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Tar TIousLr. OF a wrzARD--A Sign Of the
Tisnss.-Our readers have possibly noticed that
the t'Great Wizard Of the North' An enthusi-
astic secess onist and thoroug paced hater Of the
Massachusetts, side Of Mason Dixon,s, has
sent the Wizard threatening letter, In which he
wanted here, and that he had better return TO the
North at once at the peril Of feyolvsr tar barrels
feathers, and rails- Mr.. Anderson being slightly
unfinished. and not being a man who NEEDLES
title Of "Wizard Of the Northn Svss conferred
upon him by Sir Walter Scott, the great novelist,
on the occasion Of his performing before him at
Wizard Of the North, )" remarked the author Of
Waverly, "but you are more worthy Of that title
than L." Mr.. Anderson took the hint. The
North OF the Island Of Great Britain, and has
nothing whatever to do with cis-Atlantic troubles
Don't let the poor Wizard be shot
We WOULD call attention to the extensive sale
Of slk, satin, and velvet robes, sbawls furs, and
number Of other Ike articles, at Cleary Greenp
auction store, on "Wednesday morning next, at 10
o'elOeI. Also, to their sale Of liquors and cigars
on Tuesday morning next, at the same hour.
These sales are a large SCALE the stock valua-
BILE, and some great bargains may be got.
Look TO IT IN SEAsos.-We hear many CON-
plaints Of the omission Of names of well known
citizens from the polliss by the assessors, either
through carelessness or design, and IL the parties
Bulckcn IrOm tnc ils0 10
not look to It In season, they may be deprived of
their rig ht TO vote at the next election.
WE ARE SURE no one who 10 DESTROYS of deriv.
Ing pleasure, while at the same time comforting
benefit, will fail to be present at the grand Sofee
Dansante to be given at Franklin Hall on next
Tuesday, for the benefit Of Mrs Maria Longs re-
turn To- England. ~.l h -
As WILL BIZ SEEN by advertisement, the I" Old
Hickory are in the field again, and will give
their fifth Grand Assembly at the Assembly
Rooms, this Monday evening.
REV. Ma. nixon, who was stricken with pa.
ralysis on Thursday last, in Alexandria, still con-
tnues In critical condition.
RELIGIOUS NOTICES, and number Of other local
articles, are crowded out to-day.
PHOTOGRAPHS of H. r. H., Prince of Wales
and suite, at Whitehursts, 43i Pa av. Also Just
| received original photographs of Prince Albert,
Queen Victoria, the Emperor and Empress Of
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CORPORATION OF GEGRGETOwN,D DIS
~ TRICT, MARYLAND, and VIRGINIA
BANK NOTES at par for Groc cries, aid three
dollars in specie given In change when two dollars
worth is bought at Tenney's, corner Nigh and
Bridge streets, Georgetown, ID. G.
The subscriber VIII continue to sell at the same
prices as before the suspension. His stock lerg
and well assorted, comprising almost every article
usually found in q first class Grocery Store.
Also now ON hand and constantly receiving Gu
ring the season large supplies OF fresh slaug
no a4-6t w. n. PENNEY
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GEORGETOWN ADVERT'MTS
T IsT OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
u posi- OFFICE. GEORGETOWN, ID. O..

Tor the month ending NOVEMBER 50, 1860. -
IL Persons applying for letters In the follswi
list will please say thew are advertised; otherwise
they may not receive them.
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"UypxR WHICH KrNe '"-Mr. Editor: think
that the ssnineteen clerks citizens OF the South
swho won't hold ONCE under Lincoln In any
event, should make some response 10 the allega-
ton that they, or some OF them, have heretofore
claimed 10 be citizens Of Washington, and have
exercised the privileges Of such citizenship. IL
10 understood that they took an active part In the
late municipal election In washington. CIvIs.
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A NOTICE.
AL Notes take at par for Dry GOODS at +
GUTMAN'S, III Bridge street, south side. We
have iustfeceived So. endid stock of Kid Gloves
GaunIlets, Embrolderies, Cloaks, Shawls. &o.
from the latest Baltimore auctions, which we vii
sell cheaper than ever.
p. S-We hsye also received splendid style Of
Fancy Dress Silks at IS cents per Iard worth 81 IS
Don't forget the place. r. GUTMAN.
de Ivy III Bridge st south sldo.
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nor RENT-Three beautiful PARLORS, in
l. the house ? 50 q street, corner Fifteenth St,
occupied last session of Congress by Hon. M Z.
Humphrey, are now for rent. Also, the Parlors
now occupied by F. de Haas Janvier, Esq. in the
or without board, no S1-St-
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I ODD FELLOWS FuNKRAL.-The Grand Lodge
and Grand Encampment, Wellington Lodge
No 6, and Mount Nebo Encampment, No g.
headed by Prosperi's band, are out In procession
this afternoon attending the funeral Of their lat<
fellow member, p. G. and r. G. p. John Cruit
who died yesterday afternoon, after an Illness Of
several weeks. The remains were escorted to the
depot whence they were taken to Baltimore foI
interment, accompanied by the family and friends
ceased was long and favorably known In thil
community, and was an active and much esteemed
member Of the above asaociationa --
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NEW CONFECTIONERY.
"A. EBERT Begs to inform the people Of ASH
ington and Georgetown that he intends to reopen,
on Monday, the Sd OF December, the Confectionery
Store recently occupied by Mr.. Army, No. s4
Bridge street, Georsetovn, whore he intends 10
keep the choicest goods. de a.go prepared to
furnish Balls, Parties, Dinners and ouppers at
moderate char -es. -.
de Il 2ts A. EBERT.
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In another column IL interesting To those In want
Of winter clothing. Customers will ind at Odeon
Hall as complete and various an assortment Of
ready-made cold weather garments as can be ex-
hibited in any similar house In the District Of Co
lumbia; also, attentive clerks and low prices
Their motto is " Never send u patron away dis
satisfied" f.-.f
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l. basement BRICK HOUSE, with back-build
Ing, on street, between I'd and sd streets, nortl
side For further PsTsssqiqTc e the house s
Seventh St, opposite Suter, Lea & Co.'s Banking
House no % Ivy
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FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, or the
L half of Furnished House. with family where
there are 20 children. Apply a. No. 26s Vermon
and required. no 21-4tt
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Senator Douglas and the Republicans and
seceders from the Democracy, the Vice
President sympathized with the former.
Though he did not endorse the course of
Senator Douglas in the session Of Congre ess
then recently closed or the Lecompton
question, he sympathised with him, and de.
sired his success, " being the leader of the
Democracy of Illinois in their present fight
against Black Republicanism."
On the removal of the Senate from the
old and time honored chamber, which h ad
been the scene of so many great events of
American history, to the new one, the
Vice President made a feeling address
He gave all historical outline of the ex.
igiencios to which Congress was put in its
early days-holdng its sessions, as the
chances Of war required, at Philadelphia
Baltimore, Lancaster, Annapolis, and
Yorktown, and, during the period between
the conclusion of peace and the establish
ment OF the present Government at
Princeton, Annapolis, Trenton and New
York. He followed with history of the
choice of the present locality, the founda
ton cf the city, the building of the Capitol
and the onward career of our legislature,
with suggestive memorials of the great men
who had made the place they were leay.
ing immortal. 1t was chastc and suita-
bic farewell to the Old chamber, and will
be treasured among the archieves recount
ing its dear old memories.
In the recent (August) election in Ken
tucky, majority Of the members OF both
branches Of the Legislature were returned
! favorable to the election of the Vice Prcsi
dent to the United States Senate, as sue ,
cessor to the Hon. j. j. Crittenden, whosC
term expires in 1862. (Mr. breckenridge
has since been elected Senator by twenty
nine majority, on the joint ballot of the
Kentucky Legislature).
After such record, it is needless to
dwell on the popularity or merits Of the
man, or to commend the appreciation which
has thus carried out the recommendation
in favor Of an infusion into our political
life of some young blood and intellect.
: Goldsmith Of Padua; a Drama by Thomas s. Don
. OH, WashlnetOn d. c. IouU.
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STEPHEN 4. DOUGLAS,
OF ILLINOIS

STEPHEN ARNoLn DoUGLAs, was born
at Brandon, Rutland county, Vermont, OH
the 23d Of April, 1913. His father na-
tive of New York, and physician Of
prominence, died suddenly Of apoplexy
when his son Stephen vas little more than
two months old. The widow, Mrs. Doug
las, took her infant and daughter some
eighteen months older to farm which she
had inherited conjo'ntly with her unmar.
lied brother. Stephen received such an
education as common school bestows and
arriving at the age Of fifteen, looked anx
lously toward college course His fami-
L. we're unable to afford the requisite cx-
pcnse; in which event he, thinking it time
to earn his own living left the farm and
apprenticcd himself to a cabinet maker, at
which trade he worked partly at Middle
bury and partly at Brandon for eighteen
months. The severity Of eighteen mouths
application at the cabinet-maker's bench
so impaired his health that he abandoned
the occupation, though not without som C
regret for he has oftcned since said that
the happicst days of his life were spent
in the workshop Entering the academy
at Brandon, he studied for year, when
he removed to Canandaigua with his moth
er and entered the academy at that place.
Here he remained until 1888, stud ying
law with the Messrs. Hubbell.
Young and with the instincts which lat
ter power creates, he desired fresh field
and so in the spring Of 1898 he started
West in search OF an eligible place in
which to WOO and win fortune as law
yor. Young Douglas was prostrated by a
severe illness, and had to remain the whole
summer at Cleveland. After his recovery
he continued his search for an "eligible
place" visiting Cincinnati, Louisville,
and St. Louis, in vain. At Jacksonville
Illinois, he was no better pleased, though
the state of his funds-now reduced to
thirty-seven and half cents offered some
reason he might not proceed. If his pock-
cts were empty, however, his heart was
full and gave him strength and applying
this strength to the best use he walked to
Winchester, little town sixteen miles
distant, where he hoped to obtain employ
mcnt as a school teacher.
At Winchester, a large crowd had COL
lected around the stock of deceased ira
der, which was to be sold by auction. In.
stinctively, young Douglas was soon in the
front rank Of the crowd to see what was
going on. The auctioneer was at a stand
still He wanted clerk to keep the sale
accounts. Douglas, looking like man
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W c annex short biographical sketch of
IN of the Nominees of the !ale Balti.
re Democratic Conventions.
iOHN G. BRECAINRIDGE,
OF KENTUCKY.
JOHN G. BREoKINRIDGE is n native of
'ntucky, and wa, born near Lexington,
nuary l6, 1921. He received his edu-
ion at Centre Collego enjoying the beno-
of some months at Princeton, and, af-
going through the requisite law studies
Transylvania Institute, was admitted to
bar at Lexington, Hoping to find a
itful field in which to SOW his knowledge,
cmigrated to the Northwest, but after
nething less than a couple of years spent
Burlington, Iowa, he returned to his
tive State, and took up his abode at
xington, where he still resides. He
cred Immediately on the practice of his
,fession, and met with a well merited
cess.
The trump of war, however, excited the
itary ardor of our young Kentuckian,
the result was creditablc service as
ior of infantry during the Mexican war
also distinguished himself as the coun.
for Major General Pillow in the cele-
ted court martial of that officer.
On the return of Major Breckenridge
N Mexico, he was elected to the Ken
KY Legislature, and created so favora-
an impression as legislator that he
elected to Congress from the Ashland
trict, and, being reelected, held his
tfrom 1851 to 1865.
The prominence thus derived, other cir.
lstances helped to sustain
Introducing (on the the both of June,
j2) the resolutions of respect to the
mory Of Henry Clay, who had died the
previous, MIR, Breckenridge laid the
less of his young heart on the grave of
great Kentuckian, in whom "intellect,
son, eloquence, and courage unite to
M a character st to command" Stan.
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position for four hours sometimes ap-
pealing to them-then ridiculing - then
denouncing their cowardice in combining
to put down with force and violence a sin
gle man, who used no other weapons than
truth and reason. His efforts were futile.
The mob grew supreme; and having held
them at bay from eight o'clock in the eve-
ming Of Saturday till past twelve, in the
midst of their imprecations and violence +,
he retired, pursued by the mob, to bis ho-
tel.
Immediately issuing notices making ap-
pointments throughout the State, he APP
pealed to thc people to rally in defe nee of
the great principle that every community
should govern itself in respect to its local
and domestic affairs. He did not appeal
in vain. The people Of Illinois did rally,
and, in the Presidential election of 1857,
gave Mr.. Buchanan Democratic MAORI
sy upon that distinct issue.
On the "n naturalization question" Mr..
Douglas has not been less bold and con-
sistent His entiro career has been mark
ed by his defence and vindication of the
rights of nsturalized citizens and men of
foreign birth who have made their homes
in this country.
1852, the name Of Stephen A. Douglas
was brought before the Baltimore Con-
vention for the Presidency, and again at
the Cincinnati Convention, where, on the
10th ballot, he received l22 votes. After
this he withdrew, by telegraph from Wash
iagton, his name in favor of Mr.. Buch-
anan.
(COSTINUED IN OUR NExTl
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(coSTINUED IN OUR NExT.)
EXECUTION OF HARDEN.

BELv1DERE, n. j., July 6.-Jacob s.
Harden was executed this afternoon, at
twenty-five minutes of two o'clock, in the
jail yard, in Belvidere, for the murder of
his wife, Hannah Harden, on the 7th of
March, 1859, in the village of Anderson,
township Of Mansfield, Warren county, N.
j., by administering poison. During the
forenoon, one continued stream of people.
residing far and near, arrived at Belvidere,
and blocked up the street in front of the
jail The outbuildings near the Jail yard
was crowded with human beings, the most
of whom had partial view of the gallows.
During the forenoon they attempted to get
on the wall Of the prison, but were driven
off BY the military, who preserved good
order during the day.
At nine o'clock Harden expressed
desire to visit the scaffold, which was
granted. He stood for nearly FIVE minutes
upon the trap door, perfectly calm and
composed, and made close examination
of the gallows. After which, he was con.
Quoted back to his cell,
About sen o'clock, his spiritual advisers,
the Rev. Messrs Day and Kirk, visited his
| cell, where they remained for an hour,
during which time they engaged in prayer
and singing. lie was then visited by his
counsel, Messrs, SAipman and Depue, who
bid him good bye. To the medical gentle
men he gave his autograph, romarking at
the time =" l have suffered enough of late
and will soon be out of misery" As the
hour arrived for the last act in the drama
to take place the crowd was so large that
it was with great difficulty they were kept
back. At II o'clock the prison door was
thrown open, and those who had passes
were allowed to enter. The hour of l
o'clock having arrived, Sheriff Sweeney
proceeded to the cell of the condemned
and informed him that the time had az
rived, and that he must now prepare him
self for the execution of the sentence. In
the meantime about fifty persons had con-
veAed in the Jail Yard, and about an
equal number in the courtroom, over
looking the seaffold. At twent y-three
minutes past l o'clock he was led forth,
accompanied by the Sheriff and his spirit
ual advisers, and assembled the platform.
Harden then knelt down and offered up
prayer, and appeared to be deeply afoe-
ted; he then shook hands and kissed the
Sheriff and clergymen, and stepped upon
the trap.
The cap was drawn over his eyes, the
moose was attached to the main pully, and
at twenty-five minutes to two o'clock he
was launched into eternity. The fall,
which was four feet, did not break his
neck. After hanging one minute, par
tial contortion of the muscles was percep-
tible, and at twenty minutes Of two there
was slight pu'sat.on. At fifteen minutes
of two clock he was pronounced dead by
Drs Tattison and Clark. The body was
lowered down and placed in black wal
nut coffin, and delivered over to Mr.. +.
Rose, who conveyed the same to Harden's
parents. Harden, it is said, made full
confession to his father yesterday after
noon His remains will be Inferred OF
Sunday,
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candidates, they quickly, one by one,
changed their votes, the several delegates
making neat and appropriate speeches in
announcing the change. The names of
other candidates were withdrawn, and the
whole poll went for John G. Breckenridge,
at which the Convention rose, and with
waving Of handkerchiefs and the loudest
vocal demonstrations, directed its atten-
ton upon the tall and graceful delegate
from Kentucky, who had been SO uncx.
pCctedly nominated for so exalted post
1t was long before the demonstrations sub
sided 20 as to allow word to be heard -
At last, the commanding figure of Mr..
Breckinridgc stood fronting the mighty
triumph. 1t certainly was time to try a
young man. He spoke briefly and becom.
ingly. The result just announced and un.
cctod, and his profound gratitude was
without words. lie gave the Convention
the simple thanks Of a true heart and ex
pressing his appreciation of their first
choice, and linking his humble name with
that of the tried statesman of Pcunsylya-
MIA, cordially endorsed the platform, aud
sat down amid the booming of cannon and
the yocfcrous applause of the multitude
outside breaking in upon and almost over.
powering the loud cheers within the hall.
Three days after this exciting and graft
flying scene, his neighbors gathered to con
gratulate him at Lexington, and he then
i'll an address to them, reiterated the view.
of his Nebraska Kansas speech, and the
platform upon which he was placed before
the people.
! "The whole power said he, "of the
Democratic organization is pledged to the
following propositions: That Congress
shall not intcrposc upon this subject in the
States, in the Territories, or in the Dis
trct of Columbia that the people Of each
Territory shall dctcrmiu; the question fol
themselves, and be admitted into the Uni.
on upon footing of perfect equality with
the original States, without discrimination
on account of the allowance Of prohibition
OF slavery
lie WAS elected Vice President, having
received l73 Electoral votes being 80 over
William l.. Dayton, the Republican candi
date for the same Office. Thus, at IT, {
are Of thirty five, he had served hi coun.
try abroad, lie had been legislator il
lis State and in the National Legislature
had been rendered the representation O.
the Republic in Europe, and elevated to
the second Office in the gift of the people
Truly might the lines OF the poet be ap-
piled to him.
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As President Of the United States Sen
ate, he took the chair of that eminent body
early in the first session of the Thirty
fifth Congress, December, 1857, and, with
some internission, caused by the illness Of
his family, presided during that stormy
session.
At Florence, Kentucky, Oh the oath OF
july, 1858, the Vice President, then be.
ing in rustication in his own State, atten-
ded, by invitation, Il meeting Of his fellow
citizens, and addressed tLem in an elo.
qlent apceoh Oh the topics Of the day. lie
defended the Administration against the
charge OF extravaganza, showing that the
. Americans and Republicans, who
clamorod SO much about extravaganza,
w,re the very par is that attempted in
the previous session to add several mt
lions to the budget that the extravagant
and Objectionable appropriations were
made by " Republican" House, and that
the only resistance made against them was
by Democrats. He reviewed the Slavery
question up to 1920, when Intervention
against Slave States commenced, followed
with rehearsal of the Wilmot Proviso
movement, and the reaction that followed, .,
expressing the belief that the people of
Kentucky had not appreciated the scope
and force Of the Anti-Slavery movement,
which was widening and deepening at the
North. He showed them how the Slavery
question had killed the old Wing party
an organization that was bold, open, gal.
liant, full of pluck and fire; how the Ame-
rican party had died, partly of the same
issue, and partly of an inherent weakness
in its constitution, and though that the
gentlemen who caused the death of the
last party left aaoat in Kentucky would
and should become Democrats, to enable
the State to cope with the Republicans.
1t was impossible to remain neutral, The
Democratic party was not a destructive
but conservative party, based upon the
Constitution, and the rights of citizens and
States 1t alone have survived the agita-
ton, and was now vital, untamable and
unconquerable. The speech gave great
satisfaction,
In the great struggle III Illinois between
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