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SfijjfajHsS Tsm SffobnKO AmtR 'a' Washqox. The Murder fty a Member of C6HrMf SMUtt tTIil Fapcr luu Uie largest Circulation of sny Evening Paper published In the United ttittBoAD AocrMSM TaMs Lives Lost. At Ringgold Station on the Oatawissa and Wil liamsbort Railroad, about eighty eight miles from Philadelphia, at a o'clock p. the 7th the wbkh leJIem. aqua at'2 p.

been waiting upon the main track about ibrty minutes for the arrival of the up 'train froiri Port' Clinton; xrhai; a tremendous explosion took place, sounding like the discharge of a heavy cannon. In about fifteen seconds pieces of boards began to fall upon and about the passenger cars, forcing upon the passengers the unwelcome intelligence that the "locomotive of their own train had burst its boiler. Upon examination immediately, it was found that part of the boiler not blown away yras red Jtol that the upper part of the boiler, the "roof and dome," were utterly blown off. Pieces of'iron, weighing probably from 150 to 200 pounds, were thrown' on either side about 100 yards distant. One man was killed instantly, and the body, nearly denuded, was thrown upon the roof of ths baggage car.

Another was found among the rubbish upon the ground, his skull horrible broken in, and death ensued in fifteen minute Another was thrown upon the wood in the tender, badly bruised and scalded, and died in about seven hours, after suffering untold agony. These men belonged to the train, and severally served as baggagemaster, fireman and brakeman. The engineer was at a little distance, and escaped unhurt. Soon after this accident, two loaded coal trains started upon the side track for Port Clinton. The forward train, when a mile on its way, ran off the track at the switch, breaking up one locomotive and thirty one cars.

Both accidents are believed to have resulted from carelessness. Thz NMta raoif EnaoHJ. Br two arrivals the Hermann at. New York, with London dates to the 23d, and the America at Halifax, with dates the.26tfi of Aprllwe receive one week's later advices from It seems that at the time 'the America left Liverpool a report was current that the British Government wwat last disposed to abandon; in a measure, the position it has assumed on the Central American question. This report was founded on the assertion of the London Morning Star a very questionable authority.

It is also alleged, by the same paper, that Mr. Crampton will not be recalled. Both these statements are evidently premature themselves, founded, most likely, on popular rumor, and eannot be relied upon until they reach us in some more tangible The naval review at Spithead on the 23d was, we are told, one of the grandest and most impo sing sights of the sort that has ever been witnessed. 240 steamers, of various sizes, earry 3, 002 guns, propelled by 30,761 horse power, and manned by seamen, made up tne compliment of 'this magnificent spectacle. In addition to provided twelve steamers for the accommodation of the members of the government, the different public functionaries; and the foreign officials.

The London Newt publishes what it asserts to be the treaty of Peace. Its provisions accord with those that have already been given to the world. One clause requires the immediate evacuation of the Ottoman Territory by the Allies, and according to our advices from thence, this movement has been commenced. The conclusion ef Peace was officially announced to the French army by Marshal Pellissier, on the 2d of April. Among the most interesting items of news by the present arrivals is an account of the Czar's visit to Moscow.

In a speech, addressed to the nobles who waited on him in that city, his Majesty declared that he had ratified the Treaty of Peace before he loft St. Petersburg. He makes, moreover, the somewhat remarkable declaration that he has adhered strictly to the views of his father, and in the treaty of Paris has obtained that which it was the ambition of Nicholas to secure. Rumors of extensive reforms in Russia and Poland are again in circulation. The Emperor is reported to have expressed his determination that all children born of serfs shall, on the day of his coronation, be made free.

This event, it is expected, will take place on the 31st of August next. A late dispatch from St. Petersburg announces that the Count Nesselrode had resigned his office of Minister of Foreign Affairs. It is somewhat remarkable and worthy of note that i within twenty four hours three steamers have arrived the City of Baltimore at Philadelphia, the North America at Quebec, and the Hermann at New York all having left England on the same day, the 23d of April. Statue or Washington.

We perceive that ground is broken in the open space at the junction of the Bowery and Fourth avenue for a bronze equestrian statue of Washington the first of that description ever erected in this country moulded by Mr. H. K. Brown, an American artist of great skill, and cast at Springfield by the Chicopee company. The immense blocks of Quincy granite, which are to constitute its base, weighing sixty five tons, are in the city, on the ground, or at the foot of 23d street.

A part of the foundation is indeed already laid, and the statue completed, ready to be raised upon its pedestal, as soon as the latter shall be finished. A work of this description has been so long promis ed and bo long delayed, that we scarcely expect ed to see it in a completed shape but in the course of the month of June, our citizens will be gratified with the view of an elegant wort of art in this conspicuous spot, which may be seen from the houses on the 4th avenue, the Bowery, 14th street, and those around Union Square. The magnitude of the work may be known from the fact that the pedestal will be fourteen feet high, and the statue itseif about the same height. Good judges of such matters who have seen the statue atthe artist's studio, speak of it in the highest terms of praise. Its erection will be watched with great interest.

The work has cost between twenty five and thirty thousand dollars, which is covered by private subscriptions. Journal of Commerce. Miseries op a Bashful Man. What fools folks are to feel bashful I If any one had the patience to write a history of their miseries, the work would fill volumes. We don't blame womankind, of course, for being timid a young and blushing girl is certainly a subject for sym pathy, if not absolutely an "oDject ol interest.

But a bashful man who pities him Look at him! with a distressing consciousness of having hands and feet, that he don't know how to dispose of always saying what he never intends to do the butt of one sex, and the aversion of the other his case is surely one that calls for. something more than common commisseration. And yet, such persons often possess a wealth of affection and a strength of intellect, which only needs the stern discipline of the world to quicken into life and beauty. An instance of this kind, in the case of a friend, just now occurs to us. No one, from his calm and dignified bearing, would suspect it now yet he was, at twenty, the most bashful person we ever saw.

At school he always had more whippings than any other boy not because he was either will full or mischievous, but because, when accused of anything, he would always blush and stammer which the master always persisted in considering conclusive evidence of guilt. As he grew older, his bashfulness rather increased than diminished. He had an almost reverential adoration for the sex, yet he was very far from being a favorite with them. And no wonder. If a girl only spoke to him he would blush, hang his Head, and look just as though he had been caught stealing sheep! If ho ever attempted any little civility, his awkardness made it positively annoying.

In waiting upon a lady across the room, he would generally contrive to trip her up or, in handing her from a carriage, he was pretty sure to land her in the gutter. But there was one who perceived the noble intellect and loving heart, that lay beneath that unprepossessing exterior. And she knew that he was loved his eyes had often told her that, and with many an innocent and winning wile, ahe had tried to induce him to tell her so in vords. But all the opportunities her woman's tact gave him, were thrown away. The glance of her soft blue eye; the lightest touch of her little white hand thrilled him through and through yet he stood in her presence like one dumb and bereft of sense.

True, the words often trembled on the tip of his tongue, yet he never had the courage to utter them. Piqued by what she deemed his insensibility; she at length encouraged tho attentions of one for whom she entertained not the slightest affection. The poor fellow suffered in silence for some weeks until, at last, the fear of losing her altogether, wrung from his lips the avowal they should have uttered long before. But, alas, it was "too late and she told him so, and left the room. Years have passed since then.

The hero of our sketch has become a man. He "has won wealth and distinction and a long intercourse with the world has completely eradicated the blush ing timidity of the bashful boy. But he has never married. So much for early diffidence. Header, don't be bashful.

If you love your cousin, or somebody else," don't be afraid to tell her so but do it man fashion. Tell her right out what you've got to offer, ask her to name the day, and then go and "order the furniture!" French Discourtesv. We regret to leam that when recently in Paris, on their way home, the commission of United States army officers who were sent to the Crimea for professional observation, were subjected to rude treatment by officials of the French government. Copies of certain drawings, had been promised to them when in Paris, on their way to the Crimea, which were subsequently harshly refused as explained above, because, as the French officials declared, when they next met the American officers5t would probably be at tho cannon's mouth. Waihington Star, Wed.

We learn by telegraph that the business part of the town of HopkinBville, Ky, was burned on "jTumt Wlxmr 'The Blrmingiuuf (Eag.) Joumd prbal thrfdUowlng account of a flogging the Prince of Wales received from a poor boy "During Her Majesty's "residence! some years ago, at.Osborne, in the Isle of Wight; her chil dren were accustomed to ramble along the sea shore. Now, it no happened on one occasion that the young Prince of Wales met a boy who had been gathering sea shells. The hoy had got a basket fall. The young Prince, presuming upon his high position, thought himself privileged to do what he pleased with impunity. So without any notice he irpset'the basket and shells.

The poor lad was very indignant, and observed 'You do that again, and I'll lick 'Put the. shells in the said the Prince, 'and see if I The shells were gathered up and put into the basket. said the lad, 'touch 'em again, old fellow, if you whereupon the Prince again pitched over the shells. And the, lad 'pitched into and gave him such a ticking as few Princes ever had. His lip was cut open, his nose knocked considerably out of its perpendicular, and his eyes of a color which might have well become the champion of a prize ring.

His disfigured face could not long be concealed from his royal mother. She inquired the cause of his disfigurement. The Prince was silent, hut at last confessed the truth. The poor boy was ordered before the. Queen.

He was asked to teU his story. He did so in a very straightforward manner. At its conclusion, turning to her child the Queen said 'You have been rightly served, Sir. Had you not been punished sufficiently already, I should have punished you severely. When you commit a like offense, I trust you will always receive a similar punishment.

Turning to the poorlboy, she commanded his parents to her presence the following morning. They came and the result of the interview was that her Majesty told them she had made arrangements for educating and providing for their son, and she hoped ho would make good use of the advantages which should be placed within his reach." Marriage or an Editor Mr. William Cassi dy, well known as the editor of the Albany Atlas was yesterday united in marriage to Miss Lucie ftochefort, daughter of B. Rochefort, of this city. Mr.

Cassidy was the chief editor of the Adas for a period of ten years, and since the Argue and Atlas were merged into one journal, in January last, he has continued to be the principal editor. Mr. Cassidy belongs to the Soft wing of the Democratic party in this State, but he has now yielded to the softer influence of another party, and consented to a hymenial, as he is known to favor a conchological fusion. Annexed is an account of the interesting matrimonial exercises, which took place yesterday morning at the Church of St. Anno, (Catholic) Astor Place.

ine ceremony, which commenced at lu A. M. and lasted about an hour and a quarter, was con ducted by the Rev. Dr. Forbes, pastor of the jhurch, and his assistant, the itev.

Mr. mnsella. There was quite a large jnumber in attendance, but many were doubtless kept away by the rain. Among those present we observed Bishop Laugh lin of Brooklyn, the Very Rev. J.

J. Conroy, Vicar General from Albany, and the Rev. George McCloskey, pastor of the Church of the Nativity. The marriage rites were of course conducted in the Roman Catholic form, and the exercises were solemn and impressive. Weber's Mass was performed by the choir.

Mr. De Witt Clinton Cassidy, the groom's brother, officiated as groomsman, and Miss Felicia Rochefort, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. Mr. Cassidy, the bride groom, is a tall, fine looking gentleman, seem i igly about 35 years of age, and wears glasses. The bride is pretty, blooming, and dignified; she was dressed very tastefully, a rich white moire antique, illusion vail, wreath of orange flowers, with brooch, earrings, and bracelets of pearls.

At the conclusion of the ceremony the usual congratulations of friends being omitted the bridal party immediately left the church, and were to set off the same day en route for Washington and be absent until the 25th inst. Mr. Cassidy, being a delegate to the Cincinnati Convention, will probably take a trip thither next month with his bride. New York Tribune. Emigration to Kansas.

A correspondent of the N. Y. Evangelist, writing from Kansas City, under date of April 15th, says Crowds of emigrants are coming into the Territory every day. There is not a boat arrives from St. Louis, that does not bring multitudes of them.

Since my arrival here, three days ago, parties have come from Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan and Pennsylvania and in estimating the extent of the emigration into the Territory, it should be remembered that as many parties proceed upwards to Fort Leavenworth, as there are that stop at this place. There are now upwards of fifty steamers plying constantly between St. Louis and ports on the Missouri, at least as high as Independence. All these steamers arc crowded with passengers, by far the greater portion of whom are emigrants. Among this multitude, what proportion, so far as my inquiries have extended, are from the Slave States Not one in twenty.

And many of these, even, who some from these Stales, come with free principles, and prepared to cultivate their farms by the aid of free labor. A very intelligent gentleman from Kentucky, who, with his family, came up in our company from St. Louis, was one of thiB number. On Wednesday the Governor and other state officers of Connecticut were inaugurated at New Haven. The weather, however, was unpropi tious a heavy rain storm having set in before daybreak, and continued without abatement during the entire day, much to to the discomfit of everybody.

None of the canditates at the recent election for state offices having received a majority of the votes cast, no one was elected, and it consequently became the duty of the Legislature i act upon the matter, which they did yesterday. At 9 o'clock both branches of the Legislature met in Convention Leman W. Cutler of Water town in the Chair. The Convention immediately proceeded to ballot for Governor and other state officers, and the result of the voting was as follows For Governor. Wm.

T. Minor, K. 136 Absentees, anti Samuol Ingham, Dom 116 Spurious vote 1 Necessary to a choice 126. Mr. Minor was declared elected.

For Lieutenant Governor. Albert Day, K.N 134 John T. Walte, Dem 116 Mr. Day was declared elected. For Treasurer.

Frederick P. Cos, K. .136 Talcott Crosby, Mr. Coe was declared elected. For Secretary of State.

Nehemiah Sperry, K. N.134 Kogor 114 Mr. Sperry was declared elected. For Comptrollor. Edward Prentice, K.

N. .130 Thomas Vf. Cowles, Dero.114 Mr. Prentice was declared elected. The hattotings having been concluded, the President declared the convention dissolved.

The Governor was escorted to the State House about 3 o'clock in tho afternoon, when both branches having again assembled in convention, received him, and. the inauguration ceremony was performed. The other State officers were also sworn into office, when the Senate and House retired to their respective chambers. The Governor's Message was shortly after received and read and ordered to be printed; after which both Houses adjourned till to mOrrow. The message is a very lengthy document and treats in detail upon various matters connected with the State Government.

The Governor sets forth at some length his views respecting the Kansas question. Vor. of the N. T. Tribun.

BAYONBm derives its name from the place where It was invented, Bayonne, in France, and was first used in battle as a weapon by the French, in the ysar 1608, proving a novel .1 A Homicides make our WW! We published a distorted and false account of the murder of a waiter at Willard Hotel, in Washington, yesterday, fiiinished' by the tele graph. We publish to day a. Bomewhat moreex tended account of the affray, yet still colored and perverted so far as facts will admit. In fact the effort to falsify, and to disguise the truth is transparent. The real facts appear to be these Mr.

Herbert, a member of Congress, entered the dining room of the Hotel at eleven o'clock of the day, and asked for breakfast. The head waiter inforrnjjd him that the hour of breakfast was over, and ho must have an order from the office, which were the rules of the house, and which the waiter was bound to observe. His duty to his employer demanded an observance of the rules of the house. The answer, however, was deemed insolent by the M. and he called another waiter, but received a similar reply.

This was more insolence, and he ordered the waiters out of the room upon which the head waiter made some remark not pleasing to Mr. Herbert, when the latter struck' him with his fist or a napkin. The waiter raised a plate, and from his motions appeared about to throw it, but was frustrated by Herbert, who flung a chair at him and followed up the assault by shooting him' dead on the spot. He also wounded two other waiters, having, we should judge, fired several 6hots with his revolver. The story manufactured by Mr.

Herbert's friends is entirely different. The waiters all set jn the innocent boarder, and he shot them in self defence. It was the fierce and blood thirsty lambs that attacked the mild and gentle wolf, nd he was compelled in pure self defence to rend them. Several influential friends of Herbert are engaged in an effort to stifle the facte, and the murderer ol clear. We hope they will not succeed.

The very fact of Herbert sitting down to breakfast armed to the teeth is sufficient to prove him a desperate and dangerous man. Is it necessary for a member of Congress in the city of Washington, the metropolis of the United States, in this Anno Domini, 1856, to go armed as he moved among savages or beasts of prey If a man carries false keys it is because he intends to be a thief or burglar if occasion serves if he carries deadly weapons where no legitimate necessity can arise for their use, it is because he intends to kill if his bad passions happen to be aroused because he is a brutal bully and a murderer at heart. Such characters may infest our cities, and become a terror and a nuisance but when, by the peculiar operation of political influences they find their way into Congress, they become something worse a scandal to the nation and a disgrace to representative government. Shall our laws, which ought to be the fountain of justice and the guarantee for the preservation of property and life, be made by desparate bravos, reckless of respect or regard for either? Our legislators have been known to soil their hands with bribery and corruption shall they be also stained with human blood Shall the most august assemblage in which the people of this country are represented, be composed of the felonry of the land? We hope and trust not we hope that the house will purge itself of homicide at least, whatever result may be arrived at by that mantle of murderers and concentration of ignorance and stupidity, acoroner's inquest. Do the laws only cover certain classes of society Does the 'inalienable right to live' laid down in the declaration of Independence, without which all other rights are but a mockery, only extend to members of Congress or to those who occupy an exalted social position? Because a man occupies a menial position, be.

cause he is a waiter, is he to be shot down like a dog while in the discharge of his duties This Herbert is not only a homicide but a cowardly and vulgar ruffian. It is the insolence to pre sumed inferiors and the bullying swagger that distinguish the vulgar and low bred scoundrel, whatever grade of society may be disgraced by his membership, from the true gentleman. If a man can resume his place in Congress and assist in making the laws which the nation is expected to obey and respect, it will be be such a lisgrace as was never before inflicted on representative government and such as will lower our government in the eyes of the civilized world. William C. Dawson, who died suddenly of aeuralgia of the heart a few days since.at Greensboro', Georgia, was first elected to Congress from that state on the White or State Eights Whig in 1836, was re elected in '38 and '40, ierving six years in the House, and then dropped through a political Revolution.

When the Whigs regained power in '48, he was chosen U. 5. Senator, and served out his term, which expired on the 4th of March of last year. He was honest, respectable legislator of moderate abilities and unsullied reputation. The old line Whigs joined the Democrats in Philadelphia in opposition to Know Nothing Fu iionism.

This accounts for the overwhelming majority of between 3,000 and 4,000 for the Democratic candidates. They will do it all over the country. Genius Rewarded. Hezokiah Conant, of Hartford, formerly a printer's boy in Worcester, Mass. is reported to have sold the patent tor his new breech loading rifle for eighty thousand dollars.

From Panama. An arrival at Charleston, May 3th, from Aspinwall, brings dates to the 24th alt. Everything was quiet at The aloop of war St. Mary's had arrived at that port. Her commander immediately inquired into the cause of the late ontrage, and a warm correspondence had taken place between him and tho Governor of Panama.

It was believed that the riot originated in a desire for plunder. Mr. Wm. E. Burton has purchased the ground lately belonging to P.

T. Barnum, at the corner of Broadway and Houston street, New York, for the purpose of erecting, at an early day, a Theatre which will probably be, in size and other respects, the most magnificient in the city. The preliminaries were settled yesterday in Bostjn, between Mr. Stephen Roberts and Mr. Walter Welch, for a boat race for two thousand dollars, between the Putnam Club, of New York and the Union Club of St.

John, New Brunwick. The race will be in four oared boats, and will take place on Charles river, Boston, in September next. The following are the names of the oarsmen of the Putnam Club, Stephen Roberts, William Wood, P. Lynch and John Mathcrson. The oarsmen of the Union Club of St.

John will probably be Edward Morris, Ed examination into the affair of the fatal shooting of Thomas Keating, a waiwr at Hotel, bv Mr. Herbert, Member ofntrressHfrohi Cali fornia, took place at the jail on Thursday even ing, before justices Smith and Birch." Senator Weller of California. Mr. Phillies of Alabama. and Messrs.

Bradley and Ratchffe, appeared for the prisoner, and District Attorney Key for the United States. There was an immense crowd both in and outside of the jail. The excitement was very great. Many Members of Congress were present. A number of servants belonging to the hotel were examined.

Their evidence was somewhat contradictory, but was to the effect that Mr. Herbert came into the dining room at 11 1 2 clock, accempamea by a mend, and cal led for breakfast, but bemg past the usual hour, he was informed by a servant he could not have a meal without an order from the office for it. Mr. Herbert directed several of the Bervants who spoke to him on the subject, to retire, calling tnem narsh names. The deceased made a reply, when Mr.

Herbert struck him with his fist, or with a napkin. The deceased then picked up a plate or tray, making movements as if to throw it, when Mr. Herbert threw a chair at him, the latter returning the assault with a plate. During the melee, Fatnck, a brother of the deceased, entered, having heard of the proceedings. Mr.

Herbert seized him, and the two brothers closed with him. The proceed ings now became intensely exciting, and chairs am crockery were broken protusely by the parties in the contest. The Austrian Minister quietly beheld what was occurring, but did not move until he went to the man whom Mr. Herbert had fired at, to ascertain whether he was dead or living. Col.

McKay testified that he saw, when he went into the dining room, six or seven persons in a scuffle, nd thought it was a general fight among the stewards, of the hotel, but shortly beheld one of the servants knock down Mr. Gardiner with a chair, and saw three other servants striking Mr. Herbert, holding him by the wrists. Witness seized hold of a chair to defend Mr. Herbert, who was sinking under the weight of the men, and Mr.

Gardiner at the same time was beating them promiscuously. After Mr. Herbert fired the pistol, two other servants rushed forward and clinched with him. Mr. Smith went to the assistance of Mr.

Herbert with a cane, saying, "If you don't release him I'll kill you." Mr. Herbert was considerably injured. Witness had placed the black patch on his nose. The pistol used by Mr. Herbert was a single barreled one.

Capt. J. Smith confirmed Col. McKay's statement, saying the crowd of servants had Mr. Herbert in their power, striking him on the head with plates, trays, Mr.

Bishop, member of Congress, was positive that the pistol was discharged while the struggle was going on. Three or four persons were holding down Mr. Herbert and he appeared much exhausted. Capt. Blanding corroborated the fact that several of the servants were pressing down the man, whom he afterward ascertained to be Mr.

Herbert previous to and at the time of firing. Capt. Deponte's testimony was confirmatory of the above. The examination occupied five hours, and will be resumed to day. lne prisoner was remanded to the custody ol the U.

S. Marshal. TRIAL OF THE "WoBTHINOTON EnOLNE SeCUBITY against Fire on the The Board of Direc tors of the Union Ferry Company, this morning, directed a trial of tho steam pump and fire en gine, the invention of Mr. Worthington, with which the boats of the company are now provided. The test took place on tho ferry boat "Nassau," at the foot of Wall street.

A large number of the officers of the Fire Department and Aldermen of both cities were present to witness the display. The engines are furnished with water from the river, and steam being the motive power the supply is continual and inexhaustible. The cylinder is 24 inches diameter with a 9 inch stroke, and can be worked at the rate of 220 strokes per minute, which is the maximum effort. Four streams were put into operation simultaneously, two from the main, and two from the upper deck. Two streams were played from 60 feet of hose, one from 100 and one from 200 feet, all with one inch nozzles.

The ferry house was made the object upon which the test was made, and the result was eminently satisfactory. The house was perfectly saturated in a few seconds, proving conclusively that a conflagration within reaching distance could not take place if the engines were in working order and properly manned. Several trials were had, and every one present was eminently satisfied with the result. The Grenoble Hemp Hose were used, which material has been adopted by the Ferry Company inconsequence of its superiority in every respect to the Leather Hose. It is fully as strong, as lasting, more pliable and easier to handle.

These qualities were made evident on this trial. In case of necessity, 1000 feet of hose can be put into requisition at the same time, although to day but 650 feet were used which was deemed sufficient to show what could be done. After the trial in the slip the Nassau proceeded to a vessel in the stream where the powers of the engine was tested with like results. The Ferry Boat Fulton, passing over at the time, also played two streams, which reached an elevation respectively of from 50 to 75 feet, as near as could be guessed at. The introduction of the engines will prove a reliable security against fire among the shipping, and as for the Ferry boats, it seemh utterly impossible for an accident of this nature to result disastrously.

The community will now feel additionally secure fire at least cannot be a cause of apprehension hereafter. The Company deserves the thanks of our citizens for the improvements constantly made, with the sole view of adding security; comfort and convenience to all who find transit between the cities necessary. Ohio Ckops. The season is very backward in Ohio, yet there is every promise of abundant crops of wheat, corn and apples. The peach crop will be almost a total failure.

Of wheat, the Cincinnati Commercial says, an immense quantity was sown last fall, and com has been planted largely this spring. The apple orchards are now in blossom and are refreshingly beautiful. Suicide. A Frenchman, named William Val tar, a miller, having charge of the mill known as the two mile mill on the Rockaway and Ja maicavturnpike, two miles from Jamaica, L. I.

shot himself, on Wednesday morning, May 7, in the mouth with a pistol, blowing his face entirely away. No cause can be assigned for the rash act, unless it was insanity. Before committing the fatal deed he set his mill on fire, but fortunately it did not burn much. He leaves a wife and three children. Popping the Question.

'What a strange thing is acquaintance said a beautiful girl the other day to a friend of ours 'A year ago we had not seen each other many a season had rolled its course, bringing hope happiness, and perchance sorrow to each, without the cognizance of tho other and now we are to Our friend says she looked so lovely he could not help pressing her delicate cheek he asked her 'if he had aught to do with her happiness for the 'You are in all my dreams of tho coming replied she. They are to be married next month. We consider this one of the very neatest 'pop States. Ita value as an Asrverusing jncaimn Is therefore apparent. FRIDAY EVENING MAY 9.

Mr. Buchanan and the Preldetcj Every indication of political and popular feeling among the masses of the Democracy, point to Mr. Buchanan as their first choice for the office of President. There is a "grouud BwelT'of politic Beniiinetit in his favor all over the Union, and in many states it amounts to unanimous enthusiasm. There ore many considerations which will acconnt for the extraordinary popularity on the part of Mr.

Buchanan. The Slate of Pennsylvania has had her claims overlooked because she could he relied upon in all emergencies, whether or no. Ever since the adoption of the Federal Constitution, the Keystone State has voted for the Democratic candidates, excepting on two occasions, and on both occasions the Democracy of the Union was defeated. Harrison and Taylor received the vote of Pennsylvania and were elected. Yet though ever found steadfast and sure, no one of her own sons has ever been presented as a candidate for the Presidency or the Vice Presidency except Mr.

Dallas. Her past services deserve a recognition from her sister states, and now when she has presented in the person of one of her own citizens the foremost statesman of the country, her claims should not be rudely rejected. Thereccui election in Philadelphia is an indication of the kind of majority the state at large wil! give should Mr. Buchanan receive the nomination. No other man will so certainly carry the vote of Pennsylvania and secure the important vote of the Empire State.

The merits of Mr. Buchanan aro so generally understood and acknowledged inside and out of the party, that their enumeration would be superfluous. All acknowledge him a wise and sagacious statesman, a staunch and true friend of the Union and harmony of the States and that ho has passed pure and unsullied through all the vicissitudes of a long public lifo. Ho is one of the few public men against whom censure cannot raise its voico he is more impregnable to assault than the Grecian hero there is no vulnerable point, no tendon Achilla in his public or private character. We hope for certain success, whoever may be the nominee of the Cincinnati Convention but under no other leader would such a sure and complete victory await us he would carry the countiy en masse, and remove all possibility of the final decision being carried to the House of Eepresentatives.

Men of all parties are confident of these facts and all are free to admit that, with Mr. Buchanan as standard bearer, the bisected opposition would be forlorn hope. "We havo no design to depreciate the merits of the other gentleman whose name? will come up before the convention many cf them are worthy of the highest honors but we merely express the sentiments of the masses in this locality, at least when we place Mr. Bcchar. an above and before them all.

There is a very reasonable prospect of his nomination. Many of the state delegations including California, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Kow Jersey will support Mr. Buchanan from first to lost. The only apprehension of his defeat asises from suggestions thrown out that the two third rule will be converted into a gulliotine for his decapitation that the friends of the other prominent candidates will commence their labors in convention by uniting to throw Mr. Buchanan overboard.

In which case it is said oaie obscure individual will be taktn up as a compromise candidate. On thiB point, we believe, the following observations of a Washington correspondent of the Journal of Commerce are worthy of consideration: "The Cincinnati Convention will, it is believed here, ignore the policy of putting every man out of the ring who had earned high distinction. It is not an encouraging system for the many aspiring men now in the Democratic ranks, and who propose to enter the Democratic ranks. They will be very likely to take one of their oldest and most distinguished men, and, in doing will incur less risk of a failure before the people, than in taking up some mediocre merely on the score of a supposed availability. The chances at present are wholly in favor of Mr.

Buchanan. It is already seen that moderate and conservative men, both of the American party and the old Whig party, wili give him their support. After Mr. Buchanan's term, nothing could be more probable, or rational, or proper, than a Southern succession perhaps of Mr. B.

M. T. Hunter, or some other precedent Southern statesman." Cotosess Senate, May 8. The Senate took up the resolution reported from the Committei on Foreign Relations, declaring the notice whicl has been given by the President to Denmark to terminate the treaty with that Government reg uiaiin the payment of the Sound dues, suffi that no other or further act of legis lation ia cessary to put an end to the sal; treaty as a'Riirt of the law of the land. A motion to strike 'dbtfrom the words "and no other" was debated during the entire session, and the Senate adjourned without voting upon it.

Hocee, May 8. The House as well as the Senate adopted the report of the Joint Committee o1 Conference on the bill amondatory of the bounty law of 1865. The bill provides that parol evidence, whore no record exists, may be admitted to provo military servloe performed. Construes the Sth section of the act of 1855 to embrace officers, marines, seamen, and other persons engaged in the naval service during the revolutionary war, and their widows and minor children, and allowing to compute the time of service one day for every twenty miles from the place where the troops org tnized to muster, and also on their return after discharge. The House then resumed the consideration of the Senate's amendments to the Deficiency bill, and Mr.

Giddings strongly opposed the item paying arrears on a slave catching bill of the United States Marshall for Ohio. The Post Office and Mail Steamer Appropriation bill was reported. The bill granting a million and a half acres of land" to Iowa for railroads wa granted. The most novel and significant feature in the recent Navel review in England was the fact of the Cuckoo, a war steamship, being specially and exclusively assigned to the press. This is the first public recognition "by the aristocratic clement in England of the press.

The power and benefits to a free people of an houost and weTl cofiifficted pr are becoming SW' Edwabd Wnsos's Hair Cutting Saloon, 61 Fulton street, In acknowledged to be replete with all those comforts and oonventenolen thai appertain to auoh establishments! his study shall be to render tt in every manner worthy of that patronage that has hitherto been so liberally bestowed upon it. Ufs stoek of Toilet goods will vie with any kept at similar estab lishments, and his prloes are moderate. Hair Cutting O.VE Shilling. N. B.

Partloular attemlon giren to the catting of children's Hair, aa alio to that of adulls. To those gentlemen who can appreciate the luxury of a pro perly administered Shampoo, or an easy removal of the beard, we say, go to Wilson's Saloon. Wilson Is ad artist of no common ordor. To those who doubt, we say, when your hair wants regulating, try Wilson's skill, and you will be thoroughly satisiled he cannot be surpassed, mhd tf All the Magazines, New. Woeks, Novels, Stationery, Fancy Goods, Pictures and Blank Books.

For lo at MAItS street, Brooklyn. a Aiuiijijituii jjuuk. sxciKE, 174 Atlantl leUtr glf Rion Feenoh Paper Hangings jott he ceirfid. W1LLINSA COCHRANE, 120 FULTON STREET, (opposite SandA) Brooklyn, Invite the attention of their customers and the public generally, to their superb stock of French Paper Hang mgs (decoraiire and plain), selected from the most celebrated l'arisian manufacturers. W.

A C. import their Paper Hsngings themselves direct from the manufacturers, and feel conddent that they can present to the public the richest and most varied assortment of Paper Hangings ever exhibited in hrooklyn, and at very low prices. We also keep on hand an extensive stock of English and American Paper Hanglngb of tne very best Our known long experience In the trade, and employing none) but the best workmen, will, we trust, be deemed a suttelent guarantee for all work entrusted to our care. ap23 2meod W1LLINS COCHRANE. Miles O'Reilly has removed his RECTIFYING ESTABLISHMENT au7 tf to No.

248 Front street, N. Y. JUT Clothing and General Fuenishino Store. No. 100 FOLTON STREET, NEAR HENRY.

CHAS. E. FOLWfiLL, Merchant Tailor and Clothier, Is now receiving daily, new goods of the latest styles, consistlnrpf superior and medium qualities of Cloths, Cassimeres and Testings, principally for the oustom or ordered trade. Also Clothing and a general assortment of new FornlshinK Goods for the sale department N. B.

C. E. F. returns his thanks to his friends and the pnbllo of Brooklyn and vicinity, for their patronage, and hopes by renewed endeavors in the cutting and style of his garments which suui'uvi ua Burpnuwj 10 menb a couuuuancv. mhSTSm gff" Peed Cole, Auctioneers, Commission Merchants, Real Estate Brokers, 4c, Store No.

SiS Fnuoir pposite the City Ball, Brooklyn. Sales of Real Estate, Furniture and Merchandise personally attended to. Real Estate, Stocks, Bonds, Mortgage, Ac, bought and sold on eommMon. CHARLES N. FEED, mhlS 3m WILLIAM COLB.

Saddlery, Habnbss, Robert R. Sionr. at the Old Stand. No. 25 Fultnn fttmeL hAvinir An.

iarged his premises and added to his stock, beUeves that he ean give satisfaction to his former friends and patrons, and all other who may be pleased to favor him with their custom. Engine and aU other kinds of Hose, and Fire Bucket! made order. N. B. Agent for the sale of all kinds of Coal and Wood.

(gf Removed to 66 White Street. Thb Hull raoss OrriOK is removed from 4 Vesey street, to 55 White street. Now York. F. M.

BUTLER'S Patent Truss and supported Pads? Cmi superceding all other in uso, can only be had of the pa ntco and proprietor, at SS 3 doors west or Broadwar. ap2tf JUT" Empibb Foundry, rUBHAN Street, mm block from the Fulton Ferry, Csitings of every description mada 0 order. Columns of varloua size! luouis ol various sizes, uauing tastings, Sash constantly on hand all orders attended to with weignta, lispatch. McXLYNY RYJEB, Proprietors. Frank Browne, Counsellor at Tuvir, has removed his ofllce to the "Savings Bank Building," Nos.

170 and 172 Atlantic street, corner of Clinton street, Instead of to "HaltoyVii Building," Fulton street, as previously advertised. A Superior Coal. SSRS. DAVIS PEARSON 4 the proprietors of tho LOCUST MOUNTAIN COAL, claim that it yields 91 pec cent of carbon and only 3 per cent waste. Our tests folly reafizo what they claim for it, and that there is no coal equal to It for Etanges, Furnaces or Stoves.

It gives more heat, bums longer, makes less clinker, no cinder, and less ashes than any Anthracite Coal we have ever seen used. Try a ton as a sample, and our word for it you will diroct us to send you supply at onoe Tor winter's use. We have made arrangements with the miners for a constant supply for the season, and are now prepared to deliver this superior coal, well screened from yard, to families or others, at any partof Brooklyn or New York, free of cartage, or by tho boat load at the wharr. MARSTON 4 POWER. Coal Bepot at Haxten Wharf, between Fulton and Catherine Ferries, Brooklyn, or 95 Beaver street, two doors from Wall st, New York.

A city weigher weighs our ebal, and will give a cortillcate when required. i gP Sam Harris, Notary Public and Commissioner of Deeds. Legal business conducted with despatch. Law copying done neatly and promptly. Office City Court Rooms, at the City Hall.

Residence No. IU South Ninth street, fi. 1. apzs tf tW Rich Silver Plated Tea Setts, Castors, andCake Basket, at OVINGTON BROTHERS, apUtf 218 and 220 Fulton street, Brooklyn. Jsf Peter Lynan, WIlOLISiLR AXD lBTi.IL DB1LES IX NORTH RIVER BLUE STOKE, Office, cor.

Flushing A Clinton East Brooklyn. FLAGMNG LAID TO ORDBR. apl9 8m Hats, Caps and Trunks, at WM. H. PECK'S, apIO 3m lu Fulton street, opposite) Sand street.

Paper Hangings. thus, faye 4 IXFOBTERS AD UaUrACTUKKRS, Are now receiving their ew styles of every destrtptlon. of DEOORATIVK A.1D STAPLE PAPKR HANGINGS, Suitable fob City ash Cotr.uar Tbadb, Which they offer wholesale and retail at the lowest market ratos. THOS. FAYE ,4 iHrORTSRS ASD MAHnrACTORBItS, No.

267 BBOADWJLr, NEW YORK, aplS 3m Dlreotly opposite tie City Hall. BIT Ovington Brothers, Crockery Storb, No. 218 and 2a) Fulton street, lirooklyu. VINO TON BROTHERS would respectfully Inform the citliens of Brooklyn and vibinlty, hat their stock for the Spring trado'Is unusually large, comprising an extensive assortment of articles and styles. We oan Insure to all who will favor us with a call entire salsfcction.

oath In regard to quality and prioo of our goodB. InatfEUen to our stock of French and English, China and Earthen Ware of every description, Rich and plain Glass Ware, Cut ana Pressed 4c We have added Silver plated Goods, Ivory handle Table Cutlery. Tea Trays, Lamps, Girandoles, 4c, 4o. OVINGTON BROTHERS, 218 and 220 Fulton st, Brooklyn. apUtf The Brooklyn Carpet Store, No.

162 FULTON and 49 HENRY STREET. BTBWAnI yu have the pleasure of announcing to the oitisens of Brooklyn that hey have okeatlt enlabosd their store. It now extends through the emlre block from Fulton to Henry streets, and la tilled with one of the largest and best selected stocks of carpeting In tills country, lnoludlng Royal Wilton, Medallion Velvets, Velvet Tapcstrv, Brussoll Body Brussell, Three ply and Superfine Ingram, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, Rods, Piano and Table Covers 4c, 4c. Also, a complete aasortment of Window Shades, Lsoo Oortalns, Gilt Cornices, and best HaMaUrcsjese. Import their own goods, and consequently aro prepared to offer everything lu their lino on the most sausfaotory terms.

Thev were the pioneers in the trade, and now with largely lhoreasod facilities, they solicit, and hope to merit, a continuance of that patronago which a generous community have always bestowod. BTliWART 4 mhZ7 No. 162 Fulton and 43 Henry ata. DIED. On the 0th inslant, at Westchester.

N. Bdwabd B. MilR cieit, aged 7 years. The remains were taken to the Cemetery of the Evergreens) for Interment, On Thursday morning, May 8th, of consumption, Joua liwxA. eldest daughter of the late Lieut T.

M. Mix, IT. S. In the 13th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend bcr funeral to morrow afternoon, 10th inst, at o'elk, from St.

Luke's Church, Clinton ave. BHLIAEDS, J0HKM. FtiRGUSOtf BEGS TO UlSTtmN thank to his mtmnroiis friends for tho liberal support tiitjy liam afforded Ulm la establlsli'nj; tho targest and most faulilonable Millard Saloou lu Brooklyn, (cootlstlng ol' 14 Table,) at '36 Waahiiigtou street, aud hopes by itrlol attemlon to i..