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The daily union., 1856-01-22

Mr.. MARCY's CIRCULAR ON THE SOUND DUES
The following from the Paris correspondents Of
the New York Commercial Advertiser gives assurance Of
the virtual settlement Of the sounddues question: and fully
comedies Mr. Msrcys circular the subject the credit
OF so desirable a result
long and very able article has appeared this week in
the the Soundduc question. This writer susaps
Mr. Msrcys circular and proclsms loudly that from this
time forward the principle Of the freedom Of the high
and their straits settled The difficulty between the Uni
ted States and Denmark may In fact be regarded settled
upon the basis OF Mr. Aarcys circular The conference
complete failure and The European States will only be too
ready to follow the United States such adjustment
Mr. Marcy has pointed out. think IL may be stated
that the circular OF the American Secretary read
with satisfaction by the cabinets Of Europe than any
which has been placed before them for long me
they feared that this question going form
trouble for the year and they already had
enough In questions foreign TO this Their satisfaction
therefore, in reading the concstory and the time
clear and decided, document Of Mr.. Marcy, easily
be eomprebended He settled the difficulty for them
the very basis which they desired II placed
that b the rejection Of the principle claimed BY Den
mark, but just allowance for lighthouses etc They
would have preferred TO have taken the initiative themselves
In the settlement OF this great principle, but since they had
other they willing socept this
gift from American dipomscy and to render II all due
honor.n
The daily union., 1856-01-22

The highly y-important position Of State treasurer OF
Pennsyvapa has been conferred by the Legislature OF
Pennsylvania upon Henry S, Magraw esd gentleman Of
sterling character and marked ability lie received the
nomination Of the democracy in caucus on the first ballot
and Mns Yesterday trumphantly elected
The daily union., 1856-01-22
WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN aa. lsss.
CnNGREss- MONDAY.


SEEArESeyeral petitions presented, from Lient
Maury and other officers Of the navy, complaining OF the
action of the late naval board and praying an inSests
ton by Congress into the proceedings OF that board Mr.
Bell Mr. Mallory Mr. Clayton Mr. Brown, and Mr. Butler
diseased the subject at some length.
Mr. Rusk submitted resolution requesting the Secre-
ary OF War TO inform the See whether IN his opinion,
any ortcaons are necessary for the defence OF the har
bors Of Galveston uua and other harbors on the coast
OF Texas and II SO TO furnish estimates for the OF
money necessary be appropriated for the construction Of
such fsrti6cauons: agreed TO.
After the consideration Of executive business the Senate
adjourned until Thursday next
House. OF REpREsESrArVEs--There was but one ballot
for Speaker this day and that not decisive The resou
ton adopted Saturday terminating all debate for the
present week. resulted 10 number of resolutions of diff
ferent kinds the subject of Speaker but Of them
effected anything. The proposition Of Mr.. Care Amer
can, of Virginia. declare Hon. William, Smith, Of that
State Speaker, voted down by decided vote the
southern knownothings however, voting for II in body
proposition made by Mr. Rust of Arkansas that all
the present candidates be withdrawn but it with
drawn without being voted There no debate
whatever and every attempt to speak was speedily OBJ
jected to and arrested saH
The daily union., 1856-01-22

VIBRATIONS OF ASoTHEa CONFIDENCE sAs.'-The New
ork papers are furnishing rich details In regard
the performances Of scamp by Che name OF Greer whose
sndng operations for bolduess and success far exceed
those Of the original confidence man. The Express
sys:
"We learn that some time previous to bis having been
arrested Greer went into Methodist church and
most attentive TO the children at the Sunday school
much that he nQraiatei himself not only int, e,
favor but into that of The teachers Of whom tailor
avted him 70 duner and, of course Mr. Greer
hin 20 be extent Of splendid suit OF clothes which AZ
may he supposed, s e He then declared that he
minister and such introduced the pastor
Of Ire church, and actually by request sscsnded his pu-
~ and preached Whpt vm considered excellent
fsfnouf
The daily union., 1856-01-22
THE pEMooRAuY OF OHIO AND NEW YORK

The position of the democracy Of the great States
Of Ohio and New York is at all times subject Of deep
the democrats OF other States but in view of
the issue which the approaching presidential contest is
turn the of these States becomes than
object of selicitudc throughout the Union 1t lie
scarcely Of doubt that whenever there is
dial union of all good democrats, they have thsean-
merca strength TO triumph both in Ohio and New York
The socitnde abroad has been whether the ndic
ons in their late con ventions furnished reasonable hope
for their harmonious and efficient cooperation in the
pending contest The action Of both conventions exhibits
the party in both States planted the plat
form of nationality, in regard TO the paramouu, issue
before the country with the democracy of the other States
This was the first great object which, when accomplish
ed It has beeu the democracy have looked with conf
dence the indication that effective reunion has
been consummated. We have already laid the platforms
of the two conventions before readers and
that mistaken when say that their perusal
has greatly increased the confidence Of our democratic
friends throughout the country in another signal victory
In the election Of the nominees OF the Cincinnati Conyen-
ton 1t gives us the more qualification to make these
marks because within the last year or IL has been
dsagceeable duty withhold from the action Of democratic
conventions in both Of these powerful States that approval
which II is in power 10 extend TO them We
that in thus conscentously regretng ina
by approve the action Of former conventions in these
States have made enemies that we may be able
concate This OF the unavoidable consequences
which position subjects us but II Is a consequence
which have sought to avoid by countenancng
anything like temporizing policy in regard the great
enemy which the supremacy of the democr-
cy Ift has been bouudeu duty, the conductors Of
national democratic organ heretofore to wnat
seemed to fall short Of true nationality in Ohio and
New York IL is pleasure hail with approval the
evidences Of sound nationality furnished by their late
vrntiona
The daily union., 1856-01-22

SoUTn1RS COMMERCIAL CoSyESrIosy--This body Ia TO
meet in Richmond Virginia the aolh instant the OBJ
sc being to establish the commercial independence and
social prosperity Of the South by request Gov Wise has
nppoiuted fytwo delegates from different parts Of the
State, among them Ex-president Tyler Ex-senator VIM
c. Rives Hon. Geo. W. Summers, and Thomas s Flour
noy The governor has promised attend the convcn-
tioa, and lend big eiTorts to promote the object
The daily union., 1856-01-22

Hon. William Bgler, the recentlyeleced United States
from Pennsylvania arrived in this city last
ming lie has taken lodgings at Wiilards Hotel.
Letters have been received in this city from Judge Doug
las in which he expresses hope of being able reach
Washington tomorrow or the day following.
The daily union., 1856-01-22

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The daily union., 1856-01-22

THE DEMOCRACY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGIS-
#""..." LATURE.
The gallant democracy of Pennsylvania, in their legis.
laure which they have redeemed from the joint evils of
know-nothngsm aud abolitlonsm, proceeding with
strong and steady steps in the right direction The fol-
lowing interesting proceedings transmitted TO for
publication
The daily union., 1856-01-22

JoHs MCCARTHY, G
Wn. II. WELsH, :
JANuARY Is, 1886.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

Con PITY THE DRUNKARD For from appear
ances generally, his fellow man has decided not
to do So He is on the downward track-eive
him push. He has no feelings they are all
gone long ago; give him kick, hurry him
along hells road, he is Of no account.
God pity the drunkard's wife, for tie rum-sel-
Ter has no compassion on her. What right has
she to hye-Poor miserable creature that she is.
She no longer wears fine silks and her rich furs
she is ragged nuisance, let her be sent to
the work-bouse, or somewhere else.
God pity the drunkards child, for the neigh
bors do not allow their children TO associate
with a drunkard's son. Oh, no God pity
the drunkard and his family, we say, and en-
tighten mankind so as to make them enlist in
the cause of humanity, for verify the drunkard
has scul.
The drunkard's wife quite often is woman
of refinement, and beneath the rough Carmen.
of yon son of an outcast lies jewell diamond
and an intellect of uncommon brIlliancy. Pity
the poor drunkard, oh We Of charity, and you
Will be pittied by your Father in Heaven.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

And all things being now ready for motion,
our travelling gentleman approached mine host
with My bill SIR, if you please.
Your bill ? Sir never made bill against a
traveller in my life. / don't know how TO do it,
sir. God bountifully provides for his creatures.
and while We have enough to spare, / believe 1t
is our duty to express our gratitude by obeyiug
his word, especially in the Injunction. BE not
forgetful to entertain strangers AID therefore
have never charged stranger calling at my
house, for the bounties which God has graciouslv
given me-.
But sir. have been both trouble aad ex-
Pense to you, and being abundautly able to com
pensate you FOR your extraordinary kindness,
insist on paying you, and am resolved on doing
SO, before / leave your Eospitable roof
Wei. sir, as you insist on il, though never
before charged traveller anything, Viii charge
you something.
That's right, sir-now my bin, sir, and VIII
pay it.
Wen, sir, tLi5 is your bill All ask in com
Tensation for what ] have done for you. is =
That you VIII do unto others as you would have
others do to you, and If ever poor weary trav-
eler calls at your house, on dark gloomy, rainy
evening, and begs for shelter, only in one Of
your negro-houses, don't turn him away. AMI
ask, is that you take him in. and do by him as
have done by you. If You viii do this, We
are even
The traveller was dumb-aImost sufFocated .
and for a time could not utter word Then
recovering himself said in = subducd mortified
tone, are YOU the man ?
! am l knew you the moment saw you,
and acting principles taught by that same
good old Book from which l have already given
You few quotations, / felt bound to render
good for evil l Lave done only my duty, I am
satisfied, paid in full, and wish YOU a prosTe
Gus journey, long and happy life rendered
useful by acts Of kindness TO your fellow man
whenever you find him in need.
Oh sir, am mortified am ashamed, and
promise never again TO Withhold good from my
fellow man when I have it in my power
Then, sir am more than amply comreusa-
ted for all have 50 gladly done for you, and re-
joice in bidding you God speed
But, sir, You VIII accept this from ne hold
ing in his hand ten dollar note.
Ne sir, not fartLiug, am already more
than fally paid.
The traveller then approached the side-board.
and laying down the ten dollar bill lie placed
tumbler on it, to prevent lis being blown away /:
then, turning TO mine host. offered ks parting.
hand, while his eyes We're sulTused with tears
Of mingled shame and gratitude. The farmer
cordially shook the profIeIed hand, and never
was there more feeling farewell than passed
between the guest and mine host.
We viii say nothing Of tie feelings of our
lady guest during the above conversation: nor
viii we follow them in their carriage to hear
their conversation as they left the farmhouse; :;
suffice it to say, they never afterwards forgot to
entertain strangers. C5aerger.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

CoNsoLIsG IDEA OF DEATH.-'' ! congratulate
you and myself wrote John Foster TO friend,
that life is passing away. What 4 superlative-
" grand and consoling idea is that Of death =
Without this radiant idea, this delightful morn
ing star, indicating that the luminary Of eternity
is going to rise, life would, in my view, darken
into midnight melancholy. Oh the expecta-
ton of living here and living thus, always.
would be indeed a prospect Of overwhelming
despair. But thanks 10 that fatal decree that
dooms US to die-thapks 10 that Gospel which
opens the vision of an endless life; and thanks
above all, to that Savior friend who has prom
ised to conduct all the faithful through the sa-
cred trance of death into a scene Of paradise
and everlasting delight
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15
TWO PICTURES III CONTRAST.
CHAPTER I.

In the latter part OF September on one of
those cloudy days that often occur at that seq
son of the year, when the sun W as obscured bv
thick hazy atmosphere, while gentle, driz-
zHng ram Vas noiselessly falling tie curtains
OF night seemed prematurely drawn over the
the hills = shroudIng nature in the gloom of
night ere the sun lad reached the western hori-
zon, on such an evening might have been seen a
weary traveller vending his way through the
dark forests of the South. on The road towards
Charleston.-Far from home in a strange land,
anxious to find a shelter from a drizzling rain.
which seemed TO increase as night drew on, he
quickened his pace, hoping to find some hu-
man habltation, where lie might rest for the
night.
While thus pressing onward, peering through
the gloomy mist. he discerued splendid man
sion little distance from the road Oh how
his heart was Iightened. how his face beamed
with joy, as he approached his long -wished-for
object. On arriving at the gate, the way-worn
traveller hallooed a negro made his appearance
and the following conversation ensued
Traveller" How dye do, uncle-who lives
herer"
Negro" Massa sir !"
Is he at home q
1es sir; be is in de house"
VIII you please opel the gate 2"
What do you want sir :"
q wish to stay all night"
Massa no let you stay, sir he neber let
trabbler stay wid him."
open the gate /; I must see him"
The darkey opened the gate the traveller pro-
ceeded to the house he entered the piazza
The landlord made his appearance.
Traveller" Good evening sir"
Landlord Good evening, sir
q wish to stop with you for the night, sir"
Cant do it, sir; I dont keep public
house"
But, sir it rains the night will be very
dark, and I'm q stranger in these parts, and
4, Mt know the road"
Cant help it si1; you must 60 to the tav-
ern."
How far is it to the tavern, sir 2"
About eight miles"
That's 10 far off; myself and horse are both
weary, besides, it rains, and will be very dan k.
Cant help it, sir-can't be bothered with
travellers"
Well sir, let ne have shelter for myself and
horse, and I'll trouble you for nothing more"
have told You / could not DO it, nor do
wish you to trouble me further"
We'll sir just give me shelter for my horse.
and l Will stay in your negro houses until
morning, and III trouble you no further"
Sir, you must leave my premises, and the
sooner tie better, for you are only losing your
time"
The traveller said no more, but with keen
discerning eye ezat one long piercing Icck At
the human folm before him, and left
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

enough ont. So no more of Iarleying, but let's
blaze away / have not shot a man for six
months, and l long to be at it, and ne brought
his pistol to the present, and covered his man.
Hold !" cried Morton, in a loud voice evil
IDENTIFY dissatisfied with the turn which had
been given to tie affair, +" won't fight ON these
conditions"
That is not as you say p replied Patrick.
still keeping the muzzle of his pistol pointing
directly AT his antagonist. And turning toward
Shelldrake, be added, ent-eatingly, :. Do, cap
tain, dear, give the word y
Morton found the business growing more Sc
rious, and not liking the looks Of the Irishman,
who seemed thirsting for his blood, and deter
mined to have a shot at all events. acted on =
very natural impulse, turned on his heel, and
bolted from the field, amid the bootings and
shouts of laughter of the spectators. who, not
participating in Morton's danger, found the
whole scene irresistibly ludicrous
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

- a marriage under difficulties took place
at Philadelphia, the ether day. While await
ing the arrival Of the minister in the porch, a
tailor stepped up TO tie bridegroom and presen-
ted a blu for his wedding coat. Tie bill must
be paid at once or the coat returned, but Is the
poor fellow had not dollar beyond the minis
ier's fee, there was bright prospect that he
would have 10 get married in lis shirt sleeves.
friend, however, advanced the needful, and
the twain We're made one flesh" Hardly had
the parties left the altar, when stout. coarse
woman made Ier way up to tie bride ard pre-
seuted her bill for the wedding dress s.. The
friend again advanced the money, and the couple
eIaltcd.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

Night.

Night levels al artificial distinctions Tie
begger on his pallet Of straw, snorcs as sound
ly Is the king On his bed of down. Night the
earthly paradise Of the slave the sweet oblivion
Of the care worn soul. the nurse Of poetry. of
deyotion-hov the great painting heart of society
ycaEus for The return cf night and rest Sleep
IS Gods special gift 70 tie poor but for the
great there Is 40 fixed time Tor repose Quiet
they have none and instead Of calmly await
ing the approach Of events, they fret and reripe
and starves sleep, and ehide the hardy hours
as # every Tomorrow were big with the fate Of
some great hereafter The torrent Of events
goes roaring past, keeps eager expectation con-
stautly on tiP-Jce. and drives timid slurnber
away.
There Is something strangely beautiful in the
contemplation Of night-when the smiling staf.,
seem 10 do homage to their pale faced queen,
and the clouds float silently through the tran
qul sky, and the wind speaks in soft whispers
as If fearful Of waking the sleepers. Such il
this sleep repose Of blameless conscience. But
when the ..ues Of evening slant diinlv away,
when the cheerless curtains OF darkness are
drawn, when aerial shadows bloom up and fit
along the vaulfed arch Ike grim ghosts trail
ing llackuess through tie heayens.'-such is
the fearful shadow that Lancs over the broke:
s-umbers IN which there Is no pence.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

LOVE OF The BEAUGIFUL.-Women have
much nicer sense Of the beautiful tIlan men
They are by far the safer umpires in matters Of
PTopriety and grace. a mere school girl viii
be thinking and writing about the beauty Of
birds and flowers, while her brother is robbiug
the nests and destroying the flowers. Herein Is
great natural law the sexes have each their
relative exccllencies and DEFICIENCIES, in the har-
monious union Of which lies all the wealth Of
domestic happiness. There Is no better test Of
moral excellence, ordinarily, than the keenues=
of ones sense and the depth Of ones love, Of al
that is beautiful.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

EMBALHrISG a WIFE.-The following curious
circumstance is just now creating some merri-
ment in commercial circles. A Yankee captain,
whose cargo was consigned 10 Mezsrs Barring d
Co. had the misfortune TO lose his wife, who
was on board with him on the voyage, and being
reluctant TO throw the body overheard resolved
upon bringing her to England, there TO receive
proper sepulchre. a portion Of lis cargo cen
sisted Of oil Of Cinnamon. The captain took
sufficient quantity and placed the body in il,
thus efiectually embalTning it for the remainder
of the voyage. On arriving at the port of Lon
don, the Yankee captain called upon tbs parties
to whom the oil was consigned, and requested
TO know how much he was to pay for the guam
tity Of oil be had used. He was as:onished at
being told that the value Of the oil so used was
e90o, and that he must Immediately pay over
that sum. Of course this was out of the ques-
tion, and the captain was socn afterwards AZ
rested for the amount, but was bailed by Messrs
Barring, who, it IS reported, lave satisfied tie
owners Tie custom authorities, having been
made acquainted with the circumstances, re-
fused to allow the cinnamon oil TO be landed
Tie Yankee captain will have 10 take the oil
back to America, and there dispose of it. The
oil is used for flavoring pies, pastry and per
fumery.-London Ncrs
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

STcTrISG \ NEwsFAPEn.-A certain man hat
hIs tee against pebble, and fell hcadloug TO
the ground lie was vexed and under the in
huence Of anger and active self-suiiiciencv. lie
kicked old mother earth right sauoIy. With
imperturbable gravity he looked 10 see tie globe
come to narght But the earth remained. and
only lis poor foot was injured by the encounter.
iEis is the way Of man. An article in a news
PAPER touches lim IN 4 weak spot, aud straight
way lie sends to have lis paper stepped. With
great selt-c0mplaoency he looks to see crash
when The object of his spleen shall cease to be.
Poor fool, lie has only lit his own toe against an
imaginary world that does not perceptibly feel
tie shook-aHd no one Is injured to any extent
except himself
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15

SENSIBLE CHuDREr-I find it difficult to live
without a newspaper; my children are always
crying out, Father, when are you going 70 take
another newspaper? We can neither see news,
nor marriages, nor deaths. nor anything Ire
fer them to enticing books, such as The airy
mans Daughter The Life Of Joseph the SON cf
Israel The Pilgrims Progress These they
read for time. but they still cry out for news
paper; and Lave come 10 the opinion that q
newspaper in a family IS one Of the very hest
things for improving ehildreu's minds, and fit-
ting them for society in after life and would
recommend every poor man that has a family @
take one in if he can't VIII only cost one half
penny more Than 4 pint Of ale.-Erg2jsh Cores
poadczlt
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-15
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Bf W. W. WHITE.
9oFe on move on re lingering hours,
u gilde with swifter wing,
And daily lead the azure car
OF hfe-awakening Spring:
And earth now bare and winter chilled.
shau soon with rosy bloom be filed.
Lovely, but capricious maid
On winters lap reposes,
AND al the passions of her sires
Her wayward glance discloses;
Iier cheek Is vet with frequent showers,
Her bosom full OF early flowers.
And underneath her quickening smile
Creation casts of sadness,
Returning birds wildwood notes.
Pour out in song of gladness
And cheerful is each sylvan scene,
With songsters sweet, and foliage green.
To him now struggling in despair,
BY hfe's dark clouds benighted
To whom the buds else towering fair.
OF hope and love are b. yhted;
Thus to his spirit chilled and weak,
The Spging time voices gently speak.
o, weary one whose trembling soul
Times frequent cares anoy,
Be strong within: thou shalt see
Thy spring of peace and joy
Shalt see the winter blight depart,
And light and song shall cheer thy heart