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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-02

| Hon. SAMUEL H VALLEY has been nominated for Con-
gress in the Fourth District Of Massachusetts, He has
always been warm supporter of Mr.. WEBSTER, but
yielding personal preferences for the sake of Wing prn
ciples gives hearty support the regular nomination
The Boston Atlas gives the following sketch of his speech
| at the Convention:
Mr. VALLEY briefly addressed the Convention re-
turning his sincere and heartfelt thanks for the honor
ferred upon him. He spoke of the great necessity for
united action Of the Wings for the redemption Of the
State Of Massachusetts from the disgraceu coalition
which now BUNDLED her to the dust He said that there
those who dissatisfied with the national nomi-
nations but he asked those who were Scott Wings IL they
would not have the charity to believe that they were
Wings He asked that there should be Kindness and
Citation the part Of the Scott Wings towards those who
dissatisfied with the national nominations He said
that the Webster Wings, to man, would work to place
Clifford and Huntington in the Office Of Governor and
Lieut.. Governor The redemption of the State depends
on both Scott Wings and Webster Wings.
He said that he had made up his mind to vote the
Regular Whig National Ticket Great applause He said
he had done in accordance with his judgment as
he did not that any good result Mr. Webster
by voting for him. He believed il would be throwing
away his vote He did not believe any practicable good
would result from movement in his favor at this time
and concluded by offering the following sentiment:
The Wing Party0ne and inseparable in conending
wing measures; rs long they remain and nsepabe
In contendng for Wing they viii be perpetual
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-02

hDfsrcAbbE AcrSome contemplate and depraved per-
son placed log Of wood the track Of the Petersburg
ana railroad on Wednesday night last about four
miles beyond Stony creek which unfortunately had the de-
rea enec and threw the engine and train OF yesterday
about one o'clock A. NJ There we're but passengers
fortunately an the rain and injured learn
even the engineer fireman. We regret 10
new and beautiful engine Charleston very much iniur
ed and broken- II hoped that the rerpetator Of such
corrdy and cptempbe be detected and have
that justice meted out 10 him which he enthusiastically
Horpirg would be tee good for him.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-02

Nor PARTY QuEsnoN.--A friend who has travelled q
great deal through Indiana and Illinois since the nomna
ton OF Gen. ScoTT, brings the encouraging
counts Of the way things are working in those States He
tells amusing incident which occurred in stage coach
in Illinois Wing and Democrat had been discussing
the until both got pretty warm when
the Wing became satisfied that his opponent OBJ
stnate fellow who would not be convicted Of his error
and put end to the dispute by proposing vote on the
Presidency. "Gentlemen," said the Wing, "You who
are Wings will say aye and you who are Democrats
will say no." "Stop" says the Democrat q that I
not the way to putt You take the vote as between
Scott and Pierce for I'm Democrat but I'm going for
Scott my neghbor here is a Democrat and he's going
for Scott too and the fact is we've concluded in our
section not 10 make party question Of a 1t is hardly
necessary to say that the vote Of that stageoad was
unanimously for Scott.--C Cincinnati Gazette.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-02

An Oregon correspondent of the New York Commercial
Advertiser in speaking Of the famous Oregon Land Law,
which gives mile square Of land to every settler
married before certain date says that II the whole
country asr, and every body got married that could
The scarcity Of manageable females however, such
that in instances girls Of H. IL, 12 and even IL
years Of ags married in order to the land
perquisites.s
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-02

GnHAr RosBrRy---At Cleveland Ohio, on the evening
OF the 2lst instant Mr. @. McKR, Of Troy, New York.
was robbed Of $46 300 He is ell-known woolibuyef
ana had placed the money in three packages, between
tAe OF his bed In his at pubic house.
nom Whence u was stolen during his absence Arewari
Of $5000xs offered for its recovery
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25
The Tourlh.

The Meeting at the Mayors office, on Mon
day evening agreed 10 celebrate the Fourth of
of July on Saturday, the 3D.. Now, that the
time is settled upon, let us see what can be
done as TO the manner Of honoring "the day
we celebrate" The authorities in many pla-
ces have taken this matter in hand and ap-
proprated funds for the purpose Of purchas-
ing, powder, fireworks, &c., sc. 1t is not
to be supposed, however, that our city Faith
ers will follow such an example, land it there
fore bchooves every good citizen 10 give the
proper committee all the aid tney can, in
order TO carry through The celebration with
honor 10 the day and credit 10 ourselves
We hope our citizens will view the matter
in the proper light and act accordingly. III
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s. & IL. V. Railroad.

Our readers will please notice the adver-
tisement of Mr.. Webb, the Chief Engineer
of our road, in another column of to-days
paper. He is determined TO have the road
completed TO jackson This fall, and wart
hands 10 put he Little Scioto Bridge in a
condition 10 receive The iron as soon as the
track is completed 10 that point. We no.
lice several teams busily engaged in hauling
the heavy t. Rails from The wharf and dis
tribuling them along the road in the vicinity
of thacily. From the well known energy of
Mr. Caunelly, the contractor we have no
doubt that the track will be laid we'll, and
expeditiously, when once the job is fairly
commenced. a
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Arrival orthe Prometheus--Later from

Arrival OF the PrOmetheus--Later from
Observation-Disclosures of san Ju-
an acknowledged by the United States
and England.
New York, June 2l.--The steamship Pro-
metheus, from San Juan. arrived at this pof
this morning. She brings The California
mails, and dates from San Francisco 10 the
18th ult.
The British steamer Albion, at Guytown,
on the I'd inst, notified the authorities that
the government of Eng land and the United
States guaranteed the Independence OF San
Juan; and The Commissioners proceeded TO
Costa Rico, Nicaragua, for the definite settle
ment of the boundary. A large party Of A
merican ladies and gentlemen, residing at
Guytown, together with the Mayor and
Judges, &C., met and celebrated The Indepen-
dence at San Juan del Norle. Speeches were
made, and the affair went off with great
eclat.
The Prcmetheus brings 450 passengers.
There is no news Of importance from the
mines.
Business at San Francisco, and some OF the
interior towns, was dull.
s. J. Springer, of Kentucky, committed
suicide on the 18th May; Capt. Tompkins,
of st. Louis, was drowned in the Clalnalh
river, and J. L. Appleby, of St. Louis. died
on the 18th.
The steamer Pacific sailed from San Fran
cisco, for San Juan, on the 18th May, BRING
ing 400 homeward bound passengers.
Flour was firm ard Sugar was advancing
at San Francisco.
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Later from Europe:

New YoRK, June %.
The steamship franklin, with dates from
Liverpool 10 The 9th, arrived at this port last
evening.
Cotton had advanced at Liverpool 3D.
The market closing on the 9Th with an &C.
live demand both for export and speculation.
Wheat had declined from 10 2l per bus;
flour 10 Cd per Or; limited demand; the
market closing heavy with further demand;
further downward tendency; full prices
would be paid, however, for foaiug csrgoes
of Indian corn, but there was none in port.
Maxwell's Circular says there wOs a fair
demand for wheat and flour ut tie decline.
AT Manchester prices of goods and yarns were
firm.
The sales ofirou at Birmingham were at rath-
er improved rates.
In the woolen districs business had revived
and much activity prevailed: lace and hosiery
traders from the United States were extensive
the Irish linen market less active.
English funds and ndsecnrities were firm; Mex
ican funds had decliued. '.I'
At London, sugar was dropping: coffee was
unchanged; inactive.
consOls closed atlOOi q 1909 for money and
account.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

KILLED ny LIcnTNINe.-On the 18th inst,
Rachael. third daughter Of Joseph Henry, Esq:
of Clearfiald township, Butler county, Pa:
while engaged in cooking breakfast, was struck
by lightning, and instantly killed She was a.
bout twelve years of age. The lightning was
conducted down the chimney. The rest of the
family were in the house at the time, none of
whom were injured. ts u
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

The N. Y. Tribune, in suggesting rea.
son why Gen ScoTT, when nominated, will
beat Gen FIERCE, makes the following astoun
ding announcement; .gl1t
"There are many children named after Win
field Scott, to every one named for Franklin
Pierce, and this simple fact has much signii-
cance in this connection" x
The Buffalo Courier thinks that had this
startling fact been made known to the Demo
cratic Convention, II would hardly yeniured TO
this New Hampshire Democrat.
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HUNG HimlseICr

Collins, one OF the men sentenced 10 be
hung onFriday next, at Gnenupsburgh, hung
himself last night. A rope hail been placed
over his shoulders for the purpose ofkeeping
his chains up. This rope he threw over a
spike in the wall, and succeeded in putting
an end 10 his existence. These particulars
are furnished in letter just received by the
steamer Fashion No. a. Trib. q. Clip. "
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

HEAVY vERDIcT.-A bookseller in New York
named Daniel G. Mason, was mulctedi in $1,000
damages on Saturday June 18th, in a suit be-
fore the Common Pleas Court, for striking Thom-
as E. Smith, another bookseller, in tine face
with his fist, asthe result Of dispute aboutthe
copyright of book.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

uTCatt!e in Western Wisconsin are yerY
scarce and high. The California emgsant
have stripped the country Of some Of the best
stock.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

The New York Times, in:imates that the
rumor of Kossuths mother and sisters un,
deriaking 10 teach school in Cincinnati, is
unfounded,
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Among the convicts taken from the ail Of
this county on Saturday last, was Francis
Schield, a German, who has been sentenced
to one hundred and four gears hard labor in
the Penitentiory at Jefferson Ciy.--St. Lon,
rs News. nM 'il-Y'
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

SMOKING PRoHIBlTED.--An ordinance pre
hibiting the smoking Of cigars in the mar
ket houses Of Louisville passed both boards
Of the Council "Wednesday evening.
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Sandusly, Mansfield and Newark EaiI-

Sandusly, Mansfied and Newark Rail-
road. sI4,5
The business of this road is immense. Ii
was predicted that the &C. & Cl road would
injure it. But it has greatly increased over
any previous year. Since Feb. IL, up to the
9th instant, comprising a period Of about
a months, 4l9,560 bushels of gain passed
over that road, and was stored at Sandusky;
an increase over the previous year Of l3l,+
Gil bushels, Or 45 per cent. eru
The amount OF -four isgreater by 8,909
barrels than last year.. igt sui sta 5
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

O-gA girl aged Is, named Ellen Rush.
from Madison on the I'd inst, ~
information of her is requested to be for-
warded TO the Madison Courier Office.
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0s-To make short winter--giye note
in The fall, payable in the spring. You will
find that spring will be here as soon as you
are ready for II.
The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1852-06-25

nr1y-The U. s. sloop Of war Fairfield was
sold at the Norfolk Navy Yard, on Wednes.
day last, sfs,.
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0YPnsident Fillmore was born at Sum
mer Hill, Cayuga county, N, York, January
9th, 1900, and is in his fifty-tbird year.
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SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE, !
Columbus, May 8, 1852.
certify that the foregoing law is correctly
copied from the original roll on file in this Of
fee. WILLIAM TREVlTT,
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Secretary of State.

Secretary OF Stale.
AUDiTo IS 0FFIcF, ScIoTo CoUNTY.-}
June 25, 1852.
! hereby certify that | have compared .the
above with the copy furnished by the Secretary
of State and find It correct.
GEO. A. WALLER. A. S. G.
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Ohio Democratic Electors.
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE,

uioAhtOAs 4fi sf 4. ~
DISTRICTS. NAMES, 1
lst, Charles Rule,
Cd, George w. Siokey,
Sd, R. S. Cunningham,
4th, Encch G. Dial,
5th, Samuel H. Steedman,
9th, Charles J. Orton,
g1th, Joseph Kyle,
Sth, 5 Francis Cleveland, idaN
4 q 9th, William Palmer s6a e.
10th, BENJAMIN F.Johnson, i9t is
q 1lth, John B. Dunbe, aatsas,
18th, William Golden, "a l1upae
18Th, Judge Keiser, .,....-..
l4th, Hugh j. Jewett,
18th, William 0key, ast
18th, Charles H. Mitchnei,
l7lh, sChalkey T.. McArtor, 81. ..,,.
18th, James Findey,
10th, Samuel D. Harris, Jr., '.
Goth, Elf. Wilder, sa ID yae
2lst Elias H. Haines.
8 Democratic State Ticket. 'Nn
FOR JUDGE oFTHE SUPREME COURT, ar'
WILLIAM B. CALDWELL. = 'a
OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.,
(. W. JAMES B. STEEDMAN.
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har n nnInea lhnI nla auihorized o De in-

Der Of names than are authorized 70 be IN
serted,
Sec. II. That after the examination OIL
the ballots shall be completed, the number
ofyotes for each person shall be enumsra'ed, /,
uuder the inspection Of the judges ana set
down as hereinafter provided, in the form ol
the poll books, and be publicly proclaimed to
the people present.
Sec. l8. That the following shall be the
form Of the poll books to be KEPT oy ,ne
Judges and clerks Of elections held under TINS
| n
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nship Of -----, in the county oil
ur Lord, one thousand eight hundred and
ID J. X. and L. NJ, clerks Of said election,
vious 10 their entering on the duties OF their
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FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
M JAMES B. STEEDMAN. .
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they contain the substance
Sec. "a. That when two or more counties
are Joined in senatorial, representative, ,Or ju-
dicial district, the clerks of such county or
counties, of any such districts, that have a
smaller population, shall make out fair ab-
stracts of the votes given within any such
county, under the seal of The court of common
pleas, and attcsted by the clerk, and transm it
the same by special messenger o the clerk of
the court of common pleas of that county OF
any such district, having the largest popula-
tion, within ten days after the day of election;
who shall receive and open the same, in the
same manner as returns of election districts,
and incorporate the returns from such county
or counties, having such smaller population,
with the returns Of election districts of the
county having the largest population, andmake
out and deliver to the persons elected, certifi-
Gates of their election.
Sec. 35. That when any sheriff or coroner
shall die, or by any other means be incapable
to serve as sheriff, or coroner, it shall be the du.
ty Of the commissioners of the county where
such vacancy may happen, if they or major
ity of them, shall determine that the public
interest and the welfare Of the county require
it, to appoint day, without delay, OH which
the qualified electors of said county shall meet
III InelT respective TOWNSHIPS Ut eleCIl0n dis
tricts, and proceed to the election of sheriff
or coroner, (as the case may be,) in the same
manner as is directed in the case Of the cleo.
tion Of sheriff or coroner and the returns of
such election shall be made to the clerk, and
shall be opened and canvassed, in the same
manner provided in this act, for elections at
the general election.
Sec. SO. That the clerk and justices, or
Judge and justices, (as the case may be,) shall
declare the person having the highest number
of votes for probate Judge, clerk Of the court Of
common pleas, sheriff, coroner, county auditor.
county commissioners, county treasurer, county
recorder, county surveyor, Judge of the crimi-
nal courtof any county, and prosecuting attor.
Iney and the person or persons having the
highest number of votes for senators or repre-.
sentatives of the General Assembly, duly
elected; subject to an appeal TO the court Q,
common pleas, Of the proper county, in case d
the contested election OF the probate Judge
clerk Of the court Of common pleas, sheriff, cor
oner, county auditor, county commissioners
county treasurer, county recorder, county sur
veyor, or prosecuting attorney and to tha
branch Of the General Assembly, to which an,
person may be returned,) when an election L
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-03-02
srmEoS DRAFEs Auctinster.
yKNUE WESTERN VERMONT RAIIt-


u ROAD COMPANY Row ensr for sale. through
siMFos DRAPER their Bonds for SEQ go, naiarss IN
~ m, rSe Of per &c per anaum payable sasuAl
!, or he I. Of IssuaIy and Let Of JAY at the Mechanics
These BOND, are pan Of Of 500 co., secured BY
;he FIRST and only mortgage On heu toaa W ~
Sa, Of b,e ssue hss been taken in the country al par
Tte Wsy.rn Vernon, Raiire x,end. south from Asi-
~ss, OF Bsnnrgoa. where usltes with he
Troy and Bennington Railroad under faver.pie
Tie Rutland ard Bur Railroad at poinf ~nse he
later road after connecting Ia The huasa ana
Nall Saratoga and Scheme c;sdy Roads, divorces IRAN -
moth and south course TO the eastward 70 cross
'hs ~ cSensciion with the Rutland and Ba'rxoa
Rsrcas tro,n Burlington south through outer Creek al
lev to Rutland the Western Vermont Rniroad-cenaEn
N ON I'M the southern part a the VALLEY 81 Tho sane
T,ar and through tae valley OF the Bs'terSH to ihe
Troy and Bennington and . neI southern iosos- vi. u
;"c1 Jpwhsr and asrsu,ural prod but complete
y railTo.a COMMUNICATION be.wsea Lower Canada .Hd
NewYok BY route Considerably saoteI sao 81 Jar ""is
favorable grades than any now in exsteree l..
From Moth Bennington 1t TeuGs of orancn nes "A
LEI 9Th south Bennington, from whence tne no
under survey via Lebanon Spinss the HlSem abroad
al Chatham Fonr Corners, WILL wheA cenpesa - q.
Rroad ana branches the hes. ami shor'es' route
tina, be made between New \ ork CRY and a9aaa
done in the best manner wh curves ald grades q the
favorable character Under the eyes OF the BOO
s mo- ana nsy,iseSy Win psa TO i Is
now confidently believed that the whole VIII Dc compile
the LIST or MAY a. cost q s'fNS
Der mile, including furniture.
FoTty two miles Of the read opened for trase
from Rutland south TO Arlington, Fernon-ihe IRON AID
materials al ready for the rest of the roadand tns
whole line would have been completed ere ths ou'
for the delay getting the cUnsec tsa, upon the
unprecedented severity and early closing in Of the winter
The work has been done By the farmers and msnui@c
Ters along the line Of the road, who have subscribed
stO0 900 stock and have paid their subscriptions
with commerdahe promptneSS, ana Lhe COMPANY now
come forward for the first lime before the puoc, 70 rase
BY sale their Bonds the sum Necessary to complete he
payments for their purchases OF noa aod tutM,ue
Peremptory Sale Of the above Bonds VIII take e ace
ut the Merchants Exchange minutes past IL CLOCK
on WEDNESDAY she 10th of March.
Fey full particnlars apply TO -..-
KETCHUN, ROGERS BEMENf,
No i5 william ST., and 20
SIMEON DRAPER, No as Pine St,
2f tuhlO corner OF william.
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JAMES COLE Auctioneer.
n N. nv

JAMES COLE. AucLoneer.
WASHINGTON PARK, Brooklyn.-
w Positive Auction SAFE Of $50 Lots on Myrtle; De
Ksb, Cumberland, Carlton Oxford Portland, Hanpden
Park and Flushing avs in Brooklyn comprising nes 'ne
entire fronts opposite three sides Of Washington Park On
the 81 DAY Of MARCH, 1884, at 10 o'clock at noon, 81
the Merchants Exchap 20. in the City OF Few-iork
Every Lot offered viii be positively sold TO the hynss'
bidder.
Streets graded and paved and the Lots adapted to build
fpg forthwith. ,,....
CITY OF Brook yn many Of them being ON Myte De haio
ana Cumber opposite Warrington PARK and o. a.
err, living north Myrtle PARK, Flushing Cimber-
lard Oxford Portland and HamDden avs
The Ferry from ths foot OF Montaguess to the ioot OF
Wall New York, will be in direct line nom Inis prop
erty along Myrtle Az. ard Montague 81
Washington Park, containing about 80 acres and COM
handing an unrivaled prospect Of the cities OF Brooklyn
and New York and Of the Harbor, is In the center Of ths
property - = ...
under contract bc completed the I'm day OF Apf
next and the Lots viii be sold free from the assessment
laid therefor. -,
All the streets and graded and paved with
the exception OF Hsnpden st., which has receely pten
graded BY private contract. ,,-
good title and free from al encumbysnces Clauses
nuisances inserted in the deeds Terms At saie
Maps books and further information may De obtained on
application TO JANE COLE, No 43 Fulton-st, Brooklyn
OF No W all St. New YORK, of the Subscribers
LOTT. MURPHY VANDERBILT,
lif et.TuTh&S No.3 Front-st, Brooklyn.