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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-12
" BULLY NELSON"

v.
AIBAyY, Dec. {, 1856.
Having some curiosity to learn how this man pro-
cured the clemency of the Governor, applied 10 the
Executive Department to-day for the privilege of
aiming the papers presented in the case, and am
wholly unable to reconcile the statements l find in
these papers with the representations contained in the
New-York newspapers.
First, find that Mr.. John c. Andre, the complain
ant asks for the pardon of Nelson and says he be-
Ieves the ends Of justice have been satisfied, sc.
Next his employer. Mr.. VIM. Murphy, house car
penter No 26l Fory-thrd street writes to the Gov
error: Nelson was in my employ. always found
L" him honest sober and Industrious ard will cheer
" fully take him sgain in my employ &c.
TIE petition for his pardon is signed by lie Wis VI.
Watts, Thomas c. Acton, Guy X. Peton, Samuel II.
De Mott, Ralph Patterson, James Kelly, Geo. Kelcck,
and others. These respectable and worthy men say:
owe would further state Ia your EHcelency that sid
Nelson is the only son, and support, Of wido we'd
mother; and that he has alw avs been hardwOrking
youne man, and has had complaint of sry
kind made against him until he arrested on tbs
charge
Abram Wakeman Member of Congress, says: 4"
overly believe more mertorious case ha, scarcely
"been presented for your consideration than this Of
"Nekons" Another Member Of Congress repeats
nearly the same sentiments.
Judge Capron, who tried Nelson, says: Ny IL
quiries into all the facts and circumstances of this
cease lead me to be quite confident that the granting
" of the application would be approved by all right
" thinking men, &c.
A Oakley Hall. the Prosecuting Attorney, also writes
beg leave to say that these matters correctly
reported to me- do not feel authorized to do other
" wise than acquiesce in and commend the clemency
" asked for
confess that cannot well imagine how applca-
ton for pardon could be strongly backed up man
this.
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THE STATE OF EUROPE.
From Our Own Correspondent.
LONDON, Friday, Nov. % 1856.

From Our Own toUesponoeht.
LONDON, Friday, Nov. p, 1856.
The state of Europe continues TO be unsatlsfac-
tory. With money at per cent in England and an
underground agitation in France, every patry diff
fcuty on the Continent may become Of the most
serious consequence. Thus, for instance, tho
Neufchatel squabble, between the King Of Pr'sis
and the Federal Government Of Switzerland, has
assumed somewhat more serious aspect, since En-
gland il in favor Of the Republic while the Germanc
Confederation and Austria side with Prussia. King
Frederic William wishes to get the insurgents re-
leased without trial. which could not fail serious
ly to compromise his person, and to show him up
az an abettor Of conspiracies and revolutions. Lie
threatens Switzerland with war, and Louis Nspo.
leon is not quite certain whether be should not back
the legitimacy of the King Of Prussia. There n
another and not less serious Misunderstanding be-
tween the German powers and Denmark, about the
rights Of Scbesvig Holstein. Here, again, Napoleon
aides with the King If Denmark, against the GLAZING
Of Austria and Prussia, in favor Of the separate
rights Of de Duchies, while England is
neutral. And while all these miserable diplomatic
lodges are carried Oh with the most serious s0lem-
nifty, the question of the Bessafabian frontier re-
mains ursett 3D. and Prince Albert exerts his nau-
ence upon the Queen in order to induce her TO give
her consent to arenewsl of the Paris Conferences,
against the advice Of Lord Palmerston. Mean
While the hostile spirit between England and France
shows itself in the respective Government papers
Of both countries, and Puneh-thst is to say, tha
English public-openy assais the "dear ally" In
Turkey, the ambassadors Of England and France
are at dagger. drawn, and the old hectorDg Lord
Redchfe has got the better in bis qusrres with
n. Thouyenel the plant and intriguing Embassa-
dor Of France Az to Russia, she ia most bitterly
hostle 10 England, drawing always closer her
friendly relations with France.
Under such circumstances the Expedition from
India to The Persian Gulf acquires grave impor-
lance. AL the Indian authorities disapproye Of it,
fuly aware that the Shite Perslans can estab-
lish heir supremacy over Sunnite Afghanstan. They
do not see any British Indian interest compromised
By Persa's conquest of Herat. The religious hatred
between the two races intense that their UNION
is out Of the question. Therefore, it W" probably
superfuous 10 send arms and ammunition 70 Doss
Mahomned, in Ksbul; for who can know whether
these identical muskes will not be used against tha
English themselves, if, elated by success against
the Sbiite Persans, the Afyhans should iee' tas".
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Mr.. WEED-RAILROAD LAND GRANTS
THE CANAL BOARD-REGISTRY LAW.
ALBANY, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1856.

ALBANY, W INN' ~ 'O'N'
The HraH, with characteristic magnity, charges
Mr.. Weed with being influenced by selfish pecuniary
motives. because of the publication OF an article IN
The Albany Journal complimentary of the financial
skill with which the monetary sialrs, and the
patriotic wisdom with which the foreign diplomacy
of the Government have been conducted. The long
life of ne man pow prominent, politically, has been
so free from selishness as that of Thurlo~ Weed.
This popularity, more than anything else, has gwen
him his power The article in question had no such
basis ifanythng aside from strict justice &C uated
its author his strong personal friendship ior
Gov Marcy and his high respect for his ability ana
integrity. While Mr.. Weed, like others, has his
antiquities, and is perhaps, as good hater as
any man. no man is more uncompromlsing IN his
friendships or less likely 70 permit political differ
ences 10 interfere with personal lklngs
It's possible, however, that Mr.. Weed fayors
the propo sed Western land grants 10 railroads. IL
So Il is either because he deems the purposes Oh
those grants important in themselves, or else with
out much thought in regard to the propriety or I'M
propriety of the grants) has been enlisted by those
whom for some generous reason, he desires 10 AID
hope however, no such grants may be made
Already very large quantities Of the very pest land'
in the West have been gwen 10 railroads ana poor
men compelled either TO 90 to undesirable local.
ties. or pay these mon0pollsts ex0rbltant prices
for their lands. IL is species OF robbery when
no disipterested man can sancuOn-roOoer! IN tue
Iepeft OF the most graspng selfsbness. | hope
you may have some indie pendent aud fearless watch
men at tie National Capitol to expose the actors IN
these robberies and the motives which govern them
1t is duty you owe the people. Let there be no
respect OF persons.
There are rumors rife in regard to the probable
action of the Canal Board III February. lhe
american" Members will not be unit. More
than one If ,ho.e t.u. classified the folly OF
attempting to keep up a distinct organization, and
are prepared, upon fair basi', 10 cooperate Nth
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the Republicans in making the appointments for
the ensuing year.
The ate mptto ensc. Registry Law for the whole
State would be fatal to the unity of the Republican
party. The introduction ofsuch measure would BE-
the signal for sn instant disruption. The Free-Sol
Democrats now in the Republican party would not
sanction il: ard not few Of their more liberal old
Wig associates would sympathize and vote with
them. A compromise may be effected by bill for
the cities; but even that would prove dangerous,
ISL believe il would be futile experiment, if svc-
cesstul A.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsBINGToS, Thursday,-Dec. IT, IS.'
Tn. S,ar announces that the store ship for the NED
;,ernnesn squadron will sail from New-York about
the 10Th Of January.
a., a.. CO.. The erection Of ARIZONA into Territorial
Goyerrment, represent that they are cut oil by
natural barriers Gom the benefit OF the laws OF New,
Mexico being nOmnsy only IN the Couny ., Of
cfirersLip and exposed TO sayages. Ihey ask 'heir
delegate pow here to he admitted. 1870.
Nearly s22s 900 of Texa Claims outstandng are no'
vet IIesenied at the Treasury.
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ICE IN THE WESTERN RIVERS.

ST. LOUIS, "Wednesday, Dec. TO 300,
The Mississippi River opposite this city, as well a
the upper rivers "a falling. They are also covered
with heavy floating ice. Many upward and downward
boats laid Up along the shores and putting their
careees into store for the winter Many up ward bound
boats have returned, having been unable 10 proceed
on their voysge. Others aground and are in dan
ger Of beirg knocked to pieces by the floating ice
Many boats in this port which ready TO start for
the upper rivers have decided 10 remain. The boss
for the south only loading, all Others are making
preparations to lay up for the winter.
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UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WLsHINGION, " tuHtsldE, DO II I.s5O'
Case No l6-James Stevens, plaintiff, Va Royal
Gladdirg Ct Submitted TO the consideration Of the
Court on a record and printed argument by Mr. Anes
for defendants.
Gaze No l7-Reuben L. Long, ct 81. appellants, VS..
.Tobn o. Fallon Argued by the Hon. II. s. Geyer FOR
scpellee Submitted on printed argument by Mr..
Grover for appellant r c,,..
Irdson-Areued bv the Hon. Miles Taylor for plantln
submitted on argument BY j. r. Benjamin for defend
ant x-,. - r,.r5
MIN. the claimant of steamship Yankee Blade, &c.
c. srgned by The Hon +. b. Cutting FOR appellant
and the Hon. H. Blair for appellee.
Case No. 23-Pere Felix Coiron ct al, appellants,
" Lament Millandon ct g., lyndics OF Ae1anIe'
Issseps ct al. Argued by the Hon D. r. benjamin
for appellees.
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TIE ACCIDENT on THE CLEVELAND AND
PITTSBURGH ROAD

CLEvILASD, Thursday De- 10, 1855.
Our train on time and attempted 70 stop. as
usual but the frosty ral prevented The Pittsburgh.
Fort Wayne and Chicago Company's train started On
our time when our train was IN sight. The collision.
took place in less thsn one minute. Fight persons
were ki,cd who standing on the platform Of the
Sarion-House but no passengers on either train. No
Others seriously hu.t.. Damsge TO property slight
~ ROCKWELL Secretary Cleve L Pittsburgh Road
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FROM KANSAS.

CHICAGO, Thursday, Dec. II, 1870.
We have received Kansas dates TO the ID inst. Tne
Free-State militia, under Capt. Walker, have been
disbanded at their own request Sixteen OF the Free
State prisoners tried for murder in the first degree
have been acquitted, and nine are still on tnaL
large quantity of clothing received by the last boats
has been distributed to the destitute. Navigation was
entirely closed.
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THE NEGRO-PLOT ALARM.

NAsHyILLL, " edhtsday, DC. To IVV'
The City Councils OF this city have passed 8 law
dir.cpe tie employment of al additional police force,
dsy and night; fobiddng negro schools .Dd negro
preaching; forbiddng all assemblages OF negroes after
sundown authorizing the arrest OF free negroes from
other countee the arrest OF fee resident negroes
If found in suspicious circumstances.
great deal of upeasiness felt IN the city as well
IN. no untr
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LATER FROM RIO De JANEIEo.

BAIrIMoRE, Thursdiy, DEC. II $50
The bark Lspwing hss arrived here win k,o oe
JaIeiro dates 10 The Bth at Octoher; ihe'e "s ~
|bsnoe in Commercial elfsiis and the quotations for
coffee VT re The came as - last dates - -,
Sailed October H. bsik Cora for New-iors' WIN
) 800 hsgs Of coffee.
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FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

BALTIMORE, Thursday, Dec. TT, IH'V'
The eroess train on the Northern Central Rairoad'
due here TO night was thrown off the track al FREE
lands The fremen Was killed and the engineer SEN
ously injured. The passengers eecaped unhnrt.
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THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.

PHILADELPHIA Thursday, Dee II, 1886.
The screw steamship City OF Manchester from Liver
pool Nov 18TH passed Newcastle at II this morning,
bound for this port.
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8USi les s iMPR OWN @
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TWO DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.

ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
Butte record., 1856-11-01
Negro vs. Eorei

EDITOR 5. +. IlERALD-The late steamer
brought very important news to our Black
X publican brethren, which the Chronicle
aud other negrophilist sheets have by some
Strange oversight failed to mention in their
c,lumns. allude to grand State Conven-
tor of colored voters, in Williamsbu, q. n
y. Sambo talked largely on the occasion
1t was stated that they had now G00O votes
in the State, with all their disabilities. The
Speakers declared for equal rights-asserted
they were as good as Irishmen, or Dutchmen
any other set of Foreigners and as much
entitled to universal, unrestricted suffrage
The ID emOcratIc party was fercely assaled
and resolution unanimously adopted by
the convention, piedging the negro vote of
New York to Fremont and Dayton.
We commend the above extract to the at
tention of those naturaized c:tiz9ns who, it
has been said, will vote for Fremont,
1t is well known that Fremont was nomi-
mated by those who seced ID from the Know
Nothing National Convention--the6 bona fde
Know Nothing party of the northern States:
that the Boston Bee and other leading Know
Nothing papers have endorsed Fremont as a
know-Nothing; and that he will be voted
for as Know Nothing, and be pledged, if
elected. 40 carry Know Nothing doctrines
into effect. And here we have the evidence
that the genuine Black Republicans are
claiming to be superior to our German and
Irish fellow citizens, and possess a greater
right to the suffrages. Will our naturalized
fellow-citizens kiss the hand that strikes
them, and vote themselves Helots'
Butte record., 1856-11-01
The Contest.

As the day of election approaches, the
more serious become our reflections as tn
the great Importance of the contest No
man can estimate to the full extent, the i'm
portance and ultimate results of the decs-
ion of the people, in regard to the great
struggle now pending between the three
great parties into which the American peo-
pie are divided The simple question rea-
sons itself down, when stripped of all ex-
traneous matter, to Union or Disunion The
wisest men, the most patriotic statesmen,
have long since OWNED that the issue would
come, as between sectionalism and National
ism The day has come-and but one ques-
ton is presented now to the American
people, and that is Union or Disunion. If
United States on the fourth day of Novem-
Der next, in the language of Mr.. Fillmore
- the death knell of the Union will be sound
ed" If such is to be, and we believe it
will be, the result of Mr. Fremonts election,
we cannot but believe that all national men
all nion-loving men-all patriotic men, will
be willing to decide the contest. without
reference to old prejudices or party predi-
| lections. but with one heart and one soul,
| give their vote for the Union, the whole
Union, and nothing but the Union.
! a calm survey of the great contest now
raging, must demonstrate to any candid and
unprejudiced mind, that Mr. Buchanan is
the only national candidate who has the
most remote prospect of an election. While
we are willing to admit Mr.. Fillmore to be
national in principle-national in feeling,
and that his administration would be nation
al if he could be elected; yet we cannot
blind ourselves to the fact, that in the State
of Maine. his entire party is absorbed by the
| Abolitionists That in Indiana but two par-
ties are in the field, the Democratic and Re-
pvblican, and that so far as all indications
in all of the Northern States, are given out
by recent elections, and by the Press, the
refectors of public opinion, that his party i
entirrly absorbed by Republicanism, and
that the only hope for the Union and success
of National principles over secIionalism and
finatacism, is the election of Mr. Buchanan
We ask from our opponents, who profess tC
be national men, fair and candid consider,
aion OF the present condition Of parties
and that they will no longer permit old anC
defunct issues to divert their attention from
the rca! issue. which is T.ion or Disvnioo
The time is at head when this question mus
and will be decided, and let every man ac
and vote under full sens c of the importanc
of THE CONTEST.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

AnsoUATULArED.-Chas. Lay, recently
partner with E. S Gaver in the Grocery
business at Lynchburg, left fqr parts VI
known some two weeks since with several
thousand dollars, the property of Mr. Gaver
and others. In a conversation with Mr.
Gaver last night, he said that he was ignor-
ant of the exact amount that Lay had taken,
but that he supposed it to be in the neigh
borhood of eighteen thousan dollars.
large portion of which belonged to Reynolds
& Bro, Bankers, in Marysville, left with
Gaver s. Lay to buy Gold Dust with amount
ing to ten or twelve thousand dollars, to-
gether with about two thousand dollars in
dust belonging to Mr.. Gayer the proceeds
of his clam near White Rock Several MI
ners who had deposited their money with
the hrm for safe keeping, are among the To-
sers. Mr.. Lay has heretofore borne an eX-
celent character for honesty AMI integrity,
and II is very naturally p matter Of astonish-
ment and regret that he shonld have been
tempted to commit so heincus crime, thus
banishing himself from the society Of his
former FRI ends and acouaintaaces forever
lie has not been heard Of since he lefr.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

BURIAL OF AN ODD FELLOW The mem
bers of the Oroville Lodge of Odd Fellows
were out in procession yesterday, on the oc-
caslon of the burial of Mr.. N. W. Moore. a
member of San Francisco Lodge No. l. De-
ceased was native of New Hampshire and
latterly resident of New Orleans. His dis
ease was inflammation of the bowels, and his
age 10 years Quite numerous turn ou,
OF the order was in attendance at the funer-
al He died at the Orleans Hotel, from
whence he was taken to the burial ground
on the bluff. The usual ceremonies were
performed on the ground.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

MINING AT THE SUcG EsTIoN or sp1R1rs
At Scott Gulch, near Columbia. c,n,-
pany of five or six men have sunk \ Shaft
to the depth Of eighty feet, and are now
drifting in every direction from the shaft in
the couhdent expectation Of striking it.
rich" They are acfuated in this enter
prise through the spiritual influence Of one
Of the parties. These men are deIuue1 into
the vain hope that the ghosts Of dep.lrted
trends will aid them in striking pile. =
Columbian.
The spirits are undoubtedly in vogue, their
agency beiD also requested in the transmits
SION oi telts faphic messages respecting tie
Presidentlal election in Pennsylvania. A
cotemporary is this city has also been stren-
uously endeavoring for some tine past 90
inculcat- belief in spiritual manifestations.
gotten up doubtless with yiew Of creating
ulterior spiritual capital for Fremout--of
whose cause it is aa advocate Sun.
We know Of several candidates who are
are trying the efficacy of spirits in electiuc
them to certain township oticcs.
Butte record., 1856-11-01
4 Wager.

We are authorized to bet FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS, that no enthusiastic friend of
Mr. Fillmore can name ANY ONE State in
the Union, that will give maj rity of its
popular vote for Mr. Fillmore for President
ALSO FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, that
Mr.. Fillmore will not receive the electoral
vote Of any State north of " Mason and Dix
on's line"
COME Ur TO YoUR WORD gentlemen. or
stop Dragging.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY-An attempt was
made about one o'clock last night to rob &
man in the vicinity of the Theatre. The
person, whose name we are unable to learn
had won several dellars at Lansqu ,nette,
and was returning home with his spoils, when
two rascals beset him for his money by catch.
ing him by the throat and otherwise insist
ing in an urgent manner that he should
shell OUT but by dint of squabbling and
throwing stones he finally made his escape
unharmed either in purse or person.
Robbers are indeed becoming very bold
when they attempt their villainies in our
most public thoroughfares Who the ras-
Gals were, as yet remains a mystery.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

PLUMAs COUNTY We are assured by
those who have been there and had ocular
proof, that the entire ticket is sure of cleo
tion in Plumas county. This is but reit-
GRAFTON Of what has ever been affirmed of the
whole Northern part of the State by the
very best of authorities Formerly a part
of old Butte, and ever working with her, we
feel confident that Plumas will act with us
now, and give an overwhelming majority
for Buck and Breck at the coming election.
The material is there, and it needs but to
be brought to the polls to prove her as ever,
sound upon the glorious principles of bemoc-
racy. Men of Plumas rally to the stand
ard of Buchanan, Breckenridge, and the
Union.
Butte record., 1856-11-01
BEWARE ~!

Democrats Beware! We have been assur-
ed that a spurious, bogus ticket has been
distributed throughout this county, design
ed TO mislead and deceive the unobserving
AMI unwary. This ticket is said to be head
ed Democratic Ticket bur contains the
names of candidates any thing but Demo
cratic. excepting those of a few of the Dem
ocratic nominees, inserted to aid the fraud
We therefore caution Democrats, one and all
to be vigiant-examlne well your tickets
and be careful not to vote until you have
thoroughly read them. Guard against tricks
shenanigan and fraud. See to it Democrats
that you are not defrauded of your vote
Butte record., 1856-11-01

WEST BRANCH DITCH.-Mr. Meacham in =
formed US yesterday that the head dam of
the above named ditch had been entirely
completed and the water turned into the
race This is an important step towards the
immediate construction of the ditch. and
we infer from what he said that preparations
are being made to proceed at once with the
digging, The line of the ditch is by survey,
if our memory serves US right, some fif;y
miles in extent, and when completed will be
the largest and most important work of the
kind in the State.
Butte record., 1856-11-01

MLIrARY.-Eforts are being made to or.
glnze military company in our village
Mr.. Mclaughlin called yesterday and show
e US roll containing some fifteen or twcn-
ty names of persons residing here, and he
knowing our valorous bearing and chival-
rous disposition, was anxious to secure our
name a member, but we modestly declined
and referred him to our Senior, who instant
ly signed it, his hand tremb Ding the while
with patriotic ardor. The company is to be
called the d" 0roville Light Guards" in CON
tradisiinction We suppose to the 0roville
blackguards, very numerous company, we
are sorry to say. The new company is being
formed of some of the most enterprisng and
respectable gentlemen of Oroville.
The WEATHER yesterday was rs warm
and spring like as a May day, and seemed
to betoken the near approach of another
summer, instead of mere tickle smile upon
the face of declining Autumn, feint Of
health by the fast waning old year Alrea-
dy the lofty Sierras above us. are capped with
their snowy coverings, and but for this faint
struggle of old sc to rejuvenate herself,
storms and tempests would remind US OF the
certainty of approaching winter. All this
reminds US that our friend A D. Refs. has lust
received new and select stock of fine win
ter clothing, all of which he offers, &c.