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INFORMATION WANTED,
For particulars, soc Poster s2s

or JAMES DAVIS, LEMUEL TRUETT and
~ JOHN J. TRUETT, who immigra from
Olney, ILL.,, to this State, in February, 1858 last
heard Of in Marysville, in September, 1850. Any
information in regard to them will be thank fully
received BY the undersigned.
MARTIN MCCLURE, or
j. M. WO0DCOCK.
Placerville, Oct. IL, 1850. ol8-lw
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-24
THE REPUBLICANS AND GEORGE
ASHlNGTON

TIE most CRAFTY feature Of the XVIIIth Wara
Republican festival on the I'D was the presence Of
considerable plumber Of cur City's most emasnt and
succ, ssfu merchants, in conspicuous defiance OF tho
efforts heipg sednlousy made to fgben Or eoeree o
merchants as body into The embraces OF e-shVs'y
Dem, cracy. Among these was WILLIAM h. srRo'd,
ecu who remarks we subjoin:
TIE B1tlday Of Waitbgf'H
RespoDd,d 10 by W. X. STRONG, esq, ~ follows;
Mn. PREsIpxsr: Afro period since the American hevo-S
on or q. least the adoption OF the Federal VSnauon'
Ia. there be greater necessity than now to recrrt the pH
Me. Which governed the founders Of the Union enas "ea
live Tbi, therefore most appropriate gathering Of l'nS
,s,peet the poiiea FIFTH OF their successors and who az
upa IN the suopo OF what they deem to be toe essential ga
pTnciples Of heis fathers which unde no and over
,rresd the Whole structure Of our Government "hsi
&c aid be more hilns hs.ow our remembrance
alton and 10 s. z!sbn grateful emotions isAh
cray Of that %, which gave lbs world and to our
IN, hs,ov.d Ms,bipsonf HistoTy has slesy ires'""
foa us many noble uaues which have r@esea
kncyledsed service IN The reeiins Of TINS Atnei -.
We viii bore sn5 always pnder hing homage 70 ~N -
When W. have done thu, how much "a stil Ter Ia s'ey h
flove and yene,soa and upon all lips Of psse, "'o.
,iude for th. M me fcr tboss deeds whieh th e -
b,s Of Washington hsve nscyibed upon oar sn1As 'ne'o
viii forever remain tho glowing theme Of his counuyseh No
tho world The occision would very properly sdaa"A
c,e elaborate refe pce the great personal qnais no
,s,i md military EXPLOITS which have made Washiesn
royp,d In hiioy, end 20 dear oeyery American nea a.
restrained from oopg BY tho b'ieftime allotted me go
President md sentsneo, with your pemi'o1' as tls
housht 20 oonpsIi.on OF position political P "a -
area. d.cs,ps. sDd luciples which Wsshipsten
herrat 10 up 10 the oO,e Of his eyenullhe weNe AM
% ni,h, In the character Il Republicans bsonsws ~
sfs ,.r,, oomprislus PROBABLY 1t this isns eS -
us legal and qpAliAed voto!s Of tho h-1iSr' w INV
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-24
Mr.. F. b. sANBoRNs PETITION TO THE
SENATE.

To he P,srident Of ne Senate ofhs United stafe'
SIR: have the honor TO submit TO you, for the con-
alteration Of the Senate, the following remembrance
and petition:
To he Honorable Senate Unsd Stafs "Se IN Ss''0n az
WothtDgtOn -
The petition Off B sanborn Of Concord, In The STATE
Of Massachusetts, respectfully showeth that he was
summoned by Select Committee Of your honorable
body TO appear before them On the 2fth day OF JAN
uaIy last, to testify in relation TO the late occurrences
at Hapers Ferry, 10 which summons he, on the %lst
day of January, made answer by letter, declining to
appear ard asking TO be examined in Massachusetts,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-24
FROM BOSTON.
Frsm Our Own Correspondent.

Prem ODI Own Correspondent
BosToS, Feb. 22, 1860.
There is a good deal Of talk here in relation to
certain alleged egaties and frauds practiced upon
the State Government by The contractor on the
Troy and Greenfield Railroad, in drawing money
from be State Treasury, under the loan act of 1852
Mr.. Kimbnll of Boston, Chairman of the Finance
Committee Of the House of Representatives, got Il
committee of investigation appointed, two or three
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-24
NEW WORK DAILY TRIBUNE. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY a. 1860

writer knows very little about the people OF the Dis
trict. Mr.. Adams was nominated and elected in
spite Of the politicians, by the independent men OF
The Dbtrict, and they will sustain him, at least until
he does something to forfeit their good opinion.
They regard bis vote as an eectual protest against
Congressional corruption, which s Of more value TO
the country than the election of printer can be to
the marty
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
Methodist Episcopal General Con-
ference.

BUFFALO, Wednesday, May i6, 1860.
The proceedings of the Methods. Episcopal General
(onf renee to-day were Of general interest than
tbey have heretofore been The reports of the Slavery
Committee which have been anXiousy looked for,
and slou which there has been much speculation,
were today presented, read and ordered printed.
Both the majority and minority reports were accounts
of some length occupying nearly two hours IN the
reading. The majority report recommends a change
of tie present rule. The minority report recommends
an Official declaration on the part OF the General Con
ference reafiIIning the Anti-Slavery position OF the
Church. and that the Committee on Pastoral Address
he instructed TO state this position to all the Chnrcnes
and TO give such counsel they may deem advisable
The reports were laid over for one day, under the
nile ard ordered printed Before the presentation OF
the Slavery reports, DR. Dcmps;er OF the kocx River
Conference presented huge bundle OF petitions from
Fnelsnd. praying for change of the Slavery rule.
Mir, Moody objected TO the reading, and moved that
they he returned 70 the oiercr He objected to The
pTeritation of an avalanche of foreign influence upon
This Conference. =.
Objection being made 10 the discussion Of the subject
and The po of order being raised thai the presentation
of the memorials OF order, the Char decided
that il was a privileged question.
An appeal from this decision was TAKEN and me de-
cision reversed thus ruling out the memorials Tor the
present. s,l
A delegation from the National Association Of local
,reaeLers of the NJ Z. Church OF Baltimore was adj
mitted to the platform and presented memorial IRON
1900 local preachers against change IN the slavery
lule. :,;
asking for change in the rule, was presented ana re-
ceyed with great applause.
The Conference adjourned I'll Friday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

SHRRwD FEMALE SwINDLER,-Ne learn from
The Cincinnati Enquirer of May rs that on the day
previous well-dressed and handsome lady alghted
from carriage in front of Of the largest and most
fashionable dry-goods houses in that city, and entering
the store asked to be shown shawl. After look
ing over the stock she selected worth $40, handing
the salesman IN payment 500 bill of the genuiucness
of which the cashier expressed doubt, and sub
it perfectly good The change then handed TO The
customer when she pointed ont bienish in the
slawl which Lad moi previously been observed, and
declined TO take it, demanding the of her money
which was DONE and the bill once more placed in her
neat little poTtemOnnae, from which 1t had but min
ute before been extracted. The attentive clerk, some
what disappointed at missing the sale, politely insisted
upon her again looking the stock, telling her be
did not doubt she could be suited, and regrettng that
he had not duplicate OF the she had first chosen.
She readily consented seeming deslr0us of making
purchase hut after more examining the assort-
ment concluded that would answer her purpose.
hen about to leave she offered the salesman S3 for
her first selection which, owing 10 the blemish, he
thought best to accept, notwithstanding rule Of the
house that no goods should be marked down. The
shawl was then neatly enveoped, the Slo0 bill again
brought forth, and the change carefully put away,
VIXEN the lady stepped into the carriage and was
rapidly driven away. A few hours later, when the
cashier went bank he surprised to learn that
the 800 bill was counterfeit. The truth flashed upon
him in an instant. The lady had given the salesman
genuine bill the first tne and atterward substituted
tie counterfeit. She is entire stranger, has not been
seen since and probably never will be again. ut least
in that establishment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
Fowler and The President.


WAsaiSGroS, Wednesday, May 10, 1860.
Nothing could be more unjust TO President Buchanan
than the assertions that lie had any knowledge until
the day that the Government moved in the matter, of
Mr.. Fowler's defalcation The President was taken
by surprise al the intelligence. He was much attached
to Mr.. Fowler and in common with all Mr. Fs very
numerous friends be is sorry for his fall bat those
who alege that Mr. Buchanan retained him in Office a
single day after he knew be was a defaulter, state
what is wholly unsupported by evidence and is un-
true.
That there must have been completely with Mr..
Fowler in the Sixth Auditors Department is believed,
and the matter viii be investigated. w.o.B.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.

TIE following letter from John c. Fremont is In the
hands Of Judge Staples Of California.
DEER VALLEY, Msrposa County,
April ~ 1860.
Ny DEAR Sir: have had the satisfaction 10 receive
your thoroughly sincere and friendly letter OF the Sb
from San Francisco and have to thank you equally for
the warmth with which you urge your propositions IN
my favor and for the very strong expression OF regret
for the poston have taken. Since the campaign OF
1856 have been laborously occupied with my private
affairs, and 20 exclusively, that have been entirely
shut off from the political life of the country.
In the beginning Of that contest il had neither po
ca prestige nor party organization, had at least no
organized bodies opposed TO my nomination. Now the
is wholly different. You will give full faith TO
what say when tell YOU that I have personally no
desire for the Presidency but do most earnestly de.
sire to preserve undminshcd the great honor which
the vote of the North reflected upon me in that
raign.
In this respect il would be no benefit TO my
self, snd certainly TO the party, which /
wish TO serve if under these circumstances.
were brought before the Convention, where could
only be of the elements Of discord. prefer, on
the contrary to contribute much az possible TO s
harmony aud leave 10 this extent free TO make
prompt selection from among tie distinguished lead
who have been actively engaged in maintaining and
advancing the principles of the party.
Letters ard other Indications had Ied me think that
nv name would be placed before the Convention at
Chicago and wshng 10 have the certainty that in this
event il would be promptly Withdrawn, L asked you
TO do this friendly act for If il became necessary.
rely confidently upon your assistance that my re-
que- will 10 faithfully observed. The contingency
which your very friendly feelings make appear as
probable look upon as nearly impossible
In such an event the nomination would be accepted
of course as the choice of the party and the
cult of struggle for nomination. But this, repeat
consider impossible.
Renewing my thanks for permitting me to avail my
self of your friendship, occasion of much i'm
portance to me-
am very truly, yours
Addressed to Hon. ID. c. STAPLES, Delegate
10 tn hfraoo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

INTERESTING DIscOyERY.-In the Summer OF 1851 ,
some boys playing on the sands Of the Bay OF Skal in
Orkney turned up several small pieces of metal which
they showed and soon discovered TO be silver. There
was speedily want of diggers and the little caeheon
the Orkney seashore produced in all about sixteen
pounds weight of silver. Ii chiefly in the shape oi
tongues and massive mantle-brooches, worked Win
careful and sometimes pretty ornaments ous WIN ~. =
singular uniformity of design, as II the ar's, mao o'
little invention or considered himself bound 70 con-
yenlional type OF STYLE There were lew nlte 9o;s
OF bars of silver suggesting the IDEA tnaI Ihe uePosn
contained the treasure Of snyersmiin aou
there were fortunately number OF silver cohs' some
of the coins are Oriental of that KIND whch were ~
common currency over Northern Europe III the midue
aues One il a coin of Khalif AL Moadhed, bearing 10
lie struek nj AL Thash IA town OF lransoxhl IN nc
osod wear of the egira corresponding win a D.o'o
Pu, Two of the coins are English, OF when one, u
&c, peters pcnny" coined ut the city oil YORK nu-
,at;sts place with confidence, in the early part OF
he tenth century; the other bearing the Impress
:. Ethes,an rex totus Britannica 10 limited Dy lhat
lro's reign 10 the years 929il. IL was not case Oh
oid wreck There were a few gray stones ENORMOUSLY
so as 10 point and lead 10 the spot, when one
ina,v whereabout 10 look and that's ALL conjecture
Il IN have been the hoard of northern pirate Of the
tenth century fresh from the plumber OF good town
where the -ilyersmhs booth had naturally attracted
b chief attention. who had buried his spoil 20 wait his
return from another cruise and had returned
The silver brooches and ornaments the best and most
authentic guide We have 10 Northern art OF the tenth
century ard the coins found along it'll hem are now
IN the Museum Of the Scotch Antiquaries. :
prof lanesss Scotland in Tho Middle Agra"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
Addressed to Hon. d. C. STAPLES, Delegate
to the Chicago Convention.

SUICIDE AND PERHAPS MURDEK.-In the persona
column of Tuesday, mention made of the death by
poison of young lady in Weymouth, Mass. Facts
lave come to the light which give 10 the Gaze greater
importance than at first seemed to belong TO it. They
are briefly az follows About four months ago. young
girl named Mary Trrel residing in the town referred
to, was engaged to be married TO widower, George
c. Hersey. She complaining of ill-heath for a
short time then died very suddenly as it was gene
rally supposed in a it, Hersey appeared TO be much
atted by her death, but opposed proposition for
post-morem examination, calling 1t butchery, and man
ifesting great repugnance to having made The body
was consequently buried without ar examination and
no suspicious of wTongdoDg excited. The father
ofthe deceased girl invited Hersey to make prolonged
visit at bis house, lie being III slender health and I'M
able to pursue uninterrupedy his business. On Thurs
day last Frances Trrel, older sister Of Mary, who
had died retired to her bed at O'clock usually sleep
ing with a younger sister; the latter noticed soon
AFTER strange twehings OF her sister limbs and asked
her what was the matter. Frances replied that she
was dying, and requested that a physician might be
called and her father informed OF her situation
Within half an hour she died. An inquest was called
and an examination Of the body revealed the fac! that
tie deceased had taken strychnine. Some crcum-
stances seemed TO point TO Hersey The one who ad-
minstered counseled the taking Of the poison and
be was arrested. II is now thought that he was in
strument ALSO in the death of the younger sister TO
whom he was engaged to be married. aud the sudden
death Of his wife, two years ago, is recalled sus-
picous circumstance. Among other things, il may be
mentioned that Hersey few weeks since, inquired Of
an apotheeary al Weymouth the effect of stFych
nine He was in Boston twice about this time. Ii il
sad that few days before she died, Iersey told
of Ler friends that Frances melancholy, and he
wouldn't wonder if she committed suicide story
was also in circulation that she attended the funeral of
n friend and afterward said when she looked in the
ccn she wished she WIS in the place Of the deceased
This story has been traced 10 him also. Ii is
over said that the suspected had recently been
raying lis addresses to another young lady, and that
te Lad been dismissed by her for making improper ad-
yances He was 10 be examined further on Monday
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
The Mysterious Deaths.

Boston, wednesday, MY 10, too0'
.o.,;,o,;on of the mysterious death Of the two
ino - dsnobters of Mr. Tirrell in South Wey
SouS ,r,e,ress;np nrivaiely before the COroner's
Iiou' H. n,rchase 81 strvchnjne has been traced TO
Jury. - - The Marty suspected of their seduc-
s; "a murder His Examination on the charge is
assigned for the 22d inst.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

LOUISVILLE, KY, Wednesday, May 10, 1000
The display at Pickets wSrehouse ~ tnis Guy OF
o10 bbds of tobacco, averaging 100 biweight, under
he patronage Of the Kentucky State Agricultural DO
eiety Il said 10 be the largest oxhbono fine tobacco
ever witnessed in the world Tobacco, dealers IRON ron
eyery section OF the Union are present. premiums VIII
ie ayxa,sled this afternoon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
propositions. They win report the Philadelphia
Platform, revised and improved.
GOV. SCENARIOS NOMINATION MORE
PROBABLE.

Special Dispatch to The N. Y Tribune.
CHICAGO, Wednesday, May l6-l0:4O pm.
As to the Presidency, can only say that the
advocates of Gov. Stewards nomination, who were
much depressed last night, are now quite confident
of his success. The changes on which their new
hopes are based have been effected in the Virginia
and New-Jcrsey delegations. should say that
the chances of his nomination are now about even.
Mr.. Lincoln now appears to have the next best
look. HG.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
A steamer passed Cape Race.

sr. JoHs's, n. f., Wednesday, May 10, IotV.
large screw-steamer passed Cape hace, gong
Fsst vi 3 o'clock tls afternoon. She was slx miles
81, and wore no coors. II was undoubtedly vessel
bound to Europe
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

The Hon. S. NJ. BURROUGHS, NJ. Give learn from
The Orleans Daily american, with regret thai the
disease of this gentleman cancer of the somach is of
such a nature, and so fixed in his SYSTEM that his
physicians deem his recovery impossible.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
Sailing of the Canada.

BOETON, " CONT suay, My To TOW.
The Canada sailed At O'Clock this inorning ohe
took ont l3I passengers for Liverpool, apd Tor nan
fax no specie. !
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
rIRE Iy TRISITY PIAcH.II

Mr.. William White, late cashier ID the freight de-
psrtment Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
committed suicide on Monday by shooting himself.
The cause il unknown.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

the Committee decided that he must only submit
questions in writing through Mr.. Winslow, one of
its members.
Mr. Schnable proce, ded to give the history OF
his political relation to the Administration, and
why he went to The Constitution Office to demand
cessation Of attacks ON Mr. Douglas, where ne
had the accidental interview with Judge back'
which led to tho publication of Mr. Buchanans
letter to Mfr. Walker.
During the progress of The testimony, Judge
Black frequently interrupted HIM ana put CUES
items, and finally asked where his residence was
which Mr.. Schnablc regarded as an insulting I'M
putation. Mr.. Schnsble thereupOn rose from bis
sent and denounced him in the most offensive
terms. APPLYING those of " liar" +" scoundre' and
sucb epithets with the utmost freedom.
Judge Black left the room, and was followed by
Mr. Schpable, who continued to stigmatze him
along the corridors and in the presence of aston
ished spectators. Both parties threaten criminal
prosecution. Mr.. SchnabIe viii continue to.
morrow.
Special Dispatch 10 The n. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday, May lG, 1860.
MR.. DOUGLASS SPEECH.
Mr.. Douglass speech is reckoned uncommonly
good. 1t was less insolent and more compact and
forcibo than usual. He stood up to his position,
and was bold and defiant and aggrayating toward
the seceders.
He was very emphatic in claiming for himself
and his supporters that they were the Democratic
party, and all others boters. He claimed the po-
sition ard honors OF conqueror on a hotly-eon-
tested field, and demanded submission from the
defeated.
II was speech calculated to widen the existing
breach in the Democratic party, and was evidently
designed TO hold his followers in the coming Balti
more Convention closely up to their work. 1t
produced an unusual impressionn the Senate
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

10 the Associated Press.
WAsHISGToN, Wednesday, May 16, 1869.
The Reporter Of the Press, in acknowledging the
courteses extended TO him the late tour 10 Norfolk
unintentionly omitted mention tho kindness of j.
b. Tree the Superintendent Of the Norfolk Petersburg
Line in sending messenger TO Hampton Roads for
dispatches and holding open bis Offices Sunday night
without charge.
Tie japanese Embassy, to-day, paid official visit
TO the State Department. The interview was private
large number of persons from the neighboring cities
have come 10 Washington especially to Sc them.
The House Committee, consisting of Messrs. Sher-
man, Branch John Cochrane, Morris Pa, and Davis
(Md.l, have waited on the Japanese TO extend them
an invitation TO visit the Capitol but they declined at
present fixing no time for that purpose nor will they
reply to the municipal invitation OF the COMMITTEES of
New-York and elsewhere before they have been re-
ceiyed BY the President. They particularly OBJ
servant of etiquette.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17
FIRES.
YIRE rs oEoyE STREET.

yIRE N GROVE STREET.
Last evening sho,,t O'Clock Ere oecarred in the
school furniture establishment No. "a tove street, but
beino discovered At an early moment was soon ex-
tineuisbed. Damage $40. The fire was caused by
the everlasting Of furnace Pipe that assed between
the beams.
rIRE ~ TRINITY PLAcH.R
TIE alarm Of Ere at ii o'clock last might caused
by the burning Of straw bed and soDS furniture in
the tenement house No % Trinity paog Damage So
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

The rules Of tie House of Representatives were
adopted for the government Of the Convention.
HoRAor GREELEY, delegate from Oregon, moved
that the roll Of States be called, and that the chairman
of ench delegation present the credentials thereof and
If there be any contest that the be referred to the
Committee on Credentials.
Mr.. CARTER Of Ohio moved TO amend the Proposi.
ton Of the gentleman from Oregon or New-York, he
did not know which, thai the credentials be presented
10 the Committee.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

Pennsylvania. wm JessuP California. Tnoy
Ohio ,,....J III Bsnett Texas j. Stuzse
indiana William T. Otto Dissric. Columbia. @. A. Hal
IIircis :. .. Dusavus Koesr Nebraska "A Bndoct
Wseonsn. Carl Schmz Kansas ~ haaersoheid
When tie name of HORACE GREELEY Of Oregon was
announced, it was received with loud cheers and
laughter.
Mr.. ROLLINS Of New-Hampshre moved that each
delegate report the Of ono person to const ute
member Of the Republican National Committee for the
ensuing four years. Carried.
Adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-17

As each Southern State and Territory represented
was called loud cheers were given. When the list
was concluded, suggestion, the Delegates Of the
absent States were called Alabama, Mississippi, and
South Carolina being received with Kisses.
On motion Of Mr. BENTON, Of New-IIampshire,
Committee ON credentials was appointed.
Mr.. BLANK of Pennsylvania moved for Committee
of one from each State and Territory, to report order
Of business for tie Convention The following were
Il
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-08-10

CRIRpING-Turn the horse out so that
he can come 10 the bare ground for an
lour or two for each day for few weeks
and see if he will bite the crib.--N +.
Farmer