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The Union processes to believe bogus de.
spatch, emanating from the Cincinnati Com
mercial To that despatch we attach no Gre
dence whatsoever In the first place, no Ameri-
can would have surrendered the State before
its loss could have been known. In the sec
ond place, it is not probable that any American
would have communicated to an enemy con-
lecture so injurious. The despatch was doubt.
less manufactured by the Antics to affect the
Kentucky elections.
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Mr.. THOMAS CHAMPION, the foreman of the
boiler shop Of the Navy Yard, requests us to state
that the paragraph which appeared in this paper
on the End instant, to the effect that fifteen men
we're discharged from that department is correct
but that the remainder Of the paragraph is un-
founded-and that no persons we're discharged
because they were Americans.
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The New York Express says that the new census
of that State will not present the grand aggregate
at first anticipated From actual returns thus far
reported il win probably not exceed s,4ooooo, all
told, or gain Of about seven and half per cent.
In five years. The falling of is very large In some
of the agricultural counties.
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sB- Washington National Monument Of
fee, August LIST, ls55.-At meeting of the Board Of
Managers of the Washington National Monument So
ciety held on the 3lst ult, the following resolution
was adopted
Resot0ed That the Secretary give notice by adver-
isement TO be inserted in the National Intelg ncer
Union and the American Organ, that the Hon. ,Iohn
Witson, late Commissioner Of tie General Land Of
fce has been appointed General Agent Of this Socc-
ty, and has entered on the duties Of his office.
A true copy-test:
CHAS. G. TUCKER,
aug i-d3w Secretary of w. N. NJ. Society
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The Current Elections.

We shall attempt no prediction upon the
result Of the late elections. 1t would be futile,
and entitled to no respect When the returns
are in, we shall compare the result Of this with
former elections, and deduce such conclusions
as we deem wsrrantsble by facts. In the
mean time, it grstifies US to see that the Ameri-
can party has maintained its principles so ef-
fectually under almost Unprecedented opposi.
ton. 1t is now an organized and powerful
party in the South, and will exercise an i'm
portant influence in preserving the Union, and
restoring fratcrnal relations between the sec
tons which compose 1t
For other Particular We must refer to our
telegraphic column.
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DIED,

of Samuel and Lydia Ann Hoover, aged months.
At the Fauquer White Sulphur Springs Virginia,
the Sd Of August 1885, ola disease Of the heart,
Major II. J. DEAN, Attorney at Law, of Spartanburg
District South Caroline, aged 40 years
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RUNAwAys-The Salem (Roanoke) Register
chronicles the fact that Mr. Jones and Miss Brown
Of Allegheny county passed through there few
days since, flying TO Tennessee from the engaged
elder Brown, with whose daughter Mr.. Jones had
run away. The uncommon names of the parties
makes the item one worth recording.
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was the proper opportunity to have made his
opposition eiiectual. II no was not, is 1t prob
able that he would revive the subject again 7
And Mr.. Stuart, Of Michigan, who voted for
the bill, is for that reason expected to change
his vote, and advocate its repeal In this ne
is expected to respect the sentiments OF his
own State; whilst Bell, Crittenden, Houston,
and Pearce, of Maryland, are expected to VIC
late the sentiments of their constituency for
the same purpose To change the vote of the
Senate within two years the Courier counts
Senators who have not even yet been nomi-
mated. Like the Irish rat-catcher, when it gets
"the one he is after, and another, il will have
two" Strangely enough, the Courier breads
opposition from Mr.. Hale and some one or
two others" of the same school, and this on
the theory that, unless the Missouri line is re-
instated, agitation will cease.
But this precipitate convert to the doctrine
of repeal, has strangely overlooked one obsta-
Gle to the immediate fulflment Of his predic-
ton If such bill should pass Congress, it
eau not pass the Executive. Mr.. Pierce
claims to be the author of those laws. He
could not, like Saturn, devour his own off
spring. He would veto bill for their repeal.
Is the Courier and Enquirer prepared with
an argument to prove that two-thirds vote
for repeal would override the veto9 We shall
await this indispensable demonstration before
admitting that the Territorial legislation Of the
last session can be repealed within two years,
| as the Courier proposes
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SCARCITY OF HousEs,-The Danyie Republican
complains of the scarcity Of houses there, aud says
it knows Of number Of persons who find 1t i'm
possible to shelter themselves and families the next
year. 1t thinks forty houses erected in Danville,
would find occupants Immediately.
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TAKE NOTICE,

lust Received aud keep constantly on
- hand, large and fine assert pent Of Drugs and
Shemicnls popular family medicines &C. Ln a
tracts French, German, and domestic Co ognes;
toilet and shaving Soaps &c, all Of which viii be
sold at small profits. o. BOSWELL,
Druggist
Maryland avenue and 9TH street. Island,
Washington.
n. b. Superior Soda Water and most delicious
Syrups can be had at all times, as above.
10 oO--dfp,N II
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JOHN n. ELvANs WILLIAM THOMPSON.
ELyANS az THOMPSON, Dealers I'm

JOHN n. ELylNs. WILLIAM THOMPSON.
ELyANs ~ THOMPSON, Dealers I'm
IA Hardware Coach Trimmings. DC.
No 326 Pennsylvania Avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, Washington, ID. O.
House Furnishing Hardware,
Britannia, German Silver, Albata and Silver Plated
Tea Table and Desert Spoons
Carvers and Forks, steels, Knives with and without
forks
Brass, Britannia, Block Tin and Plated Candlesticks
Shovel and longs, Waffle Irons Sad Irons
Maslin Bell Metal Kettles, Furnaces, Ovens, Grid
irons, DC, DO, DC.
Building Materials,
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 Stubbs Door Springs,
Handrail Screws Door Knobs
Bell Pulls, Door Sheaves and Rail, DC, DC, DC.
Cabinet Makers Goods.
Hair Cloth, Curled Hair, Moss, Gimps Sofa and Chair
Springs,
Venetian Blind Hooks, Rack PuIleys, Roller Ends,
Brackets, Furniture Nails
Glue, Coffin Handles and Screws, Diamond Screw
Plates, &c., &C., dc.
Carpenters Goods.
Planes, Saws, Drawing Knives, Spokeshaves, Chisels
and Gouges Plane Irons
Augers. Braces and Bits, Boring Machines, Ham
mers, Hatchets, Levels
Bevils, Squares, Gauges, Axes, &c, dc, DC.
Blacksmith and Coach Makers Goods.
Black and Bright Springs, Axles, Felloes, Spokes,
Hubs. Bows, Shafts, Poles
Sleigh Runners, Silvered and Brass Bands, Stump
JOINTS, Stump Collars, Top Props
Curtain Frames, Lamps Inside Innings, Lining slks,
Darnask, Scanning Cords
Tufts, Tassels buttons, Tacks Fringes, Lsces, Plain
and Enamelled Canvass
Russia Duck, Enameled Leather, Dash Leather, &c,
DO, DC.
mar 22-8m s2s Penn avenue.
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.
Andrew B. Moore, Of Alabama, 70 be Associate
Justice Of the Supreme Court Of the Territory Of
Kansas, in the place Of Rush Gilmore, removed.
Townsend Harris, Of New York, to Be Consul
General Of the United States 10 Japan
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WNHE underslgned Is DESTROYS 20 sell his
u farm near the city Of Washington. contains
seyentythree Of first quality land, mostly inn
proved, is well watered, has good buildings and
variety Of fruit Being within % miles Of the Capt.
tol IL is well adapted for aRenernans country seat
or market gardens II will be sold Aso to make il
an object Of investment for minedistc and permanent
returns from its productions apart from the pros
pect Of increase in the value OF real estate Address
or apply personally to Jos. G. g. Kennedy, or II. ~
Gilbert Washington, or
aug 6--lw* GEORGE w BOWIE
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FIRST GRAND CLUB, FIREMENS,,
Military, and Civic Excursion


TEHE CLUB take great pleasure In an-
u nouncing to their friends and the public gener-
ally that they have chartered the safe and commodi
Gus steamer, Alice G. Price and will give their
FIRST GRAND EXCURSION
To Pope's Creek, eighty miles down the Potomac,
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 10th, 1856,
The Club pledge themselves that no trouble ex-
pense will be spared their part to conduce to the
pleasure and enjoyment of all who may honor them
with their presence. The utmost order and decorum
will be preserved on board the boat.
Prof Scots Brass and Cotilon Band has been
engaged for the occasion.
Dinner and refreshments will BIZ furnished by an
experienced caterer, at city prices.
The boat will leave Georgetown att o'clock, Pages
Wharf, foot of Seventh street, Washington, at 8,
Blagdens Wharf Navy Yard, at So, Alexandria
ut g.
Tickets 81, admitting gentleman and two ladies,
to be had of the Committee, or any member of the
Club, and at the boat on the morn ng of the Excur,
sion.
Committee Of arrangements.
j. V. Grant, A. Glasgow,
Alex Flowers, H. Keller,
w. NJ. Warren, J. Leatch,
George Davis, N. Vermillion
p. S. The Military, Firemen, and the members of
different Clubs are requested to appear in uniform
aug l.
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Tux WEATHER FOR JuLr.-The report from the
Alexandria Boarding School for July, states the
amount Of rain at 4 Ia inches. Greatest height
Of thermometer s5 deg. Lowest SO deg. Mean
for the month, "A deg
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REMOVAL or JUDeS ELLsoRE.--The Union an.
nounces the removal Of Judge Gilmore Of the su-
preme Court of Kansas. No cause is assigned !;
but IL is presumed to be participation in land
speculstions.
Andrew b. Moore Of Alabama is the successor
Of Judge Elmore.
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AMERICAN HOTEL,
Penn. Avenne.
WASHINGTON, D. c.
HEFLEB0WE Il L0VETT
Proprietors.

THE POTOMAC RIVER STEAMBOAT
COMPANIES is
NEW AND COMFORTABLE
STEAMBOAT UALICE G. PRICE,0
- Captain SAMUEL BAKER, will leave Wash
ington at six o'clock A. NJ, and Alexandria at seven
o'clock, A. NJ:
Machodoc Piney Point, Kinsalc, Cone
On Friday mornings for Chapel Point, Wicomico,
Leonardtown, Piney Point, st. Mary's. Cone.
On Wednesday (returnipg) leave Cone at4 o'clock,
A. NJ, for st. Mary's, Pney Point Leonardtown, Wi
comico, Chapel Point
On Saturday (returning) leave Cone at o'clock,
A. NJ, for Kmsale, Piney Point L. Machodoc, Cur
rioman, Mattox.
Calling at the usual landings on the river, when
signals are made.
By order of the Board:
JAMES p. SMITH,
ALEXANDRIA, June i, 1856. President.
iune ID
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MARRIED.

August 9Th, at the Steamboat Hotel by Rev. w.
c. Steel, Mr.. BENJAMIN F. FALcoSER to Miss SUSAN
L. DICKINSON, both of Orange county Virginia.
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DIR. w. A. GROVES,
Surgical and Mechanical Dentist,

West SIDE Of Serenth street, near &,
"HERE be will be glad to see his former
w friends and the public generally as for beau
~ OF workmanship he ieels confident he cannot be
surpassed in this any other city. All operations
warranted, Mt the following low prices:
Extracting, 90 cents; whole upper sets for S25;
plugging, 81.
an operations performed in the most scientific
manner
Toothache cured ia one minute, or no charge, and
the tooth saved for life and rendered healthy.
iy l0--dlm
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DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER-
SHIP

VNHE co-psrtnership heretofore existing
- under the name Of BURNS a COCHRAN,
was this day dissolved by mutual consent Harmon
Burns will continue the business at the old stand, No
40S, Pennsylvania avenue
All persons indebted to the establishment will
please make payment 10 II. Burns, who viii pay all
demands against the late firm.
HARMON BURNS,
GEORGE w. COCHRAN.
Washington, August 8, 1855.
ssy The undersigned respectfully recommends
his former partner and friend TO the patronage Of his
friends, confident that his utmost Abilities hereto.
fore, will be exerted TO please,
aug 4-8tif GEO. w. COCHRAN.
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NORM CARoLrsA.-Tbe Norfolk Argus, Anti.
American comedies Psine's election by about 400
majority.
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VIacIsrA AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD. --The Viz
giis and Tennessee Railroad Is nov completed to
Mount Airy depot, IL miles west Of wythsvilIe.
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NOTICE.
First Grand Excursion
or THE
c A N r | + l. Z NJ

A M Err &c AN RIFLEME
TNHE Members Of this Corps most respects
IL fully announce 10 their friends and patrons
that they will give Excursion on Thursday, Au-
gust esd.
N. b. Particulars iu future advertisement.
Lieut. ROBERT T. KNIGHT,
aup Tiff Chairman of Committee
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THE GEN. McDoNALp.-The Ledger thus alludes
to the loss Of life on the Gen. Mcdonald, on Sat
urday night, in the Delaware river
But the saddest portion Of the story remains
to be told and that Is the loss Of life, though to
what extent we are not yet able to tell, as there
was no register Of the names of passengers on
board, and the passengers themselves, being
strangers to each other, could not tell except in
two cases, who were missing. Some OF those on
board say that, when the room used as a barber
shop was broken and carried overheard, there were
ten or fifteen persons precipitated into the river
with IT. while others say that there we're but four
inside, at the time Of the accident. Be THU as it
may, there seems TO be no doubt Of the drowning
of Mr.. Douglass, one Of the agents of Canning's
Cape May Express, and Mr.. Winslow, of Chester
freight agent OF the Baltimore Railroad Company,
and a colored boy belonging to the boat Among
those swept overheard was Mr.. Walters, editor Of
the Delaware County Republican, who was fortu-
natey rescued by Captain Spencer, of the schoon-
er Maria L. Hill, of Portland, though much bruis
ed Mr.. Coverdale, agent Of the Express Despatch,
at Beverly, was much bruised, but returned to his
home in the Edwin Forrest yesterday morning"
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FIRST
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC
81 THE
UNION FIRE ANY,
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Wednesday,, -AuQust 8. 1855

WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Wednesday,, august 8, 1865.
VNHE Members ofthe Company take great
u pleasure in announcing to their friends and
the public in general that they have chartered the
steamers George Washington and Thomas Collyer,
and will give their first
GRAND EXCURSION AND PICNIC
TO THE WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Wednesday, August 8, 1855
The Company also pledge themselves that no pains
or expense will be spared TO give satisfaction TO all
who may honor them with their presence.
A superior Brass and String Band has been en-
gagged for the occasion.
Dinner and refreshments will be furnished by an
experienced caterer, at city prices.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR, admitting a gentleman
and ladies' TO be had of the members and at the boat
the day Of the Excursion.
The George Washington will leave Georgetown at
O'Clock, A. ~. Washington, 81; Navy Yard, 9;
Alexandria o. Returning about dark
The Thomas Collyer will leave Washington at
7. NJ; Navy Yard, ~; Alexandria, g. Returning
during the night
L. D. The afternoon boat will afford fine oppor-
tunity to witness the boat race
Committee Of arrangements.
Samuel Il, Douglass James Biggs
James Kelly w. j. Wilson
Edward Masten Lewis b. Parker
William II. Hines John Buery
jy 2s--SaMWFrSaMTu
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lay- Public Scho0ls.-An examination Of can
didates for Teachers in the Public Schools will be
held in the Alderrnens Room City Hall, on Tuesday,
the 7th inst, at o'clock, p. NJ.
aup4-3tSMTu
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SCHOONER OLIVE FOR SALE.

u vessel, which has been thoroughly repaired,
will sell bargain, to any one wishing to purchase,
by calling on g. Myers a Son, az their Wood and
anp IF G. MYERS A SON
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DIR. s. APPLETON sToRRow,

HAVING permanently located in WASH
IL ington, offers his professional services TO the
public Office and residence No. 1873 street, First
Ward. aug 6-3m*
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rW- Attention, Scott Guards. You an

GN Attention, Scott Guards. You are here
by requested meet at your Armory tomorrow
Tuesday evening, at eight o'clock. Members are
respectfully requested to be punctual in their attend
ance as business of great Importance will be laid
before the Company. BY order of the commanding
officer, JOHN KEYWORTH,
aug CTS First Sergeant.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-06-23
MAJORITY AGAINST PROHIBITION IN
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO, June 2l.-Returns from all the coun-
ties in this State have been received, which show
majority of IA ,066 against the prohbtory liquor
law. The total vote was l67 ,336-the largest
vote ever polled in this State. The official re-
turns will probably vary the figures somewhat.
1t is gratifying to know that one of the most
pestilent isms of New England origin, which, for
several years past has been sweeping over the
country, has experienced so signal check in the
young and enterprising State of Illinois
Such isms, in addition to being evils in and OF
themselves, have, by their fanatical advocates,
been erected into batteries in order to break
down old party creeds and political organizations
Ii was seen, after various unsuccessful efforts to
carry out these schemes, that 50 long as old par
ties, with regular, fixed, and comprehensive
creeds should remain, there would be no hope of
introducing these fanaticsms into the codes and
upon old parties. As these have grown weaker
the advocates Of isms have grown stronger, until
each ism has enlisted under its banner imposing
numbers. There is, moreover, such affinity, at
traction, and sympathy between all fanatics, that
when necessary to effect their purposes they
combine Indeed, it may be said that they have
combined in a solid and permanent organization
The idiosyncracy that impels to one error gener-
ally leads to another The man who takes up with
Abolitonism, almost always falls into Maine-law-
ism. The advocate Of Woman's Rights adds to
his creed Aboltionism, Maine Liquor-law ism,
and every other kind of ism. The Democratic
party is the only wall Of defense against the
whole array of pestilent isms Wherever that
party prevails, unsound and heretica opinions
are arrested II is with no ordinary qualification
that we announce the defeat Of one ism in ILL.,
nos, as is reliable indication that the unsound
views that so lately menaced that State are Civ
ing way before the steady light and the stern in
tegrity Of the Democracy. With such an able
and intrepid foe as Senator Douglas, the fanatics
Of Illinois can expect nothing but defeat and dis
aster
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A GRAND KNOw-NoTHING FRoLIC IN
WASHINGTON.


The Know nothngs Of this godly city, who
ifanchised) than the ourang-outangs of interior
Africa, seemed to have vague idea that they
ought 10 have a celebration on Thursday night
Whether they designed celebrating the appear
ance Of the new moon, the signal defeat they
lately sustained in Virginia, or the unfortunate
split in their convention in Philadelphia, we do
not yet understand. We presume, however, il
the latter, since their orators were fresh from
the convention held in the Quaker city.
They got up quite procession of boys and
"children Of a larger growth, who bore trans
parencies garnshed with every kind of vulgar
motto. They burnt boxes taken from the side
walks they lighted tar barrels, they fired pistols,
and they sent off sky-rockets in the Streets ave-
nues, and thoroughiares of this-the National
Metropolis of the United States. Nor were there
any to modest or make them afraid. 1t seems to
be perfectly understood here that Know nothing
orgies above all law. No restraint is inn
posed on them. The police, deriving their APP
pointments from know-nothing sources, so re-
spect their superors, that they do not venture to
carry out any of the laws ordinances of the
city. When their master (Sam) gives notice
that he intends to take lrolc, il is understood
that he is to have ample elbow-room. Horses
may be frightened, people may be tumbled from
vehicles, the sick may be tormened with horrible
noises, the well may be disturbed houses may be
put in peril by sky-roc5ets and other combusta-
bles, and yet there is not single officer TO inter-
pose. There is a perfect suspension of all law.
But what the disciples of the new secret order
got up this celebration for is mystery and
puzzle. We have musters of militia we
have seen grotesque parades, in which every form
of hideousness and horror was represented, but
we never saw procession in which the sun
washed" were so conspicuous. Where so many
odd looking people (seen even by noenlight)
came from cannot divine.
1t seemed as if the mother earth
Had given up her HHtcaShed BIRTH
Drums beat, men followed, and boys screamed.
But what it was all for nobody could tell Those
who made the noise had no more aim or object
than the dog that bays the moon. ''Three cheers
for Sam" was the constant cry, and every throat
poured out its coarse voice II is humiliatinp to
think that politics take so low a turn
We have nothing TO say about the speeches
delivered, as we heard none Of them; but we
have tins to say in compliment 10 the opponents
of Know -nothingism, that they very properly
suffered the whole thing to pass off without maxi
ing the slightest disturbance. They either have
too much dccency, or too much contempt for
"Sam, as the Know nothing party is called, to
interrupt him. This conduct contrasts most
strikingly with that of this party on the occasion
of the serenade to Mr.. Wise, and of the Demo
cratic meeting at Carusi's.