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Virginia.

The convention for the nomination of delegates to the
Baltimore Democratic Convention from The 9th congress
last the 18th instant, and called TO order by r. l. l.
Beale, esq DR.. Austin Brockenbrough was elected
president. and s. G. Daniel and II. w Dangefeld, esgs
The following delegates were present and answered tc
their names
Mdiesex -R. L. Montague, VIM L. Gatewood, Thos
Essex-H w. Dangerfeld, M. r. H. Garrett, Dr.
II Latney, Thomas W. Lewis, nr. Thomas La,ney
Richard Wright, R l. Hopkins. A. Brockenbroggh,
Hunley, DR.. Thomas P. Eubank, VIM. B. b. Seward r
L. Eubank
King William-P. H. Aylett, Thos Gregory, Benz. II
Blake
Richmond County-Dr. Ed. c. Christian, Thos r
Shackeliord. VIM. +. Brockenbrough
Wesmoreland. L. T. Beale, Dr. b. F
Brown.
King and Queen.-Wm. Boulwarc, Edward Gresham
J. b Roane, John T. Boskins. Washington Shelton, j
N Jehfes. Thomas II 3 r. Gresham ! R. Howser, J
Observation-Disclosures G. Daniel
On motion OF MIR. Boulware. committee consisting Of
delegate from each OF the counties represented
appointed 10 ascertain The mode of voting which should
be adopted by the convention and the said committee
ported that each county should the number OF demo
cratic poed therein at the late gubernatora cleo
on said votes TO be equally divided among the delegates
The said report was adopted by the convention.
MIR. Beale moved that the convention should proceed
to the election OF four delegates to the Baltimore Con
venon from this congressional district This motion
gave rise 10 quite an animated discussion, in which
Messrs Aylett, Montague and others participated and
il finally agreed that a delegate should be sent from
each Of the counties of the district 10 the convention
at Baltimore.
The convention then proceeded to the election OF dele
gates when the following gentlemen elected X
L. Montague, from Middlesex; NJ X. n. Garrett, from
Essex p. II. Ayett, from King William; Lyme Shacke
ford, from Richmond; H. A. Washington, from West
moreland VIM. Boulware, from King and Queen e
Conway, from Spoltsylvania; c. Mason, from Kna
George; VIM. r. Taylor, from Caroline; and X. L. L
Beae as delegate from the district al large.
On motion Of Mr.. Bouleware the following resolution
was adopted:
Re,olptd, That under existing circumstances, Mr.. Blu
chanan is the choice Of this convention for the Pres
dent
On further motion, il was
Resored That the proceedings ofhis convention be pub
lished in the Democratic Recorder Richmond Enquirer
and Examiner.
And, on further motion, the convention adjourned sim
die.
AUSTIN BRoCKENBRoUGH, President
s. G.. DANIEL, lS,.
II. W. DAsGERTIELD. oeo'e''
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NATIONAL THsArRs We omitted on yesterday motto ing
Mr.. Forests performance Of Virgnius Wednesday
night We conceive superior performance of tha,
great tragedy. Mr. Forrest well supported by the
compished Mrs. Bowers Virginia, and by Mr.. Bowers
as cilius Mr. Shepard Appus Claudius, by Mr. Fem.
ing as Ssius Dentaus and, indeed by all the performers
The personaton by Mr. Fleming OF the Grabbed
old Roman soldier lent importance and interest the
character have before given H. Last night Mr.
Forrest played Rioheeu Madame Ponsi, Julia dc Nor
temar Richeeu has been esteemed by many the best
Of Mr. Forests characters, but have noticed that
the close OF every piece the remark is msde that
piece The house the largest witnessed in this
city The patriotic and able od fogy," the Prince Card.
nal could have played himself better than did Forrest
last night
Madame Ponisi made her first appearance here Julia
She brought hitler high character Ms which
use Is given by her excellent reputation a lady Her
scsg last night exquisite. Mr.. Bowers Mauprat,
Mr. Fleming Baradss, Mr. III. O. Jordan Beripghen,
and Mr.. Shepard King Louis, all acted credsby To.
night MIR Forrest plays Roa Madam Ponis Evira; and
Mrs Bowers, Cora, n Pizaro. The farce is the Trough
Diamond"
We notice the enterprsng and publicspred lessee of
the Theatre Mr. Marshall, here yesterday, making
further arrangements for the qualification Of the public
and with tho aid Of the indefagsble
msnsger, Mr. Fleming, and his obging and attentive CO
lsborer, Mr.. Bense he people OF Washington may snoi
rich hstronic entertainments for the remainder Of the
season.
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Congress Thursday.

SESATE.-Seyera petitions presented asking for
the passage OF the homestead BILL
The bill granting TO the State OF Wisconsin donation
ofpubic lands in aid OF the construction OF railroad
from the city OF Milwaukee to the Mississippi river was
debated for time, and then postponed until Mon
day,
The deficiency bill was taken up. and various amend
ments were considered until the hour OF adiournment
HOUSE REPREsENTATIvEs.--The session of the
House devoted TO the consideration of territorial
business in Committee of the Whole on the state of the
Union. Mr. Stanton in the chair) Many short speeches
the bills actually under consideration were made No
bill was passed.
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Correction.

Mr. EproR Ia the notice OF the procee the House
OF Representatives yesterday, published in your pa
per Of this morning, find the following,
"Whereupon they were addressed at length by Mr.
Grey In speech In favor Of the bill and OF the election
OF General Scott to the presidency"
As have all the while been in favor of the nomination
OF Mr. Fillmore and OF his election the presidency and
as expressed myself in the House yesterday in Ian
gnage the distinct and positive, ask that you WILL
In tomorrow mornings paper, publish this explanation
Of the mistake made by the Reporter" which | am
convinced was not with him intentional.
am, with great respect, your obedient servant,
BEN EDWARDS GREY.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,, May 20, 1852.
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Pleasure Trip down the Potomac G.

We call the attention OF our readers to the notice, in our
advertising columns OF the proposed trip Of the splendid
steamer Ba,aore 10 ST. May's river where it is stated,
there to be cehaton OF the landing OF the Mary
land Prilgnm Fathers. risa the programme we infer
mac may not again occur during the sess-- Az I'm
steamer i to stop at Pney Point where supper am "
ara 10 b. rven we take occasion to say that the hotel
that popular place OF resort has been already opened oS
,h. s,esl.nt landlord, MIR f. H. Fuller, Of this city
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By TELEGRAPH.
From the Vest India Islands.

and interesting accounts from several OF the West nds
islands.
great severity, and three vessels from England
lost all their
AiAntgua the drought continued, and great distress
beginning be felt in consequence. The crops SUI
ierna and the cattle were dying
Al St Kills, also. The drought was very severe.
In Ma rtnque the censorship Of the press had been
established by the French government, aud the only two
newspapers the island had in sopped
their places had been supplied by advertising sheets
At Guadaoupe the incendarIcs' torch still dealing
mischief and destruction all over the island Fires were Of
saved from destruction.
At Cayenne Preparations were being made for the re-
cepton Of the political prisoners from France. ball Ia
honor OF Louis Napoleon had proved failure.
Fiom Nassau there is story that the Hon. Mr. Cunsr
of Halifax is in London, negotiating for line OF steamers
to run between New York. Nassau, Jamaica, St Foro,
and Turks Island.
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Utah.

We give in another column letter from this region,
which has already appeared in the ST. Louis papers, and
which has been brought attention. with request
that we should republish it, We are informed upon
authority which we have full TO regard as reli-
able, that the extraordinary and most unwarrantabe
state of things set forth in the letter is exaggerated
or misrepresented We commend The letter 10 the aiten-
ton OF our readers.
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The following resolutions among others, were unani-
mously adopted by the Maryland wing State convention
which met at Baltimore yesterday

monty known the compromise measures, embracing
iugtive-slave act. ina settlement and adjustment
the questions involved IN them and would consider any
tempt TO disturb these hostile the peace OF the country
and the integrity OF the Union.
z Rssotred, That we approve the administration of Mil
lard Fillmore who has evinced by the conduct OF
uona affairs amidst difficulties, his devotion and sup
port of the principles OF the constitution, his hrmness In
The maintenance Of the laws, and his just regard Tor the
rights OF the States and we, the wings OF Maryland In
venton assembled do declare him be first choice
the presidency.
Resoired, That the wings of Maryland will give a
cordial support TO any wing who may be nominated
by the Wing NATIONAL Convention for the presidency
settlement OF The involved in them and that this
convention will consider itself bound support any
nominee of the Wing Na,tcna Convention unless he /.
known to be in favor OF such measures.
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DsrlRrAEsr OF STATE,
IIa.htugfon Nav |

DEPlRrNEsr OF STATE,
Washington May 10, 1854
been received from f. H. Aien United
OF the death the United States hospital
place ofM Charles Tobey, ian American citzen in the
year 1850
forwarded this department inventory Of the eff
by the deceased and accounted with the Treasury Depart
Of the estate be held for the benefit of the
legal representative.
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sales To-Day.
BY j. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.

ByJ. c. MCGUIRE, Auctioncer.
CORPORATION SIX PER CENT. PATRIOTIC BANK STOCK,
v AND PEW NO li9 IN THE NEW TRINITY CHURCH. Al
AUCTIoNon Friday, May 2st at O'Clock, M the auction
rooms, shall SELL
$1,000 six per cent quarterly Corporation stock
66 shares Patriotic Bank do
Also, pew No. I'D Trinity Church, elsby located
with an unrestricted view OF the pulpit and desk.
j. &. MCGUIRE,
May Aucioneer.
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supreme Court OF the United states.
Tuupsn,x Mav On ,eso

THURSDAY, May 90 1851.
No. Isl. The United States, plaintiffs in error U.s.
Hodge, IT,, and Pierce. This cause was argued BY
Mr. Attorney General Crlitenden for the plaintiffs in er
ror, and by Messs May and Reverdy Johnson for the
defendants in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow IL o'clock a. NJ
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CITY OF WASHINGTON,
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 81, 1869.

CO. " b. PALAEs, American Newspaper Agent s author
ixed collections eas OF Boston, New York
and empowered 20 take advertisements and
subscriptions the rates required by u.s. His receipts will be
regarded as payments. Ills Offices aIeBoston
New York, Tribune buildings Philadelphia northwest Of
Third Chestnut streets.
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Carusi's Ssioon.--Csrand Musical Festivals
Tuusspar, MAY n, ls52.

MAD. TERESA PARoD Prma Donna from her Mae-'s Thea
Ill London 20 Europe respectfully announces
will positively only grand ooncer
which will be assisted by Madame sTRAkoscH,
tae distinguished Prma Donna from the
Italian House, New York. MAURICE sTRAkOsCH The
composer and pianist and MIskA HAUsER the UNI
vailed vonirt
programme will contain from the masters o. elias
popular English ballads and
songs, duets, niasia &C, and viii be The richest
varied Washington public
Ticket. ST. be had Mrs. Andeons and MI paVsF MUSIC
Stores, at principal hotels, and at the door
Doors at "a concert 10 commence nj " O'CLOCK
Nav -
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DiseertrE Of a Comft.

Bosros. May ia telescope comet discovered this
m rnng at the Cambridge Observatory, by q p Bond
which is the eleventh twelfth first by him, beor
information thereof bad cached this country.
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DOsIrIyELy Three Days OF wyman and
Giant Fellows HaThursday, Friday, and sat
urday May and evening Two
daily O'Clock In the ahersoon and at ~
he evening. Doors open hour previous.
The Scotch Giant will also be exhibited NJ each perform
Admission TO wyman's erhhiton Giant only rs
cent; children lax cents May 20-da
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By a. GREEN, Auosioneer.

DRICK HOUSE AND LOT AT AUCTIoN.-on Friday, ibs Ais
sell premises nj O'Clock, M good new
two story brick lot situated East capitol street. be
Capitol Hill being half OF lot NO
square The described properly handsomely ioca
house built last fall.
Terms balance Ia and II months The purchased
give satisfactorily secured, bearing interest from The day
n ShbbNt
Aucfionee.
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CAHDDr j. D. MARTIN opened his Office
will find him.
Ap 0-dn
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o. Alderman the Second Ward.-To the
OF gentleman emineny qualified for that enlightened
and
population provide
prosperity and Of c and check tendency
extremes nominate Mr. JOSEPH wIMsArT the
board Of aldermen from the Second Ward the approaching
and earnestly hope that the citizens OF
aside all political and peiudces and
and for the public welfare BY giving him their united support
May l6-dida MANY VOTERS.
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xGAGRIrDrp CALVERT will this day another ioa s.u
wi cheap ik msn,ies together with very s"pseh
plain and embroidered white Grape soa"H' /" Vs."
particularly call the attention Of tho ladies.
NAV lg-eog
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nREAT Excursion, lao miles down tho
Vi Of the beautiful In this
baltimore will make st. Ma
celebrate the landing Pilgrim Fathers aordns
opportunity members OF the national legislature and their
families and The citizens Of Washington and eran
ds be relieved OF the heat and dust Of the city for three days
The boat will leave Georgetown III o'clock Monday
morning. 9th inst Washington, ~. O'Clock, pnd Alexandria
p touching Marburyr wharf O'Clock, and from
thence Piney afterwards Ms'
when she will remain the old site Of the 6 Maryland
whilst the celebration the 9Ssh On
Tuesday the 25h win Pnsy Point when the festivities
will be closed ba splendid and ball be given that night
participate Wednesday, 18th, viii
her hoewsd passing BY Mount Vernon and landing
Fort Washington giving ample time 10 Wis, the Fort and arm
wing in Washington about o'clock, m.
Tickets for the round trip ss including NESTS 70 be had on
board.
May 2I-dA
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True Benevolenee.
WAsnlNoron. May S. ls52.

wAsHisoros, May s. 1852.
TO Me Editor Of the Republic:
STA; About an hour ago j witnessed an incident
and overheard a conversation which ] think well
deserve to be recorded. As blind man was
cropping his way along the Avenue be wac accosted
by gent!cmaniy hooking man, and The following
colloquy, ne nearly as can remember, from indis
tinct hearing, occurred:
Stranger. My friend, perceive that you are
blind
Blind AIan.-That is my misfortune, sir.
Strange, How long have you labored under
that misiortune?
Blind Nan Since my childhood.
Stranger How do you obtain livelihood!
Blind Mani have learned variety OF little arts
which can perform without sight, and what fails
me in that made up TO me by kind friends whom
God often sends to help me.
Stranger --Whcn was young man bad a
very dear friend who wac blind like you. He was
a,good man, and taught me many good things. l
never blind man but think Of him. You
poor, and so am ]. One dollar lie all have
in the world, and where shall get another l
do not know. But God has given me eyes, with
which can to work, and by -and-bye he will
find me something TO do. Take that dollar, and
may God bless you.
The stranger took the blind mans hand, placed
the dollar within it, and walked of at smart
pace.
The man who has a soul big enough to give
away his last dollar to such an object should mel
thcr be without dollar nor the means Of making
one PHlLANrHROPOS
r.. S-Since writing the above have learned
who he is
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Baltimore Correspondence

BALTIMORE. May g. SIP. m.
The City Councils have passed bill appropriate
ing $4,000 to celebrate the 4th Of July next in a
becoming manner
In the Senate of Maryland, yesterday, motion
adopted instructing the Judiciary Committee
TO bring in bill to prevent the attachment Of
wages for debt.
In the House the Susquehanna Bridge bill is the
order Of the day tomorrow.
The weather continues mild and delightful.
learn by telegraph that tho Columbia Engine
Company, accompanied by several of the Bati-
more companies, left Philadelphia in special
train this morning for Baltimore. After remain
ing in this city for short time, the Columbia will
visit Washington.
Sales to-day Of 1900 bbls. Howard street flour
at 81 25 a "a 81
Red wheat at 90 100 cents; white at 1903 lO4
cents.
White at Sc at 81 cents; yellow Sc So cents.
Whisky 2lA cents.
Sales attic baltimore Stock Board, May S.
1.-THE Board this day Maryland 6's closed al los,
bid, 1885, asked; BALTIMORE 6's. $780, los bid, 1861
asked; Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bonds. 1867
81 bid, 80 asked; do 1875 90 bid, SO asked; do
shares, rs bid, 75t asked; York and Cumberland
Railroad, 20a bid, 20k asked.
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List or Patent.

Issued from tht United Suites Patent OGce TO, N,
'reek ending Nay 4, 1852, aud bearing dan
May 4, 1852
William f. Ash. Of Springfield, Oho.-For inn
provement in rock drills
Lewis W. Becchcr, Of Avon, N. Y.--For i'm
provemcni in leather gauges,
AlonZo Bentley, of Hon scale, Pa.-For improve
Incnt in potato washers.
L"wis III. Davis, Of Kcnncit's Square, Pa, as
signor u J. A. Dugdale, OF came place For i'm
provement in lever Jacks
Moses e.. Farmer, OF Salem, Riass.- For improve
ment i'll electro. ma ghetto alarm bells.
Chris. liollingsworih, OF Liberty, Ind.-For i'm.
provement in washing machines.
Andrew hvichkiss, Of Sharon, Conn.--For i'm
proved adjustable wrench
John McClntic, Of Philadelphia, Pa.--For i'm.
proycmcnt in diflercntial safety valves.
Thomas G.. Mclaughlin, of Kcnsington, Pa
For improvement in railroad-car breaks.
Charles Peters, of Trenton, N. j., and William
Fcttcr, % Books county Pa..-F0r improved anvil.
James j.. piimpton, OF Wesliicld, Mass. For
improved machinery for grinding cohical-odgcd
knives.
Gclstnn sanford, Of Eltnviile, ". ", assignor
To- George A. Meacham of Enfield, Conn. For i'm
provement in ohurning machincs
Gbriston Schneider, OF Washington, ID -For
improvement Ia tunnels,
William SouthwclI. OF Kcnsing ton, Pa For i'm.
provemen's ia machinery for grinding polishing
saw blades; &c.
james Spfatt, Of Cincinnati, Ohio.--For i'm.
proycncnt in ! btning rods
Daniel n Thompson, VI Springfield Mass.--F.r
improvement in window b ind machinery.
Thomas Woolcocks aud William Us.randcr
Of New York, N. Y.--For improvement in speak.
ing tubes.
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DISCONTINUED.


Blair Furnace. Blair county, Pennsylvania.
Frccshadc, Middlescx county. Virginia.
Like Drummond, Norfolk county, Virginia.
Flat Rock, Powhatan county, Virginia.
Brindletown, Burke county, North Carolina.
Williamsburg, Ircde county North Carolina
Riddicksvillc, Hartford county, North Carolina
Savannah, Macon county, Moth Carolina.
River Side, Cumberland county, North Carolina.
Seneca, Anderson district, South Carolina.
Gillion's, Baker county, Georg
Pistol Creek, Wilkes county, Georgia.
johnson, Floyd county, Georgia
Mulberry Grove, Harris county, Georgia.
Switzerland, jefferson county. Florida.
Sulphur Springs, ST. Clair county, Alabama.
Mcadvillc, Jackson county, Alabama.
Tiara, Montgomery county, Alabama.
Dauphin, Blount county, Alabama
Kickahoo, Anderson county, Texas.
Republican Grove, dc Ksib county, Tennessee
NAMES CHANGED.
Goose River, Waldo county, Maine name
changed to "Rockport"
Cadiz, Cattaraugus county, New York-namc
changed to "Ishua"
Cooksville, Caddo parish, Louisiana name
changed TO "Cook's Store
IIcrod, Bartholomew county. lndiana-namc
changed TO "Tay orsvilc."
Taylors,illc, Clinton county, Indiana-namc
changed TO "Annis.'
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n CHLoRoFoRM.-The London Lancet says there
arc two modes Of administering chioroform one
hailed in very short time, with hardly any admix
ture Of atmospheric air. Patients arc in this man
quickly rendered insensible. The method is
dangerous and though but comparatively few &C
terror into practitioners and members Of the com
munity that this mode should never be followed.
Chorotorm should first be inhaled with large
allowed to go on regularly and normally; the chic
reform is then gradually inhaled in more con-
centrated form, and let of as soon as any unplea-
SAINT symptoms occur Eight or ten minutes, and
employed in obtaining anw! hess; but this loss Of
time and chlorotorm is made up in the absence Of
danger. Operations Of the most delicate kind can
thus be carried on for whole hour. As much as
three ounces more of chloroform consumed,
and no accident occurs.--Phila. Inquirer.
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NAvAL.-The United States sloop- of war ST..
Lawrence was at Valparaiso March %, aud would
sail cruise in about three weeks. The Rari.
tan bad sailed for Callao. and the Portsmouth
would follow soon. Il was report i shat the two
latter would g. TO Guayaquil 70 inquire into the
conduct Of certain American citizens and vessels
alleged to be in the pay of General Flores in lie
effort 10 rcvola;ionize Ecuador.
The United States flag ship Independence, Com
Morgan, was at Spezzia on the 18th ult., just from
Naples, where che had spent the ~intcr. She was
Ia lfavo Spozzia IN few days for Lcghorn, where
she would take on board Crawford's statue for the
United States Government. There wac other
United States vessel In the Mediterranean.
Il reported, 10 ~cvcr, that tho steam frignte
San Iacinto, Captain Crab5e, had been ordered
there from Cadz. The officers aud crew Of the In
dependence are generally in coed condition, though
the commodore hsd been confined all winter at Ma.
pics with rheumatism.
We are informed that The United States store
ship supply, whG h sailed nj noon 20 join the Esst
India squadron, has been armcd, and received 81
additional number Of officers and 70 fit her for
a cruieer. and protect her against the pirates in
the Indian ocean. After landing part oi her stores
at Macao. che is TO proceed to The cca.t of Japan
10 join the squadron under Commodore Perry.
N1o York Express.