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John Snead, Of Virginia, has been tried before
the circuit court at Abingdon for the murder ~
Oliver Wright, colored man. The murder oc-
CURED in drunken row between the parties. The
case occupied the court whole week, when snead
was convicted of murder in the second degree, and
sentenced TO fifteen years confinement in the peni-
neutrality-suspicious. to confinement for life. Judge
Hopkins, however, granted the prisoner new
trial, in consequence of separation Of the jury
after they had retired for deliberation,
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PersonaI.

Il
Hon. II. M. Rice, the delegate elect to Congress
in Minnesota, has been seriously ILL but at last ac
counts was recovering.
The Kentucky papers state that Mr.. Crittenden
has accepted the invitation Of the Boston commit
tee to deliver lecture upon slavery in that city
Miss Kimberly is playing at Louisville, Ken
lucky.
Madame Anna Bishop and NJ. Bochsa left for
Australia in the Kit Carson, as poor as when they
arrived in California.
Senator Mason has declined the invitation to de-
liver lecture before the Boston Anti-sIavery So
ciety.
Wendell Phillips appears for the first time be-
fore Pittsburg audience on Monday next
Miss Maggie Mitchell is playing at St. Louis.
An AFRICAN PRIscE.--Leo Lloyd, an African
Prince, is in Philadelphia. He intended to deliver
lecture in that city ION the Colored Women of
1855" sH @8lE&
Gerrt Smith is about to draft a petition for the
impeachment Of Judge Kane. He thinks it viii
not do to have honest men wear the judicial err
mine.
Colonel Nathan Boone, only son Of old Daniel,
is still living in Missouri.
Captain G. N. Levy and Lieutenant w. N Nor
ris, Of the United States Navy, are at Wizards.
Hon. 4. Reid Riddle, of Delaware, is at the Ma
tional Hotel
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

wRlrIso PrAso--As ITALIAN IsvrsTIos.-Jos.
Ravazzi, from Novara, Italy, lawyer by profession
has devoted more than eighteen years Of constant
study and experiments to perfect an invention
which supersedes the tircsome manual labor, Of
copying and, has finally attained full success for
his ingenious and curious continuance
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

DEsPERATK ArrEMrTs.--We have never witness
sea, says the Syracuse Organ, more desperate aad
melancholy attempts to laugh than are made6y
the few members Of the Choctaw, African, Fusion,
Republican, Rag Bag, taterdemalion, Preston King
party, since the appearance of the Wing Circulsr
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Cant. Benham,s Mission to Europe.

In yesterdays issue we conjectured the OBJ
ject Of this gentleman's visit to Europe. Little
did we expect to realize our conjectures as
soon as this. We have received q letter from
a northern city, in which it is distinctly stated
that he has been sent to Europe to employ
French and German sngravers to work on the
charts in the Office Of the Coast Survey. We
shall wait for its confirmation before comment
ing upon it
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

A ZooLoercAL GARDEN IN NV YoRx.--Mr.
Seth B. Howes has opened the Hippodromc In
Madison Square with an exhibition ofwild animals
for few weeks, previous TO an auction sale Of
the collection. Besides the liors, tigers, rhinoce-
ros, monkeys, &c, be has four elephants, one. Of
which a quite small.
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NAVY YARDy
NEW WOOD AND COAL YARDl

THE undersigned. who has succeeded
u his father 1.-THE late William Clark) in the
Wood Business, would most respectfully inform his
numerous customers and the public generally, that,
in addition TO the supply Of different kinds Of Wood
which he keeps constantly hand he has, order to
facilitate the convenience Of persons residing and
them with white and red ash Coal Of superior quail
ty, at the lowest market prices. You win do we'll
to give him call
size, on which he will make deduction of twenty
FIVE cents per ton, if ordered Immediately. 30 as TO
be delivered direcUqrom the vessel 3. 4
7. EDW. CLARK,
Office and Yard Virginia avenue,
nov 3-SMTu* Near Navy Yard Gate
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Dwonors--Decrces Of divorce were ordered in
the common pleas court at st. Louis, during It's last
session in the following cases Gloria A. Scott vs.
Chas G. Scott, the plaintiff to retain the children
Mary Endhofcn VS.. Theodore Endhofen; Laura
Feth We. Jacob Feth; Emma J. French vs.. VIM.
French Jane Wynn va VIM. Wynn, and the
plaintiff to take her maiden name, Jane Thomp-
aon MHo1 1sEE#
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CONSPIRACY AMONG THE NEGRoEs.-We learn
from the Charlottesville Advocate thata conspira-
cy was lately formed amongst the negroes in the
neighborhood of Nortonsville, in Abemarlc county,
and on the Greene side Of the line to rob- murder,
and attempt their escape into a free State, which
was brought TO light few days since. The con-
spiraoy included some forty-odd negroes. Those
who informed upon the rest alleged that they
were instigated by two Irishmen, who read to
them an account Of the happiness and well doing
Of those negroes who have already escaped into
free States, and insisted upon their undertaking
the attempt Their plan was to rob some Of the
neighbors of money and horses, and make their
escape in an armed gang.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

The BALTIMORE GRAND JuRY.--We learn, in
formally, (says the Democrat) that the Grand Jury
have found at least thirty indictments against the
rioters Of the Nineteenth Ward. or these, only
four were found against Americans. The rest were
all against members Of tho Foreign party As out
Of the twentythree original grand jurors, nineteen
we're men who did not belong to the American
party aud as there is eth very large preponder
ancc Of the same class, this fact is most significant
Itfxes the blame upon the Foreign party. They
were the men who sent these DULLES there to carry
the election What we're Kong Starr. Thompson,
Haff, apd mon of the like character, doing there
II was not their ward, What right had thoy 10
interfere with the voting therei Who made them
judges to regulate the affairs Of ward they did
not live ing
We claim great credit for putting FIRE upon the
terrspin's back. But for tho hint wc gave yester-
day, these indictments would not have been made
before the election. They are made now, and tho
thing cannot be concealed.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

The old political stock jobbers (says the Month
have given up all hope Of persuadng Americans
into their contemplate fusion operation, and are
now giving almost their whole attention to the
Irish and Germans; and they may be found at
almost every hour Of the day or night baranguing
this class Of population in the western towns,
or about our taverns-praising the institutions Of
the old countries, laudng the Popish memories Of
Catholicism, and traducing every American citizen
who dare TO raise his voice in behalf Of the Prot
estant religion, or his eIortions for the protec-
ton Of his native soil
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

TEXAS ELEcrIos.--Thc Galveston News, Of the
25th ut., furnishes tho following intelligence;
We learn that the certificate Of election 70 Con.
gress in the East has been issued 10 Colonel Matt
Ward, Dem, he having majority Of 1853 votes
The Liberty vote thrown out because Of It's irrcg-
ularit-, giving nlajonty(for II. Z. Evans, instead
Of L. ID. Evans of l60 votes
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Alexandria Items.
2b,lsi.oo

IarRoyEMENrs.--We notice many improvements
in tho way Of building and remodelling houses,
going on in various parts Of the city. The build
ings are mostly of brick, handsome and commodi-
ous and when finished will be great improvements
TO the locations in which they are being erected.
Those houses being remodelled and repaired will
also present handsome appearance when compile
ted. Our mechanics have large quantity Of work
on hand. t
RETURNING FROM THE FAIR.--Many citizens of
this city and the neighboring counties, who have
been on visit to Richmond to the State Agsicul-
tural Fair, have returned. All speak in high
praise Of the exhibition, and the hospitality of the
citizens of Richmond.
leave the Mansion House this evening at six O'clock
for the National Theatre in Washington. This
will be fine opportunity for all who desire to wit
ness the performance.
THE TusNEL.---W orkmen are now engaged in
finishing both ends Of the railroad tunnel on
Wilkes street, and we hope to be able to chronicle
its completion soon, as it has remained in an un-
finished state sufficiently long.
HorEL SoLD.-The Exchange Hotel property at
Orange courthouse, Virginia, which had been ad-
vertised to be sold on the 18th inst. by auction,
has been disposed Of at private sale.
CoNAIrTEp.--William H. Keene, who murdered
Lewis O. Hall, near Sangstcrs station in Fairfax
county, on Saturday last, has been committed to
Jail at Fairfax courthouse. o{
DIvIpESD.-T The Fire Insurance Company Of
this city has declared semi-aunual dividend Of
four per cent, payable TO the stockholders on and
after Monday, the oh.
CIRCUIT CoURT.--The fall term of the circuit
court for Fairfax county, will commence its session
at Fairfax courthouse on Monday next
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

The jackson Mssissippian Of tho Gath instant
says: :" 1t affords pleasure to chronicle the en-
tire disappearance Of yellow fever from our city
We have not heard Of new case for several days
The few sick are recovering
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

MRS. RrcHir, who, as Mrs. Mowatt, the actress,
and the author Of her own biography on the stage,
gained applause second to no one whose career has
been public one, has just completed reading the
proofshects Of hor new work, called Mimic Life"
or Before and Behind the Curtain.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

AN IMPORTANT QUrsrroS. -on Monday next 1.-THE
first day Of the county COURT the people Of Henri
CO. Virginia, win be called upon to vote upon the
question Of extending the corporate limits Of Rich
mond city. The question is an important one, and
should attract a large attendance Of the people.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03
The Portland Advertiser adds

The New York Times gives the consumption Of
beef and mutton in that city during the week end
ing the LIST instant at three millions six hundred
and ninety-two thousand four hundred pounds. At
fifteen cents per pound, this would reach in value
the enormous sum Of $685., 800.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

IscRrAsEp ExrRros.---The Buffalo Express
Seward Black Republican, pleads the necessity
Of increased excrtion" in order TO carry the State.
What has frightened himf
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

A correspondent of the st. Louis Republican
says there is secret military Organization in Kan
sas, designed TO control the affairs Of that Terrific
ry, and to resist the execution Of any law passed
by the Territorial Legislature.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03
Bagging and Rome Factory Burni.

LOUISVILLE, Nov 2.--The extensive bagging
and rope factory of G.. w. Dunlap, at this place,
was totally destroyed by fire this morning, togcth-
or with house containing large quantity of hemp
rope and bagging. The loss is estimated at $40,-
OF Sl8OOO e Yss F
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

DARK LArrERss.--The American party is called
the " Dark-lantern party by foreign and anti
American partisans. IL is suggested that the lam
tern the new party carry Is the same AZ that car
ried by Diogenes and is carried for the same pur-
pose--namely, to find honest men for Office
North dfabamiar.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

An exchange thinks that young lady looks
very fascinating when she walks as though flea
was biting her on each hip.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

A QUxER PRArER.--Rev. Mr.. Balm, Of Chicago,
H., inserts prayer in the Olive Branch, Of that
city, which runs thus
20, Lord have mercy on our special revivalist
preachers; mercy and goodness we humbly bcseech
thee; keep them from taking ladies who become
converts, their knees and holding them In their
arms and kissing them" 81
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

Tho Detroit Tribune says that General Cass has
purchased the premium pair Of horses exhibited at
the Michigan State Fair, for $1,000.
The Buffalo Express is anxious to know whether
the General Ia preparing TO "run again.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

The Governor Of Connecticut has appointed
Thursday, the goth of November, as day Of
Thanksgiving.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

FATAL SUBMARINE ExprnxKsr.--Henr Levy,
native Of France, met with his death a few days
ago on Hunter Point l.. l., while under the water
In submarine arrnor. 8. >
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03
The Pacific RAILROAD.

Sr. LOUIS, Nov. 1.-The opening Of the Pacific
railroad to Jefferson city was appropriately cele-
brated to-day.
McAblen's trial for killing Deputy Marshal Brand
last February, commenced here yesterday.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03
The Lancaster Defalcafio,,.

LANCASTER, Pa, Nov. l.-Charles Boughter,
the alleged defanlting treasurer of the Lancaster
Savings Institution, was released from prison to-
day, on bail to the amount Of 1000, to answer at
the next term of the Court of Quarter Sessions.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03
DIED.

On the Sd instant, SARsH A., wife Of X. W. Griffin,
in the seth year of her age.
slSy- Her funeral will take place on Monday, the
5t instant, at 10 o'clock, A. M from her late resi-
dence, corner Of Fourth and g streets.
This morning, Of consumption, in the e4th year Of
her age, Mrs. DELmAH BLAND.
fY- The friends are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral from the residence Of the late John Davis
(of Abel the Navy Yard, at o'clock tomorrow.
This morning, at o'clock, Mr. Jons L. FowLKR,
in the saith year of his age M ~
sH His friends and acquaintances are invited to
attend his funeral, Tomorrow Sunday afternoon,
ut Q O'Clock, from his late residence, on Seventh
street, between ID and Streets Island
On the LIST instant Of consumption, in the 9th
year Of his age, WILLIAM II. JOKES, formerly mer-
chant
In this city, ON the I'd instant LYDIA VAxpERpILr
y uRDExAsN, wife Of VIM. Wurdemann, in the 37th
year Of her age. ~
tY- Her funeral win take place from her late resi-
dence, on Sunday afternoon, at o'clock
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

HoS. ERAsrus BRooxs, or NEw YoRx.--Wc
quote the following to show the malignity which
pervades the Papists Of New York against Hon.
Erastus Brooks, of the Express, who has served
with such distinction in the Senate Of that State
and who Is now candidate for reelection. It
is from :. The Volunteer, No. 4, second series,n
published anonymously: AZ II
"Sirth Senatorial District--We do hope that
the adopted citizens viii remember that BOBBY
Brooks, Of the Express is candidate for the Sem
ate In this district Brooks hates you with bitter
bate, and win leave no stone nnturned 70 injure
you IL elected. Vote against him; work against
him, night and day, until the election is over. De
feat Brooks--DErEAT Books. You can do it."
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

The Msntrose tsusquchanna county, Pal Dem
ocrst Ia out in favor Of Mr. Buchanan for the
Presidency.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

Tho friends Of G. NJ Dallas for the Presidency
have called public meeting in Philadelphia,
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FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS PROMPTLY PAID
In the second last drawing (cass y Of the Fort
Gaines academy Lottery, Augustus Cook, Esq, OF
this city drew the capital prize Of 5000. We learn
to-day that Mr.. Cook has returned from Atlanta,
and the full amount Of his prize was promptly paid.
TIA person be fortunate as TO draw prize, there
seems to be no humbug in obtaining the money
when due. 50 Mr.. Cook has found il and 80 have
others Of this city who have been favored with
other than blanks. Fifteen thousand dollars is no
email amount Of money Chattanooga (7enn)
adrertieer, Oct. ~, 1853.
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EscArr OF DIR. BALL.-A letter from the Gil,

EscArE OF DIR. BALL.-A letter from the Glen
House, of Octobsr %, says: I !
"Dr d. g. Ball was found alive, and is doing
well; his feet were badly frozen, also two fingers
on one hand. He was very much exhausted and
was standing up when found. He appeared to
know what he was about had laid two nights with
nothing but his umbrella over him, in sight of the
Glen House all the time
The Portland Advertiser adds
"We understand DR.. Ball went up the noun
tain against the express advice Of Mr.. Thompson,
proprietor Of the Glen House, but he was deter
mined upon going, and wenr up rs far as the ledge
on Wednesday, and stopped for the night at the
camp of the contractors for building the carriage
road. On Thursday morning he started from the
ledge, and was found on Saturday morning as
above described rs
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-03

A correspondent writes to the New York Post
as follows:
Padre Gallegos, the former Representative,
has been elected BY majority Of ninety votes
GalIegos is a suspended Roman priest, who, when
the tithes failed, turned politician, and has been
thus far successful one.
His opponent, Don Miguel Otero, Is young
man of wealthy family, Of good education. He
has resided in the United States some eleven years.
was educated there, and studied law. In respect
to education, he was much better qualified for the
place than his competitor, who does not under
stand English, morris he acquainted with American
institutions During his previous term, however,
he gave satisfaction to his constituents.
"Don Miguel intends, we understand, to contest
the seat.
"These elections among our new fellow-citizens
produce some rich results. Forinstance in one case
the election washeld in the open air and the tick
cts deposited on q table. A puff Of wind would
pass and scatter the tickets over the ground when
they would be gathered up and placed on the table
again. Finally, it occurred to the judges to put
them into a'hat for greater security.
:" In another instance, where the hat was carried
to the project and the tickets were counted 1t was
foend to contain about one hundred votes more
than there were registered names!
"In Socoro, town in the valley Of the Rio
Grande, an American was candidate for the Of
fee of Project. The Roman priest was opposed
to his election, and when near the close of the
polls, it was discovered that he would be elected,
the priest gathered some eighteen or twenty boys
under age, and directed them to go to the polls
and swear that they were Of legal age and vote,
and he would absolve them from the consequences
Of false-swearing. And they actually did so, and
the American was defeatedp a
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Gale on The Lakes.

DErRorr, Nov. Elm the recent gale q brig sup
posed to be the " Three Bells was sunk in She
boygan Bay. She win probably be raised. The
brig Ramsey, Crook, with cargo of lumber, went
will got of, it is thought. The brig Julia Dean is
certainly gone to pieces on Skilagee reef She was
owned by Mr. Shepard, Of Chicago. The cargo
was insured for $4,000. II 9a5s5a 81
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~ plete and our stock SO large at the present
time, and, as we give our friends and customers the
benefit Of the low-priced cash system, they may
pect 10 buy Of at least ten per cent lower than
they can Of other houses, who sell on long credit
and consequently must have much larger profits to
pay for slow debts, collecting the same, and losing
the bad debts which, TO some extent every credit
business must produce
We would here name few OF the
EXTRA BARGAINS
Which have just been received from the Northern
auctions and importers:
Wide black Silks so cents
Nous de LANES, cents, worth IL
1900 yards very fine De LANES, ~ cents worth
20 cents
Yard wide Mcrino, IL cents, worth 95
Fine De Beige, ~ cents, worth 25
1900 yards good Calico, s cents
Second mourning Calico, cents, worth IL =
Plaid Muslin, 10 cents worth 25
Embroidered Curtain Muslin, le cents, worth as
Cloth and Silk Mantillas, very cheap
Merino Mantillas, only I'll so
Irish Linen, rs cents
1000 yards of Ginghams, at 9 cents y
Beat Manchester Bingham, IL cents. worth Is
Yard wide bleached and unblcached Shirting,
Wide beached Sheeting, only 10 cents
Wool Flannel, only l2 cents
Canton Flannel, cents
Good Bed Ticking, 0 cents, worth 10
Apron Check, cents fsR II ~
Linen Towels, Q cents =
Cassnets, only rs cents at,t
Blankets 80 cents
Lmseys very cheap
Full Cloth for servants very heavy and cheap
Long embroidered undcrslecves, IL cents
%des bno anS god Ns y er.s .
Cotton Gloves, three pair for l2 cents
Ladies' Cotton Hose, g cents
Gentlemen's lined Burn Gloves 10 cents, worth
Gcntlemens fine Silk Handkerchiefs, rs cents n
Do colored border do ~ cents
Spool Cotton, IL cents per dozen
Ladies' Vests very cheap
Gentlemens' Undershirts 81 cents
Fine Satin Stocks, 30 cents ir
Silk Cravats, only IS cents ml
Rich Bonnet Ribbons as low as cents
Bonnets, only 81 cents
Gentlemens' and boys Hats and Caps, from ~
cents up
THE BOOT AND SHOE DEPARTMENT
and Rubbers for Ladies', Gentlemen, aud Children,
many OF which have been made to order, and win
warrant them 70 give satisfaction. We have
Ladies' Caters as low as 81 cents
Slippers, 81 cents 1#
Chdrens' Shoes, is cents 1. q 4e
Gentemens' Boots, 81 so
Boys Boots, 81
ladies and Misses old-style Caters, at half
price
A very large assortment Of heavy Boots and Bro
game, for servants, very cheap, and war
ranted not TO rim
would say to ali cash buyers, who wish 10 study
economy in these hard times, TO look the above
list and compare i with the prices they have boon In
the habit Of paying, and then we cheerfuy invite
them 70 call and examine our stock, assuring, them
kind reception, prompt attention, and upright and
honorable dealing.
Purchasers buying to sell again can obtain any
article they may want at Baltimore prices.
n. Il. HALL
No. 373 Seventh street. 1850
Fourth door north OF street.
asr- Remember the number, ga, fourth house =
above street nov 8--eod2w
you WANT TO SAVE MONEY, =
call at No. es High street, and buy ker OF
strictly prime Butter lyf4 ~Ysfns
oct 3l--dlw STAR At, 4a,eolet
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MARRIED..

On the lat instant, by Rev. George Hildt, Mr. JoHs
c. HARKsEss 10 Mrs. Mania LARE, daughter Of III. q.
O'Neal. Esq, all fths city,
On the I'd iictant, at the Steamboat Hotel, BY the
Rev. 4. r. Phelps, Mr.. WALTER RoDERTs and Miss
MARTHA JANE RlcHARDs, both Of Virginia.