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The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1853-01-14
AFTERNOON SESSION.

HoosE-A motion to indefinitely post .
pone the bill, 10 prevent the unauthorized
appropriation of private property, was lost
and the bill was committed to the committee
on corporaiions-- when the House adjourned
over till Monday. @
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The steamship Asia arrived st this oort
this morning, with sdyiess from Liverpool
to the 18th Of. December.
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10 have meeting and did meet, with the view OF taxing
Ia vote bet Seen yourself and Mr.. Disney Our object
10 ascertain cessahly how stood. and nolfy
beth of you OF the result Al that meeting there were
eight present aud two absent Of the eight present. Elk
voted for you. and two for Mr. Disney letter was
read from OF the gentlemen who absent, stating
he would vote for you; and letter read from a
friend Of The other absentee, stating that be would vote
for you committee was appointed BY the meeting 10
notify you and Mr. Disney OF the result, Of which
! was member. Immediately notified Mf. Disney
OF what aad taken place. who replied. substantially.
that his friends out OF the State well IT, had
made him candidate; that he had consented that his
name might be used and that his friends had been,
and still were, actively engaged in pressing his
ination, and that they were sanguine OF success
and in justice 10 them he could not decline. This was
fad in reference TO the known wishes OF The delegation
10 present but candidate 10 The democratic
do not pretend 10 use the words in which Mr.. Disney
expressed hmse but 10 give substantially the ideas be
communicated to me. You then Immediately
titled oil the action OF the meeting, and substantially OF
the reply Of Mr. Disney and, after some remarks from
myself in relation to the folly OF presenting Two cand
dates, and the unpleasant situation which the deega
lion felt themselves placed you ut once stated you would
relieve The delegation from all embarrassment. and with
draw your name from the contest and you at the
time verbally authorized to say and stated thai
you would send the delegation note in the morning 10
The same purport AS we had then but one candidate
for whom were all willing 10 vote. and for whom
did vote, the delegation had no other meeting on the
subject.
This. believe, is substantially correct statement OF
the facts in relation to the action OF delegation in
their en0rls TO present but one candidate to the demo-
Yours, with grca, respect.
WILSON SHANNON
Hon EDsos B. OLDs
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We are Ersthed (says the Philadelphia Evening Ar
sus) to that Col Florence. The fret day OF the
meeting Of Congress. gave notice that subse-
qucni day he would introduce a bill 80 to amend the
act Of September asd 1885, granting bounty land 10 the
soldiers Of the war of 1872 10 give TO all persons in
tended to be benefited BY said act Of Congress, and the
and the marines who served in the OF 1912,
and in the Indian Of ITS, hundred and s'xt,
acres Of land Mr. BrodheAd, in the Senate. the same
day. gave notice OF similar move OF his In that body
This early movement in behalf OF this ACT Of justice To
the soldiers OF 1912. by these two representatives from
the State OF Pennsylvania, cannot fail to be productive
Of the desired result il will he seconded by the in
husnee and support OF nnmbM Of the mos, talented
and sloquen, members OF both the Senate and House Of
Representatives Col Florence is known 10 be Jealous
ly devoted to this object, and will give il his valuable
aid during the entire session.
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MIR. Belmont At Court.

The Detroit Free Press says. with charlottesville truth
iulness that Mr. Belmont. charge dahares 1t The
Hague on bis arrival at his Dutch Msssiys coar. found
some difficulty in obtaining reception in citizens dress
when the minister objected to thus receiving him. Mr.
b. replied that il be thus not a all and u was
thus The idea that our diplomatic agents. PLAIN men q
home, must, when they approach royalty. attire them
selves in forgery and tnseI is superlaveiy ridiculous
besides being insulting We are glad the initiative To-
wards reform has been taken. and hope the reform
will be perSeyered in"
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WASHINGTON CITY, ID. c.. Dec. s, 1853.

For the Union.
WASHINGTON CITY, ID. c.. Dec. s, 1858.
DEAR FIR: The result OF chaplain to the House OF
Representatives has resulted differently from my wishes
and expectations am grateful to you, however, and
10 those gentlemen who united with you in my support,
rs il had been successful The Indifferent health
which has driven from the active abors Of the pas
osal Office, after thirty years OF hard and exhausing
vice, would have made the comparatively easy position
Of chaplain 10 the House Of Representatives very ac-
cepiabie me- aording opportunity OF usefulness
and temporary means OF living but their choice
has fallen upon represented 10 be still sflcted
than myself, and perhaps worthy of their conf
dence and sstcem acquiesce, without murmnr, in the
decision OF the majority. while heartily thank those
whose sympathy and support placed my humble name
highest in the s of candidates the frsl ballot as the
expression OF their earliest preference.
The combined Inconvenience OF limited exchequer
and frail constitution may have awakened ordinary
anxiety my part Tor success; yet hope that nothing
has ranspired during the canvass, far as am con.
cerned, calculated to diminish the respect due to the
ministerial office or to inAict wound upon that cause
which trust is dearer to my heart than any considera.
tions OF honor or comfort
With unfeigned respect and cordial good wishes am.
dear cir, your grateful and obliged friend
SEPfIMUS TUSTlN.
To the Hon. L. B. FLORENCE.
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President Pierce at Church.

correspondent OF the PHILADELPHIA Presbyterian gives
description of President Pierce Al church. few Sab
baths since, which will be recognised strictly ue not
only the particular Sabbath referred 10, but OF every
Sabbath, by large number Of the citizens OF Washing
know the personal habits OF the Chief Magistrate, and
that they may know how 10 appreciate the late cal
umnes upon bis moral character The leer runs as fol-
lows:
1.-THE Rev. Mr.. Baird OF South Carolina, preached a
plain, discourse in tho morning la tho afternoon
attended The place Of worship. The President
the United Sates although evidently no, expected by the
pressn, this secoad service he being
stated nearer elsewhere. There was simple msesy,
in my mind. very impressive, in the lac, tina, the
Chief Magistrate OF this giy nstion should
alone aud unattended to the house Of God and SIT down
among the hnnbies OF the people, that
IL impossible for me, stranger 70 single him
lie pointed out as he retired and he he
came-snd, believe, without carrsge, for saw
mngng with the throng the aide watkins he wcaded his
way back TO the White House.
President Pierce 10 refined POLISHED looking man
and his oounenAuco 10 indicative OF grea, ssgscy and de-
cison His dress plain, tsmpIc biack) and pu-
lousy his hair arranged IN the pcrlec, order IL
rerson no -, should judge about five feet inches
high SO far personal appearance goes there IL no
American who would not look upon the with pride
al am ibid that he careful observer the Sabbath
refuses receive vse, and refuses look any
respondence that day IA constant attendant publ 10
worship and his influence hero in Of sound
and rsgion strong and decided The appearance Of
President yesterday suikingy devcnt his attention
which The preacher spoke OF the In which God
the affections and trials OF men, he obsetye
70 shed May God give him the garment OF praise
the spirit OF beavinenr'
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supreme Court Of the United states.

THURSDAY, December s, 1858. III.
Hugh A. Garland. esq., OF Missouri, was admitted an
attorney and counsellor OF this court
No. IS. VIM. A. Smith ct al, compliments. George
Lane sf a. Oar certificate Of division in opinion Of the
Judges OF tbs circuit court OF the United States for New
York. MIR. Reverdy Johnson, of counsel Tor the com.
planans having stated that The matters in controversy
had been agreed and seled between the parties, this
cause was renanded to the circuit court.
Nos. and s. The United States, appellants Us. T II
Patterson and 5. Davenport's heirs The argument Of
these causes was continued by Mr. Johnson for the sp
pelees, and concluded BY Mr.. Attorney General Cush
ing for the appellants; whereupon Mr.. Lawrence inter
vened for third PERSONS not parties TO the record and
sued in support Of the same.
No g. The United Stale.. appellants, Us. B DAute
rive's heirs. This cause was argued by Mr. Attorney
General Gushing for the appellants, and submitted
printed argument by Messrs Janin and Taylor in beha
OF the appellees.
Adjourned until 10. morrow a, II o'clock, m
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an the petition Lucns ssbbins, Hartford, Connecticut,
praying OF granted him
March eo Improvement the mode fcoorins
expiration said patent,
plac. day Of March, eighteen hundred and any
four, (isss)--
said petition
Monday, Of February ~ O'Clock, and
and show
why s.idpe petition ought 70 b. granted.
opposing the extension required his In ss Pafsss
specially forth
the o. hearing Al testony nisd ~ either
he hearing
codnnce with the Of the ocs which will b furnished
piicafion.
ordered Also published the unioa ntsl
ahngion D. CT Penasyvanan, Phil
adepha Evening POST York Boston, Msssacbu
Inquirer Cincinnati. Oh" week for three
10 the thirteenth OF February merit the
day Of hearing - xa.
Of
papers will copy and send their
hills once with paper containing tss notice.
ta-lsw3w
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wAsH,raros, December o. 1853.

SIR: Your note OF the 7th instant. addressed TO The
democratic members Of the Ohio delegation in Congress,
has Just been received and. in reply. have obec
lion to state the facts they occurred relation to the
action OF delegation, understood by my SELF in
their efforts TO present but candidate from Ohio to
the democratic caucus.
believe the fact Was fully made known TO both yos
and Nh Disney hat the Ohio delegation extremely
anxious TO have but candidate, and that all
terained kind and friendly feelings towards both Of you
and that willing 10 support either OF you On
Friday night the democratic delegation the city agreed
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ny ,. @. MCGUIRE. Asctssneer.

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS NEAR THE NAvY-YARD,-
wednesday afternoon. December 14th 3b O'Clock
premises eel, original lots Nos asd In sqsars No
Virginia nj the Of
properly has been saedvded 80 make
buidinq los ~ feet inches each Virginia
ITO feet III nchss one o with front of
inches depth o. about feet and three
perfect
the residue In six and twelve months
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
Dee I'D s46 Ascionssr
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massacre Of Captain Cunnison.

The following correspondence, kindly furnished US BY
Hon Mr. Bernhsc, giving the particulars OF the mel
ancholy massacre OF Captain Gunnison and several Of
his party by the Indians. will be read with interest.
WAsBIkoTos CirY. Dec. o. 1858
10 the Editor of the Union,
SIR: Will you be good enough TO give place in
the Union 10 q copy OF communication from Captain
X NJ Morris. United States army, 10 his excelleDcy
Governor Young. which you will herewith receive
Respectfully,
Your obsdent servant.
JOHN M BERNHfSEL,
Delegate from Utah.
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pARRIACEs AT AUCTIoN.-On Saturday morning, De-
csber O'clock in from, Of the auction rooms, shall
sell
1 very excellent close family carriage
handsome small carriage, suitable for
baltimore built hackney carriage.
Terms cash. Jhs, =. McSulkE,
Aucu0aeer.
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correspondence.
HousE or REPRESENTATIVES,,

HOUsE OF HkPREtENTAT1vEs,
Washington CITY, December 7, 1883.
GENTLEMEN: herewith enclose sou the card Of the
Hon. David T. Disney, published in The Union OF this
morning The letter 10 which be refers addressed by
TO you. in reply to your committee. informing that
you had determined 10 present my name as candidate
for the Office Of Speaker OF the present House OF Repre-
ssnlatives which letter was by you made public in the
Union In that letter reiterated such facts had been
communicated 10 me BY your committee VIII you have
the kindness give them 10 your signatures for
publication :.
Very respectfully, yours truly.
EDISON b. OLDS.
To The democratic members OF the Ohio delegation in
Congress.
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MARKETS
A Fortune for 81.

mystery OF making Now, oh reader
graduate that have within the means II
Instruction. by which make from 800 70
travelling peddDg but gives
home, will materially with your
This permanent and geneci employment
followed by with the smallest amount Of capital
This agency OF Kind whatever The
pad) TO j. W. MOTIONS Co,
Crelevile, Pickaway county. Ohio.
Dec l0--lawGw.
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tho week 4l00 bales OF which specuato took TOO and
exporters 1850 bale Brown Sbplsy quote fair Orleans
Msid mlddilng, 3D. fair Mobile, oAd; msddlinx. Old
ai uPsnd, oid midding std; inferior. sgd I'D;
binary, 4Ad sbAd Stock 655 900 baes. BasadsuGs-xhe
improved tone In bteads,ns has ios aud pScss
lower. The highest circulars quote decline Of Id la
wheat; white los. I'd Western Canal -four, S7s Balu-
more and Philadelphia. s7s. ID Ohio. ass Corn duh
white held at Ms ass, and yellow at a6s AZ,
| Corn nea, 23s. a 2is.
Trade at Manchester has slightly declined.
LONDON MONEY nAsxsr.C onsos had advanced 10 95i
95t Stocks nrm aud unchanged Sales OF United Ssles
os, 6S tbonds) al iIoa II4 United States g. 67 IlOi
Pennsylsana IS, IS Maryland So, 50 as7
HAvEE MARKETS Nov 25.-Sales OF the week ending tho
z1d, 900 bales To-day prices have advanced fraac
Flour has declined.
LONDON MARKKrs, Nov 25-Ten active drm rasss.
Cotton and breadstuhs unchanged Copper advanced co
Is per ton iron not materially dearer.
| SERIOUS AND EAiLRoAp ACCIDENT
Nav YORK, Dec. "a collision occurred the Erie
railroad last night three miles from Jersey City Tho trains
together with fearful crash Some scven or eight
persons badly wounded. aud killed Two persons
had their legs broken, and had his lex entirely cut off,
II is thought that several Of the wounded will die
BALTIMORE vxssxL
NogvoLK c.9--The fine ship Rather. captain Smith,
bound from Chincha islands to Baltimore, with cargo
guano, has gone ashore Cnntuek, and viii probably
Mr.. Edward Laroque, of Baltimore, was passenger.
who has arrived safely Norfolk. The and passon-
ges all saved
Bosrox. Dec 9-Jonas Chickering, the famous manu-
acturer Of pianos, died of apopiexy last night
N. Cunningham Co., merchants on Juda wharf In the
California trade, failed yesterday for Sl50.000.
NKw YORK, Dec 9t-Coton ia unchanged. Flour 10 0
per barrel lower but the market 10 fmersalcs Of
1850 barrels at SO S4 " for Genesee southern flour 10
dull sales 400 bbls. VI ia 81 25 Wheat 10
steady with sales Of 81 600 bushels l7S cents for Gene
see l5 for red WESTERN and l73 for Pennsy
vanin white.
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WARRINGTON, December ., 1898
DEAR SR. Your note OF yesterday. requesting state
men Of facts by relative 10 the late connexon Of your
self with the candidacy for the Speakeshp Of the House
Of Representatives, has been received. The facts in
volved belong 10 you and all who interested in the
subject and we can have no objection stating them
During the late canvass for Speaker. you were the
choice OF eight q the democratic members Of the Ohio
deeg a,ion and Hon d. T. Disney the choice OF two;
These respective preferences sisnihed at meeting
OF all The democratic members Of Congress from Ohio.
then this city, at Browns hotel. the evening OF Fr-
day last Two o! said members had not then arrived IN
the city. but bad made their intention 10 support you fully
known. and were set down your friends. A commit
lee then aad there appointed 10 wait upon Mr.. Dis
ney and YOURSELF and inform each OF you Of the result OF
the meeting Your friends supporting you as
ddae in good faith. and with the design 10 merely
pay you . compliment; nor was there any understanding
among US that you would decline. except q suggestion
made by ysu TO some Of the delegation strict conf
dence that should MIR. Disney pefss, in being cand-
date. alter the announcement TO him Of The views OF his
colleagues. rather than 10 leave Ohio encountered with
candidates neither Of whom could possibly be elected,
you would feel constrained 10 Withdraw your name.
Mr. Disneys reply to the committee. reported was.
that he had been placed in the candidacy by frends
in and out Of Ohio, and was no, at liberty to decline.
Thereupon your own withdrawal from the was
made known TO by your letter. which has been pub
lished in The Union.
The oresoios sit, are al the facts which occur 10 n.
a. material 70 b stated ia your note We
all msapprshesson may Be- corrected and that friendly
relations may not Be intercepted between two hsd
gentlemen Of our State. for both OF whom entertain
high and kindly esteem. Yours uoy.
M GEO. BLISS,
r. w. GREEN,
IHDS klILHkA
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In CAMP, NEAR FILLMORE, U. T.,
nct1har 90 IaSl

In CAMP, NEAR FiLLMoRE, U. T.,
October 30, 1853.
GOVERNOR: Deemng that il may be Of interest to you,
hasten to send you succinct account OF the late Terri
BILE massacre which occurred in this vicinity on the
morning OF the 25th instant On The morning OF the 25th
instant, Captain }. W. Gunnson. with portion Of me
scientific party, an escort of men, and Mr. VIM
Potter OF Maet, as guide. left camp Sewer Tor
the purpose Of surveying the lakes. The same morn
teen miles up The Sewer, there intending to await the
return OF the ee Captain g. On the morning OF the 26lh,
at III, a. IN The noncommissioned officer in charge Of
the Escort running beathessy into camp. saying
that their party had been surprised and he believed all
had been killed | Immediately proceeded to the fatal
spot with all the troops had. in hopes Of saving
OF the party or rescung the wounded. On my way |
met three Horc OF my men who had escaped, all Of
whom confirmed the sad intelligence. but knew not who
had fallen. Pushing rapidly on, reached at dark the
spot where three of the party had fallen. Their bodies
were filled with arrow wounds, though not other wise
nutilaed halted my command here for the night, and
waited until daylight when ! proceedfd on. Reaching
The vicinity Of The camp, found the remaining copses
tated. Captain Gunnison was killed BY fifteen arrow
wounds and had his left cut OF. Mr. CFeutxfeldt
had both arms cut Of The statement made by the
pond lake al ., p on The 25lh nstant. and en-
camped between the lake and river and bend Of the
hicky frDgcd with willows; that the party
daybreak, and in the act OF bresklas.g. when
terrific yell raised their left, accompanied by q
discharge Of rifles and shower OF arrows The escort
seized their raes and some few shots exchanged
around their little party they Ill tried 10 reach their
horses Those who succeeded escaped. while those who
failed fell. The lowest number OF Indians stated at
sixty The American party consisted OF twelve all
tsld.
Names of the killed Capt. J. w. Gunnison. corps OF
Typographical engineers, United States army; Mr.. VIM.
Po,ter guide, Maui. Utah Territory; Mr.. X. n Kern,
iopogspher Of the party VIM Creuizfeld botanist OF
the parry; Pnva,es CaaIheId Lprolt, and Mehrteens
company A, mounted n6emen; John Bellows, employee.
The Indians secured eight rifles, two double barrelled
nd ah ih0us nd nd
of cartridges ammunton all the scientific
with the party, and Of the o hs survey all
OF those Of the Wahsatch mountans and, ia fact most
OF the sketches and topography between the San Rafael
and this point
10 concluding this basty note, PERM, me 10 make
known my obligations 10 MIR. Richards and President
Call, of the city Of Fillmore. for their kind assistance in
enabling TO send express with this intelligence TO
the general government and to your excellency.
am sir, with much respect. your obedienl servant,
X. NJ. NORRIS,
Breyet Captain, United States army.
To his Excellency Gov. BRIGHAM YouKG. Utah Ter
rltory
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GREAT Rush to Odd FeiIows' HALF
av !. 6. McoUIKE. Auction.er.

by J. G. MCGUIRE, Aucuonssr.
Two FINE HORSES AT AUCTIoN-on Saturday morning
December TO- O'Clock, front Of the auction
sha sell e OF them excellent sad
superior buggy horse Sold because
ths ow ncr las further for them. Ycrms cash.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE,
I'D Aucuoneer.
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Musical Repository, Nos and g. Just received and fo
sale at Csmefons general agency No Columbia Place
OF 9Th and Louisiana avenue Pdce cents
number
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DIED,

On Friday morning. 9th Instant of Group,
MARION, youngest Of THOMAS and MANY Rabbit aged
years and months,
The friends Of the family invited
residence Of his father 10th street,
avenue, on this Saturday evening" at O'Clock
baltimore and Richmond papers copy.l
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LON RENT DURING THE AEsAIOH.-Thsee large rooms,
neatly furnished Inquire DOOR above Brcwns urn,ue
STORE fennayvsna opposite Wiisrd's Hotel
Dec lo--dA.
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concur ia the foregoing statement, of facts with ne
exception that no inma,on bad beer made by Dr. Ola,
me OF his intendea withdrawal in the alluded 10
Ia the statement NJ H. NICHOLS
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COPPER-rACED TYPE.

Newton co,.pany patefess No. North Wam street.
THIS exclusively IN Of the largest
paper printing ofces this and in
the strongest mat VIII do At
double amount OF WORK Done ny common Vps Willie "
inner working surface Ihe cost OF facing
Il rs per the tarin price OF type
following journals printed rom the copperaced types
N,v Yn,k Tribune, New FORK Journal,
New York Herald, American Messenger
New York Sun, smdsfapsf,
Morning Enquirer Phil Saturday Evening Post
Ns~ Yvrk Exm~ss. Boston Journal,
Universal, city Of MEXICO, boston CommonWeaih,
Herald, Weston Tfavehes,
Post Cincnnsh commercial,
Oho others us and
England ... .u.u.. . - -.
Dec IO-dIw llth street, ID door north Of Pa
ExHIBTTION.-1hc Interest ~ this exhibi-
lion will grand concert BY Mr. Crosby
and requested by President Pok
the White House. which he did, TO s great eradication
of he and his family
Ice confecuonaes oysters md crcsh"sn" are served to
order
Admi,nnce rs cents children half price,
Dec l0-dtt
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Or street Presbyterian Church. tho Treasury
building Rev Phinsas ID. GurIey D. d. of Dayton Ohio
will in this church III O'Clock, and
in The evening The Rev Stewart Robinson of Baltimore, will
preach in the afternoon t3x.
Dec 10