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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-02-07
TWENTY-FOURTH CONGRESS-.
Second Session.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. %.

"WEDNESDAY, Jan. %.
SENATE-Tbe bill to restrict The sale of pub.
lie lands o actual settlers was further debaicr Be-
fore coming 10 any decision The Senate went into
Executive session. and shortly aftersards it ,eees-
sed.
HOUSE Mr. IIerod, elected to Gil tho vacancy
occasioned by The death Of Mr. Kennsrd oppeutcd
and took his seat. In the call ef States for the
presentation of the resolutions, the state Of Ten
nessec beng called, Mr. Bill offered the motion OF
which he had previously given notice flr leave to
Introduce bill for the freedom Of elections. Be.
fore making his remarks in support of tho notion
he asked TINT the till nigh; be read for the infor
nation Of The house, which was sgrceJ To. The
bill was then read, consisting Of three sections. and
ijrbds the interference Of oil officers and agents of
the government, in electors. by the contribution OF
money the use OF the tracking privilege, the aluso
o! the privileges of uticc or BY threats under the
penalty of fine not exceeding $ 1000. and in some
cases. OF removal from Office. NJ Bell proceeded
10 address The house in favor Of The bill until the
expiration of the hour when, under the orders OF
the day the bill TO provide for the admission Of the
state of Michigan to the Uuon vas taken up. The
question pending at the last adjournment, being a
demand for the previous question The motion was
susained and the bull ordered to be read 3
tine by vote II lao to So. IL was then ordered
hat he - reading take place now. On the ques
ton of the fna passage Of tie BILL il was debated
BY several gentlemen. AT length Mr. Cushman
rose to inquire whether the qaesiion had not been
enough debated, aud declaring his opinion that it
had, moved the previous question. The call was
sustained, the main question was put and the bill
pussed, yeas 1872, nays 13.
The House adjourned
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-02-07
FRrpAY. Jan. 27.

SENATE-Mr Clay presented rnenorial from
the citizens Of Washington. who nre members of
The Colonization Secretly, PRAYING for m oct Of IN
corporation, and moved reference Of il 10 the
CON. the District of Columbia. Some debate
arnsr. which was brought To close by motion to
lay the petition on The table, which was agreed To
by vote of 81 to H. The Vice President gaye
notice that he shonld vacs!c the chair on the fol-
lowing day.
Mr. Wright from the on finance reported
bill for the reduction of the revenue entitled an act
to alter and amend the several acts imposing do.
lies on imports, which was read twice ana made
the special order for Thursday next. Mr. Clay
ssid he should oppose the bill as on inn ovation on
the compromise act Of 1888 especially IN the re.
peal ofihe duty on salt aud coal. lie con sidered
this as an attempt to re-npen the wounds Of the
couairy which had been closed by The Compromise
Act. Mr. Wright stated tina, he amount to be
reduced by This bill about two millions and
bali, Of ~h ch the abolition Of the elk duty alone
would be half million. He laid On The table a
statement on which he said the rate Of duties wns
based. On motion Of Mr. Davis 900 extra comics
Of this sisiement were ordered TO be printed.
The I'LL designating the funds receivable for the
reyrnne Of The United States VAS taken nu ON She
question Of the passage, when Mr. Benton oppo,ed
II ina speech o. considerable length. The rect of
the proceedings Of the session have not yet come
10 hand
H)uSE--Mr lease G. Crazy Of Michigan, CD.
peared. and Mr Thomas moved that he he ,se,n
sni adnhiird 10 seat. Mr Robertson opDosed
The motion. on the the ground That at The time Of
Mr. Crsfy's election Michigan uAs not a .tste of
the uni"n. and that sny election made by the poo.
pie OF the Terlioy. before il became state mus,
be nnll aad void. Mr. Thomss replied, and cited
the cases Of several Of the new States, in which
the members who fret took their sesis. must nav.
been chosen before the ratification Of their re,,.c
tive constitutions by Congress. Sir Hun,sva,
called Tor the reading ofths members cenise.,.
! Of election, which yes dated New. IL, 1885. ~
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-02-07
Correspondence ef,hs NJ Y. Courier &. ENQUIRER

H5rrid Mrdtr at .Ntp Orieans IL fell to nv
lot 10 be witness this morning to most bouid
murder and suicide. On crossing Dauphine street
At hslf pas, H. heard French female screaming
IN the front parlor Of frame house, and a maj
swearing IN Spanish. Three or four colored wo.
men and some boys were listening at the door.
whilst two colored men mad seized a " bile man in
narrow passage leedn. from the street To Tie
back oi the house. followed them and soon found
That the white man had just inflicted Two wounds
~ his lett side he fell senselcss to the ground. We
picked him up and took him into the back psrlo,
when sudden; co'ored woman made her appear
anee crying oct murder. The wretched man had
Killed his PchOHei!a, fine qusrierone thirty wears
81 age or hereaboats. Instantly lett the assassin
ana went INTO the front parlnr in which found the
woman ylng on the floor. bleeding profuscly from
her ieit breast and speechess.
with the help Of three or fur colored people We
placed her on bed. and scul for medical assistance
Hno Tie police. On returning TO the back paror
perceived The man on the honr gave some signs of
ne IN rePly to several questions put to HIN in
SPANISH he replied that he could not help what be
"au GONE ahd most sincerely repented of II. lie
begged the Almighty to forgive him. In the mean
i"e surgeon arrived, examined Petronella's
wounds and found her corpse. liz then proceed
ed 10 examine those Of the man, aud pronounced
them mortal. was So terrified at the horrid spec.
'Ae'e before me, that Instantly left the room.
nave sinee learned ,hs, The name Of the man is Pc
'fo "aFees' native cf Spain. q cssou) and one
Z" '"' employers Of the fret municipality he was
n''hg 10 The French style. with The unfortunate
''',heha' one OF the e0urfesasaY of he low quar-
~ ff"Hea's' The very sane woman with whom The
Cunt oi .Noatssumd. Mesean emigrant VINO re.
'inen 81 New Orleans and The last # the race Of
me inoAn emperor Moniezums-iel! IN love TIRE,
"oh'hs sgo and on whose secouni shot himself ia
nt OF Jealousy. II lie beIiyed that the same ca u,
'e' red'o TO Commit murder ahd suicide.
Dfsirvetire Fire al .lHbsrB.-Satufdsy nigh,
'he ZiH mt. was an swfu night for Auburn
About Ia Ia IL. the store Of Mr. &. d. Browe
~a' d''eo'ered 10 be on FIRE, and owing 10 the ex
irene violence the wind. il soon spread through
'o' iAfge portion Of The block Of stores on III,
north aide OF Genesee street. Prom Droser's
'pread easi 10 Hyde. WATSON 4 co.'s hsrdwan
so'e' vince. with the eonienls. VAS completed
destroyed bui 10 this direction II vas checked b
lhe block oceup,sa BY Steel a. Grool ana Hor.c
hhi'- oa the sect It swept with uneonaasfabl
i0ry 'h'eash the building occupied BY Z. Pes..
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-02-07
n. Y. POLICE.

Csafeel RiotiHg, Ls.' evening young man.
rhose name, aeenust at lie respeeiahihiy Of Li.
counrxians, We sFe requested Ia omit went 20 the
Wsshinginu Hall. where lie becstne rnsdiy iniuxi-
Gated. Kicked ups toE with he keeper. Mr. Jsmes
Wsrd ~ha rsry praperi. cent h,m Ia the watch.
house. The Young gsn'lemaa being merchant
Of respecsasie shading several Individuals came TO
Jossiee Bloaagood ssa solicited his ihsraiion ~ ha.
sfer maeh Importantly. very relaeisnily consented
on condition tia, he would 60 immediately home.
lie had mi s-en oct ~ the Esieh house Eve min.
ute before he went 10 his boarding hause ia
PsBshA iIoiel. where he srtned him.elf with =
large bawie knife bsiaagnr To . fellow bnsrder
and returned 10 The Washington Hotel. where he
vslofoosly hacrsAed tie tnardsroas uespon Ct the
tArost 81 hr Ward f'r psesoninr 10 send . gentle.
mao IN The wsirh hsase. Mr. W. Viii a. marh
esse ss be ~oald have n'snaged child took ave-
the salis. ssd ooos more psesd ban 10 The eas,ndy
- H. Ssteh. With particular request. II /, acre
ass sst,l, too much. 70 lsi hin reaaia there al
rnornsug. H. the m"rHing be "a. brosght before
Jssies BioAAgas:a. sad required 70 give bsh 10 lhe
s@oaas II $500 70 tssP TOE peace ia falufs.-.N
y. EsYna.
= Te@as bnriad slise. The flAils5eiphs Led
Ger g'sss sn secsoHi Of ihs barisl ,fs noistio
so'ass recealiy whilst stall hs,ag. She uLs fsp.
rSsee 10 BE ssae and sbosl t~eniy hssrs sflef lsr
sssposes esslh, ksf bsty sss conveyed 10 bsfy.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-02-07
THURSDAY, Jan. 30.

SENATE--Mi Davis presented the petition of
A. b. Quincy, stating that he had made discovery
for determining he temperature of siesm boilers
which was committed. Mr. Grund, offered n res
olu;ion providing for the appointment OF q Joint
committee To ascertain and report mode of exam
inlng the vote for President and Vice President
and notifying the persons e:ted. At the the re-
quest of Mr. Clay who wished 10 propose an amend
msnt, it was lad over for day. The bill for
the admission Of Michigan having rercved The sIp-
nature Of tho President Mr. Gtundy presened he
credentials Of Lucius Lyon and John Noryell cho.
sen long ago by the Legislature of the 7sryfforv
ct Michigan, as Senators of the United Sisies.-
These gentlemen then appeared, were sworn and
took their seats. The Land bill was further con.
sidercd and postponed TO he following dny The
bill designating the currency which shall be receiv-
able TO the United Ssates, taken up, amended,
aud ordered to be engrossed.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE-Wr Bell resumed HE remarks on his
bill TO the freedom Of elections. which was
soon interrupted by the expiration of the hour. Tie
bill to change the title Of certain officers Of The ma.
Wy, was read 81 time and passed The Mlace
bill was read the third time anu debated at great
length.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
From the Western Union.

Mr. Editor-ln your paper of the 18th Decembot, discover communication taken from the s.West Tea, hesseean over the signature of tMahy YoteFs bf Hen, ry County" calling upon for the use of my mama candidate for Congfessy in this District, in the en. suing canvass and in the last number see tha, ,hs call has been reiterated by "Many Voters of Dyey County" call of this kind, coming from those :. mong whom resided for several years and who are in. tinahly acquainted with me- cannot fail inspire me with feelings of the deepest gratitude, and stimulate me to more vigorous exertions to qualify myself for use fulness If believed myself qualified to serve my country in a station so high and responsible, in man ner calculated 10 promote and advance the interests of the people, nothing would afford more pleasure than 10 gfaty the wishes of my friends. But must candid. ly confess tiat Many Voters of Dyer County seem oplace much higher estimate upon my abilities than do myself have never, ill any part of my life had
 the least inclination 10 engage in political life and dfl were inclined at this time, the situation of my own private affairs is such to render n absolutely np0a sibe, without total disregard of the obligations oys 10 my family and these look upon as paramouutto al others, except those owe to my Creator. hope
 therefore, my friends will excuse me and permit me to
 join them n the support of some other individual from whose age and experience they may calculate on eceiy. ing able and efficient service than should be d. ble 10 render them.
 Respectfully,
 Your obt servant,
 JOHN ". CR0CKETT.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
.Neio York Daily Express Office, ! THURSDAY, Dec. 29--2 o'clock, F. M. Ep0M coIrtrIT AarEprrA

MExIco PROBABLY RECOGNIZED Br SPAIN. Ne have just seen letter from of the highest a thory, received by the packet ship Havre, dated Paris, which states that the writer had received letter from Nj. Santa Maria, the Minister Pienipoeniiary from Mexico, then at the Court at Madrid which states that the treaty for the RECOGNITION OF MEXICO had been agreed upon between himself and the Spanish Government, and that the difficulties which had pre- yousy existed between .he two governments had been Femoved and the treaty had only to be submitted to the Cortes for their sanction.
 The Government of Venezuela Is the only ex- cept Mexico from South America, that has Minister Plenipoentiary al Madrid for the purpose of adjusting he terms of recognition. This Minister is Gen. Soubete, who recently has been elected Vice Presi- dent of Venezuela. There is very little doubt that he has negotiated similar treaty for his Government. There treaty between several of the South Ameri- can Republics, that they never will accede to any terms, which may encounter their commerce, which may require the payment of money. If, therefore, Mexico Is recognised, ali the rest will follow.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
From the Memphis Enquirer of January 2l. TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS

About four hundred of the volunteers have arrived on the steamers Memphis, Tennessean, and Daniel Webster, and gone to thelr homes, with laurels for their brows and credit to their Tennessee. The re- mainder expected daily. They have proved them selves soldiers, by defeating, entirely conquering the savage enemy; the Indians are now so disbanded and scattered into small parties that they can only be hunted down-they will never attempt congregated battle, 1t is believed. Still they do much mischief oseoa has resolue and firm determination never to yield, but die avenged of the wrongs of his family and his people. We cannot but admire the principle by winch he IS actuaed and sympathize and deplore his fate In the language of Shylock-"Hath not aa In- dian teelings?"
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
Natchez, 2lst December. 1886.
TEXAS.

By the arrival of schr Lady Hope, at New Orleans on the 9th ast some further intelligence has been re- ceed Tn reference to the present movements of Mex ico against Texas Among the soldiery and military oncefs ot that Government general reluctance to en- ter me limits of Texas seems prevalent while the ci vi oiiicers and men of pulls and ink, loud in their threats and denunciations of that territory Gen pr yo, the commander of the forces destined o pfes4c the war with Texas, had resigned his command, and up to the date of our information no substitute had been named for the station he had occupied
 Mobile paper
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03

The Circuit Court for Arkansas county adioutnea on Saturday last a3aaiet Witdef, charged with the murder of Johnson, some time last summer, was dis charged from custody The Grand Jury of that coun- ty refused to act upon his case alleging as reason that the murder not committed in that county At the late of the Monroe Circuit Court the Grand Jury decided that the murder was not committed in Monroe, and refused to find bl--he was according ly sent to Arkansas county, and there discharged. Ii IS very strange that county boundaries nde- finite that homicides should be turned loose upon the world unscathed.
 John .Mar,ceH, charged with the murder of McKen- ney, in tho summer of 1885, was not tried in conse- quence of the Judge, (whle attorney) having been employed counsel in his defence. A special Term is expected to be held for his trial.
 Helena Journal, Jan l9.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
THE RED RIVER RAFT.

"LAFAYETTE c. IT. Jan. 16, 1887.
 .SIR--I informed by gentleman from Caddo Prairie, that Capt TYseN has arrived at that place with hundred and fifty CT two hundred hands, for the purpose of completing the removal of the Instructions in Red River. The great farming and planting inter ess of this region look with great anxiety to the time for this work Dc cooplished--for in fact most peo- pie have Responded of having completed, they have been already disappointed once twice. This IS small matter to the people in this great and tended district of country It is supposed that Capt. Tyson will get as high this place, at all ens, un- less his hands, as usual, away from him. He has three boats with him. and the superintendent daily pected with another new boat, which built express ly for this river. For my part, Town that am sangune as to their getting through the raft this But should they do 80, ii will not take them long get upto Fulton. The river is very low at present."
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03

We copy the following letters from the Arkansas Ga zette of Tuesday last.
 Extract of a letter from the Cashier of the New York Manhattan Bank Qn reply to letter addressed to him by the President and Committee of the Di- rectors of the Bank of the State of Arkansas dated
 "NEw YORK, 26th Dec. 1886.
 ssCentlemen-I am favored with your letter of the 12th ult covering copy of the charter of the Bank of Arkansas, and asking my opinion as to the time and manner of dsposng ofthe bonds of the State In an to which must say, though there IS no question of the security offered that the present state of the money market, here and in Europe, would be impos- sibe to dispose of bonds, bearing five per cent inter- est. at par, Tt this time, when, the best security ney can be employed at St much higher rates. x This state of things cannot last long, and, think. be- tween this and July money will be much cheaper, and you may have chance fdisposng of your bonds.p
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
From the New Orleans Bulletin.
 TEXAS.

We are informed, from high authority, that the Tex ian Government intends entering formal complaint before the Cabinet Washington against the practice pursued by American citizens of introducing into their territory, in vessels belonging 10 the United oales' ne groes coming from other quarters than ths unlon' and farther, that their Minister at Washington will be ir- sructed to ask that vessel be ordered to cruise along their coast to prevent such introduction of unlawful slaves and also that a small force be stationed at the mouth of the Sabine to guard against their being land ed on the coast of the United States and immediately transferred to the Texan territory. Adjacent to the mouth of the Sabine numerous inlets and coyes, where small vessels may easily be concealed, and from these points, at present remote ffot any settle ments garrsons, 1t IS easy without the fear of de- lection, to transport slaves the Sabne and thus escape the laws of both countries, nasmuch as the constitution of Texas admits of the importation of ne- groes from the United States, while it prohibits from every other country. The Congress of Texas will pass law prohibiting the introduction but of slaves born in the United States. The praseworthy deter mnations of the Texlan Republic will certainly silence the enemies of that coantry who have alleged the ex istence of an intention the part of the Fexians to open direct traffic with the African slave coast for the purpose of supplying their country with negtoes.
 It will asG dsspate the fears of the late fasdious tertnedders in fexan affairs in the British House of Parliament and prove the last there can be obec- ton to the annexation of Texas 10 the American Un- ion and also that ill the wisdom of her provisions and business o her regulations she Is every way worthy of having her destiny associated with ours.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
FROM FLORIDA.

4 gentleman from Black Creek states that intci- genoe from the army had arrived that place before his departure, the amount of which is, that Gen. esup had reached the Nahoo Swamp, and marched through and through Ii without finding solitary Indian. iii had Jeff the Swamp. From this appears that Oseoia has at last abandoned his strong hod perhaps to seek another, or 10 retire to the everglades.
 Jacksonville Courer
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03
From the Memnhis Ennniret


 Late from Teras.-A friend has put into oor posses sion the Texas Telegraph published in Columbia, of l7th and 22d Dec.
 Congress adjourned about the 20th; its proceeding exhibit much industry. Its business, laws &c., are deeply mbued with American spirit.
 Asa Ingram was Speaker of the House, and Rich ard Ellis, President pro tenn. of the Senate. The lawful national seal consists of single star, with "Republic of Texas' eneraven thereon The National Flag IS denomnated the aNational Standard of Texas ]" consisting of an azure ground with large golden star in its centre
 The Naval Flag Is "union blue, star central, I3 stripes prolonged, alternate red and white" The seat of government is established by law. at Houston, on Buffalo Bayou until the termination of the next Congress.
 One hundred and fifty thousand dollars have been appropriated for the Navy expenses for 1886 and r. and S7oo0o0, for the army. Government Land Script IS issued for revenue Sl50.00o is also appropriated for the civil and executive departments Appointments by he President by and acih the adrce
 and consent ojN the Senate.
 Robert Barr, Postmaster General.
 The Hon. John Woodward to be Consul fos the Republic of Texas for the cities of New York, Bos ton, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, in the United States. A. 5. Johnston, senior Brigadier- general Felix Rouston to be junior Bngadier general of the Texas army c. w Hockey, Colonel Ordnance Department. John B. Collingsworth, Inspector General N. Wntersmith, Colonel Engineers AN ACT Compensating Officers Of the Cipl Lia. SEC. l. Be it enacted by Me Scnate and House of Representatives, of e Republic of 7sras ID Congress- assembled: That the following shall be the comoepsa. fion allowed to the oficers of tho c;y,I l;s,
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03

Mons. Eeto has already made his bow in the Con- gress of Texas President Houston gave him an in- formal introduction to the body legislative upon the Post Office bill, on the ground that ii made undue en- croachment upon the powers of the executive. The Congress reconsidered and amended, when Mons. Veto was superseded by the Presidents signature. Strange that such Democratic Reph6ficans Presi- dents Jackson and Houston, who wish the people tu have al poeer Theoretically, should evince such Pusve feelings when the people are disposed in the least to obridse their boated patronage.
 Memphis Enq.
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03

Eteet ef capital punishment--An addrcs, of the Committee of the Society," in England for the diffusion of information the subject of Capital punisbmens. has the following very remarkable statement
 The Criminal Returns prove, that there i1as heeu less horse stealing in the last six years, without any execution whatever, than in the preceding six wears witE 5S executions that there has been less sheen stealing during the three years elapsed since tbe aha,
 on of capital punishment, than during the three pre- vous years-hat there has been fewer acts of buroarv and honse breaking in the last three years with onlv 'Mo exeeu'ons' 'nan m the three years ending in Is29 But, not so of other crimes, for which capai n,,nsh ment sil continues for they have increased. r-'sA-
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03

FIRE IN NEW ORLEANs.-We understand that there were fires of sonse extent in N. Orleans on the ls and 2nd inst. Two Printing Offices, one that of the Standard, with their contents destroyed and ncar ly one hundred houses.-- Nashville Republican
The Arkansas advocate., 1837-02-03

0oi. STEPHEN f. AUSTIN, the original proprietor of Austins Colony, died at yelasco Texas, on inc as,h December last. s''