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TUE SYRACUSE TRAGEDY-Faneral of the
Victims.-The perpetrator of the murders
and suicide at Sycause New York, left sew
eral letters, which were produced before the
coroner's inquest. In one he charges that
his wife was enticed from him by DIR. Searles,
after becoming convert to spirtualism.-
The public scandal caused by the desertion
had even made an impression on his little
girls, and they frequently asked him for an
explanation of their mothers Absence
He implores the populace to take vengeance
on the destroyer of his peace. The following
is another of the letters:
MARCH z, 1860.
TO my Friends-Here / am on my dying
bed. You will find my children in the Medi-
cal College. They are both asleep, and
want to go with them. Don't let that We
man 90 with us. The children said she
couldn't be their mother; if she had been,
she wouldn't have gone and left US. Good
bye. r. TINKER.
The Syracuse Journal of Friday evening,
in publishing the above, adds:
a"Ihe funeral took place at two O'Clock
this afternoon, from the Medical College, in
presence of not less than $500 people. Mrs.
Tinker attended the funeral. On entering
the room where the corpses Of her husband
and children lay, she wept little over the
first child, kissing it; she then cast but
single glance at her husband, who lay be-
tween the children, and wept trihe over
the remains of her other little daughter"
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Ga~ The House Committee on Military
Affairs have under consideration the recon-
mendation of the Secretary of War for
reorganization of his staff. Should the
Committee report favorably, and Con
gress adopts the wishes of Secretary Floyd,
it may turn out that the corruption which
has been charged upon him belongs else
where.
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Dr.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Oh cry may
well be called "wonder of medical science.o
the irritated parts it heals the Inflammation !;
and consumption itself yields to its magic i'm
tluence.
Jq- There is vile counterfeit OF this Bal.
sam, therefore be sure and buy only that pre-
pared by W Fowle & Co, Boston, which mas
the acTitten signature off BUTTS on the out
side wrapper.
For sale by M. A. & C. A. SANTOS and
Wake 4 Co., and KING Il TOY, Nor
folk. ]. B. CAMPBELL, Portsmouth, and by
dealers everywhere.
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w~ Senior Alvarador, Minister from
Honduras, had an interview on Monday with
the Secretary of State relative to renewing
the negotiations which were broken off up
wards of two years ago for treaty between
his government and the United States. The
Secretary Informed him that the United
States were ready and willing to negotiate a
commercial treaty, which he had no doubt
would be beneficial to both governments.
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OIL IN VIRGINIA.-The Pittsburg Chroni-
Gle states that about two thousand acres of
land have been bought and leased in Wood,
Writ and Richie counties, Virgihi ia, for the
purpose of boring for oil, by persons from
Pennsylvania. The Oil wells on one proper.
ty, on Hughes river, in W GOD county, are
reported to yield thirty barrels per day.
There are large preparations making to ex-
tend the business in tn at quarter.
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The Disturbances on the Rio
Ggande.

1t is the inteation of the War Department
TO concentrate about four thousand troops
upon the Mexican frontier by the last Of
May. The withdrawal of troops from Utah
ior this purpose it is feared will renew the
difficulties in that Territory.
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LATEST,
Later from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, March l2.-Ths schooner
Afromant, from Vera Cruz on the Sd ins,,
has arrived at this port
General Miramen reached San Juan which
is three leagues from Vera Cruz. on the I'd
'nst.,, and was threatening an immediate
attack on the city of Vera Cruz.
Two vessels had been fitted out at Cam
peachy and sent to Vera Cruz to assist the
Liberals IN the transportation OF provisions
and munitions Of war. They had arrived
at their destination,
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New York Markets.

NEW YORK, March l3.--Flour is heavy;
Gales Of 5000 bbls. State $5.30ab 40: Ohio
S605a6.25; Southern Sc. 1Oa$6. 80.
Wheat is firm; sales 5000 bushels. Red S
Corn has declining tendency; white Csc;
yellow 80 cents.
Pork is heavy; new Mess SIS.
Lard is heavy at I0Ac.
Whiskey is dropping; sales at 231a24c.
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Mrs. WINSTON, an experienced nurse and
female physician, has Soothing Syrup for
process Of teething by softening the gums, re.
ducing all Internationally allay all pain
and is sure to regulate the bowels. Depend
upon it, mothers, it will give rest to yourselves
iy safe in all cases See advertisement in
another column. my2e iy
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N Office.

Ail Communications, &C., Intended for in.
:ertion, and Letters in regsrd to this paper,
SHOULD be addressed to JoEN K. HATHAWAY,
hoiter and Proprietor. in order 10 ensure
attention.
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g9- VIM. d. Shipman was confirmed BY
the Senate as United States District Judge
of Connecticut, in the place of Judge In
gersoll, deceased.
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NEw.ORLEANs, March l2.-Advicss from
Meslila, Arizona, state that a grave and ser
ious difficulty had occurred between th-
American and Mexican settlers, which Re-
suited in combat. Several were killed on
both sides, the Mexicans outnumbering and
surrounded the Americans. The latter had
sent to Fort Fillmore for troops.
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UF~ knowledge is gained by experience,
and, though we have heretofore dealt very lit
tie in medical preparations, We are compelled
in Justice to the manufacturers to say that Hos
letters Stomach Bitters has been the means of
turing us of severe attack OF dyspepsia, and
has removed pain in the stomach in very
short time. Pitts6urg Gazette.
For sale by BURRUSS l. BRO, Wholesale
Agents, and Importers of BraEdies, Wines and
tine Havana Segars, Norfolk, Va, and by Drug.
gists and dealers generally, everywhere.
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Observation-Disclosures.

A LARGE lot of Twist Chewing Tobacco
"A In II ID boxes, of that celebrated brand
uceola, N store, and for sale at factory price:
60 the trade, by
/, HAMBURGER & co,
Main street, Sign of the
nh ? Big Indian in trons
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ssse- Aboutstwo thousand Post Office GER
siscates have been fled and paid. About
seven hundred more now out win be paid as
coon 81 presented.
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G5- One Trial will insure the use OF SEM
PLIES INFALLiBLE BAKING POWDER in
any family, it properly used. For sale by
Druggists and Grocers. NH
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SPECIAL NOTICES

YEAST PowpER.- J. W. Garlick, Richmond
Va, manufactures "Semple's Infallible Baking
Powder" His Is the only factory of the kind
in the South, and he is prepared to furnish the
ern manufacturers. Semple's Powder is Viz.
ginia preparation, approved by all who have
used it.-Richomad Whig.
Gs- Use the Best.-SEMPLE'S INFAL.
LIBLE BAKING POWDER. The best and
cheapest in use. NH .
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The P;ttsbuTg gambling saloons have nesS
broken up By the mayor,
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o. WAnted-Everybody to Try sEMPLE's
lNFALLIBLE BAKING POWDER. For sale
by Druggists and GrOcers. NH
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NEW YoRK, March l3.-The steamer Moses
Taylor from Havana on the sth inst arrived
this morning.
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New Advertisements.

LOST.
I Asst Sunday morning, on Freemason street,
L. between CRANKY street and Christ Church,
a twisted Plain Gold PIN. The finder will be
suitably rewarded by leaving it at the store OF
DY MARCUS,
NH Alt % Main street.
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W Circulation greater tssas tine Datiiss
q G0Sh Cities combined. IN
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MUD, FLUID,

n HUNNELL'S Premium Essence Coffee
VI. Just received, and for sale at
NH 8 JORDAN & BRO, 70 Church street.
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STOVES, TINWARE, &c.

QUBERTS q CO, Roanoke Square, have
largest and best selected stock OF Stoves.
Plain Tin Ware, Japaned and Block Tin Goods
ever offered in this market, and at prices that
will compete with the cheapest NOrrhe III Fac.
torys.
NH
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EXTFtA NO MACKEREL--We have lust
Ia received to-day another lot OF choice No
Mackerel, which we offer very low. Cali and
examine them at
JORDAN BRO,
NH 10 70 Church street.
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u sale by
mhS I'd WIBBERN
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BUTTER.
u ECEfVED by the last steamer Is pack
IL ages dairy packed Butter. We are daily re.
ceiving and offering for sale by the package at
very low figure on shippers account.
e BELL CO..
Wholesale and Retail Dealers,
mh7 No z Campbell's wharf.
BOYS SHOES MADE BY MEASURE.
ROYS Shoes made in the most substantial
- manner and warranted, at No "a South
Church street. Also every style of Boot and
Shoe now worn by Gentlemen, Please give
me call CA DAVIS.
NH 8 Boot and Shoe Maker
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DOMESTIC MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA MARKET, Jan. 1l-There is little
or no Quercitror Bark offering selling and lst No is
scare and wanted at $27 per ton
Coton-Buyers holding off and the market is quiet
the to-day reaching only about 60 bales previous
rates.
Fish-The advanced rates current for Mackere at the
Fast has impaired rmness the market
prices range so for 1s S450 for 2s and $40 per
Dbl for large 3s and good business doing in the latter
Picked Herring sell slowly at sSS % per DID, as in quail
ity, and Dry Cod at So rs the 100 lbs.
Flour and Mea-There is very little export inquiry ior
Flour and the market is quiet but firm at previous quot
@ rates the only sale we hear of is 500 bbs western ex
AT s575 per bbl-S550 is generally refused Tor good
Sns suPerfne, which is and wanted at that
ra,ai o estern account the trade are buying mode
tras and f 9 so S6d7 per bb for superhne ex
or;raa ey brands in quality. Rye Flour is little
incurred for and freely oered At Cd Ok ner bpl Corn
Hi r;,ht and Penns ylyania is held at s3 rs per
G.ain.-There is very liitIa W.. -
and the market is dull, owinr t onsirns Vi se''s
d u =, anu ouy ers the latter of whom are not
(Gl52 for white Rye is wanted and reds ana 10y
az 93c, Corn continues dull and nricas ses readiy
lc per bus with sales of SG4 900 bus drv po aen on
mostly at 76c. in the cars Oats are u1chan yeuow
further small sales Of prime Penna reported a. ss
in store Barley continues inactive, with furtha &
of New York State to note at soc. sa'e
lron-There is very little demand for Pig metal and
buyers and sellers apart in theiI views; the All
sence Of sales quote No Anthracite at s23 No
2at s22 on time Scotch Pig is firm; nothing doing il
Blooms Boiler Plates alter quotations; Rails ant
Bars are also quiet prices the same as last quoted
Provislons-Supplies coming in more freely from
the west but there is less disposition on the part thu
trade TO operate and the market is very quiet Mes
Pork steady at sl7l750; city Mess Beef AT sI30
Is per bbl without sales Dressed Hogs sell mostly
Sc 50G7 the 100 lbs. of Bacon sales are limited
cts for Shoulders S0"
Seeds-There is moderate inquiry for CIoversed ;,,
further sales of 500 bushels in lots, 255 "a ne
bushel the latter for choice lots which are Tim
othy quiet OF Faxseed which in slowly sale
Of domestic are making at l569l5s cts. per bushei
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VOL. W---NO. 5S4
ftlouetaru ana commercial &sbisb'.
BALTIMORE. January IL, 1860

BlLTIMoRE, January IL, looO
There was considerable activity in Baltimore and ONO
Railroad again today but other Stocks the transac
tons were light The sales of Baltimore and Ohio reach
ed O55 shares and market for it was shade better
than on Yesterday Some 240 shares were sold at the
opennp at s72 buyer days. but the subsequent sales
were made at SIN buyer 60 days. s71%@71H buyer &c
DAYS and s71 7l4 cash and it closed at $71 bid 81
asked regular way, these figures being to X higher
than those bid and asked at the close yesterday North
ern Central Railway also little rmer. There
no sales made but it closed $l6A bid, $16k asked
these figures being advance of q the closing quo
tatons Of yesterday The 1855 bonds of this road ad
vanced to-day per cent. We note sales of $4,000 o
them at son and they closed at 59A bid, 59H asked
We note also sale of 81 O0o Northwestern Virginia
abroad endorsed third mortgage bonds at 50, an ad
vance since yesterday of per cent For the first mort
gage bonds of this road 90 bid and 90 asked City
6's firm but there is very little doing in them, the
only sale to-day being of 500 1905 at eS4 which
figure bid for For extra dividend orders only
25 was bid to-day hut offered under so. We
hear that $50 600 these orders sold few days
since at private sale at 80.
In New York to-day most of the Stocks the list el
of in price. Reading declined d; Erie X New York
Central q; Harlem Z; Gaeua and Chicago N Cleveland
and Toledo y Michigan Southern guaranteed S; Cantor
4; and Missouri 6's T. Virginia es which was the only
stock the list which improved, advanced 4 but Hi
nos Central bonds, Michigan Southern, and Rock Island
closed at yesterdays rates.
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Mr.. CREIGHTON offered resolution that the Di-
recors elected to-day be instructed to have the 4th
and 9th articles of the charter so amended as to
permit all persons or firms who transact business
and are known to have place of business in the
city of Baltimore, to become eligible for member
ship. Adopted.
The meeting then adjourned, and the polls were
opened for the election of Board of Directors.
Considerable feeling was manifested, and the con-
test was warm and exciting. There were four tick
cts in the field The polls were closed at halfpast
two o'clock, and the ballots counted. The total
number of votes cast was 323 and the following
gentlemen were elected as the Board:
William Chestnut, 306; J. H. Bayfield,, pol; B. F.
Phillips 1885, j. B. Brnkly, 2S5; Thos. R. Matthews,
Jr., 285; j. F. Miller, 275; Henry Duvall, 250;
Samuel Duer, 22S; H. l.. Whitridge, ZIG; Henry NJ.
Warfeld, 20S; S. G.. Matthews, 1888; George E..
Bowdoin, 1873; Francis White, ISL; S. s. lowering,
$50. j G. HnMes 10
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Whisky moves off slowly at 26 cts for Easton bbls 2
for Ohio do "a for Drudge and 25 for hhds
Freights continue dull There is vessel on the berth
for London To Liverpool the going rate is 25s ton
West India freghts steady but engagements are
reported. Coastwse rates also steady but there
very little doing. Coal feighs continue scarce and we
hear of engagements either East orSouh to establish
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET, Jan. n.-The
market was firm, but quiet. Sales of 400 bags Mara
caibo made at 12hG15c. 200 do Laguayra at lSc
stocks in this market is from the circular of Messrs Scot
Son: Stock of Rio and Santos the Sd of January
1860 25016 bags Received since, 1474S-total, SO I64
Sales for consumption estimated at S2 Stock of RiC
and Santos the 10th day of January, 1850, 1882
Maracaibo, 5547 Laguayra, 400 Ceylon, 1880 Java
mats, SO 250 Java Gov bags, 020 ST. Domingo coffee
500 other descriptions, 700-toal bags and mats, 0l9
The stock Of Rio January Sh at New Orleans was s5
900 bags; Baltimore % 000 Philadelphia S00o January
10th, New York, 81 ,e52-total, 14s ,952.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
New YORK, January 11.-Coton is steady-sales day
800 bales Uplands middng 11G1lb cts, Flour is de
pressed prices 10 cts lower sales of 900 bbs
State $51595 90 Ohio S5 6o95SO Southern S5.4O95 65
Wheat depressed-sales of Is 0C0 bushels Milwaukee
Club 81 a. Chicago Spring S120 Corn is heavy-saes
$500 bushels; new s2ds7 cts. Pork is heavy-Mess
SIG 12k ale 25 Lard is quiet at 104 (110 cts. Whis
key is dull at25 926 cts Sugar is firm but quiet
private terms Spirits Turpentne is steady at 44d
AK cts. Rosln is dull. Rice is firm. Freights are
firmer.
New York Cattle Observation-Disclosures depressed;
receipts 900 head trfng sales at S60 extra quality
1880 Sheep-Receipts 1O, 900 head; market active
Swne-Market dull receipts 900 head sales at So 50d
6.75 dressed $6.75G7.
CINCIYNATI Jan 11-Flour is dull but prices are gen
orally unchanged. Whskey is steady at 21G21b cts
Wheat is firm. Hogs very dullsales of 500 head a
s6a65o; receipts to-day of 5000 head Provisions
dull-Mess Pork, Sl650 Lard, OK cts; Bacon Sides
cts, deliverable in February. Exchange on New Yorl
%94 per cent.
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MONTGOMERY, Jan. 1.-THE Alabama State Dem,
ocratic Convention met here to-day. The pro-
eeedinngs opened quite stormily 1t was moved
that Gen Balger of Talapecsa act as temporary
chairman. Mr.. Yancy opposed this, land in closing
his remarks moved that Mr.. Smith, of Lauderdale,
should act as chairman. Both chairmen took their
seats at the speakers stand in the Hall of Repre-
sentatives, both putting motions amid much noise
and confusion. Finally the difficulty compro-
missed by the selection off. S. Lyons as temporary
chairman, who is an old Union man, now of the
Yancy Wing. He appointed committee of Yancy
men to decide on the rights of the double Celega,
tions from Mobile and Montgomery, to report to-
night. The Convention then adjourned to seven
O'clock to night. The excitement is very great.
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ullinois Democratic convention.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan 1.-THE State Democratic
Convention met here to-day, and elected delegates
to the Charleston Convention. Resolutions were
passed declaring the Democratic doctrine to be that
neither Congress nor the Territorial Legislature
has the power to exclude slavery from the Terrific
ries, but that the people, when forming State Gov
ernments, have the right to permit or exclude it;
that the principle of squatter sovereignty is calcu
@ murder pOD as practically illustrated at Haper % FerrV
and expressing full confidence in the National Ad-
ministration, including its policy on the slavery
question.
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From Washington.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE President has nomi-
mated to the Senate Ex-Congressman Hughes, OF
Indiana, to fill the vacancy the bench of the
Court of Claims.
Among other confrmations made to-day by the
Senate, were those of Marshall NJ Smith as Consul
to Constantinople, and Henry n Miller, Postmaster
at Detroit.
The mail contractors continue to throw up their
contracts, finding it impossible to continue the
service, owing to the failure of Congress to make
the necessary appropriations.
Casius NJ. Clay Endorsing Senator Seward.
FRANKFORT, January li:-Caslus NJ. Clay spoke
yesterday to a vast audience from the portico oi
the State House. the doors of which had been closed
against him. He owned himself emancipation
ist, and vindicated the patriotism Of Senator Sew
ard. There was no disturbance.
TUsKEGEE, Alabama, Jan. l0.-The fire which oc
Cured here on Saturday last, destroyed Jesse Ad
ans extensive stables, including eighteen horses
and other property. 1t was the work of an incen-
diary,
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CoURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND - DECEMBER
TERM, lS59.-ANNAPoLIs, Jan. IL, lS6O.-No. Z9-
John Wells and VIM. Miller Robert Turner
Appeal from the Superior Court of Baltimore City,
was further argued by l. n. Steele for the appel
lauts and by B. c. Barroll and Chas. II. Pitts for
the appellee.
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New Jersey Legislature---The Governors
Message.
Later from Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. lI.-The steamer Tennessee
has arrived from Vera Cruz with dates to the 6tf
inst, and $4,000 in specie. The United States
sloop-of-war Savannah sailed thence for Pensacola
on the 5th. The sloop-ofwar Brook yn was at Vers
Cruz and the frigate Saratoga was at Sacrifcos
Miramon had taken several places on the Pacific
but his return to the capital the Liberals recap
tured them.
The Picayune's correspondent says, that portion
of the Presidents message relative to the subject
intervention was we'll received by the Liberals.
Itwa reported that the British Minister intend:
removing the embassy to Vera Cruz, and recogniz
ing the Juarez Government.
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EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE UNITED
STATES AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The eighth annual meeting of the United States
Agricultural Society commenced its sessions in the
city of Washington yesterday.
the Smithsonian Institution, the President, Gen.
Tench Tilghman, in the Chair and large number
of the members present.
The President read his annual address, which
replete with matter interesting to the member
ship. He reviewed the condition of the Association
for the past year, and congratulated the membership
on its prosperity. The exhibition held in Chicago
In September last, the most successful that
had been held under the auspices of the Socie
that he thought must be adopted before the labors
OF the Society will be crowned with the degree
of success so earnestly desired.
The Treasurer's report was read and showed
satisfactory condition of the finances. After pay
ing premiums and all other expenses Of the national
exhibition there a balance in the treasury of
go. The total receipts at the exhibition were
S30,436.65.
The Secretary's report was read, in which state
ment is made Of the transactions of the Society in
the publica ton of the Journal of Agriculture; and
of the letters received during the year in answer to
circulars, nearly eight hundred Of which have re-
quired replies.
The Chair announced that the order of proceed
ings to-day would be remarks on he subject of the
next census by Mr.. Kennedy the superintendent of
that bureau, and upon the subject of cattle breed
ing by Mr.. Geo. B. Loring, of Mass. The society
would, on to day, at II o'clock, A. NJ, be honored
by the presence of the President of the United
States.
On motion by Mr.. Loring, of Mass, the President
of the United States made an honorary mem
Der of the Society, and the Secretary was ordered
pr epare diploma of honorary membership. to
be presented on his visit this morning.