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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
CAMERON wIDDItGNGTON

HOUSE PAINTERS AND LA Z $
IL No ., East Third street, Davenport, Iowa,
Plain anl Decorative Paper Hangers, TRAINERS,
Narbicrs ami sign Writers.
Me.srsC. 4 " having hal upwards Of twenty
wears experience ia the business, guarantee sat
isfaciiou to all parties eutrusting work to them.
i~Papor Hanging in every sty's, from coin
mon brown paper to the most elaborate decoFa-
tions.
n B. Whitening and Wall Colorns Je26 dom
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

INUUUN.
CONG DON 4 HALL.

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS ATLAW
~ and Notaries Public. Office, North ives /
corner of Brady and Second streets, upstairs
entrance on Brady street. july 26-dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
Anniversary Of the Battle Of Yorktown.

AnhlVeTkHTy Of thc Batt!e OI HOTKtOWn.
BALTIMORE Oct l9.
The anniversary Of the battle Of Yorktown
and the Inauguration OF Druid Hill Park took
place to day. There wa n great turn out OF
military and civic a. .socia,ions and public
school children being conveyed to the Park b,
thousands. The weather WAS rather threat+L- :
ing but there was large gathering.
The Corn Exchang. ct ok board adjourned
over to-day. There will consequently be lii
tie or no busin.s transacted to day
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

$40 acres in Shelby county.
32O " +" Cass
$40 Pottawattamie county.
$40 +" Hardin
$40 " Greene
Fer sale or exchange for City property. Also
City property to exchange for lands.
GEO. b. SARGENT,
nsls-du tLand Agent
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
Notice.

A LII PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
- the late arm Of RICHARDSON, WEsr 4 Co..
A1e requested to bring them ard for settlement
and al persons indebted TO said firm are
70 oA aud settle at once. Ii il absolutely neces-
sary that our books should be clo-sd and that too
ned'ateiy. Persons having open accounts with
our once, will e6lige US by rendering them at ones
CHARDSJN, WEST / co.
DAVENPORT, Oct Is. 1850 DIV
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
TO-DAY'S ADV"TS
DlaSQlNitOM.

rU>HE co PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
existing between the undsrsignei under the
frm asd name Of RicHARp.oH, v gsr / Co, 10 this
day dissolv d by mutual consent, Ar. 0IvsS 70
tiriag Tho business will be conducted By the
70 nsining psrtiss, at the Same once, and under
the same style.
d. N. RICHARDSON,
GEO. r. WEST,
JNO. g. GIVEN,
GEO. F. CARPENTER.
DAvHsreRr, Monday, Oct Is, 1850.
oot2o- IA vim
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
Missionary Murdered.

WA>nI>GroN, Oct. 10.
dspatch has been received announcing
the murder Of R-v. Mriis B.'quier. mission
ary TO the Crew di,ss, hy party Of Sioux
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

FUNERAL NOTJCE.-The funeral of Miss
AMANDA VAN TUYL, daughter Of William and
Patience E. Van Tuyl will take place from St.
Luke's church, this Saturday afternoon, at 5
o'clock Her friends. and the friends of the fam
lily are invited to attend.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
JOHN q. KILLS..

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
n and Notary Public.
OvrIcK-Davenport's Block, Davenport, Iswa.
pay2S
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
NEW pENNsyIyANIA uOIIsE.

NORNER OF FOURTH AND IOWA STS.,
~ Davenport, Iowa. DAVIS l. Sons, Propretors
Free Omnibus to and from the cars. Office for
Stages leaving for leClaire, Princeton, Lyons, De-
Witt, Maquoketa, and Anamosa.
Fare One Dollar per day. aug2l-ly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

GOLD PENS, pocket books, soaps and
perfameries. large stock (cheap) At Stars
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

kELiGlOUS.-There will be preaching in
the Congregational ch hurch, tomorrow, at half past
ten in the mo- ming.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

FATAL ACcIDEN1.-We are sorry to
announce the death by accident of Mrs
Moore. OF Pleasant Valley. For some time she
has been living at the house OF widow Tefar.
about six miles above this city, house keeping,
and last evening about o'clock. when starting
to go down stairs. which were not protected
by bannistera, che made a misstep, and fell 10
the floor below. striking upon her forehead.
causing severe concussion of the brain. Snr.
g'cal aid was called in, but DR.. Maxwell 10.
forms US that her case vas beyond all medica
or surgical skill. She died in nine hours after
the accident. She was 50 years of age, and
was the wife Of Chas. Moore, sen of this city.
and mother of our respected f-llow-ci,iasn
Chas. Moore. She had large circle Of rels.
tives and friends 10 this city.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
Democratic Victory In Nebraska.

OMAHA n T., Oct. 49,
The election returns from the Territory are
al IN tut Shorter and Saline counties Nor
ton, Democrat, has 55 majority for Delegate
70 Congress. The two counties to hear from
will probably increase this to $50 or more
The Legislature stands: House-Republi-
cane, 23; Democrats, l9. Council-Reputi
CANS, 6; Democrats, 8; in doubt Former re-
ports giving Daily sjority are incorrect.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
The Douglas Men ia Pennsylvania Fa.
vOr Harmony.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct l9.
| The Douglas State Central Committee last
evening ~ithdr " the straight electoral ticket
hut endorsed Douglas an Johnson as the non
inees Of tn. party An attempt to erass IL.
Brrckinr ge men FROM the ticket was unsuc-
| cessful
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
Endorse nent.

Nkw YORK, Oct l9.
The American Second Congressional Dis
trict. Brooklyn have endorsed the Breckn.
ridge nominee Moses Od-l
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
J. A.. REID, NJ. ID.

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFFICE
i No. Is, corner Main an / Third streets, Dav-
enport, Iowa.
Dr. REID can be consulted at his Office at all
hours Of the day and night, unless professionally
engaged. sept25
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

MELANCHOLY AcCIDENT-Ani inter
esting little girI. sged about five years, dau. Ia
ter of MIR. liugh Drady, on Fifth street, fel
from loaded wagon yesterday morning, and
one OF the hind wheels passing over her br. as.
was SO seriously injured that she died in abo,,,
one hour after She was carried to Mr.. Ack
ley's. and DR.. Maxwell called 10, but her in,ur
les were beyond medical skill A Coroner
jury was summoned. who returned yerd ct Of
accidental death. !: appeared in evidence that
the driver ofthe team, Mr.. Alonzo Mccormick
was not to blame ia the affair, as the little gir'
who was on her way to school, had clmbs, {,
upon his wagon without his kno ledge or cor.
sent The habit among children of getting On
wagons on the streets, has become very pre-.
valent in our city. and this sad accident should
be . warning to them to abstain from such
practices in the future.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

A CHALLENGE We take the soliou;,o
tract. relative to the State Fair from the y,
Vernon Ners OF the 18th inst We do th,. ;.
speak OF MIR. Beech's splxsdd horse. r. y.
re'd mont che'.l is not on as..nan isona- . .
picture. bu, he is symmetrical and .s ~
stock as anv horse 10 the Slate-if no, Il, 10y
Mr.. Beech authorities US to say he viii 49,.
him against any stock hors. in the aouos ~.
- - e nas-nporS track
""' OensE' :Fat.
Very we'll. that horse will prot.h,Y nov.
" '"o'"t OF none 10 tn
course Of . few isys. at oar track.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

AUSTIN coRBIN. GEO.s. C. DOW. .. Z. Brown.
GOSBlN, DOW 4 BROWN,
4 TTORNEYSA AND COUNSELORS ATLAW,
IA and Not,ries Public.
>. Z. BROwS, United States Commi ssioner.
OFPICE-At Mackot i Corbin's Exchange Of
ace, Davenport, Iowa. mar3-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

lll DRACLI: CE VENT Or WATFR LIN
u Jns' Received On consignment 50 6snsls
| and TO- sale by
ssls-U Q..A. PkElTYAA1.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
7 Ell EGR A P HIC
Later from California aud Oregon.
ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS

ARRIVAL OF THE PONY EXPRESS.
ST. JosKPH Oct. l8.
The fony Express. with San Frsucisco dates
to the 9th. reached here this evening.
Two tres broke ou. nearly simultaneously
1T San Francisco on the 4th The e 1t consum-
ed . wooden building on Druil street. valued
At $4,000. The second swept the wood.
tuildines on the corner OF Broadway aud
Ftont streets Lose $4,000.
A FIRE st Hsldeburg. Sonora county. on the
%. destroy ed property valued at $4,000.
Showers Of rain fell throughout The State on
he Sd and 4tb, indicating an early approach
of the rainy season.
Oregon aivicss repres mt matters precisely
- despatched by the ast express.
There was growing Impression that 10
Senatorial election would take place this
season,
The Prince Of Wales Ball in Boston.
Bosrox. Oct 10.
The ball 10 honor Of tae Prince Of Wales
last night .me quite up to articipations. lie
arrived At the Academy Of Music. accornpsn.
led bv his full suite, At 1890. The two bands
in attenlsnce PLAYED "God save the Queen.
after which the Prince opened the ball with
Mrs. Mayor Lincoln; HE next partner was
Mrs. Gov Banks At II o'clock supper wss
served in magnificent style. The dancing wac
then resumed ani KEEP, up with unfisgging
energy and spirit until half-pa-t four. the
Prince engaging in nearly every dance.
Among the guests present who received
marked attention was Lady Franklin.
There were 1900 double tickets and 625
sbgle tickets sold. amounting to SIC. 900. The
number OF invited guests present makes NJ
the whole number to 5000 To-day the
Prince goes to Cambridge to visit ths Uuiver-
sity.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
i. j. SEVER ANCE

hENTlST, SUCCESSOR TO DIR. CHAS.
- GooDRTcH, would invite your attention to his
great reduction in prices Of Dentistry, and would
invite all persons needing his services to call and
examine work and prices, at his Rooms u.~' door
to Shephe erts Ambrotype Gallory, No. 81 Br.iy
street, nearly opposite the Post Office.
y. B. Teeth extracted all hours Of the day
and night. and all operations warranted. nov5 #
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

SCOTT COUNTY SCALES
Corner of Main and Front Sta.
TINE SUBSCRIBER HAS ERECTED At Tpr
i above named place pair of
Fairbanks Platform Hay Scales
Coal, &C., at all times.
He will also act as agent for the purchase of
Wool, Hay, and Coal. Liberal patronage solici.
ted.
sep3-d3m l.. L. BOMBERG.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
A. l.. a. ID. KELLY,
JOslN ZuuMGueuaNN.

DACKEKS OF BEEF AND PORK, AM
i shippers oi Lave stock, 81 tirady Street.
Jan lO-ddw
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T HE CITY,.

Go TO STAIRS for fine envelopes, pa
per, ink and pens.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

a TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
"A ami Notary Public.
OPFIcE-Nickoll's Block, up stairs. jan20
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

Nor1cE.-There VIII be a ME et;no At
the >cott County P.rk Ass .ci.t.cn n -. .,.,.
ing at o'clock, At tt,. orics Of J. 4 i.C,.;,.
Puhctual attsadsAes requested,
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
ii. OLIvkk
NssOIeEY a OLIVER

OG Pump MAkEKS,-SHOP ON THE L.
IL ley between Front and Second, and Brady
and Main streets, davenport Iowa.
DAvENPoRr, March 30-d3mwtI.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
CARD TO THE AFFLICTED
Qa. l.. MILLS

DEvOTES HIS TINE TO CURING IN
famed aud liberated Eyes; removes lm''
examinations. &c: restores ght 10 Incip'enf Am
uro.is: 10 c-nfdent of success IN all curanle cass
.,r. II may be consulted at his residence one
;vzp.dtf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
Kerossne Oil.

DEST AND CHEAPEST IN TOWN. FOR
ID sale at the Peoples Store, IA Brady street..
octis-dff BARK EY, Ags Mt.
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klJlsrlS HOUSE.
JOHN N,CRAW FORD.

IORNER OF IOWA AND FIFTH STREETS
~ Davenport, Iowa. mch22dt
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

<et-DIANOA AND ORGAN MANUFAC-
turer, one door west Of corner
~ S'6th and LcClaire streets, Davenport,
Iowa. All instruments OF my own make warranted
and kept IN order without charge, Ave years.
\. B-Rspairing and tuning done at all time =
nd in the BEST manner.
DAvENroRr April Is, 1860. apll S-dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20
GEORGE T.. IiUBnEI.L.

a TTORNEY AT LAW AND NOT AIRY PUf-
~ LlC. OPptcE No. |, up stairs over Smith q
Variety Store, corner of Brady and second streets.
apl6-dy
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w n. CLAIR x

4 TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
IA and Notary Public, Metropolitan Block, Dav-
export, lava mar5 #
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I(.NATllIS LANCER.

DHYSICiAN, SURGEON q ACCOUCHEUR.
/ Orfrcg south east corner Of Brady and Sec
oni streets. Once hours II ON to s A. NJ, and 3
to l. ". unezI-tf
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r.pW ARD =. FRASER

CARPENTER AND BUILDER, AT COATES
- Patchin's old shop, alley opposite Engine
House on Brady street. apl9 -dly
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

HON. X. +. LOWE, Chief JUS tice.
CALEB BALDWIN, Justice.
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X. N. I'RETTYMAN,

(FoRMERiy BURROWS 4 PRETrYMAN)
C,TORAGE, FORWARDING AND COMM!S
y sion Merchant, and Steamboat Agent.
No. 4, Nurrow's Klock. I.eves,
apI4-tfl DAvESroRT, Iowa.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

Fon fine apples, Catawba grapes and
cAestnu.s, be sure to 20 to Stare, lie Claire
Row.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-10-20

Houses 10 k0nt.
oyTHE BLUFF. BETWEEN ROCK ISLAND
~ AMI Perry streets.
GEO z. "A ENT,
;unels.j.f anil gent.
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M. TuYloFs Replg
Indianapolis, Feb. 3, 1856


indianapolis, Feb 3, 1860 .n
R. R. HowINsoN, ESQ. Sir: Your
letter of the 23d uIt. has been forwarded
to me. .
acknowledge your candor; though |
might naturally have looked for more
courteous expression Of it, ..t--
My literary connection with the New
York Tribune is of twelve years standing.
1t is indicated in most of my published
works, and so well known to those who
know anything of my history, that can
scarcely conceive you were ignorant Of it.
| have visited the Southern States, as an
avowed correspondent of that paper, have
lcctured in Kentucky and Virginia, and
received cordial invitations from Nash
vile, Memphis, Augusta, and Savannah.
Hence, | considered your own letter Of in
vitation as another evidence that, however
politicians might differ, there was no
sectionaliSm" in the world of Literature
and Art, and even made arrangements to
lecture before your Society, at some in
convenience to myself. 1t was a pleasant
reflection that, while my friend, John r.
Thon, pson, Esq, of your city, was receiv-
ing in our Literary Associations of the
North that respect TO which his talents
entItle him, |, Northern author, should,
at the same time appear before a Rich,
mond audience. | have heretofore sup
posed it possible that Ismight privately
hold the opinions of Washington and JEFF
ferson on the subject of Slavery, yet-so
long as should not publicly express those
opinions-be sure of respectful treatment
in the State which gaves those great men
to our common country.
You speak of my lecture on Humboldt
with so much assurance. that | presume
you must have heard it. | cannot sup
pose that you, the President of an asso-
citation which claims to be preeminently
Christian, would make so grave a charge
against any one from heresay or imperfect
knowledge. You know therefore, that
the only points 10 that lecture which have
any reference to religion are these | de-
fend Humboldt from the charge of inf
deity, stating my belief that deep re-
ligious feeling formed the basis of his
character, and, furthermore, dissent from
the assertion of few narrow minded the.
ologians, that Science is necessarily athe-
lstic in its tendencies. | confess to pro-
found astonishment that you should con-
slider such opinions an evidence of "skep-
ticism, indicating want of belief in
= the Divine Inspiration aud authority of
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Re Gentlemen af Home.

There are few families, We imagine
anywhere in which love is not abused as
furnishing license for impoliteness. A
huscand,. father, or brother, will speak
harsh words to those whom he loves the
best, and to those who love him the best,
simply because tho security of love and
family pride keeps him from getting his
head broken 1t is shame that a man
will speak more impolitely, at times, to
his wife or sister, than he would to any
other female, except low and vicious
one. Its thus that the holiest affections
of mans nature prove to be weaker
protection to woman in the family circle
II an the restraints of society, that wo-
man usually is indebted for the kindest
politeness of life to those not belonging
to their own household Things ought
not so to be- The man who, because it
will not be resented, inficts bis spleen
and bad temper upon those of his hearth
stone, is a small coward, and very mean
man. Kind words are the circulating
medium between true Gentlemen and true
ladies at home, and no polish exhibitedin
FocietY can atone for the harsh language
and disrespectful treatment loo often in
dulged in between those bound together
by Gods own ties of blood, and the still
more sacred bonds of conjugal love.
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paper, If you cannet buy ticket to the
ball, you can visit some afflicted neighbor.
iBeicareful then when you look for CON-
paniens and whom you choose. We know
many a foolish man, who, ipstead Of
choosing the industrious and prudent wo-
man for wife, took one from the fash
ionable walks, and is now lansenting his
folly IN dust aud ashes. Heran into the
FIRE With his eyes wide open, and who but
himself is to blame. g.... -,
The time was when the ladies' went a
visiting and took ttIer work with them.
This is the reason why we have such ex-
cellent mothers. How singular would a
gay woman look in a fashionable circle
darning her fathers stockings, or cardlng
wool to spin? Would not her compan-
ions laugh as her? And yet such wo-
man would be prize for somebody,
Blessed is the man who chooses his wife
FROM the despised girls "who work for a
living"
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BAYARD TAYLOR.
The Growth and Present Posi-
li0n OF the New-YOrk fa
Tribune.

The rapid growth of the circulation
and business of the New York Tribune
during the last year, and especially the
last six months, is proof of three gratify-
ing facts the return of prosperity to the
country at large, the increasing strength
and popularity of the Republican party,
and the accession of the Tribune to the
position of the first of American jour-
mails. The cash receipts of the Office for
the four weeks ending Jan, II were Sll0,-
478, or nearly twice those of the Herald
in December; and the present circulation
of the Tribune, as compared with what
it was in August, 1853, appears in the
following remarkable table:
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Commend US to the girl Of whom it is
sneerin2ly said, she works for living"
in her we are always sure to find the ele.
ments of true wcman-a real lady
True, we are not prepared to see mine
iag step--a naughty iip-a fashionable
dress--or hear string Of splendid non.
sense about the balls and young men
the new novels and the next rarty-uo
no; but we are prepared TO hear sound
words of good sense,-language becom-
ing woman, and to see a neat dress, mild
brow, and to witness movements that
would not disgrace an angel.
You who are looking for wives and
companions, turn from the fashionable,
lazy, naughty girls, and select one from
those who work or living, and never
our word for twill you repent your
choice. You want a substantial friend,
and not doll a helpmate, and not help
cat; a counsellor and not a simpleton.
You may not be able to carry piano in
to your house, but you can buy spin
ming wheel or set of knitting needles.
If you cannot purchase every new novel,
you may be able to take some valuable
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TERMS. .-$1.25 PER AMNUM.

" the Sacred Scriptures If the belief
that Humboldt was not an infdel, makes
me one, BY the same logic, if | believe
you to be au infdel, l prove myself .
Christian.
In conclusion, let me say that have
travelled in all the principal portions of
the earth--that | know all forms of gov
ernment and all religious creeds, from
personal observation and study but that
nowhere, in any of the lands or races most
bitterly hostile to Republieanism and
Christianity, have 1 ever been subjected
to a narrower or more insulting censorship.
Yours. for free thought and enlighten-
ed Christianity.
BAYARD TAYLOR.
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Northern Literature OstraCiSed
I'm Virginia.
CHRISTIANS OF VIRGINIA.
Rr Yo,rjsoD to Jfr To,,Ior
447 II l0O7F % 1T AuytV'
RICHMOND, Va. Jan. %. 1860.

RICHMOND, Va, Jan %, 1860.
BAYARD TAYLOR, EsQ.-Dear Sr !:
| regret 10 say that reasons, the full force
of which had not developed itself when
| last wrote to you, compel me to with
draw the invitation heretofore given you
to deliver lectures before the Young Men $
Christian Association of this city.
Believing that you would prefer that
these reasons should be candidly stated
to you | shall briefly do SO. They are /:
!. Your connection with the Tribune
newspaper, which has done more than any
paper 10 our country to diffuse the Abo-
lition sentiments aud principles which led
to the assault of the murderer and robcer
John Brown upon Virginia.
H. The skeptlcal character of certain
parts of your lecture on Humboldt, which
indicate that you do not fully believe the
Divine Inspiration and authority of the
Sacred Scriptures-a belief firmly held
by Christians Of the Southern States, and
which they consider an indispensable
safeguard against Aboiitionism, Spiritual
ism, Free Loveism, and II the other forms
Of fanaticism so prevalent in the North
While such objections exist in the mind
Of our community, l cannot suppose it
would be agreeable to you to visit US
Your letters to me have been very
courteous, and have indicated willing
ness to crafty us, for which l beg you
will accept eur thanks. Very respectful
ly and truly yours, t.. '"' 40 ....z.1
+. r. HOWINSON, Chm'n.
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On molten, adjourned.
i ]. w BIRD, Pres.
Z. c.. HYDORN. Sec a.


ELECTION OF SUPERINTENDENTs- :
On the first Monday in May next, the
triennial conventions will assemble for
the third time to elect County Superin-
teudepts The Office and its duties are
now better understood than formerly
Since the first election race Of energet-
ic and progressive practical teachers has
come upon the stage of action-to whom,
and not to disabled, inert, or unsuccess-
ful members Of other professions, the of.
fee properly belongs; and with due eau.
ton and desire to secure the fttcSt men,
there can be little difficulty in making
proper selections, and slight danger OF
mistake.-Report of State Superintend-
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