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Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
Methodist General Conference.

| The following elections were made:
Adam Poe, assistant Book Agent at Cincin-
natl Professor Larrabee, editor of the Ladies'
Repository, Cincinnati; Homer J. Clarke, editor
of the Pittsburg Christian Advocate; and Abel
Stevens, of Boston, editor of the proposed
Monthly Magazine, and secretary of the new
Tract Society.
The commissioners appointed to settle the
church suit between the North and South are
Reys. DR.. Peck, John Davis, and ]. S. Porter.
The Conference then discussed the question Of
establishing Court of Appeals.
| Rev. ]. l.. Simonds was appointed editor of
the California Christian Advocate.
The Book Agents were authorized to establish
book repositories at Buffalo, Auburn, and Wash
ington, at their discretion.
The final report of the Book Committee was
presented, and the resolutions therein contained
were adopted, approving of the doings of the
New York Book Agents, and giving leave to sell
the Crosby-street houses and build elsewhere,
&c.
! The report in favor of an independent organ
ization of the Tract Society of the Methodist
Episcopal Church was then taken up, and the
constitution adopted.
The seven Bishops are to act as presidents
thereof, and auxiliary societies are to be formed
in every annual conference.
The editor of tracts, Rev. Abel Stevens, is to
be an independent officer and act as correspond
ing secretary.
The society is to have its scentral principal To-
cation in New York. and is to aid as far as pos
sible the Sunday School Union of the Church, not
confning its issues to tracts only.
1t will be preserved distinct from the Book
Concern, which will remain purely business
establishment, while the Tract Society will be o
semi-benevoent institution.
Erenmg.--The final report Of the book commit
tee, presenting resolutions approving of the New
York Book Agents, was adopted.
The report in favor of the independent organi-
zation Of the Tract Society of the Methodist
Church was adopted.
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A CARD.

V'HE SUBSCRIBER begs leave to return his thanks TO
his friends for the very liberal support they have
given him. and respectfully soics continuance of the
lie may be found at all times at his old stand,
street. between Th and Sth streets where his expenses
SMALL and afford him opportunity TO sell on moderate
terms TO his customers.
lie has just received fine assortment of spring goods,
which will be made up In the best Misunderstanding
Cloths fancy CassimereE and Nestings Of silk white Mar.
scies, and fancy qualities beautiful articles Also white
Drings, Shirts Collars Cravats Stocks Suspenders &c
Please call and examine before purchasing elsewhere
13-tr l. H. MUDD
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FANS PARAsoLs! JEWELRY, &c.

assortment of the above articles just received and for
N sale low at Mrs. COLLISIONS Fancy and Millinery Store,
where will be made up TO order every style of fASHI0NA-
BILE HATS FOR LADIES' and she invites attention to her
patterns for the
She has made another addition to her stock of NEAPOL
TAN and GIMP BONNETs, and keeps hand assort-
ment of CORDED B0NNETs for Misses and Adults.
R- Crochet and other Bonnets sened and pressed TO
order. RB- SIXTH street, near Louisiana avenue.
7-tr TSat. News
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NEW GooDs-FREsH ARRIVAL

ERENCu, ENGLISH, AND AMERICAN GooDs-em.
il bracing CLOTHS
CASSIMERES,
NEST1NGS and Goods generally
adapted to Gentemens wear of the latest do
signs and Styles direct from first hands, New York
Particular attention has been paid the selection Of the
above goods which, in addition to his former stock
complete and cannot be surpassed.
The subscriber receiving monthly the latest report Of
Paris fashions and prepared to execute for tho voars OF
fashion the best style and finish.
Fits warranted and goods made up to please, by
GEORGE w HINTON,
Penn av., north side, bet AZ and 9th sts
Also for sale to the trade, A. De Lanys Mathematical
System of Draughtng and Cutting Pantaloons.
mar 13-tf
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LOOK HERE! LOOK HERE!

any person persons in want of very cheap Sofas
Chairs, Bureaus Tables Wardrobcs, Bedscads, or auy
other kind of Furniture, they would do we'll by calling at
the Furniture Store the of 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue Cup stars j. Wmsatts Grocery
Store where may be found large assortment of Furniture
which will be disposed of the most reasonable terms
Call and for yourselves great bargains may be had
j. s. EWELL a co.
N BWe prepared to make to order every variety of
Cabinet and Chair work. also the repairing Of furniture
repantng and recaning old chairs Also the Undertaking
business promptly attended TO.
mar 19-3m J. s. H. & Co.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE!

lE subscriber has five of the handsomest building lots
in the city OF Washington for sale. They are located
18th street. QsandD in the immediate vicinity Of the
Smithsonian building lie has three fine lots on the old
Poorhousc square Also lot on 1917 and streets
cation be made. JOHN L. SMITH
mar 26-u Justice of the Peace, Sth street
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31

WASHINGTON, D. c.
INIE Importance of such journal the above needs
exposition The material and substantial interests of
the South have been too long neglected. The "CoTToN
PLANT" is established to promote these interests keeping
cgn and domestic has been arranged The
best talent of the country will contribute columns
responencc and information for the friends the
The proper steps have been taken in Europe
and America to lay the foundation of direct foreign trade
at the South and to introduce into
the continental European market One object of the Cor
TON PLANT" will be- as the organ of direct trade to stimulate
the South to carry out this important measure
We call upon the Southern merchants generally to
their business cards. that lay them before the
country to enable the frenas of Southern commerce.
utcures &c to discriminate properly in their desire to
The Importance Of Washington City, as point of location
for such Journal especially in regard TO opening foreign
correspondence and promoting foreign relations is
parent The opportunity of seeing here ALSO members Of
Congress from every district of the country presents
of general cooperation not TO be found elsewhere
To the Cotton Sugar Rice and Tobacco Planters we look
confidently for support and to the friends of Direct
Trade" throughout the South say show your faith by
your works"
The regular issue of the "CorroN PLANT" will commence
in June next particularly to
be forwarded early Business letters addressed to c. g. BAY
LoE, Washington City, d. @.
cate is solicited particularly 10 The CROP wish to
give correct information subject which is of much
Importance the Planter and in representing which he has
been so often injured.
requested to act agents for and to
all who approve look for good feeling kind
ness and support.
TERMS: Two dollars year, in advance.I
We, the undersigned Senators and Representatives
daily the above journal to the confidence and
support of the South
Thomas j. Rusk, Sampson W. Harris,
s. X. Mallory, w. X. Smith,
w. Brooke Thomas II. Averctt
Jere. Clemens, A. g. Brown,
William K Sebastian, ID. Wallace,
ID. X. Atchison, j. A. Woodward
Jackson Morton, I. l.. Clingman,
j. Mcp Berrien, L. w. Chastain,
S. U. Downs, james l.. Orr,
Solon Borland, Andrew johnson,
William c. Dawson, V. 4. Howard,
James c. Jones, George s. Houston,
William H. Polk, Junus Hilyer,
T. c. Cabell, A. H. Stephens,
A. W. Venabe, David Outlaw,
X. w. johnson, James Johnson
l.. St. Martin, William T. Ward,
Pauus Powell, Joseph W. Jackson,
John Mcqueen, John Wilcox,
b. d. Nabers, X. ii. Stanton.
ap 26-eo
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OPENING TODAY!

TN MRS. COLLISION informs the ladies that
AH llshe will open to-day her PATTERN B0NNETS for
the and invites their attention 10 the entirely
new styles she will exhibit at her Millinery and Fancy
Store, R6- SIXTH. street, near Louisiana avenue.
an 30-tr Sat, News
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

TINHE SUBSCRIBER has number Of desirable LOTS and
several HOUSES in the city Of Washington which he
will sell on reasonable terms. Also-TIREE FARMS two
in Virginia and in Marylsndboh contiguous TO the
city. JOHN l.. SMITH,
feb IA Attorney at Law.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
Pekin Tea Company Agency!!
AT WIN. ADAMS BOOKSTORE,

Pennsylvania avenue, three doors above Al street,
yNHERE the following list of Teas may at all times be
wv had-neaty put up in artght packages of lb, ~ |
lb, and NJ H. each.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31

The population of New Orleans is l25, ,49s, OF
which 1900 are slaves.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
Splendid Lotteries
GREGORY q MAURY, Managers,
(sUcoEssoRs TO J. W. MAURY COY
$40, 900 $500 20 prizes of $4,000!
Jottcry for thn hcnpft of tha

Tickets $10-Halyes $5-Quarters $3.50.
Certificates of packages of 25 whole tickets, $4,000
Do do 25 half do...... $500
Do do 25 quarter do...... $3.50
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
COTTON PLANT,
Ii Y G. G. Il AYLOR i,

SOUTHERN JOURNAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY TO ADVOCATE DIRECT
TRADE, MANuPACruREs, AGRICULTURE, AND THE
opaIENT OF SOUTHERN RESOURCES,
G.. q. RAYL0R
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
S65, ,oOo!-loO prizes of $1,000!

Lottery for the benefit of the
STATE OF DELAWARE, CLASS b. 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington Delaware Saturday. June e.
rs numbers-14 drawn ballots.
SPLENDID SCHEME.
splendid capital Of s65500 100 prizes of...Sl 900
splendid prize off,. 6567 100 prizes of.... 500
splendid prize off,. 10000 100 lowest Nos 800
splendid prize off,. 1850 &c, &C., &c.
Tickets s2o-Halves S1o-Quarters s5-Eighths $3.50.
Certificates of packages of Is whole tickets $4,000
Do do 25 halves.......... 1900
Do do 25 quarters......". 60.O0
Do do rs eighths 5000
90 Orders tickets and shares and certificates Of pack
ages in the above splendid Lotteries will receive the most
prompt attention and official account of each drawing
sent Immediately after it is to all who order from
Address L. E. OBRIEN, Agent,
(Successor to J. * G. Msury0
may II Alexandria, Va.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31

DORTABLE wRITING-DEsKs.-A very
Il fine assortment just received by
febT- A. GRAY, 7th street.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
The Steamer AIbatros.
PHILADELPHIA, May

PHILADELPHIA, May 80.
The steamship Albatros left here for New
York on Saturday afternoon. She is to be placed
on the California route.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
Late from Santa Fe-Insurrection Sup
pressed.

ST. LOUIS, May 90.
The Santa Fe mail reached Independence on
the 9th instant. 1t brings the gratifying intel
hgence that the anticipated revolution in New
Mexico has been suppressed by judicous move
mcnts on the part of the civil and military author
tiles. All was quiet, though the Indian troubles
in and near the Territory continued The mail
party met number of Indians on the road, but
they were not troublesome.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
nAnNEs, nnrLitt,s nnd " calcy,s Notes

DARNES', Burkttt's and Wcslcy's NOTES
ID Moody's New Testament; acobuss Notes on the Cos
pes; Robinsons Harmony Of the Gospels; Burns on the
PARALLELS and Miracles; Comprehensive commentary;
Carkes and Bensons Commentaries Bridges on the loth
Psalm Horne the Psalms; Bridgess Exposition oil the
Proverbs Luther on Galatians; lialdam on Romans; /;
Dicks Lectures on Acts, &C. For sale by - -.
feb 81 A. GRAY, 7th street.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31

B0NNETs, PARAS0Ls,
RIBBONS, FLOWERS, sc.
lust opened at WIN. X. RlLEY'S-
- 500 Straw Bonnets, of every quality
800 Parasols-Green Blue Brown and Black
10 boxes Bonnet Ribbons
20 boxes Flowers and Cap Tabs
Also rs dozen best Kid Gloves
20 do black Net Mitts
200 do Cotton Hose and half Hose
Together with general assortment of seasonabe Dry
Goods. mar 2B-tr
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
$50, 900 !---s25, 1898 !---5 prizes of ,ss, 500

Lottery Tor the benefit OF the
STATE OF DELAWARE, CLASS is, FOR 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington Delaware Saturday juno Il
78 number lottery-14 drawn ballots
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
News by this Mornings Mails.

FreAUyLCThah hbBcmulys
CHARLESTON, May 27.
The Old School General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church have chosen Buffalo for the next
meeting of the Assembly.
Late From Bermuda and st. Thomas.
New YORK, May 80
The steamer Merlin has arrived from st.
Thomas with dates to the Goth, and Bermuda to
the 18th
The st. Thomas papers say that the sugar crops
have failed, and that the colony will be in worse
condition this year than ever before. The weather
was excessively hot, and no rain.
Destructive Fire.
PHILADELPHIA, May 80.
A large steam m-mill at Schuylkill, Eighth and
Hamilton streets, was totally destroyed by fire,
commencing ut 2 o'clock this morning. The
whole loss is $40 900.
Supposed Murder of a Wife.
PHILADELPHIA, May 80.
Thomas Slenar, q carter, was on Friday held
to bail on suspicion of having murdered his late
wife by poison.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31

VNHE Genuine Fabcr's PoIygrndes, in
Il boxes
Fabers hcxagon and round Drawing Pencils.
Monroe's and others
The Improved SketchBook.
Abbotps Drawing Series.
Chapmans Drawing Books.
Holbrooks Child's First Book Of Drawing
Drawing Paper &C. For sale by
feb ~ A. GRAY, 7th street
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
S37 ,500!- Thirty prizes of 81 500
Lottery for the benefit of the

STATE OF DELAWARE, CLASS q, FOR 1852.
To be drawn at Wilmington Delaware Saturday. June TO-
7S number lottery-13 drawn ballots
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31

DHALON,s CHEMICAL HAIR INvIG-
i ORATOR., to prevent Badness, and
restore the hair that has fallen of become thn and TO
CURE EFFEcTu ALLY SCURF DANDRUFF-price so cents
VELON'S MAGIC HAIR OIL, for the promotion Of the
LuxuRANT and BEAUTY the PRESERVATION and RES
roRArIoN, of the IIAIR--price % cents.
Rs- These articles warranted 10 gtpe satisfaction.
For sale by A. GRAY, BOOKSELLER
ian 10 7th st., opp. Odd -Fellows Hall.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
JOHN L. SMITH,

JOHN L. SMITH,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
AND COUNTY MAGISTRATE.
IN, oryc EIGHTH street opposite the house where
he may be found at all times. ~Gp feb B.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-05-31
nR. JOHNSTON
nDnnI LNca

nR. JOHNSTON
u PROCLAIAS TO THE AFFLICTED
That he has discovered cn, speedy and eica-
cious plan of treating 40
SECRET DLSEASES -..
that has yet to the world By his pan
founded observation made In the Hospitals OF Europe
and America, he will insure
A CURE IN TWO DAYS
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-23
From the Galena Advertiser of the 18th.
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION.
BALTIMORE, June |

The Convention assembled at 10 A. Nj.
Mr.. Jessup withdrew his amendment giving
the members Of the Committee on Platform
power to cast electoral votes Of their respective
States, when Mr. Ewing's substitute was adopt
ed, without debate.
The Platform Committee reported various
resolutions for the platform, referred to said
Committee.
Mr.. Davis of Florida, introduced a resolution
that the Convention support no man whose opin-
ions of the Compromise are not fully known
NJ Bolts moved substitute, that the Con-
vention will support whoever is nominated.
Mr.. Davis withdrew his res, luton, intending
to renew it again
Mr.. Watts, Chairman of the Committee on
credentials, made report in favor of all the
Vermont and Illinois delegates.
The Committee will introduce platform this
morning stronger on Compromise than those
proposed, which they expect will induce South.
ern votes enough to elect Scott.
The 9th ballot will take place this evening.
Adjourned at quarter TO one to admit the re
port of the Platform Committee before going
into nomination. The majority were in favor Of
nominating at once, but the minority determn-
ed 10 move an adjournment 10 prevent the NOM
nation.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-23

THE FOURTH or JuLY.--As yet we have
heard of no movement amongs our citizens, tc-
wards The appropriate commemoration of the
above national festival
We shoHld not be unmindful of the impor-
lance Of our national duties, anymore than we
would be of our more immediate obligatioas
The approaching anniversary is one, which is
replete with unusual interest---an interest which
arises from The portentious cventuality to the
civilized world, Of the year which is about clo-
sing, and the anxious anticipations of the one
Immediately to cnsue
How truly docs tappear that, the hand OF
the same over ruling providence which directed
tie foot-steps Of the h roes and sages of the
revolution, is still welding national destiny
Not twelve months ago, the native simplicity
wonted tranquility, by the startling announce
ment TINT the time had arrived when LIBERTY
was called to pat on the armor Of defence
and bid the tyrant stay his dcsolating progress
Weak men irembed, the strong hcsltated, and
even the Councils Of the nation seemed for a
time, divided. The storm passed away, and tran
guilty resumed, It's wonted attitude The hope
and confidence of no people in their own spcu-
rity, happiness and peace was ever stronger,
brighter or more cheering, than that which at
present pcrvades the American mind. Peace,
prosperity, happiness and power are the nation S
attributes, and let it be nations duty, to return
a nation S gratitude.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-23
KINGS EVIL, or Tw0INAB BED.

Good stories are now SO scarce none should
be lost, and the following, told by Nr J Fl.
McVicker, the Yankee co ncdian, is among the
best we have heard
Alta small village, not thousand miles off, a
number OF stages arrived, filled with passengers,
who were Obliged 10 stop at n small tavern. in
| which III re was no great supply Of BIDS. The
landlord sad that ne sh uId be obliged to put
two or three gentlemen (who were, BY the way
| nca~lv all Strangers to one anohcr) together,
and requested they would 'takc partners. Stage
coaches are filled with all sorts Of people, and a
bed GLOW sh uld be selected with care. Every
body seemed t, hesitate. Mr. McNicker, who
VAS one Of the passengers, had made up his
mind to snooze in his chair, or have bed to
hin elf. lie saw that his only chance TO get a
| bed to himself was BY his wis, and walking mp
to the register, he entered lbs ninir, and rchark-
| ed
81 am wiling 10 sleep with any gentleman,
| but h1ye the king S evil, a*d it is con'aginus.
s.'rhc king ! ey,l. = said every one and the
I landlord looking thunder struck, remarked, as
he eyed Mac rather clos-iv, s'l'll see, sir, what
| can d. for you by yourself
In short time Mac cnsconced in the
| landlord bed, who slept on tn" fl 'or 10 accom-
niodate strangers, in the morning while al!
We e preparing for breakfast, Il fellow traveller
acc s'ed the comedian with,
''Pray, sir, what is The nature Of the complaint
Of which you spoke last night
"The na,urc!" dravlcd out Mac, little non
pInssed tor an answer.
eyes, sir, never heard Of such a disease be
fare "
"Why, said Mae, frightening up, i thought
every one knew. 1t il disease 1T long stand
ing. It's first appearance in America was during
the Revolutionary war, when it took OF som"
of the best men our cora'ry contained. At the
hat k Of New Orleans It amounted 10 an cpl
drmic; and since the arrival "f kossnth in this
uairy It has broken ont affesl in many pla-
ces =
..lndced!,' said the Stranger, 81 coAfess
have never heard much If it.
'srcrhaps not said Mac, ''for it generally
gees by another name.
sAnd what may that be Z
"RcPublicanlsnn, iaughingly replied Mac, as
he turned away t" arrange his toilet for break
last
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-23

RATIFICATION MEETINGS.

Almost every exchange we take up, }ntains
either the proceedings, or call for raiticati n
meetings. The most enthusiastic demonstra-
lions at Washington, New YORK, Boston, Phila-
delphia, Albany, Columbus, New Orleans Chicago
and other Cities, have been had. In every
part of the country, the people deeply cx-
cited and highly gralfed with the result of the
democratic Convention.
Whiggery was sadly Polked in 1844, it will
be worse Pierced in 1882.
At the ratification meeting in Washington
Senators Cass, Douglas and Houston, were
present and discussed most cloqu>ntly for the
cause of Democracy and the nominees Pierce
and King. They viii be elected by larger popr.
lar vote, than any men ever presented to the PEG
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-23
EAITIMnRE .Iunn


Wing delegates coming in quite freely
1t is thought, that Gen. Scott will receive I3C
votes, but not l39, which will be needed to Sc
cure his nomination
A number of Fillmore delegates from the
South and West have laid down a platform
which includes the compromise measures as
tinaIiiy, opposed to the doctrine of intervention
and in favor of river and harbor improvements
to moderate extent.
Webstcr's chances for the nomination on tbs
second or third ballot very favorable. He
has many strong and ardent supporters here
other than those from the Eastern States
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-23

A Jusr COMMENTARIES The following we
clip from the Dubuque Tribune. It's frank
and manly acknowledg cement, of the noble
part the Iowa Congressional delegation acted
in procuring the railroad grant TO illinois.
What contrast between the Tribune and
Herald, in the manner of treating public ser
vents.
"That any man from Illinois should oppose
tins bill is outrageous The Central Railroad,
the life and soul Of that State, owes lis being
TO Jora Representatives and those who acted
with them -
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1852-06-23
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER BALTIC.
Corn Advanced.

TIL" Baltic arrived Yesterday noon. Cotton
quiet and less tirm Flour, ready sales at full
rates of last week Corn advanced lsa2s, with
moderate arrivals In other American produce
nothing 10 report, business having been of re-
tail character
France quiet. Import returns show great
improvement in trade.
Political news from England is unmportant