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

Ne,r York Congressional Nominations
The Wing Convention of the city Of New York
on Thursday night made the following Congress
sional nominations JAMES Brooks, J. H. H.
HAws, JOSEPH HoxIE, Robert G. Campbell,
and JAMES BOWEN.
The Episcopal Observation-Disclosures Of Bishop
New York, OCTOBER 1.-The Protestant Episcopal
Convention re-assembed here at o'clock this morning
and proceeded to ballot for Bishop Three balotings
were had without a choice. On the third ballot Rev
Mr.. Vinton received los votes, Rev. DR.. Wainwright
no. Rev Mr. Seabury g. and Rev. Mr. Kiss 80 On the
fourth ballot the Rev. DR. Wainwright unanimously
elected.
Michigan State Prison on Fire
JACKSON, (MIcH.) SEPTEMBER 1910 p. M-The Mi
chgan State Prison at this place is flames. The wagon
paint and shoe stores have been destroyed but the main
building is considered safe.
Counterfeiters Arrested.
PHILADELPHIA, SEPT. 29.-Alexander Sterrett and Jas
Hewitt captured last night the charge Of counter
feitng and coming spurious gold dollars Their den
broken and their and plates counteretng
and coming false money seized They both commit
ted in default Of $1,000 bail
Movements Of General Scott
LExrsoToS, (KY.) SEPT 30-Gen Scorr left Paris
yesterday He had spent all the morning beneath q
warm sun, examining the cattle, &C., and much
fatgued He reached the neghborhood Of Lexington
about o'clock and met by Gen. LESLIE CoaBs and
deputaton Of the citizens. On reaching the city, Gen.
ComBs welcomed him in brief speech
Gen. ScoTT replied, thanking the citizens for their
reception, but excusing himself from making lengthy
address the plea Of excessive fatigue In the
Of his speech he alluded touchngy to Mr. CAYs DEATH
and evidently much affected. His personal
friend he said " here almost in sight Of the vene-
rated shades Of Ashland and Of the last resting place Of
the greatest of American statesmen. To stand such
spot be sufficient affect any acquainted with
the public character and private virtues Of that great
man How much more deeply, then, must il touch the
feelings of who had known him Intimately and
baeu with i'm nlaho in the NJ
try" He concluded with extended eulogy upon
the life and services Of Mr. Clay and retired amid loud
applause.
Gen. Wool was also called upon, and made brief
speech audng Mr. CLAY and thanking the citizens
the kindness with which they had treated himself and
chief during their progress through Kentucky.
Gen. Scorr viii leave at o'clock this afternoon for
Frankfort route for Louisville He will remain at
Frankfort one night
Mr.. Criaenden's Ealogy on Henry Clay.
LOUISVILLE sKrr. 3o-A very large audience attended
here yesterday to hear Mr.. CRrTESDES's euogy
HENRY CLAY. All sexes, ages and sires were present
When the eloquent orator ear was attentive to
his voice solemn and death-ke silence prevailed.
He spoke Of the exalted virtues Of the amented patriot
in strain Of burning and touching eoquence, which
otened every heart and melted almost present
to tears brief and striking history Of the lustrous
dead was then given of the most satisfactory character
Never perhaps in the history OF Kentucky has there been
presented occasion full ofinterest The memory and
noble deeds Of the great statesman were impressed
nil hearts and the whole audience appeared absorbed in
deep emotions Of grief To attempt synopsis Of this
beautiful euogy description Of the scene, in the
glowing language, would detract from the reality,
and do Injustice TO an occasion full of interest
Fatal Accident
PHt.pErrHrA sEpr. PA large tank of water at the
bleaching works. Gloucester New Jersey, gave way this
morning killing workman named 0Neill and seriously
njuring Daniel Ingersol and FIVE others The rush Of
water threw down the walls, and ii viii require week
or ten days labor to repair the damage.
Later from, Port au Platte.
NEw YORK SEPT. 27.--Advces from Port au Platte to
the 9Th instant state that the Government making
for the defence Of the city, attack from
Soulouque being daily expected.
Shp~reck and Loss Of life.
NEW ORLEANS, SgPT 29.-The brig Mount Vernon, from
Havana, capsred at recently and sunk OF her
crew sx saved and eleven drowned