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Abolition State Convention.

The State Convention of the Abolition par
ty, for the purpose of clecting delegates TO the
Baltimore Convention. came off at Harrisburg.
on Thursday, 2Sth ult. 1t was composed prin-
cipally Of Federal officehoiders and members of
the State Legislature The people had bat lit
iie 10 DO with it. The principal struggle was
between the Cameron and Mcclure factions,
fpr the ascendency al Baltimore Although
Col. Mcclure was chosen one Of the delegates
at large. the triumph of tue Cameron wing was
complete. OF course, this result was not ac-
complished by the followers of Simon, without
the usual amount of triekery and villainy which
lave always characterized the political manpa-
vrcs of the "Wig-Wags" For instance, up
wards of eighty members of the Convention
signed memorial addressed to the President of
the body, requesting the appointment of Col.
Mcclure rs Chairman of the State Committee.
This was an emphatic expression of the pref
erence Of q large majority of the delegates
But Mr.. Lawrence, tho President, being one
of the knots in the tail of Simon's kite, laugh
ed the petitioners to scorn, and appointed the
Hon. Simon Cameron! This is also significant
as to the fate which awaits Gov. Curtiu's aspi-
rations to the nomination for Vice President
With Cameron in the Baltimore Convention
and at the head of the State Committee, we
can only say, land we say it naournfnlly) Good
bye, Andy ...e. 4
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of his friends declare they viii not support Mr..
Lincoln in any contingency, and measures have
already been concerted for calling third Ma
tonai Convention
1t is possible the reaction against Mr.. Lin
coin may suhsidc, and that Inc may be made the
presidential candidate by the Bal imore Conven- :
ton in June, with full concurrence all round
AS at the present advised, we do not think this
probable With some opportunities for obser-
vation, though not Of the largest. We think
the current If feeling Is setting away from Mr.
Lincoln. There is q longing that becomes in.
tenser all the while, for genuine leader, who
clearly foresees what ought TO be done and who
boldly takes the initiative. II suits well enough
in quiet times TO have President who has to
be crowded mp to take necessary steps of prog
ress. In periods If turmoil ami strife there Is
feeling that different sort OF Presi!eat IS best
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The Republican Meeting.

The Republican meeting on Tuesday night,
was as such gatherings usually are, a rather
slim affair Mr.. William Kirk, was elected
President, we suppose, because Of his successful
a. effort in Abotionizing st. Clair township
The first speaker was Gen. Wm. II. Koontz,
of Somerset, who will be better known to our
readers when we inform them that lie is The
gentleman who was beaten for Senator in this
district by Hon. VIM p SchcH some years
aQo. His speech was made in reply TO The
sbie effort Of General Coffroth on Monday
even ing; at least, he seemed TO wish it 70 be
so understood. He drew powerful pctarc of
the prospsrit;r o. the United States under Dem
ocratic rule, ana then contrasicd ii with the
present miserable coldition OF the country
We were somewhat surprised to hear him use
the expression-''th ''thirty-four .SOrefega States
but suppose it was owing to some de,rct in his
Republican education. We had the pleasure Of
taking sides with the General some years ago
in a debate on the tyranny of Russia in regard
to Turkey, and could not help but rccollcct his
eloquent denunciations of tiat Despotism, while
he was doing his utmost to defend that of
Abraham the first But we must give him the
credit ef making a speech without the usual
amount of clap-trap about co2perleads, treason,
&C.; but can't say that we are under any spe-
cial obligations for his magnaninity. The Gen.
is candidate for the nomination Of Congress-
man, and, of course is just as patriotic as that
class of loyal men always are; and aa we feel
charitable towards him, we hope he may get
the nomination as we can beat him about as
easily rs ''any other man"
The next speaker was the distinguished pa
;riot and soldier, major, colonel, or, perhaps
General Jordan, who has so profusely poured
cut his blood for The Union, as a Paymaster in
the army. He, too, according TO the COM
mencement Of his speech is candidate for the
nomination of Congressman. He was 'pro-
fusey patriotic and intensely loyal lie 'pitch-
ed into" GOV. BramIette and the people OF Ken
lucky; and said that they were on the other
SIDE of the question. We pity !he Kentucki-
ans for General-we beg his par,lon-Maior,
or Colonel Jordan, used them up. According
to his argument they are to-day with the South;
notwithstanding the heavy "loyal' vote they
poiled under military auspices at their last cleo
tions. We are certainly under obligations 70
Major Jordan for this information and can as
sure Lin that we had never learned this from
the loyal press of his party
The meeting was also addressed, we under
stand by some Of the smaller lights, and then
adjourned.
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selves to It's maintenance, and VIC will further
do our part as citizens Of Pennsylvania aud of
the United States, to maintain
Free Speech,
4 Free Press.
Free Courts and the right Of speedy and i'm
partial trial by Jury,
Free Elections,
Freedom of religious opinion and worship.
Freedom of public assemblage for the dis
cnssion Of public affairs and to petition for re-
dress of grievances
Freedom from arbitrary arrests searches
and seizures
Freedom TO keep and bear arms, ns a neces-
sary means OF security 10 free State, and NC
will stand by and defend every other right guar
anteed 10 Us by the Constitution of the United
States and of the State of Pennsylvania
We declare these our purposes in no spirit of
Boosting or threatening, but with the earnest
truthfulEess of men who know the value OF
Constitutional liberty, and the danger that now
environs it, and have counted the cost Of its
maintenance.
Z. That we endorse aud approve the corrse
of our able Representative in Congress, Hon
a. H. Coifroth Lothin bis exerrions 10 amend
tho Conscriptioa Li,w-so IS to have persons
who are drafted examined ut the county towns
Of each comfy, instc.g OF as heretofore, az on
ly one place in lie distriet--ant his votes on
the political questions Of the day.
8, That wc have in Hon b. f. Meyers, an
able and efficient Representative in the House OF
Representatives Of Pennsylvania, and that ms
course in that body has reflected credit alike
upon Himself and his constituents. That we
fully appreciate his efforts to have the Southern
Connellsville Railroad erected, which will be OF
special advantage to the citizens of this county.
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HAYS Florida Exnedition,

Mr.. JONI HAY is fresh ani fair youth OF
some twenty or more summers, vino writes ex-
ceilent verses and has hourished for two or three
years in the executive mansion n, Wa>hn5toa
as Il private secretary OF the Presi Lent. H.
WIS esteemed of The better sex as Il proper la
dies man, and might with due change OF garb
have passed crcditabiy as "a ladys- maid The
other Gay lac was matte a MAJOR, and departed
tor the S0u;l-tnr what precise qGait.r WAS 10
the pubic unknown till q day y two ago,
steamer from Hilton Head brought the lestt-
sicAenlHg announcement that Il THOUSAND brave
men had fallen amid the swamps Of Florida in
Il fruiIless attempt 10 make successful p3nsical
expedition OF which this young WAS the
leader, and his master, Mr.. Lincoln, the inspiI-
alton Gen. Gilmore noninailY led the cxpe-
dltlon, but Hay had full authority for Is direc-
ton. Its object was The occupation oi Florida,
with view to the reconstruction OF :hat stale,
after the fashion Indicated in the President :
proclamation Of December last. 1he expedi-
tIun was confronted by an unexpected aul su-
peroT force OF rebes, and was repasel zig
naiy that our brave soliiers hal aid ii 10 the
poisnancy OF .hcir gr;et ut defeat, the bitter
reflection thai I,iey were poorly led, IL nil
itary sense, w!.ie the political object tor waich
they died was SO contemplate and cruel as
alc'0st Ia surpass belief. SothinE hds yet nap
peaed on tine dark si,.e OF out ::rn5 wai.h xii
81 e!icctnaiiy shake 4 coGatrYs c9ltiden1e ~
our rulers as thiS laDcntal j. u!cle! gnIyelnent.
~. L. IIorid
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would lead TO lie complete demonstration and

would lead 20 its crriptete demoraIizatlon and
ruin.
! believe the masses of the Democratic party
are for peace, that they would be placed IN a
false position If they should nominate war can
didate for the. Presidency ard seek to make the
issue upon the narrow basis of how the war
should be prosecuted. For my own part as
have already indicated. / fear that our old gov
crnment cannot be preserved even under the
best auspices, and under any policy that may
be now adopted; yet desire to see the Demo
cratic party with which have always been con-
nected, preserve its consistency and republican
character unshaken.
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N AR R sED-

MILLER-ROWSER the 2tss uIt..
at the home Of the Bride, by John Smith, Esq,
Mr.. Jacob w. Miller, Sr., OF ST. Clair Town
ship TO Mrs. Marry S. Rowser, of Napier towns
ship.
SMIrH-SNOWBERGE ER.-On the even
ing of the 18th ut, by the same. at the ll,,.Sc
of the Brides Mother, Mr. Alexanaef Smi.lt 20
Miss Juliann Snowoerscr, all of st. Clair town
shin
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TIE Rev. Jacob Seehler.

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.EaE Ed


ESSiCK.-At his residence in i5erf:en VIII
lage, Michigan, on the morning Of the 29th of
March of lit ot apoplexy, NJ George Essick,
formerly of this place. y Michigan paper saws
Mr.. Essicls was one Of the OLD Pioneers and fl st
settlers of this part of The country and aim ost
universally known throughout The dii!. .seat town
ships of the Couniy. He leaves a G,reayod
family and host Of devoted fi.a,- a " Il as
neighbours, without exception, 20 oitsev .racra
his loss
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We are authorized 20 announce MfcRAgL WEarz,
Esq, of Union township. o. candidate for couoty
Commissioner, subject TO the decision OF the Den.
ocratie eosinty conventions
W. authorize d 20 ananunee MICHAEL S. RfrcE-
EY, of Snase spring township. candidate for
County CommIsstoner, snbject TO the decision Of
the Democratic coun;y convention.
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Estate Q. Frederick Machtley, deed.

L.te-s of rdon;EI>tratioa apo tne esta.e Of FCs3-
crick Nachiley, late Of 81. Clair township. deed.
having a-en . .ate6 10 he undersigned By Jas Reg
;sf-r OF Bedford coaa Z, ai psrso-s knowsg ,heTr
selves Indebted 20 said estate hereby notified to
nasa iTl'uraI7'1 IaFnleat, aR those having clar1S
sl present tassn gGorefiv affert ctPA 'a- -tties
Tcot. THOMAS ALLisTTi
dSv 8, 12ss-at' AJU,'f
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eyThc first Quarterly Meeting for Kaiosburg
circuit vii! be held at Mt. Smith NJ E. Churci,.
on Saturday and Sabbath the 2lst and 22d Of
Nav. G.. BERKSTRESSER, Pastor.
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DJobn II. UhI, Esq, of Somerset, was
admitted TO practice in the several Courts Of
Bedford county, at this term. John is a c!ev-
er AID cn rga!ic fellow, and we shall be pleased
&c See him hes1 many times and off,
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What They Promised.

THE FRIENDS OF Gov. CrRTIS PROMISED THE FEo-
FLE THAT IF THEY WOULD EE-ELFcr NV, THE WAR
WORLD END IN 80 DAYS AND THERE WOULD Es NO MORE
DRAFTING. HoLD THEN TO THEIR PROMISES.
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The Division in the Abolition Ranks.

The Division in the Abolition Ranks.
The annexed article on the spbjecl OF ;he nom
;nation of an Abolition candidate for President,
we clip from late number Of The HonesIale
RepuJii~ the organ Of the Aboiltionists of Wayne
county, in this State It vii! serve 10 slox taat
there is lever working in the Abolition party
which viii yet cause it to bars: into factions.
discordant and in;mical to the bitter cnd
PRESIDENTIAL"
Some weeks ago it appeared probable that
bir. Lincoln would be re-nom;nated by acu,a-
nation, and that the genuine friends cf the I'm
ion would cordially cooperate TO secure his re-
election. Since then n sharp conflict of view
and purpose has arisen, ard there is no longer
y prospect of unanimity in selecting tho canli-
date for the Presidency.
Different objections are urged against Mr..
Lincoln. He IS held to be excluded from the
succession by the one-term principle This prin-
ciple IS regarded by many rs OF prime import
ance. They are, moreover, publicly pledged,
and have been for years, to maintain it. Mr..
Lincoln was an open advocate Of the doctrine.
1t Is not seen how he or they can consistently
recant
Beyond this, while great uprightncss of in
tenton and design is conceded to NJ. Lincoln,
and many of his official acts are highly applaud
ed, it is objected that his mental capabiity is
not of the first order. Other men are known
to possess larger powers and il is thought now,
If ever, the strongest, the s.eadiest and the res
olutest hand should be assigned 10 the hcim.
Fremont has a large number of warm aini
rers. 1t is seen that as by intuition lie, at the
outset, seized the key of the great problem in
VOWED in the rebellion, and had the boldaess
and tact 10 act upon it decisively "a mcng his
friends a feeling prevails that he has not been
fairly dealt with by the Administration but
was pnrposely snubbed and Eumliated ill his
self peet constrained him 10 pref: q request
which was gladly made the excuse for relegaiing
him into obscuriiy. At she southwest net few
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G We had the honor Of q visit during the
past week from the Hon. John W. Dawson, Ex-
Governor Of Utah, and now proprietor and
editor y Ddirson's Daily & Weekly Tmes, pub
GAhod at Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr.. Dawson,
although an old line whig before tho rebellion,
10 now stannch and uncoupromising Demo
craG
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EfOOts and shoes,

The largest and best assortment OF L4dies mis- es
ali! ChiIiTens Fine Calf Goat, French Lrai her. En-
gisr I'D Morocco and kngits1 La-lins. Balmoral.,
Ga'ieTS, ioos, Shoes and Bu kins IN rORN-wlta
"lnOut heels, made to order, call and see them
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GrWe had the pleasure of taking by th'
hand this week, number of distinguished in
diTiduals from abroad. Cen. Cof'roth our en-
ergetic representative was looking finely, not
withstanding the arduous duties he has to per
form. Judge Kimme.l was also present a
Court, looking as usual, fat pleasant ant
healthy; SO much so that one would not sup
pose that hs ''conscience" is the least uneasy
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

School FOR LITTLE OSEs.-Mrs. NJ. L. Alex
ander will open select school for small child.
ren, on Monday next, at the corner Of Tenth
ana Market streets, entrance on Tenth street.
BALE OF STATE BoNDs "A sale Of one hundred
and fifty thousand dOllsrs, Of State bonds took
place yesterday, and was going on when our
paaeF went to press.
CHICAGO NoMIEEEs.---The Chicago Convention,
on Wednesday nominated Gen. George B. Nc.
Ceeu for President, and George II. PenalqtOn,
Of ONO, for Vice President. They adopted a
reasonable anti ropubli an platform just suited
TO give aid aud comfort to the traitors in arms
for the destruction of civil liberty.
MiLIrARE PRoyosT MARSHAL COL $. NJ.
Bowman has attached Capt. Thomas NJ Wenie,
Of the Second Delaware Volunteer Infantry to
his staff, in the capacity of Provost Marshal
Capt. Wenie is good officer, who fully underv-
aands the duties of the station for which he has
beea selected, aud will no doubt do much to-
ward maintaining healthy loyal continent in
this DlsIr.u..
AN I.,o.u -~st Marshal
y r'Afhhf DEcist0N.-Pru. -
Nensial FRY has decided that des.itsrs from a..
nspel prmy are not subject to enrolment or draft,
lpeFe are a number of men residing in This
Nelni'y who are affected by this decision.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-02
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

TERRIBLE ATFBAr.-An ARRAY occurred In
Second street, between Washington and Jussison,
on Tuesday night last, between two 1rishmen
nsmed John MoCamley and Owen Hanna, in
which the former was stabbed in several places.
He now lies in a critical condition. at the hotel
Of Patrick Harkins, in Front street, near King,
Hanna has not been arrested. We could not
learn the cause Of the dispute. but 1t is stated
that it was the result Of bad whisky.
SALE or REAL EsrArE.-Joseph Pyle, ad-
miulsifator, will sell at public sale, on wednes-
day, tho seventh day Of September next at two
o'clock, p. IN, on the premises, two brick dwell
ling houses in Washington street. below sixth,
IN this city. belonging to the estate of David c.
Findley, deceased,
COMPUTATION or DRArn SEsTESo .s-Abou
week since we announced the hnding Of The
Military Couri-martial which condemned 10 be
hanged, John II. II. Embert, formerly clerk u
Mr.. Baton's store at Smyrna, cbarstd Nth eiu
rebel Rpy, Samuel b. Hearn, or supplying thg
rebels with wh sksy, alcohol, 6o., huI B.-tto
Lyon, charged with being rebel spy. Tu
parties were to have been hung nj Fort Nc.
Henry, ou Tuesday, but IN SunllG ri-l.t, after
all preparation lad been made ier tie solemn
event. Gen. Wallace received Intelligence thai
htir sentences had been commutsd by the Pre-
silent, to confinement during the war. Tbeee
men sre citizens OF Delaware.
lnE TufRD wARD-Tne quota Of the Third
Ward was filled yesterday.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-02
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
THE NEWS.

There was cavalry fight on Monday, OF
Smithfeld in Jefferson county, Va, thirteen
miles west Of Harper's Ferry, and near the
0pequan river between brigade of Gen. Gus
ters cavalry, supported by battery, and the
rebels. We lost about one hundred and the
enemy Us many more. The expedition was sent
out on q reconnaissance, and discovered that the
rebels still have heavy force in our front, and
are bslieVed to be concentrating at Bunker Hill,
10 the direction of Winchester. The rebels with
drew across the Opequan Greek after the fight
A wagon train is thought to be going up the
valley.
General Milligan is reported to be q prisoner
to Wheeler, ct Lebanon, Tenn, thirty miles east
Of Nashville, and the buildings of the Cumber-
land University, belonging to the Cumberland
Presbyterian denomination, in which his troops
were, were surrounded by rebels. The rebel
force is estimated ct fifteen hundred. Our forces
are said to be moving actively in the adj jacent
region.
Advises from Key West to the 18th instant
state that General Woodbury., commander of the
forces there, died of yellow fever, and was buried
with military and masonic hoDors ons,he lTth.
German, on the Lake Shore train, between
Buffalo and Dunkirk, was robbed of $1,000 in
gold. Suspicion fell on three persoue, who, on
being examined, proved to be delegates to the
Chicago Convention
Hon. Jesse D. Bright has sold out ali his Ken
tucky possessions, freed bis negroes given then
each sum sufficient to commence the world
with, and has, with his family, gone to Europe,
there to remain until after The war
Gov. Johnson, Of Tennessee, having obtained
the requisite authority, is raising twenty thou.
sand men for the purpo-e OF clearing Tennessee
Of predatory rebel bands and guerias. They
are to be mustered toto be service Of the State
and the United States for year, unless aoonti
discharged, and will receive the same pay, ra-
iions clothing, &C., that is paid to troops in III,
regular service.