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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-02
Watches, JeWeiry, &c.
a.. Nj. MUNSDN a. H.IsD.,
CL0JK, WATCH, JEWELRT,
.AyD V.4RIETY STORE,

AyD YARIETY STORE,
Opposite the Court House, Eikton, Nd
WHERE the following articles ma, be had
w together with great variety net here nm
neraicd:
Watches, gold and >ilNapkin Rincs,
yer, from So To Sij0 Scissors Hooks,
Gold Rings, a large as-Flnser Shields,
sor,mrnt, Coll Spccks,
Plain, Seal, Sctt andSlvcr d"
Comedian do. Alhala do
EARRINGS, various ral-Common do
terms, op'ctac'r c"s's'
Gold Watch Seals, Fine ockci Cutlery, a
Keys. great variety,
50 g HnokS Fine English Scissors,
:. fob chainsRazols from % 10 Sl.50
" yrstdo. 60 Suops, so.d
g." Guard do article,
:. Mt'aIions, Twecz"rs,
8 L,ckrls, Key Rin.s,
:. Crosses. Tooth Brushes,
:: Watch Bachles, Mai! do
Pens, Shaving DO
{" g and Pencils, Cl thcs DO
" Shirt Studs, Hair DO
= Sleeve Buttons, Comb do.
{. Collar do. English and lEiis Tsb
Cuff Pins, Der Dressing con Us
Coral Armlcis, Long do.
(" Necklaces, Pocket 40.
Silver Thimblcs, Fine Ivory do
Soil ii Steel, and open doPen Holders;
Silver, Albala and Brit-Sewing Birds,
tania Spoons, Silk Gnalds,
Silver Soup Ladies', Back Purses,
Butter Knives, Port Monnaics, an end
Salt Spoons, less variety,
Mustard do. Carpenters Pencils,
Thermometers, Drawing do.
Emery cushions, Buckles Tor craratsr
Shaving cream, Bead Purses,
do Soap, Violin Strings,
! Accordcons an d In.paper Weights,
structors, Match Safes,
| Cologne AMI other Pcr-Candc Sticks,
| fumerv, Card Baskets,
| Table, tea, salt and dcs Boquel Holders
sert Spoons, and manyCoat Loops,
| other articles,
| Embracing the greatest variety of Fancy
Gools ever offered in Ekton, all of which will
be sold at the lowest rates.
watches ana Jewclry Repaired
JTAll articles warranted TO be as recon-
nenirI, no sale. Dec 10
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-02
Ho! for Great Bargains!
NEW AND CHEAP STORE IN

Ho! for Great Bargains!
NEW AID CHEAP STORE IN
PORT EPOSIT.
A SNOW, who has been keeping Store in
N. Port Deposit for some ten years past.
has now associated with him THOMAS l.. porL-
SON, and they have opened out in the new
and commodious Store House lately erect
ed in said town by Edwin Wilmer, Esq. one
of the LARGEST and CHEAPEST assort
mentS OF
DEeY GOODS {. GROCERIES
ever kept in Port. They occupy one OF he
hundsomest store rooms in the State, and in
order that everything shall be in perfect keep
ing, they intend to have constantly on hand
full and good stock of all things usually to be
found in Il country store; such as calicocS,
de laines. alpacas, mcrinos, glnghamS, vel
vets. silks sltinetts, caSsimcreS, cloths, vest
ngs Of all kinds dress trimmings, fancy ar
ticlcs, muslins, blankets, shawls, comforts,
stockings, gloves, boots and shoes, groceries
of every description, hardware of all kinds,
and nearly everything else in almost infinite
variety
Give them a call, whether you want to
purchase anything or not. and you will be
treated cordially, and goods will be exhibited
to you with pleasure.
SNOW K POULSON.
Port Deposit, Nov Is I'm
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-02
PORT DEPOSIT
Academy aud Female Institute.

VGy!IE FALL TERN of this Institution will
l. commence on MONDAY, The itt day 81
Sep,ember, and will continue as formerly, I'M
der the chirge Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-02
DIR. TERREL'S HEALING OINTMENT

Is dong NOR
l"vialc hum
suffering I h q
all olhermcd
icines of the
kind in this ,
country put !
together. 1t !
i>a sale, sure \
and pleasant
Rcne'ly,an
contains no
poison.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-02
TIME ISON TEE WING,

TAll articles warranted to be as rrcor
menirI, or no sale. Dec 10
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1854-12-02

d OCULAR DAILY LINE, (rxccp, Sundays,)
IL Tor HAvRE De GRACE, PoRT DEPOSIT AND
rtur " Arm C,NAI
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY.

The Executive Committee of the American Tract Socie-
iy held its monthly meeting Monday afternoon, the 10Th
inst. the Rev. DR.. ksox presiding. The session was
chiefly occupied by foreign business. Letters of cheering
character read from large number of Missionaries
and Others in European and heather countries
firm in Edinburgh propose to order edition of 20 900
copies monthly Of Tie Ch9s Prayer, the Socetys uvc-
nile periodical and London house requests casts of
portion the Societys engrayings-a handsome compi-
ment to American art.
III, Rev Mr.. OSCKES of Germany solicited one hun
dred and fifty thousand pages of German tracts and fifty
libraries German books TO be loaned al preaching sta
tions and the grant was authorized.
The Rev Mr. EyTRETr of Constaniinope orders an am
pie supply of English publications. for distribution among
English residents and soldiers and writes Now ls the
seodtmo the ialow ground Is broken up Your Socle-
" may do much through the English language here
The Rev. Mr. SCHAUFTER of Turkey speaks of the en-
thusiasm of the Mohammedans in The existing of the
confederation at SaOnCa of the bOmbardment OF Odessa
where of his sisters reside and of the starving cond
ton of poor Turks thrown out Of employment while pr0V
sons prices. The missionaries at Bebek have
provided for the support of hundred souls for two
months.
The Rev Dr. PrRkSs of Oroomiah, Persia, states that
he has just put press the last sheets of Baxter SAINTS
Rest in SyIiac at the Socieys expense and Is proceeding
with Other works He communicates the interesting fact
that revival of religion is in progress IN the two sema-
mes at Oroomiah. -.
for depository of books which he speaks OF as sue
cessiul exporimenta rendezvous for religious conver
saiion many not otherwise reached, and furnishing
d" constant opportunity for approaching
The Rev f.. {. MUZzY, Madura, India, reports the
growing interest among the heather minds. They
reading and discussing the Ianie publications.
and gaining more elevated standard OF right and
wrong which they famliarly appeal. lie requests
supply OF Dr. Edwards New Testament with notes.
and oiLC publications, which were sent
The receps the Society for the month were S2J 49,
and the issues from the Depository amounted To s2o
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
AMERIC AN SIlNDAY-SCHOOLU OLUNiON-THlRllEIH
ANNIN EkSARf.

The thirtioh yersary this nstuticn whose work
lies at the foundation of all religious charities, was
held in Philadelphia May -, 1884.
From tie exhibit made the occasion, II appears that
the principal receipts ard expenditures for the year were
keceir,. 6 &C. Of which sS5si 90 donations and
slo6 esas, sl7955 80 Tor sales nad in payment OF deus
secd Sl M iS bsratns i,r he New BuGs sale
Of The building li6 Chestnut - sSV tess Ts0 o mortgage
and expenses OF three huneed and
TO dsue SUNDAY Schools Sc 81 stereotype stes
hi and edi.ing SS3 @ engsy g. - - ,-i
1Girnc @2si7 - IndlE - 81 B6es aud Te-ial
r.ts or loaus 5 -; secreay superintendent OF
iookioc. hoAAesIer saems eeis ana .abo,is ~ 10 -
postage - s esi sdver.sns s.aionery nei SC "I
5rs ,IIs n M Slepav, - for Sotv. 6u.ine. q ~ ~
paid miscelaneor iens, $40 81 bs!n'e el Oh
The sccey ,deSted for pspe. sndss sc. +slo !, -;
which aoded the OF loas bearn Interest 10 eA
h to's iolieGsess o. Ss- - i1 amount u s''A u
itHn.S Srpool MISSIONARIES Three hundred sad twenty
these sborers have eeen eio,sd for various PERIOD, o. & n
oeIsIen ss,e' snd IsrIo,t. these SUNDAY ,sS % a5 70
hoo Oseher eubrsens 50 ~ 'sssher, aud - 20
worh OF rc.s ous looks cl,f, for children and YOUTH
The i,sicac sbc the Society eny distinct from the
Iubilas ment lneesa ne -rI G 9as so ssoiSaAci @ G 20
os,a sl Ten n srasy schools n aeish6o set.
s ,' "a y ss s SS sehd hS nd t. PpS .he v books
iot CEN, the schoos es-iuy wiz thus begun
Gtafaoss of hoss lTs Sr have been nsee IN
$l47e - and ihsse. with the ohAges 20 the GenAn a
SIs. H. ssSgl, eSresdsd in Missionary sseae, . I'D
o,la,rs loOks tAe tncsg March J. loJi 80
made The society uonsy a. i-e 20 At
ocs Geai,d by the doIoiS Ia are iAe, agd 10
osrTy tie fgtcaor Department 81 a seieiys 'os
IVytIsnNs lIPAsfMENI-Ilr Na' OF FutC- -uls PIT INTO
rircr during frt pest -l4- a. Tie NUMBER o De"
which haEts u tie
vbls urnt- and
lh, Str,iy atsh c1u haraI, ior
e,Iiars ~ v,uiae AID ;hee ION ne s,nc- : e'
Al itt vtuucs cach ,EL - or - bess are
variety tt r utrfsfv hooks ta-rs tNu'a-iovAs Sc
Vsr SUNDAYS. IoCEAAL ASD lotrhs ffNNi UAs 9Ft
,rr .s 90 s; sll n c.iT {. Increase ne uei1' %
H. after trd g. ig vlh1 u rtsca col. e. tlr f;cr . n
i l. tss lc,d p, ieG es Ies silgi "A- oi' --
elta ccI ice and tsktu.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17

DECIsIoS ~ The WILKEsBARRE CAsE.-Yesterday
norini ne L. Crcui, Ctr, judge Kane presiding the
John jenkins George Wynkosp and James Croen Delu
MaTha who have been weeks the custody Of
slef Allen bench warrant issued By Judge Cenynghsn Of
Lueru County up decision after evidence should be ad
duc,d.
Kane IN lis final decision ad that he had doubt
his duty this from the apec; which the
s,nied The parties indicted for three ofen.es assault
battery with intent Kill and simple assault and battery l.
spsrs the 3 Of September the dy Of the rsla,o
Eel Tlonss Zach Of The orenses charged
sors would be sulsaGta'ed ~ the evidence submit
the thai hey United ocer IN the legal
discharge Of duties That part the defense not before
the Grand jury there evidence that the officers exceeded
leir duty This the Grand Jury could not inquire into The
eors therefore be discharged. Phlade phia Register
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17

Mr. Moore CAPTAIN Of the Winchester who had the kind
ness Of reatng these proceedings on board the
wreck answered that Capt Fitch had resolved 10 sop
un, all saved and 20 leave Mr. klng on ooasu 'e
vessel guarantee OF his Intentions Mr. Ming oeng pro-
vdcd with dry clothes by Capt Moore, and feeling some
what better among the eonsog ana 'ea
surnc them Of Capt. Fitehs determination during inc
night regular signals exchanged with the ashs'on
There Capt Fitch never leaving the deck gude wan a
mirsble skill the OF the steamer, which despite
tie heavy gale ne always kept the drifting winches-
ter n the time experimenting the preparations 'o'
eubarkng and saving the passengers and crew OF the
wreck Early on the morning of May four life boats
were lowered and Capt Fitch directed their movements
with So much circumsrecton and assisted by bis chief en-
cincer NJ. Mathews. watched with 50 much prudence
care ard kindross the getting boari o; the wrecked
Passengers tia; the whole operation was nnsacd "lhou
ID, least accident Capt Moore and Dir. hnS were 'ho
last On board the wreck which began rapidly TO 20 down
,ahr: off the American has neither OF them liked that
emblem Of liberty to become a prey OF the wave
The wreck twenty minutes after being totally aban-
douod was .ulftd by the sea. On boari the Nash-
ton the expressions of regari and gratitude gwen 10 M
King the par. OF ALL we're OF the most affecting anu
touching naiurr-end although that brave and noble
ocor but thought have done the duty of every true
Ancrican seaman yet his reception on board the Wash
ircton coming Ei'h Mr. Moore the last of ALL undoub
c6lv Will be one of the most cherished rcmcmorances OF
his lie The washing,on now proceeded on her way and
Lcr passengers had again an opportunity to admire 'ae
mastery arrangements and unwoaried eVriions o capt
Fitch in behalf OF the wrecked passengers and the care
taken Of them by him and his officers unrem;tng to
The end Of the voyage Nor the services rendered
s. Dr. Funcr Of tie ashingion. in behalf of the SICK
les lcmarkaLe for skill the aa,eiul attendance aud
success The passengers Of the Washington parted from
dc officers Of that ship with feelings OF the highest regard
ard conscious that with The help of he Almighty the lat
ter had performed a great and good deed.
vi, hisLe~. .r,g ohedienf
eli. HIShEL, No State st.. y !
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
INCIDENTS or THE WRECK.

In the fore Going statement Of the chic. officer ot the
reseung ship Washington, mention made OF two iloNoR,
BRADYs among the dead They were mother and daush
ter The mother lc, only child on board among the
survivors of the wreck the sole sad remnant OF her family
The bereayed boy was ut the solicitation Of Capt; Fitch
provided with good clothing by the passengers of
the Washington. But may the cause OF humanity
to state that this little orphan boy Disappeared soon after
the ship arrived, and has not been heard OF since lie
stated that he had father in Boston
There were two orphans among the survivors.
Their parents in Boston, but their names are unknown
They under the of uncle who took care OF
his precious self the approach OF the first vessel
leaving the poor little dears to their fate On the arrival
of the Washington a; port Mr. King, the first officer
promptly hired coach and sent them TO the Commissions
CTS of Emigration where they will doubtless be duly taken
care of.
Thek was one incident of the most thrilling nature. A
Mr. King of the Washington and Capt Moore OF the Win
chester were about to take their final leave of the wrecked
slip which was Just before she went down, carrying her
dead to their waery grave he thought best to take
more glance at the corses. really believe that woman
" LreotLesw the exclamation of one of them, a.
thrill OF horror mingled with hope through his bosom
They approached the body OF female and placed their
ears to her mouth, when 10 they discovered that one
whom they had supposed dead still breathing They
removed her on board the Washington, and she if now at
the Hospital Staten Island, in RAPID state Of conva
lesconco
To give idea how was the escape OF the last
boat-load some Of the sailors Of the Winchester were
compelled TO even abandon their clothesbags, aier in
hand, 10 save themselves,
All tie other ships that alongside took only 40 many
passengers they had provisions for while the Waehng-
ton took on all that remained without considering the qus
ton oprovisons &C. Lives, they felt, were more important
than provisions There provisions enough on board
the, Winchester but there was no time to save them
We beer all hands the highest praise bestowed upon
Captain Fitch of the Washington and his chief officer, Mr.
King; and also Mr. Donadson the second officer; Dr.
Fulner the surgeon; Mr. Mathews, chief engineer; his
assistant; Mr. Terry and in fact, all Of the officers and
crew for their noby heroic bearing during the pers Of the
wreck. As examples in point, chief officer King up
his berth he chief officer Of the Winchester, while the
other officers OF the Washington did the to those
of their grade respectively the unfortunate vessel
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
HARp SHELL GENERAL COMMITTEE.

special meeting OF tbs Committee wss held IN tic lee
tue ro.i Siuyyesanf Institute Monday evening, az
which .cfes yo7y insdious.y written rOsoUtioEs we7c
PASSED by close vote rc-hrlng the ncn-4.erVonion
rrncpc in It's application TO lie formation OF Territorial
Governments and in q Jo>uiiical manner coldenains
II, nbcs Of Congress should ,y vote asains' the Nebr
ka BIZ, although at fall meeting Of the Committee no
long EGO they adopted unanimously resolves in favor OF
what the Hars generally consider 'eir ;rao non ne-T,
.;cn rolcv p-crouncing and conieminC the Nebraska
an Administration measure. and LstTuctH- the
CIV teeeaion IA Congress 10 Use ihcr Gincei 'nin-
,r.c to .eeare the Geioa, of Dou-.5 = Co.'S odEii'r.
The Committee GonGay I'D no. er'Iaee 'ne-'-i q
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17

.h a. ernber- ard the resolves adopted corsie-d
by .y.ral nf the leading members emanHfef from
Washington and 70 have been drafted by Jonn Perney
or some Of the Pierce Dorgla aequey. there. Tn es;
rsoye the cre supposed instruct members Of Congress
10 vote In favor o tie Nebraska abomna,on, passed
lv e vote of y 70 70. Several members Il The Commit,
tee comrlarei tLa- the Committee convened on ,c'
.lort MOTTO. in violation oi the by-law and without the
rfual uo.fca0n beng served ufon the members by the
Sercauta.Arrns ard tlat they should proes- against
such hfs;y acton Z i VS. attempted 70 publish ne re-
sl,s a. =. voice Of The Committee ne whole end
e-cv O. = movcrsn: tended to bring the COMMITTEE
into 1,rerute among IA. National Democracy who op-
rosed alike The Atnnls.ra;ion and Al IL cf.ceho!iny
,,o- and retainer together with all their schemes for b,
.trn no ~ i0tierne power and for uAderng The Gov
errucnt The debate long and sainatinc. and n.
{, IuI.i;;ee id 10. adjourn bt.ore l-o clock 7. y.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
TIE LOST SHIP WINCHESTER


The Winches,er a three deck d ship, aud
ming packet between Liverpool and Boston She
bulk ii the latter pori in -j2 80 uns register val
ued AT about $4,000. She owned by Messrs. VIM.
+. Weld Go. OF Boston, and IL insured for $50 900 in
seven Offices n that city, as follows:
Hore Inufance Co. -ljsD Alliance Maua 4ijOoo and the
Tie sht money 5lOeO
She had a large ~ valuable cargo of English goods,
which il insured in various Boston Offices hear Of the
following sune:
IL NvEuaaad Murul 5000; Equitable oo Alliance
+lot' Warren, $1,000 Boylston $500 Aerehant - no
S.iorsi 5000: Icantle Marine siIoi Fsnkin $50 The
iot l n Boston far reported above il -l2 20
Ihcre was also some insurance effected in Waist.
About year since che was completely disrnasted OF
Halifax, where se put in, and oiterwar towed from
Halifax 70 Boston here she underwent extensive repairs
oALToRSrA AND AUSTRALIA TRADE.
Tbs trace shows great decrease from las; wear but
nct 80 mueh rfesby a. 10 hsve shipments profit in
sss.' % yer up to Nay Yars hs IN. 8 ve.e a.
IA Boston re- ony fourth New York
HoaA 'om each city remaining Honsl. of hi. yea. /.
e. Pi.o,sy p sash % 'upPy ih wants II ihe Cali'rni.
.r'i.l ans pcttsl -t-rus shipper Boston Traveller
cHARCE W ROBBERY AGAINST TIE NATE OF Az AMERICAN
SKIP.
Ia 'he Thames Court n. London. on the 2sth ult Nr
eobo arr,lde,d recognzsre.s before NJ Ysrdey y q.
e "a 10 % a. .s.r ... h. r. is ss s.':s 20
"a. 1ut
ito fa7- dsFess srd rr the carzo ai ben -
c-frncd one received quarter out OF rs L
Use snrrea Samples of the wheat prdicS Ia Cou,f.
ws i.-,fry sn and he corsgnfe sad should have bon DE-
Lvee 20 r Cart Town oi the C01lnbo resfed h,t h va,
-ly T Arefca have se.uaz, al re l5
sut fte cnson. w uid = owed r. IN h. "a -
sw-stings e aswefec. No, Sir The Ise a. corsitted
70. TIA. w.ih lteEy fu. IA bal. fge.ou Co.,isr
AoLIPPER SCHOONER.
On Thlrsday last there was launched clppe-schooner
"inH Az o. iio,a he yasd Of feyIbs-y Duna.ns Co.
tue cfier q le TINS, hne nod ineuded f,r the
Fsi. es.ess ee"sen his ~ and SewYork She win be com
msnasd D, 'sr PsteT VINO And -uccs.sfsy ed
80 o. 'as so' ara own'd By nm s, ~ bran.
Bangor Wig.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
BOARD OF COUNCI[NEN.
yoxpsY NAV T.. l.54.-P-esent Eiwin J. Brown.
Tsr P-e.i6er+ il e. ChsiF and ff.y-nIne
RESOLUTIONS.

NCVr4Y Mav j.. l-l4.-I re>ruf tiWu j. Brown,
"a P-e,ideuf il n. Char. and .y-nine member.
RESOLUTIONS.
b. Hr. Heay-preambc. stating tha- he conver'enoes
r frt,rirs rcins fie Cry shove t-y
- hs- - Tia. ;.lrlu-fle
I'D 90 BE- r l g. % iff 60 .-lcin p 20 'ae Sc
er.ros G.; tie aels Tve- uaa, he travelled
la lie matte he -erc-- -hc
ducv HscLGllsng lHeen Zee, VIDE esca .4e f
stcoLc-ty. TO Commune q Road
Bv Mr. Maiher-i Ieamhe, stating tia. by the laws II
n. Strs 3afy the Common Council New York
u- make such oItnsncs regulate
sccd order with rscution iha the Com
dfrrnsr Ccrfnalr rho ch.--el md
ard TeEun q isTerls &c sld tia; hey y
cd a. AloI-fL
Bv .sme-Iiat he Special Committee on Printnr re-
Bosid. lie 30 90 A- able
Py Mr.. Frye:
yie,oos Mi ard Fillmore Pesdent q The United Sat-
he b. lld la- received ireu-
r. - ale ru with rue hosutv snd re ra-i
tll.csrGsl trd be POSITION satesru; and rhrots
rIoI fh Bio slouf lcf 1e hetld ~ci -
hin, surrosed b. j. ttcgt retrre . u therefore.
Id Tba, i've BE- spron,ed requss; hin
fh- Cv. tirf g. hos r.les -ln -s
III srisled .oD Of he Eurre >,s'e. Adoffed
M,s FIye AlutyIe. nHAye Beden md kn,aEk were t7-
rcirf, q sid Ccf Lai.'ec.
Nr Hodckinson reve an intention 20 ntrodnce next
MEETING soBfion thanks Cspt Frch o the sfearip
thi HE humane ana excellent couc-ct sa' NJ tr
Itss.nssrs OF the slip Wnches-er
OF Committee Ferres, concur to efectuilly
- william -iurth IeesrJ Ferry; ia favor of fncrecs
- Of the Nei EeITy. Both referred 70 Committee O. the
y lcle. aLc Irttcl.
OF Committee on Finance to concur relative to Brick
ClLrch froTery.
There being further business FOR the transaction Of
tic Board. 81 he raTers Llvs been dsfsl lie Bead
tu1IeG 20 Wecrisdsy IfesI.ol - q o'clock
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
Iyponrrp SHEEP AND PouIrRY.-The steamer Wash

IYPoRTFD SHEEP AND PouLTRY-Thc steamer Wash
incon that arrived Sunday brought scycntyihrce head
of French norino sheep, similar 10 the late importaons
by Mr. Jowe of Vermont end Others of this very valu-
able class Of sheep which very large in the carcass
and carry very heavy ecces of long fine WOOL The
ship also brought fifty different kinds Of fowls in
Guiding white and black swans ducks from Germany
and other birds Of the fancy hghpriced kinds To
stock the poultryyGrs Irantan the country seat
of p. 7. Barnum, Bridgeport, Conn
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17

TIE NJ. T. CHrRcH SoJTH.-Ths bod, has been hold
Ing it, annual session at Columbus, Ga, Bishop soule
pesilinc The great business 20 have been the
establishment OF a Southern Book Concern. The chic
plant against the publications OF the Northern Book
CoaccIn apI TO b 70 the style of binding
made toward aboishng the office of Pre-
siding Elder allowing lay delegate In Conferences, and
eecng distinct Bishop for each Conference This mat
ter ofil lNafcd IN petition oma Conference IN Kentucky.
The Rev. Dr. W a. Smith Of Va, famous for his pro-
Slavery action before the division OF the Church into
Church North ana Church South objected 10 the
mont the ground that the preachers had right TO pe
ton in that capacytla the had done mis-
,ioin the North &C. DR.. Winans and Others vindicatod
tie right OF petition naenGbe right under all cir
The subject was finally referred 10 the Com
nt0e keyiVals. memorial from ~. Louis asked that
he Wesloyan rule be changed prohibit The
facture well the drinking of intoxicating liquors by
the membership which referred 10 the Committee
Temperance. These movements are sisnIheani.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17

rERsoSAI.-We learn from The Southern Rights Afro
hat Capt Walter NJ Gibson has been cordially received
by the citizens PEI sEd Anderson c. in which vicinity
be formerly resident By invitation, he delivered public ad
ds each those his adventures and suferns1n
the and the people unanimously adopted resolutions requiring
tie Psdcn enforce Capt, Gtson claims ,.T damages Tie
Go,erLu. Of Holland.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
OFFICERS OF THE WASHINGTON.

The following is st OF the officers Of the vessel
which has noby and successfully served the Of
humanity the of the passengers from the unforu
nate Winchester:
T. ". FITC II Commander J. X MATHEWS, Chief Eng'r
p ". KING Chief Oficer '. r. TERRY. JE, 1t A~'
NM DONALDSON, ID Do. CHAS. g. FLEET N do.
NJ DWlER. ID do Mr. MAXSOS. Asst
FDNARD ID BROW y ifh DO. Mr. KIsTEkD, A,sL
d.. EULMER Surgeon. NJ HEATING ASH.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17

TrxSrssEE-On Thursday the 25th day Of this month,
the election comes Off for officers TO ill the several Judicial
Offices Of the State. This is the first election Of the kind
in Tennessee These elections only take place every six
eight aud twelve ycrrS.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-05-17
LIT or TIE DEAn.
The follow ng a correct list OF the dead referred % by

The latter the mother OF the last previously named.
Tie above includes all the deaths from the Winchester
To this melancholy list regret to have 20 add the death
OF seaman Of the W ash.ngton, ALEXANDER LSidHIJ
who literally died the death Of the good Samaritan, for
day and night he was found waiting upon the sick and
dv;rc with devotion os rare as it was disintorested.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-07-31
Spring Fashions for 1854.
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