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The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-16

Fire Department of Boston is arranging series of
prizes for competition among the fremen through
out the United states to test the superiority of
their apparatus. In this connection we are inform
ed, that the Vigiant Fire Company of this city
design entering the lists with their suction engine
which is undergoing repairs with that view The
trial Is expected to take place some time in August
next. Should this company carry out their infen
tions, the other contestants can RELY upon having
to do some excellent throwing to prevent their car
rylng of prize. They expect to take on about fifty
men, and to proceed there upon one Of the line of
Boston steamers. They also contemplate extending
their visit to Halifax
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-16

The following letter from the Hon. John SGdell,
read at the recent Lecompton meeting in Tam
many Hall
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

Mao OJioas.
THE WHEAT cRR.

Throughout over dozen counties in the State Of Hi
nois (along the Illinois Genital raroad besides the
counties III KNOX, Davies and Pike, hi Indiana the APP
pearancc Of the growing wheat crop Is favorable. The
two most trying months past and very large yield
of wheat is likely to be had this The fields be-
tween Iasae aud Bloomington and further south, from
Ccntraa to WILDERNESS and Washington, lndaii, se par
ticulary green and well covered large portion of the
old crop still in the hsnds Of farmers and disposi
ton is cvinced to accept the present ruling rates, which
is causing great activity in trade over tho whole country
We pleased to learn THAT the growing wheat crop
throughout all this section of the country is in
inarkably promising condition None of IL is winter
killed there appearance of be, and all is healthy
and vigorous. Fredericksburg Va) Recorder.
Tnn WHEAT intelligent farmer who has been
hooking about recently Informs that he has never
known the wheat fields Of Southwestern Ohio to present
this of the year promising and brilliant an
appearance present The winter has not injured the
wheat in the West and there agloTious prospect for
early and bouncos harvest just now there are more
signs of spring in the country than last year the first
of May Cincinnati piper.
WlIEAr-This crop is said to be looking very well in
this vicinity, though suffering just now from want
of rain Dan Register.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07
COURT or CLAIMS.

TUESDAY, 1fr1 6.-Judge Scarburgh delivered the
opinion Of the court in the of Logan Hunton, adj
verse to the claim
The claim in this principally for fees for
vices district attorney of louisiana In the prosecution
of Lopez and others The fee charged in five
So, 900, and for the petitioner il insisted that the
bill hal been taxed and allowed by the district Judge
der the act of 1889.
The court decides that the allowance by the court is
restricted by statute that the fees of the district attor
cy of Louisiana to be determined under the net Of
March g. 1884, and by The then existing usage and prac
tice and that at the date of the passage Of this act there
does not appeal to have been any existing usage and
practice to support the charges male.
Judge Scalrburgh also delivered the opinion of the
court in the Of John L. Writ and Charles Wiks
These claims for damages oc,soncd to the houses
Of the claimants by the alteration Of the grade of North
Capitol street Tho court decides that the government
Is not liable fofsnch damages
The court then adjourned until IL o clock Tomorrow.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

Schools OHIo-1he report of the Ohio commission
ers of the schools for the year 1857 gives the
number Of school districts in the State S09l scholars
enrolled COZ 545 average attendance $50 SGT the total
number OF school youths 8I3, $40 number Of male teach
ers TO- ls9 female teachers g. Gs4 paid to male teachers
ST. ISL $40 to female teachers $3.50, 51. The report
embraces returns also of nineteen scminacs and eleven
colleges In the colleges there lG95 pupils pursuing
q full course, and 365 partial and there if
the preparatory department ,525 pupils Tho value Of
the college property is s67500O and the endowments
amount to s7OOO0 Their libraries contain, altogether
sc, 800 volumes
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07
10l GENT GOODS FOR POPULAR TRADE

4 81 CENT GOODS FOR POPULAR TRADE
lawns select styles At l2 cents pe yard
hanlkerclcfs, at l2}a cents each
cases fne white bfilantcs, al 12ls cents yard
English prints selected styles at l2 coats pes
yard.
100 pieces white blantcs, OF most choices patterns
Our correspondents scnd supplies
daily
One pcc only, marked plain ngurcs hence person Is
overcbarged
We decline TO open any accounts.
monthly for In cash Notcs VIII not DC
acceptable.
articles prices dealing be relied on in all
cases FERRY BROTHER, J.
Central Stores west building,
April 1--lOtdif opposite Centre Market
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

Tmg LKyIArrAs.-'Ibc people OF Portland (hianc) are
ma king large calculations the curiosity Of the Amcr
cans to see the monster ship the Icviahan The drgu
estimates tat 800 900 people will visit Portland to
her OF these, he says New England ought to furnish
100 OOO the British dependencies 10000 the valley Of
the Mississippi 80 OOO tho Middle States 100000 and
adds that this ys army will probably leave in the State
and most Of il in the city So DOC, 900 $40 each 1t
is easy from this statement 20 how much will bc saved
If these hundreds OF thousands have the good sense to
say OF home and read the accounts OF tho monster
furnished in the newspapers.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

APPOINTMENT William v. H. Brown, third class
clerk in the General Land Office, has been appointed
principal clerk Of the public lands IN that Office under the
act Of 4th July, 1856 This appointment does NOT OF
COURSE, conflict with the position or duties OF the chc
c,c,ksh Of tls General Land Office, ably filled by
Joseph S Wilson the duties Of the principal clerk
of ubc lands not being dehnedby law but such as may
from time TO time be prescribed by the Commissioner
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

GALE OF BLENIEIM--By virtue Of decree
circuit court Of Abcnas the underSpod
commissioner will sel At public auction ON
Thursday, the 27th OF May next,
on the premises and late residence Of the Hon
deceased tho Of Aibemare known a.
Blenhcim.
This Il perhaps beautiful and desirable esttcs that
be where In Virginia Tho tract contains ABOUT
900 acres,
Of timber and water and Mos nine mss souh q
Charlottesville and the Unversy TO which tncre 5000 sos
passing Immediately by Monticello
Of the Southwest rans o. noun
ta section u country long known - hs hsd Lana ~
trict and under good sRe culNvaou belog
adapted n the staple products Of Piedmont Virginia. uch ~
wheat, t0bacco corn, grasses &c,
Tho buildings and arranged with very
great taste surrounding extensive and highly
improved 49, ....~,-. -
An easy access {chcr Richmond Or AlcxAnda e.
odcd by railway River canal Tho society 81 the
rcned and churches 81 oil tho leading
denominations accessible.
short point HEALTH scenery society and beautiful Improve
morte rarely offered for sale
very portion the purchase money will be required IN
hand, long credits given for the balance
visit the place. may correspond
charlottesville bcInarc county va
Should ' a Lay 10 BIO an unsuitable day he raic WIN
be- made the fair day. ~ d. MAssE, Comn saoaor
ktrii 7--3,cp aud Administrator " A. stevenson, decd
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

soME Ia,s---Ih New Orleans papers OF the 3lst Of
March all contain notices Of flooding rain .h"' CITY
on the previous day. The Crescent thus describes 1t
Tho rain in the morning one Of those which may
be properly termed deuge 1t is hardly enough to say
that the water fell In torrents WAS an immense do,se
Of water perfect Of celestial ocean the
downfall Of universal cataract, heavy, roaring and APP
palling almost hundred Nngaras the wind all the
while battling the falling flood with hurricane fury and
creating d roar above which nothing could be heard ;
nothing save the booming of the electric batteries,
whose quickly following flashes spread supcrna fiery
hue through the chaos Of falling waters This may
hyperbotal, if not diabocal attempt at the sub
line but all our readers will admit that plain Ian
guage could begin to do justice to the storm of yesterday
morning After what have said, particulars would
be supcruons II Is not necessary to say moro than
that the streets flooded and the banqucttes deeply
submerged In all parts of the city. and that for several
hours the whole population was more or less water
bound We have had more violent storms within the
pas year or two but not greater fall of water for the last
ten yearss The abundance of the electric discharges both
before and after the Storm absorbed tho heat which made
the weather oppressive The day before ana after the
storm the day was quite chilly.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

TIME GREAT BOOK OF THE YEAR, FOR EVERY
l. FAMILY AND EVERY NDylDUAI-,-Evcry Methodist, Uni
Baptist Cngrgationast EscoPalan, ana Unitarian Is IN
tcrcscd n circulation. Its title Is ma follows:
Pitts street Chapel Lectures.
Delivered in Boston, BY Ccrgymcn Of six different nomins'on
during Winter 1855 The questions discusscd and the Clergy
men whom they defended, follow
1. why u Mctlodist--By Rev. W. r. Clark.
=. Why am univcrsaIst.- Rev Thomas B Thayer.
Why am II fap,ist--I!y Rev. James N. sykes.
Rev. DR.. Adams
8. Why tIi-coraian. BY Rev. Dr. Randall
Why am a Uniarian--By Rev. Dr, Dewey.
7. Spiritual Chris any.Ey Rev. T. Starr King
crowds OF attentive listeners during their
livery aud compliance with the desire hundreds has
thus furnishing inquirer
the path guide prepared and defended by its disciples
should find place household for pages
ecclesiastical roy and cnonaoua each Of
the leading Christian sccts In country.
fur the family and the indvnal old and
intelligent both book for a for
book be prusc pcrused volume both Instructive
and interesting
rice sent free by mail receipt Of 81 30 In stamps other
wise. For sale ut FRANKLIN Philips New bookstore,
332 Pennsylvania
apy bet 9th and 10Th
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

TnE OPERA will be centre Of attraction for the fash
ionabe and ml,sicovng at the metropolis during tn
short season Of four nights Those wishing good seat
will do well to SECURE them without delay
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

Nirs sroAs's B,sry,r-In consequence of the Feeap-
ton al the White House last evening there WAS but
slim attendance at tho Theatre the occasion OF tho
benefit Of AIRS Sloan The performances, however were
quite in keeping with the reputation which the present
popular company sustain with the theatre going popula
ton of Washington Mrs Sloan is deservcdly u great
favorite and only express the wish that more
substantial token Of approval Of her efforts may be youch
safcd TO her before she leaves Washington than that Of
last night Certain il is that she merits it
MAYonAIry CoSvESroN LAST night meetings OF the
anti -nothing voters Of the city were held in the
several wards select delegates TO the mayoralty
voniion. We give the names Of such delegates
handed TO
Fourth WUd-Dr. G. Boyle chosen president, and
b. j. Scmmes esq, secretary. The following delegates
were sclcctod Edward smms +. w Birch, J. +. Coyle
j. Reese, and W. r. Mohun.
lSeceah Ward. The meeting for this ward was held at
Potomac Hall Mr. Charles Allen, the secretary informs
us that the following delegates chosen Il. NJ
Clarke, Peter Hepburn SRI John T. Casscl, Jas u John
son. and II. A. Clarke.
Mn E. r. coArn, Of Philadelphia, fine scholar and
writer and pleasing speaker, win read original poem
at Temperance Hall this evening. portion of the
proceeds are 70 be devoted to the orphan asylnms.
The WAsulScroS LIBRARY COMPANY have elected the
following board of directors: James +. Halliday, G. J.
Abbott W. O. Force J. w. Thompson Lewis Ccphane,
T. w. Dcnha,n Alexander Il. shepherd
TE nEroHr in the Star Of the visit OF gang Of dir
orderly fellows to the City Hall during the meeting Of
the citizens patrol committee Is perfectly correct We
cannot imagine what motive city official can have In
attempting to such misconduct and do not believe
that he uf other officials, will find 1t an easy matter to
" muzzlc the press :
r OPERA will be centre of attraction for the fash
onabc and music loving at the metropolis during the
short season Of four nights Those wishing good seats
will do well to SECURE them without delay
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

TSINE RUSSIAN CRASH FOR TOWEl.S--20O
il pieces Russian crash, for towels II
Also, supply other tine and cNtrastysh towels whe
and colo.ed borders
Napkins doyles damask aud diapers in great profession Of
standard styes and qualities.
We make daily additions to stock
opening Customers who have here
mind that hereafter Nc
require cash when tho bin presented Any other seemcnt WI
acceptable. Of how TesFnnsbe
pae. may prompt cash settlement tho only basis that
renders their bills advantageous TO
price only, marked In plain figures !,
Good low prices and fair dealing may be rolled on ~ All
PEkkf 4 bfu1ffEt
Central S&orcs,' west bulding
April I---lOtdf opposite Centre Market
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

BY HATCH. Tho petition Of G. Wieckman Michael Recln
vault hundred others Of Buffalo " that the public land
Of public and confined
cutivators the soil in limited quantities
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

ID OBES OF ALL KINDS AND FABRICS. --iafge
IN and richest things out with al mmeose
i,,k or fancy staple dry goods OF the best class
price only, marked in plain figures no dcvln,a /,
opening auchnt' All bills presented nohW-
ly for payment IN cash .
permitted Of the store on appreciation ior Inspect
he exchanged taken back when once sota
We make daily additions to our stock - . l4.a2
mcentrai Stores y west bnldiug
,,ri, mar Market
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

Mn f. r. CoArr, Of Philadelphia, fine scholar and
writer and pleasing speaker will read an original poem
at Temperance Hall this evening. portion of the
proceeds are 10 be devoted TO the orphan Yylnms-
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

DUBILC SCIiOOIS.--Wcdncsday next, the 7th
O'Clock, the monthly meeting Of the
lsU,r Trustees Of Public schools.
April CIT no WtktIfS secretary
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

The WAsnINcroS LIBRARY COMPANY have elected the
following board Of directors James f. Halliday, g. J.
Abbott, W. @ Force J. W. Thompson, Lewis Clcphane
T. w Dcnhasn, Alexander II. Shepherd.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

prAxsxxsr OF srArx, April ., 1888

t,fettfst lf nrAxExxsr srArss Alril b, 1893
Parties arped by w.
brown Co. 81 Liverpool refunded by
are informed that l furnished BY haA that
en WIZ he madc 10 authorized receive them application
TO this department, April
WTASilNGTON TlIEATRE.-ITALIAN OPERA.
w mr. srOKf has tc pleasure that hr he's con
Guided an ensaseme,i with the renowned director
MAX MARErxEK
by which he will be enabled give
GRAND OPERA NIGHTS
commencing Saturday April following On Monday
WEDNESDAY and Friday Of ensuing week = =
Troupe viii embrace only the superb
Mnroxek, but ALSO tho loading The uaa
Troupe The Operas given VIII probably be
rRAvlArA LUCIA, PURrrANI TRovAToRE
THO enormous expense eataIcd by this engagement renders
S s.. s s s esSsS looks - 4 ss such ~
this cl bring Washington public the works " TIA
Private boxes On dress circle er per night 40 for tho four
Private boxes on lower tier per night 80 s~ the four
orehss,ra chairs o. per night the four nights
Dress Crcc and PAqucstc (numbccd - per night or 20 TOR she
four nights.
sabscrpon lat book viii opened 10 O'Clock,
Tuesday April O. at Aezcros Music Store corner renasylva
and llth street. April o-N
TNORrIETH INSTRUMENTATION I'M store the
il Of celebrated House VIE C0tsous'
ladies' Cottons.'
with and been psouounccd
by the best Judges superior any goods o thsr GLASS ~ m
any American market, Of tho SOFT finish brand Our
stamped In n!l ON each piece.
pieces all other medium and extra anc English snd Americas
Long Cloths.
pieces Linens all grades thick and thin the best mum
made orders ircianh
40 Shirt various prices.
annually
hands enables to or the best Abrios nt Aunshangv low
prices FERRY l. BROTHER,
Central Stores" wcst huiding,
Aprj 6-lOtdf
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

DED AND BLUE ENDS.--I extra long and
II, Towels ends and long frnges
Z
TowcHngs u medium and lower
grades.
large supply quality Table IAmaxks Doyes Napkins,
Pillow Linens, Linen Slicctings and Bath Towels.
Tally added supplies from the North and East
price only marked plain figures purchaser
5 overcharged
10 decidedly decline open any
All bills presented monthly for payment In cash.
PERRY BROTHER,
" Central Stores, building,
April o--1Otdit Opposite Csntre Market.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-07

The PRESIDENT pro IAN laid before the SENATE a =
n,rt 81 The Secretary Of the Navy, communicating,
P.,,,;,,ce with a resolution of the Senate informato
~ ~ tLc condition Of the United States snip franklin
shich wys read and referred to the Committee ON Nav
Affairs
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-11


M Cincinnati sasss Of the sH say here has betna god
demand l0r money during the week sadlng that day. ai M sup
ply has continued about equal tie o9Of sces7tseraper
and the market reported comparatively easy for names Of
this eie Rates q interest range INN 20 70 il snt stsse
sasrgs have besaOnly moderate rs fair paper be had at
= 70 - cent.
There seems 70 scarcity Of onsy n the vest as yet not
Wsaniag the large snoun to carry on the pork trade
zas L0uisvs journal Of The sh sale Of s0O bushels
prime white Wheat 81 slo cash. aevsahie on board ship
nsat 70 Cincinnati Tbs oSr7lal contains the following.
We Learn that gentleman in this city largely interested in
ale q ali TIE prime ad belonging to iE oetons Price
lie cash, delivered where lies This sale embraces parcels
from eighty hundred thousand hogs andvil au0unt
nsar Se This sale both as 70 price and amount exceeds,
We hseTe, before made this period Of the packing
There we're also sales Of one hundred thousand pounds o. clear
sides cut Of smoke deliverable the lst Of February Ice and
e0I pieces shoulders cut Of salt deliverable week. At 6e,
both city cured ISIS
Tbs Louisville papers contain the following Dispatches
crSsIEs4T Dec M-Iiour IN good demand. partly for
export, $500 bbs seld 45O9s1 IS choice to fr
Hos dull at l55c lover sales 1900 head at 67 the ate
rsts for those Averaging go rs; receipts 600 Weather very
anxious sell Mess cork sold the extent SI750,
70 be delivered the last days Of this MONTH Bulk meats de-
market closed heavy and SPECTATORS seemed discouraged
seed oil advanced 70 c. fhe Price Current reports total
Money active. Exchange unaitered.
Nav York. Dec g P. Msss Of cotton to day 1900 bales
Wlddnr dul-saes 1000 bhls.
hrn-siss r 600 bushels rel sIO6ssll5 Corn himales
g ZOO bushels. Pork rod hams Sl1 90; $3.50 Lard
huoyunt al IH9llSe Sugar firm; Orleans a75S Musco
vado CO. Coffee Arm at lOSll FOR Rio Molasses steady
at 556c. Spirits turpentie rm At 4a4oS. Rice hfn-
At auction today l00 bales foreign wool sold catalogue.
Prices lower irregular, especially for fine grades Mixed
Western whost quots Sil7. CHS very hn, Hides
oUersales Buenos AyTes o. Tallow fmsr at lOtai0ts.
At the wool sale to-day full prices we're communicate 900 bales
were sohl South Anlerca 70 30e. l.tt feE.
BeeVes2J0O head sold az &c advance. sales AZ 81 az for
dum aud sl0 oy the best Receipts Of Sleeps tOuarket
sctive SEine-ls' 90 head receved-sales at 65S Ga.
The Augusa t1teEce Segsiao has the olowing Cot
ton ;7a5orts:
AuCCsrk, Dee. tflf good demand today, but ut lower
prizes. VI bear OF sales OF about GO l this morning, Die
basis OF l0 cent or Mddng II for Good Mddling, II i
Middling Pair, and II 4 for Pair. 80
CEAErEsTeN Dec. 8 T. ootton-Thsre Is fair demand
and prices unchanged Sales to-day 1909 10
SAVANNAH, Dec 8-Sales OF Cotton to-day Lass
market unsettled, and Good Mddling quoted II3SIz
cents. -i f0i -f-' a
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-11
RIVER AND STEAMBOAT NEWS.

The river nov rises more rapidly than Thursday,
aud there are now on Harpeth ShOaIsnine feet large.
There is noWaprObsbiiy that We shall have Goal
Boat rise"
Acknowledged. Acadia Cottage, Vim. Henry,
snl Ria
DaPAurrD Tempest for Louisville, Hudson for
Ciuciarai and Lookout for Tennessee River.
To day the splendid passenger freight steamer
NJ Ruyln, James Miller Master, viii depart for st.
Louis connecting WITH Q S. mail steamers for Mem
phis and Louisville The,hcur Of departure viii be
o'clock P. NJ punctual
The steansr Hudson, Redmau, Master, leaves puncs
tually for Cincinnati At o'clock A. NJ
THIS dayat 10 O'Clock A NJ positively, the staunch,
conr,odious aud comfortable steamer James johnson,
in charge Of the veteran boatmsn, Jesse JceusrD, will
leave for New Orleans Passengers viii 6nd this craft
ali they desire.
The steamer Delegate and GlsenWood depart for
Pitsburg on wednesday next
This dsy ct O'Clock punetually the regular packet
Reliance, Capt Bruce who is PFOverbisl for attsn-
tlou and puuotaiality, viii leave for Cincinnati,
The steamer Sligo, leaves this day FOR huntsville.
The steamers Ella, Jno. Bell, Commerce, Mime
sonka. Cuba, and Nashville, are looked for to-day
The s.eamsrs Dunleith, Caroline, Diamond, and
Jobu Gault, are looked for MOndsy from Louis
Vile
The steamer Nashville will be at the landing this
day and ready TO receive freight preparatory TO her
departure on Tuesday for New Orleans
The steamer Ella will depart for Cinsinnati on
surdsy.
The steamer C. Howard is on her way to this port
and Vii. probably urrivs tOsdny.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-12-11

The Fayetteville Ohsergsr OF the 9th Gays the work
upon the Winchester and Alabama Railroad is going
ahead without any intermissiOu. That paper says:
"Tbe tralk iron has been placed down reaching
about twelve miles from Dechard, snd the cars are
making regular trips 10 point this side of sa>
lem. The timbers for the bridge across Norris
Greek this place have been placed in position
and are ready for the iron. The heavy cuts aud file
on the ridge are being pushed ahead rapidly, We
are told, and will be completed At en- early day."
The C55srUsr adds: GAS one of the effects Of the
building Of the Railroad. already perceptible, we
may mention one or two facts Of which we are cog
infant: Something twelve miles from this place.
but still in this county, there recently public
sae by order Of Court Of several tracts Of land for
the purpose of distribution among the heirs. The
value Of the properly had been determined by the
Court; yet the tracts, when the sale came on were
bid or at ffyPsT cent advance over what they had
been deerecd 10 be worth This appreciation in
Value may 10. be owing entirely to the road; but
that it vas one of the principal causes one, We
think, will deny"