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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11
Threatened BOmbardment Of Town by a
United states steamer.

OHltcu DtdtcD cttumCAs
We have heretofore published accounts of tn,
difficulty between the government Of Paraguay, ant
Mr.. Hopkins, the United States Consul Tho Buc
nos Ayres British Packet, Of the 2lst Of October
has the following additional particulars Of the affair
In pursuance Of what wo consider short-sght
ed policy, the government Of Paraguay ordered al
North American citizens to quit the territory Of
the Republic, with special proviso In the case o.
ex Consul Hopkins that he should resign all claims
and pretensions 10 certain lands, which he had
purchased from the government, In other days and
circumstances, and of which he must be held the
legitimate owner. With this condition Mr. Hop
kins refused to comply, and to avoid forcible sep
aration from his countrymen, applied TO the COM
mandsr of the Water Witch, who interposed his
services In the of.hand way customary with the
class to which he belongs.
This was an intilnation to the effect that If Mr..
Hopkins and the other North Americans were not
allowed to embark without molestation, the Water
Witch would commence a bombardment Of the
city Of Assumcion, the capital of Paraguay, at a
specified hour Of the following day.
Accordingly, on the ensuing morning, tho Wa
ter-Witch took up position, with her guns double
shotted bearing in the direction Of tho Presiden-
tial Palace. with all the pomp and circum-
stance of glorious war;" each man occupied his
place, and the lighted match only awaited a
monosylanie rom tne commanding oihcsr, 70 re-
enact in the placid waters Of Paraguay, the revolt
ing tragedy of Greytown.
In this emergency, the Paraguayans wisely deem.
ed prudence the better part of valor," and not q
man. woman, or child was to be seen In the streets
Of Assumcion. Mr. Hopkins and all others were
allowed to embark without moestation, in the
boats OF the Water Witch and in due course
were transported to Corrintes where We leave
them in the meantime, TO muse ON the strange
mutations Of fortune" We understand a superior
officer of the Water Witch" has arrived in this
city but whittier bound, or with what mission
charged, deponent saith not; possibly Il may be to
report progress to the commander-in-chef upon
the station"
The same paper, Of the 2sth Of October, stated
that as the first fruit Of the unhappy squabblc, a
decree has been issued closing the rivcr Paraguay
against foreign vessels OF war Of all nations.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11

wrpsrspAr, January 10, 1855.

No 40 Edward NJ. West plaintiff in error, Us.
Joseph Cochran. The argument Of this cause was
commenced by Mr.. Ewing for the plaintiff in error,
and continued by Mr. Hin for the defendant IN
error.
Adjourned till tomorrow Mt II o'clock.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11
Baltimore Correspondence.
Miss Coutts-7Aieving observation-disclosures
and Ohio Railroad

Miss Coutts-THieving Observation-Disclosures
and Ohio Railroad.
BALTIMORE, Jan. IL, 1854.
The appearance Of Miss Coutts at the concert Of
Gris and Mario on Tuesday evening, has given ris
to much speculation concerning the history of this
singular female, who so sedulously follows the foot
steps of the charming Mario. Whether she be, as
report goes, the daughter ofthe rich English Ban
ker Coutts not, she is evidently In the posses
sion Of welLflled purse. Her dress was Of the
most costly materials and was, no doubt, the envy
of many a gay votary of fashionable life, though
hope there are few even among the most dashy
and Aashy of Baltimore ladies who would so lower
themselves in the estimation of good taste, as at
tempt to initiate the righteousness of dress and
manner exhibited on the occasion. Miss Coutts
had suit of rooms at Barnum's during the stay Of
the opera troupe in this city, and this morning
when Mario and his companions left for Phladel-
pha, true to her passion, she left too !
The gangs ofburglars who infest our city are be-
coming more and more bold and desperate in car
rying on their nefarious business and scarcely
night passes that some one or more dwellings or
stores are not broken into and robbed. Late on
on Market Space, was entered and robbed Of
large quantity of clothing belonging to the board
ers. On the same night the dry goods shop OF MIR.
Craig, on the same square, was also broken into
and goods and money TO a considerable amount
carried off, the vigiidnt watchmen remaining In
happy ignorance Of the whole affair
have reason to believe that the difficulty In
regard to the Mayors appointments is settled or
in fair way of being SO and that matters viii
proceed smoothly on the rcassembHng of the City
Council.
The monthly meeting of the Board OF Directors
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was held yes
terday, when the official report Of the business Of
the road for the past month was presented, from
which Il appears that the total revenue for the
month was s294, 423 0s. This shows decrease
of s2e, 500 20, on the main stem, and an increase
of $40 on the Washington branch, as compared
with the same month Of last year. The decrease
on the main stcm-was In the receipts for passen-
gers During the year, however, there has, In the
aggregate been an increase Of revenue on the main
stem Of sl,6l2,ls9 SO, showing that there has
been substantial addition to the business of the
road. The recently-formed connexion with the
Central Ohio road win have the effect Of vastly In
cressing the business of the road during tho cur
rent year, and much greater degree of prosperity
may reasonably be anticipated for this great enter
prise. AxERrcus.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11

Cot. MuMULLKs.--It is ssid that Hon. Fsyette
McMulen Is about to announce bis intention Of ro-
firing from congressional life
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11
Mr.. W ise's Letter.

We have just received, and shall publish
tomorrow, the third letter Of series, written
by North Carolinian Of distinguished ability
in answer to the letter Of the Hon. Henry A.
Wise against Americanism.
The two former letters from the same wri
ter, have received universal commentator, al
well for their great ability as for their polished
style Of composition, which is faultlcss.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11

LOUISIANA SESAroRsHIr.--The Senatorial can
vass grows animated. The friends Of the respsc-
tive sspirsnts are waxing warm the time Of trial
approaches, and by the fourth Monday In January,
election day. would not be surprised II pretty
little quarrel should be going on. We think wo
can discover indications 10 that effect.
SO far, the principal candidates arc Gen. Felix
Huston, Senator Sldell, and Governor Herbert
All Of these distinguished gentlemen have strong
friends who win spare efforts to secure the sue
cess Of their favorite. And all are working hard
very hard. Messrs. Huston and Herbert being on
the ground, win enjoy perhaps, some slight advsn
tage over Mr.. Slidell In Washington, but we opino
that that experienced tactician win not be found
wanting either in the arrangement, discipline, or
effectiveness of his forces. So skilful general
and 80 consummate politician, Is not TO be caught
mapping :,
The Impression Is quite prevslentthat Mr.. Slidell
win be elected As we are outsiders in this purely
Democratic controversy, Of course we cannot be
expected to speak authoritstively on the subject
We can only judge by the apparent indications
open to the scrutiny and Judgment of every body ;
and which may, just as likely not, deceive us and
our readers.--N. o. Bulletin.
II is stated by correspondent Of the Picayune
that Gen. +. Huston Is to receive the Know
Nothing support
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11

MAN "a. Observation-Disclosures being asked
why he preferred worthy poor man TO a rich one
for his daughter, assigned his reason as follows
81 had rather she should have man without
money than money without man"
AGRrAr DrrrrRrxcr -Anschsrss, the scythan
sage, being asked in what respect learned men diff
fered from unlearned, answered +" As the living
from the dead
The Massachusetts, Legislature has resolved 70
use mono but American stationery
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-11

Bosros, Jan. lQ.-Commssoncr Woodbury. has
issued warrant for the arrest Of John jackson,
an alleged fugitive slave, said to have escaped
from Capt Fox, Of Virginia. Tho vigilance com
mittee got wind Of the proceeding, and started
jackson for Canada
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-10
From the Southern Agriculturist.
A Short Chapter on Milk Cows.

DIR. Benz. Waldo, an esteemed friend, re-
siding at Edge6eld G. H.. writes to us, MAX
ing enquiry as to the best breed of cows for
furnishing a village resident with an abun-
dance Of milk and butter Now, old friend,
there are so many requisites TO be attended
to in order to ensure these household COM
forts, that your question is to US poser
There are fine mixers of all breeds, and good
treatment with the true sort of attention given
to milk cow, will often ensure what you
wish. We have lad fine mixers of Durham
and of Ayrshire stock, and now havea Devon
hard to beat for quantity and quality. Our
friend, Gen. Waddy Thompson, of Greenvil!e,
S. c.. is a staunch advocate for the Alder
neys, which breed, he contends, gives more
butter to the COW than any other, Indeed,
he claims large need of praise for them
We have known some native COWS find ami
mails in all the essentials for milking pro
perties. But in every good mixer, there
are certain indexes which cannot lead pur-
chaser astray, if he is at all familiar with
those qualities which make the tayorites oi
the cow pen.' Milking qualities are always
accompanied with fine head, little wide
above the eyes, but quite small below, caus
ing it to appear somewhat long The Skin
should be creamy yellow in color, and tht
nose always of rich yellow neck small al
its junction with the head, thin, but widen
ing as it approaches the shoulders and bris
ket. The udder should be of good capacity
covered with long silky hair, and not inclined
to feshiness large and prominent milk veins
small delicate horns, fine and Transparent
A broad, straight back, wide loins and hips
long quarters, round ribs, small fat lie.
bones; deep, full brisket with fore legs wild
apart all covered with a pliable, nello,
skin, constitute handling qualities and
COW that is a good handler, almost ;nvaris
bly,, when coupled with the above describe
conformation, is good mixer. This hano
| ling quality should never be overlooked
| selecting any kind of stock, for freuuentl
fine shaped specimens of pure bred cattl
are wofully deficient in these properties, s
essential to thrift
We would have better milk COWS if v
provided them with proper food--luxurial
green food in summer, and good supp
Of ground macerated grains and roots
winter. A few carrots and ruta bagas.
addition to broken peas or corn, softened
boiling or simply sleeping in water; max
all the difference imaginable in the quanti
Of milk and the quality of the butter. o
Mrs. Candy who used TO keep hotel
Cotton Town, Columbia, could have learn
any one lesson in milk coag culture S
had the best system of feeding to promo
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the milk seeretions in her cows that we eser
recoslect to have observed. Her rule faF
golden butter, was to feed well on bo:leas
food and the COW pea was her element g
success Feed, then, dear Doctor, feed
well, feed regularly and feed just enough
Pick up yellow nosed cow. with the above
enumerated requisites, till you can lay your
hands on thorough bred Devons, and We vii
ensure you what you wish, When you 90.
get a Devon of the right stamp, you VIII
have an animal worth petting- If We were
auteerat of all the cow owners. in the Soptn,
we would imfound every sinner who mixed
starved COW, in sort Of peaitentad,g cor
| per- until he learned humanity, and ge1d
Ets.,!s i Is mil, nd .lbI.ttsr: 81
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-10
FOR THE sprRrr OF THE AGE.
Lake View Oivision.

At the last meeting Of this Division.
there were a~large number Present and five
members were initiated It's prospects at
present arc aattering, and by me proper
exertion aud perseverance of its members.
will both at present and in the future ac.
complish much good. It is one of those
isolated and scarcely known associations,
which in connection with many Others in
"the old North State" are silently bu
steadily aud certainly, working out the en-
actment Of prohibitory law, which shal
relieve her from moral incubus, that fo
years has sit upon her shoulders, aud NOR
than any other, has weighed down the eI
ergies and mental resolution of her citizen
which has been as q mighty Upas, bligh
ing and whitening everything that b,
come within the scope Of its influence.
Isolated and scarcely known, it is tru
yet its influence, however small, is felt al
needed aud should be preserved and che
ished for as the small stream having j
source in some silent glen, helps to for
the mighty river upon which the navies
the world may ride; so do these SIN,
moral influences, Of every spot on cart
help to swell the moral power that is I
cessary for the accomplishment of eve
good and perfect work.
The moral influence and private Writ
of the individual alone, is as the dew drc
which by itself isineffectull, but when u
ted with kindred drops, distil their fire.
ness upon the vegetation, causing it
flourish and reward the husbandman's
Dor and gladden. his heart,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-10

practiced upon our friend Charles. Ashow-
ever, our Lord commended the unjustste
ard because he acted visely,' so l suppose
the good sense shown by the young lady, in
choosing husband for the sake ofwhat he
was and not for the sake of whal he might
have possessed, merits our appreciation. It
is not every one who has moral courage
enough to step out Of the circle which sur
rounds the wealthy. aud seek for those
qualities of mind and heart which the world
can neither give nor take away.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-01-10

FRIEND PAuL-This will introduce to
thee friend Charles Copeland. He has
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JANUARY 10, l855.1sss

come to thy city in pursuit of business
I have known him from youth up. Thou
mayst depend on him for aught that he can
do, and shall not lean as on broken reed
If thou canst do anything for him thou
mayest peradventure benefit myself, and
cause to rejoice
Thy former and present friend,
MIc4H I,oauTs,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-22

Crimes, TO carry on cs0psign in the ePen
field simultaneously with the attack on The
city! General Liprandi and General Ostea
Sscken are encamped with very large forces
at not very distant points in the valley shout
the city, awaiting favorable moment when
the events which are going on under the
walls of the town will authorize them to
strike.
Their forces serve also as reserve corps to
march TO the aid of the garrison in case Of
need. So that instead Of marching against
these bodies the Allies will ask nothing bet
ter fhan their iuactioh while they are carry.
ing on tIIe bombardmeft Of the place. Il is
only necessary to look at the fornsadssie line
OF French cannon which bristc from the edge
of the high bank for space Of nearly two
miles slong the valley whore the RnsslaHs
are encamped to be convinced Of the fear
which reigns in the allied camp Of rear at
tack.
Taking calm view Of the subject on the
ground. my informant at Sebsstopol is Of
opinion that the probabilities are opposed to
the taking of the place, bat TINT if taken il
will only be by q continued series OF bloody
contests. step by step. and running through
q period Of several monlhs, In which large
reinforce ments will be constantly required te
maintain the losses which they suffer.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-22
Reselsed, That We have these resolutions
published In the Evansville Journal.
DE WITT LAMPHEAR, Prest.
WV. F. DuxBAR, Secretary.
For the Journal,


Mn. SAHDERs:-I noticed in the Enquirer
this morning an article, condemning in .
very ungentiemanly manner.the Neptune
Fire Co.. and the late resolutions passed by
that company, awarding to Mr.. z. H. Cook,
the Chief Of the Fire department., what praise
he was justly entitledto
AT meeting Of the Young America Co.,
on Saturday night we passed q series Of reso-
lutions, FULLY endorsing those Of the Neptune
which were furnished you for pobfication.-
For the edi6cation Of Mr.. Hall, and to keep
him from shooting an anti-American squib
at our boys, l wish to state that the "foung
America" is composed of at least half foreign
ers, and the resolutions referred 10, were
passed Without one dissentiny uotce.
Our motto is, "Help your neighbor," and
whether he live ia Lamasco, or Evansville
be he Irishman, German or A merican, let us
but hear his cry of distress and "Youne
America" will always be found ready, with
willing hands and warm heirts, to give 'em
the best we've got in "der machine"
PHOENIX.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-22

Nh. SAupRRs:-lw wish 20 make the en-
quiry Of certain clerk in large Dry Goods
store in thin city. whether the Pockst-book
picked up in the street By . little girl yester.
dsy asout noon, snd taken from her By the
ssid clerk. actually belonged to him, a. he
elaiaedis did, or whether the rightful owner
has got il or net! Ast the father Of the little
girl feel that some explanation 10 due to
me - A CITIZEN.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-22

A FLING AT THE N0RrHERHER.-TheE v-
ansville Enquirer publishes q paragraph
wherein it is charged that the Northerner, on
her recent trip, would not wait there for pas.
sengers. Capt. Fuller attends to his pas
sengers, and invariably tries to get oil he
can get every trip. The boat landed at Ev.
ansville as usual, and, no doubt, remained
there rs long as usual, and il passengers did
not get on board, il was their fault.
The fact is, the Northerner was full OF
passengers on the last trip, and we expect
the chaps complaining at Evansville were
mad because Bill Fuller did not stop long
enough for them to sell out their cakes, APP
Piles and beer to the deckers.
Lou. Cour.
The above may do a. q reply to the En-.
qurer's item, which did not enter into de-
tails Of its charge, but it will not answer to
excuse the Northerner's slight to the citi-
zens Of this place. The undignihed apollo.
gy given by the Courier, for the Nor,herner
and which slur Capt. Fuller would himself
as gentleman dsown, will not answer
This boat did not wait as long as usual fol
passengers; Capt. Fuller, or his representa-.
tive on deck, instead of trying to get pas
sengers, declared he did not want any more
and the boat did not tie line; and instead
Of its being the passengers' fault they did
not get on board. more than q score OF them
were on the wharf with their baggage when
the Northerner touched, at "a o'clock in the
morning. Of course uery anxious to get on
board. This apology of the Courier is rath.
er adding insult to injury, and should be al
once disowned by Capt. Fuller, Who is per-
sonslly popular here, as we believe every
where he il known.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-22

01rThe Journal says we have put ourself
"side by side with the Indianapolis Republic
can" In what, little-one' Was it in 70.
commenting an extra session! We would
rather that the State of Indiana should be
without session of the Legislature for the
next ten years than see the Know Nothing
Cabal called together by Gov. Wright. You
Know Nothings have it all to yourself co;
we are not in that fight.-l Enquirer.
The Enquirer placed itself by the side Of the
Republican BY assuming it was out Of the
power ofan extra session to remedy the evil Of
the non-passage ofan spportionment law.an
in opposing an extra-session. The Repub.
licsn has the same as acknowledged its error
in assuming the position. We said the En-.
quirer neuer acknowledged an error, and yet
we venture the remark that no paper in
Indiana or in the Union, annually contains
more palpable errors than this same En-
quirer. 1t is all q matter of unimportant
taste, whether the editor of the Enquirer
would prefer our State to be without Legis-
lature ten years rather than the late Legis-
laturs should be called together again.
Probably he is very correctly expressing the
feelings of all Old Liners, in view of the
immense injury the Old Line portion Of that
Legislature did its friends. The Enquirer
calling this Legislature "Know Nothing
Cabsl," is hitting its own friends pretty
hard. Is it possible the Old Line Senate
with the Old Line Lieut.. Governor at it,
head, have gone over to the Know Nothingsl
They formed pretty prominent part Of thai
Legislature-so large proportion indeed Al
to effectually succeed in preventing the Other
political portion Of that body, doing theil
full duty, and carrying out as they desired
the expressed wishes of the people. II these
Old Liners were "Know Nothing Cabal,'
they were so mentally:not politically, and it il
pity there were not . cable around every
fellows neck who helped form the Old Line
cabal.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-22
Young America Fire Company.

The following preamble and resolutions
were passed unanimously BY the Young
America Fire Company at their last meeting:
We the members Of the Young Americs
Fire Company having noticed the article
published in recent number of the Evans
Vile Enquirer rejecting unwarrantably on
the capacity Of our present Chief of the
Fire department and his course at the late
FIRE feel it to be our duty, and in justice to
Mr.. Cook, to refute the false charges con.
tained i'm that article.
Resolved, That we consider Mr.. Cook a.
the most efficient energetic and capable man
that the City Council could have appointed.
Resolved, That he has done more towards
organizing the Fire department and having
the Engines and Hose repaired, getting new
hose and making arrangements for having
new engines built than any other Chief En-
gineer that we have had.
Resolved, That on account OF the ertreme
bad condition W hch all Of the apparatus was
in (including engines. hose, hooks and
ladders) when Mr.. Cook came into Office, that
sufficient time had not elapsed to have them
repaired.
| Resolved, That on the morning of the FIRE
b was promptly on the ground and did all
that could have been done by any other
person with the same apparatus, and his
orders were promptly obeyed by the com.
Panies but they could not avail anything on
account Of the hose which could not bear z
pressure sufficient to force the water twenty
feet:high without bursting.
Resolved. That we believe that il he j.
allowed to carry his views into operation and
10 not thwarted in his plans that we will
have as good and rs efficient a FIRE depart.
| ment 40 there 10 in the State.
| Resolved, That Mr.. Cook was not ap.
pointed because he was an American aud in
preference Of foreigner, but becsase the
City Council was pstitioned by both of the
companies to have him placed at the head oil
the Fire department
Resolved, That il the orders of the City
Council had have been executed by the En-.
gineer who held the Office before Mr.. Cook
was appointed. the engines would have been
in working order on the morning of the FIRE.
Resolved, That We believe the charges OIL
the Enquirer emanated more from q persona
dislike than from any supposed ineomps.
,sncy Of the Chief Engineer.