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Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

DEATH OF ONE OF THE RANDoLPHs.-Rieh d
Randolph, nephew Of the renowned john
Randolph Of Roanoke, died at his farm, near
Aehia, Ohio, on lst February. lie was re-
markable man and possessed much Of the &C.
eentrieity of his great relative. Educat ed
for the law, ripe scholar, a proud Virginian
yet he lived on his large estate hermit
feasting on the classics and the literature o
the past; he despised everything modern
and scorned the intimate friendship of hi
neighbors. whom he regarded as plebiins -
He was estrangrd from all his relatives, livet
bache or, and in his last hours was nurse,
and finally buried by them. with none t,
shed tear or to mourn his death He liveC
misery his food rarely more than meat an,
bread, and his clothing scarcely decent nno
never comfortable. BY his will, however
his large estate is placed in the hands of
trustee, to purchase and hherate the negroe
of the Randolph family. mentioning by nam
those belonging to his father, who are nea
his own age. Alter their purchase they ar
to have the residue of the estate
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27
MARYSvILLE.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9th, 1859.
En;sconal Church.

The Rev. Mr.. TAYLOR will hold services in
this Church. this forenoon as usual Subject
of morning discourse The unity and perpe
tuity of the Church" Evening discourse,
What constitutes the bliss Of Heaven p
The public is respectfully invited to attend
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

HEAvY SrocK.-By reference to their ad
vertisements in this mornings DEMocRAr, It
will he seen that Meosrs. Selhy d Co.. % and
"a E street, have an extensive assortment Of
hardware. etc Persons in want of any of
the articles enumerated. or anything else in
the hardware line. would do we'll to call on
Messrs. Selhy l. Co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

SHOOTING AFFAlR.-We are informed, says
the Stockton Argus. that a shooting affair
took place at Hornitos on Monday last be-
tween man known rs Bob Carter and an
other whose name we were unable to ascer-
tain. Six shooters were empted of their con
tents but no harm done. The cause Of the
difficulty grew out Of personal abuse on the
part Of Carter.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

cE Inebriate assylums are being erected
in various parts of the states Their object
is to cure dypsomania or that species of phys.
ical and mental disease which exhibits itself
In on uncomfortable appetite for strong drink.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

CB Henry Wappner the murderer of his
mistress. Louisa Vallner in San Francisco, is
apparently Indifferent as TO whether he lives
or dies. Everything he eats is forced upon
him. He neither looks at anything around
him nor speaks
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

tB- A lot of Juvenile thieves are daily
and nightly pilfering small articles in Sacra
mento. They are getting to be an intolera-
ble nuisance. Where is that house of refuge Z?
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

NEWLY ARRIVED PoLTcEMEN-In the shsp
Gray Feather from New York. among her 1870
passengers were several who claim to have
been members of the New York police.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

CB Sansevain. the great wine manufactu.
rer, has built him a huge wine vault in San
Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

tE- A very fine quality of wine is being
manufactured in San Bernardino county.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

tB- An act has recently been passed for
the incorporation of the City of San Jose
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

EB Deacon Sheldon gave, or was to have
given. grand gift" entertainment at Neva.
da. last night.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

cB -ltapPears that Mrs Morrill,, who ae-
cused a spirimaliss of throwing her into II
trance state in New York, aud committing a
crime upon her, has been subject to such
kinds of frances The spirituaist was dis
charged
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

N We are indebted to Wells, Fargo L
Co. for pspers by the Overland Mail
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27

Us "A man was seen to slip up behind
another one, on one of the streets of San Fran
CISCO q lew nights ago. and knock him down,
after which he broke" and ran. It was
rather a mysterious affair.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27
MARRIED,

In this city, March 3d, by Rev. J. D. Blain, S. b.
Jones and Georgiana jackson.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-03-27
0rrr advertisements.
lN. Office.

I HAVE SOLD my entire interest in the City Res
taurdnt, corner Of Second and High streets, Ma
rySyille, to William Bohn, who will continue the
business as usual and be always hand to attend to
the wants Of bis patrons.
J. W. J0HANNSEN.
MarysYtlle, March 9th, 1859. mh27-1m
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THE NATIONAL ERA: WASHINGTON D. C., MARCH II, 1859

see English vessels engaged in such traffic
The Scotia screw steamer is here for coolies
now; for although vessels carrying the British
flag are obliged to put into Hong Kong, and
be examined in regard to the willingness to 90
OF those on board, there is reason ito believe
that when the unwilling are dismissed by the
English authorities, they are often, if not al
ways, held fast by the native brokers, and en-
barked in vessels carrying a different flag,
and subject to no such inspection. Here, at
Double Island, the case is undoubtedly so.'
MONSIEUR BELLY.-We stated some DAYS ago
that'we had private advices of the departure of
Monsieur Belly and his corps of engineers from
Southampton on the 18th ult. for Nicaragua.
The news by the North Briton, published in an
other column, confirms the statement--lStates.
PREJUDICE AGAINST AMERICAYs IN CUBA
Two American vessels were recently wrecked
on the south of Cuba and the Captains Jointly
started for Trinidad, fifty miles distant, that be-
ing the nearest port. After twenty hours ex-
posture IN small open boat, they Succeeded in
reaching that place, where they procured small
lighter, and returned to the wrecks, and found
them going to pieces. After returning to port
second time with the crews of both vessels,
the authorities would not allow them to leave
for some time, but kept them exposed, after
previous suffering, for nothing but antipathy
against Americans
Captain Talpey asked permissionto be taken
to prison (rather than have his life jeopardized
in such Way until he could send for his con-
sul.-iStates
LATER News FROM HAVANA Charleston,
March l3.-The steamship Isabel, has arrived
from Havana and Key West, 10th instant.
The ship Nathan Hanan, from Boston for
New Orleans, was totally lost on the I'd instant
on Cape Florida-offcers and crew saved.
At Havana, sugars were quiet and declining.
Molasses unchanged. Sterling exchange 10
per cent. premium; exchange on New York,
60 days, 2 per cent. discount. Money was
tight, and the banks refused to discount.
Freights active.
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THE FREE AND EASY,
Manufactured for
DOUGLAS & SHERWOOD,
Agents for tks U5aissd States.
Improved and Price Reduced, 1859.

THE FREE AND EASY DRESS RELIEF ia M,
Il same srtce illustrated in Hsrpers agazinet fo
July, page 2SS. Says Harper: - novel ard exec d
lBgly useful article, designed relieve the from
tne burden Of the skill The weight OF TINS u will b,
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dress TIE line OF beauty. "'rhe value Cooley
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skirt"
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A Town FLoopEp.-L On the Sd instant there
was great freshet at Shayhsetown, Ill. The
whole town was submerged, and the streets
navigable for boats. The water, however, on
the next day receded.
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WILLIAM ALEXANDER,
A TrORNEY AT LAW, No " ST Paul street, Bali.
N more, Maryland All business intrusted to his ca \
will be promptly aten ded 70. GE
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DEsTEccTIoN OF THE ALBUQUERQUE MAIL BY
THE IYDI4Ns.-H. Louis, March l4.-The loss
of the Neosho and Albuquerque mail of las,
November is confirmed by the arrival here Of
John Hall, the conductor, who makes an aft
davit to the effect that when about one days
march behind Lieut.. Beales party, he was at
tackled byforty Camanche Indians, badly wound
ed, and taken prisoner, and the mail destroyed
Mr.: Hall escaped from the Indians in February
and, after enduring severe hardships, succeeded
IN reaching settlement safely.
The NEw BRITISH AMBAssA DoR.-Nep York
March 1.-THE British frigate Curacao, with
Lord Lyons on board, the newly-appointed
Minister to Washington, arrived this morning
SALE OF THE YACHT WANDERER.--Sdranna
March lS.-The celebrated yacht Wanderer
was sold Saturday, to Charles Lamar, for 81 900
Quite q number of herring and few shad
have been caught at the fisheries in Caroline
county, Md.
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BoApDrHe

MRS MARY N. WILSON will furnish 10 ardins AND
lxx Lodging, al No. Sas Pennsylvania avenue, nearly
opposite Browne Hotel. 6x3
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HOW 10 DO GOOD, AND GIT "PAID FOE IT."
FAKE an Agency for our Publications The terms arr
sucni mere can be ~ yoss;biy Of loss. Every Family
VII DC aa q ssssi some oft them. For particulars, ad
FOWLER WELLS,
63l No, 3o5 Broadway, New York.
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OF the last namedl AMOUNT t2,5OO,OOO, 900
are estimated to be in gold coin. En-
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RENDITION OF FUGIrIvE SLAvEs.-The ma
jority of the Committee on Federal Relations
in the Massachusetts Legislature on Friday re-
ported bill to prevent and punish any attempt
to arrest fugitive slaves in that State. A mi
nority report against the bill was also presented.
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Messrs. Uhsdell, Peirson, L axe, & Co.
NEW ynpV Mn 90 o,,,a.
WARD ASSOCIA TON,
PHILADELPHIA.
A BeneroIcnt Institutias Established by Specia'
Emdopmeas JoS tie Relief o the Sick ana
Distressed, afflicted scith Virulent and Epi
flemic Diseases

times Of Epldcmics, il is the obiec' a this Institution
TO establish Hospitals, 10 provide Nurses Physicians
Clothing, Food, Medlcises, de- for the sick and desu
oake charge al orphans Of deceased parents snd q
minister in every possible way the ief OF he ac
ed and the health of the public al large the dut,
Of the Directors, at such times 10 v.s personally the in
lief Numerou. psy.isians, not acting members az IN,
As.oeassn Usually enrol their name. on book sub
ectio be called upon 10 attend It's hospitals free charge
hor.ed the Consulting Surgeon give advice and med
zeal aid to persons suffering apaes Chroaic Disc asee of
powers, NAL treatment, the effects ofdfags, &C.
Various Reports and Tracts the nature and srea,
nent Chronic 'Dtsssscs, by the Consulting Susye on
ave been pobsaed for grsiuoas Distribution and viii
DC sent, free OF charge, to the afflicted II
Address, for reports or treatment DR.. George c.,
loun Consulting Surgeon, Howard Associate. 20
BY order of the plrec.srs
GEORGE s,l nakA R asEARIwELL, P's'ias~a
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Cogpterfeit five-dollar notes on the branch
of the Northwestern Bank at Earkersburg, Va,
are in circulation.
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WANTEp.

A GENTS to sell fine steel Plate Engravngs includint
~ the new aud beautiful engraving OF the Cruc ION
also just Completed, newly ravtd plate OF the Lord
PrayeE An active person can make $50 500 pc.
mnnis small CAPT al only required. For particulars
address
D. q. MULFORD,
$50 No. I67 broadway NJ Y
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The spegntI Of gold in existence at various
periods is estimated 10 be as follows:
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On the Sd instant, that portion of the Nc
Donogh estate accruing to the city of Balti-
more, lying in the first district of New Orleans,
was sold at auction for $2s5,2l0, which is said
to be considerably above the appraised value.
The remainder of the property accruing to Bal
timore city. and situate in other sections of
New Orleans, is to be sold on the 10th inst
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GoLp.-According 70 HINTS Merchants
Magazine, cubic inch of gold is worth, at
$ls.69 per ounce, SAG q cubic foot, 1884,
a cubic yard, S6,slkE6. The quantity Of
gold now in existence IN tho ~osA is estimated
to be $4,000, OOO, 900; which, welded into one
mass, could be contained in cubic of eleven
feet. The annual product of gold at various
periods has been estimated as follows:
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The NAveAr.oa VI, THE HppsOS.-Albany,
MarcA l3.-T6e water is quite high here, the
stores on the docks and pier being Inundated.
Large quantities of ice passed he city last
night and to-day T,Ys weather. is very warm.
The raiiroad people report the whole body of
ice between this city and POughkeepsie in mo-
ton. Boats are loading here for New York,
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Photograph Art Gallery,
TO NERVOUS SUFFERERS.

A RETIRED CLERGYMAN hayins bsea restored 10
IA hesth M few days after 9aay years of great
nervous suffering is lang 70 assist others by sehohg
uteel or RECEIVING stamped envelope bearing the APP
ite 80 JOHN v. DAGNALI., $50 Fulton sheet,
hoNhfY,jr New Ofk
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James McGuflie IS connA.aj Is spperntend-
ant of Indian Affairs in Casiffnia, This is us
same gentleman who was appointed Marshal
of California by Presiden. 'erce, but who re-
signed owing to the pop5ar clamor against
the appointment, in conse fence of his having
been keeper, OF a gamb' lg house; Senator
Senate.
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;.l-. me slecial committee OF the New York Leg
In '.,, "a Saturday reported personal liberty
,iJn '''''lipng the fugitive slave Law, and pro-
sill 'a' no person in the State shall be con-
pr;vI a. property or subject to sale, or he de-
mon qI q liberty without due process of com
inirt Jaw aha trial by jury. The penalties for
$; Ihe law are a fine Of from $1,000 to
clars, ana twenty years imprisonment. 1t de-
lr 'nat every slave coming iuto the State
consent of his owner shall be free.
@ ne Virginia L,der announces Mr.. William
poOce as candidate for reelection to Con.
without competitor.
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p" THE KANSAS PRESS

A WNI %..,S ali the Mtcs from KANsAs and the Cor y
v .snINEs one copy, ~ So ave copies 50 90; irI'
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S.N WOOD, Editor and Publisher
Cottonwood Falls X T.
Editors giving the above three Insertions and caua
,ention 10 il, will receive the piper OF year, SB
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1t is said that Mr.. Dickens is writing book
not to be published, but to be read by the
author
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Major Ben. Mccullough his resigned the
Marshalship of Texas, anc hiA b.other Henry
was appointed to the vaestey and connra.ed
The gallant Major is still Rsre, He seems dis
gusisd With Sonora. 80
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Posi- OFFICE DISCRIMINATION. X. II.
Gillet, who has been for long time connected
yith the law department of the Government,
has published an argument to show that the
revenues of the Post Office establishment can
be applied, after June hext, to pay for trans
porting the mail, and for other expenses Of the
Department, notwithstanding the failure Of the
Government would be right in pursuing such a
aGHrse.
IN regard 70 the Post Office deficiency, it is
now stated that, instead Of its being S3,OOO,OOO,
it exceeds S6,000,09G.
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ARCTIC WEATHER.-The Pittsfeld Mass J
Sun says they have had ninety-nine days of un-
interrupted good sleighing in Berkshire county
this winter. There has been three menths of
continual sleighing ct Sudbury, VT. A letter
from Manchester, N. H., written on the 9th in
slant, says that there have been, up to that
date, one hundred and six days of constant
sleighinR.
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Several mail contractors Sire. here, endeavor-
ing to settle with the Government. They have
been carrying the mails ssnca October LIST at
their own expense, aud can9at collects dollar
of the Government. Butterffe u Il Co., the over
April l, the Government viii osse them $500, 900
Those who are here ss55hey cannot go on
longer on credit.
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The New York Tribune says: "The St.
Nicholas compact between the four great rail
road routes to the West has been broken up,
and there will, no doubt, now be an active com
petition for the traffic between The two SECTIONS
of county, and lower nrices for The business
which now pays but little if any profit"