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A bad SIGN.

meeting OF the Wings OF Henrico county,
Virginia, was held on the lst of January, to
consider Of the propriety Disappointing delegates
to Wing State Convention, with the view Of
nominating candidates for Governor, Lieuten-
ant Governor, and Attorney General. The fol-
lowing resolutions were offered, discussed, and
finally adopted, almost unanimously:
Resolved, lst. That at this time, and under
existing circumstances, it is inexpedient and
unwise 10 hold Wing State Convention for
any such. purpose.
I'd. That from all the lights before US we, so
far as our voice can affect the action of our
brother Wings throughout the State, protest
against Wing State Convention at all, but
should such Convention be determined upon
and held, urge its postponement till the month
of April
1t seems, from the passage Of these resolu-
tons, that the Wings Of Henrico entertain the
opinion that the Wing party Of Virginia should
make no organized Wing opposition to the
Democratic nominees. 1t seems that, they
think the Wings of Virginia should give up and
abandon their organization. Nor is it only an
attitude of neutrality that they recommend to
their brethren throughout the State. An OBJ
vious and palpable design to succumb to the new
secret organization and to aid in the election Of
its ticket, was manifested in some Of the
speeches.
The worst enemies of the Wing party can
not contemplate this effort of its own brother
hood to PROSTATE that ancient party without
emotions Of sorrow. A generousspirit cannotbe-
hold the downfall Of a once great and manly foe
without indulging such emotions. Should
this merger of the Wing party into the Know
nothing organization be permitted and sane
toned by the intelligence of that party, sor-
row for its degradation will mingle with disgust
for the paltry policy which thus sinks principle
for triumph, and forgets the "decency' of the
past. in the hope Of winning thereby the
"spoils' of the future. The charge SO often
alleged will then be plainly confessed, that
the Wing party never was anything but party
of men, and that the basis Of its organiza-
ton and the principle Of its cohesion was only
the intellect, chivalry, and services Of its two
great leaders. Those leaders are now in their
graves, and the Wing organization moulders
with them in their tombs. Clay sleeps at Ash
land, and with him sleeps that pride Of genius
and chivalrous selfrespect that would have
felt like a wound" the stain of all degrading
coalitions Webster lies in the tomb of
Marshfeld, and with him lies that sound intel
lect which would have exposed the folly of all
such alliances.
If this meeting be the indication Of the
policy Of the Southern Wings, the extinction
Of that party may be assumed as an existing
fact. The Wing party will be quietly buried,
and in its stead we shall have a secret organi.
cation at war with the very principle of free
institutions.
We suggest to our contemporary of the
Richmond Wing the following appropriate
dirge:
"Open wide the gates Of Athol
Where the bones of sages rest;
Open wide the gates of AthoL
To receive another guest"
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A DEFENsE OF THE MORMONs-HON,
MIR. BERNHISEL.

We publish to-day letter from Mr.. Bern.
hisel the delegate from Utah, which contains a
defense Of the government and Of the late chief
magistrate Of that yonng, growing and peculiar
people This letter will, do doubt attract q
large share Of public attention, epanating as
it docs from one of the most respectable, in
fuential and prominent citizens Of Utah. We
submit it to our readers without further COM
ment.
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state Legislature Doings,

BosToN Jan. 3.--The Know. nothing caucuses Of
the members ofthe House and State Senate, have
nominated Henry w. Benchley, as President Of
the Senate, and Rev. Daniel c. Eddy, as Speaker
Of the House
HARRISBURG Pa, Jan. 3.-The Pennsylvania
Senate had another unsuccessful effort at organi
ration. After fifteen ballots for speaker, resulting
the same as on yesterday, an adjournment took
place till tomorrow,
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Mt EW YEARS PRESENTs.-M w.
IN CALF a. BRO. will open this day magnf.
cent assortment Of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware,
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, 10 which
they invite the attention ofpurchasers.
M. w. GAIT & BROTHER,
Jan 3--3t Penn. av, betw. 9th and 10th SITS
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p1y- A dispatch, dated Chicago, January 2,
says: "The Legislature of Illinois met at
Springfield to-day, and organized by the cleo
ton of Thomas Turner (anti Nebraska) as
speaker, and E. f. Bridges, clerk
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GEO. II. DRAPER. Hsvre'
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE. that the orr

TUVnHS - 10 Wv y NOIICE, tnot tne ORR
Il ginal Virginia Military Land Warrant, No.
$500, for 1884 acres, issued on the I'D Septem-
Der, ls4l, in the name Of Ann Bronaugh one OF
the heirs Of Lieutenant Austin Sandridge, for his
service as lieutenant in the continental line, has
been accidentally lost; and application will be
made 10 the General Land OfRce, for the issue OF
script duplicate Of said warrant, in accordance
with the 4ih section of the rules and regulations
Of said Office dated November Goth, 1852.
N THOMAS BRONAUGH,
For himself and the other heirs Of Ann Bronsush.
Nov 29--cw3m
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TOHN H. BUTHMANN, Importer ana
Al DEALER In Wine. brandy. lsl~ars nc

TOHN III. BUTHMANN, Importer ana
u Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c.
Pennsylvania avenue, south eide, between -Four.
anda.Half and Sixth streets, has received hi. fun
stock and assortment Of the above, consisting in
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port Of various grades, Cham.
payne, in quarts and pints, different brands.
great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF II
sparkling.
Also, 81. Peray sparkling red and white Clsret
aiprices from % so per dozen TO the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds Of Wine.
Also, very superior Cognac, pale and dsrk |.
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica RnE., Sns old Whi,.
key, Irish Malt Cordisls, and Havana Cigars,
Dec 20--2tawif5w
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WASHINGTON, January 2. 1885.

To Msssrs u T. To,ceys, W. d. Waaach, &c.
Gentlemen: receive, with feelings of gratitude,
your offers ofa testimonial benefit, for my humble
efforts in contributing to your amusement The
offer accept with many thanks, and by permits
sion Of the manager will fix Thursday evening
next. the 4th January, for the BENEFIT NIGHT,
on which occasion will produce the Grand Ballet,
in 3 acts, of LA Diable Quatre, never produced
in this city, with other entertainments.
Accept, Gentlemen, the best wishes for your
welfare of Your obedient servant,
jan 3-lt CAROLINE ROUSSET.
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CHARLESTON, Jan. 3-The cotton market Is 6rm
Sales during the past two days, 1850 bales.
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TH 4 AMERICAN SPORTSMAN, Con-
Il tanning Hints TO Sportsmen, Notes on Sport
ing, and the Habits Of the Game Birds and Wild
Fowl Of America, by Elisha J. Lewis, M D., with
numerous illustrations. For sale at
TAYLOR Il MAURY'S
Jan Book Store, near Ninth street.
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GERD1ANIAN BELL RING ERS,
At ODD FELLOWS HALL.

CSRMANIAN BELL RING ERS,
AT ODD FELLOWS HALL.
THE PEAK FAMILY,
VOealtsts am Boil Ringer,
NNAKE the present opportunity to announce to
III the inhabitants OF the City Of Washington
that they will give
TWO CONCERTS ONLY
GUITARS, a
At the above named Hall, on MONDAY and
TUESDAY EVENINGS, January
9th and 9th, 1855.
TICKETS 26 Cents, reserved sests SO cents.
Doors open at 81; Concert 70 commence al n.
w. B. BLAISDELL, Agent.
ID They will also give
TWO CONC ERTS
In GEORGETOWN, at FOREST HALL, on
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
EVENINGS, January 10th
and llth
Tickets, Is cents-reserved seats, SO cents.
N.B-FOREST HALL has just been fitted up
with Nes0 Seftees, NeO Stage, and NeW Furnace
for warming, which renders il one OF the pleasant
est and most comfortable Halls now in use.
Jan.4
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DARIsH and other Pencfllings, by Kir-
wan, author Of Letters TO Bishop Hughes
Komanism at Home, &c. Harper's Story Books
by Jacob Abbott, price IS cents.
just received. r. FARNHAM.
Dec. IS
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Water street, corner of Old Slip, occupied by
Messrs. o. g. A. Wetmore 81 Co., wholesale gro
GERS, were destroyed by fire this morning. The
loss estimated at about S35 000 which Is fully in.
sured A quantity of cotton was also burnt.
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THE CATHOLIC ALMANAC for 1865
IL just published and for sale at
TAYLOR & MAURY'S
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PRESENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
MI w. GAIT & BROTHER will 0pell

lyl this day magnificent assortment Of Fancy
Jewelry, Silverware, Fine Fans, Silver Gard
Cases, Gard Trays, Porte Monnaies, and Bjouterie
of every description.
Persons in want of presents would do well TO
make their selections whilst our stock is com
pete, and avoid tbs usual bustle OF the holydays.
M. w. GAIT, 81 BRO,
Penn. avenue, between 9Th and 10th streets.
Dec l2-3t
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The New York and Liverpool United states
Mall Steamers.

MAIL StcAmefDs
The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. ........ Captain West.
The Pacific Captain Nye.
The Baltic. Captain Comstock.
- These ships having been built by
zAS.k contract, expressly for government
service, every care has been taken
in their construction, also in their engines 10
insure strcngth and speed, and their accommo-
datons for passengers are unequalled for ele-
gsnce and comfort
Price Of passage from New York TO Liverpool.
in first cabin. ................ $3.50
In second cabin, SIS. Exclusive use Of extra sized
state rooms. ..................... $3.50
From Liverpool to New York 30 and 20 guiness.
An experienced Surgeon attached to each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
pnoposrp DATES OF SAILING.
Fyoxs Nec York. Prom Liverpool
Wed'day. Dec. ~, 1854 Saturday. Dec l6, 1854
Wed'day. Jan. 10, 1855 Saturday. Dec. 30, 1854
wed'day. Jan. "a, 1855 Saturday. Ian. 10, 1855
Wed'day Feb. 7, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 81, 1858
Wed'dsy. Feb 81, 1855 Saturday. Feb 10, 1855
Wed'day. Mar. 2, 1855 Saturday. Feb. "a, 1855
For freight or ps, sag |. : sPp,y =, %, ,,,s
No. IS Wall street, N. Y
BROWN, SHIPLEY g. Co.,
RIG. ROBERTS q Co.
l3 Kings Arms Yard, London.
@. WAINWRlGHT& Co,
Paris
GEO. H. DRAPER, Havre.
The owners of these ships will not be accounts
BILE for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewelry, pre-
cious stones, or metals, unless bills Of lading are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex.
pressed. Jan 3-dtf
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TESTIMONIAL TO CAROLINE
ROUSsET.

WASHINGTON, January /, 1856
MILE. CAROLINE RoussET-M Hav-
ing heard that your engagement here was about
to close, il is wish to offer you testimonial OF
our admiration for your talent before your depar-
ture from this city.
Should this meet with your appreciation we would
suggest Thursday evening next as one Of the best
nights for such an occasion. sss
Accept, Msdemoiselle, our best wishes for your
welfare.
w. d. Wallach, Jno. 7. Towers,
Thos. ]. Fisher, 8. G. Barney,
Edw. F. Alexander, John L. Smith,
Lewis Carusi, W. B. Chace,
CHI H. Winder, Z. ID. Willard,
d. N. Caldwell, ]. d. Hoover,
]. B. Pleasants, Jno. w. Boiler
Geo Kevworth, G. w. Flint,
M. R. Birche, j. w. Forney.
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THAT'S, HATS, HATSI-Temple Of FASH
Jul ion.-Gentlemen in want Of a superior style
and quality of Hat would find il greatly to their
advantage TO call at the New York Cap and Fur
store. BUTT & HOPKINS,
Corner OF 9th street and Penn avenue.
Dec 12--eo2wif
@ HIRTS! Shirts IA fine assortment of
- Gentlemens Dress Shirts OF superior quality,
tor sale cheap by WALL q STEPHENS,
Dec 10 Pa. av next door 10 Iron Hall
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
w E have just received the finest and richest
w assortment OF Cravats. Scsrfs, Stocks, Ties,
Handkerchief, Gloves, Collars, Suspenders, Muf
fers, &c, &c, 10 be seen in this city, making a
most splendid variety Of suitable Christmas pres
ents. WALL 81 STEPHENS,
Penn. avenue, next door 10 Iron Hall.
Dec 20--3t [Iniell, News. Start
WOKE NECK SHIRTS. --Our Assort-
III ment Of Gentemen's Dress Shirts is CON-
plete. and fits in all cases warranted at
STEVENS
Dec i7--3tf Sales Room, Browns Hotel
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General Post Ofice.---Mr Bsyord, in the
Senate yesterday, reported bill to authorize the
enlargement OF the General Post Office building,
measure which has become necessary in conse-
quencc Of the vast amount Of business connected
with that important branch Of the public service.
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Washington In6rmsry.-Tbe number OF
government patients treated from January l.
1854 to July 1854 in this institution is &c. males,
"a females, 12. OF this number 24.werc dis
charged cured FIVE died four are still under treat.
ment, two discharged improved and one left Of his
own accord.
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The Patent 0nice.--Major French, the Com
missioner OF Public Buildings, says, in his annual
report, that the work on the west wing Of the
Patent Office is progressing rapidly, and IS such as
TO do credit 10 all concerned in its execution. 1t
is confidently anticipated that the wing will be
ready for occupancy early this year, and il is be-
lieved, that the money now appropriated, and
standing 10 its credit, will go far TO complete L.
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Criminal Court-Wi,hin few days past, the
court has been engaged in trying various persons
indicted for assaults and assaults and batteries; a
favorite mode Of amusement in which, il appears
from the docket, not a few persons indulge. The
Judge sends those who have been found guilty, TO
Jail, where they have to restrain their bruising
and abusing propensiies during the respective
terms OF their confinement.
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Pictorial.-There are now on exhibition in the
rotundo ofthe Capitol, several beautiful paintings
The largest is the Calling Of ST. Mathew" BY
Lucca Jiordano, said TO be three hundred years
old st John Of villanuevs, distributing aims &c
the poor a copy from Murillo, by one Of his pu
pills The alteration Of the three Kings BY
Murio and two heads, by Corregio, representing
Christ and the Virgin Mary.
These are from the gallery Of the late r. w
Meade, Of Washington, and are to be rafied fol
the benefit Of his daughter, Miss M, G. Meade.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-25
Hon. Mulherf F. EairchiId.

We notice that the last Batesville Standard states by "proper authority" that the Hon. H. F. Farchild does not belong to the know noth- ing party. It seems that he became mem- Der of it, but for reasons satisfactory to himself withdrew. These reasons were doubtless suf- fcient alone to induce him at the earliest op- portunity, to sever all connection with it. But the very idea that the ORDER should attempt to exercise authority over him, by publishing, without perm sson, from him, that he would be one of the public speakers at the late know nothing ratification meeting, at Jacksonport, must have been pecu iarlv abhorrent to him. He took the best and most sensible course to vindcate his self-'espect, independence of character and freedom of thought and action by severing all connection with the very objec tionable know nothing partv
The true Democrat., 1855-09-25
Pope cOlt,ltu Ark. Sept. 10th. 1855

EDITOR TRUE DEMOCRAT-For the sats- faction of my democratic friends in Pope coun- ty, you will please give this an insertion in your paper.
 Some time early in March last I was at Dardanelle, Yell county, and two of my par ucular friends solicited me to join party known by the name of know nothiugs. It being before the issues ot that party became manifest l was persuaded that It was merely secret ill., Stltutlon to withhold our votes from foreigners to keep them out of office in our country, and that the object of the party stopped. here. consented to join, and took the first obligation, and was instructed to go to Dover and there take the second obligation, and have my name enrolled and pay the amount of 25 cts, and 1 would be member of the order.
 l very soon saw that the old coon's tail was yet striped, and that the hard cider would lead to intoXication, and 1 dd not, therefore, comply with the instructions. 1 saw at once that 1t was no place for democrat As 1 did not take the second obligation, did not have my name enrolled, and did not pay the fees, consider that l am not a member of that order.
 believe 1t to be one of the darkest stripes that ever was spread thro.gh our happy land. It suits none but disappointed office seekers and whlgH, whose party Is scattered to the four winds of Heaven. It l, nothing bat wolf in sheep'S clothing, gotten up to begulle and de- celve. 1 confess they deceived me, and de- serve chastisement from the democratic party, for by the spirit of democracy our hberues were gained aud have ever been supported.
 1 am democrat and have ever been Ill prin- ciple and practice, and the democratic platoon m is the only one that guarantees to Us place a.d rosperltv as d nation. c. DAVIS
The true Democrat., 1855-09-25
The Cairo and Fulton Railroad.

in pursuance of the agreement recently en- tered into, placing the entire line of this road through the States of Arkansas and Missouri; under one management, the joint committee representing both companies met at Little Rock on the third Monday, 17th of September, 1855, organized, and appointed Roswell Beebe chair man; fixed, as the place for its subsequent meet ings, for the present, the principal office of the company in this city; and, after disposing of the business before it, adjourned to meet again on he call of the chairman.
 The members of said committee, appointed Dy the company are EDWARD CRoss, of Hemp stead; HENRY C. DYE, of Independence; GREEN D. HUGHES, of Saline; ISRAEL NJ. MOORE, of White; ROSWELL BEEBE, RICHARD H. JOHNSON and DANIEL RINGo, of Pulaski countv
The true Democrat., 1855-09-25

one can deny it. The northern know nothings have not elected to Congress single national mar--no, not one. How then can southencrs affiliate with such party and turn against the northern national democrats, who alone have always stood true and firm to the constitution and the south, and who, for doing so, have borne the bitter reproaches of the know noth- ing, the abolt;onist, and the free-soiler?
 Mir. Turner's speech, our correspondent says, was masterly and able effort. His defence of the democratic party and his exposure of the know nothings, told among the people, We are proud of him here in Conway He is an able lawyer and an eloquent champion of the democracy.
 The mt eting was m ent. usiastc one. The resolutions adopted will be found in another e lumn.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-25
Homestead, Arhrnsas O., Ark., }
 September 18th, 1855. {
MEssRs. BoRLAND & DANLEY:

MEssRs. BoRLAND & DANLEY:
 want you to stop sending me your paper-the Gazette and Democrat. When l subscribed for your paper, it advocated the pnncples and policy of the democracy. You nave made It your boast that you were the first journalists in this State to oppose the principles of the know nothings, and that too as late as two months ago. You have sinse taken the back trach and are now foremost in the ranks. battl- ing side by side with the common enemy of the south.
 You cannot fail to know that I, as we'll as every southern man of even ordinary under standing, are aware that know nottingham vas engendered by the federalists under the cid CT Adams, fostered by the members of the Hart ford convention and nurtured by the abolition lsts of the north. Its principles and policy are lnlmlcable to the true principles of republican, !sm as taught by Washington, J Jefferson, Madi- son, Jackson, and the host of patriots whose immortal fame emblazons the escutcheon of our country.
 Itls not my intention to enter into a discus slon of the demerits of the know nothing ma ma; suthce It to say, that, l can no longer pat ronlZe journal that advocates its principles and will use all the honorable means within my power to defeat the machinations of such party As l have never given to a foreign foe :" ald and comtort,' neither will I be guilty ot extending 1t to domestic ones; and hope all true men, both whigs and democrats, will do so likewise"
 Send your account down, as soon as you please. Yours. respectfully.
 JAMES SMITH