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Especial Dispatch to the Missouri Democrat
FULL AND LATEST PARTICULARS OF THE
OlTRAGE IN THE ALTON PENITENTIARN
ALraN. March @ 81 O'clock p NJ

ALTeN March Q, 81 o'clock, p NJ
MEssks MCKEE d FIsBBACK.-At nine O'Clock
this morning, Rutherford, the State Superintendent
and Colonel Buckmaster, Warden, undertook to
get into the cell of the prisoner BY stratapem-
Breakfast set at the cell door in vessels of lar
ger size than ordinary, but the convict refused to
open the door until the hall was cleared which, af
ter orlef consultation, was done. The Warden
Superintendent and guards on each side of the
cell, but out of sight and mOtionless The convict
slowly opened the door nearly enough to admit
the food, when crowbar instantly inserted
The warden cried out to Crabb, the imprisoned
guard to night for his life He accordingly sprang
to the opening of the door, and at length dragged
himself through Gm not before he stabbed Jn The
cohrtct He tunes, times an the back and t,rice ON
ne arms. When the poor victim was dragged ont
the convict barred the door again and refused to
yield. He was then given few minutes for reAec
ton; and the rebel was, after much dodpnu and Of
Tort to get out of the reach of the fire shot by he
Warden. The ball struck his skull, lust below the
lett ear, and, glancing around, lodged under the
skull. He fell instantly and was dragged out ofthe
cell, and was thought to be dead but soon recover
ed, and talked as sensibly as any man could under
the circumstances
After the convict was taken out of the CELL his
knife, about eight inches long, with double edoe
was found in his CELL and also on his person was
found another large knife with blade four inches
long. Crabb, the wounded guard, was Immediately
taken to the hospital, and his wounds were exam
ned and dressed by DR.. Williams, the prison sur
geon, and Allen. The left lung was found to be
twice perforated by the knife. The other wounds
were not dangerous After his wounds were dressed
he 1t quite comfortable and conversed very freely.
lie expressed of his dangerous condition, hit
was calm and hopeful. His wife visited him about
IL O'Clock to-day, and he bore himself with mucb For
titude throughout the interview. His physicians
consider his case very CRITICAL and that the chances
are very much against his recovery
The convict was laid on a mattress in the pr;so,,
nail. He said he hoped Crabb would live. and in
the next breath said he had put flee men in the sama
fix he was in himself - '"o S"iiie
Dr- McMasters was present. and endeayored faith
fully to draw his attention to the fact Of hi.
approach to death, He exhibited NO penitence or
remorse, but said he chopped that God. if there was
any would forgive him" He sent for one of his
when ne got out, and not bring himself to what he
saw before him.
1t is stated that everything was done during the
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CRIMINAL CoCRT-Before Henry STUMP judge
Frederick Pinckney, Esq, Deputy States AttoTney
prosecuting The following business was transacted
ON SATURDAY:
In the case ofthe State rq GEORGE Naran coo
ycted OF receiving bride to dismiss case broupbt
before him Justice of the Peace for the Eleventh
Ward, The Court remarked that ''in consequence of
recommendation of the jury who tried the case tn
the mercy of the Court, it is adiudred and datar-
mined that the said George A. Mcgee be fined bv
the Court here twenty dollars, be imprisoned in mi
TWO DAYS and be disqualified from holding the Office
and admins tering the duties of Justice rs rho pa
hereafter in the city Of Baltimore"
- In the case of the State cs. Henry Hubert ain,
hubert Duer indicted for the larceny of one pair al
boots the property of Henry Free the Jury return
ed sealed verdict of guilty Mr. Renshaw conn
Judgment =" "''eS' u
Thomas shannon, charged with assauting and
beating Charles Graves, adudged guilty ana
hned 81 and cOsts-total 50. II.
John }. Bunting, charg with assaulting and
oeatlng Earby Cohen, adudged not guilty
me case OF Thomas Lanahan charged with dis
orderly conduct, was compromised, the defendant
paving costs amounting to S7.5l
Lawrence Kelly, charged with RESISTING orfca,
tavler whilst in the discharge Of his duty was adj
judged guilty and fined 81 and costs-total $3.50
robert Williams, William Tiger, and John De
PiS"' chfgea rlotlng, were adiudged not gull
y. James H. hlng, charged with the same offence
plead guilty and paid costs, amounting to s.. 81
, In the case OF the State &c. Michael Grady. in
dIcted for the murder of Sergeant William Ion
uan and riotlng at the eighth ward polls on the day
3i the last municipal election, the defendant gave
bail in the sum of S4.5O0
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.-Bclore Hon William
H. marshall. This Court in session on Satur-
DAY, but there was no business transacted Assign
ihent Tor to-day l9S to 23j inclusive.
CmcCIr CoCRr FOR BALTIMORE CrrY-There was
no business OF public interest transacted in this
Court on Saturday.
SUPERIOR COuRr-Thcre was no business of in
terest transacted in this Court on Saturday. The
case of Griffith Darling Mckee will be resumed
this morning,
DIsTRICT C0URT OF THE UNITED SArEs.-Bafora
Hon. VIM. Fell Giles. Haney a Ogden IS Thu
steamer louisiana Libel to recover damages su.
tanned by collision between the schooner Wm p
Parsin and the steamer Louisiana-before reportrd
Argument concluded and case held under advise
ment
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LATEST NEWS.
TELEG r A M S
RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE THE
DAILY EXCHANGE
FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, March IA, p M-Senator Douglas
has been confined to his house by severe sickness,
but he will resume his place in the Senate during
the present week He pronounces the report as to
his intention to resign his seat, totally without
foundation, and assures his friends that he intends
to fight the battle in which he is now engaged to
the end. He will not be driven from his position
by the threats or frowns of power, nor moved from
the purposes to which his life has been devoted by
inducements proffered from any quarter. He says
that, with him, it is matter of principle which he
will maintain at all hazards
Last weeks receipts into the Treasury amounted
to S535 OO0 exclusive of 5000 900 in Treasury notes
The drafts drawn amounted to S907 900.
There is no perceptble improvement in the ply
steal condition of Senator Davis. A partial loss of
eyesight is feared by his friends.
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The WEDDtNG-RING FINGER.-This is the f,,y,b
niger on the left hand. Why this particular dipit
should have received such token of honor aud
trust beyond all its congeners both in PAGAN and
Thristian times, has been variouslv interpreted -
me most common explanation is according TO Sir
lhomas Browne, ''presuming therein that a partia
uldI Nessel, nerve, vein, or artery, Is conferred
thereto from the heart" which direct vascular com
Muhlcatlon Browne shows to be anatomcallv Incot-
rect Macrobms gives another reason, which may
perhaps satisfy those anatamists who are not sati-
ned with the above. "PolleX, he SAYS, or hamb
Whose offices and general usefulness are sufficiently
indicated from its Latin dorvatlVe PoBeo, and from
its Greek equivalent, otiicheir. which means ''1s
good as hand #" is too busy to be set apart for any
such special employment the next finger to the
thumb being but half protected on that side be
sides having other work u do is also ineligible
the opprobrium attaching to the middle finger call
ed .eaicas puts it entirely out of the question; and
as the little finger stands exposed and is moreover
too puny to enter the lists in such contest, the
spousa hon0rs dryoye naturally on pronuJRs, the
wedding finger" In the British Apollo, l7ss il
is urged that the fourth finger chosen from its
being not only less used than either the rest bt
more capable OF preserving a ring from bruises:
having this quality peculiar to itself that il
cannot be extended but in company with some Other
finger. whereas the rest may be stretched ont TO
their full length and aightness.- Popular Errors
Examined
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE

UTICA, March ia destructive fire occurred in
this city this morning. consuming the row of wood
en- buildings on Genesee street, opposite the Cen
trail Hotel. They occupied BY Geo. w. Lewis
Co., boot and shoe; II. j. Woodruff, merchant
tailor; and Mrs. Browne, mlliner Loss fifteen
thousand dollars to twenty thousand dollars, partly
insured
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CONSIDERATION OFA RTSHOP

Providence, March 14.-Francis r. Mcfarland,
was to-day consecrated Roman Catholic Bishop, of
the diocese of Hartford, comprising Connecticut
and Rhode Island. Archbishop Hughes and seven
other bishops and numerous priests, were in attend
ance.
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SHIP NEWN

NORFOLK, March 13.-The schooner Albert Mason
from New Orleans, bound to Baltimore with CARGO
OF sugar arrived here to-day leaking rapidly and
will have to discharge.
In Hampton Roads ship Versailles from Callao
with guano awaiting orders
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SAVANNAH, March l3.--The steamer Isabel, from
Havana for Charleston was off this port Yesterday.
Sugars had advanced 4 to q real, closing firm.
Sterling exchange ll@l2 per cent premium En-
change on New York p per cent discount; on New
Orleans 2@3 per cent premium
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might remain near the fire. 81 ran the risk" he
sald, IN his last examination 'of blowing myself mn
ana the house too The shells having been filled
nearly nan lull, Orslni closed them by means of a
screw adapted to some holes bored in the uppcr
part OF each projection. He declares that he was
aided in this work by Gomez, who having A stron-
ger wrist than his, turned the screw better. We
come now to January H.
According to this account Rudio only accompa-
MED the other prisoners far as the Boulevard
and as soon as he had got far as the end of the
t9e de La PAX, instead of going on to the Rue Lee
Pelletler, he took an opposite direction, and threw
In the examination of January oath he at last COM
pleted his confession. The parts to be PLAYED by
each were settled before they left the house; the
t"0 largest shells were given to him and to Gomez
, oTslnl Kept two which were less, and Pierri had
tne hth, which was of the same size as those of Or
SIM, IL was arranged that Gomez was to throw the
hrst smell, Rudlo the second that 0rsn was to act
next, and Plerri last of all. When the Emperor's
carnage approached the Rue Lepelletier, the con-
sPlrators had taken up positions on the foot pave
ment, IN front of the principal entrance of the
tors WV VI 0P'
As soon the first explosion. proceeding from
the smell thrown by Gomez, was heard Orsini said
to Rudio, Throw yours He did throw il. and
theh instantly took refuge in a small wine-shop
from winch he heard the third defamation and from
Mhlch he afterwards got away during the confusion
lnat ehsued. On the same day, January a. Gomez
also made up his mind to tell the whole truth and
WIN regard to the distribution of the shells the
pan agreed by the assassns, the execution of the
plan, and the part which he himself took in throw
ing the nrst shell, he entirely confirmed the decla-
ration Oh ms fellow prisoner Rudio."
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THE UNION BANK DEFALcATIoN.-The criminal
prosecution against Jacob H. Mott, who is charged
with having been an accomplice of Brotherson the
defaulting bookkeeper of the Union Bank, has been
Withdrawn, and civil proceedings instituted instead
Mayors police by the Deputy Sheriff, on Thursday
night, and locked up in the Eldridge street Jail.
Inc warrant was from one of the Judges of the Su-
Pne pre-? Court, and orders that he shall be held to
ton. Vi '"e "eiaica-
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COLLISION AT SEA-SINKING OF THE SCHR.


CHATHAM, Mass, March 13-The schooner E.
Freeman, from Provincetown for New York, with
cargo OF fish, was run into off Cape Cod this morn
ing, and sunk by the .hooner Gen. Veazie from
Port au Prince for Boston. The crew of the Free
man were taken off by the Gen. Veazie and landed
here. The General Veazie is at anchor in this
harbOr
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WEATHER REPORTS

PHILADELPHIA March l3-Weather clear Tbar-
mometer 40. Barometer 3O35. Wind n. w.
WASHINGTON, March -. - Thermometer 40
Wind northwest by west
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THE coNsPRAToRs AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS OF DE.rp
From the French Bill of Indictment

Inc only thing now remaining to be DONE was to
ioad the shells, the principal instruments of the
crime TO be executed. The Illuminating powder en-
pioyed for this purpose appears to have been made
oy orsm HIMSELF or at least with his assistance 1t
Is proved that he had relations in England with a
professor of chemistry, and that he received from
MN lessons and instructions, the object of which
was, doubtless, not suspected by the latter.
Rudlo declares that Orsni ALWAYS said that il was
he himself who had invented and made the fulm
mating powder which he used. Gomez is convinced
OF the same thing although 0rsini never said anv.
thing TO him on the subject He adds that the last
time orsini came from London to Birmingham. the
inside of his hands and the tip of his fingers were
burned, and he told Pierri that he had got those
burns by his experiments. However, OTsini does
not himself admit that he manufactured the powder
He pretends that it made in London by some
one whose name he will not mention: but he acknow
lodges that he brought it himself from London to
Belgium and from Belgium to Paris and gives very
clrcumstantiai account of the precautions which he
took lie placed this dangerous substance in his car
pet bag, after having wrapped it up in linen and
paper, which he damped from time to time
The packet thus wetted weighed about 2 lbs
English w lille in the Monthabor he dried his full
minating powder, first by exposing it to the air,
and then, as it did not dry fast enough BY placing
1t near the fire. The latter operation was very dan,
gerous Orsini stood before the fire with his watch
In one hand and a thermometer in the other in or
der to measure the condition as to howlong powder
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m, =,
The Conference met this morning at o'clock
and after devotional exercises, the special commit
tee to whom was referred Rev. T. H. Stockton's
letter, made report.
Inc conference then adopted resolutions disclaim-
ing any intention of discourtesv toward Mr. Stock
ton, or any infringement of his rights, and declar
ing that the subject-matter of the letter did not
come within the province of the Conference.
The remainder OF the morning session was princi-
pally occupied by the consideration of candidates
for admission to the itinerancy.
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ARRIVED SAFE.-The steamer Virginia, due here
on "Wednesday last, did not arrive until Saturday
kappahannock She received some slight DAMAGE
about the bow and sides, but will be ready to leave
on Friday next.
RoBBERY.-Ihe hotel of Mr. Samuel Wilhelm. on
est fratt street, was entered by thieves on last
Wednesday night, and robbed of some three or fnrr
pairs OF boots belonging to the boarders
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GAMBLNG ON THE SABgArH-Henry Hunt, Mar
TN Swlsner ,and George Bushman were yester-
day arrested by officers Crouch and Hause. of the
southern District Police, on the charge of gamL-
Ing at the house of Henry Raser, on Sabbath dav
They were arraigned before Justice Boyd who
hned them each 81 and costs Henry Raser for per
uniting gambling at his house was arrested bv off
Ger Hause and fined by Justice Boyd $40 and costs.
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PASSED THRoUGH.-A delegation of Indians of tho
sioux tribe, thirty four in number reached here on
saturday morning by the Northern Central Railroad
from Minnesota, and put up at Bartholow's Nation
al Hotel. They lett in the afternoon train for Wash
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.. ARREST FOR PASsLSG CorSTERrEU MovEY.-Officer
Tucker, OF the NJ. d. p. on SATURDAY. arrested =
man named Daniel Leventhal, on the charge Of
passing a counterfeit half dollar on Andrew Cams
justice Mckinley committed him to answer the
charge before court
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SERIOUS CAsrALTY.-A man named John Sbarp
employed IN the steam tannerv of Messrs George
Appold Sons, on North street. near Eager. met
with serious accident on Thursday last while oil
ing the machinery. His right arm was caughta and
crushed to the elbow the injury being of such ma
lure that amputation was deemed necessary, which
was performed by Professor n. r. Smith. at the
pauent residence, No. l31 Britton street
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against the table, and his eyes are RANGING in ever
part OF the room in search of every face his pose Of
dignity Is too palpaby simulated to inspire respect
even II you could forget his deeds Rut NO ono
can look upon him with contempt.
Inc TWO Admirals and the General now arrive.
ana, after some salutations, which were naturally
more embarrassing to the captors than the captiye
the English Admiral inquired whether Mr. Cooner
sen., was still living. You will recoect the cir.
cumstances under which the gentleman was hid
mapped; I eh burst forth into loud laugh which
sounded 10 every one present though he were re
collecting and enjoying the recollection of this moor
mans sutterings. When he had finished his cacbin
nations he replied 81 can't recolect about this man
put VIII make inquiries tomorrow, and if he can
be found you shall have him.
The disgust at this moment so great for
many In the room had known and esteemed moor
cooper that If the audience could have decided the
matter, leh would have been taken out and HANGED
ne was told that his answer was not courteous
swer he should give ''' 'iie ''i'' ar
Inc Admiral now asked whether he had anv 9th
ave In his custody. He appeared to have
elgnteen men were my prisoners of war, | took a
great deal OF trouble about those persons 70 have
them properly buried. l can show YOU their graves
asked ,iS ba Mhat eighteen men were they 2?
show can | tell you who they were and how
can remember when they were taken2 Won
were hghting from October till January
mnen you were beaten off and expelled, and
your shps ran away. 1t was during this time
II was evidently not consistent with the dignity
of the Admiras and General to prolong this eonver
sat1 % After moments consultation they direct
ea MI raIkes to assure CHS Excellency that every
care would be taken for his personal safety and
convenience, but that he would be removed for the
present ON board ship. 81 don't see any necessity
for going on board ship" replied his Exeelency. Il
can 40 everything that requires to be done lust as
well here" But when Y eh observed that the Al
mirals were grave and impossible and that they
were about to retire. his roved round the room
again in terror, and he added, ''Well, will accent
your invitation. In fact, shall be very glad to
nave an opportunity Of seeing one of your sbips,"
1t was more than an hour however after DELAYS
so frivolous that cannot describe them that he was
at last fairly seated in his chair As he progressed
WIN ms escort of marines, along the walls to the
eoohes am told that these fellows put down their
loaos ana saluted him with roar of laughter
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-12-15

Ea8-Pro6a6!e L,!taaticide. yesterday morn
ing one Of our citizens, in openings safe which
he had purchased several weeks before, but
which he had had no occasion to use, was sur
prised to find the dead body of an infant wrap.
ped closely ina wooden shawl. 1t was much de-
cayed aud produced very offensive odor. For
obvious reasons the body was quietly disposed
o. and nothing was said of the discovery. II
Inc story Of the finding, is true, and we have
reason to accredit it, great and secret crime is
doubtless involved, which like many others in
THIS age of general wickedness and licentious,
ness may never be ferreted out The safe came
from quarter which it would now be very diff
ticult to trace. W.
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TORE DOWN A FENCE

So City CouncA-Owing to the disagreea.
BIZ weather the members struggled in slowly,
one at a time, and it was thought it would be
necessary to dispatch officer Hawley in search
of absent comfort-loving members, who prefer.
red their easy fires and warm rooms TO attending
to the city's business, in that one pays about as
well as the other, and the former is so much
more pleasant than to encounter rude, inclem.
ent rain. Some member said Lets go home y
Another member said "Wait minute; we only
want one more to make a quorum" Another
long waiting spell. Tho zone" member finally
mnde his appearance, dripping with rain, but u
second count resulted in the discovery that one
more was wanting. Some one moved to adjourn
until Tuesday evening next, and the motion was
carried.
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THIR I.ATEaW NHyVsl

zN7ERES7ZNG e Profitable TO EVERY ONE.
consequence OF the hard times, have concluded to
make greatreducon in the selling price Of my goods
SNAIL atthe same time, offer greatest bargains
IN several articles received direct auction.
CALICOLS witl the exception English Merlin cl
at Ice per yard.
o. DE LAINEs goods retacd for than
everybody. lF "
than any other house. = - $500 49,
MILLINERY GOoDs-A complete assortment, very low,
lSsIc and row "a. - : ~ "
EMBRoIDERIEs-T oblfge myself to sell SO per cent
cheaper than any other house In the city of Wheeling
CuINTZES-Worth Sic at 20 cents
than any other house.
ii sILsA very ro" article of Black Silks at &c., and
at only 20 cents. W
LlNENS-An rrtcle worth 75c at only 45c
PARAMErTOS AND ERENCfI MERINOS-Of every c,i.
or al price, lower than offered before; also plain De-
lanes, very fine quality, such sells 25c for 15sIo
Gauntlrts, at ST1Ec. F
In short, will sell any of my goods to suit these
nara tttes ISAAC Prayer.
uoF - l2S Main street Union.
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Pnr1ApE1PuIA. scnt Q 1ebe

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 9, 1856
PRoF WooD-Denr Sir: Your Hair is BROWN.
itself beneficial The 'front.' and also the back part
OF my head alm0st lost its eoyeringin fact have
used but two half pint bottles of your Restorative and
the top of my head studded with promising crop Of
young hair and the front is also receiving its btneht
have tried other preparations without benefit
think from my personal recommends ton can in
duce many others to try It, - =
Yours respectfully, D. R. THOMAS. II D.
No