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FROM CENTRAL AMERICA

The Panama Star and Herald OF March 9th has
the following:
"By late arrivals from San Juan del Norte We have
intelligence Of the arrival Of Gen. LAMAR, United
States Munster. at the Seat of government in Nicara
qua We learn alec that the General found on his
arrival that he had forgotten to bring his credentials
with him, and though the Government agreed to re-
c.ive him unofically, he declined accepting the offer
until he received the documents from home"
The Constituent Assembly OF Nicaragua had de.
cared the governments of Gen. Walker unconsttu
tional and all their acts treaties grants and natu.
ralization DEGREES void md worthless. The donation
sza:ion Of General Walker and Of all bis followers
decreed and they were repudised as citizens OF
the Republic by decree The fresarri treaty had
aot vet been ratified
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ARRIVAL OF the BLACK WARRIOR.

NEW YORK, March 2l.-Ihe steamer Black War
rior arrived here this evening, from Havana, with
dates TO the 10Th inst We learn, from brought
by her, that Gen. Conche had returned from his tour
to the South lsaIds. He was we'll received every
where he went.
Preparations are making to celebrate the birth of
the Prince of Austria. There will no grand illumi.
nation at Havana in honor OF the occasion.
The mail e:eamer from Mexico arrived there on
the 18th. Advces by her slate that affairs are dread
full u that country and had sent assunder partizsn
aquabbes.
Sugars are tending upward. The stock in port
amounts to $4,000. Freights are dull.
The health Of The city il good.
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MP SEDDoN or STAFFORD.

The speech of Mr.. Barbour, Of Cupep"r, in tiis
House of Delegates. The bill authorizing loan to
the Orange and Alexnndrie railroad "a published IN
the "Enuuirar'' oi Thursday eonaina the following
response from Mr. Seldom OF Stafford. to remark of
Mr. Barbour's, charging Mr.. Seldom with making war
on the local interests of his constituents
Highly as apprsciata the honor of being tho re
preventative Of my constituents on this floor il they
amply at this treasury for monay. they sha never have
in ma An instrument by which to accomplish their
ends"
We are requested by Mr. Seldom to state that this
is erroneous representation Of his sentiments, tine
following being n correct version
Highly "a appreciate the honor Of being The rep
reseniative Of my constituents on this floor, il they
should apply by bill for appropriation Of money
from the State Treasury, would never become par
ty to any combination 10 secure its passage Thsir
application should stand on its individual merits. -
Wing of urs,rrddy.
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THE DISTURBED CoSpirioS OF MEXICO -Advices
from Mexico 10 the eth instant represent the coun.
try to be in most denlorable condition, in state Of
actual anarchy. The Extraordinary says that robbie
ry succeeds robbery upon the public highways in such
rapid succession that merchants will be forced
Suspend entirely bringing goods to the capital 1t
ssys ia almost impossible to conceive the real con.
dtion things Ruch lees Ia convey any just idea o.
it to persons at dstance. The Iuloaga COVE:
ment seems TO be- absolutely poweress to establish
order. 1t had made forced levy TO eudierF,
aud for this purpose was sezing upon servants ~
they issue from the houses OF their employers. Iu.
loaga, it appears. has appointed Governors to the
States districts and citiea but the appontees ut
terly unable to assume their functions, and do not
dare to atemptio. The Juarez, or federal gov.
ernmeut, at Guadalaara, and its friends report
that the States of the interior combined to over
throw that of Zuloaga. The forces of the latter. it
was supposed, would coon attack the State of Vera
Cruz Two diligence robbers were executed at AGA.
lingo on the 18th ult A convoy with some fi5.UO0
and munitions, on the way from Mexico, for the rssc
,ionists in Pueba. had been taken by the federal
forces. They possessed themselves of the money and
provisions. but burnt The wagons.
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rHlRrY.rIFru CoSGREss-pir.t se..Io,
THURSDAY, MARCH Is. 1865,
NIsAv fnls

SENAlE
a letter was received from the Secretary Ut Wat
saying tina; Rock leland is not required any lonr.,
Tor military purposes and that steps have bovn -o
Tor lis SALE.
MIR. Wilson snid that An informal sgreeln-ht hal
hren made that the Senator from Georgia should take
me moor on the kADsas question. liz also Proposed
An evening sesslon; which WAS agreed Ia.
Mr.. GwIn offered resolution Of inquiry rs 10 whs,
Steps had been taken 10 punish the perpetrators Of
the massacre Of the lis engrants in Utah.
Alter the usual morning business the Kansas bin
wns resumed. MIR. Toombs made + long speech II,
favor Of the admission OF kansna under the Lsconp
ton Constitution. He severely condemned the North
rru movements TO prejudice the South and prever
'hs admission of additional slave States 10 u
Union.
When Mr.. Tnombs concluded Mr. Bell commences
al anti .Lecompton speech.
After recess till O'Clock the Senate ,n5Ied
when Mr.. Bell resumed.
10 O'Clock Z. M.-The Sanate is stll DE- .a.ipv And
8 late session ia anticipated
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr. Savage, the army bill bring ander consI-r..
'ion argued ~ favor Of the employment OF volunteer.
and against the recommendation ot the Secretary q,
War for the perInanen. increase ut the army H.
| contendei that if it became prevalent we must d.
pend lar defence the standing army; tfS universal
.-lirelisnce for protection now actusng the peopI,
would be stricken down.
Mr. Savage and Mr.. Qutmsn rnadv speeche. IN
favor of the bill iu authorize The President acc-p,
the SERVICES Oh ltNhs oIhsr
gentlemen also participated in the debste after which
| the House adjourned
PROBABLE CLOSE OF THE FLORIDA WAR
JACKSONVILLE March ll.-Maior Rector hss sue.
ceed-d in inducing Billy Bow legs. Jumper, and s-vs
raj Of the principal men Of the different bands 10
culno and bold ''nlk." 3pwltgs ia disposed to emf
CRATE. and take with him n la influence to GO
Major Rector is ssngun- of in his negc,is.
| tons.
Col Garret, Creek Agent, and Mr.. johnson, are
| on their way 10 Washington to perfect some nac-sss.
ry arrangements previous 10 the Indians leaving Flo
| r1s.
| Tie indians wish To Sec the money promised them
in case Of removal 10 procure which 10 The object Of
! Msjor Rectnr's visit.
| A-suw AL the elder, is wounded. lla will meet Il !.
delegation {" negotiate III behalf al Sam JONES' par
| ~ ~ lis he can travel.
Tie lr-mdy lniiaa IN their scouts. iri!.,! I" hnd
| the hostile Indians The latter found the white ,gs
and rnnc into camp withon. solicitation. This tact
augurs we'll for a favorable result.
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LATER FROM MEXICO.

New ORLEANS, March lS.-Later advices 5from
Mexico report that the forces OF the Zuloago faction
were advancing TO seize MiDifillan, which was held
by Governor Saenz consttutionalist. The schoouer
Major Barbour, with thirteen officers under the com.
lnand of ex-P7esdent Saas had arrived at Minitii.
Ian. bursS-re no, allowed to land. The vessel was
consequently forced to Return, and il in the river
coming up I" this city. The Salas party intended to
pronounce IN favor OF the recall OF ex President San
Ia Anna IL is reported that the Inhabitants Of that
portion OF Mexico generally favor the cause of Santa
Anna.
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For Tie ERQuire
AuD,roR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.

AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
Permit me tn bring to the notice OF the Legislature
for the post Of Fist Auditor, ugeneman whose quail
fcaons for it are of the first order. WILLIAM T.
DOUGLASS Eco, Of the city OF Williamsburg. MT.
DouGL Asa ia a gentleman of business aptitudes, de
cided ability. and the highest character There ID
no nun in the Commonwealth who would make
better Auditor and TO one whose appointment TO me
Office would give greater satisfaction TO the ~no'e OF
Eastern Virginia. LOUISA.
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r q X r R
Fer tie knYnuc'
II
TO EMMA.

Nv thou hl> ar. Il ,ai,ag hack, Emma,
And ling ring DER the time.
When, Years ago, we FIRST rat out.
Lie 9 sunny hill 10 climb.
Upon they cheek, Hsalth's roses sprung
And Ger thy peerless brow,
The raven curis in clusters bang
think see them now.
Thy siep was ish, and free. Eu'ma'
Aud iutby magic emile,
There beamed q wiichery thai ePoAe
A bosom free from guile.
Aud often when thy merry iaugh'
Rang out in girlish glee.
I've bresrh'd pray r that sorrows shaft,
Might never fall on thee.
loved thy gentle heart, Emma
Thy spirit Tree and wild,
That on the earth's less favor'd ones,
Looked kindly down and smiled.
How'd thee for thy sparkling eye,
Thy soft and gentle tone;
Thy rosy lip-thy bearing high,
Bui not for those alone.
| lov'd thee for Mysrlf! Emma
And often have stood,
Aud asked myself why Heaven form'd Mfr,
So beautiful and good
Then sternly fixed thy future lot,
The fate of one to share.
Whose name was doomed to bear blot
His life cloud or care
Thou'st not forgot the time, Emma,
When l, by Fortune blest,
Was haipd in Fashions giddy throng,
Most courted- most caress'd.
Bat when blight fell on my name.
Those friends that used to be,
All left me when lie's SORROWS came!
They did not Tore Ike Thee!
Thy goodness was tho light, Emma.
Whose magic charm afar
Across the vista OF my life,
Ran glit'ring like a star.
That life had been winters day,
All cheerless and unblest,
Had not thy love beam'd o'erithe way
My weary feet have press'd.
Thy cheek is growing pale, Emma,
Thy hair has lost it's curl;
Thy lip is not go rosy now
AZ when thou vast a girl.
But tho, perhaps, on Beauty's roll
Some fairer form see.
Yet ersr, IN mv Utmost soml,
rorship only thee.
When gazing on thy face, Emma.
read something there,
Which aweetly tells my doubling heart
That Heaven will hear thy pray'r-
And in its own appointed way,
The Majesty above.
Will hasten on the glorious day
That gives the. back thy love.
mond. Va, Feb. II, 1878. A. II. +.
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FROM WASHINGT0N

WasHiSGros. March IS The Turkish visitor.
formally received by the President to day, who
rendered I" them the hospitalities "f the country
The admiral replied by saying that no had been di.
reGted by hi. imperial master 10 BIZ guided by the
advice and direction Of the President, and to offer
souvenir in testimony Of the high regard entertained
by the Sultan for the President. The President then
invited his visitors to dinner on pext Wednesday,
There but few persons present including Score
tary Cas-. J. lIOrrord Smith. Hon. }. NJ. Cross Ed.
ward H. CarE,ick, and thu Presidents private s-cre.
tAry.
Ii has been decided tn remove Montgomery Blair,
Solicitor ot rh- Court OF Claims aud Of this fnrt he
is aware. No appointment Of a succes-"r has b.-n
made, though runor says that Ramon H. GilIet will
be bic successor.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-23
ST paTRICK,S DAY IN TORONTO

TORONTO, r.. w. March l9-Mr Darcy Magee
addressed the st Paricks Association Of this place.
90 the 18th inst.
A serious row occurred in the Irish procession that
gotten up 10 honor Of ST. Patrick. The mob at
tackled house and broke n the windows. Fire. arms
were used with fatal effect man named Matthew
Shehan is supposed to BIZ seriously stabbed, and a
number OF others are injured.
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ST. PATRlCII'S DAYlE WASIlINGTlN CITY
Le'rrs we're a:ir-ssad 10 Dir. lbo r Ennis and the
gsnl' assocafrd with him in the manage mept 81
The ST Pnr.icks dianef, hy several distinguishes!
guests who We're not able 10 be present. Among thel
were the following, from the President the Vice PIE
sden', tho Secretary Of State, and the Governor
Virginia
WAsHINGToS, March IL, 49,
GESTLFMES: 1t would afford me very great .,s
sure, asGcrs ynu IT, accept yopr kind invitation sn
unite with Inc "lrlsh cfix -ns of Wash' =, m hni
their friends" ia celebrating tina approH .,.ug ami
verssry If lrrlnnd's patron saint aud sincerely
greet that the pressure Of public bu-i-., will r.nG,'
this impossible.
Your fi-nd. very respectfully.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
messrs Join +. Enns. VIM. For-yth, Thomas Dono
ho, JOHN +. Coyle, Thoa. Thornley,, and DAME
Mayer, Committee.
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RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATIC cONvFN-
TION.

PRovIpEscE, March Is The Democr attic Conven
ton met in this city to day and nominated Alexandra
Duncan for Governor aud Elisha X. Potter for Lieu.
teunnt Governor. Mr.. Duncan ia the senior memh.r
of the banking firm Of Duncan, Sherman & Co.
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JOHN G BRECKENRIDGF.
W,.u,,crn, C,ry March n Is,

NAsHiH6Tns Try, March IL lsJs
GFsTLTNFS-l regret that il will not bs IN IT!
p"sti 10 dine With tn irish citizens OF Wa3hIpg6;
on III" J. inst but fully appreciate the kintn'.i
of Your invitation and aympa!hiie with the fe nc'
which make that day memorable, ss il ever will b5
in the history Of Ireland denr ~ all, however sepa
ted through The world, o. by birth or descent. Col
claim the renowned Green Ireland as their ow laid
or the hand { their fOrefsih,r ~.
arn, gentlemen, erp.cilullv.
Your "bcdeLt servant.
LEW. CASS.
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R,cHMnsp. Va. March Is. 1873.

kiCHM"aB. Va, March is, lsJs
GfHrIFMES:- gratefully ark nov ledge yours Of
the 10Th, and greet hst il iii not be in my poat
to he pressnt with The Irirh cit,z ne Of Wa-hng.ot
and thrif rie.ds a. ips approaching ain.Re.ssfJ o.
lrcland's Patron !shinf.
thank you for your appreciation OF my .upporto
the principles 81 civi and religious liberty and ID.
rights ot adopted citizens. II naturalization kss
done no more ihan to demonstrate the nobility Of tie
race Of lrshnen. that, though il may not flourish ue
der ths dominion Of British monarchy il finds col
in she lani 81 the rec" r"ngrnisl I" the fs
v"'"pmen' "f traits % krnatnsss whirn ,nt''
America smile sweeily for the iu'gr. A. liz
land monrns over her grandeur o.-ihe pn.'
wound have done enough 10 for, bid drpsrtors
from tbs patriotic policy OF opening wide The coo'
OF An hsylum to The oppressed oi every lard. IN 90
sphere. however high or humble hsa The lrI-h tc'A
tailed TO illustrate it's energy, it, intellect II. "csvv
AM tnuurhncs IN The encounter nf AinIi"'"
enterprise and progress. From Montgomery
Quebec down Ia The msiiock and -pnGe of sryrrD'
or turnpk--on every battle field, in the forum ihl
hnis "i legislaon, and in ihs hut ol The lnb"rr W.
hehrt %! the lrishtDaD has beaten high and h h,'.
ana mr. hand have done their work we'll for the toS'
"t his race and the .eii15s III ni- l..nprJ - dn't
Here, too. III losss the only traits he ought 10 70"
orfiihd hn when he comes 10 country al frHE 81
ireedom--he loses whatever bigoiry beet bim
hume. Her. he finds that the lion and the isn,
may - down ogeihrr in peace and that Pr'f.ssu
and Catholics Insy be brothers in civil prl'l'E'
and be at ponce in thu privilege If ronsr'-nr,
they m'nRi- with tsra "ihrr, And With Ihr us'''
Soci oil a america, nrd 'hty heap 10 rnnse cry
our country which cHpnn he "nauered. Ao"Vs
in irishnen TINT which ] low. is their h-srti.' .
votion {" Old ireland herself | Yiy- You #,
John Philp"t curran. the advocate III I's1 -.
was upright. when honor was rebellion; b. WE Wv
~hep integrity Hhs treason; hs stood by The arr.
and tbs Doomed. whsn 10 pity waa (" paf~pfb
and iis WAS loynI 10 liberty. when even 10 h'me
Was ai'no-t to die. Yours truly. .,.,sr
HENRY A. WIS.,
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WasHInGroH, March LEES.


GENTLEMEN: | have lsf received your inviraUr
I" Ge pr--tn nj public miner To b. given this alter
noon NJ ~ O'Clock. by the Irish r'iZsns Of Wash
ingr"n ana their friends. should bs most happy 10
be- Present with you and participate in ihs fesvIliI
OF the occasion. but many pressing 'flicial engage
Tents will deny me- that pleasure. ! thank yOu ic:
The honor Of III, invitation md beg you to accept tie
assurance Of my high regard.
Very respectfully, &c.
JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-23

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT PITTSBURG.
PIrTsBuRG, March l9-Yssferdsy morning four
extensive csunon fouuderes OF Knapp & Wade we've
entirely destroyed by fire. The loss amounted TO
SlUU UUO, which lie incurred.
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DANGEROUSLY lLL-Thom4s l.. Hail. Esq, we'll
known citizen of Fsuquisr 'unty ia dangerous ill.,
With but ali gnt prospect oi recovery.
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REMOVAL OF JUDGE LORING.
BosToE, March l9.-Govr,nor Banks has removed
Judge Loring in accordance with an address voted
ty the Massachusetts Legislature.
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EMIGRATION OF BILLY BOWLEGS.
SAVANNAH, March ~ Billy Bowlegs has agreed
to emigrate With bis tribe, tho terms proposed to
him by the United States Government.
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A CHL0R0FDkM RUBBERf.-S ;,Is " y.
ring Friday night, Some perpon or persors unsgp.t
entersd ihe h"use Of Thomas Miller. Esg :ae ia,
master Mt Columbus, Ohio, and a;sr hiia.l's rs,J
chloroiurm l." The entire family, ak 10 pnhnr'
proceeded to search the house and remove a." JI,r
BIZ that c"nld bs found. Eight thousaI1 y. rvs
worth Of drafts we're distracted from Mt w. 49, ~
his pocket book containing money hna pn s.
gold watch aud chain. and considerable Ie"e" pei
The family knew nothing Of the Outrage uuI r
morning. When Mr.. NJ. awoka. he dl-'o'. 81, :, ~
cuisr snell in bis rooms. and upon sitting ~ f,r
found upon his pillow the Stains Of ehI'fo'''"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-23

MR.. D.LLAS.--at the rs.aasemhI'ag OF -" II
lish House vi Lords "n the lei OF March anil ~
new ministry, Mr.. Dallas, The Ahr'"'u Irri,. .
and q number OF lsdies, occupied thes'
apart for Peeresses.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-03-23

Mr. FLOYD called up the bin Tor the re,asaessmcnt ct the
land in the counties OF Carroll Gnd Floyd he explained
that the Ind hcen upon the supposed cxisencn
of large quantities. of copper in the counties which hnd
since proved fHaciOus Tho consequence OF the ntnkc
was that the lands assessed at average ct $50 PEI
cent above other lands nl the State
Mr. DoHGIAs opposed the hill on the ground thht
general law might he passed extending the time for own
rrs Of land coHilsin The cnufts al cXhorbthnt Re-
sessment md have il coiIrrirI ] he bill was pAsscd.
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Mr.. THOMAS offered a joint resolution. which hes over
under the rules requiring thI merchants shall furnish 10
the Commissioners OF the Revenue statement IN WIRING
giving absorption cthr goods used in their business their
value and the murkrts from whence they were olained
distinguishing The growth and manufacture oi this state
from the growth and manufacture Of other STATES an II
from foreign couutrrs, showing what port they wer"
imported This statement Ia be- verified 10y OATH and no
license be given in here the merchant refuses To
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Far The enquirer.
FVT tHE CV!"VT.
LETTERS,
on THE ENVIRONMENTS RESOURcESANp CON-
MERGE OF IiRGiNId.
LETTERS,

LETTERS,
OyTHE ENVIRONMENTS RESOURcESANp CON-
MERGE OF TiRGiNId.
jAMEs RivIH AND kANAwHA cANAL-THE coh'E"'
SION SCHEME.
Nearly il not fully, l,0OO,OO0 square miles oil 'ne
IN ,st pru,iuciv. part Of North America, in na'uf"'
resources, lies between the Alleghanes OH 'he Que
side, dividing it from The Atlantic shores, anu 'ne
Rocky Mountains OH the other, dividing IL from 'he
crountry of the Pacific. We mean that part Vi tue
Union which lies on the Western rivers and Inc 'aAe
shores, from the mouth Of the Ohio to the BRUSH pos
sessions, and whose trade may be drawn, through ar
trcial channels to the maris Of the Atlantic i"''
prea, region, which is capable of supplying aouh"an'
means for the support of 1870 900 of peope'H now
estimated tr contain 500 600 souls, whose rade If
valued at $500 600 QUO per annum, with an increase
of nearly 10 per cent. This trade now flows primer
pslIy TO two great CENTREs-NOrthern aud sou'he'n'
|, ia INV Office in this letter. TO show that The greates
part Of it might flow through Virginia TO CONNER
cisl centre on the shores Of the Chesapeake were
invited by enterprise and skill.
New York now controls this trade, bu, it II likewise
shared to small extent, by Philadelphia ana bait
more, and to a great extent by New orieahs'-
Richmond, to whom it is naturally most acceSsio'e'
now pays tribute for all she gets from the "est. Even
her Jacon-one of our chief articles of food-PasseN
through the hands of New York and Baltimore mid-
die men, who "shave" us numerically before We can
getit.
In order to prove that the liable might DE
turned" and New York find it TO her advantage 10
impor, through Virginia, a few figures only are ne
cessary.
From Cincinnati To Nc,c York RIA Richmond.
Cincinnati to mouth Of Greenbrier' 3'i miles, river
at mills per ton per mile -
Mouth of Greenbrier 70 Richmond, 3lo miles'
canal, at IL mills per ton per mile, y -
Richmond TO New York usual freight 81, cay
,.o, 81
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Authorizing tho payment Of sum of money 10 D0herty
and French for work on pnoic rosi incorporating the
Norfolk and 81 Eszsre Navigation Company: inc.rpors-
ting company to hud toll bridge across lbsna creek
in Mldlescx county, amending the charter Of the Wyhe
cut courts in the 2l.t circuit; Incorporating the Union
Mining and Masusctirng Company; authorizing the is
su of a grant to John Allen 10 certain lard in liarr
scribed.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-07
MISSOURI THE AUGUST ELECTION


=. g.
The democrats Of the fifth congressional iistrc,
convention held last week. declined 10 make any no..
nation for Congress in effect yiaiag the acc to Col
Samuel III Woodson. who. elected ~ an American Nv
throughout the present sesioa acted with the ,eno
party, He has already declared himself a candl.i
reelection, aud II General Il L. Price - any mens v
his party, wishes to bc boat lot him pitch in la N
third district there b longer a doubt of the noos
ton of General John H. Clark for reelection, nor r ~
election In the fourth district james Craig ~" s
member wilt BE- rsnosniIsatsi ad elected Ia IT, ;,a
district nothing but the fbrnalities Of noninston m
to be gone through with, Il Is ascartned that I
majority Of the decg9tss Instructed to vote for IA
4. Phelps. La the seventh ditxict General NOEL bs
csiscd the nominations to succeed Samuel CarutI.s
whose health is very much impaired III the second AZ
tfict Thsanss L. Anderson who occupies precisely n.
ground Coiouel Wooisou has declared hinst
candidate for reelection and the people Of the djs
know too we'll how 10 appreciate his position not "a I
him hack to Congress. The first Is the only disSs
without candidate in nomination
At the congressional convention Of the fifth congreso
al district of Missouri, held the 2sth mt at Geon
town, the following preamble and resolution was aot,
Believing as We do that the only great national ,r
gle between the parties Of this country is between ~
administration aud the black republican party and ~.
the Ut the administration aud its s,pportrs
eminenty just and NATIONAL and most cor,ial, ana
gladly endorse all political friends who stand unn
the principles OF the administration and the condpet
the entire Missouri delegation in the present Congress un
those principles, and except II. T. Blair H. ofS
Louis, who has proven recrcant to this State
Resolved, That this convention under the present stat.
Of parties and facts, do adjourn without nomnatng
a candidate for Congress- leaving II to the democrat
party to cal. another convention, II they deem Il ne
sary.