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From the Somo,d (Pa) Herald and Wig.
The Platform.

We lay before our readers 10 day the platform
adopted by the Wing National Convention. aud
commend il to their careful attention snd study.
IL "a broad, simple, and comprehensive, and. like
prsm, turn II which way you will there cmsnat.
from it rhys Of light shedding lusre on the party
whose principles 1t co wildly portrays Unlike ,he
platform laid down by the late LocofJco cOnven-
ton, il is affirmative. u is declaratory Of certain
sentiments. for the maintenance Of which the party
organization was effected, md which have been
pcrseveringly adhered to Through year, Of cca...
less dofamntion) Uith abiding confidence that
the intelligence Of the American people will yet
compel them TO adopt their living truth, ns the
basis Of a conservative republican government.
The eighth resolution, endorsing the Conpro
misc measures and acquiescing in the Fugitive
Slave law, is but n roitcraton Of an on repeated
determination TO abide by the Constitution aud ,he
law. Convul,cd % the Wing party haa been by
this question, and almost riven asuuder by conflict
Of opinion. the lnrge majority by which the resolu
tons were adopted conclu7vcly proves the nation.
Atty, the reverence for law, and the deep-soutod
love Tor the Union, enshrned in the hearts Of IL,
members; and the fact that, after mature dolibers.
tor, deep rooted feeling IN the breasts Of north
crn men Nss yielded 10 a lsw-abidiug principle
speaks volumts in behalf Of party hofc boast /,
i,s devotion 70 the "suprem,cy Of the law"
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PROSPECTUS OF THE sIGNAL."
= WING Campaign Paper to be Published
at the CITY OF MashinGtOm.

= WING Campaign Paper to be Published
ut the City OF Washington.
The undersigned will issue Saturday, June
! Goth, the first number of Wing Campaign Jour
nal, devoted to the support OF WINFIELD SCOTT
ms President, and WILLIAM A. GRAHAM as
Vice President
"TAE SIGNAL" will be emphatically a National
Press designed for circulation in every section Of
the country. The object Of the paper will be to
| harmonic the action. and promote the efficient
organization of the Wing party, well as TO diff
fuse its principles and arouse its spirit and cnthu
siasm.
IL will also furnish a convenient compendium of
all the facts and documents bearing upon the case
made by the respective parties and candidates, and
preserve in form for future reference a complete
history Of the canvass A full index will be given
in the last number, which will add materially to
the permanent interest and value of the work.
The great popularity and success which attended
The Battery, published by the undersigned during
the last Presidential canvass induces him to retain
the same iorn and size in "THx SIGNAL"
"THE SIGNAL" will be Issued a full sized dou-
ble-roya sheet, printed good type. in quorto
form, and contain very large amount Of reading
matter.
The first number will be issued on Saturday,
the Goth of June, and will contain full account of
the proceedings Of the convention. The publica-
ton will be continued each week until the election,
the results of which will be given in full in the last
number.
TERMS.
Single subscription. Observation-Disclosures. so so
Five copies (being at the rate OF 40 cents
for each subscriber) Observation-Disclosures. 90
Fourteen copies (beng at the rate of 80
cents for each subscriber) .............. 90
Thirty copies (being at the rate of 80, Gems
for each sub5crbcr) .................... 10 90
Fifty copies (being at the rate of 80 cents
for each subscri6er) ...... Is 90
90 No paper will be sent unless the order ia ac
companicd by the money.
All letters must be post paid. and addressed TO
GEO. S. GIDEON,
Washington, ID. G.
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D'h7H ny CHLoEoroap Mrs. Weed, wife Of
Nathaniel Weed, esq., Of NV York, having h,d
chloroioin administered 70 her ut Stanford Con
necticut, Friday last, to lessen tho pain Of the
extraction q a tooth, almost Immediately after in
haling tho fumes sank upon the cola and expired
moNreoNsRy CoUNry The Rockville (Md }
Journal Of Saturday says:
i" Butter and cggb arc abundant in our market :
provisions are bringing good pricts-bacou hams
"a a 10 cents, shoulders and fidcs u cents veal
from 60 cent?, lamb 20 cents quarter; Uats are
bringing % cents; corn 60 65 cents; potatoes
per bushc; strswberries 10 cents per quart and
very plenty"
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The National Democrat shows great want Of
sagicty in attempting 20 ridicule General Scott
That won't do. When the old hero complained Of
an "attack in thc rear" and the Polk organs were
grinning over bic "hasty plate Of soup, tho Mirror
came out warmly IN the Generals defence assert.
Jog, among other things, that "tbe name If Win.
field Scott, baptized in FIRE on fields Of glory, wat.
= namo not to be eKtinguished in a bowl Of fo1p."
For this vindcation Of brave soldier, we received
at the time, grateful letter from General Scott,
which was laid by for the sake Of tho autograph.
N,tc York Mirror.
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the Republic under Wing rule, and we NAV an.
peal 10 our countrymen in the name of all
that 10 reasonable, conservative, and patriotic 10
cor tnue system that has worked 80 well.
But bow shall this be don't? Simply by raIIv
ing with one heart and one soul for Winfield
Scott and VIM A. Graham, the regular nominees
oil the wing National Convention. With union in
our ranks we have not doubt Of success and it is
TO tina union, now that the candidates have been
selected, that oil efforts should be directed Let
Us forget and forgive all little fferences that have
existed heretoiore-et Us remember the wat in
terests at stake--le us fraternize. harmonizs and
co operate together, rs Wings, patriots and as
brethren. This is not only the policy, bnt il il our
duty under the circumstances. 1t is n duty too
that should be performed not reluctantly but
cheoriully. Ii is not. il should not be matter of
roproach, that there are among US many who Ind
other preferences Far from it.. All the Candidates
were eminent, and all deserved the high honor But
oil tho number only two could be selected and
while the enthusiasm of their Immediate friends ia
naturally nigh the generous magnanimity of the
other branches OF the party-a magnanimity that
yields preference for principle, and is willing 10
sacrifice every thing personal for the cause-is en-
titled 10 the warmest appreciation. The entire
party, therefore. should clasp hands, and unite in
Efforts, az friends, as brethren q g patriots
All now occupy common platform all are en-
Titled TO equal honors. The nominations have
been made, but the election is yet 10 take place:
and although our candidates are formdable-al.
though IN this respect the adyantas e that we DOS
sees over our opponents Is great, yet We must not
think too lightly of the enemy, we must not relax
amy effort, we must not leave undone any act of
vigilance, perseverance, and duty that should be
performed. The Wings everywhere throughout
the country, and all who disposed l. unite
with them, should from tins time forward concen-
trae their energies redouble their efforts and by
every honorable means cndeavor to secure the
election OF Winfield Scott and William A. Ora
ham, and thus the triumph Of the great and gio-
rious principles to which they have been so long,
SO honestly, and So fervently devoted.
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sisTEss or IN, visrTATIos

On motion u Dir. SHIELDS. the Senatc pro ecj.
ri 60 the consideration Of The bill - incorporate TIC
Sisters q The Visitation II Washington city, Dis
ri 81 Columbia
The bill vas amended BY limiting the amount Of
property 10 be owned by the corporation TO $780,
UoI; and Il then ordered 70 be engrosscd for p
third reading.
And then, on motion Of Mr.. ATCHISON, the
Senate proceeded 20 the consideration 81 Executive
lusIurFs-
And az three o'clock adjourned.
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CALIFORNIA MINI.

The bill 90 establish a branch Of tho mint Of ID,
United States IN California wa. returned from The
House nth sundry amendments.
Mr.. GWIN hoped the bill would nov be conrid
srcd and the amendments concurred 10. he vs..
Dpposrd 20 one Of the amendments, but be would
submit b. that in order 70 have the bill ps.fei
The Amendments were then concurred in; and
u q bill u now paced.
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Sun sTRoEc.-E Eight deaths occurred in New
ork last week from sun.stroke
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I II e R E ? u BLIC.
w S II | n GTON :
WING NOMINATIONS.

MORNING, JUNE "a, 1852.
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THE UNION WASHINGTON THURSDAY MORNING APRIL s. 1867

naies only. stones OF smaller dimensions have been
used showing sufficient In the selection and dis.
tnbution of the materials. ~
A greater proportion OF hydraulic lime might have
been adyanag eousy used in the upper portions OF the
masonry especially in parts last built but think 4
probable that the advances, ths mortar VIII
set fayoraby, except such parts OF as may have been
injured by the frost This is shown BY the difference 10
hardness OF that having favorable exposure and thai
laid in the early part OF the winter :,
Before the materials for the supsrsruclure can be
brought upon the ground and prepared for the work. sui
hcient time will have elapsed 10 show and 10 arrest he
effects oil the frost upon the mortar near the exterior par
OF the foundation II would also be advisable that the
walls be left exposed long practicable before en-
banking against them.
The stone and mortar used in the masonry OF the
foundations OF the Capitol nieror 10 those oil the ex
tension, according 10 the comparison enabled 10
make during late inspection and also according TO the
recollection OF of the Undersigned who had numer-
Gus opportunities OF examining the present building during
IFS progress AT point OF the old wall examined the
mortar was found still soft. The sample iaken how
ever hardened in twenty four hours after il had been
posed 10 the air.
In thus expressing belief in the suciency OF these
foundations, have reference OF COURSE only to their
ability TO support the structure which II is proposed 10
erect upon them.
In conclusion, we have to add that have received
from the architect every assistance. and all the nforma
which the work left the close of the last seasons
operations and that in which il still remains, is the best
evidence OF the honest intentions OF all concerned in IT,
JAMES KEARNEY.
Lieutenant Colonel Typographical Engineers
THOMAS J. LEE,
Captain Typographical Engineers
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CONNECTICUT ELECTION
HoUsE or REPRESENTATIVES,
April 6, 1859.
To The Editor of The Union

To The Editor Of The Union; #ua
My being absent from the House yesterday the lime
the final vote taken Colonel Jacksons resolution
in reference to the Compromise, and the amendment OF
Mr. Hillyer may require explanation particularly il
appears from the Journal that moved TO lay the resolution
OF Colonel Jackson the table My early views the
settlement of the questions subsequently embraced in the
several acts OF Congress known the Compromise
familiar all my friends, and expressed by letter
10 my constituents ssveral months before the action of
Congress. Believing it unnecessary and improper TO
agitae any OF the questions included in the compromise
acts they the laws OF the land and generally ac.
quiescedn by the people, the reafming them BY Con.
gress neither made them binding acceptable to
the country therefore, for The purpose OF preventing
renewal OF those exciting which occurred in the
Thirty first Congress- and promote harmony and peace
in the country moved lay the resolution the table,
believing this to be the most prudent nt the time
This motion not prevailing, and fully believing, from the
effort made 10 postpone direct vote, il would be al
late hour before the House could obtain direct action on
the resolutions, left for my lodgings. The day being
incement. was detained longer than anticipated On
ny re,ura TO the House the roll was being called on Mr.
Hillyers amendment and my name being passed, had
not an opportunity OF recording my vote, which re-
gret as should have voted for the original resolution
aud amendment
Very respectfully,
j. M. ii. BEALE
The daily union., 1852-04-08
The Presidency.

friend has sent the following resolutions adopted
by the democratic members Of the Maryland legislature.
assembled in the 9th instant:
Whereas the of several Of the Distinguished
democrats OF the nation hive been presented by their
specve friends In connexioa with the nomination Tor the
high office of President OF the United States either
whonl the opinion OF this convention, would be
tied entire confidence and support Of the democracy
of the country and whereas spirit OF concilintion and
compromise 10 relation TO the claims OF the gentlemen
uamed Is ai-imporant 10 the success of the democratic
party in the approaching election therefore.
Resolved. That have deemed IL inexpedent tram
delegates selected by this convention represent
the State large in the National Convention which will
assemble in June TO nominate candidates Tor Pesi-
dent ana Vice President OF the Unlted States by any
instructions that might interfere with The obecls above
dicated.
Resoived, That, whilst thus willingness TO
sacrifice personal preferences upon the altar OF
pary's success consider 1t nevertheless due the
demooradc party Of Maryland, whom represent, TO
declare belief that General Lewis Cass OF Michigan,
their decided choice for the responsible position referred
to; and whilst the nonn Of either of the gentlemen
named would command their undivided support yet has
selection by the convention would be hailed the
habnger Of glorious triumph fthe democracy of Mary
land.
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.o.h.,,o's Occupation : a,nsw


.OihsiIs's Occupation = G,nep
" For ourselves win acquiesce In the Compro-
mise"
Such is the language Of the Southern Press in is
issue Of Wednesday and such will doubtless be the Ian
guage OF the New York Tribune, National Era, Gari-
sons Liberaor, and the organs of faction and dis
union generally throughout the country The "Press''
complains because the House OF Representatives has
passed Mr. Jackson's resolution at all, and il also
plains because says, only one-thrd Of tho northern
members voted for ii Verify. the organ OF faction is
hard TO suit It is determined not to be pleased. II
threatens that agitation shall be continued at all events
It's abolition coadutors will shout amen!" But the
democratic masses of the country have already begun TO
set the seal OF their condemnation these demagogues,
as the late elections in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire.
and Connecticut fully demonstrate. Political quackery,
if the signs OF the times portend anything, has pretty
much had its day. Abolitonism and sectionalism, the
legitimate osprngs Of ancient toysm and Hartford
vention federalism, have both given ont. The Maine
liquor nag has lately been put upon the track, bu,
strained his wind in running the first heat, it appears
from the result OF OF the elections at the
Noh including the defeat OF Neal Dow (he author OF
the aw) the whg candidate for mayor Of Portland
Maine What will the agitalors take hold OF next
Mllersm" is at discount, and the spiritual rap.
pings" have left the city, and perhaps the country
Othellos occupation" seems to have gone with them
ANTI. .HUMBUG.
The daily union., 1852-04-08

NATIONAL TnEArRr.-Last evening the Seguin Troupe
performed the Opera of Sonnambna a nu merons and
fashionable audience. The performance musical and ds
matte, excellent Mrs Scgun received marked np-
plause. especially for The finale Ah don't mnee. which
she repeated with much effect Miss Julia Gould sustained
her part well, and sang swce,ly and. In fact all the COM
pnny contributed to The qualification manifested by the as
,cmblsge. "Simpson Il Co" played ss the after.
piece Tonight, ia Hs d. Rsg,merr viii be repeated,
ns on account OF the storm OF Monday. many were pro-
vented from Witnessing IT, The farce OF the Rough Da
ond' viii also be repeated. We graRed notice
the announcement given the managers who have spa red
no expense entertain the public and because also the
Troupe Justly deserve encouragement
The daily union., 1852-04-08

The following despatch from Connecticut will be
ceved throughout the country with qualification and joy
is another declaration to the South that the democracy
Of the North is sound on the great questions which
have been raised by those fanatics WHO have endeavore
TO nullify the fugitve.save law Mr. Seymour the
nominee Of the democratic party. specially committed 10
the support OF the Compromise
CONNECTICUT ELECTION.
The Hon G. IA. Ingersol received, haEpsst seven
o'clock last evening, the following telegraphc despatch
" seymour with New London county yet % hear from.
is tweaty hundred ahead Sixteen democratic sena
OF twenyone elected, and forty democratic
majority in the house OF representatives.. L."
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For the Union.
To -, or Washington.


To ----, OF Warrington.
What shall 1 ask for thee,
Bright boy, when at the silent golden
seek Eternal Throne, on beaded knee,
And to the God Of Love my soul Is borne
Ascending through the angel guarded air,
On the swift wings of Prayer'
What shall ask The bliss
or earh's poor votariesi Pleasures that must fade
As dew from summer blossom oh, for this
Thy fresh young spirit, bright one. not made;
Parer and holier must its blessings be-
ask not this for thee.
For, though the rose is bright
thorn lies hidden meath its crimson bloom
The meteor rays, which fling their dazzling light
Over such pathway, cheat while they ilume,
And Pleasures voice--Oh, may the siren strain
Fall on thine ear in vain
Nor yet that wealth should ding
Its golden trappings round thee, would pray;
Wrapped in It's folds OF pride the serpent's sting !
Within its sparkling chalice who say
What poison lurksf Turn from the gIitterng shrine
pray not IL be thine
A better, happier lot,
Would ask for thee calm and fair
Thy quiet life path, aud believing not
Its roses thorness. Thus, my prayer
Would crave an angelo guidance, whose son wing
hsaiing balm may bring.
A hopeful, trusting heart
Be that thy bIessed gin; spirit meek
A faith to look through Clouds and them part,
And the bright future seam when God shall speak,
And bid the waves be stilo oh, such will be
My hearts warm prayer for thee
For thoc, bright one, for thee,
In thy fresh budding boyhood, shall my prayer
Go up on high, that the wchery
OF earthly tones, auring, may
Thy hear from purer things, but Gods own hand
Lead to the Better Land
Aye, in their world Of light,
Immortal voices catch a rnoraI's prayer;
And while kneeI some waiting sersph bright,
Swim on expanded wing the boon may bear,
And, son a falling dew drops, kipdly shed
Heavens peace DER thy young head.
NJ. wINDLE.
w April |, 1851.
The daily union., 1852-04-08
S,orrectsou,, ,

In the list which we published yesterday Of afrma-
tive votes upon Mr. Hillyers resolution, the name Of
Hon. G. H. Brown. OF New Jersey. appears classed
the few northern wings who sustained that resolution
This correction will make the northern whg vote in
favor OF that resolution H. instead OF TO- as given by us
and the northern democratic vote in its favor 35 instead
Of 3e MIR. Browns name was correctly given in the
list OF those northern wings who voted against the
linton of Mr. Jackson
The daily union., 1852-04-08
FRED. A. SMITH,
Captain Engineers.
J. l.. MASON,
BUREAU OF TopoeRApmIcAL EssrsrrRs,


Sra: At the request OF the Committee on Public
Buildings OF the Senate. we have made careful ex-
examination of the foundations for the extension
of the Capitol and have the honor TO report; That
we find the masonry rests uniformly upon the original
gravel and clay OF the hill; the foundations being
sunk 10 various depths below the present surface.
in order TO attain this. The foundation descends
by steps slightly ncning towards the hill, and The
breadth OF the walls increases as they descend below the
surface. The depth Of this gravel and clay did not
deem II necessary TO ascertain with precsion as il is
known 10 be considerable
The stone employed in the foundations is granite,
and oil an excellent and durable quality. The lower
courses. for four feet OF height, laid in cement
Of hydraulic lime and sand, which, at the points exam
ned by u.s. has already attained sufficient degree Of hard
ness
The masonry Of The rest Of the walls is Of the same
kind oil stone, laid generally in mortar composed Of fat
lime, hydraulic lime, and sand The body Of the walls
is Of rnbbe work the buiiresses are coursed with
rubble backing Proper attention seems 10 have been
observed in selecting for the points requiring The great
est resistance, OF the largest manageable size, as
for example, the angles and wherever the masonry has
been carried the greatest depth whilst upon the east
fronts and especially for walls ne nded to support colon
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Hs.. nr. meL.nah.n, Of p.nnsylvAnl..

Hoa. Mr.. McLanahan, Of PsnMsyISAnla. Ni-
We are authorized by this gentleman to say that be
was unavoidaby absent when the final vote was taken
on the compromise resolutions Of Messrs Jackson and
HIye He had voted appears by the record. on the
tests occurring prior 10 that the final vote. This ex
panaon is unnecessary 10 those acquainted with hi:
course on the compromise measures when they passed
Congress He voted for them all, not excepting tht
fugiy slave law
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c..gsss. --wsaassels W .

SrsArs,--Mr. Hale presented two petitions in favor Of
,bs repeal Of the fuglye.sav law which were laid on
lhe table. .3Ns an8see
Mr. Downs, from the Committee on the Judiciary, TO
whom wasreered the message OF the President ia ela-
ian to the fraudulent abstraction Of public records.
uaed bill providing penalties for such an offence.
Mr. Hunter reported the deficiency bill with numerous
amendments as
The bill fixing the representation 10 be allowed 10 Cal
;ioroa until the next census was discussed until the
hour Of adjournment
4ousr OF FREPREsERTATivEs-In the House the morn.
IN, hour was devoted 10 receiving and disposing Of
norris bis from the COMMITTEES on Public Lands, made
by Messrs. Hem and Orr; aad then. going into Com
mttee Of The Whole The state Of the Union. (Mr Hb
bard in The cha) The homestead bill of Mr. Johnson OF
Tennessee taken up and speeches delivered BY
Messrs Ward and Averett; after which the committee
rose, and the House adjourned
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Hovsr or REPRESENTATIVES,,
To the Editor Of he Onion

To the Editor Of the Union
SIN: Having been detained by indisposilion from my
seat in the House Monday, the 3h instant when the
final vote taken upon the adjustment resolutions OF
Messrs Jackson and lye Of Georgia, desire to state
ihat had been present, should have voted for each
OF those resolutions, and doubt not in doing So should
have reflected the will of almost il the entire con-
siituency that have the honor 10 represent.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
ISHAM g. HARRIS.
The daily union., 1852-04-08

The United States mail steamship Empire City, Capt.
Leeds, arrived at New York on Monday from New
Orleans 9th ult, via Havana, in five days from the lat
ter port.
Left at Havana United States mail steamer Ohio, ar.
rived the osth u from Chagres, and Cherokee, arrived
the 30lh ult from New Orleans.
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
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