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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
Virginia Breckenridge Democratic
State Convention,

CHAELOTTESNILLF, Aug. To- 1851.
After mt ch discussion, Committee was Appointed
to correspond with Stanton with view of settling
the differences. The idea advanced that refusal
would damage Douglas.
CHARLoTTEvILLE, Va, Friday, Aug. Up. m.
A resolution was offered in the Convention this
afternoon instruct the Electors that necessary to
prevent Republican triumph, they cast the vote of
the State fer either Of the other candidates.
resolution was adopted resffirming the Charleston
platform, exeep. regards Cuba and the Pacific Rail
road.
Senator Hunter addresses the Convention tonight,
ana Senator Mason to- morrow.
Special Dispatch to The Mexand ia Gazette.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Friday, Aug. IL, 1860
An antDougas spirit is decidedly manifested to-day
The report Of the Committee on Resolutions read
aod unanimously adopted. The first declares in favor
Of the Slavery setion Of the National III stform, sc
the second provides for the presentation of address,
the third for the organization Of Central Executive
Committee and of Electoral Ticket; the four IN calls
for county organizations; the fifth requests MesTs.
Wise Bnnter Mason and Smith to canvass the State.
The Convection repudiates the Pacific Railway.
Willougiby Newn made violent dSunion speech,
which was received with much applause.
Mr. Smith, from the Conference Committee, report
ed at o clock that no arrangement had been made
at Staunton, but that the Douglas Convention had APP
pointed Committee of Five to correspond with the
Committee of this Convention.
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The Douglas Conyeptio "a.

SIAtNTVN, Va, Aug, 10 - -
The Douglas Convention has organized Renry L..
Hopkins was chosen Precedent. The indications are
thai straight Douglas ticket win he selected.
Asperial dispatch to The Aerandrid Gazette, savs;
AT SauDtoD, at the afternoon session, several prop
sitions for a compromise made, but were over.
vbsluJgly reieHed The Convention adjourned
TIL today. Duocan McRae of South Carolina spoke
to large CROWD last night
SrACsToN, Va, Friday, Aug. 17-p. m.
The Convention have adopted resolution inviting
Mr. Douglas to visit Virginia; also resolution reaf
ming The Baltimore Platform, declaring Douglas aud
johnson regularly nominated and denouncing the Ad
uinistTation.
Special Dispatch TO The Alexandria Gazette.
STAUSToN, VA, Friday, August IL. 1860.
The Convention has transacted but little business to-
dsy, yOnd appointing Conference Committee which
is comforting with regard TO the compromise, but il is
the general impression that there is not the slightest
chance of a reconciliation.
The Douglas Convention will probably frame clear
Douglas ticket TO night.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
ORTHODOX EULOGY ON THEODORE
PARKER.
Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence OF The N Y. Tribune.
FAIR HAVEN, Conn, August II, 1850.
The following extract is made from sermon de-
livered yesterday the Second Congregational Church.
by tie Rev N. j. Burton Pastor of the Fourth Con.
greestional Church of Hartford, Conn, the foruer
pastor " this Church. Much has been said BY the
heerodox clergy in praise of the great heart of Theo
dors Parker, bat not until now have seen heard
any thpg from wha, s commonly called the orthodoxy
of the land. 1t reflects honor on It's author who is
in my judg nent yet destined to make his mark. The
ex, Of the sermon is in John, 1867: Nevertheless
tell you tie truth; it is expedient for you that 60
'away." L.
Theodore Parker TO has propsgated
hereses he died the other day in far Florence and
my dark the other evening and thought OF him
gone could not the life Of false against him.
His swn sarcaslns his voences his dsrepect Of what my
feeling Is the holy g0pe-a these things dropped from my
thought and Remembered only his eyerferen humanity his
memorable eoquence whenever any right Of violated
bis piontp slave his voice ofmouufu
and ngnon which above Boston, and and toed
like deep H. when hunters seized ugitives cngnz with
both hands aud all their eh to the hons Of the old NewEn
gland OF liberty his heart for the and
of the widow and orphan the druIkArd the prostitute
the disappointed the dying and all the piu children Of crime
and lUck his love Of whatever Is beautiful h- than sol
dery courage his nnspeakabe adherence Of petenon and
ngincerity-these what remembered, and Wand TO
get up and pronounce before you here hours length
tender euloeum Of that large brave called away in hi
early autumn prime. Thus pacAbie toward the dead
whose dying touches u.s."
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

RErrBLIcsS STATE CosyENTIos.-The Republican
state Convention meets at Syracuse on Wednesday
next, the 22d inst. The flowing delegates in add
ton to those already published in TnE TRIBUNE, have
been choten:
AIHAN1-First District Jasper Sn th and John L. Rice Sec
OF District Charles Bell and nrsm WiAey jt ThId D"tf,
H. Mill Wadon. Fourth District Lorenzo u
Collins, Archibald Young $50 a.
ERrE-Third Dstct Hiram Newell and johnson PeTs9ns
OKASGR First District John Bgelow and Robert H. r0r
with Second District, George NJ GneI sud A. - Dodsr
QrTYSs-Firt Diithct, Timothy Titus and j. po"hAs'
Second District Robert l. Meeks and James g. Patterson
DrIcHKss-Second District William s. Johnston and hoO"i'
ID. Cornell.
RyhssyIaEK-Firs, District Anthony LAYTON and JoIn "a
LaIdon, Second District Lucius n Cooley and J0hn 81 an
BuskiIk Third District John NJ Mesek and Alozo heeHe'
MoSTsoNgEY Edwin N. Wood and y. fish
WAEEFS-Thomas Archibald and " Sheldon.
FHANKIIS-John Van Necl ten and samuel M "o@o
CHYMrNG "A y. Thurston and J. b. Moses =, u
INTERVIEWER First District }. II. Sesdman ana . n
Maryine. Second District u. Ferris, ~ snd j. y fe'su'
Third DbtrLct o. h. Hubben and James Williamson m v
ET LaWHENcE First District, y. l. Merriam ana IL
Dules Second District, G. Montgomery and D r. het
District, Nm miller and John Nuirio
CoHTIASp.-R N Dull and stephen fatflok . a.
MApisoS Second District James BIrr' and A. u ruii1'
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

TIE CRY WIDE-AwAEys.-This Association met
Ia ct right at No. 6lS Broadway, for the purpossof
PEI feeling their organization, Mr. Bunce In the chair
Af't lengthy discussion the subject Of uniform,
'be black cape, cap and Hartford lamps were adopted
The vavoos Committees pointed at the previous meet
Dg, reported progress ard asked further time.
motion was adopted. that in accordance with the
call made at recent meeting of the several Ward
WideAwats Associations thai Delegates be sppoiute<
from this Club to sa:d Convention. On motion, Mr..
Banee was msde Chairman Of the Delegation. After
fDrher tuSess in the way of organization, Mr..
Boycs addressed the meeting, and was loudly xs-
pauded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

DAscEHor, BuILDEe Pulled Dows DIT TEE Po-
LrcE.-Last evening Roundsmar Parohsr Of the Sixth
wsr&reportsd 10 AS'os Captain Brush sha, the upcer
part Of tie building No, u Mott street, which covered
wide alley leading TO large tenement house in tie
rear in an un'sfe and extremely dangerous Con-
don. Capt. Brush umsdiately repaired TO the prom
ICES, and found that portion o. the structure hak
slresdy fallen and that the lives Of the persons living
In the rear whose only means Of ingrss sui
egress was through the alley greatly jsopsrdzed
Under these circumstaI ces be considered prudent
to demolish the structure, which was accomplished
without much trouble. A few stays were pulsdswsy
when the building came down with tremendous
crash. Capt. Brush then provided passage way for
the ter ants through building in course Of erection
The adjoining property.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

on wosAs STABBED BY ASoIHER.-Last evening
two notorious women. named Mary Quinn and Cataa
rins Stimson 60; into alteration about some trivial
matter in Cherry street James, when the former
becoming greatly exasPerated, drew a kuifs and
stabbed her antagonist In the neck near the shoulder
blade, inficting serious wound. Oncers McCiuire
and Irwin Of the Fourth Ward arrested Mary aud con-
ysyed her, with the injured woman, to the Station
House. During the ARRAY q child named Kelly was
stabbed In the arm AID badly hurt.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

HORRIBLE ExcEssEs ORA TENNESSEE DEsPERADo-
HE Is KILLED BY PARTY OF CrTnEss'-Ihe Nor
r,fopn Tenn InteigtRcer of last week contains the
following narrative:
'We have rarely heard of more dis6olieai and
her0ish Outrage than the one perpetraed Yesterday,
eight mifs above tss place, and two miles above hus-
selive, 10 Haw kline County it seems ina. man, or
rather demon by name Of Joshua Ballard, armed
himself with scyths blade, and started from his
home with the intention OF numbering some
pereon The frst man he encountered was
Mr.. Bewley; but il appears that Bewley IS
10 the fouse of Mr. Homer and told him he intended
10 Iii him and commenced cutting him with he scy he
blade Iforuer received eight wounds upon the
head and other parts of his person. We are infornsd
that he OF ssiby survive Ballard then wen. 10
the house Of Nrs. Robinson; she saw him coniog,
end cloeed the door. Ballard however, broke the
door down went in, hauled her from under the bed,
and inflicted several wounds upon her. She,
by some mesns, escaped from him. Not satisfied,
he comm. need upon two Of her children. infict-
ing several eashes upon their bodies, By this time
teyeisl of the Deghbors collected 10 take him. but Bal
lard swore he would not be taken and started In run
Tor HE homei be was holly pursued however, sod
barely rese he'd his house aud sscreted himself In the
cabin loft when he was fired upon through he cracks
between the logs. There was bag Of cotton In his
loft which he used to himsef from the bullets
and cur informant, gentleman Of veraeity says tnAt
some seventy i've shots were fired before be wa6
killed De stood and Cursed HE parsuers til he
ell dead. His mother also stood in the yard
curing the time, swearing abe would send the
whole party 10 HI before she was done with them
II appears that ballard was desperate characterad-
dcttd to strong ink, and all kinds Of dissipation. Hs
was the champion Of the neigbboFhood and most msa
were afraid 70 encounter him single banded. WesAw
him engaged In row with the Irish in this place sous
i've years ago, and he made . party OF about twsnsy
leave the street. We are opposed to ynching msn~
but in this case there was DO alternative"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

The Hon. GEORGE Z. HODGES, az we learn from the
Vermont papers, died his residence IN Rutland the 9th
inst He little II years Of having been born
the ih Of July @ In 1903 he removed from Clarendon (hs
place of his birth TO Rutland and established himself In
cane business upon the very spot which he occupied tho
of his death period Of 50 years For than 26 year.
President of the Bank of Rutland which to his
unrved judgment prudence and agscy the high aud honor
stand holds among the Institutions Of New England
Always and jealous enterprise that promised
advance eres develop the Of hs native
State he most efficient supporter Of State Agricultural
Society and Of the most powerful advocates and promoters
Of the great railroad enterprise which in its accomplishment
the Of the At antc by easy grade tho
formidable Green Mountains and united them with those OF cur
beautiful Lake To is the Of the Rut
aHd and Burlington Railroad indebted than to GEORGE T.
HODGFs.
Mr. hodges though constuonay TO the turmoil Of
politics repeatedly to represent his town in the House.
aud his county ia the Sc his native State and the death
Of Mr. Mescbsm the Congressional Representative Of the Ru
land District In 1896 selected I'll his PRED term In
the National Council.
During the entire period Of his married life more than forty
yea he occupied the house and slept In the roou
In which be died These apparently trivial facts mentioned
ustrve Of the stability Of character and purpose and the
method and order in business affairs for which he ditin
gushd and which conducted him to assured success His
Il probably than quorter Of million OF dollars
secured by Of unnhed Integrity and honor illustrated
by the exercise OF the most and genial Though always
unoentaous charity and berality kinder
heart than his passed II years the pepeKng
battle Of " In his instincts habits and feeinss he
gentleman In the largest and his special delight
make bis house tie home of hospitality His grave
secrated by he beedon Of the poor to whose wants and
applications he turned desfesr.
On the day Of his funeral all places Of business In Rutland
closed and the funeral ceremonies performed by BishsV
HOPKINS who pid affecting and eloquent tribute to the
many exceences Of his life and characer attended By
large crowd Of people near and remote Rutland Il was
atemon honorable alike to those who bestowed it, and
the memory Of the true hearted man who was h object
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
The Abolition Conspiracy.

. NAHHINNTUN. FIdty, aug H. EN70'
According TO Texas news 10 the New Orleans papers
of Tuesday last the excitement in relation to the Abo
hdon conspiracy In hat State appears to be on The ia
cresse.
Young man had been hung for giving strychnine
to the slaves 10 put into the wells.
Another preacher had also been hung for being an
active Abotiopist, while two other persons sini-
ry treated for melting the ssves TO nsurrecion-
These events had taken place in different parts Of the
STATE
Ere qnent attempts at poison and inoendayisn were
reported.
AlihouA' the town of Heoderson had been nearly
consumed by fire, the people appeared unwilling to put
faith In the reported conspiracy.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
Ohio Bell and Everett State Con-
yeDiiOn.

CBlLLIcoIHE, o., Friday, Au4. II, I8UU.
The Be3 and Everett S ats Convention met yesier-
day ard nominated fu Electoral ticket, and cand-
de;es for Attorney General a. Member Of the Board
of Public Works. No nomination was made for Su-
prelne Judge.
Esn nsrty of Ohio in their effort nuIlfy the lave
sroueh The agency Of the Supreme Court that their
- go, ~ JpdRe Swami for sustaining the All
- So law and Il cir denomination Of Judge
p,t'rbn merits the Iebuke of law abiding people
and that every conservative Union man 70 VOTE as 70
$500 1nsSe bv Col Van Trump, the Hon. l..
u Csmpbell, and Gen Leslie Combs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

ARREST or An ESCAPED CosvIeT.-Last evening,
Detective Farley and Keeper Mccartney arrested at
the corner of Broadway and Howard street. Dorsa
alias GigQns escaped convict from the Penitentsry,
Blsckwells Island. Doran effected bis escape a day
or two ago, by swimming across the river. He was
convicted some time ago accomplice of fellow
named Clay, who stole valuable gold watch from
Mr.. Chambers clerk in the City Inspectors Depart
ment The prisoner was locked up in the cells at
Police Headquarters and will to-day be returned to his
old nuarters
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

THREE MEN IsFrRrD By A PREMATURE Blast
About O'Clock lsst night three men named Patrick
Hogan Michael Gilroy, and John Adams, while en-
gagged in blasting rocks in East Fit,yeishh-strest,
near the Third Avenue, terribly injured BY the
premature explosion of blast which they had just
prepared Giroy WIS so badly lacerated that 1t be-
necessary to convey him TO the Hospital WHITTIER
be was taken by officer Dsrke. Hogan and Adams were
conveyed to their residences 10 Fify-seventb sreet,
pear the Seventh avenue, by officer Cottren and their
friends.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

CoUsTERFErr-CouDterf. s. bills on the Ssuga-
tuck Bank of Wesport Com, were freely circulated
about the city last night The bill /, said TO be fac
smile Of the original, and is well executed. Opers-
tive Pohsmus reported the fraud to the various police
stations, but up late hour no arrests had been re-
ported.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

STREET WALKsRs.- Capt. Helm and Sergeant
Mount of the Eighth Ward, with several of their off,
GERS last night apprehepded 30 girls of bad character,
whom they found strolling about the streets. The
girls seemed to think it was great fun, aud when
locked up in the cells, they laughed, and talked, aud
eaDg, and danced during the rest of the night.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
virginia Politics.

RIcHMosD, Friday, Aug ~ Io eSc-.
A teleOram 20 The Wig saws hat WHEN the nessse
from Charlottesville was received at stanton io h
Committee of Conference feeling prevailed tnst sn
Breckenridge men sAoald come TO them 'Aey "''-ON
70 settle differences.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

Boy KILLED-Francis Nowatny, boy 10 years Of
age while playing ast evening in front of Jacksous
foundery in Centre street instantly killed By the
falling Of large iron column upon him. His body
was removed to the Fourteenth Ward Station Hocse,
and the Coroner notified by Capt. Williamson.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
Illinois Bell and Everett State Con.
XenIiOtl.
CHICAGO, Friday, Aug

CHICAGO, Friday, Aug II, 1860.
The Bel and Everett State Convention met at
Decatur yesterday. Twenty six counties were rep.
resented by % delegates VINO nominated full 81 ate
ard Electoral ticket No platform adopted. They
simply resolved to do all in their power TO elect Bell
and Everett.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18

A. EDITOR DFsPouED AT A BILL MEEIYG.-Last
evening, mr. Vspderbover, editor Of The Paterson
Guardian, being detained in Jeney City, walked up
to hsar the speeches at the Bell meeting. Up,n going
M stairs, be was recognized by some person, aud
pointed out as "a damned Black Republican editor
from Paterson" and crowd Of several men dec AIRED
with oath that lie 81 oulo go up, he was lead
ing gapQ Of loafers break up the meeting Press
ing upon him, aud by their torrent Of oaths preventing
him from ber heard two who tsrriad large o'.is
crowded up, and threw their fists arourd freely uu.
one of their hands went into such close proximity to
II coat pocket Of the editor that he began 70 suspect
bis atch they after, and FeTeasu Nc soon
a. possible; bit net soon enough, for npoa reachng
street he found thst bis pocket had been picked OF
bis pock,t book containing less than two dollars aud
ali the mc ney he had. Not knowing person in that
crowd somewhat chop fallen he wendell his way TO
the American Hotel HsTS'su wiasr # NOR iUr saG
mar
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
Eseane 0f Gnnyicts.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Friday, Aug H. 1860.
While the convicts at work on the capal grounds
Yesterday three Of their number concealed tive nselyes
and quietly and unobseryedly escaped None Of them
have been taken.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
The Reading Railroad.

PHILADFLPHIA, Friday, Aug. ~ I'UV'
The coal tuDnage of the Reading Road for the ist
week was 80 $50 tuDs. Decrease compared with the
previous week, 10000 tuns.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
The Regatta Champion Prize.

NEWPORT, FndAy, Aug II IoO0:
The MaDersipg" not the Mallory, won the prizs
ia the New Bedford regatta, and also the champion
prize Of the feet
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
Fire al South BraIntree, Mass:

BOsTOE. FTicay Aug. II IoO -, !.
The railroad depot machine shop, and shed iali %
lumber, telegraph Office &c, at South Bfahtiee "oi0
burned this afternoon. Lees 100.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-18
To the Associated Press.

WAsHIKGToS Friday, Avg. II, 1850.
Inquiries are frequently made at the proper Dep T-
nen Of Cbe Government as 10 the removal OF the re-
eyicons on the IN portstion Of firearms into foreign
countries IL may be reColeced that among the ad-
dresses presented to the Emperor OF France on the SUD
iect Of customs reform was one from st. En7nue, the
center of the firearms trade, In which Fas expressed
the pleasure Of having the Eng sh market hrowo open
70 ribbons and PRAYING such measures be taken as
might confer the liberty 10 export thther muskets aud
other military weapons.
The petitiC assured by the Emperor IN ne
would DO everything in his power in this respect for
fhe advancement Of their bterests. Should hls efforts
be euccessfu the manufacturers Of France will not be
the only persons becefted for according 20 treaty
provisions re explained by those well acquainted
with the subject new aud profitable business IN the
export trade Of the United States TO Great Britain 10
these articles, viii be developed
Senior Jo.e Berees the Paraguay COmmissioner-the
object Of his mission having been &C omgllshed to ns
ratification and decision given that the Uuied Statee
and Paraguay Navigation Company is entitled 10 no
damages from Paraguay, s. stated 10 t3 Geographic
mon icpcs several weeks ag0ls on the eve OF
Having Washington for brief Northern tour. He
viii take passage in the steamship AdflAic, on the
Sta nsi for EDglaLd, whence he VIII return 10 Fafa
guy. o.,.;o.. :, ,..,,o :,
Russia and spep meTCsot- hoa-es, have encountered
difficulties ia being rulfd out by what are called the
trade guilds but official information has been received
Of concessions recently made By the Government al 81.
Petersburg namely: that foreigners oay enter these
Rul6s OF the terms Lalves aud may purchase,
81 be,it d enjoy al their rights excepting such az
ave REGULAR TO mobiles and privileged foreigners.
letter receiJ cd at Washi- gOn from II Paso, dated
July % says:
1.-THE Church party las taken possession OF the cap
itsl OF ChibushUa, and tue GCyernJr OF the Liberal
IaTty with sl Dis Cabinet, arrived here yesterday;
where be nte1ds 70 make hi last stand. Cordero, and
nsny Of the wealthy cirzeDs Of that state, aeeompa-
nied him. all running from the General o. the Chufeh
patty" HI,
Tie steamship Richmond, now fitting out, VIII prob
ably be the flag ship Of The Il me Sou 'dron. ,...-
No complete returns from any OF the census dstrcts
have vet been received In the Cases wnere 'he AZ At
ls have asked for further time, additional and mas
been ordered
The President left this afternoon for several weeks
soOurD al Bedford.
Tbs garrison Of Fort Kesrney having been greatly
reduced by the strong detachment seot 70 the Pawnes
Ieserve to qu the Indian disturbances IL Immediately
70 gbentd by all the available infantry rec s
nov ut Jefferson Barracks
Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-11-02

HG-In come parts of Scotland, in
former times the ploughs used to
be drawn by four horses abreast,
and required the assistance ofthree
men. The business of one man was
TO drive. For that purpose he placed
himself between the middle horses,
with his face towards the plough to
guide it straight, and in this posi-
ton he stepped backwards with
the reins in his hand. Another
walked behind the horses with q
clicked staff, which he fastened in
the trout Of the beam, and by means
Of it regulated the depth of the fur
row, by raising or lowering the
plough, as the occasion required
The plouehman followed with hold
Of the stills; aud in this formidable
and ludicrous manner they repeated
their attacks on the soil.
In harvest, a basket machine was
placed on horseback for carrying
home the grain, and persons were
employed on each side with forks
to keep it in a proper place. 1t is
said that the practice is yet to be
met with in Galloway.