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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-10

officers for the faithful manner In which they
have res pectively discharged their duties,
during the present and late session of the
General Assembly.
Subsequently, Speaker Crutchfeld having
signed ali the enrolled bills, again resumed
the Chair, and the usual prelIminaries to q
final adjournment were gone through With
! Mr.. Tomlin then moved that the House ad-
journ sine die.
The Speaker delivered few valedlctory
remarks, in which be commended the uov,
ernor for converting the extra session. All
mus, admit that the Legislature has done
much service for the State, during this ses-
sion. and service that the State would, per-
hans, have no cause to regret. The expenses
of the past for months had fully demonstrated
the necessity of annual sessions, and an alb
| ropatiop of biennial sessions. For the ap-
probation of the manner 10 which be had
endeavored to discharge bis duties, the
Speaker returned his cordial thanks, and
also rendered the thanks Of the liable, courte-
| Gus, and accom- lished" Clerk for the Ike
approval of the House. lie is worthy OF 1t,
! (applause.) The Speaker aVowed that be
! partsd with his brother members without
trace of unkind feeling towards any OF them.
He wished them, one and all, sale and
| happy return to their families and trends
| and then declared that the House had ad-
journed sine die.
St. Geo. Tucker, esq, the Clerk was then
called for, and briefly responded. lie SAID
this was the fret occasion in his lie that be
had an opportunity of addressing the House
of Delegates. except in the formal man .S;r
Of reading bills, etc. lie was happy on this
occasion 10 express to the members bis most
cordial and sincere thanks for their uniform
parsiality and kindness. In conclusion, he
hoped that they would all meet in the Gene
raj Assembly of the First Born" aud elect
him recording angel. Great applause >,
The members then bid each other farewell
and dispersed, some of them evincing much
feeling and emotion, on parting with those
with whom they had been so long associated.
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The New York Post OF tuesday says

ne NEW
"Some are talking in the direction OF an IN
creased demand for money, but we are unable
to detect any clue TO such change in the money
market. In fact we know OF negotiations in the
regular discount department that have been made
on shade better terms than at any lime yet
There may be little more business paper max
ing, but the withdrawal OF capital from the stoc x
market, where ii was drawn by the speculation
of February and the early part OF March. more
Than counterbaIances the fresh offering OF paper.
The stock market is particularly heavy to-
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In the dry goods trade in New York, the past
week has been the most active OF the season
Collections come in from the West with
more freedom than for some time past. The
New York State trade is also quite active.
Some iobbers state that their sales since the
first of March are within ten per cent of those
of last season for the same period. The com
mission men, however, complain OF dull trade
during the past fortnight. The opening OF the
canals on the goth instant and the resumption
of lake communication at this early moment
are expected to give business new impetus.
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T A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
~ PUBLIC WORKS, March a. 1858, at the
request OF the President of the Orange and Al
exandria Railroad Company, it was
Resoirsd, That general meeting of the Stock
holders of the above Company be called, 10 be
held on ThwSduy the 29th day Of .AprH merit, at
the city OF Alexandria Tor the consideration OF
the act passed the present session OF the Gene
raj Assembly, authorizing loan to the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad Company, and for
other purposes.
True copy from the minutes
THOMAS H. DEWITT,
NH 3O-eotd Secretary b. P. W
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An attempt was made on Tuesday night 10
fire an unoccupied frame house, at the nor'h
end ofColumbus street, but the flames were
e1,inguisbed before any damage was DONE
We AGAIN call upon our authorities to be on
the alert, and if possible detect the incsndia-
ries 10 our midst
The bill incorporating the Farmers and
Mechanics Saving Institution OF Alexandria,
nas,ed the House of Delegates on Thursday
and having previously passed the Senate rs
O law.
Covvrrrp-IIenry Berry, charged with
being concerned in the assault on lnonaS
Penn, on Thursday afternoon, has been ar
rested and committed to jail for bis appear
ance at the next County Court, IN default
of bail.
Business MEN OF ALEXANDRIA w can
recommend the Alexandria business men as
gentlemen entitled to the confidence of those
whose interest may lead them in that d.
rection. This Valley ought to feel deep
interest in the prosperity of our next door"
neipbbors of Alexandria. They have con-
tributed literally to promote the substan-
.al interests of our section, and our bust
ness men ought to take pleasure in look
inc into their stocks and establishments be-
fore going farther and. perhaps, tarlng
worse Rockingham Register.
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DIE ID,

At his residence, in Fairfax County, on the
morning of the 3rd inst. Mr.. NJ. COOK FIJI
HUGH, in the seth year OF his age.
At a few minutes past 10 o'clock, on the
morning of the I'd inst, at the Hot springs
Bath County Virginia, DR.. THOMAS GooDE,
in the list year OF his age. He lett to MS laml'
" and friends the consolation OF knowing that
he died perfectly resi- gned, and with an untater-
Ing trust in God. In all the relations OF life MS
duIv here was nobly done. The hearts that low
ed him would not call him back again
At his residence, in Bath county, near the
Bath Alum Springs, Virginia, on Friday, the
26th OF March, 1858, JOHN SLOAN, esq, IN
the 18th year OF his age, he having lost both the
sense OF seeing and hearing, and also having
been confined 10 MS bed for the last seven years.
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Nsw YORK, April 9.-Flour is heavy, with
sales Of 5000 bbls; State $4.2a6S4 Az ONO
&70GSis SIS; Southern $4 5OdS4 SO. wheat
shfm with sales OF 10000 bushels; common
Southern white l2Oc.; better grades l3Oai4Vc
Corn is heavy, with sales OF 10000 bushels
white 75c.; yellow TIC. Pork is steady mess
$l66c3Sl6 IS Lard is steady at lOi3lcsc.
Whlskey has declined &c; Ohio 2llc. Stocks
are higher and active. Cumberland Coal Co. II.
Mo IS s2s Sterling Exchange l090l09t.
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change IN quotations.
.,.,,ns,,. E,.h Market, April .

There was no increase in the number OF arri,
val. yesterday, and the supply was far belo"
the demand. Shad were selling at $lOa$l
per hundred Herring SsGSlO per thousand.
The weather yesterday was very favorable,
and hopes were entertained that the catch would
be larger In consequence.
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Nav York Cattle market, April 8.

The cattle markets have been poorly supplied
during the week past, the entire city receipts
amounting TO only 2,4s5, against weekly ave
rage Of ,i43 last week. This small supply hap
pened rather inopportunely, as, the fast is over
there is an uusual demand for beef just now
The holders having the control Of the market
put up prices c a lc., which was so much above
the views o. buyer. that many Of them bought
very short, and some hone al all. The market
declined during the day, and the i,s44 cattle Of
Tered a, Forty-iourth street were finally sold on,
al night, the average advance Of yesterday, be-
ing about lc per 10. over the sales of the pre-
ceding Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-10

The receipts of the Treasury last week from
regular sources of income were greater than
during any preceding week since the revuls'on'
They exceeded 100000; whether the improve
ment Is permanent or spasmodic cannot be
iorseen. II was reasonable to anticipate foul
months since revival of activity IN the Tor
elgn trade which has not yet arrived. From
Inc unexpected increase for last week, it 10 pos
nole that the payments into the Custom House
may suddenly swell to an equality with ths
average Of former years. The Secretary o.
zoe Treasury is said to be much elated with hi
frightening prospects
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Congress.

The Senate wac not 10 session yesterday,
having adjourned on Thursday until Mon
day.
In the House of Representatives, MIR. Love
joy asked, but did not obtain leave, to intro
duce resolution calling upon the Secretary
of War, for information in relation to the
number of officers of the army absent from
their posts and present at the seat OF govern
ment, and how many hold civil office by cleo
ton or otherwise.
Mr.. Branch of n. c., addressed the House
10 relation to the deficiency bill, and after
debate the vote by which the bill was reJec-
ted on Thursday, was reconsidered.
The House, by vote, refused to commit
the bill to the Committee Of Waysand Means
ayes IS, nays l27.
The vote was then taken on the passage OF
the bill, and it passed-yeas ITO, nays -.
The House then adjourned until Monday.
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The m Arkets.

BALTIMORE, April 9.-Breadstufis without quo
table change FIour-Howard street and OHIO
81 37GS45O; City Mills 81 rs. Wheat un
chansed-red lOO9l05c; white llaGl2sc.-
Corn is active; white 6a665c.; yellow 6sc.-
Provisions quiet and unchanged.
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NrOTICE-MANASSA GAP RAILROAD
y COMPANY-A general meeting of the
Stockholders OF the Manassas Gap Railroad
Company, will be held in the city OF Alexan-
dria. on Wednesday. the 2Sth day OF April,
1858 By order OF the Board OF Directors:
mn 2q-eotd EDWARD GREEN, Sec'y
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ARRIE ID.
over.

On Tuesday evening last, by Rev. Mr.; Nota
Mr.. FRANCIS J. EDELIN,, and MISS MANI
J. WADE, all of Charles county, Md.
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4 OFFER FOR SALE THE FARM upon
! which ] now reside, containing ONE HUN
DRIED AND FIFTY.NINE ACRES. This
FARM offers great inducements to the purcha-
ser, from its locality, being within one mile OF
Orange Court House, and thereby brought in
immediate connection by Railway with Ricn-
mond and Alexandria. II is beautifully situa-
ted in one OF the bes, neighborhoods in the
IA State The improvements are comiorta-
BILE DWELLING, and all other necessary
out-houses, fine fruit, &c &c.
Terms OF SALE:-One- third Of the purchase
money in hand, and the balance ia one and two
years If no, sold privately before, it will be
offered at public auction, on the Is: day Of May,
MARY M. WILLIAMSON.
Orange CT House, NH ll--sstf
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CIOO REWARD.-Ranaway from the
OlUU farm Of the subscriber, near Cen.
treyills, Fairfax County, Va, on the night of
5th instant, negro woman HARRIET, about 50
years OF age, black 5 feet or inches high,
and toerably likely she was purchased by me
of Messrs. Dickinson & Hill, in Richmond, and
formerly came from King George County. ]
will give the above reward if returned to me,
or secured SO that can get her.
A. S. GRIGSBY.
Fairfax County Va, ap 5-estf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-10

Over Eve hundred bills were passed at the
late session of the Virginia Legislature, and
about two hundred and fifty bills were lett
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BY Yesterday Evenings Mails.

ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGIsLATURE.-At
one o'clock on Thursday, the General As
sembly ended their extra Session, and finally
adjourned. In the Senate Lieut.. Governor
Jackson pronounced Valedictory that drew
tears from the sternest veterans of leg,sla-
ton. In the House Messrs. Kempsr of Mad
son, aud VERIFY of Northampton, made touch
ing explanations, which showed the univer-
sal good feeling that animated the represen-
tatives of every section of Virginia, at their
solemn parting. Mr.. Speaker Crutchfeld
then fually adjourned the House in one OF
bis telling addresses that always 60 to the
heart and moisten the eyes. lie paid
handsome compliment to Governor Wise for
calling the Extra Session, and spoke strong
" in favor of annual sessions. MIR. Tucker
the accomplished and faithful Clerk, was
called out and made feeling and graceful
ackuowledgmsnt.-RicA. Eng.
FAILED.-Among the bills which failed
10 the House of Delegates, for want of
constitutional majority, was one which
passed the Senate with but little opposi-
ton, allowing the Adjutant General sal
,ry for his servicas
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JOB PRINTING
"es''y executed. with despatch, at this ot'ss.
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IRON FOR THE ALEXANDRIA, LouDoUN AND
HAMPSHIRE RAILRoAD.--The ship Henry
Harbe ok, arrived at this port yesterday, with
a cargo of iron from Wales, for the Aiexan-
dria, L)udoun and Hampshire Railroad. We
learn that it is intended to commence layi' &
She rails on the greater portion Of the track III
very short time.
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TARM FOR RENT offer for rent a
FARM, containing ZIG H T Y-FO r
ACRES, adjoining the town, part OF it being
within the Corporation limits. 1t adjoins the
land of Mr. Rotchford. Persons wishing TO
rent can apply to the subscriber, at his resi-
dence, between Washington and Alexandria.
mn 3o-eo5,. TH0S, w. SWAMI.
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The damage done to the waste weir, at
the Narrows, ten miles below Cumberland,
which we noticed last week, has been repair
ell, and the water was let in to the Canal o.
Friday. The entire line is now said to be in
good navigable order, and boats are able to
pass to Alex sndria without any difficulty.
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ALMANAC.

ARRIVED.
Snip Henry Harbeck, True, Liverpool, iron
to Alexandra, LoGdoun and Hampshire Rail.
road Company.
Schr Frank Herbert, Mayo, New York, 10
FowIe X Co.
schr Sylyanus Allen, Sears, Boston, TO NJ.
Eldridge.
Schr S g. King, Andrews, Philadelphia, TO
S. Shinn.
Scar Constitution, Wheeler, Nanjemoy Greek
wheat to Perry x Penny hacker
SAILED
Brig Mary H, Kelly, Boston, coal by Fowle
4 Co.
Brig Canton, Crowel st. John, N. b. by
Fowle 4 Co.
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Has- | am q candidate for reelection to the
Office OF Clerk OF the County Court for this
County, subject to the decision of no convention
whatever b. H. BERRY.
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RETURNED Mckenzie, esq, our
delegate to the Legislature, returned home
Yesterday, from Richmond, looking well and
hearty, notwithstanding the labor and fatigue
he has undergone during the session. Our
community are indebted to Mr.. Mckenzie, for
the faithful manner in which he has represep-
tel them, and for bis untiving exertlons in le-
half of our city and her interests. We re-
turn him our thanks for many faVors con-
fsrred during the late session. His letter.
have been read with interest, containing AZ
they always did the latest and most reliable
information.
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Binding to Death and chains,
Glad tldlngs We bring.
uTug CHILDREN OF THE Holy CROSS
Motto-"Be mercitul after thy power: IL 'no"
hast little do tiny diligence gladly to give oil mat
little-tor SO gatherest thou thyseli goou te
ward in the days of necessity
To plant the Saviour s haliowed efoss'
To which our hopes are cllnglns'
On Aries sands, mid China S hosts,
Are we our offerings bringing.
We feel and love the blessed truths
That We have long been learning,
And now to send them far and "ide'
Our youthful hearts are yeainihg'
CHRIST CHURCH CLASS
Design.-A Ease Of Grapes.
Motto.-.I am the Vine, ye are the Branches
Blessed Saviour, we would be,
Living branches upon Thee,
The living Vine.
Prove us, use us for Thy glory,
Own us ever Thine.
The SD hymn was then sung BY the chh-
drep, after which the prizes were awarded
The "Gloria Patri" (Old Hundred) was next
sung by the choir and children, the congrega-
ton joinngi in. The Benedictlon was then pro-
nounced, and the congregation dismissed
The Sunday school is in fourlshing condi-
ton. and, we are pleased to hear, rapidly IL
creas;no in numbers. The total amount OF
contributions By the children, for missionary
purposes, was Sl3O.
NoyIy.rIoSs.-A Convention oftbe Amer
lean party. and those who intend acting with
them at the election in May next, for Coun-
tv officers, was held at American Hall, on
Thursday night, W. D. Massey presiding
and w. b. Richards, Jr., and j. S. STAINS
hurry. Secretaries. The following nomna-
tions were made by amation, there ceing
no opposition: Sheriff, II. l.. Monroe;
Clerk of the County Court, G. P. Wise;
Clerk of the Circuit Court, r. A. Sinclair;
Commissioner Of the Revenue, Geo. Dutiey.
On balloting for COuny COnstables, Edward
w. Davis, Jno B. Hancock, Richard "ard.r'
and Joseph Padgett were duly nominated.
The AMENDED CRY CHARTER.-Ihe act
passed at the last session Of the General AS
sembly, to amend the charter OF this CITY,
directs that i. shall be submitted to the voters
on the first Monday in June next, Tor their
approval or rejection. 1t abolishes the pro-
vision of the old charter requiring specioi
local taxes for ward or district purposes;
extends the corporate limits to embrace the
territory living between the present south
line of the City and Hunting Creek, east oil
Hocf's Ron; authorizes taxes to be levled
upon taverns, boarding houses, houses OF Ell
tertaipmept, eating houses, coffee houses,
ne gro jaiIs, dealers in or hrers OF slaves
dealers in horses and mules, livery stables,
brokers. dealers in quack medicines or spirit
Gus liquors, shop keepers, merchants and
traders, incomes, and all licenses not specl
fed, subject to the 25th section OF the 4th ar'
ticle of the constitution; empowers the Coun'
Gil to grant or refuse licenses to owners OF
keepers of wheel carriages, carts, &C., KEPT
FIR hire. and to tax the same and prescribe
regulations therefor; authorizes paving taxes
to be levied upon lots fronting upon the
pavemept, not to exceed two-thirds OF the
cost Of the pavement and curb stone; and
prohibits members of the Council from being
eligible for any City Office.
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AUCTION SALES.

DUBLIC SALE FOR TAXES i shall pro-
coed to sell on Friday. Aprtl 18Th, 1888, az
10 o'clock, for cash, CT the Warehouse occupied
by c. M. Castleman, FIVE TONS OF IRON, or
so much as may be necessary to satisfy Tax
bills due City Council Of Alexandria, Va, by
English & Casteman, and James A. English and
c. NJ. Castleman. JOHN A FIELD,
an 6-eod Collector n. d.
N-EGROES FOR SALE.-On Thursday, the
Y 22nd instant, we shall offer at public auC-
ton. at the late residence of Lewis Edmonds,
decd, near Paris, Fauquier County, Va, several
LIKELY SERVANTS, mostly boys. Terms
cash Sale at IL o'clock.
J. j. EDMONDS, Nu''' d.
Fauquier County, Va, ap scots
UNRUSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUABLE
FARM IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.
VIRGINIA. virtue of deed of trust, bear
ing date on the l4th Of July, 1857, record.
ed in Liber S, No. 3, page 297, of the land re-
cords of Alexandria, the undersigned, trustee,
will, on Tuesday, the Goth day Of .April, 1855,
ut IL O'Clock, H., on the premises, sell at public
auction, the valuable FARM, known as "SUN-
MER HILL, containing ONE HUNDRED
AND FIFTY ACRES, on the Washington and
Alexandria Turnpike Road, and about midway
between the two cities.
sss The improvements consist OF large and
"a substantial FRAME DWELLING, in ex-
celent repair, together with Stables, Servants
Houses, aud all necessary out buildings. About
l2O acres are in good state OF cultivation, and
the residue in Wood and Timber
This FARM is situated within half hours
drive of the markets OF Washington, George
town, and Alexandra, and possesses advantages
rarely met with The land is of excellent
quality, and produces good crops of Grain and
Grasses, and is regarded as one OF the most de-
srable farms in the county.
TERMS OF SALE-A sufficient amount in cash
TO pay the expenses of the sale, and $4,000 with
interest from the l4th OF July, 1857; and the
residue payable on the l4th day OF January,
1859; the deferred payments to bear interest,
and to be secured by the bond of the purchaser,
and deed of trust on the property.
Major Tochman, residing on the premises VIII
shew them to any one desiring to purchase.
|. LOUIS KINZER, Trustee.
nh S-2awts Nat Int
II Immediately after the sale OF the Land
above mentioned, will, (witn the consent OF the
owner.) sell all the stock of PERSONAL
PROPERTY on said premises, consisting OF
HORSES, CATTLE, hogs, farming implements,
and agricultural machinery, wagons, carriages,
and household and kitchen furniture. Terms at
sale. l. l.. hlNLEh, Trustee.
mn l5--2awts
4 OFFER FOR SALE THE FARM upon
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,- FOR BALTlMORE.-The steamer
&EGDIAMOND STATE, will receive car
90 for Baltimore, on Saturday, leaving at 8
o'clock, P. NJ. WHEAT & BRO, Agents.
an lQ-lt
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The application for an Injunction by Tie
members of the old Board Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company on the new Board
to restrain them from taking possession. was
= gued yesterday, before Judge Dunlor, at
Washington, 10 chambers.
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Later from Utah.

Sr. JOSEPH. (Mo.,) April An arrival
from For, Kearuey on the 10th states that
Brigham Young had notified Col. johnson
to leave the Territory on the 10th Of March,
or be and his command would be annihilated.
Young had rendered johnson a supply OF
provisions, and the informer met q supply
train of 100 wagons at the Little Blue. The
Indians on the route were peaceahle.
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New YORK, April S.-The receipts at the
CRYSTAL Palace on behalf Of the Hunter
Woods Benevolent Society are S25 600.
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gzy" To the Voters Of fauquier County,
FELLOW CITIZENS By the solicitation OF many
friends, have consented 10 become a candidate
for the Office OF Commissioner OF the Revenue
in the Northeastern District. In Offering my
self Tor that important Office do not seek 1t as
an Office OF honor, but only in pecuniary
point; and should it be the choice OF the
people to elect me, will try to discharge the
duties OF the office efficiently and satisfactorily.
JOHN I. KEYS.
Salem, Fauquier county, feb 5-eotE
u To THE VOTERS OF FArQUIER COUNTY
FELLOW CITIZENS II am before you u candI-
date Tor the Commissioner OF the Revenue, for
the North Eastern District. and respectfully ask
your support. JAMES ROWZEE.
Fauquier, nov l9-eoti
IL JOHN AMBLER respectfully announces him
self as candidate for the office OF Clerk OF the
County Court OF Fauquier.
Markham Station, Fauquier Co, Jan s-eotE
Beg We are authorized to announce WM.
H. JENNINGS, for reelection 10 the office OF Clerk
OF the County Court OF Fauquier County.
NH l3-eotE
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Health OF Col. Benton.
Charity.

WASHINGTON, April Col. Benton 1t IS
thought, is rapidly sinking.
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&Ss5;;'sE
RY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Arrival OF the steamer America.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, April 9.--The steamer America
with Liverpool dates of the 9th, has arrived
Cotton closed lower, in consequence OF Amer
lean adyices. The stock on hand had con
siderably increased. Consols had advanced
Breadstutfs were dull. The political news
is unimportant.