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Convention Of The " Republican americans" 0
Understandings, at C2eueidnd

Convention of the Republican americans" OF
Understandings, at Cleueiaad.
CLEVELAND, June lathe "Know Something's"
or anti-savery branch of the Know Nothing party,
met in this city to-day Every free State seems TO
be fully represented. The convention met at 10
o'clock, this morning, and was organized by the
election of c. W. Slack, Of Boston, as temporary
chairman, and Messrs. Burr of Ohio, and Baker,
Of Michigan, as secretaries.
After the appointment Of Committee on Gre
dentials, the convention permanently organ.
lied by the election of Hon. Mr.. Stebbins, of Ro.
chester, member Of the Assembly Of New York as
President with three vice presidents and three
secretaries.
Kentucky is represented.
A committee of nine were appointed to draft
resolutions for the action Of the convention.
learn that the committee VIII report to-day;
and, unless am misinformed, the party platform
they intend 10 recommend will embrace:
/. Distinct md determined hostility to the en-
croachments of slavery.
g. demand for the restoration of the Missouri
Compromise.
s. Internal Improvements under the authority
of the general government.
L. Protection to American Industry.
The question of Temperance win be left to tho
action Of the individual States.
SECOND DESPATCH.
CLEVELAND, June l4.-The Committee OF Reso-
buttons appointed by the KnoH-Something" con.
ventiou, consisting Of one from each State, made
report which being revised and slightly mod.
fed, was passed In substance, M follows:
The preamble asserts that seryility 10 the slave
power is the characteristic Of the existing political
parties--perilous to manhood and the best inter.
esis Of the North and the liberties Of the republic.
The resolutions declare--That the issue before
the American public is, whether freedom shall DO
limited TO the free States, slavery 10 the slavo
States; that the issue has been forced upon the
country by slave power aggrcssions. These az.
gressions and especially the Nebraska outrage
and assaults upon the elective franchise in Kan.
sas, have aroused the freemen Of tho republic
and they will maintain their rights and resist add
tons to the slave territory. They viii mantaia
the nationality of freedem and the friends of free.
dom should make principles and not birthplace
tho test Of admission 10 citizenship.
They will repel every ecclesiastical interference
in potcalafars--from potentate, pontif, orpricst,
as destructive of the right to worship God accord.
ing TO the dictates Of conscience and liberty.
The resolutions also recommend for the action
Of the several States, the promotion Of temperance,
the support of free schools free labor, and harbor
improvements They also urge all to strive for the
election Of men Of integrity and nerve TO resist
aggressions Of any kind and for these objects arr
ready TO unite with all men under any name or or.
ganization TO aid in carrying into operation tho
principles avowed
The convention ia still In session this evening,
and will probably durh and adjourn tomorrow.
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PRESENTATION oy PLATE TO COMMODORE PERRY
The plate which has been voted TO Commodore
Perry BY the General Assembly Of Rhode Island
for his services in tho Japan Expedition, was pre-.
sented BY Governor Hoppn to Commodore Perry,
on the l4tb inst, in the Representatives Hall,
Newport Thersis but one piece Of plate, Sal.
yer; Il 10 said TO be the most beautiful piece Of
$1,000.
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ioecTetdTy oT nc 7fedSuTy.
RICHARD CARTER, ESQ.

JOINT WoRM.AWe learn from the Port Tobacco
(Md.) Times that the joint worm, which has been
SO destructive to wheat crops in Virginia this sea
son, has made its appearance in some sections of
Charles county So far, however the traces Of this
destroyer are but slightly visible, but it is feared
its ravages next year win be more general.
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The Fredericksburg News says: "John Scot,
Esq, Of Stafford loft fredericksburg for Russia on
Monday last Hs object Is 20 get a commission in
the Russian service,r
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Department News.

INTERIOR DEPARrNKsr-Coiirc in the Country
If the Observation-Disclosures has been received
At the Indian Office that Superintendent Cumming
left St. Louis on the 9Th instant, on the steamer
st. Marys, (Which he had chartered for the trip
for Fort Benton and the intermediate ports on the
Upper Missouri. II is expected that Gov. Stevens,
If Washington, and Superintendent Palmer, of
Oregon Territories, are also en- route across the
country TO join Superintendent Cumming as COM
mssioners 10 hold council with the Blackfeet and
various other Indian tribes
II is understood that Superintendent Cumming
will ascend the Missouri bv the steamer as far as
the same is navigable and from thence his provi-
sions and presents for the council amounting to
some eighty OF one hundred tons, will be trans
ported by Mackinaw boats.
Central Land Ofce.-The Menomonee Reser-
rntion.-lnetructions have been issued from the
General Land Office 10 the surveyor general OF
Wisconsin, at Dubuque, TO have the eastern part,
embracing ranges IL, Is, and 10 east, Of the for
mer reservation Of the Mcnomonees on Wolf river,
recently relieved by treaty surveyed, and the
lands broughtinto market as speedily practicable.
TREASURY DEPARTaKsT.-ClericaL Appoint
ment-lI. A. Bentley, Of Ohio, appointed TO first
class clerkship in the Second Comptroller's Office.
Salary, 81 200 per annum.
Lemuel H. Henry appointed door-keeper at the
main entrance Of the Treasury building, In place Of
Richard Carter, removed.
Thomas j. Luxon appointed a Waterman in the
building occupied by the Fifth Auditor Of the
Treasury, in place Of Philip Hardin, removed.
Samuel II. Taylor appointed assistant messenger
in the Third Auditors Office, in place Of Solomon
Goddard, removed.
NAVY DgPARTMEHT.--Bodrd of Naval Era,ni.
nsrs-I.ist of the first class Of acting midshipmen
OF the Naval Academy who have graduated at the
recent examination George E. Law, p Porchcr,
r. w. NJ. Graham, Il. p. Lull, A. Hopkins, e. o.
Matthews, +. Mex. Buchanan, M. Sicsrd, L. Les,
G. L. Norton, II. II. Dalton, A. F. Crossmsn.
United States Steamer Princeton.--0rders have
been sent TO Norfolk TO detach the officers and
crew from the United States steamer Princeton,
and TO put the ship out Of commission.
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A Startling Fact.

The result of the recent election in this State
furnishes most powerful argument in behalf Of
the defeated party, presenting as II does striking
illustration Of the fact that foreigners and Catho-
lies do TO all intents and purposes control our cleo
tons. The ten thousand majority rolled up for
henry A. Wise, and over which the Democratic
papers are firing their "big guns" are the votes OF
foreig and Catholics-not the native born sons
OF Che Old Dominion. In 1850, there were up
wards Of 10000 foreigners in Virginia, and since
that time the number has been largely increased
IL is fair TO presume that at least one-haf of this
number voted in the last election and ninety-nine
out Of every hundred voted for Henry A. Wise.
In other words Of the native-born citizens Of Vir
ginia, majority cast their votes with the Ameri-
can party, for Thomas s. Flournoy. These facts,
that cannot DO denied prove conclusively that the
foreigners and Catholics hold the balance Of
power in the State Of Virginia, and thus have
our elections completely In their own, hands.
They govern the natve-born sons Of the soil
the priests govern them, for the most part
the bishops govern the priests--and the Pope OF
Rome governs the bishops. And yet the opposi-
ton ridicules the idea of any danger to our nsti.
tutions and our religious liberties from foreigners
and Catholics
With such startling facts as are presented above,
staring the intelligent people Of Virginia full in
the face, why need the American party despair Of
ultimate SUGGEST Surely the people are not 80
blinded by party zeal as to submit much longer to
such humiliation. Facts are stubborn things,
and the fact is foreigners are our masters here in
Virginia. The eyes Of the people must be opened
TO the alarming truth, for truth Is mighty and
win prevail. "-Staunton Spectator.
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CHoIcK SAMPLE or WHKAT.---We saw, on the
Corn and Flour Exchange this morning, sample
of wheat brought from the farm Of DR.. Thomas T.
Owens, West River, Anne Arundel county. 1t
was taken promiscuously frons field Of forty acres
snd is said TO be fair exponent of the entire field
The stalks are nearly six eet in height, with large
full heads, beautifully developed IL Is certainly
superb sample, and speaks well, not only for the
wheat crop in that region, but for the agricultural
proclivities Of its producer. The gentleman who
brought this specimen TO our city, has just return
ed from tour on the Western Shore Of Maryland
He asserts without fear Of contradiction that the
wheat, other growing crops, and vegetation Of all
kinds present luxurious aspect. limo unforeseen
event should occur, in his judgment there must be
known In that vicinity for many ycars.--Baitimors
Patriot
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LATEST FROM GKRnASY.--We observe on a
fence in certain portion OF the town, tho follow.
ing important information, which We give for the
benefit Of our readers, who are especially interest
cd in foreign affairs"
Sam IL Deaf"
Such taunts az this, from men who have not
drop Of American blood In their veins; who can.
not drop the "swect German accent even In their
ludicrous attempts to crow over native.born citi.
zons In written English are likely to insure SAN"
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Mr. Duncan's Negro.

As will be recollected an appeal was
made in the case of Anderson, the prop
erty of Mr.. VIM. Duncan, who was tried
at Salam for an attempt to commit rape,
and sentenced to be hung. The appeal
was made to the presiding Judge at our
last Court, and the old verdict is sustain
cd. BY an error of the Magistrate before
whom the case was tried, Friday the 25th
Of October was appointed as the day for
his execution, whereas, it should have
been, Friday the 26th. Although the
sentence is not'revoked, of course the ap-
pointed day was complete nulity, that
Judge Wardlaw made no haste TO exam
inc into the matter. We learn, however,
that the negro will be hung some day
in December; the Clerk has not received
official information as to the precise date.
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dividual fails, few are injured; but when
bank fails their victims are legion. Per.
haps never has so much distress been
caused to so many persons,as resulted from
tho failure of the United States Bank.
All banks are monied monopolies, and
the engine oftheir success is no more than
SO many promisary notes, scattered over
the country, which, if one half were pre-
sented for redemption, would cause its
foundation to totter. But we have banks
and always will have them; and we know
when we have note to pay in one, there
is evading it.
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To Post Masters again,

Gentlemen, we once requested you to
let us know when our paper was not ta-
ken from your offices. Mr.. James Gard
ner called on us, on Monday, and in
formed us that paper was directed to
his address, at Butler Post Office, but
it was not for him, as he was not
subscriber, and had never taken it from
the Post Office; that the Post Master
had told him of it, and that there was
no other James Gardner in that neigh
borhood. We have been sending the
paper since August, 1853. The name
was sent 10 us, by whom we cannot re-
collect. We would like TO know why the
p. M. did not inform us that the paper
was not taken from the ofiicel II was
his duty to do so, and it would not
have cost him much trouble.
When we publish our black list of
delinquent subscribers, (which will be
'soon,) we will probably know who are
dead, and who are alive.
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An Incident.

At late hour ofa dark night, in Octo-
Der last, two gentleman Quad there been
light sufficiently could have been seen leis-
urely persuing their way into the village
of Lancaster, along the well-beaten path
way upon which stands the Presbyterian
Church. The night we say was dark
twas very dark and cold, and the wind
as it whistled through the bare worn
branches Of the old oaks near the church,
impaired to one an irresistible feeling of
so!emnity. The preceding day had been
one of striking incidents, an unusual day
for our usual quiet village, and our two
friends as they walked along, were no
doubt busy in thought, as to what would
result from the disclosures which had been
made that day. They were serious, very
serious, and this feeling was enhanced as
they approached the ground which con.
cealed the remains Of many relative and
Iierd who had gone before; the low moan
ingiwhistling ofthe wind, did in no measure
serve to dispel their sadness. On, on they
came-one three or four feet from the
other-until they were abreast Of the
church. All at once, above the whistling
wind, came from the church-yard, a deep,
hollow moan. Unconsciously our friends
each approached the other. They stood
side and side, and yet niether would have
acknowledged that he approached any
nearer. Neither said word, but in
second there came another deep drawn
sigh or groan, apparently as from the
bowels Of the earth. They started, and
each grabbe ! the other. They tried to re-
collect something they had read about de-
parted spirits; the language proper to ad-
dress to them-they essayed to say their
prayers; but like two reeds shaken by the
breeze, there they stood, with cold clam
my sweat starting from their foreheads,
without thought or utterance. They were
afraid to proceed, and two such champi-
ons could not turn back. "Oh! it's moth.
ing," said one. "No," said the other,
"surely you are not scaredl" "No, oh
no." But there they stood, as if rooted
to the ground. Then came another,
Oh nh b, from the tomb. "Come," whis.
pered one, with voice trembling with in
tense emotion, "Come let us 60" (Which
way-my-ch myp Oh-h h-h--bah,
came from the grave yard. It was moth
ing but the cry Of a poor lone goat.
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The Hon. John McQueen.

On Monday last (sale day. the Hon.
John Mcqueen addressed the citizens of
Lancaster in the Court House. Sale day,
generally being busy day with us, we
did not have the pleasure of hearing all
Of Gen. McQueen's speech, but presume
he had not progressed very far before our
arrival. Gen. Mcqueen labored under Sc
we're indisposition, but said as far as he
was able, he would say what he could
to this portion Of his constituency, who had
extended to him so magnanimous sup
port. They were no doubt conversant
with the congressional proceedings Of the
last session, that he would not, even If his
health permitted, occupy their time by
recapitulation. The present President OF
the United States, he said, was one of the
best we have ever had; that he was more
constitutional in his acts, than any Presi-
dent he had known for the last twenty
years. lie was sorry to see efforts made
to abolish an old established policy in this
State, viz: to send delegates to National
Convention. The State had done well
enough out of President-making conven-
tions; she had been respected for her course,
and why seek to change an old established
custom9 How would we feel, when onr
delegates are welcomed in the convention
by delegates hostile to our institutions,
with, 81 am glad to see you; l am glad
South Carolina has seen her folly, &c 2
For twenty years or more we would have
modification Of knowing we were fools.
Our limits will not permit us to refer to
more of Gen. McQueen's speech. 1t was
well received, as the frequent applause tes-
tilted. The Generals friends land he has
number here) were pleased to see him
in their midst; only regretting that he
could not remain longer. Private affairs
demand his attention at his home; for
which place, he left yesterday morning.
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The Courts.

We learn from the Chester Standard, that
in the case ofthe S.ate ~. Williams, the Ju-
ry brought in verdict Of Not Guilty. Jas.
1uggins was found guilty Of the murder of
G. w. Culp, and sentenced to be hung on
the a5th January. Jonas BoIck was found
guilty Of manslaughter, and sentenced to six
months Imprisonment, and a fine of 500 dol
lars.
In the case of the State VS.. John George
Bell, the Jury returned verdict of not gull
ty. Bell had previously voluntarily surren-
dercd himself, which was much in his favor.
In speaking Of the case Of Higgins and Boil
lie, the Standard says
This case was given to the Jury about
8 o'clock 2. NJ, on Thursday evening last
before supper and the constables were
sworn not to allow them to have any
meat drink or fire water and lights only
excepted) until they had agreed on their
verdict 1t was very cold and disagree
able night and hence the cruel barbarity
Of the law that requires body of intelli-
gent, free white men to be thus treated
struck US with peculiar force. We regard
it as one Of the relics Of The very dark
ages Of civilization and one which calls
loudly for modification. What would the
world think OF law which required the
Members of the Senate and House OF
Representatives or the Judges of the
Court Of Appeals to be imprisoned with
out meat, drink or fire, until they were of
the same ,nindl This would be regarded
as a monstrous tyranical proceeding, and
yet such law would be quite as defensi
bic as the one under which Jurors are i'm
prisoned.
But thanks to the humanity Of some
Of our good citizens the jury in thi, in
stance were not as we are informed, allow
ed To suffer the severity of the cruel law
in anything like its full force, as they, de-
spite the efforts of the ConstabuIatory to
the contrary, were supplied from a back
window with small quantity of some OF
the good things usually found on CON-
Portable supper table.
About five O'Clock the next morning
the jury agreed upon thir verdict, az before
specified, and sent for the Judge, who
very willingly left his bed, at this uncom-
Portable and unreasonable hour, to receive
it. But with such neluctance did some
Of them yield 10 the opinion that BoIch
was guilty that one of them is said having
requested, If they found verdict against
him, they should doit mighty easy"
Through the timely interposition
of the presiding Judge, who tho jury
tried this cause were excused from set
ting on the trial Of Bell. This act of
his placed the Jury under many obliga-
ton TO him, and shows that he was ful-
lymindful Of their comfort aud claims TO
repose.
w. learn from a verbal source, that Brad
nas tried IN Camden last week for
ut negro child. was found gull
,ecd TO be hung
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Direct from sebastopol- Return Of q
South Carolinian,

DR.. c, Davega, who lately returned from
Sebastopol, where he has been employed rs
surgeon In the Russian nrmy, has furnished
the ". Y. Herald with an account Of what
he saw and heard there, That paper says
Among the passengers who arrived at this
port on Tuesday last by the packet slip
Universe, from Liverpool, was Dr. Dayega
who comes direct from the Russian camp at
Sebastopol, where he served In the capacity
OF surgeon In the Medical staff. We paid
him visit yesterday, and in The course of
general conversation on the war In thee Crimea
and the condition Of the conterding par
ties on both sides, obtained the following
particulars. DR.. Dayega was eleven months
In the Crimea, condsiderable portion of
which was spent Immediately in the camp,
where he had an excellent opportunity of
becoming acquainted with the character of
the Russian soldiers, and the men by whom
they are commanded What he states there
fore, may be regarded as reliable, although
twill be found widely at variance with
man ofthe accounts published In the Eng.
lish papers.
At the time Of his departure from the
Russian camp, what was about the middle
oflast month"; tho Allies were In possession
Of the southern side Of Sebsstopol, the Ru-
Sims under Gortschakoff still retaining un.
disputed possession oftheir strongly for
titled position on the north side. This part
Of the city, he states. Is still stronger than
that which they have lost, OF more properly
speaking, than that which they have
abandoned, asst now appears they did not
intend 10 hold Il longer thau was necessary
to.give them time 70 remove their hospitals
Their guns, and whatevss elAe they considered
indispensable. Their fort command every.
part Of the sosth side which Hes below them
completely within range of their GYMS, az ;
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The Chester Mail.

On Friday night we received two num-
bers Of the Chester Standard-one of the
current week, and the other of the week
previous. Such is generally the CASE
We cannot understand it. Our P. NJ. in.
forms us that the mail comes from Lewis
vile on Friday, and leaves here on Satur-
day. He says the mail at Lewisville con-
meets with that from Chester. If the
Standard, which is dated Thursday, the
lst., reaches us on the 2nd, why is it that
the previous number did not come thro'l
Our subscribers over there are complaining
that our paper does not reach them regu.
larly, but we are unable to account for
the cause Of delay.
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For the Ledger.
L O Y z

What is lovel And for what was love
made, bat 10 love one another; that natu-
raj instinct Of fiIial affection, that may ex-
ist in the heart Of friend and relativei
1t Is to cheer and comfort, sooth and pa
city this world Of trouble; to intwine q
wreath Of peace 10 mankind, and decorate
the brow-of virtue with precious dia-
dem, and manifest the glory Of Gods own
creation. With love, we revere the men,
ories ofthoss we cherished as relatives and
friends; withlove, we recur to the pleas
ing associaciations Of the friends Of our
youth; and with the most eztravagant
fantasies Of the mind, we dream Of the
past. Love walks not alone In her paths;
hand in hand, mutually glide faith, hope,
charity, friendship, truth and sympathy.
Love is still, and viii for ever be, that
everlasting, faithful and inestimabic friend,
without which, lie would bo a sad exis-
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LANCAsTERvILLE. sc.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7, 1855
TAKE NOTICE.

All persons indebted to this
Office for subscription, advcr-
tising or job-work, are requested
to settle up without delay. We
must raise money to pay our
debts, and if this call is disre-
garded, we will resort to more
stringent means. We are in
earnest, SO take heed.
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The Hon. A. P. Butler.

In the Columbia Times, second arti-
Gle addressed to the Hon. A. z. Butler,
appears over the signature Of McDufiie.
The writer We judge to be an old null
lifier, and more recently hot secession
ist. He complains at the course adop-
ted by our worthy Senator, and fears
he is aspiring after Federal honors.-
The way he castigates Col. Orr, is shame
,ful
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The Southern Caitipator for November
is a capital number. Every member Of
our Agricultural Society should subscribe
to this periodical. Subscription price on
ly 81 a year.
The Southern Medical and Surgical
Journal for November, contains several
original articles from Drs. Dugas, Wilson,
DC, and large amonnt of selected mat
ter. This periodical is deserving os pat
ronage. 1t. should be in the hands of
every Southern physician.