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williamsburg City News.

COMMON Coyy yCU ITTM5.-At the meeting OF the Conn.,
mon Council ON Monday evening" communication was
received from the Compt oler Mr. Burden, asking the
suspension Of Mr. Fordyce Sylvester from duty coec
tor Of taxes and assesment charging him with having
held beyond the time limited by the charter certain
rolls OF assessments streets; With having retained
large amounts Of moneys received said streets for
long time; with not paying over the per centage re-
ccived county tax, &C. After some discussion the
matter laid the table, in order to forward copy
of the Comptrollers communication to the collector for
his answer.
Alderman Linsky offered a preamble and resolution
directing that the sheriff OF the county be notified that
the Mayor and police of this city competent TO dis
charge the duties prescribed by the charter and that
ell such appointments (of deputy sheris made by him
in this city shall be confined to such powers and duties
the law provides Laid the table, by vote Of 0
to g.
resolution was adopted directing the Street Commits
soner to have all the streets and cutters in the thcky
settled portions of the city cleaned thoroughly.
CAMpBFNE LAxp EXPLOSION. About 10 O'Clock Mon
day evening camphene lamp exploded in the store Of
Mr. f. Spangenburg, No. 1867 Grand street. But little
damage was done.
BURGLARY AND pARsoS-Yesterday morning, about half
past O'Clock re discovered In the store Of Mr..
Mcintyre corner Of First and North Tenth streets. II
extnguisbed by Mr.. N. and another man, who re-
side over the store with few pals of water II sp-
pears that the entered through back window
by burglars and after robbing the money drawer Of
few shiuings they set fire to the store,
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Police Intelligence.
TERRIBLE AsSAULT--FATAL AFFRAY BETWEEN
PARTNERS.


An affray of terrible nature took place in Delaney
Suffolk street Monday evening between Richsr1
Bell and Charles w. Hodroh who we're partners in ts
butcheriDg business quarrel between them IN
respect to their butcberng affairs, when Holdrich, IN
f of frenzy seized cleaver and struck Bell dread1aa
blow on the head, cutting through his hat, and produc
ing fearful fracture of the skull Mr. Bell taken
to bis home 260 Houston street. where medical aid waa
procured. A surgical operation was performed anA
several pieces Of the frontal bone taken out Tho
condition Of the wounded is most critical and his
ply ysican has great fears that the will termnats
fatally 1oldrich was taken before Justice Wood b.
whom he was committed to prison To await the result o.
the injuries which, in his passion, he had inflicted.
day arrested by officer Giryin Fifth ward on chsrrs
Of stealing 1855 in bills, the property Of William
Bleecker 326 Greenwich street. under the following or
cumstances after his dinner, sat himself i'm
chair and fell into doze-Smtrers at the time being
in the After sleeping for about a quarter Of
hour he woke up and found his wallet which he kept i
his pantaoons pocket, was gone On feeling about his
dress he found it in the pocket of his linen coat Tie
bills were gone and Smithers no longer In the room-
This excited his suspicion, and he caused him to be
rested Smithers taken before Justice Osborn, and
committed for examination.
Charge Of Burglory.-John j. Meyer and Henry Rossn,
berg, Germans, arrested upon charge Of having
burglariousy entered the slaughter house, No ll8
Fortieth street. the night of the 10th Of June ana
stolen three quarters Of beef and the Of
sheep of the value of eighty dollars. The property
recovered They taken before Justice Stuart b.
whom they were committed for trial
Picking Pockets at SparriRg Exhibition David Balln
and three Of his friends who with himself deaf
dumb, went Monday evening to the house of Captain
exhibition After they had been there short tin,s
two men named White and Thomas l.. Flood, iost3sd
against them, when Ballin missed his gold watch,
Of the value Of thirty dollars Flood was immediately
arrested when he said he had seen the watch in ths
possession of white and that II he permitted TO 60
down stairs he would It, His request accee6
to- Of the company taking the precaution to 70
with him When he arrived at the front door he made
rush and endeavored to escape After short chase hs
was captured and handed to off cer Darxet Of tn
Fifth ward. He taken before Justice Oeborn AMI
committed for trial. White has not since been heard a.
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From Phlladelphaa.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE-THB SUNDAY LIQUOR LAW vIo-


PHILADELPHIA, June 20, 1854
The large cotton and woollen mill on jefferson and
Mfain streets Konsington, totally destroyed By
fire - afternoon, caused II is said by the friction Of
The machinery. About three hundred persons
pioyed in the building, mainly females; and tho
Of escare by the starways being cut of by the flames
many had to be lowered by ropes and several hurt
by falling Reports aAoat that several persons per
ished in the flames.
There were hundred and thirty operatives la the
building when the fire commenced, and ~ the stairs
almost Immediately enveloped In flames terrible
ensued amongst those in the upper stories mostly
fem ales who screamed frantcally for help and com
menced jumping from the windows.
But for the active exertons OF the hremen with their
hooks ladders, ali must have pershd Is reported
and two young girls, are certainly lost Thomas Hill
brother OF former OF the fatory Is among the
missing He went 10 sleep in the building, about three
O'Clock, and has not been seen since. man named
legs female who jumped from the fourth story also
broke both her legs Three sisters named Mcbride were
terribly injured let herself down the rope Of the
hatchway from the fourth story and another rushed
down the burning stairway, and was badly burut A
large number we're severely burnt about the hands and
face.
The building was occupied by Mr.. River, Messrs.
Houghton Roe and Phillips, and Mr.. Holt. Each 6rm
had large stocks Of goods and materials, all OF which
were entirely destroyed. The dye works OF Mr.. HUI he
occupied building, destroyed. The loss Ia es-
mated at 100000.
Mayor Conrad held the drst hearing this morning Of
the tavern keepers charged with infracons OF the sun
day laws Witnesses In ten were examined and tho
defendants held bail In 81 900 each for trial the
charge of keeping dsordery pplng houses Among the
defendants Messrs Guy, Barr, Mooney, and other
prominent tavern keepers.
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Marine AMalrs.

TONNAGE MAINE MAssACHURrs-To of
Maine, 1868, 821 900 tons; tonnage of
1858, s49 900 tons thus showing favor OF
Massachusetts, of 228 900 tons These two States own
1,570,O00 tons Of shipping. The total Atlantic ton
mage of the United States exclusive Of the lake. inland
and shipping owned the Pacific IL 900 tons and
will thus be that Maine and own
about A per cent of tho entire seaboard
marine OF the Union. OF the remaining Sc per cent 49,
100 owned In the city Of New York. and 20 10Ohs at
all the rest Of the Atlantic seaboard, including New
Hsnp,hre, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,
Maryland North ano South Carolina, &c. Such has
been the increase OF tonnage in Maine aud
the past season. that at the present time these two
States have probably from one half TO twotbrds OF the
entire Atlantic navigation ot the United ststes8oston
Trarellr.
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CoScoRD June 20, 1854
The Wbig State Convention assembled here to .day
and was fully attended, embracing song its delegates
many OF the most prominent men In the State judge
Ira Pe,lry was chosen President.
On taking the chair, he made speech strongly con
dtmnins the recent violation of the public faith in tn
repeal OF the Mi .souri compromise.
Ihe convention fled the hall Of the House of Repre-
ssnsves and was one Of the best and largest held
Hon. James Bell Of Exeter wns nominated for Covor
nor, receiving $40 out OF 329 votes.
Ihe proceedings were harmonious and very enthus
Speeches were made by Messrs Jonathan Tenny, Joe
fasmen PANEL lark and others The universal desire
apparent to join all men, of whatever political
tics TO rgain what the North has been devrived of by
the joint action Of tile slave power and its Northern
sliee long series Of resolutions passed, from
which We select the following
'c,.a Ihss ,ss pr.hs.on .f slavery y the s. Of
~hsp sps the eroumsan under which The
government and Of chose sts..s wSoS s"s
tassisve within their borders against the repeal the
That q, q sy ss Ne
betwn the stste' Of this expo.ns the Union TO
%sIss. S1siss s;.s. :.
sssry good faith and henos Of Tho lasonal
sr 81 .'ss s.. euss. :. ono.
Of G T. %
al q sS : II sa sSs :s.
e 's; R:ss: Of :s' s:
s tss In whsh J. was prohibited b the act Of
Resolved. That the sttemot to extend slavery owe,
vast region from which Ii excluded BY law
consent Of the slavehding States ought
people Of tho free States TO the asg-ve Aotsr Of
slavery - poll ica' powr unite In deter
mined hostility TO its existence Ia territory now pos
States. = = - ~
Rsolvsd That while dstsrmins.on 70 stand
representation In favor Of the slave States
Union yet derent sefrespect forbfds extension
prr epe 80 or posed to the formation OF political
unequal terms
Resolved That the Law the Fugitive Slave Law
houd h modified far provide for the
and trG g nFy IN the place where the claimed
to be fenre rom the prejudice in Of liberty
tree Stat rather than from the opposite prejudice In the
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Fatal ACCIDENT THE UsE OF BURNING FIUm.-A
Irish girl named Mary Keeley, eighteen years Of ego,
living at No 105 Mercer street. filing the lamp On
Monday evening whilst the wick burning, when II.
compound caught fire. and exploded. She enveope6
In hameS and before they could be cxtnguished she
ceived fatal injuries She died yesterday, at IL ocloo
Cor onsr ODonnen held inquest upon her remains.
Dr. Philip 0Hanon, No. 80 Oliver streot, made the exto9
nal examination Of her body. verdict Of death from
burns Was rendered.
SUICIDE OF A GERMAN TAnoR-Coroner Gamble yestses
day held inquest the body of Isaac Kasssr No
20 Cross street. who committed suicide by shooting him
self through the heart with pistol ball. 1t appeared N
evidence that weeks before his death
has been of Responding stats Of mind from cause
unknown. Another pistol was found In the room Of a.
ceased with cap the nipple, and the trigger down
as though IL had missed fire. The jury rendered vew~
dict Of death by suicide by shooting himself DeceassA
was tailor by trade, native OF Germany, and forty
years Of age.
ACCIDENTALLY DEowym-Coroner O'Donnen held
inquest at No. Batavia street. upon the body OF Gor6
Teat, native Of Scotland thirty six years Of age, who
accidentally drowned nc the foot Of Maiden Lane,
Monday evening Deceased was rigger, and was alofs
doing something necessary when he missed his hold ana
fell into the water and drowned verdict Of aoc&
dental drowning was rendered.
TIE STABBIsa CAm ON BOARD THE Smr KuCKnBoCKw--
DEATH WnsoS.-John Wilson, the young man who Wa
stabbed on board the chip Knckerbocker lying OF pier
No North river the Sth inst, by Charles Grahann
and whose deposition in etremis taken Friday
last, died In the Hospital yesterday morning An tn~
quest viii be held the body by Coroner Hilton thu
day.
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Quiet WIS finally restored. Mr.. Cullom returned to
bis seat, and Mr.. Churchwtn retired to the lobby
The Minnesota Railroad bill after various efforrs tn
defeat It, passed, by yeas 90 to nays II.
vINDIcAT1N0 TIE DIGNITY THE HOUSE
Mr. MnIsoN, (dem } Of Va gave notice that to NOR
row he would introduce question Of privilege relative
to the recent violation of the rules and of tine
House (Cries Of Good, good" that's right
CORRECTING RecoRD.
Mr. FIoRENcE (dem.) Of Pa, made an EXPLANATION to
the eect that he had been recorded voting for In
creased postage, whereas he was against 1t.
Mr. lNaERsoiL, (dem OF Conn, similarly explained
BOOKS MKhBKRs
The House debated and passed a resolution for dis
trfbuting the usual quantity of books among new mem
bers
The House then adjourned.
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FE WS BY TIE l. Il G H A r III.
he Repeal OF the Missouri
Compromise.
LXTENSION OF MORSE'S TELEGRAPH PATENT.
s>~>~o>O~o~~S~o~~>O>o.~>~
Postponement Of the Navy Bill in
the Senate.
.>>~>o>~~>~~~>~>>~~>~>~~
DSGRACEFUL FRACAS IN THE HOUSE.
-~---s-~~-.>--
GREAT EXCITEMENT AVID CONFUSION.
Land Granted to Railroads In
MINNESOTA.
WIG CONVENTION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Destructive Fire In Philadelphia,
&C., DO, &c.
DlSGRACEFUL FRACAS IN THE HOUSE.
GREAT EXCITEMENT AVID CONFUSION.
WING CONVENTION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Destructive Fire in Philadelphia,
&C., DO, &c.
From Washington.

A9n1nRtOms
THE COURSE OF THE ADMINISTRATION ON THE RE-
PEAL OF THE MISSOURI COMPROMIsg-ExpEcrEp
BEyBLATIoNs, ETC.
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1854.
IN consequence Of the articles in the Union claiming the
Nebraska bill and the repeal Of the Missouri compromise
as au administration victory, Mr.. Senator Dxons col
leagues have called upon him to vndicate the truth
history and state in Senate that 1t his amend
which caused Senator Douglas to explicitly repeal
the act of eighteen hundred and twenty in the Nebrask
BILL and that it done in opposition to tho admins
traton The articles n the linton when Mr. Dixon In
troduced bis amendment, show the position Of the ad-
cnistration. is believed Mr. Dixon will early
opportunity to address tho Senate upon this interesting
subject Whilst it will not detract from Judge Douglass
position In the least will eectuay expose the Janus
faced conduct of the administration.
TIE QUARREL IN THE E.HOUsE-THE CHOLERA, ETC.
Much excitement exists amongst members of Congress
IN regard to the conduct of Mr. Church wel that he
should Gas aleged have entered the hall armed with
the intent to commence quarrel with Mr. Culom
The matter will be the subject Of investigation TO-
row. and Mr. Mllsop will offer resolution for the imme
ate expulsion of the offending member. Churchwells
course is pronounced outrageous and inexcusabe:
Cholera has made its appearance here death from
It having to day This will hasten the action
sf the House the senates resolution for a
EXTENSION OF MoRsE's TELEGRAPH PATENT.
The Commissioner Of Patents has wsd the Morse
Telegraph Patent of June, l84O for the term Of
years. Professor Morse having scaimed much Of his
eighth specification briggs it within decision Of
tie Supreme Court in the recent case of Morse
s1'Heilly
The application on behalf Of Professor Morse was pro
secuted BY Messrs p H. Watson OF this city and George
Eardng, of Philadelphia. It was opposed by R. H. Gil
lett of Washington and Marshall leerts Of New York.
4 NJ Edison, of New York, representing the House in
1tereat
's.ror and apprehend that there earnest oppo
.Siiion from either Of the gentlemen named
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The Tarf.
UNION COURSE, L, 1.-THE RACES.

UNION COURSE, L. 1.-THE RACES.
The races commenced yesterday afternoon, with
mile heats, best three in Eve, which was rather. 9
small offering to inducea large attendances Four
horses were advertised to start-one of which did
not exist, and another one, Ellen Bateman, was
ruled out on account Of her entry having been
made too late. Before it was decided by the judges
that she was not to start, she was the favorte
against the field at one hundred to fifteen. Two
horses only came to the post-May Fly and Emf
grant Pat, and by an accident to the rider of the
latter, the race was abruptly brought to an end.
After the first heat and before the rider had been
told by the judges to dsmount his stirrup leather
broke and he fell from the horse to the ground for
which mishsp he was distanced. The judges wesc
eensured by a portion Of the crowd for this deci-
zion, and after great deal Of angry discussion
about the rules amang the parties Interested ano.
ther set Of judges nD1nted the stand and started
Emigrans alone. for Ae purse. May Fly was not
suffered to start again, account Of the decision Of
the persons appointed to Judge the race. This was
rather bad beginning for the racing season; but
we we hope for better things to-day and to morrow.
Ihc:e was not 80 large an attendance as was sup
posed there would be, which may be attributed to
the absence of the names OF Southern horses from
the list of competitors. good field will always
bring full attendance to the course.
The heat run was most beautifully contested, from
beginning to end. May Ely, having the inside got
afew feet in advance in going around the turn but,
ut the quarter pole, the Irish horse yoked him
time thirty seconds-and hung on his shoulders all
the way down the hack stretch, and around the
lower turn; time to the half,mile pole fftynine
seconds. Up the homsestretch to the starting post
the race was vigorous, both horses running very
strong, on heavy track, fetlock deep, and like
ploughed field, and, after severe struggle, May
Fly got loose FROM the Emigrant, and crossed the
score length in front, making the hea. in 2.03.
The rider Of Emigrant then tumbled off bis horse,
as above stated and the judges gave the heat race
and purse to May Fly. The following is sum-
mary
TUESDAY, juno 30-Purse $500; mile heets. best
three in five.
D. Garretson. entered b. b. May Fly, by
imported Trustee, out of Maunhrin0
mare, 6 years old, carrying l2l lbs.:
Mr.. Bradley entered ch. h. Emgrant Pat,
pedigree and age not given, carrying
126 lbs.; dress red jacket and white
cap. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. dist.
Mr. Fields entered ch. m. Ellen Bateman,
by Glencoe, out OF Trustee mare,
years old. ....................... ruled out.
Time 2:e3.
The entries for the race to-day will be found in
our advertising columns.
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THE MAIL FOR EURoPE-sEvERE THUNDER STORM.
BosroN June 20, 1854.
The mail for Europe closes at 81 O'Clock to morrow
morning, and the Niagara leaves at 10 o'clock.
violent thunder storm accompanied with rnln and
hail visited the south shore last evening. The Unitarian
Church in Kingston struck by lightning and con-
siderably damaged. house was struck In North
Bridgewater and one killed. large quantity Of
hail fell in Taunton.
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Destruction Of a Mill Dam.


Yesterday afternoon the factory dam at Union village,
in Holden gave way, carrying with II the bridge and
wing BUILDING Of the factory The building forty feet
vice ind from hfty to sixty long, and filed with
vsluahle machinery The damage Is about $40 900. II
owned by John Parsons, Of Boston.
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BALTIMORE, June 20, 1854.
The train from Philadelphia, when crossing the sus
quehanna at two O'Clock this morning, met with
cdcnt ASame h Co. Express of the rteamboat
into the river and detained the train until O'Clock
lhe mail passed hall way over, but drawn back
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The Massachusetts, State Temperance Con-
ventlUD.

ventlUDs
LOWELL, June 20, 1854.
The Massachusetts, State Temperance Convention
stumbled this evening in Huntington Hail. About fifteen
hundred persons were present. 8. s. Mack Mayor of
Lowell chosen President pro ten and taking the
chair made brief address. Prayer osrei by Rev.
D. C. Eddy of Lowell. Rev. A. A. Minor and others ad
dressed the convention Committees to nominate board
Of officers draft resolutions, &c. appointed, when
the convention adjourned till tomorrow.
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HoRnID MuRDER.-we learn from friend that Q
borrid murder was committed in Buchanan, Boto-
tourt county, few days ago. Our informant statoa
that the sister of Mrs. Frances Peppercorn and four
or five children, were brutally murdered by some no
groes. We could learn no other particulars theat
these given above, and did not understand Lvt.sc.s
or not the murderer had been arrested. .-~N Wednes
(Vu.) Dispatch, June lgh. ;. nineteen child.
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BALTIMORE, June 90 1854.
The second branch Of the City Council has passed an
ordinance consolidating the Susquehanns railroad
the Mayors yeto by threefcurths vote. The Arst
branch will do likewise morrow.
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NOn.Arrtval OF tho Canada.
HIRAS, June 20-Midnight.
There are as yet no lgns of the Canada now in her
eleventh day QUE. The weather here Is foggy.
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Railroad Completiou.

CfNC1NNATf. June 2O 1904.
The Little Miami Railroad Company have followed up
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Company, In re.
ducng the fare and passengers are now taken to New
York for $40 So.
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BY TELEGRAPH.

CINcIysAn, June 20, 1864
United States Commissioner Carpenter publishes oooe
communication in the Gdstte, denying the oonstsnp
tonality of that portion Of the Fugitive Slave Law
making tho duty Of commissioners to issue warrants
and hear He says he has refused and win osu~
tinue to refuse, to issue warrants.
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The Court OF Appeals.


In the Court Of Appeals (evenng seseon) the argu-
ment IN case No. 3 was concluded.
No. a. on argument.
The calendar for tomorrow Is Nos g. e7 49, 10 H. 49,
and If
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remain, W.
here and the Late Rev. Raj b Phinney, formerly o.
Maine ard wen known in Augusta Ny regards TO all
the folks
NO. VII.
Nsw YoRx Sept. q, 1852.
shall after this direct you at the Broadway Post
oice-alway Sin New York, there be no mis-.
take
Did the Brooklyn lady 70 TO BostonS Did Williams got
my letter In reply 10 hers and did you the Boston
ladies' did che neglect TO send you the letter OF intro
ducton to themf refer more particularly she or the
aud pass the winter. As have not heard from these
folks fora long time hardly know whether they exist
not.
win you bsvs the tindns. 70 post meup'
NO. VIII.
WEDNESDAY, Eva
MI DgAR SIR
win not write now, for don't know ~ you win get
this; but II do tell the generally and why
don't wism. answer the long letter that wrote or
Rue has bees very Sick and We hare new turkeyt-an
old ,cho uIu do the right h,ng.
Yours WALKER
Am sorry to hear so bad an account Of Mrs. williams
What liz the complaint Did you any OF the froRds
Of hers-Lizzy or Hetty, In Bcstons am down sick.
WEDNESDAY MonsNc. !.
turned up M4combe's letter OF introduction this AM
Now why can't she make q CALI When Bob is out
BIN rould do anything for me lot any one In or anything
take quart of che ytnuts Ia her hand and that bun
de and cali to see me her brother or freud the
moment she Gale me by name viii Know now to act;
just for the joke of the thing do room
ing with old Turner; and In the Of the week
will expect mornng a about Ill IL to have the
pleasure, though would IKE 20 know The day before