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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-25
United Presbyterian Genl Assembly.

PHILADELPHIA, Thursday, May "a, 1860.
The two bodies out of which this Assembly was
formed held separate meetings yesterday, and trans
acted coBsiderable/a Of business in order to
close their accounts as distinct organizations. The
General Assembly met in Dr. Dales new church in
the evening, and was opened with sermon by the
Bev. DR.. Billions of Troy, Moderator of last year.
This morning, the roll of the Assembly was made
outand called by DIR. Presey of Pittsburgh, Pa for
meSy Of your city, There are about 200 delegates in
attendance. The principal business transacted this
morning was the selection of Moderator. DIR. Clokey
of Springfield Ohio elected the second ballot.
The Committee Rules of Order presented report,
which adopted after considerable running debate.
AFTERSoos SESSION.
The Assembly convened at y o'clock and, after
prayer by the Moderator, the following Standing
Committees were annomced: Overtures Judiciary,
Correspondence, Narrative, Finance, and Devotional
Exercises
The report Of the Executive Committee of the Board
of Home Missions was presented and read. The
amount granted to missionaries in the home field dur
ing the year was 81 go.
An invitation was received by the Assembly from
DR.. Parrish TO visit the School for Predetermined
Children at Media; also from the MONDAY Prayer
Meeting Reports read from 81 Prebyteries, the
tone of which was very encouraging. Arrangements
made for engaging in devotional exercises every
day. Additional members were placed ON the
Psalmody Committee.
This will be the most important business before the
Assembly-the revision Of the Pram-Book.
A spicy debate sprung up a motion TO hear the
Rev. Mr.. Connolly on behalf of the Colonization
Society to-morroyy Elder Dckey WAS opposed 10 H.
it organized to bolster up the bloody system of
American Slavery Some could not favor the Society,
while they would do all they coud to build up re-
public Oh the Coast of Africa. 1t was finally laid on
the table. Adjourned.
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HOBART HALL SEaIsARY.-A new female seminary
under tie name Of Hobart Hall opened last even
ing at No. 90 West Thirtysoventh street, with appro-
pirate religious services in The Church OF the hoy In
noceus, adjoining the premises of the school Hobart
Hall is the confirmation and enlargement OF Murray
Hall in which the Rector, tie Rev John D. Emendorf,
abored for come years Itis plain Gothic building.
100 feet in length, and fronting % feet on Thirty
seventh street. divided into two spacious halls lifted
for the accommodation of one hundred day-schoars'
Ii is intended to supply the advantages of school
where girls may he educated to be both young ladiea
ard intelligent Christian women, under the supervision
of the church and its ministers, and with an avowed
recognition of its faith and laws The opening SER
vices consisted of sermon by the Right Rev. Bishop
Soubgate on the education of women, and brief ad-
dress by the Rev. DIR. McVcar.
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DANGEROUS School MISUNDERSTANDING the exca-
walton yesterday for cellar on the lot adjoining Ward
School No. 80, located at Nos. o. and % Greenwich
street, it discovered that tho side wall of tho
school ediiice was badly cracked The President Of
the Board of Education was Immediately notified and
npon his arrival at the school he ordered the children
abont one thousand in number-to be forthwith dis
missed.
The Trustees Of this school some time ago pet'tioned
for new edihce, ON the ground that the old building
was unsafe. The petition was, however we believe,
rejected, and the Department had the building
strengthened by means Of iron rods and anchors The
premises were given into the hands Of the Sanitary
SQUAD and unless the Board of Eiacation take soms
action in the matter the building will DO torn down BY
the police, In accordance with the late law.
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The Old school Assembly.
SECOND DAY.

ROCHESTER, Thursday, May "a, 1860.
The report of the Board of Publication was read and
adopted.
An attempt was made TO change The sabbath
School Visior to Il semimonthly paper, but failed OF
adoption.
The Special Committee on the memorial Of Mrs.
Mary Ann Richardson reported recommending that
the Inemoralist have leave to withdraw her memorial
TIE report was adopted.
The subject of the reorganization Of the boards then
came up.
The Rev. DIR. Boardman spoke in reply to DIR.
Tbornwe and styled lis Presbyterianism as no Pres
byterianisn at an but system le'itical in the ex-
irene.
DR.. b. NJ. Smith obtained the floor when the adj
iouInment carried
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should be nterfered WITH and rejected az
follows: Nays, &c. Yeas, 20.
The vote the same az the first resolution, with
the addition of Mr. Trumbus name to the yeas
The question was then taken on the second resolu-
tion. Yeas, 36; Nays 20-same vote az the previous
one.
Tie third resolution was taken up.
Mr.. CRiTTENDEN Is. Am. Ky.) said he had all
bis life held the doctrine that Congress had power TO
exclude Slavery from the Territories. II the Supreme
Court had decided Otherwise he cond not yet concur
with them. but, on the ground of that decision, would
vote for THE and the ensuing resolution. =.
The vote stood Yeas SO, Nays lS-Messrs. King
and Collaner not voting.
The fourth resolution came up.
MIR. PUGH explained inasnuch as the resolution
declared that Congress had power over the Territories,
be could not vote for it,
Yeas, 50; Nays, Il, Mr.. Pugh voting in the mega
tive.
Mr.. CLINGMAN Dem, N c. offered the follow
ing resolution 81 an amendment:
the Tinted s.te. doe. not require Ire intervention Congress
for the Of Ropey II .Ivs 70 s,ks mt III.
word "not" after the word :" does
Mr. CkllTENDEN said as he supposed the conn.,
try war in state of peace be thought the existing
diiion did not require intervention
Mr. DAVIS thought this question Of fact, while
The resolutions were mere declaration of principles.
Mr. GREEN Dem, Mo- thought they had better
vote the amendment down, and not decide on ques-
ton of fact
Mr. GNlN tDem., Gall proposed 10 lay both on
tie table.
Mr. IUGH said this was the first practical thing in
the resolutions He wanted to know If the resolutions
were meant for platform matter Of legislation.
This was the whole nub of the question, and it could
not be evaded. He thanked the Senator from North
Carolina, and wanted to know when he was going to
settle this quetion-whether after the Presi-
dental election.
Mr. CLINGMAN offered to withdraw hisresoluton.
Mr.. BENJAMIN objected.
Mr.. WIGFALL Dem, Texas objected to the char
aeter Of the amendment.
Mr.. BENJAMIN suggested that they could vote
against the proposition of the Senator from Mississippi,
and also against that of the Senator from North Caro-
Ina and thus express opinion by voting both down.
Mr. POWELL iad that lie should vote both against
the proposition of the Senator from Mississippi and
from North Carolina.
Mr. LANE Dem. Oregon) explained that he should
vote sgans BOTH because he did not want to obsruct
the passage of the resolutions.
Mr. MALLORY said he had not requisite informal
ton TO vote on question of fact.
MIR. PUGH said that it was poor princpl that was
never to be carried into practice. Gentlemen had all
the information they ever would have.
Mr.. BROWN defended his amendment.
Mr.. CRITTEEDEN commenced to explain his
views, but gave way for motion to adjourn.
Adjourned.
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THE HON. WILLIAM c. PRESTON.

We learn by telegraph thai the Hon William G.
Preston of South Carolina, died on Wednesday at the
Capital of that State. Mr.. Preston was born in Phia-
delpha Dec. 81, 1884, while his father, then
member from Virginia, attending Congress in that
city, He was on his maternal side, descended from
Patrick Henry. As a student at the University Of
South Carolina, he was distinguished for his auency
Of speech and readiness in debate. In 1912 he gradu
nted and returning to Richmond entered the Office
of william Writ, with whom he studied law.
From 1916 to 1919 he Travelled in Europe, and was
admitted to the bar after his return in 1921, COM
mencing the practice of law in Virginia. He removed
10 Columbia South Carolina, in the following year,
where lie achieved distinction and success at the bar
Two years later he elected to Congress- where he
distinguished himself by his devotion to Free Trade
snd State Rights In 1882 he was ell cted to the Uni
ted States Senate AZ the colleague of Mr. Calhoun, and
at once took high position a debater. He resigned
his place in the Senate in 1912, and returned to his
practice in South Carolina.
He became President of the University of the State
in lSi5 and continued in that position till 1851, when
i'll health compelled bin TO resign. Since that time he
has lived in retirement. Mr.. Preston singularly
eloquent man. and bis influence a popular assem-
blage was truly electrical. But, while he was ready
and fluent he lacked that sody and breadth ofthougbt
requisite TO produce lasting impression. Hence,
while he charmed, be did not convince and his ora
tory therefore made lasting impression upon his
hearers In private life he was gracefully natural,
amiable, and fascinating, and made many warm and
devoted friends. As a rhetoricisn, he equaled by
few and surpassed by none. .r
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The Boston Post ID greatly distressed because IN
one Of his speeches, Mr.. Lincoln is said 70 nave
used these words:
believe that the right of property IN slave Is not
distinctly and expressly affirmed IN the constitution
VIII The Post, or any other Democratic journal,
kindly inform us in which clause of the Constitu-
ton the right of property in slave is distinctly
and expressly affirmed
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The General Assembly.

PITTsHURGH, Thursday, May y, IStU
The General Assembly heard this morning an adj
dress by the Rev. Dr. Wood of New-York, delegate
fom the Foreign Missionary Board, with which it *
connected. The remainder OF the day was devoted to
the consideration of the proposed modification of the
Assembly plan of education. There smuch attach
mept to The plan, and is not likely that it will be
more than slightly changed.
The sacrament of the Lords Supper was celebrated
Ills evening
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Town Republican State Convention

IOWA CITY, lhursday, May "a 1871.
The Republican State Convention for the nomination
OF State officers, and the Congressional Convention for
the nomination of a candidate for Congress in the
Second District OF this State, held to-day. The
old State officers We're dominated for reelection, and
VIM. Van Deyer was unanimously nominated for re-
election to Congress Lincoln and llamln were hearth
Iy indorsed.
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meeting IN lake measures for union with the Deno0i-
national Bible Society, they presented IN their report
statement showing that legal obstacles have preventsd
the proposed uDi0D A resolution OF hanks 70 ne
Board for their acton in the matter exciteda somewhat
over-earnefi 1iscusion in whrh the integrity OF the
managers of the American aDd Foreign Bible Society
YVES mpeached, and The only obstacle in the way OF
consolidation stated 10 be their unwillingness 70
effect Il. The debate participated in by the Rev.
DIS. Taylor Botkus, and Bright Of New-York,
Culver Of Ohio, the Rev. Messrs. Reed Of Illinois,
johnson OF Iowa. Jeffrey Of Pennsylvania Haynes OF
New-fork, and Richards of Rhode leland.
1be afternoon session principally devoted 70 the
reception ct the report Of the Board Of Curaos Of the
Historical Society connected with the Publication So
eey ard to rsIaks favor If iis adoption, whereas
The mtmofy Of departed brethren and fathers were re-
vved and an effort made 10 exciic greater enthusiasm
for the preservation Of denominatonaI records and
"reminiscences.
A resolution Of thanks to Dr. SpraQue of Albany, for
his abors in behalf of Baptist biography, passed
unanimously
In the evening, addresses in behalf Of the Society
were delivered BY the Rev. a. II. Birmingham, New
York the Rev. j. Hyatt Smith Of Philadelphia and the
Rev, w. w. Eyers. ID. d.. Chicago. AZ the opening
Of The session the following officers elected for the
Pre,id IT. the Hon. j. H Duncan, Ma,s; e.sh. Vie
Rev o cSgsp9V%S aos ss
Treasurer; j. W snith. w Randolph. q W. Anderson WIN
Stf' f:sty rt'i y. sas Van DUE 6Tsr 81
ten C. =. Abbott J. 8. Dickeron: Jeffrey, IL Csa,s
y. Fend.e Issac Ford, Thomas Tolman, VIM Backnei e.
Jones, Iirfctors a,
The Anniversary of the Baptist Missionary Union, the
most important Of these societies, is to held tomorrow
CINCINNATI, May 3D. 1860.
The Baptsts up in their strength to-day to at
terd the forys;xth annual meeting of the American
BAPTIST Missionary Union, which WA held at tho
First Baptist Church REV. N. COles) commencing
this morning at 10 o'clock. The attendance from
abroad was consid rably larger than at the Publication
Society, and the house was well filed at the hour OF
cpenng. The President, the Hon. George n. Briggs,
Of Mass, being absent, the Hon. T. w. Ewart Of
Ohio, was appointed Chairman pro. ten. The hrst
day was mainly occupied in receiving the report of the
Treasurer. n Boynton ESQ.,. and in listening 10 ths
long annual report which read by the Correspond
ing Secretary the Rev. j. q. Warren. The report OF
the Treasurer ia az follows:
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Texas Politics.

NEw-ORLEANs, Tbursday, May "a, 1850.
Advices Rave been received here from Galveston,
Texas stating tfat meeting Of the principal citizens
was held there irrespective Of party to take action in
regard to the secession of the Southern delegates from
the Charleston Convention, and that the Southern plat
form was fully indorsed.
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Two Rows Killed by Lightning.

OTTAWA, IT,, Thursday, May "A, 1860.
During a storm here to-day, two boys, named Peter
Kelly ard Alfred Collins, were killed by Lightning
striking the under which they had taken shelter
Two others at the same time were slightly injured.
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the Board ITSELF it IS clearly their duty to make
all necessary preparations to protect the port. 1t
is certain, however, that the Health Officer aud
his subordipates engaged in attending to their
duties, and the MUSICIAN of the Marine Hospital
is ready to take charge Of any Hospital which the
Commissioners shall provide.
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Total. q
Balance on hand 81

Balance on hand SlIo 81
The Treasurer's report being accepted the Rev. j:
G.. Warren, Corresponding Secretary, commenced
TIE reading of the annual report, which was continued
until near The close of the afternoon session. much TO
the dscomfor. of some uneasy brethren. In brief the
report states that the Union has under its control ~
missions. TIE Asatic missions have 10 stations, 3o0
ont stations; French and German missions, ~ sta
TORS e49 out stations; Indian missions, IL stations
and sub-satioDs There ~ males and 43 females,
including those in this country and excluding those in
Europe ard 364 native preachers and assistants ex-
elusive of those in Europe in Europe, 49, total 49,
The number of churches is 1885, baptisms az far as re-
rorted 2,s40; whole number of members reports not
completed 27Ol7. Two Of the female assistants have
died during the year. but none of the missionaries.
-Four have been appointed and several who have been
spending some years in this country are soon to re-
tlIn. 372 life members have been added during the
year, making the present number 6,7Sa.
The various sections OF the report were referred 70
Committees. The amendments to the Constitution pro-
posed at the last annual meeting coming mp this year
in order A. b. Copwel, ESQ.,, N Y, moved to refer
them TO Special Committee of nine, with instructions
to report az soon as possible. The motion was second
ed by the Rev. DIR. Bright, N. y, and carried with
hut little opposition The proceedings thus far have
been entirely of routine character snd the debates
on measures of policy which usually enven these gath
erngs are not expected until tomorrow. This even
ing an address was delivered by the Rev. +. K. l..
Ia, lor ID. D.. of Brooklyn.
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An Aft0lr Of Honor.

SAVANNAH, Thursday May a, Isoo.
There was duel this morning at Scriven Ferry,
between {. A. J.. Lamar and Com. Moore late OIL the
Texas Navy The difficulty grew out OF the evidence
of the latter in Farnums case. Shots were inter-
changed, and the affair was ameably adjusted.
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The rrassa chuseus Legislature.
EOsTON ThnrHdaY NAV ~, ISt

At meeting of the Governor and Council to-day, n
proclamation was issued convenng extra session Of
The Legislature en- Wednesday next TO adopt measures
for the prevention of the spread of the cattle disease
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-25

There has been new Post-Oillce established at
Kenyons Mills North Stoningtou, Conn, by ths
name of laurel Glen. T. Perry Packer, is the POST
MASTER
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Obituary.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Wednesday, May %, 1860.
The Hon. William c. Preston died at Columbia yes
fardav
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We are requested TO publish the following:
A. H. BYISGToS Norwslk your wife Is dangerously sick.
Come HON. immediately.
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-05-25
Lincoln and Hamlin.

The Republican nomination Of Lincoln and
Hamlin Is everywhere received, by press and
people, with the utmost satisfaction and enthu-
siasm. Ratification meetings are being held
all over the country, and the general feeling
that in "Lineoln and Hamlin" the Republicans
have selected standard-bearers around whom
they can rally with strength and confidence
The Democracy are faint-hearted at the pros
pect, and well they may be. for in honest "Old
Abe" and our own gallant Hamlin, they will
find ticket hard to beat.
The people have in Lincoln one OF themselves
"a self made man, honest, staunch and true,
and into whose hands they can put the admin
istration Of the government with safety, and
with assurance that II will be faithfully and
eompetently carried out. or lIamlin. his asso-
ciate, il Is not necessary for US to speak. The
people of Maine know well his character. and
we need only poin, to the 10000 majority with
which they endorsed their faith in his states
manship. reliability aud integrity but a short
time since. and say that that faith has not in
the slightest degree diminished or grown cold.
Everything promises well for glorious Cam
paign and success at the close. Let US work
with will for Lincoln and lIamlin," the can
didates ofthe people, the standard bearers Of
freedom and Union.
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Ballad Entertainment.


We are grati6ed TO learn that E. Freeman
whitehouse, the finest ballad singer In tho
world, is to sing in this city. Wednesday
evening, May 3Oth. Mr.. whitehousc, for
the past ten years has been constantly before
the public, and the press, without an e1cep-
ton, pronounce him the best balladist in
America. II. Ilk JJOY
In the rendering Of such ballads rs "Thc
Dying Boy. ""Orpban Ballad Sinseu,"- or
Seventy ycan ago" he is without an equal,
his cnuncia.ion Of words being 80 distinct,
that one can drink in both tho melody and
sentiment at the same time. frs14
Mr.. whiiehouse has soul full Of tender
ness and sympathy, with the wonderfalPow-
or to infuse his own sensitive feelings and
sympathy into his auditory, completely cleo
trifying them. His voice Is Of exquisite
sweetness giving out clear ringing tone. TO.
gether with his distinct articulation and
truthful rendering, no mover fails to please
and charm his audience. We arc glad he
has consented to visit us and give one Of his
inimiablc Concerts, which will be rich
treat to all lovers of music and We would
say to everybody, Go especially those who
have not had TITO pleasure Of hearing him,
and listen to the captivating and soul-stir-
ring strains Of this great ballad-.inger
Mr.. whitchousc is to sing at Saco, Town
Hall, Thursday, May 3lst. s.-,H
The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-05-25
Chace & Co.'S New Township Map of
Maine.

Nothing ever attempted In the line OF map
making will equal this work In value and inter-
est 10 All the residents of Maine. We have seen
some Of the sheets giving various parts OF the
State in detail, in the most elaborate and beau
tiful style, prepared by the engravers in New
York. Every road is laid down In every town,
the stream.ponds, bays, &c !. with the greatest
nicely and accurateness, and even the houses,
mills, churches, g., shown Mt their respective
locations everywhere. More than ttcenty thous-
and miles of road are surveyed, plated ny
scale and laid down as they run over the State,
on this map.
plans OF rs cities and villages in detail are to
be on tins map, and also newly drawn and
engraved map Of .Nsw England, with the adj
jacent States and Provinces, prepared express
ly rs part Of this work. The latter Is an i'm
portant feature. While we can look over Maine
so minutely, we have with II all New England,
with It's railroads, cities, &C., complete.
We feel assured that the citizens OF Maine ey-
erywhere will hail with pleasure this effort to
give them the only perfect map that has ever
been made of the State. The expense Of It's
preparaton must be very heavy, and in justice
to ourselves and the publishers, We should en-
courage this enterprise and thus secure for our
selves and our famil es map that Is so much
needed. in preference to any other that has
been, or may be offered US by other parties.
This map is approved by the Legislature, the
Mayor and Council of Portland, the Portland
Board of Trade, and subscribed for BY the Gov
ernor. Secretary OF State, Land Agent. CHER
Justice Tenney, Attorney General, and other
dignitaries.
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Later from Europe.

By the steamship Adriatic at New York, We
heye three days later news from Europe.
The London Times says: The gun factories
are now ut work night and day, on prodig-
ivus scale, forging the Armstrong gun Of NIL
sres, from six to one hundred Founders. II Is
expected that twelve hundred guns. chiefly Of
the larger description, will be made this year.
During the nine months since the factory has
been in operation. forty -eight complete batter.
les Of field Artillery have been turned out and
equipped for service, rs well rs two hundred
forty Founders for naval use, besides large
number OF one hundred FOUNDERS In progress
Of manufacture, and which will be ready by
the first OF August.
A despatch from Farther Point. c. f.. states
that the steamship Anglo-Saxon, from Liver
pool, 9th, via Queenstown. 10th. with one days
later news from Europe, passed that point last
Sunday evening. The news'bost, In attempting
to board her, was stove to pieces, but no lives
were lost.