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New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
THE SNOW IN CENTRAL NE W YORK

A spondent at Anson writes March 20:
"Never have we seen, even in January, such vast
body of snow as now the last day of March, is
spread out before us. Every field Il covered with
snow to depth of from one and half to SIX feet and
in the woods the only place where it Is equally dis
tbuted it IL between two feet and half and three
feet deep | turn my eyes out Of the window in the
hone that al this picture of is but dream, but
realize the truth by glance a, places where once
could be seen fences of reasonable hight, but now
buried out of sight. How long will this
state of things continue to exist, Is common
question We had just begun to hope for better times
when a change of the elements bighted all our ex-
pectaton. For the last week the weather LAS been
mild and pleasant and the large piles Of snow began
to weld to more genial atmosphere until yesterday
rainstorm commenced, which lasted only few min
utes, when the wind changed and il began TO snow,
which had not ceased to fall at the time OF this writ
ing. The wind and weather at present would do jus
tce TO polar latitude in the month Of January. All
hope il will have end, and that we shall have
forward Spring though that is doubtful; but have
Not the least doubt but what we shall have, q seed
tine and harvest" and would counsel the farmers
to be ready when the time comes for seeding, and
push forward the work with vigor as soon "a the
weather viii permit.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31

Of pessss whias s.sass keeping Inn. for tie
BY WEIGHT restricting The quantity to |, DAY
70 ons drscbm svoirdupois
puT h.sd after the psss.se Of this law except oerw..
provided to sell for mechanical meicn. and sse.uentL
purposes and also prohibits drussns and tho sale Of dussed
sEc provide. for carrying the provision. Of the bill into
effect by fines and penalties aud specifies the mode OF proecue
ins the offenders
Mr. r. claims that it is carefully drawn, that it
cords with the Conftitution, and with the recent dec
sion. Of the Court of Appeals and that his first ain
has been to draft TO suit the times and the wants OF
the people.
BILLS PASSED.
To amend the act relative 10 nsurances on prop
erty in this State This bill relates to foreign compa
nies procuring agencies in New-fork, and requires
such companies pay into the treasury OF the Fire De-
partment s2 upon every 800 Of insurance effected by
them upon property in this State. similar law has
been on the statute books since S47 and this Is mere
ly 10 enforce the payment of the tax
Mr.. c. p SMITH opposed the bill, deemng 1t re-
pugnant TO the Constitution, as it was certainly oner
ous and unjust upon the companies.
Messrs. SPENCER, BROOKS and SICkLES ex-
planned the bill. urging its passage as matter oil sim
pe Justice to the remen who often endanger and not
the property insured by these companies.
Mr.. UPHAM said it was his intention TO vote TOR the
bill, believing it eminently just.
The bill then passed-Messrs. Smith and Rider in
the negative.
Relative to lands of infants
To increase the capital stock Of the Brooklyn Cole
gate institute.
9 To incorporate the Yorkville Library Of New-York.
Assembly Bi-To restore the laws for the preserva-
tion of Deer. -
To regulate the sale of potatoes sy weight. ,,,
To extend the charter Of the CSttaraugus Mutual
Insurance Company.
To amend the law relative to Mutual Fire Insurance
Companies.
Authorizing the New-York Balance Dock Company
to mortgage its property:
The Sodus Point and Southern Railroad bill.
For the regulation and government of the Manhattan
Park. Ayes 25, Noes none.
To amend the law relative TO taxation for the sup
port of Common Schools and 10 change the mode Of
distribution of the school moneys
To provide for more thorough supervision of Com
mon Schools.
To amend the act relative to Public Instruction.
Senate Apportionment.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
NEGRO KILLED.

From IA. Lsdepends~es (Me) DssskA MsssA -
Our city was thrown into state of excitement The
morning BY the appearance Of q negro man upon tha
streets with drawn pistol in bs hands, with which b
attempted to shoot several men.
The circumstances, as we learn them, are about
these: Thomas Smith, who owned the negro, had soI1
him to some one and had him in of the stores for
the purpose Of securing and lodging him In jail Tho
City Mahal caught bold Of him for the purpose OF 80
curing him, but the negro got loose from him Ii the
struggle and ran into the street, drawing at the sae
time Deringer pistol which be presented at all who
attempted 10 arrest him.
The Marshal followed after discharging sevcsa
shots at him from a revolver, none Of which took
effect: then followed q long chase, in which quite .
number pursued some three or four hundred yards,
during which time several shots fred by different
nersons from the crowd. Mr.. Smith his owner tried
10 stop him on horseback by riding him down; but he
took 10 the fence and as he was climbing over, hs
received shot from Mr.. Smiths revolver. After this
be ran some distance, when be was 0vetaken, upos
which he presented bis pistol at Mr.. Tyree, and fired,
the ball passing directly over bis head, grazing bis
hair Thereupon several persons rushed up to him,
when be presented another pistol, and de6sntly bid
them come He again rem on when Mr.. Chiles met
him and bid him stop, upon which he raised his pistol
TO FIRE, when be received shot from Mr.. Chiles 70
volver, which felled him instantly His arms were
pistols large bowie and pocket-knife, when he wa
placed upon a horse and brought TO DR.. Twymsn'a
Office. He breathed his last before reaching the Office
He received one shot in the thigh, and one passed
through his lungs In the direction of the heart.
He was a negro Of desperate character, and had
successfully resisted two attempts TO take him prior u
| this.
| II is TO be hoped that this viii prove timely
| warning TO others who may be inclined to rebel
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
THE LATEST NEWS,
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
FALSE REPORTs-THE KANSAS COMMIs-
SION.
Lnondnno. of The n. Y. Tnbune.

Editorial Correspondence of The ". Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, March 80, 1850
A fictitious telegruphic report that the steamship
Pacific was coming up New-York Bay last even
ing electrified Washington. It's origin defes in
yestigatiOn.
There Is no truth in the report sent Eastward
that the Kansas Commission would be stopped for
want of funds. Though the House Contingent
Fund is empty means for the Commission are tenn
porarily provided 1t is rumored that the Presi-
dent wishes in some way TO strike blow at the
Kansas Commission, and that Message or Proc
hmatiOn questioning the power Of the House to
raise it will be transmitted on the slightest pre-
text. The Southern movement in the House
raising this question is thought TO have
Executive backing. only know the fact
that the Committee have not chosen
TO apply either to the President or to the Secretary
of War for authority to employ the military force
in or near Kansas as contemplated by the House.
Messrs. Sherman and Fogg of the Kansas Com
mission left tonight for Kansas via home. H. G.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
trnita States Six per Cent Bonds, (the latter as

United States Six per Cent Bonds, (ths latter as
frst mortgage loan); also, not more than $500 per
mile per snnum for carrying the mails.
Such are substantially the leading provisions Of
the several bills now before the Senate looking to
the opening Of direct or overland mail-route to
the Pacific. Mr.. DENVER, from the Select Com
mttee raised bis motion, has reported Railroad
BILL which believe not vitality unlike that last con-
densed to the House. but it is not yet printed; do
entreat rather than hope that this session may not
close without some decisive and affirmative action
on the subject. H.. G.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
FROM BOSTON.

BObTOk, March 80, Ic0b.
The Royal Mail steamship Canada, Capt. Lang, ar
rived here at o'clock this afternooon and her mas
for the South dispatched by the p. M train due
in New York at early hour on Monday morning.
The papers contain nothing of importance beyond
what was embraced in the dispatch from Halifax.
A dispst h from Wslheet, CCape Codl this morning
states that the brig st. Leon, Capt Peeling, from
bogany, lays at anchor nesr Biingsgste Point, with
masts gone and deck-load lost The decks are one
foot under water. The crew were taken off.
Bosros, Saturday, March 80, 1856.
The following is statement Of the imports of foreign
Soods at this mort for the week ending March 80:
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31

The "SrATxsxAs IN THE CAsAL BoARD.-In the
which consists Of the Canal Commissioner, State
Engineer and Controller, Mr.. Commissioner Whallon
moved that q certain advertisement be published in
The Albany Statesman. Mr. Engineer Seymour
Yeas-Gerdner, Seymour and Fitzhugh.
Nays-Whsnon.
Abscnt-BunOwr.
Mr.. Whsllon called for the Yeas and Nsyu, and de-
manded certified copy thefeof-which VIII doubtless
be exhibited in the Council tonight
So the Fillmore organ Ia prescribed by the Contract
ing Board on the morning Of its advent.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
NoN-ARRIyAL OF THE DANIEL WEBSTER.

NEw.ORLEASS Saturday, March 20, 1856.
The steamship Daniel Webster, which was due at
this port on Monday last from San Juan, has not yet
arrived here 1t is feared that she has been seized by
Gen. Walker Great excitement prevails here IN To-
gard 10 her nOn-arrival
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
GOV. PRICE NOT A DEFAULTER.

TRENTON n. j., Saturday, March %, 1876.
The Jury in the United States Court to-day rendered
verdict in favor of Gov Price for sl95, ,O39 against
the Upited States Government leaving SIS, 900 to be
adudicated on by Congress- which could not be legally
eettled in this suit.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

P1rTsDURGH, Pa, Saturday, March ", 1870
The train which left Philadelphia this afternoon for
this place was thrown down an emeankment nlteen
feet and was only saved from going into the rver by
the cars lodging in the trees Two Sdv 81 t1S bRss
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
SOUTHERN EMIGRANTs TO KANSAS.

CHARLESTON Saturday, March %, 1866.
Antaher Jarty OF % emigrants to Kansas left this
eity yeste day; and IS started from the Orangeburg
District ou the previous day.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-03-31
SITICIDE.

SPRINGFIELD, Saturday March q, I8oo'
Charles A. Schouer of Boston, in temporary NJ OF
insanity last night jumped from the third story window
of the Massasot House, and died this morning IRON
the injuries received.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1856-11-13

popular wisdom, and benumbs all interest IN
the affairs of government Such system is
contradictory in itself, and unless we intend
to repudiatc every democratic idea that pre-
walls, it must fall. .r=y@s
The electoral question, the most impor-
tant one which for some years back has been
considered and re-considercd by our Lesls-
laturc, favorably by one branch, and unta-
vorably by the other, should be agitated un-
til the voice of the people of South Carolina
is permitted to unite with that of the whole
nation in the election of the Chief Magistrate
of this Republic. The time must soon come
when those adverse to such a step in politics
and deceived by old prejudices, will Danish
the recollections that are wound up with the
past, and join in the march of progress.
Such is the dictate of the common sense OF
the people which should prevail, aud Is more
to be relied upon than the Judgment OF eau
cusses or political intriguers. But the car
of improvement should not stop its progress
here. The breach made into old customs
should be widcned, its advancement be lm-
pcllcd until the capitol of our own State Is
taken, and the Gubernatorial chair filled by
the chosen one of the people. The first right
secures to us knowledge of federal affairs
the latter makes us more Immediately lnstru-
mental in the guardianship of our rights, the
execution of our laws and the protection OF
our liberties. With the triumph Of two such
measures, our thirst for change would for
time be satiated until other causes should
developc the necessity of further improy-
ment.
It is our belief that the great majority Of
the people of this State, in their hearts, sym,
pathize with this movement, and, if left to
their adoption, are ready and willing to testl'
fy their appreciation with their suffrages.-
It is no longer doubtful experiment wheth'
or authority is best upheld, law and order
more rigidly pursued, by constituting the
people the Legitimate source of power. 9th
or States have long since embraced the doc,
trine, (some since their foundation have held
IT'D and the whole world will yet recognize
it as we'll established principle. After all
the experience that has been had, 1 don't
think it can be questioned that the amount
of virtue in the people equals, if it does not
exceed, that ofpriuces, oligarchs, or factions
To the ensuing Legislature, then, we look
anxiously for that recognition they have in
times past shown disposition to confer.
The wiscst measures have not been passed
in day. 1t takes years, sometimes, to evoke
the germ of a great principle.
SCARVOLA.
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PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
There are 30, 600 Tickets numbered from l to
80, 900. There are $50 full Prizes and 620 APP
misunderstanding in al 1000 Prizes.
The drawing takes place in public, under the
superintendent of two sworn Commissioners.
The Numbers from to 10000, corresponding
with those Numbers on the Tickets printed on sep
aratc slips Of paper, arc encircled with small tin
tubes, and placed in one wheel.
The first $50 Prizes, similarly printed and en-
circlcd, are placed in another wheel.
The wheels arc then reyolyed and number is
drawn from the wheel of Numbers, and at the
same time Prize is drawn from the other wheel.
The number and Prize drawn out are opened and
exhibited to the audience, and registered by the
Commissioner, tic Prize being placed against the
number drawn. This operation is repeated until
all the Prizes are drawn cut.
In ordering Tickets, enclose the money to our
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Immediately after the drawing.
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and State.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS SINCE 1S20.-
Since 1920, when Monroe was chosen for
second term, with but one opposition elccto-
raj vote, the presidential elections have been
less decisive than is generally supposed
That is to say, the popular majority for the
successful candidate has never been exces-
sive; and often he has actuallywanted ma
jority, and had only plurality. This was
the case, for example, in 1914, when the
votes cast for Clay and those thrown away
on Birney, exceeded in the aggregate, those
polled for Polk, making the latter actually a
minority President.
TO 60 back to 1924. In that year, four
candidates we're in the field, Jackson, Adams,
Crawford and Clay. The first received 80
electoral votes, the second 81, the third II,
and the fourth 81. The election under these
circumstances devolving on the House,
Adams received the vote of l3 States, Jack
son, of 7, and Crawford Of 4.
In 1928, Jackson was chosen by the popu-
lar voice, obtaining ITS electoral votes out of
the 2G1 which then constituted the electoral
college. In 1892 Jackson was again chosen
by the popular voice, and this time by an
even greater majority, receiving ITO clccto-
raj votes more than his opponent, Henry
Clay.
This brings us up to 1886, or twenty years
ago. In that year, Van Bureu, though elect
cd President, beat Harrison in the popular
vote only about IA 600, though he had ITO
electoral votes out of 294. Four years af-
terwards, Harrison seemed, at first sight, to
have had three times as many supporters as
Van Buren, for he obtained 23+ electoral
votes, while his antagonist had 80; yet he
only beat latter in the popular vote about
100000, out of poll of nearly 2,4OO, 600.
Another curious feature of the election Of
1910 was that the popular vote exceeded by
nearly two-thirds that cast in 1885,
Van Buren, for instance, distanced as he
was, received 364, 900 votes in 1910, more
than he did four years before.
In 1911, as we have said already, Polk
was actually a minority President, and yet
he beat Clay by larger popular majority
than Harrison had beaten Van Buren the
vote being, for Polk, 1885, ,196-for Clay
1,297,212. The electoral college stood,
however, ITO for Polk to los for Clay
In 1913 Taylor received l63 electoral votes
and Cass 127. The great State of New York
in this election decided the contest, by go
ing for Taylor, in consequence of the de-
mocracy being divided and thus Taylor was
also minority President
When we compare these elections with.
those prior to 1920, we see how much more
closely contested they have been. In 1904,
for instance, Jefferson had l62 electoral
votes, and Pinckney, his opponent, "A only
In 1908, Madison had 122 and Pinckney At.
1912, Madison had 1913 and Clinton SO.-
In 1916, Monroe had 1873 and King 81
In 1890, as we have already mentioned,
Monroe had 2G1, only single electoral
vote being cast in opposition.
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THREE THINGs.-1H7cc things that ner-
cr became Rusty.-The money of the bcne-
VIOLENT, the shoes of the butchers horse, and
woman's tongue.
Thrrc Things M"t are as Good rs the Best
Brown bread in famine, well water in
thirst, and great coat in cold weather.
Threc things as good as their B"tter.-
Dirty water to extinguish fire, an ugly wife
to a blind man, and wooden sword to a
coward
Thrcc Minys Of short conti"ua"ce.-A
lady's love Il chip lire, and brooks flood.
Three hiag& Mat ner"r o"gH to be tiom
Home.-Thc cat, the chimney, and the
wife.
Three essentials tn q False iStory Teller.
A good memory, bold face, and fools
for his audience.
Three Ming* s"m in " P"occ"ch.-The
garb of an angel, the walk of thief, and
the voice of the devil.
Three things 1t is unmi$" To 1"ast cf-
The flavor Of thy ale, the beauty of the wife,
and the contents Of thy purse.
Ihr"r miscrics IF It MINIS Uomsc.-A
smoky chimney, dripping roof, and scold-
ing wife.
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$3.50 Prizes amounting S204, ,000
Whole Tickets $10-MIrcs S5-QHdrters $3.50.
INDUCEMENTS TO CLUBS.


As, by this Scheme one Ticket in every 10 is
guaranteed to draw $40 we will sell Certificates Of
Packagrs of 10 Tickets (wherc the numbers end in
l, 2, 3 t. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 o., at the following rates
which is the risk on them.
All that the 10 Tickets draw over the amount
guaranteed accrues to the purchaser.
Certificate Of Package Of 10 Whole Tickets. $50
I" 10 Half 60 -. 30
" 4" 10 Quarter " -. Is
1t will he perceived, by this plan, that for Sixty
Dollars the purchaser has certificate Of 10 Tick
cts, when if he buys Tickets he would only get
for that sum Whclcs, thus Ivy buying Certificates
he has four moro chances for the larger Prizes
Halves and Quarter Packages in proportion.
In Ordering Tickets or Certificates,
Enclose the money to our address for the tick
cts ordered, on the receipt of which they will be
forwarded by first mail
All communications strictly confidential. The
drawn numbers will be forwarded to purchasers
Immediately after the drawing.
fSs. Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office County and
State.
neaL. Remember that every Prize is drawn, and
payable in full without deduction
Map All Prizes of 81, 900 and under, paid i'm
mediately after the drawing-other Prizes at the
usual time of thirty days.
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cts at either office.
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of Tickets, either to
S. SWAN s CO., AHQnta Ga.
or S. SWAN, Montgomery, 4La.
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NUMBER OF TIE STARs.-Of the Stars
thousands are visible to the naked eye and
millions are discovered by the telescope
Sir John Hcrschell calculates that about five
and half millions of stars are visible enough
to be distinctly counted in a twenty-feet re-
fector in both hemispheres, and thinks that
the actual number is much greater. His il
lustrious father estimated on one occasion
that one hundred and twenty-thousand stars
passed through the field of his forty-fooS re-
Aector in quarter of an hour. This would
give twelve millions for the entire circuit of
heavens in single telescope zone; and this
estimate was made under the assumption