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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1857-03-20

fsD MEkt ANTS We are row oDrn-
ing additional supplies OF prng Clothins render.
ing the assortment fni and pIeie. We ask coun-
try merch JDts 10 examine stock and prices o..
misIns 20 CHER every reasonable inducsuent to tuy
here NH 20 KEEN BALUNIN q On
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
FROM MEXICO.
BALTIMORE, March IL, 1857.

Na BALTIMORE, March j !, 1857. r
New Oilcaus papers of Thursday last
have been received. They contain five
days later Mexican news. r.c
The Mexicpu Extraordinary publish
es the substance of the new treaty con-
Guided by Mr. Forsyth, I'D, ....
There are five treaties altogether
The first is for settlement Of claims;
the second establishes reciprocity trea-
ty, The Third postal treaty. The
fourth renews The commercial treaty of
1881. The fifth provides for loan of
fifteen million OF dollars, at four per
cent. t.|f
Tho British Charge de Affairs it is
said, has protested against consume,
ton of these treaties. | EHa.a t
The revolutionary movements in the
country has ceased, bat great disorder
prevails. Life and property were not
secure. gaH .#T
The Mexican Congress had boon in
session since the signing of the new
constitution. afi Eraa
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

Cd. That this convention in approx
ing as they do of Mr.. Carlile' s. Con
gressional service, and entertaining tho
highest opinion of his integrity, capaci-
ty, patriotism and eminent fitness for
that station, do hereby unanimously
nominate him for reelection to Con-
gress, and respectfully call on all the
true friends of tho prosperity of the
State, in this district, to exert them
selves to secure bis election.
On motion, Gen. j. j. jackson, e.
w. Newton, and Nehemiah Smith were
appointed u committee to inform Hon.
John S, Carlisle of his nomination by
this convention. ~ isIbt8 4
On motion of j. McGinnis, the
convention adjourned.
DANIEL POLSLEY Pres't.
LEWIS WETzrLL, Sec'y.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
Dr.. Kane's Remains at Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, March IL.

ar.a ..-Hsr. - HibaDELIhlAI Gil lE.Fs
A procession is now forming for me
Kane obsoi"ies.
according to :he programme, the flags
on the public building aud the shipping
in port are displayed a, half mast and
draped with era pc. The stores are clo-
sed along the route, and the pavements
are througed with orderly spectators.
The weather is clear but cold. The
procession is large aud the military dis,
play is imposing. dds
The procession started from Indepen-
dcnce Hall at noon precirely.
The body was borne by the crew Of
the Advance, surrounded by pail bear
ers previously selected.
The civic portion Of the procession
includes delegates from all civic bodies,
the faculty, and students Of the cole.
ges and high schools, the fire depart
ment. Odd Fellows, the ST. George, St.
Andrews and Scots Thistle Societies.
The Scott legion in citizens dress,
bearing the flag the Pennsylvania regi-
ment in the Mexican. The civic por.
ton Of the procession was forty min.
utes in passing the State House. The
bells Of the churches and all the fire bells
are tolling. aI as
Religious services will take place in
the Secoud Presbyterian Church at 2
o'clock this afternoon. M r
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
From tho Wheeling Daily TimesA
The Democracy nud Distribution

We observe that the Democratic
press OF the State are becoming alarm
ed at the land distribution question, 4
cyince deep anxiety lest some Of their
own party should be willing to admit
its justice or propriety. Hence we
find them uttering anathemas against
any who shall act. But as the Lynch
burg Virginian forcibly remarks, these
journals seem to be utterly obliyious
of the fact, that anti-distribution has
undergone a complete & radical change
since they last scented it; that there is
no longer such thing as anti-distribu-
lion; that the contrary policy has been
irrevocably determined by majority
Of their o,on party Representatives in.
the Senate; that the public lands arc
going, by huge gifts, to such States as
will receive them; and the only ques-
ton now is, whether Virginia will Sc
cure herself the portion to which she
is entitled as a member of 'sthc alliance
of States, "or will permit it to be ta-
ken from her and appropriated to 9TH
er States. All talk against the policy
of distribution is now idle, stale and
obsolete. Virginia Democracy, aided
by the mighty power of the Presiden-.
tial veto, has been unable to stay, for
n moment, the torrent that is sweep
ing the public lands from our reach
forever. Grant after grant has been
made during the last two winters, un-
der the sanction of a two thirds vote.
The policy is settled, and will rapidly
work out its application in the absorb
ton of the whole public domain. AL
ready tremendous inroad has been
madc.s New States have been made
rich and powerful, and populous from
this source. They are overshadowing
the Old Dominion, and weighing down
the South. - &%3I NJ 1
1t is time lost to attempt, by argu'
ment, to dssuale them from fcasting
and fattening on these rich supplies.
You had as well reason with ravening
wolves, when their prey is in their jaws.
1t is behind the day to discuss the orr
ginal question:. The argument is de-
funct. There is no such question as
Distribution or no Distribution. The
issue now is fair or unfair distribution.
Have the States equal rights inrespect
to this property? The position of the
Democratic leaders in this State, as
thematter now stands, is the negative
of all these. Will the people follow
them? Surely they cannot be deluded
III. A, ~
they will not let the crack of the party
whip drive them into the preparation
of an act so absurd and suicidal as yicl-
ding up to the new States--our rivals
and cnemies-this great element of
wealth and power. If Virginia casts
this boon from her, the act will be re-
membered with amazement and curses
by that posterity whose interests are
more involved in it than our own. aaa
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
Hon. John 8. Garlic Nominatsd.-The pro.

ceedings Of the Nominating Convention.
which assem- bled at Parkersburg on the 4lh
instant, will he found in the next column.
Tha, Mr.. CARLlLE has been unanimously
nomina ted for re election to Congress, will
be a source of qualification TO lis friends
resenta,ive has endeared him TO the whole
American family, and has made his name
familiar as q household word from the st
Lawrence to the Rio Grande, as one of the
leading members Of the late Congress
AS Virginian, his steady and able advoca.
cy OF the Land Distribution policy, should
endear him TO his constituents with an unu
sual fidelity. Certainly tay.rldden people
will not repudia,e the policy which, is best
calculated to reduce and tighten their bur
dens, nor the man who has earnestly devot-
ed his talents and energies 10 the success oil
that policy, in the forum of the Nation
Mr.. Garlic is "honest, capable and faithful
TO the Constitution ;" and if ever there was
a time, in the emergencies of our Govern
ment, when the Jeffersonian test should be
stringently applied to those who aspire to,
or have been named for Congressional hon.
ors, that time is now when rank corruption
stalks abroad, and fostering rottenncsss is
divested Of its covering, in the very heart of
our Government. Before the temptations Of
bribery and corruption, as they are seen to
exist at Washington, no surer barrier can
be veared than the selection of men of IN
esly, capacity, and fidelity, added 10 mature
nse and experience, as our rulers. While
mere party would repay the demagogue-
brawler with posts Of distinction, it behooves
the real sovereigns of the land to look to the
necessities Of The government, and to the
Interests of the people. If Mr.. CafliIe's
constituents do this, he will return to his
seat in Congress, as he deserves TO do, with
their plaudit fairly rendered, "Well done
good and faithful scIvant." SO mote ii be.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
New York ElectiS.,

The following are our reports from
different portions of the New York ST..
Elections. 'a O." fa
. At Whitehall the whole American
ticket was elected. The largest vote
was polled at this election ever known
in Whitehall. Fremontism carried the
last election.
At Schagticokc the same result was
had.
At Fort Ann, where last fall, the
Republicans had over 200 majority, we
have today elected the entire Ameri-
can ticket by majorities ranging from
SO to So, on straight and strong pull
with both the Republican and Demo
cratic parties, with their strongest men
in the field.
at Chittenango, the American tick
ct was elected. Last fall this city had
her sympathy greatly exercised--so
much so as to give 95 majority for
Fremont; but at the election the other
day, she has fully redeemed herself, by
electing the entire American ticket,
with one exception, at majorities rang
ing from so to GO. n
At Kingston the American ticket
was elected by about four hundred ma.
jority. The vote was the largest ever
cast in the town, and the contest was
exceeding animated, and the result was
as it ever will be when the question is
American and anti-American.
Rosendale, strong American. Last
fall the American majority was two.
Plattekill, American without oppo-
sition.
At Rochester there were two tickets
in the foldA-American and anti-Amor-
lean. American ticket elected by q
large majority. We are sorry to be
called to state that an unsuccessful can
didate on the anti.American ticket, an
estimable citizen, committed suicide on
returning to his residence in the even.
ing, by cutting his throat.
AT Ithaca the election resulted in
the success Of the American ticket by
over $50 majority.
At Newark, the Americans elected
their entire ticket by 80 majority.
Hsauaa aIf Gin. Times.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
From Kansas.

ST.. LOUIS, March 17.--The St. Lou.
is Democrat publishes statement in
relation to affairs in Kenses, given by
Gov. Geary, that in case his resigna.
zion failed, President Pierce would full.
fiji his pledges made at the time of the
appointment. These Pledge were TO
support him, Geafy, with the army,
militia and treasury, Unnecessary; but,
instead Of receiving this aid, he has
paid $4,000 out Of his own pocket to
support the administration; he has been
refused military aid under the most ur.
gent circums tances, and thwar,ed by
the Judiciary ofthe Territory in every
manner. The Governor states that fifty
men were under oath, from The day no
entered the country till he left, to as.
ssssinato him, provided his oflica!
course did not please them. The Gov.
regrets the step he is obliged to take,
aud feels confident, had the promised
assistance been rendered, he could have
administered he affaiis of the Territory
in a manner acceptable to most of the
settlers ON both sides. In relation to
the outrages committed by the pro.sa
very men, he says that BALI has not been
told, aDd pronouUces the murder of
Buffum by Hays as the most cold blood.
cd atrocious affair ever com united. -
The version Of the Sherrard affair, is
similar to those already reported; no
says, however, that the account publish.
cd IN the Republican over tho sigma
tufe Vt Jones, is tissue of faIsb0ods.
The Governor complains bitterly ofob.
siructions and mutilatioD of his CORES
popdcnce. Hays mail bags were con-
stantly opened, and all Objectionable
mater TO and from bin extracted. The
Governor thinks the establishment of
the slavery Constitution inevitable
He left for tho East this morning, Sec
Ietafy Woodson acting as Governor.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
WESTWARpl

Virginia has already contributed more
10 the population oflhe Northwest than
perhaps any other State in the Union,
aud yet il would seem that she is des.
tined To sustain still further loss Of hei
industrious and enterprisiug population.
We have seen statements in journals
IN various portions Of the State to this
effect, The latest is one in The Aloxau-
dria Gazstte, which says tba, there will
be a considerable emigration from thai
section of Virginia this Spiipg to the
Western and Northeastern Siats and
Territories, jVhstti0g Tins
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

RAvENoUs.---A gentleman direct
from Washington informs us that the
number ofofIic seekers and hungry ex-
pectants as yet in that city is unprccc-
dentcd. Like packs of half furnished
wolves they bcsiegc the Presidents
mansion, night and day, and crowd the
avenue in groups, tho lieclong Sabbath
specializing upon each others chances
of success, and growing furiously at the
tardy movements Of those having
charge of the political guillotine.-- -
"IIeads Off has become a watchword,
with which every bar room rings, aud
which even the proverbial bad whiskey
of that corn growing region totally
fails to drown. Goaded to desperation
too, by the extortionate demands of
hotel keepers, they have actually be.
come ravenous. ........ ........
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
hoard ofpuplic works.

The following is the let ter ofDr. X H..
we'll accepting the NOMINATION of IT,,
Martinsburgcpn as y Dsmocra,.
l. candida,s for the Board of Public
Works: M VA
IS WAsntNeroN CRY. ID. c.,
Mrchl2. 1867. S
Gentlemca:--l have recei, ed your let.
Ter of the 9lh instant. in which Won in.
form mo that the democratic cunvention
at Martinsburg have presented M M ma
to the electors ofthe third district ga
the candidate for the office of commiss
Toner of public works.
In reply, gentlemep. l neg tn tender
through you, my sincere thanks forIths
unsought aud unexpected honoriconfer.
red upon mo by the convention, aud TO
say that / accept tho nomination. given
mo with pride and pleasure. To sup
ply the want Of experiences, and OF tho
peculiar knowledge which constitutes
some of the high qualifications for Tho
place, shall carry into it, If elected,
whatever OF zeal and industry can
command, and an earnest determination
to deal justly and impar,ially by all, HE
great interests which may be confined
to my charge. My aim shall be to Use.
cure thorough economy and arfaith
fol application of the public funds to
the objects prescribed by law. My high
ambition shall be to. serve successfully
the State; and to Justify the kind pat.
TALLY of the friends who-may place me
in that office. will become tho object Of
my earnest pursuit.
Permit me, gentlemen, in conclusion
To- tenderto yon personally my aeknowl.
edgemen's f"r the very kind manner in
which you have expressed to mo Tho
wishes Of the convention. r.n
am, truly, your fiiend and obediep,
! servant, a-s,.t L. KIpwELL.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
MroRGAMTowM:
SATURDAY, MARCH 81, 1857.

flower the Liberties of this country are destroyed
It win BIO through the machinations Of Romsh Prcss.
LA FAYETTE.
sy- Foreign Influence Ia q Grccian horse to the Re
MADISON. r..... .. ..r.. .s.H n. ...'
E5" There Is imperative necessity for reforming
the Naturalization Laws of the U. States--WEBSrEK.
E Against tho insiious wos of Foreign Influence
conjure you to believe Fellow. citizens the jealousy
Of Free People ought to BIO constantly awakct
of the most baeful foes Of Republican Government
WASHINGTON. b.
s-T' hope niny find some mcans in future OF
shielding ourselves from Foreign inhucncoP Official,
Commercial or ia whatever form 1t may be attempted
wish there ocean Of Fire between this and the
old world--JEFFERSON. s . .fI..n ...rr..
sly~ 1t is time that we should become little more
Amoricanzcd, and instead of feeding the Puupers and
Laborers Of England, feed own; else in short
time, BY OUR RESENT POLICY, we shall DO Paupers
ourselvcs.-JACKSON /. ...H Il. .... {.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
Maj. zinns Circular. We republish lhi:

Maj. zinns Circular. republisl this
week the admirable Circular of Maj VIM
B. linn, independent candidate for House Of
Delegates, from Preston county. We drsire
that it may be circulated as widely as posi-
BILE throughout "sister Presto"," an we
suggest TO our readers in that county tina,
they hand ii round among the people. Mr..
Zinn would make most efficient represent.
alive, as he is a man Of excellent practical
sound sense and Legislative capacity, as also
OF energy ana stamina. The principles he
advocates, too, comprise just what is need
ed il. the way Of State policy, to tighten the
burden Of taxation under which Vnginans
now "groan," and to restore the wonted
prosperity Of the cold Dominion" We
hope the Major may DO induced to make n
vigorous canvass upon the policy he adopts
before the people.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
WASHINGTON. March. /

, Lord N apier has had al info, NAL id.
terviewwith the Secretary.of State and
Monday next isarranged for his presen.
iation to the President. IA cd
About forty persons from Kausas, is-
GLIDING ten Indians from that Territory,
headed by Glen. Whitfield, formally
paid their respects to tho President this
morning, -. 49,, y
The Senate will adjourn sine die to-
morrow--ihe President having no com
muuica,ions to make which would rem.
der it necessary to prolong the session
beyond that time.
We have reached The conclusion of
the Dallas Clarendon Treaty against
the repor, ofthe Committee on Foreign
Relations. Direct amendments and res.
olutions were deferred. Yesterday they
were discussed for several hours, and
finally the Senate. after exempting the
notifications tn exclude land grants by
the Mosquito King to affirm The sover.
eighty of tho Bay Islands in Honduras.
The treaty with England and Honduras,
not being submitted, aud to let Balize
stand unaltered, with other immaterial
changes Of phraseology, confirmed the
same by vote of 32 against is. lt
Under this action the treaty will go
buck To England for ratification, unless
Lord Napier has brought FIJI authority
in view of this possible contingency, to
accept such alte,a atoms as might be made.
A rumor had reached London before
his departure, ofthe uncertainties here,
and therefore the precaution may have
been taken TO clothe him with power to
close the whole question.
Compruller Whitllesey has resign.
ed. s9kA
In the Senate it was agreed upon all
sides that the informalities presented in
the protest do not affect the rights of Mr..
Cameron 10 his seat and it was held
that the alledged question Of frand and
corruption in the election properly be,
longcd TO The Legislature Of .Pennsyl.
vania, and not to the Senate.
The resolution declaring Mr.. Gamer
on entitled to his seat as legally cho-
sen Senator was withdrawn, The Com.
miItee on Judiciary having been Jischar.
ged from further consideration Of the
subject. Here the matter rests.
General Scott paid his respects 10 the
new Secretary of War to-day. Ills un.
derstood that he is abou, TO remove bis
residence to this city.
In the Senate today there were sew
eral houisSdebato in executive session
upon the Clarendon Dallas treaty.
There is no truth in the report tina,
the Commissioner Of Patents had ten
deled his resignation. From present
indications he will remain. ~
Ex-Secre,ary Dobbin loft to day, in
the Water Witch for Norfolk, en- route
to North Carolina. The vessel was pla-
ced at his disposal by Secretary Toucy.
Alarge number Of his lends WEI pres.
ent at the Navy yard, totake leave. s
A preseniation Of silver plate to Elk.
Pres;uem Pierce, took place to-day, by
Senator Tooicbs, on behalf o! tho citi.
| zeDs of Savannah. 1.fU aF I'D .#l
The Secretary of Mary has ordered
the steamers Niagara ant Mississippi
to be equipped and dispatched IT, ASST,
in laying the Atlantic telegraphic ca
bic.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
DREADFUL RAILROAD. ACCIDENT.
TORONTO, March

N TORONTO, March 13.
A dreadful accident occurred on the
Great Western Railroad yesterday.
The train which left Toronto yester.
day, afternoon for Hamilton ram off the
bridge above the latter place. 49, ~
The locomotive aud baggage car pas
sed over tho bridge in safety, but the
two rear cars containing one buNdred
and twenty passengers, fell through.
Between sixty and eighty persons arc
supposed to be killed on the spot. a..
mong the killed are Samuel Zimmer.
man, banker, and contractor, aud. Mr..
Street millionaire, of Niagara Falls
together with his sister and mother-in.
law.
Many bodies have not yet been taken
from the water, and the names Of but
few have been ascertained. 7'f
The passengers who escaped death
are, more or less mangled, most Of whom
are injured beyond recovery. Physc.
ians were leaving Toronto aud Hamil.
ton for the scene of accident, NiHefi'
The bridge was partially broken
down, aud the cars were one on top of
the other. They fell a distance of fifty
| feet. e4 'HnMS,IH 1eEI sI.. slglJ on
The excitement caused by this terri.
BILE catastrophe is beyond precedent
Parliament adjourned the moment the
accident became known. Nothing has
heretofore occurred in this vicinity that
has created such profound grief. t.ila
The disaster of yesterday occurred to
the local accommodation train from this
city bound to Hamilton. and contained
from seventy five to one hundred pas,
sengers. Ta trIg II ,s.
Only fifteen were taken alive from
tho wreck, and Of these Ave havs since
! died.
| The engineer and fireman were pitch
ed headlong into the canal.
The baggage car and The two passen.
ger cars that went through the bridge
are complete wrecks. 90 2ssiR u
large number of men were engag.
cd to-day in extricating the dead from
the wreck Fifty dead bodies, inclu.
ding men, women and children, are laid
out on the floor of an uthouse in the
vicinity, many ofwhom have been iden.
tilted. Nineteen other bodies lie in one
of the companies buildings, only three
of which have been identified.
The passengers all belonged to this
city, Hamilton and other towns. and in.
clnde. many prominent and influential
! citizens. .it EGW on .haa9IJ ,4l
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
New Hampshire Election.
CoNcoRp. NIarch 1

CONCORD, March II.
The Republican ticket is doubtless
elected throughout. t5
Hale's majority for Governor will
probably be three thousand The Con-.
gressmen are all Republicans.
EEasa CoNcoRD, March, I2.
Additional returns confirm the success
Of the Republicans. Halo's majority
will exceed 5000. They elect their
three Congressmen, and have q major
ily IN the Council and Senate and from
thirty to forty majority in the House.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
Tie California Democracy have long

TIE California Democracy have long
been divided into two bitterly opposing
factions. AID for this reason, though in
a majority IN the last Legislature, could
not elect a United Statos Senator Tho
Broderck faction had control OF The
new Legislature, aud after elecling Mr..
Brodeiick United States Senator for the
full term OF six years, sold DOT the short
term of four years To DIR. Gwio, the old
Senator and leader Of the other faction,
on the condition that no would give up
TO Mr.. Brojerick tho disposition of all
the federal patronages in California uD,
der Mr.. Bucbanan's ajministIa alton.
DIR. Gwin publishes letter confirming
this without apology o, shame.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

>UE~ Today The Democracy in their pri-
,aary meetings settle the questions, list
whether they will make any nominations
for Houee Of Delegates and, 81, if nomina-
tons ave TO be made, what plan shall be a.
dopted in making them. Delegates from the
precincts meet on Monday (Couu.day) and
compare notes, and then give the decision
10 The public. We feel like The woman dill
when her husban & The bear were fighting,
I'VE don't Gaze which whips"