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To-morrow wewfti publish, in eitrnso, a re
port of the celebrated speech of the Hon.
Howell Cobs, the present Secretary of tho
Treasury, delivered, at West Chester, Fa., on
the 19lh of September, 1850. As we intend
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A RILL PROM THB TOWN PUMP—A capital sketch*
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POETRY. ,
AFTER THB NIGHT, MORNING, (Original:)
SBAVBX. "• ' '■•■ v '- 1
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CHURCH. ;• ■’
JONES. Br CHiatss irto«r. ,
COLUMBUS DYINO. Faoa ia» Onus.'
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ADULTERATED MEDICINES.
The American. Pharmaceutical Convention,
aisembled in this city, have directed their
attention to a great evil—the adulteration of
drugs. It l» an evil which;is said to be on the
incraaae. it has a doable nature. First, drags
are largely adulterated In foreign countries
before they are shipped hither. Secondly;
they are largely adulterated after they arrive
hero. Considering the importance of having
reliable medicinef considering, too; the.con
sumption of medicine in this country as pro
portionable to that among a like number <of
inhabitants in any part of Europe, it is of vital
. importance that'our medicines bp pure and
good. In some parts of -Ehropo—Franco,'
Vienna, and Brussels, for example—there aro
official inspectors of drug-stores, , who are con
stantly employed in examining and testing
the purity and goodness of each 'pharmaceu
tist’s stock, and the punishment for adulteration
is very heavy, as it ought to be.
The Convention have appointed a working'
Committee, on Homo Adulterations, who will
have to examine into and report upon this sub
ject, ail over the Union. They have s long, as
woll ae a .tough job boforo them. TVe doubt
not thattliey will perform it creditably, but the
question arises, in case of undeniable Homo
Adulteration, shall the names of'the offenders
be kept socret or mado public ? IVe see that
the Oonvontion have a. very natural dread of
the law of libel. We would suggest that they
publish the fads of each undoubted case of
Homo Adulteration, pointing, as far m they
oould, to the locality, so that oil the druggists
who verb not guilty might publicly assort their
itraoopneo. .The druggist who did not make
the denial would then bo easily distinguished,
and shunned. , '
Hot tong ago, When Mr. IVAkiEt, editor of
the London' Lancet, specially employed able
chemists to test the adulterations of food; as
well as of drugs, ho did not hesitate to publish
the names of cnlpable parties. Only two or
three drove him into a court of law ; and ns no
jury could he found to convict him for telling
the truth, there was no inducement to Incur
. cost and further publicity in that manner.
The Pharmaceutical Convention, having a
rtg/it’ tp do so, should go into the question
of quack medicines, the aale of which, In
this country, is surprisingly largo. We be
lieve 1 the use of those Doslratn's to' bo
most injurious to .the human ~health. If
possible, somo chock shouhlbe put upon these
things. The recipe for each medicine should
be made pnblic, inquiry Into its being innocu
ous should bo set,, on foot, and the quality of
its component parts should bo severely tested.
On the general objects of the Convention
We shalipass nft.comniont , now, though the
subject bo vory.suggestiye,, , But wa, shall re.
turn to this theme. „Wo-.should like to see
the Convention agree -that -no drug should ho
sold, nb'tresorlptlon compounded, except by.
those who know,the;niituro and partlcolar ae.
tion of i each Medicine.., This done, suoha
' thing as poisoning by accident could scarcely
occur, if the very slightest precaution were
..taken. „s, ... ■.
:!i' SnsDAv KjsßcpnT.—l?Jhb po'iiulaf •. weekly
baa been greatly enlarged, (with an addition of
’•/ a flfib to its roadiug matter,) and appeared last
■ ii i treffiondoti* sheet, with entirely
newtyjiei It looks well, and'reads wellalso—
a gteat dtol of popular talent being .engaged
SRitnow. . ..'.i.-' ,' r
Tas Hnbuqno (Iowa) Daily Northwest is
’ eendUCted With rauch tasto and judgment by
that oUr friend profers personal *od political
,;i lofcptwknc, to offlclaldrodgery. i
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M«ssif
STATE POLITICS.
CITY NOMINATIONS.
BBS MOB, ■.
SAMUEL ’ll- RASDALL.;
. Assinatv,." ■-
J. 0. XIBKPATIHCS, ■ JOBS tUU.IV,
0. M. noHAVAK, ] 0*0; R. ABUSTIIoNa
CITY /MO COUNTY,. 1
absooutb jodob oouav or ooxaok tiaas,
JAMES It. ' LUDLOW.’
bhnatoc.
I. H. MAD a 8 LI B .
HBOORDBB Of DBBDB,
ALBERT D. BOILEAU
PBOTHOXQTAftY OF THB DISTRICT COURT,
iM/fAj-DPMK.
CLERK Of THB COURT OF QUARTER SESSIONS,
• " JOSEPH OROOICBTT.
CORONER, - ,
J. U. FENNER.
, COUNTY*
AsBBJ!»tr,
JOHN WHARTON, JOHN R> WKLLH,
OLiy*R EVANS, JIBNRY DUNLAP,
J. H. ASKIN, JQHN .W. MOLLOY,
JOBBPU It. DONNBLLY, A. ARTHUR, ,
DAVID R. tt’CLANB. JOUN H. DOHNBRT,
TOWNSEND YEARSLEV, JAMES DONNELLY.
JOSHUA T. OWHN,
Above will be foupd the Democratic can
didates '. for the, judicial, legislative, and
« county” offices of Philadelphia complete.
Ab a whole, the ticket is deserving of support.
Br. I. NVMarselis, the nominee for senator,
to succeed Mr. Brown, is a gentleman of
high standing and tried integrity, resident in
the Old Southwark part of the city, whero
he has lived many years, enjoying the confi
dence and respect of men of all parties. On
the. “county and city” assembly tickets the
most of the candidates are new men, who have
yet to show their fitness and fidelity in the
sphere to which they will soon he called..
Those that wo know of those selected are
excellent citizens, and wo have confidence
that they will strive to do their best to legis
late wisely and honestly for the city and the
State.,
The candidates fof the t l< county offices”
are warmly advocated by .their IViends. TVo
know Messrs. Boileau* MoFaddek, and Crock
ett teeH; They are active and upright men,
and will mako efficient officers. Mr. MoFaP
dbn is- a member of the typographical corps,
and is a man of intelligence and energy. Hr.
Fenner, the candidate for Coroner, is worthy
of the honor conferred upon him.
The nominations of Hon. Thomas S. Bell
for Senator in the Chester and Delaware dis.
trlct, and of, Hon. Jalies Kill for the Assem
bly in Franklin county, aro among the good
signs of the times. Such men are an honor
to a party, and we doubt not that they will go
to Harrisburg resolved to do their duty to the
State at all hazards.
UNIOKTOWX.
(Correspondence of The Press!!
Uniontown, Sept. 8,1857.
Yoatorday was a proud day for tho Democracy
of Fayotte county. The mossosio untold numbers
turned out to attend tho Demoeratio mooting and
heir a aprtohfrom Gen. Pnokof, the distinguished
BemooraUo candidate for Governor. The mooting
was hold in the’ Court-house, and long before the
boll which annouocod its aeiombling had coasod
ringing, the spacious hall was filled to overflowing.
Our Court-house is one‘ of the largest and
best buildings in tho State, but hundreds
could not gain admittance. It had been ar
ranged to hold the meeting in the publio squaro;
but upon General Packer expressing a disinclina
tion to speaking in the open air, tho whole crowd,
or as much of. it as could gain admittance, assem
bled in the Court-house. Gen. J*. B. Howell was
chosen President of the meeting, and in a very
noat but eloquont and well-timed spoeoh intro
dtioed Gen. Packer. Tho noxt Governor arose
amid storms of applause, and in a speech of two
hours riveted the attention of his hearers. He
spoko In eloquent terms of the proud national posi
tion of the Democracy on the slavery question, and
completely overthrew all the sophistical arguments
of Judge Wilmot and his Block Republican adhe
rents; He spoke, also; in eloquent and most ap
propriate terms of the groat Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, of her devotion to the Union, of tho
importance of her continued loyalty, of practising
economy in her Government, and of the duty of
developing her great resources. But'it is idle to
farther attempt to givo you an idea of his speech.
Suffice it to say it woe s masterly effort—
jpst such a one as was expected from the
thoton standard-bearer of the Democracy of
Pennsylvania; and 1 assure you its high-toned
, national breathings stood out in striking contrast
with the narrow-minded and sectional sentiments
uttered a few days before, in the samo place, by
Judgo Wfiraot. ‘ Gen. Packer mode a highly fa
vorable impression on the minds of all who tow
and heard him. There,was butane opinion—£ll
-were plowed witb him. You may safely set down
Fayette county at five hundred majority for Packer
and the rest of tho otate tioket.
Yours truiy, T,
amusements.
AcADUkvor Music.—ln the presont era of in
tense excitement, when the best caterer for No
velty earries all before him, Mr. Marshall has got
the whip-hand of, all competitors, by securing the
services of that unique, ballet-troupe, which estab
lished tholr reputation in Italy and France, and
make their first appearance in public, among our
selves, on next Wednesday evening. We have all
possible respect and friendship for the not-distant
city of New York, but are unable to conceal our
satisfaction at the fact that such a sure oard os
the performance of this remarkable troupe first is
played, in this country, at our own Aoadcmy of
, Music.
The old tradition of “ the Devil and Doctor
Faustus,” which haa been as popular in Germany
as that of Jack the Giant Killer among most of our
forefathers, haa ropeatedly supplied the stage with
sensation dramas. Marlowe made a tragedy out
of it, more than two centuries ago,—Gcethe had a
Bing at it, in his wonderful play of « Faust,’’—and
3Ryron, following close on the pedant-poet of Wie
jnar, undoubtedly took the idea of 11 Manfred”
from tho same source.
We hate Hoarsely any idea how much can be
done by action, oh the stage, Nor, until the por*
formanoes of, this Italian company, were tho
London play-goers one whit better “ posted up”
on this head than ourselves. Now and then, in
■ “Massanlelo,” we had a little pantomimic action;
many of us have seen, in this country, how ela
borately Madlle. Pougaud sometimes tried to do
it, and would have done H, had she not, like Ham
let, been “fat and want of breath.” Celeste, on
both sides of the Atlantic, really showed the pootry
of motion.' Bat hero wo shall have a wholo compa
ny, well twined, representing a three-aot play
simply by expressive action.
These Italian posture-makors (as Shakspoare
would have called them, and laughed with them,
all the while) convoy by eloquent land expressive
action what, in ordinary eiroumstanccs, theatrical
peoplo would tell us in words, and singing people
would detail by warbling and vivacity of body-and
soul movements. Hero wo shall have tho perfection
of pantomime—whioh must not be mixed up or con
founded with any thing at nil resembling carica
ture.
On Wednesday evening, wo perceive, the first re
presentation of “Faust” will tnko place. As tho
actual maitre dt ballet is here—as the jjerformora
havofamiliar acquaintance with this action-drama
—as an entirely now and costly wardrobe has been
provided—as now and beautiful scenery bus been
painted by the first theatro artists iu the country— H 3
(though a needless task) the auditorium part of
the Academy has been retouched mod improved—
as tho troop have had tho advantage of many and
complete rehearsals—and, above all, as tho Acade
my Is expeoted to commence tho Fall season with
something peculiarly attractive, we confidently and
confidentially inform the public (for every one
reads Tun Press) that they aro not likoly to be
disappointed. Everything augurs well for this
novelty, and that, tho result will show tho fulfil
ment of our prophecies, wo chorish as fond a belief.
The time of this drama of action, in which many
splendid dancers will “occasionally” perform, is
about two hours and a half— exclusive of encores,
which (iu our opinion) always woaken tho effect of
& performance, especially if it be other than mu
sical. 1
NATJOK4& TffKArar.—Burton's two great spe
cialities, “The Serious Family” and “Tho Too
dles” will be played together, to-night, at the
National, to another of Uioao crowded houses
which have been the nightly tosuH of Burton’s
engagement.. Tho suocosa of those ploccs, in Bur
ton's hands, forms a distinct and solitary instance
—for nine years the great Steel has boon predom
inant In the realms of fun and good acting—and
the immortal Toodles has been imitated but nover
touched. To-night is their last.
Colonel Samuel D. Patterson, a veteran of
tho press, has taken charge of the editorial depart
ment of tho Norristown Register, and this vreok
the paper appears with & now heading, now types,
and other Important improvements.
Joseph, P. Bradley and Gov. Pennington,
of Newark, are the counsel of Donnolly, who has
been arraigned in the Monmouth, N. J., court, for
the murder at the Highlands.
A call appears in the St, Louis Republican
of the 3d instant, for & meeting of housekeepers,
io order .to consider and act upon the important
matter of domestic “help.” What next?
... No. 2 steam-mill, at Lancaster, has been
sold by David Longeneoker to Gen. Robert Pat
terson, of Philadelphia. . The price paid was about
$260,000. - •
■ The Hudson County, Bank counterfeits seem
to have been spread over a largoseation of country,
frotokslaultanMUsemlMion,-
THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1857.
BY MIDNIGHT MAIL.
FROM WASHINGTON*
Treaty with New Grenada Signed —What ft
. Frouut€i-v/mpor/aftt Decision p/ the Trea
sury Annuities to be
Paid—California Land Claim—Treasurer’s
1 Weekly Statement—r Naval Courts .
(Correapoudeuoe of The Press.j
WAsiir.varo.v, Sept. 10,1857.
The treaty with New Grenada was signed to
day by General Horxan, in execution offull powers
to treat on existing difficulties with which ho was
Invostod by his Government, and by General Cass,
as Secretary of Stato, on the part of tho United
States. It provldos for payment by Ncw GrO
nada of indemnity for losses of American citi*
sens in tho Panama riots of 1856, and of all other
claims ‘ against her by American oitlzons, and
grants to tho United States any inland in the Bay
of Panama which may ho selected as a ooal depot.
Our Government baa, in explicit language, de
clared that it will resist every and all taxes on
passenger a, tonnage, and correspondence in Iran
situ across the Isthmus of Panama.
In this Convention, then, tho main points of which
I have stated, it will bo seen that Gonorat Cass has
gained all that evon tho moat sanguluo could
expect; and for tho zoalous and unabated industry
with which ho applied himself to tho task of
settling theao difficulties, which at ono time were
ominous of war between the two nations, he will
rocoive, it is fair to presumo, commendation from
all quarters.
, The Seorotary of tho Trousury to-day addressed
a letter to Augustus Schell, Esq., collector at tho
port of New York, acknowledging tho reooipt of a
communication from this gentleman of tho slh inst,
enclosing a copy of a letter from tho Treasury De
partment, dated 18th of Soptomber, 1856, instruct
ing his prodecossor in regard to tho certificate to
be appended to oertain claims for tho roturn of
duties alleged to havo been illegally exacted on
importations of foreign merchandise, under tho
revenue octa of 1832-3.
The aot to whioli tho attention of tho Department
wasp&lled having beon carefully examined and con*
sidered,.tho refusal to cortlfy the claim specially
referred to, or any other similar claim where tho
duties were paid without protest being made, is fully
approved, the deoision of the Supremo Court of the
United States in tho ease of Lawrence vs. Crosswell
being, in the opinion of tho Department, conclu
sive on tho question. This view of the Depart
ment will bo made genera! in circular instructions,
now in oourse of preparation, reviving tho circular
instructions of June 23d, 1852, and declaring all
previous instructions given by tho Department in
conflict therewith, or that may bo susceptible of a
construction admitting olaima for return of duties
in the absence of protest to be rescinded.
The acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Mr.
Charles E. Mix, this morning recoivod advices of
tho 2d inst., from Superintendent Cullen, acknow
ledging tho receipt of instructions to pay the Sioux
Indians the annuities withheld from thorn on ac
count of the recent Indian disturbanoos. Mr. Cul
len says that he oxpoots to have these instructions
carried out by tho 15th proximo. Ho has left ere
this for tho Lower Sioux agonoy. AU those circum
stances indicate that the Indians are pcaocably
disposed towards tho United States.
The Land Offico has beforo it for examination,
preliminary to the grant of a patent, claim No. 2,
onfdocket of Califoroia Rancho do las
Pulgns, (Flea Ranohc,) on tho Bay of San Fran
cisco, which was finally confirmed to Maria do la
Boledftd Ortega do Arguello, et al, by tho Supremo
Court of the United States, at December term,
1855. The ranche embraces an area of 35,240 47-100
acres.
Joseph Holt, Esq., Commissioner of Patents, has
been inducted into offico.
The receipts into tho Treasury for tho week end
ing September sth, wero, $1,046,763.74. P&ymonts
wore, $1,557,931.88, and drafts i55u0d,51,713,676.39.
Amount subject to draft, $19,310,208-80, a reduc
tion of ever half a million from tho previous wcok.
Beforo Naval Court No. 1, Lieut. Gray’s case is
still pending. John K. Cook, postmaster at Ports
mouth, Va., and L. Coopor wore oxauiiucd to-day
on tho part of the applicant. Court No. 2, oaso of
Lieutenant Williamson, Commander Steadman
testified on behalf of tho Government. Court No.
3 did nothing in the absonoo of Lieutenant Totnplo,
a witness for tho Government in tho case of Com
mander Lockwood. X. Y.
THE LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
[B**ol4l. DESPATCH TO TUB PKBSS.j
General Packer at Kittanlng—Great Meeting
ol tbe Democracy*
PirrSHURCir. Sept. 10.—Gen. Packer addressed a large
and enthusiastic Democratic meeting nt Kittantog last
uight. He was introduced to the audience by ex. Gove
rnor Bigler. His speech was exceedingly happy and «cll
received. All is well In the Wot.
Important Decision on Government Contracts*
WisuiNOToX, Sept. 10.—A decision, Important to
contractors with Government, has just been given by
the Attorney General. Mr. U. I*. Gallagher had a con
tract for doing certain work on tho Washington aque
duct, the Government reserving the right to suspend
the,vfork under the coutractat any time. The engineer
In charge gave him notice to suspend in July, 1850
In March, 3657, be was notified to resume, and did
so. ffe now says he Is doing tbe work at a loss, and
asks for a larger compensation than he bargained for, or
else be released from the contract. Tho Attorney
General informs tbe Secrotary of War, who submittod
tho case, that the latter has no authority to do either,
and that if Gallagher violates bis contract, he must do
SO at bis own peril and that of his sureties.
Washington, September 10 —The treaty between the
United States and New Grenada was signed to-day, at
the State Department. It merely providea for a commis
sion for the settlement of all claims on the part of our
citizens against that Government. The other questions
arc postponed.
The pamphlet jnst issued In this city, in defence of the
Administration’s Kansas policy, and of Governor
Walker, instead of being a semi-official doenmont as
reported, is published on tho author’s own responsi
bility.
The Vi* V. Democratic Convention,
Syracuse, Hept. 10.—Tho Democratic Slate Conven
tion was organised this morning, and William Taylor, a
“Soft,” elected permanent president. On calling tiio
delegations, when New York city was reached, there was
a regular storm of debate, and roach confusion ensued.
A recess was taken till 3 o'clock P. M. After the ad
journment, a row took place on the platform, between
Mayor Wood and friends, and Mr. Sickles, the chair
man, and others. Mr. Wood charged the chairman
with partiality and unfairness.
Before the re-ariembliog of tho Oonvontion, Mr.
Dickinson made a speech, in which he declared that
President Buchanan’s reply to Professor BlUiroan’s let
ter won the greatest paper that had been submitted to
tho people since the days of Jefferson.
The Convention re-assembled at 3 o’clock P. M.
Sir. Shaw, of Otsego, moved that tho Committee on
the New York Contested Scats be instructed to con
sider the claims of those only who pledge their entire
submission to the will of the Convention,
The Chairman, Mr. Sickles, acquiesced.
Mr. Sutherland, of the “ Wood Committee,” denied
indignantly the power of the committee to control the
local organizations of the Democrats of New York.
After a debate, Mayor Wood rose to speak, when Mr.
Chamberlin moved the previons question, and insisted
upon the motion/ An intense excitement ensued.
M.r Chamberlin then withdrew his motion, and Mr.
Wood made a forcible speech.
Mr. Bhaw withdrew his resolution.
Mr. Walter It. Jones offered a resolution allowing ibo
various delegatee from New Yprk city to select seven
teen dolegateu.
Mr. Kelly moved to amend by admitting eight Cooper
and eight Small men, who were to select a seventeenth.
At this juncture there was great confusion, a dozen
delegates speaking at tho samo time.
The Chair rapped for order in vain.
Mr. Sickles roso to speak. Mr. Moraugo interrupted,
clalmiug that he should bo heard tirst.
The wildest confusion, and one member called for tho
Bergeant-ftt-Arms to quell the disturbance.
All of the delegates now rushed to tho space in front
of tho chair. For several minutes a general fight ap
peared to be inevitable.
Mr. Sickles made another effort to speak, but was
again put down by the riotous confusion of the dele
gates. .
A tuembor moved io table the resolutions. The chair
said he would put no motion till tho Convention had
quieted.
A motion to giro tho aelection of tho Gommittoo on
Besolations to the different delegates, was lest by a vote
of thirty-five yeas to nine nays; the softs voting In the
negative.
A motion was then carried to appoint two members
from each judicial district, aa a Committco on Resolu
tions.
The CouvcuUon then agreed to moot at 0 o'clock to
morrow morning, to nominate a ticket.
The motion to table was lost by a vote of 51 yeas to 46
ttsys. Mr. Sickles then delivered a spooeh.
The resolutions woro adopted, with Mr. Kelley’s
amendment. Tho confusion now became worse, andau
adjournment was had till 7 o’clock P. M.
Tho Convention again rc-asscioblod at 7*30. The
delegates from Columbia county reported that t( was im
possible to deeido upon tho question of contested seats
m that eounty, and a committee was appointed.
The delegations from tho judicial districts were also
authorised to select a Stale Committee. Adjourned.
Arrival of the Europa at Bostou.
MuHtqx, Bopt. 10.—The atoamcr Europa, from Liver
pool via Halifax, arrived at this port at 7 o’clock this
evening, Her mails will be despatched South in to*
morning's train, and will be due at Philadelphia in tho
evening.
A True Bill Found agfrinst Mr*. Cunningham,
New York, Sept. 10.—Tho Grand Jury have found a
true bIU againtt Mrs. Cunnlugham on the charge of
producing a fictitious heir to tho Burdall estate. (A
more extended account in another column of tho Pbkhs.)
Failure of a N. Y. Commission Merchant.
New York, Sept. 10.—VrederlckG. Swan, commission
merchant on Broadway, has suspended.
Massachusetts Politics
Boston, Sept. 10.—A ratification meeting of the
GUnlon” ticket was held at Paueuil Hall this evening.
The straight Republicans have callod & Convention to
be held on the 30tb last.
The State Convention of “National Americans” met
hero to-day, and nominated HeuryJ. Gardner for Go
vernor. Both Conventions nominated Alexander Do
Witt for Secretary of State, and John W. Clifford for
Attorney General.
The Governorship of Minnesota.
Domra, September 10 Dr-GoVernor Ramsey «■«
yesterday nominated by the Republican Convention at
fit, Paul tor Governor of Minnesota,
The Sunk of New Jersey.
NSW York, Sept. 10.— The Bonk of New Jetety, at
New Brunswick, haa failed.
The suspension is believed to be only temporarily.
Bill holders aro advised not to sacrifice their notes, as
they arc worth dollar fer dollar, and ore taken by the
business men of New Brunswick at par. The entire
liablUtieaof the bank are $200,000, while their means
to pay with are over $500,000.
The Southern Mall*
. WAsHiKOTOb*, Bept. 10.—Tho Southern mail furnishes
papors from all points as late as duo. BrowuavUle,
(Texas) dates are to the 10th ult. The harvests in the
River Talley promise fair. Tho cotton crop in tbe
vicinity of Bastrop, Louisiana, would bo an average
ylold, unless there should bo an early frost, or the boll
worm, which begins to show sign* of vitality, should
ravage it. '
In Coddl parish tho bolls were beginning to rot from
tho provalonco of raln». In Clinton pariah the boll*
wero opening fast.
Fire at Cnpr Island, IV. J*
Cars Island, Sept. 10.—About lltf o’clock lust night
a Qre broke out in tho tou-pin alloy on the Mount Ver
non Hotel property, and the structure was entirely con
sumed. Tho building wua owned by Mr. Rex and also
by Major Snlvely. The wind was blowing a strong
breeze from the south. Tho origin of the fire is un
known.
Reported Battle between the Cheyennes and
U* S* Troops*
St. touis, September 10.—Tho Independence Mes •
senger of tho sth in»t., publishes a report to tho effect
that Col. Sumner bod overtaken thoOhoyeune Indians,
who wore retreating towards the Arkansas river, and
that a battle ensued, resulting in the indiscriminate
slaughter of four to iivo hundred Indians—men, women,
and children. Tho report is discredited here.
The Dnion Ticket for Lancaster County*
Lancaster, Soptomber 10.—Th© <l Union” County
Contention mot here yesterday, and wero in aossion till
this aftoruoon. Colonel Bertram A. Shadier and Rob
ert Baldwin wore nominated Senators, and Massrs, Pow
n&l, Roland, Price, and Roth nominated for the lloubo.
B. P. Rowl was nominated for Sheriff, Peter Martin for
Prothonotary, and a strong ticket goueralty. The pro
ceedings were harmonious.
The Wreck oi the Steamer Clyde.
Quebec, September 10.—-Tho captain of the steamer
Clydo, who has arrived here, cays the vessel is a total
wreck. Uer cargo, mails, and passengors, baggage were
all lost.
Nicaraguan Recruiting Rendezvous at Mobile*
Mobile, Sept. 10.—A Nicaraguan recruiting rendez
vous has been opened At tliiß place. Col. Lockrldge
denies any connection with the present movement.
The American Board of Foreign Missions,
Proviobncb, Sept. 10.—The commissioners of the
American Board of Foreign Missions have elected Rcr. M.
Uopkius, of Mosiachasetts, president, Hon, Wm. Jessup,
of Pennsylvania, vice president, and Ron. A. Hardy, of
Boston, member of tho Prudential Committee, in place
of Rev. Dr. Dorris. Tho other officers were re-elected
Markets,
Baltimore, Sept. 10.—Flour is dull. Wheat is also
dull, and 2®3c. lower; red quoted at 120 c., white at
1360>140c. Corn-Bales of whHofttesaelc.j yellow W
aflB. Whiskey—City ia quoted at 20c.
Naw Ohlbans, Sept. 30.—Cotton—Sales to-day 300
halos at for good middling; receipts 1450.
Mixed Cora quoted at 6dc. Other markets unchanged.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.
PItOCKRDINGS OP TUP. MoitNINO, AfTP.RNOOX, AHD
Evkiuho Sessions op Yesterday—Tiik No
minations and Resolutions—^Great Enthu
siasm.
Tho Domooratlo County Convention met pursuant
to adjournment, at tho Spring Garden Hall, at 10
o’clock- Tho attendance was full. After sorao
discussion relative to tho appointment of two addi
tional tollers, the Convention prooooded to ballot
for a candidate for Prothonotary of the District
Court, with tho following result:
first ballot for prothonotary.
Ocorgo 1\ Meescr.....*»33 Lewis T. Meow,,..
Win. M. Riley ~,.23 Abner Snodgrass...
Win. Laughlin 52 Thoinasll. rainier,
John P. McFadden 39
Thoro having been 168 votes oast, 65 wore ro<
quired for a majority. No choice.
The namo of Abner Snodgrass was withdrawn,
and a sooond ballot was ontered on.
SKCO.VU BALLOT FOR FfIOTJIONOTABY
Meeser4o I McFmlden.
ltilcy 18 I Mean
Laughlin 00 | Palmer
No oboioo.
THIRD BALLOT FOR FROTHONOTAUr.
36 | McFaddcn.,
jfi I Slc*_
liilcy.. V J4 J Mean)..*.**.
Laughlin 611 Palinor
Thoro having Leon 190 votes cast, 99 wore ne*
ccssary to a choice. A fourth ballot vm entered
upon, tho narao of Mr. Palmer being dropped.
FOURTH BALLOT FOR PROTHOXOTARY
Meeser 45 | McFadden...-
. 45 I Mere...
Riley 10} Moan
Laueblln 63 \
Tiioro having been 100 votes oast, 06 Hero neees*
sary to u choico- Tbo namo of Mr. Riley was
dropped and a fifth ballot was ordered. Mr.
Moeser’s namo was withdrawn, and the final
ballot gono into, with the following result *.
FIFTII BALLOT POit PBOTHONOTARY.
62 | MeFartden
There having boon 105 votos east, 08 were neces
sary fora ohoioe. No oholco,
Tho Convention then proceeded to a sixth and
last ballot, aa follows:
LAST BALLOT FOR rROTUOSOTAEV
90 (UcFoddea
John P.MeFaddon, having received a majority
of oil tbo votes cast, was declared da ly nominated,
aa the Democratic candidate for Prothonotary of
the District Court. On motion, the nomination
was made unanimous, and the Convention ad
journed until 3 o’clock in tho afternoon.
AFTEnNOOK SESSION
Tho Convention mot pursuant to adjournment at
tliroo o’clock. A number of pledges from the
different candidates for Clerk of tho Court of
Quarter Sessions were then road. The ■ namo of
Theodoro T. Derringer was withdrawn front the
list of nominees, and tho Convention proceeded to
a ballot for Clerk, with the following result :
I Wm. Baffin
George Simpson.
0. B. F. O’Nolli.
Samuel O. Thompson... .70
Jospph Crockett 86
J. K. Smedley..., 18
, the Convention proceeded
the following result:
Thoro being no choice,
to a second ballot, with tl
SamnolC. Thompson....so I Wm, 8affin...,..........33
Jos. Crockett 47 J George Simpson ..St
J. K.Rmodley 22 | O. B. F. O’Neil! W
There being no ohoioe, the Convention proceeded'
to n third bnllot, ns follows:
Samuel C. Th0mp50n.,..53 I Joseph Cr0ek0t..,.,.....49
J. K. Smodley 21 William Saffio 30
George Simpson ~..21 (C. B. F O’Neill J 2
Tho name of C. B. F. O’Neill was withdrawn (
from tho list of nominees, nnd tho Convention pro
ceeded to a fourth ballot, with tho following re
sult:
Samuel C. Thompson.... 53 {Joseph Crockett 53
William Baffin 34 | fleorgo Simpson i. 33
jeaseoK. Smodley 21.
Thero being no choice, tho Oonvontion proceeded
to the fifth ballot, with tho following rosult:
.671 Wm. Safiin
,53) George Simpson,
Bamuel O. Thompson.
Jos. Crockett
Thoro boing no ohoice, tbo name of Georgo Simp
son was withdrawn from the list of nominees, and
the Convention procoododlo a sixth ballot, with
the following lesult:
Samuel C.Th0mp50n,.,..71) William Baffin.
Jos. Cr0ckett..,,.,..,...71J
There being no choice, tho name of William
Baffin was withdrawn from tho listofthenomineos,
and the Convention proceeded to a seventh ballot,
with tho following result:
Joseph Crockott 1011 flarouol 0. Thompson. 93
Mr. Joseph Crockett; having received a majority
of all tho votes cast, was dccUrcd duly solectod as
tho Domocratio nominoo for Clork of tho Court of
Quarter Sessions. The nomination, on motion, was
mado unanimous, and tho Convention at half-past
six o’clock took a rooosa for half an hour.
EVKNIXO SESSION.
Tho Convention reassembled at seven o’o)
and after a brief delay proceeded to ballot i
candidate for Coroner, with the following ret
i**%g %. g s
MMSgil
o"o«-0000 o
t* r*- • r* t+ «■ JT f*
0.8. 8ea11.... 14 21 23 21 24 23 41 41
A. Loivry 25 25 26 24 80 41
J. Del&v&u... • 18 U 34 13 9
J. R. Fenner., 21 21 30 33 35 63 69 110
J. Crawford... 22 23 22 23 26 SI 30 24
N. C. Reid.... 8 9-7
F. Miorson.... 9 13 10 12 9
Y.Porst 13 15 13 II 14
T* Jones 10 15 lb 10
T. Naultv 23 22 17 20 18 26 29(
Mr. John O’llrteu, Chairman of tl
on Resolutions, offered tho following
Resolved, That we most earnestly approvo and
endorse tho Administration of James Buchanan,
believing that it is guided by profound anil expe
rienced statesmanship, and governed by sinooro
and lofty patriotism.
Resolved , That tho Federal Constitution points
out the true polioy of free government, and that
upon a rigid adhorenco of its provisions depend
tho liborties of the people, and tho rights or tho
States; that it was intended for no section but
ovory section and State, and that when tho fiolomn
compact ia violated by aggression upon any ono of
tho independent sovereignties, the outrage Is
levelled at tho Union.
Resolved. That in William F. Packer, our can
didate for Governor, ire roeoguize a gentleman of
varied attainments, oxemplary character, and a
zealouH and uncompromisingDeraocrat, who is con
versant with all that relates to the intorost and
vrolfare of Pennsylvania, and who has the gonins
and energy to practically apply that knowledge;
and that in his hands tho honor of tho Old Key
stone will bo redeemed.
Resolved , That William Strong, of Borks, and
James Thompson, of Erie, our candidates forjudges
ofthoSupromo Court, aro men of eminent logal
reputation and ability, who deserve tho oonfidoueo
and support of thoir follow-citizens for tho im
portant and distinguished judicial positions for
which they have been nominated.
Resolved, That our candidate for Canal Com
missioner, Nimrod Strickland, is well qualified for
tho dischargo of tho important and complicated
duties of this offico. Ho is a Democrat above re
proach—a plain, honest, upright business-man
Resolved', That wo will give to tho candidates
on the 6tate ticket, the nominees of this Conven
tion, (he entire Democratic our hearty, uni
ted, and active support.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and
the Convention, aftor returning a vote of thauks
to tho officers, ndiournod wHbObeorgforithe tan*
didatcß, and amid the greatest enthusiasm.
PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCILS.
The regular meeting of City Councils was held
yesterday afternoon. Tho following business was
transacted:
BBLXCT COUNCIL.
A verv slender attendance was present, and tho
prooeodfngs quite spiritless.
Peftffotu Referred.— For paving sundry streets;
for a bridge over tho SehuylkiTl, at Chestnut
street.
Communications Received. —Through Mr.
Neal, one from tho Chief Engineer of the Fire De
partment, and from tho Comptrollers of Public
Schools. Referred to Committees.
Through tho President, from Charles V. Hagner,
Esq., aafollows:
“George M. Wharton, Esq., President of Seloot
Council.
“Sib; Having reoeWed an appointment from
the President of the United States, it has become
necessary to dissolve the connection txiatfog with
the body ovor which you so worthily proside, I
therefore respectfully tender my resignation as
representative rtf the Fifteenth Wnrd In Soteot
Council i and take the opportunity to express to
you find to oftcb individual member of Scleot
Coun’oil my high rospoct and regard, and also my
regret at brook log an association that to me has
ever boon of tho most agreeable character.
“Yours truly, Ciias. V. llaoneh.”
The communication was, on motion, entorod upon
the minutes.
From the Committee on Financo, reporting
favorably to tbo nominations of F. J. Walters and
leaaoß. Muuu as temporary olerks in the offico of
Receiver of Taxes. The recommendation was con
firmed.
A message from the Mayor was road and dis
posed of.
It was then resolved that the two branches of
Counoii would meet in convention at 5 o’olock P.
M., to eleot Police Magistrates, and to fill a va
cancy in the Board of Health
The ordinance from tho Common Council resolv
ing that the Department of Water bo authorized
to supply to the State Agricultural Society sufficient
water for tboir purposes during the eorning exhibi
tion at Powelton ,* and that they (the society) will
Srovldo the pipes and pay the expenses of laying
iem. Concurred h.
A communication from the Chief Engineer of the
Fire wcb received, asking for an ap
propriation of 925 to oil the hose of tho steam fire
engine “Young Amorloa,” which Is nowin very
bod condition. Referred to committoo.
Mr. McOay, Comraittoo on Police, reported the
following nominations For Chief of Polico, Sami.
F. Ruggles. For Idoutcnants of Police, Wm. P.
Cropper, Jacob Diokhart, aud John MoCurley.
For Sergeants, Isaac B. Jonos and Joseph Shu
man. For Assistant Superintendent of the Police
and Fire Alarm Telegraph, C. Josoph Coleman.
For'Policemen, M. H. McCann, Robert Flowers,
John B. Smith, James Govoll, D. U. Walker,
Qoorgo W. Tailor, John McMullen, Miobaol Duly,
B. Fullmer, Richard Uancc, Joseph Donnolly, and
Isaac P. Martin. Tho nominations woro confirm-
od.
A communication from Alderman Binder was
presented by Mr. Conuaan.
Mr. Neal moved the following:
Resolved) That tho Committee on Markets bo
instructed to inqulro Into tho oxpedloncy of pro
venting tho sale of tomatoes, potatoes, and other
fruits and vegetables requiring measurement by
Any other measure than tho bnshol and its sub
divisions.
The resolution is aimed at the present modo of
rehding these articles In baskets . Tho resolution
was agreed to.
An ordlnanoo from tho Common Counoil appro
pi-feting $6,532,58 to the Trustees of tho City 100
Boat afforded the theme for a lively debater.
Mr. Kline opposed the ordipanoo until it had
beta seriously considered by the body. He sub
mitted a statement of the appropriations modo
during tho last two years as follows
.183(1—March 11....
11 September 6.
1857—March 2.,
a n
u «
$OO,BOO
Tho appropriation now asked will swell tho
amount to a degree which in tho eyes of Mr. Kline
constituted an enormous sum; and he desired the
matter to be well weighed before action was taken.
' Mr. Ouyior spoke oarnostly in favor of tho ordl
dance, and of the importance to every reside- • of
Philadelphia, rich or poor, of having porfeot oom*
mynio&tfou with the seaboard.
The ordinance was passed finally.
A number of ordinances from Common Council
were received and concurred in. •
A communication wcb received from Dr. Galla
gher, announcing his resignation as a member of
the Board of Health. [Dr. Gallaghor has boon
■appointed by his brethren of the Board as Physi
cian to tho Small Pox Hospital, Coates street.] The
document was duly disposed of.
Tho resolution to meet in convention at five
o’clock was reconsidored, and tho same hour attbe
next mooting was substituted.
There being no businoss before the Chamber, Mr.
Ashton very sensibly moved an adjournment,
which tho talkers combatted for a time. Agreed
to, and the Couucil adjourned.
The Chair submitted a communication from tho
Controllers of tho Public School*, with a resolu
tion asking for an appropriation of $lO,OOO to pur
chase the Robert Rako’s School House, in tho Se
cond Ward. . Referred to tho Committee on
Sohools.
Mr. Thompson, a potition for water pipes in
Boiler’s street. Itorerrod to the Committoo on
Water.
Mr. Kaufman, a petition for tho repaving of 801 l
stroot. Reforred to tho Committee on Highways.
Capt. Day, a potition for the ropaviog of Swan
son street, from Almond to Catharino street. Re
ferred to the same commUteo.
Also, a petition for tho paving of Franklin avo
n«e, from Wood to Ashton street. Referred to tbo
same committee.
Mr. Geisior, a petition for wator pipes in Dauphin
street. Kofcrroa to tho Committee on Water.
Also, ono from the butchers, asking that tho
Franklin Avonuo bo closod on Saturday evenings.
Referred to tho Coinmittoo on Markets.
Also, ono from tho citizens of similar tenor, from
the citizens of the Nineteenth Ward, which was
referred to the sarno commUteo.
Mr. Bslrd, » petition for a culvert in front of the
Butler House. Referred to the CommUteo on
Highways.
Mr. Drayton, on tho CommUteo of Finance, sub
mitted an ordinance making an appropriation of
$303 7B to pay tbo expenses of collecting the taxes
in the outer wnrda. Agreed to
Also, a report and an ordinance authorizing an
additional appropriation of $5,830-58 for repairs to
the city ice boat
A motion was made to psstpono tho bill for the
present, which w&s not agreed to by a voto of 35 to
The bill was then read a second time and passed.
A message was received from Mayor Vaux,
stating that bo had signed the ordinance making
an Appropriation to tbo Firo Companies, and a
number of others.
Mr. Miller, of the Committeo on Highways, sub
mitted a resolution authorizing a contract to altor
•ttd rebuild the Rod Bridge, on tho Byberiy Read,
at a cost of $1,500. Agi ced to.
Also, a resolution authorizing tho paving of cer
tain portions of Wood and York streets, in the
Nineteenth Ward, which was agreed to.
Mr. Mascbor, of the Committeo on Trust and
Fire Companies, submitted a communication from
the Chief Engineer of tho Fire Dopartmont, ask
ing an appropriation to ptaeo in repair tbo hose of
tho steam firo engine lonng Amerioa. Reforred
to the Committeo on Fire Companies.
Mr. Kano, of tho Committee on Highways, sub
mltted an ordinance authorizing the contraction
of a oulvort from the Deaf and Dumb Asylum on
Pine street, west from Broad. Agrood to.
Also, an ordinance authorizing tho construction
of two culvorto on Broad streot, from Thompson to
Oxford street.
An amendment vu adopted that the said cul
verts shall bo constructed under the supervision of
the Department of lUghvrays, and tho ordinance
thon agreed to.
Mr. Kano submitted anothor roport, and an
ordinnnoo authorizing the construction of a culvert
on Seventh stroot, north from Thompson street.
Agreed to.
Also, a roport and resolution, directing tho con
struction of an inlet at the southwest oornor of
Delaware avenue and Chestnut street.
The resolution; after somo debate, was referred
to the Committee on Girard Estates.
Also, an ordinance authorizing a drain in
Crockett's court, running west or Fifth, street,
above Chestnut, Agrood to.
Also, an ordinance authorising tho construction
of a culvert on Spruoo street, from Seventeenth to
Eighteenth streets. Agreed to.
Mr. King, in placo, submitted tho following:
Section 2. That for the trial of officers, police
men, and watchmen of tho said Police Department,
a joint committee, consisting of six members of
each Council, shall bo annually appointed in their
respective Chambers, by ballot. Tnosaid commit
tee shall be styled “ ComoiUteo for the Trial of
Officers, Policemen, and Watchmen of tho Police
Department,” aud tho chairman of said committee
shall be a member of the Council.
By tho Seleotond Common Councils of
tho city of Philadelphia, that they hereby mako
application to the General Assembly of the Stnto of
Pennsylvania, for tho following further legislation
relative to the police fore© of rtte city of Philadel
phia, vii:
An act relativo to tho Polico Department of tho
city of Philadelphia.
Section Bo it onactod, Ac., That tho officors,
policemen and watchmen of tho Polico Department
of the city of Philadelphia, inofHcoon the first day
of Scptcmbor, 1858. and thoßO who may bo appoint
ed thereafter, shall hold their offices during good
bobavior, but may be remorod in tho manner here
inafter provided, for moral, montal or physical in
competency, for misbehavior in office, or upon con
viction of criuio or misdemeanor in any court of
record, and said officors, policemen and watohmen
shall not bo subjoot to removal for any othor cause
wbatovor.
Section 3. Tho Mayor of said oity shall havo
powor to suspend, from tho execution of their offi
ces, all officers, poUeomon, and watchmen of tho
police department, for any cause mentioned In tho
first scotionuf this act. In all such cases of sus
pension, tho Mayor shall notify the said Com
mittee ou Police in writing, whioh notico shall
spooify tho grounds for such suspension, and
contain tho names of tho witnesses to establish
tho ohargo ; and said committee shall proceed
to investigate and dotermino tho matter as
sopn bb practicable. Tho said committoo
shall havo tho power to send for portions,
papers and records, and to compel the attendance
of witnosios, and oxaraino them under oath or af
firmation ; and may, for any cause mentioned in
the first section of this act, continue tho suspension
upon such conditions as tbov think just; remoro
thfc acousod from officoor rostoro him to duty. All
decisions of said cominitteo shall bo by a majority
of .tho whoto number appointed, and shall em
ploy each number of clerks and mesaongors
Councils may authorize. Xu each case of sus
pension and complaint, notice to tho aoousod
shall be givon, and ho shall be hoard in ponjon or
by counsel in bis defence, and may compel the
attendance of witnc&os in his bohalf. Each mout
her of said committee shall have power to issue
subpoenas to witnesses to appoar before them on tho
trial of such case, and if any person who shall have
boon duly eubpccn&cd to attend as aforesaid shall
neglect or rofuso t» attend, a majority shall luwo
power to authorise the chairman of said couunitteo
to issue un attachment ugaiust suob person accord
ing to the praotioe of the courts.
Section 4. Vacancies in said Polico Department
shall bo filled by tho Mayor, by and with tho ad
vioo and eonsont of Soloot Council, in tho manner
now provided by Jaw. The Mayor aha)) not have
the iwwer to dismiss said oflioors, watchmen, or po-
Hcouion for any causo whatever.
Section 5. That tho Solcot and Common Coun
cils of tho city of Philadelphia shall bo, and they
aro beroby, authorized and dlrocted to mako, or
dain, and establish such laws and ordinances as
may bo found necessary fully to carry this act into
offect.
10 Committoo
Section 0. The provisions of this act shall not
tako effect until tho first day of September next.
Mr. King moved to refer tho resolution to a
joint special eommitteo of throe from each Chain
bor.
Mr. Miller said there was already a committee
on this subject, and, on his motion, with tho con
sent of Mr. King, the resolution was referred to
this committee.
Mr. Parker submitted a resolution requesting the
Committee on Polico to report at the next mooting
of Councils tho ordinance referred to them May
14,1857. entitled a supplement to tho ordinance
reorganizing the Polico Department
On tho adoption of tho resolution the voto stood
as follows :
Visas—Brown, Conrad, Ford, Fry, Gillin, Iso
mlnger, Kolton, King, Mowher, Miilor, Androw,
Afoyar, MolJwa/n, O’jYcfJ, Parker, Perkins, Ste
venson, Taylor, Tudor, Vanhorn, Wildey-—24.
Nays—Arnold, Barnwell, Burnoll, Clay, Cooper,
Faulkner, Filler, Goisler, Hall, Kauffman, Knoasa,
aMaklns, MoMakin, -McManus, MoNeal,
orp, Shoob, Thompson, John WJHmer, Wolf,
Wright, B. F. Wright, 0, 8. Miller, John, Fmi-
...$lB,OOO
... 15,000
... 11,000
.... 10,000
... 0,800
COMMON COUNCIL.
The Ohnlr Baiil there war no quorum voting.
A motion was mado to adjourn, but not agreed
. Tho resolution pnssod by Soleot Council, grant
mg too use of tho water to tboPeunsylvaniu. Agri
culturuj Society at the exhibition grounds, was
concurred in.
, Masoher eubmittod a resolution directing
too Committee on Trust and Fire Companies to in
quire into the expediency of procuring a more
convenient room lor tho Police and Fire Alarm
"f i ?« r . a Pk. Referred to the Committeo on Trust
a xr irc Companies.
anrmi',,?'” B . .“'i'®' 1 “ r63oluti <»' ttUthothing the
fffi! “‘““otof nSolidtor to secure possession of
U v o7s?l P,,lk ’ aai R ««Perl"‘»n<lMt at a
•««y 01 : e* , uO per annum.
llio subject gavo riso to a lengthy debato. but
Counoils aujourued tor want of a quorum.
CITY AND COUNTY LEGISLATIVE CON.
VENTION.
Nomination of Dr. I. n 7 3lir.rH. os the Dr.
niocrollc Coudldatc lor the First Senatorial
District*
The mombors of fhe City Legislative Convention
and tho mombors of tho County Legislative Con
vention, ft list of whose names has already been
published in Tub VnESB,meUogothor in joint con
vention this morning at 10 o'clock, for the purpose
of solocting a candidate for State Senator for the
First Senatorial District, composed of the city and
county. There was ft vory full attendance of
dolqgalos. Tho Convention was temporarily or
ganised by placing Isnao Leeob, jr., in tho chair,
and tbo first business in order being the perma
nent organization, general nominations were gone
into for President. Tho names of Isaac Leech,
jr., and Thomas S. Fcrnon were placed in nomina
tion. . Mr. Leech declined, and Mr, Fernon was
unanimously oleotod. Dr. Morrison, President of
tho City Legislative Convention, and J. J. Moany,
President of tho County Legislative Convention,
wore aelootod as Vico Presidents, C. F. Maguire,
and J. J. McCann as Secretaries, and William
Rice and John Lytlo as door-keopers.
On taking tUo chair, Mr. Fernon roturned his
Clanks to tho Convention for tho honor clone him,
in a brief and appropriate manner.
Tho names of l>r. 1. N. Maraelis, Stophon Ben
ton, and Thomas P. Norman wero then placed in
nomination for Senator, and tho Convention pro
ceeded to ballot.
FinflT BALLOT.
Narsells
f»orraan
.631 Benton
Whole numbor of votes cast 167; necessary to a
choice 84. No candidate having received a ma
jority, tho Convention proceeded to a
SECOND BALLOT.
.69 l Benton.
Before proceeding to a third ballot the name of
T. P. Norman was dropped from the list, under
rule 6th, which provides “that in voting for candi
dates, if there bo no election on the second vote, the
person or persons receiving the lowest number of
votes shall be dropped.”
The third and final ballot resulted as follows:
Marseli*. 98 j Benton 75
Dr. MarsolU having rccoivod a majority of the
whole number of votes oast, was declared duly
nominated as the Demoer&tio candidate for the First
Senatorial district; and tho Convention, after giv
ing cheer after cheer for tho nominee and the whole
Democratic ticket, adjourned stne die.
THE CITY.
AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING.
Tfjuxor brnsur T/ipatux, If. B. cok.vkr or Ktxra
asd Walnut stbbkts.— “ Macbeth “ The Washer
woman.”
Whbatlrv’s Arch Street Thbatrb, Arch strkkt,
apoyr Sixth,— “ The Merchant of Venice”—“ Seriooa
Family.”
National Tjibatrr, WalsctBtrbbt, abov* Eighth.
—“ The Serious Family “ The Toodles.”
American Pharmaceutical Association Con
vention.—Yesterday morning at nice o'clock tho
above-named body again met at tho Collego of
PJiJinnaojt in Zane stroot, ahoyo Seventh, /'
Tho Convontion was called to order by the Sec
retary, aftor which the minutes of the lastmeeting
was read and adopted.
' Tho attention of the delegates was called to no
tico tho decease of one of the late members of tho
association, Mr. BonjaminCanavan, or New York.
A preomblo and resolutions wero adopted, and or
dered to bo printed in tho minutes of the Conven
tion.
An invitation to visit Laurel Hill was extended
by tho Local Committee of tho body, and, on mo
tion, this afternoon was fixed upon as tho tuna of
tho excursion.
Subjects of a scientific nature were then
duced—tho first boine tho report on wbtft are tbo
actual sources of tho Tight Coa-liver oil of Ameri
can commerce, both as relates to tbo species of fish
that yield it, and tho place whero it is extracted 7
Is it adulterated ir/th sperm or Ssh oil ? and it so,
is it d«no by tho producers or collcotors, or after it
enters commcrco ;
This subject was acoeptod by Robert R. Kent, of
Boston; but that gentleman boing absent, a verbal
report was mado by 3lr. .Charles T. Carney, of
Boston
In relation to Mr. Kent’s paper on Cod-liver oil,
that gentleman said that he (Kent) entered upon
his investigation very soon otter our lost meeting
in Baltimore, and during several months of lost
fall and winter personally visited the fishing
grounds, {the Banks of Newfoundland,) and pre
pared from cod livors of his own obtaining some
very fine light oil—the best I ever saw.
Mr. Kent mado some quite singular discoveries
in rotation to the yiold of tho artiole from the
livers. Thus atono tirno tho yiold would bo ex
ceedingly large, and in a month or six weeks, the
same . amount, by weight, of livers apparently
equally promising, would yield scarcely none
at all.
After collecting much information upon this sub
ject, and also many statistics, Mr. Kent was so
unfortunate as to suffer the logs of his store by fire,
and his specimens, papers, Ao., upon this subject
wero all entiroly destroyed. I would recommend
this association to allow this question to remain
simply unanswered, and will express the hope that
tho coming year will enable Mr. Kent to favor us
with the result of his investigation.
Tho next subject in ordor was—
Tbo substance known In commerce os New Eng
land Isinglass is said to be made from the intes
tines of tTie cod-fish. Query—where and by whom
is the article of commerce prepared, wh&t process
docs it undergo, what portions of tho fish yield it,
and what amount is obtained from a single fi?h ?
Accepted and read by Charles T. Carney, of
Bostou.
Tiiiß report was aocoptod and referred to tho Ex
ecutive Committee for publio action The report
was oontinuod and referred to tho somo member.
Tho noxt subjeot in order was—
Has lodine boon manufactured in New England
from tho algacoous plants of that coast > If so, by
whom, and to what exient; and what i 3 the rela
tivo productive value of tho Algco of our own coast,
and those of Scotland i
This subject was aocepled by R. T. Cummings*
of Portland, Me., who made a statement that no
had submitted the matter to Thomas B. Poxtens,
of Boston.
Mr. 8. M. Coloord then road the TCpoit of Mr.
Porlons, of whioh the following is an abstract:
Ho stated that 5225,000 worth of kelp, tho ash of
aoa woods obtained from tho Irish coast, by tho
pconlo residing ou tho coast, who took advantage
of tho storms tu its collection, Ac., and which for
tho manufacture of iodine would assuredly go to
waste.
Ho stated that $175,000 worth of kelp was scat
tered along a coast lino in Ireland not exceeding
two hundred miles in extent, and mostly within
tho limits of one county, that of Donnegal.
Tho amount of iodi.no procurable from kelp has
been variously stated, but it is generally set down
atabouttenpoundstotho ton. The Saltsof Potash
also constitute an important item in kelp.'
An invitation was received from Peter William,
son. Esq., Grand Mnator of Masons, inviting tho
Convention to inspect the Hal], which was ac
cepted.
Also, an invitation from Dr. Joseph Parrish,
superintendent of tho Pennsylvania Training
School for Feeble Minded Children, which was also
accoptod.
Tho manufacture of castor oil ns a branch of
American industry. What is tho estimated crop
of boans for 1850, whoro grown, and what tho
amount of oil extracted up to August Ist, 1857 7
To whut uses besides medicine is toe oil put, and
how far short of tho domestic consumption is tbo
production?
Roforred to Guilford T. Chamborlatn, of St.
Louis. Not being forthcoming—a paper on the
subject—it is said that hyoscyamus higor has be
come naturalized In sorao parts of Miehiguu, iu tho
neighborhood of Detroit. How Joos the medicioal
power of this nati-vegrovrn plant compare with
that of tho best European grown drug? —was read
by Frederick Stearns, of Detroit, Michigan.
The report was referred to tho Executive Com
mittee for publication.
Reports on tho following subjects wore then read
and appropriately referred:
Whtttwthe actual stato of production of,
volatilo oils in tho United more espe
cially in Ohio, Now York, and li&f Jcrrsey, as re
gards quantity, quality, and tocrppr, together with
remarks on tho trade in volatilv-oils generally;
their adultorations, tests, Ac. ? Accepted by Ed
ward S. Wnyno, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Prof. Calvort, of Manchester, England, has
assarted that tho articlo known as “American lard, 1 '
in tho English market is sometimes found adul
terated to a considerable extent with the pulp of
potatoes, or other starchy matter. Quoro—lias this
adulteration bcon noticed in tho commoTco ef this
country? If so, how is it most easily dctocted by
chemical or other moans ? Accepted by Israel J.
Grahamo, cf Baltimore, Md.
Arnica flowers aio largely used in the United
States, lias any attempt been made to cultivate
tho plant in Now York, Now England, or other
parts of this couutry by tho Shakers or others 7
Accepted by W. J. M. Gordon, of Ciuoinnati.
Ohio.
The olatorium plant grows readily in Philadel
phia. Can it bo availably cultivated with a view
to tho extraction of Hs poculiur product; and docs
tho elatorium it yields compare favorably with the
English drug ? Accepted by Edward Parrish, of
Philadelphia.
According to the most Tcoent researches on ergot
by Wluckier, (Amor. Jour. Pharm. vol. xxxiv. p.
816,) that olicmist obtainod an alkaloid from it,
which ho calls jecnJm, aud wbioh he believes to
be analogous, if not identical, with pronylamin, tho
odorous prinoiplo of herring pieklo. It is desired
that tbo questions be determined : Ist. Whothor
tbo volatuo alkaloid of orgot possesses tho utoro
stimulant power of tho drug itself. 2d. Whether
pronylumin, as obtainable from herring pieklo,
and from narootin, possesses the name power as
sooalln; and 3d. In view of tho result, what if tbo
formula for preparing a permanent fluid prepara
tion of ergot that will fully represent the drug 7
Accepted t>y William Proctor, Jr , of Philadel
phia.
After tbo transaction of business of minor im
portance, tho Convention adjourned until 3 o'clock
P.M.
Tho afternoon session of tho Convention was de
voted to tho continuation of reports upon the vari
ous subjects assigned tbo delegates at their last
annual mooting.
The Union .Fire Company of Lancaster.—
Tho day before yesterday this company left our
oity in tho 7 o’clook train foijtheir homes, after a
pleasant sojourn of several days. Whilst hero
they wore tho guests of the Diligent Fire Company,
who entertained them in the most hospitable man
nert, renting them with marked kindness and
attention. They visited us for the purpose of re
ceiving thoir now engine from Waterford, N. J..
Its com. is $1,300. It was built by Button A Co.,
and is a highly creditable pieoo of workmanship.
On Monday night they visited Sanford’s opera
house, whoro they wero much amused; they were
algo ontertainod by somoof our most prominent citl
sons. They numbered thirty-five men, and, with
their now equipments, presontod a beautiful ap
pearanoo. They are the oldest fire oompany in
Lancaster, and certainly do credit to themselves
and their State. They stopped at the Chestnut
Street House, kept by Mr, Samuel Miller, who
was very kind and attentive during their stay.
On tbb whole, they departed highly pleased with
their visit.
Death of J- J « Flatteley.—'We record with
feelings’ of profyuud regret, the death of J. J,
Flattery, long and favorably known to tbo com
mercial community as a gentleman sfenlarged bun
new capacity and unblemished character. For
several years past he has been connected with tho
office of the Commercial JAsU and his decease will
be sincerely regretted by *ll tboso who were brought
In contact with him- He died at his residence in
Park Btroet, West Philadelphia, on Tuesday, after
a brief but severe illness. His funeral will take
place this afternoon at two o’clock. Ho was in the
thirty-sixth year of his age.
Larceny Case.—Florence Sowers was be
fore Alderman Eneu last eveniug, charged, on the
oath of Rosalia Sowers White, with the Jarcenyof
one gold watch, valued at $b(); one gold chain,
rained at S2S; and a pair of gold bracelet*,
valued at $25, tho proporty of tho said Rosalie.—
The accused has been held far a farther hearing.
Arrest of a Horse TAie/.—Solomon C.
Burke, alias Charles Green, was before Alderman
Eneu yesterday, charged on the oath of Andrew
Donohue with stealing a mare rained at $5OO,
tho property of some person at present unknown.
He was couimlltod to answer.
The Decent .deetdenf.-—Tho jury empanelled
by Coronor Dolavau to investigate the cause cf
the death of William A. Siner, one of the victims
oj tho recent accident on the Camden and Atlantic
Railroad, mot last oveningatthe Eleventh Ward
rtnUon Ilouso; but, without forming any verdict,
aujournod to meet on 3fcnday evening next.
lticendiorisyn. —The framo house back of
758 Passyunk ltoad, was sot on fire between nine
und ten o clock on Wednesday evening. A towel
was put in ft ore\ ico in the building and set on firo,
and but for the timely discovery, the family would
have been suffocated with smoke. *
Police Hems.—The returns of tho Lieuten
ants of the different Wards made to MiyorVaux
yesterday morning contained nothing of lntore.it.
Fell Dead .—A man named Funk fell dead
in tbo Twontv-fourth Ward, yesterday afternoon.
The Coroner has been notified of the fact.
THE COURTS.
YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS
District Court —Judges Sharswood, Stroud,
and Haro.—Argument list.
Quarter Sessions—Judgo Conrad.—Jacob
Gunsenhauser and Presley J. Middleton were
charged with a conspiracy to defraud John G.
Smith out of a horse. Middleton was coavicted
a day or two ago of false pretences by the same
prosecutor in this case. The testimony, which was
nearly similar to that on the trial of Middleton
alone, disolosed the fact that the horso was pur
chased from Smith for cash, to be paid in gold and
silver, but iu3tead of the defendant, Middleton,
doing so, he threw down a check for one bundled
and sevonty-five dollars on the City Bank, drawn
by Gunsenhauser, and endorsed by Middleton, and
which, upon presentation, proved worthless. It
was stated by Middleton, in Gunsenhauser’e pre
sence, that the drawer of the check was worth
$lOO,OOO, and it is alleged, upon the part of the
prosecution, that Gunsennauber having permitted
these statements to be made, knowing them to be
false, becomes a party to tho conspiracy to do*
1 fraud.
On the part of the defence it is alleged that the
check being dated three days ahead, it became
thereby only a promise to pay, and eould not be
come the subjoet of a criminal prosecution; that
tho prosecutor having replevied the horse, he U
barred from bringing a criminal action; and they
also deny tho fact of Gunsenb&user being present
at the time, as is alleged by the prosecution, when
the check wag passed.
Some of the witnesses to the question of identity
gave very singular testimony. One of them swore
that several weeks before the passing of the check,
Gunsenhauaet had cut off his whiskers, and upon
his recollection boing taxed as to the fact, he
clinched his statement by saying that he bad a
conversation with Gunsenhauser on the subject of
cutting off his whiskers so early in the season, and
he (Gunsenhauser) gave as a reason for it, that
they wero becoming rather populous. The wit
ness’s own words woro more expressive, but rather
coarser.
Tho case is emphatically a horse ease in all its
phases, and the defendants and their witnesses
safoly come under the denomination “hard.”
Jury oat. David,W. Boilers, Bsq., for the prosecu
tion; D. W. C. Morris and Waile, Esq*., for Gun
senhauser, and Messrs. Hanberst and Brinton for
tho defendant, Middleton.
Further Developments in the Tavern License
Forgeries. —William K. Woodruff, a young man
of about twenty years of ago, and who has been
for somo time a sort of an attache of the Quarter
Sessions office, though not in the employment of
Mr. Howell, the clerk, was brought up before the
Court yesterday afternoon, on the charge of forg
ing tavern licences. We give the testimony of tbo
witnesses examined before the court. The defend
ant, after the hearing, was held in $5,000 bail.
Theodore Kollurc, sworn—l koep a pabtia house;
I obtained a license for this year; I paid forty dol
lars for it; i was told to come to 3lr. Smith’s
house for it; I paid the money to him there; I
saw no one else there except a man up stain, who,
ho said, fixed the licenses; I got tho license and
put it up in a frame; it is not there now; two
policemen came to my house when I was at Atlantio
City, and took it away.
Herman Smith, sworn—l was in Kollure’a house,
and received the forty dollars for his license; a
young man came to me and said, “Smith, you
have not your license, I will get It for youl got
ono from him, that is the young man, (identifying
Woodruff;) I put the frame onit myself; two offi
cers come to my bouse last Tuesday, and took the
license away; one of them was an officer I know:
I pointed him out to Mr. Barber, ono of the officers
of this court; there was no seal on my license;
the seal was separate, and I cut it round and put it
on; theyoangmao whobroaghtmy license shewed ,
mo how to put tho seal on.
James Barbor, sworn—l am one of the tipstaves
of the court. The person pointed out to me by the
last witness, Smith, as the man who took away his
license, Is Mr. Joseph Watt, formerly an officer of
this court, and now one of tho high constables under
the Mayor.
Mr. Hollar© was recalled, and identified Wood
tuff as tho person who furnished him with his li
cense. I thought it was genuine. I had applied
for a license to the Board, hut did not get one.
Judge Conrad called up the defendant, and asked
him if he had any explanation togivo of tho charge
just made against him ?
The defendant said he had nothing to say. Ifo
was then held in boil in $5,000. to answer the
oliarge of forgory. John Crawford and Josoph
Jlolloy entered bail for Woodruff.
Tho witness, Herman Smith, was also held to
bail, in a like sum, to answer any charge which
may be preferred against him. Davis Hortile
entered bail tor Smith.
A warrant for tho arrost of High Contable Watt
was asked for by the District Attorney, and granted
by tho court.
MATTERS AND THINGS IN NEW YORK
[From the New York paper* of last evening.}
Mrs. Cunningham Indicted by the Grand Jury.
In the Court of General Sessions, this morning,
says the Evening Post of last evening, the Qraud
Jury came in, and their foreman, Pbiletas H. Holt,
handed to the clerk a true bill for feloniously pro
ducing a UUo heir, against Emma Angaria Cun
ningham, alias Emma Angutta Bnrdell. Wehave
received a printod copy of the indictment, which is
of great length.
There aro ten distinct counts. The first count
states who are tho legal heirs of the late HarTey
Burdell, in accordance with the recent decision of
the Surrogate, and chargos that the defendant, on
the 4th of August, 1857, did, knowingly, fraudu
lently, and feloniously produce a living infant, and
did then and thore feloniously and falsely pretend
that tbo said infant was the child of, and had been
born of parents who wore respectively, to wit: her.
the saia Emma Augusta Cunningham, otherwise
called Emma Augusta Burdoil, as the legitimate
mother of tho said infant child, and him, the afore
said Harvey Burdell, as the legitimate father, and
by him lawfully begotten In nis life-time of tho
body of her, tho said Emma Augusta, in lawful
wedlock ; qhoreas, in truth and in fact, aa she,
tho said Emma and there well knew,
tho said infant child, as aforesaid, by her felonious
ly produced and falsely pretended, was not the
child of tho said parents, or of eithor of them, but
was, in truth and in fact, born of the body of one
Elizabeth Ann Anderson.”
Tho count further alleges that if tho child had
been born as she protonded, it would havo been
entitled to inherit the estate of Dr. Burdell.
The succeeding counts all ehargo the same of
fence. One refers particularly to the attempt to
intercept the inheritance of Dr. Burdell’s property
in Bond street, in Herkimer, and olsewnore;
another relatos the “production ” of tbo child to
one John do la Mootagnie and divers other per
sons, as tho lawful child of herself and the lato
llarvoy Burdell; another chargos the production
as a felonious offcnco against tho statute; another
charges an intent to defraud the several
legal heirs of tho Burdell estate; still another
accuses hor of falsely and feloniously pre
tonding to George W. Dilks and others that the
child was the lawful heir of Dr. Burdell. Sho is
also charged with producing tho baby to Ann
Barnes, tho “nurse,” to eno Samuel L. Catlin,
and others, alt of which is alleged to bo against the
form of tho statute in such caao made and provi
ded, and against tho peace of the people of the
Stato of Now Yoik, and thoir dignity.
It is understood that Mrs. Cunningham will be
arraigned on this indictment forthwith, but whe
ther sho will be tried in this city or not is an open
question.
Mas. CoXNixmus to Tried ix the Over
asd Txrmiwkr. —Soon aftor tho indictmont againßt
Mrs. Cunningham was presented in tho Court of
Gcooral Sessions, Mr. Stafford, hor counsel, ap-
I plied to Judge Peabody fur an order to remove the
indictment to tho Coart of Oyer and Terminer.
The District Attorney consoutod, the order and
wns granted.
MrB. CuHSIHUBAM SOT Y*T KAtLEO.—In the
Supreme Court Chambers, this morning, Mr Staf
ford, counsel for Mrs. Cunningham, offered as bail
Gcorgo A. IVitt, Henry F. Porter, and Joseph F.
Perry. Mr. Hall, District Attorney, objected
AgainstMr Witt, as bo was a witness in tbo bogus
baby case, ami against Mr. Perry, because bis pro
perty was out of tho State. Tho cause is still un
der consideration.
Dr. Catxj.v.— This notorious physician.is still
incarcerated at tho Tombs, where he is held as &
witness against Mrs. Cunningham in the matter of
tho bogus baby. Tho rumor that he has made dis
closures to the District Attorney regarding the
murder of Dr. Burdell, or the pretended marriage,
is authoritatively contradicted. To a reporterwho
visited him yesterday, he said; “My characters
gone, my business in Brooklyn is broken up; my
wife has left me; £ have neither money nor frionds,
and I do not care to exposo myself to the derision
of my enemies. Besides, I havo long had a demo
to live for a tirno tho life of a recluse, and although
the Tombs is not the most desirable place in the
world, yot 1 am well treated here, and do not find
it ut all uncomfortable. No, sir, I have not mado
any efforts to get bail, and shall not. I don’t know
that I could get bail if I would, and I am certain
I wouldn’t if I could* I shall remain here, con
tented, until I have given my evidence in tho caso
for which I am detained as a witness, and then I
Intend to start immediately for Australia.” He was
takon before tho grandjury. —Evening Post.
According to provious agreement, counsol for
Mrs. Cunniugham met yesterday at 10 o’clock, at
tho District Attorney’s office, to settle the matter
of bail fbrMrs. Cunmnwban, They offered Win.
Cushing and Goorgo A- Wilt as the required sure
ties in the case, the District Attorney objected to
Mr. Cushing, aa no such name appeared in the
New York Directory, and as he knew nothing ot
tho individual or his pergonal responsibility. i{ 6
objected to Mr. Wilton the ground that he was
both a partteevs en+mis and witness in the case.
Mrs. Cunningham’s counsel offered to furnish other
sanies, and further action in the matter was post
poned HR 10 o’clock momlng. Mrs. C.> mean
time, remains in the Tombs. It is reported
good authority, that Mrs. Cunningham has retained
David Paul Brown, Esq., of Philadelphia, e» her
counsel in the coming trial npon tho bogus baby
charge.
A sexstSLE Ballot-Box.—We saw, yesterday,
at a tin-shop in Fourth avenue, a new ballot-box,
that has a sort of common-sens© look about it,
superior to any of the new contrivance* for this
( purpose heretofore invented, became it i« not only
| so constructed os to exhibit the Interior, and the
pASJsge of each separate ballot into it, bnt it is
cheap, strong, and durable. The form is that of
!* n ordinary tin-trunk, with a hinged lid and
| lock, except in the form of the lid. The top part
°* ibis U a sheet of common window-glass, above
which there is a structure of wove wire, rising ia
a pyramid form five or six inches, with a glass
tube the apex, extending down through the
plate of glas3 into the box. The ballots are inserted
through a tin-cnp over the tube, and can be seen
?■* *hey fail through the tube and as they lie in the
box, which it is easy to ascertain by handling.
It is made of single tin, and contains no eo&tn
vance for “ stuffing.” AU the glass part Ueo
constructed that n cannot be easily broken, and
boxes of suitable sice can be made for two dollar*
apiece.— lbid.
Mitrpbb is thh Sixth W'ard.—Two Italian
organ grinders, Chesero Torcloni t D d Jabar
tcr. quarreled at No. 33 Baxter street, on Monday,
and Jabarter stabbed Tarelont with * knife is the
©Women. Tavcloni grew worse till yesterday,
when he was taken to the hospital, and died in a
few hours. The police only learuai the fact last
evening, when it was ascertained that Jabaner
and bis organ bad started for Hartford in a steam
boat last evening. A telegraphic despatch was
sent after him.
The smuggling case of the mate and others OB
board the Arago was yesterday disposed of for the
present, by the parties being admitted to bail, the
mate_in $3,000, and the two other* implicated with
him in $2,500 each. J. F. TFolfe, a brewer at Sta
ten Island, who qualified in $lOO,OOO, became sure
ty for all three.
Homeward Bovxd.— I The Harlem end New Ha
ven Railroad trains toto the city have been crowd
ed withpasiODgers homeward bonod from samaer
resorts, the coU nights which here prevailed dur
ing the past week leaving such a luxuryas “ sweet
repose entirely out of the question. Since the
rush home of citiiens Studley has had sixteen
wagons engaged, from early in the morning till late
in the evening, delivering the baggage of passen
gers who have arrived by the trains of the above
named roads.
News—Chaxge op Frop*ibtobsiiip.—
TFe understand that the Daily JYeiet has changed
hands within the last two days. Charles E. Boole,
Esq., lawyer, is said to be the purchaser of the
concern. Edwin Croaswell, late editor cf the Al
bany Argus, it is intimated, will be editor-in
chief.
It turns out that Coroner Connery is not the au
thor of the world-reoowned charge he delivered to
the Bnrdoll jary. A Mr. W. M. Harrison, an Eng
lishman, is the author, and he has sued Connery
for pay for writing it. He sues also for a polities!
speech written for the tame individual.—N. Y.
Times.
The Albany freight train due in this city, at 3 A.
M. yesterday, on arriving at Tsrrytown, come in
oontact with an iron rail lying loose about the
track, oausing a violent rebound and doing consid
erable damage. In examining the eanse of the ac
cident, it was discovered that a car had by tome
means been thrown from the rails and dragged over
the gronnd, ploughing up tho earth and leaving tha
marks of its progress from Peekikiii, a distance of
fifteen miles I No one in charge of the train was
aware of the state of things, and bat for the ob
struction at Tarrytown, it is impossible to toll how
for they might bare travelled in this novel mode.
Two or three car* were entirely smashed op, but
we do not bear that any one was injured.
A Thunderbolt in Church.
Colchester, Conn., Ang. 23.—Last Sabbath
evening, August 23, about 8 o’clock,, a thunder
cloud of very angry and threatening aspect came
sweeping orer our Dorough from the W. N. W.,
and startled us by a single bolt whiehit threw into
our midst. Nearly two hundred persons had as
sembled in the First Congregational Chareb of this
place, at a third service, and were just beginning
to disperse to their homes, whan, as they were
passing through the entrance hall end porch, and
down upon the steps leading into the ohurcb, there
came down right among them a Crashing thunder
boll of tremendous power, like the cxplosfoa of a
bursting cannon. It followed thelightnlng rod down
to within about ten feet of the ground (where the
rod seems to have “been disconnected;; then leaving
the conductor, it passed into the entranee-baU.
pitching the sexton several feet against a stove,
striking two women prostrate, woanding and blis
tering them from top to toe, tearing one shoe
from each to tatters; then seising a girl’s bon
net, it passed round the wire both in front and
rear, consuming almost every thread upon it,
nearly severing it from the bonnet, burning the
•flesh severely under the ehin where the tire ex
tremities of the wire met, and then passed dews
the right arm, leaving several severe injuries
upon it.
Others wero stunned by it, but none were killed,
or, as is believed, permanently injured. The main
current of the electricity passed under tbalUg
stones of the porch, and there separated into four
or five branches, going in different directions under
the stone steps, and so out on the ground, like so
many fire-balls, in front of the church; and what
is wonderful, the whole space in the h»11 poreh
and in front of the church was crowded with
people, and none seriously injured.—lV. Y. Tri
bune.
About 2,700 bbl# of potatoes sold at Louis
ville, last Friday, at slal. 05 per bbl., including
barrels. *
LETTER FROM NEW YORE.
[Correspondence of The Prem ]
New Yoax, September 10, M 7, 6-20, P. IC.
I cannot report aa easier money market. Borrower*
are aa active *» ever in search of money, ana lenders as
shy, cautious, and exacting. There is no *V-r- i*
rates, and no abatement of tot grumbling attbodefew
mined contraction-policy of the banks. Hope is enter
tained. and irith good reason, now that the *r»
Krfectly defended againetdiaaater, and that their spede
>a been so powerfully recruited from tbeSub-Trcasmy*
the interior, and elsewhere, they will relax, and rtepiaiw
avert farther failures by discounting more freely, and
uot forcing borrowers either to pay the exorbitant rates
asked in the street, or close their doors. Since or last
I have to report the failure of Meaere. Grant, Sayke X
Co., Hour and grain commission merchants; Mcsara.
Robertson, Hadson <fc Pullisn, dry goods jobbers: sal
of Frederick G. Swan, another dry goods merchant, whore
liabilities are said to exceed $1,000,000. This Utter
failure Li attributed to heavy advances to manofaetona
and the impossibility to realise on aeearitee ?h»
Bank of New Jersey, at New Brunswick, is also an
nounced among the doacerns “cios-d >» i soUoia
to my letter a fearful array of failures reported
in to-day’s Independent (religions newspaper)
In Exchange nothing is doing. Bankers alone are
buying, but not selling. Bills on London fnristt) are
quoted at Good signatures at 1070107i{
S £505.30, and bankers are asking
The business of the Clearing House this morning ns
very astufactory. The balances in coin were $683
54. sad the clearing* $19,677,437.05. The traas
setions for the day at the sub-treasury were «• follows:
sU2,3MflO*
Payments 317-339 89
Balance 10,121,93102
The Receipts for duties to-day at the Castom-Houoe
were $112,460.57.
The stock market opened this morning with a slight
advance on yesterday’s closing prices, but ther* was aa
evident heaviness and want of confidence, causing a fall
back in most stocks, and the market dosed weakly and
he&Tilr. Reading closed at 44*, an advance of Voo
yesterday's closing priee, with tales of 1050 sham. Srie
closed at 20 k. Pennsylvania Coal Company at 78.
1 below yesterday; New York Central at TO*, against
71 yesterday, and most other stocks experienced a simi
lar decliae. Until confidence is restored the stock mar
ket will continue depressed, fluctuating in proportion at
the necessities of holders, or their miirm iaance
to sell or to hold on.
NEW YORK MARKETS.
Ptora, Ac.—The transactions In the floor market are
to a fair extent both for export and home conanaotioß
Common grades are scarce and prettr firmly itJA Vhila
on the medium and choice brands holder* are compelled
to submit to still lower prices in order to realise.
Sales 6,000 bbls at $5,100$ 30 for common to choice
superfine State, (small parcels reported *old at is 35*
{•«); ».40«5:A for
uue western; and f5.40e4.10 for common to mediant
extra Michigan. Indiana. Illinois, Wisconsin and Ohio
The market closing steady, with a moderate export del
mand. Southern flour is lower, with more dolasr—aaW
2000 bbls at $5 50a 5 90 for common to choice rumfSbi*
aad $02)7.20 for fancy and extra. ™ *
Canadian Floar a shade lower; sale* 420 bbls at 8510
05.50 for superfine, and tS.SOe7.IQ f or fancy and extr*.
Rje Plour is dull; Baleslvobblsats4asTs CcmMaal
is nominally the same.
LiJM—The market for Lump is lower; common Rock
land w.thcutchaage; sales 2.000 bbls at $1 Uj for the
former, and SOc, e&sh, for the latter.
.. £5 8 —Tsew SheAlhibg is seltiar zt 28c, and Yettow
Metal —c, 6 mos. Old Copper is dull; small sales at ±6
*22,S c , cash logot Copper is also doll
laoN—The market generally it quiet, hot prizes aro
Without quotable change. Small of Scotch Pir
aro making at $23 50a}29, hix months lC “ r **
Lsjn—AH kind* dull, and price* in i»» A
sence of sales su- entirely nominal. **“
TiS—Pig is quiet ari ur .'hanged in prices. VUtes
are also quiet with sraj.l sales at fun price*
are in moderate demand, with salca «»f 350
six months. •>
Sousa—The market remains as last noticed Th«
sales since our l&st reach 1,000 hhds Cuba Muscovado at
*K«S?4 cent*, 4 months, including 6uQ for export
5k cents, cash in bond. * * v
Rica—Continues dull witbstnoU sale* at 50$« c
for common to prime. '* 1
Molasses—A sale or 600 bbls. Cuba Muscovado * u
made at 43c, yesterday afternoon.
S 0 !*?*"? 1 ar ® l>ot prices aro flnolr
maintained: sales since our last 6f>o bags Rico ri2
4mo*. ***“
CoTToy—The market is heavy and rather easier
notwithstanding the favorable accounts by '
Small sales aw reported at Js\r. forSliddlia*
USC. tor Mobile, and 15 yc f? r New Oifcw •
Provision*. —The Pork market is a alLide .
sale* 150 bbls. at $25 G0e525.75 for Mew/abd *?*£,**
filSOforPnrae Beef steady; sale. 150 bbls
$lB for repacked Chicago and Cleveland M i£*Si
,13 >0.1)10 ft>r«rtr» Oitto, B«f H«mi dclj Jt tja m*
There nothing of moment doing in cut meat. .4
prices are without material change: sales * ,
iiacon.tUi.-15c, Urt .tMd,? Se, ot m h Ru ?
“»«« ota&*MS£,"Xs“;
Hides—The market continue* dull, aa d d rice* rx,
(he most part nominal. We have only to noting? Sn
Savanilla. part 25 lb, , Sfe, ud th, r.U? n a“r ™ 4SJ
not mad. pubtic; and 1,200 Tara Crn. and Orr K
also on private term,. The receipts are moderate 72?
the stock ia increasing. “““'rate, aad
Leather- The demand fc
rate, and the market is
-•?£* f°l* continuea mtxU
TUhoat import Ant ch«**
ith s fiir detnand. ppJJJJI
rtaa t or mate rial chantT
buah Whett * il .
100 do Whlakej* 3,378
:cr
Hemlock continues firm, wi
Calf Skins are without irapor
Receipt* down the Hudson
702 do Corn; 17 pkgs Ashes
bbla Flour.
KEIF YORK STOCK EX.
.'HAJTGE SALES, Sept. 10
boxes.
first
14,000 Term 6* *9O 74
10,000 Va 6s 87#
31,000 Missouri C« 71 •
2000 N Carolina 6s M 2
3000 Jf V Cen R6a 82#
3000 Erie Con ’7l 45
IS*** wao
a * «»x
'm 3°
do *lO 20j£
“5 Hudson Rirer 18#
do 18#
15 do ISJf
31 Beading B 42#
200 do s 3 43 V
200 do S 3 44
100 do 53 44 V'
P5O do 44 L'
100 do 44#
350 La Ct* & Mil 16
23 do 16C
15 Mich Cen R C 6
*3O 113 & N In It c 21#
235 do 21V
255 do 21#
M do PM WO 21V
50 do 42
20 do 41V
50 Padama R 42
10 do 79#
74 da 79 V
100 111 Cfn R 860 80
10 Cl Col & Cm S3V
160 Gal h. Cbl 87 V
50 do 24
100 do 74v
50 do *l4 74
600 Cle tt Tol S 36
35CW4RI
oO do Mjf
ioo do ;S5
m i, .»*
5000 Bar Ist ta 68
24,000 111 Cent 85
1000 T II fc Altn 2d 40
5000 111 C July Rts 107
40 fck State N YorkaW
. W do *95
55 Bk of Com 95
35 Am tx Bk 95
110 Park Bank po
lsMetropoßk 93
150 Canton Co 16
300 do MO 16V
32 Dolt Hud. 108
58 do lOTA
129 p» Coal 70
60 Cum Coal 11
20 PM S Sfa<P C« 69
6 * do 70
100 KY Cent c 71#
20 do 71V
805 do 71V
200 do b3O 71V
50 do blO 71
100 do to 71
100 do 70 V
310 do c 70#
300 do $3 70#
120 Mil & Miss 34
100 do bl 34#
100 do 35
15 C B A Quincy 80