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New York Police system.

An immense meeting Of the citizens Of New
York was held on Wednesday evening to pro-
test against the change in the police system Of
that city now contemplated by the Seward
Clique at Albany. George Griswold presided,
and speeches were made by j. W. Gerard, 10.
Hoxie, and R. B. Minturn, against the pro
posed change.
The proposition before the Legislature is to
vest the appointment Of policemen in four COM
missioners, of whom the Mayors to be one
AT present, the appointing power is vested in
tho Mayor alone. The object Of the corrupt
Albany dynasty Is to control the police APP
pointments for its own advantage politically,
and with the hope, through its command Of
this force, Of controlling hereafter the vote Of
the city. They wish to paralyze the present
Mayor, who has so honorably distinguished
himself over all his predecessors in office, and
pave the way for his defeat at the next election.
More corrupt than the Greeks Of the Lower
Empire, these unprincipled demagogues hesi-
tate at the commission of no outrage, if by
its preparation they can fortify themselves in
the possession of their ill-gotten power Ray
mond, the Lieutenant Governor, himself resi-
dent Of New York, bascly lends himself to this
nefarious project for the subversion Of the
government Of his own city. He has been
promised, as reward for this and other dirty
work on the same account the place Of United
States Senator in 1867.
But he will sell himself in vain. The sue
cessor of Hamilton Fish will be true Ameri-
can, man Of honor, and man Of unblemish-
ed integrity. The g little Jesuit" as Ray
mond has been aptly styled, reckons without
his host Americans win rule New York in
1s57-not Archbishop Hughes-not Thurlow
Weed-not VIM. H. Seward
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Alerandria Correspondenee.
Fa.al .Aseidsnl--Inq..s.t-Firs

ALEXANDRIA, March rs, 1868
Last night about o'clock, young man by the
name OF Francis Weldon, employed as driver
on Whaleys line Of Alexandra and Washington
stages when within two miles Of the city, fell
from the stage to the ground, and was immediate
ly killed It is supposed that he in the act OF
catching the reins which had fallen, and lost his
balance and fell to the ground, the stage passing
over him when picked up, his neck was found to
be broken, and his head considerably mashed he
was deserving young man, about 10 years Of age,
and leaves father, mother and several brothers
An inquest was held by the coroner, and the jury
rendered verdict that the deceased came to his
death, by accidentally falling of the stage.
The alarm of fire last night at IL o'clock, was
occasioned by the burning of stable near MAYORS
hill, belonging to Mr. Grady, which together with its
contents were entirely consumed. ID. III.
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TERRIBLE CArAsrRorHr NEAR JgRsxY Crrr.-
About 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, building
in which fireworks were manufactured, at Green
vile, on Bergen Point for g. A. Lilliendahl, New
York, was blown up. The building was Of wood
about sixteen by thirty feet, and two stories high
Usually fourteen persons we're at work In the
building, but at the moment Of the catastrophe
there were but ten persons in Il. Of these, one
was instantly killed, seven were badly burned, and
one escaped. At the time Of the explosion the
ruins took fire and were mostly consumed. A lad
named Henry Kleiber, 10 years Of age, was burned
10 crisp. Ferdinand Baur; Charles Kleine, Jacob
Nicolay, Emil Brehm, Lewis Kormer, Frederick
Front, and VIM. Kitten, all men, and Henry joss
man, boy, were all badly burned. George 0chx
escaped without injury A physician was passing
through the neighborhood when the explosion oc-
cured, and Immediately directed his efforts TO the
relief Of the sufferers. No other buildings in the
neighborhood we're injured. II Is not positively
known how the explosion was caused The scene
OF the disaster is about four miles from. Jersey
City.
Lewis Korner, one Of the injured, died last
evening.-Nsw York Courier.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

We copy from the lesser luminary Of the
Forney and Pierce party In this city, the follow
ing semi-official notice:
"a CLERICAL VACANCY FILLKD.--The Secretary
Of the Interior has designated Mr.. John s. Penny
hacker, Of Mr. Letchers congressional district OF
Virginia for examination 10 fill the vacancy exist
ing in the frat class 81 200 per annum) cerkship
of the Pension Bureau, which will be found noted
in the list of appointments to clerkships in that
office recently published"
So the "independent" representative OF
the tenth legion, has drawn for $1,000 per
annum, upon the expiring house Of Forney and
Pierce, and the draft has been duly honored,
and is TO be paid in instruments of 800 per
month Mark that the notice as published by
the Star, takes care to say, that the appoint
ment is "of Mr.. Letcher's congressional dis
trictl" The voters of Mr. Letcher's congress
sional district are specially notified of the
favor thus conferred upon them.
Query: how many votes will that appoint
ment secureP We are very much mistaken,
if the people of that district will appreciate
the intended sop" to the extent which the
distributors Of pap have expected.
Mr.. Letcher is gentleman Of high repute,
and no little experience in political life but we
would not be surprised if he should have to an
swer very pertinent inquiry, before the can
vass is over, which viii doubtless be made by
"Sam," and which we think he will find it
difficult to answer to the satisfaction of this
troublesome fellow. We find in the first vol
ume Of the Journal of Acts and Proceedings Of
Convention at Richmond, in 1850, (Which
Convention framed the present Constitution Of
Virginia. that Mr.. Lctcher proposed to strike
out the words " shall be natioe citizen Of the
United States, from that clause of the Consti-
tuition which fixes the qualifications for Gov
ernor of Virginia. The proposition was reject
ed Had it been adopted, according to the
proposition Of Mr.. Letcher, an irdshn'an would
have been eligible to the post of Governor o.
Virginia. What viii "Sam" say to thatvo !
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CoLosKL PHLrPs, Of Mobile, member Of the
late Congress, had narrow escape from death, a
few days since, while on his way from Weldon TO
Charleston. The cars stopped at a station-house,
and Colonel Philips left his seat and went out into
the open air TO smoke cigar While thus en-
gagged, another train ran into the one in which he
was passenger, and the seat which he had occu-
pied few minutes before was completely demol-
ished, and his cloak, which was lying upon IL per-
forated by bar ofron and carried out through the
top Of the car
Senator Mallory, Of Florida, was passenger on
tba aatne train
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

AT the Democratic Senatorial Convention, held
in hartinsburg, on Tuesday, the 9Th inst, Colonel
Francis Yates was nominated FOR State Senator for
the district composed Of tho counties Of Berkeley
and Jefferson.
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The Ret of aI.nnO.

The wager proposed by Mr.. Stainback and
accepted by gentleman of this city, has been
closed, and tho money duly deposited We
are not advised that any other funds are seek
ing investment In the WISE stock
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Discussion IN JErFERsos.-We learn from the
Charlestown Free Press that Mr.. Faulkner, Mr..
Thomas an independent Democrat, and Mr. Bote-
Ter, the American candidate for Congress, in that
district addressed the people of that town on
Monday last.
The Press says that Faulkner was spasmodic and
cadaverous, and that Mr. Thomas was feasible, fair,
and manly. II then gives the following sketch Of
Mr.. Boteler's remarks
"At the conclusion of Mr.. Thomas's speech, loud
Grief for Boteler again poured FORTH and when that
gentleman came out from the crowd and took his
stand upon the rostrum, the second sight Of Sam
that greeted Faulkners eyes, was enough 10 make
a stouter heart than his give way. And when the
chosen champion Of Sam began his advocacy Of
the great American party" the sound Of his
voice, the power Of his words the eloquence Of
his tongue, shook the tottering Faulkner tower till
IL was ready for Its crumbling TO the ground In
May next. Though we know that Mr.. Boteler
came here for no purpose Of public speaking, he
proved himself thoroughly armed for the defence
Of his party. We venture TO say that a more re-
fined, eloquent, mastery, and powerfully convinc-
ing speech has never been delivered by any man
In the State.
"Mr. Faulkner tried TO reply to Mr.. B. but failed,
signally failed in the effort. He was forced to say
pht ne cOufd NOT nnu anything IN the principles OF
this Known thing party TO object TO. He even
gave his cordial, hearty, and unqualified assent
TO the ffth Of the Basis Principles, which says
That the BIBLE in the hands Of epery free citi-
sen 10 the only permanent basis Of all true liberty
and genuine equality. And to show hts devotion
to this principle, he declared himself to be ~
member Of Bible Society. ibid his Harpers Ferry
friends like this admission We wonderr II was
very evident, from this speech, that Mr.. r. IL only
opposed to the Know-Nothings because they are
opposed TO him, and, we presume, because he
failed to be their nominee.
"The people forced Mr.. Boteler TO speak again
and he did so--showing Mr. F. up to the eyes Of
ALL in his true colors His wit was shining, his sar
casm cutting, bis repartee destroying, and his ar
| gument unanswerable.
"This discussion has won for Mr.. Boteler now nd
mirers as an orator, new friends rs man, new sup
| porters as candidate and has also gained many
friends TO the cause which he 30 manfully avowed
and advocated. Democrats and Wings, az well a:
Know Nothngs, win join In his elevation TO a seal
in Congress which they all know he win fill with
honor to himself credit to his party, and true gory
to his country"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

Ii is said that the Thorwaldsen group of the
Twelve Apostles on exhibition at the ChrystL
Palace, has been purchased by the corporation Of
Trinity Church. What they intend to do with
them remains to be seen.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

The appointment of the Right Honorable Sir
George Cornewall Lewis, editor of the Edinburgh
Review to the important post Of Chancellor of the
Exchequer, has created quite a sensation in the
literary circles of England. The London IIustra-
ted News says: "The successor of Jeffrey has now
to divide his time between buif-and blue articles
and his forthcoming budget. Sir George Corne-
wall Lewis is an able man; he is not brilliant
speaker, but he is matter-offact narrator of what
he has to tell he is not sparkling writer, but he
has proved an excellent editor
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Wlconlco CnuRcn, w, March IS, 1853.

The American cause in the good old Democratic
county of Northumberland, ID in fourishing con-
dition, numbering about 49, and daily increasing.
The election OF our American candidate for the
Legislature is, by his friends, considered beyond
doubt.
Mr.. Wise viii certainly hear from Sam in
these parts next May. WIcoAIco.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

AVERMosr FARMER.-Ezra Meach, of Charlotte,
besides weighing 400 pounds, has the largest farm
in Vermont, keeps 800 head Of cattle, and 1000
sheep, cultiyates 80 acres Of wheat 40 of rye, rs
of corn, 20 of potatoes, 25 of beans, and so Of
oats. Two hundred and fifty acres are ploughed,
and 600 acres are used as meadow.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

Com. Vanderbilt is about to lay the keel Of a
monster ship in Webbs yard, which he says viii
eclipse anything afoat-costing some 100000.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

Y. B. PkLnKR, Tribune Buildings, New York,
and scollays Building, Boston, is agent for the
Native American Review, most excellent Maya
zinc. Terms % per snnum,
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N. C. CLAIDoRsE, Esq, Of Franklin county, Vir-
giuia, is the American candidate for Congress in
his district. lie recently renounced his allegiance
to Wise and Forney. Mr.. G. Is o man of fine tai
ents and a brilliant orator, and will trouble the
Wise-acrcs tremendously. Mr.. Bocock is running
apainst him
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

Mrs. KATHARIrE CHRw, relct Of the late Benjs,
min Chew, Of Philadelphia, died at Germantown,
10th instant, in the eighty-ifth year Of her age
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

EE At a 4th Of July celebration In Marion
county, Illinois, young lady offered the following
toast The Young Men Of Americs-their
arms our support our arms their reward" Fail
IN men, fall IN
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

The Mobile Register and the New Orleans Delts,
both Democratic organs, are very~severc upon
the administration, for lie policy In regard 70 Cuba
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

Mr. WV. HoPE has disposed Of his interest
in the Star for $4,000, and win return to
Baltimore
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

Mr. JAMES w. SIMoNToN, for several years
correspondent of the N. Y. Times, from this
city, is about to embark with his family for
Lima in Peru, where he intends to reside for
the future
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-23

CONSUMERS of this article whose sup
~ plies are becoming reduced, those now 10 imme-
diate want win find Il advantageous 70 call At the
yard Of tho subscribers and lot Of the best Pbis-
delphia shipped
RED AND WHITE ASH COAL
ever offered for sale In this market We have pur-
chased extensively for spring sales, and hope 20
merit large patronage, which honest dealing and
good articles should command for us.
W. f. WATERS A CO.,
mar 2s-st Office corner Of 18th and q sts
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REGULATING HIS OWN NAME.---Steamboat Frank
lin Pierce Us. Franklin Pierce. One of the richest
things in the shape of special law record came
before the President for approval few days since
1t appears that Captain w. w. Withenbury, who
is well known to everybody dwelling on Red river
and its tributaries petitioned Congress, praying
that body to allow him to change the name Of his
boat, the Franklin Pierce, alleging as the reason,
that she had run into such bad repute, and had
met with such bad luck while bearing the name Of
Franklin Pierce, that it was absolutely necessary
to change her name before he could expect to
make any kind Of good trips with her. After ma
ture deliberations Congress passed special act for
his relief and the BILL of course, had to receive
the approval of the President which it did after
great deal of delay and trouble, and the Franklin
Pierce was thus metamorphosed into the " Tex
ana" and instantly secured full freight and
crowd Of passengers, being the first, the captain
swears the boat ever had. Who viii now say
g there is nothing in name?" The Texana is in
tended for the Red river trade, and will remain
under the command Of Captain Withenbury, with
Mr. Murdoch as clerk.--,SJtrcpesport paper.
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The following Is part Of a letter from the Paris
correspondent Of the Courier des EtAts Unis
There Is at Joubert street, No. 2ss, an Insti.
tute where they furnish 70 order young men to
dance at parties and private balls. The hard times
the war, the exchange, the industrial enterprises
the rage for gain, aud for preferment everything,
in fine for the last ten years, has chased the young
men of worth from the pleasures Of the polka and
quadrille so that the balls are supplied only with
female dancers, and families giving dancing parties
are obliged to invite school boys, which explains
why SO many are given on Thursday, the day on
which the lyceums and colleges are closed. You
can hear on all sides ladies demanding with ankle
ty of their friends, who wish TO introduce to them
a gentleman Does he dance 2 That Is of more
Importance than name rank or anything else.
When this deplorable situation was once ascertain
ed, there was formed, under the direction Of a IA
nous dancing master, special Institute, which
furnishes, by the hour or by the night, young men
from 20 to 28 years of age, Of fine shape, well
dressed, and Of decided dancing tendencies
They are generally young dry goods clerks,
whose awkwardness has been removed by inter
course with ladies at the counter. They simply
know how TO compliment them on their toilettes,
which causes them to be considered, by the ladies'
very amiable and quite witty. They are clothed
gloved ruffled, booted, and presented, stomach
empty They cost louis head, and with do
zen you can have quite an animated dance. We'd
nesday last the Institute of Jouber street furnish
ed one hundred and twenty-sx to the diverse hops
of the Chausse-dAntin. AS 1t appears, that COM
prised its whole number. They are now hurrying up
recruits, Madame Res having engaged for
herself alone thirty for the goth Of this month,
twelve with black hair, and six bald headed gem
tlemen.
"The bald headed ones cost 25 francs head.
They are taught a dignifed air, and are ex-
pected to represent young magistrates, lawyers,
and young men Of promise worn out by midnight
and toll. There is fine looking old soldier, who
has been decorated with the ribbon of the "Le-
gion of Honor who will not furnish himself for
less than thirty francs, and besides he requires
second pair of gloves Of his hostess at two
o'clock in the morning.
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Senator maIofyi OF fIvIluR, was passenger on
the same train.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-02
by ROTHWELL ~ BROWN,
Aucti0neers.
SALE or IMPROVE

TSRUsTEE's SALE OF IMPROVED
Property. On Thursday the frat day Of Feb
ruary, 1858, shall sell in front OF the premises near
the steamboat la ding, at o'clock, p. NJ, at public
auction by virtue Of deed Of trust dated November
ID, 1853, and duly recorded in Liber j. A. g. No. 81,
olios 1868, 81. all that lot Of land designated lot
NO 81, IN square No. S27, according To Lawrence
subdivision OF portion Of said square, with all tho
alley privileges, buildings and improvements, con.
sisting Of a valuable brick tenement plat and de-
scription Of the lot with its dimensions and contents
will be exhibited at the sale
Terms of sale: 800 cash within three days after
the SALE 5000 in nine nths and $3.50 in twenty
months, the balance in two years. deed TO be given
and deed of trust taken to the deferred pay
ments. All conyeyancing at the expense OF the pur-
chaser. "A. ROTHWELL, Trustee.
E9g The above sale is postponed I'd Thurs
day, the 18th instant, same hour and place.
A. R0TIIWELL, Trustee.
ROTHWELL BROWN,
feb 2-eotd Auctioncers
10 The above sale is further postponed
to Tuesday, the third day of April, same hour aud
place A. ROTHWELI4, Trustee,
R0THWELL BROWN,
feb l6--lawtd Auctioneers.
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NEW HOUSE FURNISHING STORE,
SEVENTH street. nsrt to odd Fstiors' Hall
ID OTHWELI. d BROWN have removed
~ their House Furnishing Establishment to the
new and spacious storehouse adjoining Oid-Fellows
supply of Cabinet and Common Furniture of every
variety and description, including Carpetngs and
Ocloths.
Also, Clocks in every variety.
Glass and China Ware Wooden Ware Basket
Ware,
And general assortment of House Furnishing
Goods.
Also, Office Furniture, Desks Tables, Chairs, &c.
Likewise, an assortment Of Children's superior
Carriages. Rocking Horses, &c.
They respectfully invite the public to examine their
stock of Goods an 2--2aw4wif
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Baltimore Markets,

BALTIMORE, April 2--Flour-Transa this
morning reached 900 bbls, Howard street sold
at 20 20 for future delivery. Wheat had adj
vanced in price. The offerings this morning were
5000 bushcls-sales Of red at ~ 20 a AZ 30 /;
white, ~ 80 a ~ 40. 1.-THE latter point is the
price wheat has commanded for many years in the
markell Corn is upward and higher offerings
OF 20 900 bushels-sales ofwhite at So 81 cents !;
yellow at OF 90 cents. Oats are much higher,
the offerings were small--sales at rs a 60 cents.
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feb 18--1a,
TNHE undersigned, named executor in

~
II the last will of James Ratre, deceased, hay
ing taken out letters tesamentary will offer for sale
on the 10th day Of April, at ~ O'Clock, NJ in front
Of the premises, the following valuable property in
Washington city,
Part of lot No. l. square ssl, fronting % feet on
7th street east with depth of lot and lying next TO
the northern 90 feet of said lot; the improvements
two story brick house Also vacant lot No. 2, square
south of square 800. The sale will commence on
square No. sSl.
This property is situated near the Navy Yard, and
to those DESTROYS Of purchasing real estate in this
rapidly improving portion of the metropolis favor
able opportunity is offered for profitable Investment
For terms apply to H. o. Claughton, attorney at
law, Alexandria, w., or TO Messrs, Green a Scott.
All persons indebted to thu estate Of James Ratrie
deceased, are requested to make immediate payment,
and those having claims against the estate to present
them forthwith for payment
THOMAS REDDEN,
Executor of james Ratre, deceased.
GREEN & SCOTT,
mar 6-eo6ds Auctioneers
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TENURE or CHURCH PRoPERTT.-Mr. Price, Sena-
tor from Philadelphia, has introduced into the
Pennsylvania Legislature bill to prevent the ag.
gregstion Of all the property Of religious sect IN
the hands Of single ecclesiastic, dcemng such
concentration OF authority and power not compat.
bic with the spirit Of our institutions In the
Of his remarks upon the bill, Mr.. Price took coca
sion TO quote from letters he had rel cived from
Catholic gentlemen, approving Of his bill, and say
ing that many more would do 50 openly we're il not
for fear of unpleasant consequences. The bill and
speech have caused large meeting of Catholics to
be held at Pittsburg, at which the worthy Senator
was denounced in unmessured terms, the assertions
Of his correspondents denied, and doubts thrown
out as to the reality Of his correspondents them
selycs
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Neao York Markets.

NEW YORK, April 2.-Cotton is downward, and
dull Flour is upward and triHe higher; Ohio
at 80 SO a 80 "a. Southern ia better, sales at
30 81 la $40 - IL. Wheat Is upward, and
firm. Corn Is nominal; Western mixed at % a
30 cents Pork is triao higher; old mess
Sl4 81 IL SIS. Beef is unchanged. Lard is
firm with an upward tendency. Whiskey is un-
settled at 81 IL cents
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TdnncTv Burned.

WATERvnLr, Me-, March s0.-The southwick
tannery, at North Vassalboro' was destroyed by
FIRE last night, with from three TO FIVE thousand
dollars worth OF stock. The stock was owned BY
B. Fryes. stable and two dwelling houses, with
out buildings, we're all consumed