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DEATH OF AN ARMY oFTIcER--Captan Henry D.
Grafton Of the United States army, was recently
attacked with apoplexy, and died suddenly, at Da
venport, Iowa lie was the eldest son Of Major
Joseph Grafton, Of Boston, who formerly served
in the army Of the United States was graduate
OF West Point, Of the class Of l849, and was at.
tached to the LIST regiment of artillery until the
close Of the year 1854, and had only resigned bis
commission shortly before his death. He was dis.
tinguished for his gallant conduct during the Mex.
lean campaign. Capt Grafton married at an early
age the youngest daughter Of Com Ed. E. Tren.
chard, late Of the United States navy by whom he
leaves a most interesting family
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SuDprs DEATH OF Rev. Mn. HALsEY.-A most
sad casualty yesterday deprived us Of one of our
most exemplary clergymen, Rev CHARLES II. HAL
sEr, Rector Of Christ Church. II appears that
Mr.. HALsEY was visiting them building now In
progress, adjoining the Everett House, on Union
square, for the purpose of inspecting parts of the
workmanship, TO which, as well as to that Of some
other buildings, his attention had been drawn in
view Of the erection OF parsonage for his church.
He was standing on the fourth floor Of the edifce,
looking through the opening of the large central
windows, which, as yet, are without sashes The
sill Of this window Is unusually the floor, and
approaching il, the probability is that he lost his
balance, and fell through to the ground, distance
Of some sixty feet He never spoke after the fall,
and survived the injury but about half an hour
A very large circle of attached friends will join
with the congregation which Mr.. HALsEY so worth
ny served In deporng this disastrous event, which
has deprived the community Of one Of It's most
faithful laborious and consistent ministers Of the
Gospel. Mr.. HALsEY was in bis forty-sixth year.
He was son-n-sw Of President KINe, Of Colum-
bia College.--N Y. Times.
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SKIES BRIGHT. From all directions VIC re-
ceive the most cheering accounts. The American
ticket win triumph by an unprecedented majority.
Not one of the old Democratic counties in the
Commonwealth win give half the usual majority
for the Junto ticket, whilst the majorities in many
Of them will be on the side Of the American nomi-
nees. An the Wing strongholds of yore, through
out the Commonwealth, win give heavy majorities
the same way and the result win be glorious rid
dance Of the State forever from the baleful thral-
dom in which II has so long been held by an ire
spoDsble, tyrannical council, which figures at pre-
sent as the great Central Democratic Executive
Committee. - Petersburg Intcihgepcer. !
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ARRIvAL or Ex.CossUL FABEss.--Ex-C Consul
Fabens arrived in town this morning from Wash
inpton, in charge Of the United States Marshal,
who arrested him on an indictment, found against
him by the grand jury, for an alleged attempt to
violate the neutrality laws.
He appeared before Judge Ingerson in the dis
trict court at noon, and requested to give bail at
reasonable amount The court ordered the same
rule to be entered into inthe case Of Colonel Kin.
ney, viz: bail to be given to the amount of &c.
600, with two sureties to justify In $4,000
Mr.. Fabens was accompanied In court by Col
Kinney and severa of his friends, andl after the
announcement by the court, went out to procure
the required bail and sureties, but had not offered
them at two o'clock.--N. Y. Post
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pose TO almost certain loss, our most important
and valuable State papers, which, once do.
stroyed, could never be replaced Hence Con-
gress directed that new ediice should be con.
structed forthwith, Of fire-proof materials fol-
the preservation Of the most valuable papers
of the government This act Of Congress the
President approved--but now arrests the work
because Mr.. Marcy does not wish to remove to
another building, and because his own green
house and stables would be interfered with
Were reasons SO puerile ever assigned before
by Chief Magistrate Of great country fol
multiplying an act of the National Legislature
Did James Of England ever commit a greater
absurdityf
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TROUBLES IN THE CHARLESTON CoLLEGE.-A dis
turbance has recently occurred in the Charleston
College, South Carolina, which Is likely to embar'
rass the proceedings of that institution. The senior
class, consisting Of about seventeen members, Is
not in attendance upon the college exercises, and
it is feared that without adjustment of existing
difficulties, their connexion with the institution
will be permanently dissolved.
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MARRIAeE OF ONE or TIE srRoSe-NrSDEp Wo-
MEs.--0n Monday, at Brookville, the residence Of
the grooms father, Mr.. Henry Blackwell, Of Ohio,
was married to Lucy Stone, the orator, &c. DR..
Elizabeth Blackwell, NJ. D., of New York, gave
the wedding party soiree at her residence in that
city on Wednesday evening
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The St. Catharine's (Canada) Post states that
there is % be depot at Niagara for German
recruits raised In the United States for foreign SER
vice. The Hon. Mr.. Howe was there the other
day In reference 10 barrack accommodations for
them. Upwards Of five thousand men have been
engaged for the foreign legion, but the number
required Is ten thousand. Five thousand viii be
cent TO Canada, two thousand TO New Brunswick,
and Tires thousand 70 Nova Scotia
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At Bermuda, April 30, the weather was very
fine, and the potato crop fast maturing II was
expected that large shipments of them would be
made by the end Of the month"; Some tomatoes
had been cent to the United States and large quant
ties we're about to follow by next vessel
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Correspondence q he American Organ.

AUGUSrA COUNTY iva. May A. 1000.
Since the nominations OF the American party in
this State have been made in opposition 90 the
ticket headed BY that distinguished renegade
Henry A. Wise, have been watching with lively
interest various cheering extracts OF the prospects
in Virginia, from your correspondence but have 90
far filled to notice line from old Augusta"
Although Mr.. Wise delivered himself OF bis four
hour speech in Staunton a few days since, and
pretending to know the signs, grips, &C., OF the
order he actually got my curiosity excited TO such
degree that, in company with about twenty Others
/ gave Sam cordial shake of the hand, and we
intend, If we live, to give our ticket, headed by
the gallant and intrepid Flounoy, our warmest
support
will venture the assertion that Augusta will
give the American ticket ! POO majority. Mark
the predictionl
Although the orators Of the anti American party
are almost constantly lecturng the people, in this
as well as other counties, yet the heightened and
independent masses rebuke with scorn and con-
tempt all attempts at forcing them to the support
Of such ticket as that composed of Wise, McComas,
and Bocock.
Old Virginia, 'sthe mother Of Presidents" will
do her whole duty when the hour Of trial comes.
The fire Of patriotism has been kindled in their
breasts, and the people and chivalrous sons OF
Virginia, who let the love OF country actuate them
In their movements, have resolved that the Ameri-
can principles, glorious they are, shall not trail
in dust, but that they will be true to their countrys
interests, and make the proud American banner
wave triumphanty through the "Old Dominion"
on the fourth Thursday in May
Respectfully yours, JuNIus.
CAMERON, MILAN County, Texas, April 10.
Among the thousand letters that you are con-
stantly receiving, congratulatory OF the prospects
of the /" Native American Party l trust that one
from the Lone Star State" will not be unaccepta-
BILE. can confidently assure you that here the work
goes bravely on, that the followers Of the gallant
s'Sam," of San Jacnto were not more devoted to
the dear principles, for which they were struggling
than are the followers Of the Sam Of the pre-
sent day. The bone and sinew Of the land are alive
to their interest, for we Of Texas well know the
impending dangers with which we are surrounded;
already have the foreigners land Of that class we
find many in Texas,) been making their boasts
" that ere long, they, with the help OF few ma
tive demagogues and broken down aspirants would
form upon our Western border new State, and
abolish from our midst slavery" institution, the
abolition Of which every true American, would de-
precate second only to dissolution of the Union.
1t has been but very short time since Sam
made his appearance amopg us; but, since we
have become better acquainted with his principles
through the medium Of your valuable paper, they
are sweeping the intelligent Of the country like
prairie on fire.
Success to your paper, and the principles 1t adj
vocates Yours truly,
AMERIcUs.
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The CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXTENSION OF rnE
TREASURY BUILDIsa.--We learn that the Presi-
dent has determined TO have this work commenced
as the preliminaries can be properly arranged, and
has devolved on the Secretary of the Treasury its
general management Evening Star.
The real meaning Of this paragraph we un-
derstand is this. That portion of the Enlarge
ment Of the Treasury Building designed for
the use Of the Secretary Of the Treasury, is at
last to be constructed. But the portion in
tended for the State Department is to be sus-
pended, and for the following reasons assigned
by the President Of the United States:
First That on sober second thought, Con-
gress was foolish in passing an act without un-
Outstanding what they were about.
Second That the extension of the Treasury
Building and the erection of new State De-
partment would encroach upon the Presidential
grounds, by interfering with his greenhouse
and his stables
Third. That he understands the plan for
the enlargement was not furnished by or the
professional architect, but was furnished to
the latter by committee Of Congress
Fourth. That to carry out the proposed
plan would require the extension OF Sixteenth
street directly through his grounds, to which
he cannot consent without the direction of
Congress, on its being made to understand the
case.
FIFTH That to pun down the State Depart
ment would inconvenience the Secretary of
State.
Sirth. That the President is very reluctant
to expend the public money, except in the way
he approves.
These are understood to be the Presidents
declared objections to the act Of Congress
which he himself approved, but which he now
declines to execute
Congress, at its late session, after due dclib-
Grafton, adopted a plan presumed to have been
drawn with the ability and care required in
the case, for the erection Of new building
for the Department Of State and for the en-
largement Of the Treasury Department, as
was contemplated in respect to the latter, on
the execution Of that part Of the work APP
proved by General jackson, and erected during
his administration. In the present rickety
state of the old building occupied by the
State Department IL is on the point Of falling
down, under the weight Of boxes of books and
papers which its old raters barely support
and II is exposed to be swept away on any
night Gas the old Treasury building was,)
whenever the torch Of the incendiary shall be
applied to 1t.
The destruction Of this building would ex-
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fE- A dovetailing machine has been Invented,
and Is in use in Boston, which, It is said, enables
single workman to dovetail with ease from eight
hundred 70 one thousand burea drawers day.
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CoAL TRApE.--From the Cumberland region the
transportation for the week is l4,9s7.oe TONS and
since the first of January last l84,57s tons, Of
which 107, 943 tons were transported over the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and 26,635 tons de-
scended the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. We
are without report from the Hampshire, Bloom
ington. and New creek colleries this week
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HEsRY.-Late advces from this county are very
cheering. The American cause is represented as
daily gaining ground, while Wise stock is rapidly
dacliuiy,o
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The Southern Shield, published at Helena, Ark
raises the American flag, and dominates Willard
Fillmore, Of New York, for President, and Albert
Pike, of Arkansas, for Vice President.
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~ The Perseverance Fire Company
return their sincere thanks to Mrs r. +. Wheeler
and Miss S. Wheeler for the beautiful decorations OF
flowers made by those ladies for the Companys Hose
carriage the occasion of the parade on the first
instant may A.
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az THE MonNING,s MAIL.
Asssags Of tae Governor Of O0aasetieal


HARrsoRD May 3.--The Governors message
recommends an amendment to the constitution ex-
tending the right Of suffrage TO colored persons,
and requiring persons TO be able TO read and write
before being admitted to vote.
He fayors the granting Of appropriations to the
State Agricultural Society Nd institutions for the
deaf and dumb, blind and idotic, and State reform
school Considers Ii the duty ofthe Legislature to
encourage education In every possible way. Says he
would regard the repeal or modification Of the pro-
hbitory law detrimental 70 the best interests Of
the State, its operation having been such as to
recommend it TO general fayor-crime lessened,
poverty and misery alleviated, and the happiness
OF many fresides restored. He favors a remodel
ling of the Judiciary symtem, and considers that
at the recent election the people reiterated their
condemnation of the act organizing Kansas and
Nebraska.
He enters largely into the consideration Of the
pernicious influence arising from the extent and
character Of foreign immigration and after abiding
to the large and increasing number now annually
coming among us, says: OF this large mass of
aliens, some are tinctured with the social nhdelty
of continental Europe, very many the blind fol-
lowers of ecclesiastical despotism and large ma
jority are without correct IDEAS of the duties APP
pertaining to the citizens Of republican govern
ment and by early prejudces totally unfit to learn
differing in language, national customs, and
feelings and scattered over the country still with
tenacity holding and observing their national Gus
toms; and from among them, as appears from the
statistics of crime and paupersm in the different
States Of the Union, comes majority Of the in
mates Of the prisons and allnshouses.
"When these things are considered, in addition
to the fact that taxes have been large increased to
support foreign pauperism--that in many instances
the almshouses Of the Old World have been emp
tied and prison doors thrown open and the inmates
transported by the governments Of Europe to our
shores---a wise regard for our safety as a nation
requires additional legislation with reference to
foreign immigration"
After considering the rights and privileges of
foreigners the Governor adds:
" But, as matter of policy connected with the
privilege Of citizenship conferred upon an alien,
we have right to inquire how far the allegiance
due from members of the Romsh church is COM
patible with the allegiance due their adopted
country. IL we find that combinations for political
action exist, composed Of members Of church
throwing her entire vote one way or the other, as
the wishes, feelings interest of those controlling
it may dictate; and further, if we find these COM
binations be but instruments ia the hands Of DEM
agogues then strong reason is formed why long
en- residence should be required before the alien
can be naturalized."
The message closes with recapitulation of the
powers and constitutonality of the Legislature
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Discussion AT BErHEL.---An animated but most
courteous discussion, we learn from the Lynchburg
virgnian, came off at Bethel, in Amherst last
Saturday, between John w. Bryce, Esq, and DR..
David Patteson, representing the American party,
and Messrs. A. NJ Tribe and A. d. Read, on be.
half Of the Democracy. Three hours Of the time
appropriated for speaking were consumed by
Messrs. Bryce and Tribe, who were succeeded by
Messrs. Patteson and Read, in short discussion
Of three quarters Of an hour each. As the occa-
sion was properly grand Democratic rally, under
the auspices Of the Association at that place, we
were astonished to find the current Of feeling so
enthusiastically in favor, as It was, Of the great
American principles enumerated and maintained
by the able disciples OF SAM
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Tx CAUSE IN OALroRsIA.--We received this
morning through Wells Fargo's Express, an or
der for 200 copies Of the weekly Organ for San
Eraneiacn
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fy-HaII Of the Perseverance Fire Co.


Whereas, the Northern Liberties Fire Company de-
posted their engine in the Perseverance Engine
house. on the LIST instant during the parade; and,
Whereas il is charged that the said engine was dis
figured while in our house; therefore
Be 10 Resolred, That this Company sincerely regrets
the injury done TO the engine.
q Resolred, That each and every member OF this
Company feel it to be their duty to ferret out the
person or persons who committed the outrage.
g. Resolved That if the said person or persons
belong to the Perseverance, Fire Company and 1t can
ly expelled from their Company and made TO suffer
the severest penalty Of the law.
A. Resolred, That the President be, and is hereby,
requested to offer reward OF twenty dollars Tor the
arrest and conviction of the offenders.
S. Resolved That copy Of these resolutions DO
transmitted 10 the Northern Liberties Fire Company.
O. Resotoed That these resolutions be published In
- WIN. W. GRANT, President.
JoHS Y. DoSE, Secretary.
may A.
COTCH ALE, LONDON BROWN
- Stout &c.--The subscriber offers for sale
1000 casks Scotch Ale, Minis, Tenants, Falkrk's,
and Yunger's
500 do London Brown Stout, Barclay, Perkins,
Co.'s, Hbbitt's, and Byass's
1000 boxes Champagne Cider.
ALSO
Now. landing, Elk schooner jose and Maria, from
0porto, Queens Port and London Port barrels, pure
juice.
Dry and old-fashioned Port Wines, imported In
casks of 10 gallons under bond, to be sold nom inc
custom-house stores.
81, Burling Slip New York, n. \.
NAV 4-Iay4w
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rF NOTICE. he Board of Directors
Of the Washington Building Association will meet
this evening at o'clock in Union Academy, corner
of New York avenue and Fourteenth streets.
JOHN p DICKINSON,
may At Secretary.
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WAsHINGTON DAKERY.

TIME undersigned beg leave to inform
j the citizens of Washington that they have COM
menced Bakery, d street between Ninth and
Tenth streets Fresh Bread, Biscuit, BuDns, Pics,
and Cakes baked every dali all Of the best materials
and BY superior workmen All we ask Is CALL feel
ing confident Of pleasing the most fstidous both in
quality and price. JONES a SIMPSON.
nm 20
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II OOMs FOR RENT, IN A PLEASANT
- and healthy location. Gentlemen be ac-
comodated with neatly furnished Rooms, with or
without board. Apply at No. $3.50 G street, between
AZ and 9Th streets. ap s0--lw
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Connecticut Election.

HARTFORD, May 8.-The Legislature this morn.
ing elected VIM. T. Miner, Know-Nothing, for
Governor of Connecticut The vote stood: Miner,
1T; Ingbam, (dem.,) 10. All the other Know
Nothing candidates for State officers were elected
The Governor delivered his message to-day.
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a LII STRANGERS
n Visiting the city should see Hunters Catalogue
Of the curiosities ofthe Patent Office
Also, his description Of Powelrs great picture.
feb 26--dlyf f4@t
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a Conveniently -arranged frame Dwell
N ling, within two squares Of the Treasury De-
partment, containing eight rooms.
Also two or three frame Tencments, in The neigh
borhood of the West Market
The above property will be sold low for the cash.
or long credit
For terms, &c, apply 10 J. Il. CL0KEY, on d,
between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Streets west
NAV 4-3td
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WERrMULLER's WASHINGTON. Dom Piatt,
the secretary Of the American legation at Paris,
has written a letter to his friends in Cincinnati,
Ohio, urging them to raise $4,000, by subscription,
for the purchase Of original portrait OF General
Washington which is now offered for sale in Paris,
and which he thinks would adorn the new State
House in Ohio
at was painted by the celebrated Wertmuiler,
in 1895, at Philadelphia, who went to the United
States for that express purpose, and has not only
the merit Of being magnificent painting, but the
only portrait Of him taken at that period-at
time before age had left its marks, indeed in the
prime and vigor of his life. The picture was at
one time taken to Washington, when the price
was held at $4,000, while now 1t can be had for
$4,000. should think subscription, fixed at
81 each subscriber, would be soon taken up, and
this valuable painting secured to our State. The
government Of Russia has, through it's minister at
Brussels, made an offer, but have got the owners
to hold on until can hear from the patriotism OF
my native State"
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TO DRUGGISTS.
q rAMILy OF TWO OR THREE

~ ia M IL vi IWO Oh hhD6
"A persons may be accommodated with rooms
and board, in private family, where. there are no
small children, very pleasantly situated In retired
part Of the city, with large grounds attached.
For reference, apply to J. u. WILSON,
Grocer Penn. nv, near Seventh street.
may 4-6td~
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TnE REMOVAL or JuDGE LoRlsG.--It was cur
renty rumored in political circles last evening, says
the Boston Transcript Of Wednesday, that Gov.
Gardiner would veto the address adopted by the
two branches Of the Legislature calling for the re-
moval Of Hon. Edward G. Loring, as Judge Of Pro-
bate for this county. We find the report Is credi-
ted by many members Of the Legislature, who also
say that majority Of the Executive council are in
favor Of the removal. In this case, the action Of
the Governor is final He has the full veto power,
from which there is no appeal
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT,
Ty H Foundry ON the corner Of Thir-
u teenth and G streets, with stean-engine.
Also, several Lots for sale or lease.
NAV Eeo3tA ULYSSES WARD.
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The post norton examination and coroner's In
quest have just been concluded. The physicians
found the ball, Hattened by its contact with the
skull, in Mr.. WIS brain, and the verdict OF the
jury Is that Richard w. Wight came to bis death
by pistol wound in his brain, inflicted by Willard
Clark, on the 2sth day Of April, 1858.