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other section Of the country 70 insist that Kansas
shall not be admitted into the Union BY Congress,
either With or without slavery, until tho members
Of that body, upon proper examination OF the
subject, shall see full evidence that the actual set
tiers Of the Territory unawed by outside pressure
or influence, have given true expression OF their
own feelings and sentiments
1t really seems to US that, upon the basis we
have suggested on upon some basis not very un-
like 1t, an adjustment Of existing differences can
be agreed upon by those who in their hearts desire
an adjustment Let them address themselves 70
the task in proper spirit and the result win be
fraternal harmony and union
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death OF John. c. spencer.

The-telegraph announced yesterday the death Of
that distinguished lawyer and statesman, John G..
spencer, of New York, Secretary of War and
If the Treasury during the administration of
President Tyler. He had long been an invalid,
md had attained, we believe, the 10th year of his
age.
Mr.. Spencer was the son of that great man, Am
orose Spencer, Chief Justice Of New York. He
was graduate of Union College, and, in the early
part of his career, a resident of Canandagua, in
Western New York. He represented the Ontario
district in the United States House Of Representa-.
tves thirty-eight years ago, and, after remaining
in retirement several years, again entered public
life as Secretary Of the State of New York, in
1899. This Office he resigned to accept the APP
pointment of Secretary Of War, conferred upon
him by President Tyler. On the reconstruction Of
the Cabinet after the disaster on board the Prince
ton, he was made Secretary of the Treasury. Mr..
spencer left at Washington the reputation of hav-
ing been one of the ablest officers who ever sat at
the head of department of this government. As
well remarked by the New York Express, his
mental ability was Of very high order-perhaps
IF the very highest order-but what added even
W INC vi cuCu incHbhi BILo WIS u uen-
tai activity and energy, that enabled him. often, to
10 the work Of dozen men. He shrank from no
task, however severe, but grappled it with zeal,
and soul, that soon mastered 1t, and subjected it
70 the analysis of his intellect and reason.
Mr.. Spencer was a prominent member Of the
Episcopal church, and for many years delegate
from st. Peters, Albany, to the Episcopal Conven.
tion Of Eastern New York, and an influential men,
Der Of that body. We learn from the Express
that, "even almost TO the last moment, and just
as long his physical strength would allow him to
utter his thoughts he spoke with deep interest
upon the recent warm controversy between Arch
bishop Hughes and Senator Brooks touching the
;hurch property question. Mr.. Putnam deemed
Ills opinion ofimportance, and consulted him freely
before the introduction Of his bill into the Senate
30 upon all questions Of public interest his mind
vas alive. During the last weeks Of his life he
conversed with an interest and power unsurpassed
in bis best days, and those who knew Mr.. Spencer
in his strength, know that there were few men
who equalled him as a controversialist or In con-
yersation.p
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The cause Of the attempt Is understood 70 BE-
personal revenge, and nothing Of political ma
ture,
Dispatches per telegraph, from the Crmes, re-
port sharp engagement on the night Of the Let
of May, in front and LEFT attack, which ended Ia
the whole of the Russian rifle pits being taken,
together with eight light nortars and two hundred
prisoners The whole affair was brilliant one tor
the allies.
CoNsrANTIEoPLE, May 2-Lord Stratford de
Radcliffe has returned to this city.
Mehemet Ali has been recalled from exile.
SEBAsToPoL, May 4--On Wednesday night I'D
instantly the French troops under General Pelissier
attacked the advanced works Of the quarantine
bastion and carried them at the point of the bayo-
net, taking twelve mortars and establishing them
selves in the positions. On the following night
the Russians made a sortie to regain the posi-
tons, but after sanguinary encounter driven
back.
The British Baltic feet had left Riel, and the
French feet was about to sail from Cherbourg.
An insurrection in Ukraine, Russia Poland, had
broken out and extended to three other govern
ments. Twenty landed proprietors with their
wives and families had been destroyed.
AT St. Petersburgh every article Of consumption
was at famine prices.
THE CRIAEA.
The condition of the allies is decidedly more
critical than that Of the enemy.
Fifty thousand Russian reinforcements had ar
rived ut Sebastopol. The allies thus far have not
destroyed single Russian battery.
Six thousand Turks had been sent to join Oner
Pacha, at Balakava.
RUSSIA.
Appearances at st. Petersburgh denoted great
activity, and an energetic continuance of the war.
The Gear devotes his whole time to military pre-
parations.
TURKEY AND RUSSIA.
l. II AZ. ~
signed between Turkey and Russia, forming part
of European treaty Of peace. The first division
Of the Austrian army had received marching orders.
FRANCE.
France has ordered another levy of 90, 900 troops
| for the Crimea.
| The Emperor Napoleon made the following speech
in the Senate in reply to its congratulations upon
| his escape from assassination:
81 thank the Senate for the sentiments expressed.
/ fear nothing from attempts at assassination.
There are existences which DEGREES of Provi-
dence. As long as shall not have fulfilled my
| mission run no danger"
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knows well enough that every age has It's Arnold,
and every cause its Iscariot.
80 that We have this request 10 make Of tho
Washington Union newspaper, TO wit; that Il do
the Virginia Democracy the favor not 10 approv-
ngy mention their cause their State or their can
didates again while our election Is pending. We
mean to triumph in Virginia. in spite OF every in
cubus, let, and hindrance; but we desire no aid
from the Washington Union. We do not want 70
be encountered with tho help of the apQlogist Of
Reeder the official abetter of aid societies under
the patronage of Greeley and Garrison The sym
pathies Of such a journal is a reproach upon our
cause Its praises are pollution; its God speed a
curse upon our heads"
Thus spoke the Richmond Examiner Of the
recognised official press Of this present ad-
ministrationl The above is the Examiners
opinion Of the Washington Union! Does the
Union show fight" and repel these assaults
Of the Examiner? Where is the chivalry Of
Forneyismf Look at tho leading editorial Of
tho Union Of yesterday, under the head Of
"THE KANSAS QUESTION" More than col
umn denoted to tho defence Of tho Missou-
rians!
The Union blacks down, enters boldly
and earnestly into the defence Of tho Southern
men in Kansas, -denounces tho proceedings
Of the Emigrant Aid Company" and leaves
Governor Reeder, without an inch Of ground,
to stand uponl OF course, Governor Reeder
is doomed mani Who're 10 Ool Fbrney,
If we could lay our hand upon II, we would
here republish Governor Reeder's eulogium
upon Col. Forney, delivered just after his ap-
pointment as Governor Would tho Governor
no,o repeat the compliments he then showered
upon his devoted friendf Or would he rather
repeat the Spanish proverb, -" SaUe mo from
my yflisnds, and I Will take care Of my enc
mics"
The Unions "summerset is too late to af-
feet the Virginia elections, but not too lato to
excite the derision and contempt Of the coun-
try! h
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SAW rs MroHrr AsD WILL PsKvliL.-An inteIli.
gent and observing gentleman who has Just return.
ed from an extensive tour through the counties Of
the Southwest gives the most cheering accounts Of
the feeling and prospect In those regions. The
American cause 10 gathering volume and momen-
tum every day the gallant men Of the mountains,
whose patriotism Is as pure ss their streams and
as firm as their mistaken hills, viii stand by the
principles for which their fathers fought, and vim
dictate anew their right TO the tribute which WASH
ington paid to the heroes Of West Augusta"
AUGUSTA AwAKx.--The Stsunton Spectator has
the most cheering intelligence Of the spirit that
pervsdes the American party from all portions Of
Augusta county. That paper says There Is a
mighty moving of the masses, and they are all
moving in one direction. The American candidates
for the Legislature who are now canvassing FOR the
county, have been erfhused by the hearty greet
ings they meet with wherever they 20, and pledge,
from what they have Witnessed, most glorious re-
suit In Old Augusta. Push on the column, then,
with determination 10 achieve q victory worthy
Of Augusta--wortby Of the great csuse-wortby
Of Sam
PsrsRspuno.---wx BALLARD PsEsros, late SEQ
Rotary Of the Navy, addressed the Americans Of
Petersburg last evening Hsis one Of the most
eloquent orators In Virginia.
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WASHINGTON STORE.

IT AIDES, You must not forget that we
IL are still offering great bargains In Dry Goods
We name in part
Mopselns and Cashmeres at 12i6 eta, cost 20 cts.
Fine fast coored Lawns al cts, cost IL II cts.
YArd-wide bleacbed Cottons, only GI4 cte
White and colored Grape Shawls ut half price.
Cotton Shectings, all widths, less than they can be
bought elsewhere.
Plain Chally's only 1897 cts. per yard.
Fine French Gipghams only 70 cents.
Ladies black Hose at cts.
Linen Table Damask very cheap.
few pieces left beautiful styles, BriIlants, only
20 cents.
Berege dc LANES for 1917 cts, worth 81 cts
Plain, dotted and embroidered Swiss Mnslins, very
cheap.
Our customers will please remember that all Of the
above goods must be sold by the LIST Of July We
have also few pieces Silks different Styles which
will be sold without regard TO cost.
No. TO, opposite Centre Market
may lp--1wif Intel n Starl
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The Third Degree.

The Baltimore Clipper Of this morning pub
fishes the obligations of the Third degree Of
tho American" order, and says:
"Without commenting upon the propriety Of
its original publication, under such circumstances
we desire to state that we have reason for believ
ing that the formula as published by the Pittsburg
Gazette, and given below, is the true and genuine
ritual Of the Third Degree"
Perhaps the Richmond Enquirer may be
satisfied with the declaration of the Clipper;
if not, then we recommend that it apply d.
rectly to Mr.. Wise, who, it is said, has all the
oaths and obligations
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REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.
@nNE Frnme Dwelling House and Lot ON

" o street. between 9th and 18th streets west
containing SIX good rooms, nearly new. One two and
one tbrec-story frame Dwelling House on Massachu-
sctts avenue between 4th and 9th streets Two two
story frame Houses on Washington street. ALSO,
very comfortable Dwelling House Beall street. In
Georgetown.
All the above property Is nearly new, and will be
sold on accommodating terms. Inquire Of Francis
Whentley, lumber dealer, No. 81 Water st, George.
town, Intel A Star1 may 1p4-eodln,
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We were warned several days ago by
friends In Virginia, that on the eve Of the
election, all sorts Of rumors Of Withdrawals"
from our councils would be published, and
every other method Of deception would be prac-
tised, to dispirit our friends, and discourage
their efforts, and in each instance, we have
been admonished, not TO believe tho rumor.
We say therefore to our friends in this region,
f" Don't beIiere IT, if yog hear any such re-
ports-they are circulated by the anti-Ameri-
cans for effect. The Richmond Enquirer of
yesterday reports between eighty and ninety
Withdrawals, as recently occurring in different
counties. We don't beliere IL. Our informa-
ton from Virginia is more cheering now than
at any former period during the canvass, and
we feel entirely confident Of the success Of the
American ticket in Virginia, by many thou
sands
We have ourselves no funds to hazard on
the result Of the present contest but as we oc-
casionally hear of attempts to "bluff off" the
Americans, on the part Of the antics, we state
without meaning to banter any body, that one
or two of our friends in this city are made Of
"such stuff that, If pressed very hard they
would not object gerry strongly to back" our
opinions with few thousands! We hope
that those who are disposed to "brag high"
will moderate their demands, If they should
call for depositss, for the gentlemen we refer
to have only about .JUy thousand "more Of
the Same sort left having recently made some
small investments, in safe American stocks. I"
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We grati6ed TO learn that Colonel Robert +
Paine has been nominated by the American party
in the frst Congressional district Of North Caro-
lima
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Two THE CITIZENS OF THE FIRST

II Ward and Yicinity.--We beg leave 10 say, we
have entirely renovated store, the corner OF
the Avenue and Seventeenth street. and have spared
Particular attention win be paid to the dispensing de-
partment and also night calls.
We have constantly on hand great variety OF
Fancy Articles. Combs, Brushes, Port Monnaies, DC
Also, all the standard Patent Medicines.
The Soda-water from the new fountain is pro-
nounced superior by all who have tried IT, and will
always be supplied with the choicest Syrups, made
by an experienced hand.
The Cigars are Of the first brand; have the fol-
lowing which will be sold at the lowest rates: Span
ish DeModo, La File Opera, and La EnhantaIre.
Constantly ON hand fresh supply OF Bedford and
Congress Water, direct from the Springs
HOLT a SHUMAN,
may i9--3teod Chemists and Druggists.
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TIE Star Of yesterday paradsd the calculation
Il Henry A. Wise, by Congressional districts, In
which he claims the modest majority Of ii $50 |
de expects majority in every district except
smiths.
No man is more easily deceived by appearances
han Mr.. Wise. He is ola sangune temperament,
md readily fancies that crowds are moved by the
anne impulses as those which move himself He
i a speaker who win always draw large audiences
" people, anxious TO see and hear him. When he
nys funny thing or makes comic faces, the
crowd win laugh and shout and from these out.
freaks he conceis everybody is going with him.
Never was popular orator more mistaken as to
the effect Of his harangues than Mr.. Wise has
been In regard TO the impression made In vir-
Jnia- He has made nothing by his speeches.
Friends have been disappointed by the repetition
Of commonplace denunciaton and opponents
have been, not only confirmed In their opposition,
but have been infsmed and animated 10 more en-
ergetc action. The people OF Virginia neither
want taxing nor wn-msking Governor. They
consider all the Wanting Of Mr.. Wise about draw
fhg the sword and erecting scafolds for the Know
Nothings as = species OF Bobadil rhodomontsde
altogether inconsistent with the dignity OF a
candidate for the high Office Of Governor Of Viz
ginis. They want man Of some discretion, both
in speech and action. Mr. Wise has lost ground
wherever he has spoken.
Well informed persons from Virginia, with whom
the writer Of this paragraph has conversed form a
very different estimate from that presented by Mr..
Wise, through the lesser organ Of tie Pierce and
forney dynasty. They allow a majority only In
fco Congressional Observation-Disclosures and Goodies.
These may give him 1000. In the others he win
DO beaten from 5000 70 1000. Let the reader
"stick pin there and see who is right Q.
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DRUG STORE FOR SALE.

a GOOD chance for n young man, terms
IN easy, and immediate possession given, corner
of Ninth and 1 streets.
Inquire at the Coal Yard of YOUNG MOORE,
Ninth street. may l9-lwif
SURGICAL REPORTS AND MIsCEL-
- laneous Papers on Medical Subjects, by George
Hayward, NJ d., President Of the Massachusetts Med
cal Society, &c.
The Education Demanded by the People Of tho
United States, by Francis Wayland, ID. d., LII. ID.
The Hiding Place by DIR. Macfarlane.
Ironthorpe the Pioneer Preacher, tale Of Western
Life, by Paul Creyton.
Footsteps Of st. Paula new supply.
Just received by GRAY BALLANTYNE,
may l9--3t avs Seventh street.
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THE SourHwEsT.--A correspondent Of the Wing,
writing from Marion, Smyth county, says:
"In Washington county we have between 1850
and 1900 In the order, and shall defeat Governor
Floyd, and give Flournoy not less than 100, prob
ably 1900 majority In Wythe county we have
two thirds Of the entire vote Of the county. An
the American candidates for the Legislature in
these countries win be elected"
IL Is admitted on all hands that Trigg, the
American candidate for Congress win be elected,
and tho American State ticket viii receive the
the South West
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DISSOLUTION.

DISSOLUTION.
TIME firm of Weed 81 Smallwood was
IL dissolved ON the 14th Of the present month. j.
O. Weed is authorized TO collect all accounts due 10
the firm The books and papers in his possession
j. G. WEED,
may 19-sod2w+ WIN. ii. SMALLW00D.
VNANTED, TWO FIRST-CLAss Jour
w neymen House Carpenters. To save trouble,
none but frst-class hands need apply, 10
GEO. w. APPLEBY,
G street. between 9th and 9TH sis.
am also prepared 10 haul all kinds of Lumber, on
receiving short notice. Apply as above.
NAV lY--lt+
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The TELEGRAPH w. RAiS.--The Tuscumbia
North Alabamian comes to us with an excuse to
s readers for not presenting it's usual array Of tel
egrsphic news, the wires having been destroyed,
both North and South Of that point, by persons
who imagined that they caused the drought. 1t
was torn down between Russelville aad Franklin
spring, and on Bear creek in that county and in
Lsuderdale county, the previous week. several miles
Of the wire we're carried off, The Aiabamian says
that II Is TO be hoped that the phanthropists Of
the age, especially those Of our own country, will
turn some portion Of their sympathies from the be-
nighted heather Of foreign lands to those nearer
home for II there more ignorant heathens in
any portion Of the world than these ant-teegraph-
ers, we never heard Of them"
II then follows with an array OF facts intended
TO disabuse the chimerica notion Of these heath
ems showing that the drought IL az severe In
Texas, Arkansas, and other sections where there
are no wires and that though the electric telegraph
was established eleven years since, until within the
two years past no complaint Of Il had been made,
as no drought had been experienced, and con.
cudes:
BUTT isuseless TO state such facts 10 men whose
heads entertain the idea that the telegraph pre-
vents rain from falling You might as well preach
the Christian religion to Mormon
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EACUNSIUN.
TIME sabbath School ofthe West George
u town Station Methodist Episcopal Church,
will have an Excursion Thursday, gath inst. The
boat will proceed to Fort Washington, where the
school will spend the day.
Refreshments will be furnished at city prices.
Tickets so cents; a gentleman and two ladies, 81.
REV. WIN. SPEAKS,
ID. S. GORDON,
II. g. DIVINE,
J. III. FRY
WIN. II. SHERWOOD,
may l9--4t Committee.
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The Emperor Of the French had a narrow es-
cape from assassination on the evening OF the
18th ult, while on his way 10 Join the Empress In
her usual ride In the Champs Elysccs.
The Emperor was accompanied by two officers
OF his household, and when near Barriere de rEtoe
he was approached by well-dressed man, with the
action intimating desire TO present a petition.
He advanced within FIVE or six PAGES Of the EN-
peror, who did not observe him, when he WINS dis
covered by policeman.
As the policeman was proceeding towards the
man, cab was driven rapidly between them, and,
In the interval, the individual drew double-bar-
relied pistol and aiming Il pointblank at the EN-
peror, discharged both barrels without effect I'm
medstely he was seized By the police, but not
until he had drawn another pistol and made a
second attempt TO shoot.
Ii Is said that one Of the balls grazed the Empe-
ror's hat. The would-be assassin Il an Italian,
named Pianozi lie was volunteer In Garribaldfs
army and he was in London while the Emperor
was making his visit. He would have made the
attempt on the life Of the Emperor IL he had not
been prevented by the concourse ofpeople.
The Emperor proceeded with bis ride, and visit
ed the opera in the evening, where he was greeted
with immense outbursts Of loyalty and enthusiasm.
The Emperor decided not to receive the formal
addresses Of congratfation on his escape, though
an exception was made in regard TO the British re-
sidents In Paris. The corporation Of London has
also prepared an address OF congratulstion.
Pisnozi was In close confinement and would be
tried about the middle Of May
The Fusionist and Orlesnist papers publish the
Official accounts from the Monitsur, without word
Of comment
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A CARD. $3.50
TyHE Members of the Columbia Fire
IL Company, No. !, take this method of returning
their sincere thanks to Mr. Fenwck, of the American
Restaurant for the bountfl supply Of refreshments
furnished them at the fire Of the Capitol blacksmith
shops, on the night Of the 18th nltimo.
JAMES A. TAFT, President.
may 19-1tS JAMES McDERM0TT.
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tas- The Perseverance, Fire Company re-
spectfully return their thanks to the Anacosta and
Columbia Fire Companies for the generous loan Of
their hose at the fire last night on Capitol Hill.
may 19--lt WIN. w. GRANT, President.
s-2y- st. Paul's English Lutheran Church,
Rev Mr. Butler's.-Ssrvice in this, at the corner Of
and 18th streets regularly, morning and evening"
by the pastor, at H. A. NJ. aud 5, P. M. may 10
sag- BY Divine permission, Elder Thomas
p. Dudley, of Kentucky, will preach in the Shiloh
Baptist Westinghouse Virginia avenue, near AZ
street, tomorrow morning at eleven O'Clock, and at
halfpast three in the afternoon
say- Knights Templars.--Wa Washington En-
campment No. l. will assemble this Saturday even
ing at Masonic Hall, of 9th and ID streets, ut
may 10 Recorder.
sas- Methodist Episcopal Church South,
Eighth street.-Rev. JAMES A. DUNCAN, the pastor,
will preach on Sunday at IL O'clock A. H., and at
7$4 O'clock, p N. Seats free.
AMERICAN TICKET.
First Ward.
For dLderman--JOHN N. CRAIG.
Far Common OounciL-Dr. SAMUEL. A. STOR-s
ROW, JAMES KELLY, Esq, DIR. WILLIAM g.
NEWMAN.
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The cause Of the attempt Is understood 70 BE-
personal revenge, and nothing Of political na-
ture.