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Daily American organ., 1856-05-12
Virginia Resolutions.

At the American Convention held last week at
Staunton, Mr.. Stuart from the Committee on Res.
outions, reported the following; which were
adopted by acclamation:
!. Resolsed, That this Convention doth cordially
ratify the nomination of Mlard Fillmore for the
Presidency OF the United States--knowing him to
be tried statesman, who has heretofore, in the
same high and responsible position, fulfilled every
duty incumbent on him in the true spirit of the
Constitution and the Union, knowing no North, no
South, no East, no West, bit looking with the eye
OF u patriot and statesman to the interest and
welfare of the whole country.
Q. Resoived, That We will with equal cordiality
support Andrew J. Donelson for the Office OF Vice
President, believing him to be firm friend of the
Union, and true patriot and feeling assured that
in any contingency which may ariae, he will be
faithful to the Constitution and infexibly opposed
to any measure calculated to impair the rights or
endsnger the safety of any portion OF the country.
3. ReSolvcd, That this convention doth most
emphatically condemn those features of the Kansas
Nebraska bill which recognise the principle of
"squatter sovereignty" and the rights Of foreign
ers TO vote Immediately upon their making decla-
ration of their purpose to become at future day,
citizens of the Territories; believing as we do,
that those features not only in violation ef the
principles of our naturalization laws but eminent
y calculated to create dissensions in the Terrific
ries, and TO insure the ascendency OF the antsla-
very sentiment in every Territory which may here
after reformed out of the public domain of the
United States.
4. Resolped, That in the opinion of this conven.
lion, the ruthless spirit of prescription, and the
harsh inyectives which have been practiced and
employed by the Democratic party towards the
members of the American party are not only un-
justifsble and unpatriotic, but merit the severe
condemnation of all good citizens OF Virginia
5. Resolved, That the Democratic party are
justly responsible for the embarrassed condition of
the finances of Virginia, and the onerous burden
Of taxation under which her citizens now .toroaa y
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Pacific Railroad.

In publishing, on the 29th ul.., some ex
tracts from letter to Senator Hamlin, which
that gentleman read to the Senate upon offer
ing a bill which had been sent to him toin
corporate the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Company, an error was committed in the fol.
lowing paragraph, to wit:
"The most distinguishing features in the docu.
ment are its lofty patriotism, sound national poll
CIV, comprehensive interests, practical ways and
means and consummate financial SKILL which calls
in the aid of the government credit and national
wealth of eight million fve hundred thousand dol
lars to carry through an enterprise of national
character, extent, and interest beyond all value
and all price, that will cost only $4,000, ,0oo."
Instead of $s,500,000, the figures should
have been ss,500,o0o,ooO, or eight thousand
five hundred millions, instead OF eight millions
five hundred thousand dollars! As this was
rather an important error committed by our
compositor. or by somebody else in the pre-
mises, we cheerfully correct it for the benefit
of those whom it may concern.
We pass no opinion upon this project, ex-
cept that it is certainly one of huge dimen-
sions, too large indeed for us to contemplate
Just now Couldn't our "Black-lnail conten,-
porary" sell himself and his "eight members
Of Congress-" either in advocacy of or in
opposition TO this scheme? Put in your bid
neighborl
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InlerestIng from Honduras.

The big Helen Jane, Captain Nickerson, from
Omoa, Honduras, April 18th, arrived at Boston on
Friday. Capt Nickerson, on his last arrival from
Honduras, reported that the leading inhabitants OF
that country appeared to be well affected towards
Gen. Walker, hoping that through him they might
enjoy the blessings Of stable government. On
the return Of Capt. N. to Honduras, however, he
found marked change In the public sentiment.
The feeling there is of opposition, In con-
sequence of the stories circulated Of the conduct
Of bis men in Nicaragua and of the contributions
which he has levied upon the people of that
country.
Our last direct accounts from Honduras stated
that Cabanas, the former President OF that Pro-
vinco and Federalist, had been driven out by a
sudden revolution, at the head of which was Gen.
Guardiola, who is named President Cubanas fed
TO Gen. Walker, and, with the aid of several hun
dred of his men and about fifteen hundred of his
own counrymen, marched towards Honduras. On
his arrival at the froutier he made pause, having
become disgusted with the conduct of his new al
lies, and with the patriotic remark that he would
not be instrumental in bringing such misery upon
his country he suddenly left and Is now in San
Salvador.
The question whether or no Honduras will join
in the league against Walker, is not yet definitely
settled. The President and his Cabinet are in ia
yer of the measure In case of their joining, they
could perhaps bring into the field ], 500 men,
With the exception of this, the Province of Hon
duras ia now much quieter than it has been for a
number Of years. Americans, who were formerly
great favorites in that province, are now looked
upon with much suspicion, come from what quar-
ter of this country they may and are narrowly
watched TO see il they bring with them ammuni-
ton or weapons of war. Guatemala, IL is stated In
Honduras, is arming against Walker, and will pro-
badly bring large force into the field.
OF late number of Americans have been at
tracted to the Province of blanche, Honduras, by
the reports of gold mines and gold has been found,
but not in sufficient quantities TO satisfy the san
guine, and a number had reached 0moa on their
return -Bostoa Traveller
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Still CAsDIDArE.-By the following paragraph
ocrat Of this morning, it appears that our present
Chief Magistrate ia still In the field notwthstand-
ing tho efforts of the Sentinel to rule him off the
course /:
1t has been given out sundry times that the
President of the United States is exceedingly anx
ious to be renominated. The various leakings out
have been taken with more or less allowance, ac-
cording to the fancy the interest parties but
the general impression is that he is "in' for the
succession. The last bulletin informs US that GER
tain Ohio delegates being in the city, he called
upon them, and in the discussion of the moment
question, pledged himself that in the event Of
his nomination and election, he woaad dismiss in.
continentiy has present cabinet. That would, of
course carry the doctrine of rotation in Office and
he would be "as good as new"
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speech of the Hon. II. NJ. Fuller.

Inc Speecil vi tHc IloH iltury N. uHef VI
Pennsylvania, delivered on Saturday in the
House of Representatives, was Of extraordinary
power. and created a more decided effect than
any speech delivered at the Capitol during the
present session Of Congress. AS an evidence
of this fact, we will state that "a, 600 copies OF
the speech were subscribed for before the ad-
journment OF the House.
Mr.. Fuller branded as. .torgeries certain pub
lications recently made by Mr. Caruthars of
Missouri and Mr.. g. W. Jones Of Tennessee,
charging Mr.. Fuller with having been nm advo-
cate Of Free-soil doctrines lie avowed himself
a decided national man on all subjects, as he
had always been, and proved it by reference TO
the record of his political career.
Mr.. Fuller also exposed the glaring incon-
sistencies of Mr.. Buchanan's political life and
dissected that aspiring candidate for the Presi-
dency with the keen knife Of political Sir
Ashley Cooper.
Never have we witnessed more triumphant
vindcstion by any Of the great orators Of our
time, of their own principles and consist.
ency, or a more thorough annihilation of po-
litical opponents. BY this speech, Mr.. Fuller
has at one bound attained the highest rank as
parliamentary debatcr, and the opposition
may well congratulate ITSELF if it can find
among its numerous and well-trained cohorts
q single champion who can refute his mastery
arguments.
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them in former times was the eause Of much mer-
rimsnt in the House.
Mr.. JONES, of Pennsylvania, gave notice that
be should embrace an early occasion 20 reply 20
his colleagues remarks.
Messrs. TODD, of Pennsylvania, and JONES, ol
Tennessee, then replied portion of the remarks
Of Dir. FELLxR, when the regular order of bssnes
was insisted upon.
The House accordingly resumed the considera-
ton OF the resolution allowing the parties 10 the
contested election case from New Mexico 20 appear
before the House 10 defend their respective claims
the question being on the motion Of kr. STEPHENS
of Georgia to reconsider the vote rejecting the
same.
On motion of Mr.. CARLILE, of Virginia, the
motion 10 reconsider vas laid on the table-ayes
IA, noes 48.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MoNpAY. MAY l2. 1855.

moNDAH, Mdy AZ, 1900
Mr.. CLINGMAN'S resolution relative to the pro-
lection of Americans travelling on the Isthmus OF
Panama came up under motion TO suspend the
rules. The House refused to suspend--53 TO n.
Mr.. l.. d. CAMPBELL gave notice that he
should offel amendment to Mr.. CLIHGNAX's
resolution TO authorize the United States govern
ment to open negotiations for the acquisition Of
British America, the Russian possessions and Gu.
ba without slavery.
Mr.. STEPHENS offered resolution, which was
agreed to, calling on the Treasury Department for
information relative TO foreign tariffs on cotton and
other American productions.
Mr.. BARBOUR, of Indiana, offered resolution,
which was adopted, calling on the President for
Information whether United States troops had been
employed in Kansas to arrest persons engaged In
violating the acts of the Shawnee Legislature.
Mr.. WELLS introduced joint resolution for the
enlargement of the custom-house at Milwaukee to
accommodate the post office and United States
courts.
Mr. HAVEN advocated the passage Of the bill
with much earnestness, in consequence of the im-
mense amount of business transacted at Milwaukee.
Mr.. WELLS called for the previous question. 1t
was ordered.
The bill was then read third time and passed.
Mr.. B0YCE moved to reconsider the resolution
OF Dir. BARBOUR in relation to the employment Of
the United States troops in Kansas
MT DolC oUJecteu merely 10 the pnraseoloSy
Of the resolution.
Objection being made, the motion lies on the
table.
Mr.. WALBRIDGE offered Joint resolution
making an appropriation for custom-house, post
Office, &C., at Detroit.
Objection made.
Mr. GROW moved to suspend the rules to ena-
bic him to offer aresoluton fixing the 4th Monday
of June as day to take up the Territorial buSi.
ness. Carried
Mr.. GOODE asked to suspend the rules that
the Washington Election bill be taken up and
PASSED.
MIR. G. w. JONES stated that the lnteiligencer
was in favor of it.
Mr. GO0DE remarked that All parties in the city
were in favor oft.
The bin was then read.
The question was then taken by yeas and nays
on the motion to suspend the rules--yeas 50, nays
sc. Not two-thrds.
[Glory enough for enc day!] ,s..
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MAssAcHusErTs.--The action Of the American
party in the old Bay State is full cf encouragement,
and, as sign Of the times, is not without signif-
canoe. Massachusetts, as State bolted the Phila
delphia nominations. The bolters went home and
submitted the question to the people. The people
have ratified the nominations, and in one of the
largest American Conventions yet held in that
State, have sustained Fillmore and Donelson n--
From this last convention little handful of dele
gates, some thirty in number, bolted, and paraded
their insigni6cance, by putting forth pronancia
mento, and going over body aud soul to Re-
publicanism. The heart of Massachusetts, is
right. Last fall the same party which has now en-
dorsed the Philadelphia nominations was victorious
in the State, by $4,000 majority the Republi-
cans. Set down the Bay State as sure for Fillmore
and Donelson. The American party win poll at
least 10000 votes there
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VERY SINGULAR AFFAIR.--A very curious in
stance of confusion has taken place in family in
Lumber street, on Arbor Hill A mother and her
daughter were both confined on the same day,
each having little son. In the hustle of the mo-
ment both babes were placed in a cradle, and 10
the confusion of the mothers, when the youngsters
were taken from the cradle they were unable to
tell which was the mothers and which th g daugh-
ter's soma matter which, of course, must ever
remain mystery. The family is in great distress
over the allair.--Al6any Knicker6ocker.
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The Hon. George P. Marsh, of Vermont, lately
United States Minister at Oonstantinople, has in
press, at Boston, work on the Camel, which
promises TO be Of great utility in view of the ap-
preaching Introduction Of that animal into this
country. Our readers are aware that some thirty
or forty camels, procured in Asia, under act Of
the last Congress-, are about to be landed in Texas,
but at the same time little is known here respect
ing their-babts, food, management, cost Of keep.
ing, the value Of their flesh, and the like. This
deficiency the work Of Mr.. Marsh is Intended to
supply, SO that whoever becomes the owner OF a
camel may know how TO work him and how TO
take care Of him. We learn that before going to
the East Mr.. Marsh had made special study of
the subject which he bad continued during his
residence and journeys in the East lie holds that
the camel may be advantsgeousy introduced into
this country. The book which will be of mode
rate size and cost, will be published by Messis
Gould Lincoln of Boston.
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SENATE.
MONDAY, May IL, 1855

MONDAY, May IL, 1855.
A report was received from the Committee Of
Claims
Mr.. CRITTENDEN called attention to the Rail
road Iowa Land Bill that passed ON Friday last
saying that some Of its provisions favored two
roads, 10 such manner TO do great injustice to
the Central Railroad. He therefore moved the re
consideration of the bill.
Mr.. PUGH submitted memorial asking the re-
consideration of the BILL and saying that if the let
ter of the bill was carried out the capital Invested
in the Iowa Central Railroad would be made almost
worthless.
consideration.
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MANS THROAT Cur IN THE 0PRN SrRKRTs--
One OF the boldest attempts to murder a man
by daylight and In the open streets, was made
yesterday afternoon by female named Ellen Nc
Grath on the person of man named Edward
Rafferty,. For some time past Rafferty, has paid
such attention to the woman McGrath as to make
her believe that he intended to marry her, and she
was making preparations for the wedding, when
she heard, last Sunday, that he had selected
another partner and got married This per6dy of
Raferty's aroused the spirit OF revenge, which she
attempted to consummate yesterday afternoon.
Providing herself with razor, she called at Raj.
ferty's house, No. Curve street, and finding no
opportunity to crafty her revenge, she induced
him to walk out in company with her. They had
gone further than the coraer Of Pine street and
Harrison avenue, only a few rods from the house,
when the woman was seen to take the razor from
hor pocket and draw the blade of across the mans
throat, exclaiming as she performed the murderous
act, YOu promised TO marry me two years ago.
The man staggered back a few steps when he was
cut and the woman ran down Curve street. The
wounded man was assisted into Little street, where
the cut was examined by DR.. Whipple. 1t was
found that the blade of the razor had penetrated
the throat just beneath the chin and within hairs
breadth of the juguar vein, making bloody and
dangerous, bur not fatal wound After staunsling
the flow of blood, the wounded man was taken to
the office of DR.. Lewis, who sewed up the cut, and
the man walked home, a weaker IL not a wiser man
than when he trifed with woman's heart. The
would be murderess had not been found Mt late
hour last night, and the probability is that she has
left the city.--Boston Times, eth.
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MAYOR WooD.-The Sunday Herald contains
Mayor Woods eulcgy upon Alexander Hamilton,
delivered at Richmond. Who will say there is no
new thing under the sun !? A New York Democrat
eulogsing the founder Of the Federal party in the
capital of Virginia, the mother of Democracy
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Colonel Benton is engaged in preparing con-
densation of the debates Of Congress from the
beginning of the government TO the present day.
The full reports occupy about one hundred vol
umes, and the ex-senator expects to reduce them
to some fifteen or twenty, of about eight hundred
pages octave each, in double columns. OF course,
plete and fair account of each discussion, SO that
we can have the substance Of everybodys remarks
on every question, and to give every set of yeas
and nays that is necessary to show how each mem
Der really stood in every case. The abridgement
will consist in emitting discussions private bills,
where no great political principle is involved; in
leaving out repetitons in speeches, and in redu
cling their verbosty
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Hon. JAMES j. LINDLEY.--The friends of Mr. j.
j. Lindley, in the third Congressional district pro-
pose that he shall be put on the track for re-eec-
ton, without the formality Of nomination, and he
may therefore be considered on the field. He is n
gallant leader and is inyincble in his district He
is now at Washington, attending to his duties as a
member Of Congress, but we hope he will find time
to come home before the election-Jf ississippi
Statesman
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az The District Council of the American
party was adjourned on Saturday night last
to Friday evening next at IL, P. NJ, at
which time it was resolved that two delegates to
the National Council, which meets at New York
city on the first Tuesday in June, should be
elected. A full attendance of the members Of
the District Council is desirable.
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APPOINTED CHIEF ENeISEER--The position Of
chief engineer of the Don Pedro III. Railroad in
Brazil, has beer offered to Colonel Charles +. NJ.
Garnett, of Virginia. The Brazilians have been
fortunate in their selection as Colonel Gsrnett has
put in full operation many of the most important
railroads In Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.
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Miss Bremen beautifully expresses good rifss
duty " IL you win learn the seriousness Of life,
and its beauty also, live for your husband be like
the nightingale to bis domestic Rfe be to him like
the sunbeams between the trees; unite yourself
inwsrdly 10 him be guided by him; make him
happy; and then you win understand what is the
best happiness Of life, and viii acquire, IN Iyour
own eyes, q worth with God and with man."
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FOR RENT.
FOR SALE,

- Nine convenient Dwelling Houses,
ill and 300 feet of ground, suitable for buildings
thirty per rant less than cost--As believe the
builders oi this ciiy myself included have agreed to
build no r.4Fe houses without some little remunera.
ton for thr own labor and show my sincerity In
the case, nSr % sell, in order get clear and wind
up my bus ness
of these htndsome and well-built three-story-
and-attic Erck Houses; also, Building Lots; also
l Cottage tI0use, surrounded BY shade trees-all
situated in square ASP, leading from Sixth to Seventh
streets, on Massachusetts, avenue.
Asa that handsome and convenient block Of three
story HOUSES, four 10 number, on Sixth street. be-
tween n aud streets
Also the corner Ground, about 5000 feet all in
square 453.
With the exception Of this ground, believe, none
can be purchased in those squares for less than
per foot.
The houses are all occupied BY good and prompt
teuants at aggregate rent Of AGO. and easily
be augmented TO $4,000 without any other improve
ments tothe property and will sell separately or
together.
To those wishing safe investment here is n good
chance liberal credit will be given on part Of the
pnrchase-moncy
Inquire Of the subscriber on the premises.
mar II ll-3td&lawH j. B. PHILLIPS.
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Amongst the business in the hands Of the COM
mittees Of the House, ready to be reported we may
mention the bill granting additional facilities for
voting at elections in the city OF Washington. This
bill was passed by the Senate on the 25th of April.
1t provides that there shall be two places of voting
in each ward and that the polls shall be opened al
seven o'clock IN the morning, and closed Mt seven
o'clock in the evening These provisions are both
salutary and proper, and, as the time for holding
the municipal election is at hand our citizens gem
orally feel much interest in the early passage Of
this bill.-Iateitigencer.
If the provisions" alluded to by the Intclli.
qencer we're the only provisions Of the bin, we pre-
sume no citizen Of Washington would object to It's
passage. But inssmuch as those provisions form
an snimportant portion of the bil and inasmuch
as the important portion OF the bill Is highly OBJ
jectionable, our citizens generally feel much IN
terest in It's defeat. And we are grati6ed to an
nounce that it viii be defeated whenever Il IL
brought TO test vote.
The Inteiiigencer, for some reason unknown 70
the public, aludes TO this bill IL lis objects were
merely to FIX the places for voting, and the hours
for voting. With all due respect TO the Intsiii-
gsnceys respectsbility," we must be allowed to
remark that its notice Of the bill has strong ga
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~ Holiowal,s Ointment and PiIls.-.-
Provided with these remedies person of the delicate
physique may brave any climate They comprehend witl,
the circle of their curative influence all Internal diseases
not organic and all the varieties Of outward inflammation.
Sold ut the manufactures, No. so, Maiden Lane
New York, and No e44 Strand London and by all drug
gists at % cents 62k cents and 81 per pot or box
may 12--
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SIkorRIED's SwoRD.--Mr. Siegfried the spirited
editor Of the American Union, at Morgantown,
gave us call Monday, en- route for the Staunton
Convention. Bis paper had formerly been neutral
in politics, but he raised the Fillmore and DoneI
son flag, and predicted its selection before toe
Philadelphia Convention met. siegfried's sword
formidable weapon in the old lay Of the Nj
belungers it's igurative representative has trusty
blade In this campaign, aud il putting Il to effec-
tive use. Western Virginia, he informs us, viii
give the ticket an increased vote over the result OF
last spring. as the old line Wings and conservative
men, without regard to party, will give il their
cordial support. The information otherwise re-
ceived from Western Virginia tallies with this re-
port. Mr.. Fillmore, indeed, Ia favorite In Vir-
ginia ht all points, and in every respect
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ESAScIPArIoS.-Thirty-fo -four negroes, emancipa-
ted by the late John Williamson, of Southampton
county, Virginia, arrived in Norfolk Wednesday,
on their way to locate at Quaker settlement in
Ohio By provision in the win, they were to he
sent 10 Ohio, and receive one hundred dollars each
after getting there.