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quiet and easy solution OF the dhcuy whereas had the
President equvocaed and parleyed for armsce the
most serious political consequences might have followed
" Mr. Buchanan has also promptly seized the occasion
for active intervention in the affairs of Utah. That shock
ing upon body potic heretofore per-
picking to constitutional DOCTORS has met with very
simple solution at the White House. The President rec
ognises the constitution and the laws his guide in Utah
everywhere else He informed that the authority of
the United States courts in Utah has been nsuted repu
dated and defed by Brigham Young, the adulterous
Mormon governor appointed by Mr.. Fillmore and
nued in office by Mr. Pierce The first step, therefore,
is to supersede Brigham Young governor and to this
end the President has been casting about for firm,
decisive and fearless man to take the place of the
sanity impostor. The next step will be military
escort to the governor competent to enforce
obedience to the civil authority from the religious
olgarchy of the prophet his twelve apostles his seventy
elders, and his DANTE band of assassns Accord
ingy force of twenty eight hundred troops will
accompany the governor to Utah and doubt not
that the United States COURTS in their enforcement of the
laws will discover legal remedy for the adulterous
cubinagc of prophet apostles elders, and pararchs
Such among the active of sound reform
which have already characterized the new broom of Mr.
Buchanan We accept them as the guarantees of better
things yet to We accept them the evidences of
live President impressed with the full sense of his
sponsibites and the public expectations, and acuated
by the single desire unnixed with baser matter to
discharge the duties of his high Office to command the
approval c. the American people, and that enviable posi-
ton in history of an honest faithful fearless and incor
In ordering out the United States marines to pre-
serve the sanctity of the baotbox and the lives of
quiet unoffending citizens In the peaceful exercise
of one of their highest and dearest privileges, Pres
ident buchanan has done to crush out that mad
mobbish spirit which RACES with such murderous
violence wherever knownothingism has foothold
than has yet been accomplished by the appeals of
patriotism or the acts of the civil authorities in any
portion of the Union where the danger had and has
to be encountered. Papers which have heretofore
exhibited decided know-nohing afinities repudiate
in strong and indignant terms the brutal, bloody
excesses of the Baltimore sravos and their asso-
ciates IN The city who have brought so much
distress and disgrace upon Washington, and at the
same time have spoken Of the timely interpostiop
of the military, by the command Of the President in
the language of unqualified approval. SO far as our
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THE TESTIMONY OF THE OPPOSITION PRESS
THE WASHINGTON RIOTS

One of the most hopeful signs of the times is tn
changed tone and attitude Of the leading men AM
presses OF the opposition. After a canvass of un
paralleled excitement, in which the worst passion
and the most malignant prejudices were directed
against the democratic party, and every element o
fanaticism and disloyaty set in motion to efiec
its overthrow Mr.. Buchanan was triumphant,
elected by the people as their Chief Magistrate
He has been in power but three short months
and, in place of the frghtful evils which th
blackrepublican papers confidently predicted woult
follow his election, we find political friends ant
political opponents cordially and unitedly assign
ing to him the highest qualities as Statesman
and an administrative officer, and recognising il
his official acts spirit of energy, sagacity
fearlessness, and deep devotion to the true in
terests of the whole country which has elicitet
from them the iveliest expressions of admiration
and gratitude No paper in the Union opposed
the election of Mr.. Buchanan more persistently o.
with larger share of effective ability than the New
York Herald, and yet its editor, in his issue 0
Thursday morning last, has the frankness to max,
the following manly and pointed concession to grea
experience profound talents exalted patriotism anl
resoluteness of purpose in the discharge of public
duty, which becomes fixed and Interchangeable
as responsibilities increase and dangers thicken:
sThe prompt action of Mr. Buchanan in ordering ou
the United States marines the other day. vndicate the
law and the sancy of the ballot box at WASHINGTON
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-20

Bv reference Il, another column it will be
seen that Sam Wells, esq, and captain W. A
Lacy. have united themselves in business for
the purpose of practicing law. AS both gen
tlemen are favorably known, any encomiums
from our pen would be superfuous
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-20

The election Oh Monday for mayor passed
off pleasantly, and resulted in the choice of D.
W. Jones, esq, BY majority of eleven votes
over his competitor, Sam. Wells, esq. The vote
stood for Jones 1919, and Wells Is.
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The American State convention of LOUISIANA
will convene en- the second Monday in June
We are highly gratied to learn that most Of
the parishes have already appointed their dele
gates, who, we lope, will be punctual IN then
attendance.
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IoE.-our enterprising friend, Henderson
Markham, esq, received by the steamer heuo
White, yesterday, one hundred tons OF lce' lo'
the Shreveport market. The steamer Holden
will bring the same quantity for him.
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Since our last we have been favored with
variety of weather-coId, heavy rains, mild
genial spring, and hot sultry summer. By
turns thick overeoAts, umbrellas, and summer
clothing have been put in requisitlon. The
crops however, look better than could be ex-
necfed under the circumstances.
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The American party Of Caddo parish Will
hold public meeting at the courthouse In
Shreveport o. Monday next, tor 'he pufpos'o'
selecting delegates to represent US in the Amer
lean State convention, to be convened al Da'o''
Rouge on the second Monday in June ne1''-
Also delegates for the 18th CONFESSIONS. u'S'' ~
to be held at Alexandra. The meeting VIII
be addressed BY several of our citizens we
hone to sec a large number in attendance.
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TbonLs 10 she clerks Of the steamers Duke,
1ecomte, and Douglass for late New Orleans
papers.
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ARKANsAs.-Exlract of a letter from per-
sonal friend, to the editor, dated Brownsville,
Ark, May 14th: After circuit of fifty miles
in the State of Arkansas, I have arrived al
this place. The crops here are very good
wheat has recovered from its drawback, rye
very fine; oats good, corn late but fair will
good stands and improving every day. lef
Roland the day before yesterday-rver on E
stand: the weather cloudy up the river. 1
raincd on me from the time left Roland unit
| arrived at White Cliffs. River rising thi
morning.
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The probate court, Judge Creswell presiding
will convene at t5!is place next Monday.
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THE CoMEr.-Although professor Pierce and
other learned men laugh at the idea, many
firmly believe that q comet has now entered the
solar system, and is the cause of the almost
unprecedented cold weather. 1t is this chilling
visitor, it will be remembered, that the Ger
man mathematicians say will come in direct
competition with the world on the 18th of June
next
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Tba river has risen about five feet during the

The river has risen about five feet during LIZ
mast week and is still rising Since our 'Ss
Tho steamers Duke, Lecomte, Montgomery
Donolass Bloomer and Reub White nave ar
rived from New Orleans; and the hhors l'ol'
Jefferson The Duke, Lecomte, and Mont
oomery have departed for the city
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1857-05-20

nr. L. LOUIS ED1ToRs. find the fo]low;no
IN the st. Louis Herald in regard to the raraag
OF OF the brethren of the press IN that civ T1 Won
Herald says: 'n'' oi'y' lhe
ed;ta Tue eolIor OF the Leader is Catholic: the
pnl ul me democrat Jew; the editor Of tbe
nepa an old fogy; the editor Of the An
a Mohamedan. = Tue views
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STEAM SAw-MILL BuRNT-We see by the
Ouachits Register, Of the 18th nst that a
few nights previous, the valuable steam saw
mill, belonging to Mr.. Cyrus Peed, some eight
miles west OF Monroe, was entirely consumed
BY fire. Loss estimated at between 81 ,OOC
and 5000, From the peculiar manner in
which the FIRE originated and other circum-
stances connected herewith, Mr.. Peed is con-
WINGED that it is the work of an incendiarv.
FooD BY WEIGHT contemporary holds
that all kinds offood Should be sold by weight,
and especially eggs, which are SO various in
size, and are sold by number, most unfair
mode Of three dozen, taken promiscuously
from lot for sale in store, he saws. one
dozen weighed 181 ounces, enc 25R and the
last 81 ounces. We wouJdrespectfully recon-
mend the adoption Of the. French custom. to
sell every article of family consumption by
weight, even wood
PREPARING FOR THE CONTEST Seldom in
deed, have we ever seen political parties ma
king greater preparations Tor the coming cleo
tons, than are in progress at this moment. In
looking over our exchanges, we find either the
proceedings of meetings already held, or calls
for meetings to take place 1t is hard to tell
which of the two parties, American or demo-
cratic, manifest the most zeal. This shirt Of
rivalry is confined 10 nd one State, but extends
from Maine to Louisiana Here in north Lon
sIana, since the late visit ex-senator SIidell er-
cry wire appears to have been put in motion,
and every body who recolleets the Plaouemine
elections, can bear testimony to the senator's
exPertness as an operator.
Mrs. Sarah J., wife Of John L. Effinoer died
suddenly in Harrisburg Virginia. One week
before she died she lost little son, who fell
from step and killed himselfas the stage was
passing the house. On Frifay evening, Mrs.
E., who had been much distressed, heard the
stage coming and remarking that she was dy-
ing. expired in few minutes.
>-@--~~~-J~ -y,->s.------
Our market noWis we'll supplied with yege-
tables, but there isa scarcity of butter and egas
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J NEGRO SuFFRAGE.--Both branches If tbo
legislature of New York have passed a law oiv-
Ing to negroes, without any property oual6ca-
ton as heretofore, the right of SUFFRAGE in al
SECTIONS What the people of the Norlb viii ill
get at next is hard to divine. Thew bave W." WI
Pressed IN the pulpit, on the hustings, at (be
oNl, ana throug the press, their bitter hostility
y 'ne late decision Of the supreme court in thy
Ired Scott case, and this act Of the leoislatnrs
New ork may be construed into contemnt e. VI
.l'af decision Such people deserves the b III
1eE contempt of the world IEaston Ga,a NV
ri SLAVERY TO BE "BoUGHr'' IN Kpsrr.
:. ihe Newport (Kentucky) News States that -,
u r ,a IS in contemplation to buv the
1S.,a ana negroes owned by the SHAREHOLDERS s in
kentucky at their present valuation. and ~ u
.n' , OF the slave holders in The S,ata
a Ml agree to sell the proposed company , w;I
autsnae sum Of money equal to oneehaIf f The
n essnale value Of both, and in one wear afa az
Pay the whole balance The slaves w eal aler,
ies ansl the land sold at an advanced nr;o - se'
r Of the State becoming free in one =,
sl, hrst payment to the masters anJ a. a.
becomes settled with aboliaonites '''
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-. N o"oolo VI "esteIH ldnu SpeCulatOnS con-
tlnues to swell. The eastern and middle States
are being drained of capital for speculative
operations IN the new territories Men NEGLECT
their honest obligations in order to buv TOWN
lots IN Kansas and Minnesota. There is an
enormous speculative value placed upon all
western lands; they are held not at what thew
are actually worth, but at what the7 will prob
ably bring IN the future. Lots are higher in
some OF these new villages, or "paper towns. >,
than IN Cincinnati. This land speculation fe-
yer extends to all classes, and causes an iniu-
Tlous effect upon all other varieties of business.
Farmers, having invested their spare cash in
land' cannot pay the country dealer, who, in
turn, having speculated little himself, cannot
meet his obligations TO the city merchant, and
mus II goes. Every day the west is getting in
ueo, 10 the east, and when the speculative bub-
oie bursts, and burst it must, the east must
suner. Most of the fortunes made in western
lanos nave been secured by men who had p]en-
ty means to commence on. and tbev NJ,
more by loaning their capital at heavy Interest
o snan any other method. Thousands Of persons
a are no" buying lands at extravagant rates with
'he nope OF still further advance. We do
not wish to croak, and predict ga financial cri-
sls: out we 40 believe, Judging by the indi-
ca1on OF the times, that a crash will come =
~ IS out question of time On an average
one third OF the emigrants to the new terrific
res are SPECTATORS, who will desert the country
as soon as they cease to make money.
Already there is trouble among the eastern
country banks They have made heavy loans
70 spectators, and viii be the first to feel
neaVy pressure, caused BY the nonreturn of
ener 1apleal Let our citizens pause and
uons well these things. The prudent bust
hnshd nlan VIII look well to his accounts and
ns;ao ms capital Paper currency, inflated
pi.ces ana reckless speculations is always fol.
, 1esc ny a terrible reaction. The crisis of
iooo ana ~ should not be forgotten,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-12

A NEW MODE OF ExToRTIoN.-A case of extor.
ton occurred at New Rochelle, New York, few
evenings since, which calls for especial notice
Alexander Banks, Esq, wealthy gentleman of
that village, who having long ago reached his
three score years and ten" concluded to trudge
through the journey of life no longer alone, took
home with him on New Years night partner of
bis future joys and sorrows Shortly after retir.
ing to rest, they swere serenaded by band of
trough music" two hundred strong After for.
bearing with the nuisance as long as possible the
bridegroom made his appearance and handed over
$40 TO the Skimmertons, who took the amount at
the same time coolly informing the donor that if
he thought that would satisfy them he was sadly
mistaken; that it would be enough to buy powder
with for the following night, when they would
again pay him q VISIT better prepared for action
On the following day some of the Skimmertons
proceeded to Mamaroneck distant four miles, and
dragged down an old cannon used for firing So
iutes on the Fourth of July and other glorfcation
DAYS. and this, with another cannon belonging TO
Rochelle, was decorated with flags and placed in
front of the lie Roy House, the residence Of Mr.
Banks, with an intimation ofiwhat he might expect
ssuuless he came down with the dough" Under
theae circumstances the bridegroom drew his
check for $50 more, and the second serenade with
trough music" was indefinitely postponed.
IN Y TribuHs
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The Chris Jan ASSOCIATION Lectures.


Professor SCHELE DE WERE lectured before the
Young Mems Christian Association on Friday
night, in the FRS. Presbyterian (Dr. Moore's)
Church. His subject was the Moravian Church.
He traced it from its origin through the Hussites,
Bohemian Brethren, etc, to the name and organi-
cation under which it still exists. He commenced
with an allusion tc the martyrdom of John Huss
The larger part of his lecture was devoted to all
animated and poetic narrative of the missionary
labors Of that very remarkable man, Count lin.
acndOyf, the restorer of the Moravians The Pro-
lessor exhibited in the most pleasing light the vir-
tues and constancy of the peculiar sect he had
chosen for his theme. He was listened to with
evident interest by the large audience present.
On Friday night next, Professor BLEDsoE. OF
the University, will deliver lecture before the
Association. He is q gentleman of decided ability
profound thinker aud an eminent logician. His
book on slavery displays these qualities of its au
thor in q most remarkable degree.
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Lecture by John MITCHELL,

z We are gratifed to learn that JOHN MITCHELL.
the Irish patriot, his way back to his Southern
home, after q lecturing tour in The North, will, a
the solicitation of his numerous friends In this,
city, deliver lecture here on Thursday evening
next.
The topic he has chosen-"The Peace in Eu
rope'-is one which, when we consider the critica
condition of the political world at the other side
the Atlantic, and the relations of our own country
to some of the questions involved, cannot fail te
be deeply interesting.
Mr. Mitchells thorough acquaintance with the
politics of both hemispheres, and his crest ability
not to speak Of his devotion to the South, ough,
certainly secure him large audience.
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Kansas and Gov. Geary'

Like another Hercules, Gov. GEARY mas su
gled the monster that bad go long disturbed Wv
public peace and safety in Kansas de enjoys VIZ
rare felicity of having by his administration siVeL
satisfaction to all parties. Perfect quiet reisns :.
Kansas, and all the arts of peace are springins INV
prosperity, under the energy and enterprise OF sas
people. So completely has the Governor iuinn.o
his mission that we see it stated he Is IooAlns ~
bis plans for returning eastward. The Aon'soue
ry (Ala) Advertiser states that he has Seie.'e1
Virginia a. his future home. He ID large Nv
manufacturer, and having discovered . ficn o'u =.
ore in Loudoun county, Of excellent quah'y Nc
has established iron works there, and WIZ 'e''1'
there when be leaves Kansas
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-01-12

- To BUSINESS MHH.-CHEcKs, DaAFrs, &C.
The year 10 about ending and many businsu men de-.
sire to commence with new Chssk and DRAFT Book.
These can be furnished at the Dispatch Office, en-
sraved in astyie Of elegance unsurpassed any where
Gentlemen who dsnre Checks engraved. Hin Hsads,
&c surpassns any thing in here. should call and
examine specimens 1t the Dispatsh countins-room.
They can hsvs them With such vignsttss and orns-
msnts - are In the spscimsns, or with any others
that their fancy may neSest Orders for Cheeks,
Drafts. Certificates Of Deposit, Cosporstioa Bonds.
Bill Hsads ks. cen b oiled IN the most atisastosy
manner end ss mates sarpnsiasiy low. Msrshsats.
Baaksrs. Corporation Ofkssu and othsu should sx-
anime our specimens
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RnRIa nd and Russia, In Persia.

The Russian journal, lie Nord," of Brussels,
strenuousy denies the allegations of the English
press that the hostility of the Persian government
to England is attributable to the intrigues of Rus
sia. 1t AYERS that the government of Russia com.
urshending that British rivalry was preparing ior
it fresh complications in Central ASIA resolved on
erecting between Russia and the English posses
sions 4 neutral zone, and with this view came to
an understanding with the Cabinet of Londo n,
both parties interdicting to themselves all action
ON Central Asia, 80 as to prevent all chance of q
conflict. Russia, according to lie Nord," used all
her influence to induce Persia to renounce the
Herat expedition and renew her friendly relations
with England
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psctfic RmiRration.

We learn from the Journal Of Commerce tnA'
the California merchants. shippers and others IL
tsressed In the Pacific trade, are endeavorins "
facilitate emigration to California. Their plan Il
10 circulate information of the resources OF Gan
sornis-to open the lands there to settlement ano
cuisivs.ion-and by means of good wagon roao
overland guarded by government troops q Dill Iol
which 10 already before Congress- and addition.
and cheaper accommodation for emigrants Oy ss.
10 seenre 70 the State q healthy emigration. luz
Journal says the names associated in the en.e,p..
afford guarantee of its respectabiiity ana in'es
rity. II also includes friends of Oregon
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TRL g0RApHIC NEWS.
rOR THE DALI r DISPATCH


ConGPtesj00AI.
WAsHISoTos JAM l0-HoUsE.--The Speaker
alleged conspiracy, TO consist Of Messrs. kelsey
Orr, Davis Of Maryland, Richie and Teamer-
Mr. Grow said be had for two or three weeks
petition signed by 500 voters Of Kansas. ,emon.
strating against the right OF Mr.. Whitne.d' 70
seat Is delegate from that Territory. he nso
been informed that large number of similar PEI
titions are on their way.
He asked to have read the petition Of Mr Reed
err setting forth his reasons for contestins ..
Whitields seat. Objection was maas Ano ~, az
papers were referred TO the committee on eiec
lions Mr. Reeder in his position denies tne hsn'
of Mr. Whitfield to the seat, and claims II TOT HIM
SELF setting forth the reasons for TINS sssef.ou
He SAYS that he and Mr. Withheld were cAueIuH. g
At two separste elections when he lkeeoer' TO
ceived more than double the number OF ieeai Vo'es
cast for Whitfield.
ITnon . full investigation Of sll the facts, the
House rejected whitfield, but refused 70 ADMIT
Reeder The reasons for this are set fortn m .ns
report of the Kansas investigating committee
without new legislation and under the same ss1.e
of things. Mr. whitfield became candidate fof
the single session of the same Congress
At an election held in October last, en.!ey
without authority of law, in which large MAORI
~ of the legal voters refused to participate re-
fusing to recognize q voluntary election. inc ques
ton having already been adjudica'ed oy the
House.
The persons who did participate in that irregu'
Der of the voters of the Territory, considerably
less than those who voted at the voluntary cleo
ton in October, 1855, and large number OF non
residents Of the Territory and persons not emu
tied to vote.
On the result OF this election only Mr.. Whitfield
had been admitted to and now occupies his seat In
this House. 1t was without semblance or color OF
law. Other reasons are stated; and in conclusion
he contends that its q voluntary, irregular cleo
ton, unauthorized by statute is an insufficient title
to q seat MIR Whitfield should be rejected, and IS
his admission would seem to indicate that the
House are disposed TO reconsider their decision
upon this point Mr.. Reeder claims to be entitled
to seat In preference to the said Whitfield, mas
much as he was elected for the whole Congress, 1t
An election more formal and more legal, and oy q
larger vote than that of October, 1855.
And that his admission Is asked for by petitions
from large number of the citizens of Kansas now
before the House. All the matters of facts SET
forth in the petition, necessary, in the opinion OF
the House, to be proven, Mr.. Reeder offers to
establish competent evidence before the House, or
any committee appointed for the purpose.