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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

MYSTERIOUS yBEII RIsGtSG.-The ProridenceJ0Nr-
nal gives account of case OF mysterious DELL
ringing IN that city. The ringing commenced on lhurs-
day evening, and continued at intervals for three
hours So ANNOYING didthe ringing become that tue
wire of one bell detached and The other bell was
mufied by being completely enveloped IN napkin.
The phenomenon was witnessed by several persons,
Who thoroughly examined every part Of the bell ap-
rratus but could discover no cause which tended 10
throw any light upon the occurrence One gentleman
present took hold of the Knob, and held 1t hrIniy lac
laws there was much force eXored 10 move the knob
while he held IT, and that he distinctly felt power at
tempting TO pun il. AS soon as he let GO the bell
voald legin 10 move and flew rapidly backward aud
forward as though some one pulled and then tadeny
let co. He held the knob several times, and IN every
instance with the same result. AT the same tine, the
EEL would ring bv movement communicated To the
wire between the first and Second cireelor line gen
tlenan present attempted to seize tne we ana as soon
as his hand aprro achod the ringing would cease, and
The other he'll commence ringing. Suddenly turning
10 seize hold Of the 1t would stop and the hrsf COM
nepce ringing again. He tried this repeatedly and
ir every instance the motion wodd cease IN the one,
ard con mence in the other she came was true of
other parties
Thu Troy Times tells the fsllowngral story: More
than six months sgo Mr.. Leonard Edwards who lives
on Fourth FIR, ct in that town, lost valuate cold
watch. lie placed ituPon stand wien he westto bed
al night after winding il up-twisng the chain over il
IS usual. When he rose in the morning, Is was
where TO be found. The other afternoon, having ocea
sion to make some repairs, burerA in bis room was
thc door taken VI, n ldfSe nOc nAu
been eaten the carpet and the floor under il by pre-
Gatory rats. In snag corner 5otwecn he joists was
large meet of varied articles zach bis Of paper, old
ngs, remnants of cheese cloths shavns, and ae like,
andin this Mr. Edwards found his Missing tios-pece,
carefully slowed away. There was dent uPon tho
face, the orytta was broker, and sono dis'fngsmehL
OF the mach9ery indicated a severe shock,
The extraordinary destruction of American vesseiA
| ty fire stin continues Ne have accounts now from
Melbourne OF the burning OF .he thnd American ship
at that port within six months ana " rs SAVED ehsl es
has csuted sneh dieirnst OF American vessels thai N
now with difficulty that business can 10 oblained thero
for one. Few or no British ships have been Ass in
this way. and vet within sixteen months, beside other
vessels eighteen American ships with cotton eargoes
have been destroyed. The amount lost in those ves-
sels was S2jC0.000. The underwriters have now Of
fcred reward for the detection and conviction Of any
person setting fire 10 vessel in port W at sea,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

DowNFALL OF BosToN Lone WHARF.-Workmen
have recently been employed driving piles near the
north end of Long Wharf, in Boston, to form sound
foundation for the top upon which vessels discharge
their cargoes. The end and sides Of the projection
were uilt of huge blocks of rough granite supposed
to have been sufficiently solid TO resist the action Of
ple-drvingl but about IL o'clock on Sunday night it
sld gradually into the stream, shapeIess heap. A
The sea ALL about 60 feet long soped INTO the stream.
Tie expense of replacing the stones and making the
end of the wharf seryiceabe will probably amount to
400 COO.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

NEw-JERsEY STATE AGRIcULruRAL society,"
TIE Executive Committee Of the New-Jersey State Ag
ricunral Society, at their last meeting, resolved to
hold their Sixth Annual Exhibition at Elizabeth, on the
si:e on which the last one was held The days fixed
for the holding of the Fair the 4h 5h 5th and 9TH
Of September, which we suppose the usual routine
ofIutin,ss viii be conducted liberal premium list
has been agreed npon and will shortly be published
1t is TO be hoped that all persons interested in agricu-
tire in all ils branches and IN the mech tnic arts will
make suitable preparations to participate in the exhibit
.ion Sussex Register.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

yielded $500 postage per quarter, to the rates
established by the oct of 1851 average reduction in
those Offices Of about per centum, and also repeal
rg tie section allowing the Postmaster to give
extra pay TO Posfmsstir their salary; making
saving OF nearly 5000 900 per year.
II was opposed by Messrs BARKSDALE, SIN
CLIFTON Mo-. and after repeated votes the Com
niitee rose without quorum, and the House ad-
journed.
CohBYcrIoS rentrks OF M French several days ago
in ppot Of the Central Route Pacific Railroad M reported
by the select Committee enormously attributed, BY mis-
pslt, TO Nj. FImk
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01
Fires
Fires.
pnrrnN rrhnruGau Mav IL 1861

BOSTON, Thursday, Nay 81 IotU.
w. +. Freeman 4 Co. + dyewOod works at Newton,
destroy ed by fire this morning together with the
valuable machinery, and large stock of logwood.
Les $4,000.
Three dwellings and two stables were burned az
HayeIhiil, Ills morning.
The silk store of jackson & Kimbal, OF Manchester
New HamI shre was robbed OF So 900 worth Of goods
last night
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01
Steamboat Burned.

ST. Louis, Thu sday, May 81, 1860.
private dispatch says the steamer Peerless was
burned at the evee Orleans the 9Th, and il
total oss; fhe cost s42, 600 year ago, and was in
sured for $50 900 in Pittsburg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01
Fatal Accidents.

WAsHISGToS n. j., Thursday, May 81, 1862
llrs. Nolan over by switching engine
SCRANTON, Pa, Thursday May 81, 1860.
An explosion of fire damp took place at Stantons
Mnes, lear WIKI, sbarre, this afternoon. son OF
Mr. Bro erick, and Harry and Miles Edwards, were
ascending the shsf at The time. The force of the
plosion. oke tie carriages aud thcy ooP''e'od
10 ,ho 6ottom killing them instantly. One man was
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

THE Bosros PosT-0rrcE.-li is now stated that
tie House Committee on Poat-OiIces and Post Roads
have unanimously agreed to recommend the contain
ance Of the existing law requiring the Post-Ofce of
Boston remain IN State street until March L. 1861
The action Of the Committee is not yet known 10 tao
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

House, and when II is, If the House adopt the report.
the sntject cannot reach the Senate early enough
to be consdered. Hence, the present Law ceasng 10
exist with this session. Postmaster Capen will he free
to remove from State TO Summer street.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

At Plymouth Church Gle Rev. Henry Ward Beech
er's on Tuesday evening June 49, at clock j. ~
Hager will give his fourth annual Grand Concert,
tanned by 80 youug ladies and misses, comprising the
best talent in the city, assisted by full orchestra from
the New-York Philham monte Society, under the direc
ton of George Il. Bristow j. Nol Leader, who will
accompany the songs, duets and cboruses, and during
the evening will perform severai overtures, coos,
marches, Sc. The ener isment VIII consist Of a new
operetto entitled 1.-THE Enchantress" which has been
written for the occIson Il bretto by distinguished
authorizes, and he music including grand overture
composed and arranged for full orchestra by Mr. f.
G. Phelps.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

ARRIVAL OF FAST HoKsEs.-Tbe celebrated horses
rrovatore, Nicholas l., Ironna and Red Eagle, ar
rived Thursday morning from Norfolk, in steamship
Yorktown.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

The United States Express Company received by
their express yesterday morning two genuine rams
split by bonest Abe Lincoln thirty years ago. directed
to prominent citizen Of this city.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

KINGS COUNTY CmcUIT Court, CALRSDAR.-Ihe
Circuit calendar for Tuesday, June 5, will consist Of
the first twenty cauS>s which will be called peremD-
ory and DO eanse will he roseryed daring the June
Tenn of ssid Court, after the same has been once
placed on the calendar,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

IacEssEs.-The Hack Inspectors have, during the
pact mouths granted 200 licenses to cart
men, junkdsalers, expressmen, and others. The
amount received for these licenses was 50, l67 IS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

RoBBTRY-About 10 o'clock on Wednesday morn
ing person entered the premises Nc 50 South Sixth street
by If lstchkey and stole 1om the bureau IN ont
of the rooms money and number Of articles Of jewery
u all " orth about = 10.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

BROOKLYN CITY Court CALEyDAR-Friday
jane Mos. As, TO- %, 49, 50. Il, GO.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

ORGANIzATIOH OF REPUBLICAN CLUB.-A meet
ing was held laqf Dighs at Columbian Call, No go
Grand street. Willlsmsburgh, for the purpose of form
Ing Republican Club. Between tive and three
hundred persons Were present Mr.. John Thompson
was appointed temporary Chairman, and Jehn 5. Al
len Secretary, after which resolutions were passed in
dorsiDg the Chicago nominations, and that they
proceed to organize Themselves into campaign club
to be known " Honest Abes Wide awake Associa-
ton" Tie following gentlemen were elected perma-
nett officers of the Club Prasidsnt, Joshua A. Heath
Vice-Presidents, John w Smith, Hilaire Gues0hard,
and Milton Homes; John s. Allen Secretary, and
John Thompson Treasurer. Speeches wee mace by
Nr. Heath and Others, aud II great deal of enthusiasm
was manifested.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01
BROOKE wv L. IHMo.

The BRooKLYN ACADEMY or Music - :.
'n6 WIN NC i"V'o" IA ""V'' "' mira
Montague street, near Court which is at once &c ;,
and con, erient Of access by all the ferries and rairo
lines in the Western District. 1t occupies 10 lots OF
ground, and is 232 feet long by ~ feet wide and 10
feet high; is built in the Gothic style, of Philadelphia
pressed brick, with Dorchester stone dressings The
ground floor embraces the tsge7S feet from rear to
foot-iehs, and 81 feet wide the audience-room, -
feet long, by 100 fee, wido the corridor u feet and
tie vesbule 40 feet Adjoining the yestibue are the
Customary dressing-rooms, with the usuai convent
ences, and two committeerooms, with other
minor apartments. Dressing.rooms for he use
Of the hctors, musicians, and others, are
convenient 10 he stage and there is also a wide
entrance for the ADMISSION of horses machinery, and
Other large bodies to he employed IN dramatic ex-
hibons. There will be aparquete dress circle, first
and second dress circles, win four prosceuium and
forty private boxes. II is estimated that 100 persons
can be comfortably seated in the HOUSE. Two stair.
Ways seven feet wide, lead TO the vesbul, and an
other to the entrance at the rear Directly over the
yesbule is eciureroom entirely separate from the
main audenee-roos s. feet long by ~ feet wide, and
designed for public dinners, meetings, balls, &C.
kitchen and reftetory communicate wtthis room, In
tended for the preparation OF diniers and suppersy
The building was commenced in October ist and will
be faly completed BY the st Of December. The entire
cost Of the structure together with the ground viii be
$50 coo. all of which has been subscribed By gentle
men of Brooklyn, and nearly all paid in.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
J. W. MCoNAUGHEY. F. ". HoADLEf'
MATTEL POPE CAUSIN, CLAIM ATToEkNE Ei 1,

w s H C TO N U Cl Y. NTR. c. having resigned the situation WI which he has held in the General Land Office, for the last twenty years-in charge of the Pre- emption Bureau-offers his services, in the prose- cuton of claims before the Department-under the Pre-enption laws-Io,cn- site act ot le44-Donatson Caims, etc.
 He will also procure Lond Patents, the duplicate receipt or certificate of location to be torwrade' to him and when issued, transmit them dtrecfly 10 he partv entitled Will likewise attend to dppticdfons for repayment, on lands illegally sold-e1cess on Warrant locations and Graduation entT1s. Tar ticular attention given to these where they have been suspended for a long time, or the application just made.
 Also, claims before Conuess-applicatons for Land Wdrrants and Penssons-Mdu COn'rdctoTs claims-business before the. Indian Bureau-ln word any business or claim before any ot the De- misunderstanding the services of an agent or attorney. .
 REFERS ro-Hon. R. w. Johnson, Ark, U. 5. Senate: Hon. $. A. Douglas, Illinois, U. $. Senate; Hon. J. D. Bright, Indiana, U. $. Senate; lion. Den. Fitzpatrick, Alabama, U. $. Senate lion. Geo. C. Whiting, Com Pensions; Luke l.. Barber, esq, Clerk Supreme Court, Arkansas; Hon. John s. Phelps, Missouri, House Representatives; Gov Medarv, Kansas Hon. T. A. Hendricks late Com General Land Office; Gen. Shields, Ex-Commis- sioner; Joseph J. W ilson esq., chief clerk General Land Office.
 Also-to the District Land Officers generally, and to all who have had land business at the seat of Government, for years back.
 egy- No business letters will receive attention unless accompanied by fee.
 Nov. 8, 1859. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

AOO Pieces FANCY PRINTS just received 4OU and for sale by W. F. POPE co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

And also in each Of the respective counties, in the State, including the new county of Craighead the following county officers, to-wt: One County and Probate Judge; Clerk of the Circuit Court; one Sheriff; one Coroner; one Treasurer; one Sur veyor and also one Internal Improvement Com missioner in each county, except the county of Ar kansas and for each township in the several coun- ties, one Constable, and such number of Justices of the Peace as are authorized by the constitution and laws of this State-alsO, one Common School Commissioner for each county, except the counties of Pulaski, Izard, Fulton, Marion, Searcy, Brad- ley and Van Buren, which counties are exempted from the operation of the general Common School Iqo; and except also, the counties of Drew, Frank lin, Yell and Montgomery, in which counties the office of Common School Commissioner will, from and after the first Monday in August, 1860, by the act of 18th February, le59 be abolished; and also. for the election of one Assessor in each of the counties of Union, Columbia, Ouachta, Desha, Johnson, Greene, Sebastian, Randolph and Arkan- eas, in which counties the office of Assessor is se parated from that of Sheriff; and also, in St. Francis county, an Assessor and Collector of taxes for said county.
 The Sheritfs of the respective counties are here by required to cause said election to be held accord ing to law.
 In testimony whereof. have hereunto set
 my hand and caused the seal of the State of IL. s.l Arkansas, to be affixed, at Little Rock,
 on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1860.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY By the Governor:
 SAMUEL M. WEAVER, Secretary of State. Iune l6 lS60. SW
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
PROCLAMATION. BY TEE GOVERNOR. THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. To THE SaEnFFs or THE SEVERAL COUNTIES IN sAiD
 SrATE-GREETISG:

PROCLAMATICN,bx ,bx T6k GOV 6RNON.
 THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. To THE SaEkirFs OF THE SEVERAL COUNTIES IN SAID
 SrArE-GxEErING: WHEREAS, The constitution and laws of the WV State of Arkansas require that general election shall be held therein, on the hrss MOL day in August next Therefore, |, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas, do declare and make known, that such general election will be held Tn the re snectiye counties of this State. on the said lst Monday of August, 1860; that is to say, for the .laction of a Gocern0r 0f the State of Arkansas; and in the counties composing the ist Congressional District for the election of one Representative to the thirty Congress of the United States; and in the counties composing the second Congress sional District, for the election of one Represen- atve to the thirty venth Congress of the United States.
 Also. for the election of one Judge of the Circuit Court, in and for the first Judicial Circuit; one Judge of the Circuit Court, in and for the third Judicial Circuit; one Judge of the Circuit Court, in and for the fourth Judicial Circuit and one Judge of the Circuit Court, in and for tbe fth Judicial Circuit and for the election of one Prose cuiag Attorney for the Stafe in each of the SIX Judi eial Circuits in the State.
 Also, for one State Senator from each of the E,lowing Senatorial Districts, to-wit:
 From the 2d District, composed of the counties af Carroll and Newton.
 Frnm the 4th District, composed of the counties .sf Crawford and Franklin.
 From the 5th District, composed of the counties of Sebastian and Scott.
 From the 9th District, composed of the counties of Johnson and Pope.
 From the 7th District, composed of the counties of Yell, Perry and Conway.
 From the 9th District, composed of the counties of Marion and Searcy, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Dixon C. Williams.
 From the 9th District, composed of the counties of lizard and Van Buren.
 From the 10th District, composed of the county of Independence.
 From the llth District, composed of the coun- ties of Lawrence and Fulton.
 From the 18th District, composed of the coun- ties of Phillips and Monroe.
 From the 18th District. composed of the coun- ties of Chicot, Drew and Ashley.
 From the 2Oth District, composed of the coun' ties of Bradley and Dallas. From the 18th District, composed of the coun- ties of Hot Spring, Montgomery and Saline.
 And, also, 75 members of the House Of Repre- sentatives of the next General Assembly of the State from the following 54 counties in the State, to-wt:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
aouahesn.Pia Pian~aaaaufaefes
Cold Medals in four Sueessioe Iears. [

G0tG Me00tS '" Jo"' o'"fN M -- A T the Maryland Institute. be- zf;Es3 "A sides first premiums at the Fairsl7 " in Philadelphia, Washington and Richmond
 Testimonials of excellence from THALBERo, ,STnA BOSCH. and G. SArrER As also from some of the most eminent Professors and Amateurs in the country.
 WILLIAM KNABE X sCO., Nos. l, 3, 5 and :. North Eutaw street, BALTIMORE, would respect fully invite the attention of the public to their well assorted stock of Grand and Square Piano Fortes, which, for beauty ofhmsh, power and sweetness o' tone and elasticity of touch, having been, b, iudges. pronounced unrivalled. Every Piano guar anteed for five years, and privilege of exchange granted at any time within months, if not entirely satisfactory.
 Terms liberal. A, call is respectfully solicited before purchasing elsewhere.
 PIANOS taken in exchange, hired and repaired
 WILLIAM kNABE X CO,
 Eoh @ 1880 ly Baltimore ,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
July g, 1860. If
NOTICE.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, A.
 h living at Mason's Mills, Plum Bayou F. Fl O., Ark, negro man named REMUS-said -S boy is about 30 years old, 5 feet, 10 or II inches high, black color, upper front teeth decayed, slen der built, will weigh about l60 lbs, and had the hair on the right side of his head cut shorter .an the left and rather quick spoken, but can easily be detected by questioning, and will probably give some one else as his owner. Said boy rode of when he left small sorrel horse, htile white III his forehead and or white feet and about J wears old A liberal reward will be given for the apprehension of said negro or horse so that l can get them. iuG '. M. ooMM Eho'
 Iulv g. lS60 If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04

Fire and Inland Navigation Risks acceptes at terms consistent with solvenc. and fair pioht. Especial attention given to insuT ance of DIV BILLINGS and contents, for terms o 10 years.
 The solid service long and successfully tried, an the many advantages the AIna Insurance Compa ny possesses in its line, should be overlook e b, those ready to insure and understanding their bes interests.
 During " stringent times" the necessity for re liable Insurance becomes an imperative duty--th ability of property owners to sustain loss beinl then much lessened.
 Agencies in all the principal cities and towr throughout lhe State Policies issued without de lay, by any of the duly authorized Agents of th, Company.
 Business attended to with despatch and fidelity
 CHAS. RAPLEY, Agent, Sept. l4, 1859 ly at Little Rock, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
sso REWARD,

DANAWAY from the subscriber in aA h January last, a negro named SOLO-A MON--said negro is stout, we'll set, dark com-Ix plexion. about feet, inches high and P years of are. will give $50 for the delivery of the boy to my overseer on my place, Is miles below inc Bluff or s25 if lodged in jail that can get nl' A. J. WITHERS, JR.
 y,lv O le6() If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
May 26. 1860. If.
Tailer's Notice.

Jailer's NOtiCe. WAS committed to the jail of New en w ton county, Arkansas on the llth day H of June. A. D. Ie 60, negro man who cal him -A2 self BUNK, and says he belongs to Nathan Cooper, of Saline county, Arkansas-sad slave is about 45 or 50 years old about feet high, stout built and a little hump shoudered, bald head, Of copper color and ishs about l75 or lo0 lbs, speaks long and fine.
 The owner of said slave is hereby notified to come forward prove property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs.
 H. c. DICKEY, Sheriff
 and Jaler of Newton county. June 23 1860. 6m Cost Of adv. $26 or $l per
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-04
Planters Save your Buildings.
 s. S. VOSRURG, AT WICK CRTIRG MISS

IS prepared to raise, lower, or remove l Buildings of all sizes and shapes, 10 any dis tance, with less force and in less time than any body else, WITHOUT DAMAGE. He will also Re-Sill Gin Houses, Mills and every description of Build ings and all kinds of heavy framing, ina superior manner. He is also prepared with all therequisite Machinery to raise Gin Houses, Mills, and every description of framing He will also remove Brick Buildings. He will also raise LARGE CORNIC. INGS TONES TO THE TOPS OF THE HIGH EST BUILDINGS.
 TO INSURANCE COMPANIES, MARINERS AND COMMERCIAL MEN: s. S. vossuRc is also prepared to Raise and Launch
 Sunken or Stranded SteambOats, Ships,
 Vessels, etc.,
 Or those grounded on Bars in Rivers, on short no- tice. AlsoRAISE AND LOWER DECKS AND CABINS, and do all kinds of Boat work pertaining to his business.
 Orders solicited. Communications addressed to me will receive prompt attention.
 April l4, l660. 6u 3. $. VOsBURG.