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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25

FRAMING PRIVILEGE OF MEMBERS or CoyaRE8-
We understand tome Poi mssers are In doubt wbeth-
or nj der the Few law requiring prepayment Of all let
tes 10 places within the United States letters addressed
TO hsmb rs of Congress may 90 without being pre-
psd. The answer, Of course, Ia that all such letters
should be ouly dispatched, the frankng privilege
remains unchanged.
In connection with this subject the folio vipg cir
cuar of TIE Postmaster may be found useful:
tUbion.
at having come to the kT ogIe5se of the Depart
that orye numbers OF letters hsvs lately pssssd
roue The mails unc er the forged franks OF Members
OF Congress- and kuoxiBg that la many instances per
soLs having the Thanking privilege greatly to their
q boyurce often reques ed 10 frank letters am pack.
etc for Others merely avoid the payment of postage
deem it my tu'y to call particular attention to the
following provisions OF the act Of ID MIeb, 1895, on
this subjec', viz:
"SEc. 2e. And be it further enacted, That il any
person shall rauk any let letter. other than those
written by himself or by bis orier, OF the business of
bis office, attended by act Of March l, 1917 in the
care of Men bers Of Congress and the Secretary OF the
Ser ate and The Clerk of the House OF Representa- ives
10 include ell 10 ers and packages sent and received
by them not weighing over two ounces he shall. On
conviction thereof, pay fine of $40, ard it shall be
the especial suy OF Pos smssers to proseeue for said
t6ebse Ard If any person having tue right 10 receive
bis letters free Of postage sbal receive ncosed TO him.
ATTY letter or pacset dressed 10 person not having
tbs' ri ht i shall be hts duty TO the same to the
PcsOfice, marking theron The place from whence it
cane that Il may be charged with postage. And if
any person tbe counterfeit the handwriting or fraok
Of sDy person, or the 10 be dole in order
10 avoid the ps ment of postage each person 80 Of
tending sbsll pay for every sush offense $500.
Nov with vie TO protect all persons having the
fraDhDs privilege in TIE full enjoyment of their egh.
mate rights 10 this respect and to prevent the commits
zion Of these oeDses Postmasers special agents and
all o.herr il the servie of the Department are hereby
Instructed to re- der all proper aid in seeing that The
lv.fC InE az thal lam fatI f.fI.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25

was convicted Of murder here during the admins
tratisu Of Mr.. Fillmore, aud sentesoed 10 be exc
cuted AppeaIs were made TO the President, and
he eommated the sentence 10 imprisonment for
life upon legal opinion of his Attorney General,
Mr. Cnttendeu. Wells now applies for hsbess
corpus to be released from prison on the ground
that the pardO1ing power vested in the Executive
il positive and cannot be exercised with conditions
at bis discretion. On the other hand, IL is can
tended that the general power TO pardon implies
the right to qualify It's exercise. The language of
the Constitution is rs follows: He the Presi
dent shall have power to grant reprieyes and
"paIdons for ofenses against the United States,
except in cases of Impeachment" Now, accord
ing to strict construction and the doctrine of pre-
scIibed powers in the different departments of this
Govern IT. accepted by all the able Interpreters
Of the Constitution, it requires some ingenuity to
discover how the President could find authority
for this large range OF power Infringing az does
upon the distinct functions of the Judiciary. Ii
there be one branch Of our system which should
be more closely watched than another, 1t is that
the Executive shall not, under any pretense, be
clothed with more authority than the strictest
reading and letter Of the Constitution will allow
Daring enchoacbmens from that quarter have
already assumed the imposing character OF recog-
bized right, and if encouraged, the end OF our
whole system may be easily predicted
The Court Of Claims, which has been sitting at
Wizards Hotel since the meeting OF Congress, sd-
iourned over Yesterday Till the I'd of January
"Wednesday week. A room is already prepared
for ts future sessions in the new north wing of the
Capitol, and al order Of the Speaker that is to be
is OILY needed to install it there A movement will
probably be made before the present Congress TO
amend the system under which this Court was
created, by allowing appeal upon it's judgments to
the Supreme Court and confirming their decision
as fiji al, without any power Of review upon tae
part OF Congress. This modification you'd neces-
sarily involve contingent appropriations to an
swer these judgments for without such feature
the improvement on the old method would be
merely nominal. The Jealousy which Congress
feels about the privilege of applying the public
money, without its direct supervision in each par
ticular case, may interpose obstacle to the sue
cess Of this plan; but some such expedent, under
sufficient guards, must be ultimately adopted if
Congress is ever to be relieved of the organized
s. stem which has been 30 long practiced by pro-
fessional borers, Spectators, lObbyers and po-
litical pickpOckets. INDEX.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25

The GREAT CENTRAL SEA IN TROPICAL AFRICA
In the Calrer Mssion,Jion find, with some listers
from Dr. Rebman dated the 18th and 3cth of April,
map which is communicated by the learned mission
airy. On this map, between the Equator and 100 Of
touth LATITUDE, and between the 23d and 3Oth meid-
isp, lies an immense sea, without Quite, twice as
large IS the Black Ses, Including the Sea of AxoG
1t is desgnsied Ukerewe, Inner Sea, and the we'll
known Njasss Sea appears ss a small bay OF the
south esst. DR.. Rebmsn refers 10 q map Ia detail
which bis companion DR. Erhardt, is bringing TO Ea-
rope. This grea. discovery, the consequences OF
which can hardly be estimated has rested hitherto on
the testimony Of the natives of both shores OF the In
Der Ses with whom the missionaries came IN contsc..
DR.. A. Petermsnn remarks, 10 9 letter in The AtI,
sssM, that the African geogrApher, Mr.. Cooley, ar
gued long sgo for the eaistencs Of single great see
In the center Of Equatorial africa, sud this opinion
WAS prevented rem becoming general only by the OBJ
stI ste opposition OF tbs missionaries Of Eastern Ami
e. whe now csnisse tDsu error.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25

" n Col. srsszn, Cemsaad1sf al Fcrs LAseesve-tA.
"sm: We, the COMMITTEES Of Pabh, Safety sp-
pointed by tho citizens Of Ksnsss Territory, sssem-
bled IN Lawrence, notify You that this pace 10 be-
eseuered by a body Of armed meu sho have been
ched hither from neishboing Sta'e and Who sre
reaening the town of Lawrence with destruction
ard our citizens with INN diae death as well ~ ,m-
hitting all manner Of Expectations upon n Offending
travellers on the biz hwnys all Of whca is doae With
out being able to learn the or provoctlon;
therefore, If consistent with your oscretoo ana duy
we request OF You sufficient force from your co II.
mand TO qusl this riot and prevent furter inv on oil
our peace and security. J.H Lane,
s. 5. EMORY,
Jo,y-,e, Dec 4 1853 and 0t1efs''
A nespoD dent of The ~. louis Democrat, wrihaS
from Ksnsas, Dec. 9, ssys:
"The Mi.somis Numbered about 200 men 10
both campo. At La xrer co they bad c5.ect a'ou,
200 meD, who came there 10 de or be Vicporlo41.
They were to fight for their homes An fsni ies, s6ie
The mob ON tho other band hso nothing stake Dat
the pleasing of a few political hacks Ai'.r Gov.
Shat non had coIversation WITH some OF the men
from Lawrence, Lie saw bis folly: and the go ire
strength Of LAWYER placed itself in biz h.ncs for me
preetTva ion Of the pubic peace and the fus'ai a Of
oil coItti,u!iors laws 20 that he raj 10 ascep me ~
and by 'ba means they have clearly ou'ge 1eraea tne
Rob party.
And Low that the mob find that trey have bseu
broul ht there upon the Iepretepiat N OF e t7f'
men hey are u IL tteir cen uncetion >f'ae.
ano W. u6n't mis- fighting among tbemse yes.
" Rave been talking With wh1 has Just
come in from The scene, and be ssys the hssonnans
are leaving for their homes ss as they
car ana they all seem TO he o'oJe mind Da nn aakas
il may 90 hi before they over again. ms u
the thru lime they have cone 70 clsar oat the ID
Yankees and each time have gone home sihou'
fight, enc they se now GOWN ed ttat the men they
have to deal with are not made OF sra$. Tue psope
Of Lawrence we've well armed and provided WIN c4n'
non ard in my option those Sba'p's rhes had
very de e.e:ious efec, upon the niDds OF the MOB.
~ an glad the affair has happened. II mas pu'
the men Of LawreI right aboe they want TO DE IN,
stood TO stand willing t. espect all Constltuaonal
lsws and TO resist all ihst no ana hawai- tsken
Il at stand 10 die rather than prove rscresnt - IT,
lesders will cave bard work ever TO get then 70 cone
again. Lawrence haviog conducted herself d, pru-
dtny, has made rienos oy it, and sec1Iei oec'
of those who before had no cJncep ion Of their caarac
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25
INDIAN TREATIES, DC
From The Nati,sal Istelyigsnes,.

We publish the following at the instance Of friend
Of the gallant officer to wnom 1t is sfcressed;
SANTA FE, Sept 20, 1885.
DEAR SIR: ! have recently met the Mohgache
abs ard Jcsrilla Aoaohes, and negotiated treaties
Of lesce with Doth bsLds These Indians acSno T
EIDE themselves whipped by hs troops updtr your
orctrs and said that they were cons nced tha-
useless 70 contend any longer against he white pop
pie. Allow me, Sir, TO cong atulate you upon result
to which you have 80 largely contributed.
Very respectful y, jour ,Iiend, 10
NERE YEFHER
Co. 7. r. FAUxrLEaoy Fort Uhiou, Es~.Mexea
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25
BY Telegraph
DISCOVERY OF THE BRITISH ARCTIC-SHIP
RESOLUTE.

NEW HAVEN, Monday, Dec. %, 1859.
The British chip Resoluts sbaudooed in the A. etc
Ice, brought by Capt Badington into the port of
NewLondon yesterday, with all Der armsments stores
and equipments on board. She is a new aud band
some vessel and worth 100000. When fund she
had drftd over 200 miles from the place where che
wss abandoned An effort will be made to bring her
into this port
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25

INTERESTING CAsE-C0URT OF CLAIMS
Ssos Oar own Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dee. %, 1856.
A easeis nov pending before the Supreme Court,
which attracts considerable attention and interest
hsm involving constitutional question Of Execu-
tvs power, never heretofore meoteA One Wells
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25

PHILADELPHIA, Tuesday, Dee IL, 1885,
SIn:I am highly boDored by the letter you have adj
dressed 10 noe Expressing TIE generous feel,pg win
which her Bri annie Mejesiy's Government have beea
pleased TO regard the efforts of the expedition lately
pnoer my command to afford assistance to Sir Joha
Frai Kiln and his associates. sbal not fail to CON-
party and pray you, in their behalf as we'll az my
own, 10 convey to her Bisannic Msjestys G,vsrl.
ment our very grateful Acknowledgements for this
msrk Of their fdvoTiDg regard.
Ian, SIR, with gIeat respect, your very obsdieu.,
faithful servant, +. K KANE
BIZ F,cs lsbcy John T. Csmpton Mriser PeaIpOtesssry
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-12-25
DIR. KANE AND THE BRITISH GOV
ERkMENI.
TIE following correspondence has been made public
al Washington

The following correspondence has been made pablo
al Washington:
WAsHNGToS, Dec g. 1885,
SIR: Her M jesty's Goyernm Mt bave lieIy been ap-
priced of t. safe return Of the expedition under our
command TO the Arctic regions IN Of SIR John
Franklin. They have also been Informed of the sac
return Of the searching squadron under Capt Hart.
stein. This intelligence hss afor. Ell sioc re- peasure
TO Ter Mejeety's Government AID have no the
tions to you Sir and TO convey 10 YOU ADD 10 request
YOU 10 conn Ill caie 10 the officers Gre who ua.
Ger your com nand, go nobly attempted to afford to
Sir John FIsrkin and the officers ana crews o: her
the assurance Of The sincere regard of the British Coz
en- mtnt aro people for their generous exertious
lheve the honor 10 be, Sir, youi most obedisnt and
humble servant, JOHN +. CRANPros.
To DR.. KANE, Y. s Navy.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22
CARLYLE on the War.

In recent letter Carlyle thus expresses
his strong conviction that England had no
right to embroil herself in the present
Eastern war:
s.Except that poor England, with such an
explosion of folly as never happened before
has plunged overhead into that bottomless
pool. (where my clear belief is, ehe has no
business whatever and has therefore found
the fate long due her, of being proved to be
a country sunk in folly, in hypocritical in
competence, and every species Of cotton con-
fusion, vanished over with parliamentary
elequence, free presses liberty Of the subject
&C., SO that simple persons thought it much
the contrary, and is therefore getting into
condition hideous to all good citizens, and
incapable Of help by any words Of mine. I
take not the least interest in the Turk Rus
sian business, and have only one wish about
II, for which the Turks are not much obliged
to me! In these circumstances, silence, 80
long as silence can be kept, il clearly the one
course; the rather as am NOT idle otherwise
but doing the best can in what seems to me
the deeper strata of the business. II will be
difficult for you to forgive me all this heresy;
but have no doubt your good nature viii
ct length prevail.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

u In speaking of the removal of Gov
Reeder, the Kansas Free State says: eve
have no doubt that his removal was done
simply to gratify the continued demands
of the slave power, and especially the per-
sonal feeling Of Col. Manypenny, who de-
clared last winter that either Reeder or
himself would loose his office.
Though we have honestly differed with
Gov. Reeder in some of his policy as Gov
ernor, yetwe should be highly pleased to
have him remain with us and help us to
fight the contest through, and the Free
State men of the Territory will send him
as delegate to Congress next fall, as we
are determined to have fair election
next time, or a civil war and we are not
very particular which.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22
ONO AND MISSISSIPPI RA1LnoAD.-

ONO AND MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
The suspension of operations upon this new
and valuable road, is felt so seriously by
ST. Louis, and the people along the route,
that great exertions were in progress, at
the last mail accounts, to raise the embar-
60, and set the trains to running. The
ST. Louis Chamber of Commerce has held
meeting to discuss the matter, at which
resolutions were passed appointing COM
mittee to make a thorough examination
of the condition of the Company,
and another to coufer with the City
Council and other parties, and obtain their
concurrence in some plan for putting the
road in operation. A subscription for the
latter purpose was authorized in order to
pay off the floating debts of the road
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

The CHISEsE.-The Chinese have shown
themselves in some respects very remark
able people. Long before the Europeans ar
rived even at the infant stage Of civilization
they had attained a knowledge of many of
the highest arts and sciences. They knew Of
the compass, printing, the composition of
gunpowder, and were deeply versed in many
of the mysteries of mechanical lore. But.
although they were acquainted with these
things, they seemed also to combine with
their knowledge in the most singular manner
the disadvantages of prejudice, lack of
spirit and enterprise, and in some cases ig-
norance which would be discreditable in
more barbarous nation. Their compass new
er led to an extension of their commerce.
their printing did not lead to the diffusion Of
literature, and their knowledge of the COM
position of gunpowder never induced them
to bring it into use as an important agent of
defense or offence. They seem to have re-
manned stationary for centuries, neither ad-
vancing nor retrograding, never introducing
anything new, never originating any idea OF
merit, and always retaining the old customs
OF their ancestors, no matter how little faith
they may have in their efficacy. A book
which should give an account of even a moi
ETY. OF their peculiar customs would be a pom
derous tome. Centuries of intercourse with
the world under more liberia. institutions
than now exist in the Celestial Empire would
not assimilate the Chimes, to other and more
civilized nations in their customs more than
their language. As people they are more
conservative than any nation in the world.
and what they were century ago they are
now, and probably will be century b. nee.
Boston Journal.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

SLAVERY In Observation-Disclosures
bic attention has recently been attracted to
the subject of the probability of slavery
being introduced into the new Territory
of Nebraska. This was caused in the first
instance by long article published editori-
ally in the Nebraska City News, announc-
ing that slave holders had settled with
their slaves in Southern Nebraska, and in
tended to attempt the establishment of
slaveholding State south of the Platte riv-
er. Subsequently the same paper publish
ed an advertisement offering number of
slaves for sale. But the News now puts
forth an article saying that the whole thing
was fiction of its own coinage.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

MONEY AFFAIRS The New York Ex-
press of August 10 says: The great abun-
dance Of money, and the dullness Of the
the foreign exchanges impart renewed
strength to the opinions entertained that
the present prosperous appearance of
things will last for long time. The
accounts Of the crops from various parts of
the country are Of the most cheering char
acter. With this foundation, the trade
of the country may be expanded from its
present contraction with safety and profit.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22
sg It seems that the Dom;n;cans

sD It seems that the Dominicans of
Florence, in Tuscany, have openly rejected
the pontifcal bull upon the Immaculate
conception-a doctrine which in all ages,
supported by the authority of Thomas
Aquinas, they have experienced and ex-
pressed great repugnance to. In the sew
enteenth century the Spanish Dominicans
even provoked civil troubles in expressing
the opinion Of the Jesuits: The Journals
state that the archbishop Of Florence has
summo. ed the refractory monks to appear
before his tribunal, aud imperiously COM
manded their silence.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22
From the West.

The Council Bluffs Bugle contains among
other things an account Of the election in
Pottawattamie county, of Hall, Nebraska
Democrat to the County Judgeship, by a
majority of92 Over this consummation the
editor rejoices with exceeding great joy.
He gets out his cannon, his rooster, and
in fact pretty much every thing in the
way ofpictures he could raise We are of
the opinion he is about right in rejoicing
We do not believe another avowed Nebraska
Democrat has been elected to Office within q
a year. Wing Recorder, Surveyor and
Treasurer elected.
They have been having fine rains out in
that direction accompanied by severe hail
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

THE CRops OF THE DEs MONIES YALLrY, we
are led to believe, from pretty extended per !
sonal observation, will show larger average
yield this season than ever heretofore /; anagj
the amount Of grain Of all kinds in the field
is much greater than in any previous season.
The corn crops look finer throughout tho )
whole extent of the Valley than they ever did
before, and it is universally remarked that
the guam ity on the ground exceeds oil pre- 9
csdent. And the wheat crop although some I,
what injured by the chinch before il was cut.
and in some Localities damaged in the shock
by the rain, will nevertheless show fair
average yie'd: and Notwithstanding OCCASION
al complaints on these grounds we think all
will concur that there never has been > so
bountiful supply Of grain in the Da
Moines Valley as we shall have this fall.
49, JKeokuk, Gate City
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

The arrisalvr w., Aa,brrSh's Manage
rie in towa attracted quite a c-o~v. r.. =. /.
was attended with serious accident. The
Third street bridge across Hawkeye broke
down with the wagon drawn by six hor-
ses, in which was one Of the lager
animals. The bridge fell with the weight
of the cage, breaking WAGON and iniuring
several little boys who were on the bridge.
One Of them little son of Mr.. Scaburn
wss so seriously crushed that it was thought
he wou not recover.
The Rhinoceros so unceremoniously
dumped into the channel os the stream,
was taken from the wreck seriously injur-
ed and led to the canvass with some diff
Guilty
The bridge had only been built two
years, and must have been a very poor az
fair.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22
l.. ID. STOCKTON,
Counselor & Aitornen at fam,
n. W. Corner Washington and Third Streets,
BERLING ron IOWA


DEAL ESTATE bought and sold on Commission.
II leases aud lots euted and leased and titles ia
ns estate in the city and county examined on rea-
sHsbie terms
faxes paid and rents collocted Leases. Deeds,
Mlt,rses and Articles Of Agreement drawn with
scransy aud De patch.
Land, ssd lots surveyed, and corners established; /;
Ess and drawings ipudc on reasonable terms.
aRgiter of the real estate in the city aud county
sals or 10 lot will be kept ut all times to which
[laa0n Us invited.
ips OF tbs city and II the Additions thereto and
eahis IN the vicinity Of Burlington kept n hand
ssA purchasers can examine without charge.
tah. rffsctea and money invested on safe security
rsl "a rBasonNb'c terms.
pnms wishing TO scli. buy crlease real estate OF
n, kind will find IL 10 THEW advantage to cali at
ESTATE OFFICE" n. w. corner Sd
pi Washington Streets, harrington, loira.
nay 90 jSbs-iy
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

MEssRs. EDITORS: Will you please let
those who travel West from your town
know that at the Munson House in New
London he will find house where all pains
will be taken to make his sojourn pleasant
to him. speak from experience when 1
say, he will be cared for and get the worth
Of his money. A TRAVELLER.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22

The SEARCH FOR GoLD IN ARKANSAS The
Van Buren Intelligencer Of the 9th ultlmo
says: "Our city during the past week has
been pretty we'll filed with gold hunters,
some going to the reported gold mines and
others returning. Those returning did not
find any gold, and report that most of those
they left behind would push on further vest
in prosecution of their search. Those go
ing do not appear to be much deferred by
the report of those returning. We expect
to see them all returning shortly wiser if not
better men, ...... ....... ....s
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1855-08-22
Rssga Buffalo in innumerable numbers.

Bsss Buffalo in innumerable numbers, says
the Kansas Herald of Freedom, of July 18th,
are ranging over the prairies only fifteen
miles west of Fort Riley. With spygass,
from a hill, they can be seen grazing as far
as the eye can reach. Settlers who had 10
Gated in the vicinity with herds ofcattle have
been compelled to remove for want of grass,
which has been consumed by those animals.
The Potawatomie Indians paid a visit to them
recently, and brought back in a couple Of
days all the meat they could haul away, leay-
ing the fore quarters on the ground. They
are making preparations for another hunt