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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,

No. IS, hing-Street.
PLASTER MILL AND FACTORY,
No. 40, Unioa-street.
JTAVING REMOVED from the old stand
L Fairfax street. to the SPACIOUS WARE
HOUSE, Nc. IS, King street, we beg leave to call
the attention of farmers TO our large and well So
lected stock of
IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, and GUAN0S.
We also erecting PLASTER MILL, lat
No. 49, Union street,) where we will soon be able
to furnish the
BEST FINE GROUND WINDSOR PLASTER,
Of our own Importation.
We are also preparing for the manufacture of
FARMING IMPLEMENTS,
which We expect to furnish Of the best quality.
jams MEADE & MARYE.
JAMES c. NEvETT,
Duke Street Wharf, Alexandria, Va,
HAS NOW ON HAND, and will be constant
No. l PERUVIAN GUAN0
DeBURG'S SUPER PHOSPHATE LIME.
ROBINs0N's MANIPULATED GUANo.
COLUMBIAN GUAN0.
NAvAsSA GUANO.
A. A MEXICAN GUAN0.'
JARVIS ISLAND or AMERICAN, CO.'S. do.
AGRICULTURAL SALT, &C., &c.
All Of which are of best quality, and will be
sold in large or small quantities at lowest market
rates. Orders for any other kinds received and
filled at current prices. SENT feb rs
A MEXICAN, FRENCH, AND ENGLISH
n ENGRA WINGS.
j. P. CLARKE, No. l6l KING STREET,
Has splendid collection of American, French,
and English ENGRAVINGS, of the most cele-
brated masters.
Also, large assortment Of Gilt, Rosewood, and
Fancy PICTURE FRAMES, for sale low.
SEPT
WOOL purchased by
w JED RIDGELEY, HAMPTON 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

*. CAMERON STREET HOUSE TO RENT,
SEE possession given on about the 18th Of April
ensuing. Andrew Jameson, esq, or his lady, Will
permit persons wishing to rent the premises, to
view the same LII situated between Alfred and
Patrick strcets--with large lot OH the cast side
For terms, apply to me.
fob Iawtf CHRISTOPHER NEALE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

0tABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANuFAC-
~ TORY, No. 100 King street, Atesand',s.- -.
Having lately fitted up one of the hanasom ,hs
and most spacious Warerooms in the city, fcr WV
FURNITURE BUSINESS, respectfully inT WV
public attention to my large stock of FUh a.
TURH, which I am constantly increasing ~
sens visiting our city will find it to their aa,n
tage to give call, the range of my o'ops,
in respect to quality and price, is such rs 10 o''.
the wants and views of all My stock con | re-,
Mahogany Sofas, Rocking, Cane and WOOD s,s'
Sitting Chairs. Sideboards, Dressing but p.s;n
marble top and plain,) Marble Top ana fi "nI
Wash Stands, Marble Top Sofa, Card, BOOK anu
Fancy Tables, Cottage Set, Bedstcads OF al pa pa,
terms. such as High, Fielding, French, LoS-ross
Trundle Bedsteads, several patterns OF oo e,as
Bedsteads; Hat Racks, Wardrobes, Looking ois ia
SEES, and large number of other articles emoraes'
in the business. le
nsr Beds, Bolsters, Pillows, Mattresses &C.,
constantly on hand. uouN
oct 1T JAMES II. DEs n-n"---
-, D.xrat Churu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

MAINLY FLOU 200 bbls. FAMILY FLOUR
Il of the following celebrated brands, Green
way, Jonathan Ewers, Gap Run, and Jordon, In
store, and for sale by
ap l7--eOlm l.. "A. BREWlS., 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

TT5 TO RENT-A first rate Office, containing
Will. two rooms, with gas. admirably suited for Il
professional gentleman, situate the east side OF
Washington, Sd door north of King street. Apply
to rian g. Lawful CHRISTOPHER NE&LE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

GOOD CHURN,-The upright Barrel eS S.S
IN il believed TO be the best Churn ID use-7'
snd other styles Of CHURNs, for sale n ~
/ NH 20 q0s8&a JUN V'D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
100, 100, 100, 100, 100.
SIMON WATERMAN, No. 100, King street,


DEGS leave to announce to his numerous friends
- and customers, that he is now prepared 10
exhibit stock Of READY-MADE CLOTHING,
and Gentlemen's Furnishing GOODS, which in
regard to quantity, quality, and styles, cannot be
equsled by any similar establishment in this city,
and not excelled by any Clothing house in The
two leading avenues Of fashion this side cf the
Atlantic Broadway, New York; and Chestnut
street. Philadelphia.
Although the present stock is very extensive
one, indeed, additional supplies will still be receir
ed, from time to time during the business seas,n,
in order to keep up full assortment Of styles AID
sizes.
P. S.-Mr. WATERMAN will endcavor 10 con-
vince any one favoring him with call, that bis
reputation for selling ut the most moderate prices
is grounded on facts. ape
N0TICE.-If you want good, cheap. and fash
IN ionable CLOTHING, go to LATOEfHE,
Merchant Tailor, SO, King -street. Constantly re-
ccving the latest styles of FURNISHING GOODS.
N. 3. A choice article of SILK SHAKER and
CANTON UNDERSTANDS and DRAWERS.
BB- SHIRTS made to order sep fly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

TNASTERN HERRINGS, ALEWIVES, &c.
Il 800 barrels, this day landing from Schooner
Helen Mar, for sale by
VIM. Ii. FOWLR 4 SON,
m l6 No. South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

kk5:z.A FOR RENT-Tho large NEW WARE
l#i# HOUSE, on Union street, No -, lately oc-
cupiad by Addison, Wallace Il Co. Apply to
BURKE d HERBERT.
Possession given at once. dec 9-eot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
COURT NOTICES.

VIRGINIA, TO wIr:-In the Circuit Court
Y of Fairfax County, April Rules, 1860, Eliza
beth O. Carter VS.. Samuel Lock, J. L.. Look,
Franklin Kone, Burr W.. Harrison, John Janney,
and Eppa Hunton, defendants: In Chancery.
Men, The object of this suit is TO ascertain the
liens binding the truct of land conveyed by Sarah
C. Ball, widow Of Alfred Ball, deceased, and 9th
ers, to said Samuel Look, by deed dated 10th OF
November, 1851, to sell said land to satisfy the
said liens, and especially the lien OF the COM
plainaut, by deed of trust, executed by said Sam
uel Look and wife, bearing date the lst day OF
January, 1855, to secure to complainant the sum
Of seven thousand dollars, with interest, and also,
to have general relief upon the matters stated in
said bill. It appearing by affidavit filed that the
defendants, Samuel Look and Franklin kone, are
not residents Of this State-IT Is ORDERED, That
they appear within one month after due publica-
ton hereof, and do what is necessary to protect
their interests. A Copy-Teste:
F. d. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
II "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

NEW POTOMAC HERRING AND SHAD.-.
~ 100 bbls. best No. Herring and Shad, ut
lowest prices, by ISAAC PAUL,
ap27 cor Union and Queen ts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

TlRENCH BRANDY, genuine imported, war.
j. ranted pure and unadulterated, for family and
medicinal purposes, for sale by
CHARLES J. WISE,
an cor. of Prince and Pitt sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

IL 0 R.-Patapsco and premium Family,
Il Clouds h Hottells Extra, Liberty and Woods
Super. for sale by CHARLES J. WISE,
I'D 2S cor. of Prince and Pitt-sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
Price $50 per Ton of 1000 lbs
BAUG HIS
RAW BONE SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,


UNBURNED BONES, BY
BAUGH & SONS,
Wholesale office and store, No. 90, South Wharves,
PHILADELPHIA.
Cash price S45 per 1000 lbs, ct cts. q b.
TN the preparation of this Valuable Manure,
/ BONES are used in their RAW STATE ONLY.
They have never been BOILED OR cALCINED.-
They are taken as nature has made them, crushed
with powerful Machinery, and subjected to u pro-
cess by which, while all the virtue OF the Bone Is
retained, Fertilizer is procured furnishing IN u
CONCENTRATED and SOLUBLE FORM the two lndis-
pensable ingredients for the growth of Plants and
enriching the soil, viz: PHoSPHoRIC ACID AND AM
MONA. These two ingredients, by the use Of
"BAUGH'S RAW BONE SUPER-PHOS-
PHATE," are given to the soil in all their original
strength and purity. They assimlate at once with
the SOIL furnish ali the ncedful Ammonia for the
growing crop giving it ample luxuriance, and leave
the land permanently benefited so that its pre-
sence can be traced for years afterwards.
PHILADA., Aug. 9Th, 1856.
"Baugh's Highly Improved Super-Phosphate Of
Lime" being made By process which was con-
trived in my Laboratory, am acquainted with its
qualities I regard ii as superior to super phos-
phate made from bone ash OF burned bone, be-
cause the more valuable portion of organic matter
is not destroyed in Baugh's Super Phosphate.
JAS. c. BooTH,
Practical and Analyticai Chemist.
"The Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society,
at their recent State fair, awarded 'Baugh's Raw
Bone Phosphate, diploma first class, Of which
it is truly worthy. Circulars sent free on applica
ton, containing full directions, &c, &c.
znsS- We recommend Farmers and Planters to
purchase of our Agents, nearest them
BAUGH & SONS,
No. 90, South Wharves, Philadelphia.
For sale by WIN. Ii. FOWLE son
feb S-dSn Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

HEIGLER WHISKEY.-A few barrels Of this
II superior Whiskey, of great age, and pure fa-
your, Just received, and for sale by
blackjack & MARSHALL,,
NH % Ferry Slip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

f=-s FOR kENT.-Thc BRICK DWELLING
sa::a HOUSE, corner of Fairfax and Wilkes streets,
a desirable residence. There is large lot attach
ed. Apply on the premises AT the Gazette office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

MARSHALL co. are now receiving their
lfl SPRING SUPPLIES of GROCERIES, So
ccted expressly for family use, to which they in
vite the attention of their customers. NH %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
John LHT0UCHE

10s King street, doors below the Marshall House,
Alexandria. Va. NH u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

rHTs FOR RENT-The STORE, No. 80, on
ALI King, next TO the n. ". corner Of Fairfax
street JOHN WEST
aug 10-2awtf No. 4, North Fairfax strect-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

DARAS0LS AND LADIES UMBRELLAS
/ i. 4. LARKiN has opened beautiful as
sortmcnt of PAEASOLS AND UMBRELLAS,
and will sell them as low rs can be bought in the
city. Also receiving, this day, lot of beautiful
DRESS GOODS, suitable Tor the season. Call
and examine for yourselves at No. 81, King street.
NH 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

Unable OIL CLOTHS TABLE OIL CLOTHS.
L | have inst received superior assortment Of
plain and fancy Table Oil Cloths, which [ will sell
at low rates. ". n. BERKELEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

fTTE1 FOR RENT.-The commodiOuS BRICK
ILL., FIRE PROOF W r Z II 0 L 5 f, No 81.
North Union street. adjoining the Warehouse Of
s. Hartley q Son and T. English x Bro. Apply to
NH 1-f ID. Il. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

r UMBER, COAL, AND WOOD YARD
i ser Of Union and Queen Streets, Nor'h.-"he'ss
I am prepared to furnish every description "
LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATHS, LINE, &C.
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD, Red and White Asn,
and Cumberland COAL, which l am selling 10" ~
lash, or on reasonable terms to good customers,
aug S-tf Il. W. BARNET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
RFAn NV LIST OF DOMEsTICs.

r HAVE JUST RETURNED from making my
i SPRING PURCHASES, and have now on
hand good supply of DOMESTICS, rs below:
Burlaps Linens, Blue Denims, Blue Drills
Mariners Stripes, Bed Tickings
"a, rs, and IA Brown Shooting Cotton
81, Cd, and lO4 Brown Sheeting
5-4, GA, IA, l0-4, and lid Bleaohed Sheetings
"a 3-S and IA Blcached Cottons
Washington Duck No. 0snaburg
CT Bagging Cottons, Checks, Baltimore Plaids
0snabprss Stripe, $50 pieces Fancy Prints, &C.,
&c. all of which offer for sale ut the lowest
market rates. (mh 29l w. N BERkLEY.
tSTHERE DID sCHWARZ GET THEM
w FROM? Did you ever hear the like before!
Palm Leaf Shawls at IS cts. Mt II. SCHWARZ'S.
Plain Merino Shawls, corner borders, for Sl.37,
vt IL. SCHWARZ'S
Elegant Chal!eys and De LANES, side stripes, run
arounds, square and figured, and all kinds of
fashions Mt l2!c.; Plaid Muslins for Aprons, ut s
els worth by the yard l24 cts. ayard; De Bages,
Brown, Black and Slate. for 9 cts. a yard, at IL.
SCHWARZ'S, and a great many GOODS bought
ut the late Auction sales, which will be sold ut
one half their value. ap Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

VIZ FERTILIZERS.
w OFFER FOR SALE Peruvian, Sombrcro,
Jarvis Island, Mexican, Nevasss, and kettlewclps
Manipulated GUAN0S.
Tiers & Paynter's Super Phosphates Of LIME
Bang Sons Raw-Bone do do
DeBurg'S Excelsior.
VIM. II. FOWLE & SON,
feb 2 No. 1. South Wharvcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

eA FOR RENT.--Thc three story STORE,
ss:i No. Al, King street, with the three story
WAREHOUSE i'll the rear. Apply to.
NH ST JAMES Z. SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

GOLDEN SYRUP, bright and sweet; also,
" New Orleans and Cuba Molasses, just receiv
ed, and for sale by CHARLES ]. WISE,
ap 2S cor. of Prince and Pitt-sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
LUMBER, LATHs, LIME, &c.
b. WATERS. THos. A. wATEP
WATERS o m

WATERS & CO.,
EXTENSIVE DEALERS IN LUN BEh,
~ SHINGLES, LATHS and PAL ING -
Also, LIME, WHITE SAND. HYDRAULIC
CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER. NAlLn,
&C., ut the Wharf, foot of Cameron street.
They have constantly on hand well ass"f'eu
stock of SEASONED LUMBER. Their arrange
ments with manufacturers in different sections
enable them to supply particular bills OF "e !i
Spruce and Southern Pine, of the best quaii'S'
and at shortest notice.
N. B. Now landing $4,000 feet of superior
Georgia Pine, various sizes. NH %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01
GROCERIES, &c.

II LIQUORS.. sa.
i 200 bb!s. Rectifed Whiskey
$50 Old Rye Whiskey
so !" Gin and Domestic Brandy
20 I" N. E. Rum IS
10 /" Apple and Peach Brandy
20 Casks Malaga Vino
Is Casks French Brandy 81
Vintage of 1851, 1855 and 1858
10 Casks Port, Sherry and Madeira Vino
IS baskets Champagne, "Prince Imperial
"Bouzy" aud "Heidsick, J" Holland Gin, Jamaica
Spirits Brown Stout, Scotch Ale, &C., 6c Sold
as lor fow cash as any house South of New York.
NH r. A. BREWIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

A SUPERIOR Lot of Country Ground CORN
n MEAL; 100 bush. Horse and Cow Feed for
sale by PARTLOW, HILL & CO.,
NH 81 No. Is King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

HOOP SKIRTS! HOOP SEIRTS!! HOOP
L l. SKIRTS IA new kind, received this
day, and for sale at small advances, elegant %
spring Skirts for 75c. For children in al sizes at
% cts, at Ii. SCHWAKZS,
up q No. l22. King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

NJ OTICE.-LE WIS BAAR has received
~ handsome stock of SILK MANTILLAS,
Bcrage SHAWLS, Stella SHAWLS, BUSTERS,
and RAGLANS, at his store, 13S King street.
NH %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

TIRESH GOSHEN BUTTER.-Just received =
l. few packages fresh made Goshen Butter, di-
rect from the dairy GARRETT HULST,
ap 10 l47 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

d ONNETS, MILLINERY, AND BONNETS
- is all the talk Of the day. They are in the
greatest variety, and at an extremely low price to
be found ut II. SCHWARZ'S
ap 81 No. 1872. King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

Washin stor, ap 13-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

CllAWLS AND MANTILLAS.--We are now
- in receipt Of our supply of the above GOODS,
and We invite the attention of purchasers to them,
as they have been selected with great care, and
cannot fail to suit. S. & ". MEYENBERG,
app corner of King and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-01

NJ OTICE.-Just received II lot of VIRGINIA
IN CASSlMERES, suitable for Boys wear and
business suits: also good assortment of Black
Cloths. and Cassimeres, which | will sell low.
ap 90 L. A. LARKIN. No "a. King-st
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-30

BG~The Mt. Vernon Umpire, soon after
we requested it, gave our Prospectus fair
and liberal number of insertions, and
gave the journal a " first rate notice" We
are under obligations to Mr. Abbott for his
kindness. This entities him to our Daily
in return for his Weekly for year.
lie speaks as if he does not get the Daily.
We mail it to him regularly, and think il
strange that he doesn't get the paper. His
Umpire comes to us promptly now, though
it did not for long time and that is the
reason why we thought our Prospectus had
not been published.
If Mr.. Abbott doesn't get the Daily Jour
ndt hereafter, he will please drop Us n pri-
vate note, and we will see that it goes to
him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-30

CoRNs.-Dr. Purcell, the Corn Doctor,
operated on our feet on Saturday, and a
more skillful and scientific operation we
never experienced. lie not only extracted
our Corns without pain, but took of two
Toe Nails, without the least Inconvenience
to our feeling. The Dr. Informs us that he
has operated on the feet OF more than one
hundred people i'll this city, and has not on
Iy done SO with profit to himself but Ina
given perfect satisfaction to all. For our
selves, we can say that we are satisfied that
he understands his business. lie informs
US that lIe intends going to Henderson to-
morrow or the next day. We congratulate
the people of Henderson, and advise them
if they have any Corn, by all means to let
the DR.. take them Off
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-30

BEasF. The cool weather has been in favor
of the Charleston Convention, but very I'M
favorable for the sale of Fans and Parasols;
however the longest lane must have a
turn, and the glorious old sun will assert
his supremacy, and in few days these very
Indispensable necessaries for the lalies in
warm weather will be in demand. They
can find very choice assortment at
HuenHs' who has bought a large stock which
he will sell at low prices. His stock of
Hosiery of all kinds is very good, which he
will sell for very light profits.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-30

A considerable excitement existed in Ben
gal from disturbances between the indigo
planters, and riots had occurred. The fac
tory in the Meridda was attacked.
The ship Lord Raglan bound from Bom-
bay to Jurachee was totally wrecked on the
Katywar. No lives lost.
The Canadian Company have chartered
the new Cunard screw steamer Palestine,
and intend to dispatch it to Quebec, May
10th. p -,fs4
The work on the Great Eastern was rap
idly progressing. The captain had not yet
been chosen. -F .-t#
The ship Suffolk had arrived with 40, 900
ounces OF gold.
1t is doubtful whether conference on
the case of Switzerland would assemble
Separate negotiations between France and
Switzerland have not been entered into, but
matters have been placed in the hands OF
the powers. The Swiss Federal Council de-
nies having made any secret treaty for the
partition of Savoy with France. England
and Prussia consent TO the demand of the
Federal Council for a conference. Russia
had replied favOrahly to the note of the
Federal Council.
Ballot voting on the annexation question
was in progress. A large majority was
certain.
LIvERPooI, April l8.-Wheat buoyant
and advanced 1d(02d. Corn quies. Reef
heavy and quotations maintained with diff
ficulty. Pork dull. Bacon quiet and easy
but not quotably higher. Lard duh.
The Piedmontese chambers were prorogued
till the lst of May. A treaty of commerce
between France and Belgium was being ne
gOtiated. 5a
The Neapolitan Government had resolved
on neutrality.
Sicily was in state of insurreetion. 4
popular demonstration had been made at
Aversa in favor of Victor Emanuel Aversa
was in a state of siege.
The appearance by the lst Of August, of
the famous comet of Charles V, has been an
nounccd by Dutch astronomer.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1860-04-30

journment, amidst noise and confusion that
would have drowned the voice of "a
FOUNDER. Lost, ayes l26, noes, l76.
Mr. Gistings then moved a recess for one
hour
Mr. johnson moved to re-commit all the
reports again.
Both motions were ruled out forder.
Mr.. Lawrence of Louisiana moved call
of the roll.
Ruled out of order,
Mr.. Lawrence appealed from the decision
of the chair, but finally withdrew it.
A scene of disorder ensued that was almost
deafening. ast
Mr.. Butler of Mass said, his side was
willing to adjourn as soon as the main
question was adopted.
Mr.. Bigler endeavored to make propo-
sition, but was called to order.
The President said that if this contest and
uproar continued, he would feel bound
in duty to himself and the committee to
leave the chair, as it was physically impos-
sible for him to take part in such struggle
and clamor.
Mr. Hunter, of La, hoped his friends
would submit to ordering the main ques-
ton.
Mr.. Owens of Fla, as q Southern man
hoped this contest would cease. Northern
gentlemen have fairly met us in argument,
and why should we refuse to meet the issue
manfully.
The President put the question, "Shall
the main question be now put ?"
motion was again made to adjourn,
amid cries of q No, no.
Capt. Rynlers contended that it was an
agreement to adjourn, and that it must be
done. He would not consent to taking ad-
vantage of the minority. as that would be
cheating the gentlemen.
Another scene of great confusion. A
hundred men were addressing the chair at
the same time, all shouting at the top of
their voices.
Mr.. Stuart of Michigan said the majority
would consent to adjourn if he was allowed
to make motion to reconsider, and lay
the motion to adjourn on the table.
The motion TO adjourn was put and car
ried, and at 10 o'clock P NJ. the Conven-
ton adjourned till 10 O'Clock Monday
morning.