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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

ei /" the Union Of The Sales upon the principles Of
Constitutions with wisdom discern and courage enough
ro:os, measures best calculated meet the threaten,
danger, cannot fail IN command HE confenre, il is ~
hoped OF body the ,erican people Twas IN III
view" and acting uEdcr he influence If public opinion
ts Legislature ct Virginia without distinction Of pa.ty
thf Nashville Convention
But whatever the Convention may or may not ndyisc
one ihing Is SerJ certain that the Snnh will permit
t rdc!a government 10 interfere with !bc social relations
WHEN eAst between master and slave, Under crcun-
stances, ana mat the National Government is 10
plisii the gca purposes for which established
ohy ne done ny administering in the spirit and upon
principles on "i'"' II formed by fathers. Thee
sie nv views on as important subject II will hardly be
necessary gentlemen for say 10 you that whilst
nave ever neen an uncompromsng irlend 10 Stale rights
and sovereignty as occurred by the constitutional compact
Elye been devoted friend the Unon the rock Of our
safety No one has ever felt deeply its value and Tie
duty of supporting It, nor the moral ana political considea
tons on which II founded To H. have devoted nv
affections and my life; but when the time Comes il ever
docs when am forced 10 decide between the North and
SoniR upon tile mighty question in saue, onv
say mat MY mind IL made up and thar ii tbc South
" nc saved by separation ana dIsUnion why lc. them
have lived long enough 10 III tha great the evil o
dlsunon may be- there STILL greater and that is vc
under government Of unlimited power All that can
do IS 10 discharge our duty 10 country and leave the
consequences IL God.
nm. gentcnen with cordial respect and cs,casr you
friend and ob't servant 4 STEVENSON
To Shelton +. Lcakc James b. Rogers Walter Coles j.
Alexander, Roger A. Pryor, Es,s.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23
IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON.
Tclegrsphed for the New York Herald.

WAsuIsoTos, Amt Ia, 1850.
lcnrn from the best authority that for MANY months
past the cabinet have been engaged in one oi me most M"
nifccnt diplomatic pro ta; engosed the attention
of nny cabinet from the OF the government
tu this day is no less than the sSaon o the Island
lof St Domingo including the Emperor Fausn and hs
whole court together win the haliandha population Of
he, island.
Mr. Benz Green who formerly secretary j. Mexico,
yns sent out the matter IT anneaa
,,n Of ST. Domingo with its black Emperor is sit.rcd
lf more importance Than tic anncying OF Cuba only
white captain general Two steamers have been rent out 20
forward the pan and Mr. Green ia daily expected back -
this city. Mr. Hogan formerly sent out by Mr. Tyler.
bu. Mr. Green is mucn competent person. and Will
have effected something. The cabinet hope succeed and
have doubt that they will do So and the country may
look forward TO the annexng of ST. Domingo and empe
ror as certain result and which will cover tho cabinet
with ciouk OF glory, If anything can cover them.
N California as State without her sisters in tribulaon
New Mexico and Desere arises from the fact that the spcc
uaors OF all kinds in California the hard working gold
diggers have bought up all the Mexican land claims, and
that claims the of FIVE hundred millions
oars held BY men in and Of Congress- in and
Of California; by newspaper editors and persons employed
Washington high in the departmenis-a list of whom
will 10 send you II sad that the Benton family
interested TO the of four five millions in these
Mexican land titles. the San Joaquin and Sacramento,
comprising leagues of gold quartz locks This accounts for
the anxiety admit California once and alone III order
that these doubtful titles may be baptized This is ihe II
why certain noisy, clustering members o Congress and
The "Galphin cabinet anxious 10 hurry mp the cakes IN
California they did the Gaiphin and Chickasaw claim
gusiReSS
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun.

NAsHISGToSi APRIL lri lc)D
Now that VIC have scp, the If yesterday,
better able to Judge of it, committee has been appoinc;
10 investigate it, and from tho established character Of Il
gentlemen composing il: doubt entertained in any
quarter but that justice will be done to both Gen. Fone
Col Benton. The rst thing that the gentlemen Of the
mitisc vii have to do vii be to ascertain shy Co Beio
tc his seat and ren abruptly and riolenHy touard G
fooe' This will explain why Gen Foote left his own and
Withdrew the aisle in the middle of his unfinished speech
The next thing they will have 10 inquire into is why Gen.
Fooe lcit his sea; and mHdrer from Mr. Benton he
h;hl approics If he kill Col Benton it liz
policy 10 wait for him. In withdrawing greater distance
md throwing himslf in attitude OF defence he corain
gave Benton equal chance.
Lastly ii would strike that weak and dminutiye
GEN Foo'e is lis armed hand and M Benton's ccnched
are no; much more than match.
The occuircn is matter Of deep regret 10 ali Hln have
the dignity o The Senate and the welfare of The country
heart! II hum!iana beyond description and il il 10 br
hupcd that such scenes Of violence will gain BE- repeated
The Senate engaged all day in voting dowE MIR. Zen
toms amendments, one by Ii done with srea:
gusto, and by Overwhelming votes, in which Sc"a.a
and Chase and Hale separated from their leader, who's
case they considered desperate. The committee AT las
agreed to- by nlaJory Of nine, and will be baotted for
IL will report its views regard ID the bes,
interests Of the whole Union y.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23
THIRTY-FIRsT CoNGREss-,sT SESSION
FaIpAY. APRIL 10, 1850.
SENATE


SENATE.
Mr. Whcnr,b presented al Of the usual series of e
itons on the SUBJECT OF slavery.
Mr. Hale presented petition from Massachusetts, prayn.
that Congress would repeal all laws establishing sustain
ing slavery in the District of Columbia that the
Cove nneni should be removed suitable place
He moved the petition be received and referred TO the Seoc
Committee.
Mr.. Atchison moved lay the subject the table Anc
the question being kcnby and nays it WIS decided
the affirmative as follows
YrAs.-Messrs A.clison, Badger Eell, Borand, Butter
Clemens Davis Of Mississippi Dickinson, Dodge. OF low
sebas,uin, SIN. seon, Turnsy and Underwood--2l
N.ya.-Mcsss. Baldwin, Bright, Chase, Clarke Cor~.n
Greene, Hale Hanlin Miller, Norris, Phelps, Sesa'c
Smith, Walker, and Whitcomb-i6
ELECTION OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE OF ThIRTEEH.
Mr. Mansum moved and the Chairman was bnlo'iei ~
first.
After counting the ballots the Vice President announc
hs result TO be rs follows: Mi Clay n; Mr. Benton l;
Bell |; Mr.. Mansum /; Blanks T.
He stated nc understood the practice ot INC oenat
to have been 10 reject the blanks II this were tho case no
quorum had voted.
Mr. Webster said that he desired TO vote
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

A DUEL-ALMosT.-Y his honor, tic Mnycr Of
Washington, received from fredericksburg, Virginia, ee
graphic despatch informing him that J. S. Barbour, r ESQ.,
and John Jones Green ESQ., would arrive here in steam an;
Baltimore having departed from Culpcrer county, fir-
gina, where they rival candidates for lho State esa'
urc for the purpose fighting duel lie accordingly gave
information to Captain Goddard of the police, who meG!
s,ey issued warrants for the Of the pares and placed
them in the hands Of officers Handy and Barnaco lhc,s
gentlemen lost no time in repairing the steamboat lane
ing but only in time ascertain thn their birds ha
flown. They returned 10 the city, however and were ht'
little while in finding and capturing the bclgcrens Gun
ningy these had arranged things riude them ih'!
examined nj the office of Captain Goddard last might
between eight and nine o'clock and bound in the sum
Of $4,000 each 10 keep the peace in this District and no. %
depart from for the purpose IF fGghtng dnei Hon;
s. PentleloE and jeremiah Morton became surces for MI
Green, and Edmund Henshaw, Esq, for Mr. Barbour
p s. The cartives did not choose be very comniunca
and is by doubted that the right Mr. Barbour wa
npprchended his brother Mr. James Barbour, was in t
city The thing, however, il safe enough, II one en' man
IL bound over and the other fed. Saturdays Rtp,.'e
The gentlemen, presume, not the two caniidates
but probably the brother Of the and the cousin OF 'he
othcr.-Enqttrer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

"ei's'c THAI Daniel Webster did stand up through
M his "no,al courage" failed him. and no voted for Ben
-" n''ion 10 lay the proposition for the committee o
Se0 on tit abe, and against Foote's proposition for ,h
e'lnniiliee of l3
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

Marcy, the distinguished Secretary of War un
"f folk's administration s in Richmond, On vi
'"@ ihs former colleague, Judge Mason.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23
III I!iLESS PRoSCRlPTION"-NEw POSTMASTER ~ Pc
TERSBURG
The Petersburg News. fnen,raD says:

IN 'F'ieFsbnTg News, {nentraD says
currently reported on the streets yesterday that on
A Gay before the of Robert Birchett, Esq, Nhe
te'n in Senate, for the ofce OF POSTMASTER
aF-csbug in the place Of William N. Friend, ESQ., (pe
"eA'l MI. Friend has held the office for the last in
% a'd has discharged its duties 10 the satisfaction 81 M
@ sai obens officer His successor gentleman, uniser
'il's esteemed in the community.
Now Tor few more Wing groans over the removal o
Heath and lawson,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23
ApD0iDtp,nfs IN, III. Eor.r,or a,

l., Appointments by the Governor Of Virginia
New hIodhcad of Philadelphia Joseph c. Lawrence of
l.an k % CITY and Constantine b. Beverley Of New Or
e commissioners in their respective States TO take
0"sigmeE,s and proof OF deeds, &c.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

a. people of ,he of Alexandria have by vote Of
40 authorized the Common Council TO subscribe for
the Capital ssock of the Manassas Gap Railroad
C0mnanr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23
lHE NASHVILLE C0NvENTION-LE E'rrER FRny
ANDREW STEVENSON
CHARLOTTESVILLE. ApaiL2. j

~. sFNHIUTTENYI-LE. APAIL :, $50.
Dear Sir large number lie en!s uf The So;rh am.
ny consequence, OF the proposed Southern Convention 10
uc ieu Al Nashville ac first Monday in June next in
about for suitable arsoue crresent this District
"a 'N C"nvenon have fixed upon you onp Of the te.
E'c cur cng course o. pgnlc service in the councils Of
He ohol' and ohcrwiseynr vel! .no3n devotion to t
uhoi' .! TIE States IA il ar;nc and ratified by the ia.
.ess o me fepubr, and yonr equally we'll knnwu an.ety
preserve thai Union 80 long il possibly b. done
consistently rh the rights OF the sovereign parties 70 te
compac7and, above ell, h@r abiding confidence i'll yoIr
a,'oic devotion to The rights honor and interests o ,c
Son'h nj crisis like the present when she l. asse;Ied fro
without and if no betrayed j.: fechiy defended at home
nFe lis I" urge yen - represent in 'r
lsashN Convenon whc-c re douot moi your high re
putaton and wcliknown abi,y will render ns mns. i'm.
poftant p MD Please let Us hear from you Immediately
Win great reeLec. Your ffionds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

:" justice 10 all parties should have stated in our no
" 4" The Bacon Quarter Branch discussion, that the pa
~ " va" MGnicrd, read by Dr. Hall expressed no opln
10 'ls eligibility of Hall any ohor candidate sim
.s situated hu, entirely confined to the qualification
stofer, hnscd on nm interest in real estate.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

BOa.0N, HPHIL II.
The brig Vuurc from Pcrnambuco, March Ih brings lc!'
stating that the ycov fever still prevailed there 10 con
siderable extent asd greatly iner!eed with the business
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23

Mr. Alangum moved, and leave was ranieI that lr Web
should vote.
MIR Webster then voted
MIR. Benton said lo. he hd voted but relieve be
Senalr from any officially, he willing to vote
Mr. Mangun said that, i the Senator desired 10 vote he
would make the eiolion
Mr.. Benton said that ho had desire vote, but he W
not unwilling 10 do iii, wish prevent my I'M
cnty in the Senate.
Mr. Turney said quorum had voted
The Vice President said that Mr. Chy had received ano
ticr vote, naking twenty .:, which, VIII: the othc-s
"rmed quorum. Mr. Clay then declared jnly elected
chairman Of the selected committee
The Senate then pfocc,,d to ballot for the re,rfino
iweivc members of the committee and Tie result wa4 W,
uouu,pl a. G,lnws Y
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-04-23
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 23. 1850.

the night Tho Committees will then proceed 10 their quar-.
ters the Exchange. Tomorrow morning they will take
Extra train South and travel in the day time until they
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
California.
W4SHBURXE 6 E00DH4Y,
rzi-araI Point. Vi

TAKE this method Of announcing TO taeIrlrien
that NJ W5oInan VIII leave herea5oat the mid
de OF May next ria. New York and Panama for
California. where he win give his attention 70 an
matters of business that may be entrusted 10 his
charge He expects to he IN Sacramento City bv
the first Of August and viii be prepared To furnish
reuls-tarces 10 This region Of country and the a
ante Cities and 70 transact all business which
may be placed in his hands
The business Of the firm At Mineral Point vii
BE conducted as heretofore.
Mineral Point, March ,. 1880 -U23tf7
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
blra Coaug
IogrIl Of Mineral Point )
To JOHS RUTHERFoRD

I1iea Coa'ug
S. InJustice's Court.
T9sea Of Mineral Point,
To JoHS RUrHERFonD
You are hereby notified, that writ Of attach
ment mas been issued against you, and your prop
ertv attached 10 satisfy the demands OF Isaiah l.
LatHroP, for the use Of George Nckim smith.
amounting 10 thirteen dollars and sixty three one
laneEedtas. Now unless you shall appear before
Philip W. Thomas Justice Of the Peace In and
for said county IT his office ia said town, on the
I5r- day Of June. 1850. at ID o clock a. IN ildz-
meat VIII be rendered against you, and your prop
erry SOLD 10 pay the debt.
Dated this 23d dar OF May. a a. 1850
3sy43 GEORGE 2IcEIN SMITH. Pr
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
wv STDYES s.,
California! California :!

The Subscribers arc making California Stove.
ami Camp Kits from s. 10 So. We manufacture
them from the celebrated LiHday Ir9u the ONLY /
ron that Is ut 10 make portable stove Of
SHEPARD q BONNFLI.
Atthe >Ign OF the large Tea Eerrle
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
Mortgage Sale.

Iowa CpUNTv, WISCONSIN.
APHIL TERM, 1850
Joan Philips s Wesley Joans.oa.7
Ge1ge II Cefrss, i75ls15sF sri.6 Tor +arar'gs5gs
z. HaHtoa s. +. 4. Hui.
TN pursuance of a decretal order made in the
- above entitled cause by the Circuit Court tor
The colutv and state aforesaid. sitting as a court
5t clauearv- rLe Hon Mortimer II. Jackson pre-
siding at a term Of said court. begun and held at
he Court House in the town OF Mineral Point on
he LIST day Of April. A. d. 1880. ON the sta day
pt rae Term VIII be sold at Public Auction at
he front door Of the court House in the town of
Mineral Point 70 the highest and best bidder for
ash, on the l5-n day of June, nex-. between the
s0lrs Of ly o'clock A. r. aud Z o'clock P II. OF
said day the following described premises. VIZ
situate. lying and being VI the town of trauallu.
eounrE q Iowa AMI state OF Wisconsin and known
nd described Is follows on plat OF said Town as
elaE part Of lot Nd. SIX o. beginning AT the 5u-
lie corner. % wit The southwest corner Of the
building agE caae3rle I-aa.-ti Drug >toretlence
1r-h To the southwest corner of Lot Motive 60
thence east forty feet thence south t3 d corner
.5 Be due east from the said corner of sait Drug
tore % the place Of beginning. Together with
q and singular, the laralst4a.eu-= tIereauto Le-
lgla5 or IL alEwlss 7pPsr-a-u.HE-
LEVI STERLING StarF
Iowa c0. S. is.
SasrEs Office. Mineral Point.
Nav .-- 1850
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
Perfectly Cool.
40 ENc.teHsenf-Eglss 0ai EEglssl

The Subscriber having purchased the
Tin and Stove establishments heretofore
carried on by z Cornish, at the sign of
the stove. i ready to accommodate all his
old customers-the customers of Mr.. Cor
uish. and all others who wish for good bar
gains, with any article in the Stove, Tin
Copper OF sheet Iron Line, on the most
liberal terms A share Of public patron
age i respectfully solicited
T20tf7 J.. G WHEELER.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
SHERIFF S SALE.
Gre ut Court,
Dane County.

SeFIoEe < aIs.ey
John F. Wilson.
mas Y Lo5anouIsy q Dane County.
J. c. Cotiaburry=
virtue OF AZ 1iIas execution issued from tie
ID ONCE Of the :-ier1 of the Circuit Court in
aud tor the Coun*g OF Dane, State Of Wisconsin,
and z me dlrectes aud.deiivered IN the above en-
titled cause. asaln4z tle. above named defendants.
did on the 18Th d. ot,AprII. a. D. 1850. levy the
same upon the LolasTriEg described real estate, as
CRY as extended - J; " Cofi6barrv. laid out
and situated on ta5 s7g.a west quarter of section
Ne t-l5ry-1Evo - q .9vazhip No nine Co
north q range y: I've o. east of the fourth
principal rlerldlaa iu .le County Of RicAIand and
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
aIifOrnia Stoves.

\ new and superior article constructed
Of the best materials, upon new pr-nci-
pie, very light. occupying less space, and
requiring less fucI than any other.
Water. Provision. Tea. and Coffee box
IS kept constantly on haad outfits from
one to twenty dollars.
T20tf1 l. G. WHEELER.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07

TIE Undersigned would make SHOWN that JaL5
L gva-anr-5h for the procuring Of Pensions
z.-v Lands Claims for Balances OF Pay, Lost
Fr-s. Sc. tor volunteers and regulars III the ser
.arr-.a United >ta-es. For obtaining patents
scientific and useful IEver ions and for the pos
aat collection of Accounts and Claims
E.z before Congress and the several Ezecu-
-..- r.-sE-luzutS
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
For The Land Of Gold.

A new article Of California Stoves con
s5ructed after the pattern and principle
which experience and emigrants have
found to be best adapted for a trip of this
kind. in weight and convenience, equal to
any in market
Articles ofall kinds suitable for the trip
kept on hand. bv
RICHARD ARUNDEL. Izrat
Dod-gvilIe. Feb 22d. 1850 T50tf
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07

100 SUGAR KETTLES received this F,,y
1 w at SHEPARD & BONNELL-S.
Also a lotof HerrsnEs SaI7uaH.'e1 SAFES. which
VIII be sod at Aevv York prices adding transport
aLio1. We are agents for the sale 81 EIeueelys
from 400 TO ZHggiGs a-.s
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
Calves Wanted.

n ~ HEAD Of last Spring Calves Wanted
Enquire at this office.
Sept. ZLs-. 1919 81
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07

gs- received and for sale
aiG " COBBS
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07

- ARD fresh a.
-
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-07
EcoEz at this.

lL...E.l -. - -. -.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-04-03

GEN. TAYLOR, now President and
then Colonel in. the army, was up in
this region not many years ago, and
carved his own name in the cave, where
it may be seen to this day. 1t is not
true therefore, as some have malicious
ly reported, that the General can't spriis
has ssams. The fact is, this erroneous.
opinion originated in this wise. When
he commanded Fort Crawford at Prai-
RE du Chen, he used, for convenience,
to sign soldiers passports, with the claw
Of hen instead of pen, so that his
scratch made with it, came to be well
known and perfectly inilnitable by those
who were ignorant of the instrument it
was made with, and as indelible as his
marks upon the face of Mexico. 1t
would be impossible, as he has seen the
cave, ever to fall into the same funny
mistake that is related Of him concern
ing the Natural bridge in Virginia
about which. the story ran in this wise
Shortly after the return of Gen. Tay-
lor from his nothern trip, cockney
called upon him at his house in Washing
ton, and in the course of the converse.
ton alluded to his native state, Virginia
"a fine country is Virginia, Gcneral?'
commenced the visitor.
VERY fine, very fine" replied the
General.
"You liked i;'
every much"
"Fine people there, General, very
fine people in Virginia.
Eyes, very nice people,"
'You, of course, know the first fam
lilies, Generali"
"Yes."
Zine families, those first families
have very fine niggers; drink good wine
Ell! General:"
> Eyes"
t "You went round some, General; saw
the elephant l 'spose, eh:"
''Some.''
"What did you think Of the natura
bridge, eh! General, great work tina
t natural bridge-You saw it ! 'spose;
Natural bridge, natural bridge" re
peated the General, with a thoughtfu
air, "'pon my word don't recollect it.
Don't recollect the natural bridge
Ell! General, Why every body has see
, that, ehi think again."
"Well," and the General scratche
his recollection box, as if to call it
mind if possible, 81 guess never Sc
y it-dont think II ras built ,rhen l wa
e through that country"
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-04-03
Ne. In II. of r., Feb. 25th, Nj

e In H. of r., Feb. 25th, Mr..
SIBLEY asked the unanimous consent OF
the House to offer resolution; which
was read for information, as follows:
Resotred, That the Committee on Mil
itary Affairs be instructed. First: To
inquire into the sufhcieucy ofthe militia
ry force now stationed on the frontiers
of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
Territories, for the defence thereof.
Secondly: In case said force is no,
sufficient, and there are no means at the
disposal of the Department of War to
increase it, said committee to report a
bill authorizing the President Of the
United Statestto call into the service O
the United States such volunteers as
may by him be deemed necessary to
preserve the peace Of the country.
Mr.. RooT objected.
Mr.. SHELLEY moved to suspend the
rules; which question was taken by tel.
lers, and decided in the affirmative
ayes ll6, noes 8.
The resolution was then received ant
adopted.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-04-03
The mail at last arrived at 3 O'Clock
P. NJ, last Saturday.

The mail at last arrived at 3 O'Clock
P. NJ, last Saturday.
San Francisco, Jan. Is.
City Of Sacramento has been over
flowed by water. But few places were
visible, and the inhabitants are suffering
terribly from the dreadful calamity
Loss estimated at 1000, 900. I'm
mense herds Of cattle and other proper
ty have been swept away. While the
food has destroyed a great amount OF
property it will work out the gold in great
abundance. A party of Chilians made
an attack upon some Americans at the
mines in the vicinity of Stockton, in
which two Of the assailants were killed
and others imprisoned. The latter were
subsequently released This affair Gre
ated great excitement.
sts Baltimore, March 4th.
The Virginia Senate has passed the
House bill for taking the popular vote on
holding a convention for amending the
constitution.
@ Boston, March ID.
Pierson, the murderer of his wife
and children was sentenced to-day to be
hung,
New York, March I'd.
The friends Of Land Reform met at
Tammany Hall last evening and filed
the room to overlooking Mr.. Russ Of