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The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-22

Prayer by the chaplain of the House.
The journal OF yesterday was read and approved
Mr. JONES, of Louisiana, was sworn in and took his
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS.
The SPEAKER, by unanimous consent, laid before
the House the following executive communications !;
which read laid upon the table, and ordered TO be
letter from the Secretary Of State transmitting an
abstract OF the returns OF American seameD registered
the several ports Of entry Of the United States during the
Also letter from the Secretary Of the INTERIOR trans
hitting report OF the Superintendent OF the Census, TO
which alluson 10 made his annual report TO the Pres
dent OF the United States.
The SPEAKER then proceeded to call upon the com.
mittees for reports
On motion OF MIR. PECKHAM.
Ordered, That the Committee on Revolutionary Caim.
be discharged IRON the further consideration petit
Hsnaah Reid Of Pennsyy ana and Of the
Michael Shaver OF Virginia and that the be cfe ned
the Commytee on Revolutionary Pensions
Mr.. CHANDLER. from the Committee on Foreign AZ
FAIRS 10 whom was referred the petition Of Richard w.
Meade executor OF Richard r. Meade, deceased, made
report thereon, accompanied by bill for settling the
claims Of the legal representatives Of Richard w Meade.
deceased (which was read twice. committed 10 the Com
mee Of ths Whole, and, with the report ordered 10 be
printed
DELEGATE FROM NEBaAsxA.
On motion Of Mr.. RICHARDSON,
ORDERED That tie Committee Territories be dis
charged from the ~ her consideration OF the petition of
from Territory q Ncbs and that the same be refer
red % tho COMMITTEE on Elections.
Mr. THURS1ON. from the Committee on Pensions,
10 whom was referred the petition OF Samuel Coli made
report thereon accompanied by bill Tor his relief
which read twice, and committed 10 the Committee
OF the WHOLE and, together with the report was ordered
TSs SPEAKER thsn proceeded to call upon III. State.
for resolutions.
THE LIBRARY.
Mr. ORR submitted the following resolution, which
read, and. the operation Of The previous ques
ton, was agreed to-
Rsopsd That the House members Of the Joint Commit,
the Library be instructed inquire aad what
books have been ordered prn,ed BY authority of Con-
gres which have been completely the names OF the
contfactor and the works each print the
usc price stipulated be paid Tor editing and pubshing,
and such other facts inform tho House fully on the
subjects
POST OFFICE SAVANNAH.
Mr.. SEWARD offered the folio wing resolution which
adopted
ssolrsd That the Committee Post Office and Post
Roads be Instructed 70 inquire into the expedency
cessity OF erecting post office building the CRY
vannah, Georgia; and to report upon the by bin
otherwise.
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BY Mr.. FLORENCE The petition OF Jonas w. Nye
wing penaaiion Tor the of horses and
by him the OF the postn the House
OF Representatives., and Tor damages while thu,
employed.
BY Mr.. TROUT, The petition of the soldiers Of The wa,
Of 1912 and other citizens OF the State OF
praying Congress TO Krnnt TO the soldiers OF tho
1872 aud all subsequent their heirs. one hundred
sixty OF land. without regard their rank
ration Of sefvcei referred the Committee Public
Lands
BY Mr.. vANsANTi The petition and papers Of Captain
James f. Stewart Also the petition OF George w. Biscoe
praying for property destroyed by the British dn
ring the war oil 1872.
~ MI McMULLENi The petition Of John s. King and
others, praying that pension may be granted to said
King.
Rv Mr. BROOKS The petition Of Bsrbon Roll. praying
pension referred the Committee on Revolutionary
Pensions.
By Mr.. MCDONALD The petition Of Joseph Ayrs, ask
ing for for loss incurred la eIcsvatng well
the navy-yard nj kittery -
Mr.. FENfON asked leave to withdraw from the aes Of
the House the memorial OF merchants and Others OF New
York city refund duties merchandise destroyed ~ lire
in July ls45 Also, withdraw from the flies o. the honss
the memorial and accompanying papers OF VIM Virgin
and Others of New York city, asking to have refunded
duties merchandise destroyed by fire In july $780, and
moved their reference TO the Committee on Commerce
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.

ne mouse met al I< m
Prayer by the chaplain OF the House.
The journal of yesterday read and approved.
Mr. JONES, of Louisiana, sworn in and took his
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munily and, according 10 the alternate tumphs OF diff.
mirror OF the iconcerled and ncongruous projects Of
faction"
The democratic party may be considered the spinal
marrow OF the body politic--s vitality. While every
other party has gone through successive changes that
has maintained its oneness and its name repeling every
and all combinations, which ever subvsrsive Of the
disncveness Of any principles that, whatever there
may be in the tumuuary passions Of men TO give ascend
ency such combinations when their minds become sober
ed BY reflection and the workings OF misrule pspaby
laid OPEN that wholesome doctrine. with its single and
steady operation will be interpreted and peace and good
order again prevail This may be shown by ,s recur-
renee from the days of the elder Adams TO the presen,
period The first wound, may say, and it Is hui a
wound and be bealedy that has ever been ser-
ousy inflicted upon the democratic party has been made
the inetigalion of our political enemies once denomi-
mated vhgs II the sting OF the dying serpent in lite
last agony OF desperation (aded by the reachey OF one
OF osn number, with selfish view TO his own am
bilious purposes) developed, and distinguished by
The Of hard aud so1--the ncongraous elements
of defunct party, endeavorng to gather strength
BY encouraging the disunion OF anoher--ihe dfu-
sion OF leprosy the entire democratic party,
epdansenng thereby the very lfe-springs and we'll.
being OF Toe country. But we the col
lecied wisdom and virtue OF our Union. Assem-.
Died at the capital, will prove sufficient barrier 10
its further progress. The election OF printer to the
Senate is no token Of any new modification OF pary-a
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
xvomon,s Rights Convention.

Our readers will peruse with mingled feelings
of amusement and disgust the proceedings in the
late Woman's Rights Convention at New York.
published on the first page of this paper. 1t is
difficult to decide which class that figured on the
occasion, made the more disreputable exhibition
One thing is certain, that while the materials Of
such Convention could not be found in any South,
ern State, if they could our men would scOrn tc
play the bully towards them. AS we have here
no masculine females like the Rev. ''clergywo-
man" ANroINErrE sBaowN or the Bloomerite
LUCY STONE, nor feminine males like MIR. Bur
LEIGH, with long curled hair, trying to make
themselves as much like women as possible; so
on the other hand, we. could not raise mob OF ex
quisite rowdes such as abound in New York.
The nearest approach TO the scene in this Con
vention we have ever heard of IN Southern com
munity, occurred in. a neighboring village, wheI
stout fellow barred his arms in the street and de
clared he could whip any woman In town!
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
Pacific Railroad.

At the recent dinner in Washington city to Gen.
PILLow and Mr.. STANTON, a Democratic Con
gresham elect from Tennessee, the latter spoke
as follows on the subject of the Pacific Railroad.
II seems that the Democracy Of that region expect
the administration to ''inaugurate this stupendous,
this sublime work.:
'sAgain, sir, that great internal questionable
Pacific railroad-which has been mentioned here
as the only important subject of domestic policy
likely to engage our attention for some time to
come-this also was a subject of contest-no, not
of contest, but of discussion-in Tennessee; for
upon this there was no difference ofopinlon be-
tween candidates or among the people. And
think may say that the people expect, nay de,
mand-of their government-the Executive and
Conrress-the earnest exertion of every constitu-
tional power for the accomplishment Of this great
work. In my Judgment there is no want of pow
er; shall be ready to cooperate, in my humble
way. in any feasible and judicious plan, furnish
inc means proportioned to the magnitude of the
project and the vast interest the government has
in its success That will be proud day for any
administration when it shall inaugurate this stu
pendous. this sublime work."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21

o. We announced briefly last week, the ap-
pointment of proxies and directors for the Central
Railroad, by the Board of Public Works. In some
ofthe Internal Improvement Companies one third
Wings were appointed, but in this Company all
the recent appointees are Democrats. Men of
experience, and against whom no complaints are
alleged, are coolly thrust aside to make room for
political friends, men of energy and business ca
pacity in other matters perhaps, but who have ne
yer recommended themselves for this appointment
by peculiar devotion to the cause of the Central
Railroad heretofore The Charlottesville .Adrocate
says, ''Those acquainted with the appOintees will
see at glance that not only have Wings been
prescribed, but that Democrats have been selected
upon mere party considerations"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
The New York Democracy.

The Democratic State Convention of New York
etat Syracuse last week. Two temporary chair
men were appointed, one for each faction and then
finding it impossible to agree, they separated and
nominated two distinct tickets. NIKE WALSH.
leader of the Hardshell Hunkers, and Captain
RYSpERs. Barnburner, were conspicuous on the
occasion. The latter marched at the head OF
column of his followers to the Hall where the
Thinkers were in session with a view of breaking
them up, but was met with screams and yeis'
and the attempt failed.
Great interest was felt by the Administration at
WASHINGTON in the proceedings of this Conven-
ton, and the Union recently proclaimed that the
result Of its abors in harmonizng the unfortunate
dissensions of the party" would prove highly
gratifying to the President and his Cabinet. =
So far as eau be ascertained, however, the party
i permanently divided between the friends and
ornonsnts of the Administration. "Whether the
lines that have thus been drawn" says the Balt.-
n,ors ,4uericon. "will extend to other States re-
mains to be seen; but in any event the present
schism in the great State Of New York is suffl-
Gent to give the President and his friends abun-
dant trouble"
1t is interesting to see what the two factions OF
the New York Democracy say of each other
The Syracuse correspondent of the Erening Post,
Bafnburner organ, speaking ofthe Hunkers, says
"Their separation is not to be regretted. They
are, as body, such corrupt set of rogues; so
MANY of them have been cheating our State pris-
Ions out of their dues for so many years; SO many
of them never appear in politics except to make
mischief, that there was no possibility OF giving
the party influence or strength while their connex-
ion with it gave them any sort of claim to It's for
bearance. For the sake Of peace many Democrats
have hesitated to stigmatize the bank-robbers,
steamboat thieves, canal contract thimblerlggers,
and post office robbers, who compose the majority
of them, as they deserved, because they did not
wish to create bad feeling and disturb the harmo-
ny of the party with which they were in apparent
communion. Now we hope the pure men ofthe
marty will have their tongues loosed, and that they
will be prepared to call thief thief and rob-
Der, and treat him accordingly"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER ell 1883
The Administration.

The course of the present Administration has,
in various instances, evinced degree OF vactlla-
,ion such as has never before been exhibited by
auy Federal Executive. President PiERcE-who
was lauded by his friends as second Zen. JACK
sor who was to administer affairs both foreign and
domestic with promptness and vigOr, patting the
late s'imbecile" Wing administration TO the blush
has, so far certainly, given no indication that
no possesses the sturdy characteristics oil va
Hickory. Witness his course on the Pacific Kali
road question 1t cannot be reasonably dooo'ea
that the concurrent declarations oil the two meui-
bers of the Cabinet and of the Washington Ch'o'
had the sanction of the President But some OF
the Democracy raised clamor, and bacSout on
the part of the President was the consequence
The Union now declares that the President has
assumed no position on the question, but lntlma'es
,ha, he will be foundin the opposition The wing
ofthe party in favor OF the measure, however,
have not vet mustered their forces aud when tiiey
show their strength in the halls ofCongress, there
is no knowing but the administration will wheei
about again.
See the course of the President, furthermore III
reference to the French Mission. Uncontradict-
ed rumor has it that the place was promised to Mr.
DIX of New York portion of the party, how
ever, bitterly opposed the appointment while Mr.
DIX and his friends insist that the promise shall
be fulfilled. In the mean time, tho President, I'M
able to please both factions aud unwilling to ottenc
either, is shivering in the wind, and the once
remains vacant. Ii would seem to be avery easy
matter to select suitable individual for the place
if there was only little more independence
party dctatiou, and simple regard to the inter
est Of the country.
In the next place, observe the appointment o
SAUNDERS as Consul at London. This man wa
some time ago denounced by the Union as "buc
cancer and Pirate" and quite recently anothe
leading Democratic paper-the New York Post
described him as having an unfortunate theory
''about the public treasury being public goose
which every one who is not q goose Will pluc
whenever he has an opportunity" Yet the Pres
ident, yielding TO the policy of cOncillating tac
ton young Amerca) at the expense of the coun
try's responsibility abroad, appoints him to re
sponsible and conspicuous office. Nothing NOR
need be said to prove the want Of moral frmness
if not of patriotism, on the part Of the Admins
tration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
Mr.. DIX. OF New York.

This gentleman has recently written ietter 10
somebody in GEORGIA. to indicate himself from
the charge Of abolitonism He states that his o2-
position to slavery has never gone further than
desire to prevent its introduction into free terrific
~. but does not allude to his support of MARTIN
VAN BuREN, I sectional candidate for the Presi-
dency in 1913. nor, as the New York Tribune
says, does he allow himself ''to be draggooned
into any expressions ofapproyal of the Fugitive
Slave Law, or even into any pledge to oppose ITS
repeal" His explanation will doubtless be en-,
tirely satisfactory to Southern Democrats ana IL
he is appointed Minister to France no word oil
complaint will be uttered by them. They feel
an extreme horror for freesoil Wings, but none
at all for freesul Democrats
This letter has been copiedinto the On'on news
paper. which about the same time published a
communications to prove that Mr.. Dickinson oil
New York is unsound upon the slavery question.
Thus it appears that these two distinguished gen
tlemen have been entirely misunderstood by the
South. DIX, after all, is the man to be trusted,
while Dickinson is rather slippery. What
strange halucination we have been laborlng I'M
der heretofore! But, seriously, is it not high time
that this game was discontinued 2 The North is
the battle field Of the slavery agitation, and ii con-
sentative politicians there, such as Dickinson, are
not sustained by ,heSouth, they must be dlsheaf-
tened and give up their efforts, The secret of the
matter is that the President wishes to give the
French Mission to DIX, and these publications are
intended to reconcile the public to the appointment
That DIX may be konored, it is necessary to sac
r6ce Dickinson, his rival and opponent, and this
is done notwithstanding the latter's uniform adhe-
| renee to the Constitution and the Union.
Since the above was put in type, we observe
that the Richmond Enquirer has taken ground
against the appointment of Mr.. DIX.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
Railroad West of staunton.

We have recently passed along the location OF
the Central Railroad West of this place, and were
pleased to observe the state of forwardness in the
work. The grading from this place to Panther
Gap, IS miles, is on most of the sections ready for
the rails. The building of the bridge over the
Calf Pasture River, at Goshen, Rockbridge coun-
ty, is commenced; the bridge Immediately at
Staunton is also in progress with full force under
Messrs BURNETT s Co.; this part of the work
we understand will be passed by temporary
structure until completed. The heavy work at
the summit -thrteenmiles West Of Staun-
TONS the only part of the grading which causes
delay, but this section is to be completed by April
next, and the cars will run through to Panther
Gap by the FIRST of June.
The location in the mountains is of easy gradi-
ents, gentle curvatures and highly picturesque:
Entering at Buffalo Gap it sweeps around the end
Of Little Mountain on graceful curve at an ele-
walton of several feet over the Turnpike below /;
thence it is suspended along the Northern side of
the mountain for three miles when il reaches the
summit ridge at the dividing of the waters; the
summit is passed by cut OF forty feet deep and
the line gradually descends, skirting along the
base Of the mountain for distance of eight er ten
miles till it comes out fairly upon the level of
Bells Valley, which it follows with the courses
of the waters to Panther Gap. 1t pursues in this
line the track which tradition tells, the BufalOes-
Col. BENroN's "Nature's Engineers for
centuries in passing to and from the Valley to the
West.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21

Hon. DANfEL S. Dickinson AMI THE UNION.
The New York Herald of Friday publishes a
lengthy letter from the Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson,
in reply to an article, in the Washington Union,
which, in substance, charged HIM with having IA
vored and advocated the W'ilalot Provso in lS47.
Mr.. Dickinson in reply to the Union, says
81 was hnrored with seat in the Senate of New
York State four years, and there introduced reso
buttons upon the subject of slavery, and spoke and
voted thereon was President the same body two
years.and was seven years Senator id Congress
from the annexation of Texas until after the pass
age of The comprcmise measures. have. too, for
the last twenty years, often been member Of con-
ventions-couniy, State and rational; have pre-
scented resolutions, made speeches and proposed
addresses; and if! in my whole political course, a
speech. vote or resoluton can be found favorng
free soil sentiments viii consent to occupy po-
stion in the public judgment as degraded as the
most malevoleut of that (the free soil) faction or
its most convenient accomplish"
Mr. D. then proceeds To show that tie Union
has with ''much more ingenuity than caudor,"
clipped ont portions of a speech which he dsliver-
cd in the Senate in lS47, "o suit its present me-
cessites ard convict him of free soil sentiments"
The tone of tie letter is moderate but ffm.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21

closed and darkness regns over the scene of mlrth
and joy. The lights in the cabins grow, each e.
vening, fewet and farther between. Stages come
rafting in, eservans bell is rung, but the ioaos
are light. The Major Domo, from long. hablts OF
perpIexity during the thronged part of the season
appears at a loss how to dispose OF the newly ar
rived, but if there be any difficulty, it consists IN
the trouble to locate the visitor so that he VIII not
be driven away by the terrors of solitude or the an
noyance of mice. The long porch OF the dining
room is no longer crowded about meal tlme' ana
even the few remaining visitors tardily and wear
lily approach the ringingof the last bell ,wheth
meats. sour bread, burnt coffee and scorched tea,
or from dread of the barbaro,tsly sounding CHI
nese gong, or both, it is not meet to say; -,
Yours &c., AVELLEh.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21
RUNAWAY Negroes.

We recently published an advertisement of Mr.
R. A. STUART, of Highland county. offering re.
ward for the capture of two runaway slaves
The Parkersb,rg .Necs states that three negroes
corresponding to the description, were arrested in
that place, but were permitted to depart on the
production of papers by one of them, attesing his
freedom. One Of the papers Purported to be from
the Clerk of Bath county, and was stamped
with the county seal. Mr.. STUART arrived in Par
kersburg subsequently, and had no doubt that the
negro having the paper was one of those he was
looking for. The question remains to be solved
how he got his certificate.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21

SANTA Await appears that the distinguish
ed Mexican hero, Gen. Santa Anna, when, in O.
bedence to "hs country'scall" he left his retreat
in Carthagena, took good care topreserve his hab-
iaton there as refuge for any possible future re-
volutions that might 'rurn up'' there. His house
at Turbaco, with its rich furniture he gave orders
to have kept in good and his cock pit. which
is after all his dearest treasure, is preserved, and
the feathered gladiators kept in training to de,
light their owner when new revolution shall
drive him out of Mexico. lie has also lately sent
for his Carthagenian homme d'affaires, NJ. Villa
real, to have him near his person, to assist him in
any perous contingency that may obge him to
"leave his country for his eounry's good" lie
will make something handsome ont OF Mexico, in
the meantime, and go back to Carthagena with
new means of enjoying, the luxuries and sports Of
his retreat.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1853-09-21

JOAQUIN THE BANDIr.-It seems doubtful
whether this desperate, who has given the peo-
pie of California so much trouble, is not yet at
large. recent San Francisco letter TO Phlla
delphia paper says:-
In my last letter made mention of the capture
of the widely renowned robber, Joaquin A re-
cent Stockton paper informs us that Capt. Loves
rangers brought his head into that vicinity, pre-
served in spirits, for the inspection of the curious
But as before surmised, the ubiquitous and hy-
dra-headed Joaquin would not 80 easily be destroy
ed as some of the up-country folks imagined
While they were rejoicing over his trunkless head
the Los Angeles Star announces that "Joaquin is
in the neighborhood of San Fernando, with TWEEN
ty-five men, all armed with revolvers, double bar
relied guns, swords and lances. The robbers have
visited several ranches in that vicinity"