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THLuQRAPHIC NEWS.
sryoRrxD ron THr DAiEYDIsPArUH
congressional Proceedings.


WASHINGTON, March 23.--&Hafs--The galleries
and Hobbies we're again crowded with spectators
After disposing Of the usual preliminary pnsu
ness. the Senate resumed the consideration OF the
bill for the admission Of Kansas.
Mr. Green. Of Missouri, addressed tho senhie,
rehnttiug the arguments of all opponents 81 the
bin Among other things he said that black re-
publIcanism was crushing out true democracy IN
is course, and would never meet with barrier
till IL meets the cannon Of the south. In eonclu-
sion Mr.. Green gave utterance to ardent aspira-
lions for the consolidation and permanency oil inc
democratic party.
ruuniDg debate ensued between Messrs. Sc
ward aud Green and Mr.. Crittanden made some
remarks In defence Of his position. Alter he cor
clufled. Mr. Green moved three amendments TO the
bill. and Mr. Crittenden offered substitute.
The bill was then passed. with several amend
ments offered by Messrs. Pugh, Green and others,
Of no vital importance.
Mr. pugh's original amendment was previously
withdrawn.
Hoase-The House, in committee OF the whoie,
resumed the consideration of the Deficiency biii,
and Kansas was discussed. Mr. singleton: OF MIS-
sissippi, made speech. ia which he SAID ne pc
Iisyed there were representatives In the House
who have helped negroes to run away from their
masters. :,
Iii understood that the debate on the Defcien-
CIV hill closes Friday.
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Co~uREss I'm the Senate, on Monday, Mr.. Stu
art, of Michigan, concluded bis speech in opposi
lion to the adm ission of Kansas under the Lecomp
ton constitution-an opposition which he based
singly and solely on the belief that that instru-
mcot was trick and fraud practised upon the
people Of the Territory. Mr.. Bayard, of Delaware,
followed in a long and able argument on the other
side. Mr.. Frederick, of California, spoke against
the Iecompton constitution, which he character
lied as the result of trickery and fraud The SEN
ate met in the evening at seven O'Clock, at which
honr it was announced that Mr.. Douglas would
have tho floor.
In the House, after the adoption of the resolution
releasing Wacott the refractory witness in the
case of Lawrence, Stone Co., and turning him
to the authorities of the District, Mr.. Seward
Of Georgia, made report against further action la
the case OF Q u. Matteson, of New York. Mr. Cur
It's, Of Iowa, made minority report, aad the sub
iect was ostponed until Saturday.
The House then went into committee of the
whole on the Deficiency bill, and Mr.. Garnett, OF
Virginia, made al eloquent speech ia favor of the
admission Of Kansas under the Lecompton cous,i-
tntion. Mr.. Bishop, of Connecticut, made a speech
on the came side, which was frequently applaud.
ed. Speeches were then made on the opposite side
by Messrs. pottle, of New York, Abbott, of Maine.
aud Kellogg, Of Illinois.
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MOTICE.-The Council of the City of
~ Richmond Rave appointed the following per
sons to be Commissioners and Conductors ard de-
sgnaied The following places for holding tho Char
ter Elections on the first Wednesday in April next
viz:
For JEFFERSON WARD-Luther Libby, joseph
Brunimell. James Winston, A Smith. and Alex 7
Craig, to be Commissioners. Reuben stal, I'll on
of the Day Pol ce, to be Constructor; and the Hall
over the First Market to be the place for holding
the elections.
For MADISON WARD-Eiisba Sheppersan, VIM "
Crnmp, George W Randolph, Gecr4eW Gillian, and
Francis Smith. to be Comm. sioners. Cadn,na G
Johnsan lst officer of the Day Police to be I'ntiuc
tor and the City Hall TO be the place Of hold n the
elections.
For MONROE WARp-Samuel I Bayly, Thomas Bar
ham, Thomas Bordar. Samuel } rutherford. and
Wm W Tmberlake. TO be Commissioners. II NJ
Morris h officer of the Day Police, To be Conduc-
tor: ard Lacy's Shop, at the corner of Broad and
Fousee streets to be the place for holding the cleo
eois TH0S LAWSON,
NH 23-tde Clerk Of the Council
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

TUESDAY, MArch -
Sir Johns Ran Tunpie-on MOTION of Mr.
DuCKwALL,a House bill to ncorporate,the Sir John $
run turnpike company, in Morgan county, and au-
thorizing State subscription of 1920, was taken
up for consideration. The question was then put
and determined in the negative for the want of a
constitutional majority-yeas 6S, lays 81
On motion of MIR. T"MIIN, the vote was reconsid-
cred and the bill thereupon laid upon the table
Senate BIZ PtSSed.-on motion of Mr.. CoCgEREIL
Senate bill for the relief of II. z. Trice Cf Fair
fax county, was taken up and rR.sed-yeas 10
noes0 O.
TIE Srdsbuyy Connection. - Mr. FAUNTLERoy
moved that the unfinished order of the day, Coal
River Navigation bill be passed by with the view
of considering the bill TO amend tae charter of
the Winchester and Potomac railroad COMPANY
The motion was aged to--yeas So nays So.
The bill was taken up. and discussed by Messrs.
FAUNTLERoY. DfJARSITTE, and STGAR.
The question on The passage of the bill was then
put and determined i'll the afllrmative--yeas SO,
nays so.
On motion OF Mr. GRAHAM, the House adjourn
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APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

COMMISSIONERS CERTIFIcATE-The undersigned,
sworn Commissioners to superintend the drawing u
the SPARTA ACADEMY LOTTERY, do hereby
certify that the above is accurate list of the
Numbers and Prizes, as they were drawn by US thi-
day at Augusta, Ga.
F. c. BARBER, Sworn Com,rs
l.. Z. DUGAS, ""''' N""i 10
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day,
March 10Th, lass. LEWIS LEVY, j. Z.
ExPLANATIoN.-The left hand row in each the above
columns contain the Numbers which were drawn
from the wheel. The amount opposite each Number
is the Prize which the Number Is entitled To.
All Tickets whore the Number ends in 7. are emit
tied to SEQ in addition to any other Prize which the
above drawing may entite it to. Half Quarter and
Eighth Tickets draw their proportional part.
Certificates of Packages are entitled to all they
draw over the $50 Prizes. Halves, Quarters and
Eighths in proportion.
The principal prizes in this scheme were sold IN
the following places: No 1871 s1on0, cnehalf Nash
yile Tenn One-half not sold No 6irs, 30n00. Pom
tntoc, Mi2s No 2l562. ln,9A, New Orleans. La: NJ
1891, 5000 Charleston, S. G.: No 4h5sl 1900. Phils
delphia, Pa; NJ 297,7, 3,oo0 Petersburg, Va. Nc
iGS4l, 500, Washington, N. Z.
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FROM TEXAS -MEXICAy OUTRAGEs.

New ORLEANS, March 23.-Advices from Texas
state that several citizens of Webb county have
been seized and mpri-oned by the Mexicans, and
their release demanded by Capt. Bracket. The
citizens of Webb county held a meeting for the
purpose of denouncing this and other Mexican
0utrages.
1t is reported that $50 Inhabitants Of the Ruatan
Islands have been massacred by Indians
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IKE IN VIHJ On W 1h1''H7 !,
small ANBRoTYPEs or DAGUERREoTYPEs Of deceased
araph and Fine Art Gallery of q. W MINIS, IN the
highest style Of the art, at the shortest noice-
and every sty IL of k known, or desired
and satisfaction guaranteed TO the most tatdious
The Crayon heads of small children. as ex.cuteda at
a Galleries have gained the admiration OF all VINO
have seen them. Galleries on Main street, opposite
the new Gu tom House. Richmond, Va and syaa-
more street, Petersburg. Va. mhle
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Mr. James Gregory, formerly a prominent poll
tcian. died in Philadelphia on Sunday, after an
illness of two years.
The President has issued proclamation, author
izing the sale of Public Lands at Lecomptou aud
Kicapoo Kansas on the 9TH and 10Th of July next.
A Cyprian named Martha Arnes. made despe-
rate attempt TO commit suicide in New York, Sum
day by shooting herself with revolver. She was
badly wounded.
DIR. Avery J. Skilton, one of the oldest and most
respected physicians III Troy, r. Y, died on Sat
urday afternoon.
The residence Of George A. Croker, of Taunton,
Mass. was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning
Loss SIS 000-nsured.
In the Court of Insolvency at Boston, on Satui-
day, claims amounting to $4,000 were proved
against the late firm of Chas. IL. Mills Co.
Mrs Susan Morrow, an elderly lady, run
over and killed in New York. last Saturday.
There were rs deaths in Baltimore last week, OF
which Is were from small pnx, "a from consump-
ton and IL from scarlet fever.
The United States steam frigate Powhatan has
M ede n remarkably qnick run to ST. Helena. She
arrived at that port on the 9th January i'll TWEEN
ty one days from Madeira.
NJ Musard, the distinguished director of the
Concerts de Paris" arrived at New York in the
Arabia.
Samuel Farnum. printer, died suddenly in
New York Saturday last.
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FROM UTAH.

NEW YoRK, March 23-The Tribune has advices
from Utah TO January Sd. The November mail,
or that portion Of it not plnndered by the Nor
mons, reached Camp Scott after passage OF eigh-
ty-eight days. 1t was strongly suspected there
were traitors in the camp.
The troops we're amusing themselves with the
atrical entertainments.
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DOCKBRTDGE ALUM WATER The

II Wa.er Of these Gel brated mineral springs is
kept constantly on the market in the hands Of
FISHER & v INSTuN, Di uggists, Richmond, Va,
aud A RUCKER, ~ nehburg. We have entirely
discarded barrels. and now SHIP the Water only ia
OllSs Cost per case of dozen halfgallon bottles,
securely and carefully packed NJ the springs, &c By
RENTING to & W, or to A b S., the purchaser
NAV rely on their forwarding. per directions, box
of fresh and genuine RockbriJce Alum Water.
Pamphlets sent gratis. on application.
NH "a -65Y FRAZIER & RANDOLPH.
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PEAR FAMnY--These charming musicians we're
again greeted by good audience last evening. al.
though the Indictment weather prevented many
from enjoying the sweet sounds of the BELLS
This judiciously selected and effectively rendered
programme, passed off with much interest, re-
ceiving prolonged applause and warm encores.
This afternoon they give an entertainment for
tho school children. Our little friends should not
fail to embrace the opportunity offered, for rare
amusement at a small cost-the funny Quaker
Duett will be repeated this afternoon and evening.
Little Lissette and Master Eddie will appear in
many new ballads. Do not fal TO see them.
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THEATRE Mr.. Charles Mathews played the
character Of 4Iopas, on Monday night in the most
uuexceptiopable manner. HE style of acting diff
fsrs essentially from that of comedians, who have
heretofore appeared on our stage. IIe has, evi-
IDENTIFY, thorough knowledge of bis profession
lie does not appeal to the popular sensibility by
grimaces and contortions, but glides smoothly
through his parts, never OversteppiDg the line
which separates refinement from vugarity. In
the character of Motley, be gave some rare instan-
ces of the versatility of his genius. Ills make
mp" in the various characters assumed was capital.
The Welsh Gardner and the full dressed Ma'msete
were played CUP to nature" the costumes being
changed with rapidity, and tina voice and pronun-
citation made to correspond.
Mr.. and Mira. Mathews appear to night. The
plays are Com Zeal Countess" "Cool as a Cucum.
ber7 and "Riyal Artisans"
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TIE DaatIsarox Is. c. TRAaEpr.-Between fifty
aud sixty of the members Of the Vigilance Com.
mittee engaged In the tragioai affair at Windham
Settlement IN Darlington district, s. c., particu,
lars OF which We published week or two ago.
have surrendered themselves for trial. They were
sent 70 jail, but the number was so great that
They could not be locked mp, filing the Jail from
garrett to basement. Indictments have been issued
against them, charging them with the murder OF
freeman aud the Windhams, aud the Grand Jury,
after Investigation, returned true bills agaius,
them.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-24
THETOEONTO RIOT.

TORONTO, C. w. March 22.--Mr Shehan, who was
stabbed in the riot on St. patrick's Day, died on
Friday last. His funeral. which took place yester
day, was the largest ever known in this city Sew
eral of the rioters have been arrested. Mr. McCIee
brought the matter before Parliament on Friday
night.
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DEPARTURE OF TROOPS FOR UTAH-LETTER
FROM COL JOHNSTON

ST. LOUIS, March 23-Tbe Leavenworth Times
Of tbe,1sth inst announces the departure from that
most for Utah, of two companies of cavalry and
two of infantry, numbering $50 men.
A private letter from Col. Johnston Gays ne mas
received no communication from government
since October. lie attributes it to the Irregular
ity Of the malls.
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MARINE JSTEJJIGENCF

NORFOLK, March 23d.-Arrived at Hampton
Roads ship Cowper, Stevens. 90 days from Caliao,
guano, for orders; ship Therese, Nhahig, from
Pernambuco, guauo, for orders ship Allen Kerr,
Winter, from Belfast, with coal and salt
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IT seems that rheumatism. Deafness
Sar,aloia Swollen and Stiff Joints and other CON-
naint, to which we all subject. have lost thsir
terrors Prof De GRATIS ELEefkIc ,IL Is s waa
and With trifiing expense 1t can be had Of the
accents here. See advertisement in another column.
g. Por sale by PURCELL LADD Co., wholesale
Agents. Richmond, aud by Druggists generally
NH 92-d&cwlw
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ssg. SECURE THE SHADOW ERE THE

ssayn SECURE THE SHADOW ERE THE
suhstancn Fade. If you wish good picsnre go to
WHIrEHURST,S old Gallery II Main 81. aud exam
Inc the specimens Photographs, colored or pai",
made from life or copied from small PICTURES ana
enlarged to any siZe. The pure Ambrotypa ewar
rant MT TO fade or easily be defaced WATsoNs un-
riyeed Nielloeraph or new syle of Photograph
pictures, taken instantaneous and finished IN three
for tray smssion by mail This altery contains two
of the largest skylights in Virginia and for beauty
of finish his pictures surpassed by none.
Pictures taken from A. to 5 p. VI.
$50 Photograph of the Washington Monument,
with Jefferson and Patrick Henry, for sale: Price
a NH 6-d&wIm
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pIHp.

r Tn savsuu~h. Ga on eundxy night, 3ist tnsts
ELLEN Laura. wife 81 Robert Hutchisnn.
ard youngest daughter Of James Csskie, OF TINS
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o0O BBLS. c, B and A COFFEE sU

z 4 DDLJ. =, D dHU II COI I III DO
NV GAR: 900 packages Loaf, cut Loaf, Crushed
and Powdered Sugar; IL bids n q Sugar; 50 bbls
o Molasses; 500 bbis common Whisky, Gin ami
French Brandy; l0U bbls Nrginis and Pennsy lvaBia
quarter casks Port and Madeira Wines varioIs quail.
fries: rs half. quarter and eighth casks pure and
200 bbls Potomac gross and Halifax cnt Herring:
100 bbls n No gross HeIrings: Is half bbls N c
family Herrings; geo bbs superior Rye Whiskey.
very old 200 packages Grteu and Black Tea, fer Sale
ky Tmh 2I1 THOMAS JONES Il co
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n.y. IN Orr. OR WATER CoLoRs from

s9GEoaGn B. STEEL, Dentist, Office
and residence, No. 23l, on Main between Stf and 9Th
.traa,s Richmond va my 1-ly
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RICHMOND. July 24th. 1857.
hGsn DEAR SIR-It is with willing plea

sure in addition to many Others add my testlmo-
nv 10 the efficacy of BAKERS PREMIUM BIZ
TIERS. in giving permanent relief in Dysenttry and
Summer Complaints with my children Also, my
wife having suffered several years from dehiiation
aud other diseases ppculiaT to their SEX has found
IA restore- in these valuable Bltters Hoping they
may prove successful with others as with my Iamliy
Your oot servant,
J. ID THOMAS.
To Mr.. r.. BAKER Proprietor, Richmon J. Va
For sale by all the prominent Drugg Is In the CITY
of Richmond and elsewhere in Virginia Also, OF
CHARLES SToTT Co.. Washington City, DC, and
IL STABLER Il Co. Baltimore. mn oil s
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THEArRIcALs IN NoRFoLK.-The Norfolk Varieties
opened last night, under the management of Mr..
C. W. Tayeure, with Mr. Bass and the company
from the Holiday street theatre, Baltimore.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-24

ASK attention to my sale of superior
CITY made FURNITURE, THIS DAY, at my store.
at 10 o'clock, A. Nj. ,.rrno,N
m N. CACIhOhHs
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DEATH or PAupEEs.-MeIanghlin, alias Paudeen,
the notorious rufiian who was shot on Saturday
morning last at low dancehouse in Howard
street, New York, by another ruffian named Gun.
bingham, died at the Hospital Monday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-24

Two German children were killed either by poi
son or some mysterious disease, at Attieboro,
Mass. They were found lying In the street, insen-
s'bie third child was also poisoned, but yet
dead children have eeh sent TO Boston for ANAL ss
As the case exeites much interest.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-24

NoaiNATIoS.-The Democrats of Portsmouth.
Va, have nominated Mr. John W. wrenn for
Mayor. Ex-Aayor stoakes will run as indepeu
dent candidate.
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nGy- NorfcE.--A meeting Of the Stock
holders Of the James River snt kanawhe oem pany
EuN EoDAA WM r MUSF0RD,
O'Clock. Secretary.
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NAVAL.

WASHINGTON March 23-Advices from Monrovia
state that the U. S. rIoop-ofwar ViDcenncs sailed
from that place on the 30th of January for Cape
palmos All we'll,
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nA.By HENRY W. QUARLEs.-Ladies'
aucti sale of JEWELRY at No. 2I7 Main street.
n O'clock. HENRY W. QUARLES.
nj 39lw Auct.
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DEATu OF ONE or THE PKIscEs OF 0uDE The ell
der Of the Dude Princes, In England, died on
Thnrsday night Of anxiety and sorrow. lie was
brother to the King, uncle to the younger Prince
mere now, and General OF the Dude Native force
London Hpsy, Ft6. 27fh.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-24

sAts OF VALUABLE PsorERrr The elegant pri-
vac dwelling Of John p. Ballard, Esq, will be
sold at public auction to morrow afternoon, by
hessrs 0oddin Apperson. This Is one of the
moss desirable residences 10 the city, and should
attract the attention of persons DESTROYS OF iGves
ing IN such property. Several eligible building
lots WI De cold at the same time. The advertise.
Hient viii be found IN another column.
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ros- DR.. CHuRoHlLL's REMEDY FOR

PHrHIsIs-Tbe attention of physicians is solciled
to the new and valuable preparations OF the HfPO,
PHOspHITES of Lime. Soda, Potassa. Iron aud
Ammonia so SUGGEST lily used by DIR John francs
Churchill, of Dublin. in the treatment OF confrmea
pItJiss and here tuJercudr disease was developed
I'VE have the dry s1ls of these preparations, and a.
50 tho COMpOUSD SYRUP of the HYPoPH0s-
pIITES of Lime, Soda. Potassa and Iron IN coinoi-
nation presenting most elegant and agreeable
mode Of administI alton, not offensive to the most
delicate.
IS6 n w carner of Main and 10th sts
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Hon. EDWARD ErERErr-This gentleman, hav.
ing been called home by sickness In his family Is
compelled to postpone his engagements In yir'
ginia
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eS- Books AND PREsESTs-GIFr BOOK STORE. No
ls4, OPPOSITE AMERICAN HorEL.-If you feel that a
gold watch, afine locket nice pin, other hand
some ornament would be desirable; and also. that
you would like TO read the late publications and
the best standard authors, but are unwilling to di-
vert money for the purchase of both go to the Gift
Boz k Store. This is channel through which each
desire ma, be gratiied ct
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-24

REV JAS. A. DUNCAN will deliver Lee
tura in Trinity Church. on THuRspAI n'sdn ,r "a.
WsN y hdmittance a3cts. The proceeds 20 De up,
neS To the payment OF Wesley Chapel ICE s,s %
~ m Rock stoore and also at A. W. kichardson
of;ce enrosite the Exchange Hotel. on iith street.
4
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AUCTION NoT1cs.-The attention OF
,,otr kc ia solicited to our .ale of Imported Brar-
die. wines. Liquors, Cigars. &c, &C. lbeing the er
feets of the ,tN ndrew Cunimtns decu,I ~ .mr
at 10 o'clock. LAhoc ...;ansors
u II hu'sonSNA'.
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l.AGIaiaiiYH.

In the Senate yesterday. the bill passed fixing
tho let Of November, for the resumption of specie
payments by the BanksHas reconsidered ard
amended, go as to Ak the let August. Mr.. Stuart
offered substitute for the canal conversion" BILL
which proposes a suspension Of the debt due the
State, Instead of Its conversion. The BaLk "de-
nomination" bill of last session passed There
was nothing Of Importance done in the House of
Delegates
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CoSvICTED.-Blackwood who killed Wright, IN
New Orleans, last August, has been found guilty,
without capital punishment.
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IMpaLgMEST.-A distressing case of selfimpale-
meut occurred on board the U. s. steam frigate
Colorado, on Saturday morning last 1t Is rela-
ted to us that one of the Marines attached to that
ship was summoned for guard duty and that in
passing over some elevated object his foot slipped
and he fell or the bayonet which was fastened to
the musket. and was pierced through the body.
OF ceurse immediste assistance was had and skill
fuI surgical examination made but the impression
obtains that the internal injuries are too serious
to induce hope of his recoyery.-P1rts. Trans.
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ScHoct TEAcHEa KILLED BY PuPrI.--Mr Draw
mer, school teacher, was fatally stabbed,
Berlin, Ala, on the 18th Instant 1t appears that
Brawmer undertook to chastiss one VI his pupils
aiad named Collins, about IL years old, when the
latter drew knife, and inflicted wound upon
Brawmer. After be was stabbed, he pursued the
i,d for short defiance but his strength very soon
gave out, and he fell dead Collins made his es-
eapo. ss 4<
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Asfsossfsrios.--A national convention Of ar.
t'sts assembled 10 Washington on Monday. Rem.
ofsnas feale presiding. w.R. Myers was present
NJ . delegate from Richmond.