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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

The weather continued, up to 3 O'Clock this
morning, very cold. The wind was westerly all
day yesterday, with clear sky. Railroad travel
is fully resumed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

MARINE DISASTER.

RoaE Ediday, Dec. 3, 1854.
The crew Of the wrecked bark Pomona saved
themselves by the yayl, aud landed at Gfenadier
Island. The brig Hafsx, of st. GATHERINGS, with q
cargo Of -four for Sa kets Harbor, went ashore st
Port Ontario, and is a total wreck.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

We give in another column the answer Of the
Board of Governors of the Alms-Ho to the
Commissioners Of Estimate, in regard to the
heavy increase of Appropriations asked for l'55.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09
THE RECENT STORM AND THE TELEGRAPH

boston, ffuay' DoN 2 ..u.
The recent heavy storm productive Of co1 ~
cradle damage to the various telegraph mes y
Locality. more particularly to the Housed , -
this city and New. York, which, for iiss-aoe 80,
ward 81 twenty miles on the stretch bet, en- ~ -.
r.;a, =, "a prov;Ssnoe' WA totally dest Jed
wire be came 90 tbickly cosied with froa Sss''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

Neither House Of Congress was in session yes
terdsy. Our telegrapbic dispatches, beyond no
tices Of several disasters by fire and storm, are
comparatively uDimY ortaut.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.

CONCORD FHdPy Doc v
Hon. Geo. W. Kittridge has been nominated .of g
election 10 Congress b, the Democrats Of ."
trict IN New-Hamyshlre Resoluiioos Iad' ns
national policy OF the Administrators "o'' "A'P'*
by the Convention.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

An adjourned meeting of Dentists was held
last night, to discuss the effects of ChlOroform,
with view to aid in procuring pardon for Mr.
Beale. We give lengthy report.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09
Nasu9lurk Daily Iribr,re.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9.

Advertisements for TBE TRIBUNE Of Monday ought 70 be
sent IN before O'Clock on Saturday evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

The State canvass ia not yet completed.
Eighteen counties were finished yesterday-re-
sulting in two more votes for Seymour.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

gub,cdken THE TRIsUsE wishing their Post Otce ad-
6rss should In all give their present
and ,p,o,fy which edition, whether Daily Semi weekly or
Wesiy Subscribers should sye date OF subscription
Tbu w0uId fsqusnfy prevent delay.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

Subscriptions and Advertisements for The NEW
YoRK TRIBUNE can be left with the following Agents:
Lospos-Mr. w. Thomas, Nos 10 and 81 Cath
srine-street, Strand.
PARIs-Ch. l.. Fleischman, Office American
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09
The Tribune for Europe.

We shall issue THIS MORNING an Edition Of
THr srnI-wEEkLY TRrBUsE, for circulation in
Europe It will contain all the latest News up to the
time Of going to press. Single copies, in wrappers,
ready for mailing, be had at the desk. Price Six
Gents. The steamship Baltic sails from this port
for Liverpool Tomorrow at IL NJ.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

.,sr m.s. Of Winter Garments At tue pfes o. i'o''o'
80. be f.ns then ". are sotns s.ini.e Iofiy ss'
npyiN JTssuP Noe IS and IS 1ohnst cor Ns..sr
FIR NoTICE.-G. w. WHITE would inform
h Cent?, ths. the res present. this for the Aies
ete Get OF FUEs and the besr see % get TIE. Il At
VgrEs JLey sot good Eyie and are OF hs o~n
manufacture WHITE No 30 Broadway, corner fulton e.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

WINTER SUITS for Boys of all ages, tOgeth sr
with 0vERsAcKs OvesooATs TALMAs and ever, knd OF in
door and Cohb for Boys selling at RoG.RS
Co.'S establishment. conner Of uon and Nsss.
than # the Qnsy and styl- sod be-
fore In Kewyork The price. have pat 70 SUN he
speency of the Tunes The lowest hgure is to esery
garment ana second price can nader ercamst
he LII
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

The hoLIDAYs.-Boys aud girls, prepare for
the Holidays They will soon he upon a.. aud what good
time We will all have on Chtistu aud HewYesrs TVrTLE
OF the Emporium No S5 Broadway in compliance with
Of his store any quasny stsehingsfu OF all kinds
Toys fvrrLs has s'o at his Curiosity shop al of spen
and examine before taey all bespoken Porte Monaae
Jewel-Boxes
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

DISHONEST BANKERs.-The frauds of Schuyler,
Megss Candee ard others have times hard that
KNOX, Of No. 1873 Full and No $50 Broadway, has
solved oaer bis magnificent stock Of FUss q per
iess than price. Ladies remember THE and make him
early MKT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

FURs FURs Ladies Furs of extra quality,
and OF Manufacture only consisting Of Cspes Vctornss
CUTS and Collars all the known varieties aud fashions of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

SABLE FURS LESS THAN COST.-The eubscrl-
Der having purchased sss snees sale extensive
sorment " HUDSON BAY SABLE tURs at considerable re-
ducton the original cost enables him TO afford the Ladies
very desirable luxury at an taordnary small expeuss
JsHN N. GENIS NO SIS Broadway, st Nicholas Hotell
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

FURS, FURs, FURs.-At the West End Fashion
able Hat ard Cap EMPORIUM. Gentlemens Youths ana Chi
dren's HATS and Cars The especial attention Of adie
called 10 our Of Chdrens HATS and CARS
j. w. KELLOGG No. lz8 CanGl-st
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

SEASON OF FURs.-GESIN, No. pa Broadway
EevYork 90 ci the attention Of the ladies TO his uagni
cent assortment Of superb Fg IN the newest sad
fsshoIae Jle ard eonsslDs Of ta SET: OF duason
Bsy Sable Russian Sable Royal EnlDe stone n.en Cho-
ehfs Rock BsneD. hip1 &c. Ills stock Of Mud' Veto
rnes and Cuffs he confident bss never been oy
apv ever submitted the good and OF the ladies'
of New. York and vicinity Az immense stock OF gende'
mems Fur ard Plush Caps Of the most recherche oetefn
corhniug with warmth hes also just been opened
and ali who fOrfy themselves against the blasts OF
winter call and anime them LADIES' ar and
Pst Ronpet toaeef with variety OF lovely Hats
for Children- OEhs, No ~ bro.oSeS'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

ALBERT II. NICOLAY holds a Special Auction
Sale of STOCKS and BoNDS THIS DAY ~ O'Clock at the
Merchants Exchange. For psrucalsrs see Catalogue.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

FRENCH MILLINERY FOR THE HOLIDAYS
MR. fARSswoRTB No 5z7 Broadway. will TINS DAY open
fresh of Paris MILLSERY adapted the de-
for the approaching holidays Price % per cent less
other establishments Also eveuug
dses tashionAhly executed in 10 hOuTs
FARNswoRTH opposite BfosdwAy Thester.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

BALLS, PARTIES, WEDDINGS if yon
wish white Satin and Linen Caters white Satin aud Kd Sip
peis beautiful Embroidered TOs,t Slippers presens gentle
mem with Cater ana Button Boots she's and lndii Rubber
for Lsdies Mises BOYS and Children Call J. b. MILLER
< o
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

BoMBAZINEs, BoMBALiNEs-Just received from
A,rt.p case Of Bsct Epss1 Boubsz'D-s of very
I.rior male which will offer at 81 yard the
usually sold o Also 100 pair Of Tes Whitney Blankets
which will be sOic very cheap
n Nc RnnAdssy Leonard. 3
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

BOOTS AND SHOEs.-S. CAlDLL, No. 317
broadway the oep0t In the world be found
Gents fine Calf Patent Leather Boots Caters Oxford
Pumrs Fur and embroidered slippers style aed Bot
tom Boots Shoes Clogs Rubber; also Ladies' and
Chdrens Boots shoes Over shoes Of dec nton
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

DIsBRow's RIDING ACADEMY 5th-av. corner
seth open day and evening for instruction pleasure
riding Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evening fer Ladies'
and Gentlemen pleasare riding only Terms 81 per ride
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

DRY GOODS AT REDUCED PRICEs.-The sub
scrber Is selling his stock OF fall and Wiuter
Uf rich silks, Pi-d Cashmeres, Mernoes De
LANES Blssheu Fsnneis, Ribbons, Psramaas, NC Also
Square Plaid DOL shsws all Of which viii be offered at
great bargains . ...a -.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-09

HOLIDAY PRESENTS
An entirely new well selected and exenve Apartment
OF
FANCY GOODS,
sritsble for presents.
DREssNG-CAsEs
The best add largest English and French Dres
ipg Cases In the city,
PIsLNs
Cons Self Explanatory Bibles both plainly and elegantly
bound, In great variety
No. 80 John st.,
importers of Stationery, Fancy Goods Bibles, &c.
At
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19

Tue FRIoAm IspE1NpxScx This vessel will be put In
dock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Monday uoruing
next for the purpose Of bspg re,aired expecssd
that she win be ready tor BY the MIDDLE Of nsxt
month. large proport OF he has already been
enlisted.
The s ssenmer saranac, Capt Long, arrived pt &c
noa, July 25, fr N spezRia
u. $. sloop Of war Levsnt Com. Goidsnoro sailed
from Smyrna 18th several British vessels went aer
her convoy 40 protection sgsifst pirates
Captain Mscomher, of the Marines, ct Ch.rlestowu
Navy ard hns heeb ornereS 80 Unite sLrp-
Of war Indc,+ nderce about to put uson for
the Pacific MinshiimA, Coreidke, Of ,hs ,ommand-
er Of tho yard has nleo heeb der-d he Of
Sepss mber. he Gunner has bs-r ordered, pre-
sums sba will be put In cDmDiss s00n. .er
cemnsDd Of Commodore Mervipe, &C. Captain TAtnali,
Flag Captain, conmsDder.
Ellison Is to have the pand Of the uoised
States sloop Of John adams fitting with ali dss
pstch FOR The Pacific she ~tl be reany In rec
days her caukirg having been AL mpleted, and her
armament put On board
There sone seven eight hundred eu,.
plo at the yard and every thing like
getting ready.
Commodore Gregory, WHO has been for some time sb.
sent du'y, hus reuDed, tosUe in good b. alth aud
70 have inparted TO every department iodu-
Of his energetic and determined character.-
Boston Chronicle, 1sM.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
Bnok,vn CIV ru,.,,,.c.cu

E,Nrssrfoy cS rK CHARGE on pE--Yestsriay
Isaac Queen, young married man, WAS brought be.
fore Justice smith Of ths Court Of Special Sessions
the charge Of rape made by his half sister,
who alleges that he committed tbs offence tho night
OF the 10Th insf at his house Ia Dean street. who're she
resides She IA sivteen years ~ age In hsr testimony
sbo stated that hls The secord to tho offence had
been perpctra'ed ihe examination not concluded
SrRIovs AsrluIr Yesterday James Taylor brought
before Justice Smith warrant charging him With
asraolting VIM II Kennedy, having knocked him down,
whereby he aimed fracture Of the thigh. He was
held In $500 bail 10 answer
ARREr BURGLAR on cor strang, inspector Of
hacks arrested Horny Allen Thursiay on suspicion
of having robbed tho house Of Mr. W Wade In nicks
street vssbs ago. Several articles OF ewelry and
two watches were found his and were
deniised as portion Of the property stolen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
NE Ws BY TELEs "A PB.
Interesting News from Washington.
FRAUDS Ar The NEW YoRK CUSTOM HOUSE.
The Wemen's eights Meeting at Saratsga.
VOLUNTARY RETURN OF A MURDERER.
POLITIC CS-FIRES-D ATHS,
10, &c. 20


Imp,r from Washington.
THE RETURN OF MR.. siCKLEs TO EURoPE-IMP0k'
TANT DRsPATCnEs FvR ENGLAND, FRANCE AND
SPAIN.
WASHINGTON, August 49, 1854.
Mr. Daniel E. scbes Secretary of .hs American Lega-
ton at London has been 10 this city for the past fsw
days. very important business connccted with our fo
reign relations. He brought dispatches from Mr. Bu.
chanAn LONDON and Mr.. soue at Madrid placing the
Cabinet an coyust with all matters c00nectei with the
Spanish revolution We lara that he has beoa In daily
commuscation with tho President and tn Secretary Of
State since his arrivai We have I'D suthorty for the
assertion TINT Mr. sckles ~ ss far Europe tomorrow
by the Atlaptic from New York, and that he is the
bear-r OF despatches containing instructions to WI
nissrs at L<naon Paris sud Madrid It Is understood
that Minis directed TO favor the republican
party IN Spain giving them aid auh comfort 10 couside
ration Of important reforms be ntroduced into
the Cover rInent Of Cuba That this s the parpor Of
the instructions irtIused With Mr. sicsles there Ia
reasonable doubt sDd should the republican liberal
parry become dominant this line of policy will be pur
sued
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from Pert tsluce.
ARRIVAL OF A hURIEHER-THE LOGw GOD MARKET.

PHiADnPHfA, Angus B 1854
The bark Aaron J. Harry a'ri,.d here to-day from
Port au Prince she brings wi be- Joha N,iler who
was sent home by the United ts'c- Consul hts ~n
rqnest TO stand trisl ia the murcer Of ic liter
nan ed Myers. whom Ls killed the .ooi. in w..hue
ten township, Morris county, Me- Jersey, sh,at ,en
months since 1t appears that Miller at work with
another man cutting wood, wh-a he qu.rrellsd with
Myers, who was smpL yed adjoining farm; Haht
ensued between them and M,ers xii -d by Miller
He then ercaped to Camceu. and fr.m ,here went
TO New York In the steamer Delaware In hat city he
shpped to London where he says he sonf-ss his crime
to the Consul but nat rent wished 20 10
Bearing at Port Prince that the man working ~ih
him was accused Of murder, and would probably
yicfeS to his llfe he Consul aud con
essed the criuoe He then placed board
and sent home to be tri-d lie has repeated tho
story bsre and uanests dIsp"siti escape the
consequences Of the crime he has committed.
Loswcod was plenty, arc the price. were declining
The health Of Port su Prince was good.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19

CLEvELAyD August ts 1864.
Willie tho steamboat Crescent City was on her way
from Buffalo, bound to this city last night Capt. Wells
q Black River was robbed Of s325; Mrs. whiting Of
Buhao, Of $40; and Mrs. johnson, Of Milan Of - and
lot OF ieveiry. -Four youpg mon, named Woodward,
Martin, Durnnd and suin, bcng suspected Of having
coHmiffed the rcbb ries all arrested tho srri-
vs OF The beat The stolen property found on two
OF the men aso three valuable gold waches and costly
I'm ght tenplar rings which supposed to have been
stolen. They were held for further examination toor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
From the south.

ALABAMA COTTON CROP-ATTEMPTED ELoPEMEET-
KNOwN0THfNGs PRosCRIBED.
BALTIMORE, August IS, 1854.
The Alabama cotton crop has suffered greatly from
heat and vaDt Of rain But half eros Is anticipated
There has been considerable excitement at Suivans
1alaDd Charleston. In consequence Of attempt BY
young yr hman to elope With -ou,hsrp heress, whose
father init rfcred. and frustrated the design
The Postmaster at Washington has removed Joseph W
Davis from oRce, becauss he had been elected the
Know Nothing ticket TO tho City Council
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
Women's Rights Meeting.

-
wonaen's rights meeting was held here to-day
In the afternoon Miss Sarah Pellet Addressed large
and fasi ionable audience at St. Nicholas Hail. the
subject OF women's rights .4
She Was listened to with attention and frequently
interrupted by the cheers of those present.
At the conclusion of the proceedings, Susan B. An
thony made appeal for assistance to carry the
movement fer obtaining repeal Of the present Laws,
that oppressed women might not have their property
taken from them by Drunken and worthless husbands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19

"l.ys. hsve seen some Of them play ton pins; and
si'touen -oin@t oihg of u piay-f 4. ~ 80, eslia4
s"b, ~ss i"t iitse astpuisasd 4s Ghei sksH. u .
lsry IL par cua atH acted my sts-n,no ny r,e fre
qLsic, " h~ ten -Uikts; nut ttre was aDo<
NO sHs told rfe was = cir.;a aosssSDcs u, aud
~b" N the language or my informsns, went II vi n
I~'hu' rLsb "
Amor = ,h. MAJ y bot4ls VIII icis the custom
- ID. vi>i'tr. knos ~ eo.e thas susptsses tnr
M'k uYon'ery Tor contest aud couv-nw nc-. L.
is Dot 70 p1-'sDsOna the 0sb~rs bat Ia my opin-
ioD u ID piei.rscle u then IN every psriss,l A.
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suit occurred recently before OF the city msgis
trsits at Cincinnati 10 regard 10 tho ownership of
during which thirty Ave vtresses examined ana
at the termination Of the suit the su.ccssfoi cauaot
was obliged 10 sell the ~ public suction In orer 70
raise funes suhRceDt TO pay his la~yer's foe.
According 20 the returns received ~ tho auditors
Office ,be pruber 81 hogs In Kentucky over ELK aeas
~ = 90 "ren't i,;af 80 Int year lncsUase
IT, stAs, i,..sti lssl
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Froru PhYsntlelphis.

yzATH or STEPHEN s1MrsON--AN OLD PRINrEE
DEAD--CBURcu ROBBERY.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. Is, 1854.
samuel y Kramer died In Harrisburg this evening.
he was orc Of the Oldest printers in the state.
The First Presbyterian Church, Washington square,
entered last night the ere proof blown open With
sunpowdsr and robbed Of valu .ble silver baptismal
font, and small sum Of money.
Stephen simpson, editor AM author Of considerable
celebrity died in this city yesterday He cashier OF
tho Girard Bank during the life Of Stephen Girard
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19

We learn that James H. Young United states Counsel
At Cufacoa laid information before the Treasury De-
parenf and has given proof that subordiDstes at the
New York Custom House have been bbed to false
invoices OF goods prepared at Curscos Of those
invoices putting the goods twenty per cent below their
real value.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
more Coz fiaxraslons.

FIRE IN RoxGURY, MASS.
BosroN, Aug 1s 1854
Gre in Eoxbury this eycnng totally destroyed Mesrs
Hhjson Train Co.'s cakum factory The loss Is 81, ,O00
FIRE IN coSConD, N. H.
CONCORD, August IS, 1854.
fire ,rose out in this city last evening which de.
stroyed the saddle manuactory OF Blsckman Walker
aaA also two houses and belonging H. Fcsson-
DEN.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19

CHsnfysrov, August 10, 1874.
Tho sales OF Gotten to-day wcro 300 bales at prices
ssn8ing from 7Mc i0hc.
CHARIrsroS, August IL, 1854,
me sales Of cotton durig tho ueek foot 4, 1900
bales o. range OF To- lake The market II duu aud
teDos oownwsrd Middiips iIir IL quoted a, los The
rceip,s OF tho week have been 300 bales and tho
stock On hand IL Ia, 800 bales.
CHAnIEsros August IL, 1854
The fales OF cotton 10 DAY were 300 bales ai,bin the
fanec OF ~ to on cents Tho marhet i depresyed ana
pricss are Irregular
CINcIysir, August rs, 1854.
Fastern eycbaree Is quote! a. ia psr cent premium
gor nivss ~---rrry.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19

The United States District Court win be held by
Judgs lnRerso at the UDitcc Sc stes Courts corner
Of Coles tlsce and Murray street, on Friday, the
1sib Instant, st III A. N.
Notes o. issne for the aeptemher term must he
h'o With tic clerk on or before THURSDAY c Slsi
EsslnL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
Tho Rcgast. at Nahant.

=
[Frum the Bustou Trsvcl.r, ug III
He rules and regulations f,r the regatta at Ma
bant b. 18th instaat have be- published. There
will b. tsn matchts-tl,c fr@t for vesaels ~ twelve
taa. The prixss OF The frat match. at II O'Clock.
will he silver pi'cber valued OF 800, silver cup,
vace $40. ard spyglsss, value $25. The race viii
he from toe Steamboat laoding, ten miles out
jib only Sloops mans4 and j,b only. The se ,ond
match 70 take place at l2; and he prizes will be
tiwr cup vnluo $50; spyelrss vsIuc SIS; and q
bass compass, value Sl5. Distance 70 be sailed.
es, there vii, te roxisg mach. for do les only.
Each dory ~iii be allowed swo hand-. s'd sacr
end may use two oars. Tue prizes will b. one Of
$50 and orc OF Sl5--both IN god.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
MISSOURI ELECTION.

sr LocIs. August 10, 1854.
SixtJ nine counties have heen heard FROM and out Of
thirty three Senator's the wings have eec cd thirteen
The remainder are equally dviid bet the Benton
and anti Bentoni'es. In the House tina ~hiss viii have
forty-one members the Benton twenty -ninc, and
fSe anti Eeaton tho Same number
DExoCAATrC CONVENTION AT sACO, ME.
PORTLAND, August 16, 1854,
Ths regular democrats Of the First Congressional dis
tiet met in convnon at Ssco yesterday, and nominal
ed Jplge Samuel Wells for Congress.
Mr. Mcdonald, the present Representative of the dis
trc who voted fer the Nebraska BILL did not receive
single vote Of the convention.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19

CINCINNATI, August Is, 1854
The morning train from this city for Indianapolis was
thrown from the track Thursday. Richmond By
running over a Tho basga vas thrown down
emosni nent thirty feet high. Two persons, named
". Locke rrd John keenan, badly injarcd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-19
$ Family Killed hy Lishtning.

ALBANY, August II, 1884.
The Chicsso Tribune Of Wednesday says that the dwell
ing Of Mr. Merchant, Pcssonics was struck by
hehnng on Saturday last, killing him and foar Of his
children Nrs. Merchant and ono child escaped.
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IOWA ELECTION.
GAry~A III Az

IOWA ELECTION.
GArxsA, Ill, august Is, 1854
Returns received here from Iowa render 1t certain
that Grmes (whg) is elected Governor 900 majority
ThorriDgton (wbg) il elected TO Congress- in the Du-
buque district by 1,5oo majority, cmpsoad (dem)
Clark (wig) Is reported to be elected Congress in
Dennis district.
Ths Legislature s whig and an.i-Nebraska by large
majority in both branches.
The result is overwhelming anti. administration
triumph