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Great Flood in the Ohio and Its Tributaries


From the Cincinnati Gazette, 18TH
AT Marietta the water was seven inches
higher than during the great food Of 1852,
and much greater damage was sustained by
the citizens.
AT Wheeling the loss of property has been
very great. The water ran all over the is
land, and the people were forced to quit their
homes. The su spension bridge was crowd
ed from daylight until late in the day by
wagons containing household goods, men,
women, and children. Business was sus-
pended, and desire to escape the impend-
ing danger swallowed up everything else
| along Water and Main streets. The water
covered Main street bridge, and there was no
other means Of reaching Center Wheeling
than by skiffs.
Some three or four OF the bridges on the
Hempfcld railroad have been swept away,
and damage has been caused that will re-
quire weeks, il not months, to repair. Many
of the bridges ON the Bethany turnpike are
also gone, and many houses are overturned
and dangerous landslides made.
A railroad bridge, with about fifty feet Of
track upon it, was seen going down the riv er
on Wednesday.
The water got into the gas pipes, and tai
low candles and fluid lamps took the place of
gas burners. At the water works the inva-
ding river stopped operations.
An English family, consisting of father,
mother and four children, living on Deep
Run, about six miles above Wheeling, were
swept away on Tuesday last, during the
storm, and all persisted but one. Their
names were Henry.
I The Muskingum at gainesville broke over
the embankment Thursday afternoon, and 10
I 49, IL -
road was submerged all the inhabitants OF
that part of the city being compelled to leave
in great haste. Much damage is done to prop
erty, and fears are entertained that the
healthfulness of the neighborhood will be
much affected by the overflow. About the
same time in the evening, the water went
over the levee in West GAINESVILLE, and the
people were compelled to take to the hills,
or to the second story of their buildings.
The Muskingum continued to rise until
near IL O'Clock Thursday night, at which
time it had reached about two feet above ths
great food of lS4T, which was the highest
ever known until the present one.
The Scioto was higher at Circleville or
Wednesday than was ever before known, be.
ing from five to seven inches biz her than the
great flood OF l847. The river presented I
grand appearance, being about six miles
wide at that place.
Great losses have been sustained by those
who had property within bounds OF tht
food. A large warehouse. attached to thu
Pickawsy Mills, with about one Thousand
empty -four barrels in it, was taken from III
foundation and carried down the RIVER
Fences and large quantities of cord woot
were borne of on the bosom of the grea
deep.
The island opposite Chillicothe was SONS
eight or ten feet under water.
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The Illinois Central Railroad depot grounds
on the Lake shore, Just below the long pier,
were visited night before last by one of the
most serious and destructive CONGREGATIONS
that has taken place here the present year,
the total amount of the loss reaching the
large figure of $4,000
The Company's buildings at that point
were magnificent stone round house, whose
huge dome and cupols formed prominent
object and landmark at that point. Next
south was a stone structure, the machine shop.
fronting seventy five feet on the track. and
one hundred and sixty long, extending east
toward the Lake, on land made by the Com
pany. South Of this still, was blacksmith
shop seventy feet wide and one hundred and
.sixty feet long. These were oil structures
most Substantial and costly. and filed with
every appliance for the several descriptions
OF work carried on.
In the machine shop we're four iocom olives.
which were being repaired, md which are
priced at an average value on $4,000 each
and incurred for SIC, 900; about 81 500 worth
of patterns; twenty five Mthes, valued a,
from $500 to 81, 900 each; and large amour,
Of other property, which fell prey to the
flames
The totol loss 10 estimated Mt about the
sum named, $3.50, 900, which 10 fully covered
by insurance in the London and Liverpoo
Insurance Companies. Tho fire is supposed
to have originated from spark from thu
copper room, which must have lodged and
smouldercd for long time in the roof unit
famed into conaagration.
About one hundred and eighty men wer,
employed In their shops. The buildings viii
be Immediately replaced. AT an early hour
yesterday, Superintendent Hayes had large
steam Pump rugged, aud the premises were
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New Telegraph Company.

IT. Louis, April Ii.
The Missouri and Western Telegraph Com
recently chartered by the General Assembly
OF this State, for the purpose Of building,
poying, leasing and operating telegraph lines
west OF the Mississippi river, was organized
Ia this city yesterday hy tho election Of off
GERS. They contemplate the immediate con
strnction of line 70 Omaha, Nebraska, and
Council BluGs, Iowa, extending westward Il,
the Pixies Peak region. They also have thu
right 70 build a line To Santa Ee, New Mexico.
Gar company own the exclusive right 90 use
the Morte, House and Hughes Telegraph Pa.
tent IN Southern Missouri, Kansas, and a
large porton Of Nebraska Territory. Ii Is
fheir Design 70 push forward their Aorthern
ana oonfhern extensions az rapidly as posi-.
sie, end VII be prepared To connect with n
Northern OF Southern line TO California. or
ootb, II two are built, thus c0nserplug al
the lines west OF the Mississippi az this no,nt
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REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.


lies McfNE4s IOWA. ZSth March lseU.
Pursuant to a vote uf the majority of the under
sigaed Committee, tho Republicans of Iowa will
assem bic hy their delegates in State Convention,
AT Iva CRY, on WEDNESDAY, THE a3n DAY or
MAT, 1850, st Ill CLOCK A. Nj. for he nomination
of state ofcev TO be elected at the November cleo.
tion Of this year; fer the nomination OF presiden.
ta electors; and for the transaction OF all other
business which may GENE before the Convention.
III il also called for the purpose Of ratifying the
nominees and r attarm Of the National Republican
Convention TO b. he'd at Chicago on the 10th oil
Mar.
lhe rattle of representation will be one delega Ia
for every organjs d county, and one delegate for
each one hundred votes or fraction thereof exceed
ing one-haif, cast for Hon. s. j. Kirkwood for
Governor, at the last state election.
JOHN A kASSOS, Chairman.
II. Nj. H0XIE, Secretary.
X. l.. B. CLARKE, Mt. Pleasant,
G. l.. STONE, Council Bluffs,
WM- LouGHRtD6E, 0skaioosa,
THOMAS DauaaosD, Ninton,
A. ID X. iirLpRBTu, st. Charles City,
j. NJ. NEwc1an, Bloomfield.
W. III BiasLow, Sioux City,
JANIS IHoRNeroN, Davenport,
IL. A. WILrsE, Dubuque,
l.. l.. pEAsE. Fort Dodge
Republican State Central Committee
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EdltorEaf correspondence
WASHINGTON, April 3, 1860.
DEMOCRATIC soLrcr7upE ron US.

DEMOCRATIC soLrcI1uDR FOR US.
From the first the Democracy here have
bean DESTROYS that we should nominate Sew
ard. Since the chances of his nomination
have seemed to be somewhat weakened, they
have been more free TO express their solicit
tude that we might not nominate q represen.
tative man, and so have fair fight on open
principle, as they very ingenuously and feel
ingly express themselves good, honest,
simple hearted soulsl OF course. the motive
i've use OF the dishonesty created prejudice
against Mr.. Seward, that prevails so extern
sively; that they could more easily defeat
him than some less Objectionable man.
Their solioitude for our welfare may possibly
have some small tendency to prevent what
they 80 evidently desire.
But after all, while the Southern Demo
cracy would rather have us nominate Mr..
Seward than any other man, they would
rather see him President than any other Re-
publican. They confess him honest and up
tee and generosity. And they know he
would give the country an Administration
that would be. splendid and honorable. All
which would certainly be true. The only
private fear have is, that it would be q lit
tie too splendid and munifcent.
Abiding to him, let me say, by the way,
that as | met him yesterday, on his way to
church, with couple of ladies of his family,
could not help observing the plainness in
dress of his female companions. My wife
wouldn't 90 to church with me unless che
was dressed in better style. And | don't
know Ito confess the tEuthl as would want
to have her. But be is q man OF great wealth,
the ablest statesman and most conspicuous
individual In the nation, and I--aint.
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New YORK Kspub,tcan state Com
yrnIAon.
SYRACUSE. N. ". Anril Is.

GIEhNN1hs Ns 4 - AFTII TO-
The Republican State Convention met ut
III O'Clock this morning. The attendance is
large, embodying many of the leading Re
pubIicans Of The State. After temporary
organization, a recess was taken till 2 O'Clock.
The temporary Chairman, in bis remarks, re-
ferred to Vim. II. Seward and John G. Free
mont, and was ENTHUSIASTICALLY cheered.
ln the afternoon the Convention elected
the following delegates at large to the Obi
cago Convention VIM. Nj. Eyarts, Preston
King, John l.. Schoolcraft, Henry X. Selden.
They are Seward men.
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being thoroughly flooded TO extinguish the
smouldering embers, while in the portions
already cooled large force OF men were oil
work.--IChicago Tribune, 10Th.
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PnlLApELrniA, April l6.--The steamer Kew
Stone State sailed for Charleston this af.
ternoon with about 95 passengers, to at.
tend the National Democratic Convention.
including several delegates from tho w estern
States.
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sB Buchanan's much talked Of letter I'D
Robert j. Walker has been published. The
pith Of it is an unqualified oommittal to th ,
principle of popular sovereignty, and an ca ;
ton to the bona fde voters OF Kansas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-21

The Lennon case has been decided in the,
Aew York Court Ut Appeals by an affrmanet,
of The judgment oil the Court below, whleA
was adserss1 to the claimant Lennon. lts
next appearance will be before the Supreme
court u bred Scott.
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Troy, AprH 10.
The National Union Convention met in this
city to-day. Flfty.two counties were repre-
aentea. w e. Hesh-cucs C cswago pre-
sided. The following delegates al large
were appointed 70 Baltimore: Washington
Hunt, Erastus Brooks.
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The Oftumwa Tragedy---Laygre q
NuppOaed q o be Murdcred.

From letters received from Constable Up.
right, who ia at Ottumwa, there is reason TO
suppose that young Lawrence is also muir
dered. Portions Of his clothing and hair
covered with blood have been discovered in
stone quarry near Ottumwa. Search has
been made for his body but so far without
| success. Ii would seem that " Liant " Me.
Comb bad induced him TO marry the girl
and take her off, and seizing favorable OPP
portunty murdered them both, and posses
sed himself OF the money and the valuables.
This theory would clear Lawrence of the
| guilt OF the girls murder. Those who knew
him in Rockford dill not deem him capable of
any such crime. The team, we understand,
was subsequently found in Iowa City, where
it had been sold, we learn, by some confed.
crate of McComb.
The following is n letter from Constable
Upright:
0TruxwA, April ID, 1860.
/ am to-day at this place; we are all we'll.
l have been very busy since | came here. 1t
isa fact that the murdered girl is Laurie
Harvey. Since came here, | have found
Der hair skirt that she wore over her hoops
also, her dark scarf, in the river; and We are
going to hunt for George Lawrenoe's body
tais afternoon. The general opinion 10 tina,
George 10 murdered too, from the fact that
there was but one man 10 the wagon when
in the river about eleven O'Clock at night
| have found the spot where they killed Miss
III. on the road from Eddyvile to this place
have also got Lanss McComb's overcoat
that two boys found in the river while fish.
ing. There is the greatest excitement here
that ever saw. They will furnish me al
the money want to detect the murderer
feel that duty demands that should be al
home, but TO look at the cruelty Of the act, il
enough to make mans blood boil. hav,
got bit OF all Miss II. - costume one shoe
one stocking, one eardrop, also bunch Of
hair, with blood on it, and some of the spin
tiers of the fence where she was killed. The
ladies buried her in good style. Ii will b,
impossible to bring her body home.
Yours DC. M. j. UPRIGHr.
In addition to the above, we would state tina
il 10 currently reported that McComb wa.
seen in tho neighborhood Of Rockford las
Thursday, and 10 now on his way either soutl
or east. The harness Of the wagon takei
!, away, it is reported, was sent to this cit
! from Iowa; but We cannot trace the rumo
to any reliable source. Rockford News.
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CIscfssATI, April Is, H.--The river has
fallen two feet four inches i'm the last "a
hours, and il now falling, with 46 feet 10
inche7 water in the channel. Weather clear
and cool
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WILL BoLr. The Savannah News saws that
thousands Of Democrats in Georgia will bolt
the nominee Of the Charleston Convention, il
Douglass is the nominee
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ca large number OF delegates and 9th ;
ers left Washington on the 18th, for Charles
ton, including Fernando Wood and number
OF the Hard She'll delegates from New York
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G3- TIE statue Of Henry Clay was inaugu.
rated With Imposing ceremonies, and in the
presence ~ an immense crowd, al Richmond,
Va, on the l2th.
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south Carolina Convention.

CoLuABIA, April lSth.--The Democratic
State Convention reafirmed the Baltimore
and Cincinnati platforms and the Dred Scott
decision. The proceedings were conscrva-
tive. The Cow ension adjourned yesterday
Tuesday,.
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DoU1LAs.-The ST Louis Democrat think.
Dougas will be the nominee of the Charles,
ton Convention.
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Yours DC. Nj. j. UpRrGI
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
parInerAAtn Nnftca

TWIN undersigned have this day formed a CO.
partnership for the purpose of mining and buy.
Ing aud selling Coal. The business will her eafter
be conducted in the name of X. I. pLATT co.
April 20, 1860. Il. 4. PLATE.
dot JOHN PLATT
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PRovlpEscE, r. L., April 49, The WOODEN
mill, situated on Williams Wharf, Newport
was destroyed by fire last night. Insured in
this city for 100000
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Ia m RS.
JOHN I PLATT.

A BEAUTIFUL LAMP for burning Coal Oil,
with new burner warranted not to smoke and
to give brilliant and steady light, and which may
be conveniently carried about the house for sale at
Rpl0dGw KE0KUk DRUG STORE.
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RoBBERY.-Ihe office Of the City Collector
of Chicago was robbed Of 10000 on Mon
day night.
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ENelNEERs, MECHANICS AND LABoRERs FOR
sALE,-The State of Louisiana advertises for
sale on the 9th of July, 1860, seventy nine
engineers, blacksmitbs, pilots, carpenters
cooks, iaborers, etc, being slaves belonging,
to the Internal Improvement Department Oh
the State.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-21

eT- The House Telegraph Paten. mas been
extended seven years.
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DUNkEKK, AFFlE TO-
The schooner Three Bells arrived here at
noon to day with cargo of wheat fror, Mil
waukee. She made an attempt to reach Buff
falo, but was prevented by the ice.
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FRoG tbs Rio GRANpE.-Letters from
Brownsvlle, dated April 6, state that Capt.
stoneman was expected by latest advices
from the seat Of war, TO cross the river with
30O men and enforce demand from the au-
thorities of Reynosa for the surrender of Is
men who had been in the service Of Cortinas.
Great excitement prevailed there and at Mat.
amoras, and it was thought that conflict
had already taken place between our troops
and the people Of Reynosa.
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WASHINGTON, April Is.
SENArE.--Various resolutions against slav.
cry were presented by Sumner and Collamer,
and tabled by strict party vote.
Mr.. Wilson presented resolution instruct
ing the Military Committee to inquire into
the iron contract made by the War Depart
mcnt.
MIR. Davis thought the resolution should
be addressed TO the War Department.
Mr.. Wilson thought not. similar reso-
luton Of inquiry was passed at former
session, but nineteen months had elapsed be-
fore a reply was received. lie wanted diff
ferent information than that which would
come from the War department. His reso-
luton bad created sensation in certain
quarters, aud strong efforts had been mad
20 change it's direction, and he had been ap-
preached even by political friends to induce
him 20 do So
After some further debate, the resolution
was laid over.
The resolution providing for an adjourn
ment for three days at time from Thursday
next till the lst of May. was adopted, 26 to
y, and that for on adjournment from the
18th 60 the Both OF April, was rejected, FL
against %.
HousE.-The Deficiency Bill was taken ur
and passed, 10 against 63.
MIR. Bonham's resolution for an adjourn
ment from the 18th to the 30th April was
read.
Mr.. Washburn, of Me. and other Republi.
cans objected. Adjourned.
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In which we shall offer great Inducements. AS oss
Of cur firm resides In New York. we shall continue
to receive weekly supplies throughout the season.
, 1860-08-24

Health, Strength and Happiness are OBJ
taned BY cleansing the Blood Ofits impurities. Blood
we told on the highest authority, is the Life,
or at least, the medium Of Life to the Body and it is
we know the great feeder Of every part Of the frame
Thus the blood is the great channel Of disease;
qnently good or bad state Of the system or oonsti
tution is no less than a good or bad state o
the blood. We have made the composition Of the
blood our study and satisfied that two tWothirdi
Of all diseases are caused BY It's impurities.
Believing the above facts we made ourselves 40
quainted with the BLOOD CHEMICALLY with a view II
nliabe medical agent, that would correct all the
impurities Of the blood and at the same time eectu
ally cure all diseases arising therefrOm. We have
succeeded beyond most sanguine expectations, a.
thousands testify who have tried the virtues o.
the preparation known by all professional men rs
6ALLS sARSAPARILLA YELLOW DOCK ANT
l0DIDE OF POTASS.
Beware Of ignorant imitators. The genuine Is solo
everywhere BY respectable dealers, in preference
all others.
R. HALL CO.,
Sole Proprietors,
6m3S l43 and las Clay street.
, 1860-08-24
tins MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTITUTE

OF DR.. L. J. CzAPKAY, is already secured in posi-
above the assaults Of envy and professional malice
In the schools Of France the highest prizes are often
awarded TO practitioners in this department Of Medi-
cal science and they occupy with others, an equally
lofty position In the profession. RicOrd Is an illus
trous example shining light among the pholosoph-
ca stars Of his age In Europe, and DR.. Czapkay has
fully equalled him In this country, proof Of which,
the Philadelphia College Of Medicine cOmplmented
him with Diploma, and the honorary aa sundenl
degree Selecting this his field Of operation, al
though qualified q graduate Of the University OF
Of Pesth, and late Chief Surgeon Of the Hungarian
Revolutionary army, for more extended labon,
DF. L. J. Czapkay has bent his earnest attention
20 the cure Of Chronic and private diseases,
now regarded as the LEADER In this branch Of his
profession throughout the United Sates and bis pOr
trait end biography published as matter Of inter
est 70 their readers in the most exclusive journals
The Doctors Offices are at his Medical and Surgical
lnsttute Sacramento street. corner Of leidesdorh
nearly opposite the buildings Of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company.
~ We ask particular attention Of our readers to
he sworn certificates Of remarkable cures, In another
column Of this paper.
DR. L. J. CZAPKAY'S PRIVATE MEDICAL
and Surgical Institute Is Sacramento street, below
Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Nail Steamship
Company's o1ice, San Francisco. The Doctor offers
nee consultation, and asks remuneration unless be
ELECTS cure.
~ Persons not wishing TO lose time in cores
pondenoe please enclose $40 In their letters and they
will get immediate attention To their cases.
Address, L.. CZAPKAY, n. D.,
3m32 San Francisco, CAL
, 1860-08-24
NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS.

DLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE NEW
Il Capitol building to be erected lat Olympia W T)
will be received by the undersigned until the 29th day
Of September next, at 10 O'clock at which time they
will be opened aud examined and the sum Of Two
Hundred and Fifty Dollars paid for the plan adopted
Parties furnishing plans and specifications will
make drawing Of the building. aud also a ground
PLAN and make out complete list of specifications
embracing materials, size, subdivisions, quality Of
materials and all the minute specifications neccssary
for letting out contract for the erection of said
building. The entire appropriation by Congress for
this purpose being Thirty Thousand Dollars, Archi-
tects will cOnfne their plans to structure not ex-
ceedng that amount IN cost.
NoTE.-In addition to the foregoing notice of the
late commissioner the undersigned will state that it is
the present intention to construct the building of
brick with stone foundation and to have it reprOoi
as far as practicable.
1t is desirable that plans should be prepared with
the view to the enlargement, or, Of it, becoming a
portion of more extensive building hereafter.
The site is upon high ground overlooking the Bay
Of Olympia.
Plans and specifications must be addressed to the
undersigned at Olympia Washington Territory.
r. NJ. WALKER,
Acting Commissioner.
Olympia, August II, 4sGO. 39td
, 1860-08-24
LIVERY STABLE.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING TAKEN THE
Il Stables heretofore kept by j. J. Westbrook in
Olympia and SteilacoOm, will always keep Saddle
Horses, Buggies, Teams, &c, to accommodate the
public.
We will keep the best Of everything in our lne and
our aim will be IN please and be pleased.
Horses left at stables 10 be kept will receive the
best Of care, &c.
Give us call and get the worth Of your money.
WINS0R & LAMAN.
olympia, March 30, 1860. lsu
, 1860-08-24
FRUIT, VEGETABLE
AND
PRODUCE MARKET.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVING MADE PERMA.
nent arrangements with parties for fruits and veg
etables, is now prepared t1 supply all mankind,
well a. the people Of Washington Territory" with ma
turc's products.
Parties down the Sound can be supplied with Straw,
berries, Rasberries, Goosberrics Curants vegetables
&c. in quantities. to suit by sending orderspcr steamer
Elisa dnderSoR.
Produce Of all kinds bought or sold on commission
Store one door south Of Olympia Market.
L. D. DURGIN, Agent.
Olympia June Is, 1860. soft