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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
AddltIonaI BY the OveIIand Mnn.
SAN FRAScIscJ. Dec. IG


The steamer Norlhener. from Victoria
on the 10Th, arrived here tonight. The
American oiliz ms on San Juan Island
held meeting anl resolved that the Is
lad belonged to the United States.
The Legislature Of Washington Territory
had organized H. q. Maxpn was chosen
President Of the Senate. The Orsgonian
publishes reports from the SimiIkamen
gold mines. stating that the miners wer0
making $50 per day. notwithstanding the
weather was cold aud the ground was Gov.
cred with snow.
Business with the country for the past
few days has shown more activity than du.
ring the previous week, but by no means
brisk, with no movement in any article OF
advance in prices. Provisions very dull
and little doing Lard l3c; Candle'
quiet at 2O@20IG. Crushed sugar stead )
at Itc. Domestic Liquors unchanged
foreign held for higher prices The Goa
market is much excited.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
Literary Institute.

The "Irviug Lyceum' will meet in the
Basement of the German Reform Church,
on Monday Evening, January 10th, 1860,
at 81 O'Clock.
Question for discussion:
Resolved, "That it is the policy Of the
United States to acquire the Island Of Gu
ba."
Foreman in debate--W. A. Shultz ant
W. D. Jeffries. 4 q
Essayist-Capt w. CLOUD.
The public are respectfully invited to st
tend. By order of the Lyceum.
WM. l., RIGBY. President.
w. A. SnULrz, Secretary,
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
re- Special attention is directed to the
card Of W. II. WISE, in another column.
E-srThe Washington correspondent

Ey The Washington correspondent Of
the Philadelphia North American writes;
"The grocery 10 the House PostOffics
is still in full operation. and whisky runs
free to all who have votes in electing the
officers Of the House. How many are to
be purchased with "drinks' We shall be
better ablo 10 Judge after the election. A
grocery and restaurant had existed in a
6asemeu ut room Of the Capitol for some
years previous to the commencement Of
the XXXth Congress; but no sooner
was Mr.. Winthrop elected Speaker
Of that Congress than he gave an order to
the Sergeaut-st. Armsto 10 clearthe GROCERY
out forthwith, and il was promptly exc
cuted. Nova free GROCERY is established
on the same floor, and within few steps
Of The Hall"
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12

News OGKhcG-
The following Newspapers and Maga>
zines, can be had at the News Office.
wEERLY. MONTHLY.
Hsrper's Weekly Atlantic Monthly
Littelps Living Age Godey's Ladys Book
New York Ledger Psterson's Magazine
do Mercury LeSlis's do
do Waverly Ballou's do
do Weekly Great Republic
Gleason's Line Of Battle Ship
Knickerbccker
Waverly Magazine Comic Monthly
Frank LesIp's Illustrated News
do zsitong Germany
Nick Max Comic)
Balou's Pictorial Yankee Notions, do
Flag of The Union Monthly Novelette,
Scientific American Bon Ton
Porter's Spirit (Sportiug)
WiIk's Spirit do World Of Fashion
New York Clipper 10 Budget Of Fun
Banrer of Light
London News
New York Illustrated Zeitong.
Or any other Periodical or Paper. no
on tue list, can be had BY leaving your or
ders. Nor is The time to subsorihe. Gal
aud see US opposite the Sh@fpr House.
T. L. BILLINGHURST.
Lancaster. December Is, 1888
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
cOMKERC1AI INTEIIIoENcE
Lancaster Market.
NEW YORK MARKET.
New Yong January g. I86(

Flour Transactions In ihs market are. TO modct-
ate eEtehtGhj prices without material change.
The demand Is chiefly speculative. with limited bu
sness doing for the supply Of the pressing wants Of
the local and Raster trade. Sales of 10000 barrels
a. 20Aj 30 for superne sate 54ea5 80 for extra 10;
20ss ~ fer sup. Wsstefh; tGa5 so for eommoh TO
medium tira WeEern; 7ssS as for shipping brands
sHtra fuand hood Ohio, closed quiet. About half Of
the above was taken on speculation.
Wh-kJ--Rules heRvyi sales o. 2D ceDii.
Grain wheat quiet and unchanged: kOiden eEhi-
bltlgg no very pressing desire TO realize. Sales 0i
White SO rthen at Az; Red att 30.
Rye firmly held; sales ri 81 eta.
bariey unchanged: sales AZ 76a73c
Barley Nauli quiet at E3ss5c.
Corn quiet ami wiihOat special change: sales at aa
sec for new Waite, aad yellow; S3c for old White
s Outhern.
oats in little better request: Gales At 45i,aICKEEe.
InliOw 10 better demand; sales AtiuA Ae.
Dressed Hogs dull. sales from 6Xto7Xc,
Cut deHis dull: 0agkc for Hams,6 ,6H Tor Shoulders
lard isduli, sales AElOAA,0xe.
Butterin fair demADdi sales al l.GB for Oaiv, aha
lGlZ3e for State.
| Cheese is steady al Sail Hc.
Coffee Is quiet but nfn; sales o. Rio al lial2Ic.
MoIasaes qaiet; further sales 0fNe Orleans at 81
by auction; Is barrels old crop New orsAn, at al
39ke for cash.
Rice 10 steady; saes at 3Ka4Yc eaGh a. in quality.
| Sugar continues irih; sales Of Cuba at s1aci Ha
/ yang aud ManillaSKe.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
Court of Common Pleas, Fairfield
County, Ohio.
Jane Hamilton, .
IN Partition.

Rebacea Hamilton, widow of thei
late VIM. Hamilton deed, Pranklir, IN Partition.
A. Hamilton Nmnorl Mary Hamil-l
ton, ,mnorl and Rebeeca Hamiltoh,l
their legal guardian. .
yUNHE said defendants will hereby take notice that
the said Jane Hamilton has this day hled In thu
CLERKS ONCE OF the Court of Common Pleas for Pair
aeld County, Ohio, her certain petition praying for
partition of the following real estate. situate In sal
county and Of which the said deed died seiZro viz
Ist part oftbe South east quarter Of section %,
T. II, IN X. 90. containing l56 acres. beint the sam"
tract Of land conveyed to the said William Hamilton
In his life -tUe by john Augustus and wife, by dee
hcarinc date April II, lsl3 and recorded In Book No
0. y. g3, 0fIhe record OF deeds of said county.
ID A mart Ofthe Southwest quarter Of section ~ =
r. 70 In r. 90, containing II acres. being the same
tract fiand conveyed to said william Hami ton ~
his lifetime by John Chambers. by eed beaEing tao
MAY 93d le4a and recorded in Book No II pHge 52S
OF The record Of deeds of said county.
ID. part OF section 90, T ~, In r. 20, eontaia?g
5IOO acres, being the same tract Of LAND conyeyei
TO the said William Hamilton In his life-time by the
said John Chambers, by the last mentioned deed.
4th. The South west quarter oftbe west qnAr-
ter Of section a. T. lin R. 10, Of h lands sold at
orland conveyed 10 the said william HarAitou in his
ife-time. by Allen LAughn by deed JARED Feb Jh
lsie. aud recorded in book No. ~, p 81, OF the record
Sta One undivided eleventh part NJ tho reycrspn
in Zee Of III e5G0 being part OF the NorIh'
easr qIaiter Of section 26, ~ X 30. set OF a: dow
er to Elizabeth Sharie widow Of Ae iAIe rn,',, y,
=.
said Wtiliam HamIItonln his hfe time hy Alvin u
BoiI QUE Of the hsirs AT Law Of the SAID Phl Shar
by dca,l dated Nov. g. lai. and reeaFlsd in BOOK N"
90 ~ M Or the record Of deeds af sad county, The
pettion also pays that dover he assigned in all oi
said lands To The said RebeceA Hamilton widow as
Aforesaid. The said defendants, Tho said keeeeca
Hamilton, Franklin A. Hamilton aud Mary hamNto',
arc therefore hereby notiHed to appear the neE
Court OF Commop leas OF Fa rned County and pies
answ or or damur TO said petition, or judgement w
lie III accordance with the prayer of sAid 70
! uIiuuer- John c. RAINEY, Clerk F. G. =.
II b. yAs TarAP, Attorney.
Lancaster, Dec. 29, 1853, --6w35pfSiO,5O
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
Assignee's Notice,

TVNHE undersigned has been appointed Assignee in
trust OF THEODORE TONG. and has died the
deed OF Assgnme in the Probate Conrt OF Fairfield
county Ohio TO be proceeded upon accovding TO law,
All persons having claims against the AssgnoT are
qured to present the same properly verified All
without delay. Said Theodore Tong will attend at his
iormer usual place fbusness In Lancaster rs agent
for the undersigned. OLGVERP. TONG, Assignee.
Lancaster, January {, Is60-- 3N26
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12

From these NgupeAls we arc driven TO
the conclusion thai the constitution fur.
nisbes no law apon the subject of slavery,
and that It can only exis! iu the territories
when Congress Ly positive legislation
establishes it. or the people Of the terri
tories having had legislative mower dele.
gated them by Congress, establish slavery
or protect slave property by positive law.
~, NJ 0nnTfytsEn
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
ADMINISTRATORS SALE,
BY ORDER OF COURT.

An "Wednesday the 18th day Of February, A. u,
" 1860 between 10 O'Clock \. NJ, aud o'clock z.
NJ, will be sold at public auction to the highest bid.
der, on the promises In East Lancaster Fairfield
ty Ohio, the following property to-wit: In-lot No
Six, triangular addition to East Lancaster Ohio, ap
praised at $50.
Terms Of Saie-one- e-third the purchase money IL
hand on the day OF sale -ihird in year, ant
the balance In two years from the day Of sale With in
terest on deferred payments from day OF sale. SAID
property MOTTO be sUld for less than two thirds the
appraised value. JOHN LAM0T, Adm'tr.
STISCHcoMB 4 CLARKE, ,Att's.
Lancaster, January ~, lsGO-5w37pfsS.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
Estate OF Edmond II. Davis.

NOTICE Is hereby given, that the unders igned ha
been duly appointed and uillaed Ms Administra-
tor OF the Estate Of Edmond II. Davis, deceased, late
of Fairfield county, Ohio. All persons having claims
against said Estate will present them for settlement
legally auth encated within one year aud those in
debtod will make immediate payment 10
JOHN W, WILSON, Adm'tor.
January 4, Ie6O-3wJ6.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
Notice.
Pleasant Township Seminary.

TKNHE second session o. the Pleasant Township Sem
inary will close with the attn day OF January 1860.
The examination Of classes will take place on We'd
nesday and Thursday previous. Friday will be eN-
clusvely devoted 10 reading and speaking. Original
Addresses will be delivered by several Young Ladies
and Gentlemen. After which there will be an Ad-
dress by the Rev. Mr.. HASTlNG. Tho Third Session
will commence on Monday the 30th day Of January
A. d. e6Oand close with Friday the Both day of March
A. d. 1880 including weeks. Tuition will be 81 80
payable in advance.
JOSEPH FEEMAN, Principal.
Pleasant Township, January l, Is60-lw36
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
PHILADELPHIA MARKET
PmI,np1 pn1A. January 9. 1850.

Flour very arm. With betier demand; suPerfne at
Gas 20, aud extra at 75AG,
Wheat active and steady,
Corn less active; yellow &c,
Oats ~ JaiGe.
Progisioi unchanged.
WHISKY 4gu al 97e i1f Ohio,
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
CITY OF LANCASTER.
Thursday january IL, 1850,

Thursday January IL, 1850,
News Congress is no nearer an Or
ganized body than on the 1st Monday in
December. The Republicans still adhere
to Sherman. All bopes Of union OF the
Democrats and South Americans has van
ished. Several votes have been taken for
Sneaker during the past week without
changing results. It is now feared that
no or +nzation will be effected this wins
ter. Senator Iversou has made blood
and thunder speech, eating his squatter
soversignty doctrine Of 48. deDouncing
Mr.. Douglas and widening the breach be-
tween the Douglas and Buchanan wings
OF the Democratic party.
The Democracy Of Kentucky have In
structed for Guthrie, endorsing in their
resolutions the Dred SCOTT Decision and
Bucbanan's Administration. I his OF
course looses Guthrie the support OF the
North and defeats his election even il 1t
were possible for him to secure the nomi>
nation at Charleston:
Tbe result Of the Indiana State Conven'
tion Is yet unknown. A desperate effort
was being made at last advices to defeat
instructions for Douglas. Bribery and
corruption of every shade and description
were being resorted to. Senator Bright
had arrived with 5000 to bribe delegates
and prevent instructions for Douglas. The
result OF the Convention is in great doubt
On Monday came off the Inauguration
of Gov. Dennisou. II was brilliant af
fair, presenting new feature in the affairs
Of Ohio. The Military ceremonies were
imposing. Several companies ofliciatef
under the immediate supervision OF Gen
Burlington, doing themselves great credi'
The Governors Inaugural was delivered il
the Rotunda at the Capitol in the presence
of the members Of the General Assembly
the Military. (including the Lancaster
Capt. Clouds Company, and large con
course Of private citizens We have N
space for extended comment.
The soldiers Of 1919. held their eonven
tion in Columbus on Tuesday, the day fol
lowing the Inauguration. Fifteen of tbes
veteran heroes were present on Monday
some OF whom were yet vigorous an
healthy. The whole affair closed wit
two magnificent Military Balls, one give
by the State Fencibles, who by the-by ar
No. set OF fellows, at Armory Hal
the other by the Montgomery Guards, {
the OIeon Hall. -
On Tuesday last the Pember on Coito
Mills, at Lawrence, Mass, fell, huryin
in tho ruins six hundred persons. 1t
supposed that between Two and three bur
dred are killed.
THE FAcrIous DEM)oRAcr,-Th de la
~ organizing ''o iio''' y .''r''S'
has been produced oy 'he iac''ous o' s''n
cy Of the Democrats. This is now adml
ted by their prints. The Washingtc
S,.,os n a. or,;,Le d;0annrov;no If ,he
na..I .,aa. ..E
haVlng 'o'eu 'o' mayh"'u' says
"In tactics, it must be confessed th
weare no match tor our opponents. Inc
have purpose while we resort 70 max
sb;its. Their candidate Is just as 'resn
the esteem OF his supporters now as wn'
he entered the arena OURS eminent
tire, in order that incOnsiderale expe1
ments might be tried. South Amelici
diplomacy was at the bottom os it, al
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12

yVNaE BALTIMORE LITERARY INSTITUTE, has
4 re organz zel and " i'll continue series OF discus
sions in the UNION SCHOOL HOUSE. in BALTl-
MORE, ON MONDAY EVENING in EACH WEEK
during the Winter Subjects for discussion 10 be select
ed one week previous 10 being discussed.
JAMES q. SUTPHEN, Secretary.
Baltimore, December Is, 1852
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12

The PLURALITY RULE. There is an as.
certained majority in the House for the
plurality rule, whenever the faction Of
Disunionists will allow vote on it, For.
ty men bold the whole body in check, and
compel Northern doughIaces to follow
their leader.- Washington letter TO the
IN. Y. Tribune.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
E.tnte Of John Ahrnn,a, ,

NrcTTCE is hereby given that the suhscrihar has
been appointed and qualided a. Admi Distrator
the Tertiary cfKansa,.d.c'd. oEC, sANDERsoN.
Dec. 90, 1850, -3w 35'
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
NEW ADVER rISE NENrs
W.. r. WESE,
ATTORNEY A'V V.AW

LANCASTER, OHIO.
OFFICE-Iu Fosters Building, I'd door on the porch.
January l9, lsGU-l!31
Probate Court of Licking County, o.
PETITION TO SELL LAND
Anna, Maria Chaloner, Guardian of William James
Chaoner, Plaintiff. ...
e against
William james Chaloner, Defendant.
DY virtue ofan older Of sale issued from said Court
in the above entitled cause the undersigned viii
offer for sale at public aucton at the door Ofthe Court
House in tho City ofLancaster, Fairfield County oto
On Friday, February 10, 1850,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock
p. NJ, the following described land situate in Violet
Township IN Fairfield County Lot No. So In theNo rh
East corner of the Northwest Iarter Of Section No
9e, OF Township No l6, Of Range No. an, containing
by estimate, AZ Acres. being all the land owned by
said William Jamos Cbaloner in said Quarter, and in
said county. Appraised al Sl0O9.
Terms Of saie-one-third in hand, and the balance
in Two equal annual payments, with interest annually
secured by mortgage on the premises. .
~ ANNA MARIA OHAL0NER,
CASE 4 BRuMBtGK, Atlorpeys,
January l., lSGO-igJpfs3 1l
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12

VVNHE HAMMONToN FARMER.--A newspaper de-
L voted to Literary and Agriculture, also setting
forth full accounts oihe new Settlement of Hamnon-
ton in New Jersey, can he subscribed for at only %
cents perannum.
lnclose posttge stamps for the amount Address to
Editor ofthe Farmer, Iammontou Post Office, Jefer-
son county, New Jcr,ey. Those Wishing cheap land
OF the best quality in one OF the healthicst aud
delightful climates In the Union. and where crops
never cat downby FROST tho terrible scourgc Of the
Nnrih, see advertisement of liammonton Lands
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12

A Ill WANING FARMS IN A BELIGHI FUL eli
mate, rich soil, ,and secure from iross, see adYer
tiscments o Hammonton Lands in another column.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
BALTIMORE MARKET

IJAIsI T1TIVII ~ VuITIW " EV0Ivs
Florr buoyanE sales VI HoSafd Street al jD-ad
vance ofI2ls cents.
No Wheat or Com Of consequence IL offered.
Provisions unchanged.
Whiaky dui,HI " seGi.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1860-01-12
s.t9ulOW

Sold by CHURCH & DUPONT, Dtugga,s.
No. 36, Maiden Lane Nsw York.
And all respectable Druggis the country
January u, IS60--ly37
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-24
CONGRESSIONAL.

WAsHT>CToN, March 23.--SENATF-Mr. Pugh
introduced bill relative to the judicial system
in Utah.
On motion of Mr.. Bger the Patent Office bill
was made the special order for Wednesday next.
On motion of Mr.. Latham the Secretary of tho
Interior lie directed by resolution to furnish tho
Senate with the report of the Superintendent Of
Indian affairs in California. relative to the Indian
deprcdatlons in that State in 1852
On motion Of Mr. Brown resolution was adop-
ted instructipg the Commit oner Oh Pubic Lands
to inquire into the expcdiency of ceding to States
the public lands lying therein.
Mr. Toombs reported bill for relief of the re-
sidents on lIoumas' grant.
A bill passed To settle the title to lands along
the boundary line between Georgia and Florida.
The private calendar was then considered and the
repeal bills passed.
Adjourned
llorsE.-TIe Postal Committee almost unani-
mously resolved tn restore all inland mail service
which was curtailed 10y the Department in consc-
quence of the failure of the appropriation bill last
ression.
Adjourned till Monday.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-24
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF TIE STEAMER CANADA.

HALIFAX, March 23-The steamer Canada,
with Liverpool dates to the l0l instant, has ar
rived
The Savoy question is the most prominent topic
of discussi, n.
Sardinia had consented to her inhabitants vot-
ing on the suhje
Lord John Russell stated that Austria and
Russia concurred in the views of England. Prus
STA had not replied.
The House of Commons voted mn address to the
Crown approving the French treoty; but amend
ments were rejected by large majority.
1t was reported that since Sardinia had re- ect
cd Napoleou's programme for Italy. the French
troops had received orders to be ready to march ut
and then return t., France is threatened.
The Bank of France had gained $500, 000ls. in
specie during the past month.
COMMERCIAL.
liverpool March 23.-Cotton had declined Sd
principally on Middling and lower grades, and
were closing dull. Brendstufs dull. Provisions
unchanged. Consols 94s to 9Gl Money mare
stringent. Bourse fat. Rentes closed at e. to -.
LArER.-Coton sales for the week Al 600 bales
chiefly on middlingand lower qualities. Stock in
port 100000 bales including G96, 900 American.
Flour very dull Mt % to Dos. Wheat very dull
Red quoted at 0s. to 9s9d; White los. to Gd.& l2S
Corn dull Yellow quoted at 32s. to Cd & 32s. to
Cd. New Pork dull, Old firm, owing to re>hip-
ments to New York. Bcaf quiet With DISPOSE
ton to press sales, Bacon and Lard firm Sugar
heavy. Coffee quiet
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-24
-hAFEsF NEWS 81 gEL.ECRApn.
LtskAFIIFf fNFbEsstr f1R "IvNrHHrn0
State Democratic Convention of Mary
1rn6

BALTIMORE, March o3d.-Tha committee on
resolutions of tho State Democratic Convention
Which met here yesterday, REPEATED to-day So
ries OF resolutions, the substance of which are az
follows:
a lst. That the people Of MARYLAND MS n frontier
Southern STATE, are mos. vitality interested in the
projection Of slave property. the faithful observ
anee ot nil tho guarantees Of the federal cons'i-
tnhon. and dunounoing, as wicked an1 trca~nna-
bic. all attempts Of the Northern people to rogu-
late and invade, by discussion and agitation, or
otherwise, the domestic institutions 81 any State
u: Territory
ID. Wo plcdgc ourselves 10 unite with our
Southern brethren in asserting, aui maintaining
our Constitutional rights ut every hazard, aud u,
the last extremity.
Sd. That We will faithfully adhere to the roliti-
cal principles OF the National Convention of 1850
rs the Democratic creed
4th. That wo stand npoa the policy of non,in-
tcrveuion by Congress with the institution of
Slavery in the Territories, MS approved by tho
convention Of sc, and that while wo declare it to
be our opinion that neither Congress the pco-
Pile Of Territory, organized ur unorganzed have
any right directly indirectly to Interfere with
iniuriousy with the institution of Slavery or rights
Of holding slaves.
We hereby declare such right rs mere proper
ly rcleroble to judicial construction, and that the
ndjulicaiions Of the Supreme Court upon such
questions is final and binding upon each member
OF the Democratic party aud will certainly con.
duce mere to the public peace than any form Of
Legislative intervention.
9th. Perfect freedom OF opinion upon NIL qucs-
tons ought to be enjoyed by evcry member of the
party. and all difference be tolerated until the
Democratic Convention or Supreme Court Of the
United States shall settle tho issue. when itbc-
comes their imperative duty to yield unqualified
adhesion.
9Th. We approve of the general policy If the
present National Administration.
1th. Pledges themselves to support the nominee
If the Charleston Convention.
All these resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Several addresses wc,o made. cnunscling harmony
and moderation aud urging the importance of
contributing to the selection of such nominee at
Charleston rs will insure success next fall ~ the
only means Of meeting the disastrous consequent
.cs which now threaten the Union.
Alter these speeches, the Convention prore. ded
t. ballot for Delegates Tor the Stac at Large.
which resulted in the rbr,ion of John Coutre, W.
r. Hamilton Lewis Nelf,rd, and John Il. Emory,
which were mad, Unanimous
T.. Louis Lowe and James l.. Martin were lhtn
chosen l,y acc,amatnn as electors for the State at
large.
The delegates are uunlclgea, but they are gem
orally considered anti Douglas.
Much enthusiasm manifested during the
session of the Convention.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-03-24
Later From MEXICO.

NEW ORLEANS, March % Vera Cruz dates 10 the
18th inst states that Miramon had bonlbardcd the
city on the 18th inst, but doing little damage
detachment Of Miramon's troops were attacked
and completely routed by the Liberals.
4 flag of truce was sent to Juarcz, which resulted
in the suppression of hostilitics.
The Military Congress composed of the two Chiefs,
of the two armies and Representatives Of Foreign
Power, met the same evening The result was I'M
known.
1t was reported that Mramon hnd abandoned the
scgc and deserted his army; and taken refuge aboard
the French feel. Miramon's communication with the
interior entirely cut off. The city of Mexico had
pronounced against him md his army deserving.
TAMPIco, Mdrch llM.--Gen CARA had returned
and resumed government. City affairs quiet.
American marines still there.
YucArAs, Nrbh llh.-The excitement about Tic
ceSsion nj the Island continues.