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Daily American organ., 1856-02-26
Nomination of Miliard Fillmore for the
Presidency.

The American National Convention in session at
Philadelphia, yesterday nominated the Hon. Mil
lard Fillmore us the candidate of the party for the
Presidency. We are without particulars, at this
time, of the circumstances attending the achieve
ment Of this gratifying result but cannot refrain
from briefly eoHgfatulating our readers and the
country upon fact that speaks at once Of union,
harmony, nationalism, and success.
The selection Of Mr. Fillmore places tho Ameri-
can party upon platform Of conservatism, concil-
iation, and compromise, which we firmly believe it
could not have s-scertainy reached by the nomi-
nation of any other candidate and viii draw to its
support the national Union loving masses in all
sections of the country. Such man may be
trusted without blind confidence in the platform
on which he is placed. He has been tiled and APP
proved, and if again elevated to the Presidency
will be found, as heretofore the firm, upright con-
sstent President, and unwavering supporter of the
constitutional rights of every section. Baltimore
american.
AMERICAN CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE
PREsIDENT.--By reference to our telegraph column
it will be seen that the American National Con-
vention at Philadelphia, yesterday, nominated Ex-
President Fillmore as the American candidate for
President, and Andrew Jackson Doneson, of Ten
nessee, as candidate for Vice President. We can
only now say, that this is selection that none can
cavil at; and with two such talented and patriotic
standard-bearers the American party must achieve
glorious victory in November next.
a Baltimore C2ipper
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pay beyond that to which they were entitled when
so reserved, nor shall they, by such promotion,
take any higher rank than they would have taken
had they been retained in the active service of the
navy; and the President shall be- and he is hereby
authorized to transfer any officer, at his own re-
quest from the active list to the reserved list when
in his Judgment the public interests require it
and nothing ia this act in the act to which this
is an amendment, shall be so construed as TO pre-
cude officers on the reserved list from wearing the
uniform of their grades respectively.
SEC. 8. A,ld be IL further enacted, That captains
in command Of squadrons shall be denominated
flag officers.
SEC. O.. A,sd be IL further enacted, That the
grade of admiral in the naval service be, and the
same is hereby, revived and that if in the judg-
ment of the President, the past eminent services
of any naval captain shall entite him to such dis
tinction, he shall be authorized, by and with the
advice ard consent of the Senate to commission
such officer as admiral Of the navy.
SEC. Z. 1,id be it further enacted, That there
shall be established a corps to be called The
Scientific Corps Of the Navy" to which shall be
assigned all duties pertaining 10 the Naval 0bser-
Vatory the preparation of the Nautical Almanac,
and such duties pertaining to the Autographed
department, and such other scientific duties con-
hected with the naval service as the Secretary
of the Navy may, from time to time, prescribe,
or as may be prescribed by law. "1t
The Scientific Corps shall consist Of
One captain, two commanders, ten lieutenants,
and seven masters, who shall be taken from the
active and reserved lists OF the navy, and who
shall be commissioned as belonging to said corps,
and who shall, in all respects, officers of the
navy, be subject to the rules and regulations of the
navy and to the orders of the Navy Department.
They shall rank with officers of similar grades in
the active service of the navy, but shall not be
entitled to military command. Promotion shall be
within the corps, and shall be regulated by the
rules which govern promotion in the active service
and the captain of the corps SHALL by virtue of his
office, be Superintendent Of the Naval 0bservato-
ry: Provided That after the organization of said
corps, as aforesaid, appointments thereto shall be
made only from the graduates of the Naval Acade-
N.Y. 2 s# ar
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The Union.

The Union of this morning says the 14th
section Of the " Washington Platform" is ex-
elusive. Here is the 14th section:
g l4th. Therefore, to remedy existing evils, and
prevent the disastrous consequences otherwise re
sulting therefrom, we would build up the 'Ameri-
can party upon the principles hereinbefore sta
tedn tEt4tE
Is. there anything exclusive in this But it
is useless to undertake to contradict the Wash
ington Union. 1t has neither the honesty to
acknowledge its errors nor the courage to stand
by its declarations. Ii is, emphatically, as
termed by the Richmond Examiner, the g hire
ling apologist" of the administration press
whose editors have been fed on government
pap for years past, and whose senior editor is
now GLAZING twenty thousand dollars for having
charged the government for work never execu-
ted Who, then, should be surprised at its
instrumentation
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Az full Tragedy in Southampton County,
Va. Duel with Guns, Lady in the Case.

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, virginia, FeD 10, 1906.
This community has lately been intensely ex
cited by the tragical death of one ofits prominent
citizens. Last Friday at Jerusalem, the county
| seat, ptan Neusom was instantly killed by a
young man by the name Of Calhoun Barrett. The
circumstances of the sad event are as follows On
the previous evening, the deceased having drank
quite freely, went uninvited to private party in
said village. While there, he asked lady to dance
with him, and on being refused, began series of
insults and abuse, Young Barrett being near
relative of the lady resented the injury very spir-
itedly A violent quarrel ensued, but they were
separated
After the party, they again met, and commenc-
ed new quarrel whereupon Barrett drew re-
volver and fired at Neusom, slightly wounding him
in the hip He cried out to Barrett not to kill him.
for he unarmed at which Barrett desisted.--
That night Neusom sent him word that he would
meet him the next day, and that one of them must
die. On the following morning Captain Neusom
got into buggy, taking with him a loaded gun,
and rode short distance to an Office where young
Barrett reading medicine and calling out to
him. asked him if he was ready. Barrett taking a
double barrel gun, presented himself at the door.
Captain Neusom, still in his buggy raised his gun,
when Barrett quickly drew up his and fired, the
load taking effect In the arm and body of the for
mer, and then Immediately sred the other barrel,
which, taking effect in the head, killed him in
stan tly. ..-.
Barrett is young man much esteemed in the
community, and the. homicide is generally judged
"excusable" ifnot "justifable." Captain Neusom
was a representative in the State Legislature five
years ago, and for many years has acted promi-
nent part in the political movements of the county
he was noted for his quarrelsome nature and un-
governed passions. About four weeks since, he had
difficulty with the county clerk and it is suppo-
sed, went with him into North Carolina to settle
the matter by duel. But the affair was amicaby
settled, and they returned friends. The deceased
was about fifty years of age, and leaves two sons to
mourn his sad death.
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VIM. NJ Kimball, Of Rochester, n. Y.-For i'm
provement in lamps. "a
James I. King, Of New York, N. Y.--For i'm
provement in domestic steam generators.
John Ii. b. Latrobe, of Howard county, Md
For Improvement in percussiop ioehe for nre arms
VIM. Lincoln, of Oakland, Mass.-For process
of painting or vanishing woven wire.
Nathan Martz, of Briar Creek Township, Pa---
For Improvement in horse rakes.
James s. McCurdy, of New York, n Y.-For
Improvement in binding guides.
A. r. Moen, of New York, N. Y.--For improved
mode of constructing walls and floors Of cellars.
T. J. w. Robertson, of New York, N. Y.--For
Improvement in sewing machines.
VIM. +. Shaw, of Boston, Mass.-For improved
apparatus for heating by gas
David g. Smith, of Carbondale, Pa.--For inn
proved door spring.
James Temple, Of Birmingham, Pa.-For boring
machine.
Ira F. Thompson, of Westerly, R. I-For i'm
provement in velocimeters for vessels.
Heman Whipple of South Shaftsbury, Vt.--For
Improvement ia instruments for measuring the
lengths of braces in carpentry. r
Russell Wildman, of Charlestown, Mass.--For
improvement in machinery for hardening hats.
JOS. Wood of Jersey City, N. J.--For improved
method of excluding dust from railroad cars.
John Wright, of Harmar, o--For Improvement
in bending sheet metal
VIM. Il. Wyche, OF Brookville, N. C.--For I'M
provement in cultivating ploughs.
Jacob NJ. Webb, of Somervile, Tenn.-For inn
proyement in coffee pots
John S. Barden, of New Haven, Conn, assignor
to himself and Aaron w. Rockwood--For hy-
draulic metre.
John Goodyear, Jr., and Thos. j. Berry, of Phil
adelphia, Pa, assignor to themselves and Wm.M.
Foster, Of Carlisle Pa.-For improved roach trap
Chauncey ii. Guard, of Brownsville, N. Y, as
signor to John A. Scroggs and G. H. Guard, of
same pace--For improved wheelwrght machine
John Sheitlin, of Washington, ID. O., assignor to
himself and Oliver A. Daley, of same place.--For
improved arrangement of means for operating the
valves of steam engines.
VIM. p. Wood, of Washington, d. c., assignor
to himself and John S. Galaher, jr, of same place
For improved saving machine.
REISSUE.
VIM. III. johnson, of Granville Mass. For inn
provement in sewing machines. Patented May q
1854. Reissued Feb. 20, 1856.
David Matthew, of Philadelphia, Pa.--For inn
provement in spark and gas consumers. Patented
Feb 20, ls49. Ressued Oct. A, 1853. Re-reis
sued Feb 26, 1856.
ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENT
Amory FELTON,, of Troy, N. Y.--For improve
ment in grinding mills. Patented Jan. 2, 1866
Reissued Jan, 20, 1856. Additional Improvement
Feb 26, 1856.
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The Spaniel.

The Richmond Enquirer, following the ex-
ample set by its chaste and consistent cotem-
porary, the Washington Union, snarls at the
Washington Platform" and with broad
grin invokes the aid, assistance, and encour-
agement of the little ---- which eagerly
join in the hideous yelling, with which it has
SO often amused and entertained its mercenary
tools and Sag NIGHTS. Bark at it, it is a sport
i've employment and does no one any harm.
The ides of November will find you, like the
whipped cur, crouching before your master
and begging permission to retire in peace to
your kennel Bark on, then, we like the echo
from the distance.
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THIRTY-FOURT CONGRESS-,
.4... FIRST SESSION. .a 1ssman.".
TUESDAY, February %.
SEN ATE.

A message was received from the President.
Communications were received from the Post
master General and Attorney General transmitting
the number of messengers and laborers in their
employ, and their respective salaries.
Mr.. BROWN introduced resolution of inquiry,
asking information to the site of the Armory in
the District. ..u .- a-.a. a.
Mr.. MALLORY gave notice that he should in
troduce a bin making appropriations for the build
ing of ten steam sloops-of-war, on Monday next.
Notices of the intended introduction of several
bills were given. Several resolutions of inquiry
were considered, and several private bills were
passedA -- ----- - -N-
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The Amendatory Naval Reform Bill.

The subjoned BILL to amend an act entitled "An
act to promote the efficiency of the Navy" was
reported TO the Senate yesterday, by Hon. Mr.
Mallory, of Florida, from the Committee on Naval
Affairs. 1t was read, and passed to a second
reading
Be it enacted 6y the Senate and House of Rep
resentatiues of the United States of America in
| Congress assembled, That, upon the written re-
quest made within thirty days after the passage
hereof by any officer of the navy who was dropped
by the operation Of the act of the twenty-eighth
of February, eighteen hundred and ffty-fvo, en-
titled :" An act to promote the efficiency of the
navy" the Secretary of the Navy shall cause the
physical, mental, professional and moral fitness OF
sush officer for the naval service to be investigated
| by court of inquiry, which shall be governed by
| the laws and regulations which now govern courts
| Of inquiryj and the Secretary of The Navy shall
present the facts and the opinion of the court in
each to the President of the United States for
his consideration and such action as he shall deem
consistent with justice and the interests of the
public service.
SEC. 2. Aad be IT further enacted That the op-
Grafton of the present law limiting the number Of
officers of the navy shall be suspended so far as to
authorize the restoration, within six months from
the passage of this act, by the President by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate of Off
GERS reserved or dropped under the operstion of
the act Of the twenty-eighth Of February, eighteen
hundred and ffty-fve, entitled ~ n act to promote
the efficiency of the navy" Provided, That there
shall be no further promotions or appointments in
any grade after said restorations shall have been
made thereto, until such grade in the active SER
vice shall be reduced to the limit now prescribed by
law.
SEc..3. And be IL further enacted, That officers
who were dropped as aforesaid, and who shall not
be restored to the naval service within six months
from the passage hereof shall be entitled TO receive
one years duty pay of their grades respectively
and the President shall be- and he is hereby author
ized with the advice and-consent of the Senate to
transfer any officer from the furlough to the re-
served pay list; and that so much Of the act of
February twenty-eghth eighteen hundred and
ffty-fve, entitled An act TO promote the efcien-
cy of the navy" as renders reserved officers ineli-
gible to promotion, be, and the same is hereby re-
pesed.
SIC. 4. 4ad be IL further enacted, That resery-
ed officers may be promoted on the reserved list,
by and with the advice and consent Of the Senate
but no such promotion shall entitle them to any
Daily American organ., 1856-02-26
From the Philadelphia Times of Saturday.
The American Convention.

The adoption of the . Washington Platform, |"
written by Mr. Veepasian Ellis, by the National
Council, as published in the Times yesterday, is
the first and most important step towards the re-
creation of the National American Party, as the
controlling political influence and power in the
country. If the spirit of patriotism and compro-
mise which prevailed in the Council is carried into
the National Convention, and this platform of Amer
lean principles is adopted, or even left undsturb-
ed, by that body, our fears for the American party
will be over and we shall hail it once more the
political organization destined to reform the evils
and abuses of political affairs, now hurrying US so
rapidly onwards to destruction, and to bring back
our government to the pure and simple principles
upon which it was established.
As to the platform ITSELF it is a wise one, pa
triotic one, and one that can be honestly and
frankly accepted by the North, the South the
East, and the West. The principles and provi-
sions of the platform are such as all good citi-
zens, of every State in the Union, can accept in
good faith, both in the performance OF their du
ties to the whole country and to Their State
Not one tangible logical, well-founded objection
can be urged against it. On this platform we arr
willing to 60 into the approaching contest, and
by the test of its principles we wish every party,
every faction, and every candidate, to show their
hands, and declare their position.
If we might be allowed to suggest anything to
the members Of the National Convention, now in
session, it would be, that its first and principal
duty is to adopt, endorse and put forth this plat
FORM as the solemn act and declaration of the Ma
tonal American party It's promulgation, in this
light will calm the troubled minds of the Ameri-
cans, throughout the country-wil give all time to
discuss and reflect upon such measures as may be
necessary for future action and when the National
Nominating Convention shall meet, to go into it
with unanimity with cordial and fraternal sympa-
thy between the delegates from various sections of
the Union, aud to enter upon the struggle for the
election of the candidates selected, with an enthu-
siasm, and a singleness of purpose, which must
insure success
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WILL RULE AMERICA !!

Our readers are familiar with the fact that
the National American Convention has nomi-
mated the above as the American ticket for the
offices of President and Vice President of these
United States a
1t is but sufficient to present their names to
the American people to insure success. Millard
Fillmore-the MODEL STATESMAN, the "wel tried,
true and trusty" patriot, the modest, and unas-
suming man, beloved and honored by all, en-
deared by the nearest ties to the American
heart has been selected as the standard bearer
Of the American party in the ensuing contest
Wehail this nomination with unmingled joy. He
is the man for the times. He is man of stern
integrity, of unyielding patriotism, and of un-
1inching devotion to the "Union, now and for
ever, one and inseparable."
Now, when the rawlings of fanaticism rend
the very air about us, and the fell spirit of dis
union has grown into an actual and positive
element of political power, the safety of the
country, the perpetuity of the Union, the pre-
servation of our liberties demanded of the
American party the selection, as it's standard
bearer, man in whom all, friend and foe, re-
posed the utmost confidence, and against
whom no living man ever dared to utter one
word of reproach. He is no mere party tool,
grown in the hot-bcd of corruption and dema-
goguism, and moulded into statesman by po-
litical machinery, but ripe and mature states
man, who has been tried and found faithful
Pierce, his tools, hirelings, and mercenary
nress NAV ccarn fba nrip c;,Ia utbat A l,nor;oo,,t
shall rule America" but with such man as
our standard bearer, we can laugh their scorn
into contempt The Guthries, Washingtons,
Forneys, and all the Pierce pimps and huck-s
sters may tax the poor and needy government
employees with the nefarious "black mail"
levies to raise funds to purchase the miserable,
ignorant, bigoted, and superstitious foreigners
to falsely affirm their rights TO the elective
franchise, but with Millard Fillmore we will
succeed over all these venal hirelings of rot
ten and corrupt dynasty, and triumphantly
ride into power, reasserting the great principle
first enunciated by Washington and Jefferson,
/" that Americans shall rule America" and re-
establishing the principles and practices Of our
Revolutionary sres. i.
And who is Andrew jackson Donelson p
The only living representative of sold Hick-
ory." He was in his early youth the fireside
companion of the "Hero of New Orleans" his
private secretary during the entire Presidential
term of President Jackson, a graduate of West
Point, and Minister to Berlin. He is Union
man, and abandoned the support of the Pierce
l.. 2 L n
tional views and sentiments. He is "chip
of the old block, and as near Jackson as
man could bc--possessing the indomitable will
Of the "Old Hero" and the native modes.y
and honesty of Andrew jackson.
These are the standard bearers of the great
American party. Let us do our duty, and
there will be no doubt of our success
Daily American organ., 1856-02-26
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Messrs. MEAcHAM, WARNER,Nend ENGLISH, were
nominated as Regents Of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton. ..a
Mr.. BENNETT, of New York, reported Senate
bill on the public lands, with amendment to con-
tnue the land Office at Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The bill was sustained by Mr.. PORTER, of Misou-
RI and opposed by Mr.. HARRIS of Illinois, who
wished to have it referred to the Committee OF the
Whole &
Mr.. PORTER opposed the reference, and moved
its immediate passage. -
The motion to adjourn was lost--no quorum vot.
ing.
The Speaker has appointed the following gentle
men as a committee TO which is referred the bill to
provide railway and telegraphic communication be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific:
Messrs. Danver, Woodwork, Houston, Mott,
Wells, Kidwell, Jewett, McCarty, Evans, Reade,
Wood, Lindley, and Kunkel.
Here our report closed.
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GRAND Ratification RaIIy.

We have been requested to call meeting Of
the Americans of the District, to be held at the
American Hall, Seventh St, this evening at
half past seven o'clock, to make preparations
for Grand Ratification meeting 70 be held in
this citY
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chases as early as has been their custom hereto
fore.
do not recollect the time when our packet
ships have been SO long in making the passage
from Liverpool 70 New York as this winter Two
arrived yesterday which have been over seventy
days in crossing the ocean; and there are mum
Der of vessels out still longer period. Truly has
this been hard winter for the mariner and the
shin owner 0suCRoN
Daily American organ., 1856-02-26
Ratification of the New Platform, by the
Executive Committee of the American
Party in Philadelnhia.

At a meeting of the American Executive Com
mittee of Philadelphia, held on the evening Of the
23d instant, the following resolution was unani-
mously adopted and or cred to be published:
RESOLVED, That this Executive Committee accept,
approve, and ratify, the Platform of Principles as
adopted by the National Council at its meeting
held in this city on the 2lst instant.
Extract from the minutes.
GEORGE 7. THORN, Pres't pro tenn.
Feb. "a, 1866.
We copy the above from the Philpdelphia
Sunday Dispatch, showing that the American
party Of Philadelphia have unanimously adopt
ed the new platform. We understand that, as
far as heard from, the new platform gives great
satisfaction in Pennsylvania.
Daily American organ., 1856-02-26
DIED.

In this city, on the morning of the 25th, after a
long and painful attack Of liver disease and drepsy
WILLIAM +. S., eldest of Isaac and Johanna Hil
aged 81 years
~ The relatives and friends of the family are
at o'clock, from his fathers residence All, Ninth
street, between G and II streets.
In this city, on Sunday night, the oath instant
MARY ALICE, aged months, infant child of George
T. and Sarah j. Rogerson.
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II is no part Of the creed Of Democrat, as
such, either to advocate to oppose the extension
OF slavery. He may do the one or the other in the
exercise OF his rights as citizen, and not offend
against bis Democratic fealty - Wash. Union.
This is Pierce Democracy. This is the
thimble-rigging, bombshell Democracy, which
the Union, the organ Of Pierceism, seeks now
to prove is the party in which alone the South
can confde,
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they are made at very moderate price, and at
short notice. They are also made from life.
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