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The sun., 1870-10-21
Rcnominntion Of The Hon. James Drook..

The Convention for the nomination Of James
Brooks was held 1t the corner Of Fourth avenue and
Tlir second stree, las, evening atty o'clock, with
James s. HennessY as Chairman, aud James NJ,
Swocny, Edward Biucks, and stephen McCormck
as Secretaries. On motion OF the Hon. James d,
Nicholson, Mr. James Brooks was nominated by
ncclamation The Eon Jamcs Brooks spoke and said
tGat he would leave hE home aud friends with all
th cir attractions and would Willingly be an exile In
Washington, knowing that 1t would be for the in
terost OF his party. lie could stand any charge
except that OF re l,hness and that lie turned public
intrustmonts to hls own profit, for all such charges
woTo SANDER. and with NJ foundation.
The sun., 1870-10-21
Striking the American Flag In Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 2O.-Ycsterday the stars
and stripes, having been raised on the State Agri
cultural socictys Hag-staf without authority, were
ordered to be taken down by President Iancey, but
to-day were ordered by him to be replaced The
President acted without tho sanction OF tue Soc ety
or tao citizens OF Atlanta.
The sun., 1870-10-21

ton nominated Morgan Jones, and tie Democratic
Union Convention nomn ,tei Robert u. Roos evelt.
In the Fftu District Col. William r. Roberts re-
criycd tho rpmmany nomination.
In the sixth District TIC Hon, s. s. Cox was nomi-
mated by TGmmyny.
In the Seventh District Smi'h Fly Jr., re.
ceiyed the Tammany, the Young Democracy, and the
Democratic Union nominations.
In the Eighth District the lion. James Brooks was
the TammanY nominee.
In the Moth District Fernando Wood was nomi-
mated by the Democratic Union add Tsmmany Con-
Nenlions.
The sun., 1870-10-21
A Tribune Stakeholder Hugs n Tamma ~
Nominee.

VIM. II. Roberts was nominated last evening
ur CONGRESS in the ffth District. lie made a speech
which ~Ss applsuded BY man with bald head and
along beard, with madness that had method in
IL. TIE hand copping was itimcd, and the hi !
hfsi" were inserted in the wrong places. At the
conclusion OF tho speech the aoplauder rushed to
the IlGtlorm aud cllsl ed the Tammany nominee in
long ard loving embrace. He was the Hon.
Patrick O'liourEe, O stockholdcr in the Tribune
The sun., 1870-10-21
LONG ISLAND.

The Long Island City Fire Department M reor-
ganiztd consists OF JACKSON PROTECTION, and Flangln
Engine Companies Astoria and Live Oak Truck Com.
pAnes aud Mohawk HUse Company. kincc toe Gtw
Chef NJ, SNYDER ooh charge OF the department. IiS
efficiency has been materially Increased. The depart
ment will parade on Monday.
A few Gays since Mrs. Suyau's hOuss IN sat
HaTDur discovered to be fu oi smoke dnv a.. her
absence and nn gl1rm Of Ore wa, rakcd II, ,tead ~
trying 10 bud the hrchc neiehbors O"rnn iIuwn~ uc
bedding aud furniture out Of the wi DOVE Aud tpnrs
After gearing tue house they discOvr 'c1 that tltrc
was no me ut Gl, but only littlo smoky irOm thc
LLLNn
The sun., 1870-10-21
LOSSES ny FIRE.

A hre in rhlndclphia last evening DESTROYED tho
chair factory Of FenneT Co. Loss $4,000 insurance.
$1,000.
Mcssrs Secly & Taylor's cotton seed oil factory
In New Orleans burned Yesterday, Loss so, zoo
Mr., seely was wounded by the falling walls.
An incendary 1re in Poughkeepsie Yesterday
morning destroyed two barns and portion Of oil.
ing on Front street, near Main street Loss $1,000
The sun., 1870-10-21
Losh niIIlng, on MIIlt.

In spite Of The storm last night Stoawav Hall
WAS filed with an apprcciatyo anlience who had
collected 20 hear josh Billings discourse on Milk"
Arough there was no word milk In the lecture
much To every boly's surprise, tao humOrst sue.
cccdei In kcepinG his hearers IN roar ol laughter
from the tipa he began I'll he closed. Josh will
Iepea, tic lecture on lucsday night.
The sun., 1870-10-21
Marriage Of Newark Hoires..

Last night the First Presbyterian Cnurch Of
Newark was tic .cero Of a brilliant wedding, tie
daughter Of the late " Paddock" Jones' who was
mixed m IN the celebrated duel between Congress
men u raves and tit'y fCne duty years ago A
New Yorker. Mr. George Browne was the huppy
Groom The church WAS lod with tie 6af and
fashion OF Newark The display of gorgeous LOi
Al the close Of the ceremony the bridal putty en-.
Joyed splendid supper at the brido's sisters
house Altogether II was the finest wedding New.
ark has seen IN O long time.
The sun., 1870-10-21
Speaker Hickman Springs another Trap
on Supervisor Foley.

John Foley called another meeting OF his
Quick Transit Nomiu atng Convention for last even
Ing at Masonic Hall, EGhty-sxlh street. but Hitch
wan again got wind OF the movement, and sprung
mother trap on the Supervisor. Foley having, a.
he suTroscd, secured the of tho hall, gave hin-
s,'f no fuf.ucr corcrn about the matter until even
Wien 20 lis auazemcnt lac fouu, It occupied
L' . cinvd of Iitchnan friends, and Tammany
rlcCting m full biast. The litcLman faction had
cirCumvCnied linn b. raging one months rent IN nd
vance, thus leaving Foley and his men out In tue
Geld.
The sun., 1870-10-21

FLoREscB, Oct. 2o.-The Electoral law pro-
Iosed for Rome allows her fourteen deputies in the
Chamber OF Deputies. 1t is reported that the Pope,
in Difference to the advice OF all the powers remains
at Rome. There has been no Communication be-
tween Itaiy and the other powers the subject OF
the Spanish candidature.
A circular has been issued by the Italian Govern.
ment protesting against the rumors Of ilreatment
OF the Pope. lie is perfectly free and indepe ndcnt
All Italy nsks Is notilcat OF Bny alton
his part TO leave Rome, in order that the honor
and poet due 70 bis Onhce may be paid Linn.
The sun., 1870-10-21
WIN no, Atand by Grnnrs narsoin.

Tho Woodiord aud Kaufman Campaign Club Of
tie FIRST hffomlly District met last night at IL!
wcst broadway, Samuel lie Con'O in the chair, and
resolved that they would not endorse Tho cauddltes
of tho Young democracy, Notwithstanding the
recommendation ol me kepublican state Central
Cummltlca TO TIT encct. rhoY pledged themselves
to VutU for Rt Nrasht Republican csndidutes 1nocr
Nv gutdaGcc Of the Hon. Henry Smith.
The sun., 1870-10-21

New ORLEANS, Oct. 2O.-Thc following is tho
time Of tho steamer IL. Il. Lee On her trip 70
Nltciez, running against the time Of tho steamer
Na,chcz From New Orleans TO College Port, 3 h.
NJ IN 10 e.; TO Baton Rou,e. h. ai IN, 10 T.; 70
Bayou Sara. y b. 30 IN. Is T.; 10 Natchez, 10 n 90
N. SIS. Tho Lees iuel was exhausted at Bayou
taIa. and from College Point up: she encountered
The sun., 1870-10-21
TRYING on nm old .wInllInu Dodge.

Bernard Jacobs accompanied by Detective
Heidelberg o! tho Contralonco, yesterday afternoon
applied 10 Alderman Welcn for warrant against
Charles Franks, who formerly kept brokers once
at l0l washing on street, aud who had do!rau ed
jacobs out o. S22i On MAY 70, in the exchange Of
sos into Ere ch gold. Jacobs did not discover his
loss until at sea. llo returned 10 New lors on
THURSDAY, and opu'.ci 10 SupcriUtt ndent Kclso
Who detailed tie officer TO work IN the case and
the sWinalug broker was last evening locked up at
Police ucadguartc!s
The sun., 1870-10-21
A Strange Cn.o of Supposed nydrophobin.

At tGl5 clock last evening Officer New iliRms
took to the Fifty ninth street police station an un
known girl, aged II, whom ho found walking on
all fouis at the corner Of Forty-ninth street nud
Flnh avenue. She vas aitircd IN rod dress. trim
med with black velvet slecl buttons, bare footed,
aui with her hair cut short, II was supposed size
was afflicted vitn hrdrophubi, and she was re-
moved TO Bellevue H0s:ital for uel lmeIt.
The sun., 1870-10-21
Tho Printers of BROOKLYN Fighting Thomas
KinsrIIn.

Thomas KinSslla of ths Daily Edglr, is a
Democratic candidate for Congress- in BROOKLYN
Knsela cmplo,s rat printers in his once, and has
rerfRtcuy peTsccutrd tho montcrs Of tho Printors'
Union. lle printers hold o meeting in Montague
to place Kinsel in his true light before workngmen
The sun., 1870-10-21

PHLApELPHiA, Oct, 2).-A prze Eight took
place to-day at Red Bank bclos thi. city, on TIC
Jersey shore, between lin Iurgai aud Jarr, Dor o.
,un. After two rounds, MURRAY being unhurt and
Donovan somewhat hammered, the adhercnts OF
Donovan made grand assault on tho Murray gang,
and blood flowed rccly. THIS general mti1f ended
the r, and tte parties returned to the city ore
,E OF the fouGhs composing the gang were arrested
b, t.c uUilce.
The sun., 1870-10-21
An Oid-Fnshioncd Arknnsns Fight In the
Second Assembly District,

Al tho Second Assembly District Republican
Convention on Wednesday night there was slight
rrc- uary in the PROCEEDINGS which resulted in the
Hon. @. IL Leaks being bitten in the nose and tho
drcaloraton Of one or two eyes. The rumor that
Mr. Le3ck lost ear is Incorrect Ms IL returned
to h.m before the close OF the meeting.
The sun., 1870-10-21

CINciSSATI, Oct 20.-Information has been
received here that the train duo here at $50 this
morning from Sandusky was thrown from the track
during the night near Carey. killing the engineer
aud fireman The engine and baggage car were de
molishod. No passengers were hurt
The sun., 1870-10-21
Gcn. nnnk. a Trnnrh Armpnlhiznr.

BOlToN, oct. 20.-Gcn. Banks was announced
to lecture in tie bay S'ato Course" Tonight on
4, ranco.Grrman ques ion, Dut, Through the in
nucuco of many OF his friends, Who know that his
s,npllb.es were with France, ho reluctantly de-
cLod, nnG At a late holr lis p'aco was supplied by
Matr 3. uarrmln, Of Kew Illmnshre.
The sun., 1870-10-21
The Reported Pence.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20,-The following is the
copy OF the despatch received last night by socre.
tary Fish, dated London yesterday:
The report that peace is srranged Is much be-
leved but is not Iet onieiaily stated here.
The sun., 1870-10-21
THE POLITICIANS CIRCUS.
THE BCOLoRED MEN DENoUNCE STEW
ART l.. WOOD FORD.
The Coiored Citizens Of the Eighth Ward
Awske-They will not Vote for the Friend

Tho Coiored Citizens OF the Eighth Ward
Awske-Tbey will not Vote for the Friend
Of fSiavc-Trnders.
large and enthusiastic meeting Of the Eighth
Ward vigilsnt Club (colorcd) was beld last evening
at 242 Spring street. hnor the transaction OF some
routine business, Mr.. WIN. Jamisou introduced the
following resolutions:
Waerea,. The Republican party have nominated yari.
ous persons Tor whom they clam our votes and voices
Resoired, That We will at all elections endorse and
support any upright kepub lean who may be nominated
for office, but We will not allow ourselves TO sacrifice
our votes for any man not possessing strict Integrity
and fidelity to the party
Resoired. That IN Stewart l.. Woodford We have no
co1ndence IA true representative Of our party, and
We call upon MIN TO withdraw and solicit the RepuDll
can party IN this state At large 10 request said Wood
ford TO reign from the Gubernatorisl contest s the
colOrcd people OF this state at least cannot and must
not vote for former racker In the nosh and slavery
OF their brethren.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted amid
loud ap. l.usc. Mr.. Andrew J. West, the President
being called upon. delivered an eloquent address
IN support Of the resolutions, a. did MIR. Henry D.
Coles, who in his remark. spiritedly coincded with
tie preceding speaker. After some fine singing
from the Sylvan Glee Club the meeting quietly
dispersed
The sun., 1870-10-21
A Candidate for Assembly who Wants to
Prove that be Don't Drink.

The Democratic Union Assembly Convention Of
the Fifth District mot nt ass Hudson street. Lewis
McDermou in the chair; Chas. A. Goldoy, Secretary
An informal ballot was taken. IN which George L.
Lou,rcl received 2, Sharkey 2, John GlCnon /, and
VIM. W Smith 6. MIR. Smith then received unan
nous nomination for Assembly. A Committee was
appointed to wnt on Mr.. Smith, who appeared and
mace a speech accepting the nomination. He took
the whole thing. He was sorry to say, however,
that he had been charged with intoIicaton. 1t
wasn't So lie hadn't been drunk. lie had a hun.
dred and twenty three efdavits already prepared to
prove that he wasn't drunk. lie never drank. Ho
added that lkey Bel was ready to spend 81 OC0 to
carry tho district for him.
This extraordinary statement, coming AZ II did
nom the ms Q: Nj. Smith, created great excite
rent ~ resolution the Convention appointed q
Committee to investigate the charges against Mr..
smith. hr. James Moran. who Is perfectly able to
tell when man Is drunk, IL the chairman OF this
Committee. The report OF this Committee IL awaited
with great anxiety. II 1t is uniavorablc TO Mr.
Smith, terrible riot Is feared In the Eighth Ward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-25
BY Green IL Wise.

{ Real Estate Agents and Aurtlo .crr.l
COMMISSIONERS SALE or A HOUSE
" AND LOT IN ALEXANDRIA, viz
tue of decree of the Circuit Court Of Aleynn.
dris county, Va rendered. at the May term,
1853, in the suit Of Hepburn asain.t smith and
others, the undersigned, Commissioner therein
named, will offer, by public sslo, on SATUR-
DAY, the I'd day Of July 1870, at II o'clocl,
M, in front Of the Mayors Office. in tho city of
Alexandria, Va, the following REAL ES-
TATE, situated in tho said city Of Atoxandri,,
to wit:
A LOT OF GROUND on tho cast side of Pat.
rick street. 70 feet north Of Cameron IS! feet
in front, and 80 feet inches in depth, improved
by SMALL TENEMENT, and subject -,
to rent charge Of SIS per annun, payable .:s
to the estate of VIM. K. Ball deceased On nc
count of rent charge of 1861 per annum upon
the half square of ground, Of which it is part,
reserved upon the conveyance by Charles Alex
der TO John V. Thomas, in lT16.
TERMS-Ope:enth Of tho purchase money
to BIO paid in hand rs q cash deposit, and the
residue in equal payments at six, twelve and
eighteen months, with interest, secured by The
bonds of the purchaser, with good personal So
curty and the titlo to be retained until tho pur-
chase money is fully paid, and tho property liz
bic to be resold at the cost and risk of the pur-
chaser, in the event of failure to comply with
tho terms Of sale. Stamps and convcyancing
ut the expense Of the purchaser.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
ie l3-eots Comm. CT Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-25
BY Beck, Knox G Kerby,

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.I
ZOE SALE, BY UBLlC AUCTION, ~
II FRIDAY, the lst day Of July next, at II
M, in front of the Mayors Office, that very de-
srablc DWELLING HOUSE and LOT, Ss3e
in the city of Alexandra, at the southeast .Qsk
corner of Washington and Oronoko streets.
lately occupied by E. Z. White. esq.
This is one of the most comfortable. commo.
dious and pleasant residences in this city, with
q largo lot of nearly o quarter of an acre oil
ground. The house was rebuilt with great caro-
and expense by the late Louis A. Cazenove IS
residence for his family, with every convo.
nience necessary for their comfort. The un-
dersigned, selling under the authority of deed
OF trust, will convey such title only as is vested
in them, but which s believed to be undoubted
TERMS-One-fourth Of tho purchase money
on the day of sale, and the residue in three
equal instslments Of six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest from the day of sale, So
cured by deed Of trust on the premises
CASSIUS F. LEE,
RICHARD II. LEE,
nv 2S-eotd Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-25
From PhiIadelDhia.

PHILADELPHIA, June 25.-About half past
four o'clock this morning an explosion occurred
in the store of John Bussier on the wharf be-
low Chestnut street. The building was filled
with fire works and in few minutes the whole
establishment was destroyed. James Walton,
AGED u years, was passing at the time and was
blown some distance, aud seriously injured.
Charles Rhodes, member of the Hope Horse
rushed into the store with branch pipe and
was terribly injured by all explosion. causing
Genth at the hospital in an hour afterwards.
Two members of the Hibernlau were also IL
iured The proprietor of the store is unfortu-
nate, His store was burned ont last year just
heiorc the 9TH of July. The origin OF the tire
is generally attributed to Spontaneous, comb
ton. The flag at Adams Express ls dlsplaye.o
At half mast on account of the death OF John a.
Bingham. the resident manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-25

MASONIC AFFAIRs.--The annual election
OF officers OF Alexandria Washington Lodge
No. %, A. +. L. NJ. was held at their hal
last Thursday night, Geo. r. Shinn was elect
ed WorShipfu Master; Peter &. Uhler, Senior
Warden; John 2. Clark. Junior Warden
Jno. A. Field, Treasurer; and Jas. S. Doug,
lass, Secretary. The following officers were
appointed by the Master TO serve tor the epsu.
ing year y. II. Smyth, Senior Deacon. JAS.
f. Waddey, Junior Deacon; W. D. Stewart,
and Fl. K. Bradshaw Stewards; and James
Fossett, Tler.
These officers Us we,l Us the recently elected
officers of Andrew Jackson lodge were Install
cd last night, the night OF St. Johns day.
Among the incidents, after the installation at
Washington lodge, was the conferriog the de.
gree Of Master Mason upon Rev. V. p. Su-
wong, Of China, who had just been ordained
minister OF the Episcopal Church. and who
will start at once on his return to his native
land.
Both these lodges arc now in fourishing
condition, Washington lodge numbering l53
members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-06-25

po1nE REpoRr-MAYoRs OFFIcE.-Mary'
Kimmel. arrested in "Petersburg on eom
LIANT If Mary Ann Gallagher, who enargeu
pnr 9th abusive language and an assault. Was
I discharged and the costs OF the case assessed 10
the complainant. i, 4.o, I,vnchburg.
r., od;sor5erlv conduct, was discharged upon
~, n"or,;se to quit the city forthwith.
prGw nnnnp woman, for disordery conduct at :
- s ~ bsd repute near the uppsr end OF
K;n@ street, was fined and discharged.
I'VE NJ nronr;etress of house of bad repnte at
lne p.up pna If King street, for selling liquor
Egeh appii; cense was fined and discharged
WsaIsrRATEs' OFFIoE.-A colored glr'
,omed Jennie Winters, for stesIng o'otnlns
trom the residence Of Mr.. Joseph Mclean, ~as
'1;scharged as the stolen property was recovered
nS an eccount of her youthtuiness
Tim Lea and Dick Williams TWO coloreo
,ons arrested on the charge OF steai!og .seS
~ sodd dollars from Mr.. John McCuln as .u'
bonse we're dismissed for want OF eViaenoe ".
kaI non for whose arrest warrant hao oeet
;,anad On complaint of a colored woman pame'
Martha Davis, for threatening ana aous's y
language, was recogn'z7o 'of u'' "pp'
'u W rru RrpoRT. -Night clear and warm
some balls at Fishtown, and dis.u.g J ~ Kin
honse of bad repute near the upper Huu "a Wad
S,rset. where watchmen Nlghtingla1 d bnII =, n
,noda an arrest. There was granu GaI
eoIored Odd Fellows hall on South Co oaarSe
Street. where a prize, large CAKE, was , n
s ~ ,be most graceful walker, One iooge go,
stranger, was accommodated al 'n'
house.
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LOCAL NEWS,
Church Services To.Morrow

Christ Gursh.-Service at IL q. M. and pun
st. FaaPs eNurch.-service at IL a. no. and
GRACE Oauroh:--Service at II a. IN. and p. m.
81 MgrYs.-Msss at and II a. NJ, and Yes.
First Pres6yterian.-Service in the NOR ming
and at night by Rev. Mr.. McAtee.
Second Presbyterian Sermon in the morn
ing and at night by Rev. DR.. Bullock
Aiethodsst Ep,scopal.-Service in the morn
and at night by Rev. Mr.. Haynes.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.-Ser-
mon in the morning and at night, by Rev. Dr..
Hough.
Methodist ProteStant.-Seryice in the morn-
ing and at night by Rev. Mr.. Benson.
Village Gapeh--Servce in the morning and
at night. by Rev. Geo. W. Lightner.
SaDtast-Service in the morning and at night
by Rev. Mr.. Ryland
AlerGndria Christian Association. Sunday
prayer Sy meeting in the Baptist Church at D. m.
Dal!y prayer meeting in the rooms of the Asso-
cation, 65 King street, at .. m
street.
German Lutheran.-Service at 3 D. H., in
Aulr's building. by Rev. Mr. Brandt
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AUCTION SALES.
BY Green & Wise,
IReal Estate Agents and Auctloneers. !
LYMON FOR 8 A l. E.

[Real Estate Agents and Auetioneers.l
TLYMON FOR SALE.
Having determined to sell this vsluabl wa
tering place, situated on the Potomac river, in
Charles county Md, 20 miles below Washing.
ton, D. c., have divided it into six tracts, and
will offer it as follows:
No: 1-Contains e. acres of fine land; nag
sufficient wood on it for the use OF the farm ana
the remainder in cultivation; it Is Wstered oy
Horse Pen run, and sdjoins DeEdelins.
No. 2-Contans so acres-one. fourth in wood
and the remainder under cultivation has fsjf
small DWELLING and Stable, with 8 Ell
large front on the Potomac river has com.
msnding site for q handsome residence. This
farm adjoins No. l..
No. 3-Contains 20 acres and rood sdjoins
No. 2, with good front on the Potomac it II
we'll watered, and all bottom Ian d, now undec
cultivation.
No. 4-Contains 1875 acres and 3 roods; il
situated in the rear Of No. 8, and extends to
Mattawoman creek, which is navigable for YES
sels drawing feet of water. A large portion
Of this tract is in wood bottom cleared.
No. 5-Contains 80 acres; is situated IN thd
sufficient wood for the use of the farm; las
beautiful building site and very valuable mari
bed binding on Msttawoman creek. Vessels
drawing feet can be loaded with the mari
from the bank, without the expense of trans
portation.
No. 6-Contains 140 acres. On this farm il
the DWELLING, barn, &c., and the eel. m
ebrated GIL YMONT PAVILION, 80 we'll Hil
known as q watering place and as resort for
pleasure, as to require no minute description.
These farms are very valuable. not only on
account Of their being portion of the Glymont
estate, but for the convenience of reaching
Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown by
steamer several times daily, and the Baltimore
and Norfolk markets twice week, makes it
desirable for places Of residences, as we'll Cor
fruit and truck farms.
The above farms will be offered at private
sale until SATURDAY, July 9th, 1870; if not
sold by that time, they will be offered by pub
lie auction on that day, in front of the Mayors
Office, in the city of Alexandria, at II o'cPk m.
TERMS-One-fourth cash; the residue in
equal annual instalments at one, two and three
years, with interest; the purchaser to give
bonds for the deferred payments, with approved
personal security, and deed of trust to be ex-
ecuted to secure them. Stamps aud convey
ancing at the expense of the purchaser. Plsts
of the above property and more minute DE-
scription, with price, &C., can be seen and OBJ
tanned at the real estate Office of GREEN &
WISE. at Alexandris. or By application to the
ie l6.eots Gymont, Charles CO., Md.
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h,or,FR SCENE --Thcrc was auUtl

..soans" in the House OF Representatives
yesterday, in which Mr. Butler figured. Mr.
Randall, of Pennsylvania arraigGed MIR. But
Ter Tor striking ont Of the manuscript OF me
Globe report MIR. Randall's declaration III me
House the other day that Butler was rot an
honest man. f. seems that Butler had posses
sion Of the manuscript to revise his owe speech
and coming across Randall'a aliusion, mutllat-
ed the renort by marking it out, liberty, the
nroprictors of the G lobe declare to &c Without
precedent. -. :, 49,
Mr. Randall said he did not intend TO rec
men apv controversy unless 1t contained TIC
words erased by Mr.. Butler. :.
MIR, Butlcr.-Wh ich | would commend 10
the gentlemen on the other side, With the pro
verb that "foois can ask more questions tAan
philosophers can answer
MIR. Randal-They are sometimes honest
and that is more than you are. :,
Sir. Butler said he drew his peucI thrnugin
il. and wrote on the margin, u heard no suf q
| remark, or should have answered 1t. Is. i
r" Hc made the correction, intending 1t le
! % to llr. Randa i for his action. tie d!o no
hear the remark at the time, and struck IL gu
tor the same reason that you, MIR. Speaker
told him TO take his seat, because he did no
think he knew what he was about
MIR. Rand, said the libel and slandeF oeln
rencated. Mr.. Butler forced him 10 repeat th'
remark when he Was not excited. he WA
willing to let the matter 60 TO the commute
on rules. Tie papers were so referred.