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The daily union., 1855-09-16
THE EARTHQUAKE SHOUT OF VICTORY.

The results of the elections in the southern States since
took the field may be summed up fol-
The daily union., 1855-09-16
HON. BEVERLY L. CLARKE.

70 Mcssrs. GEo. b. LonlSe, and others.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

~ The rains, since our last. have swol-
len the small streams higher than they have
been for the past year Little river, at the
crossing on the stage route from this place
to Clarksville, Texas, or Saturday evening,
had overfown its banks. SO that the stage
was unable to reach the ferry, and was COM
PEELED to return. The mail was also stop
ped by high water on the route to Little
Rock, a circumstance that has not occurred
before for IL or 1S months
Red river. at Fulton. on yesterday morn
ing. We are informed, had risen about twelve
feet. and was still rising rapidly. The rise,
however, was altogether out Of Little river
The Oaachita is reported high aud rising
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

self-respect demanded that at least all the
breeches-wearing part of the com plimentee
should assemble and greet its namesake-
They did that One unanimous rush con-
WINGED the cnterprising builders how hearth
ly they appreciated the honor done the city.
This evidence was gratefully received. for
the "sgsryits Of iasst men" reminded one
looking on at a distance. OF "a harp of a
thousand string" This boat brought direct
from up the Chic, every thing good and
nice, from cider, SOAP and sardincs, all the
way up through the catalogue Of human
blessings. to bedstead. Success to both
Cdmaens, and Souser
-Polifico. The country has more lovers
down here than ever CLEOPATRA had. 1t
seems to be a disputed point whether the
road to bonors is double or single track,
and whether the out-train don't have to wait
till the in train comes out
Christmas is coming. heard its whistle.
Turkeys, chickens and juvenile swine are
restrained Of their liberty. but will be
brought out then upon a writ of Hare-his-
carcass. and without more evidence than
know of. viii be FINALLY committed The
gals are fixing up their fnery, and the
b'hoys have turned cut moustaches, la
Julien. Cupid is busy grinding his ar
rows, and the funeral of the old year will
be duly solemnized by preparations to make
the next more gladstone and happy-with
some. SIC este.
Yours, till you can't rest.
AURELIUS.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
Further by the Africa.
New York, Dec

L H.. u
Report OF Canrober.'s success is discred
tied Both armies in the Crimea are under
cover. Allies apprehend an attack. North
Sevastopol is to be bombarded to compel
Russians to evacuatc. SO as to enable the fleet
to winter in harbor Allies position in the
Straits of Yenikail is menaced Nothing
further from Kars. Omer Pasha's van
guard had reached Okrun. 4 steamer is
Watching in the Baltic for an American
clipper. supposed to be loaded with revoly-
ers.
The Cars peace views communicated
by Prussian Minister. have been declared
insufficient by the Allies. Count Berlin is
making exertions to induce the Gear to con-
sent to terms of peace.
Murders and robberies have become fire.
queut in the streets of Constantinople, grow
ing out of the hatred of the Turks to the
Christians, particularly Frcnchmen. The
Allied commanders have threatened to as
sumo police regulations of the city.
CoTToN-Fair qualities declined IA to
3-Sd low qualities declined 1-S to Lid
Spectators took 1000 bales exporters s.
600. Orleans fair, 7-9d; Middling, 5
SD; Upland fair. 7-sd.; Middling Up
land. 1-2d.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

SOUTHERN PACIFiC RAILRoAD.-Resolu-
tions were recently offered in the Legisla-
ture of Tennessee. instructing their Sena-
tors and Representatives in Congress, to use
their utmost exertions to procure the pas
sage Of law, by Congress, favoring the 10
cation and construction of the Pacific Rail-
read, over the route known as the Southern
route through Texas. and appropriating to
consistent with the policy and power of the
general government. The resolutions were
subsequently adopted by the Senate, and
the Governor was requested to forward cop
les to each Senator and Representative in
Congress, from that State.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

IL The Democrat of yesterday. in re-
ferring to the speech of WILLIAM LLOYD
GARRISON, at Kecne, New Hampshire.
makes most unjustifable charge against
the American Party, when it says they are
rejoicing over the election of the Republi-
can candidates in New York and Massachu-
sets. We have yet to learn that the Re-
publicans elected their tickets in either of
these S:ates-on the contrary, they were
beaten in New York by the American par
tv, which alone had sufficient strength to
do it, and In Massachusetts,, the election of
GARDINER. the very man who vetoed tie
Personal Liberty bill referred to, was glo-
rious triumph over the Black Republicans,
who favored that bill This attempt to
identify the Native American party with
Aboiitionis,n. is in keeping with TIE course
of the Democratic press. They presume
upon the ignorance of their readers. but
they viii find, ere long. that it is their
Own. no; the peoples vision. that is OBJ
scurcd.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

The Cincinnati Star Of the West. speak
ing of Illinois and Chicago. says-"Illinois
is the second State in the Union in railroad
ing. She has 2.667 miles Ohio alone
leads her. having 1927. Nearly every
railroad in Illinois centres in Chicago. For
the reason given above. Chicago is destined
to become great city. In ten years she
viii have outgrown both St. Louis and Gin
cinlati. During the month of September,
there we're received in St. Louis coo. 900
bushels of wheat-in Chicago there were
received during the same month $4,000
bushels-an excess over St. Louis of g.
100000 bushels.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
The Mexican DRIFTS.
PROSPECT OF ANOTHER SLICE OF MEXICAN
TERRITORY.

TERRITORY.
A Washington dispatch says. Attorney
General Cushing has decided that the
Mexican three million. drafts, drawn by
SANTA Anna. are binding on Mexico and
should be paid 10 the American bolders.-
The present government of Mexico. it is
said, strenuously protests against the pay
ment of these drafts, and i: is also stated
that our Minister in Mexico. Gen. GADsDEN
Is opposed to their payment. and that he has
written to the State Department that if the
balance Of the instailments for the MescilIa
purchase. is not paid to the present govern
ment Of Mexico, not another foot of terri
tory will be ceded to the United States
This in,imation of the American Minister.
is regarded as furnishing strong evidence
that he is even now negotiating with the
government of Alvarez for another strip of
Mexican territory. and tends to confirm the
rumor, that when he broke off his relations
with the government of Santa Anna, he
was engaged in negotiation for the cession
to the. United States. by Mexico. of that
portion of her territory between the present
boundary and the 29th parallel.
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Courier & Enquirer. in connec-
ton with this subject says: "Gen. GADs-
DEN's influence is very great with the ad-
ministration of Alvarez, and as his position
makes him nearly independent of his own
government, there is now prospect that
this scheme will be carried through-that
tie purchase viii be made for twenty or IF
ty millions of dollars, and that the contem-
plated partition of her territory will pro-
woke another destru ctive civil war in Mexi-
co.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

THANKSGIVING In another column cur
readers will find Gov. CoxwAY's proclama-
tion, recommending Thursday. the 9th
day of December, instant, TO be observed
throughout tie State as day of thanksgiv-
ing We heartily approve the action of the
Executive. No people ought to render
thanks to the Almighty Giver of all good,
more cheerfully than the people of Arkan-
sas- The abundant crops which they have
gathered. and the almost unprecedented
health with which they have been favored
during the psst year. should certainly i'm
pei them TO devote one day to returning
thanks for such inestinable blessings.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

STEAMBOAT "SUMxIr" BURNEp.-We
learn from the New Orleans Bulletin, that
on the Sd instant, between one and two
o'clock, p. NJ, the steamer Summit. from
the Ouachita river, bound for New Orleans
with cargo of cotton, took fire in Old river,
and that both boat and cargo were totally
destroyed No lives we're lost. The guam
tity of cotton lost is supposed to be about
500 bales.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
New YORK, Dec. G

Mr.. Greeley telegraphs that Humphrey
Marshall and friends will probably vote for
Richardson. In that case his election is
sure.
San Salvador. Honduras and Costa Riea
protest against Wheeler's recognition
Walkers government Of San Salvador de-
elares ii will externinate foreign revolution
lists invading their soil.
Fuller is willing to admit Kansas with or
without slavery. The Pennsylvania dele
gates resolved to stick to him.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

According to the New York Herald, the
American Party has gained in the last cleo
tion. upward of $4,000 votes in that State !;
the Democratic Hard she'll some $1,000 and
odd (; the Black Republicans have lost up
wards of $4,000; and the Soft Shells have
lost more than 10000 The aggregate
State vote as compared with that of last year
falls short only some 44.0GO The MAORI
ty in The State against Fusion is 301, ,112.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

Con- STOCKTON LErTEs-On our first
page, we publish an excellent letter from
Hon. r. F. STOCKTON. late Democratic Z.
s. Senator from New Jersey, upon the prin-
ciples OF the American Party. He fully
endorses those principles, and his reasons
are of the most cogent character. His al
lusion to the imperial authority of ancient
Rome beng put up for sale by the foreign
mercenaries. is peculiarly appropriate, and
should warn the native citizens of this
country. to be on their guard against the
foreign hordes that are annually focking to
our shores. The safety of our country and
its institutions is dependent. in great de-
gree, upon the vigilance of the people in
preserving the purity of the balIot-box ];
and much will be accomplished towards that
great end. by Withholding the elective fran
chise from foreigners. until they have be-
come fully identified with US in interest.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
Idegrophed to the Memphis Balletin.I
LATER FROM EUROPE.
.aRRTV.4L OF THE STEINER AFRICA
DE LINE IN COT TON
Nry YoRK Dec Z p

New YORK, Dec 5. P N.
Africa arrived at Halifax. Cotton mar
ket dull-declned Is to Id Sales of
the week, $4,000 bales. Sales mostly to
the trade. Provisions generally unchanged.
Money more in demand, and rates advanc-
ing Fair Orleans, Esd Flour declin-
ed Cd Wheat declined Id. to ID. Corn
declined Sd.
Peace rumors are plenty. Nothing fur
ther from the Crimea, Southern Russia or
Asia.
1t is rumored that Gen Canrobert has
persuaded Sweden to join the Allies at the
commencement of next spring.
1t is reported that the Gar has desired
Prussia to inform the Allies that Russia is
willing to treat for peace.
The King of Sardinia is in Paris
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
ErOE, WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. Dec. Z

The twenty first ballot for Speaker result
ed as follows: Richardson. II Campbell,
45; Pennington, 20 Fuller, 81 Wheel
er, l3; Banks "a; Smith, of Ala. Z; Thurs
ton, 3; Nicholas. 2; Oliver, 1-211 votes
cast.
Weller gave notice Of bill authoriz ing
and facilitating the construction of rail-
road and telegraph to the Pacific. Ballot
ing result: Richardson, 73 Campbell IA !;
Fuller, &c.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

CoNGREss.-Our latest intelligence from
Washington City is up to the 8th inst at
which time the House of Representatives
had not been organized. nor had the pros
pect for the election of Speaker improved.
The 29th ballot resulted as follows: RICE-
ARDsoN, 73; BANKS. 70; FULLER. Is; {;
PENNINGTON, 6; THURsToN. 2; CARLYLE,
5; WHITE, 6, and ZoLLIcoFFEe s.
The name of Mr. MARSHALL, of Ken
lucky, had been withdrawn, and the Aboli-
tionists and Republicans had drops CAxP-
BELL, of Ohio. and united upon BANKS, OF
Massachusetts,, who received the largest vote.
One hundred and eleven votes are necessa-
~ to choice.
HIcKNEY was elected Chief Clerk, and
Nicholson Reading Clerk, of the Senate.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

We learn from the Memphis Eagle
D. Enquirer that the contract for carrying
a daily mail by steamboats,, between Cairo,
Illinois, and New Orleans. has been award
ed, by the Post Master General, to GAINES
& WooDBURN, at three hundred and twenty
nine thousand dollars year.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

70 4 telegraphic dispatch to the Mem
phis Eagle d Enquirer dated New York.
December 4th, states. that delegates from
the different Irish Organizations in this
country and Canada. were in secret Coun-
Gil at the Astor House in that city, not even
admitting reporters. The object of the
Convention is not stated
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

FATAL AFFRAY-A difficulty occurred
in Pike county 2 few days since, between
man named Farley and another named
Glasscock. in which the latter was killed
Farley has been arrested and imprisoned
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

E Two valuable Red river plantations
in Lafayette county. belonging to the estate
of Rob't Hamilton, deceased, will be offered
at public sale on the 21st Of January next
See advertisement of JOHN b. SANDEFUR,
administrator, in another column.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

% The light draught steamer Marion,
purchased expressly for the Little river
trade, will commence her regular trips OF
the first rise of water. See card of S. S.
DoNuvAN, agent at White Cliffs.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

The New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger says. that seats in the
court during the trial of Louis Baker, for
tie murder Of ''Bill Poole" are command
ing premium. and that from 50 to So are
offered for eligible places for standing.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
THE TELEGRAPH.
HIN GTONs
WEDNESDAY,: DEC. IS. 1855.

70 We are authorized to announce ABNER
A. ST1TH. Esq. candidate for Judge OF the
Sirth Judicial District, 70 I'll the unexpired tenn
of the Hon THos. HuBBAKD, resigned
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
ST. Lotus. Dec. 7.

ST. Louis. Dec. 7.
The steamers Parthenia, Twin City and
Prairie City, were totally burned at the
levee
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

% Sing Sing prison. New York, was
destroyed by fire on the night of the 9Th
inst The prisoners were all secured. =
The loss is estimated at eighty thousand
dollars
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

Gov JoHN FRANCIS. of the Passama-
quoddy tribe of Indians. has been elected
to the Legislature of Maine.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

During the year 1854, one hundred and
sixty-fve men were hung in the United
States for murder OF this number only
seven could read and write What a les
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

The sugar crop of Louisiana for 1856 is
estimated. at 275.000 hogsheads. against
255. .633 last year.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
Troops for Oregon.
New YORK, Dec. Z.

INV j Ofh, DtC. =
Steamer ST Louis takes 800 troops to Or
egon. She leaves for Aspinwall on the
18th.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
Furt..er from, Kansas.
WEsroN. No, Dec. 3.

WESTON, Mo, Oec. D.
Express from Atchison says the abolition
lists were taken with important papers. An
attack on Atchison is anticipated Call on
the U. States has been made for 500 armed
men.
INDErENDENcE, Mo-, Dec. 3.
The excitement is increasing. The Alb
olitionists have rescued several prisoners
from the Sheriff He refused to give up
any concerned, unless to the Governor, or
the United States officers. This resolution
was sustained by Gen. Lane, an editor at
Lawrence, and several others of the same
stripe, who are continually making speeches
arguing preparation. The militia are slow
to obey the Governors call. A party num-
bering 200 or 800 at Franklin. few miles
distant are arming large force. Reports
reach US that there are 1,l00 men organic
ed in Lawrence, armed with Sharp's rifles.
entrenching themselves as fast ;.s possible
The Governor has called ON the President
for assistance from Forts Riley and Leaven-
worth. Unless it is obtained, probably no.
thing will be done. unless parties bring it
on themselves, in which case many lives
viii be lost
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

In 1852 the voting population of Texas
was $4,000; in 1855 it is upward of As
600.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
STILL LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ST. LOUIS.
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN THE CRIMEA
Destruction of Russian Stores.
NEW YORK Dec G

NEW ORK, Dec. o.
The steamer St Louis from Europe, has
arrived. She reports that terrible explo-
sion had taken place in the French ma ga
zines by which several hundred soldiers
were killed
The Allies destroyed an immense amount
Of Russian stores in the Sea of Azof, which
crippled their enemy severely.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

Gov. Gardiner, OF Massachusetts,.
The editor Of the Journal will never tell
bis readers who this man Gardiner is, and
he will not tell his party in Kentucky what
the Know Nothings in Massachusetts, are"
Democrat.
We never thought it necessary to tell
what is known to all the world except the
editor of the Democrat, but for bis especial
enlightenment we will tell him, that the
Know Nothings in Massachusetts are those
who galantlv defeated the united forces OF
the Black Republican Abolitionists, and the
Freesoil Democrats. and thus gave hope and
aid and comfort to the South; and Gardner
is the victorious candidate for Governor OF
these friends OF the Union and Of Southern
rights in Massachusetts, He is the sane
Gardiner who used most strenuous efforts 10
persuade the Northern politicians to ny
aside their antipathy to slavery, and sianu
together upon the national platform ol Is
American party. He is the same GaT0'
ner who, in the caucus of the Northern men
at the National Council at Philadelphia, re-
fused to sanction their minority declarations
that the repeal of the Missouri Compron"
was wrong, and that they would resist 'nS
admission into the Union Of any more save saw,
States. and emphatically swore he ',T0ulu
be id if he would be abolitlOnlzed, aO!
how He is the same Gardiner Wh0' a
Governor of Massachusetts,, refused 10 ~
move Judge Loring from Office because ~ y
persisted in executing, in good faltG, ~
provisions of the fugitive slave law. DE
the same Gardiner who has proved hll"I
the friend of the Union and of SOutneiD
rights, by rallying the National AmeT'a;.
party in the Old Bay State, and leading
to a glorious victory over Black RepuOD''-
Abolitionists.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
Burning Of Steamboats, 81 Cotton.
New YORK Dec z

Nearly 200 bales of cotton landed from
the Black Warrior, were burned at the
wharf last night
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.

The President has ordered troops at the
Forts in the vicinity of Kansas. to proceed
to that Territory at once.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19
WESTON, Dec. 4.

The Abolitionists have taken Atchison.
They tried to eat the papers, but were pre-
vented They contained secrets Of mid
night order. Atchison was to be burned
Patrick Laugblin has been murdered. A
party left here last night to defend Atchi-
son.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-19

The Atlanta (Ga.) Republican says that
j. U. Wright, the travelling Mail Agent,
who was arrested some days since for rob-
bing the mail, and of which ofense he con-
fessed himself guilty, has been admitted to
bail by the Inferior Court of DeKalb CO.,
on a bond of $4,000.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07
Destructlve FIre at NORFOLK.

PORTSMOUTH, Dec. g.
About 10 o'clock last night, the old City Hotel at
used during the rage of the Yellow Fever as Hos
Pital, was discovered to be on fire. 1t continued
burning during the entire night The fire companies
of Norfolk and Portsmouth were early on the spot
but owing to the scarcity of water, could do nothing
more than keep the flames moderated, and thus pre-.
vent them from communicating to any other build.
ings except few ricketty tenements on Metcalfe's
Lane.
But little doubt is entertained that the building
was set on FIRE.
The building was valued at $4,000, and PARTIAL,
insured in the Howard and Franklin Companies.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07

ASrMR. RICHARDSON, of Illinois, is the Democratic can
ddee for the Speakerhp of the House. The opposition
not seem to have agreed upon any man in caucus.
Mr. BANKS of Petersburg the Democratic candidate fol-
Clerk Mr. Forney having declined Mr. Banks is editor Of
the Southside Democrat.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07

OUTSIDE LEGIsLAToRs.-We find it stated in the
papers, and we have no doubt truly that three emf
nent merchants" of New York have arranged for a
winter residence at the National Capital, to wit -
" Commodore - George Law, " Commodore " Wander
bilt and "Commodore Collins Champagne free
passages, and other delicate attentions" will be the
order of the day and night ; for the rival commo.
dores rival candidates for the peoples money for
their respective lines. Like William the Third who
came to England talking the language rather i'm.
perfectly, and benignanty remarked, vi come for
your goods-for all your goods" we have no doubt
these patriotic steamboat people come for the peoples
goods and would have no great scruples against tax
ing all their goods
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07

JUDGE DoUGLAs.-A report of the death of this
eminent statesman, which reached New York,
Washington, &C., on Friday last, caused considera.
BILE excitement and regret and would have caused
much had it received full credit. 1t turns out
to have been unfounded. On the contrary the latest
and most authentic accounts represent Judge Doug.
las health improving surely, although slowly. Il
is probable that he may not be able 10 attend his
Senatorial duties before the beginning of the year
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07
Springfield MunicIuaI Election.

SPRINGFIELD, NAss.. Dec 3.-Ansel Phelps, Jr..
democrat, (late whig,) was elected Mayor to-day,
over the present know nothing incumbent by zoo
elected
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07
Exciting News from Kansas-One Man Killed
The Military Called Out-Houses Given to tn

Exciting News from Kansas-Ome Man Killed
The Military Called Out-Iouses Given to the
Flames.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 30.-We have accounts from In
dependence to-day, stating that the armed free States
men had attempted to drive Mr. Coleman, a pro sla-
very settler, from his claim near Hickory Point.
Mr.. Coleman killed one of his assalants when a
mob gathered together drove him and other settlers
Oft. and then burned down their houses. The ring
Leader in this was arrested by Marshal Jones, and
taken to Lecompton.
Gov. Shannon has called out the militia
Many citizens from independence, Weston and St.
Josephs have gone 10 offer their services to the Gov.
ernor to restore order The people of Lawrence are
in arms and have five pieces of artillery.
number of houses have been burnt in Douglas
county, and several families driven to Missouri for
refuge.
The law and order people of the Territory are rail-
lying IN large numbers to assist The Sheriff in the exc.
cutlon OF the laws. Sixteen houses were burned at
Hickory Point and several of the citizens were mis-
sing
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-12-07

Gg-EX-Senator Dickinson of New York very pro-
perly refuses to deliver one of the lectures upon
slavery at Boston, basing his refusal upon the same
grounds as those already assumed by Senator Doug
lass that it is none Of their business or of his There
can be no purpose in agitating unless action is
contemplated, and what right have they TO contem-
plate any action involving interference with the rights
or institutions of sovereign and equal States.