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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-04-11

nOhNES 10 DfArh Bh CGHTHoE.--i Eadyy Mrs Lucy
Wines, oi Grceuport L. L. while reaching un 70 ,h hly
sh'ch = over stove ia her bouse accidentally knocksd
the camphor bottle IT. contents veEe .plled no
nT Wess satnrailng s wai aud sleeves and also upon
the stove. Here it caught flee and the a,Inss reh;
uPHlri she was Instantly euveloped n them and 40 ss
riou~y burned that after lingering sboot for,nib, IN
great psh she .d,-d last week -I,9. --,-',-- ="
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which he endorses and which he pledges himself TO carry
out bears no other fair construction.
This is open and. undisguiscd disunoni and yet COL
Fremont allows himself to be deluded with the idea that
he find sympathy in the South with the great
Of the population who not owners Of slaves He
adopts and reiteraes the nsurreconary suggestion and
appeal made by Mr. Seward and reiterated by his followers,
the supposed eaouses and interests Of the southern
noa-save-owners. He too, is more than demagogae
when he talks about the southern shareholders as n
class banded together, with interests snagonistic to
those of their neighbors who slaves and by the
power of their capital ruling the masses We do not OBJ
Jet the issues which Col Fremonts counseos have in
dueed him to make up by his letter II is point to which
aboltionism combined with know-nohingsm at the North,
has been rapidly drifting for the last two years No better
time can be found to make final trial Of the strength of
tho Union than the present Whilst deeply regret that
the mad spirit of fanacism should render such trial
necessary yet since the issue is unavoidable say lei
come and lei The only thing we desire in Or
der to make victory sure that every national Union
loving man shall see and feel what is the real ISSUE and
what is at stake Col Fremoats letter, in connexion with
the principles of the party which be endorses and the
known dsunion sentiments and purposes Of the leaders
who control him. leaves further TO misunder-
stand the true ISSUE Et ""#
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MORE SIGNS.

The straight wings" of Kentucky stand out firmly
against Mr. Fillmore AT the recent wing convention in
Louisville resolution expressing the confidence Of tho
wings of Kentucky in Willard Fillmore and saying he was
worthy Of their support in ls4s was rejected by the
vote of sixteen counties against to one in favor.
At late democratic meeting in Milton, Indiana, II
addressed by W. A. Buckle esq, od-linc wing, who
took ground in favor of the Cincinnati platform and nom
nee and appealed to all lovers of the Union to give them
their support
The Lebanon Advertiser says that the "od-line Clay
wings in that locality declare their intention to support
and vote for James Buchanan at the fall election"
The Sentinel old wing paper of Henry county, Tell
nessee the editor Of which says he Clay whig for
twenty years. has for the national democratic
nominees
In Virginia. eight of the thirteen know-nohing electors
appointed have declined and declare that they shall go
the democratic nominations
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TIE UNITED STATES sTEAM.PRIaATE sUsouE.
HANNA

This s,eam-frgae has since her return from the East
Indies and Japan squadron ION the 10th Of March, 1861
had her engines put In and differently arranged boilers
placed in her She sailed from Philadelphia on the 18th
Of May last for San Juan, and il now on her way to
the Mediterranean to form part Of the squadron in that
sea.
Since her departure from Key West at which port she
touched her return from San Juan to eli up her coal
letters and copies Of the eam log have been received at
the department speaking in the highest OF her steam
ing qualities Her average steaming for four days against
light headwinds and was 2l9 miles per day with an
average daily consumption Of hiryone tons Of coal which
is less than twOhrds the quantity that would have been
required with the old boilers under the same circumstances
of wind and sea
She has been under steam for hiryone days since she
left Philadelphia without taking in coal and required but
400 tons more to carry her from Key West to the Medter.
ranean.
The Susquehanna has the form Of boiler as the sir
new steamrigates Of the failure Of which so much he.
been said in the public prints
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BRITISH AMERICAN SQUADRON.

The London Journals Cor several weeks prior to the de-
parture of the Canada abounded with accounts of
nous military and naval ornaments under preparation in
the ports of England for North America and the West In
dies Some Of the accounts asserted that the proposed
val demonstration intended for the benefit of the Uni
ted States Others denied this and affirmed that the
troops sent out only for the purpose Of restoring them
to the stations which they occupied prior to the late
that and munitions despatched only to sup
ply deficiencies by of the old being consumed
and that the shps-of.war recently ordered out would
chiefly replace Others returning home quite unfit for
longer service We have the truth of the matter half
stated and by implication wholly admitted in the follow
ing declaration made by Lord Pamerston in the House of
Commons:
"My noble friend has, however, expressed hope that tho
instr uctions which her Maestys have given
the naval force which recently despatched from this
try the coast Of America such likely bring
about any collision between the American and
British squadrons Sir, assure my noble frend can
the Househat Il IS the anxious desire Of her Maes-
tvs government TO avoid anything which might bring about
such collision that the instructions which have given
IN the commander Of that force relate the protection of
British interests Of British subjects and of British property
and that there nothing in those instructions which would
tend collision between tho British and American forces
[Cheer We certainly did think right considering the
uncertanuncertain then undoubtedly wasposto Of
those should be placed in such condition that might
be liable any occasional disasters Hear hearl We
thought right to be strong; but being strong, shall
not be the sggressors."
So them it appears that the great squadron Of shpsof
theine frgaes soopsofwar seamgunboats and all the
rest got together IL is avowed with reference the
United States But in what sense7 The commanders Of
that force had instructions not to attack in the first in
stance they not to be the aggressors they were
only placed in condition mot TO be liable any occ-
siona disasters But how they exposed 10 disasters
II would really SEEM according to this statement Of Lord
Pamcrson that the British government believed that we
going to work in cold blood 10 attack such Of their
ships in seas and that they must hurry of
great reinfOrcemens TO prevent adisasers Is that
odd1 Is there To be end Of the decisions
ing the United States with which Mr. Champion has mys-
tilted the government and people Of Great Britaln3
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DEMOCRATIC oMINATIoNs.
CoNaREsS-THuRsnAY.

SENATEAer the usual morning business the Indian-ap
preparation bill taken up for consideration and sundry
amendments adopted after which the bill read
third time and passed The Senate then resumed the
sideraton of the bill to amend the act to promote the eff
cheney of the navy long discussion ensued In which
Messrs Toombs Mallory, Bayard Benjamin. Hale Iyerson
Butler and Others participated Several amendments
made to the bill and il ordered to be printed as
amended when its further consideration postponed
until Monday next At four o'clock the Senate adjourned
HOUSE REPRESENT TyEs.-0n motion Of Mr.. Denver
the Senate bill for the construction of military road to
California taken from the Speakers table and referred
to the Committee Military Affairs After brief debate
the motion of Mr. Ball. submitted yesterday for the APP
pointment OF select committee to investigate certain
alleged frauds upon the treasury adopted The
mee consists of the following gentlemen Messrs Ball.
kennett, Burnett King of New York. and Cadwalader.
The House then resumed the consideration of the ma
jority and minority reports in the Sumner affair." Mr..
Comins of Massachusetts, having the oor addressed the
House at considerable length in favor of the majority
port He attempted to give political character to the
alleged assault and in such offensive manner as to
two Interruptions. Mr. Comius was followed
and answered by Mr. Cobb, of Georgia, in one OF the
most mastery speeches ever delivered by this distin-
gushed gentleman-sound in argument patriotic in
sentiment and unanswerabe in its conclusions. His elo-
quent reply to Mr. Cominss declaration that it only
remained to draw black line about the con-
s:;io" viii long be remembered by all who heard
it. Mr. Pennington, of New Jersey, read written
argument in favor of the majority report Mr.. Fos-
ter of Georgia, next spoke, contending, with Mr.. Cobb
that the constitution conferred power upon the House
take notice of assault of the character of the
der discussion. The House adjourned at quarter after
four o'clock previous which the floor was assigned
Mr.. Tyson, of Pennsylvania
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PRANK ADMISSIONS

In the Of his speech ut black-republcan meet
ing at Erie Pennsylvania W. Roberts declared that
"the election Of James Buchanan will settle the difficulties
in Kansas" ...
The Concord IN. H. Patriot says that Gov. Colby on
his return from the New York and Philadelphia
tons declared publicly in that city that the nomination Of
Fremont has injured ne election Of buchanan Ho voted
for Fremont
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BAPTISM or IMPERIAL NFAsr-Tho Paris corres-
pondent Of the Journal of Commerce writes on the 18th
ultimo;
Magnificent tolettes displayed yesterday AT the
ceremony Of the baptism Of the imperial Prince which
took place In the Cathedral OF Nore Dame at hapast Eve
In the afternoon. The imposing solemny was deferred
until late hour In the day Of the decacy OF
the health OF the Empress who thus enabled TO pro-
coed from the church TO the Hotel de Vile 10 be nj
The banquet given in honor Of the occasion by the city Of
faris without the fatigue Of returning 81 Cloud be-
tween the celebration Of the sacred rites and the hour
The municipal fete All the ladies present were in full
dress laccs diamonds flowers and feathers The court
and official costumes obligatory on the gentlemen
The imperial infant was enyeloped In robe Of the most
superb Aencons lace which the looms OF the celebrated
manufacturers Tccmens could produce The scarlet and
gold decorations Of the church. the superb vesents Of the
clergy illuminated by thousand lights and the imposing
ceremonies produced grand and solemn spectacle which
VIII not be soon forgotten BY those who present.
SETTLING pFFieuLrYs--A bear belonging to a circus
company escaped from his cage at Saratoga and showed
hight when the keeper thrust iron bar down his throat
ending the contest and il Is thought the life OF the bear
also.
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IMPORTANT, " rRUE.-Ws clip the following from Gslig-
nauis Messenger:
professor Giovanni Case Of Florence has just made
discovery which promises TO cast all previous conri-
vances in eecto-teegraph into the shade He has invent
cd an apparatus by which the teegaphc wire will trans
init 10 any distance exact fac sin OF any writing
design VIXEN made TO communicate with similar appa-
ratus at the other station. II the account OF this exaor
binary invention which is given by the Corrtcre Aer-
cdnh Of Genoa be true the transmission OF telegraphc
dispatches by single letters win be entirely superseded
and the original writing put into the apparatus will be
reproduced in instant with tho signature Of the CORE
spondent as IL written by himself"
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THE DAILY UNION

Mr. HALE then moved TO strike out the seventh section
of the bill which provides for the establishment Of corps
TO be called The Scientific Corps Of the Navy g which
shall be assigned all duties pertaining to the Naval Obser-
yaiory the preparation Of the Nautical Almanac and such
duties pertaining to the photographed department and
such other scientific duties connected with the naval ser
vice the Secretary of the Navy may from time to time
prescribe or as may be prescribed by law
The motion was agreed to and the bill as amended was
ordered TO be printed and made the special order for Mon
day next vi E.#H ."#..
ON motion, the Senate adjourned as# <. H
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rnE TESTIMONY OF A poIIrIoAL oppoNRnr.

THE TESTIMONY OF A POLITICAL OPPONENT.
The New York Mirror oPPositon) says that Mr. Grows
Topeka bin, passed the House Of Representatives few
days since entirely mpraccable and the movers Of
know that IL cannot pass the Senate II does not repre-
sent the wishes OF the people Of the Terrtoy but the
work Of informal gathering Of portion Of the people,
and Of no authority whatever.
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MEMORIAL.

By Mr.. FLORENCE The memorial Of VIM. Johnson
the United States navy who in consequence
OF total physical debility, occurring in the line of his duty
discharged from the service, praying that Congress
law to increase the amount Of the pension granted to
him. which, from the smaness of the sum- Is entirely mad
equate for his support referred to the Committee Invalid
Pensions.
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woNass wAYs-Recent English papers report that two
wealthy ladies' Misses Ann and Elizabeth Sherwood Of
Sheffield have Just been liberated BY the intervention Of
their friends after fourteen years imprisonment for
tempt Of the court Of chancey They continued in prison
fourteen years rather than produce unmporant docu
ment in their possession.
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Hon. Mr. Phelps, of Missouri who has been confined to
his lodgings by ndspositon for several days. appeared in
his seat in the House of Representatives yesterday
ing.
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Tue EVACUATION OF THE CRfAEA-The forces that con-
quered Sebastopo gradually evacuating the Crmea
But the Of transportation required make
this work Of much time and difficulty The correspond
en Of the London Times writes under date Of June 10:
"Tbe Rodney, London Belleisle Princess Royal and
other menowar have now arrived and this day week
not more than 10000 soldiers, not including the Land
Transport corps which musters about 70oO will remain
in the Crimea There win be quantities of stores
10 be shipped BY reference to general orders il will
be seen that the puryeyor at Baakaya had very nice
little nesegg OF creature comforts for the army Such Of
these stores cannot be sold will be shipped for home
and the and pork Of which there large quantities
hand, will be shipped speedily possible and some
is already on its way homewards Saw mills engines and
heavy gear Of all kinds have been put board Ship SO
TO clear the ground and get them out Of the way and light
articles such supernumerary subaeTns are being en-
bared in detachmsnts In order that the men-ofwar act
ing as transports may not be overcrowded The large
steamers which took the second division Of the Sardn-
ians, may be expected back this week. and the artillery
horses &C. win then be shipped and cleared out Of the
Crimea.7 ..a
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ComERcE or New YoRK.-The month Of June closed the
fiscal year established by Congress The Journal Of Com
merce contains its usual annual statement showing the
total value Of foreign imports at New York for the year
be $l9s2AIs 437O0l92 greater than for the year
ending June 3d. 1885, and only S74O24 greater than for
the year ending June 30, 1854. The Journal says:
HThe impression with many has been that the great in
crease the foreign imports during the last year has
sisted Of dry goods mostly fabrics which might well
have been made here. This Is not however the In
former years the receipts Of dry goods formed about
half Of the imports thus in 1884 the imports Of dry
goods were $92OOo0O0 against sos 100000 in general
merchandise 10 the year ending June 80 1885, the receipts
Of dry goods fell of, and only S620o0,00O again-
SOL 600 900 Of general merchandise and In the year just
ended nearly the relative proportion is preserved
the total Of dry goods being $4,000 900 against 81
900 in general merchandise This comparatively small
tai Of dry goods In year Of such large imports 10 very
markable
"The increase in the shipments Of domestic produce from
New York for the year just ended is very large the total
exports for this PERIOD exclusive Of specie amount 10
$102 SlT653lTs greater than for the year end
ing June 30 1885, and greater than for the year
endAg June 30, 1854
aThe large imports have Of brought in large
cash revenue New York. the total being greater than for
any previous year In the history Of the country. The
amount for the year just ended Is $4262s sos, against
S3265ss73 Inst year and S4l65s,s57 in the year pre-
viousn
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FoURTH-oF-JULy CELEBRATIoS-The Baltimore Sun fur
nshes the following report Of the FourhofJuly celebra
ton at Springfield, Carroll county, Maryland:
"This festival passed of acknowledgment unpleasant
incident occurring to the pleasure Of the occasion
The arrangements the liberal scale, and
large assembly mot less than 500 60o Of respectable
and intelligent persons in attendance The grove
furnished appropriate temple for the religious and
patriotic exercises Of the day and the services opened
with appropriate prayer after which, letter read
from the President Of the United States expressing his regret
that imperative engagements would prevent his acceptance
the kind invitation Of the ladies Of the Springfield Pros
bytean Church. and rendering 10 them his best wishes
that every might unite to make the occasion
one of true pleasure and satisfaction.
The Declaration Of Independence read by Mr. @.
Sheppard Of Carroll county and followed by pa
city, which listened TO throughout with fixed aten-
ton and interrupted by repeated expressions Of applause
The services which had been enlyened by several patriotic
songs from Messrs Taber Ably and Wright Of Baltimore
closed by singing with admirable effect The Grave
Of Washington
After which, large company partook Of sumptuous
dinner, which, with the spPendage Of beautifully
ranged fair In the basement Of the church. brought into the
hands Of the ladies between four and Eve hundred dollars
for the laudAble object OF completing parsonage besides
contributing TO the qualification Of all who present
Too much credit cannot be given TO Mrs George Patterson
and the excellent ladies associated with her for the
and energy displayed In the arrangement Of this festival
and for the gratifying result which crowned the effort"
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On motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the Senate resumed the
consde ration Of the bill from the House Of Representatives
making appropriations for the current and contingent
penses Of the Indian Department and for fulfilling treaty
spulatons with the various Indian tribes for the year
ending June 30 1857 and after the adoption of numerous
amendments the bill read third time and passed
EFFICIENCY oF THE NAVY.
On motion by Mr. MALLORY the Senate then proceeded
TO the consideration OF the bill 10 amend the act entitled
IAN act 10 promote the efficiency Of the navy the pend
ing question being the motion Of Mr.. BAYARD to
strike out all after the enacng clause and insert sub
situte,
Mr.. BAYARD withdrew his amendment temporarily IN
order TO allow the question TO be first taken the amend
men intended to be proposed by the from Georgia
Mr. TOOMBS then moved TO amend the bill by striking
out all after the euacng clause aud inserting substitute
which provides for naval court OF inquiry 10 examine
into the efficiency Of such Of the officers dsraied or drop
ped by the finding Of the late naval board as may demand
hearing before said court. '.
Mr. T. also moved amendment 70 the bill reported by
the commtteea motion perfect bin taking precedence
Of motion TO strike out and insert subsue-the effect
to repeal much Of the Of 1855 author
zes promotion in consequence OF the retiring dropping
Of naval officers
long discussion took place In the course Of which Il
appeared that the Committee Naval Affairs desired to
make some notifications in the bill reported by them and
Mr. TooNRs withdrew his amendment for that purpose
Mr.. MALLORY then submitted several amendments ;
which were agreed 10. 4. #....#a'
Mr., MASON hoped that the bill would he printed as
amended in order that senator's might understand the
else proposition before them.
Mr. BIGGS moved to strike ont the sixth section OF the
bill which reviyes the grade Of admiral Ia the naval SER
vice. and The motion was agreed 70.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-10
Particulars OF the Fire In Troy.

The following account, from the Troy Rggs, gives the
ocsticn o the various buildings destroyed by ire In
Troy the th together with the losses sustained
the names q tie iosers5-
NORTH sTcoSp sTRgrr.
The following the Of the sufferers who occu-
Nc Up W. sickIeg grocer corner Of Grand Division
street and James Hodgeman over tho grocery. Mr. s.
sagei about one half MS stock. H. injured FOR $500
IN the New Amsterdam Company and $500 u tse Rutgers
COMPANY, New York, which VII fully cover his loss.
Mr.. Hocgeman taved only portion o. his furniture
No. e-oceuried ~ three fAnihes-Mrs. Rooney, Mrs.
No my Arniy BISHOP, " Koeh'er. Mrs Jessup
10, i-ly Mr. Matthews, John Brodcgick, Mrs. Lm'
No. 5-Ry James Mackey sIr MGotu, Mrs waddcr.
70. t-ly Thomas oainor, ar Cleveland, Mrs. Debar,
George Debar.
No. 7-gyT. W Giniyen y Riley, r. Iawis-1.
No. BY {. fonshue, r. bouahue, Nr. Wilson.
No. BY Edward Curry, Michael Foley.
No lc-By Roocrt Taylor, who occupied the saloon on
Mr. Taylor losi mosi u is stock and furniture. II.
climates Lis Toes a from 500 % o. otO which there
M properly knosn a 'smltb's row belonged 10 G.
" y smith, VINO valued i al $1,000. He was insured
on tie same for o go.
he r~xt house west o. Nr. IT, aloon was large
double o~cliIs. owned by A. Bunnol occupied BY Mr.
famy. Mr. Bubuen estluaesthis loer. over insurance.
a. $500 Ne las only ems policy q 81 200 o. the pro
the uexi building west % Federal street was she brick
house occupied IS Eagle Engine Companies Nos. ~ aud
3 and Hook aad ladder Company 10 3. Roof aud most
Tho ue1t building wat the street. on the
corner q the alley. was totally destrOye Oceu-
pied BY George ". Craucr, who lost a porty a. h4s
furniture, IN WHICH there Is insurance. 'Gs 500
Building valued It g., ZOO owed BY 400 Gove, of
Albany insured ior only 81 eco Ia the rear Of this
building a livery stable ard carriage house, owned
~ the same person, and valued al abogt 1850. No
insurance. They were occupied ~ Allen A0ser, Who
managed % rescue liz horses and greater portion Of bis
stcok. Ills loss i about 500.
srREEr.
The building west adjoining the storr Of VIZ. = klcs
Go. 1pb ov ned by the estate n VIM. H. Wolfe
toss ssoo Insured 'or 800 N the Liverpool aBd London
Courany Building occlpied ~ lir. Watson aud Mrs
sicenb urch.
Tho next building No. II, was owned BY Daniel 70 X
wood. of SANFORD Conn valued n 81 eco insured for
$500 in the New Amsterdam Company, ard occupied ~
amos Allen, who portion or lie furniture which
be bad 10 Insurance, hs plcy having recently EXPIRED
lie next building No is. wa somewhat sc0rchei. and
the rhcd &C. in he rear consumed also the sheds In
rear 81 No u, owned by Alsop Weed oss 500; no In
surance The flames prevented ~ Ills rlace rom
cxienc ~ further or THIS slaeet
he ,sa' oss 3 variousy estimated 4 nom as 900 to
$4,000, which the insurance barely amounts 70 one
third.