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The MELANCHOLY AFFAIa referred to in our
paper of yesterday, as having taken place between
Senator Hannegan and his brotherin law, is thus
related in letter to the Newark IN J.) ddoerlsr,
dated at Covington, Indiana, on the 9th Instant
Yesterday morning, at 9 o'clock, an alerca-
ton took place between Hon. T.. A. Hannegan and
his broiher-in law, John X. Duncan. when the
former struck the latter with a bowie knife in the
upper region OF the abdomen, and entirely severed
the duodenum. The parts were soon as possible
united and sewed together by surgeons, but the
wound proved fatal. The sufferer sank from in
ward loss of blood until to-day about o'clock
when he expired. lie a brother Of the late
Hon. Daniel Duncan, of Ohio, and was about forty
five years of age
"The exciting cause Of this unhappy affair was
liquor OF which both had been taking freely. The
immediate occasion some dissatisfaction to
trade in property The event seems as an Illus
tration of the necessity Of the Maine law, or some
equivalent to stay the evils Of the destructive mon
ster alcohol.
"The parties had been warm friends-Duncnn
a sojourner with flanagan for two years and it
il due to them both 10 say that during that length
of time their department had been such as became
their position in society. Hannegan, possessed of
passions noble when himself as irascible when
not himself, is now suffering the keenest remorse.
Duncan was a bachelor. His estate falls, by will
made in his last hours, to MIR. Hannegan's excel
lent lady, and Mrs. Wallace, widow sister,
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DISCONTINUED.


North Perrysburg, Cattaraugus county, New
York.
Williams's Bridge, wostchcster county. New
York
Montours, Allcgany county, Pennsylvania.
Surgeons Hall, Alegany county. Pennsy lvania
Quinn's Mile, Clinton county, Ohio.
West Lafayette, Coshocton county, Ohio.
Alum Run, Monroe county, Ohio.
French Grant, SciOto county, Ohio.
Arncttville, Monongalia county, Virginia
Picayune. Henderson county, Illinois.
Roscclnir, Hardin county, Illinois.
Howard's Point. Fnyette county, Illinois
Bellvicw, Calhoun county, Illinois.
olcan, Ripley county, Illinois.
Ashley, Carroll county, Illinois.
Coopersyillc, Feniress county, Tennessee
Tippecanoe, Henderson county, Tennessee.
Millikin's Bend, Madison parish. Louisiana.
Mentor, sbcboygan county, Wisconsin.
Vista Ridge, Carroll parish Louisiana.
Chalk BlufIs, Greene county, Arkansas.
Ohio, Andrew county, Missouri.
jenkins Centre, Jasper county, Missouri
Maybcrry, Lewis county, Missouri
Mihln, Crawford county, Indiana.
NAMES CHANGED.
Tuttlc's Corners, Stafford county, New Ilamp-
shire-nsmc changed TO "Wadley's Falls"
Neither Providence, Delaware county, Pcnnsyl-
vana-name changed TO "Mcdia."
Beckhamsvillc, Prince William county. vir.
ginia--name changed 10 Gainesville"
shcrrard's Store, Hampshire county, Virginia
name changed 10 "Bloomery"
Lynnvlc Creek, Rockingham county, vir.
ginia--nsmc changed TO ECON"
San Jacinto, Harris county, Texns-namo
changed to "Lynchburgh."
Trier, BeSar county, TcHas-namc changed TO
"Wcirs."
Bcauiord, Kcnt)n county. Kcntucky--name
changed to Spanordsburgh"
Hendrensyillc, Henry county, kentucky-namo
changed TO "Jcrcho "
Blair's Port, Roauc county, Tenncsscc-Dainc
changed 90 London"
Tippo, Davis county, Iowa-namc changed TO
Savannah -
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Further Items from California.

The California papers discuss the Fugitive Slave
law, which had just passed their Legislature, with
good deal Of warmth. The bill passed the Sen
ate by vote of Ia to 9, having previously passed
tho House.
In the San Francisco Picayune Of the I7tb, we
find summary Of the news received subsequent
10 the sailing of the previous steamer from which
we extract the following itcms:
California has enjoyed. since the sailing of the
Golden Gate on the morning Of the 9th instant, n
season OF uninterrupted and profitable activity in
every kind Of business. The demand for mer.
obandiso for. the mines has greatly increased.
Prices In almost every article have advanced, and
present appearances denote continued upward
tendency in the chief artclcso consumption
several steamers have arrived from Panama
crowded with immigrants, who come With an ious
haste toOur rcasurc-lond; while from other sections
OF the globe, aud particularly from the Celestial
Empire, hundreds daily added TO our rapidly
swelling numbers. In China, the California fever
seems 10 have reached an unprecedented height,
and the long tailed and curious donizcns of that
strange world evince as great oagerncss 10 reach
magic land, as was ever exhibited by the most
ctcitablc OF our own countrymen, in the most cy-
citing period Of the emigration from the Eastern
States. They are iocking in upon us by hun.
dreds, every ship arriving from thence bringing
from one hundred and fifty upwards. Six ships
have arrived since the 18th Of March, aud have
brought an accession 60 our Chinese population OF
eleven hundred and twenty six souls.
"San Francisco continues 20 enjoy very PROF.
porous career. improvements rife ms well aa
business, splendid brick warehouses being I'm pro.
Of construction Ia the business sections Of the
city. Many property holders contemplate the
tion Of blocks OF iron and brick FIRE proof ware
houses during the ensuing summer, and by the
close Of the year san Franci.co will be as eiIcc
tuay defended against fire as the most favored
cities Of the East.
"The health of the city generally il good,
although We hear occasionally of a few cases Of
indisposition among newly arrived immigrants
"Thc 'Whig Young Mems Club, OF san Fran
cisco County, assembled in the district court
on The evening OF the 18th instant, and elect
cd n chairman, vice chairman, secretaries, cxecu
tive and finance committees, for the quarter end
ing the second Tuesday in July. James Pratt,
GEO wac elected chairman; r. n. Snton, esq, re-
cording secretary; and T.. w. Taylor, csq., CORE
spending secretary.
"1hc Board Of United States Land Conmss ION
ors continue To transact their business from day 10
day, az rapidly rs IL comos up before them. Since
our last report thirty ono petitions have been pre-
sented aud placed ON file"
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The nIayoralty.

"JoHs w. MAURY 10 announced as a candidate
for the Mayoralty at the ensuing election in June.
"MANY CITIZENS"
| In making the above announcement, il is deem, d
proper TO say tha. large number OF citizens of all
| partcs from tie several wards Of the city, adj
dressed TO Mr.. Mhury a few days ago eomnuni
cation expressing their wish 10 present bis name
TO his follow-citzens as a candidate for the Mayor
ally al the ensuing election, Independent OF oil
questions connected with the politics ot.the day
and solely in consideration Of his long and useful
services in the Councs, and OF his fitness for the
place.
TO this communication the following reply has
been received:
al have received your communication What
ever might have been my personal wishes on the
subject it would have been difficult for Inc 10 resist
the friendly coli you have made upon me; but,
agreeing do entirely with all that you have
said as to the incxpediency of bringing national
politics into our city elections, most cheerfnlly
place my name at your disposal as candidate for
the Mayoralty at the ensuing election.
APP 26-dtf "JOHN w. MAURY"
AS the friends of other candidates for this office
arc already active in their behalf desire TO pre-
sont the name Of the present incumbent, WALTER
LENox, esq, for reelection. 1t is TO be expected
that personal preference will to some extent, gov
ern the choice OF many; but before the community
generally, honest and discerning in its decision, is
not the proper question, "What is the public inter
es!" 1t must be admitted by every rejecting citi-
zen that sudden and uncaed for change is not
only unjust to the officer, but to the public inter
est. 1t takes away the personal motive and ambi-
ton which induce the faithful performance OF duty
and loses to the public the benefits of official expert
ence If the present incumbent has discharged
the duties of the office with ability and zeal, and
can hereafter bring to it the advantage Of practical
experience. trust that the people of Washington
will not use the elective franchise to their in
jury and the injustice of public officer.
APP 26-dtf A CITIZEN.
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Baltimore Correspondence.
The Democratic Convention Congressmen Inp,ted =
Spiritual Rappings for General Cass -Acci-
dent Markets, &c.

The Democratic Convention Congressmsn limited +
Spiritual Rappings for General Cass -Acci-
dent Markets, &c.
BALTIMORE. May 1875 p. M.
AT a meeting Of the committee of arrangements
of the Democratic City Convention held yesterday,
it was unanimously resolved 10 invite all the Demo
cratic members OF Congress- and OF the Maryland
Legislature to occupy seats on the floor ot the Hall
Of the Mary land Institute during the session Of the
National Democratic Convention, There will
doubtless, therefore, be an immense body of lobby
members III attendance.
There is delegation of the spiritual rappers"
in this city who have been recently consulted with
regard to the result of the deliberations Of the
Democratic Convention. The question put az
to whether General Cass would would not be
nomnated-if "no,'' the table TO move an
inch; il eyes," it was TO move foot forward. The
table is reported to have moved the required twelve
inches. The second question, as to whether he
would be nominated the first ballot, was re-
sponded TO by the table rising up from the floor;
and the third, as to whether he would or would not
be elected President, was responded to i'll the affirm
alive by the table again rising and remaining
poised In the air. strong man present being un.
able to bear il down. Thus the "spirtual rap.
ping" politicians of New York may consider the
question settled. This, though it may read like
joke, is related with great gravity as having
Cured at the residence Of distinguished Demo
crat OF this city in Holiday street
DR.. Feinour, who was thrown from his carriage
on Sunday last, is, learn, still lying in an nsen-
sible condition, but little hopes being entertained
of his recovery.
In the Baltimore market this morning there
was sales of 500 bbls Howard street flour at & 4,
| though it is generally held at So 06.. Sales Of
good 10 prime red wheat at IS SO, and white at
81 100; sales Of white corn at 56 SO, and yellow
at 81 a SO.
Sales at The Baltimore Stock Board Nay IS.
1000 Maryland 6's, 1890 ...,...........i0 JOG
50 shares Baltimore and Ohio Railroad rs
% do York and Cumberland Railroad 81
At the board this day Md. 6s closed at 1867 bid,
1907 asked; Baltimore bs 1890, 1885, bid, LOG asked;
Baltimore and Ohio railroad bonds, 1867, 92s bid,
"a asked do. 1875, 81 bid. SO asked do 1890, 81
bid. "a asked do shares, "a. bid, 75a asked; York
and Cumberland railroad, II bid, "a. asked Bal
timore and Susquehanna Railroad, 80 bid, 80
asked.
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I HAVE lately received from WAsHINGToN Nor
l. TON, esq, at Bordeaux. a well selected invoice
of the best Red Wines of MEDOC, embracing
email lot OF each of the very choicest growths of
that celebrated district.
This fact, and Mr. Morton's we'll known high
standing, as also his good judgment in his seicc-
tons. sufficient guarantee that these Wines
will be found on trial all that bcspeak for them,
If properly triated.
Among them are 100 dozens of the CHATEAU
LARIVEAUX," which has already given such
great satisfaction, from the Vineyard OF the Count
pU HAMEL.
80 cases. each dozen pints, same Wine.
30 dozens rare "CHATEAU MARGAUX,"
vintage Of lS47. The best of the frst.c ass Wines
Of Medoc.
20 dozens "HAUT BRIoN, !" Of lS47 The fourth
vor and delicacy. From the Commune Of Ptssde
/ 10 dozena "CIlATEAU LAROSE," oflsi7. The
finest of the second-c class From the Commune Of
ST julien.
30 dozens "MOUTON," lsi7 OF the second.
class. Of the Commune of PauHiac, A very su-
perior and favorite Wine.
20 dozens of the celebrated "CHATEAU COS"
Dts!Ourni The choicest, Of the second class, and
by many best Judges ranked good fret class.
beg also to say, that in again prosecuting my
business, have received some invoices Of most
cellent RHINE and MOsELLE Wines. including
the SPARKLING SCHARZBERG,' of 1876, and
two qualities OF the "CELEBRATED CHAM
PAGNE" of Moot and Chaudon, which
surpassed; well come rare "AMONT1LLA-
DO" and a choice stock OF "SAUTERNES,'
BURG INDIES" &c, &c.
Orders will be very thankfully received and deli
vered at Washington city, by Adams's Express.
free Of charge, by JACOB SNYDER, JR.,
Wine Merchant, Nc 70 Walnut street, Phila.
May
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HANToN MATTIsGs.-The subscribers re

fNANTON MATTISGS.-The subscribers re-
~ specifically announce the arrival (Which is now
on sale) of a superior stock Of extra Gowqua Mat
tngs; alec, lot of beautiful style fancy col.
ored Mattings, which are suitable for chambers
and dining rooms.
Also, few more bales of those India Bed Mats
which are such luxury TO be used in warm wca.
Their
One rich French Furniture Chintzes, some
OF which are in pretty little figures, for covering
furniture.
All of which will be disposed Of to the entire ga.
tisiaction Of those in want.
CLAGETr s DODSON
Dealers in all kinds Of Furniture Dry Goods,
Penn. avenue, ono door cast OF 9Th street.
May l1--eo3tif
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Liter from Buenos Anres.

Bosros, May ls.-By an arrival here we have
advices five days later from Buenos Ayres. Bust
ness was quiet. Tbs upper provinces had all sent
Populations 10 Urquiza, and 1t thought all the
provinces would confederate under central gov.
ernment, with President and Congress Fears
were entertained OF revolt at Montcvidco. where
the Oribe party were in the ascendant. and the
Brazil treaty unpopular.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Arripal of the Sierra Nevada, &c.

New YoRK, May lS.-The steamer Sierra Neva
da arrived this morning, having sailed from Sierra
Nevada on the Sth, bringing California dates to the
18th ofApril She brings two hundred and fifty pas
sengers and four hundred thousand dollars in gold
dust. Among her passengers are A. b, Corwine,
Consul at Panama, and Mr.. Ravenscroft, bearer of
dispatches from Chill. She brings nothing new
from California or the Isthmus.
The steamers Union and Florida arrived here
this morning from Savannah and Charleston, with
dates to the 18th instant
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RUST PROOF wn,E-FENoING.

IN this country wire fences, from improper con
l. struction, have generally disappointed the ex-
pectations formed OF them, ani this mainly in
consequence of the rusting Of the wire. This diff
Guilty Is now entirely overcome by the use Of Cal
vanIzed Wire, requiring no paint or coating, and
lasting a lifetime To secure the erection Of sub
stantinl and durable fence, directions should be
followed, and such will he chceriuy furnished by
circulars, upon application. II is particularly de
signed to meet economy in fencing railways, farms,
SC, securing durable fence at small cost
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LARGE CoNTRAcT. The Springfield (Mass.)
Republican tays a contract has been entered into
for building the Tcrrc IIaute aud Alton (1linois)
railroad. by Mossfs. Willis Phelps, William Mat
toon, aud James Barnes, Of that city This road
extends ono hundred and seventy FIVE milcs, en-.
tirey across the southern part Of Illinois. Thee
gentlemen have contracted TO build the road, fur
nish the iron, build the depots cars. locomotives,
&c, putting the entire road in running order,
within three years for the round sum Of three mil
ons Of dollars. The route is compar atively an
easy one, aud il is believed that the road will be
completed within two years.
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Metho1i.t Conference.

BosToN, May lin the Methodist Conference
day the of McCabec was referred back to
the Pittsburgh Conference.
The appeal in the of the Rev. Mr.. Stagg, of
the Indiana Conference, was then taken up; but
no action was had upon the subject
The Conference accepted an invitation 10 listen
to Daniel Webster's address to his fellow citizens
in Faneull Hall.
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EOirRTH WARD.

o. HUGH Is. SNyEENY Is presented for
reelection as Alderman OF the Fourth Ward by
May l2-eotc MANY VOTERS.
6J- DANIEL CAMPBELL Is presented ns
a candidate for the Common Council from the
Fourth Ward by the voters OF the
May ii NORTHERN LIBER TIES.
Or ANDREW j. LARNER Is presented "a
the consideration OF his fellow citizens as suiin-
bic candidate 10 represent the interests of the
northern portion OF the Fourth Ward. by
May lite MANY VOTERS.
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New YoRK, May II The Herald OF this city
says that Don A. Lageo Braga Miranda. Don Igna.
clio Belaprez and Don Juan 'Bourke, Cubans, with
Major J. Schlessenger, Hungarian, bad escaped
from the Spanish penal colony III Africa, on April
2ith, and arrived at Liverpool ON the Sd instant.
They belonged to the Lopez expedition, aud were
preparing TO leave for America.
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THIRD WARD,


05-CHARLESP II. WANNALL, Esq, is nom
mated a suitable candidate for the Board Of Al
dernen from the Third Ward, at the ensuing
election in June.
Ap29 MANY VOTERS.
To- RICHARD ii. LASkEY, Esq, Is pro-
posed suitable candidate to be for at the
coming election. member of the City Council
for the Third Ward Mayl2
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TWO DESIRABLE SQUARES OR LOTS
FOR SALE

TTHE UNDERSIGNED having made new di-
j vision of his large square, No. ga, into con-
venient lots and spacious alleys, according to a
plan proposed by Randolph Coyle, esq, is now
prepared to dispose Of the same at low rates and on
accommodating terms.
This property is located in rapidly improving
section OF the city, between New Jersey avenue
and North Capitol street, immediately north of the
railroad depot and south of the residence Of the late
Col. Burche.
sons, desire to purchase the whole square, Econ
tanning nearly seven acres,) rare opportunity Is
here offered for an advantageous investment.
beautiful cottage site, in which may be had a
great bargain.
Pla's of the division Of this property can be seen
by calling the subscriber, at the office of the Su
preme Court of the United. States in the Capitol, or
at his residence, on Capitol Hill.
D w. MIDDLETON.
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S,INCE THE NOTICE from this office of the 10th
- January last which appeared ~ the newspa-
pers of this city. cautioning the puG,ic against
cciving certain drafts purporting To te those of
CAPTAIN L. &. EastUn, Assistant Quartc-mastcr,
recently stationed at Santa Fc, New Mexico, a
third forged draft on the Quartcrmaster General
has been presented for payment. II is numbered
49, Santa F6, ". NJ, Let May, lS5i in favor of
Robert r. Brent. esq, ior $3.50, aud signed l.. Z.
Easton, Captain and Assistant Quartcrnaster.
II is known. from official advice in this office,
that the only genuine drafts Of Captain Esston ON
the Quartermastcr General are numbered from
TO IL; all of which have been long since paid.
Captain Easton having ceased 10 draw, there arc
consequently no genuine draitsof his now In circu-
latiun
BY direction Of the Quartermastcr General:
WIN. A. GORDON, Chief Clerk
QuARTsBMAsTER GENEsAL's OFFIcE,
wAsnisGroN CRY. February Is, 1882,
Feb Ia
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MOTE FOR SALEc.--Tbc subscribcr will sell
~ at the Exchange, in Baltimore, on Thursday +,
the 20th May, instant, a PROMISSORY NOTE OF
VIM. Johnston, stonccuttcr, dated January 10,
1852, at three months, for 800 80, ~ tie highest
bidder for cash
May l7--d5t JAMES REYNOLDS.
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STnAw AVID COCO MArTINes.-we have

STRhw AND COCO MATTINGs.--We have
- just received, per schooners Mary Jane" and
"Mott Bcdcll' an extensive supply of Colored and
White aud Fancy Canton Mat,ings Of the follow
ing make, which think will be found good
as tho country can afford:
~, 81, and Cd extra Manning All who pur-
chased this make of US last season will rcmcmber
tie excellence.
The same widths IN first. quality flushing
This IL new kini. very good and cheap.
The same widths No GOquol, fancy These
last arc an entirely new style. and quito pretty.
Alec. heavy stock Dundee Coco Mating. This
article is Of great Tor churches, hotels halls,
looms of steamboats, and other public places where
bic TO dampncss and will be sold less than ever Of.
fercd before in this city.
Apl2 CLAGETT s. DODSON
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Nec York Whig Conpention Delegates.

New YoRK, May ls.-The fourth city Congress
sional district last night elected delegate 10 the
National Wing Convention pledged for General
Scott. The sixth district elected William S. Duke,
pledged for Mr.. Fillmore The thirty first and
thirty third districts both send Scott delegates.
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CLAGETT & DODsON.
JUST RECEIVED.

NEW and elegant Spring Styles Of Scarfs, era
~ watts, Stocks, Tcs, Gloves OF every dcscrip
ton, Suspcndcrs. Ilandkerchicis Of silk aud linen;
plain, figured and embroidered Hosiery of all
kinds; Umbrellas and Canoe; with large supply
Of Gcntlcmcn's Toilet articles, such as Lubin and
Provost Extracts, Cosmetics, Pomatums, Soups.
and best Farina Cologne Brushes of every de-
scription together with large and complete
assortment of Gentlemcn's Furnishing articles, all
of the very best qualities, constantly on hand.
and for sale at rcasonable prices, at
CHAS. II LANES
Hat. Cap, and Gentlemcn's Furnishing
Establishment, Penn. avenue, near ~ street.
March
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DIED.

At Yonkcrs, Westminster county, New York,
the 10Th instant in the 4lst year Of his age the
Rev. HENRY j. STORRS, Rector of St. johns
Church, Yonkers eldest con Of the Hon. IIEsRy r.
SToRHs. Of the city Of New York.
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be supported as the Wing candidate for Mayor at
our ensuing municipal election.
May PLOT MANY WHIGS.
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CERTIFICATE AS TO THE DURABILITY OF oALvAs-
WIRE.

DEAN SIn You ask me TO give you my tcsti-
uIony Of the efficacy of Galvanizing in protecting
the telegraph wires in England from decay. can
assure you that VIC find the Galvaniziug process %
preserve the wire much 80, that wires. after
Zen tctirs years exposure, do not appear 10 be
at all oxidizcd, aud we have such opinion of its
protection against RUST, that have not a single
yard of plain wire in use
LArn,M CLARK Director L. I. CO.
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Ulstr,lctirc Brn

MACON, Ca, May ia destructive fire took
place here 10 day, consuming all the houses from
the State Bank Agency building Third street
TO Wants building ON Clary street. Loss $4,000.