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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

THE QUARREL BETWEEN SPAIN AND MExIco.-
The Spanish Ministry has addressed note to
the representatives of Spain at the European
Courts, explaining the quarrel with Mexico.
Having mentioned the murders and robberies
committed on the persons and goods of Spanish
subjects residing in Mexico by the subjects of
General Alvarez the present chief of the Meyi-
can Republic, the note declares that the Spanish
Government does not desire to make the people
and the government of Mexico responsible for
these atrooious acts, If the Mexican Government
would only take energetic steps to repair them
In this spirit the Spanish legation in Mexico has
been instructed to demand from the Mexican
Government the punishment of the offenders
and the indemnifcation of the Spanish subjects
who have been the victims But at the same time
fearing that this demand Is not complied with the
Spanish government has ordered the departure
of vessels of war and troops from the HAVANA,
in sufficient strength for the protection of Spanish
subjects. Five vessels of war, with troops, like
wise leave Spain to reinforce the squadron at
the Havana. The expedition will altogether
consist of 40 vessels of war, and will have nu-
merous army on board. The Spanish Govern
ment declares tho necessity of resorting to such
measures towards a nation united to Spain in
blood, language and religion but it hopes eve
rybody will understand the obligation it is I'M
der to avenge the national dignity.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01

G3Y- Our friend Mr.. Adam Bickle, who was
member of the above Company, informs us
that only seventeen of them are now alive, lie
also recollects that the late Col. James Craw-
ford, who was just then commencing the prac-
tice of Law, presented the coors to the compa-
nv in beautiful speech"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-04-01
Announcements.

weare a1thorzedt to Announce Hon JOHN Lh ~ the
Err, candidate Cor rs-eecion to the CTnsteSS rtes Of
T. States for the district composed OF the e9unga
snSnsts Rocsbridge. Rockingham, Shenandoah mar
dy Pendleton and highland.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
ST. LOUIS. Dec. Cd.

pt. Ictis, Luz. 81.
At meeting at Lawrence, Kansas, on the
10Th uit., for the purpose of considering the
action of the late Constitutional Convention,
resolutions were adopted declaring the Le-
compton Constitution to be gross violation
of the expressed wishes of the people of Kan
sas--a frau begotten of fraud and calumny-
pledging themselves to resist all attempts to
thrust it upon them. II repudiates the election
proposed TO be held on the 2lst of December
uegesting that if the territorial Executive does
not Immediately call special session Of the
State Legislature at the earliest moment. A re-
solution to recommend the appointment of a
local Vigilance Committee, and TO sustain the
action Of these committees, was adopted. A.
B. Whimore presided-speeches were made
by Lane, Robinson, and others.
Several papers in the territory have taken
strong grounds against the constitution.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
The Rural American.

uNHE best PRACTICAL agricultural and general family
j paper In the United States, Is the RURAL AMER
ICAN, published at Utica, N. y, 1t is issued on the
LIST and 18th of each month"; at the very low price OF
90 cents year Ia clubs and il is about the size
and contains quite much reading matter the 81
agricultural weekies of the day. The Sd vol will
mence in January, 1855. The RURAL AMERICAN is now
circulated in all the States and Territories In the Union
and bids fair to outsrip, eventually, In circulation
all similar papers Every person who gets up small
club will receives copy free one year. aud very
valuable Collection of Remedies for the cure of the
Diseases of Domestic Animals, at 80 cent. The
proprietor has been about years collecting the
about Three Hundred letters and receps, from the
Europe and 1t Is worth ten times its price to any stock
breeder In the country All the diseases to which cat
tie, horses, sheep and swine subject embraced
in the collection and plain directions given to effect
their Every club agent willreceve, post paid,
valuable package OF very rare, choice seeds and
grains
Samples of the Rural American, containing all the
details this liberal offer to Its club agents. will be
sent free to all applicants Localagents wantedin
every town in the United States Every farmer fruit
grower, stock-breeder gardener eekeeper should
send for copy Of the paper immediately II is de-
cdedy the best and cheapest publication OF the kind
In the United States containing double the matter for
the price, of other agricultural papers. N BFor 81
a copy Of the Rural American will be sent year.
copy ofthe Remedies, and 25 cent package ofseed.-
All remittance at the risk ofthe proprietor.
Apply to the Editor. II. B. MINER.
-. Clinton. Oneida Co. n. Y,
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The trouble among the Erie r. r. laborers
at Piermont was owing to reduction Of wages
from one dollar to seventy-fve cents per day.
The men refused to work, and 200 others were
sent up from this city, but were prevented
from working by the cd force, who used clubs,
stones and other missiles upon them. A force
of police went up with them yesterday, and at
a late hour last night information was received
that the steamer, with her party. arrived at
Piermont shortly after dark, and found the
place garri soned by about six hundred men IN
der arms, and brass cannon loaded, to prevent
their landing. They offered togo to work al
the old rates, out would resist to the Geath the
attempt of any body OF men sent TO supercede
them. The steamer was hauled off out OF can
non shot, and anchored until morning.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
WASHINGTON, Dec. !


Mr.: Ingham assumes the commissionership
of the customs tomorrow.
The Treasury report will take decided
grounds against the organization of banks, and
advocate mode by which small! notes may be
expelled.
The Presidents Message will leave in the
steamer Tomorrow for California. The mes
sage commends the construction of Pacific
Railroad and the immediate organization of the
territory of Arizona.
of the army by an increase of FIVE regiments
The reports from the Iaterior Department
state that 5,300,55n acres OF lard were sold
during the five quarters ending Dec 30, 1857
for 81 ODE, 00s; sos. 755 acres more have been
surveyed and are ready for the market, but not
vet advertised for sale.
Gen. Persifer +. Smith, arrived here to- day
for conference with Secretary Floyd on the
proposed relief expedition from California t.
Salt Lake. s
Senator Douglas says that he and the Presi-
dent differ in opinion, but may unite on meas
ures necessary for the pacifcation of Kansas.
He proposes an enabling act, in which policy
Gov. Walker concurs.
The democratic differences have been adjust.
ed. The caucus will quietly nominate Mr..
Orr for Speaker; Mr.. Allen, Of H., for Clerk
Mr.. Stedman, of Iowa, for Printer. No dis
organizing resolutions will be entertained.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
Our New Volume.

We beg to call the attention of friends TO
z}fhA Prospectus OF our New Volume, which will
~ issued on Thursday, January ID next, in
] mother place. We print it now, for the pur-
pose Of placing the character, prospects, and
erms of the paper before the public, SO that
3 ~ who wish may commence their subscrip-
lions with the beginning Of tn volume. and to
assist the friends who have rendered their eff
forts and influence In procuring new subscri-
bers.
We feel that we may ask the cooperation
and active exertions of our Republican friends,
ia : concerted effort to enlarge the circulation
Of the COURIER. Prevented by pressing daily
duties at home from canyassing for the paper
in person, we mus, necessarily confde its in
! terests to those who have common interest
With us in its publication. We shall endeavor
10 secure the services Of some friend in each
of the Townships in Wapello county, especial
u, who will circulate the Prospectus, we hope,
Svith success.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
Estray Notices.

Published for the benefit cfor Subscsibers
Taken up by John Cornwall, of Cass Tp.,
cow, or years old, pale red, line back,
short white tail, ears look as il frozen, swal-
low fork in each ear, some white under the
belly. Appraised at $1S.
Taken up by Henry Bennett, of Centre Tp., Nov 26
bay colts, year old last spring both hind feet Of
one white, small white end of nose, bemish In right
eye the other right hind foot white, and small white
in forehead. Two appraised at $50.
Taken up by John johnson, of Centre Tp., Nov 25
steers red with star in the forehead, white
along the belly and tanks with spot in right ear
some hicks in left, supposed to be made by dog
Appraised at 800
Taken up by Edward 7. Neville, of Pleasant TIP.
Nov 49, red and white steer years old last spring
with an enlarged jaw. Appraised at SIS.
Taken up by Jacob Clark, of Centre Tp., Oct. Is
two mares, one blue roam IA or IS Yeas old, collar
marks both shoulders, small gray white spot In
the forehead, white spot on the back-appraised al
$40 The other a strawberry roam, years old last
spring. right hind foot white nearly the pastern
windgalls both hind legs and left foreleg, small
white spot In the forehead and small ciouded spot
in the left eye Appraised at 800
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
Destructive fire at MT. Pleasant

We have in the last Journal the particulars
of the fire which broke out on Saturday morn
ing. about three O'Clock, aud which destroy ed
The most valuable part of the block in which
was situated the Tiffany House, amounting to
$4,000. We condense the list of sufferers,
and the amount Of losses sustained by each.
P. C. Tiffany, the Tiffany House, valued at
$4,000, with stock of books to the amount
of 5000. Insured Sic, 1000, only.
Mr. Barrett, lessee of the Hotel sustained
loss in furniture ST. 800.
John S. Bartruf, store room and goods, ST.
600.
Barclay, Ogg & Swan, Bankers, $500.
DR.. Geo. w. Armes, $4,000, insured S., 900.
c. NJ. Snyder, store room, $4,000.
7. V. Taft, east end Of brick block, 81 500.
C. Nash, loss of library, notes and accounts
$4,000.
Mrs. Robinson & J. F. Herrick, furniture
and clothing.
Building of John Higgins was torne down
and is total loss.
The following lost the amount mentioned
E. L. Penn g. Co., $1,000; John Tyner $500
DR.. VIM. A. Nc Candliss & Co., $500.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10

The position of the Washington Union, the
organ of the Administration, affirming the
right of protection to slaves as property under
the Constitution in all the States is producing
tremendous auttering In the camp of the
Sham-democracy, strangely SO, it seems to us,
for it is but the fruit of the tree which they
planted, and have watched and wattered with
care these many years, ana they ought 10 eat
it, bitter or sweet. As near as we can ascer
tain, majority of papers 10 the Free States,
come out fiat footed torment the pronuncia-
mento. Some OF them, Senator jones' organ
at Dubuque, among them, have already craw-
fished as our neighbor says, having heard from
the Senator by telegraph; others no doubt will
but not all. There will be division, and as
pretty Kilkenny cat affair, as any one need
desire to see. The old adage, "when rogues
fall out, sc. - is a consolation.
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NeW ADVERTISEMENTS.
T HE
MISSOURI DEMOCRAT.

4
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to the interests of the West and published at st Louis
the center of the valley Of the Mississippthe focus
of news politics, literature, and nanufac-
ture Its facilities for givngthe latest intelligence In
each and all these respects are unarivaled, and ts
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departments filed with talented and reliable con-
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City, New York, New Orleans, Kansas Nebraska, New
Mexico and Utah. number some of the ablest writers
In the country Contributions reatiagt tire antqui-
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villages and towns. and the local news of the neigh
boring State viii always be found in its columns The
markets of the chief cities of the great and growing
west the statistics of production and shipments, the
marine interests Of great rivers and the trade of
railroads will each be carefully noted The latest
Information by telegraph from every quarter will be
furnishedhe details of foreign steamships will be
given ia full-reYiews of publications of interest
will be seduously snpped-or in brief everything that
afford entertainment to the reader, or knowledge
TO the thinker viii be presented to its subscribers.
LATEST KANSAS NEws.-Kansas has now become a
point of much Importance and attraction to the whole
country. For more than year past the Missouri
Democrat has furnished the newspaper press of the Uni
ted States with the most authentic, as wei as the ar
est Intelligence from that quarter
II has now five reporters in various parts of the
Territory and especial attention will be devoted TO OBJ
tain the reliable accounts ofeyery event ofnterest that
may transpire there Those who wish TO be fully post
ed in regard to Kansas affairs the politics, senti EMS
Immigration and all that concerns the progress az
opinions in that quarter. find no better Of
obtaining the than through the columns Of this
paper Is
PoLITIc.L posirIoN--The Missouri Democrat is, as
its name imports, Democratic in principle, conserva
tive in sentinen opposed to the violence and oarage
that has disgraced the Territories and zeaously in IA
of the people of each locality to control their do
nestle affairs without interference from those residing
in other States.
ExcHa N6E LIsr.-This journal has the largest
exchange list of any Journal published in the West.
and the proprietors have been constrained to decline
making any additions thereto, although daily solicited
to extend such fayors. In order, however that the
mutual benefit may be realized. propose TO
furnish daily copy Of the Missouri Democrat to any
newspaper that will insert the above prospectus three
months.
Publishers, DESTROYS OF reciprocatng, will please
send marked copy of the issue containing IT, G4i-3
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From the Daily Hawk Eye s.
MARKETS.
Burlington. Monday. D. m

Burlington, Monday, p. IN.
The river is now entirely clear of ice, and
weather mild, with good stage of water
there having been rise OF nearly two feet
since Friday last. The roads are very bad
which interferes sadly with the retail country
trade. ssSEt
Pork packing has not fairly commenced
here as yet, the number heretofore cut being
unusually small. Yesterday Messrs. Schenck
& Denise slaughtered four hundred hogs, and
they will kill thousand more 10 day OF
two. s3,sO@$4,00, dividing On 200 is the
price paid in morey.
The Cincinnati Gazette of Saturday says
the merket was firm according to owners to-
day, but dull according to packers, who did
not sympathize in the firm feeling. The only
sales we heard of were $50 at SIS; and 10 av-
eraging go lbs. at $3.50. Receipts fair.
AT Muscatine purchasers were paying $3.50
Business had not fairly commenced.
There are good stocks of dry goods, hard
vase, clothing. crokery ware, groceries &c.,
in this city. The stocks of sugar, coffee and
molasses did run down to rather small
amount, but have been repenished since the
resumption of navigation.
BY our quotationsit will be seen that wheat
bears much better price at st Louis than
Chicago. t.H-s2
We quote as follows: al s
Wheat-Spring, 50@55c.
Corn--New, 20@30c.
Oats-25930c.
Potatoes--25630c. .. eea
Apples-bsst quality, Sl,00@$i,25.
Butter-20c. -
Hungarian Glass Seed, $2,00@2,50.
Flour--S4, 00@4,25.
Hides--Green, 8; dry flint, 8.
White beans-Sl ,00@1, l5.
Onions--75@$l,0 90.
Hay-Prairie Grass, $10,0o@l2 per ton.--
Tinothy-$l5@20.
Wood, Dry Oak, $i,o0-Hickory, $4,000
$50.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
WARRINGTON. Dec. a.

The Constitution framed by the recent Kan
sas Constitutional Convention is warmly OPP
posed by Senator Biger and other prominent
democrats. Although Senator Douglass has
freely expressed himself against the Lecomp-
ton movement, the opinion is that he will no,
place himself in direct antagonism to the Ad-
ministration. sa
The appearances are that the House will ef-
feet an organization on Monday, without any
trouble. The contest is particularly warm
for post master, door keeper and printer
1t is cow contemplated to send the Presi-
dents Message in advance to New York, Phil
adeIphia and Richmond A decision in the
matter will probably be arrived at to- morrow.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10
XXXvth Congress.
FIRST SESSION.
WAsHINGToN, ID

WASHINGTON, Dec. q.
SENATE 80 Senators were present, when
the body was called TO order by the Secretary,
who read letter from'the Vice President stat
ing that he would not be able to reach Wash
ington by the commencement of the session.
On motion of Mr.. Benjamin, resolution
was adopted, that the oath, prescribed by the
Constitution, be administered by Mr.. Bright,
the oldest member present.
Andrew Johnson of Tenn, and Daniel Clark
of N. H., new members, took their seats, and
then proceeded TO ballot for President pro TEN.
Hon. Benz, Fitz Patrick of Ala, was chosen,
and returned thanks for the houor conferred
upon him.
The usual resolutions to inform the Pres-
dent that the Senate was organized aud in
readiness for business was then adopted, and
the Senate went into executive session.
II confirmed Geo. w. Bronson, editor of the
Bedford pa Gazette, as Superintendent of
Public Printing. ....
HoUsE.--On call of the roll at 10 O'Clock
222 members answered to their names, and a
quorum having thus been ascertaned to be
present the House proceeded to the election
Of Speaker. .....
James L. Orr, of s. c., was nominated bv
Mr. Jones, of Tenn, and Hon. Galusha Grow
of Penn, by Mr.. Banks, with the following
result:--Orr 1913; scattering IL. Mr.. Orr was
declared elected. The enunciaton of the re.
suit was greeted with applause.
The Clerk appointed Messrs Stephens, of
Ga, and Banks, of Mass, committee to
conduct Mr.. Or to the Chair. The oath was
administered by Mr.. Giddings. On assuming
| it, Mr.. Orr expressed thanks for the honor
conferred upon him. He said that the deli.
cate and responsible duties of The Char would
be compar atively light if he should be so for
tunate as TO secure the cordial CO operation OF
| the members in dispatching business and up
holding the dignity of the House. He promis-
ed to administer the Jules which may be adop-
| ted, with firmness and impartialty. The
great business confded to them admonished
them to cultivate patriotism as expansive as
the confederation itself. He cherished the
hope that business would be transacted to pro-
mute the interest and happiness of the entire
| people-that the Constitution would be main
! tanned in its integrity, and that their legisla.
ton would quicken the greatness and glory OF
our common country.
The members were then sworn, advancing
by delegations for tina, purpose.
SENATE.-The Senate adjourned without
transacting any other business.
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Chicago, Dec. 5, 1851.

~ Chicago, Dec. 5, 1857.
There is but little to note in the breadstuff
market. Receipts continue light, but still are
more than equal TO the demand. The -four
trade is limited to supplying the local demand.
Wheat is dull.
The market for live hogs is not SO active;
from GOO to TOO sold to day, leaving a large
nrmber unsold in the market. Dressed hogs
and mess pork are lower.
Live Stock-Cattle dull at St,7513. Hogs
sales to-day 300 head, averaging 900 lbs, at So
40; $50 head, averaging $50 lbs, at SO 90; few
very choice heavy lots sold at $3,70@3,75, to
city trade.
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WASHINGTON, Dec.

WASHINGTON, Dec. q.
Gov. Walker left for New York this morn.
ing. He is firm as ever on the Kansas ques.
ton.
The Saratoga was still at San Juan. II was
rumored that Capt. Canty, who had been il {
critical position, had captured ToStuga, ane
obtained supplies.
The opinion prevailed in the squadron al
Aspinwall, that Walker would attempt to land
al the mouth of NOR or Salt creek, % miles
from San Jose.
A letter has been received from Secretary
Stanton by the President, recalling his resig-
nation as Secretary of Kansas, aud assigning
as reason for this course bis intention OF
standing or falling by Gov. Walker, whose
course he approved.
The Governor has gone to New York on
private business for four or FIVE days, leaving
here with an inclination not to resign, though
advised to the contrary, by some friends. He
will probably be removed before his return,
IN which event the Government will Temporal
rily fall into Secretary Stanton's hands, unless
the President refuses to receive the recall of
his previous resignation.
Eight cases only are remaining to be tried
before the Naval Courts. They will be decl-
ded by Christmas. believe that about ONE
fourth of those already tried will be restored,
and about half advanced in grades of retired
pay.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-12-10

SPEAKERsHIP OF THE HoUsE.-We are
pleased to see the name of our friend, James
F. Wilson, ESQ.,, Of Fairfield, suggested fol
the SpeakershIp of the next House. Mr.. Viii.
son has discharged many important trusts with
country, and has proved himself competent and
WORTHY to occupy any position in the gift OF
the Legislature or Of the people. 1t will az
ford us pleasure to see him in the responsible
place for which he is named. He is worthy
Col. Shellady, Judge Sewers, and Judge Ed
wards are mentioned in the same connection
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From the Y. Y. Independent
N. ". Money Market.

The leading features of the money m1rket
are great superabundance in the hands OF capl-
tallsts and great distrust in lis use. II is conse-
qneuty living idle in large masses, much of il
in gold specially deposited. Call loans range
from to per cent The banks have again
contracted over 100000, showing the ANAL
amount of business they are doing with these
overwhelming means. The demand for dis
counts at bank is less than usual. The Gepos-
its have run down little this week, the de-
positors investing themselves with little more
freedom