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FrRsr MuRpER.-The rccen murder Of DR.. VIM.
NJ. Richardson, by Clayton Caldwell, at Salem, we,
the fret murder ever committed in that county
The Register says that the effect was appalling
and the remains Of DR.. r. were followed TO the
grave by horror-stricken community. The muir
dered man leaves wife and large family Of chill
dreu
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

The VorcE or JonN JAY.--iIad that earnest
patriot, John Jay, the first Chief Justice OF the
United States, lived to the present hour it is highly
probable that he would have been prominent
and an active member Of the American party for,
says the last number Of the North American Re-
view, /" he proposed that no Roman Catholic who
held that the Pope or his priesthood had power to
annul oatbs or even to grant dissolution from sin,
should be admitted 70 civil rightsn
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

At the election in Baltimore yesterday, for
the members Of the Common Council, the Amer
leans elected 8, and the Democrats IL, THE
resalt is owing, says the Clipper to the careless
ness Of tho Americans and the large number Of
foreigners. The Americans win have a majority
Of two on joint ballot.
Mr.. Baker, Dem.,) member from the 18th ward,
died on the evening OF the election.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

The New York Times says that the Hon. Miss
Murray, the distinguished English lady who has
been travelling in CHS couptry, is about to write
book upon our institutions, and she intends to
vindicate the institution Of slavery from the alleged
misrepresentation of Uncle Toms Cabin.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11
Curious Discovery.

A correspondent from North Carolina informs
us that one Of his neighbors has discovered an in
fallible remedy for the ravages Of the tobacco fly,
bugs, and grasshoppers which destroy the plant in
the spring. The inventor desires to sell an inter
est in his important discovery. His address win
be A. b. G., Danbury, Stokes county, North Car
olina.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

A REsuSKRATIvg RkiLRoAD.--The receipts Of
the Galena and Chicago Qll) railroad has been
over 81 ,200,00 for the last six months--enough
after allowing 80 per cent for running expenses,
to pay hafyearly dividend Of II per cent. on the
cost Of the road, s5,eoo,ooo. The length Of the
road Ia 221 miles.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11
Facts for the People.
AMERICAN sEAMEN.

The following interesting facts will readily ex-
plain why it is that navy contrasts so fayorably
with that of any other Power in the world.
The Department Of State has in cour.e ofprepa-
ration an interesting report, showing the number
Of searnen registered in the ports OF entry OF the
United States during the past fiscal year
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

Our amiable antagonist, the Hon 7. B. Flor
ence, has, with Characteristic urbanity ane
consideration, placed At our disposal his return
ticket for the up trip :" to the headwaters Q,
Salt River" from which region be has but re-
Gently descended. As we have no sympathie'
with the Black Republican fusion which hai
chartered the swift and commodious steamer
Sam for this excursion only, we hope ther,
may not be room on its decks for US to pitch
e a standee," and, moreover, that this msy
prove Siberian excursion, from which III.
gallant boat may never bring back q passenger.
The writer would add that should he be un-
fortunately compelled TO embark upon such
voyage, special ticket would be wholly I'M
necessary, as he lisa dead head upon that line
his hat having been chalked all to pieces on va
rious excursions.
The . Native'' Memorial OF Jan. 3, 1898.
This document, republished on yesterday,
has caused, as might be expected, quite fiut-
ter among the Antics, and must be n bitter pill
indeed to the modern pretenders to liberality
and patriotism, organized in the name Of
!" Union" We can imagine the effect Of .
number Of yesterdays Organ in I" Harmony
Hall, ? to be something after the nature Of that
when the ghost Of Banquo appeared at just
such another feast, gotten up to assist the guilty
in drowning unpleasant recollections.<
We commend both the style and sentiment
to theperusal Of all, particularly to the itali-
cised, setting forth, as it does, the same Amer
icanism that exists to-day, with only the ex-
ception Of the horrid oaths" and the "reli-
gious test, in whose behalf the Constitution
Of the United States, and the sentiments Of
Washington and Jefferson have been vainly
called in. A
We only add that there are a great many
more Antics on the list than q hasty examina-
ton could identify, which justice to them re-
quires that we should correct as early as posi-
BILE, with biographical sketches of the most
prominent. Political virtue, such as this, should
be commemorated
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PROPOSALS. ron A mARKET-HOUsE
IN THE FJFrH WARD.

- Mayors O6fce, Sept. TO, 1888
DROPOsALs will be received ut this
il Office until Friday, the 18th Of October, for
building Msrket-House in the Fifth Ward at the
intersection Of Pennsylvania and North Carol ma
avenues according TO the plans and specifications for
said Market-House, which may be examined at any
time by persons proposing to bid therefor.
Bidders win state the price for the job compiled.
jN0. r. TOWERS, Mayor,
sept 20--2awtd Ns8Haf a#
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VOCAL MUSIC.
IS MO provision is made for Instruction

IN in Vocal Music In the Public schools Of
Washington, nor in any OF the ordinary Private
Schools Of which we have any knowiedg !"
In reference 81 the above notice Of the Integencer
and Star, Mr.. SCHELL. always willing 10 serve the
public upon accommodating terms, will rm an
Elementary ass In Vocal Music at the low price Of
SO pr quarter payable in advance.
Pupils who desire 10 join said class viii leave their
names at the residence Of Mr.. g. No. AGA, Fourteenth
street, between and O..
oct - cw
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

MANASSAS RoAD.--The revenue Of the freight on
the Manassas Gap Railroad, during the months Of
August and September, 1855, exceeds that of the
same months for last year by about s5 per cent.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

DIsrRIcr or CoLunprA, r., ,,,,.
Washington County own
HEREBY CERT Y, that Andrew
- Burgess of the county aforesaid, brought before
me- the subscriber Of the Justices Of The Peace
in and for said county, this 10th day Of October 1885,
ms stray, trespassinn upon his enclosures, q small,
dark red Cow about three years old with horns but
no other special mark natural or artificial.
Given under my hand.
JAMES CRANDELL, Up.
The owner Of the above-descrbeo Cow Is requested
TO prove property, pay charges and take her away
ANDREW BURGESS,
Living three squares east Of the Marine Garrison,
Washington City. oct lac
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

WAR DEFARTNEYr.-Resi gned.--Second Lieu
tenant Frederick NJ. Follett, sth infantry, has re
signed his commission In the army.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

INTERIOR DrPARrnESr. -Appointmentofa PEN
sion 1gsnt-The Secretary Of the Interior De-
partment has appointed Duncan Macaulay pension
agent at New Orleans, Louisiana, vice p Guyol
rpai0ned
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

The Richmond Enquirer says, the grand State
Fair win be held in that city on the soth Of 0cto-
Der II says the amplest preparations win be made.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

USOR sALEcOR RENT--A thrce-story
~ House on the corner Of p. mn. avenue and 18th
street The first story wrud be rented separate from
tho other part Of the building and could be made
good business stand The second and third story has
three rooms in cnch story, and good garnet and
kitchen. INQUIRE within
Also, for rent, long room, Is by IS feet, In the
third story, and one in the second story Of the
house Seventh street. two doors south of Odd Fell
lows HALL. For terms, apply to Nj. HANSON, I'd
story, or Mr.. SENS, 1st siory, sep 20
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the Ameri
can party was held at spaniard's Neck on Monday
and another at Willlamsport.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

UrrLrTY OF THE TELEGRAPH.--A peasant received
lately by mail letter from his son Joseph, Zou-
ave before ScbastopoL The young man mention
ed the fact that his legs yet whole, but that
his shoes were the worse for wear The affection
ate father having purchased pair of nine and a.
halls, was perpexed rs TO the means offorwarding
them. At last he thought Of the telegraph--the
line to Marseles run through bis village. He put
the address one OF the soes and slung the shoes
over the wire. A pedler, passing by, struck with
the solidity Of their workmanship, appropriated
them and placed his uscd-up trampers in their
place. The next morning the old daddy returned
TO the spot, to see il the telegraph had executed
his commission. He saw the substitution which
had been effected. al VOW" he exclaimed, eff
Joseph hasn't sent back his old onesir
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

The Female Orphan Asylum at Savannah was
nearly destroyed by fire on Sunday morning.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

~ Panorama Of Baby Ion - People on the
Island will take notice Of this fine Exhibition tonight
only at Potomac Hall, corner OF Eleventh street and
Maryland avenue Go see Il!
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

The Richmond National American has been
changed 10 penny paper. ME
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11
THE WONDERFUL PAIN CURER.
a LII Pain Cured like Magic.--In bottles,

"A LII rain cured ike Magfc.--In bottles,
IN 12K, 25 and 80 cents
Pain Is t6e f6rerunner Of. disease. Cure the pair.
and You check the disease.
DIR. J. s. ROSES PAIN-CURER
Is truly the wonder Of the agel Il cures pain In
less time than Il requires TO get physician.
II cures toothache in a mnutei
Cures Cramps or Pain in the Stomach and Bowels
Cures Stiff Neck and Sweled Face from cold.
Cures Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Cures Sprains Br ises, Scads aud nrrns.
Cures Corns and any Pains In tho Feet.
Cures Ague and Jumps In the Breast instantly.
Cures Earnche in few minutes
Cures Pain In the Sides, fsmbs or Back.
Cures Ague and Chills and Fever.
This Is no huInbug medicine but II u made by
regular physician OF thirty-hvo years practice in
Philadclphia where every family has n 10 use and
family should be without bottle, In az acci-
dent or sudden sickness. u Is used internally md
externally always giving immediate relief. II this
Pain Curcr could speak, u would exclam--
whilst most physicians take whole months 10 Stay,
make my cures In half summers dayi"
-
No IL, SourH Tined srRKrr, Philadelphia.
Being afflicted with2 stiff neck, accompanied with
entirely z few p minutes 5y ssns on ny
- JOHN GRIFFITH.
The Pain Curer is used for weak stomach and bow.
els and is preferred by those who have used u 10 any
Sold BY g. sToTT a Co,
w. II GILMAN,
J. w. NAIRN
PATTERSON a MARIN,
ID. B. CLARK.
II. II. MCPHERSON,
w. T. EVANS,
KIDwEI.L LAWRENCE,
Washington, d. G.
o. L. KIDwELLs
And BY all dealers in Alexandra. Virginia.
NAV Q9--eon Am
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11
From the Hartford (Ct.) Times.
Colts Pistols I'm the Crimea.

While he was Ia London, Colonel Colt sent out
pair Of bis famous revolving pistols a. present
TO General (now Marshal) Pelissier. The veteran
soldier replied 70 Colonel Colt In the note copied
below:
From the London Morning Advertiser.
Letter from General Psiissier.
The following letter has been received from Gen.
era Pelissier, in acknowledgment Of pair OF Colts
revolvera sent to him as present by the inventor.
II may not be inappropriate 10 state, since we 60
strongly recommend the adoption OF this arm, that
General Shirley, as well as other distinguished of.
icers, have stated that not one Of the accidents
which have happened from the use Of revolvers in
the Crimea has been traced TO Colt arms Our
own government has lately given an additional or
der for upward OF nine thousand, and il could be
wished that all these had arrived in the Crimea in
time for the late glorious attack:
HEAD QUARrERs, August 90, 1855.
Army OF the East, Cabinet ofthe General
Commanding in Chief
COLONEL His Grace the Duke Of Newcastle has
had the kindness to convey to me the two revolv-
err pistols which you have been SO good as to offer
20 me.
accept your gift, and thank you for having
sent me th Sc beautiful arms in which you display
sut b Ingenious workmanship and remarkable per-
fiction.
Those ofimy officers who take special interest
(gui occupe,t) in firearms have much admired
them. am extremely touched by this cordial
mark Of respect (cet homnaage cordial and beg
of you to believe in my distinguished consideration.
The General-in-Chief A. PELISSlER.
To Colonel COR.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

SAcRILEaIous CoSDUCr % OF AN AMERICAN
PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER AT RonE.-The Rev. DR..
Burchard, in his dedication sermon, at the 18Th
street Presbyterian church, on Sunday, described
in glowing colors the idoatrous processions at
Rome, and the carrying of the Pope to the cathe-
dral and placing him under his golden canopy.
But the sequel Of this farce, which, for the Rev.
Dr., was nigh turning out tragedy, was not men,
toned in the sermon.
1t appears DIR. b. had fancy to find out how he
would ft in the Papal throne, and accordingly, on
the day following, he went to the cathedral early,
and proceeding at once to the holy Of holes, |"
most sacrilesiousy sat in the throne of ST. Peter,
directly under the golden canopy Of that Apostle
successor, and the Vicar of Jesus Christ upon
earth. For moment, some in the church seemed
paralyzed, but at length the sentinel on duty rush
ed forward, and With several mdiladettos, inter
spersed with pious calculations TO Ia Badre sants-
sima purissima, expelled thereverend gentleman
at the point of the bayonet. DR.. Burchard says
he had sharp work to cscape.-Nee York Erpress.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

HEsRY s. BAsoKEa, 400 Broadway, 70. U. A.
Rooms, is our authorized Agent TO receive sub
scriptons and advertisements in the city of New
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SALE or A TELEGRAPH.--The sheriff of Kanaw
ha county at the last court, sold the line Of tel
egraph from Kanawha Salines TO Point Pleasan
for eighty dslars.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

NEWARK, N. j., Oct. 9.--The charter election,
held to-day, resulted in the election Of decided
Wing majority to the city council and the election
of the Wing candidate for Mayor.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

POTOMAC RIVER sTEAMBO 1T COM
PANY.
"HE ALICE c. PRICE will leave WASH
- ington city Pages Wharf Mt o'cl, ok, A. NJ.
en- Friday morning, on her regular route.
JAMES r. SMITH,
oct ll--lt fN President.
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SAockinq Aeeiaent

P4sLApELfHlA, Oct l0.--A child three years Of
age daughter OF Dir. Whitman, proprietor OF the
St Nichalas HOTEL New York, was run over acct
dentally this afternoon, at the Of Chestnut
and ] 18th streets. by carriage driven by gentle
man. and 20 dreadfuily injured that she died in about
an hour after the a, cident occurred. Two children
OF Mr.. Whitman, In charge Of a nurse were about
10 cross the street when the eldest child ran be-
meath the horses feet Tho driver Instantly pull
led up, and the child ran back to the nurse who
imprudently attempted to in front of the car
Rage with the child.in her arms. She was knocked
down and the wheel of the carriage psssed direct
spatch, but on arriving this evening found his child
dead. His family were stopping at the Girard
House The nurse acquits the driver Of the car
rage Of all blame.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

STATE ELEorros.-The annual State election in
Massachusetts,, which has heretofore been held on
the second Monday in November, win this year be
held nearly week earlier.-on Tuesday following
the first Monday in November-agreeably to the
fifteenth amendment TO the constitution adopted
by the people in May last. This change is made
50 that the annual election shall take place the
same day, every fourth year, as the Presidential
election,
The plurality vote elects all officers at the next
election The general State ticket TO be chosen
by the people this year, embraces the following
officers: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Score
tary Of State, Auditor, Treasurer, and Attorney
General
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

Republican meeting was neld at Faneuil Hall
on Monday The Hon. Mr.. Creole was chosen pres
dent Letters were read from the Hon. Josiah
Quincy and others. The folio wing resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
"Resolped, That we heartily approve and fully
adopt the address and resolutions unanimously
passed by the Republican Convention at Worcester,
and the several nominations there made.
Resolved, That in view of the state of national
affairs, and especially of the approaching canvass
for the nomination of Presidential candidates and
the election of President of the United States, we
regard the coming election in Massachusetts, as Of
great significance in national politics, and, we
believe we may say, without any overweening
pride in our beloved Commonwealth, of no small
importance in the history Of America.
I" Resoiped, That the people of Massachusetts
will continue to use all constitutional measures to
restrain the already preponderating influence ofthe
slaveholding interest in the national Legislature to
defeat all measures calculated to uphold slavery
and promote all constitutional measures for its
overthrow; and will oppose at all times with un-
compromising zeal and frmness any further addi-
ton Of slaveholding States Of this Union, out Of
whatever territory formed, and that they will, in
like manner, oppose all further extension, of the
slavery OF the African race on this continent.
"If under the government of Providence 1t shall
happen that portions of this continent not belong
ing TO the United States shall be settled by the
Saxon race, let those settlers carry with them
wherever they 60, together with their own free
blood, the blessings OF free government and free
institutions TO ALL aud chains and slavery to none.
Wherever our language Is hereafter to be spoken,
our history remembered, our example quoted or our
kindred acknowledged there let universal freedom
and equal laws be proclaimed TO man."
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11

CINCINNATI, Oct. l0.--A few scattering returns
have reached here from Indiana but not sufficient
10 indicate the result. Evansville Vanderburgh
county, gives 400 Democratic majority.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-11
NOR sALEcOR RENT--A thrce-story

And By all dealers in Alexandria. Virginia.
may 23-eof am
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-16

Nothingism has been defeated, and 1sciyil
and religious privileges continued by the bles-
sings of God, is willing that right should tri-
umph over wrong.
1t IS The sheerest hypocrisy and efIrontery,
therefore, for Gov. Pollock to attempt to make
believe that he is an advocate of .'civin and
religious privileges" The bloodstained streets
and sinouldering ruins Of dwellings in several of
our large cities, are some of tue fruits Of Know
Nothing intolerance and wickedness Governor
Pollock and his sworn associates in crime, in
attempting 10 coersce men into conformity
with their deteslable dogmaS, have done more
to spread Infdeity, and put at defiance the
teachings OF Holy Writ, than they can ever ex-
pect 10 atone for. We do enjoy 'sciviI and re-
ligious privileges" and We hope We ever may,
bat if We would transmit this blessing to our
children and our chiIdren's children, we must
repudlate such demagogueS as Gov. Pollock and
his night associates We mnst irown down all
attempts that are made, come from what quar-
lei they may, whether from chamber or a Five
Points clu6-room OF New York, to deprive us of
the enjoy yment of Civil AND RELlGIoUs Paw
LEcEs.-CqrliSfe Volunteer
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-16
VOL. XXIF, NO. ls.

that we have ever before seen in Philadelphia.
No banners were carried, as 10 nnow-Noihing
PaFades, to insult large portion OF our fellow
citizens, and wound their keenest sesiblities.
Inspired with the true principles of fellowship,
they paid proper regard to the dignity of
manhood, and refrained from those miserable
osentations, which not only offend the taste,
but degrade the men who take part in. their dis
play. Men OF all nations and all creeds We're
IN the procession, which was an acknowledg-
nent that all are entitled to the ssgrpat brother
hood" But how could the Know Nothings
march in that procession, linked to a brother of
foreign birth, or Catholic faith, without feeling
the terrible rebuke administered BY the whole
some charity which prevails in the Masonic Or
der. no good Mason can be Know Nothing,
because the principles Of Masonry are charity,
love and fraterual love to all mankind II was
pisPIay that will live in The memory Of all
who witnessed it to the end Of their lives. MAY
ii prove useful lesson 10 those who would pro-
scribe their fellow-man for an accident over
which he had no control. We repeat, that it
was severe rebuke 10 Know-NothingisIrl.-
PenaSyigqaian.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-11-16
X. n. nlALOGuE.

The following dialogue actually took place
at certain election poll in this county. The
language is reported correctly, but the ges-
.tnres, knitting of brows and grating Of teeth
Of the parties, can better be imagined than de-
scribed:
Z. H.-Say, Hod, I'm going TO vote for FL
dred. III Democratic nominee
H.O. T.-Why, You vote for Edreda Do
yon believe there is Hell2
Z. H.-Yss
H.o; T-Do 70 remember the oaths you
have taken
Z. H.-Yes, I do
H. Q. T.-Then yon will repent for it most
awtully Tbs vengeance Of the Lodge will be
visited upon you You better moi You bet
ter not
The rest of their co,vprsatiop vas NOT heard
and whether he voted foftbis Democratic can
didate, and against the nom.se ot tba Todgs
no one can tell. These bug-,ear raw-head'
and bloody bones penalties are t,,coctad bv
the Know-Nothing leaders, TO frIsten ,he
more ignorant and chieken-hearted rp-nhers
into slavish submission 10 the dication On a.,
Lodge.-and make them vote for the caBdidai>
nominated by the leaders, whether good or bad
willing or unwilling.
Who can longer doubt that Judge Porter was
Tn--A I----- - indirt