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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-19

hardships of duty with which they are snac-
qualnted, 60 into boarding houses, determining to
lead an easy life until the time for their departure
arrives. BY performing camp duty IN vicinity
where the necessary accoutrements tor such duty
can readily be obtained, they ascertain more cor
rectly what they may desire, and are enabled to
obtain it before being beyond the bounds OF evil
zation or the facility for procuring such necessares
as may be deemed important; and further, they
gradually become accustomed to the hardships OF
camp life, while IN the vicinity OF comfortable
respite from the duty, should II be found too irk-
some. Ii is advisable for companies, as soon as
possible after their arrivu at these points, to go
INTO camp.
will be enabled to leave the settlements. At pre-
sent and for several weeks to come, the grass will
be too young and insufficient to justify them IN
starting. To attempt to carry food sufficient for
their stock to last them up to a time when there
will be range and pasture enough, would not only
be an unnecessary expense, but IN the end not In
the least facilitate expedite them in their Journey.
1t is conceded therefore, that the first of May is as
soon any company should leave the settlements.
That ST. Louis affords superior facilities for the ac
commodation and stay OF such emlgrants as have
started their journey, IN anticipation OF proceed
ing forthwith, either In expense to the emgran or
his comfort, cannot be questioned by any who have
to accommodate themselves to the inconvenience
of their several places of rendezvous, which, al
though sufficient to supply the usual demand made
upon them, are wholly inadequate for the accom-
mediation of the great body of individuals daily
f1ocking to this quarter from all portions of the
country. In no dsparagement to the obliging
landlords is this said for they do their best but the
room and other advantages are not to be obtained.
To such, however, as design camping out, the soon
er they do II the better.
young man from Lancaster, Pa, named Cy-
rus Jacobs, attached to company from Pittsburgh,
fell overheard from the steamer Kansas, on her
trip up, and was drowned Last evening, at the
Presbyterian church, in this town, an eloquent
and appropriate funeral sermon was delivered by
the pastor of the church, to his memory. His late
associates, the members of other companies and
citizens generally. attended the service, and much
feeling was manifested on the occasion.
A young man by the name of John B: Detz, for
merly Of Washington City, suddenly died at Yves.
ton, few days since, under circumstances painful
in the extreme. A wager was laid with friend,
that he could drink the most liquor, to test which
he filled pint glass with brandy and drank it
down; scarcely had the last mouthful been swal-
lowed before he fell senseless, and in few mi
nutes was a corpse. The deceased is of highly
respectable connexion, to whom his untimely end
will cause much sorrowing.
1t is now raining, with a prospect Of its con.
tnuance for several days. The river is low and
| falling.
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Our FIsHERMEY.-The fishing vessels belonging
to this port most of them, we believe, now
either nearly quite ready to sail All the vessels
that were put into the business last year, will con-
tnue in it this, and two or three new ones will be
added to the fleet.
The owners of the fishing vessels belonging to
Nantucket were peculiarly unfortunate in happen.
ing to start In the business last year. They could
not have selected a worse one, If they had their
choice, with full knowledge of all the facts
the case. Fish were lower than they had been be-
fore for something, we believe like half century.
To the exceedingly unsatisfactory prices which
ruled during the whole year. add the disadvantages
under which our fishermen labored from their I'M
perfect acquaintance with the business and it is
not wondered at that the results of the experiment
were not altogether favorable in the way of dol
lars and cents, as some of the most sangune shad
allowed themselves to anticipate. Still, notwi-
standing all these drawbacks, the majority of the
vessels paid fair per centage on the capital in
vested; and we are sure that the failure of any to
more than hold their own, was owing solely to in
experience on the part of those directing them.
Not doubt is entertained by those best acquainted
with the subject, that this year will demonstrate,
even though fish should be as low as they were
last year, that the Business is well worth pursuing,
and that the people of Nantucket can follow it as
proftaby and successfully as those of any other
place.
The fleet would have been, we are inclined to
think, very nsideraby increased this season but
for the large emigration from Nantucket to Cali
fornia-some two hundred strong--which has taken
away many OF the active, abe-bodied men, who
were last year on board our fishing vessels, and
more who, but for the stronger attraction of the
gold region, would have engaged in the business.
We think, however, that the enterprise may now
be set down as no longer an experiment that it
may be considered as settled that fishing will here
after form a regular, and for years to come an in
creasirg, branch OF the business Of Nantucket
NGatu,kd Inquirer
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MORE CALIFORNIA GoLD-The steward of I'll
ship Colchls, which was picked up by the Moan :
smacks and towed into that port. came on board
the ship at Valparaiso, with about two thousand
dollars In gold, having been absent from the United
States about seven years. lie is man OF consldera
be intelligence. and we are informed through
gentleman who conversed with hum on board the
ship, that he collected between three and four
thousand dollars worth OF gold dust in the mines at
the American Forks, in California, during the four
months preceding last September, but so extrava-
CANT were the prices which he had to pay for every
article of living, and passage down the coast that
when he got TO Valparaiso he had but little more
than two thousand dollars worth left. lie had that
melted into bar at alparaso, where he took
passage in the ship Colchls for the United States
end when he left the ship in distress, together with
the officers and crew, of Nantucket Shoals he
took his bar of gold with him and succeeded In de-
posting 1t safely in the State Bank, Boston He
represents the country as exceedingly healthy-but
that the work is hard if person does ANYTHING
towards getting gold dust in the mines, and be-
sides being arduous, is productive of much sick
ness and consequent suffering. However, any per-
son who Is steady and attends to his work, can dig
out a thousand dollars worth of gold dust, besides
supporting himself, in month-this he says is no
exaegeraton. Up to last September, when he left,
everything in the way of necessaries of living,
were very hgh-but when he arrived at Vapa-
raiso, large quantities of provisions were being
shipped from thence for San Francisco and the gold
dggings. -Nucport Ne,cs, Apsi H.
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In addition to the above, the ship Alhambra,
cleared, and the schooner Sacramento has sailed,
from New Orleans; the brig WATSON, at Charles
ton, ready to sail; and the bark Clyde cleared at
this port on the 18th, for San Francisco, none of
which are included in the above list, as we have
been unable, as yet, to obtain list of their pas
sengers.
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The Poetry of Politics-The Lamentations
of Father Richie.
otis strange there should such difference be,
rrMixt tMeedlo DUN and tweedledee. POPE

otis strange there should such difference be-
TwXt tweedcdum and tweededee. 'i-PoPE.
And they shall be cast into outer darkness where
Mnere shall be weeping, and wailing and gnashing Of
teeth. 'i-IIoLy War.
The transportation Of the Israelites to Baby Ion,
gave Immortality to the Lamentations of jeremiah;
and the expulsion of the ocofocos from the high
places among the Scribes and Pharisees of the
New Jerusalem, is soitened by the tears of Father
Richie Like hired mourner at ten dollars
head, for the decapitatcd, he hangs around the
scailod, and groans at every execution. Only
hear hint
Since these extracts penncd many names have
been added to the list OF the proscrbcd victims SO
pdy has the work gone on, especially in the Post
Office Department, that unless IL be speedily arrested
have fallen upon times Of proscripon-yea party
ption-carried on by the authority of party
President the like to which has been permitted
by any party chief, except during the days of MIR
Granger. Union.
See how the scafold bleeds,
Look sympatlfzing stranger,
For democratic heads roll down
As in the days Of Granger.
"Mr. Crittondcn, before leaving Washington nro
claimed in front Of the court house and az IL by au-
thory that there would be prescription practised
and of course no removal pcrpctrated on political
grounds. The wings and democrats who heard him,
were both struck by the potiyeness of the
IL was precise aud from better known than 9TH
f ctih'n 10 nave produced by his management the
hatt OF GercI" 1ay!or and the dciea; a Mr. Clay,
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LucKy ALprRNAS.-Mr Outgate- one Of the alder
IN, II Il the Third Municipality. New Orleans, h.ely
rev a prize in the havana lott ~ a t2jIOO.
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FIGHT BETWEEN THE PAwNEE INDIANS AND COM.
PANY OF IT, s. DRAGooNs,-We are indebted to the Mad
son owa Statesman of the LIST instant for the follow
ing PARTICULARS ....,
Mr. p Spcrry OF this place, who has been living Fort
Mary Blame last Tuesday, and he informs that battle
took place the 23d OF October between Lieut. Oge OF
company b. u ). dragons, who escorng the mail,
and party OF the Pawnee Indians The dragons
beied only twenty strong while the Indian force five
times that number Lieut. Ogle demanded to know what
their Intentions in assembling around his men, when
they began 10 show hostilities
He then ordered his force after firing upon them with
their holster pistols, charge with drawn sabres upon
where it was impossible for the soldiers effectively
account of their horses. In the charge Lieut. Oge had six
men wounded, two supposed to be morally and he
struck in the mouth with arrow, cutting both lips and
Kidding his clothes completely, which, however, did
prevent him from continuing at the head OF his force.
They could ascertain how many the Indians lost in the
skrns bnt he knew Of several being killed and wounded
The battle took place about twenty-five miles from Fort
keany; and alter Lieut. Oge had succeeded in collecting
his wounded he started towards the r and when within
ten miles OF it. was met by Major Chiffon, the command
lag officer at that post with reinforcement and after send
ing his wounded on to the fort with the mail, they pro-
ceeded alter the Indians but did in accomplish
ing anything.
Major G. and Lieut. were to have started out on the
Monday, the 18th, with companies and piece OF
artillery, in order bring the Pawnees into subecon
give them good hrashing. Mr. Spey left Fort Laramie
9th OF October and Fort Keany the 26t Before he
left the former place there had been quite heavy fall OF snow
which did not lie on the ground but short TIME Mr. s.
informs that not thought that the PawGees will be
hard quei they with amot every 9th.
tribe Of Indians on the plains.
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Mr., JAMES THOMPSON.
Then | insist there can

II, nhi,SAmEo lIiothf oyN. ihen hnsist thcic Can
| be no question OF order raised.
Here member called for The reading OF the resou
ton in force adopted days before on motion of Mr.
DMMIcK) providing that the House should proceed to the
election Of Speaker and persevere in that business with
out debate, until a choice had been effected
| This rule having been read,
Mr.. ylNTON conceived that any resolution that might
now be offered, looking to change in the mode OF
choosing the Speaker, was in effect, complying with the
requirement of that resolution 1.-THE rule to perseuere IN
the election Of Speaker decision of the House, that
no resolution now be proposed, would be subsan
TALLY 10 prevent the action necessary to rescnd the rule
il majority be go disposed lie thought all the resolu-
tons being offered were but efforts to hasten the election
of Speaker, and therefore he regarded them, and
all, as in order.
The Clerk stated the question TO be the point OF
order.
The CLERK That the introduction OF the resolution OF
the gentleman from Pennsylvania Mr. C. BUTIERl is
out OF order.
MANY members here addressed the Clerk at the same
MIR. c. BUTLER remarked that if the proposition was
adopted, he would 60 for fair and satisfactory oIgani
Zaton.
A Member here called Mr.. BUTLER to order
The Clerk here put the question laying the point Of
order the table, which was decided in the affirmative
equivalent to decision that the introduction OF resolu
tons admissible under the rue)
Mr.. KAUFMAN then moved that the resolution be
laid on the table; which motion decided unanimous
y in the Affirmative tellers il having been asked and
refused. !" T.. a....
The House then proceeded with the 5sth ballot for
Speaker, with the following result
Whole number of votes cast, ga
-. H..
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No election 223
Those members changing their votes on this ballet
voting differently from the manner in which they votes
on the last previous balot-were
For M. Jpinthrop-Messrs. Alexander Levin, School.
For M MeCtrnand.-Messrs. Bayly, Disney Hall, Nc.
DGgs JACOB ThSpmp'On and Jane; fsO oa
Er ~ g.rsSie.aaM!. Bcwdon.
For Mr.. Mllsr.-Mr McClernand.
For ~. MeGaSgh.y Mr.. Wilson.
No choice having been effected,
MIR. CHESTER BUTLER offered the following reso-
luton; which, he remarked, came from democratic
source, and would elicit no debate
Resolved, That - and - be appointed commit.
tee and instructed follows viz, They shall each selec,
and write down list the names OF ten members elect Of
the House. Whereupon the said committee, having each
lecied for witness Of their proceedings one member not
named on said list shall draw by let from the names Of III
the members OF the House, except the twenty ae ady
named on the list and except also the names Of the COM
ntee and the witnesses aforesaid name, ~h.eh shall
be added TO the said list, making in all twenyone Where
the said committee shall with the witnesses aforesaid
forthwith retire TO the Speakers room and proceed 70 strike
left whose shall be forthwith reported the hall
Of the House OF REPRESENTATIVE and tho member 20 re-
aforesaid and the usual oath Of Office administered TO him
by the chainan Speaker Of the House Of hePre-
sentatives for the 3lst Congress.
Mr. INGE here made point OF order IL the gentle.
would move that the resolution in force, which he
conceived barred the introduction Of resolutions as well
as all debate, be repealed he would vote for ii but while
that remained unrepeaed he repeated he would insist on
its strict observance.
MIR. KAUFMAN moved that the resolution be laid on
the table.
MIR. INGE, claiming that the point Of order made by
himself had precedence demanded that the question upon
that should be put TO the House.
Mr. FOWLER moved to lay the point OF order on the
table
Mr.. INGE remarked that the resolution could not be
Land the table, under the rule in force cannot be
entertained by the House.
Mr. c. BUTLER desired to give notice that il his res
oution not laid the table, he should that its
further consideration be postponed until Saturday next
Mr.. POTTER inquired whether the House had not
previously decided the question involved in the point OF
order made by the gentleman from Alabama II so, he
could not the proprey Of again submitting il to
vote.
The CLERK replied in the negative.
MIR. POTTER then trusted that il would be al once
decided.
Mr. billiard desired to remark that the adoption Of
any resolution conflicting with that in force Mr. DIM
MIoK'sl was, in fact, resembling that
Mr. lNGE replied, that the rule should, properly, be
rescinded pro forma.
Mr.. JAMES THOMPSON Has the resolution been
receivedl
The CLERK. 1t has only been read for information,
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N w. GAIT & BRO, beg to call attention their as

w. GAIT BRO, beg to call attention TO their
vi, Of Watches Jewey and Silver together with
every OF and fashionable article in their line which have
selected from the best ssorments Northern
and being purchased directly of them
upon TERMS they enabled sell at low rutes
any dealers in the United States.
We beautiful lot OF Goods suitable for the
consisting of Gold Chains Bracelets Locket Pencils
Charms Thmbles chdrens Rings, Ames silver Card Cases
Bouquet Holders Napkin Rings Cups Forks spoons &c. besides
enumerated advertisement
Of every description carefully repaired Being ourselves
practical workmen and having long IN this branch
business, confident OF giving entire satisfaction.
description made Order
precious set in the most approved style.
NJ w. GAIT Il BROTHER,
. Penn avenue between 9th 10th streets,
Dec. 1876 Washington.
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Brown,. E..ence on J.malca Ginger.

Prepared only Freek Bro~ has Drsg aad Chemical
Stors northeast Of Fsfih aad Chssnsf ss Phia.
THIS preparation excellence
properties In all cases where powerful and safe stimuani
required unvaed efficacy well Immediate action. To
and family circle Is invaluable few drop.
present safe and agreeable remedy the
Immediate relief well the convacscinl
patient who needs gente tonic In southern climate where the
generally induces thirst snnuants,
found excellent substitute for those tempting
erages debate stomach and morbid condition
powers dyspepsia, Of the bowels
active and safe well pleasant and
ehng remedy and prescribed by the most eminent Of the med
cal faculty.
supply just received and for sale the Drug Store
lof Il. B. PATTERSON.
Dec is-lmdScp
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The VICE PRESIDENT stated that Senators Downs,
Benien. Bradbury and Dayton having received plural
ity OF the votes cast elected members Of the CON-
mittee on the Judiciary.
SEVERAL yoIcEs. They have majority!
The VICE PRESIDENT. believe the rules do not
require majority latter turning to the ruIesl-The
Chair to have been mistaken although there il
some ambiguity IN the language The rule reads fol-
lows:
"a majority Of the whole number Of given shall be
necessary TO the choice Of chairman Of standing
mee. All other shall be appointed by ballot
and plurality ofvotes shall make choice"
The Chair should have announced that there was a
majority of the whole number of votes cast in favor Of
these gentlemen, and therefore they were electedthe
reference in The rule to plurality applying to other than
Standing committees
The COMMITTEES on the Judiciary therefore, stands com.
plete rs follows, viz: -''.I'
Mr. Butler, chairman Mr.. Downs, Mr. Berren, Mr..
Bradbury, and Mr.. Dayton =,
fI ON THE DISTRICT COLUMBIA.
Mr., MANGUM moved that the Senate proceed TO fll
the Committee on the District Of Columbia by ballot
which agreed to- and the result Of the ballot was as
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BY GREEN q TAsTET. A.s.sonssrs.

SPLENDID FURNITURE, OIL PAINTINGS, CoLoRED EN-
cravings Piano Forte Large French Plate Mirrors Of the
catalogue, Cottage residence Mr. Cuiche
North Capitol street, the Capitol 10 O'Clock, th'
splendid Of furniture, &C. Of that establishment W.
enumerate in part tE.t
attachment, considered superior any In Washington
Mahogany sofas and satin covered lounges
Dc plush covered rocking and parior chairs
Rosewood, marble top, secretary, and pier tnbies
Mahogany dining, breakfast, card tables
Do bureaus wardrobes, washstands, &c. ....
Walnut, cedar, and maple bedsteads
Feather beds bedding, and hair spring mattresses
Wilton velvet mpestry .... ..
Brussels tapestry and Brussels carpets ..
And hearth of the most expensive description
Pedestals busts, and figures, ornaments, &c
Silvered and glass chandeliers mante and other humps
China, glass, and croekey ware knives and iorks
splendid pier, mante other mirrors, imported nom tie
French royal mandatory n g. Goban
Colored and engraving The admirers Of Zanee Brano
Pallet Dernee French, Shaw and others VIII have nne
opportunity supply themselves .
shorses, harness, saddles and brides
Carts farming and garden implements, nc.
2 cooking and other stoves -
good Of kitchen requisites, with many other mueies
deemed unnecessary 10 enumerate.
Terms Catalogues viii be ready for disthuon On Wedne
previous had BY calling he Drug Store
Mr. Deany, Of ~ street and Pennvania avenue "s
The beautiful and arranged cottaee containing
rooms, which warmed BY funacc, and lighted BY
separate ventilation each with hne gAden
carriage hoa.e se y Tor rem. Appy on ne ss e.
A'1n'''0n On 'n''''''' p'''''' " GREEN TAsrET,
ay- The above sale is postponed I'm consequences Of
Indictment weather. important considerations unit
Friday instant, hour when The sale win positively Jake
p''''' 'A'" u '""' GREEN TAsTET,
Dec. l5-6t AucnoneenL
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VILE DE PARr..


Preach Confectionery, Bon Boas Faney Bors, CoMssb.
&c.
n GAUTER respectfully public no,
W completed his winter arrangements, and fully prepared
nish
BALLS PARTIES, DINNERS, AND PRIVATE ENTERTAIN
MENTS,
with every description Of FRENCH CONFECTIONERY PRI
SERVES, CoMEsTlBLEs, sc., sc, in the best
shortest notice.
lie would state particular during h
pas summer, the manufacture OF every description Of
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, BON BoNs, SC,
calls attention, he thinks he has
perfection his which equaed AMI
America proved by the large orders
inually receiving the North for these Articles
FANCY BOXES, &c.
importation Of these goods has arrived,
Saturday, the I'D
invites desiring holiday present.
which, beauty Of style, viii vie with any m
ported country and will be sold the
ii.
The following articles and constantly for
800 boxes Petit Pois ...,.,.
500 do Mushroom
100 do Trufhes
5000 preserves, assorted the pound bottle
Large assortment OF sauces, spanish olives
300 bottles currant Jelly, assorted sir
5000 lbs. chocolate Of dine ent kinds
900 kegs grape
quart boiries OF fresh tomato
200 bottles tomato sauces, nj IS cents per bottle
FOR HIRE.
He has for hire, the reasonable terms, the following
cles
Two pair Of very rich candclebras
spoons dessert and
Forks, large and dessert .r.s....'
ass OF every description
Large assortment OF plates fruit stands &C.
A La WILLIE DE PARIS,
Dec lJ-3taw2w corner of llth street. and Pa avenue