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GEORGETOWN.
CorysspoHdsmes Of IRs Stss.

GooReErowN, April 20, 1860.
Some Shelves made descent on our market
house night before last and broke open two or
three butchers lockers. Their plumber was but
small, consisting Of number Of bacon hams and
lot Of copper coin. This Is the second occur
renee of the kind we have bad to chronicle in a
short time; and we hope the pillagers will receive
on their next visit substantial token Of regard
from the plundered parties.
Our citizens are rejoiced to think that the canal
escaped with so little damage from the late heavy
freshet, from the first reports received here the
very worst was apprehended. The water, which
has been drawn of at this point for the last day or
two for the purpose OF removing sand bar near
Rays dock, will be let on again this evening or
tomorrow, probably Coal boats are expected In
during the course Of the ensuing week, and a
heavy seasons work is anticipated.
The steamer Cathcart returned here yesterday
from her cruise after the violators of the laws
against fishing with gill-nets. Several offenders
against said laws were arrested and handed over
to the authorities of the State OF MARYLAND
Our friend, Prof. Rowley, is here again after an
absence of few weeks, and has rooms at No 140
Bridge street. BY his advertisement in another
column 1T Will be seen that he invites persons
needing his services to examine his testimonials
His best testimonial, We think, is his work. and
those who have gliding to preserve, or valuabls
paintings t. restore, would do well to send for
him and let him show specimen Of his skill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

NEW YORK PoLITIcs New York Repub-
lican State Convention assembled at Syracuse on
wednesday. committee was appointed, con-
ssting OF one from each Congressional district to
select four delegates at large and also committee
TO select two delegates and two alternates from
ech Congressional district, to the National Con-
'ention at Chicago These committees subse-
quently reported resolution was reported pre-
s'ntng the name Of VIM. II. Seward to the Chi
cago Convention for the nomination to the Pres;
dsncy. The resolution was dopted un,n, ,oo..sI.,
with the greatest enthusiasm. VIM NJ -.
Preston King, John l.. Schoolcraft and Henry r
seiden Were chosen delegates at large, and Isss h
Herman, A. b. Dickinson, Martin l. Townsend
and Jacob Berger alternates
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The Weekly Star


This valuable and popular family ;op,,,, t,,,
Is usual OF metropolitan news and gossip. and
cncice literary reading. Is now on our counter
readY 1of delivery to the public Embraced in It's
interesting contents are the following articles:
me Legend Of Carl Todschuk; A Chapter Ae-
tors; = Oh Ny. JonsS'-an adventure IN the
ears:
1hs Coming Priz, Fight: A Secular Vietc Of the
Episcopal Church; Mike Walsh and the Pro-
fsSSor; Position az Sleeping; The Giant of Refs
Ssnt'sH; Rustic SimPticny;
Ar;i-ipnfcd Repcrt Of the International - Nip
Hsernr triumphant; The Boy Thos. Macaulay;
Ho,r Eo5 Z Sold ms HcrSe TO, the Purpose of
Lscr'rg me Ci,y; SPuuEy Reporters;
Tn. Pryor and Potter Correspondence; The Japan
csc Embassy: InaugV-ation Ct the Clay Statue at
Richmond;
Congressional Proceedings. Proeesdings Of the SH-
P-sDIe and ether Courts: Operations of the Patent
Once; Gas Meters; Scholastic Celebration at the
Smithsonian;
Art,-kno'- Nothing and Democratic Meeting in
fds FUsf WdTd-dinIost a rotC-polieenlen refuse
10 do then duty; The nsrr Market HOUSE Bill; A
Catholic Institute;
The Congressional Corporation and Citizens Visit
70 the Washington 1qUsduct; FdrerreH Meeting
1rd Presentation to Father u TooL.; Young Mems
CnTrstIan association;
Lecture on MormoHisn; The Proposed Neto Fire
OeP'T:nlsHt; Portsmouth VA Correspondence;
Warrington (Flo.) Correspondence;
OttcIot from the Chinese Steamer Candinular,ah:
Wat does AZ Mean; Mr.. Douglas in the Chicago
Contention; The anticipated Duel, no Duel; The
4l,Iost a D",l, Connecticut and Rhode Island:
Ny CItHgnIan IN The Caucus; The Thyoug in
Washington; Diriding out the Spoil; Missouri;
Logging fer Douglas; Senators BENJAMIN ard
SIideH. Ppf Ppt - Prf 80 The Morals of Pol
,ttcs,
DsFartnsn: NetrS; Editorials; Washington N.us
aud Gossip Local intelligence, &c., &C.;
Late Nstrs, foreign and domestic, BY mail and
telegraph;
Interesting Personal Items;
d"d great raristy Of choice literary articles both
Prose and poetry, too numerous to mention
This is just the paper, for members of Congress
ana others soJourning in the National Metropolis
10 SEND TO their friends at home Price only 2
cents per copy, or SIPS per annum. Postage
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CONSUMPTION AND It's KIN DIR I'D DISEASES
take 1t for granted that all those among us suffer-
ing from inciPient or confirmed consumption,
VINO have been baffied in finding relief from or
ameiioration Of their sufferings, will avail them
serves OF the presence Of DR.. Robert Hunter here.
70 Try the treatment by inhalation on which he
Pracaces, IN common with the class Of very sue
cessful practitioners in such diseases who of late
have become very noted in England through their
success DR.. II. is thoroughly educated pbv.
stefan, graduate Of one of the first medical hools
in England, and withal, gentleman Of excellen,
sense and enthusiastic devotion to his professional
speciality, in which other practitioner in this
country Is believed to have greater, If as great.
experience and success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

Proceedings Of Yesterday Afternoon

In THE SENATE, yesterday, after our reno,t
closed, Mr.. OWNS mining amendment To the
Homestead bill was rejected by a vote of a "a a
and the bill, on motion Of Mr. johnson, of rsnn
was made the special order for Wednesday, the
I'd day Of May, with the UNDERSTANDING tI,t :,
should be proceeded with until finally disn os
of. PoSeo
Mr.. King stated that the special commi,,.o =,
investigate abuses in printing, &c, had com nleted
the taking Of testimony, and had had the .e,,,a
printed for the use of the committee and he ,snaS
the adoption OF an order for the PRINTING of H.
usual number and two thousand extra coni,s for
the use OF the Senate; which was agreed ta ioi
Mr.. Bayard from the COMMITTEES ON tho FL,
cary, 10 whom was referred The bill from tho
House OF Representatives supplementary to an ant
enu.led AN act providing for the taking of the
States, and to fix the number OF the memhe,. ~
the House of Representatives and provide fo, tho
future apportionment among the several States ;,
approved May 23d, 1850 reported it back 49,,
amendment and it was passed ''''o''
On motion by Mr.. Davis, his resolutions IN tho
SUBJECT OF territorial rights made the
order Tor Tuesday, the LIST of May, at O'Clock D..
After the consideration of executive husin.ss
the Senate adjourned until Monday next.
HousE.-The House being in Committee of tho
Whole, (Nlr. Kellogg, of H., in the chair \ and
having under consideration the Senate's amend.
ment authorizing the President to call into the
field Texas regiment of mounted yoluntsa,. '"e
Mr.. stanton closed the debate, still opposing
the amendment rf'o
The amendment Of the Senate was disagreed tn
ayes IS. noes 80 a'oeu ~
The Comm istee rose, when the House nop-cor-
Cured in the action of the committee on the re Das
regiment amendment from the Senate, and agreed
to it-yess a, nays -
Mr. Junkin moved TO reconsider the vote
Mr. Reagan moved to lay the motion on the
table. This question was decided in the neoa.
tive-yeas II, nays rs 60
MIR Bonham called up his resolution-that
wien the House adjourn on Friday it be to the
A motion was made to lay the resolution on the
table, which prevailed-yeas IS. NAYS So.
And the House adjourned.
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Precs edings of To-Day.

hocsE.-Mr Crawford was satisfied no quorum
was present, and he therefore moved that The
House adjourn until Tuesday next. He objected
to any business transacted in the absence of a ono
rum.
MI Houston said that as the House had ycster.
day refused to adjourn over till the 3Oth inst he
was disposed to remain here and do something
They could pass on such bills as were based on
oInclal estimates, and about which there was no
controversy.
The question was taken by yeas and nays on the
nays o..
Mr. Winsow moved that when the House ad
Journ to-day, it be TO meet on Monday next
agreed to.
1t was ordered that, in compliance with the
request of the Senate, Committee of Conference
be appointed on the dsagreeing amendments OF
the two Houses to the bill authorizing the Corpo
ration OF Washington to make a loan for the con
struction of new market house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

A.SONNAMBULIsT THROWING BRICKs.-Joseph
Daggett young man in West Thompson, Con
nectcut, rose in his sleep on Sunday night
house, commenced looSening the bricks from the
chimney. and throwing them upon the roof. His
father, alarmed by the noise, called him sharply
by name, when the son awoke, lost his balance
and fell to the ground. He escaped serious in.
Jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

u Mrs. Mary Wilbur, trance medium IN
Clarendon, Vt, has sent communication to a
Troy paper, giving the result of the Heenan-Sav-
ers fight The communication is supposed TO
come from Boss Harrington a well known
sporting character. In runs thus. quite too ele-
CANT in its diction for its pretended source:
Fight just over. Great excitement Immense
crowd Seven rounds fought. MI Savers cot
tne nrst kncck-down on the fourth round Mr.
Heenan finished the fight on the seventh round
he got In left hand blow which Knocked ont
MI. Sayerss lower jaw completely MIR. Heenan
sey in two weeks. Mr.. Savers is in dan1eroms
condition. o'''"'
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Personal.

'''' Hon. A. c. Dodge, Of iowa, is at Browns
49, Judge Way, Of Ohio, and Ex-Gov John
III. steele, of N. H =, are at the National.
-. John Drew and F S. Pegg Of the Cherokee
Nauoni Major w. b. Lane, L. 8. Army; and
Col. Sarcowsey, Russian Army, are at Wizards
Tor wisconsin. He intended to go a week since
eout the Pryor difficulty prevented.
Gen. Mora, ex-President Of Costa RIGA, has
nnaliy settled down i'm Salvador as a merchant
and farmer
" James r. Thompson, of the Southern Lite
rary hessenger, has been engaged to edit the
Southern Field and Fireside
-, The Hon. John Slidell. Of La, leaves this
city this afternoon We hear for Charleston. we
presume he will remain there until the close OF
the sessions of the Convention
he New York correspondent of the Boston
JournaI says 1T is rumored in New York that the
lazy OF the Diamond Neding'' has come bac L
from Cuoa dlsenc hanted, and adds some scandal
b F. Hallett, Esq. of Boston, one Of the
unable to attend that body on account of the dan.
gerous sickness Of his wife. Hon. John S Wells
o1 New Hampshire, is also detained by illness.
-, The Hon. Caleb Cushing, who 1t has been
sfld, could not take his seat in the Charleston
Convention, owing to the pressure of his bushes,
before the Supreme Court, leaves Washington TO,
Chafit ston this afternoon Our impression is tina,
ventiOn.
80. We regret to have to mention that Major
David Lynch. Of Pittsburg, Pa, SO we'll known
Ior the last twenty years an active member OF
Democratic State and national conventions is now
at the lnfrmary in this city under medical treat
ment for very painful carbuncle on the back OF
his neck. He arrived here nearly three weeks
ago, anG finding his case much worse, imm ed ateI v
repaired to the intirmary for the benefit of med
cal treatment. Mrs. Lynch and his two sons are
now here in attendance upon him.
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THE CASE OF Hicks IN NEW YoRK.-Tbe New
York Herald SAWS

The CASE OF Hicks IN NEW YORK. New
York Herald says:
III VIII he seen from the proceedings in the
UElted States Circuit Cour: Yesterday, that there
are serious doubts whether this case can be
TO TRIAL at all From the first it has been 4 ones.
ton among lawyers whether the point of jurisdic.
tlon could be settled SO as to bring the prisoner
WITHIN the cogniZance of our local courts. The
decision Of Judge Hall yesterday would seem to
increase this uncertainty, and 1t is probable from
the view he has taken of the case that the prisoner
Will add another to the numerous instances of es-
cape which occur through the absurd tecbnicali-
ties by which our criminal laws are Surrounded
ne point raised by the prisoners counsel was
tbat having been first arrested in Providence
node Island, he is not within the iurisdcfio, of
the District Court Of the Southern District of New
York. Judge Hall, after giving this objection
Que consideration, stated yesterday that the port
Pfeseated so many difficulties that he was nnwjl-
ing 10 take it upon himself to decide it. in case
involving the penalty of death as there could be
no appeal from this court. with single Ju,Ioe
presiding Having minated his opinion TO the
District Attorney, the latter had determined not to
press the prosecution before the return of Indie
Nelson from Washington, when the court won d
oe heid by him and another Judge Should there
De division Of opinion between them. then the
point can be carried as the law prescribes. on a
certificate of that difference to the Supreme Court
OF The United States, and be there determined. ,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

The You've MEMS CHRISTIAN CoxFEpER,rro,
AT NEW ORLEANs.-The New Orleans Picayunt
OF Sunday, the 18th inst, bringing up its report
CT the proceeding of this body to the close of tn,
week, says:
The second day was mainly devoted to the
celebration OF the inauguration Ct the Clay Statue
in which the body Joined.
The third day tue regular proceedings of tn.
body Were resumed.
Requests for the next Confederation to meet in
Chicago. Ill, st. Louis Mo. Louisville, XIV and
" ashinSton, ID. c were referred to the prone,
committee.
In Committee of the Whole the claims of the
cnfisuan Journal upon the patronage of a Chris
tlan community were discussed, when the com
mlttee rose and reported resolution of thanks &c
Dr Palmer, the editor of the Christian Journ,I
1cr the ability with which he has DISCHARGED tn,
duties OF the office, and resolution PROVIDING
LOT the means OF ITS future support
hs solutions recommending the establishment
OF places Of rational amusement and the increase
Il dtfacuon at the asSoclat on rooms wer ad opeI
Inc folIOWing subjects We're announced for III.
consideration of the Confederation:
appointments and location of Central Com
mlteei the plan of support of the Christian Jour.
hai; District Conferences; An Endowment Fund
OF the Confederacy; Monetary Certificates Cores
pohdlnS Secretaries. These and other subjects OF
Interest were assigned to different members of the
confederation for report.
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Spirit of the Morning Press

The Constitution, speaking of ''The Presidents
letter to Gov. Walker" says:
We are heartily reioiced that the Covode in
qulsiton have obtained possession of the private
ietter addressed by the President 10 Gov. Walk, :
on Tue I2th Of July, 1857. Various rumors con.
concerning the contents of this letter have been
iong In circulation, which will all be Instantly
ulss Patfd by the perusal of the letter itself and
we take pleasure in laying it before our readers
to-day" '''"e's
Inc HfsLhgfHefr has its usual Congressional
summary and news miscellany.
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ID The Charleston Mercury contains coed
news for the delegates. y report had gone abroad
to the effect that the allowance of rum was to be
shortened by the operation of Sunday law. The
paper referred to says:
"On the contrary, we learn that the rinor of the
License law will be relaxed during the Conyen
lon, and that none Of our hotel bars will be inter
fsred with for accommodating their guests on
Sunday.1 vi
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II \ block Of silver ore, estimated to weigh
f7e hundred pounds, has been taken on: solid
from new mine discovered by the Stone survey
Ing party, as a contribution to tie Washinoton
Monument. Mr. White, the sntler at Fort Buc6an
an, having generously offered to defray the entire
cost Of transportation.
II! The New York legislature adjourned On
wednesday evening, having sat several DAYS over
sne hundred DAYS for which they are paid by the
state III is limited, however, that the ''Gridiron'
railroad bill paid expenses
" Fourteen judges are to be elected In the
SIae OF virginia on the itl THURSDAY of Nav
next The whole number of circuits and ci,cnit
Judges the State 10 81 so that elections win be
neid this year in all but seven. "f - ''
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"A MINISTER EXPELLED AT the recent session
ot the NORM Indiana Conference Of the Mthodist
Episcopal Church, held at Mishawaka Pew q
w Miller, late pastor Of Roberts Chapel in this
city, was expelled from the conference and thu
chnrch by al almost unanimous vote Henaie
oeience: but the conference adjndged him guilty.
ana dealt with him accordingly. The ef argos
preferred against him were based ON impro6er
Ihtlnlacy with young lady OF his congregation.
accounts of which were published in tEe citv
papers in September last-lndinna journal
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IL Three persons were last Sunday excommu-
nicated from the Park street Church, in Boston
One did not attend meeting, and was not a be-
never in the atonement. Another absented him.
self from meeting, and was a spiritualst The
third abused his wife
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no, FOR CHARLESTON The last batch Of tbe
delegates and outsiders Of the Charleston Com
Vention who have congregated here for the pas,
week, are to take their departure fer the scene
action this evening, by the Aqua Creek route
leaving few among US who expect to follow
them. We presume that quite third of those
VINO VIII be there next week fromta distance
have been here sometime within the las, month
That SO many Of them focked to the Feder,,
Capital is indicative Of the fact that WASHINGTON
is, indeed, the political capital of the country
despite the current jealousy of those who profes.
TO hold that the influence of the public men here
assembled, upon the action of their respecti vo
PARTIES is to be deprecateda theory that has b, en-
extensively blatherskited over by delnasogues a,
distance for the last quarter Of century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SLA.
VERY The following the votes of the several
Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church
in regard to changing the general rule Ofthe church
SO as to exclude shareholders from communion
Arkansas Conference, for 1; against II. Balti.
more, 149 againstS. East Baltimore, against 156
Philadelphia Conference, for II; against 10
Pittsburg Conference. for Il; against l27. Mis-
scuri Conference against A.
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IHE CHICAGO BURcH CAsK--A Chicago cones
toLdent says the report that proceedings had bes
ulscontlnned In the Burch divorce case or that
70, snair has been compromised, is wholly untrue.
'nr counsel for defence is at present pre- parip"
5hswer 70 the complaint, and the case will be
on, PROBABLY at the next session Of the circuit
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IL A letter from Mexico states that NJ, Coo
L. Hammeker. native Of New York. had con
s'rueted railroad from Mexico to Village f Ne
miles distant under promise from the Govern:
ton or inPosts for fifteen years Last Noyenber.
h1Weyer in spite Of this, law was made be; n no
80 heavily on him that he has been Obliged "a
surrender the road, at great loss to himself
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u A dividend of IS per cent has been de
clared N favor of the creditors of Phillips Samp
son q ~, the former publishers of the Atlantic
Monthly, This dividend will be paid in just seven
months from the time the assignets were com
mitted. Some claims against the firm could have
been bought six months ago for ten cents on the
dollar
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IL At the meeting of the Police Commission
e's, IN New York, Oh Wednesday sir Bowen
presented $1,000 the salary which he is to receive
Tor discharsins the duties of General Superintend
ent, to the Department for the purpose Of fitting
up libraries In destitute station houses and filling
up others
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u fhe Republicans Of Marshall county, Wiz
glnia, met at Dallas Oh the 9Th inst and n,ssod
resolutions opposing the extension of slavery. and
favoring the Homestead bill; after which dele
gates were appointed to the Wheeling Conven
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

u The Florida Democratic State Convention.
on Monday, Endorsed the resolutions of the Sena-
torlal Democratic Caucus, which require Con-
sress to egislate for the protection of Slavery in
the Territory.
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IL We are indebted to J. Shilllngton, Odeon
building, for copy Of the readable MAY number
of HarPer's Magazine; also to TAYLOR & Maurv
for a copy of the same
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20

liza bin to pay life annuity Of sa0toJ
w Marshall, as the discovt rer of the California
goid mines, has been rejected by the legislature
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u Ex-Gov. COrwin and Francis p Blair. If
are 10 address the Virginia Republican Conven-
ZION, winch meets at Wheeling OH the I'd of Nav.
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IL The new penny post delivery, under the
law OF Congress passed on the Sd instant, com
Inenced in New York Yesterday.