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CRY OF WAsHINGroS.--We have had placed in
our hands new and revised edition of :" Morri
sons Strangers Guide to tie city of Washingto,"
This work Is now illustrated with sixteen steel and
twenty wood engavings, the former prepared ex-
pressly for this edition. From the first section we
viii gvca few facts in relation to our city, inter-
esting though not new.
The act of Congress locating the Capitol Of the
United States at Washington, and passed at the
suggestion Of General Washington, bears date
July 18th, $780,
After the passage Of this act, the States Of vir-
ginia aud Maryland ceded to the General Govern
nent ten miles square Of land on both sides Of the
Potomac river, upon which we're to be erected suit
able buildings for Congress and the Executive De-
partments, to be called the District Of Columbia,
and over which the General Government were to
have jurisdiction. The Cornerstone Of the District
was laid in 1891, and that Of the Capitol, by Gen.
eral Washington, September is, 1898. The de-
sign Of the city was planned and the streets laid
out by Major rEnfant and Mr.. Ellicott. The seat
of Government, according to the act of 1890, was
removed to Washington in 1900. The extent Of
the CITY, from northwest 10 southeast Is about four
and half miles, and from east to southwest about
two and a half miles. The whole area Of the city
Is s,0l8 acres, with circumference Of fourteen
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THE ADDRESS.

We commence to-day disqualification Of ian
address 10 the citizens Of the United Suites,
prepared by US, and published in 1871, in de-
fence Of the doctrines Of o'r party, and in refu-
tation Of The objections taken thereto at that
period. It win be continued during the week,
until concluded, and go into our first weekly,
entire. II does not become us to pass any
opinion upon the merits Of the address, but we
may be permitted to say, That although nearly
fourteen years have elapsed since we wrote II,
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the aid Of the Wings, and IA opposition % them;
and it also 50 happens that the Wings have TIT
umphed in New York, 10 the election Of Clark,
Without the aid of the Know Nothingsi Tho
= two strong facts" of the Union wear the APP
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NEW YORK ELECTION.

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CT. ~ ,y,,,. .,,ds,a g. s.a.,a- - 49,,
vi~A' ''o ""s ,aAuu..e ~, - so'o'n", LAG e.,n
elected py small majority Inc remainder Oh the
Wing ticket Is undoubtedly elected. The Herald
of yesterday morning says:
uwo b.ro ro,,r,s nov fro,, obou, forr bundrod
Clinton county Dntcbess Frankn' Herkimer and
Montgomery and portions of Seneca, Warren,
Chauta9que' and two or three others 70 near
noa " n - c. ~ i'm ~ ssen hv o,,r a.
ble i some six hundred ahead of Seymour but as
nearly every batch Of returns changes the aspect
Of the result, our next announcement may alter
tne posiuon on tne Two p'oin,nch, cau',es' our
tbe foIlowing result
seymour 122.sIs
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eW- We commence tho publication Of the
Organ some weeks earlier than we originally
contemplated and our arrangements for pro-
curing city items and matters Of local interest
are not entirely completed. Our patrons mua
indulge US in those, and some other particulars,
for few days.
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there is neither sentiment nor q sentence in
it we would change We now copy It from
the q Missouri Pcnnant and Native American. !"
published February 18th, 1884, at 81. Louis,
Missouri. We presume that those who de-
sire to understand our doctrines will give the
oddraaa a nar,,aal
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DRY GOODsi DRY GOODS
Great Reduction I'm Priccsi

UyHE subscriber, during this week, pre-
il sents large inducements 10 families and others.
in the purchase Of DRY GOODS which he offers for
sale ut exceedingly low rates, Monday next he
will REMOVE 70 his new, elegant and commodious
store,
CORNER OF l AND SEVENTH STREET,
where be will open an entirely fresh assortment Of
Dry Goods Of the best description
Ali accounts rendered up 10 the present time, the
undersigned will esteem special favor TO obtain
settlement Il. :. TATE,
nov Is 325 PENNSYLVANIA avaxue
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fsY- In consequence of the large number Of
advertisements received this morning, we are
obliged to exclude portion Of our editorial
matter prepared for this days number.
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~ Those daily papers who receive this
number Of the american 0rgom will please cx-
change with us daily Our New York ex-
changes will please send their afternoon edi-
tons
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EaH- In a few days our market news from
the northern cities win be full and satisfactory
to our commercial friends. 1t is impossible to
perfect this branch Of our paper for few days
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But considerable portion. both Of che Wings and
Democrats, are known 70 belong 70 the order.
In the present Congress y members src ciassed
as Democratic including hards and softs
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caW- A few persons will receive our first
number, as a specimen copy Of the Organ, but
subsequent numbers win DO sent to actual sub
scribers only,
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The ELEcrIoNs.--In a day or two we will
present our readers with a complete list Of all
the members elect to the next Congress, CLASH
flying them as accurately as possible.
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/ II is thus demonstrated, that in each Of these
fourteen States, the foreign vote was larger
than the majority given for General Pierce, and
it is also demonstrated that the aggregate for
eign vote Of these fourteen States, is more than
toice the whole number Of the aggregate Of
General Pierce's majoritics in said States. If
even one-half of the foreign vote had been Civ
on to General Scott he would have been elect
cd instead of General Pierccl
In North Carolina, too, the foreign vote was
500 and General Pierce's majority was but 6s6,
80 that If Scott instead of Pierce had received
this foreign VOTE he would have received the
electoral vote Of North Carolina by majority
Of 146 votes
1t is therefore, clear beyond controversy
that if General Scott had bargained for and OBJ
tanned that portion Of the foreign vote, which il
is assumed was under the influence Of higher
lao power, he would now, instead Of General
Pierce, have been President Of the United Statesl
But passing over this consideration, we ask II
it be not alarming to reflect, that our presiden-
tial elections are thus distinctly shown to be
under the control of the naturalized citizens Of
the United Statesg We trust our readers viii
scrutinize, and then ponder upon these Stats
tics.
The time is not distant when even Virginia,
by the increase OF foreign voters, win be
under their influence and control, if the con-
tests in that State continue to be carried on be-
tween the former rival parties and il presi-
dental candidate can be found who will place
the necessary number Of seeretaryships and
foreign missions at the disposal Of the higher
law" powerl
We shall resume the examination Of this
subject ere long, when we propose to disscct
and comment upon the various positions taken
by the Hon. Henry A. Wise, is his recent very
able and eloquent letter published in the Rich
mond Enquirer, in opposition to our doctrines.
We only postpone our examination Of that doc
umcnt, awaiting the receipt OF numerous lists
Of subscribers promised from the "Old Domin-
ion" because we especially desire to place our
commentaries upon Mr.. Wise's texts, before
our Virginia friends and patrons.
--~-----
1.-TWO STRONG FAcTs.--The New York election
shows that the Nothings are incapable OF tri
umphing without the Wings, aud that the Wings
are incapable Of triumphing without the Know
Nothings II is tho first time that an attempt has
been made by the one to do without the other"
Tho Washington Union Of the 11th, contains
the above statements under a very inappropri-
ate head. Il SO happens that the Know-Noth-
ings elected Mr.. Mott Of Pennsyivanis, without
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Georgetown Markets-Monday,

The steamers news viii probably msettle bee mar
ket for brcadstufs generally Since harvest thu sup
ply of family -four has been very limited, consequently
the price Of that grade Of -four has ruled high Sales
are now made at from $40 90 to 81 rs, Che latter
price for Welch's premium.
Extra supcrfne-S9.
Superfnc-s3 to sc.
Wheat-white 81 50; Rcd 81 81.
Corn-white IS TO 80 cents; yellow 70 10 rs.
Prices nominal.
Corn meal--95 cents to 81 co.
Oats from vessel-46 10 48 cents, struck measure.
Shorts-17 to 10 cents.
Brown st,if-26 to 80 cents.
Ship stuf--40 to ~ cents.
Potatoes-A vessel has arrived with cargo OIL
Mercers--sales at 81 80 by the ten bushels.
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rg- /. o. o. F.--The Annual Session Of the
Grand Lodge of the District Of Columbia win be held
this evening, at ~ o'clock As the election Of OF
GERS for the ensuing year will take place at this meet
ipp full attendance of members is expected.
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FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SHOE
STORE.

: No. 81, Opposite Centre Market,
rUNHE subscriber respectfully calls the attention
u Of the public generally 10 his NEW STOCK
Of GOODS, just received. They comprise all kinds,
from French importatons TO the best description Of
home made articles, suitable for ladies and gentlemen
Of the most fastidous TASTE
The ball season having fairly commenced, he espc-
cially invites ladies' 10 call and examine beautiful
assortment Of fAScr SLIrPERs, which cannot fail 10
please
great variety Of superb Trunks Carpet Bags,
and Valiscs at exceedingly low prices.
II WALL
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RIoT IN WMLLaMsBURG.-Quit serious riot
occurred at Williamsburg a few days ago. be-
tween the Professionals and Catholics, growing
out Of the recent elections in New York. Some
apprehension was felt that it would be renewed
on last Saturday night but despatch dated
yesterday states that all was quiet, though some
anxiety existed that disturbances would break
out during the day.
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SHIPMENTS OF GoLD.-The shipments OF gold
from California thus far this year and last are thus
stated
To October /, 1853 iS4l, S6o,73z
Il To October !, 1854 S7,soS,o7o
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PLUMB'S DAGUERREAN ROOMS,
Over Todd's Hat Store, Penn. avenue.
FUNHE Pictures taken mt this establish
il ment cannot possibly be excellcd, as the sppa-
ratus and chemicals used Of the best description
consequently, bad picture is an impossbiity Wis
tiers will find every precauton taken for their com
fort and the charges, which are low, vary in proper
ton TO the style. The rooms are beautifully lifted
up and contain portraits Of hundreds Of celebrated
public characters, and are always open for the exam
nation Of visitors. nov 13--u
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mo CORRESpONDENTS.

We have received several communications,
discussing questions affecting the Catholic
creed, and either directly or indirectly assail-
ing the Catholic Church and its tcnets. We
are obliged to our friends for the kindness they
thus manifest in furnishing us with their views
and arguments on such matters. Our paper,
however, is not a religious, but potatacat
paper, and win DO devoted mainly to the dis
cussion Of political questions; hence we are
obliged to decline publishing such essays. Any
and all proper articles which furnish ecidence
that a political poioer is welded by Catholics
as such, or by any other church, will be care
fully considered, and properly used.
We assail no mans religious .taith-that is
matter, in our opinion, beyond human juris-
diction. 1t is only when we discover te,den-
cy in religious associations to grasp political
power, or to influence political movements,
that we shall seek to interpose and arrest it.
Webelieye that the Roman Catholic hierarchy
has, in all ages, claimed and exercised tempo
raj power, and that such is its claim at the
present day; but this belief furnishes us with
no justification for assailing the members Of
that church, on account Of their religious
opinions. Who eper made concerts by denun-
ciatics and abuse' Were it our province or
our purpose to make proselytes to Protestant
ism, we would offer argument, and not denun-
citation. But that is not our province.
Werepcat, that ours is political paper
We warspon .toreign influences. If the Pope
and his representatives seek to influence our
political destinies, in any form, or by any
means wlkteyer, we shall do all we can to de-
feat their forts. We would reason with those
who consc4 ntiously act under such influences
We would leflse to clothc such persons with
power; wcwould resist all Papal encroach
ments, Unnecessary, with force. Denunciation
and abuse, lSwever, are poor weapons in any
contest If bur correspondents will give us
tacts and p''Rfs, we will use them editorially,
but We haycbo room for theological disqui-
sitions, nor AT inclination to publish sectarian
assaults.
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NEWS FROM EuRoPE.

The steamer Atlantic arrived yesterday in New
York, with four days later intelligence from Eu-
rope. The news Is not very important We fur
nish below the most interesting items Of inieIli-
gcnce
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PARRow's Tsours commence series OF con-
certs this evening nj Odd Fellows Hall
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The distinguished comedian, Charles s. 7.
Burke, died of CONSUMPTION, in New York, on
Friday night last He wa; well known to the
citizens of Washington, havlsg often appeared
at the National Theatre, and always with the
highest marks of popular approval
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houn, with hundreds Of other Democrats, also
hold Office under President TylerY
The Examiner might have also stated, with
truth, that we defended the bank reto of Presi-
dent Tyler; that we wero the first editor west
of the Allegheny mountains who openly took
ground in .taror Of the annexation Of 7eras !
and that VIC sustained Democratic measures
under the Tyler administration, until we re-
signed the position of editor of the st Louis
Old School Democrat" in the fall Of 1874 !
Were We then WhigS Does the Examiner
know our course in tho contest Of 1874, be-
tween Messrs. Clay and PolkP IL not, we can
exhibit TO him the "0h School Democrat"
(Which we then edited, with the names Of Poll
and Ddllas at its head Were we then a
Whgg
But the Examiner says that we were select
cdn from Office by Mr.. Polk, and the inert re-
port he hadn Of US was, that We "hdd returned
10 The Whig party ]"
We held the appointment given us by Mr..
Tyler as Charge to Henerueld for some months
after our commission had expired, at the request
Of Mr.. Secretary Buchanan, and which COM
mission was simply not reaered by Mr.. Polk
but wc have written evidence and living wit
ncsscs TO prove that we were not superseded
on the ground Of any political or personal OBJ
lection made TO US by the Polk Administration,
but that we were recalled to crafty the wishes
Of Q distinguished parsonage from Missouri,
then high In power and influence, but who has
himself been recently prostrsted by tho uner-
The true Democrat., 1854-06-06
Methodist Conference.

Speaking of the action of this body, the Mo- bile Register says
 The two subjects of most general interest. to the outside public, has been disposed of by this body-to wit, the location of the book concern and the election of bishops The remainder of its session, will most probaly be devoted to legslating for the church, in matters of less ge- neral importance and interest.
 The location of the book concern at Nash vile is doubtless measure of wisdom. Labor and the cost of living are cheaper than in any of the cotton States-it is accessible by railroad from all points, and is sufficiently central We are glad to record the fact that this large, wealthy and patriotic club of religionists have manifested the necessary courage and enter prise, to essay so important an undertaking, as supplying themselves with books printed at home. We need not inform our reade1s that it is the first time the business of book-publish- ing on a large scale has ever been attem pted in the South. It is something to be thought of, that the first step, in system so vital to the commercial and literary disenthrallment of the South, should have heen taken by religious denomination, rather than by the worldly and secular influences which are generally looked to, to lead and control in everything affecting the commercial, literary and political interests of the country. If it succeeds--whch we es- teem foregoing conclusion-we may hope to see the example speedily followed by private enterprise all over the South.
 A Methodist friend informs us that the elec- ton of the clergymen mentioned, to the Bi. shops office, will be likely to prove highly gra- tifying to the denomination, throughout the jurisdiction of the conference. They are all men esteemed by their brethren for their devo- tion to the doctrines and usages of the denomi- nation, distinguished for their great abilities learning and purity of life, while two of them Bishops Pierce and Kavanaugh, rank with the first clergymen of the Union, as pulpit orators
 Our dates from the conference are to the 17th, but the proceedings of that day are most con- fined to reports of the Missionary operations o1 the church, which, though interesting in them selves, are too long for our columns.
The true Democrat., 1854-06-06

FATAL RESULT OF A CASE OF HYDRopHoB1A.- A few weeks since, lad named George Rich, residing with his parents on Fourth street, near George, N. L., was bitten by rabid dog at a lanyard where he was employed. He im- mediately visited physician, who burned the bitten part with caustic, and without any other medical aid the wound healed up. The lad continued at work as before the occurrence, until early on Monday morning; when he went to the yard he became sick at the stomach, and returned home, apparently suffering great pain
 The bite of the dog recurred to the family, and they supposed he was afflicted with hydropho- bia. Dr. c. H. Taylor was summoned. and as soon as he observed the symptoms, was con- vinced the fears of the family were we'll ground ed. The usual remedies were given to the un- fortunate youth, whose convulsions and suffer- ings were terrible to witness. At the sight or sound of water he would go into convulsions.
 The youthful sufferer continued in this dreadful condition until one o'clock this morn- ing, when death put an end to his agony. For some time before his death, he would become frightfully convulsed at times, and, although but fourteen years of age it itrequired the united strength of several men to restrain him. During his paroxysms, he would give utter ance to such cries as "dont drown me-" "take away the water,' etc., which gave fearful evi-
The true Democrat., 1854-06-06

salute ot 100 guns commenced firing from Ca pltol Hill. The following is the closing scene ::
 At half-past 12 o'clock, MT. Douglas defend ed the bill and repeated his denunciation of the plasphemouS sermons and memorials of the clergy. He replied at length to the intilnation that this bill would be resisted and henceforth stern opposition to all laws upon the subject or slavery would be universal at the north
 Mr. Ioucey said he had expressed his views on a former occasion, he now concurred in all ne then expressed. He had been instructed by the present whlg aboltionists of the State of Oonnectlcut, to vote against the bill, and after mature reflection he had come to the conclu- slon to dlsobey the instructions of the Legisla- ture' ana obey the instructions of the constitu- tlon. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for third readng-yeas, 35; nays, 13.
 MT. Sumner said he had letter from his colleague, endeavoring to make arrangements to pair of with some other Senator, but no such arrangements had been made; and if present he would vote for the bill.
 On the passage of the bill, Mr. Sumner ask ed for the yeas and nays, when the Senate re- fused to order. At quarter past one the Se- nate adjourned
 | The Nebraska bill was resumed from yester- day. Mr. Bell continued the speech commenc- ed yesterday against the bill, and rebuked MT. Toombs for personal remarks made yesterday. Mr. Bell was very severe on Mr. Badger for undertaking to commit him for the bill. He said he never attended the meeting of the Southern whig factions, which authorized Mir. Badger to say that all of the Southern whig Senators were for the bill He had never said he could sustain the bill, but cautioned his friends frequently not to rely upon him. and he had never talked to MT. Badger on the sub- Ject. lie said no one liked the Nebraska bill. lie sympathized with the deep agony with whlch the followers of MT. Douglas walked in nls footsteps. lie charged the Nebraska men with conspiracy by which MT. Churchill was to attack him in the House. and an assault to be made on him in the Senate.
 The statement that he had declared himself m favor of the Nebraska bill, was false wher- ever 1t was from