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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-30
HARDWARE. CUTLERY. sc.

DUILDERS. FARMERS, BLACKSMlTHS
- COACH MAKERS. &c.-Just received
and for sale in any quantity to SUIT, at 10"
prices. an assortment OF GOODS III the above
named lires. such as
Cut and Wrought Nails; Finishing Nails
Screws; Hinges; Locks; Bolts
Combination Hand Saws, new article
Hand, PANEL, and Tennor Saws
Cross Cut, Pitt, and Mil Saws
Log, Trace, and Halter Chain; Spades
Shovels; Forks; Rakes; Hoes; Churns
Bramble Scythes; Straw Knives: hay Knives
Horse Shoeing aud Nail Rcd Iron; Horse Shoes;
Horse Shoe Nails; Minor 4 Horizons Plough
Castings; Plough, Carriage, and lire Bolts;
Stock and Dies: Files. OF all sorts; Carriage
Laces and Fringes: Enamel'ed Canvass, OF as
sorted qualities; Carriage krobs; Carriage
Tacks; Turned Hubs; Carriage Pals, and a
great many other articles, for sale al low prices.
aug 81 JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
TT HOUSEKEEPING ARTlCLES-1he at
teBtion OF House.keepers and others, Is
invited 10 the stock OF GOODS OF hard, at No
II, ROYAL street, near the market, adapted 10
Housekeeping purposes, embracing a great va
riety, such as
Japaned Toilet Sets, Wash Bowls
KNIFE Cleaners. knife Boxes. Lemon Squeezers
Sugar Boxes. Painted and Cedar Buckets
Spittoons, Brittania Lamps, Tin Plates
Tin Pans, Coffee Pots, Tea Pots, Sugar Bowls
Spice Boxes, and a thousand other things too
tedious to mention. Particular attention Is
called to the PLATED Forks, Spoons, &c., sold
by the subscriber, which surpass the goods
generally sold as to quality and tnish-hIs
prices have been based upon the CASH principle,
and every effort will be made 10 please. For
sale, also, all kinds OF Cutlery, Scis: ors, lacks,
Shovel and Tongs, and almost every article IN
our line used in Housekeeping.
aug 90 JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
TUNS, RIFLES. SHOT POUCHES, pow
II DER FLASKS, PERCUSSION CAPS,
GUN WADS. &c, &c-The subscriber has on
hand, at No. IL, Royal street, a gooi assortment
of articles in the above line, embracing some
very fine GUNS and RIFLES, and all the neces.
sary Accomplishments, which we will sell at
very low prices. On hand Ely's Caps, in large
and small boxes, intended expressly for ReyoI-
yers. Call and examine. Cleaning Rods, Cap
Primers. Oil Cups, Nipple Wrenches, Ram Rods,
Gun Worms, &c, OF assorted qualities. Wish
ing to reduce stock before making further pur-
chases, great bargains will be given:
aug % JOHN I. CREIGHTON.
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Nt7ILLIAM d. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI-
w LoR, would respectfully call the atten-
ton of the public, 10 his stock of GOODS, suit
able for Gemtlemen's wear, consisting OF Black,
Blue, Brown, and Olive FRENCH CLOTHS,
Querrcord and Tricot do; French, English, and
Scotch CASSlNlERES, OF every shade and style;
Velvet, Silk, Satin, Cashmere, and Embroidered
VEST PATTERNS, OF the latest style and best
material; also, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
And FURNISHING GOODS, such as Frock,
Dress, Business, Over, and Raglan COATS;
Plain and Fancy Cashmere PANTALOONS,
Velvet. Cashmere, Cloth, Satin, Silk, and Varo-
ma VESTS; fine Dress Shirts and Collars; I'm
dershirts and Drawers; Silk and Linen Cambria
Handkerchief; Gloves; Crayats; Suspenders,
and Halt Hose, with many other articles which
must be seen TO be appreciated. All articles OF
dress made to order, and warranted TO give sat-
lsiaction. Thankful tor the patronage hereto
fore received, a continuance of the same is soil
cited, with the assurance that no effort shall be
spared TO please. No. 80, south side OF King
street. OCT 81
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GREGORY d mAURY, Managers,
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
To be drapn under the Superintendent Of Comm
sioners amounted by the Governor.
$1,000 DOLLARS!

$1,000 DOLLARS!
T OTTERY for the benefit OF the State OF
Delaware, Class 1875, for 1855, 10 be drawn
at Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY,
September 4th, 1858.
rs number Lottery-l2drawn ballots.
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wv ENTWORTH SEMINARY, FOR YoUNs
w LApIEs-A LBERT F.. BASSFORD,

w LADIES "A LBERT f. BASSFORD,
PRISc1pAL-52 Prince street, Alexandra. The
next session of this institution will commence,
September 18th. The Course OF instruction is
intended to develope the intellectual, social, and
moral faculties, and by imparting a thorough,
practical, and accomplished education, fit the
pupil for the faithful discharge OF the response
BILE duties that await her in life.
Great pairs will be taken TO promote intel
lectual advancement, by rendering the acquisl.
ton of knowledge pleasant, and by training the
pupil to correct habits Of Thought and reflection.
aug lS-eotf
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NOTICE %. I. MASON will reopen his
Y SELECT SCHOOL Tor BOYS, on Monday,
The 3Oh Of august, on the corner OF King and
Columbus streets. Parents wishing to enter
their sons, are requested 10 make early aPpiica.
ton as a limited number OF scholars will be re-
ceived. Terms varying from 81 TO $40 per
quarter of eleven weeks, according TO the ad-
of the pupil. aug 3-eolm'
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q n SHOES.

4 LEXANDRlA, VA, JAsUARY Isl T. .
II RICHARD J. CROSS has 'nls ta? 81.
Grated with him in business, JOHN " Lt5hS
BEL and HENRY e. FIELD tor ~ 2,
pose of carrying on a GENERAL SHOE ~.
NESS, AT No. "a, King STREET, ALENASoEl -
under the firm name and style OF ChO,
LUGENBEEL & CO., where the pubic !S'
rally are invited 10 call aud exa'OIEe 'H,i.'F
and well selected Stock OF BOOTS, >hOt>"
which will be sold TOR cash, or 10 strictly F1
tual customers, as low as they can ,, 80
Quality considered) in this OF any o'leI CT d
II Particular attention paid 10 Ot>'01
WORK, both as TO material and wof"HSs
and warranted to please. A call Is 'esps'"''
solicited at the SHOE STORE Of
Jan 7 CROSS, LUGENBEEL ~
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n EMOVAL.-A. S. ROBINSON, MER-
IL CHANT TAILOR. has removed TO No.
", SOUTH ROYAL STREET, a few doors below the
Office OF the Virginia Sentinel, where he has just
opened a splendid assortment OF GOODS in his
line, embracing everything necessary for the
tull equipment OF gentlemen in the most elegant
and fashionable suits. Also, SHIRTS, COLLARS,
GLOVES, Hosiery, NECK TIES, &c.
Having bought his Goods for cash, and also
greatly reduced his expenses, he is prepared to
furnish his CASH customers with all articles in
his line, at the very lowest figures. All orders
will be promptly and 'aithtuIly attended to,
n Don't forget the number-22 South Royal
street. ap eft
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TEAS, LIauoRs Anp TOBACCO.

TEAS, LIQUORS AND TOBACCO.
DIDGELY, HAMPTON & CO, WHOLESALE
IL DEALERS IN TOBACCO. Al, KING STREET,
nave IN store a large stock of the following
brands of TOBACCO:
"Crumpton's' premium d Jumps, in tin foil
j.. ). Hale's' Extra iue cured, in fancy boxes
"Game Cock" Twist, in tin foil
'Dew Drop Twist
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TX HHDS. PORTO RICO SUGAR
25 bbls. Crushed
10 hhds. Muscovado Molasses
SIS bags Rio Coffee
10 casks sup. Carbon. Soda
Just received, and for sale by
j. II. MCVEIGH & SON,
aug9 Prince street wharf.
~ A. MARBURY, WHOLESALE DEALER IN
II. FOREIGN and DOMESTIC WINES
aud LIQUORS., No. 9, North side OF King
street, 2nd door from Union street, offers for sale
Rectiied Whiskey; Old Rye do, all grades, some
very old and superior
French Brandy, various qualities
Domestic Brandy; Apple do; Cherry do
New England Rum; Peach Brandy
Holland Gin; Jamaica Rum; pure Spirits
Port, Sherry, Madeira, Malaga, and Champagne
Wines; Cordials; Ale; Porter, &c, &c.
NH Q
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TNHE CASH SYSTEM ADoPrgD.-Ihe slJ''',
having tried the credi, system aud 20.
that it will not pay, has concluded TO s''i !,
ASH principle. In future and from 10"
ne will continue TO do business upon 'A' o.
principle. In bidding adIeu 10 TIE 90 :.
ne would return mis- thanksto his ous''H''
past favors, and hopes by stnc' a''1h1'.
such inducements as he may offer 10 CON-
It under the new. ors
ian If JOHN l. >h''
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CPRING STYLES FOR lS5S.-FIRST
- CALL ON SCHOOLHERR 4 BRO, lOS
KISG STREET Panic Prices for this na0 and most
desirable STOCK OF CLOTHING, which are
now opening by this well.known firm. They
take pleasure to inform the public that they
made large purchases all through the panic in
American GOODS. as well as in imported
CLOTH and CASHMERE, TO which they coll
particular attention. Their Stock contains a
larger assortment than usual, all made up in
costume ST le, ard bought unusually low. As
they have made prompt payment, and some
cash al command, they have had opportunities
offered OF which very few in this country,
in their branch OF business, can boast. You
will do well to give them a call, and after salts
tying yourselves, TO inform your neighbors Of
the fact. Their intention Is TO satisfy and please
their customers. No effort will be spared
through them. Remember well
SCHOOLHERR X BRO los King.st,
Third door below the Marshall House.
mn OFT
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OFFICERS.
II. ". Thomas, President. ". d. Massey, Trasu1'
T. Il. Robertson, Vice PRIEST l.. S~sngs,rr. sr.ubv
JAMES T. CLOSE, Actudry ami Gfa,ra A~
NH 23-c&dly
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HORDERS for Tickets and Shares and Ger
tifcates OF Packages in the above Splendid Lot
t~eries, will receive the most prompt attention,
and an account of each drawing will be sent
Immediately after it is over, TO all who order
from me. Address, P. J. BUCKLEY, Agent,
ane 27-lm Wilmington, Delaware
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-30

rENTRAL SCHOOL.-This School, will re-
sumo its exercises again, on Wednesday. Sep
iember lst. Patrons and others, wishing 10 see
the subscriber on business relating 10 the School,
would oblige him, by calling at his school-room,
in the second story OF Brooke Lodge, between
the hours of 9 and IL o'clock, A. NJ.
aug 25-dtf n. +. HENRY.
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aug
NEW GOODS-SPRING AND SUMNER
Y STYLES.-The undersigned has received
a full supply Of GOODS in his line, and respect
fully calls the attention of gentlemen to his pre-
sent stock as being of the most modern patterns
and of the very best fabrics. He names in
part-Cloths and Cassimeres of the most ap-
proved shades and qualities; Silk, Satin and
Marseilles Vestings, Linen Drlllings, &c, which
he will make up on the most favorable terms;
also, Marseilles and Linen Shirts and Collars, Sus-
penders, Gloves, Hosiery, Cravats, Stocks, Neck
Ties, and a full assortment Of Tailor Trimmings.
Thankful for past ~iavors, ne promises renewed
efforts to give satisfaction to bis customers, and
hopes 10 secure a good share Of the public pat
ronage. All work executed by him, will De
considered as cash unless otherwise agreed on.
II Wishing TO discontinue the Ready Made
Clothing Business, ne will sell his present stock
at great bargains. VIM ARNOLD,
ap 20 Merchant Tailor, No. 81 King ST.
MORE NEW GOoDS.-The undersigned
N has just added TO his stock, a fine assort-
ment OF FRENCH DRILLINGS. (p!aln and col.
ored) superior Marseilles Tor VESTlNGS, and
a beautiful article of Drap D'Ete, for coats,
which he is prepared to furnish at the lowest
rates. WM. ARNOLD,
my IS Merchant Tailor, 81 King st.
TIME GREAT SOUTHERN CLOTHING
ESTABLISHMENT AS FLOURiSHlNG
AS EVER beg leave TO announce TO my
friends, in this city and abroad, that | am now
daily receiving a large stock of SPRING and
SUMNER CLOTHING, which, having been
manufacturer 10 my especia! order at the North,
| am enabled 10 guarantee them for good, dura-
Bile, and well made Clothing, which | can sell
at Northern prices, and cheaper than any other
establishment in this city. Country merchants
would do we'll, before purchasing elsewhere, TO
call aad examine my we'll selected stock Of
Clothing, which | will sell at such rates that they
again can sell them at Alexandria retail prices
] have, also, on my last visit to the North,
made arrangements for manufacturing Clothing
TO measure, at the shortest notice; which, for
E~eatness, fashion, and durability, will DEFY
competition.
In the Furnishing line, am supplied from the
first manufactures, and am always kept posted
as to the latest styles.
Gentlemen's SHIRTS made to order, and
warranted to fit, or 10 sale. All | ask is a trial.
Remember the well-known GREAT SOUTHERN
CLOTHING HOUSE," No. 100 King street, opposite
Sarspta Hull SIMON WATERMAN.
ap 5-Iy
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To RI npAwy EACH SATURDAY IN

5,4S5 Prizes amounting to...........$32O,OoV
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS; Quarters S2.5o.
A Circular showing the plan si the Lotteries
will be sent to any one DESTROYS OF receiving II.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the
following rates, which is the risk:
Certificates OF Packages, 10 vile. tickets, SsO OO
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GROCERIES, &C,


NOTICE.-The partnership of McVElGh
II CHAMBERLAIN is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. Either partner is authorl-
zeJ 10 use the name of the firm IN settling the
partnership business.
JAMES H. McVElGH.
JAMES l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
Alexandria, August I'd, 1861 I'm
4 CARD.-JAMES H. McVEIGH has this
N day associated with him, his son, Ed
CIR T. McTEIGH, and will continue the
WHOLESALE GROCERY BUSINESS, at
the old stand of McVash & Chamberlain, in The
name of J. H. McVEIGH ! SON
They will keep a genera! stock OF GROCE'
RIES, LIQUORS, WINES, TEAS, ToBAC.
co, &c, and will be prepared TO offer them to
"punctual dealers upon the most favorable terms
JAMES II. MCVEiGH.
EDGAR +. MCVEIGH.
any Eff Princestreet Wharf.
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35.5OO DOLLARS!

r OTTERY for the benefit of the State OF
Delaware, Glass 2O7, for 1858, TO be drawn
al Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY,
September 18th, 1858.
rs number Lottery-l2 drawn ballots.
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4 LEXANDRIA ECLECTIC ACADEMY.
N J. PEDE MaRSHALL, a. B., PRIScI.
rAL.-The duties of this Academy will be re.
sumed on Uednesday, the 18th Of September.
The School will be divided into two depart,
ments-Preparatory and Academic.
The Course of Study, embracing English,
Modern Languages, is fully preparatory to any
TERMS-Preparatory, SIS per quarter, or
S32 per year, payable quarterly,
Academic, $40 per quarter, or $40 per year,
payable quarterly. Modern Languages extra.
A small charge is made for Stationery, in
GLIDING Paper, Pens, &c, and for Fuel.
A pupil to be received and retained, must be
OF good moral character, and studious habits.
Only a limited number admitted. aug l4-eotd
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UIOOL PURCHASED at highest CAST
HILL, BROWN & PARTLoW.
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VOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE E.-Ihe
Ninth Annual Session Of this Institution,
for Boarding and Day Scholars, will
on Monday, September 18th.
The Exercises will be conducted blythe Prln.
cipal and his wife, aided by competent Assis-
tants in the several departments.
Those pupils who expect TO become teachers,
will. in addition TO the usual course Of study,
receive special advice and instruction upon
such topics and duties as relate directly TO the
profession of Teaching.
Courses of Lectures upon the Sciences, will
be delivered during the year.
Further information respecting the lnstltu-
ton, may be obtained by application to
SYLVESTER SCOTT, PRINCIPAL.
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nUKE STREET MALE ACADEMY, near
S. E. corner of Duke and Washington SIS,
o. C. WHITTLESEY, Principal.-The exer-
cises Of this Institution will be resumed on Mon
day, the 3Oth August. Terms of tuition as here
tofore. aug 24-eo3t
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n IPLEY'S FEMALE SEMINARY for
IL Boarding and Day Pupils, will resume its
duties on Monday, the 18Th Of September. A
limited number oil Boarders car be accommo.
dated. Circulars containing full particulars can
be obtained of the Principal
o. F.. RIPLEY,
aug 1s-eotSept II No. 7 north Fairfax ST.
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RICH SCHEMES FOR SEPTEMBER,
1858.
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GRAIN BAGS-We ale in good supply OF
7 Double and Single Scanned, Seamless, Light
Twill, and other Bags, Tor sale by
auuA WHEAT & BRO.
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MRS. KINGSFORD'S SEMINARY FOR
wi YOUNG LADIES, No. AIS, E. STREET,
WASHINGTON, D.. C.-The exercises Of this
School, will be resumed October 1st, 1855
CIRCULARS, including terms, &c, &c, will be
furnished on application to the above address.
Washington, D. c., jy l4-eotOctl
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Tich"js $40; Halves S.; Quarters $3.50.
Certificates ofpackag's25 wholetickets $4,000
Do do 25 half do 1000
Do do 25 quarter do $500
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$4,000 DOLLARS!

$4,000 DOLLARS!
T OTTERY for the benefit of the State OF
Delaware, Class POI, for 1853, TO be drawn
at Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY,
September llth, 1855.
rs Number Lottery-13 drawn ballots.
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$4,000 DOLLARS!

$4,000 DOLLARS!
II OTTERY for the benefit of the State OF Del
aware, Class z, for 1883, 10 be drawn al
Wilmington, Delaware, on SATURDAY, Sep
tembsr 25th, 1858.
rs number Lottery-12 drawn ballots.
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME.
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MILLS SOLUTION Citrate OF Magnesia;
II Husbands Il Henry's Calcined MagnesIa
Genuine Harlem Oil Thompson's Eye Water
Wright's Pills: Barry's Tricopherous; Coxe's
Sparkling Gelatine, just received and tor sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, JR, Apothecary,
aug % o. King street.
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Tickets $1O-Halves $5-Quarters $3.50.
Certificates OF Package IS Wholes Sl4O %
Do do 25 Halves 10 90
Do do 25 Quarters 35 90
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-27
SEVENTY-FIRST REGIMENT.

The members Of the " Eagle Escort. last evening
attended meeting of the delegation at the Armory
with view of taking action to express tn .ir
appreciation of the atterlng reception and treatment
ON the occasion Of the later visit to Albany. After
some preliminary proceedings had been disposed
of, Capt kINSAS aud LleuteDants DEAAREsr aud
PRIDE were appointed Committee TO draft a series
of resolutions expressive of the feelings of this Com
pany toward their Albanian friends They shortly
reported the following:
eored That thanks the Escort be rendered 10 Capt
TuIs Van VeChteu. the officers and members OF company o.
ixh Regiment n Y $ M or the spontaneous man'
which they kindly volunteered 10 receive US on our
trance Albany fraerna feelings extended BY them IN
escong quarters and for the kind attentions indi
vduay bestowed upon each and all OF members during our
Ia the capital -, -
Resorcd That the sumptu entertainment provided Tor US
the Dnsp House ComPa has laid us under debt Of
gratitude which time cannot eta and the sentiments expessso
al III festive ard but made assurance oouDy sure tua.
tnendip esmened that dG. between COMPANY and the
seyeh'yGist Regiment foT day but tor al time
ed That this delegation extend ior themselves Ahd the
the ensuing Summer with the assurances thar non-
On part shs be len und make their stay with US 30
ayr able As ours WIS with them
R'ored, Thst these reson,is be susv eugrossed and
pres'uied 20 CaP,. Van Vechten
| Inc IN.o,htlons were unanimously adopted, and
| measures taken TO carry them into effect
| The meeting then adjourned and another convened
IN pursuance to call of Gro. A. SB,yyFyR Chair
man, with view OF organizing an assocaiion of Al ID
| members OF the list Regiment as wer. dsnosed 10
make an excursion n the course Of tue ensuing Spring
10 Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington nv snc3
| other places as may be agreed upon.
Capt. KISNAN was appointed permanent, Cha;-m,n
by acclamatOn. Mr.. Carson Secretary aud Mr. "A All
| Corresponding Secretary
From the spirit manifested in reference TO the pro
nos,d excursion il thought that the party woad
| number at least 80 muskets
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sppoIrtmen. Of Sunday School Secretary or Com.
miiteemao for each county In the State, to cal
the Sunday School lsborers together, aad seek 70
establish a school 10 every destitute vleinage.
Heretofore the County Secretarie. OF Those sections
comprising the eIgh largest cities OF our State have
been Central Committee, with full powers but in
asmucb a. that Committee did not at all times fully
represent all tie different denomin nations. and as
precautionary measure, an Executive Committee was
appoipted consisting of those eight Committeeman;
and ONE man from each of be SIX principal denomi.
nations in New-York and Brooklyn was appointed to
take the place Of the former State Central Committee,
and TO whom all it's powers were transferred.
The six persons appointed were, a. ID. Mathews,
from the Protestant Episcopal Church; Dr. Benjamin
Lord Methodist Episcopal; Albert Woodruff, Congre-
rational; A. a. Smith, Presbyterian; Henry Brews-
Ter Reformed Dutch, and J. c. Baxter, Baptist. The
most perfect harmony prevailed. In the evening,
Pougbkeepsie exhibited her great attachment for her
children by crowdibg the large church so that every
standing place in the aisles and gallery was occupied
some time before the hour of service, at O'clock and
II was estimated that nearly 1000 others after
ward. Addresses were made by the President Mr..
TALLnAs of POughkeepse; Mr.. PARDEE, Mr.. Van
BrREs and Mr.. BAXTER Of New-iOrk and Brooklyn.
The singing by the children was very sweet IL was
reported that out Of 500 children in Poughkeepsie
ali but 800 were in Sabbath School. o.
The State Association will hold their next Conven-
ton in Brooklyn on the 9Th of October next
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"a covered with plate OF besteniron inch in thick
ness The interior Is filed with perfect cubes Of gra
ite weighing in the aggregate several thousand tuns
A machine il erected after the manner OF ordinary
spile driver but Of course enorpous SCALE and
OF tremendous strength. The mass is raised by pow
erful machinery, cast in Birmingham for the express
purpose though it is to be presumed the machnist
by whom the work was furnished had no idea Of the
borrid purpose for which it was intended. The humaa
victim il placed upon block of granite, of CORE
sp0pdipg surface, buried in the earth immediately be-
meath the mass, and covered with plate Of
iron. AT signal given by the vicrsmadack the exc.
cutioner touches spring the mas falls, and the vic
tic j. crushed at once, il suddenly annihated and
spread out Ike sheet Of pesteboard The huge
WEIGHT being again raised the fattened body is with
drawn and dried in the When completely pre-
pared il is hung over the wal of public building
there 10 serve a warning to the multitude.