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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
XXXIVTH CON G r f s 5
YIRST SESSION.
SENATE. ...WAsHISeros, April


On motion of Mr.. SEWARD a resolution was
adopted directing the Committee on Post-Othces to
INQUIRE into the expediency Of establishing uniformity
Of hostage throughou. the United States.
On motion Of Mr.. SUMNER a resolution was adopt
Cd ipstructinp the Committee Patents TO consider
the expedency of amending the Patent laws 40 far a.
TO allow the inhabitants Of neighboIng British Prov,
inces 10 enjoy the benefits Of these laws on an equal
footing in al respects with the people OF the United
States. $50. =,
construction of railroad and telegraph line from the
Mississippi River TO the Pacific was considered
Mr. WELLER maintained that the Government has
the constitutional power to construct military and
other roads through the territories OF the nted States
Congress frequently makes appropriations OF lands Tor
sucb purposes. Three hundred and forty thousand
dollars he said had been expended to procure reports
and sufyeys which show that there three or tour
practicable railroad routes to the Pacific. he had no
preference for either; bis main desire to obtain
the construction of road from which branches would
emanate az the necessities of commerce demanded
The Committee having the subject in charge pro
pose that the Secretary of War, Secretary of the
Interior and Postmaster General Sian auyertl:e LOT
bids with authority under direction of the President
to select the one most favorable. According 10 MS
calculation the money invested in such work would
Weld thirteen per cent per annum Estimating the
number of passengers back and forth at 900 yearly
the decrease in time for travel will amount to saving
of more than sll 900 900 per annun lie exhohed
be great mineral wealth of California and the extern
syeness Of the Pacific coast arguing the pressing ne
cessity for such road for purposes OF commerce Us
well a. the protection and maintenance Of the Union.
Mr.. SEWARD obtained the floor, and the further
consideration of the bill postponed TO the 9th inst
Sixteen private bills passed Adjourned TIL Monday
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19

CALroRSIA OIWEs-It Is said that tie olive tree
vii flourish in al but tae mountainous parts OF CAN
crnia as well rs the oak Indeed IS certain that the
Missionaries had gra; many olive trees growing IN
their gardens At Ian Louis Obispe, there ore some
very large ohyetFees g-owing up7n ,hc % Mission
grounds.
The vslu. of .he olive crop in Italy, Spain, Pale'-
tine. and other Mediterranean countries, : enormous,
ard the imporairns INTO this country Of the fruit aud
oil is - large that i should stm,sa'e California
farmers 70 Obtain share Of the tada Of an article
tia. can can BE- so easily produce! upon he sosuiry
PRODUCTIVE col OF that State.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
F / X z S.
FIFE n srAsroy srREEr-nAs KILLED.

FIFE N STANTON sTREEr-sAs KILLED.
Last night about II O'Clock fire broke out ID the
printing ink mandatory Of John McCresry, Nos 81
and 333 Station street. but being Discovered az al
early moment, tie flames were soon s1tiIguSned'
Loss about go. An old man, az yet unknown, was
run over near tie fire by Of the engines aed almost
instantly killed, His body was taken 10 the lnir'ee''n
Ward station. House. where al irques, will be he'd
to-day by one Of the Cconer'.
FlRx n NORTH WILLIAM srRELr.
About 70 co,k last night FIRE occurred ID dwell
lirc.house in North William street, near Pesr. IN
consequence Of the burning out 0. sOo:y chimney.
Damage slight No alarm was rung b. tie bells.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
HoIrsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr. HAVEN submitted two letters addressed by the
Secretary of the Navy to Mr.. Benson, Chairman OF
the Committee on Naval Affairs, in which he invites
members of Congress to visit the war steamer Merri-
mac, at Annapolis, saving that the President ana hum
seIf exnect 70 leave Washington for that city this a.
ternoon ard will wait the arrival there OF tomorrow
mornings train before going to the steamer.
The Committee on Elections reported against the
right of Bird c. Chapman to retain his seat as Dee-
oete from Nebraska Territory, and in favor of Mr..
Hiram i. Bennett. ,
The judiciary Appropriation bill was considered
without final action. ~
Mr.. WASHBURN ILL., movedthat when the House
adjourn il be till Monday. Adopted. Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
LAKE NAVIGATION.

CHICAGO Thursday, AprI 7, l-3o
Lake Michigan Is about clear OF ice. Steamers com
mepced daily trips between Chicago and Milwaukee
on Tuesday last.
CHICAGO, Friday, April l5 lsj6
The Straits Of Mackinac, connecting Lake Huron
ard Lake Michigan are still closed.
ToLEDo, Friday, April Il, 1886.
Boats are running regularly between here ana
Detroit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
ATTEMPT TO THROW A TRAIN OFF THE
TRACK.

ALBANY, Friday, April ls, 1885,
An attempt was made last night to throw the Boston
Fxpress train from the track Port Chester, on
the New-Yolk and New-Haven Railroad, by removing
the pilot of the engine. Its loss was discovered IN
time 10 prevent serious catastrophe. On the night
previous near the place, large rock was placed
between the rails and heavy seepers spiked across the
track The Port Che ster special train barely escaped
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
United STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, FTIudy' FPIII II TIT
No. 90. Joshua r. Stanford, plaintiff, vs.. Clay Tay'
Tor. Argued by the Hon. Reyerdy johnson tor the
No. 81. Adam Ogivie, e al. complainant vs.. Knox
Insurance COMPANY ct al. Submitted on the RECORD,
and printed arguments by Mr.. Judah for compliments
and Mr.. Crawford for defendants.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
THE LATEST NEWS.
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHIserOY, Friday, April IL, I

WAsHIsGIos, Friday April i9, 1885.
A letter from California states that tae delegates
from that State to the Cincinnati Convention have in
gructons 10 urge the nomination of Ex-senator Gwin
for Vice. President on the ticket with Mr.. Buchanan
for President.
The Senate to day ratified the treaywth the Stock
bridge Indians
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
ACCIDENT To A CHILD.

NEw.ORLEASs Friday, Apnl y, $50
son of Mr.. George II. Brown, carver, about ten
years DID, while playing near the ledge of the East
Rock this morning, fell about half way down. He IS
shockingly mangled, but may live. The hedges are
about 80 feet hgh.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
NAVIGATION OF THE ST. LAWRENCE.

MONTREAL, Fncav. Aprl Il, 800.
Tie river has risen very nigh The ice has broken
No, bu. IS TANNED a. Long Point Steamers com
neuce running Monday from Rockville TO Kingston.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
MARINE DISASTER.
LONG BRANCH. Friday, April

LONG BRANCH, Friday, April i, $50.
A schooner name unknown, capszed off Long
Branch this afternoon and her crew had barely time
10 save themselves by rowing to the pilot boat No. 10,
which was near they have since left for the city.
The schconers uasts are about six feet out Of water.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
OPENING OF THE ERIE CANAL.

BITFALVl T IIuu., aPIH 10 Io07'
Commissioner Whsllon and Superintendent Seymour
commenced yesterday tour Of inspection along the
line of the canal from Buffalo 70 Albany. They will
ascertain its condition and fix the time for letting IN
the water.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
TIE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.

TORONTO, Friday, Aprl 10, 800.
In Parliament Yesterday morning, the permanent
seat Of eoyerrmen nj was fixed at Quebec.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19
BURNING OF A FIGURING MILL.

BOsTON, FEIudyi Aprl T. 4'Jy'
The extensive FIGURING Mill of r. w. Hyde n Co.,
in this city was nearly destroyed by fire this morning
together with the machinery and stock. Fully IN
sur,i.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-19

DAMAGES RgcoyEpFD.-A SUI cor hbci, brought by
the Rev. James MAYOR, Pfesby,erAn mihis'"'
against Dr.. 7. J. GarieD. in the Circuit Court Z"
Charlotte County Va va. loo; week decided IN isvof
OF the plaia,jG, ana $1,000 dsn,ses aFa-ded him.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10
AIIsCELI.ANEOUs.


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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

Revolversi Firearnnsi
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E4sTERy ADEERTISEarKSTS.

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

us 2 q o. tsae s5Es-s.a Lafk-
Melodeons.
GPEsED THIS MORNING, fsssh supply Of Prince 4
cos sieeaeoss q AID oetavs, iiain snd piano
These Insttnents need serotaerdstIon or surs ss
mr. <. and ssrsr.or esh u te9s and oaeh
md pysss f4i=, N Ills city surrounding eoSzsy,
WIN sseeE q c.sseserius,. Piano Forses. and
* essases 70 Wish re call TIE attention Of me nsll
Sep and look IN at - Union .tress
K JAS MELLoE.
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.ns-al- Jas n. STOUT : GO.
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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

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To- TIE LADIES
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Hss11E AZ se1fs1sI szesFET5 YARS
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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

(tPyTED THIS DAY, e1stt<r ios u c1iekerng son
~ Piano kcress rel el11 an oftk
fi &c sket nots isstsrlnx all vim
sD1s oi'ss Akefs cfsF ltrinss aragod medals Into
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~ car y ftist cu Ard fair pfice. cee aud ssec
fte-elf nas stock, ready fsr sale 80. Is Unio
10 J yErIoR
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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

rnoaLder Brncea. shoui1Icr f7rreSsl7
Il FRESH supplJ Of those <ap.rior Is-se.s
: a Tor Lasiie. and Gcntleiaes- - ~ =
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I'M lsEeFtsze-t = lszs ~. An "a.
= . sd Srsr H1-iins Msf.
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Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-10-10

T7AHTRIpeEs GALLzEY 81 Lstene..~s +. s-.,v,s ~
lis Main street, fer above sf9rrs ess,tiss
-l-Ie ne n-HA corbIn1f1n Of North SD ari
r;,ca > t-oz1 b Al artists % y saeriof 10
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-15
Popularity OF Mr.. Buchanan.

The Hon. Charles Gilpin, for many years
Mayor of the city of Philadelphia, and always
q whig partizan, until the bulk of his party
turned Know Nothing, is an enthusiastic sup
porter of James Buchanan for the Presidency,
and has recently made several eloquent speech.
es at Democratic meetings. The Philadelphia
Neios, which gives strong support to Fillmore,
accuses the Hon. William B. Reed, the distin.
guished District Attorney of that city with hav-
ing declared himselfin favor OF Mr. Buchanan.
We are assured that the charge is true, and we
are inclined to the opinion that the Ne1cs will
lind very many more prominent and distin-
guished Wings, not only in Pennsylvania, but
in every other State, who have cast their last
vote against the Democratic party, if that party
shall make Mr.. buchanan its standard bearer
in the present campaign. The Valley Spirit
says 1t is safe to say that, in the event of Mr..
Buchanan's nomination for the Presidency,
twenty thousand Pennsylvania Wings, the best
men of the old Whig party, viii vote for him
against any Know Nothing, or Black Republi.
can, or mixed breed on the face Of the earth.
We believe it, and we think we might safely
say the same of the straight Wings of the EN-
pire State. te.-IennsylUdnian.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-15
Prairie ON Fire.

The following Is an extract from an interest
ing letter of the editor of the ST. Louis 4dpo-
cate, written while on journey of pleasure:
"Did you ever see prairie on fres Perhaps
you have, but many of our readers never did.
1t is grand, sublime, and to us it was a
terrific sight. We were in the midst Of large
prairie covered with grass full six feet high, as
thick upon the ground as it could well stand,
and much of it dry as tinder. For several
hours we had noticed in our front and onr left,
thick columns of dark smoke curling In the
distance, and on reaching the top of hill, we
suddenly beheld the fire miles ahead, roaring
and crashing, shooting up its flames at least
twenty feet high, aud darting, leaping and
plunging forward, like ten thousand furies.
bent on the destruction of everything before
them! The wind blew perfect gale and on
the fire came, The roar was more like that of
Ocean into tempest wrought than anything
else | ever heard. One or two of our com PAM '
had witnessed such scenes before. To me ii
was new, and one of the most sublime had
ever beheld. On our right and left, the flames
extended Tor miles upon miles, sweeping over
the wide prairie as with the besom of destruc-
ton, nor leaving stick or straw behind. Our
condition would have been anything else than
safe but for the fact that one Of our company
was emOheT, anu Delng smoker, he happened
to have supply Of matches, which now, instead
OF lighting his pipe, were found very convenient
to light the grass of the prairie, and thus meet
fire with fire. So while the flames were miles
ahead, we drove TO one side of the road and
hred the grass on the other side. ~
Away sprang the flames before the wind like
an uncaged eagle and the wind fayorinp us.
we easily prevented them crossing the road.
until space was burnt into which we drove
the horse and carriage, and in safety stood to
witness the terrible scene the two fires pro-
duced. The smoke and heat we're severe. but
we escaped unhurt. Others may do as they
choose, but | will certainly never venture far
into one al these large prairies when the grass
IS dry, without having with me the means TO
hre IN self-deience. 1t is the only way by
which, under some circumstances, a man can
save his life. | have often heard and often
read OF fire on the prairies, but certainly had
no adequate idea of it until witnessed it last
Saturday. No tongue or pen could describe
1t as ! then saw it. While looking on, was
forcibly reminded Of an expression Bonaparte
is said to have used in reference to the burning
of Moscow: 1t appeared as a vast sea of
fire" and | thought il Longinus had only
witnessed that scene, he might still have i'm
proved his excellent work on sublimity. No
language can adequately portray the wonder
fully sublime effect of these immense billows of
fire, as they rage and surge with terrible roar,
the forked Hames, meanwhile, flying on with a
power and velocity that seems utterly incon.
ceiyable to one who has not witnessed it,"
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-15

Cornelius @. McAulffee, the bookseller, who
committed suicide in New York left letter,
in which he thus explains the reason for
ending his life:
The reason of my determination is simply
this that some years ago formed an attach.
ment, unfortunately loving not wisely but too
well. The object of my idolatry proved un-
worthy of my affections, but this could not
alter me, nor weaken the spell that bound me to
her. have used every cxertion in my power
to obliterate her image, but in vain. find
after change Of scene, &c, nothing can effect
the purpose, and that il is altogether out Of the
question that could ever love another woman.
am indeed desolatel No home, nor anything
resembling it, The four walls of bedroom
when ] retire at night; what is there, then, to
toll for? Fruitless, unproductive, what good
am ! to society and myselfi None l am
only in somebody's way, therefore shall retire.
The unfortunate man was highly educated.
and is represented as possessing talents of a
high order He had host Of warm friends in
New. York, although he was originally from
London.
Washington sentinel., 1856-04-15
Foes wihouf, traitors within.

The Belfast Ne'cs Letter, one Of the Oldest
and most respectable journals Of Ireland.
makes public the following statement Of it's
Liverpool correspondent
ave are assured that Charles Sumner and
Lord Carlisle have been in active correspon.
dence on the Slavery question. The league
between the Arstocracy Of the old world and
the abolition disunionisis OF the United States
is perfect"
"The Earl Of Carlisle is Lord Lieutenant Of
Ireland--and Chas. Sumner is an Abolitionist
Senator of the United States from Massachu-
setts, and a kind Of Drummond Light OF the
Black Republican faction.
"This disclosure Of the Belfast journal, is
only new evidence Of the close and intimate
alliance between the Black Republican Aboli
ton Party in the United States, and the aris-
tocracy of Great Britain, which was already
known TO exist 1t is not long since that the
London Duly Ne,os,--the oracle Of the British
AntiSlavery Society, declared right out, that
in the event Of war between England and
the United States, il had the fullest assurance
that the Anti Slavery Party here would be with
Great Britain. Quite natural, all tbisl What
sympathy can the Aristocracy Of Great Britain
have for the American Union, which was rear
ed on the ruins of 4 monarchy? What love
can their Abolition and Black Republican al
lies, on this side the Atlantic, have for that
same Union, which is held together by n con.
sttution which they are in the habit of de-
nouncing as an 'atrocious bargain, nay, the
Union ITSELF ns League with Death, and a
Covenant with Hell.p