A VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE.-The subscriber, having
determined make change IN his AFFAIR." offers for ale his
county, Virginia, situated Immediately the
Little River turnpike road leading from Aiexandna wischester
place, and six from Wash
city, District Of Columbia The improvements consist Of
large and convenient brick house, with five
kitchen, and buildings ALSO brick
bsckmths shop, which furnish annually between
hundred and my leads Of About
hsfof woods the balance cleared and In rapidly
The &c. will be sold with the
Immediate For further particulars
qure Racf, esq Washington city, D. o., Dr.
Isaac Winster, Alexandria, Virginia.
la-1aw5t EDWIN @. III.