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July s.

The new Catholic Church in Dorches7
ter was blown down with gunpOwder
yesterday morning and nearly all de.
stroyed., There is considerable excite
ment, some attribute it to the Native
Americans, and others that the Cath
olics had deposited powder and arms
there for the protection of the church,
and the explosion was accidental. OFT z
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~ The GIasoow (Mol Tl,ne,

Il The Glasgow (Mo.) Times, in
an article on the emigration to Kansas,
gays: "Private letters state that about
ten thousand people are N the move
Five hundred crossed over at Weston
last Saturday, and about the same num-
Der on Sunday, while the roads are filed
with people, all bound for the new Ter
r~itories ;"
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ACCIDENT AT M1LAN.-A premature
discharge of a cannon to place on the
morning of the 4th at Milan, by which
two men were severely, though not NOR
tally injured. David Vansice had his
right hand and arm shattered and receiv-
ed a confusion on the left shoulder. Cal
vim Halliday was also badly burnt by
powder about his throat. 1t is hoped
both will surviye,-Sandusky Reg.
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-07-12

* We re-publish the following ar
ticle, (which appeared in our last issue,)
partly on account of its Importance, and
partly because the larger portion of the
edition was worked off with a material
error in the figures:
To ALL INTEREsTED.-The Commits
sioners of this county, who, by-the-way,
are a very efficient and business set of
men, have made the following levy for
the year 1854:
For County purposes-------- $4,000
I" Poor purposes--------- 100
Bridge purposes------ 1000
$4,000
Amt levied by States 11-20 mills.
The levy for the preceding year of
1853, was much larger, as will be seen
by the following:
For County Furposes-------- $4,000
" Building purposes----- $500
Poor purposes-------- 1900
Bridge purposes----- 1000
observation-disclosures s24, loo
Amt levied by State 5 Ito mills.
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DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMIT
TEE. &c.,

The following gentlemen were elected
the Democratic Central Committee of
Ashland County, at the meeting of the
return Judges of the Primary Meetings,
held in Ashland, on Monday, the Sd inst /:
G. W. HILL, Chairman Ii. Buck, II.
s. SEE, DANIEL CAMPBELL, Jr. and JOHN
TAYLOR.
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Marriage of Senator Weller.

The Hon. John B. Weller US. Senar
tor from California, was married yestef-
day, at Calvery Church, by the Rev. DR..
Hawks, to Mrs. Lizzie w. Stanton, of
this city.-The bridesmaids, were Miss.
Adele Freeman, of Staten Island, and
the Misses Rose and Blanche Niles the
veritable heroines ofEugene Sues wan
Blanchank, ESQ. Of California, Mani r.
Brockelbard, Esq, and Henry L. StoYen-
son, Esq, of this city. The bridal party
returned to the brides residence, In
Fourteenth street, and after the recep-
ton started for West Point, and tormor-
row Mr.. and Mrs. Weller proceed to
Saratoga, but will return in time to at
tend the Commencement of Nassau Hall,
Princeton, where they win be theyguests
of Governor Price, after which they GO
to the capital-N. Y. I1i!une, Jane 2lS
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FUSION1O OF POLITICAL PARTIES
TRICKS.

"Eow let it work: mischief thou art afoot -
-il,Last Saturday was the day set apart
for the meeting of the Wings and Free
Sellers of this county, to appoint Dele
gates to the State Fusion Convention, to
be held at Columbus, on the len inst.
Avery pathetic appeal, in the shape of
hand bills, was industriously circulated
throughout the county, calling upon the
dear people, 1without distinction of par
tys" to come up and be " fused into
Whiggery. The Convention met, and
quite a number of speeches were made
more, however, by Old Hunker Wings
than by Free Sellers. We do not doubt
but that the Free Sellers are honest in
their contemplated movement, but what
has made the Wing party take such a
sudden liking to Free Soilers? In the
very nature of things, they cannot be act
ing in good faith in this fusion movement.
Think of it, reader. The Wing party
has no real, tangible existence. It died
from the want of fixed, permanent prin-
ciples, and internal discussions. The
present Free Soil party in Ohio, were
formerly part and parcel of the Wing
party. For years there was a distinction
between Free Soil Wings, who were
known as Progressives, and the old stand
still, Silver Grey Wings. The contest
for place and power between these clans,
was one of determination. No young,
progressive Wing, had any favor either
Cat Court or with the old Hunkers.
The result of this treatment was a seces-
sion of these young Progressives from
the old line Wings, which placed the
latter then, and ever since, in a hopeless
minority The feeling entertained by
the Old Hunker Wings towards their
former allies, was naturally not very
Notwithstanding akin to all family
quarrels. This bitter feeling, every OBJ
server of political events knows, has not
abated in the least up to the present
time. But now something must be done.
The old hulk of Whiggery needs boost
ing up, and accordingly we find the Old
Hunkers " billing and cooling" with the
Free Sellers, their former allies, and en-
deayoring to unite the two parties fo1
one more struggle with the Democracy.
The Wings wish to get possession of the
Free Sellers, body and soul, not from
any love they bear them, but to place
themselves again in power. The Wings
it is true, urge in extenuation of theil
conduct, that they are opposed to the
Nebraska Bill, and opposition to it is
the object of the fusion. If such is the
object of the fusion, why cannot the
Wings as a party, and the Free Sellers
as a'party, manifest their opposition tc
it by themselves, and not for the sake Of
mere temporary success, do that which
their better judgments hereafter will
condemn
The leading spirits of this Convention
were WhigsNthey were on hand early
Their love for Free Sellers was exhibited
towards the close of the Convention, by
the introduction of a resolution that
their support should not be given to even
County and Township candidates who
favor the Nebraska Bill which, when
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EEMadam Mezlenyi, one of Kos
sUTH's sisters, died of consumption in
New York, on the goth ult., in the s4th
year of her age, .sn
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IL The True Delta says that
though there is, on an average, a mur
der committed in New Orleans every
ts0elOe hours, there have been but two
convictions for the crime in eight gears!
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INPoKTANr-ORBGoN AND WASHING
TON TERRITORY LAND QUESTIONS SET
TLED.-We hear that in deciding very
recently IN a claim from the Pacific
coast, the Commissioners of the General
Land Office hasruled that the title to
all lands to those Territoriesupon which
towns or villages have grown up since
1850, to which Individual settlers had
acquired inehoate rights under the dona-
tionlaw of that year, Q850,1 will be-
come the property of such individuals
when they make proof of compliance
with the terms of the law and further,
that the title to the lands in the said
Territories, occupied as towns or villages.
prior to 1850, vests in the trustees there
of for the common benefit of all the in
habitants thereof, under the proyisions Of
the law of May 90, l644AWash, Star
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CINCINNAI

CINCINNATI. July D.
An Irishman ATTACKED an american
wearing a Know Nothing hat. The Amer
lean killed him with a pistol and bowie
knife us 5HeIii igao1e sig1ii ~
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1854-07-12

E Hon. Henry A. Wise, is spoken
offor the gubernatorial chair of Virginia
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ASHLAND, WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TH, 1854.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Judge of the Supreme Court,
SHEPARD F. NORRIS,
OF cLERMoNT COUNTY.
ForMembe Board of Public Works
AEEXANDER P. MILLER,
OF UTLER COUNT
: bsssa9r For Probate Judge,
ssen s 5,.nu A. L. CURTIS.
-'ii% aiHFor Clerk of the Court,
,f'hAHf JOHN SHERIDAN.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
sIea JOHN S. FULTON.
zoos For Sheriff,
-ivai ZHg JOHN D. JONES.
For Auditor,
- - - ISAAC GATES.
aail45isH For Treasurer,
g'HrnlsTsi, JOHN SMURR.
80 j. - For Commissioner,
w GEORGE MCCONNELL.
ad Isl For Infrmary Director,
.s:74e.a HUGH MCGUIRE.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-08-21
FRANCE.

The Emperr has accepted the invitation Of a Munich
pstJ Of Bayonno 10 the ball to be given by that iOwa
on the iah last ceebT1on Of the te Of 81. Napoleon
Copseque'y the Parsions must hold their celebration
without the Imperial presence Among the entertainments
promised oy the Bay onnese is bahght at which the
Emperor viii assist The health Of the Empress which
for come time Las been very delicate is improving in the
genial climate Of Bierz, and it is possible she may
make prolonged stay. Recently the Emperor accompa-
Ded by the Empress and her mother tho Countess of Mon.
tito, visited the little town Of ST. Jean de Luz, close to the
Spanish frontier After visiting the church they
which recorded the marriage of Louis XIV with the In
fanta Maria Teresa Of Spain. H. de Persigny was ex
pected to join the Emperor at Biari,z.
| The C@pp of the North is definitely organized
As follows Commander Of the camp the Emperor; chief
Of tho staff, Gen Rolin commander of the hrst corps
dermee, Gen. Count de Schramm; commander Of the
second corps darrn6e Gen. Gues-Nler; commander Of
the third corps dancc Gen. Caeei. The camp is to be
divided into three periods: is from the 18th OF July to
the 18th Of August there to be b. brgades
and divisions Of infantry 3D. from the 18th of August to
The Isl Of September manenvers Of tho corps darmee aud
3D. from the Let of September 20 the raising Of The camp,
:. Some deaths that occurred from ovormarchng in
battalion Of Chaeu 5usiug Tue recent hot weather. have
ectsd the follswng letter. which Marshal MGgnan has
taken 60 much to heart tlsI Il s thought he wiz resign
M nARrcHAL call your attention % the sad acci.
dents which renewed each wear at the season
when the troops arc Obliged to march daring the great
II they have occurred in spite of all precautions to
the contrary one Ia blame But if through OF
zeal and in order TO cxccnte too literally general order
given distance, the health and even the lives of the
Soldiers arc H.ng6rfa AsirA hst tho "hAfs .h.n hA
severity ceosured. will cite example, but in several
military divisions the Generals have not perhaps they
ought tc have done taken upon them the orders
emana,ing from the Minister to DO executed with
rrudence and circumspecton. In time Of war when the
chief Of corps arrives at the hour indicated TO the point
nrfyjcaly assigned he deserves to be highly praised
syen should h be obliged to leave half of his force be-
hind for In such the interest of the service is the
mos. important of all But in time Of peace the first duty
f chief is TO take Of his soldiers and to carefully
avoid all that would uselessly endanger their lives. /
nrny you then address 10 the commanders Of military
divisions circular recommending them TO adopt the
ce.ay precautions against the return of such unfortunate
occunercts.
"Msy God keep you in His holy guard, NJ. lie Marechal.
"D0le at Biarz. Aug. l. NAPOLEON"
New-York daily tribune., 1854-08-21
SPAIN.

Gen Jese de Ia COncha is appointed GoyernorGeneral
of Cubs.
An ouiol in Spain The barricades in Madrid have
nesrlv dissppeared rcyol decree legalzes the exist
epce Of .le governing JuntG and allows the continuance
Of the aranen for public safety, but the Junas only
70 ado ot the title Of Consultative and Auxiliary Juntas
Another decree supend the execution of those DEGREES of
the Junas which suppress or modify taxes and other
sources Of national until tho Government and the
Cortes shall have adopted measures upon the subject
third decree restores Professionally the law Of the press
of 1871 Lord Hoydon the British EmbOssador, hss
rivedin Madrid.
Besides the Office Of President Of the Council without
portfolio held by Espaero he has assumed the duty OF
Governor Of the Palace Office which for obvious rea-
sons il WIS very desirable he should occupy The people
seem TO have unbounded confidence in Espartec and in
lesser degree in the Ministry Various alterations have
been made in the military and civil appointments among
others Gen. Dulce promoted and takes the place oil Gen.
Azor as Droctor.Generol of the Cavalry. On the 3st
u the men of the barcadc sent depuaton to express
their wish to dee before the Palace and they marched
past TO the number of 5000 before the Queen and Espar
tero Letter writer's call these manifestations the last
"pufs of steam blowing or The Junta have Published
- vote of thanks TO all the generals officers and soldiers
vile rosed on the 2sth of June, tho banner OF liberty
moraty and Justice devotng their lives TO the national
cause The following decree Of the Juna also appears in
The Gazette:
"None Of the persons whose services the Junta may
have acccpted between the day OF its formation and that
Of s dissolution entitled TO any payment for the same
those services being considered as patriotic
It's stated that Barcelona is much disturbed and was
even rumorod that there has been moro fighting The
Naei0x suggests that Christina should be compelled to
render n account of her acts guardian Of her daughter
and as execurx of the will of Ferdinand VII; and that
the Duke of Rianzares be deprived of his rank IN the
army.
The Msirid Junta viii continue its functions till the
Cortes meet. The of the new Minister OF FINANCE
s Colndo and not Molaro, as the telegraph msspeed
Espartero and ODounoll are perfectly reeoncIed
Government has ordered payment of the July dividends
New-York daily tribune., 1854-08-21
HAVANA.
FROM Or Osn Correspondent.

FROM Oar Osn Correspondent
HAVANA, Monday, Aug. II, 1854.
The steamers follow each other go rapidly IN their
departure for NewYork, to scarcely afford the cor
respondents opportunity to collect whatever news
may be passing
Her Majesty the Queen of Spain, han been pleased
to return her thanks and to bs0w crosses of honor
and in two instances as you will observe pensions TO
the following named inyiduas for their zeas loyalty
in capturing recently landed Africans and for assisting
in the suppression Of the African slave trade, which
is her desire shall be forever extrpaed from the Gu
ban soil A cross OF n commander OF the royal order
of Isabella the Catholic is awarded to the Brgader OF
Infantry Don Joaquin Maroes de Radu. Lieut.. Don
Antonio Moreno of the Castian regiment is promoted
to be Captain of Cavalry in the royal regiment OF
Lancers and the hcO soldiers of the same squadron.
who were with him at the capture OF COZ Bozaes, are
awarded pension and the cross Of lsabella the Id
Crosses of knighhOOd of Isabella the Catholic are
awarded to Don Francisco Garbun, who was Assist
ant Judge temporarily, in the Circuit of San Pedro in
the Trinidad jurisdictions; alsoS to the SubDelegate
OF Marine of the district in the same circuit and to
Don Raimi.ndo Ubeta, a resident of Trinidad. The
cross Of knight Of the royal order of distinction of
Charles the lid is awarded to Don Fernando Canedo,
who was Assessor in Trinidad.
may here observe that the bestOwal OF these copies
TO persons fond of display are the Spanards and
their descendants will have much greater effect IN
the encouragement of others 10 assist in suppressng
the slave trade than would be readily conceived by
persons not converant with this weaHss of their char.
acter.
The two Spanish steamers which departed hence
simultaneously short time since as was then sup.
posed TO look after slaves, have, it appears visited
Porto Rico whittier they sent TO bring soldiers
TO this island but which they were not able to do,
the yellow fever being preyelan among their crews
At the time of my present writing the steamship
"Philadephia, by which it is intended this letter
shall be sent has not made her appearance, but the
period she auses here is usually very brief that ii
is requisite to have the correspondence ready before
she arrives. should anything worthy of being COM
municated come TO my knowledge prior to her depar-
ture, it shall be added to this letter. Farewell for
few DAYS
New-York daily tribune., 1854-08-21
SOTTH AFRICA,

From The Salem (Ma',J ReOi,tr, -iag H.
by letter from John c. Willis, Esq, United States
Consul at LOanda south west coast OF Aica, 10 friend
in This citv we have interesting information concern
an interior exploration of that part OF Africa to the
following effect:
nj Ioanda all the way from the Cape of Good Hope,
through the center Of Africa started from one OF the
missions in the vicinity of the Cape about twenyseven
months before and had been given up for lost as no news
of him had been received from the time he left up to the
dev that he arrived Loanda He describes the interior
as very pleasant and with good climate the land beng
Ills route was north until he got into the latitude Of
Ioanda when he shaped his course for that place
short time after doing he found the hight OF the land was
docrensng-so much that in few days he descended
600 feet His health good till he commenced near.
ing the coast after which he was unwe great part oil
the time Up the 9TH of June the date of the letter.
he was confined to the house. but was improving every
day. ..
eroos who given to him as guard Dy one oi ne
chiefs in the interior and his intention is to return to the
Cane by land-pary to endeayor to make further dis
coveries and partly to return the negroes
For many days he in q forest dense that the light
s doy could hardly he dcerned and he was obliged to
so 6e ouard TO work cutting down the trees so that he
eoud see the stars TO take observation lie started
with many cattle but lost ell by flies lie was obliged ior
many days 10 live on the fruit of of the trees which
fruit resembled the gourd lie has the latitude and ongi'
ude of every place of Importance that he has seen but as
REGARDS the country being second edition oil Caorn or
Australia he does not say much. -,
He was attacked by wild beasts only once during the
roufe That encounter with hon. which a. soon as
lie cot the Doctors between his teeth, was wounded
bv ono of the guard The lion Immediately left the Doc.
tor and attacked the guard woundng one in the leg and
another in the am but after his third spring he fell down
and died. -, 3,
DR. Iivineson was rot much more fortunate in his n-
tercourse with the natives some of whom as he ap-
nroached e coast took all his clothes with the exception
of single very necessary garment and he was Obliged TO
nse all his influence and make great many promises In
order TO retain that
In the interior where a white mH had probably never
been before he received by the different chiefs IN
grca state and was offered much hospitality, He speaks
he language Of the natives of the Interior which en-
tirelv different from that of those about Loand.
II ia understood that report of his travels will be for
ared 10 the Geographical Society of London as soon as
the opportunity offers and the Doctor is able to put his
notes IN n proDer shape.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-08-21
INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND.

The annual term Of the New-York Institution for the
Blind commences the st of September. This Institute
since its foundation has been the means of doing much
good to most unfortunate class At the late session of
the Legislature additional placed at its
csnro and has the power extend its usefulness
10 all proper demands upon il. There is difficulty how
ever in the way and TO this would call the attention of
the public. There hundreds OF blind children a this
in the State of the proper age for receiving TO-
s.Tucton; few years and numbers OF these VIII
have passed the natural age for educaon-he only
in which the mind receives with idea and
habits. A prey 10 melancholy apaihete and gloomy,
after the age of twenty-five little be done toward i'm
proving their condition. But before this at the early
age Of twelve years their aptitude for knowledge ana
skill at manual employments surprising. Their
thoughtfuness in fact is pecocous and their teachers
obliged to temper the zeal for study est 1t operate
inuriousy on their uniformed minds. They are taught,
besides the branches of solid English education. va
riety Of mechanical trades in which they sometimes ac-
quire greater precision than seeing workmen.
Their minds become bright active and inquirng, their
movements viz aciou and their whole nature changed
that those habtuay associated with them almost forget
their great deprivation But the new life here opened
too often denied them from variety OF causes Scat
tered over the State often in secluded localities they hear
only when too late Of this benefcen undertaking. Inc
most FREQUENT obstacle is the tenderness and natural
though III directed affection of their parents who are IN
willing to trust these helpless beings out OF their own
hands The officers of the Institution use every effort to
overcome this repugnsnce and to bring to the notice OF all
the benefits of their course Of instruction Letters and
circulars are sent all parts Of the State strangers are
questioned and whenever ease OF blindness hearu o.
information is at once dispatched.
Now il certainly appears the duty Of the public lndiyid
ually 10 assist in this good work. Whoever knows OF
bird person within the age Of twelve and twent! nye
by informing the superintendent. Of the Institution or the
veeers Of the Poor for the County will do good greater
than almsgving They viii be the means Of Paeing the
hind man above the need Of charity. skng him. IN time,
an educated Industrious and self-dependeni citizen.
Al the close of the last there we're connected wn
,be Institution one hundred and thirty pupils and tfty
Eve persons once pupils and now supporting them selves
bv tber own industry. There besides these large
Number throughout the State working 81 then trades or
teachers Of music There Is better music toher IN
81. xo-s than the blind man who has been regularly
tra- 81 "a this ygrsuis fo5 his eurs'T ot ear Unsrrns