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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

THE ALABAMA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION -
The committee appointed to draw mp platform
embodylng tie Princip pies for the Democratic
party OF Alabama. made their report on the lith
Instant. The platform takes the highest possible
Southern ground. il Insists on Territorial pro-
teeton TO slavery, and demands that ali the pow
.rs OF the Government shall be employ ed. if nee
essary In its protection. 1t negatives Douglasisn
N al lis forms The report was adopted almost
shanlmousiY-Nr- Forsyth. Of Mobile. with per-
haps. a few others 10y r.
resolution was adopted, almost unanimously.
Suu' ing Tue delegates to the Charleston Con-
stI'"n 70 insist on the endorsement OF the princi-
Pes o. me Alabama State Democratic Convention
ntIor, TIE nominations for Presid, Mt and Vice
PRESIDENT In case the Charleston Convention re-
fuses To make such endorsements than tha H.
-ctCs from Alabama are instructed 10 return hone
Fort N MA e Their re-
Inc foliowing-named gentleman were elected
oy the Convention as delegates to the Cb,,Ie.to,,
Convention. for the State at large
Leroy Hope, Walker David, W. Baine Iohn
A winston, Alex b. Meek, VIM l.. Yancev
Smith. iS ~
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BENToN's GREAT WORE.-We return thanks
TO ID. Appleton Co., publishers, Of New York.
who send us. through their Washington agent
Mr. Shiliington, the 10th volume OF the ssAbridp
ment of the Debates of Congress from 17S9 to
1856, by Thos II. Bentol. This volume covers
the proceedings of Congress from the 18th of
February, ISIS, to the 30th of March. 1889 1t is
marked throu2 bout by the peculiar terse fo.cible
and practical style of the author or rather editor
That is to say. it embraces, discriminatingly Sc
lected, daguerreotype, graphic, though brief ex-
position of everything said and done in Congress
during the time specified above really of general
public interest. The Government has expend,d
millions OF dollars, We apprehend, to preserve f. r
future convenient reference, the proceedings of
Congress. The result of that expenditure has been
the publication Of various elaborate works. too
costly to be obtained otherwise than by Congress
slonal gratuity and therefore not thin the reach
OF those OF the public who may not be subjects of
the bounty OF Congress i'll this connection And
besides. too voluminous, and confused-uudiyest-
ed-to be Of practical value to the PRACTICAL man
were they oOtainable. 1t was a happy thought in
the late Col. Benton-this scheme of condensip,s
and rendering comprehensive to the man of bust.
ness all the great facts involved in the history Of the
proceedings of the Congress of the United States
How any one involved in the drama of American
public affairs as of the performers ON its ever
varying stage, can do without this work con-
stantiy az his elbow, we cannot conceive; inso-
much as there is no question that has formerl,
aSltated the country not better illustrated I'm il
and So explained as TO he instantly comprehendcd
IN ell It's bearings, than in any other work extant
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ceeds Of the public printing was taken up, on
motion OF Mr.. Seward, and adopted.
The special order, Mr.. Douglas's internal inva-
sion resolution, being taken up
Mr.. Toombs rose to address the Senate there
upon. when our report closed.
In rHE HOUSE, after the reading of the Journal,
Mr.. McClernand, Of ILL.,, made a personal ex-
PLANTATION with regard to a recent colloquy on the
noor OF the House, between himself and his col
league, Mr.. Farnsworth)
Mr.. Farnsworth also made an explanation, al
iuding to the remarks made by Mr.. Douglas yes
terday, in reference to the slave code
Mr.. Logan, of Ill, said the gentleman would
have enough to do if he would attend to his own
platform, and not interfere with the democratic
party. He endorsed every sentiment uttered by
Mr.. Douglas Yesterday
The slave code spoken of he conceived to be
Congressional legislation for the protection of
slave property in the Territories prior to its orga-
nlzauon as State. This proposition was for the
purpose Of making the law universal so far as this
county is concerned to represS their "rrepressi-
bic conflict 1t was for the purpose of taking
hold OF those men who ncite irisurrection and
bring about blOodshed; il was for the purpose of
putting In the penitentiary such men as band
themselves together to steal horses cattle negroes
or any other description Of property from sister
Sde; II was Tor the purpose of protecting every
night that is guaranteed to the people living in
sister state by the Constitution of the country II
was ior these purposes sir, that they in favor
of this slave code
Mr.. Farnsworth OF I'll. said he desired il placed
upon the record that Mr.. Douglas and his party
Were in favor of Congressional slave code II
the Charleston nomination, and this accounts for
his remarkable inconsistency
Mr. Corwin. of Ohio resumed his remarks and
was speaking as our report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24
Proceedings Of To-Day.

In THE SENATE, to-day, MI. Sumner introduced
bill to SECURE the wages Of seamen in cases Of
shipwreck; referred.
Mr.. Brown introduced a bill TO provide for the
public printing, binding, engraving, and ltho-
graphing; retired.
Mr.. Rice Of,:red n resolution ins.EuctinS the
Committee OH Territories to report BIZ T the
organization OF Dacotah Territory; laid over.
Mr.. Kings resolution Of enquiry Into the alleged
subsidization Of certain newspapers fion the pro.
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4 RESOLUTION in favor of Eman

Resotrsd by the Board Of Aldermen amt Board ot
Go"ni0n C0nncH Or the Corporation Of Georgstorca.
That the Clerk of the Corporation be- and he is
hereby. directed to refund to Emanuel Gutman
the sum Of two dollars and twenty I've cents beinp
for fine imposed on him on 9th December Il So
under an ordinance of this Corporation Of date
April 80, lsOo, forbidding the placing of boxes on
The sidewalks of the streets. and which fine is
hereby RENTED. [Approved IAN Ii, l-GO
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IL VIM. Mulligan. who was banished from
California in 1855. and who has been the hero of
a hundred brawls since his arrival in New York
was committed to the Tombs, in that city, on Sat
urday in default Of 81 600 bail for drawing a re-
vOlver police officer.
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PORTION OF THE PEMBKRroN WORKS IN Op-
ERArIoN.-Work was commenced in the dveino
department OF the Pemberton Mills at Lawrence.
on saturday, TO finish up lot Of about 10 900
pounds OF warn left in the process Of dyeing. and
saoie 10 spoil by further delay. The process from
hrst 10 last occupies some three DAYS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

1.-THE vexed question of reading the B BILE in
the Public Schools, Of New York, which has
been the occasion Of so much heart burning be-
tween the Protestants and Catholics for years past
has been at last turned over to the Supreme Court
Tor final adjudication. The case will come before
The Court probably in the course of next month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

u In New York, on Saturday evening man
named Henry Williams was arrested by Mr.. Hol-
brook, special detective agent of the Pos: Office
Department, OIL charge Of procuring fraudulenty
letter from the Post Office, containing promis-
sorry note for 5000. and obtaining the money on
hr of
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II The Chicago Journal says that Father Chin
iquy, and two-thirds Of his kankakee congrega-
ton, have joined the PRESBYTERIAN Church The
remainder Of his congregation will join the Bap-
fist persuasion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

IL Barney Williams, the actor, is considered
dangerous character, at Atlanta, Georgia, on the
score Of abolition sentiments, and has been warned
to leave the city for his own safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

OThe New York Times says that the aver
age number of lost children daily restored to their
friends by means of the police telegraph in that
titY. is thirty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

From ShillingtOn. Odeon building we have
the February number of the Atlantic Monthly, in
teresting in matter and faultless in paper and ty-
pOnranhY-
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HI The young Angelina Lemoine has been
placed under the charge of her father and is at
present III Paris. In the event of the continuation
OF her mothers sentence, it is her intention to re
tire to convent. Incred BILE as it NAV appear
Messrs. L'Achaud and Seller, the lawyers of the
mother and daughter also NJ Lemoine have
received large number of propositions to marry
Angelina not only from all parts of France, but
from England, Scotland, Italy and Spain Prob
ably the motive of all these offers is the fortune
of Nile. Lemoine, which is known to be large
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

H. The Supreme Court of Apne,Is n W,
;,,n.a Las decided that -four inspectors must re-
uIn tne nour taken from barrels for purnoses of
inspection, or pay the owners for il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

II +. 7. Blair, Jr., of st. Louis. is announced
to lecture in New York, tomorrow evening, on
The Present Attitude Of Political Parties in the
United States;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

CHURCH FOR SLAVES A writer in the Texas
Baptist states that Morgan L.. Smith, of Brazoria
county. has built church for his blacks, costing
nearly $1,000. with his sign over the door: The
African Baptist Chuch.' He collects his servant.
in this house each Sabbath morning, reads and
exPounds the Scriptures, joins with them in
payer. and calls on tie pious of them to Join with
him. His wife also teaches the children the
catechism prepared for their benefit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

u The WOman's Hospital of the State of New
" rk celebrated its fifth anniversary in New York
city, on Saturday
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A RESOLUTION in relation 10 the Insurance of til
EdndprWerken Stables


Rssolrsd by the Board of Aldermen and Board OF
Common Council o. the Corporation of Gsorgetorcn
Thrt the Mayor be, and he is hereby authorized and
Iuest,d to renew the insurance on the hui i'd no
occupied ny q. Nanderwerken. OH which the Cor
pOration hold deed of trust in some Insurance
office Of good credit in the same amount hereto
fore held and charge the cost thereof to said Van
deTwerken, and the Clerk of the Corporation is
hereby directed to pay the necessary amount 70
the order of the Mayor
Approved Jan. If, 1860
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A Resolution in favor of Henry Reave,

RfS0frtd by thf Board Of iiderm,a and Board OF
Common Council of the Corporation Of Gsorgetorrn,
That the sum Of nine dollars and fly-six cents he
and the same Is hereby, appropriated, TO be paid
by the Clerk to the order of Henry Reayer for hi,
services AS police magistrate for the month ending
December 81, 1859. (Approved Jan II, 1860
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

" New York city has so far contributed
eilfl - for the relief Of the Lawrence sufferers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

MORE PIKEs.-Charles Blair, of Collinsvillr
whose name has been connected with the maui.
facture Of John Browns pixies, has received a
summons from the 5. Marshal that his presence
is needed at Washington He leaves TODAY He
does not know the nature Of the business for which
he is calied--Ne,c Haren Journal OF Saturday
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:, III Bills have been reported in the Virginia
House Of Representatives granting a pension 10
Mrs. Burnley, whose husband killed at Har.
per's Ferry, and pension to Edward Nice abe
wounded at the same time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24
GEORGETOWN CORPORATION LAWS

A Resolution in favor of Charles L. Boarman
Resolved by the Board of ild.rn,en and Board O
Commoh Council Of the Corporation of Georgeto,r,i
That the sum of ten dollars be, and toe same is
hereby, appropriated TO be paid by the Clerk to
the order of Charles l.. BOarman. for glass fur
nished for the town hall and glazing the same. as
per bill dated December 81 and pa 1859 in fIlI TO
date TADproyed Januarv IL Ielan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24
RESOLUTION in relation to Clerks rnnm

ReSotrsd blythe Board Of aldermen amt Board Of
common Council Of the Corporation of Georg,tOlrn
mat Tie Mayor Is hereby authorized to have gas
burner or burners placed i'm the Clerks room and
that lbe sum of twenty-five dollars or 50 niue h
thereof as may be necessary be, and is hereby ap-
prlated for the abOve-nam med purpcse
Approved January II. 1860
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Spirit of the Morning Pres.

Inc Co"Sf'I"stoH comments upon the seven
weeks OF Reorganization that have already trans
pired in the Honse Of Representatives
The iHteNigencer is devoted to Congressional
proceedings and news.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

u In Brooklyn, n. Y, on Sunday morning, a
widow woman named Mary Dougherty disem-
ooweied herself with razor, that the entrails
fell upon the floor. She had been drinking hard
for some time, and was laboring under a tit of de-
Erlum trenens at the time She did not appear
to feel the EFFECTS of her injuries during the day,
but toward light she began to realize her condi-
non. She still survived at last accounts
DFin New York, Oh Sunday morning Mr.
edward killOp, itinerant preacher, attempted to
discourse on morals and religion before hetero-
5eneouS crowd, in front of the City Hall. AS he
was unable to show license from the city author
tiles to preach in the street officer Clark felt
obliged to request him TO desist, but Mr. killop
refused to do SO, and was consequently taken be
fore Justice Connolly, who offered TO discharge
him from custody if he would refrain from public
exhortatons of this character In the future TO
this proposition Mr.. Killop would not assent, and
N default of the payment Of $40 fine, which was
then imposed, was locked up in the Tombs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

SCHOOL EXHIBITION
US The exhibition Of the Sunday School con-
nectcd:wlth Waugh Chapel CapI.o Hail. will take
place on TUESDAY EVENING, the oath inst,
commencing at O'clock. The friends of the cause
and particularly of this yOurg and pros perng school,
As vel as the public. arc respectfully invited to
give II a iIberat patronage on thI< occasion. The
perfnrnances will consist at Singing, Add esses
Dialogues, &c. Tickets of admission, 10 cents.
ia ri ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

T=PiONEER LIFE.-The Rev. PETER CART
S WRIGHT, Q. ID the pioneer Of Western
MtthodIsm Will DELIVER a l., cure at w esey Chapel
on ~ ESDAl EFENlNG z4th inst VIZ O'Clock,
burg. His graphic sketches of pioneer fife with in
cdsnfs from his own history, have deIgktet large
audiences IN other cities. Tickets p cents; to be
had ut Shepherds bookstore, corner 18th and ID SITS
ia p IL 49,
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BOARDING.

A MISS GWYNN'S BOARDING HOUSE
"a on street, between 5th and 9Th, comforts h q
ROOMS,wlth good Boa d, can be obtained Terus
moderate. !. 10 Az
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IL The colored people Of Detroit recently ad-
John Brown, inclosing contribution Of SOS. :
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a TRIUMPH OF ART.-Volk's statue of Senate;
Douglas is being exhibited to-day for the first time
in this city, in window of the drug store on the
corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Twelfth street
and attracts no little attention, being happy hit
indeed. 1t is very correct imperscnation Of the
figure, features expression and air Of Mr. Douglas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

vt liz BURNS CLUB Or WASHING
uS ton W Ill hold their anniversary meeting u
commemorate the birthday of their favorite poet,
on WEDNESDAY, the 18th inst. az Hammack's,
Penn avenue. Tickets may be had from any of
the men bers of the Club.
ia 21-St" JAMES SWORD Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

THE WEATHER.-The following report of the
weather for the morning is made from the Con-
solidated Telegraph Line to the Smithsonian In
stitutiOn. The time OF observation is about :
o'r
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PERSONAL.
FOR SALE AND RENT.

SEVERAL FURNISHED ROOMS For Rent.
~ In 0 Mt. al and pleasant situation Terms mod
crate 18th St, between f aud r, No. 452.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

HOUSE FOX RENT OR SALE, CONTAINING
- rooms, gas. Potomac water, hath room a g
Inquire on the premises, 40. ~ Missouri avenue
between "a ~ 6th streets. The furniture will be
solu or rented with the mouse, If desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-01-24

barometer AT the Smithsonian at a. m. (cOr-
rected for temperature.) 30 1903; at noon, 10 2G9
thermometer at q. IN 30; at noon, ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-29
ID A & I N E LIST
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA--MAY IS.

ARRIVED.
Scbr. Georgana, Allen, Ieocomico corn to Geo.
II. Robinson.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, to Wheat
& Bro.
Steamer C. C. Alger, Fenton, Philadelphia to
VIVA. ii. Fowle i Son.
SAILED.
Schr. Ann s. Brown, Brown, Providence, by 7.
J. Mchahey.
Schr. Complete, Bradley, Fredericksburg, by
B. NJ. Franks.
MEMORANDA.
Brigs Andover, Crowell, and ]. W. Sesyer,
Nickerson, hence at Boston, 10Th, and Brig Abbott
Lawrence, Fulton, hence at do, 25th inst.
Brig Robert Gilfllen, Smith, cl'd at Boston, for
Washington, Goth inst.
Schr. VIM. Hone, -, hence at Newark, Gath
inst.
Schr Statesman, Mott, hence at New York,
eth inst.
Schr S. Appleton, Nickcrson, hence at Boston,
25th inst.
Schr. Carrie Hews, Finn, cid at Boston, for
this port 25th inst.
Schrs. lIerndon, Gashill, for Washington, cid
Mt New York 2jth inst; Oregon, Cross, for do. NJ
Bedell, Ryder, for this port, arrived at do, same
day.
Schr. Caroline Anderson. Bowyer, for this port,
sailed from Wareham, 9th inst.
Schr. NJ. C. Durfee, Robbins, for this port, sail
ed from Fall River, oath inst.
Schr. Mary Johnson, Nickerson, for this port
sailed from Providence, oath inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-29
The Chinese Coolle Trade.

WASHINGTON, May 2S.--Our minister to
China has thought thatth conduct of the Cap
tains of the American ships Messenger, Kit
ty Simpson. Governor Morton and Pioneer,
as connected with the Coolie traffic, thus seri-
ously affecting our relations with that En-
pire, is OF sufficient Importance to make it the
subject matter ola special despatch to our
government.
The attention of the Governor General has
been directed to the undisputed fact that the
Chinese were taken on board their vessls ly-
Ing at Whampoa by force or fraud, against
the positive rule ut the port of Canton, that
they should be shipped only at that place.
Minister Ward says that no American
house will have any connection with the
traffic, but unfortunately, ready agents are
found among the glish and other merchants
Of Hong Kong. American vessels are char
tered by subjects of other Governments, and
so odiUus has become the traffic by recent
transactions, that other Governments have
either forbidden their vessels to he engaged
in it. or so restrained and regulated it as to
throw it entirely into the hands of Americans.
Mr.. Ward expresses the earnest hope that
Congress will pass Il law to punish such Of
fences, which obstruct the faithful execution
of our treaty stipulatons lie says that the
horrors Of the Coolie traffic, as conducted at
Whampoa, cannot be properly described with
in the limits of IA despatch. The kidnapping
grievance has become so intolerable that the
Governor General has been aroused to action,
and at Canton rewards have been again offer
ed for the heads of foreigners.
The hill which Mr.. Elliott has introduced
in the House as a remedy for this evil SO far
as American shipmasters are concerned, is in
accordance with the views Of the State De-
partment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-29
Letter from Loudouu,

Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
MIDDLEBURG, May 2S.-On last Monday
night, our town and vicinity were visited by
violent storm of wind, rain and some hail.
Many trees in the neigh boring woods were
blown over, and several fruit trees injured
considerably.
The wheat in some places appears to be
retarded in its growth, supposed to be the
effect of the joint worm. Fields unaffected
in this way are very forward. and heading
out well everywhere for several miles around.
The corn crop looks admirably well; and
farmers Instead of having to replant, which
is too often the case, will have a great deal
of thinning to do. They are now busy work
ing it. The locusts are quite numerous.
Mr.. Gibson has been elected Sheriff and
Mr.. Tebbs, Commonwealth Attorney for
this county.
Let me add an item from Fauquier coun-
ty. The 44th regiment Of the militia mus
tered at Salem, Fauquier county, on Satur-
day. All the regimental officers were very
handsomely and appropriately uniformed;
some of the captains also. The regiment
presented fine appearance, and executed all
the commands very promptly. a very large
concOurse OF spectators was present.
A most interesting feature of the occasion
was the presentation of 4 silver service and
a sword by the Mountain Rangers, repre-
scented by Mr.. Ii. Foster, to Capt. L. Ash
by. Both the gentlemen delivered animated
and patriotic addresses, which were fire.
quently appauded, after which all present
joined in calling loudly for Col. Scruggs,
who iii response, gave one Of his happy flights
of oratory, and concluded by a request to
all the gentlemen to patronize the fair, which
was held by the ladies for the Presbyterian
Church. | learned that the request was
honorably complied with.
Just as the regiment had returned from
the field and received the command-Break,
a huge black cloud which coursed it's way
from the west to the northeast, began to pour
its torrents of rain and hail upon Salem and
the surrounding country. One of the stones
measured by Mr.. Hume was six inches in
circumference the longest way. A great
deal Of fence was blown down, and some
washed away 10y the flood. 1t is supposed
that not much injury if any has been done
to the crops, as the hail did not last long, and
only fell at intervals.
With us there was nothing but rain tell,
but few miles below, in the neighborhood
Of Aldie, it was most alarming storm.
The wheat and clover were cut to pieces in
several places. Fruit trees stripped of Il
promising yield birds killed in every direc-
ton, window lights broken in great many
dwellings, and the streams swollen to over
flowing.
A gentleman who has suffered cnnsidera.
bic less in the way of wheat, fruit, &C., car
ried to town yesterday, several hail stones
which fell on the day before, and remained
in the yard over night. When brought to
town their circumference would measure four
inches Some of the hail he stated was as
large as lemon, and of almost every shape.