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Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-27

CORRECT GENEALoGY OF THE Prince OF
WALEs.-He is the older son of Victoria,
who was the daughter Of the Dake of Kent,
who was the son Of George the Third, who
was the grandson of George the Second,
who was the son of Princess Sophie. who
was the cousin of Anne, who was the sister
of William and Mary; Mary was the daugh-
ter, and William the son-in,aw of James the
second, who was the son Of Charles the First,
who was the son of James the First, who
was the son of Mary, who was the grand
daughter of Margaret who was the sister of
Henry the Eighth, who was the son of Hem
ry the Seventh, who was the son of the Earl
Of Richmond, who was the son of Catharine,
the widew of Henry the Fifth, who was the
son of Henry the Fourth, who was the cous-
in of Richard the Second who was the
grandson of Edward the Third, who was
the son Of Edward the Second. who was the
son of Henry the Third, who was the son of
John, who was the son of Henry the Second,
who was the son of Matilda, the daughter Of
Henry the First who was the brother of
William Rufus, who was the son of William
the William the Conquerer, who was the
bastard son of the Duke of Normandy, 10y n
tanners daughter of Falaise.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-27

AFFAIRS IN LOWER Through
the kindness, says the Alta of passenger by
the Sonora, who came to Acapulco 10y the
sloop-of-war Cyane, Capt Lockwood, from
La Paz, which port she left on the 25th of
August, we are placed in possion of the fol.
lowing interesting particulars of skirmish
in Lower Caliiornia:
A body of armed men. numbering $50. in
command of Il Spaniard named Jose Arano,
arrived ia La Paz from San lose. on the af-
ternoon of the goth, and attacked the people
of the towr, who were under arms to the
number of about l25 and in one hour and
halt the La Paz force was defeated. Arano
lost three men kied-his opponent two.
Arano Immediately took possession of the
town, and next morning appointed officers of
government of his own choice, and forced
money aud arms from many of the natives.
Several of them escaped TO the Cyane,
among them the acting Governor, Collector
of the Port, Captain Of the Port. the Com
mander of the army and some Judges Capt
Lockwood, in affording them an asylum, not
only saved them their money, but possibly
their lives
Arano sent an official communication to
Capt. Lockwood, requesting him to deliver
up some small chiefs" as he termed them,
whom he understood were on board his YES
sci; but the captain did not see fit to do so,
and took them to Mazatlan.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-27

SEVERE Loss.-Ihe Sacramento Union
says:
Andrew Flynn, of Washington, who miser.
like has been in the habit of hiding his mon
ey beneath his house, was robbed, within a
few days, of about one thousand dollars. One
day last week he approached his secret place
with the view Of making another deposit,
when he found all was gone.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-27
TIE COLLEGE OF CALIronNIa

TIE COLLEGE OF CALFoRNIA.-The Pacific
says;
The value of the property belonging to the
College is estimated at about $50 900. On
this there has been an iucumbrance for some
time, as near as can be estimated, of $4,000.
1t may be more. A part of this debt becoming
due, with the prospect Of q unpleasant law
suit if it was not promptly paid, the Trustees
resolved to raise not less than $4,000 Sub
scribng literally themselves, one of their
number, the Rev e. b. Wnlsworth, of Marys-
vile, assisted chiefly by the Rev. +. S Lacy
and at times 10y other members of the board
undertook to raise the amount. In fifteen
working days Walsworth and his associate
roised $4,000, and mostly all of it in this
city A part of the money is in the bank,
the rest to be paid when called for In addi
tion to this lumber has been given nearly
enough to enclose the College site The
College now is out of debt not a dollar, so
far as we can learn, will rest upon it in any
way, shape or manner, after all the accounts
are audited 1t is free. The Trustees occupy
vantage ground they never have before
The San Francisco Mirror says the skeleton
Of an alligator, eleven feet in length, was found
by some workmcn engaged in the excavation
of a cellar. at Black Point
Daily national Democrat., 1860-09-27
From Washington.

WAsHINGToN, Sept. l0th.-Oficial adyices
from New Mexico date August 2sth. state
that eight companies of the Fifth Regiment
of infantry have been ordered to Bear Spring
to commence the construction of Fort Faun-
tleroy. Other portions of the regiment from
Utah are being distributed throughout the
Territory, in accordance with previous or
ders. Two companies are to be stationed in
the vicinity oc Arizona.
1t was yes erday stated that the expense
of the japanese Embassy in the United
States, according to accounts rendered at the
state Department, was only half the amt
appropriated by Congress, but since it has
been ascertained that the War and Navy
Departments have claims for presents. includ.
ing implements Of war and personal expenses
from Japan to this country, which will pro-
hably absorb nearly the remainder of the
$4,000 appropriated.
special agent has been dispatched for
California, from the Attorney Generals office,
to obtain information and convey instructions
relative to the gold mine suits and other le
gal business of the State.
Six separate bids, not yet opened have
been offered or the use by Government of
the Telegraph line to the Pacific Several
gentlemen representing telegraph interests
are here on business connected with that
subjec5
The Secretary of the Treasury advertised
for proposals till the 22d of October for "a
loan of ten millions, under the Treasury Note
Redemption Act of June.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29
GIl0ICe First Glass Insurance
-1E THH-

....J 1>1o--nARTER RERpFTuAL
RS-Casu Capital 81 O0O absolute and uninpaired
WITH Surplus OF $500 3S7 SO.
And the presgeo of IS years success and experience.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29
Saddles, Harness, Trunks &c.

WHOLESALE RETAIL. .a.
7 b. SHEPPARD. 131 9Iain Street, eOrner Q.
81 Union, will continue to keep on hand SlaFge aEl
ing Of Ladies' and Gentlemens Saddles, Fine C0aFse
Harness Trunks, Taees, Carpet Bags Satclels, COZ
lars, Hames, Whips. &c.
would respectfully call attention TO my stock and
trust by strict attention and Promptnesss 70 merit
continuance Of the public patronage ..H.-.4...t
per gssnnsF. a,as J. B. SHEsPAhS IRI 1s'n Stree,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29
gatlg gntelligRutrr.
TERMS OF ADYERT1sING-

TWELVE SOLID LINES OF NoxrAREu, (oa osH 1scu.( on
LESS, MAKE SouARR - :
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29

It was very remarkable that. on the4very
next day. Edward Manly should have asked
Mr.. Parker's permission to address MS
Mecca permission which was at once
accorded. The marriage took place within
4 few weeks, and don't think he has ever
repented marrying a strOng-"ainded 'VOnon.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29
T. SWEENEY & SON,
No. O5 Main Street

WHEELING, VA.
A RI NOW RECEIVING THEIR FALL IMPOR
"A TAT1oNS, being the largest they have ever made
In Que Season, aud embraces the styles of WHITE
GRANITE or Iron STONE CHINA, together with Common
White and Colored Queensware in great variety. Also
large and well selected stock Of Pure White Gold
Band and FancyPRENCII CHINA, either in setts or
separate China Decorated Vases COlognes, Card Bas
ketg Tete Tete setts Fancy Cups, Mugs &c. Also,
ne Cutlery, CastOrs, ctOYether withtheIruGual
heavy stock Of the various grades OF Pressed Cut and
Plain FLINT GLASSWARE Coal Oil Lamps, &c.
Tley invite the attention OF the Trade and will du-
picatc to Merchants their bills purchased in the East
at samo prices. auR25 80
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29

FIRE AND INLAND NAVIGATION
RIks accepted Mt consistent with solvency and
fair profit.
kFtci1l attention Gtrcr 10 Insurance Of DWELLLNGS
and Contents for terms Of one to .fue gears.
The progress Of this Corporation has been stable
weeping confagrations and maritime diRaFt9baesr
e long ss4ssf CT us In no material particular
6Srins Iiard tine9 the security Of reliable lnsu
nnce Is an imperative duty-the ability OF properly
koldtrs to sustain loss being then much lesseneo'
Policies issued without delay. and all business at
tended TO with dispatch and fidelity. by
''''>~ n. C. ARTHUR. Agent,
Office over the Bank of Wheeling.
TebIq-dav till Jan 1st SO
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29
New york Paper Warehouse.
JOHN %. LARIN,
Esnecer.or 70 wheeler 8 1.atin.l

IsuecersOr 70 Wheeler Ihkiu.l 4
WILL RECEIVE AND HAVE OPENED FOR
w inspection on Thursday, March 2Pth, new
and reN selected assortment Of
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vest1ngs!
Also a eoniplste assortment Of GENTBEMEN'S FUR
NISuING GOODS.
The patroas Of the old Arm, and the public In gen.
eral are reSeetfuily invited to call and examine my
stock bcf,re making their purchases ~ intend Ssi-
ing at small profits 70 caah and prompt purchaser
Thankful for the patronage bestowed upon the oLd
estSbltshment. JOHN r. LAttIN, Merchant Tailor,
nah3S-iwd No. 102 Main st., Wheeling, Va
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1860-06-29

u SPECIAL NOTICES Double the above rntes
IA early Advertising on reasonable terms accor.
ng 70 tue space occupied and the number Of changes
All advertisements from transIent persons or strang
Legal advertisements will be CHARGED at tha ro+es
prescribed By law. : = 80 :
Business Cards not exceeding five lines 80
Will be counted less than square,
The privilege Of Annual Advertising is limited to
inc Advertisers own Immediate business; and all
adyeftsements for the benefit of other persons, as
well "a Gll legal isemets and advertisements
OF suction sales and real estate sent in BY them must
be paid for at the usual rates =
.&5-AdvertiEements not accompanied with written
accordingly. ~ ~' So
Notices for Political Meetings to be charged in all
Marriages. Notices of Funerals, and announcements
OF Sermons, SO cents each. noylI-'59
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02
prngress of Organization.

The citizens of Pierson Township as
sembled at the house of jeremiah Tryon,
Tuesday oath inst, for the purpose Of or.
ganizing an Opposition Club.
The following officers were chosen;
President-Joseph Liston;
Vice Presidents-Jeremiah Tryon, Law
renee Yan;
Soeretary-Felix Beard;
Treasurer-William Brown.
Executive Committee-A. j. Lston, ]
Stout, John K. Woodruff, A. W Stark, G.
Bitcher.
The officers first appointed were declared
members of the Committee.
The President. Joseph Liston. Esq, the
oldest living settler of Vigo county, NJ ade
a few remarks to his neighbors, in which
the great question of the day was stated
with clearness and precision, and with
an energy aud feeling, that carried convic
tion TO the heart and mind of his hear.
ers.
Thomas ID. Nelson, Esq, having been
called upon, proceeded to discuss the vari-
Gus questions State aud National, in his
usually forcible and argumeutative style;
he was listened to with marked attentio
not only by the gentlemen present, but also
By respectable number of ladies, who
graced the occasion by their presence.
The meeting was not large, owing to the
season Of corn planting, out all felt that
good work had been commenced. and
that if perseverei in, would redeem Pier.
son from the thraldom of the Disuniou and
Slave propaganding party.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

John P. Baird said--I heard the little
girls testimony yesterday; also heard her
testify before the Mayor on former occa-
sion: was then the attorney for her moth
er The girl testified then as she did yes
terday.
At III o'clock A. NJ, the evidence closed
on part of both the State and the defense,
and the argument was commenced by Mr..
Crane aud concluded by Col Thompson.
The argument in this case was clos ed at
ii O'Clock yesterday morning, and was sub
mitted to the Jury who at o'clock ? N
returned into Court with the following
verdict:
ave the Jury find the defendeut guilty
of Manslaughter, and that he be confined
in the State IS prison for the term of two
years. Signed,
w. D0DD, Foreman"
1--WE the Jury further find that there was
no evidence showing that the name of the
deceased was Dennis Buckley, but that
the deceased was generally known by the
name OF Daniel johnson. Signed,
wv DODD, Foreman"
The Jury was then discharged, where
upon Col. Thompson made motion for a
new trial, which motion will be argued
this morning.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02
BALTIMORE, 26,

The Republican Convention, before ad
journing, elected F. 2. Blair aud W. L
Marshall. delegates at large TO Chicago
Some do1bt was expressed as 10 Mr.. Mar
shall's being a member of the Republican
Association, aud a committee was appoint
ed TO communicate with him and ascertain
his views
The Convention re- assembled at 2 p. M,
in the Office of James Cary Cole, agent Of
the New York underwriters, in the Ex-
change Buildings, where the following
business was stransacted.
The committee appointed to select dele
gates from each Congressional District. to
represent the State in the Chicago Convcn-
ton, submitted the following:
lst District-James Bryan and d. W.
0ren.
Cd District-James Jeffreys and W q
Ewing.
Sd District-Francis : Corkeran and
James Wagner.
4th Disiricl-W f Cole and Jonathan
Schumacher.
5th District-Chas Lee Armour and E j
Amman.
9th District MontgOu cry Blair and Fred
Iddins.
On motion of Mr. Jeffreys, the delegates
were requested to vote in the Chicago Con-
vention as a unit.
A motion was adopted that the Presi-
dent be authorized to appoin an Executive
Committee for the State, the said commit
tee to form an electoral ticket to be sup
ported by the voters Of the State.
The President anDou need the following
as an Executive Committee:
VIM E Cole, DR. Weiss, Edwin Smith
John H Gould, DR. George Harris, DR. Cha'
Lee. VIM Piukney Ewing, and Absalou
Rowan.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
pledgiug the Republican party to support
the nominee of the Chicago Convention
be he who be may.
The thanks Of the Convention were ten
dered to the President and other officers
and to Marshal Herring, OF the police
force. for the efforts he made to protect tn,
delegates in the morning.
The Convention adjourned sine die.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02
MARYLAND REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION
BALrrxoRE. April &c

BALTIMORE, April 26.
The Republican State Convention met
te-dsy at Ruchhsvite Hall. There were
about 80 present.
Montgomery Blair was chosen President.
A large crowd of spectators, including
a considerable spriukling of Roughs. wbe
were led on by Erastus Levy. who COM
meBced disturbance.
Presently Levy and his followers made
rush aud upset the Presidents table,
knocking several Republicans down and
tearing up their papers aud Documents
Tie police interfered aud made several ar
rests
The Convention adjourned till 10 o'clock.
The members we're greeted on the out
side by large crowd, who followed hoot-
ins.
Mr.. Gunnison, a prominent Abolitionist,
was pursued by an immense mob, crying,
lynch him hang biml There goes q
man who stole a niggeri there goes the
spirit Of John Brown, DC.
Mr.. Gunnison took refuge 10 the Marine
Bank. and the police escorted him to a
place Of safety. The crowd then slowly
disappeared.
The Convention had been in session
sometime before it was disturbed. The
ommittees were appointed.
At 2 O'Clock crowd had assembled in
front of the Hall. The Police Commits.
sioners. with large force of pslice, were
on hand 10 preserve order; but the Con-
vention did not assemble. The owner OF
the house refused to permit 1t to be longer
nsed for ths purpose.
The Republicans had held private con-
ference and decided to hold Convention
elsewhere. Itis presumed to be now pro-
crossing, but where, is not known
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

&c A Republican County Convention
met on Saturday, the l4Lh inst, at Occo-
guam, Prince William Co., Va, for the pur-
pose of choosing delegates TO the Wheeling
Convention. Strong resolutions were pas
sed in favor of the Republican party. pro-
testing against the censorship of the press
at the South, and demanding freedom Of
speech. After enumerating several Of the
absurd aud burdeDsome provisions Of slave
Legislation, they came out with the follow
ing resolution
And all this must be borne without a
murmur on our part, or are we charged as
abolitionists and disloysl TO virginis.-
Thus after q careful review Of the politics
of the country, we are forced TO the conclu-
sion that 10 The coming contest we are TO
make choice between the Democratic and
Republican parties. as we are convinced
that every other party will be swept away
by the issues Of 1860.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

The citizens of Riley township met at
the School House in LockpOrt. on Wednes.
day, the 25th inst, for the purpose of or
ganizing an Opposition Club.
The following officers were chosen:
John Brady, President;
DavidLee and DR.. Hiram Hartley, Vice
Presidents;
W. r. Bay, Secretary;
Davis Tobey, Treasurer.
Nathaniel Lee, II. Moore, S. Wyeth, AL
len Payne. and d. N. Gould, to constitute,
in conjunction with the officers of the Club.
an Executive Committee for the township.
Col. Thos. III. Nelson, being present,
then addressed the audience in his usual
eloquent and effective manner, for nearly
two hours, to the evident satisfaction of all
who heard him.
After a few remarks from T. A Madison,
Esq, the meeting adjourned.
The attendance was quite large, consid.
eripg the busy season Of the year among
farmers, and the spirit awakened in Old
Riley, bids fair to obliterate the former
Democratic majority in that township.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02
WASHINGTON. Anrll 27.

hon'NcioNs optih 81
HOUSE Mr.. Curtis asked leave to Of
fer a resolution directing the Secretary Of
War to communicate to the military COM
mittee full plan and schedule Of floating
batteries now in course OF construction in
the vicinity Of New York harbor. the
amount of all the money expended
thereon, and the estimated cost of complet-
ing the same, aud that the military com
mittee report such changes as may be con.
sistent with the public interests.
Mr. Curtis said il was time that the coun-
try knew something about the battery, the
peculiar construction Of which had been
kept aprofound secret.
Mr.. Houston said il was unusual to di.
rect an executive officer To report 10 a com
mittee.
Mr.. Curtis explained that the reason fol
this was the committe reason, examine ant
determine the propricty and construction
Of Stevens battery. IL proper the worl
will 60 on. II anything was necessary t.
be kept secret this could be done.
Mi. Houston thought it was better 70
him 10 object TO the resolution.
The House went into COMMITTEES Of the
whole on the state Of the Union.
Adjourned till Monday.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02
Hon. T. A. Hendricks voted for the
Report ofthe Missouri COmpromIse


Line.
We desire 10 impress upon the minds Of
our readers. who denounced, and still de-
nounce the destruction of the Compromise
Line of 1920, that Notwithstanding Mr.
Hendricks stood pledged with the Demo-
cratic party, by the acts of that party both
in Congress and in a National Convention,
to resist in and out of Congress the agIta-
tion of the slavery question, yet the SHOWS
of two winters had scarcely melted until
his not only assisted in reopening the sgi.
tation, but voted for the destruction Of a
compact not less sacred than the Constitu-
tion of th Union II was his hand that
assisted ia tearing down one of the pillars
upon which the liberty of American free
men rested Ii was his heart, so lost 10 all
love and veneratioa for the statesmen Of
1920, that he hesitated not to violate a sa-
cred obligation entered into, signed and
sealed and delivered by them. which they
pledged should bind themselves aud heirs
forever. On his han Is there is the stain
Of blood shed on the plains Of Kansas; and
On his brow a mark that he can hide in no
land. The cries of murdered men whose
bones are now bleaching on the plains OF
the Territory which he aud his partisans
have dreuched with blood, accuse him in
tones that reach the ear Of God, with the
destruction Of their lives. In the sight Of
heaven the destroyers of the MissouriCom.
promise Line are chargable with the horrid
transactions 10 Kansas.-N. A. Tribune.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

That is very clear way our local friend
has of giving the Union conservative men
an indirect cut.-JouTnsI.
That is a very clear way the Journal
man has Of proving himself regular barra
tor-s stirrer up Of strife and ill-feelipg
between ran and man.
IL is proftless employment, neighbor.
and IL you persist in il /. il will render you
contsmptibls.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

THEY WILL NOT Adjourn UsrIL AFTEa
sUsDAr.-Tbe Charleston Mercury contains
good news Tor the delegates. Areport had
gone abroad 10 the effect that the allowance
Of rum was 10 be shortened by the opera
tion Of a Sunday law. The paper referred
10 says:
ION the eostrsry, We learn that the rigOr
Of the license law will be relaxed during
the Convention, and that none Of our hotel
bars will be interfsred with for sccommo-
dating their guests on Sunday"
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

The MERoM REPUBLIoAN.-We have re.
ceiyed No of the above new and neatly
printed paper published at Merom Sullivan
County. II is edited with ability by G. A
Browning Esq, and is thoroughly Republi-
can in tone, and we wish it theutmost pos
slbls success both pecuniarily and 10 the
advocacy of the right Of the people against
the couuptionse and misrule Of the Dis
union Democracy
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

A LITTLE MAN INA LITTLE BUsINEss.-A
short time since Vallandigham u. O Of
Ohio, wrote to the Post Master Of Bunker
Hill Ohio, requesting him to make out and
send to him list Of all the straight Demo
Gratis, Opposition men and doubtful sover-
eigns in the bounds Of the delivery Of the
office. The Post Master asked S25, as a
remuneration for his time and trouble. He
soon after received notice that he would be
removed from the office. the emoluments OF
which amounted to the sum of $23 annual.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

ATLANTIC CABLE.-Superintendent Smith
Of the Western Union Telegraph Company,
was in the city yesterday, experimenting
the laying Of cable beneath the waters Of
the Wabash, which work was successfully
accomplished.
The cable used for this purpose is part
of the celebrated Atlantic Gable, and is
working admirably, the continuity being
perfect
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

Ar 1T AoAIS-The Democratic papers
are engaged in advertising another incen-
diary publication-the life Of John Brown.
The Journal sets the example. They diffu.
sed all over the country the Impending
Crisis Of Helper" and now they must try
their hands on Redpath's jargon. Go in,
we presume you are well paid for IL.
Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1860-05-02

az The Journal men are already preps-
ring themselves TO swallow the slave code
for the Territories, by denying that such
thing has been proposed in the conven-
ton. Mark our word, the Journal viii
swallow the platform whatever il is and
swear they always stood on il. Nous sey-
rons as father Richie would say.