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STATE CONVENTION.

The State Convention of the Unconditional
Union men of Maryland Conservative wing)
called by the Central Committee, VIM. II. Pur-
nell, chairman, met on the 25th ult, at IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, at the New Assembly Rooms,
Hanover street, Baltimore. The attendance was
full Hon. VIM. II. Purncll called the Conven-
ton TO ORDER and addressed that body in few
per tinent remarks, which were enthusiastically
received, after which, Col. Wm.J Leonard, of
Worcester county, was nominated Tor Comp
trolcr Of the Treasury. The following gentle
men were appointed delegates to the Philadelphia
Convention for the State at large Hons. Thomas
Swami, Montgomery Blair, John W. Crisfeld
and Reverdy johnson. For the Congressional
Districts the following:
First District-Col. George Vickcrs and Hon.
John r. Franklin.
Second District-Gen. james L. Ridgely and
Hon. j Morrison Harris
Third District-Col. VIM. H. Purncll, and
Hon John NJ Frazier.
Fourth District-Col. VIM. p. Maulsby and
Gen. j. G. Sullivan.
Fifth District-RobcrtF Fowler and DR.. W. w.
Watkins.
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Murder in Prince Georges County.

The Prince Georgian gives a long and inter-
esting account of the brutal murder of Mr.. VIM.
Lyles, at his residence in that county, by five
negro men, and their subsequent arrest ut Alex
andria, in Virginia. The estate of Mr. Lvles is
situated on the south bank of Piscataway creek,
near its junction with the Potomac, and nearly
opposite Fort Washington, and was formerly
improved by an elegant brick mansion, which
was destroyed by fire early in the war since
which time Mr.. Lyles and his wife have lived in
small cabin, originally built for q servants
quarter, consisting of one room only on the first
floor, entered by two DOORS opposite each other,
in front and rear.
"On the night ofSaturday, the 18th of July"
says the Prince Georgian, 'taftcf Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyles had retired, there was loud knocking ut
the rear door, when Mr.. Lyles demanded what
was wanted, &c. In reply, the parties stated that
they were travellers from the neighborhood of
Port Tobacco, and surprising the house to be
occupied by colored persons, they had called to
ask for lodging and to get directions as to OBJ
tanning employment. Mr.. Lyles directed them
to another ''quarter" near by, where they could
remain all night, and said that in the morning
he would see what could be done for Them
Surprising them TO have so acted, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyles fell asleep. Sometime afterwards, the
door was burst in by main force, and four ne
groes rushed in, firing toward the bed as they
entered. Mrs. Lyles Immediately aroused, and
not finding Mr.. Lyles in bed, and supposng he
had escaped, unlocked the door and went out,
endeavoring to secure herself, but was overtaken
by the ruflians and brought back Being asked
where her husband was, she replied she did not
know. They then demanded to know where
were the money and the keys, and not being
satisfied on these points, required light to be
furnished. Mrs. Lyles, still under the impress
sion that her husband had got out, and wish
ing another chance to escape, offered to 90 to
the kitchen and light lamp this they refused,
but did allow small servant girl to go, who
brought lamp which was extinguished at the
door. They then took hold of Mrs Lyles and
made her 60 to the kitchen, when another light
was procured and return made to the dwelling"
They then searched the house, and from the sec
rotary obtained about fifteen hundred dollars in
Virginia currency, some green backs and about
two hundred dollars in gold, and quantity of
silver coin. They also took some bed-clothing,
wearing apparel and new clock After they
had left, Mrs. Lyles made her way throughthe
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dark to the house of negro man, where she
sank helpless at the door. The negro gave the
alarm and when several gentlemen arrived at
the house, they found Mr.. Lyles' dead body on
the floor between the bed and secretary. He
wns struck 10y tie first fire, and is supposed TO
have lcaped convulsvely from the bed at the
instant lie was shot. Mr. Lylos was about fifty
eight years of age, of fine appearance, and in
vigorous health. His high position in the COM
munity greatly added to the Indignation at his
foul murder. Four negroes have been arrested
in Alexandria, charged with the offence, and
there is one at large. The property and money
Of Mr.. Lyles was found upon their persons and
at their houses. Four of the negroes are now
confined in Jail at Upper Marlboro. Of their
confessions the Prince Georgian says:
We learn that the four parties now under ar
rest, after being brought to this place, solicited
an interview with the States attorney and the
sheriff, and separately made full and free con-
fcssion of the murder and of their respective
shares in it. The account given by each was
substantially the same as published in our last
issue-eXcept that all five Of the parties were at
the house, and directly engaged in the murder,
instead Of one Of them remaining at the boat, as
was first reported. The States attorney has
made application 10 his Honor, Judge Berry, to
hold a Especial term of court, which application
is now under advisement.
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AFFAIRS AT HAvRE DE GRAcE.-The Philadel-
phia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Com
pany are bnsily engaged in repairing the DANA
gcs done their Bridge by the late storm. The
workmen were set to work almost as soon as
the storm had abated. Much of the timber of the
former structure is found fit for use, and as the
work of reconstruction is progressing, but q few
months will be required to put the bridge in as
forward condition as it was when injured by the
storm.
The Tide Water Canal has done fair bust
ness during the week ending the 3lst of July
There were towed from the outlet lock, ia boats
loaded with coal and ice, for Baltimore; ] I boats
loaded with lumber, &c, for Philadelphia SO
boats loaded with coal for Delaware city, and
10 boats loaded with coal for Spesutia Island
besides these, large number of boats, variously
freighted, were unloaded at Havre de Grace and
other points.
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A SKELETON FoUND.-About two weeks since,
the skeleton of a man was found in one of the
tiues of the Havre de Grace Furnace, supposed
from the buttons on the clothes, to be that of a
soldier. The Furnace has not been worked for
several years, until lately, and in cleaning it
out for operation, the remains were found in a
very obscure part of the building. No one has
any knowledge of the time when, or the circum-
stances under which this body got there, but
from its decomposed condition, it may have lain
there long time, and was most likely SOL
der, as no person has been missed by the citi-
zcns of the town from amongst them.
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THE ATLANTIC TELEGRApH.-The great ca bic
connecting Europe with the Western World has,
it appears, after FIVE Intellectual attempts, been
successfully laid. News reac he'd here on the goth,
ultimo, from Cyrus W. Field, Esq, dated at
Hearts Content, Newfoundland, that the great
Atlantic Cable was in perfect working order
1t appears the Great Eastern left Valentia, on
the coast OF Ireland, on the 18th day of July,
and arrived at Hearts Content on the 9th Of
the same month. The distance run was goo
miles, and the length of cable laid was 1864
miles-the total slack being less than 10 per
cent. The average speed was one hundred and
twenty miles per day. During the voyage of
two weeks the news from Europe was received
every day and posted up on board the Great
Eastern.
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ADJOURNMENT OF CoNGREss.--Ths body adj
journed on Saturday last, after session of
nearly eight months. No piece of news, we
suppose, could have been more acceptable to the
American people than the knowledge that the
Congress Of the United States of America had
adjourned, unless indeed, it would be the an
nouncement of its final separation. 1t is diff
cult, just now, to tell exactly what it has or has
not done, save and except only that its whole
time has been taken up in legislation for the ne
gro, in particular, and the interest of the Adolf
ton party in general tits well that greatnaton
like ours cannot easily he dsgraced, for were
it OF herwise, what pitiable situation would we
now occupy in the eyes humankind, with almost
every department. of the government filled to
overnowlng, Tor the last nvu years, WIN Tue
viest and basest corruption that ever disgraced
a nation, and dishonest and tyrannical Con-
gress to govern us. Who wonders that the
people rejoice 10 know even that the Rump has
at least separated for time, and that the coun-
try is rid of this bundle of vilencss until Deem
Der next2
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THE NEW ORLEANS RIoT.-Ncac Or
leans, ,JnIy 31-Tbe members of tue Con-
vention made prisoners yesterday were
released by Gen. Baird last night The
casualties run up to about thirty negroes
killed, and several white persons, includ-
ing policeman, dangerously wounded
DR.. Dortie, reported mortalIy wounded,
has since died. The city is still under
martial law, and quiet prevails.
LATER.-The mayor continues to exer.
else his usual functions, and the military
governor directs the government troops.
1t is supposed the order for martial law
will be rescinded, upon the receipt of dis
patches from Washington.
The grand jury have found bills against
twenty-five members Of the convention,
but they will not be executed till the city
returns into the hands Of the civil authori-
ties. Twenty-Five police in all were wound
ed yesterday, two of whom have since
died. More than two hundred arrests
were registered yesterday at the first dis
trict station, while proportionally large
number were carried 10 other Districts
All, as previously reported, have been re.
leased by the military authorities.
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THE EPISCOPAL METHODIST This is the title
of new weekly newspaper just issued in
Baltimore city, by the Revs. Thomas L. Bond
and S. S. Roszel, as editors, and the Rev. John
Poisal as publisher. Tile EpaScopQl Methodist is
a large, double sheet, well gotten up and hand
somely printed, and in the interest of those who
differ in their doctrines of governmental policy
with the Methodist Episcopal Church The
names of the editors are sufficient guarantee to
the public, that every subject discussed in the
editorial columns of the Episcopal Methodist will
be handled with Judgment and ability, while
the publication department, under the direction
and able management ofthe Rev. John Poisal,
cannot fail to meet the appreciation Of all liberal
minded men. Altogether this is asfirst class
newspaper, and will be found very valuable
visitor in every household. Subscriptions 81
per year. Office CT publication, 1872 West Balt-
more ST., Baltimore, Md.
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SMASH UP.-On Tuesday last, the horse attach
ed to buggy belonging to Mr.. Young, at
Havre de Grace, while standing hitched to the
Jail fence, in this place. took fright at some
thing passing and started down the street at q
rapid rate, overturning and breaking the buggy
considerably in his fight 1t appears that the
person who had the horse and vehicle in posses
sion, had come here for marriage license, and
the wagon being too badly broken to be taken
back to Havre de Grace without repairs, he
mounted his horse bare-backed, and with the
Clerks permission to unite the happy couple, in
his pocket, he started his return trip, without
''giving it up so, Mr.. Brown"
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WHY Mr.. DENNTsoN RESIGNED
tx. Postmaster General Dennison, in re.
ply to note from distir guished citizen
of Ohio, congratuIatiug INN upon his re-
signatiop, thus defines his reasons for
Withdrawing from the Cabinet:
Whilst almost certain for several
months past that ] could not longer remain
in the Cabinet, because Of the differences
of opinion on public questions between
the President and myself, determined, in
view Of all the circumstances surrounding
the political situation, not to Withdraw 80
long as there was any hope for reconcile.
alton between the President and our
friends in Congress. Not until the Pres
ident's opposition to tue Constitutional
Amendment and his approval the Phil
adel phia Convention were manifest did
feel that all hope of reconciliation was
gone. Then | acted promptly, and would
have resigned as [ have, if | had known
that was to leave alone. | am satisfied
of having resigned at the right time and
in the right spirit, whatever may be the
consequences to me personally.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvENTIoEs-The Demo-
cratic State and District Conventions of Ala
bama, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Pennsylvania
Wisconsin, Vermont, Mississippi, Ohio, Mis-
souri, and New York, have all sent delegates to
the Philadelphia Convention, while the times
and places are fixed in most of the other States
for holding of State or district conventions for
the same purpose. Maryland and several of the
other States, hold their State Conventions on
the eighth instant, next Wednesday.
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THE HARVEST Our harvest is about over,
and the state of the crops in this county may be
summed up in few words. The opinion, we
believe, prevails generally that the wheat and
hay crops throughout the county, are unusually
light while the oats crop is spoken of as being
unusually good. The same may be said of po-
tatoes, or at least we have heard of TO COM
plant. Corn never looked better through the
entire county, than it docs now, and cannot
fail to be heavy. We would suppose that much
OF it would need no more rain.
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w GODS Meetings.

DY Divine permission there will be
- Woods Meeting, near Emmorton, to
commence on SUNDAY next, 29th inst.
RrvS. Thomas Lee and J. r. Nichols,
~ connection with the preachers of the
C"cnit, are expected to be present.
Service both morning and afternoon,
and persons attending will make their ar
ranGrments to stay all day
Our Cd QUARTERLY MEETING
will also be taken to the Grove, at Mr..
Owen Michael's gate, near Hark onsville,
in this county, to commence on SAB
BATH, Tie 18th Of August Sabbath
will be whole days meeting.
Several ministers are expected from
abroad to assist in the exercises.
J. K. NICHOLS,
Superintendent Bel Air Circuit
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The LADY's FRIEND FOR AUGUsT.-tIIarvest
Time, THE harvest time Of life, as well as of
the season-is the appropriate steel engraving of
the August number of this beautiful periodical.
The double and finely colored steel fashion plate
is gem, as usual. The music is the song of
'ChildhoOd and Home"
Price $3.50 year; Q copies 81 90; copies
(ald one gratis) SIG. Specimen numbers will
be sent for Is cents.
Address Deacon & Peterson, $40 Walnut ST.
Philadelphia.
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ANTI-RENT TRoUBLEs.-A dispatch to the
Boston Post, dated at Albany, states that the
anti-rent troubles have again broken out in
serious shape. The anti-renters obliged the
sheriff and his posse to quit the neighborhood,
and defed him to execute any ejectment process.
They were not disguised as heretofore. There
is considerable excitement about the matter, and
the military will be ordered out to sustain the
sheriff in the discharge OF his duties
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POSTMASTER AT BALTIMoRE The United States
Senate, just previous 10 its adjournment, con-
frmed the nomination of Gen. Edward Shriver,
of Frederick, as postmaster of tie city of Bati-
more, in the place of Vim. II. Purnell, Esq,
whose nomination was rejected some time
since.
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CONSISTENT fanatics who want
ed the Southern people all killed, because
they were attempting to get out of the
Union, now want to kill them because
they want foreman i'll the Union. Gu
rious, isn't it?
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To Correspondents.

All communications for publication must be accom-
panied with the real OF The author, atten-
ton will be paid to them The real name OF the author
will not b. published unless desired, but we cannot
consent TO insert communications unless know the
writer.
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fb3-The "HEgs'' has more extended circulation
among the intelligent farmers and business men of
Hartford, than any other paper in the county. No
CLOCK IIospital's other obscene 'Lottery adver.
semens will appear in our columns nj any price. A
arge number subscribers pay for their paper in od
vance, and are justine class advertisers de-
SIRE TO reach.
Theattention of Respectable and legitimate advertisers
is directed To the above facts.
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MEMOIR OF BooTH-The memoir n Junius
Brutus Booth, the great tragcdian, written by
his daughter ASIA is just published, and is at
tracing much attention,
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A GRAND FESTIVAL,

FINDER the auspices of the Ladies'
u Aid Society of the Centre Methodist
Episcopal Church, will be held in the
Grove belonging to Joseph w. Wallis,
Esq, at the Rock Spring Church,
On Tuesday, Sept. 4th, 1865.
Dinner so cents. Children half price.
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NOTICE.

TO THE VOTERS OF THE FIRST
DISTRICT.
THE undersigned, officer of Registration,
appointed for the LIST Election District
of Hartford county, in compliance with
the Registration Act, passed by the Legis-
!ature of 1865, hereby gives notice that
he will meet at
ABINGDON,
in accordance with the 9Th section of said
act on every
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
of each week, from 9 O'Clock, A. NJ. to
5 O'Clock, P. NJ, from the first Monday
in August to the third Wednesday of Sep
TENDER, inclusive, for the purpose Of regis
tering the names of all free white male
persons claiming and entitled to the right
of elective franchise, according to the pro-
visions of said law.
Persons of foreign birth will be required
to exhibit their naturalization papers.
THOMAS w. HALL,
au3 Register.
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NOTICE
TO THE VOTERS OF TIE SIXTH
DISTRICT

TO THE VOTERS OF TIE SIXTH
DISTRICT.
THE undersigned, officer of Registration,
l. appointed for the 9th Election District
of Hartford county, in compliance with the
Registration Act passed by the Legisla-
ture of 1866, hereby gives notice that he
will meet at
HAVRE DE GRACE,
in accordance with the 9Th section of said
act, on every
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
of each week, from o'clock, A. NJ, to 5
o'clock, P. NJ, from the first Monday in
August to the third Wednesday of Sep
TENDER, inclusive, for the purpose of regis
tering the names of all free white male
persons claiming and entitled to the right
of elective franchise, according to the pro"
visions of said law.
Persons of foreign birth will be required
to exhibit their naturalization papers.
THOMAS J. IVES,
au3 Register.
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ESTRAYS.

TANIE to the farm of the subscriber,
" living on the road leading from Sandy
Hook TO Dublin, on Monday, the 23d of
July, 1866, FOURTEEN YOUNG CAT
TIE, supposed to be from drove, and
of the following description, viz:
Two Red Steers, pair Red and White
Steers, pair Dun Steers, l Black Roam,
| Black and White, Brindlc and White,
l Red and White, | Yellow and White,
l White with red Sides, pair Red Steers,
and Brindle Steer-all of which were
found trespassing on my premises and
hereby give notice to the owner or owners
thereof, to call and prove the ownership
to said stock, pay the charges thereon and
take them away.
au3-3t* MARY II. FORWOOD.
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DIE

At her late residence, Winchester, Va on
Wednesday, August LIST, 1866, Mrs. DELLA
WYATT, in the 6sth year Of her age.
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NOTICE
TO THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTH
DISTRICT

TO THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTH
DISTRICT.
THE undersigned, officer of Registration,
L appointed for the 18th Election District
of Hartford county, in compliance with the
Registration Act passed by the LegsIa-
ture of 1865, hereby gives notice that he
will meet at
JARRETTSVILLE,
in accordance with the 9Th section of said
act, on every
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
of each week, from 8 o'clock, A. NJ. to 5
O'Clock, P, NJ, from the first Monday in
August 10 the third Wednesday Of Seplem-
Der, inclusive, for the purpose of regis
tering the names OF all free white male
persons claiming and entitled to the right
of elective franchise, according to the pro-
visions of said law.
Persons of foreign birth will be required
to exhibit their naturalization papers.
ISAAC AMOS,
au3 Register.
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gas" Hon. Caleb Gushing will deliver
an Adde'S at the Masonic celebration at
Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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Pic Mic and Fair.

A PIC MIC and FAIR, for the benefit
IL of St. Tgnatius' Church, near the
Hickory, will commence on TUESDAY,
the 2 lst of August. 1t will be held in the
Grove adjoining the Church, and will con-
tinue three days. ju27-4t
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Government, from the Presidents
proclamation of August 10th, 1861
and which, although a civil war, yet.
according to the decision of the Su.
preme Court in the prize cases, car.
ricd with it all the consequences and
disabilities Of a public war, it follows,
therefore, that the plaintiff in this
! case could have instituted no proceed
ings in this Court until peace was
proclaimed by the Presidents pro-
clamation Of June 18th, 1866.
This suspension, being by the ex-
ercise of the paramount authority of
the Government, cannot be held to
work forfeiture Of the plaintiff s
cause of action, but that his right to
sue, suspended by the war, revived
when it ceased. And as it has not
been three years from the maturity
Of the cause of action to the COM
mencement of the war, and from the
termination OF the war to the COM
menccment of this suit, this suit is
not barred by limitations, and the
demurrer is, therefore, overruled.
The case being then, by agree
ment, submitted to the court, judge
ment was given for the full amount
of the plaintiffs claim, together with
interest from the 26th of April, 1861
to the 10th Of August, 1861, and
from the 18th June, 1866, to date, no
interest being allowed from the time
during which the war lasted.
Messers. George VIM, Brown and
Arthur George Arown for plaintiff;
Jervis Spencer, Esq, for defendant.