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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
TOWN ELECTIONS IN NEW-YoRK.

H. Granville, Washington County. the entire Repub-
Hnn tickle, Is chccu by ~ maj. Last year the Demo
orits elected the Supervisor.
In PuIGneyviIlc, Wayne County, the Republican
majority on Supcry sor s l4S-ast year lj3.
10 DuuLirk, Erie Co., tie Democrats are successful
GA SdIervisor-a gain.
Cayuga Co. elects % Republicans and Democrats,
with , towns % hear lfIm.
Columbia Co., II Republicans, Democrats, and 2
20 hear Eou-lur yea- IL Rep, Dem.
Lancaster Eric Co, elects Republican Supervisor
Oneida County complete elects 20 Republican and
~ Democratic Supervisors.
N,wbnrgt, Onngo Co., elects Democratic charter
o1osn.
1ionroe Co. 20 Car, 10 Republicans, 10 Democrats,
~ towns 20 hear from.
Rensselaer, Co. 80 far, Republicans IS, Democrats g.
Washington Co. complete, Republicans 10, Demo-
crats one last year Rep =, Dem. g.
Wayne Co. 40 far, Republicans, . Democrats
Bennington, Wyoming Co., elects a Republican
Supervisor by u mai. Last year 5J the other way
In the whole county, IA Republicans, , Democrats-a
gain u Republican towns
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
The Missouri State Convention.

ST.. LOUIS, Thursday Msrch z, 1861.
Ike Convention met ut 10 o'clock this morning.
large number of resolutions were read and re-
ferred 10 the Committee FEDERAL Relation, among
the most important of them was one providing for
Commtree to coufer with the Border States az to the
best means If keeping the Western States IN Inc
Southern Confederiey; another deoarng tdat Seces-
sion il dangerous political beesy that the ConStitu,
ton has never failed 10 confer the blessings INTENDED
by it's founders; that the Southern States have ex-
cuse for seeding, and asking The NORMAN States TO
repeal all king the rendition Of fugitive slaves
difficult or mpos,ibl- another, that believing there Is
no excu-e for coercion that Missouri will furnish
neither men nor money for that purpose, and that
National Convention be called making the Crittenden
Compromiec rsolGiors the basis OF action; another,
tia, tue General Government be requested to yield up
the Cuptnm- Honses aud other ohres IN the Ne, eded
States to the people, and withdraw the FEDERAL officers
now occupying them.
resolution was unanimously adopted rendering the
thanks OF the Convention to sen sors Criteuden aud
Douglas for tLer patriotic efforts 10 procure peace TO
our distracfed county.
Judge Birch a candidate for United States Senator,
made strong sIeech against Secesion tn u or OF the
enforcement Of the lsws, aud expressing lhngness
to support the Government III rs eiorte d phod the
| mon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
From MONTGOMERY.

bpeclL Dhpatch 70 The n y. Trfbune
MONTGOMERY. Thursday, March Z, 1861.
The Southern Confederacy has received satis.
factory assurances that it will bo recognized
by the chief European Powers. Its present cash
resources are ample, and ta prospects of loan
encouraging. Should President Lincoln attempt
to blockade the ports, or to interfere with the
commerce of the COnfederacy in any way, retail
atory measurs will be adopted for which the
means are abundant. The Judiciary Committee
Of Congress have reported bill closing the
courts against Northern creditors in case OF
collision between the Governments. 8.
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Hg-otg. fSc.nagPr.

FonT KLARsLT, Thursday, March 4, 1sdl.
The Westorn ttale.cuach for bmahn, with the Lniis
aud pasoeuger and Hiuckloy ~ CO.. EAFrcns, WIN
VI DGD in treasure parsed ~ II .. M.
DTsSER, Monda,, March 4, 1901.
uuplet was found in tho Gcorgia Guloh last week
which weighs Slg3 Miners said 10 be doing ek
rrqdinaly vol in that neis hborhood. MANY people
are guin9 10 the new Platte aud Clear Creek dgglns
IS TO - miles hence. -FOUR codr Of quartz from no'r
Fall Lead Boulder lead mineo last week gave over
Sl,00. c-
letter from Fort Wisc brings Intelligence that Col
Boone hs, concGdrd most favorable treaty with ne
Cheyenne and Arspahoe Iodians. II contains sPeeis
provisions respecting the site d Denyer;.
me KOcIy AL,nataia Ners has published the new
secIes discovery ior saving gold from iron fye- ana
oily jumbago By this piocess the yield Of gold hhs
boou increased from 500 TO 300 per cent over te oin
uethcJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08

CgBIc FEET ~ A TUS or HiY.-Can anybody tell
exactly how many cutie ieet Of hay will make tan
ard exactly under what circurstnncesi We lately
criticised the statement that ten cubic yards Of hay
would weigh tun.' We gave an opinion, that ap-
peared based upon good authority that it would take
nearer 900 feet for Il tun. We have received many
replies 20 liiis. One writer ways:
II near the bottom Of q large NOW where twenty
tuna stored $50 feet will make tun, while near
the TOP of the sane It would take 200 TO $50 feet. Il
rarely takes 600 feet that hos lain together length
of time aud then il must be coarse and near the top
when Il may sometimes exceed even that number of
feet.
l.. Pratt, ir., Freeport Ne, says:
Ia 40 feet fong, 10 feet wide, and Ia feet
deep, well settled the estimate is from 10 W
$40 cubic feet Tor ,un. fifteen successive years
have pressed bay in ray own barn from NOV Hess
than he,aboye aud the average number OF cubic feet
requiredincuding tare, which 10 about hye per cent
--has been about i2j feet per tun."
VIII some others who have or may sell large NOW
by actual weight, give US the measurement, kind Of
hay, how long stored, and condition Of grass when
cut We want facts We have had enough Of guess
work. r.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
A'dop.ed By the Beard Of counciipes, Jsn. IT, issL

.Ndopted BY the Beard Of Counciines, Jsn. H. te6I
proved '' 8. Ei ystk IN II cos.
Ths Committee 6nally reported progress on the biAs
and ask. ID leave to sit again.
The hin as il row stands reads "a follows:
the United So Of parcel Of ground IN the Ci q hs~
chased foI The "a rpOss Of once site.
HLE,DD MURPHY on KENNEDY.
In the Senate, Mr.. j. Mcleod Murphy offered ths
H1eyca It appears letter written BY John A. Ksnedy
General Superintendent G .be Mcopoan Police addes.ed
Feb B is6i and of which the following are extracts:
have bad officers occsrenauy in your city . have bad =
do" troubles began 70 show form presume h
much ahead Of our Southern sOds Not lew Of che ansys
who this city suspicious wtr hose
But no Of mine has reported We The actus o.
any band organized for the purpose OF assansing the Fred
Although prosecution Of their duty they sy hive
dee@ed advisable associate with the bOde: DE-
nominated Southern yolpnteer vhereve they found them
on s.ss.paon or couns esad S !. dangerous orrani.
cations and have failed in obsinins every ny
officers, and movements
On pro1m.te day. these point, Of lne may b.
Since Wednesday of asi week to Tuesday 81 hi. week
city in ,quad, for service the South and a,Sed 1
about hundred viii leave during the present week
else should have notified yon Of before The pse. rep
resented being dpsrsdoes Of the wet Kind nc Ebsss
departure from community ia the only good act they can
al win merely add that when reed letters on Ffdsy
morning sdyiing that Department felt secure from
riot and disturbance the arrival Of the President elect THIS
only nty were to be duty escort once deter
mined to call you and endesvor induce @
number But my arrival very happy snd sdvics
not needed and therefore did not obude II yoo"
From this tina. the ,id Superintendent Kennedy
WITH other officers Of the Metropolitan Police have been
ployed beyond the limits Of thu State Of NewYork wito
stboiy Of aw in violation Of the comfy existing between s
States OF the Confederacy and against the wishes Of their pees
Therefore,
be requested to report TO the Senate early practicable The
the Police Department who
In other States Of the Union the Of te
together with their instructions and correspondence
except relates fugtives from justice notorious en
perssns justly suspected Of ofense sssns. the h~s q
the State =
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
The Southern Congress.
MONTGOMERY, ThDrsd0y, WarcE

MONTGOMERY, ThDrsdbyy NarrH IooI'
Dir. Clayton reported bill prtA dlne IN the event
Of efsdicl, or rlo reiusal Of The United STATES 10
recognize the independence of the Conf. deracy that
no Court If the Confederas States peall have ccgn
zance of evil cases Of zens of the United btates ana
all pending les 10 be dismissed.
A resolution was adopted, authorizing tho President
to Instruct The Commissioners 10 The European Powers
10 enter into treaty fo7 the extension oil h1ernonai
copy right privileges.
Braxlon Bragg was confirmed as BIfgadier General;
WIN. j. Hadee was confirmed No Colonel OF the Flint
Regiment Of Infantry.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
The Rhode Island Republican Com
YenfiNn.

PROVIDENCE, Thursday, March :, 1861.
The Republican Convention unanimously nominated
for Governor james 4. Smith. formerly Mayor Of
Prcy idenrc; for Iieu,cnani-Governor, Simon IL.
Greene @. Warwick for Attorney General, Sullivan
Bartlett of Provideuce for Treasurer, Saulne a. Par
kcr of Newport for Congress Eastern District, Chris
tothe. Robinuon; Western District, VIM ID. Brayton.
TIE Convention was fall, and the proceedings per-
fectly harmonious.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
The virginia State Convention.

RICHMOND, Va, Thnrtday, March 7, !cOI,
Mr.. Carlisle made speech against irstr'ctipg the
Comuiitee on Federal Relations 10 mike report
Hedging the State TO resist coercion. He upheld the
right Of the Government collect the revenues. lie
was agre,ably disappointed at the tone Of Mr. Lin
coins Iuaugnral. He opposed to any action
placing the State in hostile attitude to the General
Government. He believed in the power Of the people
vet 10 restore harmony.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
T,.e Ne,,-.sersey Legislature.

IAENIOS, Jhmtih), mhfrn q 90
The New.I,ruuswick, Milburn and Orange Railroad
bill was ordered TO third reading in the House Inc
Joint meeting il now in sctson. X. NJ. Smith has been
nominated for State Treasurer. Three ballots nave
been taken without an election.
Mr.. Smith was elected State Treasurer. Aiter el3ne
ballots for State Prison Inspector, the joint meeting
adjourned, size de- The present inspector WIZ there
fore hold over.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08

CANVASS Of NEw.HiNrsHIRr.-The Republican
State Committee o. New -Hsmpshire have made their
usual cauvafs Of the Suite with the following rceult:
FOR Gcor-. slark Genlofs sgd Bartlett. w
Rrpublcsn majority al diydns tie doubtful equally 400
The canvas. hus been carefully made, and with the
exception Of few towns and wards has been promptly
returned For several years the reeult Of the election
has Lot var.cd more than two or three hundred votes
FROM the canvass Of tie State Committee, and it will
Dot ;tis year If tho Republicans do their duty
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08

TuE WRoSe Mas HUNG.--In August, 1858, WIN.
King, colored man, of Baltimore, was killed, and
john Ii. Cyphus also colored, was convicted Of the
deed, and hung in April, 1879. A few days ago Geo.
0rem, also colored while his deathbed, confessed
that he was the criminal. and the deed bad haunted
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
Michigan Democratic State Cons
rcuIfcn

Demon, Tharsday, March 2, 1861.
Tie Democratic State Coz veBtiou in this city to-day
nominated Charles j. Walker oil Wayne County,
ia. lice vi the supreme Court.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
From Vir2iniR.

NoRToLK, Thursday, March 2, 1861.
perfect reaction has taken place in this section,
aad ] may say throughout the State. The eo-c:lled
sutuirsi0nir "a are no longer on the "whN little
longer order but for iumcdiuie secession. Every
body wislcf Ne SiGoio leave the Union. Our Mill
tsry Is nightly on guard.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
NEw-OKLEass, Thursday, March z. 1856

NEw-OKLKAns, Thursday, March z, 1861
TIE Convention in secret session to-day passed an
osdna'ee transferring 10 lie Government Of the Con-
.eaeied States $40 900, being tie amount Of bullion
''9.a and castcms seized by the Ssse. There was
s'ehy sztifrg and pa.ri9sic debate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08

Tho Thity-eighth Annual Exhibtioa Of the Pesn~
sylyspia Academy Of Fine Arts viii be opened at iis
galleries, in Chestnut street, Philadelphia on Monday,
the 9d Of April and viii continue opca until the mid
die Of June. Works intended for exhibition must be
sent before the 9Th of April. Messrs p. r. Ro,berme.
G. w. Conarroe, w. f. Winner, spi f. Moran, are
the Committee Of Acedeniciaps ssr the sesson, and
Mr.. Mengcr Of No. IL Dey streas Is the Now-York
agent for receiving and forwasiug on behalf Of The
Pennsylvania Academy.
LARGE FrnE AT DUSDI.1.--On the 2Sth ait. more
than fifty buildings Were, burned at Dundee, N; n.
including the Baptist Church. two tsyerns and shies
stores Loss from slgs 70 sl5e CO. vita very W.
tlo lnaRyNee& sla A.. ..Hn 81 CIV
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
Fort semfer.

WAsHIsSTos, Thursday, March Z, 1901.
The ClaTlstoa Courier Of the 9th inst ssaiee tn.s
BreadierCer Beauregsrd has expressed perfect conn
dence after reviewing the fort fcaons In tho Snares
tor barbor that Fort sumter can DO reduced ne says
that IL is only question OF time.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08

NOn.ArrivnI Of the Norfh BfrtoM.
Bosros, Thursday. March Z, 1861.
There are no eians Of the North bntVu- 2. - -
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
NEW. YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE AIp.Sv March q 1861.

SENATE. ALBANY March 8, 1861.
DIR. MAEIERRE reported favorably the bill x
open Pennsylvania avenue, Brooklyn; also the bill fol
Altering the plan of New-York North OF One- hundred
mssiouers map Of Brookyn also the bill relative To
the Bureau Of Markets.
Mr.. H1LLHOUSE reported favorably the bill for
the sale of the Quarantine lands, Staten hand.
Dir. PROSSER reported favorably the bill provid.
log means for the payment OF the Canal debt and to
pay the interest upon ibe sI2 600 600 Canal loan.
Mr. LAWRENCE introduced bill ameDdatory Of
the nc: incorporating the Queens County Savings
Bank. Il reduces the Board III Trustees 10 "a by pro-
vidng that vacancies shall be filed until the num-
Der be reduced
Mr. MaIiefres bill for the better government Of the
Common Schools of New-York City abolisbes the
office of Conn ssioper of Common Schools and tran5-
fers the accounts ETC., to six Commiss OF PUBIC
Education 10 be appointed by the Controller and Re-
corder of NewYork City, hold Office for two four
Fix, and eight years respectively the powers now
vested in the Board of Education TO be transferred 10
the ab0ye-named Commissioners excepting they shall
not be ex ofcio members of the Board OF Trustees;
each CONN 4soner TO receive $4,000 per annum. This
takes effect May |, 1861
Dir. MANiERRE introduced bill for The safe keep
ing and deliyeance Of valuable PACKAGE by means Of
safes and to be located In the City OF
New-York; oapital stock TO be Sl0O,OCO. Also, to
prevent and punish cruelty 20 animals.
The b II increasing the salary OF the superintendent
Of Insurance Department, pa.sed.
Mr. CONNOLLY offered resolution to appoint
consisting OF the members OF the Metro
polita Police Disict to examine iuto the practice OF
arrest, detention aud discharge OF persons oy the
Metropolitan Police, with power 70 send for persons
and papers
Mr.. J. MCLEOD MURPHY renorted bill to ex-
amnt the New York Academy Of Music from taxation
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-03-08
OHIO SENATOR.

Jefferson Davis has sent secret agent to
Mexico with view of negotiating the recogni-
ton of the Cotton Confederacy. This experiment
viii hardly succeed, for no party in Mexico is
prepared TO acknowledge slaveOcracy like that
ornnOsnd.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-22
Prom thu annih

MuLEDGEvILLE. Geo. Jan. el.-The convention unan
imOuSly adopted the following That lack Of unanimt
on the passage OF the secession ordinance indicates d
ference OF opinion not as to rights claimed but as to tn
mode OF redress and being desirable to give prop
er expression to the feeling Of all the Convention
ascertain the action Of the State, therefore,
Rtsotged, That all voters for against the passage
the ordinance, will sign the same, as a pledge of tn
unanimous determination Of this Convention to sustain
and defend tho State in this course without regard TO
diyldual.approva or dlsproval.
This was. signed by all except 10.
Alexander ii. Stephens, Judge atephens and Gov
johnson signed the ordinance
Grand demonstrations are taklug place opisht.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Jan. 9l.-FOur hundred guns WEI,
fired In honor Of secession, and the city ilum mated
night The bells are ringing the military aud arenen
are parading, &C.
TALLAHAssr, Fla, Jan. 81 The Convention adjourn
ed to-day.
s. r. Mallory was appointed and confirmed Judge Of
Admiralty. at Key West.
NEw YORK, JAN GA special Baltimore de patch to
the inns says, the secession of Georgia has struck
ancholy blow to the hopes of Maryland.
II Virginia secedes, q Congress passes no compTO
mise soon, the people preparing to Con
vention to withdraw before the 9TH Of March che will
follow the lead Of Virginia, however.
It'll understood that the Governor will call COuyen
tion, II Virginia withdraws.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-22
Cincinnati Markat

CINKNNATl, JAM %.
FL0UR-is taken little more freely to-day on order
for consumption but buyers cut the market very closely
and there being those who quite willing TO SELL the
market remains about as last quoted, to prices The
receipts last week were 39 bbls. shipments, $3.50
bbls.
WHEAT-has steady market with a disposition on
the part Of buyers to yield little to the demands Of sci
ers 50 that 81 09Sl % paid for red. The ship
ping demand is mainly for white of strictly choice
grades, for which SSl lS9 l3 is paid.
CORN-we quote at the old figures, with a good de-
mand mainly { ON shippers and sellers.
0ATS-are dull at 26c.
BARLEY-ot choice grades is taken at 75c to Soc hut
is not active.
RYE-can scarcely be so we'll written Of &c being the
outside figure.
| WHIsKY-is in fair demand at l3Hc. The receipts Of
II last week were 1893 bbls and exports 26l bbls
HOGs-Are held still higher and cur range Of prices
Is put at $3.50 to $40. Receipts for the last two ays
were quite light. Many OF the packers have closed up
so that there is less competition than heretofore The
business now to be done in packing will havs but little
effect on the future movement Of the product so that
this has now become altogether subordinate part Of the
packing interest Gin. Com, January 2a
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-22
From Washington

WAsAINaToS, Jan GA cabinet meeting was he ID TO
day consider the object of exPresdent missor
in behalf Of Virginia.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-In anticipation of Official In
formation Of the secession of Georgia, majority of the
Representatives have already signed letter Of with
drawal from the House. Hill Oni Hurdman, have moi
yet assentCd.
General Dix states in letter to the COmmitte of Ways
and Means, that after careful examination Of the
dillon Of the Treasury, so far as s practicable that
S2OOOeCOO will he required to carry the Government
till the lst OF July in addition to the ordinary revenue
from all sources and treasury notes already granted
This amount is provided for in Mr. MorTils tariff BILL in
the shape Of loan which the Secretary of the Treasury
will probably BE- authorized, by Government resolutions
to convert into Treasury notes At his discretion.
Mr. Cobbs report entirely misrcpresents the state Of
the finances; and there may be other heavy Ii
abilities discovered which will swell the aggregate much
moIe.
The party who has undertaken the reasonable Job of
supplying Mississippi with rifles, has been detected in
graphing TO the authorities Of that State regard to
that matter. He had nearly II not quite completed bar
with an agent of Northern rife manufacturing compa.
ny, when Le Was exposed.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-22

TRY IT. With these words the stranger put
package Of De Land g. Co.'S Saleratus into X ATE's
hand, and disappeared. Ever after this memor
able day, poor bread dingy pastry, and sulphur
GUS biscuit we're unknown in this family, but
the fame of Kate's excellent pastry, bread, &c..
spread over the whole school district, and led
many envious people to make the inquiry,
"Whose Saleratuo do you use2' To which she
invariably replied, D. B De Land g. Co q, 1t
can be purchased from most grocers and store
keepers, and is for sale at wholesale by the
manufacturers, at Fsirport, Monroe Co., N. Y,
and by the grocers in the cities and villages
throughout the country.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-01-22

MONDAY, Jan. II.
Gentlsmen;--l feel great pleasure In acknowl
edgeing the receipt OF your kind letter, tender
ing me Complimentary Benefit, as token o
your appreciation of ny rendering OF the song
of my dear native land.
Permit me to express my deep sense OF your
kindness, and TO add, that while feel conscious
of my inability to do complete justice to the SEN
timent prevailing the plantiVe melodies Of my
country, also feel deeply 70 her wrongs,
go truthfully portrayed In immortal verse
by her great Poet Moore. 1t may be to
this natural expression of feeling on my part,
In rendering the words ofthe Poet, rather than
to my humble ability as vocalist, that you are
pleased to honor me with this mark OF your
esteem, of which shall ever retain grateful
recollection through life.
laval myself OF this opportunity Of thanking
in you, the geod citizens of Columbus, for
their generous patronage SO literally extended
to our exhibition We shall ever look back
with pleasure, to the few but happy days we
passed in your beautiful city. ! would name
Wednesday evening next, to receive this mark
Of your favor, and we shall use every exertion to
render the entertainment worthy OF your patron
age. Remain Gentlemen respectfully,
EAi. Ht KATE MAcEvoY.
To His Honor, l. English, Mayor, Messrs
Donaldson, Turney, McEwen, Geary, Miller,
ManYpeDny, &C., &c.