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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

We publish to-day, the second letter Of :
series, written by distinguished citizen Of
North Carolina, in answer to the letter Of Hon.
Henry A. Wise, against the doctrines Of the
American party" We have been inquired
Of by many persons, as TO the paternity Of the
letter publsheda few days since, from the same
writer but we did not feel authorized to pub
lish his name, though not instructed to conceal
II. The "NorSolk Beacon" says at Is sup
posed 20 be tho Hon. Kenneth Rayner." This
opinion we find, is general Under such cir
cumstances, we think proper TO state, that we
are not required AS an act Of justice to any one
else to deny the correctness Of this opinion.
Mr.. Rayner, we are sure, did not wish or ex-
poet that we should announce his name, but
we are equally sure, that neither himself nor
his friends have any motive for Its concealment.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

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White Pine, Of all grades
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10000 feet Of ], ~ and inch North Carolina do.
100000 feet Of Eastern Shore Joist Siing and Stud
ding.
10000 feet Eastern Shore Flooring and Stepping
1900 feet Of 5-S and 81 Poplar.
10000 feet Of 81, 81, and 12-4 Oak and Cherry
Laths, Fence Posts, Pickets and Rails.
For sale NJ the lumber yard Of the Subscribers, ID
and 2sth streets, First Ward, near the National OBJ
servstory.
H.N.AJ. w. EASILY
Bills Of sawed md rough White Pine, yellow Pine,
and Oak Timber furnished TO order
jan 2-cost News 4 Starr
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

QUESTION IN NAvreirIoS. Suppose canal boat,
In passing the Seventh street bridge, gives lee
lurch sbsft the r,dder-besd, what orders must the
captain give TO prevent the towline from getting
the veaihergsuge Of tho cut-watcr? Bull, IN.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02
HOUSE on REPRESENTATIVES,

II
Mr.. PERKINS reported bill to reform the con-
sular system OF the United States.
Mr.. WENTWORTH, Of Massachusetts,, asked
leave to present bill to prevent the immigration
Of blind, insane, and disabled persons.
Objected to by Mr.. CLINGMAN.
The first business in order was, the consideration
of the bill to amend the act of August 4, 1854, en-
titled IAN act TO graduate and reduce the price Of
public lands to actual settlers and cultiyators."
Mr. COBB, on behalf Of the committee, offered
q substitute for the bill.
MIR. D0WDELL, proposed IN amendment, the
effect Of which would be to confine the benefits Of
the act to those only who are citizens or who have
declared their intention of becoming such.
Mr.. D. briefly enforced the necessity Of such le-
gislation.
Mr.. COBB 1.-THE patron Of the bill) opposed the
amendment. He ithought it would bring up the
fearful question of Known othingism, and might
endanger the bill As usual, Mr. G. maintained
his positions with great strength Of lungs and very
energetic gesticulation
The discussion was. continued by Messrs Me-
MULLIN, HOUSTON, HAMILTON and others,
when we closed our report. There was fair pros
pect Of its continuance, throughout the morning,
though up to the time of our leaving the Hall, gen.
tlemen seemed rather scary about touching Know
Nothingism. ~
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

CRIMINAL CouRr.--P. B. Key, ESQ, prosecuting
attorney.--Thomas Fitzgerald, Julia Fitzgerald,
and Mary Lynch, were acquitted upon the charge
Of assault and riotous conduct on Saturday.
Marcella Duncan was also acquitted upon the
charge Of stealing money from Thomas III. Durkin.
John Kemp recognised in the sum Of 5000, with
James Keleber as surety, to answer charge Of
assault and battery.
This morning, in the case Of officers Willard and
Birch, Of the Auxiliary Guard, for alleged msl-sd-
minstration Of their duty, the jury returned a
sealed verdict Of guilty Of simple assault, with
recommendation TO the court to inAict tho least
possible fine,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

Congressional AcuOns
Those who felt an interest in the proceedings Of
the present Congress, and especially those who
desired it might terminate its official existence,
with honor to its members, and benefit to the ma
tional interests and honor are in danger of disap
pointment 1t is declared by some Of the mem
bers of the House of Representatives, that it'has
been determined on, by those who are leading
spirits in its financial department, that no appro-
priations win be recommended for public purposes,
except simply the necessary expenses of the gov
ernment.
Such a determination, if it has been taken, must
have its origin in resentment against that portion
of the people, "a very large portion it seems who
are now moving for reform in the administration
of the government. Such a motive ought never
to be felt by statesman and will add, never will
be suffered to control the action of sagacious and
patriotic statesman Pretenders TO that high charac
ter may be found, doubtless who will indulge their
passions, even at the expense of their duty, and
their interest; but we hope the number in Con-
gress off such characters at the present time,
too small to give success to such unworthy plans
appeal TO the members of Congress, as an hum
Bile individual having personal interest in their
legislation, but only anxious for the honor Of our
government, that they go on in the discharge Of
their duties, fesrlessly and zealously. Let the re-
manning days of the session be devoted to labo-
rious action on all the business before Congress,
that their constituents may feel they have served
them faithfully AMERICAN.
JANUARY 9 1885
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

W The American Organ Association
viii meet tonight at Ralf past seven o'clock
p. M.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

I'VE have received letter from Sam,
dated at Woodstock, in the Valley Of Virginia,
who informs us he has recently travelled
through several counties Of the valley, and
finds the good cause progressing with rapid
ity which is truly wonderful, and that a ma
jority of the voters Of Virginia are with us.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

H The telegraphic report of Gov. Clark's
message to the New York Legislature, came
too late for insertion.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

W The Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity
meet at Carusi's Saloon tomorrow evening al
z P. NJ, when an Grafton will be pronounced
and poem recited. The exercises win be Of
a literary character and win doubtless be in
teresting Admission free.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

"Against the insidious wiles Of foreign innusnce
conjure You 70 believe me, sllow-citizsns the jeal-
oasy Off hss people ought 70 be constantly awake
uence is Of the most banefu foes Of republican
government p Fashiagton
IL hope we may find some means, in future, o.
shielding ourselves from foreign influence, POLITICAL
commercial or in whatever form i may be attempted
wish Of Sias Dean that there were an ocean of nre
between this and the old world '"-JsGasoa.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

On the LIST Instant Mr.. MicHArL CAvESAuoH, in
the 3sth year Of his age
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-02

mol =.
The constitution alone can define qualifications
for Office. No secret " tribunal has any power
~ enfbrce laws in this country--thsnk God for it,
And the Know Nothings don't intend to allow any
such TO be established In this country If they can
held H. The hierarchy OF Rome have established
snch tribunals, wherever they have had the power,
and with the rack and the stake they have inflicted
,he penalty of resistance to their behest Although
!, does not affect the merits Of the question, yet
Mr. Wise Is wrong in supposing that the term
liberty does not mean mere personal freedom
from restraint or durcss The same language Is
nscd almost verbatim, in all our constitutions both
Federal and state II has a historical significance.
n also Ia taken from the English bill OF rights. II
was intended 10 guard the English subject against
the tyranny practiccd during the reign OF the
tusrts in the issuing Of general WARRANTS, and the
power assumed by the priyy council OF impr1son-
ing the subject without admitting TO bail or even
mentioning the cause Of arrest. This right to lib
crty" belongs TO the foreigner in England, where
he has no franchise, either Of voting or being
voted for II belongs 10 the free negro in Virginia
AS well as to the proudest citizen.
But even If il did mean the liberty TO be elect
cd y as Mr.. Wise insists, the Know othings are
not disposed to interfere with IL They do not OBJ
icct TO others voting for foreigners Roman Cath
olics Il they choose; but IL they do not it TO
vote Cor such themselves, have they not right TO
pursue the dictates Of their own Judgment
Mr.. Wise asks further, IL the Know-Nothing or
ganixation Is not in conflict with the 14th section
OF the Declaration Of Rights, which says that mo
government separate from, or independent OF, that
of Virginia, ought to be erected or established
within the limits thereofy" He answers the ques-
ton himself in the next sentence, for he says,
at IA not government But he goes on 70
saw. win Il not govern the portion Of The people
belonging 70 Il differently from what the portion OF
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26
Proceedings Of the City Council.
MONDAY EVENING, Jan. %, 1855.

MONDAY EVENING, Jan. %, 1893.
Council met pursuant to adjournment,
Present, Councilmen Steel, Scantlin, Ste
phens, Elliott, Hart, Decker, A!lis, Roquet-
Raleigh and Hunnel.
On motion of Mr. Hunnel, Mr.. Stephens
was called TO the Chair.
p. III. Woodard was allowed S225, for one
quarters salary as City Engineer and Survey
or 10 lst Monday Of January, 1855.
Ordered, That Young America Fl e Co. be
allowed the sum of $3.50 full for appropriation
to said Company.
A petition from John Greek to erect a
frame stable, was granted. n
The Report ofP. G.. O'Rley, wharf-master,
and of Marcus Sherwood, Treasurer OF
wharf, were received, read and referred to
Committee of Messrs. Raleigh, Roquet, and
II. c. Gwathmey.
Messrs. Steel and Hallock, two of the
Committee appointed to confer with Com
mittee of Neptune Engine Co., on the sub
ject of purchasing suitable Fire Engines for
the City, reported that they have appointed
Councilman Stel and Mr.. Well III. Weaker,
as committee to proceed to Cincinnati on
such business. Report was received and
committee discharged
Mr.. Steele asking to be excused from serv-
ing on committee, Mr. Hunnell as put in his
place.
A petition was received signed by John A..
Young, aud "a others, draymen, setting forth
the recently graveled streets required atten-
ton and work to keep them repaired, and
that one or two hands would be required for
that purpose. Petition received and filed,
and Marshal directed to employ such
hands.
Jas. Laughlin with several members Of the
Neptune Fire Co. No. 1, appeared before the
Council, and requested to be informed what
said Co. could depend upon, respecting the
purchase of a new Fire engine for said Co.
and were assured that sum sufficient would
be levied from revenue for year 1855, to pay
balance on purchase of engine and apparatus
for said Co., and also for the Phoenix Engine
Co., provided the Committee sent to Clncin.
natl could procure proper engines, &c. q,
proper prices. The further consideration OF
the matter was deferred until next meeting
of Council
| Council adjourned to meet next Monday
night.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26

PRoscRIPrIos.-From the Lafayette Ga
zette OF Jan. 20, We learn of the removal of
Mr.. c. b. Scucder, who had been appointed
a few weeks previous as Mail Agent on the
railroad between that place and indianapolis.
The reason assigned is, that Mr.. Scudde- is
q Know Nothing-in other wor S. an Amer-
ran. The removal was occasioned Ly that
Honorable John Petit, Senator from the
State. Now, we callit very small business
for U. ). Senator to take in hand, and de-
vote his giant energies TO the prescription of
an Agant on railroad traia; and all on &C.
count OF the principles and sentiments he
thinks fit 10 entertain in come ction with the
Leading questions of the country Wonder
il Indiana Senators can find no more impor-
tant questions on which to expend their time
and talents = GIN Times.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26

DAVID WHfrE.-This great steamer, COM
manded by Capt. McGil, with Willy Mitch
ell, Clerk. left Louisville the beginning OF
the week with $50 tons of freight. She
took on board great deal of corn. tobacco,
&C., on the way, and arrived here yesterday
morning. During the day, che took on here
1000 bbls pork and lard, over 500 sacks of
oats, $50 empty barrels, and lot of other
freight, making her load complete, and over
1900 tons. She had also about 90 passen-
gers, besides respectable addition obtained
here. Under the command of Capt. Nc
Gill and so obiiging and excellent clerk as
Mr.. Mitchell, we are sure this steamer will
continue to meet with the same success as
she has commenced.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26
(For the Journal ]
Mr.. SANDERS:

Nh SAkDERS.
We have now on foot project for the
purchase of two new fire engines, and under
the present system more cisterns will be re-
guired. We ought to have about four en-
gnes of the old sort distributed at proper
distances from each other for extraordinary
occasions. But wish to submit for the
consideration Of those who are not afraid
that the citizens above Main street might,
some time, by some sort of accident or mad
vertence, aid in ex,inguishing a fire below
or even down in Lamasco, project which
think will dispense with any more engines
or public cisterns, ard not only save money
to the city, but also render property more Sc
cure.
1t ney er gets so cold here as to freeze wa
ter in the hose, so that it may be conducted
through hose to any distance which the pow.
err OF the engine and the strength of the
bose will permit.
Take strong light boat, (scow) such as
are used to bring locomotives down the riv-
err. Place in the middle of il small, plain
engine, such as are used in saw mills, with
boiler constructed in manner similar TO To-.
pumps and four force pumps to supply four
lines of hose. On each end Of the boat place
hose carriag es, with hose enough to lay four
lines at once, extending four or Il We squares
each. Place the boat in the canal at cen.
trail point, and have man constantly on her.
Keep the furnace full of light dry wood in
warm weather, and little fire in cold wealth
err. Upon hearing an alarm, start the fire
and move the boat to point opposite the
centre of the tier of blocks in which the fire
is, and lay hose down each side. By the
time this can be done, steam will be up ready
for work, and then you may work on ad an
fniium. The whole would not, or need not
cost more than two engines of the sort in
common use, and would do more towards the
extinguishment of fire than twelve.
If the fire should be so far from the ma
chine as TO render it Indifferent, let it supply
the hand engines. 1t could do this at a ny
distance, for it is down hill in almost every
direction from the canal.
This machine, without the aid of OF, ers
and without cisterns, could protect property
for FIVE squares on each side of the canal,
from Hull's bridge to Pigeon Creek.
If Evansville and Lamasco must be kept
separate by the evil spirit which so long ours
ed Philade phia and New Orleans, could
they not at least unite in carrying out the
above suggestionsl ***
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26

Cp-T We copy the following extract from
the intelligent London correspondent Ct
the Boston Post, to show the Apr obatio n
our Boston manufactures are obtained in
England:
MANY Of our American manutac tures sell
IN the British market at remunerating prices
to the makers. -Four years ago little besides
agricultural products were brought hither
IRON the United States; now, the shop win
dows of city and vrilage all over Great Brit
ain are allied with labels announcing Amer
ican' goods to be sold within. To say moth
ing OF over-shoes- III. whole Importation
OF which is from your side, your city OF Bos-
ton is supplying the dock yards, railways,
machine shops, ships ana manufactures OF
the whole kingdom, with an article of vulcan
lied India rubber, IN the shape of hose, pack
ing, aud betting, which the Boston Betting
Company, in tie face Of high duty on the,
raw material, make at lower price end OF
UNNECESSARILY superior quality to the British
labr.c.''
Messrs. Babcock g. Bros. are agents a,
Evansville for the m lnuiactures of vulcanzed
India rubser alluded to above-such as ffose,
Packing and Beiingra supply of which they
always keep on hand.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26

In another column we publish from the
New York Post lengthy notice of Shaft
ner's" World Girdle Telegraph" 1t proves
the remark of the King of Denmark very
true, that there are no obstacles in nature
that could be barrier against the genius
and enterprise of Americans. This grand
idea of a telegraph girdling the world, seems
too great for possible success, and too COM
prebensive and costly project for the ac-
complishment OF human genius. That it can
be done, we only think probable, from re-
regarding nothing impossible scarcely,
when the energies and industry aud combin-
ed intellects OF men, are set TO work with
determination to succeed. Alr. Tai. u.
Shaffner is remarkable man for at least en-
terprise, energy and industry. Itappears no
project is too great for him to attempt, and it
prise, that there is none that he attempts too
difficult for his achievement. He has gone
vigorously to work at all events, and the
whole civilized world will wish him success.
By letter received from Mr. Shaffner d.
rectly after his return from Europe, he in
formed US that he hoped to have the line
from America to Europe finished within
three or four years, and all around the world
before ten years. We will consent to live
that much longer in wicked and heathen-
ish world to witness the contamination OF so
magnificent a project. But as we may not
have our consent endorsed, we only hope
friend Shaffner will live long enough to build
that line! Success to him.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26

The PEOPLES NEW GIFT ENTERPRISE, Es-
TABLIsHED In ST. LOUIS, MOTOR one
dollar, you get beautiful Steel engraving
entitled, "One of Lies Happy Hours" or the
Poor Relations and gift ticket in this great
enterprise, consisting of Farm, Lands, Horses,
.Carriges, Pianos, &c. See advertisement in
another part of our paper. The Agents ap-
pointed for this city are Il .Conynston a. Co.
Call on them soon as the enterprise closes in
February.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26
The Temperance Act.

In advance of every paper in Indiana. so
far as we have seen, we have published the
Temperance Act as reported, or to be report
ed, BY the joint committee Of nineteen OF
both houses OF the Legislature. So much
confidence had Gov. Wright in the material
of this committee, that it is understood he
pledged himself to approve any act they
might report, if it received no material al
iteration or amendments in the Legislature.
We are disposed to believe, from private in
formation, that no amen Iments of conse
quence will be made to the act as published
in the Journal, in either House, and that it
will become law. prohbitory law will
of course greatly injure the business OF some
persons, aud interfere with the qualification
of "depraved appetites," as our temperance
men callit, but that great general good must
ensue, and individual prosperity be establish
ed where there is now individual ruin, we do
not doubt At all events the voice of the
people seems to demand prohibitory law.
They wish the experiment tried, and no.
thing but trial will prove the worth or
worthlessness Of total prohibition in this
State.
Whether this act will give general salts
faction, we are not prepared to say. 1t has
been prepared with great care, and submit
ted to some of the best lawyers in the State
to test its constitutionalty in every particu
lar, and it is issued under the direct approval
of the temperance orders OF the State. Hav-
ing then their approval and being undoubtedly
constitutional In all its features, that portion
of our citizens are willing 10 risk the exper-
iment of prohibition upon it,. Of course it
cannot please those engaged directly in the
liquor traffic. Temperance laws are not
made to please them, but in direct opposition
to their pecuniary interests and always secur-
ing their warmest antagonism. Consequent
ly,their approval or disapproval, will not be
considered. The third class are those not
either pledged temperance men or liquor
dealers. As mass, they seem satisfied that
some prohibition law should be adopted
Even vast many moderate drinkers" are
anxiously looking for such law, and in
many cases speak their wishes while they
drink. 1t thus seems to US that the great
majority Of the people not directly interested
in the liquor traffic, are for prohibition law.
Then follows the questions this act like
ly, if adopted, to prove a proper prohibitory
law! We have submitted the act to our
readers, and with the document before them
we ask them to read and form their own con-
illusions. 1t differs materially from the
ious features Of that law are not 10 be found
in this act We should like to see this act
submitted to vote of the people, and upon
their decision rest its adoption or rejection
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26

CRIME IN CALIFoRHIA.-The San Fran
cisco correspondent of the Tribune furnishes
it with list Of persons murdered in Cali
fornia in the year 1854 Ii is dreadful
record. Four hundred and fifty murders are
recorded, and the writer thinks il all had been
reported, it would have been swelled to six
hundred! During the year, there were fif-
teen convictions for murder and manslaugh-
ter--there were six executions by the off
GERS of the law and eighteen by Lynch
law.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-01-26

AZ Mr.. Webster will remain only few
days longer, he informs us, so that those who
want their likenesses taken in the best style
of the Daguerrean art, had better avail them
selves at once of WebSter's genius. 1t is a
singular fact that nearly every one who sits
for a likeness with him has pleasant smile
in the pcture-doubtless from internal reflec-
ton upon Webster's last joke. However that
may be, his pictures are good, and you had
better have your phiz taken while there's a
chace.