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LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

The houses of the legislature of Virginia met at
Richmond Monday last and were organized By the
election of thorough democratic officers Shelton Davis
unanimously chosen clerk of the senate. Oscar W
Olutch6eld, of Sposyvann, unanimously reelected
speaker of the lower house Shortly after the organa
ton, the governors message transmitted TO both
houses 1t is long and abywrit,en document and can
not fail to he received with that favor and consideration to
which its merits fairly entitled The Richmond En-
quirer has the following notice of the message and its dis
tinguished author:
eve devote nearly all space to-day the admirable
message Of Gov Johnson which laid before the general
assembly yesterday. We glad to find that own
high opinion Of iis merits fully endorsed by the senators
who heard it read. With frank boldness the governor
svows his opinions the great questions the day and We
feel satisfied that his suggestions will generally receive the
appreciation OF the peoples representatives Upon SUD
ject, sure, Governor Johnsons manly and paouo
sentiments expressed with dignity and force will meet ~
enthusiastic response from the Virginia egaturewe al
ude to the conclusion of the message which refers to the Pc
siton of Virginia touching the constitutional rights Of the
South We doubt not that the general assembly viii feel the
full force of the governors views and will with the wis
dom and energetic forecast which have always characterized
the official representatives Of the people Of Virginia
" Governor johnson retires from his position with proper
and with wcllfounded consciousness that the dis
charge of hs delicate responsibilities he has acted for the
beat We feel sure that when his whole official has
been thoroughly scanned tho people of the State will give
a tribute to his excellent public services
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The following is the vote in detail

BarksdaIs, B.yy Bell, BooOsk, Bowie, Boyoe, Branch,
Dowdel Ednundson, Elliott, English, Evans Faulkner Flor
Hall. sampson W Harris Thomas l. Harris, Herbert, Hick-
Houston Jewet George ". JONES' J. Clancy Jones,
shall, Maxwell, McMuen, Mcqueen smith Miller, Millson,
Mordecai Oliver Orr Packer Peck, Phelps Powell Quit
Smith, VIM smith stephens steward, Talbot Taylor,
Vail Warner, Watkins, Wells jr., Winslow and John "
fSr Ar. LeUs D. camp1su--Msssrs. Albright, Allison,
Ball, Barbour Benson, Bingham, Bliss, Brenton, Ezra
6urfss GALLOWAY, Sidans: Gilbert Granger Harlan, no
l9x.y lho~a, T. Horton, Valentine ,. Horton Howard,
liam Miller Soos Morgan Parker Pst s.Sn sapp
Scot shsrmsn simmons stanton Wade Walbridgs Wal
wesh woodruff and IT,
For Mr.. Bonks, jrMessrs. Henry Bennett, Burlington,
&c ohW Go%n, Gras paPrs
King, Knapp, Knowton, Morrill, Mott Murray, Andrew
13 rts rs nd Wss spinner rappaa Thor
James Campbell covode Dick Eide Eaward Haven
Richie, Roberts, Robson, snsed Todd, Tyson and Zo
For Mr. Humphrey observation-disclosures John r. Campbell
Care Cox Foster, Kenneth Lake. Iindley Alexander X
Marshall Paine, Porter Puryear, Ready, William X. Smith,
For M Pennington -Mepsrs Bishop, Clawson, Henry
NJ Fuller Knox, Meacham, Norton, Peon, Robbins Sran
!, -. A. yalkMessrs. Henry Winter Davis, James NJ
Harris, and Rioaud.
For Mr. Howord.-Messrs. Bllinghurst and Cadwalader
G. Washburne.
For Mr. Hauea-M essrs. Etheridge Walk and Whitney.
For Mr. Carlae.--Messrs Hoffman and H. Marshall.
For ~. TAar.on.- Messrs. Nichols and Williams.
For Mr.. Israel Washbarn, jr.--Mr. Lewis D. Campbell
For Mr. Hheridgc.-Mr. Cullen
For Mr.. n. Oiver.--Mr. Wheeler.
For Mr.. Whceer.--Mr. Banks, jr.
For Mr.. Walker.--Mr. Eustis, If.
For Mr.. Charlottesville. Rivers.
For Mr.. II. W. Dapis.-Mr. Walker.
There was no choice; and then, at a quarter Of 3
o'clock, motion of Mr. SAGE,
The House adjourned.
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INTERESTING MURDER MEMPHs-An exchange
furnishes the following particulars of which has
cited much interest at Memphis.
A verdict has just been rendered in the court at Mem
phs which will be viewed right by and wrong by
Others according TO the preconceved opinions they
mbued with and the latitude in which they dwell Several
months ago tragedya wild and fearful scene-occurred
in Memphis Mary Moriarty, an Irish servant girl attack
ed with dagger and slew the spot John Sheenan her
sedncer. Sheenan had insdonsy and basely insnuaed
himself into the confidence Of his victim destroyed her
virtue and blasted her hopes under promise of marriage
and then brutality forsaken her. She sought him and re-
minded him of his solemn promse she besought him, by
every consideration of honor himself and justice her.
to repair the great wrong done her far lay in his
power by making her his WIFE he had promised The
seducer sconuy rejected the proposal and added insult
to injury by tauntng her with her shame. She could
endure this She went home, armed herself with dag
ger sought her destroyer again. sheahed the gttering
weapon in his bosom, and then drawing it forth rocking
with retributon, bandshed it alo ia fierce exutaton
the bloody deed She made no conceament Of the
did seek to paiae by the least denial of deadly
intent but justified it the ground Of the terrible provo
cation that melted her to the deedon the ground that
the slain had injured her far by destroying her
virtue than she had him by destroying his life The jury
took the view of the case, and without consulting
longer than five minutes, rendered a verdict of not
guilty.
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HEALTH OF JUDGE DOUGLAS.

letter from Senator Douglas himself addressed to bis
brother-in-law Judge Granger in this city, and dated
Terre Haue 27th ul conveys the agreeable intelligence
that he able to write his friends although not su
GENTLY recovered leave his bed hold conversational
The same gentleman received telegraph despatch from
the physician of Judge Douglas Dr. Reed Monday last
which that he is rapidly recovering his health We
have never known more socitude felt in regard any
public man than that which has been manifested by pa
totic men of all parties during the illness of Judge Doug
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ooNGREss-TUEsDAY.

SeSATn-The oath Of Office was administered TO Messrs
Hale OF New Hampshire Yulee, OF Florida; Dnrkee Of
Wisconsin and Peace of Maryand aad they took their
seats The Senate proceeded the election OF chaplain on
their part, and Rev. Henry O. Dean tAethodisl from
Iowa) eected-receving twenty-three votes out Of
foryhyeon the FIRST BALLOT soon after which the Senate
adjourned
HousE RErREsnSrArvEs.-Th House resumed ballot
ing for Speaker Five ballots were taken without any
suit; after which the House adjourned.
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An ARMY mposrER-We clip the following from the
Savannah Georgian
awe were not much surprised yesterday morning 10
learn from the highest authority that we with
the entire community had been imposed upon in reference
to the connection of the man. who called himself Captain
d. Henry during the investigation Wednesday, with
the United States army. On The official Army List Of
August of the year. there but two of that
surname-Thomas Henry LIST lieutenant, 18th infantry
who resigned, learn from good authority the 10th
October last and l. O. Henry assistant surgeon There
cam therefore, be little doubt that the man above alluded
to- and whose is entered upon the Pulaski House
books as d. r. Henry, U. s. A. is imposer.
Since writing the above learn that baili-wrs have
been issued against the redoubabe captain for sundy
financial operations between here and Milledgevlle"
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COMMERCE OF THE IsTnaus.-The commerce between Eu-
rope and the of America via the sthmus of Pam
anna, seems to increase with every opportunity. We
learn by the Atlantic that the Panama Railroad Company
having occasion to ship building materials from Liv
erpool to Aspinwa chartered vessel Of four hundred
tons TO expedite the delivery when the whole of the
immediately taken up by merchants having
goods to send to the west coas Thus nearly four hum
dred of freight secured to the road and evidence
afforded that the trade in that direction only waiting for
the proper facilities to become large and important
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Mr.. BOYCE. move that the House do now adjourn
until tomorrow at IL o'clock
Loud cries of "No," mol
The question taken, and the motion agreed
to.
following result
Whole number of votes cast 22s necessary choice
ll2. of these
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WASHINGTON CITY


D- G. JAmss, No. Harrison street, Cincinnati, Ohio
general collecting the Western states and Texas
assisted by d. j. THomAs w RAMSAY NIIlIsa H. TnoAls
THes JAaxs q. M. L. WisxsAs, L. CHilDs and d. VII
LlAA lawns. Receipts Of either viii be good
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TRIAL euss-we copy the following from the Rich

mond Enquirer:
" The large guns made at the Tredegar Works in this
city for two of the seamgAtes have been tested bv
Uncle Sans officers and proved satisfactory Not has
burst during the trial. although subjected to every test
known to the most experienced gunncr For day two
past they have been firing two formidable pieces recently
cast by order of They design firing each
times SUCCESSFULLY with the usual charge and
they stand that test they viii increase the charge and
continue firing until they burst The object Of this expert
ment TO ascertain in what part of the gun the explosion
is most likely to occur the metal having been graduated
in thickness upon pan.n
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IMPORTANT FROM ANTIGuA.-By arrival at New York
Monday we have important intellge from An
tgua 1t appears that the brig Loango Of Philadelphia
boarded In the harbor Of St Johns the 10th ult
by the superintendent of police and colonial treasurer
acting under the orders Of the English
forciby took away the cook John Ross under the
pretence Of his being slave anxouy to set his foot on
British so The captain of the Loango has addressed
the following letter to the editor of the New York Herald
ANTIGUA, Nov. IL, 1856
You will doubt the arrival of the Sabine at vour
port hear OF the insult offered flag 10th instant
The facts follows The brig Loango of and from
Philadelphia arrived here the instant and on the
10th boarded by the authorities during my absence I'M
der the preence Of searching for conraband goods No
search made but the colonial Mr. Price called
the cook told him he had understood he slave and he
had board to give him protection which the
their waters.
Although the cook protested over again that he
free man. he by force removed Shore and with
$3.50 double eagles and small gold taken care
of by his friends. III
send you copy of the Times containing an article on
the subject. The matter is in the hands of Mr. Hpin
botham, commercial agent, who intends to see me
through in my demand for satisfaction to the flag Of which
was At that time the guardian.
will say, also that every merchant and others not con-
nected with the government, declare the have been
most fragrant outrage to the American flag.
The crew, Also offered the glorious of Brit
sh so but they told the officers they knew when they
well off -
To Mr.: Knox, of the firm of Mcdonald & Co., am under
great obligation for the manner in which he advocated
my cause; and feel we'll satisfied that the insult to him
and myself will be redressed, If it depends on his exer
tons
am, dear sir respectfully, your obsdient servant,
THOS. J. LITTLE
Master Of American brig Loanpo.
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For Mr.. Observation-Disclosures. Aiken, Allen. Barclav.
RaTnsaa BELL s9eoe sow
Rs.sss. Tsss.. s. VIs dsssSs
Hall, Sampson W: Harris, Thomas L. Harris Herbert
Hickman Ssig k Ssws Gorge
Marshall, Navel McMr'aen, Mcqueen Smith Miller, Mini
Som mosdf Sa Oliver p:sls phsp Powell
A. Smith, ian smith, stephens, stewart, Tsibotl Tay
er' ya Warner, Watkins, Wells, r Winsow, and John
g, &C. Albrighs, Allison Ball Barbour, Ben
besn
pnnp noss Gssw SSad%g Gilbert q Sgs Ha
SON. aetsl.y, Mssan:a Miller Of New York aooie Nor
Scott Sherman Simmons. ss.nson Wade, WaSridss
dron Washburns Of Illinois, W.shburn Of Maine, Watson
lille, Cor, Cullen, Foster, Hoffman Lake Lindley, A. K.
Alabama, swops, rrippe. Underwood. Walker, Whitney,
comas, Crasin Damrel Davis q M.ssachu.ss Day, Dc
Witt Emrc Ffaglsr Hall of Massachusetts, Knapp Knowl
ton Mott Perry piss Sage Tapp.n' Thorng'0n Thurs
cs,j St Es. -.s: cs@ Re
Roberts kos:oo ssssd Todd and Tyson I'M,
Pennsylvania PeIton, Pringe Robins stranahsn, and
M. Waksr-Messrs. H. W. Davis, Eustis Harris of
Maryland, and Ricand.
For Mr.. Thmst0n Messrs. A. Oliver OF New York, and
Spinner Williams. 0
FOR Mr.. Harsn--Nenrs Ethsridge and Walk.
For NJ. HowordMessrs dillingham; and wahburne Of
Wisconsin
For Mr.. Macs,-Mr. Campbell Of Ohio.
For Mr.. Wiliams--Mr. Nichols.
For Mr.. Wheelcr-Mr. Banks
Far Nr. ZouicoGsr.--Mr. Rivers.
For Mr.. Oiirsr.--Mr. Wheeler.
For Nr. Lindisy.-Mr H. Marshall.
For Mr. Nichos.-Mr. Grow.
No gentleman having received majority Of the whole
number, the House again proceeded to vote.
The roll then called sixth time, when the tellers
reported that the whole number of votes cast 223
cessary to choice, liz: Of these
Mr. W. A. Richardson received. ...................T5
l.. ID. Campbell.
~ 7. Banks, II
H. NJ. Fuller
H. Marsha...
A. Z. NJ Pennington.
W. A.
u. H.
= q.
w. A. Howard
ID. Mace.
j. y. Carlile.. 4
nj. IL. Nichols........- L
John Wheeler.
Percy Walker....,,. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. /
Il. X IoIltcohcr. ..-.............r.--...... l
a. Uhver...-.... ..........-.-...-- i
There being choice the House proceeded to seventh
ballot with the following result
Whole number Of votes cast 224; necessary to choice,
ll3 of these
Mr. w. A. Richardson received. ...,..,............T5
l.. ~ Campbell.
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From The 81. John weel,v =,

From the st John Weekly Times Nov To-
having been ascertaned yesterday that there was on
board OF the briganne LoanEo, from Philadelphia furi-
tive slave by the OF Jon Ross who to set
his foot upon Brsh so here tho incsnabe boon Of free
dom cond be instantly realized but by some means was
debarred from doing although he offered five dollars for
his conveyance ashore, the superintendent Of police Mr.
Shoerdiche was made acquainted with the circumstances
who, with his usual prompude as we are told associated
himself with Mr. Price, the colonial treasurer and having
obtained the sanction and authority Of his exceency the
at removed the from the vessel and
placed him among reemen. We that the
tive OF his escape from slavery il graphic and
It may hereafter find place in our columns.
The man ID at the police office pending an inyestoa
ton into the circumstances which regret inability to
report in our present issue.
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In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Thirty Fourth congress-first session.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1865,
SENATE.

Hon. r. N. T. HUNTER, from the State Of Virginia Hon
JoHs BELL from the State Of Tennessee and Hon. W. X
SEBASTIAN from the State Of Arkansas appeared in their
seats this morning.
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There being choice the House proceeded To eighth
ballot with the following result
Whole number Of votes cast 222; necessary to choice
I .. of
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Hev Henry 9. Dean, having received majority of all
the ballots, was thereupon declared duly elected.
NoTIcE BILL
Mr.. BRODHEAD gave notice that he should on some
subsequent day ask leave to introduce bill to grant the
right of way and to aid in the construction of railroad
from the valley of the Mississippi to the Pacific
q motion, the Senate adjourned.
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Marble Shop.

TNHE undersigned respectfully informs the
i public, that he still continues to manufac-
ture
Tombs, Monuments, Grave Stones,
&C., at his shop in Miltonsburgh, Monroe coun-
ty, Ohio, of any style desired, and of the best
quality of American and Italian Marble, which
he has made arrangements to receive from the
East.
He has also established shop in Woodsfeld,
for the convenience of his customers.
His work will be furnished at reasonable
prices, and delivered at such places as may be
agreed upon. He has received two premiums
from the Monroe County Agricultural Society,
for specimens of his work, and he fatters him
self he can render satisfaction to all who may
want work in his line. Orders left with D. H.
WIRE, ESQ.,, Woodsfeld, WIN. READ, Millions
burgh, and DR.. JUDKlNs, Malaga, will receive
prompt attention. H. HERSTING.
July 1S, 1855.
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Administrator's Sale,


ON SATURDAY, the 2sth day of July, 1855,
" at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on the prem
ises, in Ohio township, Monroe county, Ohio
will be sold to the highest bidder, the following
real estate, as the property of John U. Reuser,
the south east quarter of section IL, in town.
ship 2, of range 4, containing IS acres. Also
the south east quarter of the north west quar-
ter of the same section, containing 40 acres
and hundredths of an acre, except the fol-
lowing part thereof: beginning at a stone on
the line of T. p. Shumard, rods south from
Peter Kings south east corner; thence east Al
rods to a stone south of a tobacco house; thence
straight line north east course to two elms
at the south east corner of the lands belonging
to the heirs of George King thence with the
line of said heirs land 80 rods west to stone
at the north east corner of said Peter Kings
land; thence south with said Peter Kings line
So rods to the place of beginning; bounded on
the north with the lands of Mahala King and
heirs, and on the west by the lands Of Peter
King containing "a acres: leaving to be sold
under the order, acres. Also the south west
quarter of the north east quarter of section IL,
township q range 4, containing 40 acres and A
hundredths of an acre. Also the north part
of the north east quarter Of section IL afore-
said, containing acres, subject to the dover
of the widow. Appraised at $l,066.
Terms of sale-One- third in hand, one third
in six months, and the residue in one year, with
interest on the deferred payments from the day
of sale; to be secured to the satisfaction of the
undersigned. JOHN MUHLEMANN,
= Admir- of John U. Reuser, decd.
June Of lS55
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Legal Notice,

T YDIA McMECHEN, Rachel Elliott and the
4 unknown heirs of James Elliott, deceased,
will take notice, that on the 31st day of May,
A. D. 1855, Thomas II. List and Sydney his
wife, Eugene A. Hildrcth and Susan his wife,
Benoni S. Good and Jane his wife, Joseph L.
Bushfield and Mary his Eire John R. Morrow
and Elizabeth his wife, Albert H. Caldwell and
Eleanor his wife, David B. McMechen, Aaron
Kelly and Sallie his wife, William McMechen,
Hiram McMechen and James H. McMechen, filed
Petition in the Court of Common Pleas of
Monroe county, in the state of Ohio, against
the said defendants, and is now pending, where
in the plaintiffs represent, that one Benjamin
McMechen, now deceased, in his life time, to-
gether with the said Joseph L. Bushfeld, pur-
chased from James Elliott, now deceased, the
following-described tracts of land, situate in
said county, to wit: The north east quarter of
the south west quarter, and the south west
quarter of the south east quarter of section
five, in township four and range four, contain
ing so and "a hundredths acres; that they paid
for same and received from the said James FL
lott and his wife Rachel, deed, which deed is
filed with the petition. That by some mistake
or inadvertence, at the time of the execution OF
said deed, there appears no subscribing witness
to the deed. That the said purchasers went
into possession of the land, and continued to
occupy same. Inc ptalntlus ask Ior ueeu ior
the land that the title may be quieted. That
the interest of Lydia McMechen who is insane,
may be ascertained and protected and that the
plaintiffs may be authorized to sell and convey
said tract of land under such regulations as
the Court may prescribe. That unless the de-
PENDANTS appear and answer or demur to the
Petition by the 31st day of August next, that
at the October Term of said Court for 1855, the
plaintiffs will ask for Judgment, and order by
default. HoLLIsTER, OKRY & HoLLIsTER,
July 4, 1885. Att'ys for plaintiffs
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Legal Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to John Frank, whose
~ place of residence is unknown, that on the
10th day Of October, 1854, John Valdier filed in
the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe county,
Ohio, his Petition against said John Frank and
one Daniel Clark, as administrator of John
KroA, deceased. The object of which said Pc
tition is, to collect the amount of promissory
note given by said Frank to Valdier, calling
for $12O, with interest from the first of Septem-
ber, 1853 by the sale of the following lands in
Monroe county: The west half of the north
east quarter of section IL, township 4, of range
A. And also part of the south east quarter
of the north west quarter of said section, town
ship and range. Beginning for the same at the
centre of said section; thence west 40 rods;
thence north so rods; thence east 40 rods, and
thence south so rods, to the beginning; con-
tanning so acres, more or less. That unless the
said John Frank appear by the 31st of August
next, and answer demur the said John Val
dier will ask for judgment, at the October
Term, 1855, for $120, with interest from Sep
tember 1st, 1853, and that said land may be
sold to pay same.
HoLL1srER OKEY & HoLLIsrER,
July A, 1855. Att'ys for plaintiff.
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Legal Advertisements.
Master Commissioners Sale,

QY virtue of mandate to me directed from
II the Court of Common Pleas within and for
the county of Monroe and State of Ohio, in the
case of Robert Boyd against J. A. Sinclair and
Others will be offered for sale at public outcry,
at the door of the court house in the town of
Woodsfeld, in said county, on
Saturday. the 18th day Of august, 1855,
between the hours of 10 o'clock, a. M, and 4
O'Clock, p, M, of said day, the following lands
and tenements lying and being in said county:
The south west quarter of the north west
quarter of section 80, township 8, and range 4,
containing 40 acres; and % acres in the south
east quarter of the north west quarter of Sec
ton 80, township 3 and range ALSO IS acres
of land in the west half of the north east
quarter of section 80, township and range 4,
with all and singular the appurtenances be-
longing to said premises, which said tracts of
land, will be sold on the following terms, to
wit: One-fourth cash in hand, one-fourth in
six months, and one fourth in twelve months,
and one-fourth in Is months, the extended
payments to be secured by approved security.
WIN. OKEY, Mas. Com.
July Is, 1855. Mon. Com. Pleas.