(11)e . ancaoter intelligenter DEO. SANDERSON, EDITOR. A. SANDERSON. AmsooDite. LAN6ABIO, 22;1.860 innouLemiorrijiookoopiggit $2,00 air annum. lii- &:M Pzrrisorm & do.ls ermissmilta! Anumt; uY Nam= street, ProiX" NNW Rae simulk-Bodon- PrendranNA Ofi,'tses UenhGthr The Zaseada'. hiallipotkr, sad the =~asn lamest &cola tlng 1!*or , Istthe United States end the Osnadas.— The" asto to contact fie um at our lowed rates DEMOCRATIC STATE NOMINATIONS: .z. - __ - _._::ZOSOOVERNOR: • - EMERY D. POSTER, of Westmoreland. I iOLR S : SUCTORS. Barks county. S JELZOTOES. 14. J. Beckhow, _l5. George D. Jackson, 16. J. A. AN, 17. J. B. Danner. 18. J. B. Crawford, 19. IL N. Lee, 20. J. B. Howell, 21. N. P. Fetterman, 22. Samuel Marshall, 28. William Book, 24. B. D. Hamlin, — 25. Gaylord Church. ELEC &fop - M. Kohn, o Bloterl Yam, of 1. Frederick Barrer, 2. WilliaintlPattainn, E. Joseph Crmkett, Jr., 4. J.O. Brenner, d. W. Jaeoby, CI. Charles Kelly, T. IL P. James, 8. David &hall, 9. Joel L. Lightner, 10. 11. - Barber 11. T. EL 12: 8. S. Winchrata ,r 18. - Joseph Limbach, paip4N . AN 'UNLUCKY DAY.: LINCOLN and HAMLIN were both nominated on Friday,' and as it is generally considered an unlnelty day, our Republican friends can hardly expect much luck with their nomina tions. Upon the receipt of the intelligence from Chicago, on Friday . afternoon, our neigh bor of the. Union raised a National (1) flag in Centre Square; but the fates were against such desecration of the " glorious stars and stripes," and the next morning the flag was found furled, as if ashamed of the use to whioh- it was applied, and the stars were no longer visible to the public gaze. Nor do we wonder at this. The Convention at Chicago, after leaving out of the question the bogus, self•oonstituted delegates who appeared from Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri and Texas, represented only eighteen of the thirty three States of our glorious Confederacy. It was, therefore, to all intents and purposes, a sectional Convention, representing but little more than one-half of the Onion—of course the Union flag is entirely out of place in any demonstrations favorable to Luicout and HAMLIN. The Republicans should get one made expressly for the occasion ;—a sectional flag with eighteen stars and a corresponding number of black stripes as emblematical of their party's principles. We make the sug gestion not only to our friend Cochran, for whom as a man we have a very high regard, but to the Republicans generally throughout Pennsylvania. We do it, too, because we like to see some show of consistency even in the Opposition ranks. The Union flag of our common country is no banner for Abolition ists to fight under. The flag of WASHINGTON and JACKSON and CLAY and TAYLOR IS not the standard that ought to be placed in the hands of LINCOLN and HAMLIN and GREELEY and GIDDINGS. Such a desecration should not be tolerated in an intelligent community.— Had such a distinguished jurist and conserva tive statesman as Judge McLzex been nomi nated, there might have been some show of propriety in inscribing his name upon our National banner—for that venerable man never was a disunionist. But McLELN is too honest and incorruptible, and therefore did not suit the Black Republicans. They want ed a man who could be used by their leaders, and LINCOLN is the individual to suit their purpose—provided they can elect him, of which we have very great doubt. Even SEW. ARD himself, with his "irrepressible conflict" doctrines to - boot, was not black enough for them. They wanted something a shade or two darker yet, and they have got it in the persons of LINCOLN and HAMLIN. HEAVY DEFALCATION ISAAC V. FOWLER, Esq., the Postmaster at New York - has become a defaulter to the Government to the amount of $155,5511 The defalcation having come to the knowledge of the Government, a few days ago, a warrant was issued and placed in the hands of the Marshal for his arrest, on the charge of em nbezzling the funds of the Post Office Depart. ment to that amount. A Mr. Orfutt, from the Sixth Auditor's Office, Washington, was first sent on to take charge of the office. Sub sequently, Mr. J. B. Guthrie, of the Treasury = Department, was placed in charge of it, until a new appointment is made by the President. The causes of the defalcation are said_to be the great liberality of Mr. Fowler to his friends, and also to speculations in patent rights, &c. &o. Previous to this exposure no man in the city of New York had a higher character with all classes of the community, for honesty and integrity, than Mr. F., and his defalcation has taken every body by sur prise. His bondsmen are George Law and Augustus Conover, who are held in $75,000, less than one half the defalcation. It is be lieved, however, that his friends will make up all deficiencies, so that the Government will sustain no loss in the end. Mr. Fowler was first appointed by President Pierce, and reappointed by President Buch anan. He has held the office about seven years. It is believed that the entire defalca tion occurred within the last six months, as up until oMober, 1859, it is said his accounts were fair and square with the Department. How he could have fallen so far behind with out being deteoted by the Sixth Auditor of the Treasury, who settles all the accounts of the various Postmasters, we cannot conceive. Hon. JOHN A. Drx has received the appoint. ment of Postmaster to succeed Mr. Fowler. He is an excellent selection, and will make a capital officer. CHARACTERISTIC David Wilmot, the author of the Wilmot Proviso, which was the commencement of the dissensions, not only of the Democratic party, but of our whole country, was the temporary Chairman of the Black Republican Convention at Chicago. Fit representative is he of the party. , Discord, disunion and ruin was his object and the effect of his labors in Congress. He is a fit leader and representative of a party whose object, end and aim is now, ever has -been, and ever will be discord, disunion and ruin. 41PIr HANNIBAL HAMLIN. The Black Republican nominee for the Vice Presid , ency, Mr. lieumN, is a regular Free Trader. What do the Tariff men of Pennsyl vaniw think of this? Is that the feast to which they were invited—we mean those of them who have heretofore been acting with the Opposition? CALL FOR HARMONY. An address , to the National Democracy, urging the seceders to return to the Baltimore Coniention, has just been published in The Washington Constitution, with approbatory remarks by that journal. It is signed by eighteen Congress4ren. ilate Geri: A.'l4vltoulaivaT has resigned the Sn . peritendezicy . 'ef the Eastern Division of the T"enigiy,lvania Railroad, which he has held mom eince.the. road was opened, and the duties of which he has discharged with rare enwand fidelity.' The Company will not eairiily-stipply his place. l iar*,'Wlidim.Willittros, thePhysolo gisk:Oluit4Fi,lolgfe: ` l3 _tin 3 l ) BP?nher , in this witas,lnlBs6;l3,4biiimi. He . died itt Little Arkansas: LINCOLN AND HAMILIN. The nomination, by the Chicago Convention, of A l la All LINCOLN, of Illinois, for President, and HANNIBAL Hearair, of Maine, foetirice President, hastfallen like a cold shower bath iapOu the Republican" alias People's .Party of - Pempylviutia , ',Tw 'time they are both ultra AholitienistsiAuite.sa =id' so as Saw- Aso himself, but neither :of theiii , haviany of the taof popularity in their composition; The great leader of the &Publican pariy, WILLIAM H. SEWARD; has 41WayB been popu lar with his party, on account of his force of character and superior intellectual endow ments, and no man in the Republican' ranks could sway the masses in New York and the other anti-Demoeratic States to the same extent with himself. He was conceded on all bands to be the great expounder of the Aboli tion creed, and his nomination at_ Chicago, was looked upon as a foregone conclusiont But a combination of the friends of all the other candidates ,defeated him, and by so doing they have lost the prestige of his name and influence in the approaching struggle. Mr. LINCOLN is unknown to fame, except in his encounter, two years ago, with Judge DOUGLAS in, Illinois, where he came off second best. He has no reputation as a statesman, and is only recognized as we of the most violent and uncompromising enemies of the Constitutional rights of the South to be found anywhere. The same may be said of Mr. HAMLIN, the nominee for Vice President; - he is a man of very little ability, with the addi- tion that he is a renegade Democrat, having until within the lost four or five years acted with us. Whether his apostacy will be any recommendation with the people of the United States is, to say the least of it, extremely questionable. The following are the ballotings in detail for President and Vice President: The first ballot resulted as follows : For Mr. Seward-Maine 10, New Hampshire 1, Massa chusetts 21, New York 70, Pennsylvania Maryland 3, Virginia 8, Kentucky 5, Michigan 12, Texas 4, Wisconsin 10, lowa 2, California 8, Minnesota 8, Kansas 6, Nebraska 2, District of ColuMbia 2-Total, 1746. For Mr. Lincoln-Maine 6, New Hampshire 7. Massachu setts 4, Connecticut 2, Pennsylvania 4, Virginia 14, Ken tucky 8, Ohio 8, Indiana 26, Illinois 22, lowa 2, Nebraska I-Total, 102. For Mr. Bates-Rhode Island 1, Connecticut 7, Maryland 9, Delaware 6, Missouri 18, Texas 2, lowa 1, Oregon 5- Total, 48. For Mr. Cameron-Pennsylvania 47%, Virginia 1, lowa 1, Nebraska 1-Total, 50M. For Mr. McLean-Rhode Island 5, Pennsylvania 1, Ken tucky, 1, Ohio 4, lowa 1-Total, 12. For Mr. Chase-New Hampshire 1, Rhode Island 1, Con necticut 2, Kentucky 8, lowa 1, Ohio 34, Nebraska 2-To tal, 49. For Mr. Dayton—New Jersey 14. For Mr. Fremont—New Hampshire 1 For Mr. Sumner—Kentucky 1. For Mr. Wade—Connecticut 1, Kentucky 2—Total, a For Judge Reed, of Pa.—Rhode Inland 1. For Mr. Collemer—Vermont 10. .SECARITULLTION. Whole number of votes,. Necessary to a choice, For. Wm. 11. Seward, of New York, • Abram Lincoln, of Illinois, " Simon Cameron, of Pennsylvania, " - Edward Bates, of Missouri, " Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio, " John M'Lean, of Ohio, " Mr. Wade, of 0hi0,.. ............. " Mr. Dayton, of New Jersey, • John C. Fremont, of California • Chas. Sumner, of Massachusetts,. • John M. Read, of Pennsylvania,... " Jacob Collamer, pf Vermont, The second ballot wan then taken. Mr. Cameron's name was withdrawn. The ballot stood as follows For Abram Lincoln, • William H. Seward, " Edward Bates, " Judge McLean, • Salmon P. Chase, " Simon Cameron, " William Dayton, " C. M. Clay, The following Is the vote in detail For Mr. Lincoln—Maine 6, New Hampshire 9, Vermon 10, Massachusetts 4, Connecticut 2, Rhode Island 3, Penn- sylvania 48, Delaware 6, Virginia 14, Kentucky 9, Ohio 14, lowa 5, Indiana 26, Illinois 22, Nebraska I—Total, 181. For Mr. Seward—Maine 10, New Hampshire 1, Massa chusetts 22. New York 70, Pennsylvania 2 1 / 2 , Maryland 3, Virginia 8, New Jersey 4, Keotuclcy 7, 4 slichigan 12; Texas 6, Wisconsin 10, lowa 2, California 8, Minnesota 8, Kansas 6, Nebraska 3, District of Columbia 2—Total, 184 1 A. The third ballot was then taken, and resulted as follows: Massachusetts gave Lincoln 8 additional votes. Rhode Island " a 5 tf New Jersey Pennsylvania " Maryland Kentucky Ohio Oregon The vote of Oregon gave Lincoln 23034 votes, or within IV, of a nomination. Mr. Anthems, of Massachusetts, then rose and corrected the vote of Massachusetts, by changing four votes and giv- ing them to Lincoln, thus nominating him by 2V.„ majority. Maine cast her 16 votes for Lincoln.' Massachusetts changed, giving 8 votes to Lincoln and 8 votes to Lincoln and 8 to Seward. The intelligence of the nomination, when convoyed to the people outside, caused a scene of the wildest excite ment, beggaring description. Missouri changed her 18 votes to Lincoln. lowa, Connecticut and Minnesota also changed their votes. " 8 " " 52 " 13 " 29 The result of the third ballot was then announced, Whole number of votes. 466 • Necessary to a choice, 234 Abram Lincoln received, 350 Mr. Lincoln woo declared duly nominated. The Stales that still voted for Seward. were—New York .70, Massachusetts 8, Maryland 2, Wisconsin 10, New Jersey 5, Pennsylvania PA, Michigan 12, California 3; total 1113,4. The announcement of the result was received with applause . . The nomination of Mr. Lincoln was then made unan moue amid loud cheers. The Convention adjourned till 5 o'clock, P. 51. EVENING BEIO3ION. The Convention re-assembled at 5 o'clock, P. M. A large banner was brought on the platform by the Pennsylvania delegates, bearing the following Inscription " Pennrybsamet good for 20,000 majority for the Peeples candidate—Abe Lincoln." The appearance of the banner was greeted with loud applause. The Convention then proceeded to ballot for Vice Presi dent. Mr. Wilder, of Kansan, nominated John Hickman, of Pennsylvania. Mr. Carter, of Ohio, named Hannibal Hamlin, of Blaine. Mr. Boutwell, of Massachusetts, nominated N. P. Banks, of Massachusetts. Mr. Smith, of Indiana, nominated Cassius M. Clay, of Kentucky. Mr. Lowry, of Pennsylvania, named Governor Bender, of Pen nsylvania. FIRST BALLOT FOR NICE PRESIDENT Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine, Cassius M. Clay, of Kentucky, John Hickinan, of Pennsylvania,. Gov. Reeder, of Pennsylvania, N. P. Banks of Massachusetts,.... Henry Winter Davis, of Maryland, Sam. Houston, of Texas, William L. Dayton, of New Jersey 3 John M. Read, of Pennsylvania, " 1 Whole number of votes 4601/ Necessary to a choice, 232 On the second ballot Massachusetts withdrew the name of Banks, and cast 26 votes for Hamlin. Pennsylvania withdrew the name of Gov. Reeder, and cast 54 votes for Hamlin. New York cast her 70 votes for Hamlin. The result of the second ballot was then announced, as follows Hamlin 364 Clay 86 Hickman 13 The nomination was subsequently made unanimous. SLAVERY IN NEW MEXICO The act of the Republicans of the House in passing a bill declaring null and void the laws passed by the Territory of New Mexico for the protection of slavery, shows the ex treme to which the Republican party is committed on this subject. After all the tears shed by the Republicans over the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, and their professed intention of restoring that line, they commit the palpable inconsistency of violating the spirit of the Compromise themselves. The people of New Mexico desire slavery, and their Legislature, in obedience to their wishes, passed laws for its protection, when the Republican Congress steps in, interferes with their local concerns, and informs them that if they will hold slaves they shall not do so under the sanction and protection of law. This is an unconstitutional and outrageous interference with their rights, which cannot receive the concurrence of the Senate.—Har risburg Patriot & Union. 65 par Another gross inconsistency is mani fest in the fact, that the Republican, alias People's Party of-Pennsylvania, have been loudly prating in favor of the right of the .people of a Territory, acting through their local legislature to regulate their own affairs in their own way. The people of New Mex ico did that, in the laws above referred to ; but the Republicans in Congress say, emphatically, that they shall not do so, and declare that all laws respecting slavery, passed by the Territorial Legislature, are null and void. The Republican party is only consistent in its inconsistencies. A GREAT RACE IN PROSPECT.—The Memphis Bulletin states that the challenge of the Messrs. -Doswell, of Virginia, to run their celebrated " planet" against any other named horse in the. United States for $20,000, has been accepted by Messrs. Jackson & Cheatham, two well-known turfmen of Tenneasee, and owners of "Daniel Boone." The race will come off, if the challengers take their offer, at the Fall meeting, over the Ashland Course, Virginia. Apar Dyspepsia is one of the prevailing diseases of this country. This is owing both to climate influence, and the habit of eating our meals too' rapidly. In spite of these adverse oircrunitances, ,this Jlisease - rapidly disappears by the Use of the Oxygenated Bitters. CITY AND COUNTY AFTPAIII3A. FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLE(;E.—We "hovereuhed a neatly-printed Catalogue of Franklininni Marshall College for the years 1830)80, and learn from it that the number of students now In the Institution is 113, divided an follows: Seniors, 10; ..Juniors, 20; Sophomores, 87; Freabinen,2o; TreparatoryDepartmertit, 17, Total. US. . "Besideetkeis; are 25 students 1n the Theological Semintry at Maintrabrirg. The prospects of the Luditution are of the mce3ilattering and encoureghig chmecter. - - The raldrns be3;infthe Altmnd, atthe Close of the pmeent widest, wilintai.dalivesed on the 24th - of Jalp by Waste scam Nam& Esc, of this city, and doubtless the audience will be treated to an able, profound and scholarly produo tlcna, as Mr. N. is a young gentleman of the finest literary attainment& The Biennial Address before the Literary Societies will be delivered on the mate day by Prof. J. W. Bowfin, of Poighlteepale, N. Y. . The Annual Contmennnimat will take place on Wednes day, July 25th. THE DIAGNOTHIAN ANNIVERSARY.:—The2Sth Anniversary of the Dlignothian Literary Society will take place, at Fulton Han, on Friday evening nest; The eier• .cises will consist of four orations, a mologue, eulogy and epilogue, and we doubt not from the interest manifested this will be equal if not superior to any of the preceding anniversaries. The Fenciblee' Band will furnish the music. Tickets of admission can be obtained at the Book and Music Stores. THE HORSE EXHIBITION.—The Annual Ex hibition of Horses, by the Lancaster County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, , will take place on Thursday and Friday of this week, at the Society's grounds, on College Avenue. Should the weather prove favorable the exhibi tion will be a fine affair. GERMAN Pic Nrc.—The German Riflemen, Capt. Bxze commanding,. paraded yesterday morning, accompanied by Ellinger's Band, which discoursed most excellent music, awl. proceeded to their grounds on the Conestoga, near Witmer's Bridge, where they epent the day in Pio Nic pleasures, target shooting, gymnastic exer cises, &c. Our German friends Know to the fullest extent the meaning of the word enjoyment. THE WASHINGTON LADIES' FAIR. —By a neatly-written complimentary invitation lying before us, we are • reminded that the Ladies' Fair for the benefit of Washington Fire Company, N 0.4, commences on Thursday evening next at the Engine Hall, North Queen street. For several months past the Ladies in the northern section of the city have been preparing for this Fair, and, judging from this and other matters pertaining thereto, the posters are justifiable in announcing. that it will be "the Fair of the season." To add to the brilliancy of the occasion, the splendid Band of the Fencibles has been engaged, and will furnish music every evening during the Fair. The large rooms of the Engine house (by the way the largest and handsomest in the city) have been most beautifully decor ated and festooned, the pretty and costly gifts being placed in conspicuous positions, thus reflecting the highest credit on the taste displayed by the Lady Manager& We hope to be able to chronicle the complete success of the Fair. MILITARY INSPECTION.—Maj. Benj. F. COX, Brigade Inspector, gives notice in today's Inteiligencer that be will Inspect the Earl Infantry, at New Holland, on the 25th inst., at 2 o'clock, r. at., and the Washington Rifles, at Mount Joy, on the 28th inst., at 10 o'clock, A. tr. By the by, the Major is a very efficient officer, and a great favorite in military circles. —The Fencibles will be inspected this afternoon, at 5 o'clock, in Centre Square, by the Brigade Inspector. THE EMPIRE HOUSE.—Empire Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1, have resolved to erect a building, upon their new lot in Duke street, which will at once be an ornament to the city, and the most complete structure 65 . 0 31 .173 A .102 001/.1 of the kind in the State. Tho intention, we understand is that the building shall have a front of over thirty fee. and a depth of ninety-six feet, to be three stories high, the upper stories to be rented away for concerts, balls, meet ings, etc., and the first story to be devoted entirely to the company's use. The building will be finished throughout in the highest modern style. A committee has been ap pointed by the company to wait upon our citizens to solicit contributions for the project, and we hope they will prove successful in their endeavors. The Empire numbers in its ranks some of our most prominent and influential citizens. DEPUTY MARSHALS.—HENRY ECKERT has been appointed to take the census in Paradise township; and CHRISTIAN Ean, in East Lam peter township. THE CORNEA STONE of the new Salem (Ger man Reformed) Church, known as Heller's, in Upper Lea cock twp., will be laid on Saturday, the god of JULIO, with appropriate ceremonies, commencing at 10 o'clock in the morning—the services continuing in the afternoon. Ad dresses will be delivered in the German and English lan guages. Several clergymen from abroad will be present. The new church is located about three-quarters of a mile south of Mechanicsburg, and two and a half miles north of the Bird-in-Hand. ACCIDENTAL DROWNING.—Late on Saturday evening week, whilst George Teter and Joseph Barber were endeavoring to catch lumber in the Susquehanna, near Peach Bottom, York county, the boat was overturned, and Teter, becoming detached -from it, and not being a swim mer, was soon borne down by the deep and turbid waters and drowned. When last seen he was endeavoring to grasp the branches of a tree that projected into the water, but, failing to do so, all chance of succor was gone. Barber was thrown under the boat, and, although a good Waterman, found it extremely difficult to save himself, which lie had to do by swimming to the shore. Tetei's body has not been found. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loos, several of whom are very young; the eldest not more than seventeen years of age. His family will miss him much, as they were dependent, almost wholly, on his labor for support. 110310EPATHIC.—The Cheater and Lancaster Elomcepatlic Medical Society met at Phcenixville, on the Bth inst. There was a full attendance of members, and the proceedings are reported as of unusual interest. The next session of the Society will be held in this city on the Bth of October next. DON'T NEGLECT A COUGH.—Of all the die• eases to which we are exposed there is nono more deserving of our immediate attention than what is usually termed a "cough or cold," for the reason that, if not arrested, they are apt to run into some fixed disease of some of the air passages, or pulmonary tissues, ending in consumption or incurable bronchitis. The way to prevent this is to got a bottle of Dr. Keyser's Pectoral Cough Syrup, made by that gentleman at his great drug and medicine store, Pittsburgh, Pa. The preparation of Dr. Keyser has received the recommendation of hosts of respectable per sons in Pittsburgh, where it Is made, and will not fail to cure the moat incipient cases of pulmonary disease. Sold here by 0. A. Helnitsh and all Druggists. TOOTHACHE.—This disease can be cured by Dr. Keyser's Toothache Remedy, prepared by him in Pitts burgh, Pa., which is put up in bottles and sold at 25 cents each. It is an excellent medicine, when diluted, for spongy and tender gums, and is worth ten times its price to all who need it. Sold here by C. A. Ileinitsh and all Druggists. .194 .101 . 58 . 61 . 38 , / . 8 2 ABRAM LINCOLN NOMINATED AT CHICAGO--THE CANDIDATE WHO IS TO INTERPRET THE PLATFORM. The Chicago Republican Convention adop ted a Platform on Thursday, and on Friday placed ~R AAI LINCOLN, of Illinois, upon it. His nomination was effected on the third ballot by a union of all the enemies of Seward. The friends of Cameron broke for Lincoln after the first vote, and will of course take the credit of his nomination. The Seward men stood firm, but were overpowered. On the second ballot Seward had 1841, Lincoln 181, and 48 votes were cast for other candi dates. We have not the figures of the final ballot nominating Lincoln. Abram Lincoln, of Illinois, belongs to the extreme school of Republican politicians. We are not aware that he has ever filled any public position outside of his State. He owes his reputation and nomination entirely to the spirited contest he made against Mr. Douglas in 1858, when as candidates for the United States Senate they canvassed the State of Illinois together, and Lincoln lost the battle. He is one of those rough, unpolished western men, of naturally vigorous mind, but without the slightest knowledge of practical states manship. The Convention could not have selected a more radical Republican or a more unsafe man. It was a singular freak of the Convention after discarding Seward for his "irrepressible conflict" ultraisms to select Lincoln. It was jumping out of the frying pan directly into the fire. While Mr. Lincoln has not the ability, the experience, or the prestige of Seward, his speeches contain anti-slavery sentiments more radical, because expressed in less guarded language. His friends claim for him the honor of originating the irrepres sible conflict doctrine. During his canvass in Illinois he declared that "this Government " cannot permanently endure half slave and half free' —a sentiment calculated to alarm every lover of the Union, who hopes to see the compact between Free and Slave States formed by the Constitution maintained invio late—and an exact counterpart of the objec tionable dogma of Mr. Seward, that an irre pressible conflict exists between the Free and Slave States. The nomination of Lincoln plants the llepnblioan .party distinctly upon the Irre. pressible Conflict Platform, and will tend to unite all conservatives against him. The Platform adoptedeby the Convention is admit ted at Chicago to be a mass of unmeaning nonsense, which will derive its real interprp tation' from the character of the nominee.-- Linooln, it seems, is that interpretation— , and his views are as .extrema_ and ultra .as any Bew4dite or .Abolitionist cart desire.,Har risburg Patriot. ;1741V:ii77:4":1:41'47 The U. S. steam frigate Roanoke arrived in New. York harbor on Wednesday week, having OD 'board the Japanese Embassy. She was there met by despatchns from the Secretari of the Navy, ordering -her to Hampton Roada, in:obedience with which - she sailed Thursday miming. The Embassy arrived at P. - anama. on the 24th ult., where they were officially ieceived by U. S. Coninl , Vorwiu, the next day, they were carried in a special train 'to. Aspinwall, where they immediately em barked on the Roanoke. During the passage I of the train from Panama to Aspinwall, a Stoppage was made at the half-Way house, where a splendid lunch was.prepared by.the railroad company for the whole party, which numbered upward of a hundred, besides the seventy Japanese. While the train was stopping. the Japanese were out making sketches of the looomotive, cars, station house, birds, trees, plants, flowers, and almost every thing they saw. The following particulars in regard to the Embassy we copy from the New York Herald : "The principal object of the mission is to get an English copy of the_treaty signed by the President of the United States. The original was burnt in the great fire at Jeddo two years ago. The copy in Japanese was saved. This they bring with them, and a copy of it, (not signed,) and a letter from the Tycoon to the President. The box containing these documents is looked upon by them as almost sacred. It is called the treaty box,' and is never allowed out of their sight.. It is a box three feet long, twenty six inches in depth, and eighteen inches wide, covered with red morocco leather, and neatly sewed round the edges. There are three 'japanned' boxes placed together, and then covered. Around this box is a light frame, and when carried is borne on the backs of four men by poles. The Embassy brings with it some $BO,OOO cash, for the purpose of making purchases.— There are two boxes of $20,000 each, one $13,400, one $9,000, $15,000, and some $4,000 of silver, supposed to be that of their own money. Their money was all brought from Japan iri Mexican dollars and American half dollars, stamped with the Japanese mark—an arrangement made by Commissioner Harris. Foreign coin has never before been received in Japan till lately, except at a very depreci ated value. At San Francisco. they exchanged their silver for American gold, which Purser Doran of the Roanoke has in charge for safe keeping. This we understand will be deposited in the Sub Treasury of New York, and drawn out as they want it. They bring an immense amount of baggage —over eighty tons—which made four full car• loads over the Panama Railroad. They have fifteen boxes containing valuable presents for the President of the United States. They have articles of their own manufac ture of every description, some of which will astonish our people when they see them.- 7 They have a beautiful specimen of Sharp's rifle, one of their own manufacture; also one of those presented by Commodore Perry, made by - Sharp himself. The one made by the Japanese is a decided improvement upon the original, as pronounced by all 'who have The improvement consists in cooking, prim ing and cutting off the cartridge at the same time. The original does not cock on putting down the guard, which cuts off the cartridge; but has to be cocked by the thumb. The Japanese rifle can be cocked or not on cutting off the cartridge, according to will. The barrel is beautifully rifled, and is a fac simile of the original. The finish and workmanship are equal, if not superior, to the original Sharp, or any other firearm ever seen. They have a large quantity of beautiful silks, brocatels, linen,-crape silk, popgees, poplins, and so forth, of every conceivable style and pattern. It would require an experienced dry goods clerk to give the proper names to hundreds of articles which they have in the dry goods line. The Japanese are the happiest people in the world. On their voyage on board the Powhatan and Roanoke they amused them selves most of the time by sitting down in parties of six or eight, eating rice, drinking tea, smoking, laughing, and having a good time generally. They spend much of their time in reading, writing, drawing, and making sketches of everything they see. They gen erally lie stretched out full length on deck when reading or writing. They have any quantity of books of every .description, from the size of Webster's large=dictionary to little pamphlets of half a dozen pages each, illus trated, some of them, in the most beautiful style of art. The living of the servants consists of rice, soup, fish, vegetables, chow chow, &c. They are very small eaters, but eat very often.— They commence cooking early in the morning, and keep it up constantly till eight o'clock at night. They have a stove of their own, which, by the by, i 3 superior in many respects to our own stoves. It is of solid copper, made in sections, so that it can be easily taken apart. The cooking is done partly by steam. The sixteen officers of lower rank attached to the Embassy, who occupy staterooms, enjoy themselves very much the same as the servants, except they don't eat as often.— These officers all mess in the wardroom, with the officers of the ship and fork as skilfully and drink a glass of champagne as readily as the best of them.— They are as polite, good natured, friendly people as are to be found in the world. Coming in and going out they invariably make a bow with a polite ' thank you.' Some of these officers have a decided Spanish look, others a Dutch look." " The Embassy arrived at Washington on Monday. The telegraph gives the following account of its reception : • The Navy Yard was early thronged, and there was immense excitement every wh ere.— At half-past eleven a gun announced the approach of the steamer Philadelphia, which soon afterwards reached the wharf, the Marine Band on hoard playing the " Star Spangled Banner." Mayor Berret went aboard and welcomed the Ambassadors in the name of the citizens of Washington. They bowed their thanks. The Japanese were evidently delighted. Club boats were on the river, with Ameri can and Japanese flags flying, adding brilliancy to the scene. The treaty-box was first brought out. The Japanese followed, and Capt. Buchanan, as Commandant of the Yard, welcomed them in the name of the President and the country, reciprocating the kind feelings expressed by the Japanese Government when the treaty was made by the gallant Perry. The Japan ese bowed their acknowledgments. A salute was fired in the meantime from the battery. The cortege then formed and proceeded through the masses of the people, amidst intense excitement, to Willard's which was reached shortly before 2 o'clock, occupy ing over an hour in passing from the Capitol to the hotel, so dense was the crowd. The whole march- was a perfect ovation. The reception rooms of. Willard's wore crowded with ladies to receive - the visitors. Over an hour was consumed in the inter change of courtesies before the wearied travel lers were - allowed to, retire to their quarters, when the crowd dispersed, and the military returned to their armories. WASHINGTON, May 16, 1860. The Japanese Embassy to day paid an official visit to the State Department. The -interview was private.. A large number of persons from the neighboring cities have come to Washington especially to see them. The House Committee, consisting of Messrs. Sherman, Branch, John Cochrane, Morris of Pa.; and Davis, of Ind., 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 Com• mittees of New York and elsewhere before they have been received by the President.— They are particularly observant of etiquette. RECEPTION BY THE PRESIDENT. WASHINGTON, May 17. The Japanese Embassy, properly . attended by their officers and the Naval commission, left Willard's Hotel about half past 11 o'clock, this morning, on their way to the President's House. They rode in open carriages, with ac force of 25 uniformed policemen in front, and the same number in the rear, while the marines and ordnance Men marched on each side orthe vehicles to the music of the marine band. ' • - • ' • The chief - Prince was' arrayed in a rich brocade ilittrple _silk sack, with, apple „over hanging sleeves, and flowing trowsers of the same color., The other two dignitaries witie.' in green V' a similar - texture and - faelnorr. They wore caps like inverted ladies' cabas, fastened on the crown of the head by, strings pissing under the chin. They carried pikes, halberts, and emblems of,their rank.. The inferior officers wore small" hats With a round band;;and triangular _ crowns. The prominent points along the route *ere occupied. ),5! anxious spectators, the_ streeht Were oro*ded - -iiith the multitildes following to the President's Heide. Meanwhile. in the Eaat :Mimi, there hat assembled a.brilliant coral:l . oy, 'athong whut o,weritlhe 'Nei , York" Mammal) Committee, who came hither to invite-the Japanese to visit that city. Contrary to the programme and expectation, there was a large attendance of ladies, accom panied by members of Congress and others holding priminent public positions. The Navy officers formed in a line in the East Rooml-prominent among them was Capt. .Tatnall. The Army - officers formed another line Lientenant General Scott wasprominent, together with his Staff. Between these lines there was an open space about twenty-five feet wide, which was to be the scene of the grand presentation, and the interest was intense, and the usual stir char acterized the preliminary proCeedings. The folding &sirs were opened at noon, when the President of the United States entered, accompanied. by his Cabinet officers, and they took a position on the east facing the west. Secretary Cass retired to the anti-room and returned with the Japanese Commissioners and their attendants, who made several profound bows as they approached the Presi dent and his Cabinet. Then one of, the Japanese opened a series of paper boxes, one within another, and produced several letters which were banded to the President, and by him to Mr. Cass. The principal Embassador of the Japanese then addressed the President as follows : His Majesty, the Tycoon, has commanded us that we respectfully express to His Majesty, the President, of the United States, in hie name, as follows : Desiring to establish, on a firm and last. ing foundation, the relations of peace and commerce so happily existing between the two countries that lately the Plenipotentiaries of both countries have negotiated and conclu ded a treaty, now he has ordered us to exchange the ratification of the treaty in your principal city of Washington. Henceforth he hopes that the friendly relations shall be held more and more lasting, and be very happy to ha - ve your friendly feeling. That you have brought us to the United States and will send us back to Japan in your man-of war. Having delivered their message they retired, bowing to the President -and the Cabinet repeatedly in leaving their presence. They soon, hOwever, returned, bowing pro foundly, as before. when the President ad dressed them as follows—Mr Portman inter preting to the Japanese interpreter, and the latter communicating with the principal Envoy : I give you a cordial welcome, as represen tatives of his Imperial Majesty, the Tycoon of Japan, to the American Government. We are all much gratified that the first Embassy which your great Empire has ever accredited to any foreign power has been sent to the United States. I trust that this will be the harbinger of perpetual peace and friendship between these two great countries. The treaty of commerce, whose ratifications you are about to exchange with the Secreta ry of State, cannot fail to be productive of benefits and blessings to the people both of Japan and of the United States. I can say for-myself and promise for my successors that it shall be carried into execution in a faithful and friendly spirit, so as to secure to both countries all the advantages they may justly expect from the happy auspices under which it has been negotiated and ratified. I rejoice, that you are pleased with the kind treatment which you have received on board of our vessel of war, whilst on your passage to this country. You shall be sent back in the same manner to your native land, under the protec tion of the American flag. Meanwhile, during •our residence amongst us, which I hope may be prolonged so as to enable you to visit different portions of our country, we shall be happy to extend to you all the hospitality and kindness eminently due to the great and friendly sovereign whom you so worthily represent. The President handed them a copy of his address and then shook hands with them. The subordinate Japanese officers were also brought in and introduced. Captain Dupont was prominent in this part of the ceremony. The Cabinet officers were presented in the following order : Messrs. Cobb, Floyd, Toucey, Thompson, Holt and Black, and their relative official positions were briefly explained. The Japanese presents were opened this morning for inspection,, and then transferred to the Naval Commissioner, to be delivered privately to the President to morrow, in the name of his Imperial Majesty the Tycoon. The articles are of the most magnificent description. They consist of saddles, richly embroidered and embossed ; gold and silver bed curtains, and bed-screens similar to those used only by the Princes of Japan, ingenious ly elaborated ; two swords such as are worn by the Princes of Japan, superior to any ever manufactured in this country or France ; paper hangings ornamented with gold; lac quered ware, including writing eases, and a lot of valuable miscellaneous articles, all of them exhibiting the moat refined taste and advanced artistic skill, and superior to any which have ever been brought to this country, from Asia. This is the opinion of those who have had the privilege of minutely examining these valuable presents. The Embassy have accepted the invitation of the Now York and Philadelphia Municipal Committees to visit these cities, but have fixed no time for this purpose. The naval commission will give the author ities four or five days notice, so that they may make proper arrangements for their reception. The Japanese will probably visit the Capi tol on Saturday, and, during the next week, the other public buildings. They handle a knife set- The following deserved complimentary notice of Col. Thomas A. Scott, Vice President of the Pennsylvania railroad company, we find published in the Pittsburg Post of a recent date : HANDSOME TERTIMONIAL TO COL. T. A. SCOTT.—We are informed that the employees of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company have ordered a beautiful and costly service of silver, at a jewelry establishment in Philadelphia, which will be completed at an early day, ana presented to Col. T. A. Scott, Vice President of the Company, as a mark of the high esteem in which the Colonel is held by the operatives of the road. It affords us pleasure to note this circumstance, inasmuch as Col. Scott is eminently deserving of such a testimonial. Ever since his connection with the Road, his conduct and demeanor towards every employ ee with whom he came in contact, has been of the most manly and honorable character. His devotion to the interests of the Company, which. he has served with fidelity and marked acceptance, as is apparent from the high and responsible positions to which be has from time to time been elevated, has not caused him in the least to deviate from his wonted courtesy and kindness to those who occupy subordinate places. It is this fraternal feel ing between those who govern and direct, and those who execute, which renders the working of the great Pennsylvania Railroad so perfect in all its parts ; and as such testi monials as we have noted tend to strengthen and encourage this friendly intercourse, they are eminently proper and praiseworthy.—. Certain we are, such a compliment could not be paid to a more deserving gentleman than Col. T. A. Scott. The plate, it is estimated, will cost about two thousand dollars, and will be gotten up in the most superb style. ALLEGED FRAUDS ON THE GOVERNMENT.- last week, Marshal Rynders, in company. with his Deputies, O'Keefe and Calligan, paid a visit to Wall street, for the purpose -of ar• resting a brace of operators who are charged .with forging Claims on the Pension Office, with the intent to defraud the Government of the United States. The parties implicated in this forgery are Selden Brainhard, a broker in Wall street, and Joseph C. Lawrence, an. Attorney at Law and a Notary Public. It is supposed that their united operations in the way of forged Land Warrants for soldiers' and sailors' bounties and_ pension claims, will 10,0 b the amount' 400.04 ML held Bette ordered them to be - to bail is $5OOO each.—N. Y. Commercial. ' • THE PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS WASHINGTON, May 18 *iiiiapieuasirik - crcinisPOmnkaten. Panumpixt4, May 14th, 1860 Mutsu. Rums: That steam will yet supplant horse. locomotion on our GityPassenger hallways—even on melt crowded thoraughfitres _as . Chesnut, Market, Second and Third streets—is as much II matter of fact as that horse rallwayraPire in their tura driven off from our streets the huirbering omnibus:mi. That ths real, available engine whichis to do the business is yet babe invented. Already have baffeeveril oir.7scone of our rural roads, of mein* maddites, Silt 'kiting "however in some important requisite, of deed, or poi** noiselessness, or freedom trent spit* ind *Oka, rtafaloiiftes. The last experi ment was tried on entreermantowe Road; and the inven tor was positive he had just the thing, easy riding, smooth, fiat, and'quiet as a mouse; when 10l it made more noise than a locomotive of one hundred horse power. It fright. ened horses and every living and moving thing, and screamed soloed that it spilt fences and tore up trees by the mots. The sound hasn't gone out of the air yet. Still, in spite of failures, the thing must be done, and he who brings the idea to perfection may be sure of a fortune.— Ingenuity never stood a better chance. Who speaks first! The return of Spring and Suminer brings , with them the usual number of local and permanent improvements iri and about our beautiful city. The space on Market street, formerly disfigured by the market sheds, Is now Wing rapidly paved,•and already begins to show the Magnificent proportions of this noble thoroughfare, in Its true dimen. alone. Five new Market Houses, containing from 200 to 600 ells each, are also under way. Then there are over 600 houses and stores being run up, in different parts of the city. Then there are to be two new bridges over the Schuylkill, both to be begun within a month or two.— Fairmount Park, aided by the bands of the sturdy laborers engaged upon it, is unfolding new beauties every day.— The proposed Zoological Garden, within the Park, is grow ing into a fixed fact; as is also the magnificent line of Randall Liverpool Steamers, nearly two hundred thousand dollars being now subscribed. During the month of April alone, 20,000 feet of water pipe were laid by the water de partment in new streets. The extension of streets and the erection of whole rows of handsome new dwellings clam orous'for gas and water, tax these departments to the utmost. The thickly built up portions of the city now cover over ten square miles, two square miles more than the small town on Manhattan, called New York. There are thirty thousand more houses in Philadelphia than in New York. This is exclusive Of fifty-two rural villages within the corporate limits. The Metropolis Is taking ex cellent care of heel f. Beginning - with to-day and counting backwards six, seven, eight days, there has been a most delectable con• tinuation of rainy weather. All told there has not been three cents' worth of sunshine, or enough to light up a knot hole in an old fence. So you see, Mr. intelligencer, it le no wonder that the promenaders are no-go, and that the "buggy tops and coal scuttles" are compelled to keep dark. And you see yonrcorrespondent enjoys an Immunity Just now. Should the sun ever come out again we will then begin to look out for " the hair on the top of our head." The contested election case of Downing, Dem., against thafty, 'Rep., drags its slow length along. You may judge of the probable length of the proceedings when we tell you that seventy-two thousand tickets have to be examined. On Saturday, Mr. Downing had almost given up, when some new facts came to light, which, to-day, may put h new face on the, matter. In continuation of their exquisite edition of "Cooper," Messrs. W. A. Townsend & Co., of New York, have just issued the novel of Satanstoe, or the Little Page Menu ' scripts, a Tale of the Colony. Every month brings with it the addition of one of those elegant volumes to the series, now just one-half completed by this issue of the sixteenth volume. Each volume also brings with It a new accumulation of subscribers, who demand the while series from the commencement, or a volume at a time until they shall overtake the regular locus. Never were publishers promises more faithfully fulfilled than in this publication. In illtistrations, in the exquisite texture of the paper, in typography, and in binding, the last volume is fully equal to the first, and in every particular is absolutely perfect. To the publishers' gentlemanly agent hereaway, Mr. S. Henry, of Fourth and Walnut streets, the work is largely indebted. He will give any information to in quirers. Serial publications are not always the most desirable in the world, but there is one which, by the regularity of its issue, the continued beauty of Its type and illustrations, and its intrinsic value, is an exception. We refer to The American Rot t 801 l from Lexington to Mexico, the latest of the publications of Messrs. Johnson, Fry & Co , New York. The usual objection made against such works, that they may never be completed and thus leave a worthless fragment on the buyer's hands, cannot be urged against this, as we happen to know that the very last chapter of the whole work has been printed. The whole number of parts, when all are issued, will bind up into two noble octavo volumes, of beautiful appearance and intrinsie worth, differing too from any other publication of the kind; for, while there are histories and biographies un numbered before the public, this is first distinct Military and Naval History of the country yet published. Its suc cess has stimulated others, but readers need have no diffi. malty in detecting the genuine. This is another exclusive subscription work, but subscriptions may begin at any time, and Mr. J. hi. P. Mackay, of 333 Chesnut street, here, is the publishers' agent. The new illustrated edition of Worcester's Great Quarto Dictionary, from the press of Messrs. Swan, Brewer & Tiloston, Boston; Gaut & Volkmar, Philadelphia, is the grandest literary success of the present year. The size of the work (nearly two thousand large pages) and its cost (eleven dollars and a half) are no more to the purchaser than if the book was a two cent primer. Ten years ago such a work would have sold by hundreds; this noble volume now counts its sale by tens of thousands, from heads of colleges down to the factory boy who is compelled to save a dime a week to pay for its No novel ever went off with greater rapidity. In fact it is the "sensation" book of the season, out-sonsationing all rivals. A comparison with a rival dictionary, which id also a monument of in dustry, patience and research, will throw every grain of evidence in favor of lir. Worcester's noble work. Its orthography represents the prevailing usage of all writers of the language in its parity, instead of the arbitrary standard set up by its rival; its orthcepy represents the correct pronunciation of every word; in etymology it is exceedingly full and accurate; its citations are copious; its definitions have been praised by the best philologists in both hemispheres; in the treatment of synonymes it nul lifies the use of Crabb, Roget, and other authors, and its illustrations are of more use than Webster's as they are incorporated on the page with the definition. It appears to us that the work is perfect of its kind, and It should be in every family, and school and college in the land. STUPENDOUS FRAUD ON THE UNION BANK Or LONDON.—Much attention has been excited in London by an enormous fraud perpetrated on the Union Bank by one of its officers. The amount of loss is equal to $1,315,000, and the whole has been embezzled within the past five years. The man has been in the service of the bank from the date of its foundation in 1839, 'and is believed to have committed no embezzlement until five years back, when he was advanced to the post of principal cashier. He then contrived to appropriate moneys, which he should have paid to the account of. the Union Bank with the Bank of England, and to conceal the fraud by forging a pass. book, in which the regular amounts were entered as having been lodged. The fact that the Union Bank always kept a very large total at the Bank of England, as a reserve, prevent ed detection until the Directors received a secret hint. On this they immediately caused the culprit to be apprehended, and he at once made a full confession. His age is 48, he was a widower, and subsequently he re married ; his salary was $3,000 per annum, and the Directors had apparently no reason to suspect him of extravagance. He has, however, been a large speculator on the stock exchange in Turkish and Mexican and other stocks, and he is likewise said to have been connected with several theatrical ventures. The members of the Stock Exchange, who lent themselves to his operations, will most probably incur the punishment of expulsion, as there is a rule against transacting specu lative business fur officials in situations of trust. ger Mrs. Sarah McCauley was buried in Philadelphia on the 29th ult., from the resi dence of her mother. The deceased was formerly Miss Sarah Mercer, and she figured prominently in a painful tragedy which took place some 17 or 18 years ago. In consequence of a wrong done the young lady, her brother (Singleton) shot Mr. Hutchinson Heberton, while in a carriage, on a ferry boat in the dock, on the Jersey side of the river. Young Mercer was tried at Woodbury, and acquitted on the ground of insanity. The affair caused an intense excitement at the time. Miss Mercer, who was a very beautiful girl, married a young gentleman of Philadelphia, but they were soon afterward divorced. She subse quently married Dr. J. B. McCauley of New York. She was about 35 years of age at the time of her death'. Singleton Mercer went to Norfolk, as a nurse, at the time of the terrible fever there, in 1855, and he fell a victim to• the scourge. His remains lie at Laurel Hill, along with the other Philadelphia victims of the ,epidemic. OWEN LOVEJOY EEPOSED.—The Princeton, (Ill.) Democrat, published in the Third district of Illinois, says some hard things of its repre sentative, Hon. Owen Lovejoy, Who, it appears, partly by his own admission,. went to. Con gress to revenge the death of his brother. The Democrat says that during his boisterous and abusive speech the other day, he was very careful not to .mention-bow he had defrauded the disconsolate widow of his broth er out of a - small estate left by her husband, leaving her dependent upon' the cold charities Of the world. ' The sister of the unfortunate, widcw is also` an inmate of the Ties county (10*i) bone. ' ' • ' . ST. LOUIS CORRESPONDENCE: • Weather, Rivers and Market-,Local Matters—George` baker Thirteen Tears in Cttptivity—On His Way to Lars. easier—Typographical Notional Ifithm—Miscellaneous— Prditical—The amventions of this and Next Month—John C. Breekinridge the Cc mpromise,Man—Substitutes for the Sexed•rs—Who has the Fbuier to Appoint-Withdrawal of all the Prominent Charle ston Candidates—Fbr the Nomi nee—Bell and Everett—Edwant Bates and the Chicago am:en/ion—The Germans, Qs, With the exception of a heaVyshower on Tuesday, lut, the weather has been very dry, and rain is much needed all over the country: It has been quite warm since the date of our lut. The Western waters still continue low, and freights scarce. Receipts of Produce meagre and markets generally dull. Sales on'ChangeSaturday—Hemp from $ll2 to $llB ; Lead $5 25 ; Flour $5.50 to $6.00; *heat 110 to 145 e; Com 52 to 67c.; Oats 42 to 41c.; Barley. 00c.; Pork $17.25; Whisky 1894 Potatoes 30 to 50c.; Hay. 75 to 80c.; Eggs Bjic.; Dried Apples $1.25 to $1.30; Hides 15 to 16e, and Brooms $1.85 per dos. The health of our city continues good, there being but 107 interments in the pest week. An Irishman named Clancy was murdered on Thursday night last in this city, at a dence.house, by three de/para. does named J. B. Anderson, John Grady and Charles Daggett. The murderers were arrested. A woman named lienkons attempted suicide on &tar. day, but an overdose of poison, with the proper emetics, saved her from an untimely death. There were 57 admissions into the city hospital during the past week. We see it stated by a St. Joseph, (Mo.) paper, that Mr. George Brubaker, a citizen of Lancaster county, Penna., arrived in that city a few days since on his way home. He was captured by a band of Camanches while on, his way to California in 1847, thirteen years ago, and has just escaped from them. There were but three of the party captured alive, George Richardson, of Schuylkill, and Peter Decay, of Dauphin county, Pa., both of whom were afterwards burnt , at the stake for attempting' to escape from the savages. After becomingacguainted with the language and heft; of the Indians, he was made a medicine man, and in that capacity did a great deal of good among them preaching to them, and has succeeded in converting over two' hun dred to the Christian religion. It was only after the moat solemn promises that be would return that they allowed him to depart, and he will go back as soon as he has seen his family, who have mourned him for years as dead. He lectured to a number of our citizens in the N. S. Presby terian Church, at St. Joseph, and ere this notice is pub.. lished of him. he will doubtless have arrived in your county. Mr. Brubaker has been in captivity for thirteen years, and his relatives and friends have long since given him up as dead. A few days since an extensive fire occurred at 'Lazing , ton, Mo. The Express printing office was destroyed, ' including the building, material and entire stock of the concern. Loss about $5,000. The Ore was supposed to be the work of en incendiary. One hundred houses have been erected in Hannibal, Mo., since the Ist of January. It is mild that ono-half of the grapes of Vevey, Indiana, a great wine producing district of that State, have been killed by the late frosts. It is estimated that there aro 7,500 Indians in Michigan They belong to five different tribes, and speak as many different languages. The National Typographicar 'Union assembled at Nash_ ville, Tenn., on the 7th inst. There were twenty-four Onions represented by forty delegates. The officers elected were John M. Farquhar, of Chicago, President; William Madigan, of Boston, S. P. Bassett, of Memphis, Vice Presi dents ; Thomas J. Walsh, of New York, Recording Secre tary ; Isaac Morgan, of Columbia, South Carolina; Corres ponding Secretary. . . Their next National Convention will be held in the City of New York. 1; It is estimated that the number of mortgages on farms to Railroad Companies lu the State of Wisconsin, is 4,500 —the average of the mortgages at $1,200, and the total amount $5,925,000—m0re rather than less. Cases involv ing the validity of these mortgagee have been argued before tho Supreme Court, and are awaiting its decision. Of course a decision Is looked for with the utmost Interest, for nothing of equal importance has ever been before the Court. Gen. John W. Reid, has been nominated for Congress In the sth district of this State, by the Democracy, and Hon. John S. Phelps in the 6th district. Hon. Wm. Kellogg has been nominated for Congress by the Black Republicans of the 4th district of Illinois. Polities and political speculations are still the all absorb. ing topic of conversation. The friends of Judge Douglas held a mass meeting in this city on Tuesday night last, which was very largely attended by all parties, We still think that these meetings are calculated to do no great amount of good, if, indeed, they do not cause a wide 'and fatal split in the ranks of the Democracy. We are Sappy to add, however, that the ono held here, did not create any ill-feeling on the part of the friends of the different aspir ants. It passed off well, and We hear no more about it, and will probably have no more meetings until after the nominee is pr , claimed, when the rank and file will turn out in their might, and endorse the standard bearer, be he whom he msy. We are all for the nominee out, here. It is to be hoped that the Richmond Convention will adjourn over until the result of the Baltimore Convention is known, and at the same'time it is to be still further hoped that the Baltimore Convention will nominate a new: man—such a one as John 0. Breckinridge, who will unite the Democracy throughout the nation, and whom we can elect against all odds. Lot the Baltimore Convention do this, and a Democratic triumph is certain. Mr. Breckin ridge can unite the Democracy more thoroughly than any other man in the nation. Be is certain of carrying eery Southern State, with California, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, and has decidedly the best chance in Penn sylvania. There is one thing certain, if the Pennsylvania delegation adheres to him, as they ought to, he will be the nominee and the nett President of the United States, and the "Old Keystone" will have the honor of claiming him as their choice Mr. Breckinridge's name will pot be pre. seated to the Convention till that of Mr. duthrie's is with drawn, which we have been credibly informed will be done at an early stage of the organization of the Conven tion, when the whole South, with but few exceptions here and there, will rally around the Star of Kentucky. If either of the names before the Charleston Convention has caused this disturbance in the Democratic party, it is no more than right that they should he withdrawn, and the man who does it will hold a high claim upon the party In the future. We are still inclined to the belief that all is not lost that is in danger, and that the proceedings of the Baltimore Convention will be characterized with a more friendly feeling, and result in a harmonious and united action. It is said that the seceding States will be represented by other delegates. We contend that no power can create other delegates than that which sent them to Charleston —each State will have to convene its State Convention again, and either endorse, or repudiate those who attend the Charleston Convention. If they endorse the action of their delegates, then no other representation can be binding, but if they repudiate their action, then the same power can delegate others to attend the Baltimore Convention. This convening of State Conventions will 710 i take place, and consequently no delegates have the power 'to represent any of the seceding States. The original delegates should go to Baltimore, demand. their seats, and• if refused, then they. would have some ground for convening another National Convention at Richmond. but without this, they cannot be recognized as representing any portion of the Democratic party, and their action will not be counte nanced. If these seceding delegates cannot support Judge Douglas, let them vote against him in the Convention, and if he is nominated it is the duty of all good Democrats to support him at the polls—the majority should always rule —that's Democratic, and that must be strictly adhered to ; , It is a Democratic rule, however, for .the candidate to obtain a two-third vote in Convention, and when • he gets that it is the duty of the party to support him at the polls, and we intend to do it. The nomination of John Bell and Edward Everett fell still-born upon the friends of the Baltimore Constitutional Union Convention, in this place. Not a gun was fired, and we scarcely heard any one speak of the nomination. Mr. Bell will poll a heavy vote in some of the Southern States if the Democratic party cannot unite upon a candidate. - John C. Break inridge is the only man who can command any of this outside vote, and hence the propriety,of nomi nating him at Baltimore. Mr. Bell has not got a paper in this city to advocate his cause. A. S. Mitchell, editor of the Evening News, was in the Convention, in disguise— , " legging " for Judge Bates, a recent convert to Black Republicanism, with a determination to support no ono else. But Mr. Bates' name was not mentioned—he was too Black since his association with Blair, Seward, Mitchell & Co. In all the history of men, there never has been an instance where a prominent candidate for the Presidency had so suddenly sunk into the pool of political filth, as in the case of Judge Bates. A few weeks ago. he was the pride of the State, and every opposition paper in this broad commonwealth was for Beam—column after column was written in his behalf, and it would have been difficult for the Democracy to have carried Missouri against him; but his recent letter has damned him so thoroughly and com pletely that not a solitary paper in the State has a word to say is his favor—nay, not a single paper in the whole South, West and North-West—except a few Black Repub lican Abolition prints—mention his name in connection with the Presidency. Ile could not get as many votes now in Missouri as Gov. Seward, and hence we may expect to hear before another week that Edward Bates, has been laid upon the shelf for all future generations. The Chicago Convention meets on Wednesday, and they may nominate Wm. N,. Seward - for President and Abe Lincoln, of Ills., for Vice President. Some thirty or forty office seekers of this city will' be in attendance—professing to urge the claims of Judge Bates, but really in favor of. Seward. ' In the*"r noise and confusion" incidental to the prepare-. Nona of the ,Republican Convention that taro meet In , Chicago, on the 16th, it seems to have been forgotten that another Convention is to meet there to-day. A Convention of German Republicans, has been called to meet In Chicago on May 14th, and delegates have bean elected from most of the Northern States. The Eastern papers (German) say that these delegates will be present. These Germans are decidedly for Seward, and will have no candidate, unless he lea representative of radical Republicanism. The pipers who 'support this 'movement are influential, and Claim that as the Republican party without the Germans, would be like,an army without troops, the " German element,!'- of right, ought to have a voice in the matter of selecting a candidate. We have not heard whether the Committee , will meet in the wigwam or not; indeed, we have not heard of any arrangsmenbi having bean made for the reception or convenience of the vital " element " of liberty equality . andfmternity. ' . _ _ SPECIAL NOTICE S. .fir Sufferers with Di f the Blehl.. C "' der, Kidneys, Gravel, Dropsy, Weaknesses; Ate.. - ond taint; Amloattledient In another eolunin t heiniedHetinbold', l Genninollarratkata- .• • :4 14 # 21 1:Vdri 4 er. Lows, 'May 14,1860 OLD GUARD
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