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FOR RENT-Severai fine ROOMS, furnished or
4 unturnished, at 376 "a. svenue, two doors east
of the kirkynod House uoE-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

saNFoRD's OPERA TROUPE open their drawing
'o'ta entertainments at Philharmonic Hall mis-
evening. These entertainments have been very
popular IN Great Britain and the Cnjt.i set, o.,
the last dozen or 30 years, and from their great
merits viii no doubt be a. good az new to our cit
gems. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

Hk kooT OF ALL EVIL is the venom of disease
.nsuiea inI" the sysem by early abuse i1tu &c.
from the 3 stem without delay not mou.ent Ibid
-, ios. tMt psrntcto1s use Of EVs-car, WI rot DO
lt, nay, IL VIII loJure rather than cnrs ~
- s s,sSour , only cbanes-a peTusa of the ,'"ok
ef' f IN IL will oni' COS: on IS 70 b. had
- an "a q aSa Becker street, New Yc K.
Sgd also BY g. Calvert Ford, Jr.. Washington,
fee lm.r
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THE BALL Of the Perseverance, Fire compsnv
'ast evening, at Franklin Hall. was very fn.
affair, being nnmerously attended and passi nor off
tn the satisfaction of AL icipatiny The inc
Ing commenced at about half past o'clock and
was kept up until about half-past g. Scbrceder's
freshments -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15
FOR SALE AND RENT

EOR RENT-A new FRAME House, inst
finished, containing vNry comfortable rooms
sltuat,f on 18th street, between and l. SITS The
location is pleasant, and 10 careful and good ten
ant tho rent Will be moderate. Apply at 2J2 ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

TOR RENT-The FIRST FLOOR of the build
L ing immediately opposite the west wing of the
City sl,rec-ntly occupied 10y Cnas. 5. Wsaoh
story and the :hiTd hoor Of the same building For
terms apply to RICHARD WALLACE, No. 2
Lon! slams avanna. ia Is If
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

NATIONAL CONVENTION OF IHESo,s orM
A Convention Of the Sons of Malta compr;.in1
some two hundred delegates from eighteen d ffss.
ent States Of the Union, meets to- day at 2 D. m
at Temperance Hall, the object in view being !
thorough revision of the constitution. bylaws
and initiatory ritual Of the order 1t is under.
stood that the Convention will sit with close
doors TO all but members of the order and Der.
haps the adrnttance will he confined to the yari
Gus delegates, to the exclusion OF members moi
thus honored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

| TOR RENF-A handsome and conveniently AZ
| Il ranged BRICK HOUSE, with IL rooms, 80.
| 500 St. street, hatween street and Ncg York
| svcnue. kcit ! so ger anErIu. in IS-In.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

ARREsrEp:-We mentioned a few DAYS ago that
number of residents Of the Sixth Ward were
uneasy because Of the sudden disappearance of a
clerk In the Navy Yard, in whom thew had placed
great confidence. and manifested it by loaning
ranging from $500 to $40 Yesterday we heard
1hat ofcer JOHN III. Wise had received a tel-
%raphlc dispatch announcing the arrest of n
hliourn, IN New York city, who is the person
cudlPeo' Onlcer Wise immediately set to work
80 max arrangements to proceed to New York
.nu n'ing the prisoner to this city The officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

L'OR SENT-A lew and desirable four story
L BRICK DIV ELLING, situated on 18th street
north, neaT street-No. 443. Rent moderate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-15

DOR RENT-A BRICK HOUSE situated a few
II doors east Of the market house, near the Navy
Yard. II is conveniently arranged for dwelling
and store with 6rst rate cellar, and suited to al
mos, retaiI business there is good stable on
tho lot. To a purctnal tenant thu rent will be low
Apply 20 T.. riCKRELL Il CO, Water. street,
GpOTgatDwn. fa
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Il VALUABLE FARM FOX SALE-SItuapec
Seorsetova, 81 the intersection of tbs Geor,etown
snc Little Fas roads. ccnslsting Of lG2 acres. In
sulre on the premises, or of u. RICRA r pS, corns
18th snd streets. Washington, ID. C. ia 0-n
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THE BLUE BOOK FOR Is6o.-Ja1t PG6-
= h'n'o >'' ~ BIAScHARp a NoaUN.
fes BOOKSHELF.
PIAHos FOR HIRE PIAiS SssE pf HLfE,f!
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05
CHICKAHOMINl
From the StduRtOH indicator
RAPrIST ASSOCIATION


The Association of the Baptist Church of Virginia is
now holding its session in this place. large number
of delegates aud visitors n attendance, among the
latter many ladies'
The Association met Thursday evening in the Baptist
Church and called to order by the Rev. Thomas
Hume, Of Portsmouth. The following officers then
elected:
Elder W F. Broadus, President Elders Addison Hall,
Thomas Hume David Witt and Robert Ryand Vice
Presidents Thomas j. Starke, Treasurer aud Alex P.
Abel, Secretary
On taking the Chair the President thanked the Asso-
citation for the distinction given him. and invoked the d.
vine blessing on their deliberations.
On motion, messengers from Corresponding Associa-
tons aud visiting brethren delegates invited to
take and participate in the proceedings. Several
were handed iu among them missionaries minis
tiers and others.
A committee of FIVE was appointed to receive aud en-
rol the names of all the delegates.
Committees TO nominate Boards, on business and
a preacher aud aternates, and to propose time
and place for the next session of the association,
were appointed. The hours of meeting we're fixed as
follows Meet at o'clock, A. NJ adjourn at II "a,
meet at p. NJ, adjourn at 3, meet at adjourn at will.
IL resolved that half hour of the opening services
each morning be employed in prayer and devotional
ercises.
The association then adjourned till o'clock to attend
preaching
Long before the hour arrived for service the meeting
house filled to overlooking. After prayer and sing
ing, edtr u u bttg OF Alexandra, preached IRON the
l27th Psalm, lst verse, as follows:
Except the Lord build the house. they labor in vain
that build except the Lord keep the city, the watch
man waketh bit in vain"
The eloquent preacher spoke of the union of human
instrumentaity and divine aid both necessary to sue
cess
He who does his duty and trusts in God may conf
IDENTITY trust himself and his in Gods hands and
feel holy peace and quiet. "For he giveth his be-
loved sheep"
The sermon was rich in Scripture quotations aud il
Illustrations. Delivered with animation and impressive
ness
We learn that the Rev. Mr.. Buckner Indian Mis-.
sionary here with converted Indian Rev. Mr. Caban-
mis- several years missionary TO China with Chinese
convert will also be here All the churches in
have been placed at the disposal of the Baptist Assoca-
ton aud its ministers will occupy of them
~ day and Sunday all of them will be filed by them.
At six o'clock every morning during the sitting of the
Association prayer meeting will be held in the Baptist
church.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05
RATrIcArIoN MEErLNG IN crLPFPER

At a meeting Of the Constitutional Union Party, held
in the Court House Of this county on Mondly the 18Th
inst for the purpose Of radtyng the nominations Of tue
Baltimore Convection, on motion Of Daniel + Slaughter,
Ed james F. Srother called to the Chair and Al
fred j. Sofer appointed Secretary.
After the Chair hal explained the object of the meet
ing, Mr.. Thomas L. Rixcy moved that Committee Of
five be appointed TO draf rcso buttons. The Chair APP
pointed on said Committee Thomas T. RiTey g. c. Beck
ham, WIN. d. Field Edward A Freeman aud George NJ.
Williams who retired aud in short time returned and
submitted the following resolutions which unani-
mOnsly adopted
Resolved, That the Platform adopted by the Consu-
tiona Mon Convention 10 Baltimore meets our cordial
approval and We hereby radfy and endorse it,
Resoied That the nominees Of that Convention, dis
distinguished they are, by the abilities necessary to
proper discharge of the high duties of the Offices for
which they candidates BY the patriotism and conseT-
vatsm they have shown to the true interests OF our
country in all its sections also meet cordial and hear
tyapproya and We hereby pledge ourselves to support
them and to all honorable means at our command 70
secure their election.
1t having been announced that the Hon. Richard W.
Thompson, Of Indiana was in the place, Committee of
three appointed consisting of Daniel F. Slaughter,
r. NJ Crump and DR.. p G. Slaughter to wait upon him
and request him TO address the meeting Accepting the
invitation he entered the Court House amidst loud APP
pause and proceeded deliver OF the most able and
convincing speeches that has ever been delivered before
the people Of Cupeper.
After the conclusion of Mr. Thompsons speech, on mo-
ton, the proceedings OF this meeting ordered to he
published in the Culpeper Observer Alexandria Gazette
and Richmond Wig.
Nothing further being before the meeting it then ad-
journed.
ALFRED j. SToFER, Secty
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05
TERRIBLE TIP ,GEDY IN MISSISSIPPI

ATrsNrr TO MURDER A WTE.-The Nicksburg Sun,
OF Tuesday morning records as follows tragedy near
that city:
4 few years ego Mr. Lafayette Lee married to q
Young lady Of this county Miss Hicks, and remained for
some time at the residence Of his wIfes father. In a
short tine Lee gave unmsakabe evidence OF being dis
sat.fed and treated his Young wife unkindy. tenn
porary separation took place. during which lime Mrs. Lee
remained her fathers house, until reconciliation was
effected Lee few months ago, went to Hazehurst for
tue purpose OF teaching scaoO. He unsuccessful,
and uay returned 10 this county and solicited the as
sislance Of Mr. Flower shO was u reatiye Mr.. Flow
era generously rendered the Inequalities Of his house to
Mr. Lee and his vile, who accepted them. Mr. +. fire.
oueny saw enough to convince himself that Lee treated
his wife uukndly and demonstrated with him. and urged
him to make some eRertiOn TO support his family prof
ferng assist him in any udibe effort. On the after
noon OF Friday last Mrs. Lee sat down 10 play game of
chess with Mr.. FowersLee occupying position imme-
diately behind Mr. f. In few moments expression
Of horror was noticed upon the face Of Mrs. Lee, who
appeared TO be gazing at her husband Mr. Flower
thinking perhaps that Lee sudi uy taken ill., turned
and-asked him what the matter. The answer given
was tina, nothing the matter with him. He resumed
hi play when the report OF pistol heard and Nr
Lee started conyusively eIcaiming that she shot,
Mr. T. Immediately caught her his left arm and sup
ported her sinking form Lee now advanced and fired
again at his wife aud once at Mr Flowers Mr. Lee by
this time had sank nearly 70 the floor, supported by the
left arm of Mr. Flowers who drew revolver from his
pocket and partially turning, fired five times lover his
shoulder al Lee. Each ball took effect in the face OF
Lee-one near the right tempe-One near the middle OF
the forehcad-ore the left templeone in the Jaw
and the other Just above the mouth. Lee fell and died
immediately. The wound inflicted upon Mrs. Lee Of
a most dangerous character.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05

UFFIuE oF rHE WHO, June {, 1890
REQyIPrs PROM TIE INTERIOR


The following Is detailed statement of the receips az
Richmond, by canal and railroads, 10 May:
BIZ Jsne, Rivsr and Kanahr Canal 0o3 hhds tobacco
do % hhdL stems 5s7i bb -four OOT
wheat 0 81 ons pig iron, ii9 copper ore 1901
tons 439 tons 6i bales hay cords wood i9
bacon liquor bb 3a -four bbs 2lO lbs butter 300
or TSslve hore 80 sheep % bbb whisky s2O lbs wool
tobacco $3.50 hhds leaf tobacco hhds stems ok
egss % empty whisky bbs 225 bb l2 bags nour NJ IT.
lumber peas 81 bags corn 20 bb and
bacc1 bags 200 boxes pipes ~ boxes hid and bbls
bacon PIX lard 200 lbs butter hides Dbl potatoes baes
bags haxseed cattle 70 sheep lambs horse
i5 pigs bag clover seed rolls leather bags
lbs dd frpit, bags feathers kegs nails COAL
stone, etc.
By Virginia Central Railroad hhds tobacco $40 bus
umbe O9 lbs bacon T0S lbs butter cattle 1874 calves, 20
chickens and ducks Is pkgS eggs do ska horses 1858
h sheep, $40 lambs t43 lbs lard lbs taov Is ID
WOOL 10 bus peas 900 bus CON- 3S bls
four "a bus bus oats Is bus hixseed seeds
hay 1871 lbs $50 pkgs mid tobacco
q pk leather IS do paper beer kegs $40 bb whisky 20
hhds 46 packages mineral nquar
bbs SO bags hair 81 grain cradles zoo bb
etc
BY Richmond Feds burg and Potomac Railroad 8 i5s
corn 3Ii DO wheat 500 hhds tobacco empty bb
lbs butter 10 pixies eggs 145 lambs 80 calves SHEEP
meal q bus peas, SO pks rags ~ f. lumber
coal 800 cords wood % kegs nails bales oats hay 3D.
lbs. miscellaneous freight
BIZ Richmond and Psters5uyg Rdo nd 02O bids tobacco
80 bb urpentne 4l6 bales cotton do cson yarn 80 do
wast lbs leather J lbs 16o sugar bbs bales
20 slaves II bbls apple brady horses bullock
coal.
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THE WHEAT CROP.

NV NFNII WI! ''- I5VV.
10 tie EHt0r Of the Richmond Wig
Irotced a communication from the VICINITY OF VIII
hdmsburg, in au issue or two back of your paper in
regard to the Wheat Crop. | sorry to add, that in
this section OF the country We are suffering all the ills
Of the "i.st upon the leaf" doubt very much if the
crop Yields more than ouethird its usual quota. One OF
nv neighboTs who seeded about two hundred and sew
entyye bushels Of wheat thinks it may be possible,
that he will reap FIVE or six hundred while another who
seeded about eyentyfye bushels thinks he may get the
same amount 10 return. His crop il jured very ma
t-riay by the iy well the rust Long ago, Virgil
said "divi,p arborbus patre and If the remark may
be augmented embrace plants Of less size than
trees, may we not conclude negatively that State
i, becoming less and less distinguished for wheat 1t
seems 10 uoursh with increased care and success call
the ills to which the crop is heir to-
CHICKAHOMINY.
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Te CORRESPONDENrs.
var. Fnln,ors supporl. Hsll and Everett.

There was aeyar any doubt IN any rational mind as to
tls position Of MuI,sD FrlNoEy iu tie present can
vss No ,auemiuiei or houesthearted man ever doubt,
"a aat he would support the election Of BILL and E'E
KsI with che utmost pride, cordially and gadnes- And
vet nevertheless Democratic papers u che south, and
Republican papers 20 the North have been engaged for
month past en- charging. OF iu,matiag or .as.lultng
ttst be would support Lr>cols and HArS.
We have &C. ia our power this morning, upon tt la-
~ .rsf. ofNut4Ep F,l.4oEE himself 20 announce to
wings Democrats Republicans and all ,he res. Of man
liad. that "tlsr. is ao taniai5g for the report in
question On the contrary De viii support BEll and
E,rnfr1 witb pleasure regarding them as be does ss
good aud true men, after bs own heart worthy to be
trusted in any and every place amply qualified by talent
aud experience for the hsa positions for which they have
besl named and feeling assurance thlt the country
would be safe were they elected
We hope now TO hear no more Of the ridiculous false
hood about MLlAED Tllu5EE intending TO supper; LIS
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05
THE PRESS AND DEAD HEADS

Railroads. steamboats, aud stage coaches complain OF
dead hedding-tha is to say, OF preachers, editors and
brethren OF the craft riding much without pay. The
newspaper press endures of this dheadng than
all three of these modes of conveyance combined The
pulpit the bar and the theatre corporations, legislative
assemblies, societies. religious benevolent agricultural,
merchante establishments vendors OF quack medicines,
railroad companies steamboats, stage lines and every
variety ofindiyiduas including political parties and pol
cians, draw largely upon the Press. The Press is ex
pected to yield TO all these interests Is required to
give strength to all weak institutions and enterprises
is asked to puff small preachers into overshadowng pull
pit orators to pmF small politicians and unpriucpled
demagogues into great men and patriots to
magnify incompetent Railroad officers into Rail
road Kings; it is expected to herald abroad
the fame of quacks, Of all classes bolster up dull
authors, immortalze weak Congressional speech
hungry talents to fools and honor to thieves and rob-
bers; it asked to up tie nfrmes of the weak
to hide the faults Of guilty men and wlk az the fraudu
lent schemes of scoundes it is expected to atter the
vain, TO exto the merits Of those who deserve nothing
but the scorn and contempt of all good citizens 1t is re-
quired In word OF the newspaper press that 1t becomes
all things TO all men, and look for pay, or send out
its bills for subscriptions auc Advertising it is denounced
mean and sordid and lis conductors as wanting in
beraty There is no interest the face Of the green
EARTH that expected to give much to society," without
pay thanks the newspaper press OF the country
The little souled man, who inserts in your columns If
teen shilling advertisement expects you 10 write him out
at least five dollars worth OF editorial notices And the
obscure and niggardy Jou have written into posi-
ton of importance far beyond his merits considers that
his name adorns your columns and gives circulation to
your ournal!-Bropnloc
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05

pOndents living in South West Virginia. and We are as
sured BY them all that the nomination of BELL and kYE-
EsT gives universal satisfaction and pleasure to the peo-
PIE in that lection OF ne State letter from Iaz"el
informs US that the atoms take well with the De-
uocnas well with the Wings" there, and that that
coun to DO her whole duty to the cause in No
vcmher next.
We are CAD to receive these cheering assurances IN
respect 70 section Of The Commonwealth which rolled up
handsome amaority for GoGGIN last spring which
can, i 90 rH oHig try DO three times as well for Bell
and EvERErT, in November. Let our friends in all the
SOuh Western counties organize thoroughly and eih
GENTLY and have no doub; OF cracking news trou
there when the polls shall close on the 9th of Novem
Der Indeed, lei friends in every section and IL
every county Of the State devote themselves to the essen
ta work OF organization and to earnest constant efforts
and we shall carry Virginia for our noble standard bear
ers by a triumphant majority
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05
Rell nnd E,erettIn rIn.sachusetts.

All the good Old State of Massachusetts, the friends
OF Bell and Everett seem 70 be alive with enthusiasm
and there is scarcely doubt that Massachusetts, will cast
her electoral vote for the Union candidates in November.
The Boston Courier, Of Thursday evening, says:
"The truth Is such is the turn of the tide in Massa
chuset that IL viii unquesonably sweep all before it
in the Fall election Nothing could be more fortunate
than the nominations made Baltimore, in the way OF
contributing this result-except perhaps, those made
az Chicago. The indications not only in the city but
throughout the country unmistakeabe that the State
is 70 be regeEerated.
Should NOT such pleasing aud cheering intelligence
from the odd Bay State serve to stimulate the Wings aud
Americans Of Virginia and the South TO the most active
efforts in behalf Of candidates May not Virginia
and SIX eight other Southern States be easily "regen-
Grated viii only put shoulders jealousy to the
wheelg
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WASHINGTON MArrrpc
w HE7ffftFUEVN m ATTEE1.
TIIH cnYnnR fHrrrrfn.rrn.


The Covode Committee, on Friday. e1aninoA 49,,
witnesses from Ohio going further TO show The ,..a
used to pass The Lecompton bill and that eer,,i "a
mnistraton Newspaper in Cleveland Ohio Il sunno,,oI
altogether by government patronage.
Patrick Lafery, Of Philadelphia appeared befo,. 49,
Committee to day and informed them that no wo1d -
swer the question propounded to him Yesterday U -,
he did not carry box to the railroad bu, that -. W.
Power told him that Mr.. Baker Superintendent, ~ 49,.
Columbia Railroad, and now Collector Of Pbil,aslrti"
conveyed trunk containing fraudulent natur,l,,,il
papers TO the depot and carried item NJ the road
Horace y. Clark, member Of Congress, testified ,L,,
Postmaster General Brown arranged for him one or 49,,
interviews with the President during the I4cobn,oo
struggle; that his weknown integrity forbade anv ~,
rupt offer being made to him, but that he was n,g.I
strongly to vote for Lecompton; it was urged mo, H.
as argument TO induce him TO vote for the me.sn,.
that il be did not schel would be removed az Cole,
of New York. His final reply to this argument w,s -
sooner than vote for Lecompton or the English Ian
which was he considered, still than the ori,I
BILL be would himself pension Scbsll If be was remove
Mr.. APPLETON GoEs RUSSIA
The President on Friday nominated to the Senate Ho
John Appleton, Assistant Secretary Of State AZ An
Minister at the Court of ST. Peterburgh in MAJ, !,
+. w Pickens resigned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05
VOLUNTEER COMPANY IN CHARLES CITY.
CHARLES CRY COUNTY,
Lnne Ii 1850.

CHARLES CRY COUNTY }
June lst 1860.
nil tary company has been put foo. in this cOuu-
" called the Charles CT Southern Guard" 1t was
organized at the May with of the best men in
tho county, and elected George NJ. Waddu, Captain;
Joseph c. Harwood First Lieutenant John A. Clarke,
Second Lieutenant and a full compliment of non-com-
mi STONED officers Capt. Wadd in accepting the APP
pontment delivered spirited and eloquent address that
did great credit TO his head aad hoart
as illusions the enthusiastic progress OF the COM
paay's orgauzaton-to the importance of well trained
volunteers the future welfare Of the State and the
scenes Of boodshed and conflict in Southern homes for
eemens rights which they might be called to witness
greeted with rapturous applause by the large an-
dicnce in attendance and elected compliment from all
WHO heard him.
Capt Wajdil is Just q years Of age-has a remarka-
b., fine speaker aud soldier and is thorough
ly drilled in modern tactics. He years cade at
Lynchburg College and officer in the military corps
of that ms tuition Ii they make them all so al Lynch
burg we would ike few more of them.
Lieutenant Harwood has had considerable experience
as q commander OF mill ia. Lieutenant Clarke was for
some years Lexing Cadet All the other officers
are well qualified for the duties assigned them, aud We
doubt no. that under their guidance this company will
become an the sgd Regiment and the State
OBSERVER.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-05

HEAVY ROBBERY OF FARO BANK.-The Boston Bee,
of May SOth, says that a well known room on Court
street in that city used for gambling purposes was en-
tered on Sunday night last and robbed of $4,000 81
600 belonging to faro bank. The treasure was taken
from an iron safe, which forced open The affair
which has just leaked out is making no little sensation
10 certain circles about town.
The robbery is suppose to have been committed by
parties who have been victmized They doubtless ar
que that having been cheated out of their money the
game is only equal when thus recovered.
The police have yet no official information in rea-
ton to the matter. Those who live 10 glass houses when
prudent do throw stones The sum taken is consd-
erabe though it will probably impose very little suffer.
ing any The faro is Legitimate institution,
and such its propretors will hardly to have their
affairs in vestigated