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New-York daily tribune., 1858-08-10

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NEWSPAPER MATTERS.

Mr. VIM. L. Pope has sold the Columbia (Tenn.) Her
aid TO Mcssrs Nicholson and Horsley. Inc editor viii
be Hunter Nicholson, eq formerly assistant TO his
father Hon. A. O. 7. Nicholson, in the editorial man
agemcnt of the Union. Mr. Nicholson Is young gen
teman Of talents, and have doubt that under his
direction The Herald will be leading paper Of tennessee
Inc Atlanta Geo IntcIIgcncer hns reduced the size
OF It's form, and donned dress, presenting yei
handsome appearance It's reduction of Indicates the
adoption Of better business principles in its publication
and gives assurance Of and pernaneney for the
future Inc great majority Of papers throughout the
country arc too large.
Col Sam Pilao who has been editor and proprietor Of
more newspapers than any other living man. has issued
prospectus for his thirty seventh enterprise of that
Kind at Covington
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q boarding school for young and youth In the city
Alexandria, Virginia Tho number Of students continues az In
be limited only receive the minute
principal desire combine far
practicable the social and moral advantages Of family with the
classification aad discipline OF a school.
principal his in the pursuit OF bis pofs
experience Of twenty years. during which ne
young almost
section Of the Union
themselves this school for entering
life Especial Alteration
given 70 study philosophy chemistry and the mahe
book keeping and the ordinary ngah branches
ernogy geology and tho application Of chemistry 10 tho arts
Taught by the aid OF systematically arranged cabinets and are
part regular civil engineering F
Full OF Illustrated lectures natural philosophy chemls
try astronomy annually delivered in presence Of all The
students.
OF important improvements, both at the school and
dwelling made sch tho erection Of
the enlargement Of the laboratory addition Of
recitation rooms, Sc. s4tNt $50
IL well known gentle
residing different OF the United states who either have
patrons OF tho scho bat the subscriber deems
this Unnecessary. 1888 s BE
Circulars win be forwarded on application. s
Sept 26--1md&sw CALEB !. HAilOWflI- III
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PERSONAL LYTELLIGENCE.

Robert Ricketts, has been appoint ID to second-class
clerkship in the Pension Office.
The clerk Of the Washington county court Tenn, in
looking old records recently happened the
following entry in the proceedings of the court May,
l7ss ANDREW Jackson esq, came into court and pro-
duced license attorney with certificate, sufii-
GENTLY attested Of his taking oaths necessary to said
Office and admitted to practise attorney in this
county court
The Philadelphia Press the sudden decease
on the 18th inst Of Mrs. Hickman wife of the Hon.
John Hickman, Of Pennsylvania.
Hon. d. j. Bailey, Of Georgia. and Purser Levi ID.
SIAM United States navy arrived in the city yesterday
and arc stopping at the Kirkwood House
Captain J. Newton United States army, is at tho Ma
tional Hotel.
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letter to the Baton Rouge Advocate approving strongly
Of its exposure of the treachey Of Judge Douglas to the
democratic party.
Judge L. S. Trimbe, whose name has been mentioned
al democratic candidate for eatenantg governor of Ken
lucky next year. declines the usc Of his name in that
connexion.
The democratic convention of New York county WAS
held en- the evening Of the 18th Inst, when the Hon
John Kelly was nominated for sheriff and John CLANCY
for county court clerk.
Moees Bates jr esq, of Plymouth, has been nomina-
ted for Congress by the democrats Of the first district of
Massachusetts.
Dr. Loring the democratic candidate for Congress in
the sixth district announced TO speak at Newburyport
the 18th instant He intends, it is said, to stump
the entire district after the western and southern fashion
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$50 ,o51 os l31s5 81 1884 e sg7,

- :
These figures, compared with those for September of
last year, show decrease of SIS g75 46 ON tho main
stem, and sl0,0sI 10 ON the Northwestern Virginia
while there is Increase Of 81 1877 &C on the Washing
ton branch. Total decrease, s47 500 SO.
No business OF special importance transacted by tho
board Inc only question that excited any discussion
the following resolution submitted by the transpora
ton committee
the books of the president DO Withdrawn, and that
poraton 10 the conductors and that the conductors DO
not in the service Of the company, except such ns are
issued and signed by the president.
After explanation, and the statement that 1t was in
accordance with tho recent agreement the resolution
passed unanimously.
letter read from Mr. Hall, of Washington,
stakeholder requesting the company not to run any
trains the Sabbath Alter discussion, the sub
ject was referred to the transportation committee
Mr. j. w. Garrett chairman Of the "St. Nicholas con-
vention committee made Interesting address, in OK
PLANTATION of the agreement which had been brought
about between the four great lines and tho favorable po
ston in which il placed this road He submitted
oution, which passed. authorizing the printing of
copies Of that agreement tor the of the directors
Mr. Garrett also submitted resolution which was pass
ed providing that any conductor who shall pass any
any portion Of tho road hereafter viii be dismissed
from tho service of tho company.
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rorJycaL INTELLIGENCE

~. .,,nv,...iensI conventions In the sew
-, ,,ss;et. of New York city assembled on Tuesday
ht Inc I2th instant 30 name canniaisn ior No'iess
nj die third district Hon Daniel ~ scAes ~a non,,
-, a., Reelection In the fourth dsIrict r.iijah n
l - tho unanimous choice Of the convention In
80 sab Hon. VIM b Mcciay was re-nominated In
M xirth Hon John b. Cochrane was re-nonlnated
.nanImously In the seventh Hon. ELIJAH ward WAS
a.t In the eighth district there was no nomna-
Tr haI,s resued--Mr jackson, s.; Mr. herrick,
Ior n clark 8; Moses Taylor, 1; FrJ Justice Pear
:, 4. a Froment A. G. Swackhamer, 2; g. Striker. 2;
800 eorIon Bennett l.. The convention adjourned To
meet on Thursday evening following
The republicans in the seventh district Of New York
na,ppinated Geo Briggs for Congress. In the eighth
s,s;s tho Americans 0nd republicans are arranging
fusion ticket.
=. rant;ons American and republican, assembled
tl evening Of the 18th instant, remaining
g. session until O'Clock the following morning AT the
g session Of the republican convention, the confer
49, ittee's report Of basis OF union WAS unani-
e ..a,I a, In tho American convention the re-
n's' IN pr,,ented and after debate accepted Inn
R,slv !, motion TO reconsider carried, and long
I, fowed the anti fusion delegates talking against
time until three O'Clock TINS morning, we o'lon -
e report Of the committees Of conference on the table
49,. carried amidst great confusion. The americans nj
s nraeeeed to nominate full ticket including Jonas
shear Coeymans for Congress- Alter tho action o. inc
Aaereaus the republicans unanimously endorsed John
H. Reynolds, hard, anu lecoihpeoh ueoeA' a iaelo
out i complete ticket.
meeting OF tho democratic central committee Of Vir-
ia viii be held in Richmond the 10th instant, for
az purpose OF taking action on the question OF rec
mendng the time and place for holding the State con
yention to nominate State officers.
Hon John Huylcr has been nominated for recollection
% Congress by the democracy of the 4th district Of New
Jersey The convention was held at Morristown on the
Ith Instant and the nom nation was made by accama
ton.
Tho official result of the recent election In
Missouri annornccd in the Jefferson City Examiner
follows
Opposition Democrats.
Superintendent Of Schools
r,.ax -------- 30 gOl Starke---- 81 37T
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ignorant minister having remarked in the presence
~ ~; south that the Lord had need Of man learn
mat witty divine replied, still less has he need
Of mans ignorance"
e residence OF General Hunter Nicholson, near this
Paes was consumed by fire Friday night LIST instant
nv rs sustained amounted to five six thousand
soliass sportion Of which was very choice library Of
oooks.-t5tlnbia (Teaa.) Herald
AN editor out West who served four days ON jury,
- ,e nc Is SO full OF law that it is hard for him TO
10y Honi cheating somebody Shameful libel upon the
genteei profession Well 1t is.
a. Late intelligence from Leavenworth Kansas states
n,. sne flke Peak excitement abating although
I o. emigrants continued to arrive at Leaycnworh
Autew kesscoker, the compositor who act the frat
~ ~ Nnat IS now the State Of Iowa, il worth $50 900
never tramped and reaps the reward Of his
h as o. purpose In independent fortune He
NO"s'er' san acts as compositor in the Times Office
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EDUCATION.


sos n Srad, (barsm Illh and l2Al
THE SELECT BOARDING. AND DAY SCHOOL, FOR YOUNG LADIES
open enjoying and iaachng Of s ladies' Of
experience and ability besides The supervision Of the principal bis
lessons and lectures occupying i've hours or every day
MUSIC ON THE HARP, PLANO, AND GUITAR
taught ladies' Of the family far moderate than tho
usual charges Of equally competent professors.
No school tho United States better facilities Tor the &C
QUESTION Of the French language Prof ALExADRE has charge TINS
department
LITERARY LECTURES TO LADIES
popular designed tho study Of
literature accompanied by copious readings om tho
review The lectures delivered Mondays, Wed
Fridays ii O'Clock and comprise notices q the
most writers from the Of CHANGER the present time
PRIVATE CLASSES IN ELocuTIoN
In eompance repeated requests private classes 10
organization ladies who wish acquire the
pIshment graceful and reading and
gentlemen wish exercise themselves general dec
aon oratory the senate the bur, the pulpit and
ulr assemblies nclung the whole culture Of voice and gesture
READING CIRCLES
u ladies' and gentlemen established meet
= month, aid in didasng critical taste for elocution
details circulars. s4lra
oete--lmstaw INTEL
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HE CHEs DgEt IN EunoPE--HARwIz IsDIsposEp -
IA aEd TO the chess match between Morphy the Amer
ican champion, and Harwitz, the London Era says
"sihee the days of Deschappcilcs and LabouIdonnas
since the match Of the French and English champions
- Alnant and Stalnon similar interest has been ex-
beed BY the chess players OF France and at the ter
naon Of the contest with Harrwitz still greater chess
eas expected from the meeting OF the Justly famed
per l@za with the champion Of the New World.
ne score between Morphy and IIarrwitz stands
csphy !, Harrwits q drawn o. Since the termination
y ne second game Harrwtz has scored one and has
egsted an adjournment Of hosttcs until 29th Sep
'noer The last game was played on tho 18th inst -
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United states Hotel.
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
C,ONCHoLOGY OF THE UNITED ST.

n u
Tho writings Thomas Say
Fitted by WI O. Hrncy. Beautifully by
cJlorcd plates Hall calf sl2.
stroducuon Entomology Eeman. Natural History
by Vim. Kirby and VIM Spence Seventh English edi-
top, (sevepta thousand) with an appendix, 81 rs.
Manual Photographic Manipulation treating Of tho Practice
various applications Nature by Lake Price
The Story Julde Gleannga a Field
Geoluglst. BY Archibald Coke. Illustrated. 81 rs.
The Aquarium; unyryag Wonders Yep
II. Case, n. r. s. Msgnlccntly Illustrated 81 30.
encyclopaedia Physical Sciences BY j. p Nchol
Encyclopaedia osthe Natural iences BIZ Vim. Baird, NJ d.
British Museum. % so.
Recently Published and Cor sale by FRANKLIN PErLP,
Scientific Bookseller s3a Pennsy rnna avenue,
Oct aud streets
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BY A. GREEN. Auctioneer.

GALE OF Al MOST VALUABLE BUILDING
~ street deed OF
duly and executed me- ss offer for sale tho premises
Friday day October at O'Clock parts Of
square numbered 255 having front
on eight inches and running back with that
half Inches franc building stands
upon q portion Of the enid premses
street. between 18th anh lb strcets
vest Immediately Of Mr. John Joyce and
regarded or tho eligible building sss Ia the city ofwash
ington.
Terms fourth cash. balance O. II and ID months
the purchaser give deferred payments bearing m
rest tho premises Unless tho
complied with Ave days the trustee The right TO
resell dcanng purchaser
JOHN " ENNIS, Trustee.
Oct l2--d a.. CREAM, Aucuoncer
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TIME COLUMBIAN COLLEGE, Washington, d. c.
this institution viii Weines
day twenty soh) September Applicants for admission
tho Monday and Tuesday before the opening Of
the session.
The Preparatory Department OF the Columbian College viii
menco Wednesday the eighth s September
Apply 10 J. O. BTNNEY, President,
Aug IS- 3tawtlstSoy 5t8
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:
THE ARMY AND NAVY.

The United States frigate Macedonian, Commander H.
q Levy, was at Spezzia on the 18th ult., all we'll
The soop-ofwar Hartford is to be launched on the
I'D instant from the Charlestown navy yard.
The Southern Star, of the Paraguay expedition
vessels, taken out Of the drydock at the Norfolk
hayward last Monday. She will be ready for in
ten OF twelve days
The soop-ofwar Prebc desiga ed for similar service
has been taken in the dock for repairs
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ALE OF VALUABLE CoTToN PLANTATIONS

~ STOCK IL via sell accommodating terms
plantations Dallas Perry countless
Alabama which a high or cultivation
hundred and ly four hun
each, portions Of every in cultivation
viii given the purchasers tho LIST Of January
situated the Soma and Mississippi Rivers
rnlroad and equal fertility hand in the world
improved and unnproved town lots and small tracts
Of land adjoining Selma, including several handsomely Inn
proved situated private residences with largo lots
attached to them
adjoining Selma Of will be laid OF
two Ave each lot fronting
will enable purchasers purchase residences
o gardens, largo small lots, they may desire.
head Of thorough bred racing stock
which several fine sons brood
mares aes also celebrated stallion Brown Dick
thu best horse in the South.
will be exhibited for sale at tho at Mnigom
cry, Ala, In November next. 8.s@s. ata
wishing purchase viii find to their interest to
and Immediately.
Any liabilities Col Thornton Golby will be
purchase OF the above
George Golsby, esq., will show this property to all who de-
sire purchase.
Byrd Morgan, Of Selma and to
Messrs, Brooks Carrot, OF Marion.
property disposed OF ut private sale,
viii together with largo other personal property be
auction to the highest bidder In the city Of selma on the first
day OF January next
SELMA Ala. Sept. IT. 1883. Sep 28-2m
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CITY INTELLIGENCE.

BAIIuoaE AND ONO RAnRoAD-The regular monthly
meeting Of the board directors Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company held in Baltimore ON Wed
nsaay The of the road for tho month Of Sep
tembcr was reported as follows
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cTIAs Il. BARRETT 70 HENRY WILLIAMS.


Henry Williams convicted Of manslaughtcr in conncc-
zion with the murder of Reeve Lewis, and confined
in the penitentary has appealed TO Chas Brett
awaiting in Jail his execution for the murder Of Lewis to
exonerae him from MI connection with tho affair Bar
rett declined to do this and hns written the following let
ter alleging that Williams the principal In the affair
WAsuIsaros CousTY JAZZ, Oct. g. 1858.
Mn Henry WILLIAMS / received visit from the wor-
thy chaplain of your prison the 4th Instant, also
your message with emotions painful in the truest
ing of the word and so, because did not think
for moment you would advise to die with lie in
my mouth merely to exculpate and exonerae you from
the crime whereof stand convicted Your desire
for me to take it all myself being win have to
suffer for It, and to exoneate you entirely from crime
whatever Your chaplain also tells me that you said
promised you, when you here in JAIL that / would
exonerate you My dear friend, promised you no such
thing, and well you know it could you look mo In
the face and ask such question. No your guilty
conscience would check you but the contrary when
convicted, remarked to you that You ought to
have been convicted of the murder instead Of me then
asked you If you would make affidavit that wns nno
cent and take 1t on yourself TO which you readily rc
piled that you /; could you look in the facc
and otherwise My dear friend, you GER
tainly think have SOUL that there is God for
to ask me such Questions | know there is Just God
and punishment those who do not die in the fear of
God We may deceive men, but cannot deceive God,
whose seeing eye continually towering U.S. and
knows all our thoughts, deeds, and actions.
With the help OF God am preparing myself we'll
rs can 10 meet my tragic fate If it Is Gods holy viii
that should be unfortunate My only aim Is save
my SOUL for after oil that is the most Important thing
for God is just Judge and have all to appear before
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BY JAS. G. MCGUIRE q CO., Aactioneers-

BY JAS. c. MCGUIRE q CO., Auctioneers-
TJORSES, MULES, CARTS, AND HARNESS AT
saturday morning. October 10Th al II o'clock,
rooms shall scs BY order Of the o.
phans
superior mules Young gentle and viii work anywhere
/ exce int bay w0r
carts harness, nearly
passenger carriage suitable for the country.
under cash that crai Of % aud 20
days satisfactorily notes bearing interest,
Mrs VIOLET WILLIAMS,
.tssgsss s Ss Administrative.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE 4 co.
Oct I'D Auctioneers-
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REGISTERS once, october II, 1858.

TITO ALI. WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.-Notice is
i hereby given that licenses aed % tayerns retailers q apr
liquors. Wines cons grocers dry goods
hardware enes perfumery watches, and Jcwelry lumber
wood merchants aso 70 keepers Of hackney
ocry and png and dealers 10 old ron brass
copper will expire Monday the l day o. kcvember next
after that tune. WILLIAM MoA,aNl
l3-dtNov1 he8isier.
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LlcESsrs.-By notice in another column from the
city register it viii be that the licenses of persons
engaged in every variety of trades will expire the LIST
proximo. They mrst be renewed in ten days from that
time.
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BALrlMoRE pREsBYTEEY.

Inc Baltimore Presbytery (old school met at the
street Presbyterian Church in this city on Tuesday night
~ 19t, ist anl ,aa onena ix ,sco,sa l ;vsraJ nv
80 - i, ! ~ 49, s--'1 1.-,.N =, ~
rev =. n hauinan, u pa''iiioe' ioin iieoiews -,
Ia " FOLLOW peace Win al men, lu noincss WITHOUT
which no man can sec the Lord
The business meeting was then organized by making
choice ~ Rev NJ O. Burt Of Baltimore for moderator
, r. I =, ctar.ar4 ~ th;s .tv a. sacratar,, !. al
ana ~ =. = o.eWas, = 80 ey, = org,
aiter some o'her lora BUSINESS. 'i' 'eo'nis
TO o'clock on Wednesday morning.
Having reassembled pursuant 10 adjournment on We'd
nosay morning, the meeting opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Canadian.
The committees Of commissioners to the General Assem-
bly, made their report; which WAS accepted.
The Rev Frederic W. Brauns presented certificate of
dismission from the Ontario association, which was re-
ceiyc and the Psbytery proceeded TO his examination
which being satisfactory he received as member
Of the Baltimore Presbytcry.
The Rev. George W. Kennedy presented certificate Of
disnission from the Presbytcry of Wilmington, N s.,
which received and the Presbytey proceeded to his
examination which being satisfactory he WAS received
as member Of the Presbytery of Baltimore.
On motion Of DIR Gurley, the Rev DR.. Hill, Of the
Baptist church, WINS invited to sit as corresponding
member
$3.50. 49, r. I.. y. :, ' 49, - ~
r. Tl,stin presented letter from the Rev. DR. Eek
ard asking that the PASTORAL relation between him and
the second Presbyterian church of Washington be dis
solved The proceedings OF the congregation were also
presented, uniting VIII lnc pslol - ns Az
go s s;li,ad H. E,ara o ~ ,ct I nroses
sorsbip in the COLLEGE At Easton. Pa.
DR. Bocock moved that the Rev Mr. Hitchcock be re-
stored to the Office Of the Gospel ministers After listen
ing 10 letter sent 10 the py the appnc of
- a'u wy IN, 81 - ~ r;,al ~ -,
,r. 81 tb nistr and 10 the felIovsbin If bis breth
rem.
Inc Rev DR. Hogc of Richmond, Va, was invited
to sit as corresponding member OF the Presbytery
Alter call was MADE on inc scverh cnurcncs - 70
pol. tneir nue = w ~,
mill Ia hour ~ announcement AZ O'clock 10 meet
again At clock in the afternoon for prayer and
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A LII THE NEW BOOKS OF THE DAY re-
IA ceved by TAYLOR NAuRr Immediately upon publication
sale IN Washington pubabers prices.
stationery Store,
octs No. 3sf Tenn, avenue 9th street
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him cannot escape IT, We can away from every
thing else but when He raises that all powerful hand
We must submit and obey. have hopes OF bless
cd future, and, by complying with your wishes would
DO violating the OF God, and then all hopes would
be lost So, my dear friend viii plainly tell you
that cannot, nor will not die with lie In my
mouth, merely to exonernte you, and then 10 appear
before angry God but will Disclose the whole facts
let the consequences be 10 You what they may As you
well know and God knows that il by your hands,
and yours only, that committed the awful crime that
TO suffer for This viii have to say in my dying
hour, later My earthly Judges have found
guilty Of the murder but appeal TO higher
and God knows am innocent No doubt when leave
this world Of troubles but what you will accuse me of
being the murderer That little what you the
world may say about me, so that know that my soul
Is at rest in that Heavenly Kingdom prepared for those
who seek ID Henry, do not for the love of God think
that hold luminosity hatred against YOU for do
not but pity you from the bottom Of my heart You
must remember that am not your only accuser but
God Is your accuser also and impore you to throw
yourself upon His mercy, for 1t is He alone who can help
unceng friend and call upon Him in the agony of your
suferings.
Although your folow-men may desert and forget YOU
yet will the Son of God be with you in the stIly watch
OF the night in the early hour and in your darkest
moments. remember you In my daily and nightly
prayers, and pray for you fervently, hope to give
them So, my dear friend put your trust in Him
who Is willing, and viii pardon you Sooner later We
will all be required TO render account for steward
ship May God have mercy YOU and protect you from
all harm, is the wish of your unfortunate friend
From your well-wisher,
CHAS. ri. BARRETT