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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
Personal.

The Hon. Hamilton Fish late rited States Senator
from this State, was at Florence on ths l2th Of
November.
The Washington correspondent CT The South ee-
CAVITY says:
at was spectacle AZ it struck your correspondent
curious than agreeable, the admlo lstrstion OF
the oaih Of Office 10 the distinguished CGoinlsn by
that boary headed traitor Giddpgs Of Ohio who, as
the oldest member OF the House performed this office
for the Speaker. The yellow hded old Abolitionist
with bis vulgar sensual face and lis broad launches
looked luster than and likely to last the session
through without any mere dramatic sTooripgs on the
hoor, unless some one should undertake TO SHmnrise
the old wretch"
Among the marriages announced in TIE TRIBUNE
90 Thursdsy was that Of the Rev. John Pisrpon, Of
Medfofd, Nass, to MIS-. Fowler, q daughter of the
late Archibald Campbell of Campbeilvle, in this
State. Mr.. PieT ont, who is widely kRowu as poet
ard advocate o. Total Abstinence, was born in April
1855. he is therefore entering into corugal relations
for TIE third time believe at the ase Of ~ year,
Gen Tom Thumb is said TO be dangerously i'll in
England.
"A New Yoik correspoI dent of The Boston Trans
crip Gays that the Egyptian traveller, Mr. GliddoD,
who lately died at Panama, was connected by mar
rage with Samuel Lawrence the Epglish artist, ana
bis widow ard children are with that gentlemsns
family. His wife was expecting him in health, when
the dispatch reached M. Lawrence announcing his
demise at the Isthmus on his way to the Uotsd
States. He was accompanied thus far and assidu.
ousy cared for by Henry s. Sanford, esq, our late
Secretary OF Legation at Paris.
St George Randolph, nephew Of the celebrated
john Randolph of Roanoke, who died in Charlotte
County, Va on the 4h instant, was the last in the
line OF the Randolph family. He was born deaf and
cunb, but was highly educated in France. On re-
farming home TO Virginia in 1911 he heard of the
hopeless illness Of his brother at Harvard College and
in me djstely became deranged. From that time to
the Cay Of bis deah he is said to have kno Tn
lucid Interval.
B Gratz Brown, editor of The 81. L1u,S Demo.
cyat and one of the pluckiest and most wice-awake
editors in the United States has been presented with
a msgr i6cent gold watch by the mechanics and manu-
acturers of ST. Louis.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

RerOs.t, had been ec,densci at riA., hal b..-
.Cppre.>ed, 90 that the-s N sht De rccr Tor II,
waste roors had been fitted Up vita staat, sni
easts; an extra quar- t;b Of competitors sad COM
posre sticks were in waiting and al other neeefil
preparations ha>i been made. The news came over
the wire, that the Message lad been sent to Con
gre.s; the Postmaster delivered the packages the
covers were snatched Of, and noting appeared but
the Reports Of the Pos master General aud the Sec
ptary of the Interior. Seine Of the papers this
morning say that this i. studied insult to Boston
More probably il is the result ct blunder in the
ClrcumlOcution Office. GILBERT.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

NEw-YoaK VoLrsTEzas.-Ths New-fork Eoun-
teers held meeting 'Ast evening, at the Mercer
Hcme fe. the purpose of receiving members to new
organization, and pied rg themselves 70 conform TO
&C institution and by avs to be drawn by a legally
constituted QUORUM. Colonel Ward Burnett VISA
called to the chair, md w. D. Parsops appointed a.
Secretary. There were some twenty persons present
who signed the oeumsn., after which committee Of
three wa sppoir Ted to receive names and to report
thereon, ardp sent such only were worthy Of bsirg
admitted to the. horors Of the new organization, which
hereafter is to, be known The Scott Legion Of the
City Of New York" The organic alton is open to sn
irrespective of re.iderce, who served 10 The Mexican
war. The meeting adjourned ill the 18th Dscemo'r'
at same . lace
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The Speaker appointed MessIs. Smith Of Va, Grow
TAYLOR of New-York, Nichols, Smith Of tennessee,
Morse and Dow6e the Committee authorized 70 be
appointed to examine into the subject Of the pubic
printing and report such reforms as they may deem
Advisable.
lied 10 appoint the Standing Committees and in order
70 sferd him an opportunity TO do SO, when the House
adjourned il shall be till Monday next.
OK motion Of Dir. WARREN Committee was or
dered to be appointed to report when the new hail can
be occupied.
MIR. DOWDELL offered resolution. requesting
ministers of the gospel residing in Washington to
alternately open the daily sessions OF the House Win
prayer .;... ~ =.
emooyment Of ChaplsiDs by the Government, on the
ground of its unconsttutionAhty.
A debate foovsd in which it wac stated that seve-
raj ministers of the gospel had rendered their gratu
tous services.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. STEPHENS ga offered resolution, which
was adopted providing for the distribution OF books
heretofore ordered, TO new members.
MIR LETCHER IVA took occasion to cay tast u
was the duty q the House to stop the evn OF DOCK
distribution. Some volumes are now IN preparation,
single one of which will cost 5000 900. Everything
TO be printed should be first scIutinzed especially as
lately. they hso heard 20 much about plumber
The House then adjourned till Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
A REMOVAL,

We have every reason to believe that this morning
Ere derrick z. Stanton, esq, was renewed from the
postion Of Territorial Secretary Of Kansas-a step,
the rece salty Of which will be realized instantly by all
Who comprehend the purpose Of the President in the
matter Of the Kansas question to be, il is to take
that vexsious matter out Of the arena OF national
poltcs as soon as posible Of which policy, according
10 TIE journals sympaihizins politically with Mr.
promising opponent.
mis- nsssure Of State indicates that we are correct
in rroclamr e. IS we have DONE that there can be no
halfway position on the Kansas question as it has
been preciptsted upon the National AdmnsTtOn
nth references TO it, side by side with Senators Seward
and Hale cannot be regarded hereafter entitled to
democratic fellowship. wash. Star, Dec >.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

"a, ,v.,,i, &C srudSiDsly paid' BY the People
,b,r be faithful! expended. A new
o. "a nav b. just a, honest aud visiant as Mr.
P. bat 20 rev man could commence toe as
en- 'N n tie duties a Auditor with 30 large
s Of pubic confidence 4" he now enjoys
n.,a,,isls tst the unprecedented falling on 10
-, Canal Revenue. consequent on the hoanciA
sra1re may compel the imposition OF an e,,'
CGslTs1 for another year. wcs'arcely kao" M',
Benton BY eight presume we never voted 'ns same
tcse: Il At he did, and perhaps never 'hau; ou. We
do trust the Governor will think twice oeiofe
be cor serts 10 bis removal.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

PHILADELPHIA, Thursdsy, Dec. 10, 1857.
Our Common Council this evening ordered the Dis
tr;ct Attorney TO commence criminal proceedings
AGAINST the members Of the Board of Health for for
geries and for obtaining moneys ffsudulsny TT 'n the
City Treasury. Tie City Solicitor was also directed
10 !, s.isu,e a civil suit against MesEs. Kaue aud
seLsaer the contractors for filing Prme''Fee' io fof
e alleged overohnge.
An ,dipspoe abolishiug the present Bosrd OF Health
was considered, but It's legality was questioned
very exciting debate took place upon It.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

IssIstIse upoy PAssrsG CouyrERrEIr BILL -
Yeste' day afternoon German woman named atom.
Brn tkmsnp rendered, in payment for fome gooa' mo
she had purchased at store in the D1r,iy,
cn..d bv bs cs,t ard the woman et the store, cay
inc abe had no other money. Soon after she offered
the came bill at shoe store, IN payineu' 70. pa "
shoes, when che was arrested oy sesen',,nt. IT,.
40 L..n. . thread and needle store at Meioss'
Ws.tot ss.r Coarty, AID is said 70 b very '''p'S'
abe,
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MIR. BUCHANAN AND SOUTHERN MEM sRRs.

WAsHINGTos, Dec. Z.
The detailed views and statements of the President
Oh sbe Kansas matter will be gathered by the country
fom the annual Executive Message. 1t is well ascer-
tsined however, from private expressions OF Dir.
Buohansn's We've, which be had made to Southern
members who have sought his counsel on the subject
that he regards the question of the ansas dime al
ties very lightly and as not calculated to produce
apy serious or paramount effects the organic son
and best interests Of the Democratic party The fact
is. that Mr.. Buchanan is very opiniated on the sub
jet, and speaks in the most positive and mstteroi-
G. use amer of disposng of the Kansas bagateie
These haI quill ard sgreesble views Of MIR. Buchanan
se not shared in as fully as he could wish, by the
Southern Democracy, and, We opine not by any con,
siderable majority Of the party in Congress. Some
of the NJ ost prominent members ard party leaders OF
the South have been pains to conceal their views
OF dissent from Mr.. Buchanans estimate of the an
sss difficulties in which such little Importance Is al
tachtd to grave constitutional issues that, 10 their
Opinion GO to the Of the great sectional quss
tor itsef
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WNsHINTTUNl IHU1su6y, Dc. 1UI fSJi.
No. z Levi Morrell sgt. John G. Myers.-In error
from TIE Circuit Court OF the United States for tn {.
District Of Msine The wit Of error dismissed at
the cost Of plaintiff.
No. S. Before reported.-Argumsnt continued for
the sppellees and concluded for the appellant.
No. 8. William Wynn's executor at. Il. Morris ct
al Submitted without argument.
No. II. Josiah Garland agt. William Wyuns
s1ecutor.-Also submitted.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

ACCIDENT on CIR RAILRoAp.-Mcssel Finni-
can stage driver by occupation was run over BY
ne Of the Eighth avenue cars at the corner "f Eighth
v.,u. and Twentieth street, and senoutiy injured.
Roth Of hi. legs were broken aud his body'muoh
h,r;,sa He was conveyed to his reSidence, where
h. received medical attendance. Tns injuries As re-
csiy.d IL probably prove fssi.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
SERIOI'S FIRE

WHEELING Va, Thurdsy, Dec. 10, 1857.
All o'clock this morning the College Buildings at
r. tbany Brooke County this State, we're entirely d.
,;royed by ere AL the farnitare, three valuable L.
b,syss tbs extensive lsborstores, TIE chsmcs apps
rains ard a number Of very important papers were
.Iso The IRE is supposed to have bean the
yOlk OF an incsD6;ary.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

RESIGNATION OF n. p. BANKS AS H. C..
BosroE, Thursdsy. Dec. 10, 1857
lie Hon. n. j. Banks, Govsrnor-elect Of Masss-
chussj's has given notice that will resign biz ses.
in Congress about JsnusryI.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
RAILROAD CASUALTY.

LAST right the mai train going east on the Csntr.
Road ran into rock near Glencoe, smashing the en-
eipe and care, ard killing CHARLES r. Brown, express
messenger for Adams & Co. No others, fortunately,
- aeIiously injured.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
DEATH OF COL. TURNBULL. U.SA.

WILhIsGToS, Thursday, Dec. III, 1871.
Col. William Turnbul Of tas United States Topo-
graphical Engineers, WAS found dead n his bed at
hotel this morning. He had died Of di.ease Of the
heart.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

DEATH OF COL. PAIGE OF SCHENECTADY
ScHESEcTADY, Tbursdsy, Dec. 10, 1857.
Col. John Krees Paige. officer of the Uritsd
States Army in the year 1872, Clerk Of the Suprem
Ceur. of this State in the year 1873, and former
Mayor Of Albany died at moon to-day at his residence
in this city,
The weather here is mild, and boas are moving
freely in the canals.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
REFLECTION OF SENATOR HUNTER.

RIcHMokD, Va, Thursday, Dec. 10, 49,.
The Hon. X. NJ. T. Hunter was to-day reelec'ed to
the United States Senate for six years from the 4h OF
March, 1859, by q nearly unanimous vote.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
THIRTY.FIFTH CONGRESS. go. First Session
SENATE. .wAsHIsGros, Dec. 10.

SENATE. -. WAsHIsGToS, Dec 10.
N.Y. SEWARD submitted resolution wrich lies
over, directing the Joint COMMITTEES on Printing TO
ipoule and report whether any provisions of law
are necesssry 10 the faithful performance on the
part of Congress of the existing contracts which pro-
vide for accurate reports OF the debates OF tae two
Houses.
MI. DOUGLAS gave notice of his intention TO in.
troduce bill at AL early day, to enable the people OF
Kansas to form Constitution and Stste Government
preparatory TO their admission into the Union
Dir. FOOT gave notice OF bill making grants Of
land TO actual settlers.
The Senate then went into Executive session
The Senate then went into executive session aud
upon the doors being opened adjourned till Monday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
THE WEATHER

CIsoIsSATI, Thursday, Dee. 10, 49,.
The weather is clear Thermometer 35o. There are
q feet of water in the channel and the river is rhg
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
ROBBERY OF A CUsrOM-HOUSE.

OswEGo, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1857.
Tie Custom. House in this city WAS entered lsst
night By burglars the safe blown open, aud its
TENT, consisting Of only about $500, taken No clue
to the burglars has been obtained.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
DEPARTURE ON THE ANTELOPE.

PORTLAND, Taursdsy, Dec TO- 1857.
The steamship Antelope sailed from this port for
Liverpool at three O'Clock this mornirg.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11
lSp0RTAkT FROM 7HE MORMON WAC.
Advances o. the Army.
PREPARATIONS FOR HOSTlLITIES.
SPECIAL BOUNTY 10 TIE soLDnms
Severe Weather-.AuimaIs Frozen.

THE INDIANS NrUTRArD
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

tusuy removed BY ary otasr Get than by the mes.
cage seat to the Senste, which, it was oouteode
did not sffsct t. ss in the last Congress success
,Or was nominsted' vice Judge Leoom2ts 70
nov,d, yet the latter was retained by the non.
action Of the Sinste.
Douglas has emphasized his speech yest
by giving notice that be will introduce an enabling
act for Cow ention in Kansas. Stanton's friends
assgn asa reason for conveying the Territorial Lssis
lsture, the apprehension that the Topek. Govern.
ment might be put in motion, AID thus involve the
danger of collision with the Federal authorities.
Itis understood that Wendell is to supervise tho
printing and share the proceeds 30 that the contest
only meant larger or q smaller distribution of the
spoils.
Ofice-seekers are periodically Indignant at ,ug
ls''s oppciition, aud denouncs him as worse than
Republican. The President is much exercised also
and told a gentleman yesterday that he would de-
teImire on bis appointment next week, unless de-
molished by Douglas.
Senator Hunters reelection il wormwood 10 the
Administration and Gov. Wise.
Speaker Orr will probably appoint Mr.. Phelps
SudlTmhu VI Lee SOmHIttcc VI W Ays qua d 5dus,
Clancy Jones Of that on Foreign Affairs, Qlitnan
on Military Affairs, BOcock on Naval AG.irs,
Stephens On Judiciary. Letchsr on Claims, Houston
on Territories, EOglish on Post Offices, Harris on
Commerce. Cobb on Lands. Some transpositions
may DO made. The difficulty encouatered in the
arrangement is, that most of the prominent old
members come from the South
To the Associated Press.
WAsHTcToS, Thursday, Dec. 10, 1857.
The nomination Of Col. Rchsroson o. Governor Of
Nebrsks was to day confirmed by the Senate. This
appointment implies that his position on the subject of
Ksnsas ia satisfactory to the Administration.
Gen. Denver's appointment as Secretary Of State
Of Kansss was confirmed By 90 Democratic vo 90 TO
10 Republicans sgsinst it. Mr Douglas was absent.
Ger. Denver has been telegrsphsd to at Boonville.
The removal of Gov. Walker Is daily expected 1t
is stated on high authority that should he in
the direction of Ksnsss tins result: would Immediately
follow.
Thomas j. Ssnmes has been appointed United States
Alton ey for the District Of Orleans His prede
removed the ground that he did not use
sufficient vigilance TO prevent the escape of Gen.
Walker and psrty from that pert.
The Hon Nathan CEffcrd's appointment 10 supply
the vacar ~ in the Supreme Court bench has not yet
been defnitlvely acted upon by the Sens.e.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-11

SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
From Our Ops Correspondent
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08

HeT. "Aere conversation took nla.e + -.
parport Of which il required liul, sbr,,,.'
.. $ ia me 10 guess. / tapped my d.
4 gently. lie moved his tail. and with.
/ descrbeable pleasure saw his fine CIV.
alternately fixed onme and raised ,6ws1.rs
/ 1-e trlo II the corner. | felt that H..
/ perceived the danger of my e;,,,a,ia-,
me indian exchanged a glance wjla
! me. -
Inc lads had eaten and drunken them
serves INTO such condition that already
.ooAed upon them as hors De combat. and
| me frequent visits Of the whiskey boil.
. the ugly mouth Of their dam, / hoped.
would soon reduce her to a like conditic,'
Judge Of my astonishmcnt when | sa,,.
ms lncarnate iiend take a large carviJ.,,
KNIFE, andz go-ao the grinds.oue to VIII
lis edge. 49,
| saw her pour the water on the mr.
1n55 machine. aud yv.etrlInal hsr. ,.o-ii,.-
'Ndy lAe dangerous lnstrumcnt unfit IL.
co'd sweat covered every part of my La.
dy, I'D spite of my determination to defe,I
myself 10 'Le last. Her task finished 81.
walked TO her reeEng sons. and sais.
Ihere, thatN soon settle him. She
then directed them TO kill the Indian while
she despatched me
turned, made ready my gun silently
touched my faithful conpanion. and l.,
ready to start up and shoot the first tbr,
should attempt my life. The nome,,
vas fast approaching, ana that nio,.r
might have been my last, had aot PROV
jehee made preparations for my rasru,.
AIi was ready. The old hag was advanr-
ug slowly, prot ably contemplating lie
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08
a EirlCla CT the Seasons.

We take the f9IIo,vigr 4a.,Iv i,,,ro.
sive ana Le.1r5s,,I n,~s,.5. f~.ii., NJ
ere.ts 4 Arrlru.,urai adJr,.ss ~ Rnd.ia.
4 celebrated shep.i.al rliloSonbar of
the last ceuturv-,ha historian In,no
h,u..f 10 Ga,s1fiSh tfi, ,.rad5liIi,.- of -.
t.I,rr-..aa Ra-..l.,,or, l.,, n,...5,,
maut. IN IS c,n.Iarv - rvner;anco T.,
u miracle shau.d 81. i'm, h.,t nm, cor,ra-,,
70 expari. nee f'a- t,.r-r,r,,,.. sro,,ii ~
false. The Ias. p.rl Of the proposi,;on ~
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08
i &c tru
For the Tribune.
Lines ImpronptU.
By FLORA

IA FLORA.
Oh. whore shall we all be
When twenty years have flown
Across Iiie's changing sea,
And cAildhood's dreams are gone?
How beam those teu-talc eyes
That now look ioyousIy
On pleasure as it flies
How, where shall they all be?
How glow the sunny checks,
Full of festivity,
That now in bushes speak
Their own mortality.
How viii the hearts beat then,
That now throb to bc free
viii they be strong as when
Ia lite's activity?
Oh where viii they all be,
When twenty years have flown?
With their wrapt mystery"
Each knowing but his own;
Scatterd like withcrel leaves
Beneath an autumn sky;
While every heart-Land weavcs
Its web of destiny.
Aye. scattered and on all
Lile'- message IS impressed,
Each with It's spirit-cau
Seeking a final rest.
on some the fading light
Viii fall in scattered rays.
And the long. drcary night
Destroy LIES welcome days.
On some the dark and bright
perchauce viii blend their hues;
No scene 90 cheer their sight
But that cloud Pursues.
And there are those whose hearts
Must feel The hlast Of woe,
For wlam no balm imIarts
Relief from sorrow blow
Aud some viii leave their care,
CThe brightest and the bcst)
Tg-lers 70 7lumber where
Tie vcary are a rest.
And -.me-0. can ii he?
VIII lose the silver cord
Launch ON eternity
10 meet 4 fools reward.
Scattered Ike wi:lered leaves.
Meath autamu skies to fan,
Willie each lone spirit weaEcs
lis ~ lfte robe Ger it, pail
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-12-08
! II'IIl IllAC 4 y n
& Pcrllous Situation
BY AUDUBON.


On my return from The Upper Miss is.
slppI, | losud myself obliged. 10 cross one
! OF the wild prauies which in that portion
, OF the United States vary the appearance
OF the country. The weather was fine
all around me was as fresh aud hiooIpine
as Ii 1t had been Just issued from the bo-
som of nature. My knapsack, my gun
and my dog were all / had Tor baggage
aud company. The track which fol
lowed was an old Indian trace: and. as
darkness orershadewed the prairie. | felt
sosne desire to reach at least q copse, in
which | might lie down 10 res,
The nighi-hawlss were skimming oyer
and saroHnd me, aer jed by The huzzug
wings Of the beettts, which fortn their
food, and the dtsr4rIt tIU-e i4rrzs,- of wolves
gave me some hope that should soon ar
rI"e at the skirt Of some woodland. did
50; and, almost at the same Instant. 4
fire light attracting my CSC, moved to-
wards II, full Of confidence that il pro-
/ cecded from the camp of some wander
ing Indians. / was mistaken; / discoy-
cred from lis glare that it was from the
hearth Of a small log ca0in, and that a
tall figure passed and repassed between
/ il and me, as if busily engaged in house
/ hold arrangements.
i / reached the spot, and presented my
self al the door, asked tail figure, which
proved TO Ge a woman, ii / might take
shelter under her roof for the night. Her
soice was graU, and h-r attire negligent
~ thrown around her. she answered n
the affirmative. walked in, took d
a wooden stool, and quietly seajed myself
r.g-r . fr. ffs., ..t.. Of