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The PestiIence in Noriolk--A Suggestion.


We arc aware how much cheaper it is to
give advice than any more useful consolation /;
and we are also aN arc that many people of the
unfortunate cities Of Norfolk and Portsmouth
cannot leave their property, and seek refuge in
the country. But we would suggest that
general evacuation Of the cities, as far as il may
be practicable or proper, might be promoted.
We know there is much apprehension in the
interior towns, lest the dispersion of an infec-
tious population should distribute the disease
Few persons or communities would like to have
citizen or family from the infected cities upon
their premises.
Our suggestion is this: Let the Board of
Health, which we believe is the only authority
in Norfolk and Portsmouth, require all the citi-
zens willing to leave the city, to report them
selves. Let them procure from Point Com
fort or Washington city, as many army tents
rs may be necessary. Let county committees
in the interior assign suitable and comfortable
places, convenient to wood, water, and sup
plies, and let there be cncampments in every
neighborhood which shall be willing to receive
the visiters. To these encampments physi-
clans and hospital stores should be assigned.
The money contributed for the sufferers may
be employed in payment Of transportation and
procuring supplies. There will be an organ
lied system Of encampmcnt and, by separation
and removal, the plague may be stayed or di-
minished.
The proposed evacuation would involve in.
convenience. Furniture and provisions would
have to be transported from the cities, or
supplied by the neighbors but all this is
better than to feed the pestience like mon.
ster, day by day, with the best lives of the
citizens. The discomfort OF residence for a
few weeks under tent in the open air, near
good spring with pleasant shade, in hospi-
table and syrnpathizing vicinage, and, above all,
removed from the horrible apprehcnsions and
heartrending scenes Of the devoted cities, would
involve a removal and residence no more seri-
GUS than the trouble and exposure of camp
meeting or, hunting party, and less than
thousands Of women and children undergo in
crossing the plains II would really seem to
US that a systematic evacuation Of the city,
and a cantonment of the citizens in the upper
and adjacent country, would be worthy con-
sideration, and we do not doubt that the mill
tary officers Of the country would give their
advice and aid in arranging and carrying out
such plan.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

THE DTrEREScE.-The Conway johnson organ,
which is also the foreign Catholic organ in Arkan.
sas sneeringly says Of the American party:
1.-The very FIRST plank in the Know-Nothing plat.
form is the acknowledgement OF" "a Supreme Being
who rules the Universe
IL is true, the American party do make this &C
acknowledgement, aud any party who do not, are I'M
worthy to be citizens of an enlightened and Chris.
tian country. But that for doing so they should
be sneered at by the above-named organ, Is per.
fectly natural; the difference between them being
that, while the American party acknowledge "a
Supreme Being who rules the Universe" the con-
ductors Of that organ are hvoring the supremacy
Of the Pope Of Rome, who seeks to rule America.
arkansas State Gazette.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
JOHN r. ELvANs. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
& THOMPSON, Dealers In

ELVANs d THOMPSON, Dealers In
IL Hardware, Coach Trimmings, DC.
No 828 Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, Washington, ID. 9.
House Furnishing Hardware,
Britannia German Silver, Aibata and Silver Plated
Tea Table and Desert Spoons
Carrers and Forks, stees, Knives with and without
forks
Brass, Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Candesticks
Shovel and longs, Waffle Irons, Sad Irons
Maslin Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Ovens, Grid
irons, DO, DC, DC
Rural Cottage Closet Cupboard, Chest, Till, Pad and
Trunk Locks
Shuttle Door and Blind Hinges, Screws, Bolts, Cut
and Wrought Nails
Brad's Shutter Screws and Stubs, Door Springs,
Handrail Screws Door Knobs
Bell Pulls Door Sheaves and Rail, DC, DC, DO.
Cabinet Makers Goods.
Hair Clctl Curled Hair Moss, Gimps, Sofa and Chair
Venetian Blind Hooks, Rack Puleys, Roller Ends,
Brackets, Furniture Nails
Glue, Coffin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw
Plates, DC, &c, DC
Carpenters Goods.
Planes, Saws, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves, ChiselS
and Gouges, Plane Irons
Augers. Braces and Bits, Boring Machines, Ham.
mers, Hatcbeis, Levels
Bevils Squares, Gauges Axes, DC, DC, DC.
Blacksmith and Coach Makers Goods.
Black and Bright Springs, Axes, Felloes, Spokes,
Hubs. Bows, Shafts, Poles
Sleigh Runners Slvered and Brass Bands, stump
Joints, Stump Collars, Top Props 80,
Curtain Frames Lamps, Inside Innings, Lining Silks,
Darnask, Scanning Cords
Tufts, Tassels buttons Tacks, Frnges, Laces, Plain
and Enamelled Canvass
Russia Duck, Enamelled Leather Dash Leather, &c,
DC, DC. u,,o,,neo.,
mar 2a-6m s2s Penn. avenue.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
The Union of the stntes.

When the American platform ayows the
Union as "a paramount political good it
means the preservation of form of government
farmore free and durable in its nature than any
other which has ever before existed, by means
Of n fTaternal and harmonious spirit amongst
those who compose it. But it is not to be dis
guised that those ambitious men, who, in the
words of job applied to Satan, are going to
and fro in the world, and walking up and down
in il" for the purpose Of finding some issue
that will elevate them to power and plumber,
have come to the conclusion that the best
means of securing that selfish object, will be to
draw geographical line across the Union, and
take that side upon which there is a prepon-
derance OF power.
1t is this spirit Of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT that has
organized a sectional party at the North, which
ignores all the great questions that have di-
vided the American people, and substituted a
geographical ISSUE To such an attempt we
are radically and rrevocably opposed. We
love the Union, and we know that if such an
issue is permitted, the most dangerous conse-
qucnces must ensuc The conspirators who
encourage this agitation throw out the idea
that the Union is sufficiently strong to endure
any construction which may be put upon the
rights arising under it. They have gone SC
far as to say that if the title to the peculiar
property of section should be repealed, the
Union would survive it. They have said that
force would be employed to subdue the refrac-
tory interests, which might resist such legis-
lation. We consider this a dangerous doctrine.
Even if it were true, the Union could alone ex-
list in name, whilst its nature would have been
changed entirely. There would be no feelings
Of amity or fraternity, but, instead, sectional
hatred and suspicion.
1t is with these views that we advocate an
adjustment, upon permanent footing, Of the
sole question which agitates the country. We
do not assail those who differ with us upon
this subject. Reserving our own, we respect
the opinions of those who differ with us. We
consider ourselves under honorable obligations
to do so. The platform upon this subject has
made truce between those who cannot agree,
and has placed this truce upon the existing
law We maintain this basis, because we
value the Union because we know that its
continuance cannot be guaranteed if this un.
worthy strife continue, and because the sup
port of existing laws affords the only basis
upon which men can honorably unite, who
honestly disagree in opinion upon the question
Mt issue between them.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
SENATOR BxsJAMlss CossrsrrsoY Exrosrp.-Tr

SENATOR BESJAMIS's CONSISTENCY ExPosEp.--In
1895, when member OF the Convention Of the
State Of Louisiana, called to frame new consti-
tuition, Senator Benjamin proposed TO the com
mttee to limit the Office Of governor to nativcLorn
American citizens. On the motion in convention
to strike out the word native,n Mr.. Benjamin
made an able speech, full Of true American senti-
ments, which stand in striking contrast with the
unfortunate letter he has lately given to the public
nv. o. Creole
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
"MKN or NorE! 1.-THE Baltimore Republican

few days since, contained the following:
"LooK ARoUsDl-We would suggest to Demo
cratic Know.Nothings to look around and see how
many men of note from the Democratic party they
find within the bonds Of Know Nothingism."
For the information Of the Republican we give the
following as a few Of that number: Hon. Henry
S.Foote late Democratic U. S. Senator from Mis-.
sissippi, and, next to Henry Clay, the statesman
most entitled to the gratitude of the nation for aid
ing in the passage of the Compromise measures Of
1850 Hon. Samuel Houston, lately Democratic
U. S. Senator from Texas Hon. Scion Borland
lately Democratic u. s. Senator from Arkansas
Hon. Jeremiah Clemens, lately Democratic o. S.
Senator from Alabama. These are some Of the
individuals now in the American ranks, whom the
Republican, few years ago, was accustomed to
eulogise as men of very considerable note.-Bah
Clipper.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

CoNMoDoRE SrEwARr.-We learn, from the Phil
adelphia Inquirer, that Commodore Stewart is out
Of all danger. He fell from tree on Friday after
noon, and, although much stunned by the fall, no
limbs were broken. He was Immediately bled by
his physician, and, on Monday afternoon all alarm
lag symptoms had subsidized. The Commodore has
troops Of friends, who will hear Of his speedy re-
covery with lively satisfaction.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

The Detroit Tribune records the murder of Amos
skeeer for merely presenting bis bill to passion
ate man in that city There must have been some
justification for the sangunary act for the Tribune
utters no word Of censure. The Hartford Courant
records a. similar fatality to member of the same
family in that city--every one Of whom are uriver-
sally voted great bores, and worthy of death.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

A correspondent of the New York Post tells the
most astonishing stories in relation to Col. Kin
ney's movements in Central America. The fol
lowing is specimen:
"The Colonel has become a very large land.
holder since he arrived there, rs our correspond
ent reports having purchased no less than 80 0O0,-
600 of acres, with 800 miles Of seacoast. IL is
the same tract that was originally granted by
Messrs. Shepherd and HALEY to Senator Cooper,
VIM. Cost johnson, Joseph L. White, Of this city,
and others, but which conveyance became void in
consequence OF the grantees failing to comply
with some Of the stipulated conditions. The Col.
onel pays only five hundred thousand dollars,
which IA pretty cheap, considering that his farm ia
about eight times as large as the State of New
York
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
mar 0o6
FARM FOR SALE.

n WILL sell my Farm upon hich l re-
II side on the road from Georgetown TO Rockville,
about four miles from Georgetown, and eight from
Rockville containing about $50 acres, more or less
The buildings are all in good order There Is also
on the place fine peach and apple orchard; This
farm adjoins the farm Of j. II. Bradley and others
For terms, apply on the promises or 70
GEO. Il. MARSHALL,
nuo oO-codowd&w Tcnallytown, ID. G..
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
The Knom. Nothing State Conpcntion.

BNGHANToS, N. Y, August 2s.--The Know
Nothing State Convention, assembled at Brigham
Hall, in this place. at 10 o'clock this morning. The
delegates number about six hundred, and several
more hundred are expected tonight. The pro-
ceedngs thus far have been very private, but it Is
understood that nothing of Importance has been
done to-day. The best of feeling prevails. No
thing Of note win probably transpire tonight
SECOND DESPATCH.
AT the session of the convention this evening,
Auburn was selected as the place for the nomina.
ting convention, and Canandaigua for the next an
nual session. Tomorrow the Philadelphia platform
will probably come up. Delegates are arriving in
every train.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
THE GREAT PROTESTANT WORK.
TIME CTS and Monuments of the Church

II containing the History aud Sufferings Of the
Martyrs by john Fox. A new edition, carefully re-
viseo aud corrected, by Rev. w. H. Seymour, illus.
trated with tNenty-sx engravings, and portrait Of
the author.
This is the first time that this great work, this
perfect encyclopedia Of Martyrology, has been pre-
scented complete to the American public
Every intelligent family should have Foxs Book
Of Martyrs on their table in order to understand the
religion If Rome. "-RH7cda.
For sale by GRAY Il BALLANTYNE,
aug 25-- 4gS Seventh street.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

The paper III belonging to w. S. Whiteman,
near Nashville, Tenn, destroyed by fire on the
23d instant. Loss, $40, 900.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

Mr.. BROWNE, of the Patent Office, has not yet
s,ed for Europe-bit will 60 out in the next
steamer He intends to extend his tour to Po-
land
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
FOR SALE,
~ nTxuEUN 6nv nd six 4 heres Of an

DETWEEN fifty aud SIXTY acres OF Land |,
Ii soil Of good quality, with large portion Of
wood land It is beautiful location for a gentle.
mans country residence, or market garden; about
miles from Washington, and 8 miles from George
town Persons wishing to purchase call on the
subscriber half mile from Tenallytown, on the old
Brookville road.
aug I4=-3taw3w+ CHARLES r. BELT.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

NEGRO CONSPIRACY IN MIssIssIpPI.-The Marion
Miss Republican gives an account Of the dis
covery of negro conspiracy at Garlandsyille, Jas
per county. II says:
"A trustworthy negro on neighboring planta:
tion after having received pledges of secrecy, re-
vealed the existence Of the conspiracy to over
seer and requested him TO repair to certain place,
in the midst Of dark, unfrequented swamp, and
see for himself. The overseer did not 60, but the
next morning he took with him some friends and
went TO the spot designated by the faithful negro
There they saw every indication Of large crowd
having been assembled; horses had been tied up
fires kindled, and, from appearances, they calcutta
ted that upwards Of one hundred negroes had
there assembled on the preceding night. They
left the spot, and the neghborhood was quickly
alarmed Several negroes were taken up, and
among them the leader. The greatest excitement
was prevailing in the country; council was held
and IL decided that the negroes should be hung
Immediately; ropes were procured, and the sem
tence of the council was about to be executed
when the crowd relentcd, fearing lest the innocent
should perish with the guilty.
THE negroes we're then severely whipped, and
they confessed that the conspiracy extended
throughout large section Of country, that there
existed several other organizations, which they
called Schools in the ncighborhood, and that
their object to organize in sufficient force, and
march, increasing their number as they went, to a
free State. No arms or ammunition of any kind
could be discovered but the negroes confessed
that they were to meet at Garlandsville next Sat
urday night to make start. When asked why
they selected that place as rendezvous, they
could give no reason, and the presumption is that
they intended to sack the place and murder the
inhabitants. Two white men, they say, have been
amongst them, but their names we're not known to
the negroes, nor was anything developed to iden-
tify them. Arms and ammunition are probably
concealed somewhere, as such a scheme would
never be attempted without them
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
FAECY GOODS AND MILLINERY.
HHILIIAM 4. SHEDD, 500, Eleventh

Wv street near Pennsylvania avenue, has con-
stantly on hand Millinery, Hosiery, Gloves, Perfume
nv, Combs, Brushes, and Fancy Goods, of every de-
scription jy26-6m
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
A Ten strike.
The Sumter (Alabama) Wing says

The sumter IAIaOamaJ " hlg says,
ct affords us pleasure to chronicle the success
Of the entire American ticket in this county, from
Governor down to Tax Assessor. 1t is, without
doubt, the most decided nd glorious victory ever
won in this county since its organization. Every.
thing that bore the American stamp" passed at
premium We elected our Governor, Congress
men, Senator Representatives, Sheriff. Tax Collec,
tor Tax Assessor, and County Commissioners.
Be the result what it may in other portions of the
State, we are happy TO announce that the Sumter
boys have done their duty most molly"
We endorse that Sumpter is worthily
named after the "Game Cock" Of the South.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
a First.rate Family Horse, with or with
N ont Buggy and Harness 1.-The Horse is
six years old works well in harness, and is warrant
ed sound, and win be sold bargain, if immediate
application be made. Approved paper taken in pay
ment. a. GLADMON,
aug 25-4t* Corner Ninth and NJ streets north.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30

CAPTAIN CHARLES GAUsTT United States Navy,
died at his residence in New Brunswick, New Jer-
sey, the 2lst instant after lingering illness, in
the 6lst year Of his age. He was born in Burling-
ton county, New Jersey. Quite early in life he
evinced prediction for the sea, which he graft
fed in 1871, by entering the navy, at a time when
war was expected with Great Britain. He first
served in the gunboat service, on the Delaware
river. In 1912 he was appointed to the United
States ship Wasp, Captain Jones. He was in the
action Of the Wasp and Frolic, in 1912; was taken
prisoner to the Island Of Bermuda, from whence
he was exchanged by transfer Of prisoners. He
was afterwards in the frigates Macedonian and Mo-
hawk and also on Lake Eric. In 1897 he was APP
pointed to the Warren, as first lieutenant TO search
the Mediterranean and Archipelago in quest Of pi.
rates, which arduous duty he continued until 1929,
when the object Of the cruise satisfactorily
complshed and the ship returned TO the United
States. He was afterwards in the Pacific, in the
command Of the ships Raritan and Dale, besides
shore duty at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-30
A South Carolina Wedding.

The following from the Greenvile (S O. Pat
riot of the 10th instant, will be interesting to the
ladies' and therefore we copy it:
The veteran bachelor millionaire, and possessor
of gold mines of unknown and incalculable value,
William B. Dorm, Esq, Of Edgefeld, South Caro-.
lima, meiiiber Of the Legislature and gentleman
of great moral worth and excellence, has yielded
at last to the soft influence of love- and, Thurs
day evening, led to the altar amidst a bright as
semblage of youth and beauty, grave matrons and
aged sires his young, blushng, lovely bride, Miss
Martha G. Rutledge, Of Greenville, South Car
olna. The marriage service was performed by
the Rev. Mr. Richard Furnan, pastor of the Bap-
fist Church in that place The bridegroom was
attended by gallant cortcgo of beaux from the
adjoining districts, and the bride was surrounded
by an equal number of fair and lovely bellies.
After the greetings and congratulations were over
the bridal party and the attendant guests, filling
all the rooms and piazzas of spacious house. were
conducted to the wedding supper, which, was ar
ranged with great beauty and taste, and might
have feasted thousand persons! We never be-
fore saw such profuson of delicious ice-creams,
richly -ornamented wedding cakes, &C., on the sup
per table. The bridegroom looked happiness per-
sonifed, and no doubt felt prouder in the posses
sion of his young and lovely bride than he did in
the discovery Of his gold mines. She, in her rich
bridal dress, yelled, yet seen in all her beauty,
looked Eastern princess, before whose vision
were passing the golden dreams Of love.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-11
1855. Railroad Celebration.

Our Chicago exchanges for the past few
days, have been filed with particulars of
the Railroad celebration which came off at
Burlington, Iowa, on the Both of last
month. The occasion was the celebration
OF railroad connection between Chicago
and the former place.. Among the guests
present by invitation were Gen. CAss, Hon.
S A. DOUGLASS, Judge WILKINS, of De-
troit, Mayor Boone, Of Chicago, Mayor
KlLBURS, of Keokuk, together with many
other distinguished personages, and full
representation of the editorial fraternity.
The company was welcomed to the hospital
tiles of Burlington, by Mayor HUDSON and
Col Fnz. HENRY WANEN, both of that
A great many speeches were made, per
tinent to the occasion, by the distinguished
gentlemen present, and everything passed
of in the happiest manner A full delega-
ton OF the fairer sex, comprising the beauty
OF Detroit and Chicago, were also in at
tencance. 1t is che design Of the Burling-
tonians to return the visit at some future day.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-11
ThcrmOmetrical Record for 1855.
6ep. by MoKTcS & PACE, Dragyist, Third st., 81. Paul
RIVER NEWS.

5I-The Galena came in Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock, having on board 80 passengers.
She brought 10 freight. We are indebted
to the clerk for late Galena papers. She left
yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. " p
We understand that the War Eagle will not
attempt to come through, any more, until there
is a rise in the river If the water remains at
its present stage, the Company will be COM
PEELED to purchase a number of very light
draught boats, in order to fill tn ir contract
for carrying the mails.
Bag The Kate Cassel, another new stern
wheeler, came in Sunday evening from st.
Louis. She leaves to-day. She is neat look
ing craft, and just about the right size for the
present stage of water. ..-.s.s
Bas~ The Henrietta came in late Sunday
evening" with few passengers and a light freight
She reports the Golden Era aground at Grand
Encampment. She will be here early to-day
with mail.
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-11
ASSESSORS NOTICE.

VIE ASSESSORS for the county Of Ramsey Territory
of Minnesota, will attend at the Office of the Register
OF Deeds of the county aforesaid the last Monday
June $780, and with the assistance of said Register
Deeds, will publicly examine the assessment rolls and
correct all errors in valuations, descriptions qualities
{" lanjS lots or other property and it is the duty of
persons to be and at the time and place
appointed and if shall appear during said examination
that there is any lands lots other property assessed
twice or assessed beyond its actual value assessed
the name Of any person not the thereof or any
lands lots or other property not assessed the Regis
and Assessors will make the necessary corrections.
Dated June 4th, 1855. JOSEPH LEMAY
assessor for First Assessment District
JOHN OGORMAN,
Assessor for Second Assessment District.
ALEXIS CIOUTIER,
Assessor for Third Asses sment District,
JOSEPH 7. WILSON,
Assessor toy Fourth Assessment District.
june did