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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-04-11

The NEW STATE AGRICULTURAL Socirry.
was organized at Montpelier on the 2jth ult.,
by the choice Of Hon. l.. Brainerd, President,
Vice Presidents, and board Of Directors.
one from each county. The constitution
adopted provides that the annual meeting
shall be held at Montpelier, and an annual
Cattle Show and Fair at such place as the
managers shall designate This society, if
we understand it, is started by "A few men,
who are dissatisfied with the action of the
managers Of the " old originll' State So
cicty in selecting Darlington as the place of
the next Fair instead OF It. Adams. The
Waterman remarks
" There arc aow hrcr organizations Of tho kind,
to wit the oil state Society which may occupy
Western Vermont as its main field Of opcrationsE
the Connecticut Valley, which will do for Eastern
Vermont and the new Society, which will embrace
Central Vermont"
How three such societies are to be main
tained, we do not find stated anywhere.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-04-11

THE SLAVE TRADE ~ \ NEW FORM. Tho Now
York Journal of Commerce has letter from
Swotow, China, giving an account nt the
loading Of an American ship with 900 Coolies,
at 500 apiece, TO be sold for slaves and used
up in getting out Guano on the Chncha Is
lands. This business is so disagrccable and
fatal that many Of the Coolies employed in
it jump into the sea and perish. lrclcrring
death to the Slow torture Of such life, Some
go ca.led) respectable Boston commercial
houses are reported to be engaged in dis
wicked and inhumau trade Tho letter thus
describes the business
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THE Ere Z PR ESS.
DURL,ISC:TON:
FRIDAY MORNING ArR1Lll,1s5o.

Tor POETRY, Msc,Rnnv, Agricu,tura, ant Eiiforfa
NItiors, sac first page.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-04-11

CCNG ESSIO ~.

SrYt7r. A.ril 4.-'rhe House bill arrr5-
printing S3op,GoD for restoring; and main
tanning the p"lcotie disposition Of the Indian
tribes on the Pacific coast and $40 600 for
gunrDwdor. passed.
Mr.. Cpi.am.r resumed his remarks on
Kansas aTir,, and r9ntsnlai that the Nil
sourians w.at into the territory to control
the elections, fearing the Free state men
would tfiumI b unless they interpos1l. lie
believed tina. 5000 Illegal votes were cast, and
that tho Inhabitants wcra driven from the
the polls, not being permitted % vote in some
districts. rs to tho aJro-atiJn Of the Mis-
souri, Compromise, ha thou ,ht it rather bard
that the North, having male a bargain which
they were not very well satisfied with, hu.
which they were content to abide by for the
sake of good faith, should now lose the little
advantage derived. lie presumed gentlemen
wore familiar with the story of the Vicar Of
Wakefield. and remember how Moses traded
his horse for lot OF green spectacies with
shaer,en cases. He dill not suppose the Vicar
WIS proud of tint hlr:aia, bur he had never
heard that the Lorse, Jockey, after using up hi4
hors' had come back to demand his green
slHctacles again. rLaughter
Mr. Douglas replied to some Of Mr.. Cola
mcr's criticisms on the majority report, main
tanning that the purpose Of the Frcc-State men
in Kansas was t. resist the Federal govern
ncnt.
Adjourned till Monday.
llor-E-ln the House. MIR. Evans iu.ro.L
cod viii authorizing the Construction of
Northern, Southern and Central Pacific Rail
road and Magnetic Telegraph. Line
The Senate's amendments u the Deficiency
bill were taken up in committee.
Mr. Smith Of tennessee argued that tho
South Is more conservative than the North,
= .,.FS = L..
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-04-11

TINS NDWY EmoGt Bul has passed both
branches of the \. \. Legislature and is r7o-
hRply iy this ting law.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-04-11

The State Of Costa Gica, adjoining NicaIa-ua On
on the south, Is tho most Aour-hug Of the Central
American states. IL has been many year. free from
revolution, and the people are comparatively Thrill
~ ana industrious Zoe finance OF Tie state are
10 q good condition, and in military matters il l..
far 10 advance OF NIciugua, having a we'll Organized
w'il % 1000 or 1,Ouu meu. A certain Ir.Hnr-
r'u "i inc troops are armed with the Mimic rife.
and '.cv arc we'll provided With uulIgrr. Them
ore greet numbers II Gsrmsr,in the c.outrr. togny
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Gents. Clothing emporium
First Arrival Of the Season
AT THE ONr rnt'E
(vOtlbivg Fin f,Ortsssss.

TNHE subscriber hes lust received ~
l. steamer Cpesctn, C,,v. from New
Yctlt. y large and h.autiful assortment Of
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
Consisting Of Linen Hosom Shirts, silk,
Cotton and Metino undet shirts Shirt Col-
la,s. Lines and Cotton Draws Hos.,y.
Gloves, Suspende.s. Linen and silk Pocket
Udkf. Cyavats. Neck Ties Scarfa Stmks.
&c., all "f which have been selected from
the most fashionable houses IN New York,
snd will he sold at low prices. In ot)et 10
do Justice and give satisfaction to cash buy
cts he has made IT a rule in all eases +"
deduct ten per cent Tor cash, and will IN all
eases strictly a"hete 10 that principle.
sept6-y. w. ID. PHILLIPS.
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PARIS sul.K BONN FITS.
O'UONOR

HAS just received beautiful osscrt-
] ~ meni of Paris sttk Hcnne,. mn inveice
" Ane Dress E'lts consisting "f Striped and Plaid
ai't.. Mc'te Antique, b,sct I'a'isp Silks. plain a"d
figured. Satin. Ewb., Grape. and Tas'sts" N'ek
dtepea Jsuv'n's ktd uiov~s. bssf make Rig"-
let's. Rnche,s, Haas, Bracelets, Ladies' and chil-
dtess' Gloves aud uauntlets, Velvet C"as. Fur
r"fTs, DIV" Cuffs. Evans Down and Fur Ttlmg.
M"ss Tr'mgs. Tom Thumb rt'hges. French Rail.
road urrsets. ntidal wtesshs aud veils-Coioy-
cd Wteatbs-tnfa0ts Gmh.. Nol,es and Gaps
Ribbons. Flowers, Feather. end Blond Satin
0""d. NJ every description. Grapes vl"tence
silks and T"l'e. False uait IN avery fptm Per-
s.t,ety aud Fancy Rovas. A f"l, stuck ~ staple
a""d., s"ch a. French, English anL Ame,,esn
Go'tcrades. A cal, V respectfully soi'etted.
dec6. O'UONON,
Opposite Post Ufice
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Carriagca. Harness. vvhips, &c.

Carriagca. Harness. vvhtps, &c.
TIME Subscribers assortment Of Carria-
l. crs. Harness, whips, sc. is now COM
plctc, and h. invites IN examination, oi
hi- stock before purchasing in New Or
leans. rs he guarantees his prices A. low as
AZ any in the South.
Mareroom corner of Third and Florida
Streets. Manufacturing aud repairing in
superior style At the old established stand
Gomez Of Main and Church Streets.
TUNNARD h HEDENRUKG.
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steam Pressed Brick.

EOR the convenience Of the citizens Of
i Baton Rouge, an Office has bee,. opcn-
ed at JOSHUA BxA.'s SroRx, opposite the
Hsrney House, where orders may be left
for immediate transmission t. the STEAM
Back and LrMssR M,Lls, Of the subscri.
Der. and will be filled with quick despatch
- il given At the Office on the yard. Those
wishing arm and durable article, are 50.
licited to test the quality Of The STEAM
PsEsskp. Brick delivered in town and
vicinity in any quantities at lowest market
rates. )aug26.tD J. H. SCHENCK.
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0arbwart At y. q. lMonta,.


WATER Cisterns. Dtipyets and Ewets
w oval ocfsgnn and colored Hall Lamps ;
e,am-lled Stew Pans; block tin and iron
ssuce Pans. turned brass Preserve ket.
Ties: cast iron aud eatthen spittoons oval
square aud Gothic Walters. Sslvers and
Tea Trays; Lamp Globes Glimmets and
Wick rich center table French D,mtets I;
common Yankee ditto; common, wcc.len,
Furnished. Htittania ami silver plated Ta.
bile Casters, At y g MONTAN'H
julJ Church street.
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fNMAN'0 PATENT,
date and Door Nps'tssgs.
rI,HE UNDERSIGNED sole agent for

r1>HE UNDERsl0NED sole agent for
i this Invaluable Spring. has them IN
hand and FOR sale NJ price which Ia hoth-
ing compared with their utility. Samples
can he seen at my store, an the gate ot
Joshua heal, and Tho Hstney House Door.
They are simple and would not be insult
able for the "este.t pstlot doct. In this
city. apply a. auglll D. G. MONTANS.
wo~slen Ware. Hre",ss. Brushes, Asr.
HAND B,ocr,s, Wisrs Hearth, Horse,
III White wash Marking. Sct"bbing, Cob
web and Paint Brushe. Cbutns; Reels !;
Butter Dssbe,s, Towel Rollers Butter
Stamps; Woc'ie" Spoons; Salad Forks !;
Wooden Pei's Piggins, Cedar Tubs;
Water and Wolf buckets; Coco Dippets;
Wash boards, Wood Scoops Trays, Pals,
&c. y. G. MONTAN,
iu1I Church street
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THE s"tsctiber respectfully returns his
i thanks to his friends aud cUstemess who
have during the past yea, literally given
him their patronage, aud take. this meth
nj Of informing them aud the public NJ
large that he has now on hand large lot
Of seasoned lumber and everything teVu,s-
ite for the undertaking successful compile
ti"n cf all work in the shape of llo"se
Buildings. blinds. Sasl, and Doots. fitting
up of Stores, Bathrooms in the best, most
durable and wotkmsnl,ke style. Allo,dets
LETT At D. G. Mon'an's Hardware Store. the
Post Office, Ut at my shop oo Fifth street
adjoining Vt, Peter. and st. Paul's college.
will tneet with prompt attention.
dec2l. &; l.. SEES.
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NEW UARPETs.--I have now in store
~ splendid assortuant of new style
Carpets. which werc purchased al auction
j" Philadelphia, AT very low ptices and
Rill l'e sold accordingly
urtjN-v W u. PHILLIPS.
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Das.sl~t,o~ oe Partncr.hip.

TIME hrm Of W. F. TUNNARp & CO..
j. was Dissolved by limitation. on tn.
Slst Of December 1885. The business will
b csatinued by W. F. TussAao, on hi.
own accouIt. The name Of the drm will
ealy be used in the settlement Of accounts,
w. T. TUNNARD,
Jsn and 1885 4. b HEOENRERC
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BOGAN h l.EGENDRE.

Worksrs in TIN, Copper and sheet iron.
7Atr~ M-Ne,,sv ctpsstfe N.'ch'n"'s sf"bte
THE subscribers will attend promptly
L to all oriers in their line, making and
repairing CUTTERS. copper pipes lsr machine
~, stove pites. &c.
DA goo1 stork ct Tin ware always on
hand, and made 70 order.
may 3-y. BOGAN \ LEG F.NDRE.
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NOTICE TO BUlLDERS.-The un-
~ derstened Il now prepared to manufacture
oy Steam power at the shortest notice all kinds
cs Sash. ellnds. Windows, Doors, Ac--ietters ad-
dressed 10 him at the Post Once at naton Rouge
vii, meet with Immediate attention.
sspt.S.N. J. W. BROWN.
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To Planters.

A lKlN'S Cor. and Cotton Cnltivator.
n This truly useful agricultural improv-
mrnt, has been fully testedhy highly res
,,ectable and practical planters W ho al'erf,l
trial, say that by It's use, IN the cultivation
ot Corn. Cane, or Cotton. there il a saving
Of At least one third the labor to man and
horse over the common plow. It's "a new
invention. Patented March 20, lsae.
Planters are invited to call aud cxs,x1se Il.
A supply an hand and for sale by
TltNNARD Il HEDENhl1RG.
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FAIRBANKS 4 WILSON,
House, sign L Ornaments, rainssfs,
Third Street. twe doors Novth NJ the Post Once,
HAVING permanently ,ocased I" Baton NsWge,
IL Ne would respectfully s"''rtt n shate of the
puhllc patrsnass. Neins practicable wotktsen, We
are 10 work IN the most reasonable terms ahd IN
che hest style
ALSO, 0raiNire, MarhiinG. uias'na and PAPER.
hanging neatly executed.
Plantation work solicited mud promptly
attended 10. deete-y.
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m mrg1,n uiC's Tools.

Mechanics Tools.
DENCH Screws, Cabinet Clamps, Spear
ID 4 Jacksons Saws. Plains Vt all kinds
A"gers and Anger BITS, Brace and Brace
tst. Hatche,ss, Hammers, Carvers Tools,
t;imblets and Cooper. Bits, Cocpet's Riv.
ets Sc. u. G.. MorrAN. Church II.
L,ISH LINE Floats, assorted sizes; Linn.
L erick and kirby bent Hooks; Fish
Lines, assorted sizes; Shot Pouches Pow
de, and P'sto, FIasks. Doubls and Single
barrel Shot Guns--On hand for sale by
may 81. u T.. MONJAN.
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CHARLES RlINTON.

ID MAKING. p.ouaus msAxa
tnatc ant repaired DtG- Il
GlES, AMI other repairs -
done At The shortest notice. Horse shoeing
done with tn. greatest care and despatch
ny-All work done BY him shall he eq,nA
10 that ,loue at any other establishment in
tho South.
Wagons and Carts always an ham,
Tor sale. Shop on Africa street, near v.
Heude's Dry Good Store. iany7-y.
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Sumdries.

TUST RECEIvED-l5do doz. boxes fresh
y Ssrdines; 4 doz. gal. jars Of Pickles
dog. do half Jars, of the celebrated brand
Of Vim. Underwood; s basket sweet Oil /;
A fine article Of No. l Nlackerel and Cod
fish. Also fresh Butter and Cheese Call
and examine for yourselves.
cct23.y O'CALlaGwAn6M d Mrlv,HrLl-
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X. Bazin'S Perfumerv,

\. Baztn'S Perfamery.
4 FRESH supply Of X. Bazin's un-
n riva,ed PERrUMERY and FANCY ARTI.
CLES, direct from Philadelphia, such as:
COLOGNE WATER;
EXTRACTS for HANDK
Ox-MARROW POMMADE;
PHILOCOME do.
FANCY SOAPS WASH BALLS:
SHAVING BRUSHES; HAIR do.
TOOTH Brushes; Waters Tooth snap, &c.
For sale at the Third Street DRUG STORE.
july2S-y. J. l.. WALLET. Druggist
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proffssiaaal Notices.

MR. q. W. DEARtNG, offers his pro-
~ fsssisnal services - the public once on
sAhwtch se.--cppostte Wadatll 4 Days Drug etose.
Residence On Main Btrset, tetwssn church and
swwvtk streets. aecB.y.
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D Il ESS GOODS At

: u OuCED PRICES.
1ttE SUBSCRIBER now offers hi. GU
i IRE Stock, Printed Muslins, Jackoue..,
Organizes, l'arreges aud other Spring Dteas
t!m.is at very low prices, the public are
invited 10 give him call before purchas-
ing else where.
may W. u. PHILLIPS.
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CTRAW MATTlN0.--Twen,y
- five pieces A Straw Mating to ar
rive this week aud for sale by
lian-l6l W. u. PHILLIPS.
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lust RECE1vED!l-
j Governor Rope. Cotton do Mernniller
do. Kentucky Packing Yarn; Oakum /;
Brso,ns Buckets. u. e. MONTAN.
oct.t4. 20 Church street.
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nR. =. +. WARD, office on Third st.,
~ spvsstts N. \. =, ltatSey. j"nea.y.
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Wooden Ware

Wooden Ware I
A xE. IIatches, Tile. Anger and isa'isel
n Handles, CIothe Lire Reels, Horse
and White Wash Brushes, Paint Brmhe.
and Sash Tools, for sale by
u. &. MONTAN, Church Il.
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steam Packipe I

0teana PacklUgl
nUT.TA 1'ercha Stesm Packing
~ ksnsuchy and Cotton packing 0sstst -.
per and Navy Oatum: Steam nibs. burnish.d and
Polished: Seeam Stops and Ouags Cocks; Dsses
Coupling and Connecting Ceshs, ios iron o. cop.
per pipes. always on hand ~
Jan.11-y. LAk0U1EN 4 LANOIE
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CARPET l. RUGS.

THE M U + U Al
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF NEW yonK.
Net IccnnuIafcd Cnsh Fuutl,
0,O1S,7 770,
All the profits divided among the Insured
..... FRED. s. WESTON, Pratt.
ISAAC ABBOTT, See'y
CHAS. Gull, .1etmnry.
~GroRcr A. p'xs, duly authorized
Agent for Baton Rouge. ap. 10y.
J. McCoKM'cx. Pm. HArom.
MCCORMICK Il Co.,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS.
Baton Rouge, la.
SCHOOL BOOKS, STANDARD LITE.
rary, Scientific and Miscellaneous Books,
Cheap Publications, and the Principle Ma.
gaines and Periodical. constantly on hand.
Also-AMER1CAN and FOREIGN
Writing Papers, Blank Books, Envelopes.
Copying Presses, Drawing Papers, Bristo;
Boads, Monohromstic Boarls.lk: VII
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Gareuifr h (anonf.
LATE ARRIVALS or
1856. HARDWAREI 1856.

THE undersigned have on hand and
are daily receiving per steamers and sailing
vessels. direct from The Manufactures, = genera,
assortment NJ DOeseest6G and f0Teeg0
1oaSA VvArNs which they olsey % prices not ~
he uRbsaAoIb. tAs"utsh tAs0ta,
jsn.17.y. Cor Lssayetts and rlorlAs -.
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To NpOff m . q,
4 FEW doz. best English, Stub Twist
IL Double and einsls Barrel Shot 0sps. y.
sizes, Game Bags, Powder Horns, Patent WadAtna.
toilsd Lined and Central Fire CAPS; Wsd Gut.
hrs; Uun Tubes, snd every thing sles connected
In that line, u LAkUU1Ek 4 tANOUE,
Jsn.I1.y. Cor Lafayette snA tlofids ~.
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In.f received from St. Louis.
bacon. Clear Sides and Shoulders,
ID auperape and Extra eT. LOUIS vLOCR-
CORN -. For ssle low for CAss, By
n. r. TONLfNEOE 4 O..
,r,vs.v Qsr Convention snd Third 0es.
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Cart and Wagsom I1arness.
A FULL ASSORSMENT Of Collass,
"A Hsmes, Blind brides, Cart brssching,
Cart saddles, Wagon harness, Trace chains
&C., which We offer at moderate prices.
janl sdyl LARCUIER 4 LANOUE.
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Bellsl Bells!
COMPLETE setts Bell Hangings.
~ Pearl Handled and Corn House. Dsaas Grin
SOD and vlowered Tea Belts: Gov, sheep sn1
horse, wrought and cast hell. 1T o.C. HossAs.
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0r0tes, CRATES ana 0tOves.
a NEW supply Of the above for pat
II Ior and otsoe, with anA wtthoss svinmer
fronts. Ccot Ssovss, large and emstt kee, bss,
Barrel snd vraakiIn etsvss, ~ Weod snd Coal.
assorted sses, bssidss the articles which general,
y 4" with thsm--ssch ~ Coal ttods, shovsl and
Tonas, ~. A. ths Hardware store "
jan.17-y. LAkOtj1eR 4 tANOCE,
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NEW YORK LIE IISLATURE.

ALBANY, March IL, 1886.
trrrrnu

ALBANY, March IL, 1886.
PETITION
By Mr. sPMcER-For appropriation to the Society
or the Relief OF the Destitute Children Of seAmen.
REPORTS FAvoRABLY.
By Mr. BRADfoRD-A bill to alter the time the cleo
ton and reports of school trustees
By the same-To change the mode Of distributing,
school moneys
By Mr. SFESCTR-A bill to amend the act incorporating
the trustees OF the Episcopal Fund in New York.
BILLS INTRODUCED
BY MIR. SPENCTR-To amend the laws relative to the
support of egi,imate children in New York city by al
lowing single justice to hear and decide basardy
cases.
By Mr. NoxoS-Authorzirg Commissioners of the Land
Office who sell release lands sold granted for canal
purposes, to resell recCnvey the ths
Canal Board declares the same abandoned.
Mr.. SPENCER moved the recommital OF the report au
thoriziDgpthe consolidation of the Northern Railroads
Adopted.
The Albany ard susquchanna Railroad bill was order
ed to third reading.
The bill relative to savings banks and other nsttu
tons for savings taken up.
Mr. KELLY offered amendment requiring the trustees
TO nves: all received by them beyond available
fund, not exceeding hundred thousand dollars or
fifteen per cent of the total of the profits which,
fund they may keep for current payments.
Pending the discussion the Senate adjourned.
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FEE xAx1sx HI W ..
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING rElEsaApHs.
The New Hampshire Election.
PROBABLE TRIUMPH OF THE DEMoCRACY--THE PRE-.
sIDRNTIAL CAMPAIGN OPENED.

The New Hampshire Election.
PROBABLE TRIUMPH OF THE DEMocRAcY--THE PRE-.
sIDRNTIAL CAMPAIGN OPENED.
CoscoRD, March IL, 1856.
We have returns from various parts the State OF the
elections hold here to-day The following IL the vote in
the principal towns:-
Concord Metca1 (Amercan) 1,l4s; Wells, (dem.)
$780, Goodwin (whig) g. American gam of rs from last
year.
DouY.-Metcan, 7s4; Wells, e4e; Goodwin, 81. Demo
cratic gain, 179.
somers,sorth.-Metcalf, 1872; Wells aeS; Goodwin, 6s.
American gam, 100.
Erar-Metcalf, 4o4 Wells 2O7; Goodwin, IS. Exc.
ter 10 the residence Of Dir. Wells American gain, 60.
Porsmoah.-Metcalf, $50; Wells 1853; Goodwin, 81.
Democ, attic GAIN 279.
Nashua.-Me.calf, ga; Wells, CO; Goodwin, ISL.
Democ attic gain. 2T4.
Other tewns received sow--some Of them American
gains and democratic; Int tkaTe yet such
decided gains to indicate recovery 81 me S.ats by
the democrats.
So far the election Of fifty opposition and fourteen
democratic representatives has been as,erained.
Mr. Goodwin the whig candidate is elected to the Le
gisature from Portsmouth, which also elects four demo-
Gratis and three opposition.
Concord elects nine opposition representatives, and
demccratic Dover, four opposition and demo,ra
scmersworth, four opposition Nashua nine opposition
and one democrat; Exeter, three opposition.
In the Frst district the democratic candidate for Sena
tor is probably elected.
CONCORD, March 11-10P NJ.
We have returns from seventy towns nearly every
Of which gives large net gails for Wells the demo-
cratic candidate msiug total of about four thousand
These towns present the following summary
Rockingham county, 10 towns, 81 gain STAFFORD, 5
towns, 500; Beknap, towns 19l Ne-rimac, Is towns,
$50; Hilscoro, towns, $685. Cheshire, town. TO- Sui
Ivan, townr, 232; Grafton Is towns, SIS Coos,
towns, 4o-whole number of towns, II; gain, 5000.
One hundred and twenty representatives have been
heard from, giving gain Of 40 to the democrats.
The House of Representa- aims about $40
bers, and stood last So opposition 20
The character of the Legislature cannot be predicted
with certainty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-12

WASHINGTON, March ii, 1856.
Two new four story brick dwellings on Twenty first
street. between and r in this city were destroyed BY
fire this morning. John Anderson, OF Western Hose
Company, was killed by the falling walls. Several
other Gremen slightly injured. Dir. Anderson
leaves wife and five children. The buildings were
owned BY Mrs. Taggert formerly Of New York, whose
loss is not less than SIS Ooo-psurance unknown.