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Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

North Carolina Democratic State Convention.
RALEIGH, IN. CD April l6--The Democratic
State Convention met to-day and was duly organ
lied.
Governor Bragg was renominated for another
term without opposition.
A resolution was adopted recommending the
denomination of General Franklin Pierce for the
Presidency, and the nomination of Hon. J. @. Dob
bin for the Vice Presidency.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18
AUCTION SALES.
BY c. w. BOTELER.
AucIiOneer.

Aucti0neer.
DUBLIC SALE.--By virtue of deed az
IL trust executed TO me, and recorded In Liber
A. j., No. %, folios 239 z40 and 24l, one Of the
Land Records Of Washington county in the District
OF Columbia, shall, on Saturday. the Sd day OF NAV
oer for SALE public auction TO the highest dder
therefor one undivided ninth part Of that o RI OF
square numbered one hundred and eighty six which
was conveyed by W; w. Corcoran to Thomas Richie.
or eigh cen months, equal payments. with interesf
to be secured TO the satisfaction of the Trustee
Property TO be resold, at the risk and exnensa of
the purchaser unless terms are complied with within
three days. ''1'''
JOS. II. BRADLEY. Trustee
@. W. B0TELER,
Auctoneer
ap 14-3taw&ds [Intel1
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WArrRroRp 1874

WATERFORD, 1854.
Prof. o. j. WooD: With confidence can recon-
mend your Hair Restorative being the most efica-
cous article ever I ha used the Wabpene
and many her preparations of the day, all to no ef
feet. Since using your Hair Restorative, nv hair
and whiskers, which were almost white, have rradu.
ally grown dark, and now feel confident that few
more applications will restore them to their natural
color. 1t also has relieved of all dnndruff and
unpleasant itching, so common among persons who
perspire freely. JIG. KILBY
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18
ROTHwELL'S HOUSE FURNISHING
STORE.


STORE.
seventh Street, NEXT to Odd Fellows Hall.
TNHlS Store occupies one of the largest buildings
- In the mty, andcontains very large and varied
stock of Furniture and House-furnishng Goods, Of
almost every description including China and Glass
Ware, Wood and Willow Ware, Clocks &c, which
will be sold as low as they can be purchased else
where, viz:
Parlor Furniture in sets, and in separate pieces
Chamber Furniture of all kinds, including enam-
elled Cottage Sets
Dining Room Furniture, Extension Tables in
walnut and mahogany, Sideboards, &C.
Office Furniture, Desks and Writing Tables, Ii
brary Cases, Chairs, &c.
The Chidren's Department contains variety Of
articles Of utility and amusement
Baskets, fancy and common, in great variety
Oil Cloth and Carpeting Door Mats &c
China Tea Sets, Vases, Mantel Ornaments &C
Persons desirous TO examine or TO purchase any
articles IN the Furnishing line invited 20 call and
see tor themselves, A. R0THWELL.
dec 7-eotfn
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REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF GAS.
Washington Gas Light Company,
April 16, 1856.
SATISFACTORY information having been OBJ
- tanned as TO the terms which suitable coal can
be procured for tho supply of the year. the Board OF
Directors in fufment of the promise given in their
Circular" of the 14th ultimo have the pleasure
to state that they enabled TO make correspond
ing reduction in the price of Gas. Accordingly, q
discount of twelveand ahalf per cent will be allowed
upon alb bills for Gas consumed after the 30th of
June next (the expiration of the present quarter) If
paid at the office of the Company within FIVE days
from the date of presentation.
BY order of the Board
ap 16-eo2w j. Il. BROWN. Secretary
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18
Financial.

New YoRK, April 1S.-Stocks are dull Chi
cago and Rock Island, 94 Cumberland Coal, 23 !;
Illinois Central shares, 81 "a New York Central
90 8-4 Pennsylvania Coal Co., 90 Reading Rail-
road, 81 "a Virginia skies, 93 "a; Missouri SKIES
"a IL; Illinois Central bonds, 81 7-s /; Sterling
exchange is active, at 8 5-s.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

Address 0. J. WOOD & co, 81s Broadway, N. Y.
and ID Market street, st. Louis, Mo.
For sale in Washington, by CHARLES STOTT &
CO., and by all Druggists. jan 8--tf
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

REMOVAL.
NyHE Subscriber has removed his Office
II TO 4l9, Thirteenth street. between G and H.
He continues to pay special attention to the sale and
purchase of Real Estate Renting Houses and Farms,
Collecting Rents, Negotiating Loans, Buying and
Selling Land Warrants, Mortgages Bonds, &c
Persons having property TO SELL or those wishing
to buy rent will find it their interest to call on me-
i1 j. J. MILLER, "
ap l7--eo3t Real Estate Agent
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A CARD.

A CARD.
THE NATIONAL" CARD WRITER,
u Mr.. HARRY w. POWERS, will remain at
Guys" few weeks longer. Ladies or Gentlemen
wishing cards executed, can, by calling upon him, or
leaving their ORDERS have them written any style
they may fancy. Ba4#E fFg
april 16-eod3t t.
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VALUABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE
SALE.


WILL sell, on accommodating terms.
J. the following-described property:
The new threestory Brick Dwelling House. on
Missouri avenue, near the of Four-and-a-
street This house is situated in one of the most
healthy and pleasant locations in the city, fronting
the public grounds, and commanding view from
the Capitol to the Washington Monument, with all
structed. The house is admirably arranged ha wing
been built under my own direction, with an eve 10
the comfort and convenience of my own family. 1t
contains sixteen rooms with all the modern improve
ments of gas and heating apparatus, hot and cold
water, bath ROOM &C. There is also cistern in the
yard capable of containing $4,000 gallons of water
and sewer leading to the main sewer of Four-and-
aaf streets, for the purpose of carrying off all the
sops. There is also in the large brick stable
and carriagehouse, covered with tin.
The lot fronts "a feet 8 inches and runs back 1875
feet to 3o-feet paved alley.
will also lease the vacant lot adjoining the above
property, lot same size.
ap l6-2w InteL&Star] e. WHEELER.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

LoDGxRs-Thos McGill, young Patlarder, was
he only watch-house lodger last night
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

HARDWARE AND BUILDING MATE
RAILS.
wv e beg leave to call the attention of our
w customers and builders generally to our
stock of Hardware and Building Materials; ALSO
Tools Of every description, Baltimore Chapin's
Planes, Davenport Il Maiory's Locks, American
Socket Prime Chisels in sets or single, Spear q
Jackson's Hand, Pannel, Tenant, Compass, and Rip
Saws and everything usually found in the Hard
trade. We earnestly invite a call, feeling confident
that the quality of goods and the prices will in
sure sales SIBLEY & GUY,
ap 1S-eo3t Penn. av. bet. 9th and 10th sts
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18
LOTTERIES.

MARYLAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERIES.
FOR APRIL, 1856.
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kuk FOR SALE, q tWO-stOry brick House
wa and Store, containing thirteen rooms, situated
kng, between Fayette and Henry streets, Alexan-
dria, Virginia.
Also, for sale, or exchange for country property,
number Of other houses and lots situated in Alex
annria Virginia.
For terms apply to Il. O. CLAUGHTON,
Alexandria, Virginia,
Or Dr. L. LLOYD,
feb 14-2awf Washington City, ID. G.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

OFFICE OF THE CONSOLIDATED
LOTTERIES OF MARYLAND.
The following are the drawn numbers Of the Pa.
tapsco Institute Lottery, Glass No. 49, drawn April
II, lo56:
18 40 8s rs 5S 50 70 81 II AZ 10 35 8
The following are the drawn numbers of the Car
roll County Lottery, Glass O. drawn April IL, 1856:
35 43 8 So 80 70 81 73 33 s 8 "a IA 81
R. FRANCE 4 CO.
~. II. McPHAIL, Commissioner. ap 1S-- ~
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New GooDs.--We call attention to the adver-
tisement Of Mr.. r. B. Hall, in another column
lt will be found that he presents an array Of new
goods that are very attractive.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

#
H0LLY'S
PATENT ELLIPTICAL ROTARY
z i nj z AN d ENG In f.
Patented in the United States February g. 1856, and
in England, Ireland, and Scotland, and British
Possessions, June 90 1855.
VNHE abOve-namod Pump, which is ac-
knowledged to surpass all others ever present.
ed to the public is manufactured by the proprietors
Messrs. Silsby, Mynderse, a Co., at their Island
Works, Seneca Falls New York State.
The sole agent, Mr.. j. w. Dever is now in this
city with his corps of assistants ready to introduce
this valuable invention to the citizens of Washington
and vicinity. These Pumps are of different sizes,
both hand and power, ranged in numbers from TO
5, and are intended for Csterns Wells, Railroad
Stations, Factories of all kinds and indeed all places
where pump is required. The power pumps are
invaluable for protection in of ffe having hose
ATTACHED, which discharges from 200 gallons Of
water per minutel No property holder, ON that ac-
count alone, should be without one.
Garden Engines, intended for watering gardens,
washing windows carriages, DO, are for sale by Mr..
ID who will attend in person TO their removal and
proper erection.
Orders for Pumps, addressed to Mr.. Spaldiug, No.
y, Louisiana avenue, between Sixth and Seventh
streets, or TO the agent Mr.. j. w Dever, Exchange
Hotel, street, will be promptly attended TO-
N. b. One OF the small size cistern pumps can be
seen at the National Livery Stable' q street be-
tween Four-and-a-half and Sixth an 14-6t
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Richard Garter, 4os Massachusetts, avenue, and
John p. White, 6l9 New Jersey avenue, are the
joint and sole agents for the american Organ in
this city and Georgetown, Orders for the paper
Hall; Josiah Venable, ESQ.,, near the Navy Yard !;
Welsh d Wilson, Georgetown; or with the agents,
win be attended TO.
eg- HEERY Boyer, at No 2ls,. Duke street,
Alexandria, is agent for the delivery of the Daily
Organ in Alexandra. Orders may be left with
Henry Mansfield, Tobacconist, on Royal Street,
between King and Cameron streets
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

MI ISIS M. j. KNOWLES WILL OPEN
lvl Fashionable Millinery on Saturday, April the
10Th, at 428 Seventh street. west side between and
ID streets. Ap 16-3t*
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r.. FRANCE q co., Managers.

HUBBARD a. CO. have been licensed, /,
tickets in the Maryland Consolidated Lotteries
sa6- All orders addressed 10 hubbard 4 Co., Bal
tmore, Maryland, will meet with prompt attention.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, Class H,
To be drawn in Baltimore City, April 20, 1856
~ ALL PRIZES.
Every ticket in this Grand Lottery without any drawn
numbers on il will be entitled TO $5
ppIrIIANr Sr,urMr
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

The EcLIPsE.--The moon will enter the eartb,s
shadow on Sunday morning next about half past
two o'clock. BY four o'clock nearly three .fourths
of her disc will be hidden. The eclipse viii have
ceased by sunrise
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

Mr.. Sibbern, Ex-Minister from Sweden at Wash
ington, and his lady, were amongst the passenger
who sailed from New York on Wednesday IN IN
steamship Asia for Liverpool
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18
BRILLIANT SCHEME.

tY- All orders addressed to Hubbard a Co., Bal
tmore will meet with prompt and confidential atten-
tion and the official drawing sent to all who order.
Hubbard Go. have been regularly licensed and
are fully authorized to fill all orders
r. FRANCE q CO.,
ap A. Managers, Bait more Md.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

Administrators Mallory has returned from
his visit to Florida and will probably be in his seat
to-day
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

The President and Cabinet visit the new steam,
frigate Merrimac, at Annapolis, tomorrow.
Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

BAILED.-Pink Copley, who, as his first name
shows, is colored man, was arrested yesterday by
officer Wollard and brought before Justice Smith
his future appearance. t.o
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23

successful experiment, then Kansas viii
be the half way summer house of the con-
tinent. =
] have not been able to test by analy-
sis the various component parts of the
soil. But from the closest observation |
have been able to make, it is as neaTright
as any agricultural chemist could COM
bine it had he all the ingredients at his
disposal. and within his own labratory.
Lime rock, rotten and unusually brittle.
and variously combined with sand, flint,
slate, and large quantity of calcarious
matter, form the mineral basis, while the
accumulations of ayes, in the form of de-
composed vegetable matter, have given
the soil depth and a richness which
neither time nor cultivation can ever ex-
haust. This part of Kansas and proba-
bly, the whole of it, must have had an
origin in one ofthose upheaving convul-
sions mentioned by Herschelland others,
and which must necessarily date far back
in primeval time, or else the elements,
with all their forces of extreme heat and
cold, wind and water, thunder and light
ming, could not have done so great q
work of demolition and reconstruction
could not have changed the rocky mass,
in which the whole Territory seems once
to have been enveloped, into the fertile
plain, wide and deep river and creek
yallies and tortuours ravines; all tht
work of secondary causes, and forming
as it were, like the fantastic sparwork OF
frosty window, one of the most beauti
fully featured, and, at the same time
leaving no debris, one of the easiest to bt
cultivated of all the countries l ever saw
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23
BOUNTY LAND AGENCY.

A n act of Congress, passed March Sd, 1855
IA provides pen ion Of l60 acres of land, fol
all persons who served in the Revolutionary war
or in any other war of the Unitl States, pro-
vided fourteen days services were rendered ; and
Secondly, To al who served in any battle
though actually engaged for only single day
and,
Thirdly, To the widow, or if no widow, the
children who are under q years Of age at the
time of the passage of the act; and,
FoaSthlg, TO those who, under former laws
have received warrants for less amount than
$50 acres, are entitled TO an additional warrant
to make up the deficiency to that amount.
Having officiated as Bounty Land Agent under
the former law, and received from the proper
officers for the use of the claimants, very large
number of warrants, the subscriber offers his
legal services to the public, and feels confident
that he can give perfect satisfaction. No fees
viii be required until the warrant is obtained.
Persons having claims will make immediate ap-
plication at the HERALD OF FREEDOM office.
G. w. BROWN.
Lawrence Kansas T.. July %, 1906.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23
The Jsfalo Of Freedom.
Lawrence. Saturday. Feb. %. 1855.
The Ohio Legislature.

Gov. CHAsE's message to the Legisla-
ture of Ohio, is one of the most cheering
documents We have read lately. 1t is TO
the point. manly and weIl-timed. In be-
half of the people of Kansas. we tender
Gov. C. their heartiest thanks; and the
heartfelt gratitude Of struggling, but
hopeful people. is no mean acknowledge
,nent. and is rendered on no ordinary oc-
casion.
The proceedings of the Legislature on
the receipt of the message. are deeply
interesting.
Brothers of the Buckeye State we
receive your "glad tidings of great joy
with inexpressible thankfulness 7! AS
the assurances of sympathy and encour-
agement, from our old homes, come to
us, we feel-we know-we shall not fight
our battles alone!
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23
Notice

rs hereby given to E. Chapman, of the town of
L awrence, K. T., that the farm claim which j
laid near said town, and which he has jumped
and pretended to sell to one John z. Wood, J
shall pre- einpt and hold, as.I have been forcbiy
elected therefrom by threats and demonstrations
of violence. Said Chapman has not a particle OF
right thereto, and shall prove my title beyond
all dispute. All persons therefore. are warned
not TO purchase lots or city interests of said Chap
man or Wood, located upon said claim, as they
have no right to sell the same. and as ! am in
favor of the movement now being made by the
soutsiders," to break up the settlement of March
last shall transfer said claim to them if think
best G. JENKINS.
Lawrence, Aug. II. '55.-3m.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23

H The Louisville Journal makes the
following acknowledgment jefferson
was a great man and an undoubted pat
liot. but southern editor would expose
himself to the danger of mob violence i
he were to use at this time such language
as Mr.. Jefferson used" Very true,
(adds the Cincinnati Commercial, and
if Jefferson were living in Kansas, and
presumed to express the sentiments on
the slavery question, that are found in
his writings, the border ruffan lars o.
that territory would consign him to the
penitentiary.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23
VINO would not be a rarmerq

The Louisville Courier pays the fol-
lowing tribute to the occupation of the
farmer:
If young man wants to engage in
a business that will insure him, in mid
die life. the greatest amount of leisure
time, nothing is more sure than farming.
If he has an independent turn of mind.
let him be a farmer. If he wants to en-
gage in a healthy occupation, let him TIL
the soil. In short, If he would be inde-
pendent let him get a spot of earth, keep
within his means and shun the lawyer,
be temperate to avoid the doctor, be hon
est that he may have clear conscience.
improve the soil so as to leave the world
better than he found il. and then if he
cannot lise happily and die eonfented,
there is no hope for him"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23
Farm Claims for sale. .

T have several very superior FARM CLAIMS
i left with me for sale. TO which Invite the at
tention of those desiring improved lands in
Kansas. Two claims are situated contiguous 70
each other, and should be purchased by different
individuals who are connected in business. One
is all timber, the other oil prairie. There is a
double log house and forty acres under good
fenceo on one of the claims.
Another claim four miles from Lawrence, and
same distan e from Lecompton. House on claim
and about 5 acres planted.
Also aelaim three miles from Lawrence, nearly
covered with timber suitable for saving purpo-
ses. Log cabin and thirteen acres under good
rail fence on premises.
The above, with several other choice claims,
will be pointed out to those desiring improved
lands in Kansas.
~ Persons having claims to sell. as well IS
those desiring to buy, should call on me at the
HERALD OF FRKEDoN 0FFIoE.
G. W. BROWN.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23
T. A. Hunt & Co.

General Comnsissios. Produce. and Foraoardins
Merchants, No. IS Leree, st. Loais, No.
nj BAH orders for any description of Mer-
IN. chandise, when accompanied with remit
tance, will meet with prompt attention. The
commission for buying any amount over fifty
dollars will be 21 per cent? under hfty dollars
strictly to legitimate commission business, and
they viii at ali times be prepared to make liberal
advances on consignpents.
REFERENCES IN KAAsAs:-S. c. Pomeroy, Esq.
DR.. c. Robinson.
F. A. HUNT, Late of Hubbell 81 HuntD
j. EDWARD HUNT.
S. LOatss, ADTil IA, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23

procured the agency of SAMSON,
II WALKER & Co.'S celebrated SseeI Clipper
Prairie and Farming Plosrs, manufactured at
Bellville ILL.,, We are prepared to iii all orders
from Kansas Territory and elsewhere.
These Plows are manufactured expressly for
the wants of the West, and with a view to dura-
bility, &c. Their merits have been fully tested,
and thus we can freely recommend thcm.
Persons ordering can Judge of the size wanted,
description, &c, from the character of soil and
strength of team. The Prairie Plows are from
Il to 20 inches furrow, or largerif if ordered. The
Corn or Farming Plows vary in size from One
Horse No. 4, to Nos. 8, 81 Large Two Horses
Roll. Ali have steel points and mould boards
Prairie PIows vary in price from sl7 to $40
numbers named-Corn do. from $6 so to so 25
manufacturers prices.
Send your orders with specifications, and they
win be promptly filed.
f. A. HUNT & Co.,
DO. l9 Legee, st. L0uis, 10.
xDril IL 1S55
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-23
Epn'M MUTE, jr., Sec'y.
Gen. Harney Commander against the
Indians.

4uCla11S.
Twenty -one years ago Gen. Harney
was stationed at St. Louis, being then as
now, an officer in the United States army
He was the owner of two slaves, man
and his wife, the wife having been sold
to him from motives of humanity on the
part of the seller, ''to keep her from be-
ing sent below"
The master or mistress suspected hei
of hiding a bunch of keys, which was
missing, and to compel her to confess
the offence he tied her up, and COM
meneed process of tortures, which he
continued for three days, when she died.
She was lacerated and nangled in so
horrible manner that the jury of in
quest were unable to determine whether
it was done with whips orwith hot irons
The general opinion was that it was done
with both.
The verdict of the jury was published
by the paper which now reports Harney's
progress in cruelty, (if progress be pos.
sible, in the following words:
Gan inquest was held at the dwellin g
house of Major Harney, in this city, Oh
the 27thanst., June, 1884, on the
body of Hannah. slave. The jury, on
their oaths, and after hearing the testi
mony of physicians and several other
witnesses: found THAI said slave came tc
her death by wounds inflicted by William
S. Harvey"
Turning to the United States 0ficia
Register, We End, at page 10, the fol
lowing entry: "William S. Harney
Colonel 2d.Regiment of Dragons, Brig
Gen. Brevet, born in Louisiana.
The woman was the mother of a mum
Der of children, and bore an excellen
character, which, in fact had interested
the first owner to save her from The
dreaded fate of being sold down South
Of course she would have told, if sh'
could, where the keys were. and savet
her life, and those days of unutterablt
horror. of which she had no witness bu
God.
The husband of this victims man
unsurpassed in the city of st. Louis fo
piety and industry-became also ''sus
pected'' of whispering to the neighbor.
his apprehensions of what was going on
Thereupon the owner commenced tortur
ins him also, and persisted until tn,
sufferer broke from his hands, rushed in
to the Mississippi. and drowned himself
This case appears to have been consid
cred so tfifing that no jury was sum
moned which, indeed, would hay,
been an empty formality-for we do no
know that the verdict in the previou
case had any result whatever, and we d,
know, too well, that Harvey remained
and is still at 1arge.-IationaI Anti
Slavery Standard.