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The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1857-07-04


1t does seem strange that the Pro- Slavery
journals OF Iowa, don't get any news from
Minnesota. since they started the story that
1t had gone in their favor. The latest in
telligence leaves no doubt that a glorious
Republican victory was achieved -
Coon NEws FROM MiNNEsorA.--We receiv-
ed last night St. Paul papers Of the 10Th
inst. The Daily Times says
Reports received from Benton County
distributed yesterday, indicate that the Re-
publicans had carried three out of six dele.
gates in that "Democratic'' stronghold
This was certainly unexpected to say the
least.
We further hear that Flandran is defeated
delegate at large, by the $50 Republican
majority in Waseca County, and the cru
NOR" is re-conhrmed that the Republicans
have sent three delegates out Of six from
Goodhue District.
This makes the Conv ention stand GO Re-
publicans to 40 Democrats--and this will DO
about its complexion. .H ... -
CO The present condition of Affairs in the
Metropolis we collect from the New York
Herald, and is Us follows:
'rhe police campaign is brought to dead
stand, and all now await with intense inter-
est the next event in its course-the decision
of the Court of Appeals-which is expected
rs soon rs Tuesday next. The illumination
Of wrts against the Mayor and others and
against policemen engaged in the late COLI
sion have been served. The Mayor has been
held to bail in So, 900. A. V. Stout, and
his brother, Ben. Wood, are his sureties. The
Indictment Of Recorder Smith and of tho
White Street Commissioners, for conspiracy,
is urged upon the Mayor by his friends, and
supported by the opinion OF the best lawyers
in the city. Mr.. Conover has sued out a
mandamus against Street Commissioner
DevI,n, and the case will be heard in the Sup
RENE Coart on the 23d inst. Alderman VII
sen yesterday surrendered himself and en-
tered into bonds to answer any charge that
may be preferred against HIM IN connectlon
with Tuesdays battle. A compliant was en-
tered against MIR. Cholweli, one of the Met
ropolitan Commissioners, charging HIM with
threatening the life of the Mayor. Ne gave
bonds to keep the peace for Il year. The
wounded men are all comfortable. The
Board Of Aldermen held two meetings yester-
day, and then dissolved thu permanent srs-
sion. The Metropolitan Board yesterday dis
missed the Municipal Captains of the Sixth.
Fourth and Second wards. THIS movement
resulted in nothing advantageous TO th5 now
The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1857-07-04
dc.,

CT 4 poor lrishman, who applied for
lie nsa 70 i ard mt spirits, being question.
ID as 10 hi moral fsncss for the trust, re-
piled, "Ah! sure il is not much character
that nan needs 70 cell rum -
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06

(fJ- The follwing excellent remarks upon the subject of rotation, we extract from bu- sness letter, from the southern portion of the State:
 "It is with regret that I see several of the democratic papers in the State advocating the doctrines of rotation in office. This is mat ter that belongs to the people, they are the soveregns to put down or raise up those who may be aspirants for office. If an off llice-holder Is unfaithful lacks qualifications, or is negli- gent in his duty, the people are the arbiters of the case; at the public bar he Is required to answer. In truth, this new doctrine of rota- ton is at war with the best interest of our com mon country; if carried out the ablest juristS and statesmen, would fall by the rotation guillo- tine The people of this great confederacy boast of the long services in the national coun- cils of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Web ster Clay, and a host of other able and talent ed statesmen. If the rotation doctrine had been applied in their day and time the country would have set aside its ablest defen- ders.
 have no hesitancy in believing that rota- tion in office will be the next issue before the people of this State. The Know Nothing par ty are completely driven to the wall-they find themselves powerless, consequently a large majority of them stands ready to unite with any disorgarizers of the democracy"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
Our Senators.

\ correspondet of the New Orleans Cres- cent in delineating the character of the U. s. Senate thus speaks of our Senator's:
 "The Hon. William K Sebastian, of Arkan- sas, occupies the adjoining seat on the left Mr. Sebastian is an exceedingly pleasant look ing gentleman, of small stature, who represents his State with fidelity, and Is wlthal valuable working member of the Senate. As chairman of the committee on Indian affairs, his services are not only laborious but important. Our lhdian affairs, of late years, have become very much complicated intimate conneXon ex- isting between them and the federal govern ment requiring great deal of labor, tact and caution. To these duties, Mr. Sebastian ap- piled himself with uuwearied assiduty. lie found them entangled and confused-he has reduced them, as far as possible, to something like order and arrangement. He rarely partic- ipated in the debates on any other subject than this-but when he did, he expressed himself in easy, graceful and cogent language. His term expires with the next Congress, and confess to surprise at observing that an attempt will be made to supersede him. Other Sena- tors may occupy a more prominent position in the eyes of the nation; but few of them more effectively fulfill all the conditions of Sena- tor than Mir. Sebastian.
 His colleague, MT. Johnson, is of different type. Bold and impulsve, he slashes and cuts about at everything that encounters his opposi- hon. Perhaps he Is a better exponent of the sentiment and character of Arkansas than Mr. Sebastian. lis position, that of chairman of the committee on printing, one would not sup. pose to be favorable to display of the weap- ons of debate. Nevertheless, it frequently brings him into the arena, where he handles the foils at once fearlessly and effectively.- Not So courteous and urbaue as Mr Sebastian, he hews around him with energy, if not some times with cruelty. A beleverin calling things by their right names, he is equally emphatic and decided, whether bearing down on the rascalities of freesoilism, or opposing some of the corrupt jobbing schemes which of late so frequently intrude into the halls of Congress.
 Mir Johnson served several years in the low CT House before taking his seat in the Senate. Recently, ne has been elected to a second term, and will, in all probability, hold his present position as long as he may deserve it.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
The Philadeluhia BankS

In another column will be found an account of the suspension of specie payments by the banks of Philadelphia.
 The subject is momentous one. While New York is the chief importing, and New Orleans the chief exporting Philadelphia is the chief distributing city of the United States. Its connections with the south and west are numerous, and, on all previous occasions, a suspension of specie payments by the Phila- del phia banks has been the signal for suspen- sion through large part of the Union.
 What will be the result, on the present oc- casion We shall not attempt to predict. We see by still later dispatch that the Baltimore Banks have also suspended, and that the banks of Washington City are in no better condition. A few weeks more will show how far the ca lamity will extend. How far the south will be able to hold up under this general crash at the north, it is impossible for us to predict. The south, We think, is in solvent, healthy condi- tion, and the banks of New Orleans we trust and believe, will be able successfully to weather the storm.
 The people of Arkansas having no bank of their own will suffer less than the people of any other State, but yet will feel sensibly the effects that will follow from general derange- ment of business in other parts of the Union. The losses men are made to bear in the shape of discount on bank notes, though great are among the smallest losses inflicted on com munity by suspension of specie payments. Such an event deranges all the relations of sup ply and demand, checks enterprise, and puts an end to all the operations of legitimate ere lit.
 Twice already has our country passed through this dreadful ordeal. This is the third time; but it will not be the last, unless an eifec- tive remedy be applied, by putting an end to the issue and circulation of all bank notes of less denomination than twenty dollars.
 Even in this amendment, our fictitious bank ing system would inhict great evils on the community; but we should then escape that peculiar class of evils which flow from gene- raj suspension of specie payments.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
*April p, 1857.
The Sugar Trade.

The fall in the value of sugar and molasses has been great within a few weeks past. The losses on the stocks on hand must have been many millions of dollars to dealers in this country, and much more to foreign holders.- The Boston Traveller says:
 The decline from the highest point is now over cents lb., and there is strong proba- bilty that bottom is not yet half reached.- When the decline had reached only one- half the present amount, few weeks since, the N :. Y. Independent estimated that on the stock of 5000 tons of sugar, and 100000 gallons of molasscs held in that port alone, the loss was fully three and half million dollars. Of course it must be double that now and if this loss is made on that stored in New York alone. what must it be on the vast quantity ahoat in store in Europe and the United States, and the stocks on hand in the sugar exporting countries. It cannot be less than fifty millions of dollars already, and as the tendency is steadily down. ward, it will probably reach hundred millions before the dealers will be able to touch the next crop.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06

MIsRPREsENTATIoN.-- friends, in various portions of the State inform us that the Know Nothings and few dissatisfied democrats are busily misrepresentns our views upon the sub ject Of rotation in office. They represent as being in favor of re-eecting a man because he Is Tn office, and therefore as being in favor of electing officers for life. We are used to such misrepresentation. It has ever been favorite weapon with those of our enemies who were unable to meet us in fair argument. But such disreputable advantages do them no service and us no harm. The recoil is always favorable to our cause and crushing to onr enemies. The truth is mighty and will prevail.
 Our position is, that man having been once elected to fill an office is no sufficient cause for his being damned forever afterwards, and therefore prohibited from aspiring to office in future. We accord to him the right to aspire as often as he may desire, and to the people the right to elect him as often as they choose.- While we give 10 every man, under all crcum- stances, the right to offer as a candidate for any office, we also accord to the people the right to elect whom they please. We detest proscrip- ton and will prescribe no man, ia or out of of flee. If the men who are now for rotation were in office, their howls and shrieks would all be heard against the niquitious doctrine.- There is no sincerity in their cry. They arc prompted either by personal hostility to some man in office. or to desire for office them selves. There is no principle whatever involv- ed. If there is, there is no democracy in the constitution of the United States, or in the constitution of any State in the Union. Not one of them inculcates or enforces rotation in office.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
The Prospect in Pennsylvania.

The democrats of Pennsylvania are preparing for their complete success in the annual October election. The democratic nominations for the city and county of Philadelphia have been com ploted this week. The Press says
 Mr. Ludlow, son of Rev. Dr. Ludlow, just deceased the candidate for judge, is worthy Of the tnll confidence of the community. He IS a young man of great purity of character, and of admirable legal attachments. We heartily dorse this nomination.
 & J. Randall, esq, the democratic candidate for Senator in the city district, Is also good se lection. He IS a young man of talent energy, and great popularity, and will make a represen- tative that we need not be ashamed of The old-line whigs will be greatly gratiied by the selection of this gentleman, and will justly re- gard 1t tribute to their fidelity to the cons- 1 tltutOn.
 One feature of these contests is interesting. The action of all these conventions, in their re- solutions and nominations exhibits the great strength of Mr. Buchanan's administration, and of the gentlemen he has appointed to office in thls city. There were some speculation as to the result; but we are glad to know that the demonstration has been most signal and signif- | can't"
 
 can paper of Montour county, surrenderS the political battle in the following language:-
 From present indications there is no pros- pect of defeating Packer. triangular fight must resalt in the defeat of the opposition; and in our present divided state we feel assured that we have the numerical strength to succeed, if united on single ticket We are defeated and rendered powerless by the imprudent zeal of ultra. republicans and intense Americaus- The setted conviction of our minds has ever been that united we stand, divided we fall'" The Washington Union says
 "The settled conviction of our mind is, that the democracy of Pennsylvania have a clear majority of from ten to fifteen thousand over the black republicans and Know Nothngs com b!ncd, with all their forces in the field We venture the prediction that General Packers majority over Judge Wilmot will exceed fifty thousand, fusion or no fuson."
 WAsHTNGToN, Sept 14.-The notifications made to the overland mail route at the instance of Hon. John s. Phelps, but which require the assent of the contractors, are as follows: The route starting from St. Louis, to pass not fur ther west than Springfield, Missouri; thence by Fayetteville, Van Buren and Fort Smith, Ar kansas, to Preston, Texas intersecting at that point the route from Memphis via Little Rock, Preston and Fort Fillmore to San Francisco.
 letter received from It. Beales party states that his wagon road expedition reached Albuqurque on the 9th of August en route for Forte Defiance. They will follow the Whip pcll trail pretty closely. The Navajas were troublesome.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
Suspension of Specie Payments in
 Baltimore

Suspension of Specie Payments in
 Baltimore. BALTIMORE, Saturday, Sept. 26. At meeting of the Bank Directors this morning it was resolved to suspend specie pay ment on all notes. Later The suspension since 10 o'clock has been total, with the exception of small change fur. nished customers. Failures.
 Ne,o Toyh, Sept. 25.-The Bank of Medina has failed, also the large book auction house of Messrs. Bangs & Bros, New York city.
 From the Baltimore sun
 Bank News.
 PHnADELPHA, Sept. 25--The Bank of Penn sylvania has suspended specie payments by resolution of the board of directors There is much excitement in the city this morning ill consequence.
 Second Dispatch.
 PHILADELPHIA, Sept 25.- The Bank of Pennsy lvanla'S suspension is complete but the president says it is caused by the action of the other banks against it, and losses sustained from recent failures by dry goods men. He also says it will be only temporarily, and that the capital of the bank is untouched The Girard Bank is giving out specie for notes, but checks will not be honored till l o'clock There is heavy run on the City Bank, and all the counters of the bank are beseiged with depos;tors and note holders. There is much alarm and almost a total suspension of busi- ness.
 Third Dispatch.] PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25, 11a, P. M.-The Grard Bank is only paying specie for 5's and los, the larger notes and checks being re- fused.
 The Commercial Bank and several others are taking the same course The excitement is in- tense.
 The Bank of Pennsylvania has the State funds, and the Girard Bank the city funds.
 Fourth Dispatch.] PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25-evenng-A gen. eral conference of the presidents of all the city banks was held this afternoon, and after careful ly canvassing all the circumstances of the pres sure and their resources, they resolved on
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
The Clarksville Convention

We publish in another column the proceed ings of the convention held at Clarksville or the 14th inst. Upon examining the list of dele gates, it will be seen that it includes some oi the best and most prominent citizens of western Arkansas; and that every shade of interest and opinion, local and political, railroad aud river to be found in this immunity was fairly and fully represented. It is therefore a matter of congratulation to be able to state that the con- vention, after considerable jarrng, finally unit ed with entire unanimity upon the resolutions which were passed. We feel confident that such an unms;akable expression of public sen- timent will have due weight and influence ir the proper quarter.-Ft. Smith HeraM.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
A Tribute to the Memory of MISS ANNIE E. CROSS

At morning watched young rose brd pcs5,. Its leaves to the breath of the soft summer ,i. And deemed while its soft tinted glories brha,l- It were fit for garden, cen Eden most fair. s' At twilight came, but the rose had departed. Its leaves were all wither'd, its perfume had Hal Sad type of the lovely, the young tho lish-be,,,.l So lately they bloomed, and so early aie dea hear thy sweet voice and thy laughter of e,alre. As ersti the gone sunny hours they came; And, now am weaving, garland of sadness To halow thy virtues, and rest on thy name. Oh! tell Us, sweet girl, of that far-disaut rs,on To which on the pinions of love thou hast flown. Hast counted the angels whose number is I.oon Or caught but glimpse of the Lamb and tn.
 throne:
 Oh! say hast thou walked the streets that are ,
 dcu,
 And ok. pn the walls that are jasper au4 pesr, Did the vo.ee of thy savior, thy spirit cmboIdyn. To look on his face and be happy, sweet girl; And, mu,c-oh, speak of the music of Heaven. Oi the sweet singers" harp, that thrills on thin. That sounded the link of humanity rivcn- The triumph of faith, and the end of all 1eor. Pcrchance i. was right when the watch -worI WAS
 spoken, And by the arch angel thy spirit swept in; Was the star light serene, and the silence unbroke Was there sadness and sorrow, like this world y
 sn.-
 Yet no-on page in Gods book it is written: All tears shall be wiped, and no night shall Js
 there"
 The wounded in spirit, the weary, the smirten Alike in the light of lis glory shall share. Sleep on, gentle girl. and tho sprng-timc retumh With birds, and with blossoms will bring the. 10
 more,
 The hearts that have loved thee, will ever keep burl
 ing
 A flame of affection more pure than before: And oft when mild evening, in mantle of sliness Shall mirror its stars on tho breast of the wave, Thy schoolnat-s shall stand, ill their moments of
 gladuess,
 To shed the rich oG ring of teurs at thy grave.
 FRIEND
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
EDITORIAL COURTESY IN kANsAS.-l

EDITORIAL COURTESY IN KANsAs,-Ihe editor of the Consttutionalist, published at Doniphan K. T., pitches into the editor oi a black republican sheet after the following man. her:
 The editor of the Chief wishes us to bring him into notice, but We do not wish to poIin'e our columns with such trash, unless forced to do so. We would gently hint to the cross eyed, crank-sded peaked and long razor-noSe.1 bue-mouthed, nigger tipped, whieeyed s9iv- headed, long-eared, crain-necked, Dlobber-nP ped, squeaky- voiced, empt-headed, snassIe' toothed, filthy mouthed, box-ancled, pigeon toed, reel-footcd, goggle-eyed, hammer heart- ed, cat-hammcd, hump shouldered, bauIet- l,; shanked, splaw- footed ignobe, black rePuo'tt- can, abolition editor, to attend to his own a'- fairs or we will pitcs into him in earnest
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
For the True Demoera, A CHANGE. "''
BY JOHN CARTER

 She spoke to me Meath the green elm tree.
 The elm where the yiolets gro,n When the spring was coming. And the bees were humming- When her heart was youno and + "I win trust in thee, Though thy friends may flee,
 And thy hopes grow pale and die. And I'll love thee yet When all else forget,
 And the clouds come OCT thy skv,n Thus she whispered soft, And l looked aloft,
 And the winds that murmured tb,- Must have borne away, With the parting day,
 My joy, my thanks, my prayerl For I'm standing now Meath the withered bough
 Of that same old elm tree. All alone, all alone.- And the leaves are strown
 Far around on the barren lea ArkapSaS O., -4iE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
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COLONEL DAVIS AND GENERAL WooL.- General Wool some time since published let ter reflecting upon the delay of Col. Jefferson Davis, late Secretary of War, in forwarding to him sword which Congress had voted him in recognition of his gallant services in Mexico.
 Col Davis has replied in long letter, in which he not only denies the charge, but more than intimates that Wool behaved anything else than bravely in Mexico. This is the first suspicion we have ever heard of Gen. Weols gallantry-and the public at large will be re- luctant to credit it. It is supposed that Gen. Wool will reply to this attack and we shall have, in all probability, a secoud edition of the famous Scott and Davis correspondence 1 Lynclabmg Tr.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06

MASONIC LECTURES The following are the appointments of Dr. Whitfield, Grand Lecturer of the State, to meet the lodges and instruct them in the work:
 Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10, Van Buren. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Oct. 12, 13, and 14, Fort Smth-Blue Lodge and Chapter. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1e and +, Cane Hill. Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct l9, 20, and 21, Fayetteville Blue Lodge and Chapter.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06

HELENA LAND AGENT.-We had the plea- sure of meeting J. c. O. Smith, land agent for the Helena district, on yesterday, and was glad to hear that he brought with him some thirty three thousand dollars in specie, and about the same amount in scrip to deposit in the Treasury as the proceeds of the sales oi swamp lands in his ds,r ct
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06

or Mrs. Olive Clyde, of Bristol Vt, lately committed suicide by starving herself to death l! Her husband had deserted her, and, unable to support herself, she received aid from the town Her situation so weighed on her mind that she settled into deep melancholy, and refusing all food, after thirty three days of fasting, died in terrible agony Everything was done to cause her to break her determination, that prudence could dictate but in vain.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06

NORTHERN BANK OF MISSISSIPPI BY THE BoARD.-In the Memphis Appeal of the 2ditst., the latest date received, there is dispatch from New Orleans of the lst iast., stating that the agents of the Northern Bank of Mississippi, in Oleans, are unable to redeem their notes; and that the money market was feyersh. So look out for more crashing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06
Democratic Victories.
70, have you heard the news from Maine. Maine, Maine. Maine"- Gooa .S,,flq

Maine Maine. Mane.n- Cooq .Sung.
 One hundred and three towns report fusion majority of 6,925. Same towns last year foot ed up lO,379. Fusion loss so far 3,459. We want more news from Maine!
 The democrats in Verment have made large gain in the fusion vote for Governor, and gain ed thirteen members in the lower house, loos- ing only three.
 The democrats of New Haven, Connecticut, made a clean sweep at their city election on Monday last, electing their entire ticket by two hundred majority. Dealer
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-10-06

LEvEE CoNTRACTs.-We invite attention to the "notice" by the Governor concerning the letting of contracts for the construction of le- wees in the Helena Land District to be found in our advertising columns. The papers in the district are requested to give it one insertion, and send accounts to the executive office.