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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1855-11-27

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picture lar superior 10 the HasuereotyPc, made in
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-AAlBR0TYPES,
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IMPERlSHABLE,
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bity Tie picture is taken on rLai" glass. 10 which
other plate u corresponding size is secured with lnde
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lmal hiancy for ages il will hot by acids nor
be injured by water climate
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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

= An atheisdca writer being dangerously III con-
fessed 70 the attending priest that nothing sat more
heavily at his heart than the sense Of having SCI
duced the age BY his writings. The reverend father
tried every source OF consolation which his wit
could devise, but finding his spiritual patient still
in despair, be told him that while he did well in
being afflicted for his evil designs he ought TO be
very thankful that there was no danger of their
doing any hurt; that his cause was so very bad
and his arguments SO weak, he did not apprehend
any i'll effects from his writings and added further
for his comfort that he did not believe any besides
his particular friends and acquaintance, had ever
been at the pains of reading them"
Now, Mr.. Editor, am not entitled to claim that
noble virtue -mag,.imimityf hold out the right
hand Of assistance TO sinking adversary, and with
the lsta hand point him to the rainbow Of hope.
But Mr. Editor, said that my object was not
only to console but to warn, and cannot conclude
till have performed my whole duty, whilst leave
to others to say whether the " Union" is in a
similar position to that Of the author above allud-
ed to- aifectionatey entreat it not TO follow his
example, The story goes to say, that the APP
parently dying man turned from the reverend fla
Their with disgust, and that he recovered, and
wrote several more books of the same character,
upon which Addison remarks luckily for his
poor soul Nth the same success" ! beg those
who feel inclined to pursue like course, not to
look SO much to the short sojourn in a political
purgatory, as to the unfathomable abyss beyond,
which should make then, pause" III. NJ. N.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
Americanism in Kentucky.

The Louisville Courier of recent date thus
discoursed upon the rapid and thorough changes
in progress in Kentucky, by which former or
CARNATIONS are fast disappearing, and the
" American party" becoming triumphant:
"Our good State seems to be falling into line
and taking rank with those others Of the national
sisterhood that have eschewed the old-fashioned
party organizations, and, for the sake of unity at
home, and the prevention from dangerous inroads
from abroad have joined in alliance, offensive and
defensive. Three Of the corporate cities of the
Commonwealth, the largest and wealthiest, where
the foreign vote was most potent, and demagogues
anxious to WELD 1t most numerous, have within six
months held elections. Louisville, it Is generally
understood, felt the magical power Of this election
of last August, and while some candidates with fair
prospects were knocked into nonentty, Others, un-
known and without show, were galvanized into life
and Office. Now, Lexington, the citadel Of Wing
gerry, where the great Nestor Of the party so long
lived where his faithful friends yet abound where
it is generally supposed that more fogyism of po-
tical belief exists than anywhere else forsakes the
ancient idols, and joins the new order of things.
Covington, 80 long outrageously Democratic, has
wheeled about, the old politician has been ousted
the old faith discarded, and, as in August so on
last Saturday, the new power triumphed signally.
If the Courier, a respectable and well-known
journal, is worthy of credit (Which none will
dispute) even localities outrageously Demo
cratic" have embraced the doctrines of our
party, and thus furnished ample proof of the
falsity of the stale charge that are the "Whig
party in disguise"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
COLTS Patent.

The bill granting an extension of Colts ia
NOUS patent came up in the House Saturday,
after we went to press, and gave rise to rather
exciting discussion. Mr. Pratt defended Mr..
Colt, from the charge of having acted dishonor-
ably, and said that in conversation ne mad
held with Mr.. Letcher few days before ne
had understood him as concurring in that opin-
ion, Mr. Letcher denied that he had ever said
that Mr.. Colt had acted properly in this matter,
because it was notorious fact that at the time
he appeared before the committee he came there
drunk
What follows, we quote from the Aatelligea-
GERS report:
Mr. PRArr certainly did not desire to misrepre.
sent the gentleman from Virginia, or to state any.
thing which was not strictly true. He reiterated
the Impressions he had received in his conversation
with the chairman Of the committee, (Mr. LErcH
Err and declared that, If his ears heard correctly
on that the gentleman did state what he had
repeated to the House He warmly defended the
character of Mr. Colt, and was understood to say
that the gentleman from Virginia, In asserting that
Mr. G. appeared before the select committee in an
intoxicated state, had made statement which nc
person of gentlemanly feeling would have made.
M
personal retort upon the gentleman, even were he
SO disposed considering the difference between
their ages
Mr.. PRATT asked nothing on the score Of age.
Mr.. LETcHER The gentleman says that Mr.. Colt
was not drunk before the committee. appeal 70
the members of the committee to rise iIr thcii
places and say whether that was not 80. hope
they will do it.
Mr.. EDDY regarded Mr.. Colt as intoxicated when
before the committee. 1t was talked of by them
and he did not know any member OF the committee
who had come to different conclusion, or ex
pressed different opinion as to the condition o.
Mr.. Colt upon that occasion
Mr. RUFFIN also member Of the committee
considered Mr.. Colt drunk when he appeared be-
fore them to give in his testimony.
Mr. ZoLLICoFFER, while he was impressed with
the belief that Mr.. Colt was intoxicated upon the
occasion referred to, was also impressed with the
belief that he was gentleman, and in the hands O
men who might be sharpers and who might ruin
him.
Mr.. WHEELER said that Mr.. Colt was to have
been examined in the morning, but the committee
being occupied, his examination was postponed
until evening. He appeared before the committee
directly after dinner, and appeared to be slightly
excited
Mr.. ELIOT, Of Massachusetts, would not say thai
Mr.. Colt was drunk, but thought that he was moi
in proper state of mind to give in his testimony
Mr.. THURsroN thought that he was excited, bu
could not tell whether 1t was from disease or some
other cause.
the committee violating the secrecy they had en-
joined on the Witnesses and did not doubt tha
many of them had themselves been sometimes
little confused after dinner.
Without coming to any decision on the bill, the
House adjourned.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
Governor of Virginia.
The Alexandria Sentinel says:


"The Ameican Organ copies, with editorial
commentator, an eloquent extract from Botts's
late letter In the Richmond Examiner"
Well, neighbor, have we done any harm in
copying an eloquent extract" from Mr..
Botts's letter? Have we wronged anybody ?
We suppose the Sentinel neither likes the cx-
tract nor its paternity. We admire eloquent
extracts" by whomsoever written, and would
eren republish such from the Sentinel, if any
should ever appear in that journal We GER
tainly know of no reason why we should rc-
frain publishing eloquent extracts from the
productions Of Mr.. Bolts, who is distinguished
for his ability as speaker and as writer,
and who is also strenuous and effective adyo-
cate of American doctrines. But we will
not affect to misunderstood the meaning Of the
Sentinel
The remark copied therefrom is found under
the head Of "A GOOD SIGN FOR Boris" The
intimation Of that press, therefore, is that the
publication of an eloquent extract" from one
Of Mr.. Botts's letters with editorial common.
dalton" manifests preference for that gentle
man as candidate for Governor Of Virginia,
for which position he has, with others, been
named
We take occasion to inform the Sentinel
that we present TO our readers such articles as
we think win best promote the success Of our
cause; and that we do this, "with editorial
commentator, or without it, according to our
opinions Of the merits or dement's Of the same,
and that in so doing, we assume no obligations
to support or to oppose the authors for public
station.
Our duty to our party in Virginia, will be
performed to the full extent Of all that is re-
quircd Of us, without our attempting, in any
mode, or to any extent whatever, to influence
our friends in the selection Of candidates for
their support We 6attlo. for principles and
notJor mon. We haco no preferences, nor if
we had, would it be our right to make choice
Of candidates for our friends in Virginia.
We perfectly understand Gas we think our
rights and our duties in connection with our
party associations, and we shall not al
low any press or any man, to place us in a
false position on this question, and, least of
all, shall we permit our enemies to define our
position, even by innuendo or intimation.
The American Organ" whilst under our
charge, will not directly or indirectly seek to
advance the interests Of any individual as a
candidate for nomination. We shall permit
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
Invaluable, have none, This should be Immediately

invaluable, have none. This should be Immediately
remedied.
As to the manners of the people, they are very
polite to ladies especially-(we are informed the
best passport to the Emperor's magnificent gar
dens Is to be accompanied by an american lady j
their knowledge is as general thing, superficial
but the modern languages and music are taught 70
a perfection that might shame us. They teach
English in their schools as a commercial requisite,
he old treaty between Brazil and America has
now expired. We should renew it as soon as pos
sible; but it should be enlarged We want the
right of way up the Amazon; we want the duties,
on both what we import and export, lowered; in
both cases they are enormously high; and we want
line Of steamers connecting the countries.
We have given but few points in this lecture, as
we could devote no more room 10 it In this issue
the whole lecture deserves publication. Mr.. f..
occupied over two hours and was then reproached
with being too short.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
FOR THE AMERICAN ORGAN,

would like to put two questions to the Wash
ington Union through the medium of your col
umns. First. When you die, where do you expect
TO go' Second. If you do no better than you are
doing now, do you expect to go far9 As Il win be
painful for the Union to answer either of these in
terrogatories ! will endeavor to throw some light
upon the subject In looking over that literary
treasure, the Spectator" few days since, read
the following passage:
81 have seen some Catholic authors, who tell us
that vicious writer's continue in purgatory so long
as the influence Of their writings continues upon
posterity."
do not know whether this viii be of consolation
to the Union or not. IL as its friends believe,
there is purgatory to which some writer's are
condemned only till the influence of what they
have written has passed from the earth it's stay in
that warm climate win undoubtedly be short; but
a startling question arises Where win be it's next
stopping placer
As my object, however, Is only TO warn and con-
sole the Union and not TO drive II TO despair, 1
win here give the substance of an snecdote which
take from the same paper 1.-THE SPECTATOR above
alluded TO:
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

TowN-TALK.--The performance Of Prof Robert
Heller, at Iron Hall, has truly become the "town-
talk" the subject ofconversation for every body
and his rife" All agree that they have seen
some sights in this town; but, Second Sights"
seem lin common parlance) to stake them" all.
Many have visited this wonderful Necromancer,
and Of all mysteries, they confess that I" Second
Sight" to be the most mysterious Of anything they
have ever yet seen. We understand, by the way,
that four more "soirees" are to be given, previous
to the Magican's departure for the Southern and
Western cities. Those who fail to visit Mr. Heller,
during his stay, will lose more than they dream Of
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

EARTHQUAKES IN VIRGINrA.-The Richmond Post
states that a shock OF an earthquake was sensibly
felt on Friday, few minutes before three o'clock,
in Clarksville, Charlotte Prince Edward, and Hall
fax. At Clarksve there was a rumbIng, rafting
sound which resembled somewhat the noise made
by four-horse coach in rapid motion, or wagon
with an empty body, running rapidly down rough
hill. Crockery standing on the table was visibly
shaken. At Wylesburg, the houses were shaken,
and one gentleman was walked up by the severe
jar and noise. Alarmed by the cracking sound Of
his house, he jumped out Of bed considerably
frightened, and out to see if the house was not
on fire at the top. In Prince Edward, wo learn
the shock was still greater. In Halifax IL was suf-
6cient TO wake persons from sound sleep. We are
surprised 10 learn that no person in Richmond was
aware Of an earthquake in this region A. all.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
Health of Mr.. Mason.

The Paris correspondent of the Journal Of
Commerce furnishes the following gratifying
intelligence Of the improved condition Of Mr.
Mason's health:
"0ur worthy Minister, Mr.. Mason, is GONZALES
cent. His mind has not been affected by the para
lytic stroke experienced in his Left arm. A mem
Der of my family conversed with him yesterday in
his chamber. He was seated by the fire, and talked
both ucidly and cheerfully."
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
DIED.

At his residence near wilmington, yesterday morn
ing the 4th instant, Lieut. RoBRRr e. JoHSsos Of the
United States navy, aged about 46 years. Lieut. ].
was a native Of Warren county, North Carolina, and
entered the navy in 1897. As officer he was faith
ful and energetic and as a man his life honora-
BILE He has left affectionate wife and many rela-
tives and friends TO mourn his loss.
In this city, Saturday evening last, Mrs. ELIZA
BRrH DAVIS relict of the late Charles b. Davis in the
seventy ninth year of her age
In this city, on Saturday, Mrs. MARY +. CocHRAS,
of New London, Connecticut wife of John W. Czech
ran, of New York, in the Esd year of her age.
On the 4th instant Mr.. THoxAs JARBox, in his 46th
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
The late John w. NIaury.

The following brief notice was prepared for
our paper of last Saturday, but, to our great
regret, was accidentally omitted:
The death ofthis highly esteemed gentleman
has occasioned feeling of deep and universal
regret in our community. No one was more
generally respected as useful citizen, or more
universally beloved for those solid virtues which
make up the character Of good and just man.
Though frequent candidate for the suffrages
of the people, and holding high official position
for many years, it is the general testimony Of
the community that he passed through life
without, perhaps, making single enemy.
What higher tribute could be paid to his worth
and moral excellence2 Possessed of an ample
fortune, acquired by life of honest industry,
he was conspicuous for his quiet, yet extensive
charities, and for his great public spirit and
usefulness. His liberality to the poor was .
marked feature in his character, and his death
will carry sorrow to the heart of many suffer.
ing widow and orphan.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

# We commend to the consi Iteration Of
our readers the views presented by Y. r., on
the question of refunding duties upon railroad
iron. The writer is a statesman Of ability and
experience, now out of political life; man
who has always been q constitutional Demo
crat, and has welded much influence when on
the arena Of politics His only purpose is to
aid in procuring legitimate relief for class Of
persons to whom the country is vastly indebted
for that progress" which characterizes the
age in which we i've and which relief it has
been heretofore the policy Of the govern
ment to afford. We perform our duty in per-
hitting public attention to be called to the sub
iect through our columns.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
Resignation Of the Assistant Secretary of
state.
A despatch to the Herald Of yesterday

despatch to The Herald Of yesterday says :
at has transpired that A. Dudley Mann has re-
signed his position as Assistant Secretary Of State,
TO take effect any time before the first Of March.
Il Is understood his resignation grows out Of the
Soule affair, the 0stend conference, and the chang
cd policy Of the administration as regards Cuba.
The President does notswish to accept Mann's res
ignation; but far the latter is firm in his de-
termination.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

the proper conventions to discharge their duty
without interference from us, and when that
duty shall have been discharged, we mean to
do all we can, in fairness and honesty, to pro-
mote the election Of the nominees of the regu-
lar conventions.
Whoeeer, therefore, shall be nominated by
the convention of our friends, as candidates for
the suffrages of the people in Virginia, next
May, we viii aid TO the utmost Of our ability.
This is our position, our duty, and our purpose.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
MARRIED..

AT Qsantico, near Dumfres, Virginia, on Wedncs.
day, January 81, 1855 by Elder John Clark, HESRr
f. WILLIAMS, of San Francisco California, to ELIZA
BETH DUSNSeSos, only daughter Of DR.. r. w.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

rY- We learn from a correspondent that,
in Mobile, Alabama, our order numbered g. 76
members on the 9th ultimo Six months ago
it numbered 678 members 1t is still increas-
ing rapidly there, and also in all parts Of the
State
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

fE- The First Lecture for the benefit Of
the Island Social Club for the Diffusion Of Useful
knowledge will be delivered by the President, A. T.
Harrington, at the Washington Assembly Rooms, on
Wednesday next, 18th instant Subject: mind"
The second will be at the Navy Yard. Subject:
" Investigation
The third will be in Georgetown. Subject: The
Bible in the Schools"
]. wALLING,
M. PEG,
feb q ComYnitfee NJ Arrangements.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05
Mr., Wise in Alexandria.

In Alexandria, on last Saturday night, Mr.
Wise had the pleasure of repeating for perhaps
the tenth time, the very pretty speech which
he so deliberately prepared at the commence
ment of the present canvass. A large audience
was present, and listened to him with very
patient and respectful attention. To those who
had read the speech, the entertainment was O
course rather fiat, but to others more fortunate
the occasion was not without interest.
Mr.. Wise's gifts of oratory always enable
him to entertain public audience, particularly
when it is composed of persons who hear him
then for the first time. In Alexandria, how.
ever, his speech did not produce its usual effect
owing, in great measure, to his physical con.
dition 1t was very evident that his recent
efforts on the stump have begun to tell upon
his strength. He exhibited Saturday night
little of that energy and fierce earnestness Of
manner which constitute the great secret of his
force as public speaker.
Mr.. Wise was honored by the attendance Of
numerous members of Congress, and large
number Of office-holders sent down from this
city by Forney & Co. He was however no,
annoyed by the presence of his cruel persecu.
tor, the reporter of tho New York Herald
This must have been an agreeable relief to him,
and necessarily have exercised soothing infiu-
ence on his system somewhat unduly excited
on this subject for several weeks past.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

N We have received and shall present to-
morrow to our readers, the fourth and last Of
a series Of letters in answer to the manifesto Of
tho Hon. Henry A. Wise, written by the Hon
Kenneth Rayncr, of North Carolina We re
servo our comments thereon until its appear.
ance, but we will say in advance, that oul
friends will read it with delight
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-05

EE The Rev. John Chambers, of Phila-
deiphia, will preach, this Monday evening, at l-2
o'clock, in the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Ninth
street feb5
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-15
by Thomas w. keescc,
lOhiee with Geo J. Sumner, No. 20 pear, st-aa.

ny fhOfnas w. keesee,
lohee with Geo.. Sumner, No. 20 Pearl Stree,
pEkEAIPTORY SALE OF ELECANr
= FIhST CLASS HOUSEHOLD EURNITTTPE
SfLENDID FRENCH PIER GLASSES VALE
ABLE OIL PAINTINGS, &c, AT AUCTION =
inst at 10 o'clock all of the superior furniture
ed in the house one door west of the Monnmsntal
Church, Broad street, consisting of ROYAL RrnsssIs
and three-ply Carpets; complete parlor ,n;ts ~
elegant carved mahogany Sofas and Chairs: ricbIv
carved Dyans; large rosewood sofa Arm Chat.
marble-top Centre Table; splendid French ME
Mirrors, 80 by 100 inches: rich brocade Windoyy
Curtains, complete; sets rich Genandoles and IA
lights; aud Is very superior Oil Paintings in gilt
frames, some of them very large. '
One very superior rosewood Piano. seyeu-octayes
of fine tone and tinish cost f400; Bum Allen
makers.
Chamber Furniture-Ma gnifc ent Carved Mahogany
fine Wash Sands. with Marble Tops and Shelve.;
Toilet Sets superior spring Hair Mattresses highly
finished Mahogany Wardrobe, cane seat Walnut
Chairs, plush covered Lounge.
DINING ROOM FURNITURE
One elegant walnut patent extension Table 20 feel
ong, cost $lS5; Cane Seat Chairs, Mahogany Side.
board full sized marble top; French China Dinner and
Tea Sets Ivory Handle Knives and Forks Glass Ware
of all kinds; Ice Chest Safe; three ply and Venetian
passage and stair Carpets; Oil Cloths; Hat Rack with
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serve. --a
ALSO-For sale. privately, TO q city resident onIy
Negro Woman,'32 years of age--a complete chifs
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TERMS: All sums under $50, cash: $50 and over
that amount, months credit, for approved endorsed
negotiable paper; SOLOMON DAVIS
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