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Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04

~ Miss Robinson, the f:veiled murder
ess," has been sent to the States Prison, for
life, instead of the gallows,
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04

~ The Mormons have discovered gold
on the SWeet-Water.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04

Coop PAY.-The N. Y. Ledger is paying
Fanny Fern 500 a column for her contribu-
tions to that paper.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04
PrOhibitOry LEanor E.a4s

We publish below the responses ofseYeral
of the candidates on both tickets, .sRrining
their respective positions on the Prlfhitory
Liquor Law.
J. Nicely Johnson will endeayor d carry
out the wishes of the people IN regag TO the.
the Prohibitory Liquor Law.
David S. Terry would consider itnnprop-
er, if elected Supreme Judge, to attmpt to
use any influence for or against ans Dill be-
fore the Legislature.
Gen. Jas. Allen goes for Prohibi
Myron Norton has been Son oi ernper-
ance for the last year, and desires fo ia the
cause, though he will not advocase say Bill
before the Legislature
B. G. Whiting will vote for q PTaibitory
Liquor Law.
VIM T. Wallace Ia favor of 4it
ry Law.
Chas Il. Bryan 'siil feel 4 eE
respect the Act "a tbe Rpg& es
the people, unless ael aes
stitutional.1
THE NEW JERSEY know 4,ofaiicz So
State Council Of New Jersey met hi the 2hd
day Of August last, and repudiaid, by an
overwhelming vote, the slavery article in
the Philadelphia platform, and pissed Sc
ries of Resolutions, in one of whbh they say,
speaking of the repeal of the Missouri Com
promise: "The repeal of this.wise act of
craftsmanship, was an inconsideate outrage
upon good faith and infamous because it un-
settled the peace and quiet of The country"
In another Resolution they say: "This
State Council denounces any Sfiliation with
any party, which is sectional in its nature,
and which claims to be Northern or a
Southern party, but distinctly avows its OBJ
ject to be thoroughly National and American.
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04

A. B. DIBBLE's Law Office, ID floor, Brick build
ing corner OF Main und Mill Streets (known Adams
Co.'s building)
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04
DESSOIUTEON.

FNHE Law Partnership heretofore existing under the
J. style of "DIBBLE & THAYER,'' is this day dis
old accounts. A b DIBBIE
Grass Valley, Aug. 20, 1855 F. W. THAYER
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04

F. W. THAYER'S Law Office will remain in the
same place heretofore occupied by Dibble & Thayer
Mill street. opposite Cady's Stables. 4Stf
Grass Valley telegraph., 1855-09-04

Home Journal"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

Long avenues, broken ground, set with trees,
shrubs, underwood, &C., laid out In manner 70
appear almost boundlees, every step presenting
new combinations, arising from the Jndiciousiy
planted groups Of trees and the flsn. o. Ga., ~
caught by the eye ut different points through the
intermediate foliage. The grazing animals IN
domain Of this order should be deer and horses,
intermixed with cattle"
As parks form the prominent features Of many
capitals were the appearance of wildness and for
est scenery just alluded to gwen 70 them the o.
The above extracts were copied from descrip-
ton Of European cities, by which IT will be seen
that many Of the inhabitants Of those cities are in
the enjoyment Of large parks for recreation, owing
TO the foresight Of a few individuals some two or
three hundred years ago.
A committee appointed by the society can best
select the most suitable place near the city for a
splendid National Park, that will be monument
TO Washington and the glory Of future ages
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

few days ago bill was pending before
the Virginia Legislature TO establish an Or
phan Asylum At Portsmouth, and, as has al
ways been customary, the delegate from Ports
mouth drafted the bill, and named the trustees
of this charitable institution. He named men
of all parties, selecting those citizens of Ports
mouth who had been active in alternating the
sufieripgs Of the sick and dying during the
late epidemic which so severely scourged that
city. The Sag NIGHTS in the Legislature could
not permit this occasion even to pass without
expressing their contempt for Americans"
and manifesting their utter disregard for the
ties CT friendship and union which bind citi-
zens Of the same community, irrespective Of
party. Some petty demagogue 1--WE know not
who he was) moved to strike out the names
Of those who belonged 10 the American party,
and the motion prevailed. The Sag NIGHTS
voting for it.
Here, then is party which is contending
that refusal to vote for q Catholic foreigner
is violation Of the Constitution Of the United
States, prosci ;bing Americans not from any
political Office, but from one Of labor and love-
Prescribing men from mere trusteeship Of a
charitable institution, who had labored to re-
leve the suferings Of the sick and to supply the
wants Of the needy. This is the party which
claims to be the guardian Of the liberties Of
tho people, and the defenders Of the constitu
tional rights Of the American people Politics
and charity are harnessed together, and pros
tituted to the base purposes Of corrupt po-
litical party. The orphans fund is made a
political machine by which party purposes
are to be promoted, and probably the funds
are to be squandered and used to purchase
votes, or to circulate political documents, which
arc filed with falsehoods and base assumptions.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29
Alexandria Items.

boat Alice G. Price, viii make her last trip for tho
season up the river to-day. She viii then be with
drawn, for the purpose Of placing in her new
boiler This, with other repairs and improvements,
will enable her to be placed on the line again early
in the spring, with every prospect of fair and
prosperous business. sst
TIE FArK.--The receipts Of the Fair, for the
benefit Of the poor, recently held at Sarepta Hail.
amounted TO about eight hundred dollars. After
deducting the necessary expenses, the amount win
be distributed as originally designed.
TIE WIArHER.-Ye sterday was disagrecsble
day-some hail and snow fell in the morning. Win
ter seems to have set in upon us. The sect made
walking dangerous on the streets.
ST. JoHr's DAr.--The Masonic fraternity Of this
city duly celebrated the anniversary Of st. Johns
Day.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29
MARRIED.

Al Trinity Church. Upper Marlborough, Prince
Georges county, Maryland, on the 9th instant, by
the Rev Mr. Role, LEVIN WALES, Esq, Of Natchez.
Mississippi and MAMIE, daughter OF Dr. James
Harper
Al South Berwick, Maine, December 25th. by the
Rev. Samuel NJ. Gould, WILLIAM p. BLAKs, OF this
city, to CHARLorrs H. L. HAYEs, daughter OF the late
Hon. William A. Hayes, of South Berwick.
In Philadelphia, on Thursday, the 9th instant, at
der JoHr r. GoLDsBoRousH, United States Navy, 10
MARY LAwREEcE, daughter Of John Pennington, Of
that city.
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NEWARK CIDER, SCOTCH ALE,

NEWARK CIDER, SCOTCH ALE,
Broom Stout Wine, and Cider Vinegar,
IUsT RECEIVED and for sale by cask,
- gallon, or dozen; together with q first rate
stock Of rs
FINE OLD BRANDIEs,
WINES, and LIQUORS,
HAVANA, CIGARS,
CHEWING TOBACCO,
Sardines, Sauces, Pickles. Catsups Fruits, Teas,
Groceries, &c., &c.
EH- An examination of stock is solicited.
JOHN T. KILLMON,
Corner of Penn. avenue and Firststrcct
Near west Capitol gate.
NIB. Fresh Olive Oil, for sale low BY the case.
dec 8--eodlm
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

CHusrnAs In NosyeIr. "A letter from gcntle-
man in Norfolk describes the scenes of Christmas
day there IS quite snimsting, Notwithstanding tho
gloomy reflections which must have arisen from a
contemplation Of the season lately passed. Even
the rain did not prevent the firing of pistols and
popcrsckers, with which the day Il usually saluted
In this latitude A fantastic company parsded the
streets, creating great msriment Many hearts,
however, we're ssd, and many hearts dceolste,
whore Atwelvemonth since an was Joy and hsppi-
pesss--Rieh WIG.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29
BY JAS e. MCGUIRE,
AuClI0neer.

AuCtlOuccIs At5R aI fttttHI
IyRUSTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE
u Real EState.--By virtue of deed Of trust,
made to the subscribers for the benefit Of all parties
concerned, we will expose at public sale, on Friday.
the 2sth day Of December 1856 at the hour Of p NJ
in front Of the premises the following described Land
and premises, situate on L street north, between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets west in the city
of Washington, being the eastern half of Lot num-
bered 8, in square No. 247, with the improvements
thereon being q two story frame building, rentipg
for So per month. The whole front of the premises
is 20 feet and running back 1874 feet to an alley.
Said property is in eligible situation for private
residence being in the immediate vicinity Of Frank
lin Row.
Terms of sale: One-half cash, and the residue in
three six, nine, twelve fifteen, and eighteen months,
with interest. Unless the terms are complied with
within three days from the day of SALE the property
will be resold at the expense of the first purchaser.
All conveyancing at the expense Of the purchaser.
THOMAS G. DOM,
EDWARD G. CARRINGTON,
Trustees.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE,
dec ed Auctioneer.
tE The above sale is postponed, in con.
sequence of the weather. until Monday afternoon De-
cember 3lst, same hour and place,
@ THOMAS G.. DOM,
EDWARD G. CARRINGT0N,
Trustees
dec 2e--2t Auctioneer.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

now discuss and, indeed, ss TO the question of
power, If it be not considered clear that the
absolute power exists In Congress to govern
the Territories in It's discretion, it should be
referred, upon case made for this purpose, to
the judicial tribunals of the country, and not
agitated to the extent Of cndangering the con-
tnuancc Of the Union.
But our main purpose, on this occasion, was
to expose the want Of sincerity in those who
assume that any portion Of the American party
can. with any propriety, vote for the Admin
istration candidate for Speaker, and further to
express our adherence Of the doctrine of
"squattor sovereignty" as sce understand its
operation.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

GKnNxtL ErpEDIrToss.-Mr. Henry Grinnell,
who fitted out several Arctic Expeditions from
this country in search of Sir John Franklin, is not
a member Of the house Of GrinneI, Minturn & Co.,
and in no wise benefited by the immense orders
made by the British government upon that house
for grain. The story Of his having made 30 much
money in return for his bersIity Is of course with
out foundation; and the ten thousand dollars
which he Is said TO have expended, comes far
short of the real amount
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SATURDAY, Dee. 20, 1855.

The nth ballot was taken, as follows:
Richardson, es Banks, lol Fuller, 50; Whit.
ney, L: Pennington 8 Letter, Orr, l Goode,
/; Williams, l. Whole number, 200. Necessary
to choice, los. No choice.
The 18th ballot resulted thus:
Richardson, 6s Banks, 103 Fuller, 80; Whit
ney, Il; Pennington, O.; Letter, Orr, W.
liams, Kidwell, /.
Whole number all. Necessary to choice log.
No choice. y.
The 79th ballot was then taken.
Richardson, 8s; Banks, 100; Fuller, ST. PEN
nington, 3 Williams, ! ; Letter, /; Orr, Whit
ney, Il Goode, /.
Whole number of votes, 200. Necessary to a
choice, los. No choice.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

n practice in the cure of Cancers Ulcers, Piles,
Fistua, etc, having accomplished many remarkable
cures for hundreds Of miles around in the States Of
Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio, the subscribers chal-
enge the world for safer or surer remedy than the
one they use. They would refer 10 one OF many re-
msrtable cures that might be cited
Mrs Blair, Of Gallipolis, who had Cancer ~ large
as hens egg on her face for number OF years. was
efectually cured in short time BY their treatment
Any one afflicted with Cancers, Ulcers, Piles, or
Fstula will do well 70 write TO- call upon the sub
soribers, for advice and medicine, they fully
prepared 10 perform surgical operations, and cure in
Z abort time any OF the above diseasss.
Terms reasonable. aa A
~ Address. s. FROST CO.
sept ao--5t4 Gsllipoli G.llis county, Ohio.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

On Friday week terrible murder was commit
ted at Niagara, O. w. A man named Thornton,
who is represented as very respectable citizen OF
that place, was beaten to death by another man,
instigated to the deed It is thought by Thorntons
wife, who has been arrested. The murderer es-
capped by crossing the river, and was at large at
last accounts.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

NEws FROM KASsAs.--A letter from Kspsas, in
the New York Times announces the murder Of q
Free-State man named Barker, formerly Of Ohio,
by gang of mon on horseback, who overlook him
on the public highway II d also rumored that
the body Of the murdered man had been found
near whore Dow wAs killed.
Both the camps 1t Wakarusa and Franklin have
been broken up, and the Missourisns have return
cd to their homes with bitterness In their hearts
against Governor Shannon, whom they now accuse
Of being an abolitionist, The Free State Volun.
teers OF Lawrence have also been disbsnded, with
an understanding that they win be paid for their
services during the time they were on military
duty.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29
A New ministry in Me1ico.

y The steamship Texas which arrived q New Or
leans on the 25th inst, brings the following hexi
can news
Alvarez had resigned the Presidency Of the re-
public, and been succeeded by General Comonfort
A new ministry had been organized By Comon-
fort, as follows:
Foreign Relations--S Senior Rosa
Justice-Senor Monies.
Government-Senor Lafragua.
War--Senor Selicio
Finance--Senor Payne.
Alvarez had gone to the South.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

VIRGINIA STATE DKBr.-The Bank Of the Re-
public, in New York, it is stated, has received the
money from the State of Virginia for the payment
Of the interest Of the debt Of the State due january
LIST. The amount due abroad was RENTED some
weeks ago. -
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

Emigration from Germany by Bremen to the
United States appears to be falling of. The total
number of passengers who had embarked during
the present year. up to the end of October, was
29, 096, on board Of lac vessels.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

On the 28d of December, WILLIAn ALEXANDER, Of
Georgetown In the fist year of his age. native of
Ireland but FOR the last eighteen years resident In
the District Of Columbia.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29
Personal.
lisa Maggie Mitchell Is in Baltimore.

.
Miss Maggie Mitchell Is in Baltimore
The Rachel Troupe sailed from Charleston on
"Wednesday in the steamer Isabel for Havana.
The Chicago Democrat (Abolition) dominates
Francis p, Blair for the Presidency. sa.,
Senator Douglas left Terre Haute on Monday
evening last. Since his sojourn here, Terre Haute
has been the Mecca for Old Line politicians to
come TO and pay worship. On Saturday and Sum
day last, among the notables we observed Hon
John L. Robinson, United States Marshal; Hon.
8. Buskirk, representative; Major Puett, canal
trustee; Chss Butler Of New York, canal trustee !;
Hon. E. M Huntington, Judge John Law, and a
smart sprinkling Of Illinois politicians Of all sorts
and sizes. 3}ts - II
Hon. John Van Buren,, Col. Aspinwali, late Con-
sui at London, and Mr.. J. Howard March, Consul
at Madeira are passing the Christmas holidays with
Mr.. Chas. w. March, In Greenland, N. H.
John B. Cough is lectuung In St. Louis.
John s. Mcdowell, ESQ.,, editor of the Banner,
died at Columbus, Miss, on the I'd inst.
Governors Hebert Of Louisiana, Manning, Of
South Carolina, and McRae, of Mississippi, were
in New Orleans on the 18th inst
Senator Toucey, of Connecticut is expected to
receive the appointment of Minister to England, so
soon as Mr.. Buchanan resigns, which II is expected
win be shortly.
We are informed by she Christian Inquirer that
DIR. Dewey is to repeat In New York six of the
new lectures prepared for the Lowell Institute.
The first of them win be given on the third Of
January, and after that two In each week till the
series Is concluded. We believe they are in some
sort sequel TO the very interesting speculations
on the existence of evil, which forms the subject
of the series delivered two or three winters since
before the Lowell institute, and afterwards in New
York.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

MURDER in NEW MADRID CoUNrY.--R. G. Wat
son, one of the Oldest and most substantial cti-
zens Of New Madrid county, (Mo.) was shot on the
18th inst He died Immediately after receiving
the wound. It is said that A shot entered his
face
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

There are in the United States $50 paper mills,
in actual operation, having 5000 engines, and pro-
ducing in the year 25O, 00O, 900 pounds Of paper,
which is worth, at ten cents per pound, $40, 00O,-
600. To produce this quantity Of paper, 405, 000,
900 pounds of rags are required, 3-4 pounds Of
rags being necessary to make one pound Of paper.
The value of these rags, at four cents per pound
is $l6. 200 900.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

Mr.. Editor Middleton, of the Shelby News, Ken
lucky, met with painful accident last Thursday
week, by crushing his foot in the machinery Of his
new power presa.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

News IrKx-The Georgia Legislature adjourn.
cd last Tuesday to attend the circus. Governor
johnson went too.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

A military company called the " Governor
Guards" has just been organized in Louisville.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

l About six times the usual amount of winter
wheat, it is said, has been Gown in Western Mis-
souri,, this year.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

A traveller who lately passed through Kansas
says he did not see negro from the time he left
Leavenworth until he arrived at Fort Riley.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

,ounces 70 Be sold, among other .hings

nounces to be sold, among other things:
s'By order Of A. T. Hilyer, United States Marshal
lone leather bag, addressed Hon. Donald Mitch
ell, New York, dcs Eats Unis, per M. d. Gilman,
Portem des Depeecher, and containing one pistol
and case, one metal lamp, three dozen leather
gloves, once lace chemizette and Sleeve lace man.
tillss, and one silk dress pattern"
This doesn't road like proper description Of
the carpet bag Of the author Of Reveries of a
Bachelor
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

The Cherokee Nation have authorized their
chief to demonstrate against sending abolitonists
among them under the pretext Of being missiona-
ries a@t&
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

II YDIA SAVER, M. ID. Hydropathic
IL Physician, rooms 45l, Tenth street, between
E and F.
DIR. r. T. Trail, DR.. Geo. III. Taylor, and Fowlers
d Wells, New York City.
Also, sole agent for Washington city, for all Of
Fowlers d Weiss publications..
dec 17--2awlm%
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

A great prize fight between two somewhat noted
bruisers Of Boston, named John Monaghan and
James Hart, which has been on the carpet for some
time, took place on Tuesday In Canada, just over
the Maine line. The fight lasted for ffty-two min
utes in which forty-four rounds were fought. Mon
Afghan was the victor, beating his opponent severe
" and bearing off the glory as well as the purse Of
$500.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

The Contest Of 1S49 and 1855.
In 1S49, Congress- organized on the 22d De-
cember, after having been in session sixteen
days. 1t has now been in session twenty three
days. without an organization.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

The Pennsylvania Legislature win assemble ne,
Tuesday.
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Total

The total number Of persons naturalized in the
preceding year 1854 was 1870, showing an in
crease Of la during 1855. In 1854, ., 2Ss per-
sons declared their intention TO become citizens ;
in 1866, l,4l2 declared their Intentions showing
decrease Of I 1855. Baltimore Patriot.
Within the period of two years, in the city
of Baltimore, there have been naturalized
2,7e4 foreigners, all Of whom voted at the late
election in that city. The naturslized foreign
vote Of the city Of Baltimore increases at the
rate Of 14oo per year. Is not this fact suffi-
cient to demonstrate the necessity Of an extern
sion Of the time of probation I
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

Arrival Of tho StsaDaship Pacific al Nsv York
Seven Days Later from Europe.
New York, December, 2s.--The Collins steam,
ship Pacific arrived this afternoon with Liverpool
adyiccs 10 the l4th instant The news y interest.
ing, II not important.
Cotton is a shade lower. Sales for the week
ending 18th, $4,000 bales
Flour. quiet under slight decline in prices
Wheat, firm at an advance Of from two to three
pence.
Corn, unchanged.
Provisions, unchanged. Coffee and sugar firm.
The London money market Is in much easier
condition.
Consols advancing,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

BUSINESS AT ST. PAUL.--The st. Paul (Minne-
sota) Times has an article giving the business sta.
tistics Of the place. It shows average increase
Of business over last year Of some 80 to 80 per
cent. The nine warehouses on the levee are set
down as having done business Of over 81 ,00O,-
200, on an aggregate capital Of $4,000. Naviga-
ton open seven months. Whole number Of steam
boats arrived, $50 Estimated number Of passen-
gers, oUcr 10000.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

The UNIrED STATES STEAMER RoAkoKE.-We
are glad to learn that the water has been pumped
out of the ship and she has been put IN the dry
do,k and found to be but slightly injured save the
breaking Of several beams in the boiler hatch-way
which 1t will require but short time to repair
The leaking Of the vessel was caused by the
Blackness of the oakum, she having beer. caulked
with the view Of launching on the LIST Of October
which the yellow fever prevented but after having
been in the water Ave or six days hesswelled
tight and was readily pumped out She will be re-
canked and coppered before taking her out of the
dock, and will also receive part Of her machinery
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-29

| Arriual Of The Steamship George Law.
NEW YoRK, Dec. 2S.--The steamship George
| Law arrived this evening from Aspinwal, with
| 81 900, 900 In gold on freight M s4 MA