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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06

at the suggestion Of the court it was amended
in the following manner
81 did not seek to obey the writ by produc-
ing the persons in the writ mentioned before
this court. | did not so seek because | verify
believed that it was entirely impossible for me
to produce the said persons agreeably to the
command of the court"
This answer was then accepted by the court
and ordered to be filed.
Judge Kane then remarked that the District
Attorney has been invited to aid the court in
this case, but that he would bear in mind that
his relation to Mr.. Wheeler was now suspend
ed. This was only an inquiry as to what injury
had been done the process of the court.
Mr.. Vandyke said he was aware Of the posi-
ton he occupied.
Judge Kane then said-"The contempt is
now regarded as purged, and the party is re-
leased from custody. He is now reinstated to
the position he occupied before the contempt
was committed Mr.. Williamson is now before
me on the return to the writ"
Mr.. Vandyke then arose and addressed the
court, stating that a nOUe pros. had been
entered in the case in this court, but that he
had on behalf of Mr.. Wheeler, entered suit
for damages in the U. s. Circuit Court. Judge
Kane thereupon discharged Williamson from
custody. He was Immediately surrounded and
heartily congratulated by his friends. He is
said to look exceedingly well.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06
From the Washington Union.

Inc gehtlenen composing TINS mmIttee
are requested to meet at the National Hotel,
IN Washington city, on Tuesday, the 9Th day
OF January next, at IL o'clock, NJ. The com.
.mttee as constituted by the last Democratic
National Convention, consists of the following
gentlemen:
Maine-H. Strickland.
New Hampshire c. G. Anterior.
Vermont-D. A. Smalley.
Massachusetts-B. +. Halett.
Rhode Island-W. B. Sayles.
Connecticut-James I. Pratt
New York;. p Beekman.
New Jersey-Joseph G. Potts.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Campbell.
Delaware-Geurge X. Riddle.
Maryland-Robert NJ McLane.
Experimentation Ii. Clark.
North Carolina-W. Winslow.
Georgia-S. T. Bailey.
Alabama-Edward c. Belts.
Missssippi-S. r. Adams.
Louisiana--A. G. Penn
Ohio-Alfred p Edgerton.
carbohydrates p. Stone.
Tennessee-George w. Jones.
Observation-Disclosures Il. Morrison.
Illinois-Isaac Cook.
Missouri-Ferd. Kennett
Arkansas-N. b. Burrow.
Michigan-T. T. Brodhead
Florida-Thomas Balzell
Texas-James w. Scott
lowa-Joseph G. X. Napp.
wisconsin,. l.. Henning.
California-William M. Gwin.
The above call has been inserted at the re-
quest of Hon. George Read Riddle, of Della
ware, whose letter upon the subject is as fol-
lows:
WILMINGTON, DEL, Oct. %, 1855.
TO the Editor ofHe Union:
SIR: As the Democratic National Commit
tee have heretofore assembled early in the
month of January preceding the Presidential
election, ] thought it proper, as an old mem
Der, to address those whose post offices were
by me known, embracing msiority,) and
from their replies authorize you to announce
that said committee will meet at the National
Hotel, Washisgton, d. c. on Tuesday, the 9Th
day of January next at IL o'clock, NJ
Please publish the call upon receipt of this,
that it may reach the distant members in time
for them to attend the meeting; and oblipe
your .obedient servant,
GEO. READ RIDDLE,
Member of Committee for Delaware.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06
Attorney Generals once.

Equality Of the Stdtes-l II has been
adjudged by long series Of decisions Of the
Supreme Court that the United States never
held any municipal sovereignty, jurisdiction, or
right of soil in the territory Of which any Of the
new States are formed, except for temporary
purposes, namely: to execute the trusts created
by deeds Of cession Of Virginia, Massachusetts,,
Georgia and other States in the original com
on..territory Of the Union, or by treaties with
France, Spain and the Mexican republic, in
the territories Of Louisiana, the Floridas, New
Mexico, and California.
2. II has been adjudged by the same series
ofdecisions thatthe provisions of the ordinance
for the organization ofthe Northwest Territory
we're extinguished by the constitution; or If any
of them retain continuing validity, it is only so
far as they may have authority derived from
some other source, either the compacts of
cession or acts ofCongress under the constitu-
ton.
3. This doctrine has been applied in leading
cases to questions touching the property in
public lands, the relation Of master and slave,
religion, navigable waters, and the eminent
domain, and may be taken as the established
legal truth.
4. In obedience to the same principle, and
proceeding in the same line Of adjudication, it
hh5b nave btch htiut "a thS HutSllDu Hhu COIHe
up for judicial determination, that the provi.
sion Of the act Of March 6, 1920, which under
takes to determine in advance perpetual rule
Of municipal law for all that portion Of the
province of Louisiana which lies north Of the
parallel Of 80 deg. 30 min. north latitude, was
null and void alb incepto because incompatible
with the organic fact of equality and internal
right, in all respects, between the old and the
new States.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06

RAcHEL's LAST APPEARANCE.-Mll Rache
closed her engagement in Boston, Nov. 3. The
play was "Virgine;" winding up with the Mar
seillaise. She was called out at the end Of
each act, and the close Of the performance was
hailed with an outburst Of enthusiasm seldom
if ever before witnessed in Boston theatre.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06
STATE EQUALITY AND THE ATTOR-
NEY GENERAL.

We find in the Washington Union of late
date the following paper, which purports to be
an emanation from the fertile mind and fruit
full pen Of Attorney General Cushing Like
the ghost Of Hamlet, it comes in such "ques.
tionabe shape" that we must "speak" to it.
The doctrines it announces challenge our
cordial approbation but what puzzles us is,
how they came to be announced Just at this
time. No case appears calling for an exposi.
ton Of the relations Of the States. No occa.
sion, that we are aware of, rendered necessary
the following excellent but Uolunteer pronun-
ciamento. 1t is altogether extra judicial. The
Attorney General seems to have been holding
o mock court all to himself, in which, with that
marvellous versatility that distinguishes him,
he represented the parties, the jury the Judge,
and all.
We are not so sure that the assumption Of
the power by any department Of the Federal
Government to issue such edicts, when there is
no case in court, is not violation Of State.
rights, even when il declares for Estate equal.
ty." If such power Of decision exists in the
Attorney General It may be exercised either
way.
Now, while we warmly approve the positions
assumed in the Attorney Generals pronuncia.
mento we do not understand the occasion or
the object Of it. 1t means something, for il
appears in the grave organ of the Administra-
ton, whose columns, by the way are often
graced by the official productions Of the Attor.
ney General. We incline to think that it is
one Of the diversions Of that learned and indus
trious officer of the Government. But we re.
specially suggest that in these times the rights
and equality Of the States ought not to be
tested with
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06

The Allies have achieved another great vic.
tory-the defeat Of the Russians before Kars.
This affair was achieved by the Turks, under
General Williams, an Englishman, who has
maintained his position in Asia against unex
ampled difficulties. The dispatch received by
the Ottoman minister at London from the gen
eral commanding at Kars, under date Of the
18th ult., announces the following:
The Russians attacked Kars TODAY. The
combat lasted eight hours, and during the
struggle which could not have been of a more
deadly character, the enemy, after reaped efforts
made with its full strength, succeeded in on.
tering some of the batteries, but was repulsed
with heavy losses. After having made con.
siderable efforts, the Russians were compelled
to yield before the courage Of our brave sol
alers, and TO retire IN state Of complete con.
fusion. In addition to the dead and wounded
removed during the action, 1000 dead were
lett IN the trenches, and the enyirons Of the
fortress; 90 prisoners we're mode, and one can.
non captured. Our losses amount to 700 or 500
men, among whom we have to deplore the
death of several superior officers. The Rus
sans are preparing to retreat, and to abandon
the siege"
Destruction of two Russian Towns
The Noniteur contains a report from Admi-
raj Bruat, Of October I'd, showing that an ex.
petition against Taman and Fanagoria. in the
kertsch Straights, and had completely sue.
ceeded On the oath of September Comman.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06
Another Proclamation of Mayor wo,

1t seems that in New York they have what
would be considered here a novel mode Of cleo.
honeering. Candidates, it is said, treat mill.
tary and target companies to short excursions,
followed by a dinner, and Of course any amount
OF noise and excitement. For the past three
or four weeks the streets have been continually
filled with small squads Of men and boys, with
bands Of music, TO the great inconvenience Of
business, and annoyance Of quiet citizens. In
view Of this state Of things, and the exciting
election near at hand. Mayor Wood has issued
the following proclamation Ball. Sun.
The appearance and parade Of soldier
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-11-06

The opposite side of the Lake presented a
strange site. The high, fiat promontory on
the point had slid into the Lake, crumbling as
it went and filling it up to considerable height
with pieces of rock and large numbers Of small
trees. underlrush, &C., mixed with the earth
upon which they had grown. The portion Of
the Lake thus filled up cannot be less than a
mile long, and three-quarters wide, as well as
could be judged, from the distance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30
NORTHERN WISCONSIN.

Correspondence Of The n. Y. Tribune.
FoND.DU-LAC, Thursday, July ~, 1850.
Our railroad is dragging its slow length along
we have got out at this end but Il miles-at
the Chicago end they are out some 80 miles.
This is the somewhat celebrated Rock River
"yaney Union Railroad 1t was sold out last
Spring and bias passed into new hands II Is
said that the purchasers are not as anxious TO
SPECULATE out Of it at al hazards, and being
now tie owners of the road free of debt or IN
cunbranee Gall the bond-hOlders and creditors
having accepted stock in lieu OF their debts can
and will progress with the road and get II through
There is but little doubt they can DO il if they act
In Good faith | have learned, however that the
binding of railroads is a slow business, and II
takes from half a generation 10 whole one TO
complete road Of sufficient magnitude 10 become
an interesting improvement There Is, however
prospect of an early connection OF our road with
the Milwaukee and Lacrosse Railroad, which runs
across the track of the Valley Road about twelve
miles from the end Of the rails on the Fond
du Lac part OF the Road and those twelve miles
all graded. The Milwaukee aud Lacrosse
Road is going on and has been through sl the haIu
times The funds for building II are raised 0!
mortgages on the farms on the route at T. cent
interest, and judging from appearances II "oulI
seem that the latter road would probably reach
our track by some time in the Fall or Winter com
ing have some considerable faith that TINS WIN
succeed and then We shall have road VIA MI
waukee and the Lake shore Road TO Chicsgo.
The giving of mortgages on farms Is one OF 11e
most approved modes Of raising funds for railroads
in the West. I'll,
The next improvement in which We are directly
Interested is the Fox River improvement Inc
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30

The small Breton breed, very nea.. looking and
hiehly priced in the region of their origin are
found 10 require a. much food a. large cattle
while yielding far less milk and beef Even the
Ayrshires are not here accounted proitable 1
was shown one large COW which had given Thirty
quarts IN one day, and which had for time given
pound Of milk for every pound OF hay she con-
sumed. having no other food. There are some
good sheep here, but the Working Oxen, Horses
and Swine, though good. did not seem remarkable
Al ere kept in the stall throughout the year, and
the stablDg arrangements are here better than any
had seen in Europe
We all went out in the afternoon to large
clOyer-fed, where quite cluster of the farmers
of the yicnsge bad assembled to witness the opera
tOn Of Mr. McCOrmick's Mower-one of the very
few Il regret TO say Yankee farming implements
on exhibition. There was no competition at this
time, but the machine worked admirably, cutting
very smoothly closely an clearly,a swath FIVE feet
vide as fast as the span of horses drawing it could
walk and evidently making very moderate de-
mands on their muscles The ground was quite
uneven, and at one place the grass was vigorously
stamped down by the spectators, in order TO test
the machine under the most adverse CIR
cumstanCes. In this way some stalks were
made to escape cutting, but the machine
was nOWiEe choked nor impeded. The most
satisfactory feature of the performance was the
entire abstinence of Mr. Mccormick agent, after
the fret round leaving the machine to be operated
entirely BY French labOTers who never saw II before
that dav There was d very general and hearty man
Hesitation ofdelight from the assembled farmers, and
/ trust that not this only but other American
machines also will be tested again. aud put In com
petition with those of Europe, under the eye OF a
critical committee. If the Exhibition is TO be
ANYTHING better than a novel show, here is lin fact
its proper element. H. 6.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30
EXCITEMENT At HAMILTON. oRfo.


Our little sister city Of Hamilton Notwithstanding
he ursized avenues and the quiet disposition Of "a
Inhabitants, seems doomed recently TO Perpcsua
excitement
The poodle scarcely recover from tho sheck Of the
attempted Ca,honc assassin aton before cold bl-oeed
ms ricf Is committed r another quarter II fhc town,
and the muri ser hardly lodged N al before rors
81 TIE most goes conduct On the part Of pr0mloeDt
Enthc officer shock The of the entire community
lesterday the following poster was stack NJ ON the
ooruors Of tie s'neotss
PvslIo MEIrNG lhers vii b mse,ius Of ths cfiscas
q Butler Ceuny lie Coru noss, tt SrcrrE q eisht
Cclock, Tor ne f Of CSC .it ann e trRsh 4
esIsps nc tes, us's va s-o ssesPss uPoa the I.-.
determining what measures ihv ,S' neies Of
reSsIs.
Long be- fore the hour Of meeting the Cours-Hou~e
was crowded snd by clock fully 1000 people wers
assembled. Tbs large gathering al the shortest no.
hce showed the interest every citizen felt in the
ter. Tie meeting wBs organized by the appointment
of w Beatty, Esq, Chairman, and - Brown. Eco,
Sc etpry.
Tie fiop. l.. ID. Campbell and Others addressed the
meeting. The rum0rs charge the Probate Judge with
having euiiced two eids-eue 8 daughter Of DR..
Creighton aged eleven years and the other daugh-
tef OF MI. GtOree seward, aged twelve years-when
locked the door and endeavored 10 perpeirate the
most heirous OF crimes.
The statements of tie little girls related 10 tho
meeting, causing great an excitement that many
were in favor OF niictng immediate punishment upon
the accused. Counsel for lawful action, however. pre-
vailed and a committee 10 investigate the charges
was appointed 10 report az meeting 10 be held to-
ilhf A hundred Tumofs as 10 other acts OF the SC
cusod of similar character atoat, which serve to
Increase the excitement. Tho meeting tonight viii
10 doubt be a Tremendous one.
From TIE Cincinnati Gareffe Julv e.
We gave a brief account of an outrage allegee to
have been perpeuated by the Probate Judge of Bu,cr
County in The Gazette of Wednesday. The case
he's Justly created great excitement. meet ting was
h. HI in tie Court House at Hamilton on Wednesday
h. a, which W. Beatty, Esq. presided The Hon.
l.. ID. Campbell and Others addressed the meeting.
wi ich Adjourned TO meet again last night There was
siloIg Inclination TO resort to Judge Lynch; but the
p OIL. have determined that all the forms OF law shall
he duly observed.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30
1873, 1850.

CRY MoRTALuY.-The City Inspectors official re-
port for the past week shows the whole number of
deaths to have been 6G9 divided intotwo CLASSES COM
prising Cl adults and SOC children. Seven eghths Of
tie increase was among the juveniles, of whom lis
died of cholera infantum s. OF commissions 10 OF de-
bity. ~ Of marasmus, of measles, and OF scarlet
fever There were also deaths Of cholera, 80 OF diar-
rhea . Of dysentery 10 contamination OF the bowels
A. of consumption of congestion Of the lungs, 10 OF
Inflammation Of the lungs, 10 Of congestion Of the
brain, q dropsy in the head, l6 Inflammation OF the
BRAIN OF apopIexy, fyphus fever, and OF heart
disease. There were : deaths from drowning, from
sun-stroke ] suicide, each from intenperance and
delirium tremens, fatal casualties, IL premature
births. and 30 cases Of stil-born. The following Is
the classification Of the diseases Bones, joints, &c 81
brain and nerves, li2; generatye organs, 81 heart
and blood yesels, IL lungs throat, &c SIS skin, &c,
and eruptiye levers u stborn and premature birth,
Al stomach, bowels and other digestive organs 49,
uncertain seat and general ievers, 2s urinary organs.
&: Old age, ,; unknown !. The nativity table gives
s5 natives OF the United States IS Of Ireland 80 OF
G. Germany, and II Of England.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30

EXCITEMENT Is BLOOMSGroS, lNDANA. - we
lean that on Monday the town OF Bloomington was
thrown into considerable exceu ent by shooting az
fsir which occurred there. IL appears that on the
rTe,ious sunday evening Mr.. A. b. Carlton senior
e. iror Of The Bloomington NeNs Litter, had accom-
patied youug lady 70 church, aud while taking
cave OF her az her residence, be was assailed IA re
most violent palmer BY thee Or four persons with
stones which f.w about bis head thick and last l.
teiro mitch dsrk Mr.. Carlton could not see who his
s.soiiants were he drew bis revolver and attempted
To FIRE at them bur the powder being wet, il would
rot 20 off. BY skiilful management IN the Common
Iieas Cont on the next day Mr.. Carlton discovered
lie raues Of bis asssents. They proved to be kno@'
Nothirgs whose names NJ. Carlton had published IA
bis paper as belonging 70 the Order soon atler.al
Re - one of them. named BatiertOn, in the street
and fr.e pistol a. him, Saying az he fired; mere ;
lone OF the id rascals that tired TO ssssssina.e
me last night" Batierton took refuge 10 Mann
tore. when Carlton drew another pistol out ne wa
leIe arrested by the Marshal and held 70 oa, 10 me
sum Of $500. This affair has caused goOu usai u
'@0''' ' 49, - INewAlbany Ledger, July p
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30

lower end Of Fox River, usually called here the
Lower Fox, runs from the north end Of our lake
(Wirnebsgo) TO Green Bay. Seven rapids have 10
be Locked round. and then small STEAMBOATS, can
pass from this place to Green Bay. That part Of
the Improvement is already in pretty forward
state. end il is now assumed will be completed
next Fall. There lie no doubt that the capacity of
the stream is enough for boats of moderate draft.
TLe complexion OF the Lower Fox improvement
viii give US 10 considerable extent the sdyant-
ages Of a lake town, although we are forty miles on
straight line west Of Lake Michigan.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30

DESTRUCTIVE FREsHET ~ NEW ScOrLASD.-The
recent heavy rains bad swollen The creek NJ Carksye,
about lOaIteen miles from this city much beyOnd its
usual size: and Yesterday Benefits mill dam, about
two miles above the village gave way. The stream
cane rusbug down carving devastation in 10 train.
II g.,,ro, cd Joues's saw mill which stood short dis
tsuce below and hft dam also giving way before II,
new voun was add ed 10 the torrent. II then swept
toWard CGlksyiile spreading over The fields, pros
nating grain and sweeping away outbundin9s. lem
porsriy checked by tire Turnpike bridge II dashed up
a. sinst The tato house, swept away part OF II, aud
SWIM the remainder round Oh NJ foundation. The
eaekeeues wife and children wer IN the house at me
tine. and we're Iescued with difficulty from tho
49,, - ,-indovs The food then rushed down into
Ci5rk.vie and entered the heart Of he village like
wall ten feet high. surmountcd by logs, tuns of
bav Grain ard other matter. II knocked the stone
fo1ndation out tom under G.. Longs house aud IN
ursd several Others and dashed completely over The
roof OF Simmons blacksmith shop A woman IN the
house adjoining seeing il coming, bsd barely time TO
run up stare leaving the outer door open, through
which the water entered the house and swept the FUR
ntuTe before il. The heavy boTlden OF stone fence
were carried of by il Ike 70 many feathers, and
Garden had the soil esd everything gro wing on il
nietelv wasbed OF Of the rock which II rested
Reuuets prisf nil dam Ia the village wttstood the
nsessure sAort tine and then gave away which prob
Az SAVED the uill itself. Then with again renewed
oree II swept OF two bridges and tore away much Of
ths plank road. Many persons narrowly escaped
drow ming while others who them and even with
in stones throw unable 10 reach assist them.
What damage the water old below the third dam we
90 not learn but probably this the worst OF It.
The loss Is estimated to be at least $4,000
ALBANY Evening journal, July p.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30

the Evergreens for intermen, foIowe By large coz.
course Of people in carriages.
During the services number oslsdies wsrs 80 over
come By the sad scene that they had to be conveyed
away from the spot.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30

orvvp O,rH.-The following oath was admins
,ereS 20 little bow 10 years of age, in the Iowa
Ieoi.lsture. chosen TO do up documents: " Yop do
solemnly swear to support the Constitution 81 the
Limited States and OF this State and to fold papers to
the best Of your sbllity-so help you God
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30
poPuLArIoN or vILLAeEs.

Reminder of village les IN Qtsego County
Remainder Of yiIsge lies IN CheleDgo County.
Census OF ANY-CONPLETE.-BeOw we give
the full reuEs Of the Census Marshas for this city. 1t
will be seen that the increase is little 1900.
This il less than most Of our citizens anticipated but
it compares fGyoraby with the returns from oherp parts
a
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-30

POPULATION OF MADISON CouNTY.-We are in-
debied 10 Lucius p CLARK, County Clerk for the iol-
loving Gene us returns copied from the Records IN hi'
office. They are believed to be correct.
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