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Four school Bows Drowned

NEw YoRK, July 12-Four schoolboys were
drowned to-day at Washington Point, by the up
setting Of a sail-boat.
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New Work Markets.

NEW YoRK. July 10 Flour 10 firm; State IS .l5a
$50; Ohio IS 65aS5.75 Southern % 50aSS ~
Wheat has advanced 1c; new southern white
81 4Oa4 IS Corn is firm; mixed 81 ks63c. Pork
is firm. Lard 10 nrm Whisky closed dull az
2la2Ikc
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OxYGENATED BITRERs IN EUROPE.
From Rev. |. Doolittle highly respectable cler-

e.
From Rev. l. Doolittle, highly respectable cler-
gyman.
PARIS, November /, 1852.
Dear SIR: About two years since made use of a
few bottles of your O1ygenHted Bttters for a stom
aeh C mplaInt, which was at that time relieved.
Since my stay In England and France have
found my old enemy-lrritability of the stomach
returning again. have not found any prescrip-
ZION 70 anord me relief, and l made inquiries in
London for your Orygendfsd BitterS but could not
lind any. write now to beg you will do me the
favor to send, by the earliest steamer to Havre half
a dozen bottles.
An old friend of mine in England, Captain lack
son, OF the British Army, found, on my arrival
suffering from asthma madifestly the result of DIV
PePsIa. send an additional. half dozen bottles
l should like to have the Captain try the medi-
cine
am not aware that my name is known to You |
have been the resident clergyman for some TWEEN
ty-three years in SherbrOox and LennOxville Can
ada ta.t, to which charge hope TO be able to re-
turn In the spring.
remain. dear sir. your obedient seryant
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MEYERS MIRACULOUS VERMs DESTROYER
the Oldest and best remedy known for extermnat-
Ing Rats and Mice, Cockroaches, Bugs, Ants,
den Insects. -
R Principal Depot, 612 Broadway, NY.
Sold oy al druggists everywhere. ma l8-3m
PKNN1Hs,-Per.ons desiring Pennies will always
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MARRIED.

MARRIED.
On the 18th instant, by the Rev. L. F. Morgan.
Eey. HENRY N: S1PES, of Pennsylvania to
city. $50 !. -.
On Thursday, the 18th instant, by the Rev. Henry
G., Westwood, Mr.. JACOB. A. TAYLOR OF
SERRIN, of this city.
tWheelinG intellissncer oopy.I
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THE CAPITOL.-Severall improvements are taking
place in and around the Capitol building. The
seats have all been removed from the all of Rep
resentatives, and the carpets taken up, prepare
tory to restoring the desks and chairs. Some of
the benches have been ranged round the rotunda,
room Of the Vice President is being finished, and
columns set on the outside Of the new wings
Workmen are busy erecting temporary fence In
side Of the iron railing In front of the Capitol
preparatory to the removal of the latter for the
purpose Of charging the grounds.
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Fire IN wheeling, Va.

WHEELING, July I2.-The warehouse Of Busby,
Little Co, was destroyed by fire yesterday
morning. Loss Sll 600
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HoLLowAY's PILLs-Indig estion Stomach and
Liver complaints. These medicines will cure the
most confirmed cases of dy spepsa and d sorders of
the stomach and liver. They have restored more
suffering dyspertics to actual and perma nent
than al the other ephermeral specifies united
They have stood the test of fifty years experience
Ihey INCREASE the appetite Invi gorate the
and purify the liver. In bowel complain ts thew are
equally effcaclous, and for sick and nervous head
aches they stand unrivaled. Sold by all Druggists
at 25c., So, and 81 per box. jy I3eiw
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HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES

All of DIR. Humphreys q Co.'s specific Ho-
meopathic Remedies put up expressly for family
use, In boxes, at Is and 81 cents each. Also,
in cases, containing. % walls, from 81 to 81
each, with book Of full directions. For sale BY
II. ID. Gilman, $50 Pa avenue, wholesale and
retail agent; w; A. Fitzgerald, $50 north F street
Also BY T. b. Winter, north corner of street and
Vermont avenue. Also, Ponds Extract of Witch
Hazel, for internal and external infammations OF
all kinds. Sold as above. mag. Iy
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P1c-NIc.-Yesterday the scholars and teachers
of the Ninth street Methodist Protestant Church
spent the day In Berry's woods, north of the city
The affair was not gotten up with a view to Pc
cuniary profit but for the pleasure of the scholars
but the attendance was quite numerous and ali
who were present speak Of IL one of the most
pleasant school pic-nics they have attended A
little boy named OiBrien fell from a swing and
was slightly hurt, but was properly cared for
which was the only accident which occurred
during the day.
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BIRTHS AND DEATHS IN ALEXANDRIA-The
commissioner Of the Revenue has just returned
his annual report Of the births and deaths Alex
andria county for the year ending with the 3st OF
December, 1859. BY this 1t appears that 1853 per-
sons were born and $50 died in that county during
that year. The whole number Of births and deaths
In that county for the past seven years has been as
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LARcENY.-Last night, officer Kimball arrested
colored girl named Mary F Brooks, charged
with the larceny of dress and breastpin, the
property Of Mrs. Baumgarten. Mr. Baumgarten
saw Mary with his wife's dress on, walking along
the street, rather staggering for she was drunF
Justice Dom committed her for court and issued
warrant for her accomplice, Lucy Tabbs, col.
ofed, who was 70 be arrested this morning
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LOST AND FOUND.
BOARDING..

MRS. ROBBINS HAVING TAKEN THE
lVl large and commodiqus house on third street
west, corner of Missouri avenue directly opposite
the CapIto grounds, formerly known as the Vernon
House, where she Is now prepared To accommodate
with or without BOARD, combined with many
comforts, such as gas, bath, &c healthy loca-
sonabe. iy 2-9w
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BARRY's TRIcoPHKR,

BARRY's TRIcOPHKRoUs
10 the best and cheapest article for Dressng Beau
tifying, Cleansing, Curling, Preserving and Re-
storing the Hair. Ladies', try 1t. Sold BY all Drug
gists and Perfumers. mar IL GIN
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ANOTHER Of the popular gift exhi bitions at Odd
Fellows Hall, 1t will be seen by advertisement
In another column, will take place this friday
evening.
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WHEELER & WILSON'S SEWING MA
w CHINE AGENCY,
REMOVED TO No. $40 Pa Ay NEAR TrHSr


Encouraged by the substantial and RAPIDLY in
creasng popularity of Wheeler a. Wilson's uue-
sualled Family Sewing Machines, which for the
last years have most triumpha lty msinta ned
their superiority, as family institution, over sll
competitors for popular favor the Agent has taken
one OF the fine new stores lately erected on Pa sy-
enue, near It'll 50 where beautiful assortment OF
al the various STYLES may 81 all tunes be seen.
There were q 500 of these Sewing Machines sold
IN the year 1853. Ladies' invited TO call and
them, together with certificates from many Of the
best citizens OF Washington and GEORGETOWN, in
relatlen 70 their well keOwn and tho shy tested
superiority naay ladies cannot cal, let them send
for a circular by oil means IL is high time every
fam ly IL the land was supp led with one OF these
health and life saving instruments. Full lnstruc-
tions both printed and verbal given free Of chsr
sf the home OF the purchaser. p. j STEER,
Agent, No $40 Pa. avenue,
jy Him Between 9Th and 7th SITS.
w 0 o D. w O o Dc
STOVE and KINDLINe wooD, at the loves =.
possible price.
msH-u = s north s,de..
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POLICE MArTERs-Before Justice BarnaeIo -
WIN; Love was accused Of assaulting and batter
Ing James F. Perry; held to bail for court Geo
Whalan was charged with an assault and battery
upon one John Schmidt; bail for court. MARY
Turner was accused Of assaulting and personally
abusing Elizabeth Peel; security to keep the keep
me peace } F Perry was brought up for an
assault ana battery on VIM. Love, growing cut
Oh 4th OF July Publications; bail for court John
Chaney was accused of cursing and swearing in
the public streets Of the city of Washington.
against tue provisions Of a certain Corporation
ordinance; fined 81 so and costs VIM Dean
was suspected Of behaving in dsorderly man
ner and fined 81 SO. Ann Gladman was accused
OF disorderly behavior; in default Of payment of
me and costs, sent to work house for 80 DAYS
Jas Brooks was accused Of profanity, and fined
1921. Mary Turner, do; SI.s4
Before Justice Clark -Georgiana Simonds was
accused Of swearing in the streets; fined 81, and
81 % costs. w. III Digges, charged with pro-
family In the Northern Market fined 81 S. EN-
ma Young was accused Of stealing S23 from
Louisa Raymond; no proof, and case dismissed
Louisa RAYMOND, charged with stealing a pearl
colored silk dress from Emma Young was also
dismissed for want Of proof
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LYON's MAGNETIC INSECT POWDER
Exterminates Bed Bugs, Reaches, Ticks, Ants,
Garden Insects, &c.
IT coRtQtNS P0iSoA
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LYoN's MAGNETIC PILLS
Are Certain Death to Rats and Mice.
Sold everywhere. ap e-Su
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THE WAsHINGIoN AQUKDUcr.-The Intelli-
gencer Of this morning says "we have learnt,
on what we deem reliable authority, that IL has
been determined the works for completing the
Aqueduct shall 90 on, and that within very
short time. We need not say how great the graft
heation Of the people Of the whole District will
be for this, not only on account OF the advantage
Ia be enjoyed by them in the completion of the
work Itself, but for the sake Of the hundreds OF
poor iaborers who are meekly watt ng the decision
which shall point them 70 means Of providing
for themselves and families Ut time Of depres.
sion and slaekness.p
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EsPUTAs' CITIZEN BAND, we are informed, are
soon to appear In fine uniform, the equipment
for the whole band costing about $500 It will
consist of blue frock coat and red pants with a
white stripe. The cap will be in the style of the
Marine Band with pompoon in front
We understand they intend giving grand pic
mic about the 9TH Of August, at Arlington springs
for the purpose Of defraying the Quitting expen-
ses Of the band.
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THE ROAD LAW IN FAIRFAX CouNTY.-An tn,
Justices have been summoned to attend the Jul,
term Of Fairfax County Court, which meets OF
Monday next, the 10th instant, for the purpose O
considering the ProPrietY Of repeating the new
rol Id law.
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IMPORTANT REAL ESTATE SALR.-James C..
Mcclure Co. sold yesterday afternoon lot No, 8
In square 456, situated at the corner Of Seventh
and f streets, together with the improvements
to Geo. g. Gideon, for the sum Of 81, 100.
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Total. .............. ,S45 1,2O6
Showing a natural increase of population OF
$50, in the seven years.
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INSTRUCTION IN

THE SECOND ANNUAL Session OF
Il Mr.. j.. COMBS English aud Classical
in September next. Applications should be made
in July as the number of pupils is limited. For
terms, &c, see circulars, &c. or call at Mr. C.'s
avenue. Nv ll-eo3ws
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TAX COLLECTIONS IN ALEXANDRIA - The
whole amount Of taxes and licenses levied by the
municipal authorities, and collected by Messrs
Field and Avery, up to the LIST day Of July is
$40, $40 rs. The money to meet the interest on
city debt, due In the city of New York on the LIST
OF July, was deposited in bank in that city seve-
raj days before the interest on the bonds accrued
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CASES AT THE CENTRAL GUARDHoUsK Patrick
Mckinney, when one hour out of the workhouse,
got on another 90 bust' and was taken in charge
by the police, and this morning Justice Dom gave
him new commitment for thirty days more.
Four dodgers were accommodated
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COLUMBIAN CoLLRGE.-Prof Edward T Fristoe
having resigned the chair Of Mathematics in
Columbian College, to accept a similar position
In the University Of Missouri, Mr. James G .
Clarke, Of Va, has been elected his successor
Mr.. Clarke, we understand, is a graduate of the
University Of Virginia, In which institution he
has already filled with distinction the chair of
Assistant Instructor In the School of Mathematical
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ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD BRIDGE
The Lynchburg Republican says:-The masonry
Tor the bridge from Daniels Island to the south
bank OF the river, on the Lynchburg Extension
Of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, will be
completed In the course Of four or five weeks,
and as the wood work is ready to put together,
we may expect the cars to run over to the depot,
near Langhorne's mill, by the 18th of August
We hope the work may be pushed ahead, as the
only Inconvenience the traveller has on the road
is In getting from the city to its present terminus
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HELD TO BAIL IN ALKxANDRIA.-Mrs Elizabeth
Hail, charged with exposing founding infant,
whose death and the subseq uent inquest has here,
tofore been noticed, had another hearing at the
Mayors Court yesterday afternoon. The investi-
CATION developed some further facts, and Mrs
Hall was held to bail In the sum Of 500 to appear
at court and answer the charge
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Prepared by 8. w. F0wle Il Co., Boston, and for
sale by H.; ID. Gilman, ). c. Ford, jr., s. b Waite
g. Stott, John Sohwarze, Nairn Palmer Wash
ington; and by dealers every here, iy I2-Iw.r
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A PUMP Our OF ORDKR-Mr. Editor The
pump on the corner Of Ninth and M streets has
been In q useless condition since last Thurs
day or Friday, to the great inconvenience Of the
neighborhood IL has been without handle all
that time Those who appointed for the pur-
pose should look about and to the affairs of
the city, and not expect citizens TO be put to the
trouble and inconvenience Of reminding them of
duties for which they are paid TO perform.
There Is also a large sewer drop on the corner
Of Massachusetts, avenue and Ninth street that
has been without cover or protection for two or
three weeks, to the danger of some one, dark
night, falling into II and being killed. Please
look around. r..
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The RECEIPTS Of the Washington Branch Rail.
70 I'd Tor the month Of June were an follows: Pas
SINGERS, S33 BAL IL; tonnage, "a ,05l 40; mails
81, Oo0 Us total, S35 ,392 So
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Proposals for coal and wood IL win be seen
by advertisement In another column. are Invited
at the once Of the Secretary Of the u 8. Senate
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RAILROAD MATTERS letter from Harrison
burg, Rockingham county, published in the
Richmond Dispatch, ssys:-''rhe operations on
the Manassas Gap railroad are nearly suspended.
The prospect is truly very poor one, and CON-
plants are getting very numerous, and If there
should be decapitation Of some Of the heads of
the concern, IL would probably be Of advantage
10 the company"
Now, from all we can learn, these complaints
are most unreasonable; and the accusations IL not
threats, against some Of the heads Of the roads
have nothing 70 justify them. We believe that
the officers and directors Of the company do all
that they can to expedite their work, In spite of
every difficulty. 1t is their duty and their interest
% do so. Those who are best competent to Judge,
and who know all the circumstances do not hes
itate to accord the need Of praise, instead OF
INDUCING in censure, on the managers OF the
road. They should be encouraged, not spoken
against. Gazette.
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CRIMINAL CorRr.-After our report closed YES
terday, Joseph Whalan, on trial on charge Of
assaulting and beating his wife, was convicted by
John Campbell, placed on trial on charge of
stealing clock valued at $50, from George w
Uttermehle, was convicted and sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary.
Louisa Brown (colored) was tried and convict
ed on an accusatiR of larceny of a silk dress and
a half dollar from Henry Wilson Sentenced to
one year in the penitentary.
Eliza Smith (colored) was tried and convicted
of stealing pair of gold spectacles from Mr.
Calhoun. Sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary.
Constantine Edwards was tried and found
guilty OF assault and battery on Andrew F. Tate.
VIM. Harris (colored) was placed on trial for
larceny Of watch from John Shea. This case
was not concluded when the court adjourned.
To-day.-Joseph Whalan, convicted yesterday
Of an assault and battery upon his wife, Mary
Whalan, was sentenced to pay fine Of ST.
The case of the United States vs VIM. Harris,
who was charged with stealing a watch from
John Shea, was continued and concluded by the
jury returning verdict Of guilty of petit larceny.
Il man named Fugitt, convicted a few days
ago of stealing horse nearly two years ago from
Mr.. Grinnell, a resident Of the Seventh Ward,
was ordered into court from the Jail this morn
Ing to receive sentence. He was placed In charge
Of sssistant-jailer Waters, and while on his way
to the courthouse, broke away from the officer
Thomas Hardiman was placed on trial on a
charge Of stealing ham from George Phleuger.
This case was pending when our report closed
IMPROVEMENTS IN ALEXANDRIA.-The Gazette
says: Notwithstanding that this is the dull sea-
son Of the year, the evidences of improvement in
the way Of buildings is most gratifying. In all
sections OF the city we meet with new buildings
either receiving the finishing touch at the hands
OF our skilful artfcers, In process of erection
Some OF these buildings most elegant, rival
ing the models of architecture in other cities
while the others small but comfortable tene-
ments, intended for the residences of 'the bone
and sinew Of the CITY," whose labor in great part
builds up every city, and furnishes the great ele-
ments OF our national greatness. Indeed an OBJ
servant aunt through the streets of our CITY would
show an amount Of progress" which would sur
prise those who have not paid attention to the
subject
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~ TEIEGRAPH.

NEW YoRK Jan. 25-FIour, rather more doing both
for export and home consumption while prices have
generally undergone no striking change; sales $500
bbls S4,J5@5lU for supertiuG state, S3,20@J35 for
extra State $5@5 10 for supertine western,
shipping brands of extra X. H. o. the market closing
quiet and steady included In the sales 5000 bbls
for export. Rye Flour in moderate request at $3.50
GG4,4G for common to choice supartne. DuckwAPnt
Hour abundant and dull, Sl,SI1592 q cwt. Corn
Neal abundant sales 600 9Gls, Brandywins SL,l5
aoat, jersey held at $3.50. Whisky firm; sales 14oo
bbs at 2Ic, closing firm at these figures. Wheat
market very quiet, nomtnaly as quoted yesterday,
without sales of moment, shippers still offer 81, ls
for prime Milwaukee Club. Rye shade frmer sales
$50 bushels at Ole at Railroad depot. Barley quiet
at 7O@S3c. Corn, market is scarcely so buoyNnt;
for choice white for export Oats plenty and dull
at 4545c for western Canadian and State sales 5000
BUSH Prince Edwards Island at 4Tc. Pork, market
quiet and firm with sales of I75 bbls tat Sl6,T0@16S
for old mess $l7 for do ST. rs for uninspect
ed do S1li5 FOR old prime $3.50 for prime $3.50
for old thin. Mess Eeef without change to notice
with sales OF $50 bbls, Sl@425 for prime. S5525
for mess, 999,I5 for repacked mess, $l05Cll for
extramess. Eeefhams unchHnged Gales 100 bbls, &c
for State, lI9l5 for western prime. Cut steady
sales $50 bbls at 90 for shoulders and 91@915 for
hams. Bacon quiet and irm sales 2U0 packages green
hams at &c. Dressed Hogs in good request at 40
and choice city 1857 Butter in moderate request at
116l1ec for Ohio, 1E@22c for State. Cheese steady
at 9D15c. Coffee very que; but firm. Sugar steady.
CINCINNATI, Jan 25.-Money market unchanged
Provisions-nO change i'll the market Of Importance;
the deand Is moderate and holders are hrI nothing
doing in pork contract was settled to-day at
ST.; the sales comprise $40 pieces bulk sides at
60 do do shoulders at GlE; eT0 do hams at 81 all
country cured; $4,000 ID heavy sides at sig to be de-
vered on the 18th of February; 10000 ID shoulders
the spot At 6 and 10000 pieces do to be deliver
ed at n point in the interior March LIST. at &C.:
bulk shoulders and sides city cut could be purchased
tc spot. for future delivery. ut GlIDslI bacEa
and 100 do 10 at 1914 for future delivery. Lard
about 500 ticrrcs sold 9 foe kettle rendered head
and gut aud o3s for prime. Flour market TIN
changed ami quiet: safes unimpOrtaut Whisky mar
ket dull and Nc. lower; sales l.l01 bbls at 2lG2l
the latter for wagon. Groceries dali for sugar aud
mOlasses: prices unsettled; sugar 734Sa3; m0asses
456a !f: 800 bags prime coffee at 129iC9l3 225 bbS.
molazses at 45@46. GIain-WheHt firm; demand in
excess Of receipts no change in prices prime white
clinrd Sic; Gales 1860 bus uots-market easier
and shade lower At Acc in bulk; sales 1850 bus. Mt
~: $50 do do Mt So Rye dull and nominal ut 81 90.
Barley Continues dull: prices steady NJ 6SGGT0 for
prime fail, and 5S@p'3 for fair to good.
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Renubllcan Conventlon.

HARTFORD, Jan. 25.-The Republican
State Convention for the nomination of
State officers and their choice of delegates
to the Chicago Convention, meet in this
city to-day. 4 large delegation bus al
ready arrived and the Convention promises
TO be the largest and ablcst ever held by
the party in this State. The present State
ticket promises to he unanimously re-
nominated.
HARrPonD, Jan. 25.-The Republican
State Convention met at 10 o'clock this
morning Mr. Z. X. Foster, Of New
Hamdden, is Chairman. A ballot for
Governor and Lieutenant Governor result
ed i'll the unanimous choice of VIM. A.
Buckingham for Governor, and Julius
Catlin for Lieutenant Governor, after
which the Convention adjourned for din
ner The Convention is one of the largest
and ublest which has been held in this
State for years. Nearly 400 delegates are
present.