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pESssyLvASyA State DEMOCRATIC

We learn, by telegraph, from Harrisburg,
that the Democratic Convention met I'M that
city on Tuesday, and organized by the selection
Of the Hon. Hendricks b. Wright as President,
twenty seven Vice Presidents, and thirteen Sec
retaries. On motion, the roll was called and
the members expressed their preferences for a
candidate for the Presidency. The result stood:
Buchanan l26 Dallas 8, and vote for the
nominee Of the National Convention. com.
mittee was then appointed TO report the names
Of tiftyfour representatives, and four Senatorial
Delegates from the State at large and two rep
resentatives from each Congressional District
TO attend the National Conventions; ALSO to
name persons as electors. On motion of Mr..
Dawson committee of thirteen was appointed
to report resolutions. The Convention then
adjourned till the evening.
Another despatch states that Mr. Buchanan
was unanimously nominated in full conven-
ton, and that the delegates were instructed to
vote for him also, that eloquent speeches we're
made in his favor by former opponents.
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In PIE SENATE, on Tuesday, March 4, Mr..
HuNTER prest nied a memorial, numerously signed
by citizens of the District of Columbia asking The
establishment Of a house Of refuge for juvenile
offenders.
Among other business, Mr.. RUsK introduced
bill making an appropriation of $4,000 for new
Qualifications for The defence of the entrance OF
Galveston halbor and bay in the Stale of Texas ;
which was considered and passed.
The Senate resumed ihs consideration of the
following resolution, submitted by Mr. Crittenden
Resotpsd, That Lyman Trumbull is entitled 10 a
seat in this body as Senator elected by the
Legislature of Illinois for ,he term Of six wears
from the fourth day Of March, 1856.
The point at issue is whether The provision in
the Constitution OF Illinois, in relation 10 the e-c.
lion of United States Senators shall prevail or
whether the CLAUSE in the Constitution Of The
United States is paramount. The subject has been
ably argued.
In THE House OF REPRESENTATIVES, on the same
day, the Senate bill authorizing the Construction
OF Ten steam Sleeps of war was referred 10 the
Committee on Naval Affairs
Mr.. SMITH, of Alabama, in pursuance Of notice,
'"s'SN"NSA c'' " PicNCut the INTRODUCTION Into
the United States of foreign criminals, paupers,
unatcs, idio.s. ms ,ne and blind persons; which
was read twice and referred 10 the Committee on
Foreign Affairs.
The House passed the Deficiency appropriation
bill and adjourned
In THE SENATE March S, Mr. Hunter re exported
the fertilization bill, and the bill to establish The
collection districts Of the United States was
passed.
After debate, resolution was passed-yeas e,
nays s-declaring that Lyman Trumbnll was
elected Senator Of the United States by the
Legislature Of Illinois, Tor six Years from The
fourth Ct March, 1855.
The affairs OF Kansas we're discussed by Messrs
Butler, Toucey, Hale, and others.
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Mr.. H,ck.
MAN, from the Committee Of Elections, made a re-
port in the Kansas contested election case, pre
sentiDg their reasons for renewing their demand
TO send for persons aud papers. They argue ina,
a commissioners 10 take dispositions would be
Ruthless, and bring the parties face 10 face, and
incte 10 hoslilites, that il would be s1uiya
lent TO an effort 10 obtain testimony on q battle
held and that commissioners would be powerle.s
to preserve peace The report was read, and is
signed by Messrs. Washburn, of Maine Watson.
Spinner, Hickman, Coiax, and Bingham.
The report of The mnofityis signed by Messrs.
Stephens, Oliver, of Missouri, and Smith, Of Ala.
baina II argues that Mr.. Reeder was moi elected
under any existing law, and that The pretence that
the Legislature Of Kansas was an Illegal body, is
disapProved by the fact that Governor Reeder
himself certified TO heir election, having pre-
vIousy appointed the Judges TO conduct the rlee-
hon, lie is therefore es,opped from further pro-.
c-edings:
The consideration OF the subircr was postponed
ill 10 morrow
Messrs Grow and CApwALi.ApRR addressed The
House in relation 10 Kansas Affairs
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and MeIodeons for Cash.


HORACE WAT Frs, the grea, Music and
IL Piano Forte dealer, 1893 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent with his
customers, rather than pay il 10 the sharpers OF
Wall street, TO raise available TO enable him
to stem The present tight times offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons al a large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos iron,
three OF the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures; also those OF several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Meodeons OF the best Boston
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al.
lording an opportunity for selections 10 be had
elsewhere Each instrument warranted. Second.
hand Pianos al great bargains-prices frem $50 Il,
10 $3.50. Music and musical instruments Of all
kinds. Deaers, teachers, and beads OF schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues OF mu.
sic and schedule offactory prices OF Pianos, Melo.
deems and musical instruMcnis forwarded TO amy
address, free OF postage.
Sept 81 d3m
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Arrival ut st. Louis of eordon,s Muir
derers.

The st. Louis Republican, referring to the
arrival in that city on Tuesday last Of the mur.
derers of Mr.. Gordon, one of whom. Worrell
having been captured as already stated, at DO.
yer, Dell says:
About dark last evening, Capt. Couzens and
Mr.. Truesdale retained to the city with Worrell
and Bruff, the murderers Of Mr. Gordon. in
custody, and at once proceeded to give them
secure lodgment in the county jail Not more
than fifteen minutes INTERVIEWED in the time of
their arrivals-Mr. Truesdale, with Bruf. hay.
ing come in by the Ohio and Mississippi Rail.
road, and Capt. Couzens, with his party. get.
ting in by the train from Alton and Terre
Haute. This coincidence is exceeded in inter
est only by that of the arrest Of the prisoners.
which took place on the same day, when more
than thousand miles distance separated them.
Their guilt is now evident beyond doubt.
Each has confessed his presence at the murder
OF Mr.. Gordon, and an accessory participation
in the crime; but each charges the principal
criminality in Gordon's death upon the other.
The prisoners are the same who deserted not
long ago from Fort Leavenworth, where thew
were enlisted under assumed names. We learn
that both stood well in the army, one occupy.
ing the position Of Orderly Sergeant in com.
pany Of the line, and the other being a Sergeant
in the Quartermaster's Department. The
horses they were seen riding after their deser-
ton from Fort Leavenworth were stolen.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

EMPLOYMENT WANTED.

'tHtfeHaH OF COHsIderaDIe eNrtrIcncf
IA IN business generally, and in accounts par.
iieulary. whose time is not fully occupied, would
like To engage 10 keep the books OF aree mer.
camille, or manufacturing establishment, or would
engage TO keep the books OF a number of con !.
Germs, the business of which may be deemed in.
adequate 10 pay competent book keeper 10 each
Satisfactory reference given, Address account
ant, 500, City Pot Office.
Jan. 3l--lw
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

Mr.. Donor ENJOYING THE CARNIVAL IN
MADRID.-The Madrid correspondent of the
London Times, writing on the 4th ult, says:
We are now in the midst of the carnival, and
nothing but fun and folly seems thought Of.
Yesterday, as the worthy repi esentative of the
United States, Mr.. Dodge, was riding towards
the Prsdo, mask sprung on the horse behind
him with a clever jump, and pronouncing his
name, insisted on accompanying him on his
ride, IN that position; Mr.. Dodge, not exactly
reiishing making SO public display, and con
ceiving that the voice of his wonld.be com.
panion was not wholly unknown to him. 90,
down and consigned his horse to the discre
ton of the mask, who, in due course of time.
returned it by messenger to the owner, civ.
ing fictitious name.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

sesr Hiram Powers, the sculptor writes: 81
am now most prosperous, having passed over
many years Of great trial and difficulties, which,
but for the Yankee blood in my veins, would
have broken me up long ago, and sent me
home to pursue q more lucrative business"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06
A VALUABLE FARM IN VIRGINIA,
~ II GslAl Acresl Tor. Sale -.

- hOTtsI SdIt.-HnVIng leased
a term of years The Fauquer White Sulphur
Springs" 10 persons whose high reputation war.
rants the beefthey will be kept in the best style,
tho undersigned now offers for sale the valuable
farm which surrounds the Springs.
II contains upwards of $50 acres OF low erouris
remarkable for extraordinary crops OF corn. and
capable OF being made he best possible mra 3ws.
As part Of this llnd yielded 100 bushels ola Gox.e
acre, in 1883 the twelfth year of successive !: M.
walton, without manure and in 1854, bad q .sas
the season. produced 10 bushes-ihe Farm IL
easily susceptible Of division, and is certainly one
of the best in Virginia
Terms: One-lhird on the Isl OF December next,
and the balance in one and two years thereafter
with interest from date Of delivery.
For further particulars inquire Of the subscriber
by letters addressed TO "Warrenton Springs. vir.
ginis," or TO Washington, ID. @.
May l--tf THOMAS GREEN
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

The FL Nicwagueise, in announcing the
death, in the city Of Grenada, (Nicaragua,) on
the 30th Of January, Of Major Jesse s. Ham
bleton, Paymaster General Of the army, and
former Commisssry Of War of the Republic OF
Nicaragua, says:
Major Hambleton went TO California from
his place Of nativity baltimore, Md. in l849,
with the appointment Of Collector Of Customs
for the port Of Sacramento. While filing that
position he conducted affairs in manner that
won for him the highest respect as public
officer. With other adventurous spirits he
Joined the democratic forces in Nicaragua in
their struggle against the legitimists. Shortly
after the taking Of Grenada he was made Com.
missary Of War, which position he occupied
until short time previous TO his death, when
he was made Paymaster General. AS an Off
Ger, firm friend and social companion, Major
Hambleton had few equals.
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LATEST From EUROPE.

The United States mail steamer, from Liver
pool, Wednesday, February 20, arrived at New
York, on Tuesday.
The London Times, under the head OF mill
tary news, says:
In addition to the s0th Regiment and
battalion of the rifles which are about to be
dispatched to Canada, it is understood To be
the intention of the British Government TO send
out several other regiments to British North
America, so as TO form powerful force in that
country.
" In anticipation Of this step being taken, il
is rumored that almost every regiment now az.
tached to the home station has received private
information that their services may be required
in Canada; and such early notice has been
given in order that the regimental clothing,
which is made expressly for that station, may
be IN readiness in case the exigencies of the
service should require large body Of troops to
be moved to that countryll''
The opening of the Peace Conference al
Paris remained fixed for Saturday, the 23d Of
February.
Ship Austin, Captain Gay, from New Orleans,
arrived at Liverpool on the 10Th On over,
hauling the ship the customs searchers found q
mullatto girl concealed in the boatswain's bunk
where she had been secreted during the voy.
age, unknown to any one on board excepting
the boatswain. A reward of $500 was offered
at New Orleans for the girls apprehension
She is now at Liverpool.
The excitement upon the American question
had somewhat subsidized, and been discussed in
Parliament.
The money market continues extremely
tight, The new loan Of five million pounds
sterling is announced Consols improved upon
the new loan Of 9la, but afterwards declined
to 9Oa SOf, at which quotations closed. The
Rothschilds, it is said, propose taking the new
loan.
John Sadlier, M. p, committed suicide. His
body was found on Hampstead heath, near
Jack Straw Castle Hotel. A body containing
essential oil of bitter almonds and silver
cream ever containing the same poison was
found beside him. He formerly possessed a
large fortune, which he lost by recent specula-
tons in wines and railways.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06
NEW LIVERY STABLE.
To the Patrons OF Berkeley Springs.
FINHE undersigned begs leave to Intern 4,

- nv FNtFOhh OF BerEeIeY HprfnRs.
NHE undersigned begs leave to Intern his
Il friends aud the public generally that he has
erected new and extensive Livery Stable, for
The accommodation OF those who may wish 10
Keep their horses AT the Springs during the ap.
preaching season. The building contains about
40 stalls OF extra width, and extensive Carriage
Sheds. It's location is clean, dry, and airy, and
convenient TO Colonel Strother's Hotel, with
which IL is connected by arrangement. Expe.
rienced and reliable persons will be in attendance
and no expense will be spared 10 give every
satisfaction 10 the visiting public The proprietor
will also keep for hire several pleasure carriages
and saddle horses Having provided these &C
at considerable expense, the Pro
Prictor hopes that he will be literally pa,ronized
Terms 10 suit the times
JAMES A. STORM,
BERKELEY SPRINGS,
Morgan County, Va, July /, 1855
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The Trouble at Vera Cruz-Bomb bard m nj
of the City.


The Trouble at Vera cruz-Bom bard m mt
OF the City.
letter in the New Orleans Picouune. dated
Vera Cruz, Feb. 81, has the following particu-
lars of an affair already briefly mentioned by
telegraph
On the morning of the 18th the castle Of
San Juan de uloa opened fire on the city. and
IN few minutes summons was made to the
Governor, Don lgnacio de la Lave. to surren.
der the city and pronounce in favor of the De
Haro party. This being refused, cannonade
was opened on the town, doing very consider
able damage. Thirty-two shot struck the
palace; one passed through the Diigencias.
taking off the leg of waiter.
On the 18th inst, the French frigate Pene-
lope came up from SACRIFICES, at the request
OF the foreign consuls, to protect foreign resi-
dents, and anchored between Fort Conception
and the Castle
Nothing was done during the 10th and 18th.
On the night of the 18th an expedition was set
on foot TO assault the castle, under command
OF our gallant American General Wheat, but
from some Discrimination on the part of the
Government, was not carried through
Nothing further occurred until the 18th.
when the war steamer Guerrero came to tow
out the national ship Guadalupe, and the castle
fired into her for fifteen minutes, FIVE shots
taking effect, killing the first lieutenant and
four men, and wounding seven others. Fort
Santiago opened heavy fire to cover the re.
treat OF the steamer, causing an explosion in
the castle Of magazine, killing sixteen men
and wounding 30 or 40 others, besides dis
mounting four guns.
During the 2sth, the Penelope sailed for
SACRIFICES, and preparations were made to shell
the castle by the forts Santiago and Conception,
In an hour white flag was raised on the
castle, and at dark they urrendered-uncon.
ditionally.
Sslcedo and other officers were brought here
to prison, and are to be shot in the Plaza de
Armas on Saturday morning
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

The TOBACCO CRoP OF ls55.-The Upper
Marlboro prince Georges county, Gazette
says that the present winter has been very un-
favorable for stripping and packing tobacco for
market in consequence Of which there is
scarcely any tobacco ready for shipment, and
adds:
1t is now too late to attend to it. as the
backwardness Of the season for making beds
in which to raise the plants renders II impossi.
BILE to devote any considerable time TO the old
crop. The spring shipments will therefore be
small, and but little OF the article will find its
way TO market until late in the summer. Those
who have tobacco in the hands OF their agents
in Baltimore will, We feel assured, do well to
hold il at higher rates than are now prevail
ING"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

Hon. THOMAS II. BAYLY-The Petersburg
Express of Monday, says that this gentleman
who is suffering from pulmonary complaint
is now lying in precarious condition. "His
brother-in-law, W. 7. Joynes," it adds, cleft
here on Saturday afternoon for Charleston, and
will sail in the Isabel tomorrow for Havana,
where he will join General B. and his family"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

A SuCGEsTIoN.-The Director Of the United
States Mint suggests return to the smaller
gold pieces, which Of late years have been
almost wholly superseded by the double eagles,
or $50 pieces, paid out to depositors. Heseems
TO think that this will tend to force the more
general circulation Of gold into common cur.
rency, TO take the place Of small bank notes.
He points to the fact that England France,
and Germany employ very little gold above
the denomination Of our halfeagle, or IS pieces.
Most Of their circulations is below this piece in
value.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

GTRAYED OR STOLEN from The Eestl-
~ val, at Bladensburg, on the night OF Tuesday
last, DARK BROWN MARE, with her FORE,
feet bare, white star in the forehead and marked
on the back with saddle pinch; the said mare had
saddle on Whoever will return said mare or
give information where she can be found, viii,
receive many thanks, and Five Dollars as a re-
ward JOSEPH JONES, Manager for
CHARLES b. CALVERT,
Rossburg, Prince Georges Co, MARYLAND
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CARD.
TO the Ladies Of Washington, Gfeoy geto,cn, Aisz

- VIC L0a'es ~ washington, Gear Rst0icn, Ai<1
aadria. &c.
Ii ENRf WEfRMN's ladies, misses, and
IL childrcn's French shoes are sold by the nm
dersigned, on 18th street, Just above Corcoran q
Riggs Banking House, in his new building with
the high marble steps, where he will receive la
dies orders, aud keep constantly on hand every
variety of ladies', misses, and chdrens French
gaer walking Shoes white and black satin CATERS,
slippers, &c, made TO order by III. Wcirman, OF
Philadelphia OF the best French gaiter materials.
and in the latest Partisan styles These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generaly
known as slop-shop shoes !" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted 10
give perfect satisfaction
Ladies, who value beauty, comfort and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me
call, and examine for themselves
q WEiRMAN
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-03-06

POISONED BY STRENoSIUM.--The family of
Mr. Matthew Putnam, in North Danvers, were
poisoned on Friday afternoon last by drinking
tea made from the leaves Of stremonium, alias
henbane, alias apple Of Peru, which had been
mistaken for black tea. Mrs. Putnam, aged
seventy years, died from the effects Of the poison
on Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Putnam and Mrs.
Curtis, who also partook Of it, we're relieved
from its influence by medical treatment, and
are now doing well. The apple Of Peru was
kept by the old lady who fell a victim to its
poisonous properties for smoking, to relieve
her from fits OF asthma to which she was sub
Herald.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-11-22

a HORSE WITH THE HAYES tried all
sorts of heavc powders on my patient with
no effect whatever. 1t is said that in lime
stone country this disease is unknown. and
lime water was prescribed with no apparent
advantage. Some one told me- TO give the
horse ginper and strange to tell. found that
IA tablespoonful of ginger given to the Gene,
raj, with his oats, would cure him for the
lay. in half an hour after he had eaten il
hut on giving it dali y the effect soon ceased
II is jockey S r,,ndv, aud lasts long enough
o swan upon. Finally. was advised to Gu
my horse s fndd,r. and give it always wet.
| nn's'ied that course carefully. keeping the
General tied with so short halter that h,
Gould moi eat his bedding giving him chopped
hay and meal three times day and never
more than bucket Of water al a time
lie improved rapidly have kept him
five years making hima fartolum carriage
NOISE, blow and cart horse and he bids fa,
80 lie useful for five years TO come. Kept in
his way. his disease does not lessen his value
for speed or labor u single dollar. When the
bows grow carsl, S. and gave him dry hay. h,
informs me by the peculiar cough I have
mentioned. but sometimes for six months
together no indication of disease is visible
and he would pass for a sound horse with tn,
most knowing in such mat ers There is no
doubt that clover hay. probably because OF
lis dust, often induces the htavcs. Stab,
keepers, with us, refuse it altogether for this
rason.-FWm Jornol
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CUNSfABLE'S SIZE.

NY virtue of n writ of Een,tioni En-
ID ponaS, issued BY Edmund B.oAn. Esq
one of the Justices otthe Peace OF the State
of Maryland. in aud lof Cecil county; to me
directed, / will expose to sale at Public
Auction at the Court House door in the town,
of Elkton, on SATURDAY. tn 22ul d,y of
November inst, between the hours Of TIVE
and four O'Clock Of said day, for cash, all
tn" right, title, interest and claim. al law
and in equity, Of Robert Mckinncys, in and
I" all that piece or parcel OF land. conveyed
10 him, the said Robert Mckinncys, by
Samuel Martindale and Martha Mari dale.
his wife, as follows. to vat Beginning at
the public road leading from Back Creek
Mills near the former. line running east
ward. bounded on the north by lands +
Henry Cazicr, thence running south, bonnd
cd On the east by lands of the sait Cazicr.
thence running vest bounded on the south
by lands Of the said Calier I" the pnh'c
road, thence parallel with IN, said pnhlic
road. north to the pacu of beginning; CON
tanning
One Acre OT K.an6,
more or less, with the impruvme,ts thereon.
CHAS ". B my.
Elkton, Nov. LIST, Is5G--ts. Constable.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1856-11-22

GENrrNE "AMERICANIsM. - An incident
in the NJ, xican war illustrates the American
character. Our gallant little army had cap.
,ird and held possession Of tie city of Mrxi
20. A large party of our officers and soldiers
wire al the theatre During the evening
some one called for Hail Columbia "by tn,
orchestra Thu musicians either from, no.
having the music. or i,lurtan from national
an'ipa'hy, refused to play II. ard struck II,
some European air. As by an IL ctric shock
he whole house was inS;an ly in a furious
nproar-the Americans rising to ,h,ir fr'
drowning The orchestra with their sllolsS. am
otherwise exhibiting such fierce and in
'i"ini all" determination aS an excite Amtri
can crowd only exhibit Alarmed the or
chrstra struck mp an air, when the crowd
suddenly subsidized into silence and good
order was Mt once restored. A Spanish gentle.
man. sitting nv the side nf one of our officers
'n,ark, d. j understand now the secret al
he wonderful progress and achi, vcnrn's n
yonr unique mople. They. alcne cnmhin,
he quick and fiery enthusiasm of the South
ern nations Of Europe with the imwr,nrablr
>olditv Of character nf the races nf iii, North
The sccnr We have just witnessed would he
an imnos>ibilily will. any other people undo,
he SUM-