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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1860-08-25

mioo SUSAN A. COLLlNS, Prcceptrcss and Teacher Of
French.
MISS ANN DELLA LANE, Teacher Of Music and Paint
ing.
'JNHE FALL TERN COMMENCES, WFDNEs-
4 day, August 18th, and closes Tuesday, November 18Th.
The thorough instruction aud success Of the Principal,
WIN his competent Assistants the past year, have been such
that the Trustees do most cheernuly and confidently recon.
mend the school to all who ae DESTROYS to prepare them
selves for College or tor the duties and responsibilities Of ac-
tual life.
The object Of the Instructors is IN secure 10 their pupils
every advantage Of a thorough education. Particular atteu-
ton is paid to the formation of an upright character aud to
the culture of heart.
Reforences.-Rev. Horace Fletcher, Townshend; Rev.
Mr.. Cushman, doi Hon. Abishai Stoddard, do; Rev. p. s.
Adams, Graitoni Hon. W 81. Pinrrey, perkinsylle; Hon.
kylaDd Fletcher, proctorsylle.
For further particulars address the Principal.
c. CLARK, Sec. Board Trustees.
ToNnshend, July G, 1sGo.-u2s
WfLLIAMSYILLE SELECT SCHOOL
MIL l. COMMENCE ON MONDAY Sept. Sd,
to continue Ten Weeks. under the care Of WM. W.
HAYWARD, Principals Mrs. WM. W HAYWARD, Princi-
pal Of IN. Primary Department.
TriTfoN.-irimary Department, Sl,75; Common English.
S2,15i Higher English and Latin, 1925.
Wiiliamsville, July 80, Cow
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
R. P. Ross, ct al,
- I...s i M


". II. Mangum and ]. G. Lucas, Admr's.
4 s COMMISSIONERS in said cause. and bv viz
N tue of the decree rendered from the Hon.
Chancery Court Of Yazoo county. at the Novem.
Der term, 1859. thereof, l viii proceed to sell
before the Court House door of Yazoo county.
within the hours prescribed by law. on Monday.
the 9Th day of February, 1850. the following real
and personal estate belonging to the estate of
Richard Ross, deceased, to-wit:
Jinney, Fanny, George, Little Dick. Rob. Tim.
Ann, Bill, Catharine, Sally. Margaret. Iyerson. Joe
Jacob. Jerry, Big Dick, Isaac, John. Horace, Dem
mis-, Charles Henry, CLANCY, Maria, Ellen. West.
and Clarissa fifteen head of Mules. and the fol
lowing described tracts of Land, living in Yazoo
county, viz:
. The north west quarter of Section two the
south half and west half Of north east quarter,
and east half Of north west quarter of Section
three the east half of south east quarter of Sec.
ton four; the east half of Section ten the east
half and east half Of the north west quarter Of
Section fifteen, all in Township ten, Range one
east.
The south west quarter of Section three the
east half Of the south east quarter of Section five;
the east half Of the north east quarter of Section
eight; and the north half of Section nine, all in
Township eleven, Range two east.
All Of Section sixteen; the east half of the
north east quarter of Section twenty-six; the
north west quarter Of Section twenty one /; the
west half of Section twenty-seven; the north east
quarter Of Section twenty eight the east half OF
the north east quarter Of Section thirty one; the
north east quarter and the east half of the south
east quarter, ard the west half Of the north west
quarter CT Section thirty-two; and the south west
quarter of Section thirty three, all in Township
twelve, Range two east, containing in all about
four thousand acres.
There are two improved plantations on the
above described tracts of land, one containing
about fourteen hundred acres, about eight hun
bred cleared and under fence, ten miles south Of
Benton on the Big Black River. This place has
on it good Dwelling House, comfortable Negro
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

To CASDDATEs.-This is election year. Our
columns are open to the announcement Of your
names. We like to see all clever mon pitch in
and offer their services to their country. II you
are elected We will chronicle yonr triumph with
out any extra charge; IL you are defeated, we
viii not wound your sensibilities by an allusion to
the fact. Remember the adage, that sit is the
early bird that catches the wOrm," and if you
delay your announcement it may be the cause o,
dbFeat. VIM R. Wrenn, for Sheriff, and james s.
Weatbcrby, fr Assessor, have "led off in gallant
style" snd II they have the ''bottom" will come
through the polls winner"
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
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Thousands of human beings have been saved q
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valuable medicine.
MoLEAN'S VOLCANIC OIL EMINENT
Will relieve pain almost nstan aneousIy, aud il
will cleanse, purify, and heal the foues sores in an
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FOR HORSES AND OTHER ANIMAL
McLean's celebrated Lniment is the only safe
and reliable remedy for the of spawn, Ring
Bone, Windgalls, splints, Unnatural LumDs Nodes
or swellings. 1t will never fail to cure Big Head.
Poll evil, Fstula, Old Running aoIes, or sweeny,d
properly applied For sprains, Bruises, Scratched
Cracked Heels Chafes, saddle VI Collar Calls. cuts
sores, or Wounds, it is an nfsllbls remedy. Apply
it as directed, and cure is certain in every instance.
Then trfe no longer with the many worthless
| Liniments offered to you Obtain a supply of DR.
McLeam's celebrated Lin neut. 1t will cure YOU
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Corner of Third and Pine streets, st. Louis, Mo
November 81. 1858 uv.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
NEGROES FOR SALE,

r AM now offering for sale, at my planta- 4
ton, on Big Black, Yazoo county Miss, y
choice lot of likely Virginia NEGROES, ~
consisting of Aed-hands, washers and ironers,
cooks and sOamstresses, and house servants. TIC
all who wish to purchase. would do we'll to call
and examine my stock before purchasing else.
where. will keep on hand good supply, and
will guarantee fully each and every one
T. B. ALSOP.
Lannarv %. 186O-1m.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

TIE SOUTHERN RURAL GENTLEMAN.-This il
the title Of valuable agricultural paper, pub.
Hshed in Grenada, Miss, which has now success.
fully entered upon its third volume. Its merits
commend it to the support of every planter in
Mississippi and the South generally. Every
number is replete with sound practical essays
upon agriculture, by the most intelligent and sue
c.ssful farmers of the State, diversified with ar
ticlss on horticulture, stock, farming utensils,
&c.; in fact, everything that is calculated to
make it interesting and instructive to the plant.
ling community. We hope the paper will be duly
appreciated, and supported in proportion to its
(hiRh merits.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
In Ordering Tickets or Certificates


Enclose the money to our address for the
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be forwarded by first mail. Purchasers can have
tickets ending in any figure they may designate.
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drawing.
bay- Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County and
State.
a. All Prizes of $1,000 and under, paid
Immediately after the drawing-Other prizes at
the usual time of thirty days.
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at Augusta, Georgia and Wilmington, Delaware.
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The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

HELPERS BooK.-The only copy Of this work
mat we have seen was handed us few day.
Ego Oy friend. A Democrat can be seen with
~ls work in his hands with perfect safety fol
usls above suspicion" and cannot be corrupt
w out it Is really dangerous for an "Opposi
NOn man" to be caught with it. He would
very likely be introduced to a grape vine, and
'OOnd soon after dangling from tree.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
january %, 1901
CITATION NOTICE.

To Lydia e. Bovard.
V0U are hereby cited to be and appear before
the Probate Court of Yazoo county, State
Of Mississippi on the fourth Monday Of Feb.
ruary next, to answer the petition of William
]. Quine, your Guardian, for leave to file ina
settlement of his accounts, and to remove his
Guardianship to the State Of Louisiana. BY or
der of the Court.
JOHN BRUMFIELD, Clerk.
z. BOWMAN, Solr.
january Z, I860-l9-6t.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

YOUNG WoMANHooD.-Th sweet moon
on the horizons verge; thought matured,
but not uttered-a conception warm and
glowing, yet not embodied the rich halo
which precedes the rising sun-tbs rosy
down that speaks the ri?sning pcach".a flower
which is not quite flower, yet is no more a
bud.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

we'are in receipt of the February number O
chat deservedly popular and valuable magazine
Godsy's Lady's Book. As to fine engravings
hsbion plates and interesting reading matt
generally, it is net excelled by any periodical
.r,bin the limit of our acquaintance.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
NOTICE.

TINE undersigned would respectfully inform
the citizens of Yazoo City, that he has re,
opened his School for the reception Of pupils, of
the following rates, viz;
English branches, including Eng
fish Grammer...... 90 per m'th
Higher anches................. 50 "
Latin and Greek, extra. ........... 250 +"
Modern Languages, French, Ger
man and Spanish, each.) ...... 2 so +" "
The session to continue Nine Months.
BeA. Pupils charged from the time they enter
school till the close Of the session. No deduction
except for protraeted sickness.
BB~ Young men prepared for College, or fol
the business pursuits of life.
R. NJ. MGH0RD, Principal.
January %, 1860.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
lglsW advertisements
sHEIsIFF,s SALE.
Hemingway, Friedlander j Co.

vs..
D. W. Finucane & Co.
DY virtue Of the above stnted Vendi to me
ID directed, from the Honorable Circuit Court
of Yazoo county, | will sell to the highest bidder
for cash, on MONDAY, the 9th day of March,
1860, at the Court House door of said county,
within the hours prescribed by Law, the following
property, viz:
One negro girl named EMILY.
Levied on as the property of the said defend
ants, D. W. Finucane, and will be sold to salty
the above stated case and COSTS
W. H. MANGUM, Sheriff.
February A, 1860-28-tds.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
The yicksburg Wing in speaking Of the pr,

Inc Vicksburg Wing in speaking Of the pro-
POsed Convention at Atlanta, Ga, says:
There was gathering of this sort some
years ago at Nashville, which new stinks ia
ne nostsils Of the people-scarcely less ofFens-
W tnan the notorious Hartford Convention,
which snow reeollected only to be repudiated
s aa scorned. The Hartford Convention was q
saa.aherlng Of traitors, who resolved to hold out
,sn.s 70 guide our enemies to our shores--the
nashville gathering nestled like smissaries Of
~, Ss.sason, who boldly declared that the Oonsti-
S,aon was a fBtid mass of corruption, and
-Iureo sentiments Of disloyalty aid treason.'
beautiful compliment to his distinguished
~ friend, Judge WI. sharkey, who presided
ever Cs that meeting-beautiful indeed Judg,
staafkey might well say, "Eave me from my
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
New Firm.

WE respectfully inform the citizens in and
wv about Dover, that the business will be con-
tinued under the new style Of ]. BERKS0N &
BRO. Thanking. them for their liberal patronage,
and soliciting the continuance Of the same, We
promise to give entire satisfaction to all.
j. BERKsON 4 BRO.
Dover, January l4-Sm.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
Dissolution of CODartner shin.

THE Copartnership hitherto existing lat Dover)
under the firm and style of NUSSBAUM &
BERKSON. has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. Mr. s. Berkson is alone author
lied to receive all moneys due the firm; alsO, pay
the liabilities thereof. s. NUSSBAUM.
s. BERKSON.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

Francis Michael, porter on board the
steamship Marion, was sentenced to be hung
on the I'd of March, for attempting to assist
slave in leaving the State on board of the
said steamer.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
Il. x. L..
SEWING MACHINE.

SEWING MACHINE.
HNHIS is new Low PRICED Plantation and
i family Machine, fully equal to the best high
priced Grover & Baker Machine
8R A M A MS
E WING CHINE,
Is also No. l Machine for all kinds Of work.
Makes the DOUBLE LOCK STITCH, is simple
and durable, and the price at which they are
sold, pats it within the reach of all.
SCOVlL s. GOODELL'S MACHINE
Gives general satisfaction. They are cheap,
and will please all who buy them.
WHEELER s. WILSON'S
EXCEL SIOR MACHINES,
Are too well known to need comment.
A stock Of all the above Machines on hand, and
for sale at New Orleans prices.
n@- Every Machine guaranteed, and personal
intructiOn given by
9. SWAIN, Agent.
YazOo City, January IA, 1850.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

Our town has been enlivened with balls and
parties in hOHOr of those who have recently uni
ted their fate with others. We had the pleasure
Of attending the one complimentary to Maj J
N. Armistead and his bride on Friday, 9th ult.
on which occasion was presented the most splen'
Did array Of beauty and fashion that it has fallsr
to our lot to witness for many q long day. W.
would like to furnish some pen pictures of thu
lovely helles that adorned the evening, but we ar,
wholly unequal to the task. Our neighbor has
spoken in betting terms of some-all of which
We endorse, with one exception. We think th'
lady we had the honor of escorting on that coca
sion was decidedly the "bright particular STAR Of
the evening, with whose briliiancy we were s,
completely dazsled that we could not do justice by
way Of admiration to other beauties. MOlesty
Of course, forbade Onr neighbor making any al
usiOn to the 'star'' referred to.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
A CARGO OF AFRICANS,

A CARGO OF AFRICANS,
THE people throughout the South are in fear
| full state of excitement at the announcement
in the newspapers that cargo of African slaves
is expected in Ship Island Harbor the latter part
Of the present month. 1t is quite small matter
to be making so much noise about. If the people
of Yazco have caught the fever, and feel so great
an interest in the darkey question, they are ad-
vised to call at the store of
Rs " - IA I'D ma IA
ON MAIN STREET,
Who has already received very large cargo Of
the article-some of them "black as the ace Ui
spade" (which he will dispose Of at the low
price of TWENTY-FIVE CENTS piece. Now
is the time to buy negroes cheap.
| Besides, a large lot of TOYS of every descrip.
ton, can be found at the same establishment
Call and examine.
December II, l559-l7-tf
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

We learn that the gap in the Central Rail Road
was completed on the 9th nit, BY which New
Orleans is placed in immediate railroad connsc.
ton with all the Northern and Eastern cities.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

The AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.-The Leg.
stature of Mississippi has rejected the bill
to repeal the State law against the introduce
ton of Africans into the State, by vote Of
three to one.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

We are indebted to the Hon. JEFF Davis for a
amy Of the speech of that able and distinguished
champion of Southern rights, Senator Green, O.
Missouri, delivered on the 10th and 18th days o.
January.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
,rw ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.

The beautiful vsrtes Of our fair correspondent
.Alacrie Myrtle" will appear next week.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

We are under obligations to Senator Brown and
our delegation to the Lower House, for various
sueechss and public documents.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

Our friend D. W. Lamkin has. our thanks for O
coDv of the N. O. Picayune of the I'd inst, con-
,oinine the result of the last ballot for Speaker
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

On the lst of January, we published .
gossipy, anecdotical letter, FROM correspond
ent near Baton Rouge, in which, among
other statements, was one to the effect thai
a Miss Childs, an invalid, residing il the
family of Col. Lee, of Mississippi, was 0
daughter of Mrs. Maria +. Chids, the noted
Aboiltionist and strong-minded woman, who
in her nursing sympathy for John Brown
our correspondent wrote was totally neglect.
full of her sick daughters health or interests
though often appealed To for assistance
Our correspondents statement was based "ou
the authority of mos esimabIe lady-the
wife of one of the leading gentlemen Of
Pointe Coupee."
Mr.. S. r. Childs writes US on the 26th
inst, from Grenada, Miss, that the Miss
Childs alluded to is his sister, that their
mother is Mrs. Roxy r. Chlds, residing in
the town of Middlesex, Massachusetts and
that Mrs. Maria +. Childs is no relation Of
theirs. Mr.. Childs adds:
'True, my sister is an invalid-has been
for years-and lived in Col. Leigh's family
but was never a teacher in his family, nor a
recipient of his hospitality in the manner
indicated, though his treatment of her wa:
that of extreme kindness and liberality-
the out>pourings of a generous and noble
heart. IN. 0. Picayune.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

Sons OF MALTA.-We are glad to learn that
there has at length been estahliShed in Yazoo
Vty Lodge Of this ancient Order. 1t is but q
lev years since the introduction of the Order into
TIE United States, and yet no other secret society,
perhaps, can boast Of as many distinguished men
" members While the legal, medical, and other
'''sAtihc professions are largely embraced in its
brotherhood, Il argues vel! for its claims upon
"e attention Of phiIanthropists that many of the
most distinguished of the clerical profession are
!" most zealsus laborers. In organizing Ledge
10 this city the fraternity has been peculiarly
''f'anate in securing, even at considerable ex-
pense, the services Of DR.. VIM. A. GliddOn, broth
" Of the lamsnted DR.. George R. Gliddon, author
d Types Of Mankind" DR.. Gliddon became q
member Of the order in the city Of Alexandria, in
Egypt in which country he spent twenty years.
mere are few persons, II indeed there are any,
SOs possess the work in SO pure form as does
VI Gliddon We feel justihabls in rsmarking
mus albeit we are as yet but nOVidate in the
Tcani Of the Maltese Sons.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

The ordinary drawings of Wood, Eddy & Co.
single Number Lotteries will take place in publ
as follows
CLASS SO
Draws n..Saturday, February Il, 1860.
CLASS 60
Draws on Saturday, February IS, 1860.
CLASS 81
Draws on Saturday, February 25, 1860.
CLASS GO
Draws on Saturday, March 8, 1860.
GLASS 60
Draws ON Saturday, March 10, 1860.
CLASS GA
Draws on Saturday March II, 1860.
CLASS IS
Draws on.Saturday, March "a, 1860.
CLASS &c
Draws on Saturday, March 81, 1860.
CLASS 81
Draws on Saturday, April 7, 1860.
CLASS 6S
Draws on Saturday, April IA, 1860.
CLASS SO
Draws on Saturday, April 81, 1860
CLASS 20
Draws on Saturday, April %, 1860.
NEARLY l PRIZE TO EVERY TICKETS.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
REMOVAL.

We have removed to our New, Spacious and Ele-
giant Establishment,
Corner OF Camp aad Common Streets,
NEW ORLEANS,i
THE assortment of CLOTHING and FURNISH
i ING GOODS FOR MEN AND BOYS, which
we are now prepared to exhibit, will, we trust,
not only be quite satisfactory to our friends and
customers but will be in keeping with the elegance
Of the premises which we now occupy. As in
the past we have ever endeavOred to please our
customers in every respect, so shall we in the
future continue that course which has secured
us host Of friends, to whom we feel duly thank
full for their kind appreciation of our endeavOrs.
ALFRED MONROE & CO.,
STORY BUILDING,
Conner of Camp and Common Streets.
N. B.-We are agents for the sale Of
FINKLE g. LYONS
SEWING MACHINES,
Which We guarantee will give better satisfaction
than any other Machine in the market, or the
money refunded.
ALFRED MONROE & CO.,
Story Buildings, Cor Camp and Common SITS.
NEW ORLEANS
December 8, ls69-ly
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

POLITICAL BOOKS.
DYR0NS POetical Works, in elegant Morocco
I'D binding.
Shaksspeare's Poetical Works, Morocco and
Library binding
The Poetical Works Of Edgar Allen Poe.
Bailey's Festus.
OOwper's Poetical Works.
Bryants do do.
Burns do do.
Morris do do.
Mrs. Heman's PoetiCal Works.
Poetical Quotations.
And many more too numerous to mention, just
received and for sale by
Dec. IL. COMPTON & THOMAS.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
J. BLUNDELL.

DEALER IN
DpwS2e 1S0o@doam9Ss eSos
TTAVING purchased the well known establish
ment. together with the entire stock Of
PETER D. COOK & CO., the undersigned takes
pleasure in informing the public that he will keep
constantly on hand large assortment Of pure,
fresh
DRUGS. MEDICINES,
PAINTS. OILS,
CHEMICALS. BRUSHES,
PERFUMES, BOOKS,
STATIONERY, SO.
BG@ Prescriptions carefully prepared by one
experienced in the business.
az A share of the public patronage is solicit
ed. ]. BLUNDELL.
YazoO City, January q, lS6O-ly.
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04

APPROXIMATION PRIZES.

6, 4S5 Prizes amounting to........S32OOOO
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS; Quarters So so.
Certificates of Packages in the Ordinary Draw
ngs Will be sold at the following rates, which is
the risk
The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-02-04
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,
From the N. o. PIOaunns1
PENNINGTON. OF NEW JERSEY, ELECTED
SPEAKER.

PENNINGTON. OF NEW JERSEY, ELECTED
SPEAKER.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-aMr. Pennington;
Of New Jersey, was this morning elected
Speaker on the first ballot, being the forty,
fourth had since the assem- bling Of Congress.
The whole number Of votes cast was 233.
of which he received III. The result was
annouu led amid great cheering.
SECOND DIsPACH
THE SPEAKERSHIP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-Mr. Pennington's
election to the Speakership to-day was
effected on the first ballot by the change Of
vote, in his favor, of Mr.. John R. Riggs
anti Lecompton Democrat, from New Jersey,
The announcement of the result produced
not SO much excitement in the House as
was generally expected.
Mr.. Pennington took his seat Immediately,
and delivered a brief address, which was
listened to by all the members in respectful
silence.
Mr.. Pennington was formerly Governor
Of New Jersey, and Of the old Wing school
lie is gentleman of middle age Of moder
ate opinions. although Republican, and
is generally liked and respected.