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JAPES P. BARB, Editor and Yropr
PI7I,TSSUR CH:
TIIIIRSDAT MORNING::::: AUGUST' I‘. l , 185. R
EMOCEPTIO 'STATE ECIMISA
Pon 811PRISZLE JUDGN,
WILLIAM A. PORTER,
s UN pnriLADELpaLk.
TORCANAL 0010118BIONNB,
IieVESTLEY FROST,
01/ FAYETTE COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY TICRF.T
C0N613159, SITS; DISTRICT
AIsIDREW BIITIRE, City.
SAISIIEL McKEE, Biratingbetru.
AcAvunLy :
THOMAS DONNELLY, Collins.
PIELLIP SIiSVENSON, Moon,
JOITtriatqAtIVIN, City,
ROI3EIrI'IIIOIIROW,
AUGUSTUS EIARTJE, Allrglinny
STITRIFS
11A.8.NE13 FORD, Lower Si Chair
PZOTHONOTARY
ALEXANDNR W. BLACE, Sewickley
casiamistaNita :
TII.OMAB SARLEY, Allegh,r*
COE6Nra :
WILLIAM. ALEXANDER City
AUDI . IOI/ :
JOAN ISIIIRILAY, South ElM.v4mrgh,
DIRECTOR or VTR POOR
301 IN BOYLE, Indiana.
PROCEEDING S
OF THE
DEMOCRATIC
County Convention.
NOMINATION OF COUNTY TICKET, &C.
The Delegates elected, at the Democratic Pri
mary Meetings, on Saturday last, met in Coun
ty- Canventiotr-- yesterday morning, at eleven
o'clock, at the_Court House.
Col. Jas. A. Gibson, as Chairman of the Com
mittee of Correspondence, called the Convention
to order, and a temporary organization was
had:by the selection of Messrs. R C. G. Sproul, B.
B. Guthrie, and Stephen M'llvain, as temporary
Secretaries.
The names of the Delegates were then called
over, when th“ollowing Districts were found to
be represented as follows :
P/TTSIIIIROH
First Ward—Capt. F. Viorheller and J. Kennedy
Second Ward—Hugh Tracy and Jas. S. Hoon.
Third Ward--Will Black and Maurice Brennan.
Fciurth Ward—Jno. Ala/Canna and G. H. Keyser
Fifth Ward—Jaiob Ala and Henry Buaha.
Sixth Ward—William B. Kelly and Stephen Mc
llwahte.
Seventh Ward—John Hays and Thos. Barbin.
Eighth Ward—Wm. Griffin and Geo. Doary.
Ninth Ward—Thos. B. Rowley and Jos. Weeks.
ALLEGHILMY
First Ward—Wm. 11. MoGee , and Means O'Don
nell.
Second Ward—Wm. Hazlett and A. W. Reed.
Third Ward—Geo. Oerst wad John Swan.
Fonrth Ward-L-Nelson Campbell and JOE. Fisher.
BOROUGEE.
Elizabeth—Dr. J. S. Penny, Robt. Galway.
West Pittsburgh—Jos. Rodgers, Thos. Carson.
Monongahola—James Davis, Patrick Geoghegan.
Manchester—James Burnside s, Alex. McMurray.
Sawiekley—John Miller,W. A. Ellis.
Birmingham—James Saisbury, Alex. Arbergast.
Eastßirtaingham—John Galbraith, Michael Ward.
Duquesne—A. Jesse Sutton.
Shirpabtirg—Jacob Field, Laurens Wiucholl.
Lawrencevilkr—Wm. Johnston, Henry Ahlborn.
M'Ettosport—H. B. St. Clair, W. M. l‘Pgloskey.
South Pittsburgh—R. A. Bansman, John Luakins.
West Elizabeth—A. G. Cunningham, Dan. Jester.
Tareatum—Georgo Duphorn, Tilotson Neill.
TOWNSELIPS.
Pitt Township—David D. Bruce, Peter Connelly
Collins--11. C.- G. Sproul, James Bryar. -
Plum—D. R. Gamer, Jacob Young.
Penn—Francis Wilson, Henry M. Johnston.
Elizabeth—A: Patrick, Joseph Patterson.
Miftlin—Joseph Livingston; D. Neill.
Robinson-:-R. B. Guthrie,-R. M. Boyce.
Moon—Thompson Logan, G. Morrison.
Franklin—Wm,. Neely, David Forsyth.
Baldwin—F. Curry, Hugh Lafferty.
Ross Townehip—G,M'Auley and J. A. Maylor.
M'Candless—George Whitside, John Bandies.
East Deer = Wm. Donnell, Bartholomew Murray
Upper St. Clair—N.A. Fetterman, J. Morton.
North Fayette—S. P. Movay, Alex. M'fa.riand.
Neville—Robert Philips, John Karr.
Shaler—W. Nolle, J. C. Bryan.
Fawn—J. B. Gaegey, Joseph Huey.
Pee.bles—W. Wilkins, Col. Piper.
Wilkins—David Dnff, Moore Thompson.
Patton . =WM. - lore, James 11:Vail/ley.
Versailles—John Sills, Sarni. H. Stefiart.
Jefferson—Win. M'llhenny, Joseph Ral'ton.
Chartiors—Hoary Inghram, Hugh M'Atho.
Findley—W. B. Hays, Robert ki'llvain.
Ohie--Isaeo Rhodes, Joseph Birmingham.
Reserve—Henry Zhller, James M'Collister.
Snowden—W. Stewart, L. Lorimer.
Pine—James A. Gibson, John M'Clintoek.
West Deer—Robert Cunningham, Wm. Scott.
indlana—Alex. Campbell, It. J. Boyle.
Lower St. Clair—John Shack, Andrew Stein.
South Fayett.--J. E. M'Cale, N. Hayes.
Sewickley—Thomas Neill, Robert Stevenson.
Crescent—W. Thompson, John Russell.
After the names of the various Delegates were
called over, Daniel D. Bruce, Esq., was unani..
mously elected permanent President, with the
following gentivuen as Vice Presidents and Sec
retaries
Vice Presidents—Jacob Kyle, Sharpsburg W
Hazlett, Alleitheny; R. A. Hausman, Birmiug
ham ; and Mr. Whitesell, South Pittsburgh.
Secretaries—R. B. Guthrie, B.cibinson; R C
G. Sproul, Pitt township; StOphen
Patel:m.o.
On taking the chair, Mr. Bruce made a few
remarks, thanking the Convention for the honor
conferred in selecting hint - as the presiding offi
cer, which ho appreciated more highly from the
circumstance that he was comparatively a new
member of the Democratic Party. Ho felt the
Convention was one of the - most important over
held, Goad hoped every delegate would perform
the duty ho owed to his party in a manner that
world give satisfaction to the whole county, and
in snob a way as to choke down all opposition.
Ile hoped they would nominate a ticket, that all,
without reference to former political differences,.,
coulifittlly,to the support of. Three years age,
the Democracy had fought nobly against a party
which had attempted to Interfere with rights
guaranteed by the Constitution, and now when,
the moat important question that eon inierest us
aa property holders and tax pryers, is forced
upon no, they would meet it with a- much firm
near. The people would thank the tic:moor:Ale .
partylo secure them from excessive Zar.p.tion—
t) preserve their homesteads, and it- was the
policy of this Convention to canform to the will
of the people in this reppzzt, if they deserve
success.
Col. Jae. A. Gibson lived that a. Committee
Of fifteen be appointed t i d prepare ret3olations,
itbioh WO adopted.
Mr. Sproul pre:cnted a communication from;
don. Chas. Sealer, which he desired read.on e
Col. Gibsjected, and asked that it be
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over until the nominations were_made.
Mr. Sproul insisted, and made a motion to have
it read, which was carried.
1 The Secretary war, then directed to ,read the
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otimtmication, which was as follows:
To the ifembers of the Iten!ocratie4oarention for the
'2.1.170 Congressional Diatriet
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frame having been brought
r.roraiiien ay before the labile as a copditiato for Con-
Cress, and some of my friondsicaving avowed
tentioaef cubtaitting it to your votes at the meeting
of tha Convention to be held this day, I take the
liberty ofsnbmitting viola' upon some 'of thd
pryminent Saestiona of public - pollOy which now agi
tate the Catuitg an d st a t e .
I t=9 l l tho Le ion of tb_o Repudiation of the
Counti and City Bottle, which have been issued - for
Railroad Pru Poser, I beg leave to say that I am op
osed to thedwtrine of
.11,eiladi a ti sa as gtorly in.
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consistent with Democratic principles ' and at war -
with overy sentiment of right and justice that ought
to govern the county. It is possible that by taffeas of
judicial 'decisions, and overturning the law as already
establicita, we may bo ablo to evade the county and
city liabilities, but I should regret to see such a doe.
trine sanctioned by Democratio resolutions, and I
certainly shall never so far belie theprinciplos which
have g'overned me for half anentury, ao to be found
in the ranks of those (let themthemwelvei Dem.
osrst9, or by any other name they may choose to as
sume) who sustain the doctrine.
2. As regards the Lecompton question, which is new
a dead letter as a matter of practical influence, I hsvo
no hesitation in saying that I consider the course of
the President upon the subject as dictated by wis
dom, sagacity and patriotism, and that the opposi
floe of Mr. Douglas and his friends was factious and
unwarranted by the wastes of the party—that it has
tended to create confusion in the Democratic ranks,
and may lead to the ultimate defeat of the party.
That Mr. Douglas has shown himself recreant to his
own principles, and after taking the wind out of
Gov. Walker's sails, has run his own bark plump
ashore on the quicksands of Black Republicanism, on
which I sincerely hope be will remain a long time be
fore the Democracy will assist in getting his political
ship again afloat.
3. As to the tariff, I assume the dootrino of Gen.
Jackson upon this subject, that the c .untry in en
titled to a judicious tariff, which mean', as I under
stand it, a tariff that whilsb:it furnishes an abundant
revenue, incidentally protects home interests. lam
of the opinion that , the, present
. tariff of dutieS re•
quires revision, and that a propeitivision of it would
encourage, and ought to encourage, domestic manu
facture. gy views on the subject wore given at
largo in sh address published amongst the proceed•
ings of the convention of iron . manufacturers, which
assembled , ' at Pittsburgh ; dome :years since. ad
here to those principles now, and as at the time they
were given I had no political aspirations, I trust
what I now say will not considered as a mantle
put on for the purpose of covering polical tergiver-
eations or procuring voles.
If, with the expression of these sentiments upon
the several subjeeta sclers,/ upon, I can receive the
votes of the Convention for Congress, I ti ball be grti
fled with such an expression of your confidence in my
political integrity. I think I shall always Lo found
by the public upon the platform on which I place my
self In this letter. If other counsels should prevail,
I shall feel no solicitude for myself, but much for the
union of the Democratic party, and es I have labored
for a long period in sustaining that union, I shell
never favor it, as I have never heretofore permitted
any private personal disappointment to swerve me
from my course of political independence.
The Dcmooratio party and its prosperity, which is
the prosperity of this groat country, and the perpitn
ity of the Unior, shall ever be dist, midst and lest in
my mind—my maxim esto.perpeiva—and I feel con
vinced that whatever mafoccur for a time to cast a
cloud over its prospects,that the sober second thought
of the people will eventually secure its triumph, and
that the temporary obscuration will only tend to in
tense its Imam
I am, gentlemen, your Democratic follow citizen,
CHAS. SIIALER.-
PITTSBURGH, August 10, ISSS.
On motion, the communication was referred
to the Committee on Resolutions.
The chair announced that the following Com
mittee on Resolutions had been appointed, on
consultation :
CoL James A. Gibson. James Burnside!.
Hoary Ingraham. William Goro.
Thomas S. Rowley. James McGinley.
H. B. Sinclair, George Whitesell.
James Salisbury. John Sian.
Joseph Birmingham. Will Black.
John Sill. J. C. Bryant.
Joseph E. McCabe. Wm. Mcllhenney
The chairman announced that the last Con
vention had recommended that the delegates be
instructed as to how they shallvote in Conven-
tion.
Mr. Sproul( moved that Ivhen the Convention
proceed to vote for candidates that they shall
vote by marking, 33 usual.
It was moved by Col. Gibson to amend by vo•
rig viva cora
CoL Gibson thought that the latter plan would
greatly expedite business.
Dr. G. H. Keyser concurred with him iu a few
appropriate remarks.
The question was then taken on the amend
ment and carried, as was also the original mo
tion as amended.
Col. , AriVabo offered a resolution, concerning
teaution, which - was referred to the Committee
on resolutions.
The Convention non. •..-.djourued until uue
o'clock.
At one o,clock the Convention re-assembled
and was called to order by the President.
Mr. Gibson, chairman of the committee ;. , n
resolutions, reported the following _preamble
and resolutions, which he said, had received the
unqualified approval of each member of the com
mit-teen.
WHEREAB, The rights of-property aro fundamen
tal, and cannot ba constitutionally taken without
compensation to the owner, and that its seizure for
Railroad purposes is not taxation, but blunder—one
being tho right to take a fractional part for purposes
of government, which is only another name for pro
tection, and the other the claim of a right to take
the whole for any purpose whatever, which is de ,
struotive of all government. That these questions
are practical ones, and for abuses like these the rem
edy is with the people themselves, in passive resist
ance and the employment of the ballot box. That
there is no question within the province of a County
Convention more legitimate then this, and none moro
depending, which touches the people of this county
so nearly or so deeply. That to enforce these rights
and redress these 61311802, we will support no man for
office of any kind, who will consent to bo made an
agent for using the property of the people in this
way, or who entertains the opinion that this thing
can be lawfully or constitutionally done.
Asn, Winaxes, Through the intrigues and appli
ances of Railroad agents and bondholders, the Tax
payers of Allegheny county are threatened with pov
erty and destitution, caused, solely and without lo
gality, by Railroad taxation: and, whereas, self-pre
servation, which prompts all mon to resist oppres
-sion, imperatively demands resistance by the people
to this monstrous monopoly, which defiantly seeks to
fatton upon our substance. 'Therefore
Resolved, That the Demooracy of Allegheny coun
ty, feeling the magnitude of the task imposed upon
thorn by corporate fraud and corruption, are willing
to extend the right hand of fellowship to all classes
and conditions of our fellow citizens, who feel the
necessity of a union of numbers in order to resist
monopoly and oppression.
Resolved, That in order to free discussion of this
question of Railroad taxation from other issues,
which might embarrass it, we are willing, for the
present, to forego the consideration of National and
State policy, wishing to hold the champions, Guar,
nays and agents of railroad taxation to a searching
investigation and discussion of the only question
which should at the present time engage our atten
tion.
Resolved, That the rapid accumulation of wealth
and power by the Pennsylvania Railroad, is the re
sult of intrigue, bribery and corruption its agents
infest oar halls of legislation, bribing the mercenary,
and intimidating the weak, while the publio press
present open and palpablo evidence o, their being
purchased to aid In this work of plunder—the pur
chase of the main lino of our public works, the par..
chase of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad, and the re
peal of the Tonnage Tax, each and all, disclose a
system of corruption unparalleled in the history of
the legislation of Pennsylvania, admonishing the
people to beware of further encroachments upon
their rights and liberties.
Resolved, That the Republican party loaders of
Allegheny county, in selecting for their candidates
menovhe have been chiefly Instrumental in fastening
these burthens upon us, have shown themselves un
worthy of the• confidence of the people, and totally
unfit to govern where honesty and economy aro ex
pected from public servants.
Resolved, That the nomination of J. K. Igdorboad
and Robert lil'Enight for Congress, is plainly and
simply an insult to the common honesty and intelli
gence of the people; while groaning under the
weight Imposed upon us by Railroad jobbers and
Bondholders, we are asked to support for seats In our
National Legislature two who have boon foremoit in
causing our distress—the first being a mere pedlar In
polities, as well as in bonds, and who hasigrown fa
and opulent by the very filching which is impovor•
ishing the people; thelscoond, a:mere cats•paw for
the Bondholders, whose only claim to consideration
by his party, was his being a Railroad director.
I?esofeed, That the profuse use of tickets end
passes upon Railroads by Judges, Legislators and
&liters, is an insidious mode of effecting what an
open attempt at bribery might perhaps fail to accom
plish.
Restiqvcd, That the Chairmtn of this Convention
be authorized to appoint a County Committee of
Correspondence, whom we know to be sound upon
the tax question ; and that said Committee t% em
powered to interrogate the candidates this day
nnminatod, and substitute now men for any who will
not subscribe to the foregoing preamble and resolu
tions.
Rczolvecl, That the refusal of the Democratic
Commissioners of Allegheny county to levy a tax
for rat/road purposes, meets the - entire and unquali4
fled approbation of this 'Convention.
The preamble and resolutions were receivei-
Mr. Guthrie, moved that the resolutions be
taken. up ad,seriatum, which was carried
Mr. Barbin of the Seventh Ward, said be had
offered an amendment which had been seconded,
but bad not been put. The President said he
had not beard it, and objection being made tho
motion was ruled out.
Hon. William Wilkins said he had not heard
all the resolutions read. He was absent from the
Court_ House when the reading commenced, he
sliced elow and hoped the President would live
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to be as old as himself The resolutions, he be-
Hayed, were Li t lay improper. If we pass them
without proper deliberation, wd" might involve
ourselves in much public and political trouble.
Thera are names mentioned in these resolutions
which shonbl never have been inserted, e.nd they
contained language which should not he used. He
referred to the clause concerning the Sunbury
and Erie Ralre.:l! bill. lie had voted for it and
was proud of hie vet •. But the inn :naps of
the resolution woo toward ono who had
served so Lang In the ranks of the Democratic
party, fer had always been hearty in the
cause. What else could have brought hitu here T
The imputation centaieed in the resolution was
very unjust to one who had been:involvi.td with
them in the cause of Democracy. He never gave
a vote which more directly involved the interests
of Pittsburgh and Allegheny county, Let me
tell the gentleman who reports the resolutions,
that there was no man in the Senate of Pennsyl
vania, Democrat, Republican,Whig., Know-Noth
ing, call them what you please, that did not
melte a public outcry, " let us out loose i . r.)113
the public works, " and the very bill fur
which' voted was the substitute for the origi
nal bill. The only difference was that vOile
one placed the minimum of the canals at
$6,000,000 the bill for which I voted, placed
it at S:1,500,001, with a condition that a
large appropriation should ha made to the
Allegheny Valley Railroad, to brinq, it iota this
city.
Herz the g; - .,nt1er...-4 ., ti interrupted by Col. J.
MeCal,e, tv,th csli toi the reading of the
.thti r.x.:)rdiag rnr.tir•n.
The veuentble Judge added . I cattle here to
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c•u-operate with you —tin:. ley d ty is now past.
1 can never again consent to be ti candidate. If I
were nominated and elected to a three years
term in the Senate, before its ezpiration I should
be eighty years of age—far too old and feeble to
do any service to my party or my country.
The President hero requested the aged Judge
to wait until the particular resolution to which
he referred should come up.
The resolutions were then taken up, and 'pass
ed in rotation, with but little opposition.
On the third resolution, Judge Wilkins again
arose and said the resolution was a downright
imputation of corruption on tho entire
Lagisla
tore of Pennsylvania. It is carious how a de
sire to appear foremost in any public moasure
wili impel us to act rashly. Both branches of
that Legislature were Democratic—now vote for
it if you will. Yon will be voting an imputa
tion of corruption on the very men you elected.
Should we, as Demaerate, pass such resolutions
to go forth throughout Cat: United States, and
perhaps to Europo ; for 7;ith the new wonder of
the Submarine Telegraph, it might in ten min
utes be heralded in Lyndon that in Pennsylvania
a resoluqou had been passed, imputing corrup
tion to the entire Legislature of the State. I
will not vote against the resolution—it is entire
ly useless—l am in a minority here ; but I can
never vote in favor of it.
The v.exte was the .1 Liken ou the resolution,
which passed with only on.> Oissentiog v,)to
When the i'fourth resolution will reit l, Mr.
Tracy said—" What have we to do with the
Black Republicans? Let them 4lti their k ,wn
battles."
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to answer the question, ar..l 1 a‘nnut er
for thorn ."
On the reacting of the fourth i..)soluti,•n, Mr
Guthrie said that in a Demeoratic convention,
nothing of this kind had ever been done 1
gavo the President of the Convention power to
appoint a committee with power to remove any
one from tho ticket. It iirti.3 proper. that a iiug
gestion of the character of the resolution should
Come from the Convention, and not from the Com-
sides. on Resolutions.
Col. Gibson said dant the resolution :715 re
ported by the Committee with Fk view to the ear-
rying out of the principles expressed in it. It
fsS their objeot to prevent the Railroad tc01.:.•
jobbers from imposing ou the citizens of All
giieey Comity, by getting into offioii and abusing
the power confided to them. He would also at
t: , move, that the i'resi lent of this
mectitg k; chain:m:l,u of tit , : l)roposod Com
mittee of Correspondence.
Dr. (leo 11. Keyser Ktid. he did not IR itAll Po
impose himself on a Convention where lie se.ty
so many older and better Democrats than him
self, for the purpose of eulightniug Own on any
snbjeot before thetn, but h.:, wished to remark
that: the resolution was not begotten in the hearts
of the Committee on Resolntions, but that it had
long had a lively existence in the hearts of the
people.
la the City Convention last winter it ha,d been
charged that he was an anti-taxman. He had
then denied the charge. lie thought it did not
belong in a City Convention, but that when the
issue was brought up in the proper place—a
County Convention—he would be ready to meet
it. He was ready now, and he had to say for
these resolutions—that the mare you discuss
them, like pure gold, the brighter they will shine.
The people, he believed, through their delegates
had a right to come into Convention, and pass
what resolution they please. In conclusion he
heartily endorsed the resolution, and it was his
sincere conviction that of the Democracy would
take up the standard of the people, they would
would come up glorious and triumphant on the
second Tuesday of October next. The speaker
took his seat under hearty applause.
Mr. Guthrie then rose, as he said, to explain
his position. He had, as the Convention and the
gentlemen who had spoken well know, voted
heartily for all the rest of the resolutions. He
did not object to this one. He only objected on
a question of custom—as he thought the sug
gestion for the proposed Corresponding Commit
tee should come directly from the Convention—
instead of from the Committee on Resolutions.
Here the President requested all who were
not delegates to step outside of - the bar, as they
were about to proceed to nomination.
It wee moved that the Delegates proceed to
nominations, but Judge Wilkins having risen to
his feet, the motion wee withdrawn, when
Judge Wilkins remarked that it was useless
for him to attempt to stem the current in which
the canoe of the gentlemen from Pine township
V 748 sailing. It would perhapii hc.ve boon well,
had the gentlemen got into the tidy when run
ning se frequently for Congro:is, ne it might have.
landed him there, instead of in an Executive
office. He then offered the following resolution,
which ho knew would Lia voted down, but he
wished to place himself right on the record:
Resolved, That llotwithst%nillog the public mind
so decidedly condemns the very heedless and reek
leas manner in which the constituted autbcrities of
tho city and county gave their municipal subscrip.
1.14118 and executed their bond,: to various Railroad,
Companies not for the purporo of corapleting those
projected and useful works—but for makin. , their,
subscriptions the very hazardous basis of the COM
7:tenement of the roads, and without any appearance
of their ultimate aecomplishmant. And, notwith-,
standing the oppresave burden of this indobtednesi,
mid onerous system of taxation resulting from it,
and fastening liens and encumbrances upon the en
tire property of the city and county, hardly admitting
of any limit as to time. -- ifp4 - it - becomes a natter of
serious c;onslderation and of doubtful public' policy
whether this Convention, assembled at tho will of
our constituenthnot for the decision of any partial
tar local matter, - orto tako cognizance of special mu.
nicipal and • 'corporate - transactions—should travel
beyond - the object of the call of the County Demo.,
cratio'Cotamittec, dated - on Saturday, tho 31st - of last
month;which;'isgreoahly to thO' aniforni . and. long
honored'' usage of . the Democratic party, invites the
as.Semtlage of the chosen delegates " to make prepso;
rations for the approaching October election. Its
,object, obviously, is to selectpelitical nominees to flll
e legislative and ministerial offices pertaining to
the county at large—to maintain the imioa of Dem..
ocratio men, and uphold and extend those admirable
Democratic principles resting on the inherent rights
of man, and which have given glory and happiness
to the smorican pooplo and spread their renown over
the civilized world.
Where such, is the political object of our thus
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meeting tigether,lyould it not be impolitic and limp.
pllcable to that political object, to introduce any in%
dividual question; hewevet intoreSting to our pri ,
veto and Feennier . t, concerns, et all liktly to produce
discord, and to break in'upon our fraternal organi ,
nation; and thereby give triumph to those, with whom
we fairly and hcacstly contend upon questions in
volving public opinions of the highest considera
tion? Would It not be an act hereafter fatal to the
Democratic partylof Allegheny county to auger it
self to b 3 thrown Into discord aid angry sentiments
rvy any local question, which from its nature must
be merely temporary ; be congonint and mix
with, nor in any way be finally conclade.d by a par y
convention called togeth: - .r merely f,r political par
pt.soa?
Let it, therefore, bn resolved by this Convention
that, whilst each rtionth?r of it will continue to en
tertain end maintain h;s individual sentiments in re
ference t) the tmrporato subscriptions and the city
and county bandy, to which allusion is herein made,
it is considered Find recommended to our Demooratic
fellow citizens, that it would be out of place and not
embraced within the object of the call of this meet
ing, to take any action upon the alleged indebted
noes claimed to arise from those subscriptions and
corporate bonds, and that the proper and constitu
tional course iv to wait and bear the final and solemn
decision by a tall and united Supreme Court of the
Cominonuealth.
II( 1. 1/ Esccutivo ih;•, tit tirLt,
tho etixon I,tivutige I hesr in
thy tc.ar. IV lion I voted for ih. - 3 ,tub
seription to the Peunsylvanitt ILlilrortd, it was
not for the perpo::e cornmoneing P. new road.
It was already itt process of e;,:ttqco.etiou.
lcug as that bul)‘ , oripuou rcci ,ined unpaid, I
could not slocp soindly, but I am happy to
say that it is now paid. Ho Nvnrned the Con.
vention that the youngest one present would not
live to see the mortgage, which iS imposed on
every farm in thy, , county, citmelled. lam not
oppotu.(l tc this ?! ,, Liou of indip,haG,n, there
is too much c3u,u , f, r ; but 1 IA" 0 1 ) Po , "-' 1 to
vuoh v;oluit termß
strong and eon acooropl:e'l go—i.
The Convention then rrneedo.l 11(1111;1201
tion of county otrieers.
Col. Gibson in37,.d t,, troosEct to the
nomination of a oatililtte C3t.inly Commis-
stoner, which was carried.
The foll , 2wing gcollerc u were Dominated, the
Delegates voting vine voea, resulting thus:
Thomas Farley
Charles Bryson
W. K. Stewart.
A. P. Anehati.
Mr. Farley having a majority of votes was
therefo7a declared, the califdate fort, county
Commissioner on the Erst
On uaoticra of Thomas Barbin, of t e Seventh
ward, the Oop.veution then proceeded to nomi
nate and vote for Sheriff and Prothonatory, with
the following result:
Matthew Harbison
Jacob Tomer.
Barnes Ford
PROTIIONATORY.
John Bircuinghara\ , 35
Dr. Alex. W. Black 84
Dr. Black having received a, m - 13 rity of votes
was announced rs the candidate L . \ Prothonn-
to the second balloting for Sheriff,
(there being no choice on the first) the Conven
tion went into o nzmination for State Seeate,
when, there being only one candidate named,
Samuel 111'Kee, cf Birmingham, he vs 4 .felect
ed as the unanimmts chubs of the Convention,
and so declared.
WO h:IVO none hire
suiting as abc,va; i,oJoeti-11. sixty tvio v - ,tes be
ing necessary to a ch.:ice.
On the third ballot the t: tames of the township
were emitted, tiv; r. rn. Jf the delegate only
being oallcd. The result was as borer(' ; no
t I election ; result ae abov.
Previous to tha fourth 1 allot, Mr. Brennan
msde it motion that (3 legates n...) auswering at the
first call should not ho Fermin:Al to vote. The
motion was caxlia I. Tt3 fourth ballot resulted
as follows :
Tomer 7
Ford 67
, 1.ut.1 Mr. Ford Yi '2. declared rho vaGmiuce for
The fellowin::: g, - ,ut.leulen wore Ihen Lan .. .anted
for Aesenibiy.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER
MCI=
A 83COnd voce for B . ler: tr had,
llarbisvn
Thomas Donn: , lly, Collins.
Philip Staphensou, Moon
John M. Irwin, City, Second ward
Thomas S. Hart, Indiana
Augustus lErtje, Rceo7co..
Hugh Lafforty, Baldwiu
Joel Ketchum, Elizabeth
Jacob Buck, Ross
Edward I.4l'Hee: Matohosier
J. F. Richards, Eiizs,both
Daniel Wcrtz, City, Seventh ward
John Bill, Vorsaills
Robert Morrow, ROCS 59
William Wighatu, Minlin 32
John Quinn, City. Third ward......... 7
James Onslow, City, Second ward 9
Abraham Hays, Allegheny, Fourth ward. 28
Francis Felix, City, Fifth ward. ....... ....... ..... 22
William M'Lean, North Fayette 3
Prior Movay, North Fayette 10
Robert Porter, Collins 9
The ballot resulted as above—Messrs. Donnel
ly, Stephenson, Irwin and Morrow having re
ceived a majority of tho votes cast, were an
nounced as candidates for Asa!mhiy, when
Dr. Ahi moved that Mr. Hartje be nominated
Re the fifth candidate, by acclamation, which was
done accordingly.
The Convention then proceeded to the nomi
nation of Coroner, Auditov and Director of the
Poor, as follows :
CORONER.
Lenox Ilea
William Alexander
George H. Kur tz
John M. M'Cheeney
AUDITOR
JO3. E. M'Cabe
John Murray..
John Kelly
Oliver Osborn
A. Bryant
DIRECTOR OF THE POUR.
John Boyle ..... 40
Wm. 11. Wightman 17
The result of the vote was as above.
Mr. Boyle was accordingly declared the nom
nee for Direetor.of the Poor.
It was moved that the two lowest candidates
for Coroner and the two lowest for Auditor be
etricken off, which was unanimously adopted.
The second vote for these two offices was then
taken, resulting as above. Mr. Alexander hav
ing the largest number of votes for Coroner, and
Mr. Murray the greatest number for Auditcr,
were declared nomieated for the respective
offices.
ti•iboun 1110Vd,i that the l're, , ideiluf this
Cooventicn he the t'llaffinau of tho Correopotigi
ing Committee, - which motion w.'l9 unanimously
adopted.
James A. Gibson I nc i vit to :kijourn in onior to
go into It he llongmonional nomination. At this
period Judge Wilkins' asked Mr. dibeon to with
draw his motion, that he might introduce a series
of resolutions complimentary to the President of
the United States, which had been overlooked
by the Convention, and we believe it is the first
Democrotic Convention which eve: ti.-..lambled in
Allegheny county that refused eveu to compli
ment a Democratic, i.dnunistratiou. The vener
able Judge, whose silver locks were in strong
contrast with those around him, battled like a
hero to be heard, but was refused. The mover
of tho resolution to adjourn rbfused to yield, and
the ChUir decided against the request of Judge
Wilkins. We append the Teacloth:me, and shall
have eumething more to say, of them hereafter:
. _ _—
Resolved, Thai, having aided in the election of
James ;Buchanan to the high office of President of
the United*States, we continuo our approval of the
Democratic policy which has guided him in the au
ministration of the public affairs of the country.
.1 •Resotiled, That- this Convention reader:lo presi
dent Buchanan all honor and praise, for his prompt
and energetic measures to correbtlinti terminate' the
sualawf4l visits and searches of 4nrictimmertiial ships
upon the high seas'hylitriiittliniulsers—Opritinptness
and nohlenctiowwhich has extorted from the Brit
ish goVernment itself acknowledgment of the cor
redness of Mr. Bueh.anan's higß and American pol
icy, and .a promise from , iler Majesty's. Minister, to
behave better in the future. It ie tho subject of pen
gratulation to the Democratic party.
Resolved, That the glorious trintnph in the success
ful completion and practical working of that great
international enterprise, the_ laying of the cable of
the Sabmarino Telegraph, has been conceived, urged '
on and accomplished under-the aid and auspices of
the President of the United Statep. -- "
•
After tho adjounment , of the County Conven
tion, the delegates froin the District "met
for the purpose of nominating: it,., candidate for
Congress, r. Bruce retaining tho Chair.
The following gentlemen were_placed in nomi
tion, and the balloting proceeded as follows:
Andrew Bnrke....
P. C. Shannon....
Charles Shalor....
Dr. O. M'Cook
Robert Porter—.
On the second ballot the names of Judge
Shannon, Dr. Geo. M'Cook and Robert Porter
were wit`2.dra WU, and Andrew Burke was declared
the unanimous nominee of the Convention for
Congress.
The delegates representing that part of the
XXIId District in Allegheny county, met im
mediately after the adjournment of the County
Convention, in the Court House, and appointed
J. C. Bryant, Chairman, and Wm. H. Magee,
Secretary, when the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That Jas. A. Gibson, Nelson Campbell
and John Swan be and aro hereby appointed to meet
with a like number appointed by Batter county, for
the purpose of consulting on the subject of Domini],
Ling a candidate for Congress in the XXIId Con
grcasional District, and taking such action in the
matter as they may deem proper, provided that they
s•Jlect no man for that office who does not fully en
dorse the resolutions passed by our County Conven
tion of this dose.
t.ooluii~ny se
—A man named Stearns, of Muscatine, lowa,
committed suicide by cutting his throat with a
razor, while the surgeon was absent for his in
struments with which to amputate the leg of the
suioide.
I. 11. 111. IV.
38 42 44 45
34 27 15 7
52 53 51 67
I. 11.
33 30
35 52
5 withdrawn
8 withdrawn
I. IL
—23 29
—22 44
_l3 withdrawn
4 withdrawn
..17 9
XXIBT DISTEIOII'.
On motion; the Convention adjourned
VARIOUS THINGS.
—William Lewis, a man about 45 years of age,
a carpenter by trade, has been arrested in Louis
ville, charged with being an agent of the nu
derground railroad.
—ln Australia the Methodists have 670
churches and 683 other preaching stations.—
Communicants, upwards of 25,000 ; attendants on
the divine worship, nearly 150,000. The num
ber of children in the weekday and Sabbath
schools 53,559.
—A letter dated Monterey, Jnly 29th, give an
account of tho murder of Dr. S. A. Bnttterfield,
an American physician, by another American,
who, it is alleged, had forged the murdered man's
name to a note of $2,080.
—A gentleman merchant living in the country
has describes his summer's gardening opera
lions :—" The bugs ate our onetimbers,our chick
ens ate the bugs, neighbors' cats ate the chick
en', and we are in hopes that something wil
uow eat tho oats."
--Col. John P. Gray, a captain in the war of
1812, and formerly a member of the Virginia
I.gislaturo from Bedford county, died there, a
few days since, aged 82 years.
It is a great peach year down in South Car
olina and Georgia, and the finest specimens of
that fruit are vended in Augusta at fifty cents to
a dollar a bushel.
—ttev. D. C. Eldy, now in Paris, writes
oa3 can hardly find Sunday in Paris ; the
streets are full of people ; the pleasure grounds
are thronged ; the shops open ; regiments of sol
diers marching in the streets, and a high festi
val being hed by the working people."
—Bishop Early has the Methodist Episcopal
supervision of Kansas for the current year. The
Richmond Advocate says that ho wishes a good
many young preachers to go into the territory
and preach the gospel, letting "freedom" alone.
—Mr. Behan, of Norfolk, Va., who formerly
coatributol $5OO to purchase a'lot for a Catho
lic church in Fredericksburg, has added $2,500
to his contribution, to aid in the building.
About $4,000 besides this has been subscribed in
Feedericksburg.
—The Mayor of Boston, received a letter from
Cie Turkish Minister of Foreign affairs, thank
ing the citizens of Boston, in the name of the
Seitcu, for the generous hospitality which they
extended to the Rear Admiral Mohammed Pacha,
during his late visit to that city.
—The Ocean Wave made the passage from St-
Paul, Minnesota, to Prarie du Chien, Wisconsin,
In seventeen hours, enabling her passengers to
reach Chicago, Illinois, in 87 hours, thus placing
St. Paul within three days travel from New York
city. ' The distance is 1500 miles, and is seldom
traveled is lees than four days under the most
favorable circumstances.
—Last Saturday ntght, Thomas O'Brien, resi
ding in North Bridgewater, Mass., rode home
from Boston, on the Old Colony and Fall River
Railroad and refused to pay his fare. He was ta
ken before a Justice of the Peace, who fined
him $lO and costs. The fine and costs amounted
to $22,02, $21,87 more than the regular fare .
—Richard Barrett, just elected to Congress
from St. Louis, is thirty-eight years old and one
of the handsomest men in the United States. He
is married.
—A curious mistake ocourred in the election
returns for the Presidency of the Federal repub
lic of Switzerland. In consequence of a clerical
error, the wrong man was placed at the head of
the government for the space of twenty-four hours,
but when the mistake had been detected he re
signed his dignity to the lawful possessor.
—The Norwalk Gazette says that w igh t
yctvig men were in the water at Belden's Neck,
a thief came along and stole " every vestige of
their clothing" Of course they could not very
well chase him, and he escaped.
—There is a good story cold of an eccentric
lady, very absent minded, and of unfortunately
acquisitive habits, to the fact that she was on one
occasion so affected by a charity sermon as to
borrow a half eagle from her neighbor and—put
it in her own pocket.
—Au English paper relates an anecdote of a
cat that broguht forth five young ones, each of
them devoid of its off fore-leg. The mother had
been caught in a trap, In the off fore-leg, but did
not lose it.
—Large hauls of sprats were made at Norfolk,
Va., on Monday of last week, and on Tuesday
hundreds of bushels ware offered in that mar
ket at 12 cents a dozen. James S. Garrison,
caught three thousand bushels at his fishery,
on Lynnhaven River.
OD ROME TESTIMONY IN FAVOR OF
Da. Ar L ARE S CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS
Dissent,. FLEILIAti BROS—GA!!:—AIIow mu to add mine to
the list of thouzands who have been cured by your APLAITIFS
CRLI.:I3ItATKD LIVER PILLS. For four long yearal was
troubled with n Chronic Diarrhoea, daring which time I
was treated by the most distinguished physicians in tide
and other cities—the names of the physicians and their pre
scriptions, I herewith enelme irecalving any
benefit. About ono year age, l l took a vcryDa t ileold,"thimk•
iug a
.good cathartic would help me," I procured a box of
your tlPLanti'd Liver Pills, altar the very first dose of which
I was happy to and they not only relieved me of my cold,
but very sensibly checked my Diarrheea. I continued talke
hag them until I had taken a little more than one box,when
I felt that I Was not only relieved of my cold, but entirely
cured of my Chronic Diarrhic% and have enjoyed uninter-
rupted good health ever since. Hoping all oho may be
similarly -affected, may be induced to give your Mamie's
Celebrated Lica?Pills a trial, I remain yours, truly,
DAVID EDGAR, 70 Flout street,Pittsburgh.
P. S.—Being personally acquainted with the physicians
above referred to, and knoWing them to be really among
the most eminent of our pliysicians, wo refrain from pub.
fishing their names. FLEMING 8808.
Afa" - Purchasers will be careful to ask for Dr. hPLANR'S
CELIMItaTED LIVED. PILLS, manutaatniedby.n.EldlNG
BRCS, of Pittsburgh, Pa. There are other Pills purporting
tq be Liver Pills, now before the public. Dr. lip Lane's genuine
Liver Pills, also his oelebrated,Vennifage,ean now be had at
all respectable drug storm Nona genuine wriglortf aelf4Mlll.
Cm Of (ataikAsrdier) • FLED4I*,4,
NEW ADVERTISEMENT•. r
SIN G- E S
.11%
THE GREAT SUPERIORITY OF
SINGER'S MACHINE
Over all others, for the use of Clothing and Shoe Manufac
turers, Harness Makers, Carriage Trimmers and Coach
Makers, has long been known and practically acknowleged.
Whioh id a light, compact and highly ornamontal machine,
(doing-its work equally well with the large machines,) and
must become a favorite for family nso.
iliffiA full supply of the above Machines for gale aoiNow,
York prices, by B. STRAW, 32 Market street,
=
anl9:ly-2p . Pittsburgh, Penn'a.
J. & EL PRICE'S
CENTRAL PLANING MILL,
WATER STREET, ALLEGHENY,
ARE now in full operation, with Fay & Co.'
improved machinery for the manufacturing of Sash ,
Frames, Doors, Shutters and Mouldings. Builders and Con
tractors will find it to their advantage to call and ascertain
our prices. auliklydaw
COUNTING HOUSE AND DESK FURNI
TURE, for sale by J. It. WELDIN, 63 Wood etroet,
near Fourth—lnk Stands, Sand Boxes, Desk Padres, Mud
lags, Gold Pens, Rulers, Writing Pads, Letter Clips, Rod
Tape, Paper Weights, Pen Racks, Envelops Paper, Letter
Scales, Sealing Wax, Lead Pencils, Steel Pew, Bankers'
Cases, Marley Books, Pen Holders, Elastic BancLs,Calendors,
Ivory Tablets, Newspaper Files, Book Rests, Blotting Paper,
Oiled Paper. aul9
-EXOURSION to Ole country, to the village
of Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday, September 2d, at 3
P. ht., will be offered at public sale, 23 choice lots off round,
of one, two and three acres each. Pleasantly situated in
a good neighborhood, and convenient to schools and church-
Os. The above property is near the well known nursery of
Ilockgtoce k Ammon, at about 4 miles from the city. Terms
of payment very easy. Lots may be had at private sale, if
desired. Apply to S. CUTHBERT k SON,
atil9 61 Market
CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS 11—To sell off cur pre
sent stock cf Mantle °locks and other Titre Pieces,
we offer them at prices which will astonish all Call cad
see for yourieltrea. REINEMADI & 11111YRAli,
anl9 42 Fifth street, near Wood.
Pittsburgh, August 8, 1858
IS NEW FAMILY MACHINE/
DRY GOODS, OF ALL KINDS, NOW
selling very cheap.
C. HANSON LAVE.
(Vormerly Love Brothers,)
14 Market street.
IaRESII PINE APPLE CIIEESE.-25
boxes inat received and for sato by
RHYMER A ANDERSON,
No. S 9 Wood street ;
Doomito St. Charlea Hotei.
b.—ia caolts " Zante," just re
coived and for elle, by
REYMED ANDERSON,
89 Wood Area
IAP SAGO CHEESE-100 pounds fresl
Jo Just received and for sato by
REYMER A ANDERSON,
No. 89 Wood street,
Oopoalte the Sr. Charles Hotel
SUGARS.-
25 bble. Granulated;
20 " Powdered;
25 " Crushed;
30 B Coffee—just reed and for sale by
BEYBIER A ANDERSON,
No. 89 Wood street,
Opposite the St. Charles Hotel
DINE APPLES.--A small lot of super
Pines, for preserving, rec'd this day per Express.
REYMER et ANDERSON,
39 Vinod street.
500 MEN WANTED
ON COAL RIVER,
At the different points from Coal's !Heath, on the Kanswha
River, to Persona, for the improvement of the ramd. A
healthy location. Constant employment, and Good Wages.
Also, a NUMBIIIR. OP CARPENTERS will be employed, by
calling early. Steamboats run regularly to and from this
place to Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Wheeling, and the diiTerent
points on the Ohio river. Addrels
HENRY S. KUPP, Contractor,
Kanawha, 0. El., Va.
"S TOW IS YOUR TIME—Buy Summer
Shoes whilst you can get them so cheap, at the PEO
PLE'S CHEAP SHOE MAE, Yo. 17 Fifth street. Wo
will continue to sell at reduced rates for several weeks.—
Pave your money by buying at the low prices. Gent's
Gaiter• for the according low price of $2. A few more
Ladies' Gaiters left at $1,25, worth $1,55, soiled on the solos.
Congress Gaiters for $1,25. Now is the time to buy cheep.
e u• 8 DrIeFENBA.CLESII. Ec CO.
EXECUTOR'S SALE—In accordance with
provisione contained in the will of JAMES O.IIA.
HUMS, doccastql, the undersigned will expose to public
sale, ou the premieee, on MON UAY MORNIP , G, September
6th, nt 16 o'clock, that piece of ground containing SIX
inure or lees, known as the "Homestead." There
is a grad dwollinc house and other improvements on the
place with an excellent c rchard, and water in abundance.
Alto—All the Interest cf the testator in the coal will be
sold. P. 0. SHANNON,
W. A. M4.G1.1111E,
LEMTIS C. 3. NOBLE.
rxecutor'a of C. ideignire, dee'd
anl7:3tda%
CITRATE OF MAGNESIA—A gentle and
uiyeaable purgative, and particularly suited far warm
weather—preparod treat' every day at
JOS. FLEIIfIIG'S,
Corner Diamond and Warliet at.
AGARS AND TOBACCO—I have on hand
a large supply of Tobacco and Cigars, which will coin
pare favorably with those of any establishment in tho city.
Lovers of the word, shcuid call and examine my stock be
fore purchasing elsewhere. JOS. FLEMING,
Liar Corner Diamond and !Market et.
TJ UB.E LIQUOBS—I have on hand a large
assortment of pure Wines and Brandies for med‘clnal
purposes. Those wishing anything in this line, can rely on
getting a pure article at XO3. ELEMING'I I ,
aul7 Corner Diamond end tfortet strert.
Madame AippoltP_e Tetedoux's
FRENCH AND ENGLISH BOARDING
AND DAY 8011001, FOR YOUNG LADIES, 148
Third street, Pittsburgh, Pa. This School, designed on the
Plan of French Schools in France, and modified a t..) Ihe
gonglish departments on the plan of French Schools, in the
United States, offers to young ladies, besidrs a fall English
coarse, the best opportunity of thoroughly acquiring the
French language and literature, the Principal having re
sided several years in France, and being assisted by Mr.
Tetedonx, a native of .Paris, and a graduate of the " College
Charlemagne."
French and Latin will be integral parts of the course.
The Pine Arts will be taught under the superintendence
of Mr. Tetodoux, a pupil from the Conservatory of Purls.
Arrangements have been madefor young ladles who, hav
ing already gone through a regular coarse of studies, still
may wish to know English litoratnre more thoroughly,
acquire more facility in speaking the French language, and
improve in the Fine Arte.
School will open on the second Monday of September.
It:perms by the term of Five Months :—Roard $100; Tu
ition $3O; Vocal 511mic $25; in classes $l5; Plano $25; nee
of instrument $5; German and Italian, each $25, in chuses
$10; Drawing, in classes $10; Oil and Water Colors at the
Professoeeprice. All charges payable in advance.
For circulars and farther partici' lens apply to the
Principal.
OLEMENT TETEDOUX announces to the public
that he has taken up his residencein Pittsburgh, and Is now
prepared to give lessons in Vocal Music.
For terms and farther particulars apply to John IL Mel
lor's Music Store, No. 81 Wood at. atill:Bwd
THE BEST AND
• MIFF
J." • I.A,
t ar=v;:,,, GLISAPEST V/NEGAR. coil. p,. , • • „ irk
* O 7l ing at the most extensive VIN
liiNtGAFF.""°"'"Mi EGAR WAIiEIIOI.IBE in the la ng s Q p i i
Fi
Tgrsocememer...; West. This house now sup Vestsinietcra,.
MINIM plies, and has for the lest ten
-Lt„",,„lou!', years, more than ono-half of
1)%1: i ll, the Pittsburgh grocers, and rattril4W ---
the same in every other city in
which it has been introduced.
A. BALLGII, 14 Water (Arcot,
between emlthflold and Grant.
auidydsw
TARUGS.—
A./ Brimstone '
OastileEoap,
Annato,
Tena Japonica,
Chewing Gnm,
Davis' Pain Killer,
S'anford's Invigorator,
Ludlum's Specific
For sale by B. L FAHNESTOOK Sc
aul3 No. 80 corner Wood and Fourth streets.
QAWYER'S CHEMICAL OLIVE SOAP
is acknowledged by all who have used it, to be the best
and most economical Soap in use. Ono parind will do as
much washing as three of common Soap. ft contains no in
gredient that will inJaro the nerves of the moat del'cate ct
finest goods that may be washed with it. For Bale by all
the principal groceries and dealers in the city. anl3
ANTI -TAX RAILROAD MEN, will find
it to their immediate advantage to call at Cheater's;
for it Is understood that he hoe marled down the prices of
his gentlemen's and boys' Summer Clothing to mere nomi
nal prices, in order to close out the balance of his stock
Now is th' time to obtain bargains In the line of ;zinminer
Clothing, at
CHESTER'S GOTHIC HALT',
Corner Wood atreet and Diamond elley
ALLEGHENY VALLEY. RAILROAD.
'PARENTUDI CAMP MEETING,
COMIENCINU WEDNESDAY, AUQUST 25tb, 1858
Regular trains will leava daily from Pittsburgh (Sundays
excepted) at 7:15 A. M. and 5 P. "y.
On 'Wednesday, the 25th inst., ELD crtrtrtrain viii leave
Pittsburgh at 9:15 A.M.
On Saturday, the 21Ith inst., extra trains will loavb Pitts-
burgh at LSO and 8:30 A. M. returning, leave Tale:awn
for Pittsburgh at LEO and 7:2) Monday morning, Seth bast.
Onthe last day of. the meeting trains leave Tarentum for
Pittsburgh at 7:20 A. M., 2 and O:4!) P. M.
Excursion tickets good during ; the efiCainpment can be
had at the depot on Carson street at t3O cents each; also
the Methodist Book Depository, FourOt street.
Passengers obtaining tickets beforo taking sects In cars
will save ten cents. W. REYNOLDS,
aull:ta Superintendent.
Q„,IIPERIOR BLANK BOOKS—Ledgers,
Journals, Cub Books, and Day Books. A large sup
ply on hand, made In the most superior manner of the lined
quality of paper, especially for city orders. Blank Books
made to order, ruled to anygiven pattern.
jo2B WM. G. dOIiNhTON & CO.. 67 Wood et.
INTO. 51 GUM STREET.—For sale a two
story brick dwelling home on Gum street, contains
three rooms and kitchen, hall, porch,ftc with a Stable, coal
home, hydrant, kn., on the lot. which is 20 feet front by 110
deep, to an alley. Price $1,050. Alto, a braiding lot ad-
Joining the above 20 by 110 feet to an'alley, Wlth the use is
building IX the gable wall of the brick house.
Price $4OO. Terms ono half In hand, balsam in one and
two years. S. CIITELBERT Jt SON,
aul2 51 Market street.
LIME -200 bbls. Louisville Lime, for Bad
• by U.9/ 0 / MERRY FL mums.
-
t er-: - yU4
46% ,
lIDIEI4,6,WAIRE 11110TIETAL
SAP E T 'll IN Sll itif_NCE COMPANY
nwoRpoBATIID By TB-R, LEGISLATURE OF P
SYLVANIA, 18315.
OFFICE, S. E. , COENER THIRD AND WALNUT
FII I VADELPIIIA.
MARINti:
ON VE43ELS.)
0AP.00,! To pL.r.3 of tho
FREIOUT,
DAL DiD i18u1i.t..4.4,..,8
On aooth, by Ttircr. Canals, takes, acd Laiid c.irviagoa 44
... 1- ail par of the Ciro.
'FIRE. INSURAt ORS
On Merchandise generally.
On Stitrz., Dwelling liourics,Sce
...!!SSE TS OF THE C
November 2, 11
Bonds, Mortgages, and Real Estate./ $101,350 94
Philadelphia City, and other Leans.. ....... .137,011 20
htoch in Banks, itailroad.s and iner,rincel 143,50 SOO
Companies
220 293. 95
Billa Receivable
/ ,
' 38,89:4 00
Cash on hand
Balance la hands of Agents, Premicims
I on Marina Policies recently ismeM,on 92,730 05
other debts duo the Company'
Subscription Notea
100 000 os
NV /Elam
Joseph IL Seal,
&inland A. yard,,,
John C. Dr.vis,
John IS. roamed,
George Leiper,
lidward Darlington,
Dr. 11. M. Huston.
William C. Lndwi . g,
Hugh OrMg,
liponcor
°clarion Rolle.",
Bro.i.co,
Jacob P. JUIICT,
Tae;. C. riAn - D, Vice Pr6sl.
ti;
FBI 11E, UREATIWESTERN
Fix,* and Marine Ifr.paranoe Cos,
OF PHILA I)E:LPHIA.
O t t . ce. in Convanye Building, No. 403 Manta,
Corner of Fourth &rect.
AIIIHOIIIZED CAPITAL 600,000
Capital paid in 60
Burping, Jaunry let, 1888...........}•••65,247 0.5
PT7,674
FIRE iN6URANCE—Limited Or Parpeteal.
AIAISINE INSURANCE, on Vases's, Cargo land Freights.
INLAND. INSURANCE by EtTura, Canals, Jake mud
Lend l'arriaz-,
otacoTnes:
Charles O. Lathrop, 1423 INahruc streut.
William Darling, ICAO Pine street.
Aleramder Unladen, illerehant, 12, North Front.
Isaac HEizlehurtt, Atwruoy nnkl Counsellor.
John C. ':.outer, firm Wright, Hunter & Co.
E. Tracy, thin of Tracy La Co., t)oldamith's
John IL ftl , ,Curdy, him of White &
Thorne.L. Gillespie, arm of Wile:Tie A Zoller.
James 13. 2mith, drin of Janine 13. Smitti & Co.
Hon. henry it. rullur, oldies 227 south Third street.
John C. Vbgdea, office corner df Seventh and Bansom.
James Weight, lute Cashier Bank of IYege.
61frod Talor office Cairo City li:roperty.
JOlll3 J. Slocum, ofilico 226 Borah Third street.
C. C. tATHIIOP, President.
W. 1,011.1N 4 4, ViC3 President
GRIMORY, 1 Dree.cll2c.3, 8 Wall st., N. Y.
Hecoad Vice Pres%
JAMES' WIUWIT, Becrotary anil Treasurer.
li. li. 13,10i1A13.1 , 89.ti, Assistant Aecretary.
W. POINIMIXTER, Agent.
97 Water street, Pitteburgh,
.
Pennsylvania Insurance Company
Or PITTSBURGH.
lie. 63 ri wartlx ctreate
DIRROTORS:
Jacob Paint ,c. 3. P. Tanncr, Geo. W. Smith,
Italy Patterson, 0. A. Colton. A. J. Jones,
W. B. Vefiride, Jas. Li. Hopkins, Wado Hampton.
I. Orb r iproof, A. A. Carrier, Robort Patrick,
A. 0. Sarap , eo.., J. 11. Jedel, John Taggart,
Llenry Bproni, bliel.'s Vl:eghtly,
Chart. erod Capital 1 3300,000
IM: AND. MARII.NiE CI IL , E. 7 A ._-. ::2 , 4, 01. tol deocrlptiona
0rri,.241..;4..
Preeblent—A. A. CARI:IEtt.
Vico Prceident—Rol4 . PAT t'll.Pso
Sccr:d.ary and Treacare:—l
JAMS A.IIIIITCHIKN, ?resident;
HENRY M. ATWOOD, 9.2-erciary,
0FF10.0,-No. 96' 1 ,1•VetteT
WILL INSURE AGAINST A. L liIII J . v SIRE ANE
MAP.INE
.A ssurs—miai 20711, 1850.
Stock, Due Bills, payable on i demand, eccured by two
approved names J $140,000 00
Premium Notts I 47,0013 29
Bins Roccivabl ; , 0/.. 1 66 21
115 shares Mechanics' Bank stock, cost ..... .. 0,105 00
50 do Bank of Pittsburgh do do 2,150 00
60 do Exchaise Bank do do 2,050 00
190 do Citilions - Bank do do -.- • 5,175 Cd
Balanws of Book Accoonts.....,' ............... ,„. 0,059 .S 9
Office Pnrnituro 690 88
Cush 15,903 73
a. A. CARE' ai
PITTSI3IIJ . Ban
GENERAL INSUROCE AOENCV.
Capital ALeprezentodo 03,0up,000.
COUPANIES OF JILUILtST 45TANDING, Cam.. i'»red
Ponnsylvtada ant: other Stritca.
FIRE, MARINE AND LIFE ;RISKS TA KIM, OP ALL
DESCRIPTIONS.
Ego. 63 v(➢rnutn. 6TR.511.0
A. a. ca.r.E.En.l F
. 0.111111311. f f doL.a.iy)
TILE OLDEST &ND LARGEST
PILICTICAL LMOGRAPIIER)
DOEIPS COLLEGE BUILDINGS,
A.MUEL FAHNESTOCK
IMPORTER DEALEILIN
FOREIGN AND .•:)Obil-iiSrAIG
HARDWAiIE.
No. 14. , ..• 17.1 00d G e betwoota r../lomoN.ll
eelloy mead c,Ouritint. titroot,
PIY'T.S'BU)2G2I, PA.
ilix 31 - 113criber 13 now-Opening a well selected asses
neat of foreign and duak4ltic 112,alware, all a CW, and willte
sold on angood terms as any other house in this city. £ta
will alwayo keep on hand a gthsral aaaortmaa.tot
LUBA/WARD, OUTLEItY; LJARBENTiIITh' TOOL:), ac.,
T•, ahigh he rtrzpecttltdly invites the anoutic. nc f r,: chenW
rnhA FAilliißti4i , •Oß •
sz,
Commission and larding Merchants
WHARF BOAT igtOPRIBTORS,
AND SHIPPING I..GENTIE3 of Iltinoie
t Central Railroad., CairO, Iliinois. Mark• o.ooda in all
ago, to our care. j01:1311111:a
Jan , ls 0. Hand,
Thetiptdll la Paulding,
Janice Traver,
William Eyzo,,:r.,
J. P r Pcnisten,
Joahr..... P. Eyre,
Sa4nel E- dtota:!,
kieLry Era%
Jrciire 0. McFarland,
Th&lnas C. thine,
ilutert Dm ton, Jr.,
Join li. Seraph), rlttzbardta
Fl, Ali gun, .1
J. T. laza..., ti
`.741. Pregidant.
P. A. DIADIFTP_A, Agent,
'..4t•Dr etreet, Pittt
MONONGAHELA
INSURANCE I'COMPANY-q
OP PITTSBURGH.
James A. flntchiton.
Wm. B. Helme t
Willfam Ben,
Wilson Miller,
ra,522
; George A. Berry,
; Robert Dalzell,
Thome S. Clarke,
i John ll:Devitt,
Vim. A.ColdwelL
LITUOGRAPIIIC I'STABLIpILIUENT IN THE orrY
WI SCHUCHMAN,
Corner Third and Market Streets,
Jy2l:ly-2p
TERRA 4 OT7IA OR STONE
WAT Paff. 4.) Eg4
From two to silt inch calibre.
PRICES from 12 ta 30 Cents per Foot.
AISO—RiCHESTP,II,
PEARL LSTARCH.
F or Sala Wlxolasal, Easurataeturera
Prieto by
kanEriaCT 41.
FORWARDING AND
C ft rrl 1 S 0 lelC ti T
AIM WIIOLIAUM MUM ET
oNiamsr., stmr.:±a, SERI E, FISH, '
AND P 1101476 GENERALLY ,
No. 25 Wow) PATTILTMIGEL PGEd
SAMES MiITLARTGEIani,
I mAniza;c7cnom
AL )L 9
c9A4a @L® Spirltp and rase,o
Nos. 167 s d 170 Sooond Street.
a910:1W(.2p
--I - - - - -
eIIII.gNEY TOPS,--100 various patterns
IL/ for gals, by [ jeaoJ,l HENRY EL COLLINS.
boxe4 Pearl , starch receive
11 and for ebb) by [atiq.] EteNay COLLINS.
OF THE C TY.—Pereons desirous
ky of matting out of [hp city, can purchase two frame
&Tolling itanaes pleasantly i . Otaated on Cheo - tut street,Law
ter /orate, each house contauts 5 rdona ?Fat cellar, a garden
or emite, flowers and ahritttbery. All in complete , order.
Wilt be sold together, or Eefisratoly to soft pnrcflasera.
ApApply to EON,
ply
• Gd Llarked street.
OF % BBLS. superfine
m" for gala by
v ELLU 11.1 COPY
v NO •
ANLy $750 for a Dwelling House of four
' , Li rooms, a large Lot oil - grout:l, fruit trees, etc., pleas
antly situated in South Pittsburgh, on the point of Bount
Wtishington,immediatly opposite Smithfield street, will bo
o n WY t aws, by IS. Cri'O.P.BUT 4: SON,
103. _ Alaritot street.
"Q,..OAP PWDER 1 50 blozos Snap Powder
of our own manufacWFe, warranted - superior to an y
offered Car salci in this marl: t, band and for sale by
B. O. Ss J. 11. BANYIER.
'MR RE A NTM, tree lar
t .
1: store. on
m 724
I mo, ~ d~ {, y c t Y' u
'1.1P,f177.
7.
705,786 32
..,_ :..,CCUL
$21;7,710 56
PITTSBURGH, PENN'A
Flour just received anti
JAS. A. FETZER,
Corner Market and Firet at&
I :if t - oreae ty
J. it. WELDLN.
e Dwelling g House and
I S. Mann it SON,
11l Market street.